Center for Lifetime Study - Marist College

MARIST 

Center for Lifetime Study 

Catalog of Courses and Special Events 

SPRING 2012

The following CLS volunteers were responsible for Curriculum and Special Events programs: 

CURRICULUM 

Ann Mehaffey, VP of Curriculum 

Arts and Literature Social Science General Science 

Wilma Schmidt (Chair) Mary Louise Van Winkle (Chair) Ron Bowers (Chair) 

Barbara Mindel (Co-Chair) Skip De Gilio (Co-Chair) Warren Buhler (Co-Chair) 

Lydia Bauman Rita Alterman Hans Jensen (Secretary) 

Ellie Burch Linda Beyer Liz Bennett 

Sharon Clarke James Bradley Donald Klein 

Bernice Edman Martin Charwat Leon Maissel 

Michael Foley Herman and Sondra Chertock Kurt Malkischer 

Greg Grod Anne Constantinople Leathem Mehaffey 

Lily Haddad Susan Hochhauser Bob Nasser 

Beth Kennedy Sipra Johnson Paul Rashba 

Ed Lester Bob Klein Stan Schmidt 

James O’Shea Marty Morrison Dave Smith 

Marilyn Price David Sherwood Paul Totta 

Esther Reisman Paul Totta 

Nancy Scott Audrey Walker 

Barbara Smith 

Sally Taylor 

Susan Walsh 

Edith Warg 

Lynda Wasserman 

Elayne Weinstein 

Languages Life and Leisure Studies 

Jim Walsh (Chair) Neal Christensen (Chair) Diana Gleeson 

Miriam Zimet-Aaron (Co-Chair) Judy Rubenstein (Co-Chair) Dick Herodes 

Cathy Kinn Lynn Baker Paul Kaplan 

Dick Sumner Liz Bennett Arnold Most 

Susan Walsh Linda Cantor Bob & Virginia Nasser 

Norma Chang Stan Schmidt 

Herb Dym Barbara Sweet 

Grete Finkelstein Audrey Walker 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Linda Lebensold, Special Events Chair and Spring/Summer Chair 

Madaleine Cole, Fall/Winter Chair 

Spring/Summer Spring/Summer Fall/Winter Fall/Winter 

Jean Bartoes Judy Harkavy Sue Barbash Theresa Krawiec 

Joan and Joe Benenati Pat Harth Jean Bartoes Lila Matlin 

Sue and Al Blodgett Joan Kimmel Virginia Bickford Theresa O’Shea 

Lorraine Carbone Virginia Nasser Diana Brenner Pat Poggi 

Patricia Clark Wilma Schmidt Sandra and Lee Corwin Susan Pretak 

Ann Cole Joan Sears Barbara Glassman Joan Sears 

Beth and Jack Devine Lillian Silberstein Judy Harkavy Joan Taran 

Maureen and Jack Hanrahan Sheila Suggitt Teal Hefferon Phyllis Teasdale 

Selma Kaufman Monroe Weinstein 

Ruth Klein Marilyn Worona 

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PRESENTERS LISTED IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION, IF AVAILABLE 

Computer Security, Operation and 

Maintenance, LLS1 

Tuesdays 9:15 A.M. – 4 weeks 

Today’s PC environment is a security minefield, and poorly 

maintained computers soon end up working slowly or not at 

all. In this course, we will address computer security, 

maintenance, and use issues, providing specific instructions 

so that the student will be prepared to properly make the 

adjustments needed. Topics to be covered include malware 

(virus, spyware, Trojan), firewalls, software installation, 

operating system (Windows) maintenance, password 

security, computer backup, program and data location, 

computer personalization such as text size, hardware and 

software recommendations, free software, upgrading old 

computers, safe disposal of computers and a lot more. The 

course is for users of computers with one of the three 

modern Microsoft Windows operating systems – XP, Vista 

and Windows 7 and have internet connection. 

Class Manager: Barbara Sweet 

Presenter: 

Herb Sweet CLS 

Long Form Yang Style T’ai Chi, AL1 


T’ai chi is a blood-freshening, moving meditation and slow 

motion martial art. It is sometimes called an old man’s art 

because the practice assures longevity. It increases 

cognition, strength, confidence, balance and flexibility. As 

we do these gentle stress-lowering exercises, we allow the 

chi or life force to follow the blood in the body, rather than 

stagnate. With t’ai chi we help ourselves heal from the 

inside out. Class is limited to 40 students. 

Class Managers: Eileen Hayden & Gus Cirelli 

Presenter: 

TBA 

Course List 

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Spring 2012 

Great Piano Performers, AL2 


For nearly a century, great musical performers have been 

captured in video media as well as recordings. We will be 

enjoying the chance to see as well as hear many of the great 

pianists of the video era, along with background on the 

artists and their importance. The series includes such 

famous names of the past as Paderewski, Rubenstein, 

Horowitz, Bolet, and Richter, along with current musicians, 

many of them from videos not commercially available. 

Class Manager: Bill Barbash 

Presenter: 

Leslie Gerber Parnassus Records 

Short Stories “Women Writers”, AL3 


Well-written short stories are the small gems of literature. 

We will discuss stories by women of a wide variety of 

cultures from two compelling collections: “We Are The 

Stories We Tell” and “More Stories We Tell.” Editor Wendy 

Martin defines short stories as the literary genre that most 

vividly defines the changes in women’s lives since World 

War II. Fine writers such as Anne Tyler, Alice Walker, Ann 

Beattie, Jhumpa Lahiri, Alice Munro, Gish Jen, Eudora Welty, 

Toni Cade Bambara, and Maxine Hong Kingston will be 

highlighted. A syllabus will be sent to each participant. 

Class is limited to 25 students. Both books will be available 

for purchase. 

Class Managers: Barbara Stern & Terrence Kennedy 

Presenter: 

Diane Browne-Sterdt CLS

Great Decisions, SS1 


Great Decisions is a program that presents critical world 

issues for the general public. It seeks to provide nonpartisan 

factual information to enable members to evaluate 

global issues & then discuss them in a classroom setting 

with the help of a discussion facilitator/leader. Students are 

required to purchase the Great Decisions 2012 booklet for a 

$20 fee and encouraged to read the essays & participate in 

class discussions. Send check payable to Marist College CLS 

with your registration. Class is limited to 60 students. 

