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| Class # : 101 Early RISErs Very Beginning Birding Class | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/29/2008,10/6/2008,10/13/2008,10/20/2008,10/27/2008,11/3/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 6
Facilitator : Marshall Esty | Join |
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| Marshall Esty, a bird-watcher since the last millenium, wants to infect you with an appreciation for this fast-growing hobby. Attendance at the Orientation, which is on September 29 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in the RISE building, is required for participation in the field trips. These field trips, leaving the RISE parking lot at exactly 7:30 a.m. and returning by 11:30 a.m., will hone your identification skills. PLEASE NOTE that this class is only for VERY BEGINNING birders … and that attendance at the Orientation on September 29 is a "must"! |
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| Class # : 102 Women and Happiness | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/29/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Tillie Tobin, Ph.D. | Join |
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| In this class, Dr.Tillie Tobin will lead a discussion group to help women learn to be in charge of themselves and to identify their own personal and unique goals. Dr. Tobin has been a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist for over 35 years. |
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| Class # : 103 Garden & Landscape Problem Solving Series: Introduction | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/6/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jim Oravetz | Join |
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| At one time or another, our garden and landscape plants do things that seem strange to us, like changing color, not growing or flowering, drooping, or sometimes just dying. This series of classes will present symptoms and solutions that will enable plant lovers to better understand what is going on in their yards and to make any necessary cultural changes for plant health. There will then be a few topics on plant selection and care. In this Introduction to the series, Master Gardener Jim Oravetz will discuss the most basic of plant needs: Soil, what it is, why plants need it, and how it affects plant growth. |
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| Class # : 104 ISLAM 101 | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/6/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dilara Hafiz | Join |
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| … or "Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Islam, But Were Afraid to Ask!" The basics of Islam, the role of women in Islam, and the myths and misperceptions swirling around this faith will be covered in this presentation by Dilara Hafiz. If you have questions about Muslims, this is your opportunity to finally get some answers -- so don't hesitate to attend this timely discussion. The three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have significant commonalities as well as distinct differences in belief and practice. The nuances between religion and culture are important issues to explore in this era when media images offer competing visions. Dilara is a Muslim who has lived in Paradise Valley since 1997. She has an extensive background of University degrees and experience in the field of economics, both in the U.S. and abroad, and also as a writer/editor in Kuwait and a teacher in Scottsdale. She is the co-author of 'The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook' along with her two teenage children, Yasmine and Imran, and is also the current Youth Director of the Arizona Interfaith Movement. Dilara and her husband, Hamid, remain active in inter-faith events throughout the Valley. |
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| Class # : 105 Garden & Landscape Problem Solving: Symptoms & Solutions | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/13/2008,10/20/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Jim Oravetz | Join |
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| Plants can't tell you they are hungry, but they can show you. In the 2nd session (10/13) of this Gardening Series, we will see examples of nutrient deficiencies and discuss various corrective measures to take for healthy plants.
Are you hot and thirsty? You know when you are, but can you tell when your plants are? The 3rd session (10/20) will be a frank discussion of watering problems and misconceptions. |
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| Class # : 106 No Charge Luggage | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/13/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Maria Coesens | Join |
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| Remember when you could take a suitcase that weighed 99# plus another bag and there was no charge? Well, those days are gone forever. In today's world you pay for the first piece of luggage and the second. Is it possible to go on a trip and have everything you need in a carry-on? Join Maria, bring your ideas -- and see if together we can put together the ideal packed carry-on and have it include all your needs for a fantastic trip. Maria has a full service travel agency, TTM Travel, and would welcome the opportunity to help you create your dream vacation. |
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| Class # : 107 Using Color in Decorating | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/20/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Betty Boon | Join |
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| Are you unsure of what color paint to use in your home? Are you in an apartment or condo and unable to change the color of your walls? Come and explore some options in paint and accessories to beautify your dwelling. Returning RISE presenter Betty Boon received her training for interior decorating/ staging from Interior Redesign Industry Specialists. She is a member of IRIS and NRI. |
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| Class # : 108 Garden & Landscape Problem Solving Series: Planting | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/27/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jim Oravetz | Join |
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| The most important day in a plant's life is the day you put it in the ground. How a tree or shrub is planted will have an impact on how well it will grow years from now. This class will be a discussion of planting and staking methods. |
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| Class # : 109 How to Read and Talk about The Bible … Today! | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/27/2008,11/3/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Emil Dockter | Join |
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| The book that has shaped the western world for centuries is being read again … however, in a NEW WAY. Being mindful of the proverb, "We see things not as they are but as we are", this 2-week course will offer a simple clarity about reading and conversing about the Bible in a less accusatory way than is often the case. The two classes will include lecture, reading, discussion, and conversation. Emil Dockter has two earned Master's Degrees, one in religion and the other in psychology. He has taught classes in both large and small churches and has written a book that demonstrates the useful conversational style that he will employ in this class. |
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| Class # : 110 Garden & Landscape Problem Solving Series: Care & Selection | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/3/2008,11/10/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Jim Oravetz | Join |
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| Chop, hack, slash and cut to make plants do what WE WANT them to do. Not once did we say 'prune'. The next to the last session (11/3) will be a discussion of how to prune plants for their health and our enjoyment.
