FESTIVAL LEARNING

FALL 2017
CLASS SCHEDULE
 Education isnt something you can finish
-Anonymous.

W elcome to the new Festival Learning at Sun City Festival. As a resident

of Sun City Festival, you have the unique and exciting opportunity to
participate in our university inspired experience right here in your own
community! Festival Learning will offer many popular classes such as
Astronomy, History of Del Webb and Survival Spanish.

Our new Festival Learning Coordinator, Lori Pierson has done a great job of
recruiting new teachers and some exciting new classes.

Save time by registering for classes from your home computer, by going to
www.OurSunCityFestival.net and clicking on the Online Event Registration
link.

You can also register in person at the Member Services Desk at the Sage
Center. Schedules and registration forms are available at the desk and online.

Festival Learning Class fees are shown in the class descriptions.

Payment Options:
We accept cash, checks made payable to Sun City Festival Community Assoc.
and Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

We are looking forward to an amazing Fall Semester followed by a spectacular

Spring Semester!

If you have any questions or suggestions about our course offerings, or you
would like to teach in an upcoming semester with Festival Learning, please
contact our Program Coordinator, Lori Pierson at lpierson@aamaz.com.

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 Class Schedule Listing By Date
Oct 16,23,30 (Mon) 1 pm-2:30 pm Understanding Human Energy
Oct 17 10 am-11:30 am Australian Aboriginies
Oct 17, 19, 24, 26 (Tues/Thur) 4 pm-5:30 pm Survival Spanish
Oct 18 9 am-11 am American Musical Melodies
Oct 18 1 pm-2:30 pm Harvey Houses of Arizona and New Mexico
Oct 19, 26, Nov 2 (Thurs) 9 am-10:30 am Meditation 1
Oct 19 1 pm-2:30 pm Travel Tips 1
Oct 20 10 am-12 pm All You Ever Wanted to Know About Saguaros
Oct 23 9 am-11am Renoir: His Life and His Art
Oct 24, 31 9 am-10:30 am Roles of U.S. Presidents
Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 (Tues) 1 pm-3 pm Astronomy 1
Oct 25 9 am-10 am Saudi Oil Past and Present
Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13 3 pm-4:30 pm AZ Wills, Trusts, Estates and Disabilities
Oct 26 1pm-2:30 pm Travel Tips 2
Oct 27 10 am-12 pm Gardening for Hummingbirds and Pollinators
Oct 30 9 am-11 am American House Styles
Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 13 (Wed) 10 am-11:30 am Op-Ed Wednesday
Nov 1 12:30pm-2:30pm Book Discussion- Call of the Wild
Nov 2 1 pm-3 pm Essential Oils 101
Nov 2 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Free Android Cell Phone Apps (Pandora, Amazon)
Nov 3 10 am-12 pm Suffering Succulents
Nov 4,5 (Sat,Sun) 1 pm-3 pm Beatles- Liverpool to Abbey Rd
Nov 6 9 am-11 am Sistine Chapel
Nov 7 ,14 9 am-10:30 am First Ladies
Nov 7 3:30 pm-5:30 pm Walking Slow
Nov 8 10 am-11:30 am Taking Better Travel Photographs
Nov 9, 16 9 am-11 am Hohokam
Nov 9 1 pm-3 pm Essential Oils 102
Nov 9 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Internet of Things (Alexa)
Nov 10 10 am-12 pm Trees Basic Care and Pruning
Nov 11 1 pm-3 pm Beatles Next.Solo Years
Nov 13 9 am-11 am History of Painting in 117 minutes
Nov 16 1 pm-2:30 pm Worldwide River Cruises
Nov 16 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Random Cheap Technology (Drones, MagicJack)
Nov 28 10 am-11:30 am Southwest Fall Gardening
Nov. 28, 30, Dec. 5, 7 (Tues/Thurs) 4 pm-5:30 pm Survival Spanish
Nov 30, Dec. 7, 14 (Thurs) 9 am-10:30 am Meditation 2
Dec 4 10 am-12 pm Intro to Spirituality of the Five Major Religions of the World
Dec 4 1 pm-3 pm Taking Control of Your Irrigation Clock
Dec 5 9 am-10:30 am Del Webb: The Early Years and the NY Yankees
Dec 5 12:30pm-2:30pm Book Discuss- When the Emperor Was Divine
Dec 6 10 am-11:30 am People Photography
Dec 6 1 pm-3 pm Healthy Holiday Oils
Dec 7 1 pm-3 pm Intro to Native American Flute
Dec 11 1 pm-3 pm Water and the Valley of the Sun
Dec 12 9 am-10:30 am Del Webb and the Arizona Years
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 TECHNOLOGY
Free Android Cell Phone Apps
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 2
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Want to take a photo on your smartphone and resize it at the same time dont want to spend a lot on an im-
to post on the Sun City Festival classified ads? Home-
sick for an out of state radio station, or want a custom $40 can get you in techno-gadgets. We will see LED
music channel that plays artists you select? Have a
weak spot in your WIFI network at home, and want
an app to map signal strength so you can find a better
placement for your router? Do you have Cox cable, and lance, a USB microscope to inspect small items on
want to watch live TV on your phone? There are free
Android apps for all of these, and we will look at how
they can be set up to work best for you. Well spend a
few minutes each on Pandora and iHeart Radio, the
Cox Contour app, and several other utility programs
for your Android phone or tablet. While most of these
have versions for Apple products, we will not be dis-
cussing iPhone or iPad apps in this session.
Internet of Things- Devices of Today and the
Near Future
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 9
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Thinking of getting an Echo (or her little sister Dot)
and wondering what Amazons digital assistant Alexa
can do for you? Have a second home, and want to use
an internet connected camera to see whos been com-
ing to your front door? Always-on wireless networking
has changed how people communicate with each other,
and increasingly even how they communicate with
smart devices around the home. This brief session will
look at several new products vying for your dollars,
such as smart wall plugs, thermostats, stereo receivers
and door locks, with a short list of what to watch out
for when shopping for your newest IoT gadget.
Random Cheap Technology
Instructor: John Schneeg
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 16
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Many of us have a weakness for new technology, but
pulse item. In this session, we will look at what $10 to
light strips, MagicJack for the home phone (a land-line
alternative to Cox telephone service), remote control
drones, IP cameras for home security or pet surveil-
