Fairleigh Institute for Lifelong Learning at Florham 
(FILL-Florham)

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MONDAYS

​10:00a–11:15a. Famous Aviators Who Impacted History. Instructor: Olcott, J. Email: jack@generalaerocompany.net. 5 sessions: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with From Airwaves to Algorithms.

 

10:00a–11:15a. From Airwaves to Algorithms. Instructor: Klass, Richard A. Email: rickklass1@gmail.com. 4 sessions: 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Famous Aviators Who Impacted History.

 

11:30a–12:45p. James Madison, Montpelier, and the Creation of the United States Constitution. Instructor: Stetz, K. Email: edteam@montpelier.org. 3 sessions: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Songwriting at its Best. Instructor: Ogens, D. Email: bandit29@aol.com. 7 sessions: 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9. Seat cap: 45. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–2:15p. From Bucket List to Published Book: Let My Writing Journey Inform and Inspire Your Own Bucket List Project. Instructor: Kamenetsky, K. Email: kjkam75@gmail.com. 4 sessions: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with FILL Film Discussion Group.

 

1:00p–3:45p (double slot). FILL Film Discussion Group. Instructor: Ogens, D. Email: bandit29@aol.com. 10 sessions: 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Seat cap: 45. Modality: In-person class. Co-instructor: Dawn Ogens. Notes: Conflicts with From Bucket List to Published Book.

 

4:00p–5:15p. Legacy and Legacy Projects. Instructor: Hellner-Apelt, Katharina. Email: katmagnolia@gmail.com. 4 sessions: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9. Seat cap: 20. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Beer and Bull: Where Does America Stand at 250?

 

4:30p–6:00p. Beer and Bull: Where Does America Stand at 250? Instructors: Houle, R.; Peabody, B.; Schiemann, J. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 3 sessions: 9/14, 10/5, 11/9. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Legacy and Legacy Projects. Meets off campus at Glenbrook Brewery.

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TUESDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. Alice's English Wonderland. Instructor: Ard, P. Email: ardedu@msn.com. 2 sessions: 11/10, 11/17. Seat cap: 40. Modality: In-person class.

 

10:00a–11:15a. The Lives and Music of Chopin and Schubert. Instructor: Spingarn, K. Email: kenspin@gmail.com. 3 sessions: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

 

10:00a–11:30a (double slot). Whose Beaches: Battles for Control of the Jersey Shore. Instructor: Eisdorfer, S. Email: smeisdorfer@gmail.com. 5 sessions: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6. Seat cap: 24. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Everything You Wanted to Know About Fragrances. Instructor: de Picciotto, S. Email: zazie.dep@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 9/29, 10/6. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Nineteenth Century Transatlantic Poetry and Letters. Instructor: Ard, P. Email: ardedu@msn.com. 3 sessions: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3. Seat cap: 40. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–2:15p. Ekphrastic Poetry: Experience the Beneficial Effect of Poetry and Art. Instructor: Gerrish, D. Email: shakabeee@aol.com. 5 sessions: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27. Seat cap: 18. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. Notes: Conflicts with Renewal Through Philosophy.

 

1:00p–2:15p. Renewal Through Philosophy. Instructor: Gole, A. Email: andy@urgencybasedselling.net. 5 sessions: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Ekphrastic Poetry.

 

1:00p–2:15p. Understanding Congress. Instructor: Larson, B. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 11/3. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–3:45p (double slot). Holiday Murder Mystery: Hercule Poirot's Christmas. Instructor: Kaffel, J. Email: blueparakeet943@aol.com. 1 session: 11/17. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

 

4:00p–5:15p. Current Events. Instructor: Spencer, K. Email: spencerken1946@gmail.com. 6 sessions: 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

 

4:00p–5:15p. Reading the News Through Jewish Eyes. Instructor: Brown, J. Email: jfbrown135@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/27. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

 

WEDNESDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. Photography for Everyone. Instructor: Gribbin, J. Email: bres1556@gmail.com. 4 sessions: 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Reading The Novel.

