The Art of the Duet
John WhelanFormer WOMR radio host, author,Great American Songbook presenteraccompanied byPeter Gaines on piano/vocals and Denise Page on vocals Three Classes1:30 – 3:00October 10, 17, 24 John, Peter, and Denise will explore …
The Insurrection Act
Stew GoodwinCareer in international investments,Lecturer for 17 years at theAcademy for Lifelong Learning One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 10!CLASS CANCELLED! The Insurrection Act has become a lightning rod of political …
What Were Our Founders Thinking?
Stew GoodwinCareer in international investments,Lecturer for 17 years at theAcademy for Lifelong Learning One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 3 !CLASS CANCELLED!What were they thinking? This question stems from people wondering what …
Dana Farber & The Pan-Mass Challenge: The Front Line of Cancer Care & Fundraising
Fred Di Maggio, cancer survivor& Tanya Johnson, PMC cyclist One Class10:30 – 12:00November 20Dana Farber Cancer Institute is a premier cancer treatment/research center in Boston, where they “specialize in cancer, And …
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Shakespeare: Henry IV Part 1
Kerry BrownPh.D., University of DelawareTaught Shakespeare in high school for 46 years and more recently to adults at the Eldredge Public Library and at Snow Library. Four Classes10:30 – 12:00Oct. 23, …
History of the Holy Land: A Study in Conflicting Claims
David Bisno, M.D.Degrees from Harvard, Dartmouth and Washington University School of Medicine.Discussion leader and lecturer across our country and overseas. Two Classes9:30-12:00Oct. 16 & Oct. 17 (In-Person ONLY)at Chatham Community CenterDavid …
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence: From Personal Assistants to Societal Impact
Mark McGrathBS Electrical EngineeringNortheastern UniversityIBM, 30 years, large computer systemsEnjoys hiking, history, photography, Cape Cod, and Artificial Intelligence. One Class10:30 – 12:00October 9Mark will examine AI’s rapidly evolving capabilities. We’ll demonstrate …
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Novels & Ideas: “Wit”
Steve Bornemeier, M.A.,Tulane UniversityJeff Bornemeier, B.A.,University of Denver Four Classes5:00 – 6:30Oct. 2, 9, Nov. 6, 20 Read, Think, Listen, Discuss.How literature should be enjoyed. 10/2: The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare …
A Brief History of Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 4 Weeks
Stephen MunroeProf. Emeritus of Biological Sciences, Marquette UniversityPh.D. Indiana University Four Classes1:30-3:00October 2, 9, 16, 23This course will cover the broad sweep of Earth’s history beginning with its formation and the early …
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Three Years in Gorbachev’s Soviet Union
Lawrence J. GoodrichFormer diplomat, journalist (Christian Science Monitor), and business owner.Foreign Service officer atU.S. embassies in Moscow,St. Petersburg, and Bucharest. One Class10:30 – 12:00October 2 Lawrence Goodrich served three years (1985-1988) …
Orleans History Part ll: 1797 to Today
Ron PetersenLecturer & writer on Cape history. Chair, Orleans Historical Commission. Served on numerous town committees and non-profit boards. Two Classes1:30 – 3:00November 12 & 19 For a tiny seaside community, Orleans …
Dickens for Grown-Ups: A Christmas Carol
Joseph AucielloEnglish teacher and department head in public and private schoolsPublished journalist on literature,education, and politics Three Classes10:30 – 12:00November 5, 12, 19 From theater, radio plays, cartoons, and movies, the story …
Matt York: Stories & Songs of Neil Young, Tom Petty, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash & More
Matt YorkStoryteller, songwriter, musician. Two Classes / One Day10:30 – 12:00 & 1:30-3:00October 29 Longtime singer/musician Matt York will return to Orleans to perform a mix of roots, country and Americana music …
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Early Modernism: Expressionist Art in Germany
Beth Stein B.S., Indiana University M.A., Montclair State University Art History presenter since 2008 One Class 1:30 – 3:30 October 22 The German modernists of the …
A Good News Story: Restoring Massachusetts Rivers on the Cape and Beyond
Julia Blatt & Katharine LangeThe Massachusetts Rivers Alliance One Class1:30 – 3:00October 15 We’re living in challenging times for the environment, but people around the country – and in our own …
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My Artistic Odyssey
Richard Ogden PerryVisual Artist / Intaglio ReliefsExhibits at Boston Museum of Science& Cape Cod Museum of Art Two Classes1:30 – 3:00October 8 & November 510/8: Richard will explain his Intaglio Reliefs on …
When Will They Ever Learn? A Comparison of Intelligence Failures by the US in 1941 and by Israel in 2023
Russ LengPolitical Science professor,Middlebury CollegeAuthor of books and articles on war,international conflict, and diplomacy. One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 8 Military intelligence failures, which have been cited as major causes of …
Harmony in Community: Cape Symphony’s Current Season and Future Vision
Dr. Michael Albaugh,Executive Director, Cape Symphony One Class1:30 – 3:00October 1 Dr. Albaugh will delve into the vibrant and diverse programming of the current Cape Symphony Orchestra season, offering insights into the …
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Beginning of an Unending Tragedy: Israel’s War of Independence & the Arab Palestinians’ Nakba in 1948
Russ Leng Political Science professor, Middlebury College Author of books and articles on war, international conflict, and diplomacy. One Class 10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY) October 1 …
The Health of Our Democracy and the Rule of Law After the 2024 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Did the Center Hold?
Scott HarshbargerFormer Attorney-General of MA and National President of Common CauseChair of Lawyers Defending American Democracy One Class1:30 – 3:00 (Zoom ONLY)November 11Scott will continue our discussion and evaluation of the …
Daily Life in Medieval England
Mike McCartney Circulation Supervisor of Eldredge LibraryB.A. Moravian University,M.A. Middlebury College Studied at Oxford Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Award-winning former teacher and department chair Three Classes1:30 – 3:30Oct. …
Spoken Word Poetry
Marc Strauss, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus; Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance; Holland College of Arts & Media-Southeast Missouri State University Four Classes1:30 – 3:30September 30, October 7, 14, 21 With …
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 …