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FALL 2019Schedule

SAIL Program, Collin College 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093 Visit our website at www.collin.edu/sail

Office: 972-985-3789

SAIL is an educational program for individuals 55 years of age or older under the

sponsorship of Collin College Continuing Education.

http://www.collin.edu/sail

WHAT IS SAIL? SAIL (Seniors Active in Learning) is a lifelong learning program sponsored by Collin College for 55 years of age and older.

SAIL was modeled after the Elderhostel Institute Network (now Road Scholar) in 1996 and was started by Collin College, President, Dr. John Anthony, and Margo Ford, Director of Business and Community Relations. The sole purpose of SAIL was and continues to be providing interesting and exceptional lifelong learning courses.

The SAIL program provides members and instructors the opportunity to participate in study, discussion and social interaction. The SAIL program is also proud to participate and provide two annual scholarships to undergraduate Collin College students to help pursue their studies.

We offer classes in the fall, spring and summer, along with free Guest Lecturers. Parking is free!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS *Are there requirements to join SAIL?If you are 55 or over and enjoy learning and meeting new people, you qualify!

*What types of classes are offered and who teaches the SAIL classes?History, literature, art appreciation, current events and lifestyle interests are just a sampling of the classes offered in SAIL.The SAIL instructor community includes talented presenters, college professors and business leaders with categorical expertise.

*Do I need to have a degree to join the SAIL program?No degree is required, the only requirement is a passion for learning and enrichment!

*Is there a county restriction to join the SAIL program?There is no county residence restriction for SAIL members.

*When are SAIL classes held?SAIL classes are conveniently held Monday-Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Collin College parking is free.

*Where are SAIL classes held?Courtyard Center (CYC) 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093 Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC) 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069 Frisco Campus (PRC) 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75035

*If I arrive late for my class, will my seat be available?Please arrive early or on time to secure your seat. We are not able to guarantee your seat for a full class if you arrive late.

*If there is a class cancellation or change, will I be notified?

Sometimes, we may have a change or emergency cancellation on a class. If you have registered for that class, we will email you

as soon as we can, so please check you’re your emails! Registered members may attend another course of their choice, based onseat availability. Contact the SAIL office for any questions.

*Can I bring a guest to a SAIL class?If you would like a guest to join you in a class, you must notify the SAIL office to check that there is seat availability and obtaina guest pass prior to the class. A guest may attend (1) class per semester with you.

*Can I suggest a class and are there volunteer opportunities?Yes! We rely on our membership to keep the “sails” running smoothly. Email the sail office ([email protected]) or call us,972-985-3789. We have various positions to fit your style and know your time is valuable. We are happy with any time offered.

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SAIL Office Mailing Address 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Collin College

Plano, TX 75093 Seniors Active In Learning 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093 Office Hours

M-F, 9-5 pm [email protected]

Website www.collin.edu/sail See the current schedule, registration information and program information.

Collin College Seniors Active in Learning

SAIL Crew:

Linda Wee Continuing Education Director

Sherry Scamardo SAIL Program Manager

Volunteers Our countless volunteers that assist!

SAIL Campuses: Courtyard Center (CYC) 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093 Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC) 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069 Frisco Campus (PRC) 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75035




FALL 2019 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

$100.00 ($85.00 course fee-$15.00 membership fee)

Up to 7 (Guest Speakers are free, but be sure to register for them!)

August 19

Membership Cost for Fall 2019 courses

Number of Courses I Can Take

When Does Registration Begin?

When Do Classes Begin? September 3

How Do I Sign Up? Registration Options:

1. Register online, www.collin.edu/sail and pay online by credit cardWe accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover

2. Register online, www.collin.edu/sail and pay in person or by telephone toBursars Office -Courtyard Center at 972-985-3724(please provide the 5-digit registration number when you pay)

3. Register and pay in person at the Courtyard Center in Plano during normal office hours (9:00-5:00 pm).

4. Pick up a registration form from the SAIL office and mail your completedregistration form with check (payable to SAIL) to:

Collin College (SAIL) 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 116 Plano, TX 75093

SAIL Tip: If you have registered successfully online, the system will generate a 5-digit number.

SAIL Tip: Choose your classes before you register, so the system doesn’t time out on you!

SAIL Tip: If a class is full, the system will say, class not available. Contact the SAIL office by email, [email protected] if you would like to be put on a waiting list.

SAIL Tip: Be sure you don’t forget to register for the Guest Speakers!

*Please note that payment is due before classes begin.

We occasionally use photos of SAIL classes on our website and Facebook sites. Please let us know if you would like to opt out of your photo being

used.

Emergency Campus Closings

Local radio and television stations will announce college wide campus closures. Register for CougarAlert to be

notified via email, voice or text message at http://www.collin.edu/cougaralert.html.

*Please note that there are no refunds on SAIL membership costs.




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SAIL Fall 2019 CATEGORIES AND COURSES

CATEGORY PAGE(S) ACTING/LITERATURE/FILM/MUSIC 1, 2 Great Books Discussion Group CHEC Lonesome Dove Secret Life of Music-Famous Composers and Their Music The Birth of the Movies The Doc is on the Case: Dr. Blake Mysteries The Geography of Hope: America’s National Parks

AGING/HEALTH/LIFESTYLE 3, 4, 5 Brain Health CYC & CHEC Can We Talk PRC Discovering Everyday Happiness Memory & Attention PRC Social Psychology: More of Why We Do What We Do Surviving Your Healthcare Sustainable Practices for Healthy Aging (What You don’t Know!) Travel Smart CHEC Unmasking the Mysteries of Medicare CYC & CHEC You Can Do It-Live Your Life to Its Fullest! It’s Your Choice

ARTS/ART HISTORY 6, 7 Famous Artists Series: Their Stories and Work CHEC Easy Drawing Assignments CHEC Easy Quick Acrylic Painting Exercises Women in Art

CULTURE/LANGUAGE 8 Facts and Fun About Cultures Around the World Let’s Go to Spain 2! Say What? Hilarious Spanish and What NOT to Say Speak Spanish Creatively

DISCUSSION 9, 10 A Primer on the 4th Amendment Current Events Fraud All Around Us: A Look at Fraud in Our Communities CYC & PRC Psychological Potpourri Religion 102 Ted Talks

GAMES 11, 12 Bidding in Competition Bidding in the 21st Century (Beginning Bridge) Mah Jongg I-Beginner Mah Jongg II-Advanced Beginner Play of the Hand Slam Bidding

SAIL Fall 2019 CATEGORIES AND COURSES

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CATEGORY HISTORY American Revolution-Causes Through Yorktown A Tale of Two Colonies (CHEC) Containment: The Cold War 1945-1955 (Mon. or Wed.) Contemporary Latin America Geopolitics & History Destiny of the Republic History’s Greatest Discoveries In The Beginning: Prehistoric Treasures of Texas Roosevelt & Churchill; Rocky Relationship (Mon. or Wed.)Secret Service and The Presidents Families-JFK and LBJ The American Civil War-Facts You May Not Know PRC The Borgias: Part II The Lost Cause (Mon. or Wed.) Travels Through Native American’s Historic Southwest

SESMATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY 3 Sets of 7 Wonders Artificial Intelligence: Is AI Going to be Lt. Commander Data Or The Terminator? Nobel Prize Announcement 2019 Now How Can I Solve These Problems Science Fiction As Philosophy: Mirror or Prophecy Scientific Theories: Einstein General Relativity

ONE-TWO SESSION WONDERS All About Voting-History and Founding Fathers Bletchley Park: How the Nazi Enigma Code Was Broken Discussing the Evolutionary Origins of Society Food In History Implements of Mass Destruction “MMT” Do You Know What This Is? YOU SHOULD The Decade That Roared: American Popular Culture in the 1920’s PRC The History of Wine and Its Global Impact The Power of An Apology

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES

SAIL FALL 2019 GUEST SPEAKERS

9/5 Insights and Inspiration Panel *The Art of Now-Amy Jones

*How to Ensure Your Estate Plan Doesn’t Spark A Family FeudLori Leu, Certified Elder Attorney

*Burton Gilliam Unplugged (Meet Lyle from Blazing Saddles!)

