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CENTER FOR
Summer 2
LIFELONG LEARNING
Expanding minds across the Plateau
SPRING 2021
Center for Lifelong Learning
2567 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571
https://roanestate.edu/CLL
centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com
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INFORMATION ABOUT CLL
The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) was re-launched in Fall 2019 by founding members Judy
Wade, Holly Hanson, and John Conrad. CLL seeks to provide an opportunity for all Cumberland
County residents and visitors to experience a supportive, community-based environment which
enriches the lives of adults, regardless of age, background, or educational level, through
continued learning.
CLL is sponsored by Roane State Community College (RSCC). RSCC provides classrooms and
administrative support to the program.
CLL programs are designed to reflect the interests of the community, and may include
classroom sessions, field work, local trips, or other activities. All presenters are volunteers who
are particularly passionate about their subject matter and wish to share their knowledge and
experience with others who are curious about the topic.
We are actively seeking suggestions for future classes as well as volunteer presenters!
CLL will hold three semesters per calendar year, each lasting approximately 8-12 weeks.
Term Begins
Spring February (delayed start April 2021)
Summer June
Fall October
• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Due to limited class offerings and available seats, students may initially register
for a MAXIMUM of three (3) classes in Spring 2021.
• Spring 2021 classes run April 5-May 27.
• Unless otherwise noted in the course description, all Spring 2021 classes will be
held at Roane State Community College, 2567 Cook Road, Crossville, TN 38571.
For Spring 2021, CLL members will register for classes via our automated online registration
system. Anyone can browse the class descriptions, but only users who have an account and
have paid membership fees may register for a class(es).
Returning students who paid the $40 membership fee in 2020 but did not create an account
must now create an account, send an email to CLL staff, then await confirmation from a CLL
volunteer that the previous payment has been assigned in the new system. The following page
has detailed instructions. Any member who paid membership fees in 2020 is eligible to
register for 2021 classes.
New students will be able to create an account, pay membership fees, and register for classes
without waiting for a response from a CLL volunteer.
If you have any questions or problems email us at centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com.
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES SPRING 2021
To Open a New Account (Returning students who did not complete this step in 2020)
• Go to https://roanestate.edu/CLL (type this directly in browser, not Google)
• Select “Registration and Class Listing”
• At top right of page, select “New User? Start Here”
• Select “Individual” in first field “Type?”
• Enter personal details, including Username and Password (at least 8 characters).
**MAKE NOTE OF THESE, AS CLL DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION**
• After submitting the form, you should see a welcome message that your account has
been created.
• Send an email to centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com letting us know you’ve
created your account
• Wait until you receive an email from CLL confirming your membership before
proceeding with class registration.
To Open a New Account and Pay Your Membership Fee (New Students)
• Go to https://roanestate.edu/CLL (type this directly in browser, not Google)
• Select “Registration and Class Listing”
• Select “Membership”
• Select “2020/2021 Membership”
• Select “New user? Create an account now.”
• Enter personal details, including Username and Password (at least 8 characters).
**MAKE NOTE OF THESE, AS CLL DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION**
• Follow the instructions to pay by credit card
• Proceed with class registration
Class Registration (All paid members with a confirmed account)
• Go to https://roanestate.edu/CLL (type this directly in browser, not Google)
• Select “Registration and Class Listing”
• Log in to your account
• Select the semester and the category (or “Any” to see all classes)
• Click on the class title to see the class description.
• Click on the Register button to register for any class.
Online registration is scheduled to open March 15, 2021.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest
information. Check your email before leaving home for any class.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPRING 2021
Unless otherwise noted in the course description,
all Spring 2021 classes will be held in the Community Room at
Roane State Community College
2567 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571
There is ample parking in the student lots on the EAST side of the building at
Roane State Community College. No special parking passes are required.
Handicap parking ONLY is allowed in the faculty parking lot on the WEST side
of the building—an official DMV hang tag or plate must be displayed.
**In Response to COVID-19**
EVERYONE (students, volunteers, presenters) must complete a health
screening questionnaire EACH DAY they have a class at RSCC.
Visit www.roanestate.edu/checkup and click Visitor Wellness Screening.
