THE INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUED LEARNING
CLASS OFFERINGS 2011-2012

The opinions and views expressed by ICL instructors or presenters are those of the individual instructor or presenter, who are solely responsible for the content of the courses, seminars, lectures or field trips. The ICL organization does not endorse any specific content. ICL members are responsible for 1) independently evaluating the information given and the opinions expressed, and 2) for acting upon this information and these opinions in their own best interests. No ICL instructor or presenter is allowed to solicit business or sell a product in which they have a vested interest through an ICL class.

COMPUTER CLASSES - ALL

Computer classes are held in the Smith Computer Center (SCC) and the Udvar Hazy Building (UHB) and class size is limited. Please be aware that Dixie State College charges a user lab fee of $10.00 per person, per course, per semester to be paid at the Smith Computer Center (SCC). ICL members who are officially signed up for an ICL class that utilizes a computer and have paid the DSC computer use fee may use the Smith Computer Center Laboratory computers located in the center of the Smith Computer Center outside of the student's normal class time. Members should never use any other DSC computers except during normal class time.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES LIMITED IN SIZE

Pre-registration for the following classes which are limited in size may be made in person at the ICL Office after paying membership dues for the 2011-2012 year; no telephone registration will be accepted. Once the class limit is reached, a list of alternate students will be maintained.

1. French - Intermediate - Class limited to approval of Instructor
2. Excel 2007 (Spring Semester) - Beginning & Intermediate - Class limited to 24 students plus table space for students with laptop computers
3. PC Computers at a Snail's Pace - Class limited to 24 students plus table space for students with laptop computers.
4. Microsoft Word (Spring Semester) - Class limited to 24 students
5. Power Point 2007 (Spring Semester) - Class limited to 24 students plus table space for students with laptop computers
6. Table Tennis - Class Limited to 18 Students
7. Tennis for Beginners & Intermediate - Class limited to 12 students
8. Bicycle Maintenance (Spring Semester)- Class limited to 10 students
9. Knitting and Crochet - Beginning - Class limited to 10 students
10. Compassionate Communication (Spring Semester) - Class limited to 20 students

FIELD TRIPS

Check the Learning Link, ICL's monthly Newsletter and Calendar, for class day, time, and place. While most ICL classes are conducted in the classroom, "Color Country" most certainly beckons. So come into nature's classroom, the great outdoors. Depending on your ability and agility, join any field trip for camaraderie and adventure and caravan to scenic locations in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. If you don't have a four-wheel drive vehicle and one is needed, you can likely catch a ride with someone who does. You just might see unique desert plants and animals, Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs, pictographs, volcanoes, canyons, ghost towns, abandoned mines, and much, much more. Unless otherwise directed, the meeting place for field trips will be the parking lot adjacent to the North Plaza Building. Bring your own water, lunch, and tire repair equipment. A CB radio is helpful - and how about your camera and binoculars!

HIKES

Recommended gear needs for all hikes: day pack, two water bottles, lunch and/or snacks, extra socks, good hiking boots, small flashlight, personal medication, light fleece or wool jacket, hiking poles, sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, sun glasses, camera, and binoculars. Strongly recommended safety gear: emergency whistle, solar blanket, emergency poncho, pocket knife, compass, and map of hike area, matches, personal first aid kit, and snake bite kit.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

BRAIN FITNESS (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

This course will allow seniors an opportunity to experience many activities that involve thinking. As we get older, our brains need to continue to be stimulated and excited by learning. Medical researchers keep emphasizing the need for the mind to continually be exercised during one's life span. Class will do exercises in critical thinking and problem solving. This course will be exciting and entertaining.
Instructor: Mary Helen Freeman, Ph.D., Masters from University of Georgia, Educational Doctorate from Southeastern NOVA University in Florida.

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION: Honest Speaking and Empathic Listening (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

This class is based on the teachings and book of the same title by Marshall Rosenberg. Non Violent Communication is a way of communicating that is compassionate and without judgment. The goal is to communicate observing behavior, expressing and listening to feelings and needs and then making requests. This method supports all parties getting their needs met and results in happier relationships. There will be time in each class to practice with a partner. Class limited to 20 students.
Instructor: Sophia Jewell, B.A. in English, M.A. in Special Education, Certified Spiritual Healer, Trained in Non-Violent Communication. Teacher for 30 years (K-12). Adjunct Professor at Utah State University. Five years giving spiritual healings to clients.