your computer screen, and a few other gadgets from
the instructors collection. If youve heard of an unusu-
al product yourself, bring any info and well take a few
minutes to discuss our experience with it, and add to
everyones understanding of its use or practicality.
GARDENING
All You Ever Wanted to Know About
Saguaros
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Friday, Oct. 20
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Become a mini Saguaro expert and wow your out-of-
state friends with this brief introduction to Arizonas
iconic plant and state flower. What is a Saguaro? How
old is an old Saguaro? Do Saguaros wear boots? Are
Saguaros edible? What do Saguaros look like inside?
Why do some have arms and others dont? What did
the Native Americans use the Saguaro for? Can I grow
a Saguaro here? These and many more questions will
be answered in this light-hearted journey into Sagua-
roism!
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Gardening for Hummingbirds and
Pollinators
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Friday, Oct. 27
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Want to attract hummingbirds to your backyard
without the bother of sugared water or the cost of
hummingbird food? What are the diverse pollinators
in your yard and why are they important? Well also
discuss some of the bad bugs you might see in your
garden and their control. And well review of some of
the plants on Sun City Festivals Approved Plant List
that will help you make your landscape into a hummer
and pollinator paradise! As always, all plant questions
are welcome during the Q&A at the end of the class.
Suffering Succulents- When Is A Cactus Not
A Cactus?
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Friday, Nov. 3
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
What is a succulent? What is a cactus? Cacti dont
need water in our landscapes, do they? How do I
take care of these prickly plants? Do they need to be
pruned? How? Cacti are not bothered by bugs, are
they? The local nurseries dont seem to have much of
a selection. Where can I find these plants? These and
many more questions will be answered in this enlight-
ening look into the wide world of succulents and how
they can be used in our landscapes. Come and we will
explore many of the wonderful pallets of cacti and suc-
culents available from the Sonoran Desert. Bring your
questions and photos.
Trees: Basic Care and Pruning Tips
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Friday, Nov. 10
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Why does my tree grow way that? As a Certified
Arborist, I hear this question a lot. Lets talk about
treeshow they function and grow, how they respond
to both improper and proper pruning, how much
water do they really need, how to keep them from fall-
ing over in high winds, and how to train your young
trees (yes, they can be trained) so that they grow into
strong, healthy, long lived and maintenance free adults.
Whether you do your own pruning or hire it done,
you should be able to speak the pruning language. I
encourage class participants to bring questions about
their own trees and welcome their questions and pho-
tos.
Irrigation-Keeping Plants Healthy, Saving
Water and Taking Control of Your Irrigation
Clock
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Monday, Dec. 4
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
How much water do your plants really need? Do
you have a love-hate relationship with your irriga-
tion clock? What is the best way to water your plants?
What does your irrigation system consist of? This
class will give you a basic understanding of the broad
topic of home irrigation and instruction on how to
tame that misunderstood irrigation clock. As always,
all plant questions are welcome during the Q&A at the
end of the class.
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Southwest Fall Gardening
Instructor: Ruben Roman
1 Session: Wednesday, Nov. 28
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Learn about planting, care and techniques to help new
plantings survive the winter freeze and how to renew
their growth in the spring. Proper soil preparation, re-
quired watering and fertilization requirements specific
to Arizona winters will be discussed, as well as how
to prevent damage and loss to plants due to freezing
temperatures.
Water and the Valley of the Sun
Instructor: Kris Coates
1 Session: Mon. Dec. 11
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
A brief look at Arizonas water law and the politics of
how it came to be, where our water comes from, and
how Arizona weather affects our water. Discussion in-
cludes our water future, some simple water harvesting
methods you can use, and some basic irrigation tips
for your landscape. As always, all plant questions are
welcome during the Q&A at the end of the class.
HEALTH
Essential Oils 101
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 2
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Essential Oils and aromatherapy have been used suc-
cessfully for thousands of years to help heal the mind,
body and spirit. Recently there has been a resurgence
of interest in the use of these all-natural plant com-
pounds. Youll learn why these amazing liquids are
showing up in homes, hospitals and medical offices
around the country. In this interactive class, we will
discuss what they are, how they are used, and why they
can help you reduce stress, sleep more soundly, achieve
better physical and emotional health, and save money.
Essential Oils 102
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 9
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
We already know why these remarkable oils are cur-
rently being used all over the country as a safe, natural
solution to the many issues we suffer from both emo-
tionally and physically. Now it is time to dive into the
specifics of using the oils in the most effective and safe
way possible. Well cover dosages, dilutions and why
you would use one method of delivery over another
method. You will see how easy it is to use the essen-
tial oils in your everyday life. Each participant will go
home with samples that have been mixed accordingly
to help them achieve their goals. We will be making
rollerballs, sprays and diffusing recipes.
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Healthy Holiday Oils
