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FTJ Senior University April Class Sneak Preview
Friday, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, & April 29
Great Courses – Food: A Cultural Culinary History*
In Food: A Cultural Culinary History, award-winning Professor Ken Albala of the University of the Pacific puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you’ll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras—as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today. Incorporating extensive study of historical recipes, food preparation techniques from around the world, and activities you can try at home, these 36 colorful lectures take you through the entire spectrum of food history, from the cuisine of ancient Egypt to the great flowering of European cookery in the Middle Ages, and from the celebrity chefs of 18th-century France to our own Zagat- and Michelin-rated restaurant culture.
10:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Friday, April 1
Art Appreciation Lecture Series: Themes of Art*
To better appreciate the art that is immediately around us, and in the world, it can be helpful to categorize it according to different themes. We’ll explore examples of art falling into 8 general categories including The Sacred Realm, Politics and the Social Order, Stories and Histories, and more.
2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center
You must register to attend. Contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or at 253-756-6219.
Wednesday, April 6
Great Decisions Discussion: Outer Space*
The launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century, there are many more participants in space, including countries such as India and China, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space?
3:00 pm, Zoom (Please register in advance to receive the link.)
Thursday, April 7, April 14, & April 21
Rehearsal to Production, an Actor’s Perspective*
Ever wondered what it’s like to perform on stage? Or asked how do actors get in character? How do they memorize all those lines? In these sessions we will take a look behind the scenes and explore the process of bringing a script to life. From learning musical numbers to developing character to integrating all the production elements and more, join us to take a peek behind the curtain of live local theatre.
11:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Thursday, April 7
Nutrition for Healthy Aging Series: Beyond Food for Health
Susan Blake teaches that food is important, but a well-functioning digestive system is more important. Now that you know about the worst offenders and the basic healing plan, it’s time to understand how habits, eating behaviors and pattern sabotage even the most motivated individuals. Learn about the underlying root cause of food choices.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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Friday, April 8, April 15, April 22, & April 29
Color of Law Book Discussion
Join us for The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein in a discussion led by Dr. Dexter Gordon, Executive Vice President of The Evergreen State College. Widely heralded as a “masterful” (Washington Post) and “essential” (Slate) history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law offers “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). A groundbreaking, “virtually indispensable” study that has already transform ed our understanding of twentieth-century urban history (Chicago Daily Observer), The Color of Law forces us to face the obligation to remedy our unconstitutional past.
2:00 – 3:30 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 876 7453 7929
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Wednesday, April 13
Spanish Civil War for Beginners
Often understood as the “prelude” to World War II (1939-1945), the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was a conflict in which different and opposing visions of the destiny and development of Western civilization clashed for the first time. This lecture will highlight some historical events that can help contextualize the Spanish Civil War and discuss some of the most recognizable names, dates, and events often associated with it. In addition, we will talk about the profound influence that this event had on global culture and the passions that were unleashed in its wake. Without trying to reduce or oversimplify the opposing factions, the causes, as well as the consequences, this presentation will give attendees a clear idea of the conflict and the almost four decades long dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1892-1975) that followed and that marked the history of both Spain and the world.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 481 600 3295
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Wednesday, April 13
Medicare and Mental Health Services*
Most of us may suffer with some form of anxiety and/or depression. How are these conditions covered under Medicare mental health services? What is mental health care? How Medicare work with inpatient and outpatient mental health care? Join us for this informative conversation.
Preregister here to get the Zoom link: https://calendly.com/onlysenioroptions/educational-medicare-seminars?month=2022-02 or go to medicareclass.net
11:00 am, Zoom
Thursday, April 14
Musical Culture in Imperial China*
One of the “Six Arts” taught by Confucius was music. 2000 years ago, the Chinese Emperor had a Music Bureau that collected folk songs from among the population as a kind of barometer of public satisfaction with life. And Chinese philosophers developed complex theories about music as performers developed sophisticated traditions and repertoires. From the elegant and mystical “Qin” zither to the lively power and brilliance of “Xiju” opera, Chinese music is a world of beauty and a doorway into understanding Chinese civilization.
3:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Monday, April 18
Brain Training with Linda Terry*
Cognitive trainer Linda Terry helps people of all ages fine tune their thinking skills. Her work features fun, interactive brain exercises and practical lifestyle options to raise brain awareness.
1:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
You must register to attend. Contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or at 253-756-6219.