Class Managers: Martin Charwat & Glen Johnson 

Presenters: 

Martin Charwat CLS 

Glen Johnson Vassar College, 

Retired/Emeritus 

Touch Screen Technology: The Next 

Generation, LLS2 


iPads, Smartphones, iPod Touch, New gadgets, new 

operating systems. The field is forever changing, yet touch 

screen technology remains as easy and fast to operate as 

your TV! No mouse. The screen is activated using your 

fingers – touch, tap, pinch. Use in any place having 

broadband (Wi-Fi & 3G) capability. We will look at new 

competing technologies and products as well as cover the 

basics: setting up, web browser, email, calendar, contacts, 

notes, maps, photos, music, movies, videos. 

Class Manager: TBA 

Presenter: 

Art Scott CLS 

Comparative Animal Physiology, GS1 


This two-semester course looks at the functioning and 

interrelatedness of the various organ systems of animals, 

including humans. Using a comparative approach, examples 

drawn from across the animal world illustrate the elegance 

of nature’s solutions to the complex challenges of survival. 

This semester we will study muscles, the nervous system, 

digestion and metabolism. Prerequisite: None 

Class Manager: Warren Buhler 

Presenter: 

Leathem Mehaffey CLS 

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Prodding the Muse, AL4 


Together through writing prods we’ll capture weekly, the 

poignant, important, sad or fun moments of our lives. You 

may discover a universality in the experiences we’ll share, 

sometimes find yourself on a voyage of self-discovery! Best, 

by the end of 8 weeks you will have a personal collection of 

vignettes to share with family and friends…a treasure for 

your posterity. They may even prod you to continue to 

write more on your own. Bring pen, paper and a readiness 

to explore the richness of your years! Class is limited to 18 

students. 

Class Manager: Barbara Corona 

Presenter: 

Barbara Mindel CLS 

Art History, AL5 

Tuesdays 1:15 P.M. – 6 weeks 

This course is a survey of 20 th century art in Europe and the 

United States, from Fauvism and Cubism and their 

derivatives, to Abstract Art, including many European and 

American art movements. Slides will be shown and 

discussed throughout. 

Class Manager: Eleanor Burch 

Presenter: 

Marilyn Price CLS 

What in the World is Physically Impossible, 

GS2 


This course is based on the Video Series “Physics Beyond 

the Edge” by Professor Benjamin Schumacher and deals 

mainly with things that Physics says cannot be achieved. 

Examples include time travel, faster-than-light travel, 

perpetual motion machines, and Maxwell demons. We will 

also discuss some things, once considered to be impossible, 

that can no longer be ruled out. Each video presentation 

will be preceded by an introductory lecture discussing the 

concepts involved. 

Class Manager: Kurt Malkischer 

Video Presenter: 

Prof. Schumacher 

Live Presenter: 

Leon Maissel CLS

History of the Local Colleges, SS2 


This course will feature a representative from seven local 

colleges who will discuss the early history and founding of 

each college together with the more recent history focusing 

on how the college has evolved as a response to changes in 

society. How the colleges’ mission as set forth by the 

founders has been reflected in the demographics, 

infrastructure, and curriculum will be presented as well as a 

discussion of the current vision each college has for its 

future. 

Class Manager: Linda Beyer 

Presenters: 

Anne Constantinople Vassar College 

Trish Prunty DCC 

Gerald Benjamin SUNY – New Paltz 

Helene Tieger Bard College 

Gus Nolan Marist College 

Sr. Catherine Walsh Mt. St. Mary College 

Mark Erickson CIA – Hyde Park 

The Science of Photography, GS3 


One of the most important factors in photography, one that 

many amateur photographers don’t fully understand, is the 

science behind it. This class will be a 3-week course 

covering the Science of Photography. The instructor will be 

Frank Dispensa, a local master photographer. He will take a 

scientific approach to photography, covering topics such as: 

aperture, shutter speeds, asa/iso, depth of field, light falloff, 

histograms, raw vs jpeg and flash usage. Attendees are 

encouraged to attend the follow-on class, the Art of 

Photography, which will be held in the following weeks, in 

the same room, same day and same time. 

Class Manager: Bob Nasser 

Presenter: 

Frank Dispensa Master Photographer 

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The Art of Photography, LLS3 


This three-week course is the companion course to the 

Science of Photography. Topics include: The Art of 

Composition and Perspective; Lighting – the secret to good 

exposure, including natural and artificial light, direction and 

quality; and the use of Google’s free program, Picasa, for 

photo editing and management. Picasa is an image 

organizer and image viewer for organizing and editing 

digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing website. 

Creation of slide shows and collages will also be covered. 

Class Manager: Bob Nasser 

Presenters: 

Duane Beyer Local Photographer 

Eysha Shirrine Powers Local Photographer 

Bob Nasser CLS 

Sketching & Painting, AL6 


This class will consist of drawing from observation (still life 

setups) with emphasis on composition, form and spatial 

organization. Color will be introduced as part of 

compositional development. Some theory will be discussed. 

Individual guidance is an intrinsic part of the course. Please 

bring an 11x17 or larger drawing pad and compressed 

charcoal sticks. Class is limited to 22 students. 

Class Manager: Chris Storbala 

Presenter: 

Marilyn Price CLS 

Speaking of Sports, LLS4 

Tuesdays 2:45 P.M. – 7 or 8 weeks 

Taking an evolutionary approach, we will address such 

questions as: What does it take to “Make It” in sports? Why 

do some aspirants progress while others fall short? How 

does team play compare with individual competition? In 

each class we will cover a popular U.S. sport and its wellknown 

players. Physical and mental aspects will be 

addressed as well as rule and equipment changes. Guest 

speakers will be invited to represent their sport. 

Class Managers: Bob Nasser & Stan Schmidt 

Presenters: 

Bob Nasser CLS 

Stan Schmidt CLS

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing, LLS5 


Ballroom Dance is amazing therapy. It exercises the body 

and mind and teaches us about cooperation with our 

partners and with a room filled with dancers. Plus, you can 

do all this while listening to wonderful music. In this class, 

students will be introduced to the Foxtrot and Swing 

dances. You will learn basic patterns for both dances with 

an emphasis on timing and partnering. Bring your dancing 

shoes and get ready to have fun, relax, and learn something 

you will use for years to come. Singles and couples both 

welcome. Class is limited to 50 students. 


Presenter: 

Elizabeth Treverton Professional Dance 

Instructor 

Intro to Estate Planning & Elder Law, SS3 


The purpose of this course is to give an introductory outline 

of estate planning techniques and the pros and cons of 

various typical estate plans. The course will provide the 

basics of estate tax, Medicaid planning, probate avoidance, 

protection of assets and providing for loved ones. The idea 

is to provide awareness and to present the available options 

in preserving assets and planning for the future. 