Complete all fields of the survey (mark Cumberland—Academic Building),
submit, and await email approval. Use your phone to show the confirmation
email at the door or print it out and bring it with you.
If you forget, you can also complete the screening on an iPad upon arrival at
the academic building.
EVERYONE (students, volunteers, presenters) is required to wear a face mask
throughout the entirety of each class. Non-compliance will result in
cancellation of the class.
Seating will be arranged so that social distance is maintained.
The classrooms—including tables, chairs, and high-touch surfaces—
will be disinfected before each class.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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CONTENTS
Art & Culture Life Experiences and Skills
1024: Classy Brass..……………………….………………………………………………..6 3501: Dogs That Serve……………………………………………………………..……12
3503: Baboons, Hippos, & Assorted African Adventures**….…………13
Computer 3520: Standing Tall – Living in Excellence for Seniors**……..…………14
3522: Beginning Storytelling….………………………………………….…………..15
1509: Selecting, Enhancing, Sharing & Storing Your Photos................7 3525: Why Does He Do That??.........................................................16
History Outdoor Adventures
3003: The Longest Day—75 Years Later……………………………..……..……8 5252: Getting Started with Hiking……………………………..………………….17
3022: A Common Soldier in the American Civil War………………………..9 5255: Understanding the TWRA and Its Mission ##……………..……….18
3027: History of the Cumberland Homesteads**……………………….…10 5256: Nuisance Wildlife ##.………..………..…..………………………….……….18
3032: The Wild West…………………………………….………………………………11 5259: What Is the OWCA?..…………………………………………………………..19
3033: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere—Facts & Fiction…….………11 5261: Obed Watershed…………………………………………………………………19
Social Science and Economics
** Class held in alternate location
7031: Women in Leadership ………………………………..…….…….………….20
## Class held via Zoom
Due to limited class offerings and available seats, students may register for a
MAXIMUM of three (3) classes during the first week of registration. If space is
available after that time, we will allow additional registrations.
Watch your email for updates.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
At the time of publication, all class information is correct.
While we are hopeful that we can offer the full slate of classes
outlined in this catalog, the ever-changing COVID-19 situation means
we cannot guarantee that all classes will proceed as planned.
We will follow state and local guidance in the coming months to
ensure the safety of our members and volunteers.
Class information will NOT be updated in this catalog,
but WILL be kept current in the online listing at https://roanestate.edu/CLL
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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--------------------------ART & CULTURE--------------------------
1024 Classy Brass
The instructor will discuss the uniqueness of a brass band, the high quality that
Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has added to the entertainment culture of the
Crossville area, and what it takes to keep a fine arts ensemble viable and thriving.
Detailed topics that will be covered include:
• History of Brass Bands (from the UK to North America) and specifically, the
Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) of Crossville, TN
• What makes a brass band unusual as an instrumental ensemble of 30
musicians?
• What is unique about the SSSB locating in a small city like Crossville?
• What are the key elements to organize and keep a professional group of
musicians viable over the years? e.g. selection of conductor; economics to
remain financially stable; promotion/advertising; concert music selection; etc.
• Video clips of the SSSB will be shown to demonstrate the styles of music and quality of the ensemble.
Dwight Wages is the founder and president of the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass, a professional brass band
of 30 musicians which is in its 13th year of existence. He has been playing the trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn
for 64 years in various ensembles and as a soloist. Dwight appeared live on the nationally televised Ted Mack’s
Amateur Hour and has been involved in brass bands for 20 years. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering
and was a manager in New Product Development for Procter & Gamble before retiring to Fairfield Glade in
2007.
One session: Tuesday, April 13; 10:00-11:30 a.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Thursday, May 13; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
REGISTRATION CONTINUES AFTER THE SEMESTER BEGINS
You may register for a class after the semester has begun as long as that
class has not yet reached its maximum capacity.
In general, registration for each class remains open until 5 days before
the class’s start date.
Please do not show up to a class if you do not have a
confirmed registration.