10-11:30 am CYC Room 422

10/17 Forgotten Frisco: ZuZu Bollin, Legendary Texas Bluesman Dr. Aaron West and Brett Adams

2:30-3:30 pm CYC Room 122

11/8 The View from Point Sublime: How the Grand Canyon Became Grand and a Canyon Paul Dolliver

11:30-1 pm CYC Room 122

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ACTING/LITERATURE/FILM/MUSIC Lonesome Dove

Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel about several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. An epic of the American west.

Wed. 9/4-10/9 9:30-11 am Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: James Parker Sessions: 6

Great Books Discussion (Great Conversations 3)

The Great Books Foundation was established 70 years ago to foster respectful, open discussions of enduring literature. The class will use Great Conversations 3. Readings average 27 pages and include works by Chaucer, Hume, Shelley, Balzac, Tolstoy, Kipling, Pirandello, and Crane. *Please read Chaucer’s, The Pardoner’s Tale, for the first class.

Fri. 9/6-12/13 11:30-1 pm Campus: CHEC Room 110

Instructor: Paul Dolliver Sessions: 8

*Alternate Fridays: 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13See Great Book Titles at the end of schedule!

Secret Life of Music-Famous Composers and Their Music

Did you know that listening to classical music has significant health and mental benefits? It can have a significant impact on your mood, productivity, and creativity. Join us as we embark on a music journey with masterpieces and new problems in music structure and harmony to consider. We will look at Bartok, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, in addition to Beethoven and other masters. You do not need to have a background in music, just an interest in improving your overall well-being!

Wed. 9/4-10/9 11-12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Steve Lund Sessions: 6

The Birth of the Movies The confluence of numerous technologies and art forms resulted in the development of motion pictures in the late 19th and 20th centuries. This series explains the elements that made moving pictures possible as you view at least ten rare silent films in class. Understanding these old movies will give you a different appreciation of today’s films.

Thur. 9/12-10/10 1-2:15 pm Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: Barney Lane Sessions: 5

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ACTING/LITERATURE/FILM/MUSIC

The Doc Is on the Case: Doctor Blake Mysteries

Medical examinations frequently turn into murder cases when Dr. Blake investigates. In this Australian mystery series set after WWII in the 1950s, the physician, a former POW, tries to rebuild his life by taking over his father’s practice in a small town where murder is often the diagnosis.

Tue. 9/3-9/24 11-12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Dr. Janet Harris Sessions: 4

The Geography of Hope: America’s National Parks

Wallace Stegner proclaimed our national lands America’s “best idea” because they represent our history and shine a light on hope for our future. Films from Ken Burns, Aerial America, and PBS highlight these treasures. Angle of Repose and Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West offer optional reading for historical backdrop.


Instructor: Dr. Janet Harris Sessions: 4 No class 11/28

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.”

George Bernard Shaw

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AGING/HEALTH/LIFESTYLE

Brain Health

Join us in a lively discussion where you will be presented with an opportunity to learn all the various ways to increase your brain’s creativity, energy, and focus. Based on the book by Sandra Chapman, “Make Your Brain Smarter,” this course will follow the guidelines of one of the world’s most innovative cognitive neuroscientists.

Thur. 9/05-9/26 1:30- 3:00 pm Campus: PRC Room LH129

Sessions: 4

Tue. 10/01-10/22 10:30- 12:00 pm Campus: CYC Room 424,426 Sessions: 4

Instructor: Barbara Walters

Can We Talk?

Each class in this series will explore anything from interesting facts and lifestyles to current events and future possibilities. Subjects discussed each week may be generated by the class instructor or by the class participants. Hypothetical situations may be introduced as well as thought provoking mind games. One thing is for certain; no two classes will be alike. Class participants are required to have a sense of humor!!

Mon. 10/21-11/11 2:40-3:40 pm Campus: PRC Room LH157

Instructor: Stuart Sax Sessions: 4

Discovering Everyday Happiness

Happiness is an ordinary skill that can be learned and mastered through practice, like driving a car or playing the piano. At some point in our lives, we may discover that financial success, material goods, and the approval of others don’t make us happy. In this course, we will explore the sources of happiness and methods of achieving it with emphasis on how to put these skills into practice.

Mon. 10/14-11/4 11:15-12:45 pm Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Dr. George Kimeldorf Sessions: 4

Memory & Attention

Are you interested in learning how attention and memory work? Why do we remember some things and forget about others? Join me to learn tips and tricks to keep our memory sharp as we “sail” through the golden years!

Mon. 10/28-11/18 1:30-2:30 pm Campus: PRC Room LH157

Instructor: Sarita Malhotra Sessions: 4

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AGING/HEALTH/LIFESTYLE

Social Psychology; More of Why We Do What We Do

This class will examine “why we do what we do” in a social context and how we are influenced by others. Do you act differently around others and does this behavior change based on who is in the room with you? Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all influenced by our society today.

Mon. 10/21-11/18 11-noon pm Campus: CHEC Room 114


Surviving Your Healthcare

No matter who you are, at some point in your life you will require interaction with the health care industry. It can get complicated. Learning how the system works will help you succeed. We will not be discussing specific diseases or the "politics" of health care. We will identify factors important to you and some ways to deal with them. Sessions will be interactive with lots of time for asking and answering questions.

Mon. 10/28-11/25 10-11 am Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Dr. Michael M. Warren Sessions: 5

Sustainable Practices for Healthy Aging (What you don’t know!)

The four pillars of healthy living and aging; nutrition, stress, brain health and sleep are explained in simple yet captivating ways. We will also discover some tips that you may not be aware of to help you live a more productive and enjoyable life at any age! Join me on a journey into the best practices for a healthier and happier quality of life.

Fri. 9/6-10/11 9:30-10:30 am Campus: CYC Room 214


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AGING/HEALTH/LIFESTYLE Travel Smart

Learn how to make your next trip the best one ever! World travelers George and Denise Bouhasin will share tips and tricks they learned from many trips abroad. Get hints on general trip prep, what to take, keeping your money secure, and much more. Whether you’re planning your first trip overseas, or are an experienced traveler, discover how you too can “travel smart!”

Mon. 9/9-9/23 1-2:30 pm Campus: CHEC Room 110

Instructors: George and Denise Bouhasin Sessions: 3

Unmasking the Mysteries of Medicare

Medicare is not that mysterious if you understand a little about the system. Our course will cover the A, B, C’s and D’s of Medicare. If you have a Medigap in knowledge, we will attempt to supplement what you understand. And we’ll help you create a health care plan strategy that is to your Advantage. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll have fun! Really, it’s government healthcare! How fun is that?