 

10:00a–11:15a. Reading The Novel. Instructor: Gordon, D. Email: dale.k.gordon@gmail.com. 6 sessions: 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Photography for Everyone.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Great Speeches of Lincoln. Instructors: Jorgensen, J.; Kattelman, K.; and Peabody, B. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 3 sessions: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Singing Bowl Meditation.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Aaron Burr: The Rest of the Story. Instructor: MacKenzie, K. Email: iudextiger73@gmail.com. 1 session: 9/30. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Richard II: The Hollow Crown; Exploring Shakespeare Series. Instructor: Weisstuch, M. (PhD). Email: mweisstuch@gmail.com. 4 sessions: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Science and Technology—Are We There Yet? 2.0 and Singing Bowl Meditation.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Science and Technology—Are We There Yet? 2.0. Instructor: Pomel, C. Email: dcmp@comcast.net. 4 sessions: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Richard II and Singing Bowl Meditation.

 

11:30a–12:15p. Singing Bowl Meditation. Instructor: Miller, V. Email: vsomaph44@gmail.com. 7 sessions: 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2. Seat cap: 20. Modality: In-person class. Co-instructor: Leigh, J. Notes: Conflicts with Great Speeches of Lincoln, Richard II, and Science and Technology—Are We There Yet? 2.0.

 

1:00p–2:30p. Let's Talk About Life and Mortality Over Lunch. Instructor: Hellner-Apelt, Katharina. Email: katmagnolia@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 11/11, 11/18. Seat cap: 10. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Broadway Musicals and The Art of Collage.

 

1:30p–2:45p. Introduction to the New Testament. Instructor: White, J. (Rev. Dr.). Email: jimdiv@aol.com. 10 sessions: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–3:45p (double slot). Broadway Musicals. Instructor: Flanigan, E. Email: flanigane@mail.montclair.edu. 3 sessions: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Let's Talk About Life and Mortality Over Lunch and The Art of Collage.

 

1:00p–4:00p (double slot). The Art of Collage: Unleashing Creativity. Instructors: Gerrish, D. and Kohler-Pogash, M. Email: shakabeee@aol.com. 1 session: 11/11. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Broadway Musicals and Let's Talk About Life and Mortality Over Lunch.

 

4:00p–5:15p. Sexual Intimacy for Mature Adults. Instructor: Zagofsky, B. Email: zagofsky1@gmail.com. 3 sessions: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7. Seat cap: 12. Modality: In-person class.

 

4:00p–5:30p. Pundits, Polls, & Politics! The 2026 Midterm Election! Instructor: Stowell, D. Email: dwstowell10@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/14. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

 

8:00p–9:15p. Jewish Voices in Russian Life: An Exploration of Literature and Film in Their Historical Context. Instructor: Rifkin, B. Email: b.rifkin@fdu.edu. 13 sessions: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

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THURSDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. A Brief History of the 20th Century. Instructor: Goldstein, A. Email: arnoldmgoldstein@aol.com. 6 sessions: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. Notes: Conflicts with Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued and The Israeli Political System and Its History.

 

10:00a–11:15a. AI for Dummies. Instructor: Geltman, L. Email: lgeltman@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

10:00a–11:15a. Crypto for Dummies. Instructor: Geltman, L. Email: lgeltman@gmail.com. 1 session: 11/5. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

10:00a–11:15a. Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued. Instructor: Castro, N. Email: drncastro@gmail.com. 8 sessions: 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with A Brief History of the 20th Century, The Israeli Political System and Its History, AI for Dummies, and Crypto for Dummies.

