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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Ukraine from a Historical and Diplomatic Perspective Read More »
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 …
The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia’s Convict Women Read More »
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 …
PLAY BALL!! Eldredge Park & Orleans Summer Baseball Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
From Nauset to Eastham to Orleans: The Early History of the Land that Became Our Town Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Helping our Wild Neighbors & Meeting Animal Ambassadors Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Keys to Wellness at Any Age: Functional Movement Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Thoughts on the Republican Party as the 2024 Election Approaches Read More »
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 …
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 …
Reconstruction After the American Civil War: 1863-1877 Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Shakespeare on War in Two Plays: Henry V and Troilus & Cressida Read More »
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
The Boston Tea Party: A Surprising Connection to Outer Cape Cod Read More »
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 …
Romania: History of a Nation at the Crossroads of Europe Read More »
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 …
PFAS: How to Reduce Your Exposure to these “Forever Chemicals” Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Delights to Move Your Mind and Heart: Best-Loved Poems Read More »
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 …
ArgoFilms: Lending a Voice to Those Who Are Silenced Read More »
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 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 …
Scott HarshbargerFormer Attorney-General of MA and National President of Common CauseChair of Lawyers Defending American Democracy One Class (Zoom ONLY) CANCELLED10:30 – 12:00April 20 Scott will continue our discussion and evaluation of …
Joseph MarchioAssistant Conductor, Cape Symphony,Music Director, Chatham Chorale,Organist Four Classes1:30 – 3:00March 30, April 6, 13, 27 In the Baroque era (roughly 1600-1750) the notion of the orchestra came into its own, …