Thur. 9/12-10/3 1:30-3 pm Campus: CYC Room 215

Sessions: 4

Mon. 10/7-10/28 11-12:30 pm Campus: CHEC Room 110

Instructor: Andy Brooks Sessions: 4

You Can Do It: Live Your Life to Its Fullest! It’s Your Choice

Get a taste for the many different flavors of life through the pages of You Can Do It, a merit badge handbook for grown-ups. Authored by Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, this book is an inspirational and motivating guide toward getting out there and experiencing all that life has to offer! Discussions will be facilitated by Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec, sister of Lauren. We will begin the course by getting to know the author’s story and discussing how her tragic death on 9/11 led to the completion and publication of You Can Do It. Group discussions will include overcoming personal tragedy, comparing who we are now to our younger selves and sharing how we can remain active and full-filled as seniors. Together we will review the many badges presented in this book, discuss which ones we may want to pursue, share personal experiences/goals and develop a plan-of-action in completing a badge(s) either independently or as a group. Upon completion of this course, we will be prepared and excited to head out and take this world on one badge at a time!

Tue. 10/8-10/22 10:30-11:30 am Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: Vaughn Lohec Sessions: 3

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ARTS/ART HISTORY

Famous Artists Series: Their Stories and Work

In this course, we will examine the lives and work of four infamous artists in history. From their eccentric lives, to the motivations and meaning behind some of the most recognized artwork in the world, you will learn the interesting facts and history through this series of lectures and video presentations. Each class offered in this series will include at least 2 new artists not covered in past classes.

Mon. 9/9-10/14 11-noon pm Campus: CHEC Room 114

Instructor: Christine Smith Sessions: 6

Easy Drawing Assignments

This class will consist of 1 hr. drawing sessions, with emphasis on lines, shading, composition and attention to detail.

Mon. 9/9-10/14 12:30-1:30 pm Campus: CHEC Room 114

Instructor: Christine Smith Sessions: 6 *Supplies needed; Sketchbook, pencils with erasers

Easy Quick Acrylic Painting Exercises

In this course, we will complete simple painting assignments to increase skill level and learn specific painting techniques in Acrylic painting.


Instructor: Christine Smith Sessions: 6

Limit: 16 students

*See supply list at back of schedule

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ARTS/ART HISTORY

Passion and Art-Basic Oil Painting

In this class, we will learn the basics of oil painting and talk about techniques in a wide variety of themes and subjects such as seascapes, cityscapes, landscapes and contemporary scenes. We will review how to bring your scenes to life with honest, bold brush and palette-knife strokes. We will break a few art rules in favor of emotion, honesty and fun! Your inner artist will be revealed.


Instructor: Elliot Fallas Sessions: 6

Limit 14 students

*See supply list at back of schedule

Women in Art

Why have so many female artists been overlooked in art history? How did the traditional roles of women affect their careers? Did many women artists have relationships with the more famous male artists of their times? All the questions and more will be answered when we see drawings, paintings and sculptures by Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Lester, Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun, Angelika Kaufman, Georgia O’Keefe and many more! During my research, I have found that many women artists have led scandalous and fascinating lives just as their male counterparts did. There is a vast treasure trove of female artists who have been forgotten in the past, waiting for us to discover and appreciate them.


Instructor: Sally Kemble Sessions: 6

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CULTURE/LANGUAGE

Facts and Fun About Cultures Around the World

Whether visiting other countries as a tourist or on business, this short course will help you gain insight into the values, customs, practices and “the way things get done”. We’ll look at some well-known research on culture and discuss the actual cultures of various countries. Along the way, we’ll look at some unusual traditions as well as some classic cases of hilarious “language mangling”!

Mon. 11/4-11/25 11-12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 424

Instructor: Jacque Vilet Sessions: 4

Let’s Go To Spain 2!

Spain is a fascinating country and we will virtually travel through some of its most amazing regions. In this class, you will have the opportunity to discover its fascinating people, art, architecture, traditions, languages, cultures, food, music and dance, religion and of course best wines. We will look at the influence of ancient Celts, Romans, Visigoths, Jews and Moors in the Iberian Peninsula today. We will visit Spain through videos, lectures, listening to some of its music. Some recipes will be provided for you to try at home. In this course, you will enjoy interacting, while exploring SPAIN!

Fri. 11/1-11/15 9:45-11 am Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Dr. Barbara Leon Sessions: 3

Say What? Hilarious Spanish and What NOT to Say!

Get ready! Pongase las pilas! If you are learning Spanish or if you already know some Spanish, this will be a fun class to learn about what NOT TO SAY in Spanish. Humor is often hard to translate. This is especially true when the humor comes from word play. Learn how to speak Spanish with these hilarious Spanish expressions and Spanish phrases that make no sense.

Wed. 9/4-9/25 1-2 pm Campus: CYC Room 228

Instructor: Elizabeth Wallenberg Sessions: 4

Speak Spanish Creatively

Learn to converse in Spanish while having fun and playing real life simulation games. This course is for students with no knowledge or a limited knowledge of the language (or repeat members that just like the course!) At the end of the course, students will celebrate by going out for lunch together and practicing our skills!


Instructor: Chi Chi Hoquee Sessions: 6

Limit: 32 students

*Members will purchase their own lunch on the last day of class

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DISCUSSION

A Primer on the 4th Amendment

The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures. But what is a search? What is a seizure? And what is unreasonable? Please join us in this survey course as we explore the basic legal contours of the 4th Amendment.

Tue. 9/3-10/1 1-2 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Mike Karson Sessions: 5

Current Events

Keep your mind open and your neurons firing by joining us for a lively discussion of the events of the day, events selected with input from the class. As always, the objective is to set forth both sides of the argument in a way that throws more light than heat on the issues. The class will be asked to participate in the topics for discussion each week.

Thur. 9/12-10/31 11- 12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Bruce Eisen & Dr. Jim Lamb Sessions: 8

Fraud All Around Us

This class will evaluate the legal elements of fraud and study a few cases that involve government officials, volunteer board members, business professionals, and others who have taken that deceitful road. How does it affect your community? How do they get away with it? How do they get caught?

Tue. 9/3-9/24 2:30-3:30 pm

Mon. 10/7-10/28 10-11 am

Campus: PRC Room LH157

Campus: CYC Room 229Instructor: Ted Ogilvie Sessions: 4

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DISCUSSION

Psychological Potpourri

Psychological science covers a broad spectrum of phenomena ranging from specific neural functioning to complex social behavior. Our first class will focus on the application of scientific thinking to psychological topics. The topics selected for consideration in future class meetings will be determined by both student and instructor interest. A lecture/discussion format will be used to explore our mutual interests.

Thurs. 10/10-11/14 2:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 422,424,426

Instructor: Dr. Curtis McIntyre Sessions: 6

Religion 102

All religions teach the same thing, basically, right? So we should just be nice to each other and sit in a circle and sing “Kumbaya” and everything will be okay. In Religion 101, we learned that isn’t necessarily so; in Religion 102, let’s look at the scriptures themselves and see what they reveal.

Wed. 10/2-10/30 3:30-4:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 422,424,426

Instructor: Tony Howard Sessions: 5

*Book for this class: Philip Novak, The World’s Wisdom (HarperOne)

TED Talks with Ted and Bob TED is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that brings together experts from Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) for short, powerful talks and discussion. Sounds like SAIL! We will select some TED topics (or take suggestions from the class), show the online talks to the class, and then facilitate the lively and stimulating class discussion that follows. TED media uses the slogan “ideas worth spreading” and the talks have been watched worldwide over one billion times.

Mon. 9/9-10/7 11-12 pm Campus: CYC Room 424,426,428

Instructors: Ted Gold and Bob Wacker Sessions: 4 *No class 9/30

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GAMES

Mah Jongg-Beginner I

In four weeks, class participants will learn the basics of Mah Jongg -- the meaning of the tiles, varieties of the hands, course of play and interpretations of the annual card.