The final session of the series (11/10) is about selecting plants that will do well in your garden or landscape. Camellias, Rhododendrons and Peonies will not grow here, but there is a wide selection of plants that will … and provide you with color year round too! |
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| Class # : 111 When Relatives Come to Visit: Arizona Attractions | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/10/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jeff Reed | Join |
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| Where can you take your relatives--or friends--when they come for a visit? In this class, Arizona travel expert Jeff Reed will cover the many attractions in Maricopa County, Phoenix and Tucson where you can impress and enthrall them with the interesting variety of the State of Arizona. Dr. Jeff Reed, a retired gerontologist and founder of TJ's Travel Club for Seniors, has covered more than a million miles in the twenty-some years of the Club's existence. |
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| Class # : 112 Burma (Myanmar), Ancient Land of Mystery | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/17/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : John Sybenga | Join |
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| Come and see this ancient land of mystery as it was when it was visited by our presenter, John Sybenga, and when it was known as Burma. Let John take you to this beautiful country that is seldom visited even today, but which is rich in culture, gentle people, ancient shrines, incredible temples, the Irriwaddy River, Pagan, Mandalay, the famous Inle Lake leg rower fishermen, and much more! A retired professional photographer and journalist, John has travelled to over 100 countries and created over 35 slide travelogs which have been presented to various groups in this area and as RISE classes. |
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| Class # : 113 Unplug the Holidays Machine | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/17/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Cathy Hafia Vix | Join |
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| This is a very special Workshop to help you put love and warmth back into the Holidays. Visualize your ideal Holiday. Define your traditions and values. Understand what you REALLY want from the Holidays and create your own unique Holiday plan that works for you. Early in Cathy's adult life she realized that she was losing her Holiday spirit and thought, "This isn't possible. I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!" Like many, Cathy wears many hats: Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Business Person. Being compelled to be an overachiever in all parts of her life, she didn't know when to just give in and let some things go by the wayside. Come and see how she can share what she learned about how to UNPLUG and begin to ENJOY the Holidays again. |
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| Class # : 114 Holiday Consumer Issues | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/1/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Phyllis Rowe | Join |
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| In this class, Consumer Advocate Phyllis Rowe will address the latest consumer issues of importance to us as we come into the Holiday Season. Phyllis, who is a 26 years Lobbyist for Consumer Interests before the Corporate Commission and Legislature, is also President Emeritus of the Arizona Consumer Council and Editor of "Arizona Consumer". |
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| Class # : 115 Growing Old or Merely Older? | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/1/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : David A. Gershaw | Join |
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| Do you feel that you are growing into the limitations of old age? … or are you evolving into a wiser and more mature adult? From birth, we are growing older. Even with the slowing down of aging, there are ways we can still live happier and more productive lives. Let David Gershaw, who taught in the field of psychology for almost 40 years at Arizona Western College in Yuma, show you these ways. Although Dr. Gershaw has conducted many classes for RISE, this is a first-time presentation. Handouts are included. |
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| Class # : 116 Homeopathy to Avoid Surgery | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/8/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Debbie Noah | Join |
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| In this final class of the Homeopathy Series, Debbie Noah will talk about surgeries. Some surgeries can be avoided using homeopathy. Not all surgeries can be avoided, however, and so this presentation will include a discussion of surgery protocol if you need to have a surgery and how to speed up the healing process. |
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| Class # : 117 Better Investment Strategies for the Retired Adult of Today | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/29/2008,10/6/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Austin-Lowe | Join |
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| This class (back by popular demand) will discuss history and vocabulary of the investment markets. We will give you the tools to research stocks using Value Line and Standard and Poor's. You will also learn the basics of bonds and other fixed income instruments and how they operate. Then, if time allows, we will discuss detailed analysis of mutual funds using Morningstar and Thompson as well as online research methodologies. Tammy Austin and Elizabeth Lowe-Mahoney have a combined 29 years of experience in the financial services industry with Wachovia Securities, formerly A.G. Edwards, and are known throughout the Sun City communities for their many educational workshops. |