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------------------------------COMPUTER----------------------------
1509 Selecting, Enhancing, Sharing, Filing, and Storage of Your Photos
This is a basic cutting-edge photography course developed for both the
novice as well as the advanced photographer. Whether you enjoy
capturing activities of your family and friends or taking shots of subjects
with special lighting and content, this two-hour course covers selecting
the basic camera equipment to sharing your photos. The objective of this
session is to provide you with the knowledge of selecting the right camera
for your needs and provides the basics of taking great shots of your
family, friends, events, and landscapes. We’ll show you how to download, file, and present and share your
images with the people both in your shots or places like Facebook, twitter, e-mail, etc. Want to create a short
video of your vacation, anniversary, or special event? We’ll help you with that as well. This is an up-to-date
and comprehensive course covering many of the aspects of photography, presented in simple ways for the
novice or seasoned shutterbug. You do not have to own a digital camera for this session. However, you may
want to borrow a digital camera or bring your iPhone/Smartphone in order to better understand and
appreciate this course.
Ed Stone is a freelance photographer and has a life-long love and experience of this art with over 40 years of
working with some of the best photographers in the business. He travels the world to shoot photos of people,
places, and events. He is a native of Georgia and a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in journalism. He has an extensive background in the association, travel, hospitality, entertainment
and leisure industries, with major accomplishments in the areas of marketing, research and development,
planning, advertising, public relations, publicity, sales, television, and event production.
One session: Tuesday, May 18; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Monday, May 24; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Please bring a sweater to class, as the heating and cooling at
RSCC is controlled by a computer at the Harriman campus.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.
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-------------------------------HISTORY-------------------------------
3003 The Longest Day—75 Years Later
A poignant photo collage and historical account of the lead-up to the D-Day
invasion of Hitler’s Fortress Europe, and subsequent Allied invasion on the
beaches of Normandy. Will also examine England under siege; Dunkirk; the
Battle of Britain; Churchill’s leadership; Operation Overlord; intelligence and
deception; breaking the unbreakable German code; surprise airborne attacks;
courage and sacrifice behind the lines; scaling the cliffs and taking the strategic bridgeheads and big guns; the
greatest armada in the history of the world and its assault against Rommel's Atlantic Wall. Presentation
culminates with a visit to the American cemetery above Omaha Beach and celebration of the 75th anniversary
on June 6, 2019.
Bob Emrick grew up in Pennsylvania and retired in Tennessee via Baltimore, New Hampshire, and Michigan.
He holds a B.S. in Physics and an MBA, leading him to a career path in corporate executive management. He
has traveled extensively, visiting and exploring over 60 countries and territories. He revels in leaving the beaten
track and encountering the unexpected. Experiences include: trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the
Tengboche Monastery in Nepal, and Tiger's Nest in Bhutan; shooting rapids in the Grand Canyon; cycling
through France, Tuscany, and the Canadian Rockies; horse packing in the High Sierras; climbing Angel’s
Landing in Zion Park, Ayer’s Rock in Australia, and Lion’s Head and Table Mt. in Cape Town; zip-lining and
bungee jumping at Victoria Falls; paragliding, sky diving, and, most recently, rappelling 16-story Trotter
Building in Knoxville. His creative and energetic presentation style never fails to educate and entertain.
One session: Wednesday, May 19; 9:00-10:00 a.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Monday, May 24; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Face masks and social distancing are required in all classes.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 9
3022 A Common Soldier in the American Civil War
Dressed in period costume, this entertaining and informative presenter will
explain the common soldier in the American Civil War. The discussion will
include, but not be limited to, who the soldiers were, their clothing, weapons,
food, and medicine. The main focus will be what daily life was like for the
soldiers.
A graduate of Cumberland County High School, JC Davis achieved degrees from
Freed Hardeman College, Harding College, and Tennessee Tech. He returned to
Cumberland County HS as a teacher for 34 years and has been an adjunct
professor at Roane State Community College for 30 years, primarily as a history teacher. JC and his wife of 41
years have traveled to many historical sites all over America, collecting stories and historical artifacts. He has
used this experience in many historical reenactments and community activities including Pioneer Day.
One session: Tuesday, April 6; 2:00-4:00 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Tuesday, April 27; 2:00-4:00 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Please visit https://roanestate.edu/CLL
to register for classes.
(See page 3 of this catalog for more information.)
Due to limited class offerings and available seats, students may register for a
MAXIMUM of three (3) classes during the first week of registration. If space is available
after that time, we will allow additional registrations. Watch your email for updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Remember to complete the short health questionnaire before class!