Instructor: Linda Cinnamond
1 Session: Thursday, Dec. 6
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
This time of year brings us in touch with lots of people
and their germs, and with the lack of sleep, stress, and
crazy eating habits that occur during the holidays,
were more than twice as likely to come down with
whatever infection is making the rounds. Come learn
some simple, yet effective solutions for using Essential
Oils to stay healthy and happy all holiday season long.
Meditation 1
Instructor: Jean-Marie Givens-Myers
3 Sessions: Thursdays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $27
This course teaches students five basic steps of medita-
tion, the benefits of this meditation, and several differ-
ent ways to meditate. Each class will be part interactive
lecture and part experiential.
Meditation 2
Instructor: Jean-Marie Givens-Myers
3 Sessions: Thursdays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $27
Designed for students who have taken Meditation 1
and wish to deepen their understanding and practice
of mediation, this course will be both educational and
experiential.
Understanding Human Energy
Instructor: Jean-Marie Givens-Myers
3 Sessions: Mondays, Oct. 16, 23, 30
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $27
This is a fun interactive course where you learn about
parts of the human energy system, such as the chakras
and aura, and techniques to create balance, thus in-
creasing overall well-being. The class will discuss the
science behind the energy system and the purpose of
energy center.
SCIENCE
Astronomy I Basics of Astronomy and the
Birth of the Universe
Instructor: Joseph Aibinder
4 Sessions: Tuesdays, Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $36
The course begins with the basic science of astronomy
and evolution of telescopes to the discovery of the big
bang creation of the universe, the development and life
cycle of the stars and sun, to their death in supernovas
and their remnants as white dwarfs and black holes.
The course is highly visual with the use of images from
the great ground-based and spaced-based telescopes
and videos/simulations from NASA, ESA and leading
universities.
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 TRAVEL
Survival Spanish
Instructor: Lori Pierson
4 Sessions: Tues/Thursday, Oct. 17, 19, 24, 26 Instructor: Trevor Wilson
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
OR
4 Sessions: Tues/Thursday, Nov. 28, 30, Dec. 5, 7 Cost: $9
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $36
An introduction to Spanish language and conversa-
tion, classes will incorporate listening to and speaking
Spanish revolving around friends, work and shop-
ping. Basic grammar and syntax are introduced in a
real-life context. Spanish culture, beliefs and values
are also explored. The courses primary goal is to give
each student the knowledge to begin speaking Span-
ish.
Travel Tips 1: Planning Your Dream Travel
Experience
Instructor: Trevor Wilson
1 Session: Thursday, Oct. 19
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture discusses important information on
booking air, travel, and cruise vacations and also cov-
ers the best cabin locations, seats on airplanes, plan-
ning advice and security and health requirements.
The instructor will also present other considerations
to help the traveler have the trip he/she dreams of
experiencing.
Travel Tips 2: Air Travel, Cruises and Tour-
ing Costs
1 Session: Thursday, Oct. 26
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
The travel industry constantly changes the fees it
charges for airline trips, ocean and river cruises and
land tours, including hotel and land travel arrange-
ments. They also charge fees for related services in
association with your flights, ship accommodations,
food and beverages, entertainment, and travel accom-
modations. This lecture discusses some of these cost
increases, as well as how to discover, cope and per-
haps avoid them. The instructor will also present in
places, new airline routes, hotels and cruise destina-
tions.
Worldwide River Cruises
Instructor: Trevor Wilson
1 Session: Thursday, Nov. 16
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
This worldwide river cruises seminar will cover the
many places in the world where one can explore the
river systems on a cruise. We will cover the best ser-
vice companies, the advantages of river cruising, the
ports of call and the excursions available. We will also
learn how to get to the start of the voyage and review
all of its included features.
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 ART
Renoir: His Life and His Art
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Oct. 23
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Renoir was one of the greatest French Impression-
ist. He developed a new style of expressing the beauty
of the human figure. A powerful friend of his chal-
lenged the Impressionists to produce a large significant
painting. He took this challenge and produced the
Luncheon of the Boating Party. We will discuss this
painting in detail, along with the artistic background
he developed in his life, and his other paintings.
American House Styles
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Oct. 30
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Have you ever wondered what style of house you live
in or grew up in? Or have you ever wondered what
the names of all these architectural parts are? You will
discover this and more. We will begin with the adobe
house and continue with American house styles from
the Post-Medieval, the Foursquare, the Ranch and
many others during this class.
Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Nov. 6
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
In this talk you will discover that the Sistine Chapel
ceiling paintings are due to unwashed socks. We will
take a detailed look at the Sistine Chapel paintings. We
will also cover a short history of the Sistine Chapel and
Michelangelos feelings and poetry regarding the paint-
ing of the ceiling.
The History of Painting in 117 Minutes
Instructor: Allen Reamer
1 Session: Monday, Nov. 13
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Do you want to know everything there is to know
about painting? You wont find it here. You will get an
overview of painting from cave painting to Abstract
Expressionism and beyond. You will see examples and