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| Class # : 118 T'ai Chi Chih | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/29/2008,10/6/2008,10/13/2008,10/20/2008,10/27/2008,11/3/2008,11/10/2008,11/17/2008,12/1/2008,12/8/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 10
Facilitator : Sher Dano | Join |
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| Have fun playing tai chi! These classes will be geared towards wellness of mind, body and spirit ... and perhaps even your golf game! T'ai Chi Chih is a moving meditation, not a martial art. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will move at your own pace, staying within your own comfort and safety zone, standing or sitting. Wheelchairs are welcomed. No prior experience is needed; just wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring drinking water in a closed container. Sher Dano has been an accredited T'ai Chi instructor for 11 years, teaching primarily in the Northwest Valley. |
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| Class # : 119 I Love Live Musical Theatre - Series Overview | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/6/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jerry L. Gillespie | Join |
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| "I love live musical theatre. Do you? Find out why." This course will include some definitions of terms used in musical theatre, as well as venues of musical theatre, lots of show tunes, still pictures, videos, and fun quizzes at every class presentation. Jerry Gillespie saw his first Broadway musical at the age of ten, and he never stopped going. Active in community theatre, performing, directing, etc., Jerry loves to share his passion and history. Please welcome him to RISE! |
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| Class # : 120 Broadway's Lost Treasures | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/13/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Bill Sullivan | Join |
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| In this presentation, Bill Sullivan will highlight many of the finest production numbers from over the years, recreated on the stage as they were originally done. |
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| Class # : 121 I Love Live Musical Theatre: "SHOWBOAT" | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/20/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jerry L. Gillespie | Join |
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| "Showboat", presented on December 27, 1927, was possibly the most important breakthrough in the history of our musical stage. Neither a Viennese operetta nor an American musical comedy, it was the first musical play. Also, it brought forth race as an issue. Please see "I Love Live Musical Theatre - Series Overview" for further information about this presentation and the presenter. |
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| Class # : 122 Thinking May be Hazardous to your Health | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/27/2008,11/3/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Shirley Mahood | Join |
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| For ten weeks earlier this year, Oprah and Eckhart Tolle held world-wide classes via the internet based on his book, A NEW EARTH. If you missed it, or would like to learn more, and are interested in discovering ways to become more peaceful, this is the class for you. Shirley Mahood, a RISE presenter, international speaker, and author herself will be facilitating the discussion. |
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| Class # : 123 A Long History of Musical Theatre in the 1920s | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/3/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jerry L. Gillespie | Join |
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| This presentation by Jerry Gillespie will highlight the operettas, vaudeville, burlesque, nonintegrated musical comedy and "Showboat" of the 1920s, as well as a short history of musical theatre before the 1920s. Also included will be a short history of musical theatre in the 1930s, which was a time of great composers and lyricists. |
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| Class # : 124 A Look at The U.S. Constitution | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/10/2008,11/18/2008,12/2/2008,12/9/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 4
Facilitator : Mike Dubin | Join |
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| This 4-week course, which is being presented by former high school history teacher and popular RISE presenter, Mike Dubin, deals with the origins, writing and interpretation of The U.S. Constitution. The topics for each week are as follows:
Session 1 - Background and Writing of The Constitution
Sessions 2 and 3 - The Original Constitution
Session 4 - The Bill of Rights and the Other Amendments
PLEASE NOTE that the first session of this 4-part course is being presented on Monday, November 10, due to the fact that all Rio Salado College facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, to honor Veterans Day. All other sessions will be held at the usual Tuesday afternoon times. |
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| Class # : 125 I Love Live Musical Theatre: "ANYTHING GOES" | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/17/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jerry L. Gillespie | Join |
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| "Anything Goes", first presented on November 21, 1934, was the runaway smash hit of the year. As a well-wrought hilarious show filled with unforgettable melodies and sophisticated lyrics, it was the quintessential musical comedy of the thirties. Much credit went to Cole Porter and Ethel Merman for its success, as Jerry will share with you its music and story. |
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| Class # : 126 Homeopathy to Relieve Stress | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/1/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Debbie Noah | Join |
