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Only $40 for a six month membership! It is easy to become a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute. You can sign up at any time; choose 6 months for $40 or one year for $75. Couples memberships are $65 for 6 months and $125 for a year. Membership benefits include free admission to most programs, a reduced fee for all other programs, a 10 percent discount in the Library’s New Leaf Bookstore and access to early program registration. For more information call 407-623-3279. Pre-registration is required for all programs. There are three ways to register: 1) Call 407-623-3279; 2) download a registration form; or 3) Pick-up a form at any Library circulation desk. Programs may be cancelled 48 hours in advance if there are fewer than five registrations. Registrants will be notified if there are any schedule changes. A participant may receive a full refund (less materials fees) if the Institute is notified no less than 48 hours before the scheduled class start.
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Whodunit meets monthly at the Library (WPPL) in the Library Conference Room, Mayflower Retirement Community (MRC) in the Private Dining Room, Winter Park Towers (WPT) in the Town Theatre lower level and at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park (WCWP). Facilitator: Carolyn Jeffries, Library assistant director and mystery selector Cost: Free Topics/Dates/Times/Locations: January – Cats & Dogs Tuesday, January 9, 2 p.m., WPT Wednesday, January 10, 3 p.m., MRC Thursday, January 11, 7 p.m., WPPL Thursday, January 18, 12 p.m. brown bag lunch, WCWP February – Black Detectives Thursday, February 8, 7 p.m., WPPL Tuesday, February 13, 2 p.m., WPT Wednesday, February 14, 3 p.m., MRC Thursday, February 15, noon, brown bag lunch, WCWP March – Professional Women Detectives – PI’s & Police Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., WPPL Tuesday, March 13, 2 p.m., WPT Wednesday, March 14, 3 p.m., MRC Thursday, March 15, noon, brown bag lunch, WCWP
CineMagic: Seeing Movies Through Mystical Eyes Watch a feature-length film and explore the filmmaker’s use of color, light, sound and story to communicate wisdom, truth and sociopolitical subjects. Day/Time: Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Location: Library Community Room Facilitators: Jeff Johnson, Aryna Ryan and Linda Hayes Cost: Institute members free; $5 nonmembers Dates and descriptions: January 12 – Love lost and found is the tale of two North Carolina teenagers played by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. Separated by class prejudice and then WWII, she finds him again and must decide whether to follow her heart or honor an agreement. January 19 – Kevin Bacon plays a quiet, guarded man trying to reintegrate himself into society and escape his criminal record after 12 years in prison. February 9 – Acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee tells the story of the explosion at the 16th Street Baptist Church that took four innocent lives and changed the nation. February 16 – Legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime “salute to the blues”. Director Antoine Fuqua weaves a history of the blues through performances by B. B. King, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty and India.Arie. March 9 – The year is 1938 just prior to Gandhi’s rise to power, and the place is Colonial India where an eight-year old languishes in the “widow’s hostel.” The film reveals how women are spiritually and emotionally crushed in a system of religious and social beliefs. March 16 – Dame Judi Dench stars as the widow Henderson, who convinces Lord Comer to allow her actresses to perform in the nude at the Windmill Theater as the Germans are bombing London during WWII.
Conversation with Cynthia Baxter Join us for a conversation with Cynthia Baker, author of the mystery series “Reigning Cats & Dogs.” Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Cost: Free
Musical Sundays: The Sounds of Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn Grace McDade and Friends perform a mixed repertoire featuring works of Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn, two of the greatest jazz vocalists of our time. Date/Time: Sunday, February 25, 2-3 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Cost: Free
Music @ Midday Join the Rollins College Music Department for a weekly variety of musical performances. Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8, 22, 29; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Location: John M. Tiedtke Concert Hall, in Keene Hall on Rollins College Campus Cost: Free and open to the public Free parking is available in the SunTrust Plaza garage. Parking tickets will be validated at the concert venue. Call Rollins College at 407-646-1517 for details.