learn the characteristics of many styles and periods of
painting.
RELIGION
Introduction to Spirituality of the Five Major
Religions of the World
Instructor: Raph Martin
1 Session: Monday, Dec. 4
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
The course invites students to better understand the
various aspects of the five major religions of the world
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and
Islam). We will explore the primary figures, essential
writings, liturgical rites, and ways of meditation and
spiritual practices associated with these various reli-
gions. We welcome your sharing of any interactions
you may have had with these religious traditions.
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 HISTORY Study of the Influence and Power: A History
Australian Aborigines: A Struggle for
Acceptance in a New Society
Instructor: Digby Cook
1 Session: Tuesday, Oct. 17
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
The Australian Aborigines are people lost in time and
who are surrounded by an extremely modern society.
This lecture discusses the conditions in which they live
and the long trail they need to traverse to take a leap
into the 21st century. Aboriginal didgeridoo music
will be played, and artifacts will be displayed and dis-
cussed in a hands-on setting.
Constitutional Roles of U.S. Presidents
Instructor: Linda Wangner
2 Session: Tuesdays, Oct. 24 and 31
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $18
This lecture will dispel the various myths associated
with the roles of the president and vice president of the
United States. It examines Article II of the U.S. Consti-
tution to help us understand how and why the role of
the president has transitioned into its current position.
The course will highlight certain Presidents who, due
to their governing styles, national and international
events, workings or non-workings of the House and
Senate, increased or decreased the power of the Presi-
dent.
of the Presidents Wives
Instructor: Linda Wangner
2 Session: Tuesdays, Nov. 7 and 14
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $18
Did anyone ever wonder how the wife of the President
became known as the First Lady? Few realize that the
Constitution does not address the existence or respon-
sibilities of the wives of the President or Vice Presi-
dents. Have you ever wondered what type of upbring-
ing or education the wives had, who could be the most
influential person to the President? How many of the
First Ladies never had any formal education? Who put
her foot down and only allowed lemonade to be served
during any Presidential social events? Which first lady
cut a sizeable amount of hair from the Presidents head
and gave it to an admirer as a souvenir? Which First
Lady reviewed her husbands speeches, gave him ad-
vice, and discussed national policies? Join us for a class
to learn more about the First Ladies, who as time
evolved, may in fact have had some part in the deci-
sions made by the President of the United States.
Hohokam The People of the Stone Hoe
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
2 Session: Thursdays, Nov. 9 and 16
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $18
How did the Hohokam not only survive but thrive in
a desert land? Take a glimpse into the lives of early
people who populated the Phoenix area. View their
architecture and use of desert building material, their
irrigation system, which is still used today, and the
peoples lifestyle, and art.
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The Harvey Houses of Arizona and New
Mexico
Instructor: Sandra Tracy
1 Session: Wednesday, Oct. 18
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Explore the unique story of the famous Fred Harvey
restaurants and hotels of the Southwest. Why were
they started and why were they significant to travel-
ers on the Santa Fe Railroad? What remains of their
legacy and what can be visited and enjoyed today?
Who were the real Harvey Girls and what did they
contribute to the culture of the Southwest? How was
the face of the Southwest changed forever by Fred Har-
veys vision? Part history and part travelogue Come
with me on a virtual visit to the Harvey Houses across
New Mexico and Arizona.
Del Webb The Early Years and the New
York Yankees
Instructor: Paul Novak
1 Session: Tuesday, Dec. 5
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture discusses Del Webbs unique American
story, and also focuses on his tenure as co-owner of the
most successful franchise in the history of professional
baseball. He was the creator of the Sun Cities, but there
is a myth surrounding this man, which this lecture
explores to provide more information about him and
his image. His construction company built dozens of
military, government, and commercial buildings and
facilities, including Luke and Thunderbird Fields, Luke
Air Force Base, Anaheim Stadium and Madison Square
Garden.
Del Webb and the Arizona Years
Instructor: Paul Novak
1 Session: Tuesday, Dec. 12
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
Join this lecture group and learn about Del Webbs
creation of the Sun City Concept and its implementa-
tion. A golfing buddy of the rich and famous, Webb
built several Las Vegas casinos, including Bugsy Siegels
infamous Flamingo Hotel and Casino. He was one of
the richest men in America, during his time, and left a
deep philanthropic mark on Phoenix and the State of
Arizona.
Saudi Arabia- Past, Present and Future
Instructor: Hugh Renfro
1 Session: Monday, Oct. 25
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
This lecture discusses the fascinating Saudi culture,
monarchy, the advent of its petroleum industry, the
role of women in Saudi society, and the kingdoms leap
into the 21st century. As part of this lecture, a DVD of
the IMAX film, Arabia, narrated by Helen Mirren will
be shown, describing Arabias early petroleum industry
and the role of Aramco in helping to develop this in-
dustry in Saudi Arabia. (Course requires a minimum
enrollment of 10)
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 MUSIC
American Musical Melodies - The Music of
Berlin, Cohan, & Copland
Instructor: Lou-ellen Finter
1 Session: Thursday, Oct. 18
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $9
Three musical giants from the twentieth century. All
were children of immigrants. Two migrated West, but
