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The Institute for Learning in Retirement
Fall Bulletin 2021
The Institute for Learning in Retirement is dedicated to the enjoyment and continued learning of its members. The courses
in this Bulletin are the work of volunteer members who organize and facilitate the courses, discussion groups, special
events, and field trips, as well as social activities involving the ILR. The presenters are also volunteers, coming from the
University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and the Gainesville community.
Greetings ILR members, IN THIS ISSUE:
Our summer has been another COVID-led rollercoaster. We started on a
positive note. ILR was welcoming all members back to the Oak Room with Medical Matters
platters of cookies and pastries, and many presenters were returning to the Conversational Spanish
Oak Room to lecture in-person. Facilitators were resuming our popular cus-
tom of inviting outside lecturers for lunch in the Oak Hammock dining room. Center for European Studies
Then, in mid- July, the Delta variant raised its ugly head. Rising COVID Quilting Across America
positivity rates in the county made it no longer possible for ILR lecturers and
town members to be on the Oak Hammock campus. Thankfully our well- Meet the Thomas Center
tested Zoom class capability enabled the ILR Summer show to go on. Beginning German
The original plan for going into the Fall Semester was to start off with a
Advanced German
traditional wine and cheese Kick-Off celebration for all members, in the Oak
Room. Now, we know that just isn’t going to happen. We’ll carry those plans Basic Beginning Spanish
forward to January. Hopefully, we will all be able to come together then. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
For the Fall Semester, all presenters will be on Zoom, and Zoom will
be available to all registered members. Zoom classes will continue to be Latin America Revisited
presented in the Oak Room, on the big screen, for Oak Hammock residents Supreme Court of the United States
who wish to gather there. If guidance on the virus changes during the semes-
ter, we will adjust accordingly. Round Table in the Algonquin Genre
In the Summer Bulletin, we announced that we would return to our regular “One”ders of Florida
course Registration Fees in the Fall Semester. However, with in-person
Who the Voters Are: Looking Toward
events again on hold, the Board has decided to continue in the Fall Se-
mester, with our Covid-related $10.00 Registration Fee for unlimited the Midterm Elections
classes. Remember that you must register for a course in order to get Opera
the Zoom links for the classes.
We really hope you will stick with us during all of these changes and chal-
lenges. The Fall Semester lineup is loaded with a good variety of interesting
courses. Please take full advantage of that. Let’s have another enjoyable
and productive semester together. See you in class.
Ron Bern
Chair, ILR Board of Directors
Visit our website at www.ilr352.org or our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ILR352
Call Julie Ann at 352-548-1009 or email jariet@oakhammock.org for more information.
Fall 2021 Courses Medical Matters Mondays 10:00AM ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitators: Ken Berns, Pushpa Kalra September 27 Remarkable Periodontal Pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Is Hazardous to Your Systemic Health or “How Toothbrushing Can Save Your Life” Presenter: Ann Progulske-Fox, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, UF College of Dentistry The pathogen that causes periodontal disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, can easily enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body where it is involved in numerous chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer and others. This presentation will provide the most up-to-date information on the involvement of this remarkable pathogen in extra-oral chronic diseases. October 4 Migraine: Advances in understanding and treatment Presenter: Yuri Orlova M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, UF College of Medicine A summary of our current understanding of the mechanisms of this chronic brain disease: common misconceptions and ad- vancement in treatment, including novel therapies, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological October 11 Our Water on Drugs: Effects of Pharmaceuticals on Aquatic Ecosystems Presenter: A.J. Reisinger, Ph.D. Assistant Professor , Department of Soil and Water Quality, IFAS, UF Pharmaceuticals enter our waterways through multiple different pathways and can affect biological processes within streams, ponds, lakes, and rivers. This presentation will discuss the sources, concentrations, and impacts of pharmaceuticals in fresh- water ecosystems. October 18 Should we be Screening Children for Type 1 Diabetes? Pros and Cons of screening in relatives and general population will be discussed. Presenter: Desmond Schatz., M.D. Interim Chair, UF College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics; Interim Physician-in-chief, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital; Medical Director of the Diabetes Center and Associate Director of the GCRC at the University of Florida. November 1 COVID-19: A scientific update Presenter: Frederick Southwick, M.D. Professor Department of Medicine, UF College of Medicine November 8 Peripheral Neuropathy Presenter: Miguel Chuquilin, M.D Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, UF College of Medicine Peripheral Neuropathy: what it is, symptoms, common causes, work up and treatment options. Spanish Conversation and Culture Mondays 1:30-2:30pm ZOOM only Presenter: Allen Zegarra Facilitator: Roanne Coplin This is a continuation of the former Advanced Spanish class. It will consist of conversation, grammar and literature. The instructor is Allen Zegarra, a Ph.D. candidate in the Latin American Literature and Culture track at the University of Florida. All are welcome! Todos son bienvenidos.