Go to www.roanestate.edu/checkup and click Visitor Wellness Screening.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.
Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 10
3027 A History of the Cumberland Homesteads
Session 1
The Cumberland Homesteads in Cumberland County is an enduring
community, originating from President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legislative
efforts to provide relief through housing resettlement projects for people in
regional clusters affected by severe economic circumstances during the
throes of The Great Depression. The local project, 1934-1938, survives as
one of the very few of the original 250 federal efforts. The history of the
Cumberland Homesteads is rich in details about the stability gained
through the perseverance and accomplishments of families who benefitted
from the hand-up rather than a hand-out through the New Deal. The
overview will support two succeeding sessions, offering interpretive details
about our history in national context during a remarkable period of
economic recovery. Photo Michelle Bayless
Session 2
The Cumberland Homesteads and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) shared coincident histories for a
limited time and place in the 1930s, when the New Deal legislation targeted the two missions for Cumberland
County, Tennessee. Simultaneously, the two projects completed iconic structures and generated friendly
rivalries among the locals. Related CCC jobs were assigned to the corps in nearby regions.
Session 3
This session will review the lives of the original homesteaders, with particular attention to details of how
families and neighbors resolved challenges of learning new skills and wrestling with new and improved
lifestyles. Their model of trials and successes survives for comparison in contemporary times. Architecture and
artifacts are referenced in the Homestead House Museum (2611 Pigeon Ridge Road, TN 419).
Anne Looney Cook grew up in the Homesteads community in the early years after the project ended and
attended Homestead School. She earned degrees, including a PhD, in Family and Consumer Sciences from UT-
Knoxville. After a 30-year teaching career, she retired as professor emerita from The University of Tennessee at
Martin. She is a memoirist and storyteller and now serves on the board of directors of the Cumberland
Homestead Tower Association.
Charles Tollett grew up in Cumberland County and was grounded in the subtleties of the local school system
before he earned a doctorate in education and achieved status in various positions in higher education
administration, from which he is now retired. He has served on the board of directors of the Cumberland
Homesteads Tower Association and is a major interpreter of legislative history, local impacts, and
characterizations of the original families of the Cumberland Homesteads project.
Three sessions: Mon, Tue, Wed, May 3, 4, 5; 9:30-11:00 a.m. Homesteads Tower Museum, 96 TN Hwy 68
OR Mon, Tue, Wed, May 10, 11, 12; 9:30-11:00 a.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 7
Questions? Email centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.comSpring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 11
3032 The Wild West
This course will examine the Wild West in five sessions. The first four will
focus on the history, folklore, and culture of four main players in the
development of the American frontier: The Mountain Man, The Cowboy,
The Gunfighters, and The Peace Officers. In the fifth session, the
presenter will examine one of the most prominent forms of
transportation across the frontier, the Overland Stagecoach from St.
Louis to San Francisco.
John P. McMenamin taught history and government classes for over 40
years before retiring from Fairfax County Schools in Virginia in 2005. He moved to Mobile, Alabama, where he
was an adjunct instructor for 10 years before moving to Fairfield Glade. While teaching in VA, he was awarded
Teacher of the Year three times and Fairfax County Teacher Historian one year. While teaching at the
University of South Alabama, he received the “Top Professor” award in 2011.
Five sessions: Wednesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26; 2:00-3:30 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
3033 The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere—Facts & Fiction
Dressed in period clothing, the presenter will discuss some of the events leading up to
the British marching to Concord, Massachusetts, on April 18, 1775. In his presentation,
he will point out some of the facts and fiction in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem
about the “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” Discussion will also include the fighting at
Lexington and Concord.
A graduate of Cumberland County High School, JC Davis achieved degrees from Freed
Hardeman College, Harding College, and Tennessee Tech. He returned to Cumberland County HS as a teacher
for 34 years and has been an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College for 30 years, primarily as a
history teacher. JC and his wife of 41 years have traveled to many historical sites all over America, collecting
stories and historical artifacts. He has used this experience in many historical reenactments and community
activities including Pioneer Day.