These are education-only seminars; no
individual treatment will be administered or recommended.
Walking the Labyrinth
Dates/Time:
Wednesdays January 3, February 7 and/or March 7; 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center Orlando
1400 S. Orange Ave.,
Charles Lewis Pavilion, 4th floor
Facilitator: Jeanne Miller-Clark, manager,
Mind/Body/Spirit Center,
M. Div.,
Board Certified Chaplain
Cost: Free
Call Mind/Body/Spirit Center at 321-841-8639 to pre-register.
Daily Energy Routine
Learn a 10-minute
routine for balancing the body’s energy patterns to increase energy,
strength and clarity of mind.
Dates/Time:
Mondays, January 15, February 19 and/or March 19; 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, 1400 S. Orange Ave., Charles Lewis
Pavilion, 4th floor
Cost: Free
Call Mind/Body/Spirit Center at 321-841-8639 to pre-register.
Let Me Hear Your Body Talk
Learn about BodyTalkTM,
a safe, non-invasive healthcare system of balancing body, mind and
spirit. Discover how your body’s innate wisdom guides and heals every
cellular function when all body systems are in communication.
Date/Time:
Friday, January 26, 7-9 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator: Dan
Towey, LMT, BSBA, CRT
Cost: Institute
members free; nonmembers $10
Qigong I
Qigong is a Chinese
exercise that uses breath and slow movement to help maintain optimal
health. Learn the basic principles of qigong breathing techniques and
three sets of qigong movement exercises.
10
registrants needed to hold the class.
Dates/Time:
Mondays, January 29 – March 5; 7-8 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Lila Scholer, 20-year trained practitioner and student of Grandmaster
Chan Pui of the Wah Lum Temple, Orlando
Cost: Institute
members $30; nonmembers $50
The Laughter Club
Come laugh together
like old friends, even if you’ve just met. Enjoy games, laughter
exercises and uplifting silliness. Join us on any or all dates.
Date/Time:
Thursday, February 1; 7-8 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Dates/Time:
Thursday, February 15 and/or March 15; 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Thursday,
March 1; 7-8 p.m.
Location:
Library Literacy Room
Facilitator: Kim
McIntyre Cannold, certified laughter leader
Cost: Suggested
donation – Institute members $3; nonmembers $5
The Yoga of Eating
Have you ever found
yourself eating when you’re not really hungry? Transcend diets and put
an end to the constant struggle with food. Learn to recognize authentic
body appetites, distinguish appetites from cravings and liberate
yourself from the rule of willpower.
Date/Time:
Friday, February 2, 7-10 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Presenter:
Charles Eisenstein, author of The Yoga of Eating and The
Ascent of Humanity
Cost: Institute
members $30; nonmembers $45
24-Step Yang Style T’ai Chi Chuan
T’ai Chi Chuan is a
moving meditation practiced for centuries in China. During this 10-week
course learn breathing and balance techniques to improve stamina and
energy. Discover how T’ai Chi exercises the internal organs and
stretches as well as strengthens the muscles. 10 registrants needed
to hold the class.
Dates/Time:
Saturdays: March 3 – May 5; 9-10 a.m.
Location: Albin
Polasek Museum Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park
Facilitator:
Lila Scholer, 20-year trained practitioner and student of Grandmaster
Chan Pui of the Wah Lum Temple, Orlando
Cost: Institute
members $45; nonmembers $70
Wear comfortable clothing and flat comfortable shoes or sneakers (like
Keds).
Creating Spaces that Support You – 2 classes
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Order and Beauty
Explore ways to release
everything from your space that no longer serves you. Discover how to
de-clutter and organize your home and work space to best support you.
You will receive a 35-page guide.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Meaningful Feng Shui
Learn how to use this
ancient technology to better connect with the land you live on, the
spaces you live in, those you live with and your own life purpose. For
both beginners and advanced students. You will receive a 30-page guide
to Feng Shui. Pre-registration required.