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| The holidays bring on stress for many people. Learn how to keep your cool and sail through the holidays intact! In this continuation of the Homeopathy Series, Debbie Noah will join two other RISE presenters (all at different times, of course) in addressing this often very real situation from her perspective as a practitioner of Homeopathy. |
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| Class # : 127 I Love Live Musical Theatre: COLE PORTER | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/8/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jerry L. Gillespie | Join |
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| Cole Porter was one of the most important and beguiling composer/lyricists of the last century. His songs were the essence of wit and sophistication. He joined the Foreign Legion during the Great War, brought music to the works of the bard, and wrote songs for Louie Armstrong. These are among the many contributions he brought to the world of live musical theatre, as Jerry will share with you in this final presentation of the Series. |
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| Class # : 128 CranioSacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/30/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Andrea McDonald | Join |
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| Do you know what the CranioSacral System is? Come and learn about this separate physiological part of the central nervous system … the physical environment in which the brain, spinal cord, cerebral spinal fluid, and dural tube develop and function. Let Andrea McDonald (RNBSN), a CranioSacral Therapist, show you how this light-touch technique works to pinpoint and correct old and new problems … a technique in which the cranio pulse is felt from head to toe. Andy, who has been a nurse all her life and is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association, has been using CranioSacral Therapy on people of all ages for the past 19 years. She also adds Lymphatic Work and Neuromuscular Accupressure in combinations to get the results desired. In the second half of the class, she will demonstrate a gentle technique that works with the body's lymphatic system to increase fluid circulation, stimulate the immune system, and support the body's relaxation and healing responses. These activities can result in decreased swelling and healing of tissues especially before and after surgery, accidents, or illness. |
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| Class # : 129 Conversational French | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/30/2008,10/7/2008,10/14/2008,10/21/2008,10/28/2008,11/4/2008,11/18/2008,12/2/2008,12/9/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 9
Facilitator : Jacques Rostain | Join |
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| Have you ever had the desire to be able to speak French? If so, this is the class for you! Although the ability to speak French fluently in 9 weeks with no prior knowledge of the language would call for a miracle, you will learn the basic elements of French enough to be able to carry on a conversation with others in the class. If you studied French in school several years ago but never got to really speak it, now is the opportunity to learn to do so. Jacques is a RISE member who would love to share his extensive French background with you. There will be a fee for the required textbook, payable at the first session. |
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| Class # : 130 Dissecting the News | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/7/2008,10/14/2008,10/21/2008,10/28/2008,11/4/2008,11/18/2008,12/2/2008,12/9/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 8
Facilitator : Louis Goldman | Join |
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| Louis Goldman, popular discussion leader and expert on public affairs, will again informally facilitate this interactive discussion on local, national and international news as reported by the media. |
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| Class # : 131 Funky Art | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/7/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Barbara Jaquay | Join |
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| Funky art has been around for many years in our cities and rural communities. But, in the past 10 years there seems to be a growing trend to use funky art, sometimes to attract tourists and residents to return to the city, thus giving an economic benefit to that city. An historic context is usually present with the funky art, thus giving another benefit of raising historic awareness. Charities benefit when the art is auctioned. Rural areas may use the funky art to attract tourists, as in the case of Southwest Colorado which used carvings of animals and firefighters affected by a devastating fire. Funky art along our highways can be indicative of a cultural or economic aspect of the area. This presentation will examine the geographic-historic aspects of funky art appearing along the highways and city streets of America and its seemingly growing popularity. A few funky art examples will be included from other countries as a comparative study. This class was offered during the Summer term but had to be canceled due to illness, and so if you were away during the summer months you now have a chance to attend this interesting new class of returning RISE presenter, Barbara Jaquay. |
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| Class # : 132 IMRESSIONISTS … an Art of Pure Sensation | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/14/2008,10/21/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Barbara Ritter | Join |
