Learning in Retirement
Fall 2008 Curriculum
Classes are listed by Day/Date/Time
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
TUESDAY
We’ve Been Invaded by Invasive Species
A.J. Theiler
September 9
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tomahawk Community Bank
15 E. Washington Ave.
Tomahawk
Host: Sherry Thompson 453-4591
Aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels and rusty crayfish have major negative impacts on the waters of Wisconsin. Invasive species can be exotic (from distant geographic areas/ecosystems) or native. Whether you now have them in your lake, or wonder if you do, this session will help you learn more. Learning more about the aquatic plants in your lake is not only fun, it’s beneficial!
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Beginning Kayaking
Pat Donnick and Jean Johnson
September 16
10 a.m. - noon
Carrol Lake landing Oneida County
Host: Pat Donnick, 277-4001
(Bring your own equipment, or call Pat to arrange to borrow kayak, paddle and PFD). An introduction to the fun (and healthy exercise) of kayaking in a safe and easy site with two experienced and helpful kayakers. Perfect for beginners. To reach Carrol Lake, if coming from Rhinelander, take Highway 47 north to County Highway J. Go east (right) on J past the DNR headquarters to the Carrol Lake landing. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 10
"The Butterfly Clinic:" A Healthcare Mission in Costa Rica
Dr. Sarene Gilbertson
September 16
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rhinelander District Library Meeting Room
Host: Margaret Pieplow 478-3469
While some may think of Costa Rica as a tropical paradise, that is not always an appropriate description of the health care available to its citizens. Dr. Gilbertson will describe how her mission to serve those in need took her to a mobile healthcare clinic in Costa Rica and many challenges as well as rewards. Affiliated with the Roth Family Chiropractic of Rhinelander, she volunteers in Costa Rica three times a year. Her mission is to aid people to achieve their full health potential through chiropractic care and healthy lifestyle choices.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Allequash Lake Kayak Tour
Pat Donnick
September 23
10 a.m. - noon
Allequash Lake Boat Landing Vilas County
Host: Pat Donnick, 277-4001
(Bring your own equipment, or call Pat to arrange to borrow kayak, paddle and PFD). Beginning to intermediate kayakers are welcome to join this excursion led by an experienced canoeist and kayaker. To reach the lake, take Highway 51 north from Woodruff to Highway M. Go north on M past the South Trout Lake Campground and look for Allequash Road on the right and follow it to the landing. Minimum: 3 Maximum: 15
In the Matter of Banned Books
David Alspaugh
September 30
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rhinelander District Library Meeting Room
Host: Nancy Brissee 369-5334
A retired attorney, David Alspaugh will examine the history of book banning and attempts to do so, the challenges of teaching some books, some relevant court cases, attempts to censor teachers and books, and the book selection processes of schools and libraries.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 60
Creative Approaches to Enhancing Your Thinking Abilities
Beth Dailey and Karen Barr
October 712:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Northwoods Center Dining Room
Nicolet College
Rhinelander
Host: Florence Erickson 362-6536
There are many approaches to how we use the enormous gift of our minds as we pass through the various stages of life. Initially participants will be engaged in the exploration of activities that offer the retention of information. The effectiveness of humor in life situations will be integrated throughout the presentation.The class leaders are Nicolet College staff and have served at the national level as facilitators in leadership training through the Chair Academy in Mesa, AZ.
Minimum: 12 Maximum: 35
The Gift of Giving: Volunteering in Retirement
Al Overhaug
October 14
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tomahawk Community Bank
15 E. Washington Ave.
Tomahawk
Host: Sherry Thompson 453-4591
Since retiring as a middle school geography teacher, Al Overhaug has traveled extensively building and repairing homes for people in need. Discover "The Gift of Giving" as he takes you on service trips to South Africa, El Salvador, Guatemala and Biloxi, Mississippi, where cultural understanding and friendships, as well as homes, are built.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Pharmaceutical Disposal; Solid Waste Update
Class has been cancelled.
An Incredible Journey: From Poland to Siberia to Freedom
Lottie Adruscavage
October 281:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tomahawk Community Bank
15 E. Washington Ave.
Tomahawk
Host: Sherry Thompson 453-4591
Lottie will share the story of her life as a child in Poland brutally interrupted when she and her family were forced from their home and sent to a concentration camp in Siberia. Eventually freed, but orphaned, she traveled the world before finally settling in Milwaukee where she married and raised a family, retiring to Harshaw 17 years ago. This is a repeat of a program offered last year, but to an audience limited by an untimely snowstorm.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
LIR Chorus
Margaret Pieplow
10 a.m. - Noon
October 28; November 4, 11, 18; December 2 and 9
First Congregational United Church of Christ
135 Larch St.,
Rhinelander
Host: Margaret Pieplow 478-3469
Former music educator Margaret Pieplow again offers direction and inspiration to all who wish to raise their voices in song for the sheer joy of it. No auditions are required and no previous experience is necessary.
No minimum or maximum
Antarctica: The Continent
David and Joyce Weizenicker
November 4
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tomahawk Community Bank
15 E. Washington Ave.
Tomahawk
Host: Sherry Thompson 453-4591
An illustrated report on the allure and splendor of Antarctica by recent visitors and globe trotting retirees David and Joyce Weizenicker. They will share the subcontinent’s spectacular scenery, a look at its wildlife, and an account of the impact of global weather cycles.
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
A Holiday Organ Concert
Marilyn Norden
December 2
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
135 Larch St.
Rhinelander
Host: Nan Teschendorf 362-3013
Professional organist Marilyn Norden presents a special program of seasonal music, an introduction to the organ and its history and, perhaps, an opportunity for some to try this exceptional instrument. Marilyn has a BA with emphasis on organ and piano study from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and has continued to study throughout her adult life. Currently, she is studying at the Wausau Conservatory of Music with someone she calls "a superbly trained organist and a demanding teacher." Minimum 10, No maximum
