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Learning In RetirementOf Waukesha County Inc.Includes All SurroundingCommunities & CountiesWCTC-LIRWC327 E Broadway Rm WK101GWaukesha WI 531862022 FALL Course CatalogLook inside for:Membership InformationRegistration FormsSpecial EventsCourse DescriptionsSpecial Interest GroupsLIRWC Contact Information22000Register EARLY for the best chanceto get into your selected courses!144
Expand Your Learning Horizons!Learning in Retirement of Waukesha County Inc.(LIRWC) provides intellectual, cultural, educationaland social opportunities to foster life-long learningfor adults. Courses include a wide range of topicsdesigned to appeal to adults. We are hosted byWaukesha County Technical College (WCTC) andindividuals are welcome from all surroundingcommunities & counties!Welcome to Learning in Retirementof Waukesha County Inc. (LIRWC)Includes all surroundingcommunities & countiesLIRWC BOARD MEMBERS 2022—2023Pam SecretaryRobert RiedelTreasurer262-366-9293Dave ArnottCurriculum Chair262-442-1779Nancy LanglasSpecial Events Chair262-271-5801Lynda HornDelegate-at-LargeSue SullivanDelegate-at-Large262-290-1071Email: lirwcquestions@gmail.com262-798-9322Email: lirwcquestions@gmail.comLIRWC Office262-695-3473lir@wctc.eduOpenMembership ChairNEW! On-line Registrationwww.lirwc.orgTimothy HollowayWCTC Staff Liaison262-695-65112No Grades. No Tests. Just the joy of learning andmeeting new friends.LIRWC is a volunteer-led, member-directed organizationthat offers a variety of courses, special events and specialinterest groups (SIGs) averaging over 100 programs peryear. Programs are geared to adult learners who have avariety of interests and backgrounds. Our highly experienced volunteer instructors are ready to share theirknowledge and expertise with you.Join your fellow active life long learners and sign upfor your favorite courses offered this fall session. Annual registration fee is 65.00. Register on-line atwww.lirwc.org, or return forms by mail.3
BECOME A MEMBER OF LIRWCHOW TO JOINLIRWC membership is open to any adult—regardless of race,creed, sexual orientation, or disabilities, who has a schedulethat fits with attending weekday daytime classes andactivities. LIRWC is offering a one year membership fee of 65.00 forthe academic year of September 01, 2022, through August31, 2023. You may join at any time during this period. A paidmembership and signed All–inclusive Risk Release form arerequired to participate in classes, Special Interest Groups(SIGs), trips and other LIRWC events. Membership dues arenon-refundable even if you cannot participate after joining. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Courses taught by volunteer LIRWC members and othercommunity experts in their fields who explore a variety ofsubjects.Special Event trips or tours to local and regional areasoffering recreation, entertainment, social, and educationalexperiences (See page 8).Thirteen (13) Special Interest Groups (SIGs) where youcan meet with like-minded individuals in areas of interestto you (See pages 36-37 for a complete listing of all youroptions).Ability to expand your experiences by offering suggestionsfor curriculum, serving on a committee, or even teaching aclass on a topic you are especially interested in sharing.Receive the quarterly BYTES Bulletins.Socialize at a level comfortable for you; but no one goesaway without making at least one new friend that sharesthe same love of learning. Complete the Membership/Registration form and theAll-inclusive Risk Release form which are included withthis catalog,.All forms can also be found on-line at www.wctc.edu/lir,or at www.lirwc.org, under the Resources section.Email, mail or walk-in completed forms to the LIRWCoffice with your check made out to LIRWC Inc. (327 EBroadway Rm WK101G, Waukesha, WI 53186). Or pay viaPayPal through your personal account by posting payment to lir@wctc.edu.GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Course listings start on page 13.Register early as registrations are first come, first enrolled based upon receipt of your completed Membership/Registration and All-inclusive Risk Release forms.Confirmation letters are sent approximately two (2)weeks prior to the start of class.Courses are held during the weekdays and eachcourse generally meets once per week. Courses rangefrom one to seven weeks in length for 1-1/2 to 2 hourseach day. There are also one-day session courses.All course fees are ten—twenty dollars ( 10.00-20.00)each as noted in the course description. In somecourses, additional fees are collected by the instructorand are noted in the course description.Arrive for class on time to avoid class distractions.Per WCTC Safety Policy, classroom doors must belocked at the start of the class.Complete the Evaluation Form which allows memberinput about the course and the instructor. These alsohelp ensure LIRWC continues to offer courses of interest to our members.If you register for a class and need to drop out beforeit begins, notify the LIRWC office at 262-695-3473.45