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| This 2-week course reviews the developments in the arts of Western Europe in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The Impressionist artists were emerging -- Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and others. These impressionists were more concerned with sensory experience and feelings than with the moral purpose and teaching of romanticism and realism. Our presenter, Barbara Brennan Ritter, graduated from Colorado College with a Masters in Arts & Humanities and also studied in England. She taught Arts and Humanities for Rio Salado College at LUKE AFB and has taught at the high school, college and university levels. Barbara is a docent at the West Valley Art Museum and enjoys drawing and painting. |
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| Class # : 133 Declutter Your House and Your Life! | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/28/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patti Masters | Join |
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| Are you feeling overwhelmed with "things" in your home that never disappear but just seem to grow? Simplify your life by simplifying your surroundings. Discover: what simple gadgets will make your life easier; how you can use your ingenuity to bring order to your life; what should be tackled first… A returning presenter, Patti Masters will share some of the solutions she has discovered after numerous moves, and after helping others "downsize" and rearrange their surroundings. If she can do it, so can you! One session, with lots of practical advice on how to get started. |
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| Class # : 134 Stock Market Volatility Got You Down? | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/18/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patrick Bertenshaw | Join |
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| Stock market volatility and declines are difficult to handle. This class will help you understand the current market conditions and how to protect and rebuild your portfolio and retirement. We will teach you the strategies that can help you maintain your financial independence and security for a lifetime. Patrick E. Bertenshaw is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and well-known speaker and educator in the field of financial planning and investment management for retirees. Patrick has taught classes for ASU, the Maricopa County Community Colleges, the Governor's Conference on Aging and the Arizona Bar Association, and has been a regular guest on the local CBS Morning News, where he discusses the economy and financial markets. |
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| Class # : 135 Hummingbirds and Their Fascinating World | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/18/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Troy Corman | Join |
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| With their many unique attributes, people have admired hummingbirds from the beginning, including many Native American tribes. This class will introduce you to the many fascinating natural history facts of hummingbirds, including courtship, nesting, and rearing young. We will also discuss hummingbird longevity, spectacular flight maneuvers, as well as their adaptability to many environments, migration and basic world distribution. Other topics include identifying the 18 hummingbird species of Arizona and attracting hummingbirds to your yards and gardens. Troy Corman, who is back to RISE by popular demand, comes from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. |
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| Class # : 136 Acupuncture and Seasonal Treatment for Winter | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/2/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patricia Martin | Join |
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| Understanding the winter season's solstice treatment in Asian medicine helps you comprehend how to avoid winter's debilitating flu season. Acupuncturist Patricia Martin invites you to join her in this ongoing discussion of the magic and mystery of Oriental medicine and acupuncture. Patricia is a graduate of the Florida School of Acupuncture, is nationally board certified and licensed, and has a private practice in Phoenix and Sun City. |
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| Class # : 137 Managing Your Investments in a Changing World | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/9/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patrick Bertenshaw | Join |
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| Today's markets require a more sophisticated portfolio design. Does your investment portfolio manage the risks and take advantage of the opportunities? This course will update you on current market conditions and teach you the strategies that today's most successful investors are using to protect and grow their wealth. Patrick E. Bertenshaw is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and well-known speaker and educator in the field of financial planning and investment management for retirees. Patrick has taught classes for ASU, the Maricopa County Community Colleges, the Governor's Conference on Aging and the Arizona Bar Association, and has been a regular guest on the local CBS Morning News, where he discusses the economy and financial markets. |
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| Class # : 138 Grief Recovery Personal Workshop | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/30/2008,10/7/2008,10/14/2008,10/21/2008,10/28/2008,11/4/2008,11/18/2008,12/2/2008,12/9/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 9
Facilitator : Sherry Lichte-Baird, M.C., NCC | Join |
