Winter 2023 January 17* - March 13 | REGISTRATION OPENS December 12 *Monday classes will begin January 23 - LifeQuest of Arkansas
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Winter 2023
January 17* – March 13 | REGISTRATION OPENS December 12
*Monday classes will begin January 23
LifeQuest 2023 offers *In-person, Online, and Hybrid Classes
Registration Fee: $65 before January 2; $75 after January 2
The registration fee covers all classes for the 8-week term.
Some classes require an additional fee.
Your registration confirmation email will contain your LifeQuest website login credentials.
Plan to attend “Orientation With LifeQuest,” January 11, at 11:00 a.m.
Email: info@lifequestofarkansas.org to attend
*Please note that proof of vaccination (emailed or mailed to LifeQuest) is required to
attend classes held at Second Presbyterian Church.
For more detailed class descriptions, see our website: lifequestofarkansas.org/what_we_do
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227 | 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.org
LifeQuest: Winter 2023
MONDAY MONDAY
*Begins January 23
9:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M. - 12:50 P.M.
GREETING CARDS & PAPER CRAFTING CRAFTING WITH CONNIE
Judy Langford-Brodie, Instructor Connie Wardell, Instructor
Materials fee: $40 Materials fee: $40
Format: In-person, limit - 8; Not recorded Format: In-person, limit - 10; Not recorded
Creativity is calling! Join us and make handmade This class is for those who have been making
greeting cards and 3D projects in a fun and friendly greeting cards and other paper crafts for some time.
environment. As the class is geared for the beginner Join us for some fun making cards for all occasions
and the paper crafter with stamping experience, you using advanced techniques such as embossing,
will have the opportunity to learn new techniques inking, layering, and 3D effects. A list of other
and expand your existing skills. A list of personal needed supplies will be emailed to you before class.
supplies needed will be emailed to you.
12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M.
9:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
GRANDPARENTING TODAY REGIONAL FOODS OF THE UNITED STATES
Elizabeth Vines, Facilitator Jerry Hanson, Instructor
Format: Online, limit - 12; Not recorded Format: Online; Recorded
Sharing the joys and concerns of grandparenting, Do you wonder why some ethnic foods are found in
this participatory, discussion-based group focuses different states across our country? What role do
on the fun times, challenges and frustrations of immigrants have in bringing their ethnic foods to
being a grandparent in today’s world with a special our country? How did the automobile change our
emphasis on building fellowship among the group. foods in this country? What role did food companies
play in getting Americans to buy their products? Bon
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. appetit!
GREAT BOOKS ONLINE
Rosemary Rogers, Facilitator MON. & TUE.
Materials fee: $15 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Format: Online, limit - 14; Not recorded WAYNE CHAPMAN DIRECTS AGAIN!
Read and discuss selections of literature by classic Wayne Chapman, Instructor
and modern authors.
Ruth Shepherd, Production Assistant
TRAVEL THE WORLD Format: In-person, limit - 20; Not recorded
Various Instructors; Mary Lindsey, Coordinator Calling all would-be thespians! Join Wayne
Format: Online; Recorded Chapman, retired UALR Theater Director, as he takes
Professional tour guides share their expert and on “The Octette Bridge Club” with LifeQuesters! This
insider knowledge of areas around the world. hands-on class will have various roles for theater
Explore, learn, and whet your appetite for travel! involvement: craft a play from behind the scenes,
become an actor within the play (optional), and
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
design and create props and costumes for a
BOOK DISCUSSION WITH LYNN performance.
Lynn Senn, Facilitator Class will rehearse two times a week leading to
Format: Online, limit - 16; Not recorded performances in late March. Anyone interested in
Participants will obtain a copy of “Falling Upward: A acting, costumes, props, or process is welcome.
Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard
Rohr and read the invitation and introduction to
discuss during the first class. Rohr offers a new
DID YOU KNOW ?
model for understanding how our failings can be the The LifeQuest Annual Library contains archived
foundation for ongoing growth. He explores the two recordings of hundreds of LifeQuest classes. It’s time
halves of life, showing that the difficulties of the first to renew your annual subscription! Once you join,
half of life are actually stepping stones to the you’ll receive a unique username and password
spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store usable through December 2023. The cost is $50. Just
for us. check the box on the back of the registration page.
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227| 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.orgMON. & WED. TUESDAY, Cont.