JOURNEY OF THE HERO: Dreams and Themes

This class will focus on the Journey of the Hero and the act of self-discovery and courageous action. Make no mistake about it! At any age this is an adventure for the bold and the brave. Learning who we are, how we handle adversity, and what we are capable of becoming is a difficult (but necessary) part of building - or rebuilding - a fulfilling life.
Instructor: Dick Harper, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology. Private practice of Clinical Psychology.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Learn to be nicer to yourself and others. Learn again to praise and appreciate one another. This class will use some works of Leo Buscaglia.
Instructor: Patrick Sapio, Masters Social Work and Marriage and Family Counseling.

COMPUTERS

EXCEL 2007 - BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

The class is for those with limited or no experience creating spreadsheets. The class covers the basics of creating a spreadsheet including the entering and editing of data, cell and data formatting, print setup and options, formulas and functions, and progresses through more advanced topics including sorting, filtering, charting, and pivot tables.
Prerequisites: Basic Microsoft Windows computer skills. Class size is limited by 24 plus table space for students with laptop computers. DSC requires computer lab fee to be paid at the Smith Computer Center.
Instructor: Robert Hancock, B.S. in Electrical Engineering; 40 plus years engineering design and management of hard disk drives.

EXPLORING USING GPS, GOOGLE EARTH AND MAPS (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

Basic instruction on how to use a GPS, Google Earth and Google Maps for exploring will be provided. Local scenic or historic destinations may be discussed in class and GPS, Google Earth or Google Map references may be provided.
Pre-requisite: Basic computer operating skills.
Instructor: Bruce Vandre, B.S. in Civil Engineering and 40 years civil engineering experience.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER

This class will be interactive and will address the current Macintosh/Apple Operating System and related software. A weekly topic will be presented and time will be set aside to answer questions pertinent to the weekly topic and if time permits other questions will be addressed. Class will be structured in classroom setting and not in a computer lab, therefore, only limited to classroom capacity.
Instructors: Bobbi Butka, Ambassador of local Apple Users Group. Carl Rich, History and Political Science, University of Utah; Drama, Utah State University; worked in radio/TV and stage production, writer, photographer, web master. Don Hargrove, longtime Apple/Mac user and has used Macintosh computers in personal and professional life. Ed Allen, longtime Apple/Mac user and has used Macintosh computers in personal and professional life. All instructors are experts in using Macintosh Apple Operating System.

MICROSOFT WORD PROJECTS (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

Learn to use the newest version of Microsoft Word 2010 while designing your own flyers, greeting cards, calendars and lists. Basic word processing skills will be taught, including copy and paste, spell check, changing text (font, color and size), adding and resizing clipart and your own photos. Class members will complete a short activity at home each week.
Prerequisite: Need basic keyboarding and computer skills. Having a 2007 or 2010 version of Microsoft Word on a home computer is desirable. Class size is limited by 24. DSC requires computer lab fee to be paid at the Smith Computer Center.
Instructor: Marie Gyllenskog, B.S., Elementary Ed., Utah State; M. Lbr, University of Washington; teacher school librarian; managed computer lab.

PC COMPUTERS AT A SNAIL'S PACE

This class will teach personal computer fundamentals, at a very slow pace. We will attempt to cover computer basics, such as e-mail, internet browsing, digital picture handling, etc. This course is intended to teach those individuals who currently do not understand how to use personal computers. Preference will be given to those who have not taken this class before. There are 24 computers in the lab, but extra seats are available for those who bring their own laptop computer.
Prerequisite: Daily access to a PC computer with connection to internet. Class size is limited to 24 plus table space for students with laptop computers. DSC requires computer lab fee to be paid at the Smith Computer Center.
Instructor: Dean Aspenberg, Software Development Project Manager, 31 years on-job-training with Prudential Insurance Company and IBM in their data processing/Corporate Office programming division.