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| This powerful and dynamic Personal Workshop is the most accessible and authentic program available for recovery from loss. It offers clear-cut Grief Recovery tools that can be applied to losses of all kinds, whether recent or long ago. The purpose of the course is to help you grieve and complete your relationship to the pain and unfinished business caused by death, divorce or any significant emotional loss. Our facilitator, Sherry Lichte-Baird, is a community college instructor with 20 years of teaching and counseling experience as well as faculty counselor at Rio Salado Lifelong Learning Center. A Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, she is also a Wellness Coach with a private practice specializing in grief recovery work with many clients. For this course Sherry uses a Grief Recovery Handbook. The lab fee for this required book is $20, payable to her at the first session. |
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| Class # : 139 Soul Collage Class | ||
Meeting Dates : 9/30/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Marilyn Watkins | Join |
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| Mix imagination and intuition with a group of powerful cut out images and you have made a soul collage. Cards containing images you select, or images that select you, come straight through your Soul, bypassing the mind. These images have deep personal meaning and will help you with life's questions. No artistic experience is necessary. All materials are provided, but please bring a pair of your own scissors. A materials fee of $5 will be collected at the class. Marilyn has an extensive education and teaching background. |
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| Class # : 140 Acupuncture and Seasonal Treatment Continued | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/7/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patricia Martin | Join |
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| Autumn has arrived! Beat the flu season by staying healthy throughout the entire season. This class is part of an ongoing discussion (join us at any time) of the Asian medicine approach to seasonal treatments. Each such treatment is like a six-month investment in your health, strengthening the energy systems of this season's organs to enhance those of the next season's ... and so on, throughout the years. Patricia Martin, a graduate of the Florida School of Acupuncture, is a nationally board certified and licensed acupuncturist with a private practice in Phoenix and Sun City. |
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| Class # : 141 How to Manage the Maze of Mutual Funds | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/14/2008,10/21/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Austin-Lowe | Join |
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| This class (back by popular demand) will give an in-depth look at investing with mutual funds. Let us help you end the confusion of understanding mutual funds with complexities ranging from fees (loads), asset allocation, management styles, tax efficiency, fund sizes effect on performance, as well as a multitude of other factors, in comprehensive detail. We will give both printed and online tools to research your stocks and mutual funds. We will also give you instruction on utilizing and comparing Morningstar and Thompson. Tammy Austin and Elizabeth Lowe-Mahoney have a combined 29 years of experience in the financial services industry and are known throughout the Sun Cities area through their educational workshops at various venues, including the local libraries, churches, and other educational facilities. |
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| Class # : 142 A History of Baseball | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/14/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Mike Dubin | Join |
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| On the eve of the World Series, what better way is there but to explore the rich past of the National Pastime - through the history of baseball. Did Doubleday actually invent the game? …when was it legal to throw a spit ball? …did Babe actually call the shot? These are just a few of the fascinating topics to be explored in a session about America's oldest and most beloved sport. By-the-way, when was the first World Series played??? Show up and find out the answer to this and other questions from our resident authority on baseball and its history, Mike Dubin. Active on the staff of RISE from almost its inception, Mike is a retired high school history teacher and author of many books in his varied fields. |
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| Class # : 143 The American Revolution Relived | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/21/2008,10/28/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Mike Dubin | Join |
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| Was the American Revolution a mass uprising of the Populace? How did George Washington become military leader of the patriots? What is the significance of The Declaration of Independence? Why was the victory of Yorktown not the end of the Revolution? These and other aspects of the causes and consequences of the American Revolution will be explored in this dynamic look at the birth of the United States. Let Mike Dubin, a retired high school history teacher, bring this monumental event to life for you. |
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| Class # : 144 "Why Am I Fatigued?" | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/28/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dr. Frank Hatch, D.C. | Join |
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| Fatigue is one of the most common reasons why people visit their doctor. Come and discover what the common causes are, and how you can prevent or even reverse fatigue using nutrition and other natural approaches. Dr. Frank B. Hatch graduated from Palmer West College of Chiropractic in 1992. He is certified in Acupuncture, Active Release Technique, and Applied Kinesiology. He has been involved in alternative medicine for over 14 years, giving lectures and teaching people how to improve their over-all health. Dr. Hatch is a returning presenter for RISE. |
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| Class # : 145 Homeopathy for First Aid Needs | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/18/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Debbie Noah | Join |