Wed. 9/25-10/30 1:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Judith Fishman Sessions: 6 Limit: 12 students

Students must purchase their own Natl Mah Jongg League Rules Card for class play. Cards can be purchased through Amazon or the Natl Mah Jongg League (see address below).

Natl Mah Jongg League Incorp 450 7th Ave, NY,NY 10123 Small print $8.00 Large print $9.00

Mah Jongg: Beginner II

This class is open to those who completed the Beginning Mah Jongg class, or have played before and wish to improve their skills.


Instructor: Judith Fishman Sessions: 6 Limit: 16 students

*No class 11/27 (all campuses closed)

Students must purchase their own Natl Mah Jongg League Rules Card for class play. Cards can be purchased through Amazon or the Natl Mah Jongg League (see address below).

Natl Mah Jongg League Incorp. 450 7th Ave, NY, NY 10123 Small print $8.00 Large print $9.00

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GAMES

Bidding in Competition

In contemporary bridge, bidding in competition has become quite prevalent. The bidding system in competition is different. The text is by Audrey Grant, Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding, available on Amazon. The first hour will be didactic, followed by playing hands.

Tue. 9/3-10/22 9-11:00 am Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Dr. Jerry Frankel Sessions: 8 Limit: 24 students

Slam Bidding

This course will cover slam bidding as outlined in the last chapter, 2 Over 1 Game Force, by Audrey Grant (available on Amazon) as a foundation. The course does not require knowledge of 2/1. There will be an hour of didactics, followed by play of hands.

Wed. 9/4-10/23 9-11:00 am Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Dr. Jerry Frankel Sessions: 8 Limit: 24 students

Bidding in the 21st Century (Beginning Bridge)

Beginning Bridge is a class which will teach you the language of Bridge, the role of partner, how to open the bidding, how to promote winning tricks, how to finesse winning tricks and how to trump losing tricks. It will teach you what “Weak Twos” are and the Stayman convention.

This class is for beginning Bridge players and those players who have not played in a while. It is VERY important you attend the first three classes without an absence. The exception is, of course illness.

Fri. 9/6-10/25 10-12:00 pm Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Judith Tyler Sessions: 8 Limit: 24 students

Course Book: ACBL Bridge Series Bidding in the 21st Century-Can be purchased on Amazon, Baron Barclay and Barnes & Noble- $18.00

*Student must have book by start of class. Read Chapter 1 and complete the questions prior to the beginning ofclass.

Play of Hand in the 21st Century Play of Hand is for individuals who know how to play Bridge and would like to improve their play. Topics include review of the bidding concepts and how to be a better partner. Class will focus on the play of the hand. Other topics are Jacoby Transfers and slam bidding (Gerber and Blackwood), weak 2’s and strong 2 club bids.

Fri. 9/6-10/25 1- 3:00 pm Campus: CYC Room 229

Instructor: Judith Tyler Sessions: 8 Limit-24 students

Textbook: ACBL Bridge Series, Play of the Hand in the 21st Century-Can be purchased on Amazon, Baron Barclay and Barnes & Noble-$15.00*Student must have book by start of class. Read Chapter 1 and complete the questions prior to the beginning of class.

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HISTORY

American Revolution-Causes Through Yorktown

Americans have a lot of misunderstandings about their Revolution. In five sessions, we will go through the history of the war and its myths, starting with what caused it, (not taxation without representation). We will look at how Washington almost lost the war in 1776. We will also discuss the importance of the battle he wasn’t at that brought the French into the war and ultimately led to victory. The truth about Valley Forge is bad, but not as bad as the myth.

Thur. 9/5-10/3 1:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Richard Cudlipp Sessions: 5

A Tale of Two Colonies

Explore the founding and early years of two of England’s North American colonies: Virginia and Massachusetts Bay. While the experiences of these two colonies differed dramatically in terms of motivation, leadership, and participating groups, their ultimate success served England’s overarching goal of establishing a firm foothold in a hemisphere previously dominated by Spain and France.

Wed. 9/11-10/2 11-12 pm Campus: CHEC Room 110

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Pinkney Sessions: 4

Containment: The Cold War 1945-1955

This is a repeat of the course taught in 2011, but with some new material. Five two-hour sessions.

The Cold War was a direct extension of World War II, but in a time when the power base was changing. Challenged by the Soviet Union, the Truman Doctrine of “Containment” was instituted to block further Soviet aggression. China was in revolt and the world was in turmoil. Above it all was the specter of nuclear annihilation. This course will cover the war in Korea in 3 sessions.


Sessions: 5 Wed. 10/2-10/30 1:30-3:30 pm

Instructor: Fred Smith Sessions: 5

Contemporary Latin America Geopolitics and History

This course intends to describe the last 50 years of geopolitics, using current events to kick off the discussion. There has been a lot going on recently in Brazil, Colombia and particularly Venezuela and we will take a closer look at the impact to us. At the end of the course, students should be able to converse about the Latin American subject and have a better understanding of global impact and be more knowledgeable about the geography.

Thur. 9/5-10/10 9:30-10:40 am Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: Jose Figueroa Sessions: 6

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HISTORY

Destiny of the Republic

The Story of James Garfield’s assassination.

Garfield didn’t want to be president and had he lived longer, he could have been one of the best. Shot by a crazed assassin who was refused a political appointment, he ultimately died from an infection and internal hemorrhage because doctors at that time did not have the medical knowledge and equipment to locate the bullet.

Tue. 10/8-10/29 1:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Richard Cudlipp Sessions: 4

History’s Greatest Discoveries

This course chronicles some of the greatest discoveries of the modern world and the amazing people responsible for them. In five sessions, we will highlight the accomplishments of Marie and Pierre Curie, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Albert Einstein, and many others. We will cover topics such as the modernization of healthcare, the intricacies of human personality, and the heroes and heroines of space travel.


Instructor: Don Wolman Sessions: 5

In The Beginning: Prehistoric Treasures of Texas

Big things were happening in Texas long before the first Europeans washed up on our shores. We will view documentaries and talk about Texas in Prehistoric Times. We will also explore the story of human settlement from 10,000 years ago and learn about our unique Native American cultures.


Instructor: Cindy Sandell Sessions: 4

No class 11/27

Roosevelt and Churchill: Rocky Relationship

Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin each sought to produce a unique result in World War II that would promote their personal aspirations as part of winning the war. Even before the United States was in the war, FDR made it clear what his goals were and how they were in conflict with both those of Churchill and Stalin. This final look at the politics of World War II leadership underlying the wartime decision making will be subject of this study. Most casual historians do not realize Churchill tried to stop D-Day until it was launched. FDR had ideas about the British Empire which are seldom discussed. This class of two sessions will deal with the issues of leadership and how it shaped the final result. Nigel Hamilton’s new book, “War and Peace” will be heavily referenced.

Mon. 9/9 - 9/23 1:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Sessions: 3

1:30-3:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122 Sessions: 3

Wed. 9/11- 9/25

Instructor: Fred Smith

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HISTORY

Secret Service and The President’s Families-JFK and LBJ

In this course, we will take an inside look at Presidents’ John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson families from the viewpoint of a secret service agent that was there, Mr. Mike Howard. From protecting the First Lady while she rode on horseback, to staying in the sorority house with Lynda Bird at University of Texas Austin, we will look back at some of the most memorable details and accounts.

Wed. 10/23-11/6 1-2 pm Campus: CYC Room 424,426,428

Instructor: Mike Howard Sessions: 3

The American Civil War-Facts You May Not Know

In this class, we will review major leaders and battles as well as little known facts about the Civil War. We will look at important years: 1861-1865 and discuss the key players and locations. Questions and discussion will be welcomed. This is a “can’t miss” for Civil War buffs!