IMPORTANT LIRWC POLICIESAll-inclusive Risk Release FormAll members must annually sign an LIRWC All-inclusiveRisk Release form to participate in any LIRWC event. Thisform covers all LIRWC events on and off campus and protects the member as well as LIRWC. You only need tosubmit once per the Sept. 1 thru Aug. 31 year.Refund PolicyMembership dues are non-refundable even if you areunable to participate after joining. We appreciate our members’ willingness to support LIRWC through their annualdues payment regardless of their level of participation. Ithelps to maintain LIRWC as a viable organization.Courses fees: There are no refunds for courses you areunable to attend. If the cancellation is prior to the start ofthe course, the member may apply their fee to anothercourse.If a course is full or cancelled by LIRWC, members will begiven the option of: Selecting another course Receiving a refund Donating the course fee (see page 35)Notice Regarding School ClosingsIn the event of conditions affecting theregular opening of WCTC, several localradio and television stations will give updated notices of any closing or cancellation. Additionally, you may visit the WCTC home-page atwww.wctc.edu for closing information. If WCTC closes, allLIRWC events are also cancelled.6LIRWC Code of ConductWhen personal opinions are presented by instructors or bymembers, common courtesy is requested in expressingthose opinions. Your opinions do matter and often makethe course more interesting. In some instances, it may bepreferable to talk with the instructor after class if you havemany questions, or more extensive comments. Disorderlyconduct and/or harassment will be investigated and actiontaken. In all situations, LIRWC will follow the code of conduct for students and instructors as presented in theWCTC Code of Conduct document that can be found onthe WCTC website: www.wctc.edu.SolicitationCourses are for the education of our members and are notfor any commercial purpose. LIRWC does not allow or endorse any third party’s commercial promotion of products,services, ideas, causes or websites for personal gain.Members are not to be solicited before, during or after anyLIRWC sponsored activity/course. Members have the rightto directly request information from a vendor or presenter.LIRWC assumes no liability for anything associated with orarising from a presentation.Visitor PolicyAn LIRWC member may bring a visitor to only one classwith the instructor’s permission. No visitor can attend aone-day session class and no children under the age of 12may visit a class. The visitor must sign a Guest Risk Release form available at the WCTC Waukesha campus security office.GamblingGambling in any form is strictly prohibited per LIRWC,WCTC and Wisconsin State Gambling Laws.7
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLEEver wonder what to tell your family to get you as a gift for aspecial occasion? LIRWC offers Gift Certificates for itsmembers! See pages 42-43 for a complete description andinformation on how you can benefit from this program!AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Handicap parking is available at all locations.All classroom locations are handicap accessible.Special equipment is available for our deaf and hard ofhearing members attending classes or events at theWaukesha campus. Notify the office.SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)If you are interested in joining a SIG, you will sign up on theMembership/Registration Form found online or with this catalog. SIG membership is renewed once each year for noadditional fee. Your confirmation letter will list contact information for the SIG Coordinator who will notify you with information about the group’s activities. For more informationand a complete listing of SIGs see pages 36-37.SPECIAL EVENTS (SE) INFORMATIONMembers are invited to participate in Special Event (SE)trips or tours to local or regional areas