One session: Tuesday, April 20; 2:00-4:00 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Tuesday, May 4; 2:00-4:00 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 12
-------------------LIFE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS----------------
3501 Dogs That Serve
A presenter with over 20 years’ experience with professional dog training will
explain and discuss the differences between 'titled' dogs, such as service dogs vs.
therapy dogs. Finally, the federal government has issued official guidelines. The
presenter will explain the differences between each title and legally what they
mean to both the owner and non-dog owner's rights/privileges.
JoAnne Poppie has been in some aspect of the dog business since childhood:
training neighbors’ dogs to do tricks, walking them, even bathing or brushing them. Her first paying job was
with a veterinarian, then she worked for Animal Control, and eventually trained her first dog to compete
professionally in the obedience ring. When Petsmart’s first stores opened in the southwest suburbs of Chicago,
she became their first obedience instructor, working there from 1994 until 2006, when she left to train
privately in owners' homes. JoAnne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1993, and self-trained her own
service dog at that time. While still training dogs for home obedience, she launched her service dog training
business, and still does both today. There are very few questions she hasn't at least some experience with, and
is at ease speaking to classes for the very young as well as older owners.
One session: Wednesday, April 14; 1:00-2:30 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Thursday, May 20; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.
If you find you are unable to attend a class for which you have
registered, please sign into your CLL account
and cancel your registration.
This will open up the seat for other interested students,
and allow the presenter to plan accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation!Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 13
3503 Baboons, Hippos, and Assorted African Adventures
This course will entertain and educate the class through the instructor’s
pictorial travelogue. Roam around Cape Town, South Africa -- picturesque
coastline and mountains, wharf, wine country, and panoramas rivaling San
Francisco and Vancouver, complete with San Diego weather. Climb to the
lighthouse on Cape Point after an unexpected greeting from baboons. Next,
to Zimbabwe and Botswana -- safari in Chobe Elephant Reserve, ride
elephants, walk with lions, paddle the Zambezi River, and escape from an
irate hippo. Risk crazy zip-line crossings over raging waters and hungry crocs
of the Victoria Falls river and 350 ft. chasm. Top it off with a breath-taking bungee plunge through a rainbow
off the famous VF bridge.
Bob Emrick grew up in Pennsylvania and retired in Tennessee via Baltimore, New Hampshire, and Michigan.
He holds a B.S. in Physics and an MBA, leading him to a career path in corporate executive management. He
has traveled extensively, visiting and exploring over 60 countries and territories. He revels in leaving the beaten
track and encountering the unexpected. Experiences include: trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu,
Tengboche Monastery in Nepal, and Tiger's Nest in Bhutan; shooting rapids in the Grand Canyon; cycling
through France, Tuscany, and the Canadian Rockies; horse packing in the high Sierras; climbing Angel’s
Landing in Zion Park, Ayer’s Rock in Australia, and Lion’s Head and Table Mt. in Cape Town; zip-lining and
bungee jumping at Victoria Falls; paragliding, sky diving and, most recently, rappelling 16-story Trotter
Building in Knoxville. His creative and energetic presentation style never fails to educate and entertain his
audiences.
One session: Monday, April 12; 1:00-2:00 p.m. RSCC, Room 104/105
OR Wednesday, April 21; 9:00-10:00 a.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
CLASS ASSISTANTS NEEDED!
Please consider volunteering to be a class assistant for one or more
classes. Responsibilities include taking attendance, assisting with
audio-visual equipment (training provided), taking candid photos
during the class, and distributing/collecting post-course survey forms.
If interested, please send your name and phone number via email to:
centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.comSpring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 14
3520 Standing Tall – Living in Excellence for Seniors
The Standing Tall Program provides a safe and caring environment designed to
nourish the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health of at-risk youth in
the community. In addition to the five-week course, we offer this two-hour
workshops to adults, individuals, and groups who are experiencing social or
emotional issues. The program combines yoga, meditation, interactive life skills
exercises, and horse-assisted activities to integrate body, mind and spirit. The
life skills focus on:
• Communication, verbal, non-verbal, listening, and following directions.
• Relationships, trust, caring for self and others, assertiveness, and empathy.
• Teamwork, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Independence, self-awareness, self-confidence, and leadership skills.