Tue. 10/1-10/22 2-3 pm Campus: PRC Room LH129

Instructor: Michael Smith Sessions: 4

The Borgias: Part II

The House of Borgia was an Italo-Spanish noble family, which rose to prominence during the Italian Renaissance. They became prominent in ecclesiastical and political affairs in the 15th and 16th centuries, producing two popes: Alfons de Borja, who ruled as Pope Callixtus III, and Rodrigo Lanzol Borgia, as Pope Alexander VI. During the reign of Alexander, his family was suspected of many crimes, including adultery, incest, simony, theft, bribery and murder. In Part II, we will continue to look at the complexities and betrayals of this Renaissance crime family.

*Some violence, sexuality, language and some content may be offensive.

Thur. 10/3-12/05 2:30-4:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122 (except 10/3)

Instructor: Sonia Meltzer Sessions: 8

*The 10/3 class will meet in Rooms 422, 24, 26 –The remainder of the classes will be in Room 122

*No class 10/17 or 11/28

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HISTORY

The Lost Cause

We tend to think of the American Civil War as an event in history, but it is much more than that. It actually began well before our becoming an independent nation and has continued long after scores were settled by a battlefield surrender at Appomattox. It is the story of race relations that have gone through many changes, but still plague present society. This course will deal with evolving American racial prejudices primarily, as they were re-adjusted by elimination of slavery, but were changed into other venues in the hundred years following the demise of the Confederacy.


Sessions: 3


Instructor: Fred Smith Sessions: 3

Travels Through Native American’s Historic Southwest

We will cover the area between West Texas and Eastern Arizona. There were many Native American tribes from a very early era that populated the Historic Southwest. We will visit via multimedia, historic sites and step back in time to look at photos and discuss histories of various Native American cultures, past and present of the desert southwest.

Tue. 11/5-11/26 10:30-11:30 am Campus: CYC Room 424,426

Instructor: John Donaghey Sessions: 4

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MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

3 Sets of 7 Wonders

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of the most remarkable creations of classical antiquity. It was based on “travel guidebooks” popular among Greek sightseers in the 1st and 2nd centuries BCE. The most prominent of these books only include works located around the Mediterranean rim and in Mesopotamia. The Greek conquest by Alexander the Great of much of the known world in the 4th century BCE thus gave Hellenic travelers access to the civilizations of the Egyptians, Persians and Babylonians.

Other lists comprised of different works have been compiled over the past two millennia. Among them are:

The New Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and The Seven Modern Wonders of the World. The common thread for the works in all three lists is that they were built by humans. In this course, we will study many aspects of each of the “wonders” in all three lists. Now comes the burning question: Why was 7 chosen for the number of works to be included in the original list? Do some research and tell me what you have found out when we convene at the first class.


Instructor: Dr. Herb Weinstein Sessions: 5

Artificial Intelligence: Is AI going to be Lt. Commander Data or The Terminator?

We have all heard about Artificial Intelligence, but what exactly does this mean for our future? Is AI economic and political salvation or a deadly threat? Wil AI ever be able to pass the Turing Test? This three-session course is for “humans” only. NO AI’S ALLOWED!

Tue. 11/5-11/19 9:15-10:30 Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Michael Booth Sessions: 3

Nobel Prize Announcement 2019

The 2019 Nobel Price Awards for 2019 will be announced in October. What do we really know about the history of this prestigious award? Did you know that 590 Nobel Prizes have been awarded between 1901 and 2018 with 935 Nobel Laureates? There were also 49 times that Nobel Prizes were not awarded, most of them during WWI and WWII. Who was the originator, Alfred Nobel? We will look at the winners awarded for 2019 and briefly discuss their achievements.


Instructor: David Plaut Sessions: 3

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MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

Now How Can I Solve These Problems?

*Is there a relationship between the size of a tree’s trunk and sizes of its branches? *How can we reduce inefficiencies & possible danger caused by turbulent flow of air & water? *How is it possible to unravel codes in general and the Nazi Enigma code in particular? *Can one easily find the time needed for money in a savings account to double in value? *Is there a method by which one can determine the age of a fossil? *If you jump out of a plane, will your speed of falling continue to increase or will it level off? (You will find out about a girl who fell 3500 ft. without a chute and survived). *If you like cream in your coffee and you wish it to remain as hot as possible when you drink it 10 minutes after pouring, when should you stir in the cream? This class will solve these burning questions and at the same time you will learn how to solve these types of problems! Let’s have some science fun!!



Science Fiction as Philosophy: Mirror or Prophecy

Science Fiction: Is it a mirror of our present culture or is it a prediction of our future? We will look at questions raised in Sci-Fi movies and novels about our world and discuss the ideas they raise. The class will include discussion of your views to these puzzling concepts.


Instructor: Barbara Fix Sessions: 5

Scientific Theories: Einstein’s General Relativity

“General Relativity is the most beautiful physical theory ever invented.” (Sean Carroll). This course lays out the historical context, logical structure, and evidential basis of Einstein’s theory of gravitation: General Relativity. As usual, the emphasis is on the big picture, in particular on the idea that a scientific theory is defined by its postulates and supported or refuted by its predictions. And as usual, there are plenty of slides and diagrams.


Instructor: Dr. James Lamb Sessions: 5

“Try to make the world a better place, each and every day!” Barbara F.

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ONE-TWO SESSION WONDERS

All About Voting-History and Founding Fathers

What do you want to know about voting in Texas? Do you know when and how the Electoral College began and who was allowed to vote? Many of us don’t understand the complexities and history involved in this constitutional right. Join us for a fascinating and in depth look on VOTING!

Fri. 9/6 10-12 pm Campus: CYC Room 228

Instructor: Barbara Walters Sessions: 1

Bletchley Park: How the Nazi Enigma Code Was Broken

The effort of the British Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) at Bletchley Park began when the UK declared war on Germany in September 1939 with less than 100 people and quickly built up to 10,000 (8,000 of them women) as the war in Europe intensified. At GC&CS, Alan Turing (1912-1954) played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted Enigma-coded messages that enabled the Allies to beat the Nazis in many crucial engagements, including the scourge of German U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic . . . and in so doing helped win the war. It has been estimated that this work shortened the war in Europe by more than 2 years and saved over 14 million lives. Also with GC&CS, Gordon Welchman (1906-1985) innovated the idea of “traffic analysis” that greatly speeded deciphering of codes. This led to the data analysis techniques that we use today. Next, he envisaged an enhancement to Turing’s "Bombe" computer that cut decipher times down from days to mere hours. Welchman did, however, display one sign of short sightedness: he opposed the Flowers/Turing development of Colossus, the world’s first programmable electronic computer, which he felt at the time to be inferior to the electromechanical gears of the Bombe.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the Nazi Enigma Code was broken by the heroic efforts at Bletchley Park and two of its Super Heroes-Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman.

Fri. 11/1 10:30-12:15 pm Campus: CYC Room 422,424,426


Discussing the Evolutionary Origins of Society

We will discuss how natural selection can produce altruism and cooperation in animal and human societies. Inspiration and recommended reading for this discussion series is the book, Genesis: The Deep Origin of Societies (2019) by Edward O. Wilson. A brief lecture will precede each discussion.