Fall 2021 Courses The University of Florida Center for European Studies Fall Series: The European Union and the World Mondays 1:30pm ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitator: Ellen Efros and Carla Ruffer This semester the Center for European Studies at UF will present The European Union (EU) and the World. This series will examine how the EU relates to various regions and countries of the world. It will further explore how those regions and countries view the EU. October 4 EU and the World Presenter: Dr. Amie Kreppel, CES Director and Professor, Political Science Dr. Kreppel will start the series by looking broadly at the EU and the World. How does the EU interact on the world stage? How is it perceived within the political landscape? These questions and more will be discussed to set the stage for the re- maining classes, which focus on particular regions and countries. October 11 EU and the Transatlantic Relationship Presenter: Dr. Zachary Selden, Associate Professor, Political Science This session will examine the transatlantic relationship, particularly the US and EU. The alliances between these two re- gions have evolved constantly throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Dr. Selden will look at where this relationship is today, what forged those ties, and how will it continue to evolve into the future. October 18 EU and Turkey Presenter: Dr. Emrah Sahin, Senior Lecturer, Center for European Studies Dr. Sahin will discuss the dynamics between the EU and Turkey. As a neighboring country, with a foot in both Europe and the Middle East, Turkey holds a unique place in EU relations. The refugee crisis, EU expansion, the Turkish government, and the governments of EU member states all play a role in the relationship between Turkey and the EU. This session will give an overview of past and future connections between Turkey and the EU. October 25 EU and China Presenter: Hye Ryeon (Helen) Jang, Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science The EU is China’s biggest trading partner, while China is the EU’s second largest trading partner. They have become im- portant partners. However, there are limitations to further cooperation between them, such as the EU’s critiques of China’s human rights violations and an EU arms embargo still in effect after Tiananmen Square in 1989. Helen will discuss how the relationship between the EU and China has evolved and where those relations can move forward into the future. November 1 EU and Pan-Africa Presenter: Dr. Abdoulaye Kane, Associate Professor, Anthropology Dr. Kane will discuss the historical connections between Europe and Africa. These two continents have a long and compli- cated history, which creates connections and tensions today. Most notably, the African diaspora in Europe is a reflection of this complex past and future. Dr. Kane will give an introduction to the past, present, and future relationships with these two regions.
Fall 2021 Courses
Quilting Across America Tuesdays 10:00am ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room
Facilitator: Roy Hunt
September 28 Interviews with Oak Hammock Quilters
Facilitators: Dick Martin and Mary Sue Koeppel
Imagine 1,198 lap quilts. That's how many lap quilts Oak Hammock quilters have created and presented as gifts to
people in Oak Hammock's Skilled Nursing. Quilters Anne Carlson-Bonus, Janet Bostrom, Marilyn Crosby, Marilyn
Hutchinson, Pat Martin, Vanda O'Neill, and Brenda Thomas reminisce about their unique projects, their strange vocab-
ulary, their visits to Skilled Nursing, and their love of quilting.
October 5 Sally Glaze
Facilitators: Dick Martin and Mary Sue Koeppel
“Fabric is my inspiration,” says Sally Glaze, international fabric shopper and award winning quilter. In this video she
takes us on her journeys to France, Japan, Australia, Hawaii, and the USA searching for fabrics that tell her stories.