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Melody LeBaron
Cost: Institute
members $15 per class or $25 for both; Nonmembers $20 per class or
$35 for both
Qigong II and Qigong Toning
Learn two additional
movement exercise sets and how to deepen and lengthen your natural
breathing patterns. In toning, discover how to produce sounds that
resonate with the body and help revitalize it.
10
registrants needed to hold the class.
Dates/Time:
Mondays, March 26 – April 30; 7-8 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Lila Scholer, 20-year trained practitioner and student of Grandmaster
Chan Pui of the Wah Lum Temple, Orlando
Cost: Institute
members $30; nonmembers $50
Current
Events - "We Have Met the Enemy"
Witness the changes on
Easter Island through 60 powerful PowerPoint images. Appreciate more
clearly the gravity of the deteriorating conditions on our planet.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Lecturer: Lyle
Fugleberg, architect and environmentalist
Cost: Free
Great Decisions 2007
A forum to discover,
discuss and decide one’s opinions on foreign policy. A suggested book
of articles can be obtained in the Institute office for $15.
Day/Time:
Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon
February 16 – The
Middle East
March 16 – Climate
Change
Location:
Library Conference Room
Cost: Free
Notables of Our Times
Day/Time: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Cost: Free
March 5 –
Elizabeth House Trist, Florida traveler and “pen pal” to Thomas
Jefferson by Lisa Logan, Ph.D.
March 12 –
The Universal Legend of author and poet Gwendolyn Brooks by Stephen
Caldwell Wright, Ph.D.
March 19 –
Eudora Welty, Mississippi writer and photographer by Dawn Trouard,
Ph.D.
March 26 –
Margaret Chase Smith, first woman elected to the U.S. Senate by
Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D.
Get “hands-on” training
to use computers and learn the screen symbols.
Limited to 8 participants.
Day/Dates/Time:
Thursday, February 1 OR March 1; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Cost:
Institute members $5; $10onmembers
Intro to Computers
II
Learn basic word
processing and review mouse skills. Limited to 8 participants.
Prerequisite:
Intro to Computers I or proficiency in using keyboard and mouse.
Day/Dates/Time:
Thursday, February 8 OR March 8; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Cost:
Institute members $5; $10onmembers
Internet Basics
Learn what the Internet
is, how to access it and use it. Limited to 8 participants.
Prerequisite:
Intro to Computers II or proficiency in using keyboard and
mouse.
Day/Dates/Time:
Thursday, February 15 OR March 15; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Cost:
Institute members $10; $15 nonmembers
Advanced CyberSchool
eBay Buying and
Selling
In this 6-session
course, learn how to open an eBay account, post an item for sale,
successfully bid on an item, manage your account and much more.
Limited to 14 participants.
Suggested
prerequisite:
Windows and Internet knowledge highly recommended
Dates/Time:
Tuesdays, January 16, 23, 30, (no class February 6), February
13, 20 and 27, 3-5:45 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson
Room
Cost:
$71
Pre-registration
required. Call Winter Park Tech Registration office at 407-622-2906,
Course Section # 121
MS Publisher
Design, create, develop
and produce your own professional-quality publications. Publisher can
help you with scrapbooking as well. Learn the use of text boxes,
columns, importing, tables, templates and much more.
Suggested Prerequisite:
Basic knowledge with other MS Office programs.
Dates/Time:
Thursdays, April
12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2007; 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Cost:
$52.00
Pre-registration
required. Call Winter Park Tech Registration office at 407-622-2906,
Course Section # 184
Creative Problem
Solving (CPS)
Participate in this
proven technique that combines the skills of a facilitator with the
creative thinking of a small group to discover novel solutions to many
types of problems. Limited to 6 participants.
Date/Time:
Monday, January 8, 1-5
p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
OR
Date/Time:
Tuesday, January 30, 1-5 p.m.