POWERPOINT 2007 (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

This is a beginning class for people wishing to make "slide show" presentation using PowerPoint 2007 presentation software. Students will learn the basic skills for creating PowerPoint presentations for education, training, or entertainment, including skills to create digital photo album presentations. Topics include the creation of themes, importing graphical images (digital photos, clip art, shapes, etc.), importing video and audio files, and custom animation of text and graphics.
Prerequisites: Basic Microsoft Windows computer skills. Class size is limited by 24 plus table space for students with laptop computers. DSC requires computer lab fee to be paid at the Smith Computer Center.
Instructor: Robert Hancock, B.S. in Electrical Engineering; 40 plus years engineering design and management of hard disk drives.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Class will involve developing basic photography skills with a digital camera. Students will learn how to load the camera pictures into the computer, organize files, send emails, and make prints. Also included will be basic photo editing (cropping, color adjustment, etc.) with Photoshop Elements. Class will continue into Spring Semester. It is recommended that students have a digital camera (any model) and Photoshop Elements computer software.
Instructor: D.L. Ashliman, Ph.D., retired professor and university administrator.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - INTERMEDIATE

This course will emphasize the GOOD images and how to enhance them in the Digital Darkroom using the features of Photoshop Elements. The class will include field trips to gain experience and skills of taking images. Photoshop Elements functions such as layers, selections, and image adjustments will be presented. Another Adobe program, Lightroom 3, will be introduced in the second semester along with the slide show program, ProShow Gold, and audio programs to enhance the slide show. The material will be adjusted to meet the needs of the students.
Prerequisites: Students should have knowledge of camera functions such as aperture and shutter speed and have reasonable computer skills such as being familiar with moving folders and files using Windows Explorer, using the Internet and downloading material from the ICL website. Some knowledge of any digital image editing program would be useful.
Instructor: Duke Breitenbach, B.S. and M.S., Electrical Engineering; Ph.D.; Navy Research Engineer.

DIGITAL IMAGING - ADVANCED

The class will be conducted as a forum with active student participation. The class will focus on Adobe's latest versions of Photoshop and Lightroom. New equipment, techniques and additional software will be discussed as well.
Prerequisites: The student must have adequate computer skills and knowledge of image formats and basic image processing. Participants will need a recent version of Photoshop and Lightroom.
Instructor: Duke Breitenbach, B.S. and M.S., Electrical Engineering; Ph.D.; Navy Research Engineer.

FINANCE

ESTATE PLANNING

This class teaches what is needed for a proper estate plan. It covers how to protect your estate and minimize estate and other taxes. Topics include wills, trusts, probate, estate taxes, living wills, Powers of Attorney, Asset protection and asset transfer.
Instructors: Michael Dunn, Esq., B.A. at BYU and Law Degree, UNLV; Attorney at Law. Dustin Woodbury, B.A. and M.A. in Accounting, BYU; CPA and Financial Advisor.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Learn how to manage your investments like the pros, as this class will cover all aspects of investment management. Some of the topics to be covered include sources of return and risk, the major asset classes, investment vehicles, and portfolio management techniques (including modern portfolio management theory and liability-driven investing).
Instructor: Brian L. Stine, CFA. B.S., Math; M.B.A., M.A., Math; CSUF, CFA designation. Served as Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist overseeing investment portfolios for major endowment funds, foundations, pension funds and mutual funds. Frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. Over 20 years of investment experience.

TAXES, FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

In this class we will learn about personal tax, personal finance and personal investing. Topics include: Tax - Basic Form 1040 and Schedules; taxes on Social Security and taxes on investments. Finance - borrowing, mortgages, credit cards, bank accounts, and CDs. Investing - Basic investing from bonds and stocks, to mutual funds and hedge funds.
Instructor: Dustin Woodbury, B.A. and M.A. in Accounting, BYU; CPA and Financial Advisor.

FINE ARTS

DRAWING - BEGINNING I

This is a very basic art class for those just beginning to learn to draw. We will be working from Betty Edward's Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and other artists.
Instructor: Brenda Rusnell, private art classes for 5 years, Registered Dental Assistant, 30 years in the dental field.

DRAWING - ADVANCED & COLORED PENCILS

In light of Prismacolor pencils not being as popular as other mediums, learn how to work with the different types of color pencils and what you can do with them.
Instructor: Brenda Rusnell, private art classes for 5 years, Registered Dental Assistant, 36 years in the dental field.