With each of her exquisite quilts she creates a new narrative, in a pattern she designs. “It is my right brain I decided to
use when I retired.” You will enjoy her stories and incidentally learn much about the art and skill of quilt making.
October 12 “The Quilters of Gee’s Bend”
In this outstanding PBS documentary, Mary Ann Pettway, Director of the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective, recounts the
history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters. This group of Alabama women has gained national and international acclaim for
their work in carrying on the tradition of quilt making.
October 19 Amy Vigilante Presents
Join Amy Vigilante, whose own quilting was inspired by “The Quilters of Gee’s Bend” and an exhibit of those quilts she
saw in NYC at the Whitney, as she shares her own non-traditional quilts and describes her one-woman show at the
Thomas Center. Visit Amy’s website at: www.amyvigilante.com
October 26 The Quilt Collections of Dudley Farm
Facilitators: Cindy Frost, Sandra Cashes and Roy Hunt
Experience the Dudley Farm quilting room and archives, VIRTUALLY, with Cindy Frost, Sandra Cashes, and Roy
Hunt.
Meet the Thomas Center
Tuesday, November 2 10:00am
ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room
Presenter: Roy Hunt
Enjoy a virtual tour of the gardens and monuments that are the
living history of The Thomas Center.
Then come inside for a virtual tour of the history, galleries, and
take a look at the upcoming schedule of events for the Thomas
Center.
Fall 2021 Courses
German Tuesdays ZOOM Only
Instructor: Barbara Johnston
Beginning German:
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00pm
Students already have a basic foundation of vocabulary and grammar. The emphasis is on building vocabulary
and studying basic grammar concepts through reading.
Advanced German:
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Students should have a competent knowledge of German. The emphasis is on reading to improve vocabulary and
conversation.
Basic Beginning Spanish Tuesdays 11:30-12:30pm ZOOM Only
Instructor: Greity Gonzalez Rivera, Ph.D. candidate
Facilitator: Frank Townsend
This new course is for all who want to start at the very beginning with the basics. Focus will be on introductory vocabu-
lary and simple, commonly used greetings and phrases.
Greity Gonzalez Rivera is a native of Cuba and began teaching Spanish for ILR this summer. She is a Ph.D. candidate in
the Latin American Literature and Culture track at the University of Florida.
Frank Townsend is a 3d generation Panama Canal Zonian who served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Latin
America before assuming a professorship in civil engineering at UF.
Our ILR website
is getting an update!
Stay tuned!
Fall 2021 Courses Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tuesdays 1:30 pm Zoom Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitator: Paula Crowley Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes AI will "unlock a huge amount of positive things," such as curing disease and in- creasing the safety of autonomous cars while Stephen Hawking said, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race”. So as a global community how do we purposefully and carefully use AI and who will be responsi- ble for its oversight now that Pandora’s box has been opened? This course will explore some of the technological advance- ments that AI is affording us while also addressing areas of real concern such as ethical applications, bias and warfare. September 28 Human Robot Collaboration in Emergency Response Presenter: Eric Du, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Depts of Civil Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering, Wertheim College of Engineering, UF This talk will cover robotic technologies for future emergency response operations, such as search and rescue, triage and patient handling. It will demonstrate several ongoing research projects funded by NSF and NIST. October 5 How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Precision Agriculture Presenter: Ioannis Ampatzidis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Dept., UF This talk will present how artificial intelligence can be used to develop emerging and smart technologies for specialty crops to improve economic and environmental sustainability. Automation, robotics, smart technologies, and variable rate equipment will be presented and discussed for precision agriculture management. October 12 The Use of Automated Imaging to Differentiate Forms of Parkinsonism Presenter: David Vaillancourt, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Performance, UF This talk will focus on the use of supercomputers (big data) to analyze human brain MRI images to develop a sophisticated algorithm for diagnosis of