one stayed on the East coast. Come and enjoy a brief
look into their lives, along with the music they com-
posed that celebrates America. Audio and video clips
of performances will be used.
Introduction to Native American Flute
Instructor: Laura Lee Perkins and Ken Green
1 Session: Thursday, Dec. 7
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
Playing the Native American flute is an opening into
deeper expression of self because the soul connection
is undeniable. Laura Lee Perkins will be your flute
instructor and flute-maker Ken Green will provide
6-hole flutes for this one-time class. Known as the
WHITE OWL DUO, theyve served as Artists-In-
Residence for 5 U.S. National Parks and have received
13 grants. A simple finger-numbering method means
no musical background is required. This class will ex-
plore the compelling power of this simple, indigenous
instrument. For those interested in continuing, a series
of three classes will be offered next semester. This class
is limited to 15 students.
The Beatles- Liverpool to Abbey Road
Instructor: Vincent Bruno
2 Sessions: Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $18
This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles
as they embark on their historic journey starting from
their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Ham-
burg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including
concert performances, and films, thru their creative
ground breaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Revolv-
er, Sgt. Peppers) to the formation of Apple Corps and
finally to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey
Road Studios. Coming full circle, we will explore the
highlights of each individual post Beatles work.
The Beatles Next..Solo Years
Instructor: Vincent Bruno
1 Session: Saturday, Nov. 11
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $9
The lecture will continue in the footsteps of The Beatles
story and focus on the highlights of the solo post-
Beatles careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo. We
will explore the aftermath of The Beatles legacy and
how they established themselves as solo artists. Our
journey will also discuss their musical collaborations
with each other on many of their solo projects. Com-
ing full circle, we will explore their last collaborative
project The Beatles Anthology released in the late
90s.
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 LITERATURE
Book Discussion: The Call of the Wild by
Jack London
Instructor: Nancy Middlemas
1 Session: Wednesday, Nov. 1
12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
Rediscover Jack Londons adventure set in Canada
during the Klondike Gold Rush. London spent nearly
a year in the Yukon collecting material, making his tale
of endurance as gripping today as it was over a century
ago. Before our meeting on Nov. 1, please read (or
reread) The Call of the Wild. Well explore how this
novella is not only an action-packed classic, but also
an experimental novel (half the characters are animals)
and a philosophical book. The instructor will email a
Readers Guide for enrollees.
Book Discussion: When the Emperor Was
Divine by Julie Otsuka
Instructor: Nancy Middlemas
1 Session: Tuesday, Dec. 5
12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $9
On a sunny day in 1942 California, a woman sees a
sign in a post office window, returns home, and calmly
begins packing her familys possessions. Like thou-
sands of other Japanese Americans, they have been
suddenly reclassified as enemy aliens. In five evoca-
tive chapters, each from a different family members
perspective, Julie Otsuka tells their inner stories in a
short and graceful novel. Well share our thoughts
about this shadowy side of history largely unexplored
in American fiction. Before our meeting on Dec.
5, please read the novel. The instructor will email a
Readers Guide.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Taking Better Travel Photographs Going
From Snapshots to Super Photographs!
Instructor: Carol Komassa
1 Session: Wednesday, Nov. 8
10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
This course is all about selecting the right camera op-
tion, and overcoming lighting and/or weather chal-
lenges when you travel. You will receive simple tips
and tricks that will help you produce wonderful
memories without buying a new camera or gear. Please
bring your camera
(DSLR, Point & Shoot, Tablet, Cell Phone), and manu-
al that goes with it if you have one.
People Photography Not Just Saying
Cheese
Instructor: Carol Komassa
1 Session: Wednesday, Dec. 6
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $9
We will be going from the traditional Cheese and
stiff portraits to taking more natural pictures. Create
everlasting memories: photographing grandchildren,
friends/relatives/pets and total strangers you meet on
your travels. Please bring your camera (DSLR, Point &
Shoot, Tablet, Cell Phone), and manual that goes with
it if you have one.
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 ARIZONA LAW POLY SCI
Wills, Trusts, Estates and Disability Issues in
Op-Ed Wednesdays
Arizona Instructors: Doug Chatem and John Hamilton
Instructor: Robert F. Jeckel
4 Sessions: Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 15, 29, Dec. 13
7 Sessions: Wednesdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29,
10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13
Cost: $36
3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $63
Op-Ed Wednesdays is a discussion forum for political,
social and economic issues. In preparation for each
The instructor presents Arizona law on asset owner-
class session, several class members are asked to read
ship, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical deci-
the op-ed or editorial section of their favorite news-
sions, and asset management if a person is disabled. It
paper, news magazine or political blog, and select an
also covers living wills, do not resuscitate orders, the
article suited for lively class discussion. Each reporter
Arizona law for protecting assets if a spouse is placed
is asked to explain why they chose their article and
in a nursing home, and discusses the states creditor
provide a reaction to the groups discussion of this
and estate protection laws. Each student will be given a
choice. The instructors will facilitate all discussions.
class binder with all the course materials.