Presenter: 

Rachel Flanagan Attorney 

Medieval History, SS4 

Wednesdays 9:15 A.M. – 8 weeks 

The Catholic Church was the only imperial institution to 

survive the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in 476 A.D. 

Europe is a synthesis of this Judeo-Christian and Greco- 

Roman institution with the Celto-Germanic Barbarians, who 

inherited the remains of this Empire. Highlights of this 

course will include: the Augustinian Vision, the Carolinginian 

synthesis, the Gregorian Reform, and the rebirth of 

Humanism in the 12 th and 13 th centuries. 

Class Manager: James Bradley 

Presenter: 

Peter O’Keefe Marist College 

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Impact of the Hudson River on American 

History and Culture, SS5 


This course is a continuation of a course offered for three 

past spring semesters. This year’s program expands on 

topics presented in previous year courses. It focuses on the 

unique role the people, land and river has played in shaping 

American history and culture. The course goal is to 

heighten concern for preserving and protecting our river 

while advancing the potential it has for further developing 

the quality of life in our community. 

Class Manager: Skip De Gilio 

Presenters: 

John De Gilio CLS/Retired Teacher 

James E. O’Shea CLS/CEO O’Shea Electrical 

Kealy Salomon Dutchess County Planner 

Robert Ulrich CLS/Local Historian 

Karney & Tatiana Rhinevault Hyde Park Historians 

“How to Stay Healthy in an Unhealthy World” 

– Achieving a State of Good Health and 

Reducing Health Care Costs, GS4 


How does the body work? Why do we get sick and how can 

we recover? How well is current medical technology 

serving us? We will examine the major forces which affect 

health and well-being from the perspective of “alternate” 

non-pharmacological viewpoints. Topics include common 

ailments and simple treatments, the importance of diet and 

strategies for living with less stress and strain on the body. 

Class Manager: Paul Rashba 

Presenters: 

Dr. Eliot S. Hudes Hudes Consulting and 

Evaluations 

William Weinstein Mid-Hudson Acupunture 

Roy Capellaro Roy Capellaro PT

Express Yourself: A Collage of Writing Ideas, 

AL7 


This course incorporates both reading as well as writing. 

Novices and more experienced writers will benefit from 

exposure to works by today’s fiction and non-fiction writers. 

Through reading and discussing excerpts from short stories, 

essays, memoirs, and poems, you will become aware of 

essential elements utilized in the writing process. Each 

week you will write an original piece in the genre 

introduced during the session. Surprise yourself when you 

realize that you have depths of creativity you never 

imagined. Prepare to enjoy the writing experience as you 

share your stories and learn from each other. 

Class Manager: Terry Kennedy 

Presenter: 

Irma Jacobs RCK, Retired 

Metropolitan Opera, AL8 


This spring, we will listen to Verdi’s “Ernani”, which is a 

carryover from the fall. We will also listen to excerpts from 

“Manon”, a new production at the Met this spring. Finally, 

using Gary Will’s new book, Verdi’s Shakespeare, as a point 

de d´epart, we will listen to ‘Macbeth”. 

Class Manager: Bernice Edman 

Presenter: 

John G. White Marist College 

Oral Interpretation of Literature, AL9 


This course will explore, practice, and present the art and 

techniques of effectively performing poems, short stories, 

essays, and other written works. We begin with the 

discussion of the tools of oral interpretation performance 

including the voice, the body, role-playing, use of space, 

emotional recall, & sense memory. We then move onto the 

discussion and oral interpretation of published descriptive 

prose, narrative prose, poetry, speeches, and essays with 

the class culminating in a Reader’s Theater presentation 

open to friends. Class is limited to 30 students. 

Class Manager: Barbara Mindel 

Presenter: 

Rafael Rivera DCC 

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“Ascent” of Science & Mathematics II, GS5 


We will continue our ascent from Greek Science and 

Cosmology into the Renaissance and beyond. Eminent 

scientists such as Galileo, Descart, Newton, Euler, … will be 

featured as well as their ideas and place in history. Two 

video professors and your CLS lecturer will discuss the 

transitions from “Natural Philosophy” to Modern Science. 

A conceptual approach will be emphasized throughout this 

course. Prerequisite: None 

Class Manager: Ron Bowers 

Presenter: 

Stan Schmidt CLS 

“All Thumbs” to “Flying Fingers”: A Beginner’s 

Alto Recorder Class, LLS6 


Playing music is an exhilarating way to exercise the brain. 

Gathering with friends, learning to listen with a sharp ear & 

creating new sounds all serve to enhance the experience. 

You will learn to play solo or ensemble, improvise simple 

tunes and rhythms, all the while absorbing musical basics 

and developing self-discipline. See how much fun this 

ancient tradition can be. This is a Beginner’s course, but 

also serves as a brush-up for those who might have played 

an instrument many years ago. An alto recorder is required 

& may be purchased from the presenter. Approximate fee 

for instrument book is under $50. Class Manager: TBA 

Presenter: 

Nancy Bostwick Flute & Instrumental Music 

Therapist 

Tools Maketh the Man, GS6 

Wednesdays 1:15 P.M. – 8 weeks 

Humans are obligate tool makers: we cannot exist without 

tools and are constantly thinking up new ones. Other 

animals both make and use tools, but the nature and 

sophistication of our tools are of an entirely different level. 

When, why and how did the ability to make elaborate tools 

develop in human evolution? How is the ability related to 

human cognition and language? How have our tools made 

us? Class Manager: TBA 

Presenter: 

Lucy Johnson Vassar College

Growing up in Communist Hungary, SS6 


This course consists of a first-hand account of growing up 

during the Stalin era, being a teenage freedom fighter and 

making a dramatic escape to the West. It will describe the 

everyday sufferings of a nation under Russian rule. It will 

explain how totalitarian governments control their people 

with agent provocateurs, brain washing, torture and death, 

and tell why the Communists attempted to eliminate the 

country’s entire upper class, the intellectuals and everyone 

else who dared to disagree with their regime. It also 

describes the events that led up to the Hungarian 

Revolution of 1956 and shows how the people, young and 

old, were ready to die for the freedom of their home land. 