different forms of Parkinson’s Disease whose ultimate goal will be to use this tool to support or con- firm, in a more expedient time-frame, clinical diagnosis of the particular form of Parkinson’s Disease. October 19 The Militarization of AI and the Future of Humanity Presenter: Ariel Conn, M.Sc., Director, Research Group on Issues of Autonomy and AI for Defense Systems, IEEE Standards Association Autonomous weapons technologies, which rely on artificial intelligence, are advancing rapidly and without sufficient public debate or ac- countability. Oversight of increased autonomy in warfare is critically important because this deadly technology is likely to proliferate rapidly, enhance terrorist tactics, empower authoritarian rulers, undermine democratic peace, and is vulnerable to bias, hacking, and malfunction. October 26 The Use of Artificial Intelligence Towards the Future of Dentistry Presenter: Mateus Rocha, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences and Director of the UF Center for Dental Biomaterials, UF Dental science is leveraging artificial intelligence-based solutions to help automate operations and make dental treatment fast- er and more effective. In this lecture, we will discuss and provide insights on how AI is changing dentistry and what dental treat- ments will be like in the near future. November 2 Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Policing: an Ethical Analysis Presenter: Duncan Purves, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Philosophy Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, UF Predictive policing is increasingly used by police departments to identify high-risk places and people. These systems may dis- proportionately target minority communities for additional police attention and result in a kind of racial bias. How can we ad- dress these concerns, and what role do communities play in deciding how data-driven policing technologies are used in their communities?
Fall 2021 Courses
Latin America Revisited
Wednesdays 10:00am ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room
Latin American Literature
of the 20th Century
Facilitator: Margaret Boonstra
Presenter: Patricia Rengel, Ph.D., University of Wis-
consin-Madison. As a specialist in Latin American literature,
Dr. Rengel taught Spanish language and literature courses at
UW for many years. Born in Mexico City, Mexico and raised
in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Patricia is a recent arrival to
Gainesville. The Past, Present and Future
of the Panama Canal and Zone
In works that are still read and revered today, a group of
Latin American writers and poets burst forth on the interna- Facilitator: Dr. Frank Townsend
tional literary scene in the mid-twentieth century. Many won A 3d-generation Zonian and current Oak Hammock resident,
Nobel Prizes and most were politically active as well, with at Dr. Townsend taught civil engineering at UF for 26 years. He
least one running for the presidency of his country and sever- serves on the Board of Panama Canal Museum at UF and
al serving as diplomats. These classes will introduce and/or helps the ILR Spanish classes function.
remind us of this phenomenal moment of literary production
and explain its rise to global esteem.
October 20 Panama Canal: Construction and Expan-
September 29 What’s Love Got to do With It? sion
Poetic Odes to Romance, Loneliness and Onions Presenter: Dr. Frank Townsend
Gabriela Mistral, Chile This talk presents engineering aspects of the 1904 – 1914 con-
Pablo Neruda, Chile struction and the 2007 - 2016 expansion of the Panama Canal.
Octavio Paz
October 27 Panama Canal Perils: Wartime Portrayals
October 6 Magic, Realism and Two Novelists of the Canal in Comics, Film and Fiction
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Colombia Presenters: Dr. Betsy Bemis and John Nemmers, Curators
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peru of the Panama Canal Museum at the UF George Smathers
Libraries and documentarians of the many serious and humor-
ous popular portrayals of the Canal during WW II.
October 13 Unforgettable Texts: Hopscotching
and Labyrinths November 3 A Personal Perspective of the 1979-99
Julio Cortazar, Argentina Period of Transition of Ownership of the Canal
Jorge Luis Borges, Argentina Presenter: Joe Wood—Joe was born in Panama, educat-
ed in the Zone, and graduated from UF. After working in the
Canal administration, he helped found the Panama Canal Mu-
seum now located at UF.
The Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 provided for a 20-year
transition period from 1979 to 1999, during which the United
States would prepare Panama for its eventual ownership and
control of the Panama Canal. This presentation will consist of a
condensed synopsis of that period from Mr. Wood’s personal
perspective.