Self Improvement

Walking Slow
Instructor: Sandy Shipman
1 Session: Tuesday, Nov. 7
3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $9

Transitioning from the rush and bustle of a busy life to

the stillness of retirement can feel abrupt; as can get-
ting used to life with illness or cranky joints. You may
simply be desiring a slower pace. Join us for a discov-
ery of the slow layer of life you may have raced past.
Together well use our senses and awareness to find
purpose, joy and gratitude in the smallest of walks.
Please dress for the weather as we will be walking
outside!

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 MEET THE FACULTY
Joseph Aibinder, B.S., M.S. is a Sun City Festival resi-
dent and Del Webb scholar who served as a Connecti-
cut high school science teacher, a college advanced
placement instructor, an adjunct professor at the
University of Connecticut, and as a NASA Endeavor
Teaching Fellow.
Vincent Bruno is a Beatles Scholar and Sixties Rock
Historian. He recently retired as Director of First Year
Programs at LaGuardia Community College. He holds
an MPA from Baruch College and has taught courses
in Humanities, Business, Mathematics and cooperative
Education as an adjunct professor for the past 25 years.
He is a Sun City Festival resident and community
scholar.
Doug Chatem, M.B.A., is a Sun City Festival resident
and community scholar who has over 40 years of
experience in information systems engineering and
management. Dougs avocations include over twenty
years of leading and teaching boys and adults for the
Boy Scouts.
Linda Cinnamond, B.S.N., Rn (retired) was a prac-
ticing registered nurse for 38 years. She worked in
hospitals and clinics, as well as in the educational arena
for several major corporations and community col-
leges. She owned a health club for over 10 years and
has a special interest and advanced certifications in
Health and Wellness, Aromatherapy, and Essential Oil
Counseling. She is a Sun City Festival resident and
community scholar.
Kris Coates, M.S., is a Sun City Festival resident and
Certified Arborist, Certified Desert Landscaper, and
Master Gardener with over 60 years of experience in
California, Iowa, Texas and Arizona. She is particu-
larly interested in native plants, tree and shrub prun-
ing, water harvesting, raised bed and container veggie
gardening.
Digby Cook, BCommerce, is a Sun City Festival
resident, a community scholar, and a native of Sydney,
Australia. In 1965, he was transferred by his Amer-
ican-based employer to New York City. Serving as a
V.P. of International Finance, he travelled worldwide
and was stationed in Brussels for six years. In 1986,
he was recruited by New York Life to join their Alaska
operations. He also managed two insurance agencies
in Alaska and Oregon and is a Life Member of The
Million Dollar Round Table.
Lou-ellen Finter, Ph.D., has been in the educational
field for 50 years. She has taught musicology as well as
been a guest lecturer across the valley. She shares her
passion for Southwest Archeology and History in her
classes.
Jean-Marie Givens-Myers, B.A., is a Sun City Festival
resident, a Del Webb Scholar, and a former adjunct
instructor for the Institute of Health and Healing in
Newport News, VA. She has taught classes incorporat-
ing energy healing and meditation since 1995.
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John Hamilton, BASc., is a resident of Kelowna, BC, a
Sun City Festival resident and community scholar. His
37-year career included work as a geophysicist, chief
mine geologist, and manager of exploration and acqui-
sition evaluations, traveling to all the continents except
Antarctica. John is a past President of the Geological
Institute of Canada.
Robert F. Jeckel, J.D., has practiced law in Sun City for
over 40 years and taught courses on various aspects of
Arizona and federal law for the ASU Osher Lifelong
Learning Program, the ASU Extended Campus, and in
the Maricopa Community College system.
Carol Komassa (born in London, England) is a Sun
City Festival resident and spends her time between
the desert southwest and Wisconsin. Carol is an award
winning freelance photographer, writer, and photog-
raphy instructor at the Desert Botanical Gardens in
Phoenix, and ASU, as well as at The Cedarburg Art
Museum in Wisconsin, the Weyenberg Library and
two digital camera clubs in Arizona. Carol is a Pho-
tography Coach and teaches on private photo walks,
workshops, classes and has gallery representations
at The Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Her photography articles have also been printed in the
Ozaukee News Graphic, Wisconsin.
Raph Martin, M.A., has spent his career as a teacher
