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

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MONDAYS

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10:00a–11:15a. M01. 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 (Zen 209). Notes: Conflicts with Famous Aviators Who Impacted History.

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​10:00a–11:15a. M02. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with From Airwaves to Algorithms.

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10:00a–11:15a. M11. Introduction to Behavioral Economics. Instructor: Wish, M. Email: mikewish1229@gmail.com. 3 sessions: 11/16, 11/30, 12/7. Seat cap: 30. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. 

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11:30a–12:45p. M03. 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 (Zen 135).

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11:30a–12:45p. M04. First Monday: Supreme Court Review and Preview. Instructor: Peabody, B. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 10/5. Seat cap: 45. Modality: In-person class (Rutherford Room - Recreation Building).

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11:30a–12:45p. M05. 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.

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1:00p–2:15p. M06. 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: 30. Modality: In-person class (Zen 108). Notes: Conflicts with FILL Film Discussion Group.

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1:00p–3:45p (double slot). M07. 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 (Zen 135). Co-instructor: Dawn Ogens. Notes: Conflicts with From Bucket List to Published Book.

 

4:00p–5:15p. M08. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Beer and Bull: Where Does America Stand at 250?

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4:30p–5:30p. M09. Make Curiosity Your New Superpower. Instructor: Singleman, H. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 8/31. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

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4:30p–5:00p. M10. Beer and Bull: Where Does America Stand at 250? Instructors: Houle, R.; Peabody, B.; Schiemann, J. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 3 sessions: 9/14, 10/26, 11/9. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class (Meets off campus at Glenbrook Brewery). Notes: Conflicts with Legacy and Legacy Projects.

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TUESDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. Tu01. The Lives and Music of Chopin and Schubert. Instructor: Spingarn, K. Email: kenspin@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 10/20, 10/27. Seat cap: TBA based on room. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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10:00a–11:15a. Tu02. Alice's English Wonderland. Instructor: Ard, P. Email: ardedu@msn.com. 2 sessions: 11/10, 11/17. Seat cap: 40. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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10:00a–11:30a (double slot). Tu03. 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.

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11:30a–12:45p. Tu04. 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 (Zen 135).

 

11:30a–12:45p. Tu05. 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 (Zen 135).

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1:00p–2:15p. Tu06. Philanthropy Today: Purpose, Generosity, Impact. Instructors: Carniol, R. & Polin, N. Email: naomi@orchidrootstrategies.com. 5 sessions: 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1. Seat cap: 20. Modality: In-person class (Zen 206). Notes: Conflicts with Ekphrastic Poetry.

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1:00p–2:15p. Tu07. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Ekphrastic Poetry.

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11:30a–12:45p. Tu08. 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. Tu09. Understanding Congress. Instructor: Larson, B. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 11/3. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class (Orangerie - Monninger Center).

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1:00p–3:45p (double slot). Tu10. 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 (Zen 135).

 

4:00p–5:15p. Tu11. 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.

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4:00p–5:15p. Tu12. 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

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10:00a–11:15a. W01. 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  (Zen 104). Notes: Conflicts with Photography for Everyone.

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10:00a–11:15a. W02. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Reading The Novel.

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10:00a–11:15a. W03. The Israeli Political System and Its History. Instructor: Wish, Naomi. Email: Naomi.Wish@shu.edu. 4 sessions: 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2. 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.​

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10:00a–11:15a. W04. Great Composers and Lyricists of Broadway’s Golden Age: Berlin, Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Instructor: Weinman, Geoffrey. Email: weinman@fdu.edu. 4 sessions: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class (Dreyfuss 121). Notes: Conflicts with: “Reading the Novel” and “Photography” and “Israeli Political."

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11:30a–12:15p. W05. 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 (Zen 104). Co-instructor: Leigh, J. Notes: Conflicts with Great Speeches of Lincoln, Richard II, and Science and Technology—Are We There Yet? 2.0.

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11:30a–12:45p. W06. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Singing Bowl Meditation.

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11:30a–12:45p. W07. 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 (Zen 135).

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11:30a–12:45p. W08. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Richard II and Singing Bowl Meditation.

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11:30a–12:45p. W09. 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: 50. Modality: In-person class (Dreyfuss 121). Notes: Conflicts with Science and Technology—Are We There Yet? 2.0 and Singing Bowl Meditation.

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1:00p–2:30p. W10. 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.