11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.
VAMONOS HACIA ADELANTE! EXPERTS WITH THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Moving on in Spanish! LIBRARY SYSTEM: History with CALS
Jenni Duncan, Instructor Various Speakers
Format: In-person, limit - 20; Not recorded Format: Online; Recorded
For these next steps into Spanish, we'll learn about 1/17: Paul Remmel, World War I Letters
verbs and pronouns in order to talk about doing 1/24: Chasing the Dress: Katherine Carson
things and going places. Some class sessions we'll Breckinridge in the Court of Tsar Nicholas II
converse with native Spanish speakers about life and 1/31: Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas
favorite foods and even try some "antojitos!" No 2/7: A Deep Dive Into the Archives for
books are required, but favorite resources will be Black History Month
shown in the first session. Just bring a notebook,
2/14: Personal Archiving and Memory Lab
something to write with, and a readiness to venture
forward in Spanish. 2/21: Monkeys to Masks and Pottery to Prints
2/28: The Jacob Haas Civil War Diary
TUESDAY 3/7: A Deep Dive Into the Archives for
Women’s History Month
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.
COOKING MATTERS ONLINE 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M.
Liam Hankins-Hull, Instructor CONVERSATIONS WITH FRED
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance What You Should Know About Science 2023:
Format: Online; Recorded The Universe, Life and Everything
In this Cooking Matters class, we will be taking a Fred Silva, Instructor
look at low-cost, healthy meals. Each lesson will be Format: Online; Recorded
built around the MyPlate dietary guidelines for 1. Why science and how is it done
Americans and will feature a different Cooking 2. The earliest and the smallest: Atoms, quantum
Matters recipe each week. We will also take a virtual physics, and the major forces of the universe
grocery store tour that will provide tips and tricks for 3. The Big Bang: The origin of our universe
4. The continuing evolution of the universe: Stars,
healthy shopping.
galaxies, planets, and Einstein’s Relativity
10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 5. The Dark Forces: The initial darkness, dark
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH matter, dark energy, the final darkness
Marci Smith, Instructor 6. The earth and origin of life forms on earth
Format: In-person, limit - 8; Not recorded 7. The continuing evolution of life forms on earth
HABLAMOS MAS ESPAÑOL! 8. The origin of the human being
Conversational Spanish for people with prior Spanish
instruction. No book required; we’ll use hand-outs, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Spanish-language newspapers and other materials TELL YOUR OWN STORY
to provide vocabulary and conversation topics. Connie Wardell and JoEllen Willis, Facilitators
Format: Online, limit - 14; Not recorded
This is a guided writing and sharing class.
DID YOU KNOW ? Everyone has lived an interesting life! Surprise
LIFEQUEST ORIENTATION yourself and write it all down. Your family will love
and appreciate it.
Wednesday, January 11, 11:00 A.M.
LifeQuest orientation is for everyone, whether you DID YOU KNOW ?
are a longtime member or just beginning with us. LifeQuest Inclement Weather
We will review:
• The fun of being in-person this term We have an inclement weather policy in place. You
• Learning together in-person and online can take a look at this on our website at:
• Class locations, who’s who and more ... https://www.lifequestofarkansas.org/who_we_are/
You can attend this in-person or online. inclement_weather_policy.html
We hope to see you there!
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227| 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.orgWEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, Cont.
9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES NAPOLEON BONAPARTE:
John Brummett, Instructor The Egyptian and Syrian Campaigns
Format: Hybrid, In-person, limit - 200; Recorded John Giessmann, Instructor
Join us at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 40; Recorded
Valley Drive, Little Rock, or in the “LifeQuest WINTER This class will discuss Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt
2023” Facebook group to hear a thoughtful analysis and Syria in 1798-1801. Discussions will include the
of the week’s news across the state and beyond. Be Battle of the Pyramids, the Battle of Abukir Bay, the
sure to join the private Facebook group BEFORE the origins of the study of Egyptology, Bonaparte's
first day of class. attempts to pacify upper Egypt, his invasion of Syria,
9:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. and the siege of Acre.
WATERCOLOR 10:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.
Stephen Lanford, Instructor KNITTING AND SHARING
Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded Format: In-person, limit - 10; Not recorded
In this class, we will continue to learn and practice Share your knitting knowledge and learn from
our watercolor skills and explore the components of others. No instruction, just creative fun!
painting (hue, value, chroma, and their application,
design and composition) as they relate to painting. 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.