Location:
Library Conference Room
Facilitator:
Aryna Ryan, author,
teacher, coach
Cost:
Institute members free;
nonmembers $10
Financial Luncheon
Group
Increase your knowledge
of current financial trends and management techniques. Hear regional
and national experts on these topics while enjoying a delicious lunch.
Day/Time:
Wednesdays, noon-1:15 p.m. (lunch service begins at 11:30)
Location:
University Club of Winter Park, Park Ave. North at Webster Ave.
Call University Club at
407-629-2125 for required reservations & payment.
Cost:
$12 per luncheon
Dates/Topics/Speakers:
January 17:
The ABC’s of ET’s; Paul E. Townsend, Associate Vice President,
Wachovia Securities (Lansing, MI)
February 7:
Managing Longevity Risk; Frank A. Dasse, PhD, CFP, Executive Vice
President, Nelson Investment Planning Services and former Professor of
Economics and Finance, Crummer Graduate School fo Business, Rollins
College
February 21:
Finding a Stock Winner: First Step Screening; John Bajkowski,
Vice President and Senior Financial Analyst, American Association of
Individual Investors (Chicago)
March 7:
Is It Time to Change the Way You Think About Investing?; Kimberly
Sterling, CPA, CFP, President, Resource Consulting Group
March 21:
An Investment Strategy that Pursues Higher Returns; Scott
Bondurant, Senior Portfolio Manager, UBS Global Asset Management
(Chicago)
Conscious Awareness
Network – C.A.N.
A forum to network and
share information with Central Florida individuals and businesses that
focus on whole-body wellness, environmental awareness and healthy
lifestyles.
Day/Time:
third Thursdays, 8-10 a.m.
Join us at 8 a.m. to
network and gain useful marketing and business information. Join us at
9 a.m. to learn more about the following topics:
January 18:
Creating Prosperity and Abundance in Your Life
with Kate Levensohn, Life Coach
February 15:
What is Cranial Release Therapy? with Dan Towey, LMT, BSBA
Location:
Library Community Room
Cost:
Free and open to the
public
Wines for Everyday
Enjoyment: South Africa
Sample a variety of
South African wines while learning about their particular
characteristics. Limited to 18 participants.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Lisa Wilk, founder, Orlando Uncorked
Cost:
Institute members $25 materials fee; nonmembers $10 plus $25 materials
fee ($35 total)
Effective Marketing
Increase your business
visibility and revenue with effective communications. Learn how to
write a press release and effective copy for advertising. Discover how
to solidify your brand/company image, how to create a promotion or
event, and much more.
Date/Time:
Thursday, January 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Jeana Giordano, president, WordsToRiches
Cost:
Institute members free; $10 nonmembers
Interpersonal
Communication
Learn effective
communication skills and apply them to your personal life and your work
environment. Understand the effect of values, culture, perception and
technology on the communication process.
Dates/Time:
Mondays: February 5 & 12; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Facilitator:
Eva Meyer, 30+ years working with group dynamics and group
communications
Cost:
Institute members free; nonmembers $20
Genealogy II –
Advanced Family History
Learn how to find,
order and read microfilm. Practice researching from a variety of
sources: Courthouse records, library reference departments, genealogy
records, immigration records and many more.
Dates/Time:
Tuesdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 & 13; 10 a.m.-noon
Location:
Family History Center Library, 45 E. Par Street, Orlando
Facilitator:
Twila Williams, historian and genealogy consultant
Cost:
Institute members - $20 materials fee; nonmembers - $60 ($40 course fee
plus $20 materials fee) - there may be additional nominal expenses
incurred.
Pre-registration
required.
Limited to 5 participants.
Chocolate,
Chocolate, Chocolate
Discover and enjoy
organic, free trade, and unusual chocolates from several countries.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, February 7,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Jennifer Perez,
Chocolate Connoisseur in Winter Park
Cost:
Institute members -
$15 materials fee; nonmembers - $25 ($10 course fee plus $15 materials
fee)
Creative Problem
Solving Principles
Learn the basic
principles of Creative Problem Solving.
