Community Services & Recreation - White Bear Lake Area Schools

Special InterestKathy Simmer’s History ClassesWith a lifelong interest in history, Kathy Simmer earned her graduate degrees at theU of M, taught in the St. Paul Schools for 25 years, and has spent the last several yearsdoing historical research. It is her pleasure to share it with others.Kathy Simmer’s Classesat the Senior CenterSign up for all three and save…1624.203 3 Sessions FriFeb 3, 10 & Mar 910 am-noon$52 Senior Center 153Blue Nosed Puke StockingsThat’s what the crew of the Mayflowercalled the Puritan Pilgrims. Learn aboutthem, Puritanism’s power in America,the Salem Witchcraft Trials, and howit all contrasts to modern day religiousextremism.1630.200 1 Session FriFeb 3 10 am-noon$19 Senior Center 153The British Are Coming!Yes, you know Paul Revere said that, butdo you know who stole his horse duringhis famous ride? Or that most Americanswere not in favor of independence? Geta better knowledge of the events andcharacters that led to the AmericanRevolution, from the Boston Tea Partyto “the shot heard round the world”.1630.201 1 Session FriFeb 10 10 am-noon$19 Senior Center 153Remember the AlamoUnlike today, it was Americanimmigrants pouring over the borderinto Mexican territory that caused issues.Find out about General Santa Anna, SamHouston, Davy Crockett, and even howa “lady of the evening” and the inventorof chewing gum were connected to theBattle of the Alamo.1630.202 1 Session FriMar 9 10 am-noon$19 Senior Center 153Kathy Simmer’sEvening ClassesNEW The CommandersRobert E. Lee and Ulysses S. GrantBoth men graduated from West Point;but both regretted it. Lee is seen as theelegant gentleman, the Cavalier. Grantis often portrayed as the cigar chomping,hard drinking fighter. Actually thesemen were very much alike, though theirbackgrounds were vastly different. Learnhow each man differed from the myth,and how each excelled in doing his dutyfor his country during the cataclysm ofthe Civil War.1631.200 1 Session MonFeb 6 6:30-8:30 pm$19 WBSC 302NEW The Golden Door:The History of U.S. ImmigrationBack in 1751, Ben Franklin urged anend to immigration in Pennsylvania,especially by stupid, swarthy Germans.It has often been a contentious topic.This class studies the waves ofimmigration over the years, fromyour own ancestors to more recentarrivals. Learn about past and presentimmigration laws, enforcement efforts,and the expectations and realities facedby the newcomers. You’ll understandthe naturalization process and receive acopy of the test required for citizenship.Immigration is a hot topic, and you’llenjoy knowing the facts.1631.201 1 Session MonMar 5 6:30-8:30 pm$19 WBSC 30228 Sign Up Online at WhiteBearRegistration.org