offering recreation,entertainment and educational experiences. It is also agreat way to socialize with your fellow members. If you want to receive information regarding individualSE trips, check the appropriate box on the Membership/Registration form, or call the LIRWC office at 262-6953473. Flyers and registration forms for scheduled events willbe sent via email for printing out and returning with yourcheck (made out to LIRWC Inc.) to the LIRWC office.Or, you can pay via PayPal through your personal account by posting payment to lir@wctc.edu. (No cashpayments can be accepted.) If you do not have email then the flyers will be sent viamail. Watch for upcoming calendar of events in theBYTES Bulletin and the webpage at www.lirwc.org.8REVIEW CHECKLIST: Annual membership is 65.00. Course fees are 10.00-20.00 each.Individuals must complete separate Membership/Registration forms and submit check payment orpay via your personal PayPal account posted tolir@wctc.edu.All members are required to annually sign and submit an All-inclusive Risk Release form.Membership and course fees are not refundable,except fees for courses cancelled by LIRWC.You must have a current membership in LIRWC toparticipate in classes, Special Interest Groups(SIGs), or to attend any Special Event.Confirmation letters will be sent approximately two(2) weeks prior to the start of classes.Visitors are allowed to participate with restrictions.LIRWC classes held on WCTC campuses are cancelled whenever WCTC issues a school closingnotification.LIRWC and WCTC follow ADA guidelines.LIRWC follows the WCTC Code of Conduct.Gambling in any form is strictly prohibited.Gift Certificates are available!9
WHERE TO FIND THE LIRWC WEBPAGE FORON-LINE REGISTRATION:LIRWC has a NEW webpage for on-line registration. Go to: www.lirwc.orgClick on BECOME A MEMBER.You will be able to register, view and sign up forall courses; and find frequent updates regardingspecial events, upcoming meetings, announcements, and other related news.HOW TO REGISTER ON-LINE (also see page 33) Go to the new LIRWC webpage www.lirwc.org. Enter your name and a password. Then enter all your contact information. Click on the box accepting the RiskRelease terms. You must pay your membership fee first and then youwill have access to sign-up for courses. Course feesare 10.00 to 20.00 each. Follow the easy step-by-stepinstructions and search by Category, Format (in person,hybrid, on-line), Location, Staff (Instructor), or Course# (AZ or Z-A) and apply your filters. If a course is full you have the option to be added to await list, or you can select another option. Don’t forget to check the following areas: If you want to attend Special Interest Groups(SIGs) . If you want to receive Special Event trip information. Your membership and course fees will automatically total.You will receive payment and course registration confirmations via email. Submit your payment:1. Pay through your personal PayPal account – postpayment to lir@wctc.edu.2. To pay via check, contact the office for online release, or print out the Membership/Registrationand Risk Release Forms, complete and returnwith a check made out to LIRWC Inc.:Click on Become A Member for 65.00. You may pay viaPayPal —post payment to lir@wctc.eduWCTC-LIRWC327 E Broadway Rm WK101GWaukesha WI 531863. Or, bring a check to the office (same address).QUESTIONS? OR NEED HELP?CALL the OFFICE at 262-695-3473.1011
LIRWC COURSE LOCATIONSWCTC AND OFF-CAMPUSPewaukee CampusWaukesha Campus800 Main StPewaukee WI 53072262-691-5566www.wctc.edu327 E BroadwayWaukesha WI 53186262-695-6500www.wctc.eduEllenbecker InvestmentFirst Congregational UnitedGroup, Inc., Education Center Church of Christ HartlandN35W23877 Highfield CtSuite 200Pewaukee WI 53072262-691-3229www.ellenbecker.com/contact111 Church StHartland WI 53029262-367-2961www.ucchartland.com/mapCenter for Life EnrichmentAt ShorehavenFairway Knoll Senior LivingN112W17500 Mequon RdGermantown WI 53022262-735-7900www.Preshomes.org1306 W Wisconsin AveOconomowoc WI 53066262-567-8341www.shorehavenliving.orgLIRWC Office LocationOffice HoursWCTC-LIRWC327 E Broadway Rm WK101GWaukesha WI 53186Monday thru Thursday9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.Closed FridayClasses this fall semester are being heldin person in the classroom at various locations; via Zoom where you will participatefrom your home; and also as a hybrid or in-person / Zoom combination. If the instructor is offering a class as hybrid combination, all