There is plenty of room for beginners and GREAT TRIALS
accomplished painters alike. We will explore and Various Instructors
Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 200; Recorded
develop our watercolor skills and processes
Great trials have a universal appeal because they
including concepts such as: water/ pigment
represent a form of combat without bloodshed.
management, practicing gradated and variegated
(LifeQuest instructors in parentheses)
washes, keeping “the bead” active, painting wet into
1/18: Socrates (Dent Gitchel)
wet, and painting wet into dry. During this
1/25: Aaron Burr (Jonathan Wolfe)
exploration, we will search for our own artistic voice
2/1: Sir Thomas More (Pat Goss)
expressed through watercolor. The best way to
2/8: Howard Hughes Will Contest (Dick Williams)
improve one’s painting is to paint often. We will
2/15: Alger Hiss (Fred Ursery)
paint every week, practicing the processes and skills
2/22: Alan Turing (Mike Walden)
introduced in class.
3/1: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. (Sherry Bartley)
AMERICAN NATIONAL INTERESTS 3/8: O.J. Simpson Civil Case (Steve Bauman)
Alan Eastham, U.S. Ambassador, Ret., Instructor
Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 200; Recorded MUSIC IN ARKANSAS
American National Interests: What they are and how Rich Roy, Coordinator
we secure them. This course presents issues relating Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
to U.S. national interests in the international system, Sharing the stories and music of local musicians in
from a perspective of what they are, their moral and Arkansas. Hear from street musician Blind Boy White
pragmatic standing, and how the U.S. pursues about Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs, and from
them. The instructor is a two-time former U.S. Kit & Kaboodle, sharing the American songs of the
ambassador who served for over 35 years in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Hear stories and songs from the
Foreign Service. eclectic bunch of musicians at the Pickin’ Porch in
GREAT BOOKS IN-PERSON Conway, and members of Choctaw Crawdads share
Jon Poteet, Facilitator stories from the Choctaw Boat Dock on Greers Ferry
Materials fee: $15 Lake. We shared some of our music and stories at
Format: In-person, limit - 14; Not recorded the summer term and were well received. Join us
Read and discuss selections of literature by classic again and experience MUSIC IN ARKANSAS!
and modern authors. (Same content as online class)
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227| 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.orgWEDNESDAY, Cont. WEDNESDAY, Cont.
11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
LQ BOOK CLUB SCULPTING
Mary Sha Moriarty, Facilitator John Deering, Instructor
Format: In-person, limit - 14; Not recorded Format: In-person, limit - 10; Not recorded
Bring your curiosity, open-mindedness and love for Watch and learn from this artist and teacher who will
books and reading! A suggested book list will be guide you through the steps to create your own
emailed to you before class begins. We will start small works in clay. Using armature when possible,
with Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Please read you’ll explore the creation and expression of
this prior to the first class.
3D natural forms and anatomy.
HALL HIGH SCHOOL THEN & NOW A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Jerry Senn, Instructor
OIL PAINTING WITH CLARENCE CASH
Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 40; Recorded
Clarence Cash; Instructor
Serving Little Rock students since 1957, Little Rock's
Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 16; Recorded
Hall High School has a rich past and a lot of
We will focus on acrylics and oils. Learn about
potential. 1963 Hall graduate Jerry Senn will cover
various supplies and techniques, and hone your skills
the school's history, point out some of its
through guided demonstrations.
distinguished alumni, teachers and coaches and look
at the current STEAM Magnet School Concept. THURSDAY
12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.
LUNCH AND LEARN IN THE GREAT HALL OPEN STUDIO
Various Speakers Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded
Format: In-person; Not recorded Draw, paint or craft with friends. No instruction.
A weekly sit-down lunch with a program provided by 9:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.
various community partners. Meals must be THURSDAYS WITH PHILIP MARTIN
purchased by noon on the Wednesday the week Philip Martin, Instructor
prior. See our website for information on speakers. Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
*Brown bag lunches are welcome* Movie critic Philip Martin will be examining the 2021
HBO television series “The White Lotus,” an award-
1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. winning series about the exploits and misadventures
JAZZ PIANO WITH TOM of various guests and employees at a tropical resort
Tom Cox, Instructor over the course of one week.
