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SPRING
2008 COURSES
All classes will meet at the ALL Building
(now known as THE LEARNING DEPOT)
at 103 Railroad Avenue, St. Michaels,
unless otherwise noted.

IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF YOUR
HEALTH CARE
With Mary Anne Schmidt, R.D., Marie Zinninger, R.N., MS., Sheldon
Goldgeier, M.D.
Tuesdays, April 8-May 13
1:00-2:30 pm
Course Description
The goal of the course will be to raise the level of awareness regarding
what participants can do to improve and take charge of their health
care. In addition, participants will gain knowledge about the obstacles
to safe, quality health care and how to navigate the system. Since
the individual still has primary responsibility for his/her health
care, the role of proper nutrition and use of supplements, management
of chronic health problems, and end of life issues will also be
discussed.
Cost: $30.00

THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES OF THE
CENTURY
With John Miller and John Ford
Wednesdays, April 16-May 21
1:30 -3:00 pm
Course Description
Since the series inception in 1915, the annual volumes of The
Best American Short Stories have launched literary careers,
showcased the most compelling stories of each year, and confirmed
for all time the significance of the short story in our national
literature.
The Best American Short Stories of the Century, brings together
the best of the best56 extraordinary stories that represent
a centurys-worth of unsurpassed accomplishment in this quintessentially
American genre.
Extraordinary . . . a one-volume literary history of this
countrys unlimited pains and near infinite hopes. Boston
Globe
Finding short stories that you dont already know is
one of this collections great pleasures. New York
Times Book Review
A spectacular tapestry of fictional achievement . . .
Entertainment Weekly
Text: The Best American Short Stories of the Century, John Updike,
Editor, Katrina Kenison,
Co-editor, Houghton Mifflin Co. 2000. ISBN #0-395-84367-7 (paperback
edition). Available at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Store
or on Amazon.com
Cost: $30.00

GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION PROGRAM
With Steve Conn
Wednesdays. April 16-June 4
10:00 am-12 noon
Minimum class size 5 persons
Location: William Hill Manor, 501 Dutchmans Lane, Easton
Course Description
Developed by the Foreign Policy Association (http://www.fpa.org/)
in 1954, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is the longest-standing
and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its
kind. It is designed to encourage debate and discussion of the important
global issues of our time. Any individual with an interest in expanding
his/her knowledge of international relations as well as engaging
in active discussion of crucial global issues is welcome to attend.
Participants are asked to purchase an FPA-prepared Briefing Book
(cost $18.00) to help reach informed opinions on the issues and
participate in the foreign policy process. (Briefing Book purchase
deadline is 4/2/2008). The Briefing Book and supplemental FPA video
materials will provide a common point of departure for further discussions.
Great Decisions 2008 discussion topics are:
Exiting Iraq: Deadline for Democracy
The European Union at 50
Dangerous Dialog: Talking with the Enemy
Re-examining Russia
Waning War Machine? The State of the U.S. Military
The Latin-American Left
Out of Balance: U.S.-China Trade
Philanthropy and the Rise of Global Giving
Cost: $30 plus $18 Briefing Book

BOATING ESSENTIALS FOR THE FIRST MATE
With Captain Jerry Friedman, USCG Master
Wednesdays, June 4 & 11
10:30 am-12 noon
Course Description
This short course is intended for the First Mate, not the Captain
of your boat, to help the less knowledgeable learn the basics of
safe boating, so that he/she will be more helpful to the Captain.
For instance, when the Captain yells go up to the anchor pulpit
and throw the anchor over, you will be able to tell Captain
Bligh that you cant anchor properly by doing that! You will
learn to tie a proper knot around a dock cleat, and to be able to
point out to the Captain when he/she has not secured that dock line.
You will be able to read the key elements of a navigation chart
and recognize where the deeper water is as your boat is entering
a creek, something that many boaters are not able to do.
Topics covered will be: navigation aids; plotting courses; knot
tying; using spring lines to help turn the boat; handling emergenciesman
overboard, incoming water, etc., etc.
If you have felt that your Captain knows all about running the
boat and you know essentially nothing, then this course is for you.
PLEASE NOTE: No captains (except for the instructor) allowed in
the classroom!
Cost: $20.00

ORIENTAL RUGS
With Ishmael Borhani
Thursday, May 1
1:00 -3:00 pm
Location: Van Lennep Auditorium, Steamboat Bldg. CBMM
Course Description
Oriental rugs are regarded, not just as mere carpets, but true works
of art, described though history as the aristocrat of carpets,
having the ability to transform any living space into an extraordinary
space. These rugs are hand-knotted in Eastern countries, hence the
name oriental. These countries include Turkey, Persia,
The Caucasus, and Turkestan. However, owing to increased demand,
countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India and China, have
all become major producers of Oriental rugs. Oriental rug making
has maintained its historical practices and many of the same techniques
that were first used to create hand-made carpets are still in use
today. Warp threads are stretched on a loom and the pile is knotted
onto these threads. Once the entire carpet is knotted, the pile
is then shorn. The quality of a hand-made oriental rug is determined
by the density or number of the stitches it contains. The finest
and most durable will contain between 500 and 1000 knots per square
inch.
The six steps involved in understanding oriental rugs covered in
this course are: materials; dying process; design; weaving and knotting;
purchasing; and maintaining.
Cost: $10.00

THE AGUES AND SEASONING
Malaria in the Chesapeake and Early America
With Bob Whitlock, M.D.
Tuesday, April 22
10:30am-12 noon
Course Description
Malaria came to plague the lives of the early settlers of the Chesapeake,
to spread along the entire Atlantic coast, and to follow migrations
to the Great Lakes, Canada and the vast Mississippi Valley. This
course will tell the story of this pestilence and its effects on
the settlers.
Cost: $10.00