Presenter: 

Esther Kando Odescalchi Historian 

A People’s History of the United States 1492 

to Present by Howard Zinn, Ph.D., SS7 


When Professor Howard Zinn’s book, A People’s History of 

the United States, was first published in 1980, it caused a 

blitz of both outrage & plaudits. Most historians had 

regarded American history as the steady expansion of 

democracy, beginning with the aims of the Founding 

Fathers. Zinn focused a flood light on social groups 

previously ignored but exploited – blacks, women, native- 

Americans, & the immigrant poor of every nationality. He 

included their stories, told in their own words, which 

enliven the narrative & add information to an incomplete 

picture. We shall examine his point of view & discuss our 

opinions of the material. Purchase of the book is necessary 

& it is widely available. For the first class, read chapters 2 to 

5: the beginning of slavery; class divisions in the colonies; & 

was the American Revolution a revolution? Succeeding 

classes will cover chapters 6 to 11. 


Presenter: 

Rita Alterman History Teacher, Retired 

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Great Books: Living with the Past, AL10 


This semester we continue our Great Books Series with the 

volume entitled Living with the Past. This collection brings 

together works from around the world with selections from 

Proust, Freud, Dillard, Wordsworth, and others. These 

carefully crafted writings portray complex characters and 

situations that defy simple analogies. Come share your 

insights, viewpoints, and interpretations. Books are 

approximately $5, and we will contact members to order. 

The class is limited to 15 students. 

Class Managers: Ann Bragdon & Lydia Bauman 

Presenters: 

Ann Bragdon CLS 

Lydia Bauman CLS 

Italian, L1 


This course is designed for those who want to learn the very 

basics of the Italian language through selected vocabulary 

and grammar connected with the culture of the Italian 

people. Students will learn on their own how to form 

sentences, enabling them to speak Italian at home or on a 

future trip to Italy. Il Dono Delle Parole is the textbook used 

for this course and can be purchased in class for $15. 

Class Manager: Jim Walsh 

Presenter: 

Vita Maria Mesnick CLS/Marist College, Retired 

Conversational Spanish, L2 


This course continues from last semester. It teaches basic 

Spanish conversation and grammar and also covers 

interesting aspects of Hispanic culture. The course is 

conducted in two separate classes – Level 1 in one class and 

Levels 2 and 3 combined in the other class. Barron’s 

Spanish, The Easy Way, 4 th Edition is the ongoing textbook 

for all levels. Easy Spanish Reader, 2 nd or 3 rd Edition, by 

William T. Tardy is used by Levels 2 and 3. 


Presenters: 

Elvira Butler Marist College 

Benedicta Nieves Marist College

History of Games and Puzzles, LLS7 


This course will present the history and development of a 

number of games and puzzles, some well-known and others 

which will likely be new to students. You will not learn how 

to play these games, but the development of rules and 

strategies will be covered. The games to be discussed are 

chess, bridge, go, ken ken, poker, cryptic crosswords, and 

magic squares. 

Class Managers: TBA 

Presenters: 

Stan Schmidt CLS 

Dick Herodes CLS 

Neal Christensen CLS/Mt. St. Mary College 

Bob Morrison CLS 

Bluegrass Music, AL11 


This class will trace the development and evolution of 

Bluegrass music, including its historic and cultural context, 

from its origins in Appalachian folk music and early string 

bands through the innovations of Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, 

and others in the 1940s and 1950s to the present-day 

practitioners of “Newgrass.” Some sessions will feature 

guest musicians demonstrating and discussing the role of 

their particular instruments as well as vocal techniques that 

make Bluegrass unique—and fun! 

Class Manager: Mike Foley 

Presenter: 

Jeff Anzevino Hudson Valley Bluegrass 

Association 

CLASS MANAGERS NEEDED 

Each course needs someone who 

makes CLS announcements, introduces 

the speaker, distributes the attendance 

sheet and keeps order in the class. 

A training session for the job of 

Class Manager is usually given before 

each semester. 

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Abraham Lincoln, SS8 

Mondays at Marist - Fishkill 

11:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. – 6 weeks 

Note: Class will begin April 16 th 

The sixteenth President of the United States was revered in 

the North as a homespun hero, as humble as a copper 

penny with virtues of honesty, thrift and moral simplicity. 

In the South he was denounced for denying freedom 

(slavery issue). This is the Lincoln story, starting with his 

birth in a dirt floor cabin in Kentucky, home learning under 

his step-mother and his incessant reading. He grew in 

business, politics and law in Illinois. He had a tempestuous 

marriage to Mary Todd and the tragic loss of two sons. 

Politics led to Washington, DC and the complicated issues of 

slavery and the civil war. Finally his assassination came. 

Class Manager: Paul Totta 

Presenters: 

Charlie Ford New York Life, 

Retired 

Jim Williams IBM, Retired 

Collage: Composition in Motion, LLS8 

Mondays at Marist – Fishkill 

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – 6 weeks 


Within every GREAT work of art-be it a painting, sculpture, 

music, dance, or poem, there is an underlying structure. It is 

dynamic and engaging. What did the artist do that creates 

that experience? Through the medium of Collage, 

Participants will explore and discover the subtle yet 

powerful interplay of visual elements in their own collage 

work and enable them to recognize and deepen their 

appreciation of art on another dimension. Best of all, 

Martee will create an atmosphere that will keep the 

playfulness of collage alive. 

Class Manager: Lorna Thompson 

Presenter: 

Martee Levi Teaching Artist and Painter

Creating a Photo Album Book, LLS9 


1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – 2 weeks 


This course provides an opportunity for each student to 

create a personalized photo album book – hard or soft copy 

– on the Internet using his own travel, wedding, baby, or 

special event photos. Great for a birthday, thank you, or 

holiday gift. This is a hands-on computer class. Participants 

are welcome to bring about 20 or more of their own photos 

on a flash drive to get started in the first class. Otherwise, 

general photos will be provided. Class is limited to 20 

students. 


Presenter: 

Kathy Timm Mt. St. Mary College 

Murder on the Orient Express, AL12 


1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – 4 weeks 


Join us for a course on history, mystery and travel. Visit the 

cities of Paris, Venice, Istanbul and Vienna. Discuss the 

history of the world’s most famous train and review the 

true story behind Murder On the Orient Express by Agatha 

Christie. Suggested Reading: Murder On the Orient Express 

by Agatha Christie. 


Presenter: 

Frank Kieck IBM Software Engineer, 

Retired 

SAVE THE DATE 

Thursday, May 31 st 

CLS Annual Meeting 

at Locust Grove 

Performance by Half Moon Theatre 

Group 

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Computer Basics: Enhanced E-Mail Skill 

Building, LLS10 


1:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. – 6 weeks 

Note: Class begins April 16 th 

You know how to read and create email, but you want to do 

much more! This hands-on course takes a step-by-step 

approach, leveraging your basic email skills to learn how to 

use enhanced email functions: customizing & organizing 

email, using functions such as attachments, downloading 

and uploading, cut/paste and more. At completion, 

students will be able to log onto and use their email 

accounts from most computers. Prerequisites: 

1) knowledge of computer fundamentals: logging/signing 

on, using the keyboard and mouse. 2) Basic skills in 

opening/reading/creating email. 3) Own a PC computer 

with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system. 