Fri. 9/13 & 9/27 11:30-1 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Paul Dolliver Sessions: 2

*Alternate Fridays

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Implements of Mass Destruction

From the paleolithic age, when humans were trying to figure out how to cook what they had gathered or killed, the human race has developed utensils for both cooking and eating. Many were happy accidents such as the early knife and spoon and the microwave, which unexpectedly melted the chocolate in the pocket of the inventor. These Implements were also used as a means of attack and defense. No self-respecting chevalier would sally forth without his trusty knife for both eating and combat (instructions: the pointy end goes into the other person!) With each invention, utensils have been thought to have benefited our cooking and lifestyle from fire to electricity to radar technology, (or have they?) We will try to decide!

Tue. 10/8 11-12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Kyra Effren Session: 1

Food In History

This class will be an overview, both serious and fun about some of the foods throughout human history. 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Actually neither! The first foods were hunted or gathered such as plants, berries, honey and meat. Over the century’s, food has been determined by location, availability and the ingenuity of the people. We will follow the trail of some foods, such as the red jungle fowl dating back to 3,000 BC to General Foods Shake and Bake Chicken of 1965. We will also discuss the cacao of the Aztecs to the Hershey Chocolate Bar which first sold in 1900.

Tue. 10/22 11-12:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Kyra Effren Session: 1

“MMT”- Do You Know What These Initials Mean? YOU SHOULD!

As the needs of the nation evolve and change, so does thinking on how to pay for them. A primer on the latest new idea, Modern Monetary Theory.

Mon. 12/2 10:30-11:45 am Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Michael Booth Session: 1

The Decade That Roared: American Popular Culture in the 1920s.”

This class will examine the United States in the 1920’s through the lens of popular culture. The decade known as the Jazz Age was known for jazz, literature, and art. The class will cover these well-known areas, but will also look at the changing culture of rural America and the conflict between these “two Americas.”

Wed. 9/25 & 10/2 1:30-2:30 pm Campus: PRC Room LH165

Instructor: Brett Adams Sessions: 2

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The History of Wine and Its Global Impact

The oldest fermented beverage known is a 9,000-year-old rice and honey wine found on pottery shards in central China. Wine spans many years, cultures, religions and uses. We will discuss the history of wine, health benefits, facts, economics and we will attempt to dispel some myths: sulfites, white wine headaches, red or white, etc.

We will also look at the complex, yet simple techniques for turning grapes into wine.

Fri. 11/15 & 11/22 11:30-1:30 pm Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: Jose Figueroa Sessions: 2

The Power of An Apology

When someone apologizes to you, have you experienced the incredible difference it makes in your friendship or relationship? Or maybe you were fearful of apologizing to someone, because you thought it would make you look weak. What makes an effective apology? What is the right and wrong way to make an apology? Come join us as we explore the “power of an apology”, what it looks like in everyday life and much more!

Tue. 11/12 11-12 pm Campus: CYC Room 214

Instructor: Cerene Holley Sessions: 1

“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”

Albert Einstein

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Brett Adams has a Master’s Degree from the University of Tulsa and has been teaching history at Collin College since

2004. Brett is a current board member of the Heritage Association of Frisco and past president. He founded and

coordinates the “Saturday at the Museum” lecture series for the Frisco Heritage Museum.

George and Denise Bouhasin are your experts when it comes to travel! They have visited more than 75 countries in Europe,

Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Since George retired in 2009, they have

made 23 international trips. Before his retirement, George had the opportunity through his work to live for an extended period in

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and China. They have familiarity with several languages. Denise and George always look forward to more

enriching experiences through travel.

Michael Booth taught finance and investments as a hobby at 8 universities, including 10 years at UT Dallas. As a semi-

retired independent contractor, he wrote and led managerial finance seminars for 20 years for TX Instruments, and for

Sensata Technologies and others in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel, and India. His background includes commercial

banking, startups, and turnaround projects.

Andy Brooks is rapidly approaching Medicare age, kicking and screaming all the way! A native of Dallas, he’s a graduate of W.T. White High School (Class of ’76) and a Fighting Lumberjack from Stephen F. Austin. He holds a Master’s degree from Capella University. Andy is an independent financial Planner with Pilot Wealth Advisors, L.L.C. in Allen. He is active in the Senior Service Coalition of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit North Texas Area Gerontological Society. His professional experience includes information technology, higher education, and advertising. Richard Cudlipp is a graduate of the Naval Academy and a twenty-year veteran of the Air Force. An engineer and a history buff, he previously taught at DeVry University and Richland College. Richard has been a dedicated instructor for SAIL for many years and enjoys sharing his love of history with the SAIL members.

Paul Dolliver is a geologist, aspiring naturalist, and reader. He has led book discussion groups for almost 30 years. He currently teaches geology courses at Collin, Hill, and Richland Colleges. John Donaghey holds a 5-year B-Arch degree from The University of Texas in Austin and is a registered architect with more than 30 years of varied experience. John taught residential design under a variety of Continuing Education titles for 25 years. A US Navy veteran, John farms Texas Veteran land in Collin County. He is a past avid knife maker and collector of custom art knives. John enjoys photography and takes many photos of his travels to the desert southwest. Bruce Eisen is a CPA with degrees in political science and economics and a master’s degree in accounting. Most of his career was spent as chief operating and financial officer for several Jewish Federations. Kyra Effren has had an extensive and international experience in the world of food and cookbooks! She received her Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from UCT Cape Town, RSA. Kyra did her post grad studies in Labor Relations at Columbia University. She is also a licentiate in Music Teaching from the Royal School of Music and University South Africa Schools. Kyra was the owner of Cours de Cuisine Cooking School and has worked with The Dallas Morning News for over 15 years. She currently is collaborating with the City of Dallas and other organizations to combat food insufficiency in Dallas with the elderly population. Elliot Fallas is a local artist whose fresh, energetic style has caught the eye of collectors and decorators alike. “When I choose a subject, it must evoke an honest emotion within me…otherwise it’s wallpaper.” Before moving to the Metroplex, Elliot lived in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, and New England. He has also traveled extensively in Europe and the Far East, and places he has seen and experienced are often represented in his work. His willingness to break a few rules in favor of emotion and honesty keeps his painting exciting and evocative.

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Jose Figueroa has a mechanical engineer background. He worked for 35 years at FM Global, a worldwide property insurer. Jose retired in 2017 as a reinsurance professional in Latin America. He has developed expertise in loss prevention, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, compliance and governance. Jose speaks five languages, facilitating many conferences in Western Europe and the Americas. Judith Fishman has been playing Mah Jongg since her teenage years. Besides playing “mahj”, she has owned and operated her own retail store, founded and led a social service organization for women, and had a home staging/decorating business. She has been married to her wonderful husband for 41 years and has two grown children. Barbara Fix holds a bachelor’s degree from S.M.U. and a master’s in counseling from U.N.T. She is a retired skating judge and taught secondary English in Dallas and Plano schools for 28 years. She enjoys teaching SAIL students most of all.

Dr. Jerry Frankel retired from the practice of medicine after almost forty years as a urologist. Now as a Bridge instructor, he feels like an ambassador for improving the lives of fellow seniors through this challenging and fun game. Ted Gold is from Cleveland, attended Ohio State University and went on to be a Road Scholar. Everything he knows, he learned on the road. He has attended SAIL classes for several years. This is his second time leading a SAIL class, following the highly successful summer introduction of TED. Dr. Janet Harris has taught literature and writing for over twenty-five years, coached readers and writers in pursuing their personal goals, and reviewed books. As an editor, Dr. Harris has guided writers in publishing over 150 books. She teaches literature and creative writing courses in the Master of Liberal Studies program at SMU. She has retired several times, the first from UT-Dallas. Her 30-second resume reads "experienced teacher, seasoned editor, avid reader, reluctant writer, NOT on Facebook or Twitter, owned by a beagle." Cerene Holley has more than 20 years working as a professional in the education industry. She has caught herself saying things that she later regretted and is amazed at what she hears from others. She came to realize the power and impact that the spoken word or a well-presented apology has on others. It became her passion and mission to help others realize the power within themselves and the importance of the spoken word. R. ChiChi Hoquee is an information technology coach and consultant with over 25 years of experience. A bilingual instructor (Spanish and English), she teaches computer and language skills. She especially enjoys teaching seniors how to “speak Spanish creatively.”