THE POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMAN
Navigating the Medical Challenges
With William H. Katz, M.D.
Tuesday, April 22
4:00-5:30 pm
Course Description
A lecture on the physiology, implications, and treatment options
for the post-menopausal woman.
Cost: $10.00

THE BATTLE OF BALTIMORE & THE STAR-SPANGLED
BANNER
With Bob Musch and Bob Whitlock
Thursdays, May 1 & May 8
May 1: 10:30am-12 noon; May 8: 9:00 am-after lunch
Course Description
For the first class, Bob Whitlock will describe a prelude to the
Battle of Baltimore, emphasizing the world situation during the
years 1783 to 1812. Bob Muesch will then describe the strategy and
tactics of the attack on Baltimore by the British on September 13,
1814, followed by a detailed study of the words of the Star-Spangled
Banner, a poem intimately connected with the Battle, detailing the
emotions of victory.
The second class will be a field trip to Fort McHenry National
Park to view an excellent presentation of this battle. Participants
will meet at 9:00 am at the Acme Parking lot in Easton to carpool
to Baltimore. The tour of Fort McHenry will take about one and a
half hours. On the way home to Easton there will be a stop for lunch
at the Red, Hot and Blue Restaurant on Route 50 west of the Bay
Bridge. Lunch on your own.
Cost: $20.00

EASTERN SHORE GARDENING 101
With Deborah Bridges & staff
Monday, May 12
10:00-11:30 am
Location: Swan Cove Flowers and Gardens, Rt. 33 at Walkers Turn
Rd., McDaniel
Course Description
This will be a basic class for the home gardener including soil
preparation, conditioning, mulching, and fertilizing. Discussion
will include plants for Eastern Shore gardens, There will be a demonstration
of making planter/container gardens.
Cost: $10.00

GREAT ARTISTS OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
Part One
With William Kloss and Ronald Batistoni
Saturdays, April 12-May 17
10:30am-12 noon
Minimum class size 5 persons, class size limited, sign up early
Course Description
Ron Batistoni has secured permission from The Teaching Company
to present the series Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance taught
by Professor William Kloss. This art history course, offered at
college level, is recorded on DVDs by the Teaching Company. Professor
Kloss, an independent art historian affiliated with the Smithsonian
Resident Associates program, provides the illustrated lectures on
the Italian Renaissance that last approximately one hour. Dr. Batistoni
will lead a half-hour discussion period after the DVD. This class
(Part One) is the first of three that will be offered over the next
three semesters at ALL. In addition to insightful comments on historical
context, in Part One Professor Kloss will discuss the work of Brunelleschi,
Ghiberti, Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Masaccio, Fra Angelico,
Fra Lippo Lippi, and Piero della Francesca. Parts Two and Three
will be offered in subsequent semesters.
Cost $30.00

THE REMAINS OF THE DAY
Conversations about the retirement experience
With George Merrill
Tuesdays, April 29-June 3
10:30am-12 noon
Class size limited, sign up early
Course Description
Retirement occasions one of lifes most significant transformations.
At this time, the way we live becomes governed less by the dictates
of obligations and more by the choices we make. With this freedom
there comes a reassessment of long-held and unquestioned values
regarding our family relationships, religion and spirituality, our
friendships, our community, our bodies, and our understanding of
change. Living the remains of the day with intentionality is to
engage life fully alive.
Participants will explore together the various implications of
living this stage of life we call retirement.
Cost: $30.00

CRUISING THE CHESAPEAKE BY SAIL OR POWER
With Ted Clark
Wednesdays, April 23-May 21
10:30 am-12 noon
Minimum class size 5 persons
Course Description
This five-session course will help the new and experienced boater
to enjoy short to extended cruises on the Chesapeake Bay. Session
topics will include: how to prepare for a cruise; places to visit
for a simple weekend cruise as well as extended week-long trips;
anchoring and docking; understanding basic boating rules of the
road and navigation aids; understanding GPS; latitude and longitude
and nautical charts, and discussion of topics of specific interest
to participants.
The objective of the course is to provide attendees with basic
and specific information on selected locations to cruise to by boat.
Additionally, less-experienced boaters should gain confidence in
what to expect, how to react, and how to enjoy more fully their
boating experience.
Cost: $30.00

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Second Curriculum Development Workshop
May 15, 2008 at 4:00 PM
in the Van Lennep Auditorium at CBMM
A year ago the Curriculum Committee organized a meeting to receive
suggestions and recommendations from ALL members and to develop
courses and programs by individuals with similar interests and backgrounds.
Over 50 members participated and ideas for future courses evolved.
A second workshop was recommended and this will take place on May
15. The development of this meeting is dependent on ALL members
completing the interest and background survey mailed last year.
Members who did not return this survey and new members who wish
to participate should call Helen Van Fleet 410-745-2916 ext. 111
for a copy of the survey, which is also available on our website
www.cbmm.org/all. While all
interested persons are welcome to come to this meeting, it is desirable
that the survey be completed so that participants can meet and interact
with others of similar interests. A short program on organizing
and facilitating courses will be offered at this meeting after which
groups based on shared interests (this is where the survey is important)
will gather to discuss how to develop courses tailored to these
interests. While courses on Art (Painting and Photography), Foreign
Affairs/History, Literature and Science, seem to be among the major
choices, any area of interest is welcomed. Do come and share your
thoughts.
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