Gallery Hopping
FULL AND CLOSED 3 Classes / 6 VenuesFridays, April 5, 12, 19(Limited to 25 people. Carpooling TBD.) Friday, April 5 • Orleans9:30: Howie Stein of “whimsical welding” will show us how he …
The Life and Music of Frank Sinatra
John WhelanFormer WOMR radio host, author,Great American Songbook presenteraccompanied by Peter Gaines on piano Three Classes10:30 – 12:00April 11, 18, 25 Frank Sinatra recorded about 1,300 songs during his long career, and …
Music of the First & Second Viennese Schools
Joseph MarchioAssistant Conductor, Cape Symphony,Music Director, Chatham Chorale,Organist Four Classes1:30 – 3:00March 28, April 4, 11, 25 “Classical” refers to an era in music, roughly spanning the 18th century, that was distinct …
Updates from Key Areas Around the World
Stew Goodwin Career in international investments, Lecturer for 16 years at the Academy for Lifelong Learning Two Classes 10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY) March 28 & April 4 3/28: Update …
Matt York: Stories & Songs of The Highwaymen – Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, & Kris Kristofferson
Matt YorkStoryteller, songwriter, musician. Two Classes / One Day10:30 – 12:00 & 1:30 – 3:00March 21 Matt has established a reputation as a leader of Boston’s Americana/country scene after years on the …
Ukraine from a Historical and Diplomatic Perspective
Lawrence J. GoodrichFormer diplomat, journalist (Christian Science Monitor), and business owner.Foreign Service officer atU.S. embassies in Moscow,St. Petersburg, and Bucharest. Two Classes10:30 – 12:00March 7 & 14This course will review the …
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The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia’s Convict Women
Deborah Swiss Historian & Author Speaker with a specialty in women’s history, gender equity, & work/life balance. One Class 1:30 – 3:00 February 29 Historian Deborah Swiss is the author …
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PLAY BALL!! Eldredge Park & Orleans Summer Baseball
Firebirds organization personnelwith some cameos from prior coaches and players One Class1:30 – 3:00April 24The Orleans Firebirds are returning to Lifetime Learning. Like Snow Library, summer league baseball has long been …
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Vincent Van Gogh: Painter of Emotions
Beth SteinB.S., Indiana UniversityM.A., Montclair State UniversityArt History presenter since 2008 One Class1:30 – 3:30April 17 Beth will discuss the tortured life of this iconic artist. Despite his suffering, Van Gogh’s …
Seven Deadly Sins
Peggy Kelleher, BA, ClassicalLanguage, Chestnut Hill College,MA, Teaching of English,Manhattanville College Three Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)April 10, 17, 24The cultural popularity of The Seven Deadly Sins has been a frequent …
From Nauset to Eastham to Orleans: The Early History of the Land that Became Our Town
Ron PetersenLecturer on local Cape history topics, Chair, Orleans Historical Commission, Served on the Boards of Directors of French Cable Station Museum, Orleans Firebirds, andmany town committees One Class1:30 – 3:00April 3Our …
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Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Three expert presenters address the importance of eco-friendly landscaping. Peter Jensen, Cherie Bryan, Blake Dinius Three Classes10:30 – 12:00March 20, 27, April 3 3/20: Eco-Friendly Lawn CarePeter Jensen, PresenterRegenerative agroecologistFounder of Terra Firma …
Novels & Ideas: “Ironies”
Steve Bornemeier, M.A.,Tulane UniversityJeff Bornemeier, B.A.,University of Denver Four Classes5:00 – 6:30March 6, 20, April 3, 17 Read, Think, Listen, Discuss.How literature should be enjoyed. 3/6: A Time To Be Born (1942) by …
Women’s Place in Society Since the Civil War
Meg MahoneyColby College Educator in public & private schools Chair of the History Department & Faculty for 18 years at The Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT.2000 Fulbright-Hayes Group Project Scholarship to study …
Nature’s Symphony
George ScharrArts Department ChairDirector of Music – Falmouth AcademyBass Trombonist/Pre-concert Lecturer, Cape Symphony Orchestra One Class3:00 – 4:30February 28Birds do it… whales do it. Here is a look at Mother Nature …
Helping our Wild Neighbors & Meeting Animal Ambassadors
