Description: Mike Nichols. A pair of documentaries, one directed by his former comedic partner, Elaine May, the other produced by the PBS American Masters series 4 months before his death, chart the life and career of this multi-talented film and theater director. One of only 19 people to have won all four major American entertainment awards, his films secured 42 Academy Award nominations, winning 7. Join us for a nostalgic trip you're guaranteed to enjoy.
Description: 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
Description: Are you interested in learning some new games and playing some old games with other ICLers? Join us for some fun times in friendly competition. You can even introduce us to one of your favorite games.
Description: Great Decisions is a program sponsored nationwide by the Foreign Policy Association covering international topics of interest. The Great Decisions program for 2024 includes Mideast Realignment, NATO’s Future, Understanding Indonesia and more. We will discuss a different topic each week and encourage discussion along with the presentation.
Description: On October 14, 1066, on a ridge 10 miles northwest of the village of Hastings, William of Normandy defeated Harold Godwinson in a contest not only for the English throne, but whether England will be a Nordic or continental nation. Professor Jennifer Paxton will help us navigate the issues.
Description: As we age, we need to change our strategies for exercise, travel, and other aspects of life. The first half of each session will be devoted to chair yoga while the second half will explore and discuss strategies for aging gracefully.
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!
Description: One-Stroke Acrylic painting technique continues. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. Note: No Class on June 19 or July 3.
Description: 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.
Description: Mike Nichols. A pair of documentaries, one directed by his former comedic partner, Elaine May, the other produced by the PBS American Masters series 4 months before his death, chart the life and career of this multi-talented film and theater director. One of only 19 people to have won all four major American entertainment awards, his films secured 42 Academy Award nominations, winning 7. Join us for a nostalgic trip you're guaranteed to enjoy.
Description: 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!