attendeesreceive the Zoom link whether attending in person or viaZoom.Courses identified as DVD are classes based on professional presentations: The Great Courses, PBS and BBC. Classinstructors intersperse the lectures with lively class discussion and supplemental material.All instructors are reviewed by the LIRWC Curriculum Committee and come with the qualifications, experience and credentials to present the subject matter they have chosen forour members. Many have years of educational degrees and/or industry careers and real world application. Other instructors have first-hand experience and a desire to share topicsof interest to them that we believe our members will also enjoy.MONDAY MORNING#201 Here’s to the Ladies: Women in AmericanConcert Band HistoryInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00Patricia Backhaus Ph.D. Musical ArtsMondays: Oct. 3, 109:30 – 11:00 a.m. Note timeIn person & Zoom hybrid - WaukeshaThis is a social history of pioneering women whosegroundbreaking efforts from Reconstruction USA toPresident Kennedy’s 1961 bill paved a path forwomen in American band music today. Dr. Backhaus is an internationally known scholar and an accomplishedcornetist and conductor. She has a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree and is also the author of several concert band mysterieswith recipes.Phone: 262-695-3473Email: lir@wctc.eduwww.wctc.edu/lir1213
#202 Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour ThroughAmerican History, Part 1 of 2 DVD 20.00Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:Sharon KraklowMondays: Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 289:30 – 11:25 a.m.In person & Zoom Hybrid - First CongregationalInstructor:Dates:Time:Place:Mary Beth Heiter, Licensed Life/Health AgentMonday: Sep. 261:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person & Zoom hybrid - WaukeshaUnited Church of Christ, HartlandYour class instructor will bring her teachingcareer in social studies and history andmaterials to supplement The Great CoursesDVD lectures by your distinguished guide,scholar, administrator and bestselling author Dr. Richard Kurin,Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture at theSmithsonian. This course showcases authentic historicobjects, detailed replicas and photographs of artifacts andexhibits from this world-renowned museum. These evocativeitems tell the story of America, its people and its diversecultures. We begin with the Star Spangled Banner flag,continue with slave shackles and the Conestoga wagon, andconclude with the last passenger pigeon.#203 How to Realize the Most Value From YourMedicare Benefits 10.00Mary Beth Heiter, Licensed Life/Health AgentMonday: Sep. 191:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person & Zoom hybrid - WaukeshaYour licensed health agent will take you on a deep dive intohow to understand and use your Medicare planbenefits. Discussion topics will include: 1.)Medicare mistakes to avoid; 2.) What you needto know before you pay your medical bill; 3.) IsRehab, Skilled Nursing Care, Assisted Living and Long TermCare covered—and how. This will be followed by a Q&Asession regarding general Medicare questions.14Discussion with your licensed health agent willrevolve around costs of your Medicareprescription medications and how to savemoney using programs, tools and resourcesavailable outside of Medicare. Understanding the Part D—or“Donut Hole,” and how to avoid it will also be presented. Thiswill be followed by a Q&A session to answer all yourquestions.#205MONDAY AFTERNOONInstructor:Dates:Time:Place:#204 Your Medicare Prescriptions: Money Saving Tips 10.00Extraordinary Episodes in WisconsinPolitical HistoryInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00Jonathan KasparekMondays: Oct. 3, 101:30 – 3:00 p.m. Note time.In person only- WaukeshaWith an accomplished background, including aPh.D. in U.S. history, a minor in Folklore, andan author of books on LaFollette and Proxmire,your instructor will bring a unique perspective to this coursethat examines two extraordinary episodes in Wisconsin’spolitical history. In week one, we look at the social andeconomic conflicts that sank the first attempt to write a stateconstitution in 1846, delaying statehood at a critical time inAmerican history. During week two, we examine the era of“Fighting Bob” La Follette when Wisconsin gained a nationalreputation as a “laboratory of democracy,” developingprogressive reforms that reshaped state and nationalgovernment.15