John Cannon is an owner of Wildwood Stable. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons where he was an
Associate Warden. John was a volunteer with Fairfield Glade Resident Services and was an Ombudsman with
the Tennessee Long-Term Care Program. He shares his love of football as a coach with the Junior Panthers
football team. John is a member of the Write Touch Inspirational Writer’s Group, and the Fairfield Glade Rotary
Club.
One session: Wednesday, April 7; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wildwood Stable
OR Wednesday, April 28; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1450 Westchester Dr., Crossville, TN 38558
OR Wednesday, May 5; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
OR Wednesday, May 12; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The course content provided in these classes is for informational purposes only. CLL and its
committee members provide no warranty about the content or accuracy of the subject
matter presented. Information provided is subjective. As a student, you are advised to
verify all relevant representations, statements, and information. If you need specific advice
(i.e. medical, legal, or financial), please seek a professional licensed in that area, outside of
the classroom setting.
Please contact CLL at centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com
if you have any questions or concerns.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 15
3522 Beginning Storytelling
This course is designed to introduce participants to the rich tapestry of storytelling
through lecture/discussion and selective applications. Activities for participation will
create opportunities for applying storytelling skills being introduced.
Session 1 is an overview of storytelling styles; types of stories ranging from personal
experience to folk tales to religious stories will be addressed.
Session 1 is a prerequisite for sessions 2 and 3.
Session 2 will give the students an opportunity to explore folktales and children’s
stories.
In Session 3, students will enjoy interactive, fun exercises and storytelling techniques that will focus on
historical stories and telling stories in tandem.
Sandra J. Lewis is a local storyteller who enjoys folk tales, rhymed tales, personal tales, and historical stories.
For 25 years, she has been a popular teacher at White County High School in Sparta, TN. Sandy has a master’s
degree in storytelling from ETSU and a second master’s degree in special education from TTU. Sandy believes
the best way to learn about storytelling is to tell a story, and her teaching style reflects this belief.
Betty D. Roe has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from UT-Knoxville. She is retired as a professor of
education at TTU, where she taught graduate and undergraduate courses in instruction for reading, language
arts, children's literature, and storytelling. She is acclaimed as a storyteller performer and has presented
workshops and technical papers at major professional conferences. She tells individual stories and tandem
stories with her husband, Mike, and often incorporates music within stories.
Mike Roe was recruited into storytelling over 35 years ago when Betty’s tandem partner got sick and couldn’t
make the trip to a scheduled performance at the International Reading Association’s annual conference in
California. Since then, he and Betty have been doing performances and workshops as The Edu-tellers, telling
tandem and individual stories. Stories have included folktales, fairy tales, personal experience stories, and
stories from history. He is particularly fond of stories they have written about unusual events from history.
Venues have included International Reading Association/International Literacy Association annual conferences,
Christian Storytelling conferences, Tennessee Reading Association conferences, schools, libraries, professional
organizations, and community associations.
Three sessions: Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22; 1:00-2:30 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 7
Remember to complete the short health questionnaire before class!
Go to www.roanestate.edu/checkup and click Visitor Wellness Screening.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 16
3525 Why Does He Do That?
Ever wonder why most dogs exhibit a common behavior or
why some dogs are more responsive to commands than
others? This class may answer those questions as an
experienced dog trainer will take a basic look into a dog's
psyche and discuss better communication skills. There will
be ample time for student questions.
JoAnne Poppie has been in some aspect of the dog business
since childhood: training neighbors’ dogs to do tricks, walking them, even bathing or brushing them. Her first
paying job was with a veterinarian, then she worked for Animal Control, and eventually trained her first dog to
compete professionally in the obedience ring. When Petsmart’s first stores opened in the southwest suburbs of
Chicago, she became their first obedience instructor, working there from 1994 until 2006, when she left to train
privately in owners' homes. JoAnne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1993, and self-trained her own
service dog at that time. While still training dogs for home obedience, she launched her service dog training
business, and still does both today. There are very few questions she hasn't at least some experience with, and
is at ease speaking to classes for the very young as well as older owners.
One session: Tuesday, April 13; 1:00-2:30 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Wednesday, April 21; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Please visit https://roanestate.edu/CLL
to register for classes.
(See page 3 of this catalog for more information.)