MUSIC APPRECIATION

The first hour of the Music Appreciation class is designed to introduce students to the great works and composers of Western Music from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Whether a beginner or a seasoned listener, you will enjoy learning more about music. The second hour this year will trace the development of jazz over the first half of the 20th Century from ragtime to be-bop.
Instructors: Patricia Ashliman, B.S. Music - Piano and Organ Performance, BYU; Graduate Studies in piano performance, Göttingen and Carnegie Mellon Universities, Musicology at University of Pittsburgh. Operated music studio in Pittsburgh, PA for 30 years. Tom Wright, Engineer and lifelong music enthusiast.

OPERA FOR ONE AND ALL

The Fall Semester will essentially be an introduction to opera with an emphasis on singing and voice classifications. The Spring Semester will be devoted to the operas of Giuseppe Verdi. The classes will consider his life as well as the historical and social events of 19th century Italy. Most of the classes will be devoted to an individual opera.
Instructor: Allen S. Jacobi, Jr., A.B., English Literature, Providence College, J.D. Villanova University; Trial attorney for 33 years and opera enthusiast.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

FRENCH - INTERMEDIATE

This course is for those students who have completed a Beginning French class. Class is limited to 12 students and will be held in instructor's home. Students will contact the instructor at (435) 673-8775 for an interview to determine placement and materials. Class will be scheduled according to student's needs.
Instructor: Joann Crider, B.A., BYU; Graduate work at Universite de Poitiers in Tours, France; French teacher for 28 years.

SPANISH - BEGINNING - LEVEL I

This class is for beginners or those in need of an elementary review. Reading and translation of simple stories, vocabulary words, grammar with simple sentence construction and simple conversations are taught. Class participation and interaction are encouraged. Spanish Beginning I will begin again Spring Semester.
Instructor: Ester Bargar, M.A. in Chemistry, State University of New York, Courses in Spanish in High School and College. Patricia Healey, retired teacher. Graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, major in Education, minor in English and Philosophy. Taught elementary school for 30 years. Lived and studied Spanish in Spain.

SPANISH - BEGINNING - LEVEL II

This class will be for students who have had beginning Spanish. Instructor will use the book Spanish Made Simple by Eugene Jackson and Antonio Rubio, starting on Chapter 31. Book is available at the DSC bookstore. Class will try to use Spanish only during class.
Prerequisites: Students should know pronunciation of vowels and consonants, construction of a Spanish sentence, and be able to conjugate some present tense verbs.
Instructor: Patricia Healey, retired teacher. Graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, major in Education, minor in English and Philosophy. Taught elementary school for 30 years. Lived and studied Spanish in Spain. Ester Bargar, M.A. in Chemistry, State University of New York, Courses in Spanish in High School and College.

SPANISH - ADVANCED LEER ES APRENDER

Si puedas leer esto párrafo sin dificultad (o con un diccionario sin mucho trabajo), quizaś quisieras asistir a esta clase. Leemos cuentos cortos escrito por autores españoles y latinos (por ejemplo: Isabel Allende, Gabriel Garciá Maŕquez y otros). Al principio la maestra tendrá copies de algunos cuentos. Hablaremos en español acerca de los cuentos y de la gramática, y de cosas en general. También jugaremos el juego "Scrabble" en español para aumentar el vocabulario. Si tengas preguntas, llama a la maestra, por favor.
Prerequisites: Must have basic Spanish speaking skills that need refining and building. Beginning Spanish students may audit and listen, but will not participate extensively.
Instructor: Germana Chuba, B.A. and M.A. in mathematics; taught college level mathematics for 40 years, studied Spanish for 4 years in high school and 2 years in college.

HISTORY

ADVENTURES IN ANTHROPOLOGY (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

Have you ever wondered how you got where you are and why you do what you do that sometimes is so irritating to your kids? Anthropology is the study of man from his early beginnings to current time. It covers the evolution of man, culture, food cultivation, economics, marriage and family relationships, religion and magic, arts and crafts, where we fit in the world today and a variety of other subjects. We will take into consideration adaptations to changing traditions as well as how cultures have adapted in the past. After we are through, we may be able to answer the first questions as to whether the way we were raised has much to do with eons of traditional behaviors.
Instructor: Mariana Taylor, B.S. in Sociology from BYU ; M.S. in Anthropology from Loma Linda University. Taught English at Sherman High School for 29 years and 1 year as Native American Coordinator for the Bureau of Land Management; taught Anthropology at the University of LaVerne and Chapman University and taught both Sociology and Anthropology at Riverside Community College. Served at local and national president and vice president with National Federation of Federal Employees, on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Council, on the President's Partnership Council both for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Interior.

AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY

The course deals with early modern European history from 1492 CE to 1759 CE. This is the compelling story of the United States and its people from the powerful elite as well as the ordinary men and women who have effected and been affected by the events that shaped a nation.
Instructor: Patrick Lee McKenna, M.A. in Philosophy, San Jose State University with a minor in US History. Taught philosophy at Chapman College Moffet Field, Sunnyvale, California.

THE AMERICAN POLITICAL EXPERIENCE - from Pre-colonial Times to the Mid-Twentieth Century (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

What the instructor wants to do in this course is remind his audience of the major mileposts in our political history and to discuss how these events and personalities have shaped the political system which we have today. He will try to do this by telling stories. We will, of course, meet people like William Penn, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King, Jr., people whose impact on our history is obvious. But there are many others, John I of England, Henry VIII, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Anne Hutchinson, Ely Whitney, John C. Calhoun, Roger B. Taney, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Joe McCarthy and J. Edgar Hoover, just to name a few, each of whom deserves at least a minor chapter.
Instructor: Bruce A. Campbell, Ph.D., M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan, B.A. in Political Science at Oberlin College. Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia and was President of CGT and Associates Marketing Research.

ANCIENT DISCIPLINES FOR SELF DISCOVERY 101

An historical journey through ancient disciplines from their origins, through fundamental guidelines to effective current uses for selfdiscovery. Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, Handwriting and Dowsing all appear as pre-historic etchings and relics prior to the "Dawn of Civilization". This introductory series will briefly cover the growth and development of each topic. There will be lecture and interaction in this fun class designed to de-mystify superstition and fear involved with "occult" practices (occult simple means hidden). No prior knowledge required, except curiosity and life experience.
Instructor: Mary Louise, B. A. in Humanistic Psychology and M.A. in Human Behavior. Educator-counselor-entertainer since 1976.

CIVIL WAR

We will conclude our three-year chronological journey through the Civil War era beginning in the spring of 1864 to the spring of 1865. After a brief review of the first three years of the war we will examine the major battles in the east as Grant moves south through to completion at Appomattox. In the west we will cover Sherman's move to Atlanta and his march to the sea concluding with all Confederate surrender. Topical subjects will also include significant naval activity, the assassination and why the North won and why the South lost.
Instructors: Bob Echols, retired, Federal Government Auditor, Accountant US Dept of the Navy. Curtis Stevenson, B.S. Economics; retired Federal Procurement Analyst with the Army Department, Civil War enthusiast.

EASTERN PHILOSOPHY

An introduction to the philosophies of India: the Vedas, the Bhagavad-Gita, Buddhism, Yoga and Vedanta. Hinduism's quest to understand being and being-in-itself will be the central theme of the class. The practical application of philosophy to life is found in every school of Indian philosophy. In India, philosophy is for life, it is to be lived. It is not enough to know the truth, the truth must be lived. The goal of the Indian is not to know the ultimate truth, but to realize it, to become one with it.
Instructor: Patrick Lee McKenna, M.A. in Philosophy, San Jose State University with a minor in US History. Taught philosophy at Chapman College Moffet Field, Sunnyvale, California.

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

An interdisciplinary introduction to the Islamic world with emphasis on history, anthropology and geography, starting with the rise of Islam (600-1000 AD) to modern era (1500-1960).
Instructor: Robert F. Zeidner, Ph.D., Graduate of USMA (West Point); M.A., Princeton University, American University, Ankara University, Oklahoma University, Ph.D., University of Utah. Taught Middle East History at University of Maryland and University of Isphahan (Iran). Taught English as Second Language in Japan, Turkey and Iran. Well published - latest book in 2005.