#206 Hurricanes 101 10.00#208 Mark Twain, Part 2 of 2Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:Clark EvansMonday: Oct. 171:30 – 2:45 p.m. Note time.In person & Zoom hybrid - WaukeshaHurricanes are one of nature’s most aweinspiring, yet devastating, phenomena. Thiscourse will give you a primer in hurricanescience: when and where they occur, howthey form, how they gain strength, how they decay, how wepredict them, and how a changing climate may impact themin the future. Your instructor is a professor of AtmosphericSciences at UW-Milwaukee and has published over 20research papers, including ones on tropical storms andhurricanes.#207 Computer Training for AdultsInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00Justin LechyMondays: Oct. 24, 31: Nov. 7, 21, 28: Dec. 5Note: No Class Nov. 141:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - Pewaukee Campus Rm. B040Overwhelmed when it comes to computertechnology? Our instructor has over 20 years inIT and customer support experience. He has apassion and the patience to help adults not feelleft behind when it comes to technology and will focus thisclass on helping you learn how to navigate the computer worldfrom emails, to password security, to basic functionality. Hewill make sure you understand technology with a main focuson the Windows 10 operating system – the bus with manyseats carrying applications. You will come away with a newappreciation for computers and see them as a useful tool,rather than a burden. Novices and those wanting more indepth exposure to computers will benefit from this class. Note:this is an educational class and not meant to be used as anopportunity to repair IT issues on your computer.16Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:DVD 20.00Mary ZarseMondays: Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7, 28: Dec. 5, 12Note: No classes Nov. 14 and 211:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person & Zoom Hybrid - WaukeshaIn Part 2 we will continue to examine the lifeand works of Mark Twain, known as “thefather of American literature.” The GreatCourses program features Professor Railton’s discussion ofTwain’s most popular novel, Huckleberry Finn and how thenovel defines America’s voice, as well as the book’scontroversial aspects. Prof. Railton brings Twain’s satire inConnecticut Yankee and Pudd’nhead Wilson to life. As Twainenters into the 20th century his anti-imperial works arediscussed. The Great Courses DVD will be interspersed withclass discussion and PowerPoint presentations.TUESDAY MORNING#209Understanding MedicareInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 10.00Sharon ShenbergerTuesday: Sep. 209:30 – 10:45 a.m. Note time.In person & Zoom Hybrid - WaukeshaWhether you are new to Medicare or currentlyhave a plan and seek to understand it, thiscourse will help set things straight. We will coverthe fundamentals of original Medicare, howMedicare supplements and Advantage plans work andintegrate with original Medicare.17
#210 Why Insects Matter, Part 1 of 2Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:DVD 20.00Winnie MadingTuesdays: Sep. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov.19:30 – 11:25 a.m.In person only - WaukeshaWe tend to think of insects as pests ornuisances. However, in many ways, insectsare just like us. Your instructor’s fascinationwith science and nature will add to the study of insects’elaborate mating rituals, a variety of parenting styles, and aplethora of careers—-from architects and engineers, to farmersand ranchers. Insects share complex information, significantlyimpact their environment and recycle. Our planet belongs toinsects and their survival is essential for ours. In Part 1 we willexplore life cycles, behaviors and communication, insects wecan’t live without, plants that partner with insects and insects asfood. See course #212 for Part 2 of 2.#212 Why Insects Matter, Part 2 of 2 DVDInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00Winnie MadingTuesdays: Nov. 