Fall 2021 Courses Major U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: Hot Decisions From the Supreme Court 2020-2021 Term Wednesdays 1:30pm ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitator: Ellen Efros September 29 Presenter: Jon Mills, Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law Jon will present on the recent abortion cases before the Court and also on the Court’s recent decision to accept Mississippi’s attempt to get the Court to overrule Roe v. Wade which will be decided in the next term. Jon will also provide an overview of what changes, if any, we may expect from the Biden administration on the structure and composition of the Court and the import of the Court’s focus in the next term on abortion and guns. October 6 Presenter: Ken Wald, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science Ken will present on recent cases involving religious freedom, particularly Fulton v. City of Pennsylvania (discriminatory treat- ment in fostering parenting and adoptions, LGBTQ Parenting, and LGBTQ Rights). He will review the evolution of free exer- cise clause from a right meant to be balanced by the establishment clause into a preferred freedom virtually without limitation. October 13 Presenter: Sharon Rush, Raymond and Miriam Ehrlich Scholar and Law Professor Emeritus Sharon will present generally on the topic of the intersection/relationship of the Congress, the Court and the states in protect- ing individual rights and the intersection of due process and equal protection. October 20 Presenter: Anastasia Greene, Immigration Clinical Fellow Anastasia will present on 2 immigration cases recently heard by the Court: Niz-Chavez v. Garland (faulting the feds for improperly notifying a man who came to the US illegally from Guatemala to appear for a removal hearing) and Sanchez v. Mayorkas (focusing on whether individuals who initially entered the US without permission and subsequently were granted TPS are eligible to adjust to lawful-permanent-resident status). October 27 Presenter: Danaya Wright, Clarence J. Teselle Endowed Professor of Law Danaya will present on the Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid takings case. This could be construed as a unions or a property rights case and impacts “taking” issues generally. November 3 Presenter: Merritt McAlister, Associate Professor of Law Merritt will focus on GUNS, GUNS, GUNS, and the 2nd Amendment; the jurisprudence of the Court in this respect both in the past and likely the future. As stated at the beginning of this course, the scope of the rights contemplated by the 2nd Amend- ment, at least under the Roberts’s Court, will be a focus in the next term.
Fall 2021 Courses Round Table Discussion in the Algonquin Genre Thursdays 10:00am ZOOM Hybrid/MPR Moderators: Rick Gold, Eli Glazer, Dick Suttor The Algonquin Round Table was a group of New York City writers, critics, actors, and wits. Gathering initially as part of a practical joke, members of "The Vicious Circle,” as they dubbed themselves, met for lunch each day at the Algonquin Hotel from 1919 until roughly 1929. At these luncheons, they engaged in wisecracks, wordplay, and witticisms that, through the newspaper columns of Round Table members, were disseminated across the country. ILR’s Hybrid (In-person or ZOOM , your choice) Round Table is a forum for discussion of topics of mutual interest, particu- larly of current events. Participants bring their interests, opinions and expertise to the table and engage in spirited, though respectful, debate. Topics are determined jointly by participants, who must be registered to participate in this class. Class limit: 30 (MPR is limited to 25 participants) The “One”ders of Florida Thursdays 10:00am ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitator: Roy Hunt Enjoy this special “One-shot” series of interesting sessions on Florida: Oral Histories, Lectures, music, and even a movie. September 30 Pioneers of Historic Preservation in St. Augustine: Dr. Paul Ortiz’s Oral History Interview with Florida historian Dr. Michael Gannon (previously recorded 1hour 15 mins.) October 7 Pioneers of Historic Preservation in St. Augustine: Dr. Paul Ortiz’s Oral History Interview with archaeologist Dr. Kathleen Deagan (previously recorded 1 hour 47mins.) October 14 Celebrating Florida's Wonderful Relationship with Brazil’s Culture Through Music Presenter: Welson Tremura, Ph.D., Professor, UF School