Class is limited to 15 students. 


Presenter: 

Merrilee Osterhoudt IBM Software Engineer, 

Retired 

Duplicate Bridge … The Convention Card, 

Continued, LLS11 

Tuesdays at The Bridge Center of Mid-Hudson 

Valley 

9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – 8 weeks 

Note: Class will begin April 3 rd 

Improve your bridge game. Duplicate bridge for 

intermediate and beginning players. Each class will 

include a short lesson followed by supervised play. Subjects 

to include: Doubles, Slam Bidding, Opening Leads, Discards. 

The Bridge Center of Mid-Hudson Valley is located at the 

Hellenic Center, 24 Park Avenue (next to Temple Beth-El) 

five minutes from Locust Grove. Take Route 44/55 East to 

Grand Avenue, turn right, then turn left onto College 

Avenue and then turn right onto Park Avenue. Hellenic 

Center is on your right, #24. 

Class Managers: Lorraine Carbone & Pat Clark 

Presenters: 

Lynn Baker DC Bridge Assoc./CLS 

Lorraine Carbone CS Bridge Assoc./CLS

Recorder Consort: Bringing Together 

Intermediate Recorder Players (Soprano, Alto, 

Tenor, Bass), LLS12 

Tuesdays 2:45 P.M. – Off-Site – 8 weeks 

Location to be Determined 

This is an intermediate class providing an opportunity for 

more advanced recorder players to play together in 

ensemble. It is for those who have completed Sweet Pipes 

Book One and Two. This class requires at least 45 minutes 

of individual practice per day. The first class will meet at 

the stated time and day. Students will receive notification 

of classroom location with their confirmation of classes. 

Class Manager: Chuck Martinez 

Presenter: 

Nancy Bostwick Flute & Instrumental Music 

Therapist 

Mah Jongg – The Chinese Game of Chance, 

LLS13 

Fridays at Marist - Fishkill 

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – 5 weeks 


Cracks, Bams, Dots, Winds, Dragons. Is it a game of skill, 

luck, or a combination of both? Originally Mah Jongg was a 

rummy-like game which originated in China during the time 

of Confucius. We will learn about its origins, strategies, 

tournaments, and play. A card was created to standardize 

the game in the U.S. Your patience in mastering the fine 

points of Mah Jongg will be repaid many times over by the 

enjoyment you will derive from the game. 

With registration, please include a check made out to the 

National Mah Jongg League for $7.00 which covers the cost 

of a card. Large print card can be ordered for $8.00. Class is 

limited to 15 students. 

Class Managers: Grete Finkelstein & Pat Clark 

Presenter: 

Ada Operowsky City of Poughkeepsie 

Teacher, Retired 

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Introduction to Photoshop Elements, GS7 

Fridays at Marist Fishkill 

1:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. – 6 weeks 


NO CLASS on April 20 th 

This hands-on course using Photoshop Elements will help 

you get started in getting those pictures off the computer 

and into albums and frames. We will cover the process of 

getting your photos into Elements and then editing them. 

Some subjects to be covered include: using quick edit mode, 

all about levels, red eye removal, teeth whitening, 

sharpening and softening, converting images to beautiful 

black and white images, collages and panoramas. Some 

basic computer skills are needed such as opening folders 

and mouse usage. We will work on our own photos in the 

final sessions. Class is limited to 20 students. 

New students will be given priority. 

Class Manager: Ron Bowers 

Presenter: 

Les Muldorf CLS 

Locust Grove Reminders 

� The wooden indoor chairs may be 

taken outdoors during lunch but are to 

be used only on the flat patio surface. 

Do not place the wooden chairs on the 

gravel or grassy areas. Please be sure 

to return the chairs to their original 

location in the classroom prior to the 

start of the next class 

� Please be aware that there is NO 

TURN ON RED when exiting the main 

gate. 

� Do not call Locust Grove directly on 

anything relating to CLS activities. All 

Locust Grove communication must be 

made through the CLS Office.


Courses at Locust Grove 

Tuesdays 

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Time Course April May June 

09:15-10:30 Computer Security, Operation and Maintenance LLS1 3 10 17 24 

09:15-10:30 Long Form Yang Style T’ai Chi AL1 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

09:15-10:30 Great Piano Performers AL2 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 

09:15-10:30 Short Stories “Women Writers” AL3 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

11:00-12:15 Great Decisions SS1 3 10 17 24 1 8 

11:00-12:15 Touch Screen Technology LLS2 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

11:00-12:15 Comparative Animal Physiology GS1 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

11:00-12:15 Prodding the Muse AL4 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

01:15-02:30 Art History AL5 3 10 17 24 1 8 

01:15-02:30 What in the World is Physically Impossible GS2 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

01:15-02:30 History of Local Colleges SS2 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 

01:15-02:30 The Science of Photography 

GS3 3 10 17 

01:15-02:30 

The Art of Photography 

Schedule 

02:45-04:00 Sketching and Painting AL6 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

02:45-04:00 Speaking of Sports LLS4 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

02:45-04:00 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing LLS5 3 10 17 24 1 

02:45-04:00 Estate Planning and Elder Law SS3 3 10 17 24 1 8 

Wednesdays 


09:15-10:30 Medieval History SS4 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

09:15-10:30 Impact of the Hudson River on American History & Culture SS5 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 

09:15-10:30 Achieving Good Health and Reducing Health Care Costs GS4 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

09:15-10:30 Express Yourself: A Collage of Writing Ideas AL7 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

11:00-12:15 Metropolitan Opera AL8 4 11`18 25 2 9 16 23 

11:00-12:15 Oral Interpretation of Literature AL9 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

11:00-12:15 “Ascent” of Science & Mathematics II GS5 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

11:00-12:15 Beginner’s Alto Recorder LLS6 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

01:15-02:30 Tools Maketh the Man GS6 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

01:15-02:30 Growing Up in Communist Hungary SS6 4 11 18 25 

01:15-02:30 A People’s History of the U.S. – 1492 to Present by H. Zinn SS7 2 9 16 23 

01:15-02:30 Great Books: Living with the Past AL10 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