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20Note: No class Nov. 229:30 – 11:25 a.m.In person only - WaukeshaWe tend to think of insects as pests ornuisances. However, in many ways, insects arejust like us. They exhibit elaborate mating rituals,a variety of parenting styles, and a plethora of career—-fromarchitects and engineers, to farmers and ranchers. In Part 2 welearn about insects as parasites, recyclers, as research, insectsin art, literature and film, those that fly and others that adapt toaquatic life, their sounds, and how we share planet earth. Seecourse #210 for Part 1 of 2.TUESDAY AFTERNOON#211 The World Was Never the Same: EventsThat Changed History, Part 2 of 3 DVDInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00Sharon KraklowTuesdays: Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6Note: No class Nov. 229:30 – 11:25 a.m.In person & Zoom hybrid - First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ, HartlandYour class instructor will bring her teaching careerin social studies and history along with supportingmaterial to this enthralling The Great Course DVDseries presented by Professor Rufus Fears - the consummatehistory teacher. We pick up the journey in this part focusing onthe events starting with Dante and the Renaissance andtraveling up to Charles Darwin. Witty, engaging, and alwaysinformative, you will enjoy learning more about how the worldwas never the same after these historical events.#213 Introduction to Postage Stamp CollectingInstructor:Dates:Time:Place:Richard KumberaTuesdays: Sep. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 41:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaYou will learn how to use the tools thatdetermine stamp identity, receive a glossary of stamp collectingterminology, and find out where to identify and purchase stampsfor your collection. Your instructor is a 6-year member of theWaukesha Stamp Club and has been a collector for 61 years.This is a class for beginners. A material fee of 5 will bepayable to the instructor at the first class for tongs and aperf gauge.18 20.0019
#214 Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures,Part 1 of 2Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:DVD 20.00Nancy LanglasTuesdays: Sep. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8Note: No class Oct. 181:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person & Zoom Hybrid - WaukeshaAs you travel about in the world and seebuildings, bridges, towers, etc., do you wonder“How does it stay up?” In this Great Coursesprogram, Dr. Stephen Ressler will explain thescience of structure and then take us on a whirlwind tour ofmore than 150 great structures. You’ll begin to understand thestructures you’ve seen and will anticipate understanding theones you see in the future. As an avid reader, researcher andworld traveler, your instructor will bring some of her ownexperiences and welcomes your encounters as well.#216 My Favorite TED Talks on Leadership& Feminism—A DiscussionInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 10.00.Judy PeltTuesday: Oct. 41:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaAfter viewing various TED Talks, your instructordecided it would be enlightening to hear whatothers think about various topics. This course isdesigned for audience interaction. We will view two selectedTED Talks on two contemporary topics: “Great Leadership”and “Being a Feminist.” After viewing, we will discuss ourviews on the topics presented, along with a series of questionsreflected in the presentations This should be a lively coursesince your instructor has a background in teaching andcoaching forensic teams.#215 The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy,Part 2 of 2 DVD 20.00Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:Geetha SrinivasanTuesdays: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 151:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only – First Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ, HartlandAncient people viewed the sky differently thanwe do. In Part 2 of this The Great Coursesseries, Professor Bradley E. Schaefer, Ph.D.continues with the tracking of the planetary positions andconjunctions. He then moves on to ancient timekeeping, thecalendars, navigation over the centuries, and into earlyastronomy. We will get an understanding of ancient astronomyand how it evolved into modern astrophysics.20#217My Favorite TED Talks on the Powers ofVulnerability & Introversion—A Discussion 10.00Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:Judy PeltTuesday: Oct. 11 (Repeated on Oct. 18, course #218)1:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaThis course is designed for audienceinteraction. We will view two selected TEDTalks on contemporary topics: “BeingVulnerable” and “Being an Introvert” which canbe more powerful than we think! After viewing we will discussour views on the topics presented, along with a series ofquestions reflected in the presentations. This should be a livelycourse since your instructor has a background in teaching andcoaching forensic teams.21