having taught in high school, college, university,
diocese, and adult community education centers. He
is also a lifetime student having studied theology at
St. Johns University in NYC and religious education
(M.R.E.) at St. Michaels College/University in Toronto,
Canada. He trained as a Spiritual Director at the In-
stitute for Spiritual Leadership at Loyola University in
Chicago and employs Ignatian/Jesuit style approaches
to spirituality in counselling and retreat work. For the
past 20 years he has worked in parishes of the Diocese
of Oakland, CA as adult faith formation coordinator.
Hes a native of NYC (Manhattan) and a recent retiree
in our Sun City Festival community.
MEET THE FACULTY
Nancy Middlemas, M.A., is a Sun City Festival resi-
dent and a community scholar. In her 37-year career
as an educator, she taught high school English in Indi-
ana, Georgia, and California, and retired as curriculum
coordinator for a national charter school, developing
diploma programs for at-risk youth.
Paul Novak, B.A., M.S. is a Sun City Festival resident,
a Del Webb Scholar, and a former military instruc-
tor. He has a degree in journalism and is a published
author. He has published articles in various aerospace
magazines. His e-books and latest works, Mrs. Presi-
dent and Into Hostile Skies are available at Amazon.
com.
Laura Lee Perkins, M.S. and Kenneth Green, A.A.
present Learn to Play Native American Flute classes,
educational concerts and benefit performances
throughout the United States. Laura is a former flute
professor and educator who loves to bring the joy of
playing to others. Ken is a flute-maker for the Heard
Museum and many other fine venues. They are both
from Maine and Arizona.
Lori Pierson, B.A., M.Ed., is a Sun City Festival resi-
dent and community scholar. She lived in Venezuela
as a teenager, then studied in Spain, Guatemala and
Mexico while majoring in Spanish. She worked for
American Airlines for 19 years, then left to pursue her
passion for teaching Spanish at the secondary school
level for the past 12 years. She has traveled extensively
to 32 countries.
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Allen Reamer, B.A., M.F.A., represents the fifth gen-
eration of a family of artists. He has completed 60
additional graduate credits in art history and educa-
tion and has taught a variety of studio art and art
history courses for 33 years before coming to Arizona
in 1999. During this time, he was the president of a
state art education association for ten years and very
active for a decade with the National Art Education
Association. He has been a member or chair of various
art related boards and has gratefully been recognized
in a variety of ways including art teacher of the year, a
fellowship to China, letters from President Clinton and
other elected officials, plus sells his paintings. Allen
teaches for ASU and a number of other educational
institutions and art organizations. He exhibits with his
friends in the Neu Art Group in Arizona.
Hugh Renfro is the former head of the Arabian Chev-
ron Oil Company and is the executive producer of
Arabia, a 2010 IMAX film.
Ruben Roman is a Sun City Festival volunteer expert
and West Valley area account manager for Four Peaks
Landscape Management. He has a significant knowl-
edge of the planting, growing and maintenance of the
various types of trees, plants, flowers and shrubs that
grow best in the Sun City Festival area.
Sandra Tracy, Ed.D., is a Sun City Festival resident
and a Del Webb Scholar. She served as a teacher
and school district administrator in Alaska, a faculty
member and associate dean at Chapman University
and National University in California, and dean at San
Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico. She has an
extensive interest and background in the history and
culture of the Southwest.
Linda Wangner, B.A., M.A., is a Sun City Festival
resident, a community scholar and a retired New York
state high school teacher with 38 years of experience
teaching Global Studies, U.S. History and Govern-
ment, as well as Law. Linda has traveled to most of the
U.S., Europe, and Asia, and has developed an interest
in researching background stories related to various
political events. She has been sharing her knowledge
on various topics for over five years through the ASU
program and now the Festival Learning program.
Trevor Wilson is a Sun City Festival resident and a
community scholar who spent his entire professional
career as a tour guide on trips throughout Europe,
Africa, and Asia. Over this time, he has gained signifi-
cant knowledge of the ins and outs of the cruise, air
travel, hotel and tour business.

