SEMINARS ON CAMPUS
FRIDAY MORNING AND NOON
Fall 2008
Some of these seminars are open to
everyone and some require registration. Read the
descriptions carefully. Space may be limited. To ensure your place in
those requiring registration, please call coordinator early.
Travel and Adventure
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Library 1533
Bob Seyfried, Terry
Moss, Tom Dole, Jennifer Kerr
The sharing of travel experiences serves as an excellent
aid in both the planning and execution of travel plans. Others' experiences,
both good and bad, can help take much of the mystery and hassle out of our own
travel adventures. In this seminar, members can meet informally to share such
experiences, listen to speakers on travel subjects of interest, and perhaps find
companions willing to team up on particular tours. This is an open, drop-in seminar
limited in attendees to the number of chairs available as determined by Fire
Department regulations (56). Please
understand that larger video-equipped classrooms are not consistently available
for Renaissance “guests on campus” on Friday mornings. Click
here to get the schedule
Outstanding Documentary Films
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Library 3023
Marilyn MacBride, Shirley Mayfield
Our
committee has carefully chosen outstanding documentary films in many subject
areas that we know will be of interest to members attending Friday mornings.
Watch for the titles in our Recorder
newsletter and on the Renaissance Website.
Look for our signs after exiting the elevator in the Library.
This is a drop-in class with no sign-up required and could be considered
a choice of the three morning offerings held in the Library at this time. No
presentations required. Click here to get the
schedule.
Great Books Discussion Group
Alternate Fridays
10
to 11:30 a.m.
Mendocino 4005
Jean Cawood, Karen Ewing
We
will complete The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler published by the Great Books
Foundation.
We will also be reading the novels An
Imaginary Life by David Malouf and Persuasion
by Jane Austen.
Poetry selections and a short story by Joseph Conrad will complete our
readings. Using the shared inquiry method originated by The Great Books
Foundation, we shall discuss all our selections.
Generally we meet first and third Fridays of the month. Be sure to check
with one of the coordinators about starting date and schedule.
Meditation
10 to 11:45 a.m.
Mendocino 2009
Bill McGunnigle, Gail Reed
This ongoing meditation class will continue to discuss a
variety of spiritual practices, particularly Buddhism. For this semester there will be a focus on the spiritual tradition of
mindfulness, a process of spiritual tradition of what we are thinking and doing. A variety of meditation techniques including guided imagery, chanting,
drumming, and the use of Himalayan Singing Bowls will be included. A 20- to 30-minute period of meditation will be part of each class.
Cracker Barrel
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sequoia 338
Susanne Coleman, Harry Griffith
Join a free-wheeling year-round lunchtime discussion group
that chooses topics of the day, week, or year on a spontaneous basis. No
registration is required. Drop-ins are encouraged and one can eat lunch while
listening to or stating opinions. Here you'll have a golden yet safe opportunity
to sound off on the issues.
MORE LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES!
Ballroom
Dancing
12 to 12:45 p.m.
Solano 1010
Richard Kowaleski
Learn the basics and beyond of the most popular and
"in" dances. No
partner required. Learn to waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, cha-cha, tango,
merengue and more! Rubber-soled shoes are required in the gym. Richard, your
coordinator, has many years of experience as a dance host and a
teacher, and dances regularly at The Ballroom of Sacramento and Spotlight Dance
and Fitness.
Tai
Chi
12 to 12:45 p.m.
Yosemite 171
Jennifer Kerr, Nhi Luong
Tai Chi has its roots in martial arts, but its slow
movements are also practiced for health, stress management and flexibility. Come
and try it, whether you're a beginner or experienced. Nhi Luong returns as the
teacher. She will also likely do some Qigong warm-up and breathing exercises.
Wear comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes. The first meeting on Sept. 5
will be held outside Yosemite, as the room is not available; meet outside
Yosemite 171 in the lobby.
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