Calendar
Week of Aug 12th
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Experiencing Art (On Campus)
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Experiencing Art (On Campus)
ICL Room 704Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-4377USA1-224-523-6497Description: This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class.
Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez
After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories (On Campus)–
After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories (On Campus)
ICL Room 704Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-4377USA1-224-523-6497Description: “After Dinner Conversation” is a monthly eMagazine that publishes compelling “what if” scenarios of original philosophy and ethics short stories across genres. Accompanying discussion questions are provided to encourage intentional reflection and respectful debate. Copies of each week’s short stories will be sent to participants via e-mail. NOTE: eCopies may be available from your local library. For more information about this eMagazine see https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/magazine
Coordinators: Ruth Sellers and Lynn Shevelenko
Multicultural Themes Book Club–
Multicultural Themes Book Club
This month's book selection is We Are Not From Here, by Jenny Torres Sanchez (led by Andrea Zietlow).
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Current Events (Virtual Class)
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Current Events (Virtual Class)
Description: Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome!
Note: No Class Jun 19, Jul 31
Coordinator: Joan Brody
Early American Elections (On Campus and On Zoom)–
Early American Elections (On Campus and On Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomDescriptions: Popular Vote. Electoral College. Election Fraud! Stolen Election! -- These are all terms that we have heard frequently over the past few years. But they are by no means unique to our time. Join us as we step back in our history to explore the circumstances surrounding several Early American Elections in which all these terms were used, and discover that “We are not alone.”
Coordinator: Bob Masterson
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Come Play Bridge (On Campus)
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Come Play Bridge (On Campus)
ICL Room 705Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-43771-224-523-6497Description: This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome.
Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow
The Comic Genius of Peter Sellers (On Campus)–
The Comic Genius of Peter Sellers (On Campus)
ICL Room 627Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-4377USA1-224-523-6497Description: Peter Sellers has been variously described by his peers as "the greatest comic genius England has produced since Charles Chaplin,” one of the most glittering comic talents of his age,” and as one who "changed like a chameleon throughout the era, dazzling audiences.” The films starring Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau and directed by Blake Edwards particularly showcased his comedic brilliance. We will view and discuss the five hilarious Pink Panther films, with a surprise bonus Peter Sellers comedy in the final session. Members will be treated to some of the most hysterically funny films ever produced!
Coordinator: George Venetis
ICL Mystery Book Club (Virtual)–
ICL Mystery Book Club (Virtual)
The selection this month is The Governor's Wife by Michael Harvey. Contact Jane Brill if you are interested in joining the discussion.
Summer Study Groups End–
Summer Study Groups End
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Appreciation Luncheon for this Year's Coordinators, Board Members, Committee Chairs and Others
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Appreciation Luncheon for this Year's Coordinators, Board Members, Committee Chairs and Others
ICL Room 126Details to be announced.