#218 My Favorite TED Talks on the Powers of VulnerabilityAnd Introversion—A Discussion 10.00.Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:Judy PeltTuesday: Oct. 18 (Repeat of course #217)1:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00.Judy PeltTuesday: Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 8, 151:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaIn its 220-year history, only five women Justiceshave served on the Supreme Court: Sandra DayO’Connor (1981-2005), Ruth Bader Ginsburg(1993-2020), Sonia Sotomayor (2009-present),Elena Kagan (2010-present), and Amy Coney Barrett (Oct 2020present). In Part 2, you will learn more about the Supreme Court andthe personal journeys of two of these trailblazing women: SoniaSotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice and Elena Kagan,the first woman Solicitor General and Supreme Court Justice. Yourinstructor became interested in researching notable women in historyand has taught several courses profiling the stories of women whomade significant contributions to history.22Instructor:Dates:Time:Place:This course is designed for audience interaction. Wewill view two selected TED Talks on contemporarytopics: “Being Vulnerable” and “Being an Introvert”which can be more powerful than we think! After viewing we willdiscuss our views on the topics presented, along with a series ofquestions reflected in the presentations. This should be a livelycourse since your instructor has a background in teaching andcoaching forensic teams.#219 Women of the Supreme Court, Part 2 of 2#220 American Revolution, Part 1 of 2DVD 20.00Jim SchaeferTuesdays: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13No classes Nov. 221:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaYour instructor has 37 years experience as ateacher and is still a prolific reader of all booksabout military history, and will bring his wealthof knowledge and material to enhance thispresentation by The Great Courses DVD series presented byDr. Allen C. Guelzo, renowned lecturer, author and recipientof the Medal of Honor from the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution. This course tells how our country was forgedthrough decisive strategies, intense combat, and the efforts ofordinary and extraordinary individuals. We will follow thewar’s events and get a richly detailed picture of this landmarkconflict between a group of colonists and the 18th century’smost powerful empire. Part 1 begins with the causes leadingto war and ends with the Battle of Princeton in early 1777.#221 Marvin Hamlisch—One Singular MusicalSensationInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 20.00DVDJudy PeltTuesdays: Nov. 29; Dec. 6, 13(Repeated Thursday p.m.as course #237)1:30 – 3:25 p.m.In person only - WaukeshaComposer, conductor and genius Marvin Hamlisch was a musical artist. He composed hit afterhit: “The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does it Better,” “The Sting,” and “A Chorus Line,” to name some of hismore popular. He was a winner of four Grammys, an Emmy,three Oscars and a Tony by the time he was 31 years old.Come and enjoy his music along with interviews with his colleagues, schoolmates and collaborators. Listen to the deeplypersonal inside story of one of the greatest artists of all time!23
WEDNESDAY MORNING#222 Fire Prevention and SafetyInstructor:Dates:Time:Place: 10.00Brian Charlesworth, Marshall,Waukesha Fire Dept.Wednesday: Sep. 219:30 – 11:25 a.m.In person only - WaukeshaInstructor:Dates:Time:Place:As more of us are staying in our homes longer –and even downsizing to smaller accommodations,it is a good idea to review your current surroundings to identify and correct any safety concerns that are so easyto overlook. Your instructor, Brian Charlesworth, Marshal for theWaukesha Fire Department, brings over 22 years’ experience infire prevention activities to class. He will give an overview of theservices fire departments provide and talk to us about items andareas w
Welcome to Learning in Retirement of Waukesha County Inc. (LIRWC) Learning in Retirement of Waukesha County Inc. (LIRWC) provides intellectual, cultural, educational and social opportunities to foster life-long learning for adults. Courses include a wide range of topics designed to appeal to adults. We are hosted by