 

10:00a–11:15a. The Israeli Political System and Its History. Instructor: Wish, Naomi. Email: Naomi.Wish@shu.edu. 4 sessions: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. Notes: Conflicts with A Brief History of the 20th Century, Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued, and Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

10:00a–12:45p (double slot). Introduction to Watercolor Painting—From Landscapes to Portraits. Instructor: Shoshkes, Ann. Email: annshoshkes@gmail.com. 8 sessions: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with A Brief History of the 20th Century, The Israeli Political System and Its History, Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued, AI for Dummies, Crypto for Dummies, Solutions to Your Home Fetching a Lower Price, The Art & History of Meaningful Conversation & Irresistible Storytelling, Tips and Tricks for Mastering Your Apple Devices, and Beginners' Mah Jongg.

 

11:00a–12:30p. Solutions to Your Home Fetching a Lower Price: Stylizing, Staging, Renovating, Maintaining. Instructor: DeCicco, A. Email: adcrealtorcoach@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting and Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued.

 

11:00a–12:30p. The Art & History of Meaningful Conversation & Irresistible Storytelling. Instructor: DeCicco, A. Email: adcrealtorcoach@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/29. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

11:30a–12:45p. Tips and Tricks for Mastering Your Apple Devices. Instructor: Goldfaden, D. Email: debragoldfaden@me.com. 7 sessions: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

11:30a–1:30p. Beginners' Mah Jongg. Instructor: Friedman, D. Email: daria_friedman@verizon.net. 6 sessions: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22. Seat cap: 14. Modality: In-person class. Co-instructor: Paula Quinn. Email: prq627@aol.com. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

 

1:00p–2:30p. A Charlie Brown Christmas. Instructor: Stanley, L. Email: perryscafe@gmail.com. 1 session: 12/3. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–2:30p. Exploring Rod Serling's Night Gallery, Season 2. Instructor: Stanley, L. Email: perryscafe@gmail.com. 5 sessions: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–2:30p. Home Coffee Roasting. Instructor: Stanley, L. Email: perryscafe@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/15. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class.

 

1:00p–3:45p (double slot). The Write Stuff: Films About Writers. Instructor: Kaffel, J. Email: blueparakeet943@aol.com. 4 sessions: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Beginners' Mah Jongg, Exploring Rod Serling's Night Gallery, Home Coffee Roasting, and Watercolor Painting.

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2:30p–5:15p (double slot). Watercolor Painting—From Landscapes to Portraits. Instructor: Shoshkes, A. Email: annshoshkes@gmail.com. 8 sessions: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with The Write Stuff: Films About Writers and Artificial Intelligence Unlocked: Real-World Tools for Daily Life.

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5:00p–6:30p. Artificial Intelligence Unlocked: Real-World Tools for Daily Life. Instructor: Stubbs, C. Email: cstubbs@fdu.edu. 1 session: 10/1. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Watercolor Painting—From Landscapes to Portraits.

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FRIDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. Games, Puzzles, and Paradoxes. Instructor: Uptegrove, E. Email: ebuptegrove@yahoo.com. 6 sessions: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class.

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11:30a–12:45p. Stories From Our Lives. Instructor: Gilris, J. Email: jmgilris@yahoo.com. 3 sessions: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18. Seat cap: 15. Modality: In-person class.

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11:30a–1:30p. FILL Family Fridays. Instructor: Spencer, M. Email: marjoriespencer1949@gmail.com. 5 sessions: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/13, 12/11. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Conflicts with Knitting/Needle Crafting Social.

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11:45a–1:30p. Exploring International Cuisine and Culture. Instructor: Kander, D. Email: debfill22@gmail.com. 6 sessions: 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6. Seat cap: 20. Modality: In-person class. Co-instructor: Allan Berlinsky.

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1:00p–3:00p. Knitting/Needle Crafting Social. Instructor: Kander, D. Email: debfill22@gmail.com. 3 sessions: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16. Seat cap: 20. Modality: In-person class. Co-instructor: Moo, B. Email: bmoo@att.net. Notes: Conflicts with FILL Family Fridays.

SATURDAYS

10:00a–12:00p (double slot). The Trial and Execution of Antoine LeBlanc. Instructor: MacKenzie, K. Email: iudextiger73@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/24. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class. Notes: Meets off campus in Morristown.