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1:00p–3:45p (double slot). W11. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Let's Talk About Life and Mortality Over Lunch and The Art of Collage.

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1:00p–4:00p (double slot). W12. 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 (Sammartino Room - Student Center). Notes: Conflicts with Broadway Musicals and Let's Talk About Life and Mortality Over Lunch.

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1:30p–2:45p. W13. 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 (Zen 135).

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4:00p–5:15p. W14. Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity. Instructors: Sutton, M. & Houle, R. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 9/16. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

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4:00p–5:15p. W15. 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 (Zen 135).

 

4:00p–5:30p. W16. Pundits, Polls, & Politics! The 2026 Midterm Elections. Instructor: Stowell, D. Email: dwstowell10@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/14. Seat cap: Unlimited. Modality: Zoom/online-only class.

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8:00p–9:15p. W17. 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. Th01. 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 (Zen 209). Notes: Conflicts with A Brief History of the 20th Century, The Israeli Political System and Its History, AI for Dummies, and Crypto for Dummies.

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10:00a–11:15a. Th02. 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.

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10:00a–11:15a. Th03. Crypto for Dummies. Instructor: Geltman, L. Email: lgeltman@gmail.com. 1 session: 11/5. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class (Zen 110). Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

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10:00a–11:15a. Th04. AI for Dummies. Instructor: Geltman, L. Email: lgeltman@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: 30. Modality: In-person class (Zen 110). Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

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10:00a–12:45p (double slot). Th05. 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 (Sammartino Room - Student Center). 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.

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11:30a–1:30p. Th06. 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 (Zen 135). Co-instructor: Paula Quinn. Email: prq627@aol.com. Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

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11:00a–12:30p. Th07. 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 (Zen 135). Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting.

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11:00a–12:30p. Th08. Solutions to Fetch a High Home-Selling Price: Stylize, Stage, Strategize. Instructor: DeCicco, A. Email: adcrealtorcoach@gmail.com. 2 sessions: 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: 50. Modality: In-person class (Dreyfuss 121). Notes: Conflicts with Introduction to Watercolor Painting and Great Literary Works of the Twentieth Century Continued.

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11:30a–12:45p. Th09. 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.

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1:00p–2:30p. Th10. Classic Ragtime: A History of the Music from Its Origins to Today. Instructor: Maurer, J. Email: jamaurer16@gmail.com. 3 sessions: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8. Seat cap: 35. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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1:00p–2:30p. Th11. Home Coffee Roasting. Instructor: Stanley, L. Email: perryscafe@gmail.com. 1 session: 10/15. Seat cap: 25. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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1:00p–2:30p. Th12. 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: 40. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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1:00p–2:30p. Th13. 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 (Orangerie - Monninger Center).

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1:00p–2:30p. Th14. Protect Yourself From Financial Crimes and Fraud. Instructor: Thomas, R. Email: bpeabody@fdu.edu. 1 session: 12/10. Seat cap: 40. Modality: In-person class (Zen 135).

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1:00p–3:45p (double slot). Th15. 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 (Zen 208). 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). Th16. 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 (Sammartino Room - Student Center). 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. Th17. 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 (Pharmacy School 230 Park Avenue, Room 302). Notes: Conflicts with Watercolor Painting—From Landscapes to Portraits.

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5:00p–6:30p. Th18. Talk Like An Egyptian: Learn the Basics of Arabic Language and Culture. Instructor: Masoud, A. Email: ashraf27976@gmail.com. 10 sessions: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. Seat cap: 30. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. Notes: Conflicts with Watercolor Painting—From Landscapes to Portraits.

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FRIDAYS

10:00a–11:15a. F01. 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 (Zen 135).

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11:30a–12:45p. F02. 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 (Zen 135).

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11:30a–1:30p. F03. 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 (Cafeteria - 2d Floor Student Center).

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11:45a–1:30p. F04. 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 (only 11 seats remaining at the start of registration). Modality: In-person class (meets off-campus). Co-instructor: Allan Berlinsky.

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1:30p–3:00p. F05. 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 (Sammartino Room - Student Center). Co-instructor: Moo, B. Email: bmoo@att.net. 

 

1:00p–2:15p. F06. Take Better iPhone Photos. Instructor: Anderson. R. Email: iceanderson@nycap.rr.com. 1 session: 11/20. Seat cap: 12. Modality: Zoom/online-only class. 

SATURDAYS

10:00a–12:00p (double slot). S01. 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 (Meets off campus in Morristown).