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

The Native American is an endangered culture. With the coming of the white man, their way of life was slowly whittled away. In the 1890's they were finally confined to reservations with the full intent of destroying their culture and assimilating them into the mainstream of American society. However, much of their cultural traditions still survive and as a people and sovereignty are alive and well. In this series of lectures we will discuss: arts and crafts; legends; architecture; marriage and family relationships; and how the Native American fits into the history of this country.
Instructor: Mariana Taylor, B.S. in Sociology from BYU; M.S. in Anthropology from Loma Linda University. Taught English at Sherman High School for 29 years and 1 year as Native American Coordinator for the Bureau of Land Management; taught Anthropology at the University of LaVerne and Chapman University and taught both Sociology and Anthropology at Riverside Community College. Served at local and national president and vice president with National Federation of Federal Employees, on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Council, on the President's Partnership Council both for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Interior.

THE WAY IT "WUZ" - Growing Up and Living in Southern Utah (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

There have been LOTS of changes in Southern Utah since the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Back then it was hard to make a living without leaving the area. People knew all about their neighbors and everyone else 50 miles away. Communities had to pull together to make things happen. It was a nice place to visit, but outsiders didn't want to live here. Come hear the stories told by Southern Utah natives, or those with enough red sand in their shoes they've become natives. These are the stories the way they remember them while growing up and living in Southern Utah.
Prerequisites: A need to know more about the place Southern Utah residents call home. Be prepared to laugh, maybe cry a little, and come away with a greater understanding of your town.
Instructors: Marilyn Davis, born and raised in St. George making her a genuine "native". Graduated from Dixie College and attended University of Utah. She was instrumental in producing two cook books and compiled eight history books and a song book. She is Chairman of the St. George Winter Bird Festival and Presentation Coordinator and Educational Chair for the Red Cliffs Audubon. Wrote articles for the Spectrum and Senior Sampler. Worked at DSC, University of Utah, Zion National Park, 5-County Association of Governments and for BLM for 15 years. Keith Davis, raised in Springdale the first few years of his life and continued to visit family each year after he moved to Salt Lake. He attended South High and University of Utah and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He loves to relate stories and has taught classes in church and given lectures and presentations on Southern Utah.

LITERATURE

CREATIVE WRITING - IMAGINATION EXPRESS (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

Hop on board for a grand ride on the "Imagination Express." There will be lots of sharing and caring during this journey for people who love to write. In this class, participants will learn various skills and techniques to develop a sustainable practice of writing a quality story.
Instructor: Mary Helen Freeman, Ph.D., Masters from University of Georgia, Educational Doctorate from Southeastern NOVA University in Florida.

FAVORITE BOOKS

This class meets once a month. Members select a "book-a-month" to be read by all. At a subsequent class, a discussion of the book is led by a member of the class.
Instructor: Marilyn Wenzel, B.A. at Lake Forest College, IL; M.Ed. at Utah State University. Taught English in St. Louis, MO and Dixie High for 28 years. She brought the first AP English program to Dixie High, named "Utah English Teacher" in 1987 and "Washington County Teacher" of 1988 and runner up for "Utah Teacher", and lifelong reader.

FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY

Class consists of discussion of myths and folktales from around the world. Fall Semester will be dedicated to traditional folk and fairy tales depicting the "cycle of life" (conception, birth, childhood, coming-of-age, marriage, old age, death).
Instructor: D.L. Ashliman, Ph.D., retired professor and university administrator/author.

POETRY READINGS IN ENGLISH AND AMERICAN POETRY

Class will read poems of major English and American poets and discuss the lives of poets. Participants will be invited to bring and read poems of their choosing.
Instructors: Ron Swenson, B.S. English Literature. Renee Hazen, B.S., University of Utah, M.Ed., Utah State University; teacher for 20 years of A.P. English Literature and Composition.

SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

Learn more about the summer's Utah Shakespearean Festival plays: The Twisted King, Richard III; the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet; and the merry mayhem of A Midsummer Night's Dream. More than 400 years ago, William Shakespeare wrote compelling plays, portraits of humanity that are still relevant and enjoyable today. The more you know about the plays, the more you will be amazed by them.
Instructor: Maurita Harper, B.A., University of North Dakota, in English and French; M.A. in Teaching, St. Mary's College. Small Business Office Manager.

PHYSICAL/OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

BALLROOM - SOCIAL DANCE (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

Learn the most common dances you can use everywhere - waltz, foxtrot, swing and cha cha. Learn form and lead-and-follow techniques that will surprise you in how well they work. This is not a formal class, but a fun class. Couples or singles are welcome.
Instructor: Carol A. Martin, background in Business Management; Masters, NLP Practioner; certified Ballroom Dance Instructor.

