Calendar
Events in November 2024
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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 60173-4377USA1-224-523-6497This 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
Variety - the Spice of Life (on Zoom)–
Variety - the Spice of Life (on Zoom)
Description: This eight-week study group, presented on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins Tuesday, Sept. 17 and ends Thursday, Nov. 7. We will cover our usual wide range of subjects, ranging from documentaries to topical current events. You may also expect some screen time addressing the pithy subject of democracy and its alternatives, as we conclude our fall session the week of the general election. But we promise to avoid fake news.
Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass
Why Don't They Just Come Legally? (On Campus and Zoom)–
Why Don't They Just Come Legally? (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomThe “migrant crisis” is a daily news topic and a contentious issue for the 2024 election. Although the United States is considered a nation of immigrants, immigration has been a divisive issue throughout our history. How and when did some immigrants become illegal? And, why don’t they just come legally? Over a three-week period, we will look at a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and what it takes to immigrate into this country.
Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow
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Banned Books (On Campus and Zoom)
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Banned Books (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomBook banning has waxed and waned through the centuries. Today seems to be a time when there is a greater effort to censor and limit what can be published and/or allowed to exist in schools, homes and libraries. Join me as we examine the history, ramifications and efforts on both sides of the issue. I will also allow more time for discussion, so though I am offering hybrid, please come in person if at all possible.
Coordinator: Marlene Brusko
The Best of Broadway: Back to the Bard - William Shakespeare (On Campus and Zoom)–
The Best of Broadway: Back to the Bard - William Shakespeare (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 613 and on ZoomWe have been laughing at William Shakespeare’s comedies for more than 400 years! Why? This class will explore the reasons using Kenneth Branagh’s interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing. The play is a delightful look at men, women, love, and marriage (and the star-studded movie cast is spectacular!). We will discuss themes, characters, characteristics of Shakespearean comedy, Shakespeare’s audience as well as major comic actors of his day. No acting experience necessary just a great sense of humor! **A copy of No Fear Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing will be provided electronically to class participants.
Coordinator: JoAnn Galluzzi
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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 60173-43771-224-523-6497This 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
Variety: The Spice of Life (On Campus)–
Variety: The Spice of Life (On Campus)
ICL Room 624Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-43771-224-523-6497This eight-week study group, presented on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins Tuesday, Sept. 17 and ends Thursday, Nov. 14 (Note: October 10th has been postponed to Nov. 14th.) We will cover our usual wide range of subjects, ranging from documentaries to topical current events. You may also expect some screen time addressing the pithy subject of democracy and its alternatives, as we conclude our fall session the week of the general election. But we promise to avoid fake news.
Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass
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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 60173-4377USA1-224-523-6497This 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
Puritans, Indians, and the First Thanksgiving (On Campus and Zoom)–
Puritans, Indians, and the First Thanksgiving (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomIt is now over 400 years since the Pilgrims and Indians feasted together on the rough shores of Plymouth. In the centuries since, many misconceptions have arisen about both the Indians and the Puritans, and some parts of the story have been obscured until recent years. Join historian Joyce Haworth as she tells the rich story of the events of 1621. Her focus will be on the political calculations of the Native Americans -- why it made sense to them to welcome and aid the English settlers. There are lots of surprises, especially the presence of Native men who had been to England already and who were on the scene advising Massasoit on what to do about the newcomers. There were veiled agendas on both sides of the feasting table!
Coordinator: Joyce Haworth
Why Don't They Just Come Legally? (On Campus and Zoom)–
Why Don't They Just Come Legally? (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomThe “migrant crisis” is a daily news topic and a contentious issue for the 2024 election. Although the United States is considered a nation of immigrants, immigration has been a divisive issue throughout our history. How and when did some immigrants become illegal? And, why don’t they just come legally? Over a three-week period, we will look at a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and what it takes to immigrate into this country.
Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow
Multicultural Themes Book Club–
Multicultural Themes Book Club
The November selection is The Great Divide, by Cristina Henriquez (led by Stan Gorcik)
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Banned Books (On Campus and Zoom)
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Banned Books (On Campus and Zoom)
ICL Room 624 and on ZoomBook banning has waxed and waned through the centuries. Today seems to be a time when there is a greater effort to censor and limit what can be published and/or allowed to exist in schools, homes and libraries. Join me as we examine the history, ramifications and efforts on both sides of the issue. I will also allow more time for discussion, so though I am offering hybrid, please come in person if at all possible.
Coordinator: Marlene Brusko
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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 60173-43771-224-523-6497This 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
Variety: The Spice of Life (On Campus)–
Variety: The Spice of Life (On Campus)
ICL Room 624Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt1400 N. Roosevelt BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60173-43771-224-523-6497This eight-week study group, presented on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins Tuesday, Sept. 17 and ends Thursday, Nov. 14 (Note: October 10th has been postponed to Nov. 14th.) We will cover our usual wide range of subjects, ranging from documentaries to topical current events. You may also expect some screen time addressing the pithy subject of democracy and its alternatives, as we conclude our fall session the week of the general election. But we promise to avoid fake news.
Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass
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ICL Mystery Book Club (Virtual)
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ICL Mystery Book Club (Virtual)
The selection this month is Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. Contact Jane Brill if you are interested in joining the discussion.
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Thanksgiving Day
All day
Thanksgiving Day
Campus Closed Happy Thanksgiving!