Format: In-person; Not recorded 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.
Through jazz piano performance and discussion, this THE ARTIST AS CULTURAL HERO:
class will examine the music of Richard Rodgers and
Ludwig van Beethoven at 250
Thelonious Monk.
George Keck, Instructor
GAMES FOR FUN Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
No Instructor One of the greatest performing artists of his
Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded generation; composer of symphonies, concertos,
Bring a friend and play some of your old favorites or string quartets, and piano sonatas that quickly
try something new. Bring a game from home or entered the heart of the classical repertory;
check out the ones we have on hand, such as perseverance in the face of deafness and personal
Scrabble, Mah Jongg, cards or Chess. tragedy: Ludwig van Beethoven dominated the world
of classical music like no other musician before or
since. In this class we will examine the compositions
DID YOU KNOW ? of Beethoven, the biography of the man, and the
culture in which he existed to find how Beethoven
TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS was molded by the movements and ideas of his
Visit our website to view names of LifeQuest time, how he became a cultural hero, and how that
members we have lost during the past year: position influenced music after him.
lifequestofarkansas.org/donate/tributes
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227| 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.orgTHURSDAY, Cont. THURSDAY, Cont.
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? FAULKNER: The Sound and the Fury
Bob Alexander, Preston Brown, Fred Sawyer and Chuck Chappell, Instructor
John Webb, Facilitators Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
Format: In-person, limit - 14; Not recorded We will closely examine and interpret this important
Join one of our fearless volunteers to discuss a wide novel, published in 1929, focusing on it as a modern
variety of topics and ideas. tragedy but also as a masterful presentation of
10:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. structure, characterization, and themes. Because we
BEGINNING MAH JONGG will spend considerable time discussing key
Ellen Lowitz, Instructor passages in the text, participants will benefit by
Format: In-person, limit - 20; Not recorded gaining access to the standard current printing of
Learn to play Mah Jongg! Please purchase your 2022 the novel, the Viking International Edition, ISBN 978-
Mah Jongg card by contacting 212-246-3052 or go 0-679-73224-2.
to www.nationalmahjonggleague.org.
OUR NATIONAL PARKS … AMERICA’S BEST IDEA
11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. John Slater, Instructor
GENEALOGY: The Search for Identity and Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
Paying It Forward Join us as we journey to some of our country's most
Jeanne Rollberg, Instructor spectacular national parks. We'll explore their
Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded history, geology, and natural beauty and John will
You're one in a million. How much do you know share some of his personal adventures with you
about the ancestors who made your family unique? using his own photographs.
We'll offer new questions to investigate. In this
course, we'll look at genealogy as an important 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M.
feature of family identity and reweave the tapestry. LINE DANCING
We will help you research brick wall ancestors Rose Virgil, Instructor
with new skills. We'll feature Arkansas resources as Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
well as national and international ones. We'll look at Plan on having loads of fun in this class! The wait is
the basics of what's new in DNA research at over! Line Dancing involves movement, music and
Ancestry.com and MyHeritage and offer resources to merriment! Learn the Cotton-Eyed Joe to the Cupid
help decide whether to test. Possible optional field Shuffle and even a little routine in between. With
trip to Clinton Presidential Center/genealogy and each learned step you'll feel more confident and
women's exhibit. We'll encourage you to extend joyful. We'll be Line Dancing to wonderful country
your family heritage research, invite music, pop tunes and some good ol' classics. With
intergenerational participation as the class all the easy steps, you won't even realize you're
progresses, and consider how to get rid of getting some great exercise.
"genealogy clutter." 1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M.
YOGA
TAI CHI Jessica Durand, Instructor
Suzanne Yung and June Brown, Instructors Format: In-person, limit - 40; Not recorded
Format: In-person, limit - 20; Not recorded Build strength, flexibility and balance through
Tai Chi is back at LifeQuest! Learn the slow, yoga. In this class, we will use a chair and mat as our
rhythmic movements of Northern Wu Tai Chi, the only props. Be prepared to sit, stand, and get down
13 Golden Postures and the Tai Chi walk. on the floor- slowly! Yoga can be for everyone
regardless of age, health status or fitness
experience.
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227| 501-225-6073 | lifequestofarkansas.orgTHURSDAY, Cont. DIGITAL LEARNING
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. WORKSHOPS
PASTELS THURSDAYS 9:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M.