BOTANY FIELD TRIPS

Discover unique plants used by Native Americans, herbalists, and others. Learn about modern land management and its effect on plant populations.
Instructor: Lee Hughes, A.S., Forestry, North Dakota School of Forestry; B.S., Range and Fishery Management, Utah State University; 37 years Bureau of Land Management.

GENTLE YOGA (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

This is a beginning yoga featuring gentle yoga focusing on breath and alignment, ending with meditation.
Instructor: Pam Karakas, B.A. in Psychology; advocate for people with disabilities.

HIKING

The course will provide two hikes each month. The hikes will be easy (less than 3 miles) and moderate (no more than 5 miles). We will strive to make the hikes fun and enjoyable. There may be geo caches or other "treasures" on the hike. The instructor will provide a short presentation on the history, topography, etc. and lead the hikes. Participants should be moderately fit with good hiking boots that provide ankle support. Light back packs or fanny packs with two water bottles are essential. Hiking sticks are strongly recommended.
Instructor: Ken Kittock, B.S., M.S. and M.B.A. in Math and Computer Science, retired naval officer, senior financial executive and currently partner in Electronic Payments Consulting Group.

SOMATIC YOGA (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

Basic Iyengar Yoga, Somatic Yoga at any age, focusing on posture and alignment as well as breathing, with the participant's goal resulting in improved range of motion, relaxation and mental clarity.
Instructor: Sondra Fraleigh, Professor of Dance and Somatic Therapy, State University of New York; Founding Director - Eastwest Institute for Dance and Movement Studies.

TABLE TENNIS (PING PONG)

Single and doubles Ping Pong. Play for fun and recreation with others interested in an hour of enjoyment. Improve your game; improve your reflex and response times. Class limited to 18 students.
Instructor: Dean Aspenberg, Software Development Project Manager, 31 years on-job-training with Prudential Insurance Company and IBM in their data processing/Corporate Office programming division. Experienced in Table Tennis instruction and play.

TAI CHI / QIGONG

Tai Chi is an exercise that is made to order for modern life; it is an expanded version of a more ancient exercise called Qigong, which may be at least 2,000 years old. In modern terms, Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient systems of biofeedback and classical conditioning. Traditional Chinese doctors of long ago noted that our natural tendency is to hold onto stress, which bogs down the brain. They therefore created exercises that would train the mind and the body not only to continually dump stress, but also to actually change the way the body handles future stress. As Tai Chi players move through their slow motion movements, their mind becomes calm, their breathing deepens and slows, and their muscles relax. All this happens while the muscles are toning, making it a very efficient exercise. Unlike other martial arts, Tai Chi avoids use of external strength. Making Tai Chi practice a part of your daily life will lead the way to super health and longevity.
Instructor: Harold Pruitt, Tai Chi instructor for 22 years.

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS (FALL SEMESTER ONLY)

Class will learn racquet and ball handling skills for the true beginner. The basic strokes of tennis - forehand, backhand, volley, serve and return will be taught. The emphasis will be on having fun and games-based approach. Class size is limited to 12 participants.
Prerequisites: Students will provide their own racquets.
Instructor: Garth S. Allen, B.S., Utah State University; Certified Professional Tennis Instructor (USNTA). Over 50 years of playing and teaching tennis to youth and adults. He was Tennis Director for Sandy City Parks and Recreation and Community Tennis Coordinator for Utah Tennis Association.

TENNIS - INTERMEDIATE

The Tennis Intermediate class is for those players who have had beginning lessons, can perform the basic strokes of tennis on a fairly consistent basis and have some game experience. Emphasis will be on fun drills and match play. Class size is limited to 12 participants.
Instructor: Garth S. Allen, B.S., Utah State University; Certified Professional Tennis Instructor (USNTA). Over 50 years of playing and teaching tennis to youth and adults. He was Tennis Director for Sandy City Parks and Recreation and Community Tennis Coordinator for Utah Tennis Association.