Amy SandersVolunteer Coordinator, Wild Care, Inc.Licensed Wildlife RehabilitatorMS in Special Ed, taught for 33 years One Class10:30 – 12:00February 28 Learn fascinating facts and behaviors of native wildlife. Hear intimate stories …
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Appreciating Local Theatre
Artistic Directors, Playwrights, Actors, Scenic, Costume, Lighting Designers, & Marketing Directors from Academy of Performing Arts (Orleans), Cape Rep Theatre (Brewster), Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre, and Harbor Stage …
Women of the American Revolution
Russ LengPolitical Science professor,Middlebury CollegeAuthor of books and articles on war,international conflict, and diplomacy. Two Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)April 2 & 9Most of us are familiar with the men who …
The Burning of the Tsar’s Winter Palace
Roger A. Smith Author: Rian Krieger’s Journey, A Historical Saga in Nine Parts BA, MAT, Colgate University Teacher of History, Entrepreneur One Class at 1:30 – 3:00 on March 19 …
More Delight, More Poems
Joseph Auciello: English teacher and department head in public and private schools. Joe is a published journalist on literature, education and politics. Four Classes10:30 – 12:00March 5, 12, 19, 26 …
Keys to Wellness at Any Age: Functional Movement
Susannah van de WendeTeacher & Yoga Instructor Orleans Yoga, etc.Teacher training at Back Bay Yoga, BostonBA, Univ. of Wisconsin Two Classes / one month apart1:30 – 3:00Feb. 27 & March …
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Paul Cezanne: Father of Modern Art
Beth Stein: B.S., Indiana University and M.A., Montclair State University Art History presenter since 2008 One class at 10:30 – 12:00 on February 27 Beth will discuss the extraordinary life …
Irish Film Festival
Mary Ann Eaton, B.A. in English Studies in Irish and Celtic literature at University College Cork, Ireland Four Classes1:30 – 4:00March 25, April 1, 8, and 22 To celebrate her 11th year of …
Thoughts on the Republican Party as the 2024 Election Approaches
Barbara Comstock Former 2-term (2014-18) Republican Virginia CongresswomanPolitical commentator on MSNBC and other platformsPresident-elect of the bipartisan U.S. Association ofFormer Members of Congress One Class at 10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom …
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Four Great Dance Musicals: 1930s – 1960s
Presented by Marc Strauss, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Southeast Missouri State UniversityFour classes1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Zoom ONLY)February 26, March 4, 11, 18 Fred Astaire, the …
Reconstruction After the American Civil War: 1863-1877
Richard Stewart: BA Allegheny College, MA Wesleyan University, Teacher of US and World History at Choate Rosemary Hall, CT. Two classes 10:30 – 12:00 November 9 & 16 Reconstruction presented the country with …
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Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia
Gordon Talley, BA, Colgate University, Philosophy, MFA, Yale Drama, Directing, Coordinator, Ad Hoc Culture Group, Cambridge One class 10:30 – 12:00 November 2 Cape Codders identify with the water, but we …
Music of the Romantic Period
Joseph Marchio Assistant Conductor, Cape Symphony, Music Director, Chatham Chorale, and Organist Four classes1:30 – 3:00October 26 and November 2, 9, 16. Following the Classical period in music (1750-1820) which …
The Ansel Adams Legacy
Gordon Talley BA, Colgate University, Philosophy MFA, Yale Drama, Directing, Coordinator, Ad Hoc Culture Group, Cambridge One class 10:30 – 12:00 October 26 Ansel Adams brought the majesty of …
Entropy
Surviving Entropy (a descent into disorder): Two Approaches Stew Goodwin: Career in International Investments and Lecturer for 15 years at the Academy for Lifelong Learning Two classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October …
Music of the Gershwins
John Whelan: Former WOMR radio host, author, Great American Songbook presenter accompanied by Peter Gaines on piano presents the Music of the Gershwins Three Classes1:30 – 3:00October 5, 12, 19 …
John Singer Sargent: A Charmed Life
Beth Stein B.S., Indiana UniversityM.A., Montclair State University Art History presenter since 2008 Two Classes10:30 – 12:00 Sept. 28, NOVEMBER 3(RESCHEDULED FROM 10/5) The name John Singer Sargent brings to mind paintings …
Wild about Wilde!