01:15-02:30 Italian Language and Culture L1 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

02:45-04:00 Conversational Spanish L2 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 

02:45-04:00 History of Games and Puzzles LLS7 4 11 18 26 2 9 16 23 

02:45-04:00 Bluegrass Music AL11 4 11 18 26 2 9 

LLS3 

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Courses at Marist-Fishkill Center 

Mondays 

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11:00-12:15 Abraham Lincoln SS8 16 23 30 7 14 21 

01:00-03:00 Collage: Composition in Motion LLS8 16 23 30 7 14 21 

01:00-03:00 Creating a Photo Album LLS9 16 23 

01:00-04:00 Murder on the Orient Express AL12 30 7 14 21 

01:15-02:30 Computer Basics: E-mail and the Internet LLS10 16 23 30 7 14 21 

Fridays 


01:00-03:00 Mah Jongg – The Chinese Game of Chance LLS13 13 20 27 4 11 

01:00-03:00 Introduction to Photoshop Elements GS7 13 ** 27 4 11 18 25 

**NO CLASS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20 TH 

Directions to Marist – Fishkill: Take Rt. 9 South. After going through Rt. 52 intersection in Fishkill, turn right at 3 rd light. 

Proceed straight to stop sign. Turn left and go to last building which is “400 Westage.” Enter building, Suite 105 on left. 

Courses at The Bridge Center of Mid-Hudson Valley 

Tuesdays 


09:00-10:30 Duplicate Bridge…The Convention Card, Continued LLS11 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 

Directions to the Bridge Center of Mid-Hudson Valley: Take Rt. 44/55 East to Grand Avenue, turn right, then turn left onto 

College Avenue and then turn right onto Park Avenue. Hellenic Center is on your right, #24. 

Off-Site Course – Location to Be Determined 

Tuesdays 


02:45-04:00 Recorder Consort: Intermediate Recorder LLS12 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22

ALL DIRECTIONS AND MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW WITH CONFIRMATION 

TRIP 1 

GOMEZ MILL HOUSE 

Marlboro, NY 

Thursday, April 12 – 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. 

Rain or Shine 

Join us for a tour of the Gomez Mill House built in 1714. It is the 

oldest continually lived-in residence in the United States and the 

oldest surviving Jewish homestead in North America. This is a 

landmark with a complex history: it was the site of the Indian 

ceremonial ground, frontier trading post, earliest extant Jewish 

residence in North America, center of patriotic activity in the 

Revolution, and home of writers and artists. We will have a short 

video introduction followed by a tour of the homestead and then 

walk over to the area of the Mill. Parking is limited; carpooling is 

required. Please indicate your preference in tour time. 

Max: 40 Members (2 groups of 20) COST: $ 5 

Coordinator: Anne Cole and Julie Carmichael-Miller 

TRIP 2 

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE 

Astoria, Queens, NY 

Thursday, April 19 

Poughkeepsie 7:45 A.M. at Price Chopper 

Fishkill 8:15 A.M. at Dutchess Mall 

Explore the only museum dedicated to the art, history, 

technique, and technology of the moving image covering optical 

toys of the 19 th century through movies, television, and the latest 

digital art. Our 90-minute guided “Behind the Screen” tour, 

which starts at 10:30, will whet your appetite to explore the 

many artifacts, interactive displays, and classic film clips on your 

own after lunch. A list of nearby restaurants will be provided. 

The return bus will leave at 2:30 P.M. The tour requires 

extensive standing and walking through the large facility. 

Max: 48 Members COST: $ 30 

Coordinators: Sue and Al Blodgett 

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TRIP 3 

GOVERNOR’S MANSION AND OUTDOOR ART 

Albany, NY 

Thursday, April 26 – 11:00 A.M. 



The tour begins with the Executive Mansion, which was built in 

1856, and has been the home of the governors since 1875. Its 

Victorian lines contrast with the modern architecture of the 

Empire State Plaza. The trip continues with a guided tour of the 

art collection in the Plaza that will introduce us to the “most 

important State collection of modern art in the country,” 

according to the director of MoMA. Should the Governor be in 

residence, there is a very remote chance that we will be unable 

to tour the Mansion, in which case a tour of the Capitol will begin 

at 11:00 A.M. instead. Some walking, but mostly flat surfaces. 


Coordinators: Sheila Suggitt and Pat Clark 

TRIP 4 

STONECROP GARDENS 

Cold Spring, NY 

Thursday, May 3 – 10:00 A.M. 

Rain Date: Friday, May 4 

Join us for a delightful tour of Stonecrop Gardens. Originally the 

home of Anne and Frank Cabot, it became a public garden in 

1992 under the direction of Caroline Burgess. The display 

gardens cover approximately 12 acres and a few of the features 

included are woodland, water gardens, and raised alpine stone 

beds. In addition to the gardens there is a Conservatory and an 

Alpine House. The Garden demonstrates what can be achieved 

by horticultural enthusiasts, and it is also an educational resource 

in the community. May is a wonderful time to visit the garden: 

bulb displays throughout the garden should be in bloom as well 

as Alpines, Alyssum, Phlox, Rhododendron, the Wisteria Pavilion, 

and the Woodland Garden to mention just a few. Good walking 

shoes are suggested for the full garden experience. No area of 

the garden is paved and paths are grass, gravel, or mulch, and 

unsuitable to wheelchairs. Visitors with limited mobility would 

need to contact Stonecrop to discuss areas that may be 

accessible to them. 


(lunch is not included) 

Coordinators: Pat Clark, Lorraine Carbone, and Pat Harth


TRIP 5 

HARNESS RACING MUSEUM AND 

HALL OF FAME 

Goshen, NY 

Monday, May 7 – 10:00 A.M. 

Rain or Shine 

We will assemble in Goshen for a two hour guided tour of the 

museum’s historic collections that include more than 1,500 

works of fine art; 5,000 pieces of ephemera (tickets, programs, 

scrapbooks, etc.); 13,000 photographs; 400 jackets, caps, and 

helmets; 90 sulkies and harnesses; 800 trophies; and a preserved 

stable that serves as a walk-through display case for racing 

equipment. “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives” will 

be on display until Spring 2012. The never-before-seen display of 

world class historic bronze horse statues from the mid-19 th 

century to the present are showcased. Try out the “Thrill of 

Harness Racing 3-D Simulator” and put yourself in the driver’s 

seat during a race. Our tour will be followed by a one hour 

buffet lunch (inclusive of beverages, tax, and tip). 