Due to limited class offerings and available seats, students may register for a
MAXIMUM of three (3) classes during the first week of registration. If space is available
after that time, we will allow additional registrations. Watch your email for updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 17
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5252 Getting Started with Hiking
Many people start hiking as a pastime with no preparation. They learn
from others or learn from mistakes. This class is aimed at new hikers and
those who want to benefit from the experience of others. Three sessions
focus on preparation, practical application and hiking safety.
Session 1 looks at the emotional and physical benefits of hiking. Covers the
Ten Essentials and discusses clothing choices, what to take, footwear,
poles, and trail safety. Session 1 meets at RSCC, Community Room.
Session 2 is a guided one-mile hike to put the fundamentals into practice. Proper use of poles, pack
adjustment and pacing. Included is an appreciation for trail design and construction offering an understanding
of sustainable trail building. Session 2 hike location will be announced in class.
Session 3 is a guided 2.4-mile hike building on session 2. Covers trail first aid, using maps, food for energy and
dealing with emergencies including staying overnight on the trail. Session 3 hike location will be announced in
class.
Mark Richie is a Certified Master Trail Builder with over 2,500 hours trail building experience and Lead Trail
Trainer for the Cumberland Trail. A long-time hiker, he is wilderness first aid trained and has experience as a
wildfire volunteer. For the past six years he has conducted disaster preparation classes for the Fairfield Glade
Police. After earning degrees in history, information science, and a Masters in public relations, Mark taught for
nine years at Rowan University (NJ). Courses included management, public speaking, publication design, cyber
research, and presentation technologies. His book on quality management was used as a text at several
universities and as a reference at NASA. He was also certified as a Baldrige Quality Award Trainer.
Three sessions: Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. RSCC, Community Room (Session 1)
Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
USE OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
CLL reserves the right to use photographs and/or videos taken in any CLL class
or at any sponsored activity, without the expressed written consent of those
included in the photograph/video. Photographs may be used in any CLL
publication, including but not limited to:
newsletters, brochures, course catalogs, emails,
websites, Facebook pages, and/or other print or online
media designed to help the organization meet its goals.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 18
5255 Understanding the TWRA and Its Mission for the Betterment of Wildlife
Join Mime Barnes to learn about Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and its
work to protect, conserve, and manage the state’s wildlife. Learn about the U.S.
Conservation Model and the need for change. She thinks you’ll be surprised at this
topic, and everything the agency does while facing today’s challenges of climate
change, disease, and invasive species.
Míme Barnes is a Wildlife Information Specialist for the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency. She holds a M.S. in Ecology and has worked in the wildlife field
for over 28 years.Her passion includes anything outdoors, but a favorite topic is
human-wildlife dimensions. She is fortunate to hold her dream job. She and her husband live on a farm with
donkeys, goats, dogs, chickens, and a cat. They enjoy providing for themselves through hunting and
gardening.
One session: Tuesday, April 20; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Online ZOOM session at your home
Class Size—Min: 6 Max: 30
5256 Nuisance Wildlife and Your Role in Its Creation
Each time she teaches this topic, Míme Barnes shares that “It’s about
people” and the definitions we concoct for landscaping and treatment of the
natural world. Míme will provide insight into animal behavior and some
simple steps to help make positive changes for human-wildlife interaction,
along with highlighting today’s challenges in dealing with wildlife.
Míme has taught on this topic for nearly three decades. She’ll share the role
people play in determining the definition of “nuisance” species and
challenges when dealing with wildlife today. She’ll teach some common mistakes made in landscaping and
feeding wildlife, as well as techniques and tips to alleviate common issues.
See bio for Mime Barnes above.
One session: Tuesday, May 4; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Online ZOOM session at your home
Class Size—Min: 6 Max: 30
A note about ZOOM classes: No less than two days before your class date,
registered students will receive an email with the link to join the meeting (class).
If you have never used ZOOM, basic instructions will be included in that email.
Questions? Email centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.comSpring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 19
5259 What Is the OWCA?
The Obed Watershed Community Association (OWCA) is a nonprofit whose
mission is to enhance and protect the health and vitality of the Obed River
Watershed. The OWCA seeks to restore and maintain streams of the watershed
as well as plant and animal life native to the Cumberland Plateau. It is a
membership organization with part-time staff, lots of volunteers, and periodic
project workers. It is an educational organization which sponsors workshops,
speakers, and field trips and gives educational presentations open to the
general public. It is an advocacy organization that raises awareness and advocates against threats to the local
environment. It is also a restoration organization. It sponsors stream cleanups; repairs and stabilizes stream
banks; plants native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs along streams; and restores the biological integrity
to streams.