Monday, April 18
Chilean Dictatorship for Beginners
Recent developments in Chile cannot be understood without understanding them within the complicated sequence of events that have taken place throughout the twentieth century in the South American country. Indeed, the electoral campaign that led Gabriel Boric (b.1986) to assume the presidency in Chile is framed within the long Chilean democratic struggle that had a crucial moment in the figure of Salvador Allende (1908-1973). In 1973, Allende’s government was overthrown in a coup d’état and replaced by a military junta headed by Augusto Pinochet (1915-2006). From that moment on, Pinochet installed a dictatorship that remained in power until the 1990s. This presentation will discuss the most important events and the most significant consequences of this period in Chile’s history.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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Wednesday, April 20
Hurricane Alley – Birthplace of Atlantic Storms*
Past Hurricane Seasons have been some of the worst on record for the USA. Explore how hurricanes are formed, how they are tracked, how they are named, and – with warmer oceans – will it just get worse?
11:00 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
You must register to attend. Contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or at 253-756-6219.
Wednesday, April 20
Meaningful Movies – Chehalis: A Watershed Moment*
“Chehalis: A Watershed Moment” is a 60 minute documentary about how climate change and a legacy of human impact is affecting Washington’s Chehalis River and the people living in the watershed. Told by the people grappling with decisions that will affect the fate of the river, its salmon and their communities, the film explores the intersection of social, cultural, economic and environmental values that are increasingly being defined by a new climate reality. Watch the trailer here: https://meaningfulmovies.org/events/chehalis-a-watershed-moment/#comment-5867. Join us for the movie and stay for the discussion to follow.
2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
You must register to attend. Contact Jana Wennstrom to register at jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or at 253-756-6219.
Thursday, April 21
Aged Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: A Conversation with author Coventry Edwards-Pitt
There is much about aging we can’t control. But there is much more that we can. Wealth advisor Coventry Edwards-Pitt (Covie) applies the success-story format of her highly acclaimed first book, Raised Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, to one of today’s most pressing issues: how to age well—given our increased longevity—and ensure that our later years have a positive rather than negative impact on our families. Drawing on her many years of professional experience, Covie interviewed vibrant elders and in her newest book, Aged Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, she brings to life the daily choices that her interviewees are making that allow them to live content, engaged, and purposeful later lives and design legacies of meaning. The stories and research that Covie will share today will inspire you to take the actions in your own life that will set you on a course not only to age well yourself but also to help ensure that your family experiences your later years not as a burden, but as a gift.
1:00 pm, Zoom
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Thursday, April 21
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for Beginners
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed in 1993 and went into effect on January 1, 1994, has been widely discussed in North American society since it first appeared on the continent’s political-economic scene. However, if the economic treaty, which proclaimed the freedom of capital to cross borders with absolute freedom while prohibiting people from doing the same, was debated and discussed in American society, in Mexico, a segment of the population went to war over it and celebrated its activation by unleashing a guerrilla attack. In this talk, we will discuss the nature of NAFTA, its history, its implications, its influence on Mexican and U.S. societies, as well as its current relevance.
3:00 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 481 600 3295
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Tuesday, April 26
Medicare and Mental Health Services*
Most of us may suffer with some form of anxiety and/or depression. How are these conditions covered under Medicare mental health services? What is mental health care? How Medicare work with inpatient and outpatient mental health care? Join us for this informative conversation.
Preregister here to get the Zoom link: https://calendly.com/onlysenioroptions/educational-medicare-seminars?month=2022-02 or go to medicareclass.net
3:30 am, Zoom
Wednesday, April 27
Literary League Book Club— The Library Book*
Join us as we discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean
About the book: In The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity; brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson and attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; reflects on her own experiences in libraries; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago.
2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Gathering Room
Thursday, April 28
Five Answers to Five Questions About the Conquest of America
The Conquest of America has been understood, to this day, as the event that has most profoundly marked the history of the continent. In 1492, Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) anchored on the island of Hispaniola, and from then on Europe began to enter the lives of the indigenous populations of America, which, by the way, was not called by that name at the time. Then came Hernán Cortés (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541) and Francisco Pizarro (1478-1541), and with them came the Christian religion, the Spanish language, and Western civilization. However, the Conquest of America did not end in the 16th century and continues, in one form or another, to the present day. This lecture will attempt to answer five questions about this traumatic historical event and the consequences it has had on the indigenous populations of the continent. In this way, it will try to demonstrate that the indigenous populations of that time, like those of today, have not been completely defeated.
2:00 pm, Zoom
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Meeting ID: 481 600 3295
Passcode: 845170