Mike Howard is a retired Secret Service Agent who served and protected four presidents. He began working for the Secret Service in the late 1950’s and was recruited while he was attending Texas Christian University. He shares his recollections and insights gained from being part of the family at the White House and in their private homes. Tony Howard Professor Tony Howard has been teaching English and World Religions at Collin College since 1986. He has graduate degrees from Southern Methodist University and is ordained in the Universal Catholic Church, a part of the Liberal Catholic movement begun in England in 1917. Michael Karson, J.D., MA is a retired attorney and educator who served in various positions of increasing responsibility within the Bell Telephone System, from entry level attorney to the Vice- President & General Counsel, at pre-divestiture Illinois Bell, through post-divestiture Ameritech and the recombined entity now known as AT&T. Mike is a Vietnam veteran with a broad range of life experiences, from serving as a laborer in the grease pits at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indiana to serving with President Reagan’s Commission on Executive Exchange in Washington, D.C.

Sally Kemble has a passion for art, especially the history of art. She holds a Master’s degree in art history from U.N.T. and has taught elementary, secondary and college classes. She enjoys painting as a hobby. Her favorite students are the Collin College SAIL students and she enjoys sharing art topics and discussions.

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Dr. George Kimeldorf, Ph.D., is a retired Professor from the University of Texas at Dallas, who has found everyday happiness. He has studied happiness for ten years and has taught courses in happiness in several Dallas County Emeritus Programs. He is the author of the book, “From Seeker to Finder: Discovering Everyday Happiness” and is the President and Founder of the non-profit, Human Happiness Foundation. Dr. James Lamb, Ph.D., is a ret ired college professor and IT manager. After receiving a doctorate in philosophy from Brown University, he taught classes at SMU. He was also Director of Computer Services at Ebby Halliday Realtors for 28 years. Barney Lane holds a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a master’s degree in radio-TV. He has worked as a middle school teacher, professional broadcaster, videographer and podcast developer. Barney produced public affairs programs on a public FM station in New York City before there was an NPR. He is an avid outdoor bicyclist and a talented wood sculptor. Dr. Barbara Leon, Ph.D., came from Cuba 38 years ago and lived in Southern California for 34 years. Dr. Leon earned her PhD. And Master’s Degree in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Literature of Spain and Latin America. Dr. Leon retired from Pasadena City College where she worked for 14 years as a Spanish Professor. After retiring, she moved to Allen, Texas, where her daughters and grandchildren live. She is currently teaching Spanish at Collin College in McKinney and is the owner of Study and Travel in Spain, LLC. She looks forward to sharing her love of culture with the SAIL members. Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec is a writer, public speaker and radio Co-host on KVGI Radio. Vaughn became passionate about encouraging others to get out there and experience life, after losing her sister, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, on 9/11. Prior to her death, Lauren was writing a book called, You Can Do It, a merit badge handbook for grown-ups. Lauren’s message then was loud and clear…” Whatever your age, get out there and taste all that life has to offer!”, a message that became even more meaningful after her death. Vaughn managed the completion of her sister’s book, took it on a two-year book tour and now finds herself bringing the pages of You Can Do It to life through individual readership and book clubbers across the country. Steve Lund has taught writing, literature, and music classes to adult, college, high school, ESL, even prison inmate populations for over 40 years. He has appeared on local radio stations talking about Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, and Wordsworth’s poem about “Tintern Abbey.” He is the author of two books. Sarita Malhotra is a Certified Personal Trainer with a special focus on nutrition and gentle yoga. She holds a B.S. in psychology from UTD. Sarita has a passion for healthy cooking and eating and is an advocate of a healthy lifestyle for both mind and body. Dr. Curtis McIntyre, Ph.D., was a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Southern Methodist University and retired after teaching psychology courses for 40 years. He earned his doctoral degree at Vanderbilt University. Dr. McIntyre has taught as an Adjunct Professor at both the UTHSC-Dallas and University of Texas at Dallas.

Sonia Meltzer is a graduate of UT Dallas with a master’s in interdisciplinary studies with coursework in holocaust studies, literature, history, history of criticism and aesthetics. Ted Ogilvie, J.D., MBA is a practicing attorney in Frisco, Texas. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico and his MBA from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He earned his Juris Doctor from what is now the Texas A&M University School of Law. His practice areas include Family Law, Estate and Probate Law, and Business Formation. He holds the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best.

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James Parker recently ended his twenty-year ownership of The Book Gallery, an antiquarian bookstore in McKinney, Texas. Formerly an executive with the Southland Corporation, he retired from the business world and taught literature at the Fairhill School in Dallas before arriving at SAIL in 1999. Dr. Kathryn Pinkney (Kathie) is a graduate of Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) with a B.A. in American History. After moving to Texas in 1986, she earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of North Texas. She is retired from teaching at the University of Texas at Arlington.

David Plaut is semi-retired after more than 40 years in clinical chemistry and statistics. He writes for several different

medical journals. He has taught at the high school, college and post graduate levels and now tutors and mentors 6-12th

grade math students.

Cindy Sandell taught Texas History for 25 of her 33 years in the classroom, uncovering hundreds of fascinating stories along the way! She has written several text books and produced 20 documentary films on Texas that are used in schools across the state. She has also published four historical novels set in Texas and collected several literary awards. Stuart Sax is a military veteran, husband, father and grandfather! He now spends his retirement time at KVGI Radio in Frisco with two interview and talk radio shows. Stuart is a student at Collin College as well as a SAIL instructor. He is active in several military, religious, and non-profit organizations. Stuart enjoys all kinds of music, both recorded and live as well as old movies, walking, cycling, dining and spending time with his grandson and family.

Christine Smith is a professional artist whose career has spanned multiple areas of expertise. A graduate of The Art Institute of Dallas, she started her career right out of college in the video game industry, creating art and animation. She is accredited on 7 published titles. From there she freelanced as a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, and web developer. She also started and ran her own small business for a couple of years, which got her interested in small business development. In 2014 she founded The WERX Foundation, and served as president and Executive Director, assisting nearly 100 start-up companies to become successful small businesses. She also taught painting classes for 4+ years on the side to feed her creative nature. Christine now is fully re-immersing herself into an artist career path again and is serving as Vice-Chair on the board for the Visual Arts Alliance of Allen (VALA).

Fred Smith has been a SAIL instructor for eleven years. He is a native Texan with degrees from Abilene Christian and University of Arkansas in Nuclear Chemistry. He served forty years in the Army, both active and reserve, and retired as a Brigadier General in 1995. He was on the staff at SMU for several years, then retired to teach his passion, modern history, much observed first hand in the SAIL program. Michael Smith is a retired Sales Manager who holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. He has a published book, “Hidden Memories”, a historical novel about the period 1861 to 1865. A passionate lecturer and teacher, he has visited over 40 battlefields and read hundreds of books about the Civil War. In addition to teaching for the SAIL program, Mike teaches for Life Learning at the Del Webb community in Frisco in which he resides. He also writes articles for its monthly newsletter.