Bill Morgan has a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology from Indiana University, Bloomington. For 40 years he was
on the faculty at UT Health San Antonio, in San Antonio, Texas, and is now a Professor Emeritus at that
institution. He and his wife moved to Crossville in 2011. They are members of the Cumberland County Master
Gardeners. He gives several presentations on native plants for that group each year. He is a member of the City
Tree Board, and he and his wife are members of the Obed Watershed Community Association and Friends of
the Library.
One session: Thursday, May 13; 10:00-11:00 a.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Tuesday, May 18; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
5261 Obed River Watershed
A watershed is a geographic area whose surface and ground water drain into a common
stream, lake, or river. The Obed River is the common stream for the Obed Watershed. It
drains most of Cumberland County and a small section of Fentress County. It joins the
Emory River to become the Emory Watershed. The Obed and Emory Watersheds are
located on the Cumberland Plateau. The Plateau is recognized as one of the western
hemisphere's most ecologically valuable bioregions. It is the world's largest hardwood-
forested plateau, and as a forested landscape in the South, is noted for its plant and animal
diversity. The Plateau harbors many plants and animals found nowhere else and is considered an area of the
richest variety of wildflowers in southern Appalachia.
See bio for Bill Morgan above..
One session: Thursday, May 6; 1:00-2:00 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
OR Monday, May 17; 10:00-11:00 a.m. Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Remember to complete the short health questionnaire before class!
Go to www.roanestate.edu/checkup and click Visitor Wellness Screening.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 20
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7031 A Study of Women in Leadership Around the World
This course will consist of 3 sessions that will each cover a different aspect of
why less than 10% of national leaders worldwide are women. A variety of
resources will be utilized to cover the content in each session. Some of the
resources include TED talks by global leaders such as Africa’s Ngozi Okonjo-
Iweala, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, and Iceland’s Presidential candidate Halla
Tomasdottir. The recently published books, Women in Leadership by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
and Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn, will also provide insights from women in leadership
positions in politics, economics, and global not-for-profits.
Having spent her entire career in Information Technology, Judy Wade had to constantly learn new material as
technology quickly changed. That was great because Judy’s preferred career would have been to be a
professional student. She enjoys exploring all the studies and research being done on the aging process and
what the future might hold for the next generation.
Three sessions: Mondays, May 3, 10, 17; 1:00-2:30 p.m. RSCC, Community Room
Class Size—Min: 3 Max: 8
Who Are the Class Presenters at CLL?
The retired Navy pilot in your neighborhood, a doctor from the local hospital, a
home cook passionate about Chinese food, someone who loves to play card
games, and just maybe you, too.
All presenters are volunteers who have discovered the joy of sharing their
knowledge in a meaningful and fulfilling way.
Please email centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com
if you’d like to consider sharing your passion or life experiences to further
expand our course offerings.
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, all classes are subject to change.
Visit the online catalog at https://roanestate.edu/CLL for the latest information.
Check your email before leaving home for any class.Spring 2021 Center for Lifelong Learning 21
Center for Lifelong Learning
2567 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571
https://roanestate.edu/CLL
centerforlifelonglearning2020@gmail.com
Board of Directors
Russ Schubert, President
Kathy Wheale, Vice President
Judy Wade, Secretary
John Conrad, Treasurer
Holly Hanson, Director-at-Large
Curriculum Committee Management Team RSCC Crossville Campus
Judy Wade, Chair Michelle Bayless Holly Hanson, Director
Peggy Gleason Sue Ginter Allison Brendel
Holly Hanson Shari Hahn Bonnie Moedano
Don Hazel Nancy Mansfield Stan Tabor
Nancy Mansfield Patty Meaney
Jackie Wakefield Catalog Editor
Michelle Bayless
A tremendous thank you to all of the volunteer registration coordinators and class assistants
who are making it possible to bring together eager students with talented presenters.
Graphics obtained from internet resources under Creative Commons licensing unless noted.
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