Date/Time:
Thursday, February 8, 6-9 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Facilitator:
Aryna Ryan, author,
teacher, coach
Cost:
Institute members free;
nonmembers $10
Small Group
Communication
Understand the small
group communication process and learn how it relates to the individual
roles and functions of the group members.
Dates/Time:
Monday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Melanson Room
Facilitator:
Eva Meyer, 30+ years working with group dynamics and group
communications
Cost:
Institute members free; nonmembers $10
Wines for Women
Sample some of the
wines recommended by Leslie Sbrocco in her book Wine for Women, a
Guide for Buying, Pairing and Sharing Wine.
Limited to 18
participants.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
Library Community Room
Facilitator:
Lisa Wilk, founder, Orlando Uncorked
Cost:
Institute members $25
materials fee; nonmembers $10 plus $25 materials fee ($35 total)
Preparing for the New Year Discover easy practices to release stress and anxiety by using a daily energy routine to begin your day balanced and energized. Meditate as you walk the labyrinth. Record and set your intentions for the New Year. Date/Time: Saturday, January 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Linda Hayes Gallegos, M.A. in Education Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $10
Journal Writing II Explore your memories and feelings to deepen your self-understanding. See how studying life experience develops your creative capacities. Open to all, though especially suitable for those who completed Journal Writing I. Dates/Time: Mondays: January 15, 22, 29; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitator: Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. Cost: Free
Oneness – A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles guides you to a clearer understanding of who you are. “The miracle” is a thought that places you in the present and allows you to perceive a situation or person differently. Learn about the basic principles of this belief system. Date/Time: Tuesday, January 16, 2 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Maria Gonzalez, 15 year practitioner and instructor of A Course in Miracles Cost: Free
Improve your Eyesight Develop new friendships in this monthly gathering as you learn and practice a series of movements and exercises to strengthen your eyesight. Day/Dates/Time: Third Sundays: January 21, February 18, March 18; 2-2:30 p.m. Location: Library Literacy Room Facilitators: Sue Dolamore, Lula Remy-Heath, Linda Hayes Cost: Free
Expand your Vision Join us monthly for “Conversations,” a board game that brings people together regardless of their individual background and knowledge. Have fun as you experience your own wisdom and share it with others. Day/Dates/Time: Third Sundays: January 21, February 18, March 18; 2:30-4p.m. Location: Library Literacy Room Facilitators: Sue Dolamore, Lula Remy-Heath, Linda Hayes Cost: Free
Caregiver Coffee Break Take care of the caregiver; share your stories, challenges and good times. Learn skills and tools to better understand and more easily handle your caregiving responsibilities. Day/Time: 4th Tuesday of the month; 10-11:30 a.m. Topics: January 23 – A Daily Energy Routine to Reduce Stress and Stay Focused, with Linda Hayes Gallegos, M.Ed. February 27 – Understanding Pain Management, with Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. March 27 – Nutrition Issues and Quality of Life, with Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. April 24 – Laughter & Health, with Linda Hayes Gallegos, M.Ed. Location: Library Melanson Room Cost: Free and open to the public
Spellbinders Learn the art of storytelling. Develop your own style. Share your wisdom, experience and humor with children by volunteering to tell stories in area schools. Dates/Time: Wednesdays: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 & 14; 2-4 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Mitchell O’Rear, certified Spellbinder trainer Cost: $25 materials fee
Caring for the Caregiver Kickoff An opportunity to meet and connect with other people who are or have been caregivers; learn from the experience of others and let us know what information and skills would be helpful for you. Keynote address: “You First!: Self-Care for the Caregiver” Keynote speaker: Jana Carrington, LMT, CAC and author of A Touch of Hope – A Caregivers Survival Guide Date/Time: Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Cost: Free – a light lunch will be served Pre-registration required.