Coordinators: Linda Lebensold and Joan Kimmel 

TRIP 6 

TREVOR ZOO AT MILLBROOK SCHOOL 

Millbrook, NY 

Thursday, May 10— 11:00 A.M. or 2:00 P.M. 

Did you know that the Trevor Zoo is one-of-a-kind? It is, in fact, 

the only zoo in this country that is located at a high school. The 

zoo was established in 1936 at Millbrook School, a coeducational 

independent high school in Millbrook, New York. Its founder, 

Frank Trevor, was Millbrook School’s first biology teacher and a 

man with a passion for sharing his love of wildlife with all people. 

Join us for a lecture and tour of the Zoo for either an 11:00 A.M. 

event or a 2:00 P.M. event. Please indicate your choice below as 

the groups will be combined for the 11:00 A.M. time slot if there 

are not enough members to warrant two tours. There is a great 

deal of walking involved with this event, and parking is limited so 

we will arrange for carpooling at the time of confirmation. 

Max: 40 Members (two groups of 20) COST: $ 5 

Coordinators: Madaleine Cole and Joan Sears 


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TRIP 7 

WEST POINT TOUR, LUNCH, & BOAT RIDE 

Highland Falls, NY 

Thursday, May 17 



See and hear the story of West Point followed by a leisurely 

Hudson River cruise. The trip begins with a two hour combined 

bus and walking tour that tells the story of West Point, its role in 

the Revolution, its famous history, and notable graduates. The 

tour stops at, among others, the Main Cadet Chapel, Trophy 

Point, Parade grounds, West Point Cemetery, and Old Cadet 

Chapel. The tour involves about 90 minutes of walking. 

Following the tour, we will proceed by bus to the South Dock to 

embark on the MV Commander, a historic vessel, where we will 

enjoy our included box lunch on board while on a 90-minute 

narrated cruise through the scenic and historic Hudson 

Highlands, after which we will return to the Visitors Center 

where we will have time to explore its displays and exhibits, the 

gift shop, and the nearby West Point Museum as time permits. 

Return bus will leave at 3:30 P.M. All attendees must present an 

original photo ID upon entry into West Point. 


Coordinators: Linda Lebensold and Madaleine Cole 

TRIP 8 

TOUR OF CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE 

DIVINE AND GRANT’S TOMB 

New York, NY 

Monday, May 21 – RAIN or SHINE 



A guided tour of this Episcopal Cathedral, which is nicknamed 

“St. John the Unfinished” and exemplifies high Gothic 

architecture, will begin at 11:00 A.M. Bring lunch to picnic in the 

Cathedral’s adjacent private park (open to the public), or buy 

lunch in one of the nearby eating establishments adjacent to the 

Columbia University campus. At 1:30 P.M., the bus will bring us 

to the location of the resting place of President and Mrs. Grant 

on Riverside Drive. The newly refurbished National Memorial is 

also a study of Grant’s life & his accomplishments. A guided tour 

by National Park Rangers will begin at 2:00 P.M. A Visitors’ 

Center is located nearby with a gift shop and restrooms. Wear 

comfortable shoes as both tours will require much walking. The 

return bus will leave at approximately 3:30 P.M. 


Coordinators: Maureen and Jack Hanrahan


TRIP 9 

HIKE AT BLACK CREEK FOREST PRESERVE 

Esopus, NY 

Thursday, May 24 – 10:00 A.M. 

Rain Date: Friday, May 25 

On this trip, we will be walking through a beautiful wooded area 

of gently rolling hills, with some moderately steep inclines, vernal 

pools, and a lot of wildlife. The trail loops to the Hudson River 

and back for a total of 2 ½ miles. Please wear good walking 

shoes, and bring water and a snack. A walking stick is always a 

good idea too. 

Max: 25 Members NO FEE 

Coordinators: Judy Harkavy and Lorraine Carbone 

Your summer trips are 

now included in your 

spring catalog. 

You may register for up 

to 3 trips for spring and 1 

trip for summer – all on 

one form. 

See page 17 


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TRIP 10 

OLANA AND THE THOMAS COLE NATIONAL 

HISTORIC SITE 

Hudson, NY 

Thursday, June 7 – 10:00 A.M. 

On this tour, we will visit the homes of these two leading lights of 

the Hudson River School of Painting with a lunch break in 

between. The Olana 1 ¼ hour tour includes the first and second 

floor of the Eastern-inspired manse, the servants’ quarters, 

Church’s studio, and the Sharp Gallery with exhibitions of 

Church’s art and life. Lunch is on your own—either in Hudson or 

Catskill. The Thomas Cole tour will begin at 2:00 P.M., and is a 50 

minute tour including the Main House, Cole’s studio, and the 

surrounding gardens. Picnics on the lawn are considered a 

favorite if the weather cooperates. Both Olana and Cole tours 

involve considerable walking and climbing steps. For those who 

enjoy walking, the Hudson River School Art Trail is nearby, and 

you may wish to incorporate it into your post-tour plans. 


Coordinators: Beth and Jack Devine 

TRIP 11 

RAINBOW’S END BUTTERFLY HABITAT & 

NURSERY 

Pawling, NY 

Thursday, June 14 – 9:45 A.M. 

Cancelled if heavy rain 

Rainbow’s End is a family-owned farm that hand-raises 

butterflies and creates eco-friendly butterfly habitats. There will 

be an informal informational talk covering the butterfly life cycle 

and habitat, sustainable eco-farming by introducing pesticidefree 

farming, composting and pollinators. You can visit the 

butterfly flight house, education center, and habitat trail. 


Coordinators: Joan and Joe Benenati


TRIP 1 

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA – 

LUNCH AND TOUR 

Hyde Park, NY 

Thursday, June 28 – 11:15 A.M. in the lobby 

of Roth Hall (Main Building) 

Join us for a tour and lunch at the Culinary Institute of America, 

the premier culinary school here in Hyde Park. We will have a 

leisurely lunch in the American Bounty Restaurant, some time to 

browse in the Gift Shop and Apple Pie Bakery & Café, and then a 

student-led tour of the school and grounds. Our group will be 

split into smaller groups for the tour portion of the trip to make it 

easier to hear our tour guides. Please wear “country-club casual” 

attire, and comfortable shoes if you choose to go on the tour. 


Coordinator: Madaleine Cole and Joan Sears 


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TRIP 2 

TALK AND TOUR AT MOHONK 

New Paltz, NY 

Thursday, July 12 – 9:00 A.M. 