John Schneeg, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and

a Masters in Industrial Engineering, has lived in Sun
City Festival since 2007. John taught as lead faculty in
Mechanical Engineering Technology at a community
college in Michigan. He had been a practicing engineer
in industrial automation prior to that, and has done
engineering design consulting and technical training
for Honda America, the former Chrysler Corporation,
and La-Z-Boy Chair Company.

Sandy Shipman, B.A., M.Ed., is a Sun City Festival

resident. As a Washington state educator for 27 years,
Sandy taught K-6 and led teachers as an Instructional
Coach and Adjunct Professor. She loves nature, writ-
ing, and the contemplative life, and looks forward to
sharing these interests with the residents of Sun City
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Understanding Human Energy 3 Oct 16,23,30 1 pm-2:30 pm $27

Australian Aboriginies 1 Oct 17 10 am-11:30 am $9
Survival Spanish 4 Oct 17, 19, 24, 26 4 pm-5:30 pm $36
American Musical Melodies 1 Oct 18 9 am-11 am $9
Harvey Houses of Arizona and New Mexico 1 Oct 18 1 pm-2:30 pm $9
Meditation 1 3 Oct 19, 26, Nov 2 9 am-10:30 am $27
Travel Tips 1 1 Oct 19 1 pm-2:30 pm $9
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Saguaros 1 Oct 20 10 am-12 pm $9
Renoir: His Life and His Art 1 Oct 23 9 am-11am $9
Roles of U.S. Presidents 2 Oct 24, 31 9 am-10:30 am $18
Astronomy 1 4 Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 1 pm-3 pm $36
Saudi Oil Past and Present 1 Oct 25 9 am-10 am $9
AZ Wills, Trusts, Estates and Disabilities 7 Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13 3 pm-4:30 pm $63
Travel Tips 2 1 Oct 26 1pm-2:30 pm $9
Gardening for Hummingbirds and Pollinators 1 Oct 27 10 am-12 pm $9
American House Styles 1 Oct 30 9 am-11 am $9
Op-Ed Wednesday 4 Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 13 10 am-11:30 am $36
Book Discussion- Call of the Wild 1 Nov 1 12:30pm-2:30pm $9
Essential Oils 101 1 Nov 2 1 pm-3 pm $9
Free Android Cell Phone Apps 1 Nov 2 3:30 pm-4:30 pm $9
Suffering Succulents 1 Nov 3 10 am-12 pm $9
Beatles- Liverpool to Abbey Rd 2 Nov 4, 5 1 pm-3 pm $18
Sistine Chapel 1 Nov 6 9 am-11 am $9
First Ladies 2 Nov 7,14 9 am-10:30 am $18
Walking Slow 1 Nov 7 3:30 pm-5:30 pm $9
Taking Better Travel Photographs 1 Nov 8 10 am-11:30 am $9
Hohokam 2 Nov 9, 16 9 am-11 am $18
Essential Oils 102 1 Nov 9 1 pm-3 pm $9
Internet of Things 1 Nov 9 3:30 pm-4:30 pm $9
Trees Basic Care and Pruning 1 Nov 10 10 am-12 pm $9
Beatles Next.Solo Years 1 Nov 11 1 pm-3 pm $9
History of Painting in 117 minutes 1 Nov 13 9 am-11 am $9
Worldwide River Cruises 1 Nov 16 1 pm-2:30 pm $9
Random Cheap Technology 1 Nov 16 3:30 pm-4:30 pm $9
Southwest Fall Gardening 1 Nov 28 10 am-11:30 am $9
Survival Spanish 4 Nov 28, 30, Dec. 5, 7 4 pm-5:30 pm $36
Meditation 2 3 Nov 30, Dec. 7, 14 9 am-10:30 am $27
Intro to Spirituality 1 Dec 4 10 am-12 pm $9
Taking Control of Your Irrigation Clock 1 Dec 4 1 pm-3 pm $9
Del Webb: The Early Years/NY Yankees 1 Dec 5 9 am-10:30 am $9
Book Discuss- When the Emperor Was Divine 1 Dec 5 12:30pm-2:30pm $9
People Photography 1 Dec 6 10 am-11:30 am $9
Healthy Holiday Oils 1 Dec 6 1 pm-3 pm $9
Intro to Native American Flute 1 Dec 7 1 pm-3 pm $9
Water and the Valley of the Sun 1 Dec 11 1 pm-3 pm $9
Del Webb and the Arizona Years 1 Dec 12 9 am-10:30 am $9

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