SCIENCES

GEOLOGY (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

The history of earth is written in rock. Examine the dynamic forces that are constantly shaping and reshaping our planet: earthquakes, volcanism, plate tectonics, and continental drift. Learn about faults, calderas, rift valleys, subduction, anticlines, and synclines.
Instructor: Rick Miller, Ph.D., retired professor of Geology, San Diego State College.

HEAVENS AND EARTH (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

A science perspective (observation of the material world) will be developed. We will cover how the universe came to be (Big Bang), formation of the elements, of stars, of galaxies, and planets (with emphasis on earth). The unique qualities of the earth and the future thereof will be discussed. The development of life up through mankind will be looked at. The basis for our current understanding of these things will be covered.
Instructor: Gordon Dunn, B.S. in Physics, University of Washington; Ph.D. in Physics, University of Washington. Chairman of JILA, Boulder, Colorado, Professor of Physics Univ. of Colorado; Division Chief of Quantum Physics Division, National Bureau of Standards, 40 years research in atomic, molecular and optical physics, Consultant of Science and Technology Committee of US House of Representatives. Awarded Davisson-Germer Prize of the American Physical Society and Gold Medal of Dept. of Commerce.

MISCELLANEOUS

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE FOR BEGINNERS - "Keep Those Wheels Spinning" (SPRING SEMESTER ONLY)

We'll learn by doing hands on easy to learn repairs that will keep those bicycles ready to ride. This is for all bikes including those of the grand-kids. Some items that we'll cover are: terminology, safety issues, fixing flats, changing tubes and tires, replacing and adjusting brakes, adjusting the shifters, replacing chains, cables and housing; servicing the wheel hubs and chains, replacing pedals, adjusting and replacing the seat and handle bars, tools required, cleaning the bicycle and more. We may plan some fun rides on alternate weeks according to class desires. This is a new subject for ICL and it will move along according to the progress and needs of the class. Class limited to 10 students.
Pre-requisites: A desire to keep the bicycles ready to ride and not parked due to stuff needing repair. Some fixing skills would be helpful, but not necessary as we will be doing lots of hands on and going slow.
Instructor: Tom Flowers, Two years college, Air Force Pilot Training, Air Traffic Control School,, Squadron Officers School, Command and Staff School. Recently completed Professional Bicycle Technician Training with the United Bicycle Institute in Oregon. Air Traffic Controller for 3 years, USAF and USAF Reserve/ANG Pilot/Officer for 24 years, Check Airman for Pan America World Airways and United Airlines for 32 years.

HELP YOUR DOCTOR/HELP YOURSELF

This 8-week course will cover what factors are affecting health care today and how you can assist your health care team in providing the best health care to you and your loved ones. The topics that will be covered will be factors affecting health care today, informed consent - risks, benefits and alternatives; giving a good health history; understanding basic medical terminology; what you need to know about drugs, foods, and herbal treatments; and advanced directives.
Instructor: Marjorie Atkinson, R.N., BSN, MSN, MSHR. Professional Background is in Nursing, Human Resources, and Disaster Preparation.

KNITTING AND CROCHET - BEGINNING

Learn to Knit and crochet, make gifts for others or yourself. Will learn to knit, purl, increase, and decrease. Class limited to 10 students.
Instructor: Vera Thomas, Taught knitting classes for Continuing Education and Dixie State College and at the yarn shop in St. George.

LET'S PLAY BRIDGE

This is the time to play bridge. It is not a class with lessons. It is not for beginners. It is for those who know the game. Just come with or without a partner, bring a deck of cards and enjoy some fun hands of bridge with others who know the game.
Instructor: Richard Graf, Professional poker player, 5 years; Administrator/Manager, Superior Court of Los Angeles for 20 years and actor for 20 years. B.A. at University of Denver in Theater Arts.

TRAVELING THE WORLD

Have fun with discussing worldwide travel. Learn about destinations, share your own experiences, listen to guest speakers, learn travel tips, talk about different ways to travel, travel rules, ask travel questions and more!
Instructor: Gary Sorensen, Certified Travel Consultant (Highest Travel Manager/Agent Designation), Certified Travel Associate and Destination Specialist from the Travel Institute, Wellesley, Mass. Worked over 25 years in the travel Industry. Traveled to 35 countries, has his own local radio travel talk show, host of the St. George Travel Club with monthly travel seminars. Travel columnist in the Spectrum, Daily News, Provo Herald and five other newspapers.