of Music and the Center for Latin American Studies, Director Brazilian Music Institute, University of Florida Facilitator: Don McGlothlin October 21 Two Floridas 1763-1821: A Look at a Lesser Known Period of Florida History Presenter: Roy Hunt October 28 Life and Times in Cross Creek: Memories and Reflections (57mins.) Facilitator: Barbara Wingo Presenter: Donna Green-Townsend, award winning journalist, retired multimedia news manager for WUFT and Board Member—Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm November 4 The Life and Times of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Presenter: Florence Turcotte, George A. Smathers Libraries Subject/Area Specialist November 11 Movie showing of “The Yearling,” adapted from the book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Fall 2021 Courses Who the Voters Are: Looking Toward the 2022 Midterm Elections Thursdays 1:30pm ZOOM Hybrid/Oak Room Facilitator: Lynne Holt September 30 How We Know and What We Know About Voters Presenter: Ken Wald, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Florida Using opinion surveys, experiments, and other tools, political scientists have learned a lot about the factors that influence political behavior. In this introductory lecture, Dr. Wald will discuss how we know what we know about voters and then discuss how partisanship motivates and drives the decisions they make in the voting booth. October 7 The Politics of Turnout Presenter: Michael Martinez, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Florida Dr. Martinez will review recent data on how non-voters differ from voters demographically and in terms of partisan prefer- ences, and comment on the implications of recent laws that proponents claimed will make it “hard to cheat and easy to vote.” October 14 The Power of Women Presenter: Barbara Oberlander, Professor of History Emerita, Santa Fe College We know that women vote in higher percentages than men, but do they actually influence the outcome of elections? This presentation will look at the varying factors that determine how and why women vote, their impact in the 2020 election, and prospects for the future. October 21 US Voters and Religion Presenter: Angela McCarthy, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Florida Dr. McCarthy will discuss the following: (1) the religious landscape of the United States, (2) the growth of the religiously unaffiliated, (3) current trends in public opinion (as it relates to religiosity), and (4) the role of religiosity in the 2020 Presi- dential election. October 28 The Latin Voter in Florida Presenter: Lynn Leverty, Senior Lecturer Emerita, Department of Political Science, University of Florida Seventeen percent of the registered voters in Florida are Latins, and they are one of the most diverse groups in the na- tion. Unlike other states in the US where most Latin voters are of Mexican origin, in Florida most are from Cuba and Puer- to Rico and an increasing number are from Colombia, Venezuela, Dominica, and Guatemala. This presentation will dis- cuss Florida's Latin voters in the 2020 presidential election and their evolving composition, making Florida a battleground for the Latin vote that will only become more complicated as newcomers from other nations earn their citizenship and the right to vote. November 4 A Generational Look at Florida's Electorate Presenter: Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor Emerita in the Department of Government and International Affairs, School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, University of South Florida Increasingly, candidates, parties, and political consultants are using a generational approach to reaching and mobilizing key portions of the Florida electorate. There are sharp racial/ethnic, gender, partisan, and ideological differences between generations that cannot be ignored in crafting effective targeting and get-out-the-vote strategies. This presentation will explore these strategies. November 11 Black Floridian Voters: 2022 Issues and Beyond Presenter: Vincent Adejumo, Senior Lecturer, African-American Studies, University of Florida The focus of the presentation will be to evaluate the voting patterns of Black citizens in Florida historically. The presenta- tion will also look at particular issues since the onset of the pandemic that Black citizens in Florida value and what those issues may mean for the 2022 midterm elections.