Mary Ann Eaton, B.A. in English,Studies in Irish and Celtic literatureUniversity College Cork, Ireland Four Classes1:30 – 3:00(Film classes end at 3:30)Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 More than a successful Irish …
Shakespeare’s King Richard II
Kerry BrownB.A. Colgate UniversityM.A. Middlebury CollegePh.D. University of DelawareKerry Brown taught Shakespeare to high school students for 45 years, and more recently, to adults at the Snow and Eldredge Public …
Shakespeare on War in Two Plays: Henry V and Troilus & Cressida
Russ LengPolitical Science professor, Middlebury CollegeAuthor of books and articles on war, international conflict, and diplomacy. Two Classes1:30 – 3:00 (Zoom ONLY) October 11, 18 Shakespeare’s Henry V is viewed as a patriotic play about a “great …
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Novels & Ideas: “Labyrinths”
Steve Bornemeier, M.A., Tulane UniversityJeff Bornemeier, B.A., University of Denver Four Classes5:00 – 6:30Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 15(Every other week.) Read, Think, Listen, Discuss. How literature should be enjoyed. 10/4: The Garden of Forking Paths (1941) …
The Gray Curtain
Peter Trull Researcher & Education Director, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, PTown Center for Coastal Studies. Photographer & Author of 8 Books. One Class 1:30 – 3:00 October 4 …
Green Energy: Coming Soon to Where You Live
Martin CulikOrleans representative to the Cape Light CompactB.S. University of DelawareM.S. University of Nebraska Two Classes10:30 – 12:00Sept. 27, Oct. 4 Electricity, cleaner than traditional fuels, now drives many tools, scooters, bicycles …
The Joy of Looking at Things
Richard Ogden PerryVisual Artist / Intaglio ReliefsExhibits at Boston Museum of Science & Cape Cod Museum of Art One Class1:30 – 3:00November 14 Richard will explore how all our senses meet in our …
Walks to Celebrate Cape Cod
Mark McGrath Hiker, photographer, history enthusiast, story collector. One Class 10:30 – 12:00 November 14 We will explore virtual walks that celebrate life on Cape Cod by exploring its beauty, …
The Boston Tea Party: A Surprising Connection to Outer Cape Cod
Ron PetersenLecturer on local Cape historyChair, Orleans Historical Commission Served on the Boards of Directors of French Cable Station Museum,Orleans Firebirds. One Class1:30 – 3:00November 7As we approach the 250th anniversary …
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Romania: History of a Nation at the Crossroads of Europe
Lawrence J. GoodrichFormer diplomat, journalist & business owner.Foreign Service officer at U.S. embassies in Moscow, St. Petersburg & Bucharest.Senior writer & editor at the Christian Science Monitor.Owner of High Stakes …
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PFAS: How to Reduce Your Exposure to these “Forever Chemicals”
Dr. Laurel SchaiderPhD UC Berkeley, Environmental EngineeringSenior Scientist at Silent Spring InstituteResearcher & frequent speaker on PFAS sources & health effects One Class1:30 – 3:00October 24 Dr. Schaider will explain the origin, history …
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The Status of Democracy and the Rule of Law: Stronger or Weaker One Year Since the 2022 Midterm Results and Just One Year Before the 2024 Presidential/Congressional Elections?
Scott HarshbargerFormer Attorney-General of MA and National President of Common CauseChair of Lawyers Defending American Democracy One Class1:30 – 3:00October 17 Scott will continue our discussion and evaluation of the strength and fragility …
The Allure of Fascism Here and Abroad
David Bisno, M.D.Retired ophthalmologist with degrees from Harvard, Dartmouth and the Washington Univ. School of Medicine.Enthusiastic discussion leader across our country and overseas on a myriad of topics, for 29 years. Two Classes10:00 …
Keys to Wellness at Any Age: Learning to Relax
Carrie Duperron Yoga teacher for 23 years, Physical & Mental Practices One Class 1:30 – 3:00 October 31 (NEW DATE: RESCHEDULED FROM OCT 3) Learn to focus the …
Delights to Move Your Mind and Heart: Best-Loved Poems
Joseph Auciello English teacher and department head in public and private schools, Published journalist on literature, education and politics Four Classes 10:30 – 12:00 Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 …
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ArgoFilms: Lending a Voice to Those Who Are Silenced
Allison ArgoFilmmaker Three Classes1:30 – 3:30Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 Allison Argo’s moving films have won over 100 awards internationally, including six national Emmys, duPont Columbia, and dozens of awards from New York …
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Clark Gable & Jean Harlow: What a Chemistry!
Marc Strauss, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Holland College of Arts & Media Southeast Missouri State University Four Classes 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Zoom ONLY) October …
Gallery Hopping
Gallery Hopping3 ClassesFridays, April 14, 21 & Thursday, April 27 (Limited to 20 people. Carpooling TBD.) Friday, April 1410:15 – 11:30: CCMOA, Dennis – Docent tour of the galleries11:30 – 1:00: Scargo …