The Academy of Lifetime Learning (ALL) is a new program for retired learners in the Eastern Illinois University area. The goal of ALL is to provide non-credit academic short programs at a reasonable cost as well as opportunities for the development of relationships and networks among the retired community.
Lincoln in Song*The life of Abraham Lincoln spanned a period of great change and growth in the state of Illinois.
In a lively program for all ages, award winning
folksinger Chris Vallillo uses historic narratives,
contemporary folk music and period folksongs to bring Illinois’ favorite son and his time to life. Presented in the beautiful setting of the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historical Park where Lincoln’s family once lived.
Instructor: Chris Vallillo, Roads Scholar
Dates: 1/14/2009
Time: 1pm
Location: Lincoln Log Cabin
Cost: Free
Register by: 1/13/2009
Wealth Management for Retirees in these Economic Times*
An introduction to financial planning for retirees including goal setting, risk tolerance and capacity, investment horizon, asset allocation, sustainable withdrawal rates and threats to a financially secure retirement.
Instructor: David McGrady, EIU Professor
Dates: 1/22/2009
Time: 10a.m. - 12pm
Location: Lifespan Development Center
Cost: Members: $15.00
Nonmembers: $25
Register by: 1/15/2009
Capturing AH! HA! Moments*
A course to teach how to express your insights on tales of travel and life through your writings. Have you ever went on a trip or had a great afternoon with a friend or grandchild and wanted to hold onto that feeling? This course will help you to write down those thoughts and feelings in such a way as to regenerate them when sharing or reading your writings later.
Instructor: Keith Spear, EIU Instructor
Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
Time: 10a.m. - 12pm
Location: EIU Booth Library, Edgar Room
Cost: Members $60
Nonmembers: $75
Register by: 1/29/2009
Watercolor *
You know the basics now here is a bit more ! This course will introduce students to basic and beyond basic techniques. The instructor enjoys the diversity of a group of older adults. You will be introduced to working with numerous brushes and painting techniques.
Instructor: Robert Horvath, EIU Professor
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
Time: 1-3pm
Location: EIU, Doudna, Room 2980
Cost: Member-$105
Non-member-$125.00
Register by: 1/16/2009
How to Make the Most of your Digital Camera*How to upload and download and get the best pictures of family and travel. Have ever wondered if you are getting the best pictures possible or using your camera to its potential. Learn about various camera controls, composition techniques and lighting tips. Do not let your camera intimidate you any longer. Get the best pictures of trips and loved ones possible. This class is developed to help you feel comfortable and to have fun with your digital camera. Be certain to bring your camerawith your memory card to each class period.
Instructor: Doug Lawhead, EIU Instructor
Dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31
Time: Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
Cost: Members: $60.00
Nonmembers: $75.00
Location: EIU, Blair Hall Conference Room (2116)
Register by: 2/26/2009
Summer 2009 Courses
Nostalgic Planters *Learn the guidelines for container gardening, which annuals to select, and how to plant them. Gain ideas for location and care. During the hands-on class you will build your own container to take home for display on your porch or patio or to give your mother or grandmother for Mother’s day. Participants are asked to bring a nostalgic container and enough potting soil to fill. Use your imagination -- watering can, boot, wash tub, wheel barrow –any will work. Make sure the container has been cleaned with a 10% bleach solution and has some drain holes. Plants will be furnished.
Instructor: Tony Bratsch, Horticulture Educator, U of I Extension
Dates: 5/7/2009
Time of Sessions: 9:30-11:30am
Cost: Members: $15
Nonmembers: $25
Location: Cooperative Ext. Office, Charleston, Illinois
Register by: 4/21/2009
Tai Chi for Older Adults *
Participating in Tai Chi can help with balance, flexibility, stress reduction and increasing energy levels. Tai Chi is often called meditation in motion as its practice leaves you with a sense of serenity and peace. A great way to keep stiffness and soreness at bay. Entire month/ 2-3 sessions per week all older adults.
Instructor: Mitch Sarat, Owner
Dates: Starting 6/1/2009, Ending 6/30/2009
Time: Monday and Friday 3:30p.m.; Saturday 10:00a.m.
Location: Karate USA, Charleston
Cost: $30.00 for 4-12 sessions (your choice 1-3 times per week same price)
Register by: 5/23/2009
Making Dough with Grandkids*Spend time together in the kitchen making yeast breads. Learn some of the basic techniques of mixing and shaping the dough. We will be making sweet rolls and dinner rolls during the afternoon. There will be time for tasting at the end of the session and you will have dough to take home and shape on your own. Each grandparent/grandchild team should bring a large mixing bowl (1 gallon or larger) or two smaller ones, for mixing and taking the dough home. Other equipment will be provided. Aprons are optional—we’ll be working with lots of flour, so you may want to protect your clothing.
Instructor: Beverly Combs,Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educator, Effingham Extension Center
Date: 7/7/2009
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Location: Lifespan Development Center
Cost: Members: $30 (1 grandparent, 1 granchild team); $40 (1 grandparent, 2 grandchild team)
Nonmembers: $40 (1 grandparent, 1 granchild team); $45 (1 grandparent, 2 grandchild team)
Register by: 4/30/2009
Gardening with Grandkids *
A super hands-on, make it and take it workshop! Interact with your grandparent/grandchild with loads of fun activities: construct a miniature water garden, create an outdoor tic-tac-toe game for the garden, plant a secret garden in a jar terrarium, learn how to recycle kitchen/garden waste into “black gold”, create musical wind chimes, snack on garden yummies, and more.
Instructor: Kathy Hummel, Master Gardener
Date: 7/20/2009
Time: 9am -12pm
Location: 4-H Center
Cost: Members: $15 (plus $20.00 materials fee)
Nonmembers: $25 (plus $20.00 materials fee)
Register by: 7/13/2009
Memory Boxes * The instructor is a long time area artist full of great ideas. In this workshop she will guide you to create a decorative box to hold your photos and other memory trinkets. She will show you how to take your own sentimental papers and other objects and put together a box that can hold your new memories. A wonderful item to keep
or to give as a gift to an adult child, child or grandchild.
Instructor: Fran Foster , Area Artist
Date: 7/21/2009
Time: Tuesday July 21st,2009/ 10-12pm
Location: Lifespan Development Center
Cost: Members: $15.00 + $10 material
Nonmembers: $25.00 + $10 material fee
Register by: 7/14/2009
