The Quill
Quick Updates for Independent Lifelong Learners
April 25, 2021
#345
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Call for Course Proposals for Fall 2021
The LLAIC Board is Seeking Nominations
Current Events - Friday, 4/30
Spanish Conversation Group (La Tertulia) - Monday, 5/3
When Stone Speaks with Sculptor Alice Kiderman - Wednesday, 5/5
LLAIC Lit-Lovers - Friday, 5/14
No Geniuses on Wall Street - Monday, 5/17
The LILAC Players - Wednesday, 5/19
LLAIC Zoom Happy Hour - Thursday, 5/20
Movie Mavens - Friday, 5/21
French Conversation Group
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CALL FOR COURSE PROPOSALS FOR FALL 2021
We are planning our LLAIC curriculum for the Fall 2021 Semester! We invite you to submit a course proposal so that we can offer as diverse and exciting an array of courses as possible. We have decided to continue with the Zoom format through the Fall Semester since we cannot be certain of how far along the return to normalcy will be by then.
LLAIC provides a dedicated technical support individual for every class to handle Zoom invitations, assistance with screen sharing, and all-around troubleshooting. Our Course Leaders can focus on the course content, not the technology. We also offer as much course development support as each Course Leader desires.
Click here to download the Course Proposal Form for Fall 2021. Classes begin the week of September 21 and course length can be 10 weeks, five weeks, or something in between. The five-week classes can begin in the first five weeks of the semester or the last five weeks.
One of the perks of volunteering as a Course Leader is the opportunity to pre-enroll in as many courses as you wish at no charge, a benefit that can be deferred for a semester upon request. If you know of someone who might want to be a Course Leader now or in the future, please send their name to Lois Novotny at lois@novotny.org and we will follow up.
Proposals should also be submitted to Lois at lois@novotny.org as indicated on the proposal form.
We greatly appreciate the commitment of our Course Leaders. Based on the feedback we receive, we know that our members have a very favorable opinion of the quality of the Course Leaders and the course content.
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THE LLAIC BOARD IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS
LLAIC was founded seven years ago as an independent lifelong learning group providing stimulating and affordable courses and an outlet for social interaction. We are as good as the hard work and expertise that our volunteers put into it…and over the years we have had excellent and very collaborative leadership. We are now seeking new members to add to our Board of Directors.
We invite you to identify potential candidates, yourself included, whom you deem appropriate for Board participation and involvement. We seek candidates who may have an interest in being active in LLAIC governance and management.
The election will take place at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26. Please click here for more detailed information about the process and qualifications.
Please contact Carole Levy, chair of the nominating committee, at carolemlevy7@gmail.com with your suggestions.
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CURRENT EVENTS
LED BY JERRY JACOBS
FRIDAY, APRIL 30
10:00-11:15
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Please join us as we dissect the news of the day, which never ceases to be surprising and controversial. As usual Jerry Jacobs will facilitate a lively discussion among our knowledgeable and impassioned classmates. All points of view welcome!
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Click here by noon on Thursday, April 29, to request an invitation. You'll receive it by 3:00 p.m. that day.
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SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
MONDAY, MAY 3 AT 1 P.M.
¡Bienvenidos a La Tertulia!
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Newcomers are welcome at the Spanish conversation group, hosted by Miriam Grodberg and Larry Krakauer. We meet biweekly and focus on conversation using current Spanish language media. Please consider joining us to maintain and improve your Spanish language skills and have some fun along the way.
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LLAIC LOVES ART
WHEN STONE SPEAKS
WITH SCULPTOR ALICE KIDERMAN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 @ 1:30-2:45
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Sculptor Alice Kiderman will share the way a block of stone becomes a sculpture. She will start with the inspiration, describe the process, and finally show the finished work. The participants will learn about her approach to the direct carving method, the steps involved, and her love of creating works in marble.
Finally she will show us some examples of her finished works, and tell us why and how they came about. There will be time for Q&A.
To request an invitation for the program, click here before noon on Monday, May 3. You'll receive your invitation or notification of your status by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4.
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BORN A CRIME:
STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD
BY TREVOR NOAH
FRIDAY, MAY 14 @ 10:30-12:00
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Sign up here before registration closes at noon on Thursday, May 13, to request a Zoom invitation. You'll receive an invitation by 3 p.m. that day. The meeting will open 15 minutes early so we can socialize before we begin the discussion. Contact Joan Chasan if you have trouble signing up.
Born a Crime is the compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.
Click here to see a list of the upcoming book selections through September. NOTE: LLAIC Lit-Lovers will not meet in June.
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THERE ARE NO GENIUSES ON WALL STREET
MONDAY, MAY 17 @ 10:30-12:00
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Are you an experienced investor, or are you new to "the market" and want to know more? We are an easygoing discussion group that deals with all market-related topics. Bring your opinions, insights, and questions. Or just listen.
Sign up here before registration closes at noon today, Sunday, May 16, to request an invitation to the May 17 meeting. You'll receive it by 3 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Richard Lewis: lewisdmd@ yahoo.com or 617-448-4439.
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THE LILAC PLAYERS PRESENT
THE DINNER DATE
AND
CHECK PLEASE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
1:30 P.M.
We are looking forward to tickling your funny bones with two comedic one-act plays, and hope you will attend. Watch this space for a Zoom invitation.
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COME TO OUR LLAIC ZOOM HAPPY HOUR!
THURSDAY, MAY 20
4:00-5:00
At our April Happy Hour we talked about bilingual grandchildren, events we would and wouldn't like to see in the future, the use of artificial intelligence in job hunting, next semester at LLAIC, and the pros and cons of the imminent demise of cursive writing.
We hope you'll join us again on Thursday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. We should have lots of new things to discuss. Bring your drinks, snacks, and conversation. If you have an idea for a topic that would be fun to talk about, send it to Carole Simon Pugliese who will facilitate the discussion.
Click here for an invitation by noon on Wednesday, May 19, and you will receive the invite by 3:00 that afternoon.
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MOVIE MAVENS
FRIDAY, MAY 21 @ 2:00-3:00
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The Movie Mavens' choice for our May 21st group is “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” a film which received five Academy Award nominations and a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes!
Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey. Adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” celebrates the transformative power of the blues and the artists who refuse to let society's prejudices dictate their worth.
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is available on Netflix.
Click here for an invitation by noon on Thursday, May 20, if you would like to join us for a lively discussion of this wonderful film on Friday afternoon, May 21. You will receive the invite by 3:00 on Thursday.
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FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
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The French Conversation Group is reading 120, Rue de la Gare, by Leo Malet. This book is available in paperback and Kindle versions. We are a group of intermediate to advanced level speakers. We read books aloud, taking turns, and stopping often to discuss any interesting aspects of what we are reading. If you are interested in this group, please contact Richard Mansfield at richardscottmansfield@gmail.com.
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Editor: Barbara Mende
Contributing Editors: Joe Bongiardina and Shelly Levine
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