Various Instructors
Format: Hybrid, In-person limit - 16; Recorded Thursday, January 19
Join this fun class to learn about various pastel MAKING AND USING iPHONE LISTS
supplies and techniques, and hone your skills Charlie Frith, Instructor
through guided demonstrations. Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded
The following items will be discussed:
PORTRAIT DRAWING - 4 Weeks • Making a list of individuals on your iPhone for
(January 19 - February 9 Only) email messages
Patricia Bueter, Instructor • Adding and deleting members from the lists
Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded • Deleting lists
Join this fun class to learn how to put all the pieces • Sending group texts
of the face together on the head. This class will be • Pinning groups to the top of your message list
done with pencil drawing only. • Naming & associating photos to pinned groups
Prerequisite: have attended or watched videos of
Patricia’s previous class. Links sent upon registration. Thursday, January 26
NOTES AND REMINDERS FOR iPHONE
2:10 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Doris Krain, Instructor
THE REAL DILL: INTRO TO PICKLEBALL Format: In-person, limit - 16; Not recorded
Pam Kiser and Mary Todd, Instructors Be sure to bring your equipment (iPhone, iPad,
Format: In-person, limit - 12; Not recorded laptop) fully charged! We will be using the Notes
Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in and Reminders apps in real time to explore ways
America! Pickleball is a racket sport played on they can help us organize and maintain information
badminton size court. It can be played indoors or as well as get reminded of important events.
outdoors. You will play it for the exercise, the
Thursday, February 2 - March 9
competition, and the camaraderie. This is an
COMPUTER BASICS
introductory class for beginners only. Paddles and
Charlie Frith and Bill Owens, Instructors
balls will be provided in class. You will learn
Materials fee: $15
the rules, basic skills, and strategy. Wear appropriate
Format: In-person, limit - 7; Not recorded
exercise clothing including court shoes.
The class is for individuals who don’t know a lot
about computers or are new to computers.
Items covered in the class include the following:
DID YOU KNOW ? • Computer Components and Their Use
• Developing Mouse Skills and Shutting Down and
Coming back this winter term is “Charles Walks.” Restarting Your Computer
Stay tuned to the website and weekly email blasts • How to Use a Computer Keyboard
for more information on dates, times and locations • Using WordPad and Editing Text
where you can get out and walk some of the • Browsers With an Emphasis on Windows Edge
beautiful trails in the Little Rock area!
WE HAVE MEALS TWO DAYS, TWO WAYS (IN-PERSON AND CURBSIDE)
This Winter we will have meals on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Wednesday meals will be in person in the Great Hall at noon during Lunch & Learn.
• Thursday meals will be a continuation of our curbside meal service and will be $16 for an entrée
that serves 2 and $10 for dessert. Pick up on Thursdays between 11:00 - noon.
• In-person lunches will be $10 per person and served in the Great Hall on Wednesday at Noon.
• See the inserts to find menus and information on ordering.
• Both In-person and Curbside meals must be purchased by noon Wednesday of the week
prior.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE LIFEQUEST STAFF
Chuck Goldner, Chair Rich Roy, Chair Leah Greenfield
Jeanne Rollberg
Mary Frances Cotham, Vice Chair Wayne Chapman Executive Director
Angela Sewall
Nancy Fleming, Secretary Chuck Chappell*
Sheri Simon Heather Thompson
Martha Hunt, Treasurer Charlie Frith
Eileen Turner Business Manager
Chuck Chappell Regina Gibson
Elizabeth Vines
Pat Goss John Mize Gina Bridges
Connie Wardell
Leon Kaplan Doris Krain Program Director
Ann West*
Doris Krain Mary Sha Moriarty Donna Elkey
Dick Williams*
Kristen Lippencott Anne Parat* Program Coordinator
June Lloyd Melanie Pilcher* *Advisory Committee
Beverly Milford Roby Robertson FOR REGISTRATION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Marvin Schwartz Contact us by mail:
John Shock LifeQuest of Arkansas
Sherri Simon P.O. Box 25523
Cathy Slater Little Rock, AR 72221
Laura Spradley Or online:
Mike Walden info@lifequestofarkansas.org
Lindsay White
Bev Wittenberg Dorothy P. Sitton Scholarships are available.
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