Judith Tyler began playing Bridge over 30 years ago and became an accredited American Contract Bridge Teacher in 2010. She loves meeting new people, and enjoys teaching students how interesting and fun this game can be. Her classes are designed for newly retired students who may have played years ago and want to learn the “new” Bridge and those who want to learn how to play a little better. Jacque Vilet has an MS in Psychology from UNT and an MBA from SMU. She worked in the high-tech industry her entire career as an International Human Resource professional for some large, well-known multinational companies. She had global

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HR responsibility for as many as 25 countries and lived and worked in Asia twice. She has been a presenter at HR conferences on a number of HR topics in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Bob Wacker is from Milwaukee and has degrees in Engineering and Business Management. He traveled the world during his career at Texas Instruments gaining valuable learning experiences. Bob has taught for SAIL for several years and is looking forward to sharing new topics. Elizabeth Wallenberg is a psychologist and counselor with ample experience in bilingual school counseling and psychotherapy. She has a Master’s degree in Science and a Master’s in Education. Elizabeth is an L.P.C. and has worked in private practice.

Barbara Walters, has an MA in Human Resource Development from U.T. Austin. She has spent 30 years in the corporate world in Leadership Development, including designing and delivering training to managers at all levels and managing teams of trainers. Dr. Michael M. Warren recently retired after 45 years on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he maintained an active practice of urology teaching medical students and residents. He was involved in a large number of administrative activities at U.T.M.B. and in various city, state and national organizat ions. He also has a strong interest in patient education. Dr. Herbert Weinstein received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and his Ph.D. from Princeton University. After a 32-year career in industry and as a private consultant doing oil field research, adjunct teaching at colleges, and private tutoring, he chose to enter secondary education. He has taught math at all levels and fundamentals of computer programming at Yavneh Academy, The Hockaday School and Parish Episcopal School. He enjoys making a major difference in the lives of his students ... students of all ages! Don Wolman holds degrees in both science (Tufts University) and engineering (M.I.T.) and has worked in the fields of electric power generation, scientific equipment design, high energy physics and telecommunications. Currently he is a technical writer and creates user guides for a variety of high-tech equipment.

5 0 P l u s - T o d a y S p e a k e r S e r i e s P r e s e n t s :

INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION

September 5th 10-11:30 a.m. CYC Room 422

Featuring presentations from a personal growth visionary, an eldercare expert & internationally recognized actor, Burton Gilliam.

SEATING IS LIMITED-Register online or email [email protected] 972-985-3788

THE ART OF NOW – Amy Jones

Life Happens. Circumstances change our directions, goals and dreams. Our attitudes and ability to adjust greatly affect our quality of life. Discover how to learn from the past to help you to live for today. BIO: Amy Jones is an international speaker and author who inspired thousands over the last two decades through personal interactions, workshops and writing found on TheAmyJones.com

HOW TO ENSURE YOUR ESTATE PLAN DOESN’T SPARK A FAMILY FEUD – Lori Leu, Certified Elder Attorney at Leu & Pierce, PLLC

Unfortunately, family squabbles about wills or trusts happen all the time - and losing a loved one doesn’t always bring out the best in people. Learn strategies to help encourage harmony in your family. BIO: Lori A. Leu practices elder law in North Texas, focusing on legal issues affecting seniors and long-term care planning, including financing of long-term care, estate planning, contested guardianships, VA pension benefits, Medicaid planning and contested probate.

BURTON GILLIAM UNPLUGGED – Meet Lyle from Blazing Saddles If you loved Blazing Saddles, you don’t want to miss this highly entertaining presentation from Burton Gilliam! BIO: Best known for his role as Lyle in Mel Brook’s bold comedy, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam appeared in 42 movies, including Paper Moon and Fletch. His is also an accomplished boxer and worked as a firefighter in Dallas for many years. Now 80 years young, he is re-defining old age. He is full of positive energy and keeps busier than many people half his age. Learn more about Burton Gilliam’s fascinating life and how he keeps life interesting.


GUEST SPEAKERS

Forgotten Frisco: Zuzu Bollin,

Legendary Texas Bluesman

Thursday, October 17

2:30-3:30 p.m. Courtyard Center

Room 122

GUEST SPEAKER

The View From Point Sublime: How the Grand Canyon Became Grand and a Canyon

Friday, November 8

11:30-1:00 p.m. Courtyard Center

Room 122

PASSION AND ART-BASIC OIL PAINTING Supply List Oil Paint: 1 Large Tube White Titanium 1 Tube Cadium Red 1 Tube Alzarin Crimson 1 Tube Cereulean Blue 1 Tube Ultra Marine Blue 1 Tube Cadium Yellow 1 Tube Burnt Sienna 1 Tube Orange 1 Tube Yellow Ochre 1- 16" x 20" Canvas Misc. Assorted supplies: 2 each assorted brushes, sm. med. lg.or a set of brushes. 1 roll paper towels 1 disposal paper palette ---- Hobby Lobby has this item. 1 set palette knives----- Hobby Lobby has this item. PLEASE WEAR OLD CLOTHES P.S. For beginners: Hobby Lobby has a set of paints>>> 10 tubes for $29.99. With a 40% off coupon, it's a good start. YOU DON'T NOT NEED BOTH THE KIT AND THE LIST. IT'S EITHER /OR... The Sunday newspaper usually has coupons for Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

EASY QUICK ACRYLIC PAINTING EXERCISES

Supply List-Approximate cost $25.00

6 canvas boards or canvases-12x12 or smaller

Basic acrylic paint set & Basic brush set-at least 5 different types/sizes

Palette knife, water cup, paper plates (for palette)

SAIL Great Books Fall 2019

Dolliver

SAIL GREAT BOOKS Fall 2019 Discussion Schedule

DATE READING* PAGES 9/6 The Pardoner’s Tale 16 Geoffrey Chaucer 9/20 An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding 15 David Hume 10/4 A Defense of Poetry 14 Percy Bysshe Shelley 10/18 The Unknown Masterpiece 21 Honore’ de Balzac 11/1 Second Epilogue to War and Peace 37 Leo Tolstoy 11/15 The Man Who Would Be King 28 Rudyard Kipling 12/6 Six Characters in Search of an Author 62 Luigi Pirandello 12/13 The Open Boat 21 Stephen Crane *Readings are from Great Conversations 3 (2007) The Great Books Foundation

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Collin College SAIL Campus Locations

Collin Higher

Education Center (CHEC)

3452 Spur 399

McKinney, TX 75069

SAIL Course Schedule can be found at the Information Desk in the lobby at Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC).

If using a mobile GPS device in your car or on

your phone, please be aware that many of

them will not be able to locate either “Spur

399” or the street address. You may want to try

variations of the street name, such as “Texas

Highway 399”, or “Texas 399”, or “Highway

399”. If none of those work, try entering it as

the intersection of “Medical Center Drive and

Gateway Blvd.”. Please note that many GPS

units may direct you to “Spur Lane”, which is

nowhere near CHEC.

Courtyard Center

(CYC)

4800 Preston Park

Boulevard

Plano, TX 75093

Classes will be listed on the television monitors on each floor near the elevators at the Courtyard Center (CYC).

Preston Ridge Campus (PRC)

9700 Wade Boulevard

Frisco, TX 75035

Located between the Homewood Suites and

the Hampton Inn, it can be accessed from

Preston Park or Old Shepard Place.

Conveniently located off Preston Road and

Wade Boulevard with easy access to the Sam

Rayburn Tollway.

SAIL Course Schedule can be found at the Information Desk In Lawler Hall (LH).

SAIL Program, Collin College 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093 Visit our website at www.collin.edu/sail

Office: 972-985-3789



Thank you for participating in the SAIL Program!


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