Flexing Your Mental Muscles Explore current research on the process of mental decline that sometimes accompanies aging. Learn mental exercises, changes in routine and better ways of managing stress to improve long-term memory and learning ability. Dates/Time: Mondays: February 5, 12 and 19; 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitator: Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. Cost: Free
Caring for the Caregiver Series Do you suddenly find yourself in the role of caregiver? Are you preparing to become a caregiver? Are you just interested in knowing what resources are available for caregivers? Find answers to these and other questions in this 12-week series of programs targeted specifically for the caregiver. Day/Dates/Time: Saturdays, February 10 – May 26; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Topics and Facilitators: TBA Cost: Free and open to the public
ElderCare Education Series Explore the parent-adult child relationship; comprehend the health issues of aging; learn about caring from near or far; and discover ways to care for the caregiver. Dates/Time: Wednesdays: February 14, 21, 28 and March 7; noon-1:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitator: Laura Capp, Project Director, Senior Resource Alliance Cost: Free
Oneness - The Reincarnation Traditions: Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism Discover the fundamental beliefs regarding these eastern religions. Date/Time: Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. brunch-3 p.m. Location: Friends Meeting House, 316 E. Marks St., Orlando Cost: $15 for brunch – registration deadline: February 7 Sponsored by the Women’s Multi-Faith Center of Orlando, 407-831-5922
Pathways to Vital Living – Module One Taking Inventory of Your Lifetime Portfolio: Explore the images of aging; learn about the seasons of life; and discover your purpose. Dates/Time: Thursdays: February 22, March 1 and 8; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Melanson Room Facilitator: Alison Issen, R.N., L.M.H.C. Cost: Free
Preparing the Space To our ancestors, death was a natural part of the cycle of life. Family centered rituals honored death as they honored birth. Learn how to create a space that supports the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual process of dying. Date/Time: Thursday, March 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Melody LeBaron Cost: Institute members $15; nonmembers $20 To register, call 407-623-3279.
Preparing the Self (Caring for the Caregiver) Explore how music, meditation, breathwork and aromatherapy can empower you and help you stay balanced when facing the death of a loved one. Learn how to prepare yourself and how to draw on your strength while processing your grief. Date/Time: Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Melody LeBaron Cost: Institute members free; nonmembers $10 To register, call 407-623-3279.
Oneness: The Law of Attraction Why do some people seem to lead a “charmed life,” while others experience countless problems and disappointments? Explore the universal Law of Attraction and learn how circumstances - both wanted and unwanted – are magnetized by your mental focus. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 20, 2 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Facilitator: Karen Williams, author and newspaper columnist Cost: Free
Blindsided – the Movie This inspiring documentary depicts the powerful story of Jared, a 15- year-old boy who lost his eyesight at age 12. Follow Jared’s life-changing tragedy, its effect on his family, friends and community, and his triumphant rise above it all. Jared’s mother will be joining us during the discussion following the film. Date/Time: Friday, March 23, 7-9 p.m. Location: Library Community Room Cost: Free
Programs at the Mayflower Retirement Community 1620 Mayflower Court, Winter Park, FL Whodunit Mystery Book Club Whodunit meets monthly at Mayflower Retirement Community in the Private Dining Room. Facilitator: Carolyn Jeffries, Library assistant director and mystery selector Cost: Free January – Cats & Dogs Wednesday, January 10, 3 p.m. February – Black Detectives Wednesday, February 14, 3 p.m. March – Professional Women Detectives – PI’s & Police Wednesday, March 14, 3 p.m.
Programs at Winter Park Towers 1111 South Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, FL Whodunit Mystery Book Club Whodunit meets monthly at Winter Park Towers in the Town Theatre lower level. Facilitator: Carolyn Jeffries, Library assistant director and mystery selector Cost: Free January – Cats & Dogs Tuesday, January 9, 2 p.m. February – Black Detectives Tuesday, February 13, 2 p.m. March – Professional Women Detectives – PI’s & Police Tuesday, March 13, 2 p.m.