Rain date: Thursday, July 19 

Spend a day at Mohonk & hear about the Preserve & enjoy 

its beautiful gardens. Paul Hutt, Director of Research will 

take you on a journey through the historic and diverse 

collections at the Daniel Smiley Research Center & discuss 

their value to science, public outreach, and land management. 

Andrew Koehn, head gardener will lead us through 

the gardens which should be alive in July with, among 

others, bananas, geraniums, gerberas, thunbergias, 

marigolds & tender bulbs. Bring a picnic lunch and 

beverage to enjoy on-site. Wear comfortable shoes. 

Max: 40 Members NO FEE 

Coordinators: Joan Sears and Jean Bartoes 

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Special Events Registration 

Name____________________________________________________Phone__________________________ 

PLEASE LIST YOUR CHOICES HERE IN PRIORITY ORDER. SEPARATE CHECKS (payable to Marist College) ARE 

REQUIRED FOR EACH TRIP. CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Friday, February 24th. 

Spring Trip# Destination Time Cost Date 

1.________ ______________________________________________ __________ __________ ___________ 

2._______ __________________________________________ _________ _________ __________ 

3._______ __________________________________________ _________ _________ __________ 

Summer Trip # 

1._______ __________________________________________ _________ _________ __________ 

You will receive a confirmation/waitlist letter for the trips you have requested. 

If you find you cannot attend a trip for which you have been confirmed, please contact the coordinator 

indicated on your confirmation sheet so someone else may attend. 

MAIL REGISTRATION AND CHECKS TO: Are you willing to drive others? 


Marist College ______ Yes _______No 

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387 

REGISTRATIONS (INCLUDING CHECKS) MUST BE REC’D BY FEBRUARY 24 TH

General Information 


Spring 2012 

The purpose of the Marist College Center for Lifetime Study (CLS) is to provide opportunities for learning and 

fellowship for men and women 55 and older. CLS is a volunteer membership-run organization with a relaxed 

classroom atmosphere and no exams or grades. CLS operates under the auspices of the Marist College School 

of Global and Professional Programs and is supported primarily by membership dues. 

The objectives of CLS are: (1) to offer non-credit courses designed and developed by and for CLS members 

covering topics reflecting a variety of interests; (2) to encourage members to volunteer as committee members, 

course planners, coordinators and facilitators, according to their skills and interest; and (3) to provide a 

program of special events and other activities to enhance peer interaction. 

Course Locations: Most courses are held at Locust Grove, the Samuel Morse Historic Site located at 2683 

South Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The location of the classroom for each course will be posted at Locust 

Grove. Additional courses are held at the Marist – Fishkill Center, Marist Main Campus in Poughkeepsie, The 

Bridge Center of Mid-Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie and other locations. 

Directions to Locust Grove: From Route 9 (South Road) heading north make left turn at Beechwood Avenue 

(Ulster Savings Bank on right) which is entrance to Locust Grove. From Route 9 (South Road) heading south 

make right hand turn after having just past the Holiday Inn Express on left. Take right turn at next light which 

is entrance to Locust Grove. Please be aware that there is NO TURN ON RED when exiting the gate. 

Parking at Locust Grove: Ample parking is provided adjacent to the Visitors Center building. Please follow the 

directions of parking attendants at Locust Grove. A limited number of handicapped spaces are available, 

however, the Visitors Center building and all parking spaces are on level terrain and easily accessible. Please be 

aware that you must display a valid New York State handicapped tag to park in a designated handicapped 

parking space. Also, please note that there is no turn on red when exiting the main gate. 

Do not call Locust Grove directly on anything relating to CLS activities. 

ALL Locust Grove communication must be made through the CLS Office. 

CLS Office – Dyson Center – Room 344 

(845) 575-3000 ext. 2011 

www.centerforlifetimestudy@marist.edu 

The Center for Lifetime Study is also supported by a grant from the Rose Sherman Fund. 

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Name_______________________________________________________Phone_______________________ 

Address___________________________________________E-mail Address________________________ 

City_______________________________Zip_____________License Plate#(s)______________________ 

PLEASE LIST YOUR CHOICES HERE IN PRIORITY ORDER. 

Membership includes up to six (6) courses, and others if space is available at no additional cost. 

A mixture of on-site (Locust Grove) and off-site courses is preferred to maximize classroom space 

availability. All classes and schedules are subject to change. CLS reserves the right to limit class size 

or cancel any course due to insufficient registration. 

COURSE NUMBER TITLE 

Course Registration 

Please sign up ONLY for courses you plan to attend. 

1. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

2. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

3. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

4. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

5. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

6. ________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 

Special Parking for those holding NYS Handicap Permit. Check if required. 

Register on-line at www.marist.edu/gpp/cls/registration 

A confirmation letter will be sent indicating the course(s) for which you are registered. 

MAIL REGISTRATION AND APPLICABLE CHECKS TO: 


Marist College 

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387 

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 24 TH 

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Membership Participation 


Spring 2012 

Name___________________________E-mail____________________________Phone________________ 

To insure the vitality of CLS, members need to be involved in the planning, facilitation and 

day-to-day operation of the organization. Please return this page with your class requests and 

check one or more boxes to indicate which committees you are interested in joining. 

DO NOT check boxes for those committees in which you are already an active member. 

CLS COMMITTEES 

Administration – This committee promotes the effective and efficient operation of the 

organization. Members help with mailings, retrieve CLS phone messages from their home 

phone, and assist with the coordination of the Convocation and Annual Meeting. 

Classroom Support (Audio-Visual)- Committee members assess audio/visual equipment 

needs, obtain equipment as required, and insure that all CLS classes have the necessary 

audio/visual equipment installed and operational at the start of each class. 

Connections – This committee provides CLS members with the opportunity for meaningful 

volunteer community service. Members tutor in local schools and support the outreach program 

at the Fountains in Millbrook, and participate in joint projects with Marist College faculty and 

students. 

Curriculum – These committees are responsible for the coordination and planning of courses 

for the Spring and Fall semesters as well as the January mini-session. Members function as 

class managers or co-managers for existing classes, suggest and organize new classes and 

arrange for presenters. 

Arts & Literature Languages Social Science 

General Science Life & Leisure Studies 

Member Services – This committee provides coffee and arranges donated cookies and snacks 

between CLS classes and assists at CLS social functions. 

Membership – The committee maintains the CLS membership waiting list, welcomes and 

orients new members, and provides reception services and assists in the distribution of CLS 

materials at Locust Grove. 

Special Events – The committee arranges and participates in activities that enhance peer 

interaction. Members plan and manage special events such as trips and tours, and assist at the 

Holiday Breakfast and Annual Picnic. 

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