Fall 2021 Courses Opera: Mostly Mozart…and some Greenberg! Fridays 1:00pm ZOOM only Join us as Dr. Greenberg’s lectures introduce us to Mozart and his operas before we watch and listen to each opera. Of particular interest is the collaboration between the composer Wolfgang Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte in composing these three of the world’s best loved operas: The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi fan tutte. October 1, 8 The Marriage of Figaro Facilitator: Forrest Crawford Mozart’s four act opera buffa, composed in 1786, with an Italian libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, is considered by many to be the greatest opera ever written! Based on a 1784 stage comedy by Pierre Beaumarchais, we will see a production set not in Mozart’s time, but in a manor house in Seville in the 1930s. Maestro James Levine and a wonderful cast bring out all the “humor, drama, and humanity of Mozart’s score”. October 15, 22 Don Giovanni Facilitator: David Hickey Professor Greenberg introduces the main characters in this Mozart - da Ponte collaboration, often proclaimed the greatest opera ever written, and usually a huge success whenever it's staged, from its Prague premier in 1787 right up to the present. This story of Don Juan combines passion, comedy, pathos and some of Mozart's most beautiful opera music. After Green- berg's dissection of Act One's highlights, the 2000 Franco Zeffirelli production starring Bryn Terfel, Ferruccio Furlanetto and Renee Fleming, plus other magnificent singing actors, will be played over the two Fridays devoted to this masterpiece. October 29, November 5 Cosi fan tutte Facilitator: Coni Gesualdi Professor Robert Greenberg begins his exploration of Mozart’s ‘Cosi fan tutte’ saying that it is “without a doubt, the most per- sonal and autobiographical of all of Mozart’s twenty-two operas.” This opera was composed at a time when Mozart was convinced that his adored wife Constanze was having an affair. The opera is also a marvelous example of Italian language opera buffa/comic opera!
Fall 2021 Courses
Registration!
2 Ways to Register and Pay for classes: Online or by Mail
1. Online REGISTRATION and PAYMENT:
After reviewing the bulletin, click on the Registration Link below, select your class choices
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2. Register and Pay by Mail:
Print the registration form by clicking on the email attachment.
Complete the information and mail with payment to:
ILR at Oak Hammock
5100 SW 25th Blvd.
Attention: Julie Ann Ariet
Enjoy the fall offerings
See you soon—in class or on ZOOM!
• Please call Julie Ann at 352-548-1009 if you have any questions.Fall 2021 Courses
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During this age of ZOOM classes and remote learning opportunities, ILR has created a YouTube
channel where previously recorded class sessions may be viewed in case you miss a class or
want to take another look. The recordings are being up-loaded to YouTube within a few days of
the presentations and will remain on YouTube through the following semester.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Type in www.ilr352.org to reach the ILR Home Page.
2. Click on the “Links” tab and then on the “ILR YOUTUBE PAGE” link in the drop-down menu.
3. Then click on the link displayed and you will be taken directly to the ILR You Tube Home Page.
4. On the Home Page, click on the tab “Playlists.” This will show you all the courses for which we have
recorded lectures.
5. Find the course you are interested in, and then click on “View Full Playlist” at the bottom of the course
panel. This will display all the recorded lectures for that course. Click on the lecture you wish to see…
and off you go.
6. To return to “View Full Playlist,” menu, click on the black arrow pointing left, in the upper margin. You
can now repeat the process to view other lectures for that or other courses.2021 ILR Board of Directors
Chair Ron Bern
Vice Chair Sara Lynn Gibbs
Treasurer Carole George
Secretary Barb Francis
Curriculum Committee Chair Margaret Boonstra
Budget and Finance Chair Rick Gold
Membership Chair Ron Nutter
Aging Research Chair Meredeth Rowe
Communication Chair Doug Merrey
Santa Fe College Research Walter Wynn
Outreach Don McGlothlin
Ex Officio Julie Ann Ariet
2021 ILR Curriculum Committee
Chair Margaret Boonstra
Science Committee Chair Ken Berns
Humanities Committee Chair Ellen Efros
Committee Members:
Laura Berns, Bill Brant, Deborah Dean, Rick Gold, Diane Haines, Roy Hunt, Pushpa
Kalra, Richard MacMaster, Dick Martin, Phyllis Saarinen, Daun Spindler, John Spin-
dler, Frank Townsend, Roy Weiner and Walter Wynn.
Julie Ann Ariet, Ex Officio
Have an interest in the sciences or humanities?
Got some interesting course or session ideas?
Join the Curriculum Committee today!
Contact: Margaret Boonstra at cmboonstra@aol.comYou can also read