Programs at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park 419 Interlachen, Winter Park, FL Whodunit Mystery Book Club Whodunit meets monthly at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park. Facilitator: Carolyn Jeffries, Library assistant director and mystery selector Cost: Free January – Cats & Dogs Thursday, January 18, noon, brown bag lunch February – Black Detectives Thursday, February 15, noon, brown bag lunch March – Professional Women Detectives – PI’s & Police Thursday, March 15, noon, brown bag lunch
OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS YOU MIGHT ENJOY “Crossing the Line” Symposium The symposium will include presentations by four leading personalities from the contemporary, international, visual arts community. Date/Time: Friday, January 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Bush Auditorium, Rollins College Keynote speaker: Lowery Stokes Sims, Adjunct Curator, Permanent Collection at Studio Museum in Harlem Cost: Free Call Cornell Art Museum at 407-646-2526 for details.
Architecture: Hand Drawn or Computer Generated? Date/Time: Wednesday, February 14, 7 p.m. Location: Albin Polasek Museum, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park Cost: Free Call Polasek Museum at 407-647-6294 for details.
Diverse Africa: Selections from the art collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Ulric Haynes, Jr. Date/Time: Thursday, February 22, 6 p.m. Location: Cornell Art Museum, Rollins College Lecturer: Ambassador Haynes will talk about his experiences as a diplomat, collector and citizen of Africa. He was Ambassador to Nigeria under President Carter. Cost: $5 (includes entrance to the Museum) Call Cornell Art Museum at 407-646-2526 for details.
A History of Movie Posters Date/Time: Wednesday, March 14, 7 p.m. Location: Albin Polasek Museum, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park Cost: Free Call Polasek Museum at 407-647-6294 for details.
UNA-USA (United Nations Association) Day/Time: Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. January 20 – Our world’s storied past of racial discrimination: defining the future with the UN with Dr. Joshua Kirven, President, Metropolitan Orlando Urban League Location: Library Community Room February 17 – The League of Nations: its history, its influence upon the United Nations and lessons to be learned from its failures. Location: Library Community Room March 17 – Water, meteorology and climate change: an analysis of United Nations efforts toward improving the environment. Location: Library Melanson Room Cost: $10 (includes lunch)
INSTITUTE NEWS
Look for information on these upcoming events: Ø Women’s Symposium Ø Complementary Therapies Wellness Fair
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Caregiving and meaningful retirement are new challenges arising for employees and employers as the workforce ages. The Lifelong Learning Institute has initiated a program to help address these issues in the workplace before they become major concerns.
The following nationally recognized curricula provide relevant information and useful tools that increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Elder Care Education Series – 4 hours Elder Care Education is a series of four, one-hour sessions addressing the following issues of concern to working caregivers: The Parent-Adult Child Relationship, Health Issues of Aging, Caring Near and Far, and Caring for the Caregiver. Pathways to Vital Living – 8 hours This series of two-hour sessions is designed to help adults, middle-aged and older, explore and plan for the second half of their lives, looking at ways that can be meaningful and fulfilling for them, their families and their communities. Among the topics covered are Images of Aging, Your Purpose, Relationships, Meaningful Service, Mind and Body, and Mental Vitality. As Families Grow Older – 12 hours This is a series of six, two-hour sessions addressing the following issues: Family Dynamics, Cooperative Caregiving, Personal & Community Resources, Legal Issues, Financial Planning, Health and Aging, Housing Options and End-of-life Decisions.
Stay tuned: During the first half of 2007 the Institute is offering programs addressing the needs, concerns and challenges of caregivers. Look for Caring for the Caregiver courses in all our program areas.
For details on Tools for Success, call Linda Hayes Gallegos at 407-623-3314. |
JANUARY,
FEBRUARY and MARCH 2007 