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| In this first of a series of 3 classes on Homeopathy, Debbie will discuss how you can treat yourself and your family for first aid conditions. Some of the topics that will be covered are: bumps, bruises, falls, cuts and wounds; sunburn and burns; heatstroke, shock, hives, and more. Homeopathy works quickly in first aid situations! Learn how to help yourself! A returning RISE presenter, Debbie Noah is a Nationally Certified Classical Homeopath in practice in Phoenix. She is a graduate of the British Institute of Classical Homeopathy, the American Medical College of Homeopathy, and Prescott College, with a degree in Holistic Health. |
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| Class # : 146 Great Decisions 2008 | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/1/2008,10/8/2008,10/15/2008,10/22/2008,10/29/2008,11/5/2008,11/12/2008,11/19/2008,12/3/2008,12/10/2008
Time : 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
No of Seminars : 10
Facilitator : Bonnie F. Saunders, Ph.D. | Join |
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| Dr. Saunders, well-known to RISE, will once again lead a discussion on 8 topics in U.S. foreign policy: 1) Iraq Endgame; 2) European Union; 3) Talking with Enemies; 4) Russia and Putin; 5) U.S. Defense Policy; 6) Latin America; 7) U.S. - China Economic Relations; 8) Foreign Aid. Although this class was taught in Spring 2008, the approach will vary because of the ever-changing nature of current events. Bonnie has her Ph.D. in History, is an adjunct lecturer at Glendale Community College, and is the author of a book on U.S. policy in Syria in the 1950's. If you do not have one of the briefing books, you will need one ($14 from Bonnie at the first class.) PLEASE NOTE: The time for this course is 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
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| Class # : 148 Consumer's Guide to Pain Medicines | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/1/2008,10/8/2008,10/15/2008,10/22/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 4
Facilitator : Donna Donohue | Join |
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| People in PAIN cannot assume doctors or nurses will know how to treat their pain. More than 50 million Americans suffer unnecessarily with chronic pain. Twenty-five million people suffer with acute pain, and an estimated 70% with cancer pain. Enormous research progress in pain management medicines has happened over the last 25 years to improve pain control, yet it is still estimated that more than 50% of the people are under-treated for their pain. Donna Donahue is a nationally certified pain management nurse whose course and book will empower the person in pain with knowledge about the medicines for various pains and how to successfully communicate with their health care providers in order to get the right medicine for the right level and type of pain. Cost of the lab fee for the required text is $12.95, payable to Donna at the first session. |
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| Class # : 149 Seminar and Dialogue on the Future of Human Psychology | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/8/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Tom Lombardo, Ph.D. | Join |
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| Over the last two years, futurist and psychologist, Dr. Tom Lombardo has given presentations at RISE Learning for Life on wisdom, enlightenment, the future of education, psychological evolution, ethics and the good life, and the impact of technology on the future of humans. In this seminar we will discuss and synthesize all these different aspects of the future of the human mind and human personality. We will focus on what would be a preferable (or ideal) future of human individuals. This event will encourage a high level of participation and commentary from the audience. |
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| Class # : 150 You May Live to 100; Will Your Nest Egg? | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/15/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Patrick Bertenshaw | Join |
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| What plan do you have if you live 30 years past the day you retired? Will you have enough money to maintain a secure, independent, and enjoyable lifestyle? This class is about investment and retirement planning and will include strategies that can help you maintain financial independence for a lifetime. Patrick Bertenshaw CFP is a "fun and energetic " instructor. He has extensive financial & investment planning experience and has taught programs of this kind for the Univ. of Arizona, ASU and the Maricopa Community Colleges. |
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| Class # : 151 Native Americans in Arizona Then & Now | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/22/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jeff Reed | Join |
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| Jeff Reed, a retired Gerontologist and founder of TJ's Travel Club for Seniors, returns to RISE to bring a presentation on the various tribes of Native Americans of Arizona. He will cover their history from "the ancient ones" to the present day; address politically correct terms; and burst some of the myths about them, along with other aspects of their life. Jeff, a native Arizonan, has worked closely with the Native American people in the establishment of trip itineraries involving them and their world for over 20 years. This is a multi-media presentation. |
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| Class # : 152 Flying Down to Rio -- A Brazilian Odyssey | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/29/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : William Kram | Join |
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| In this class Bill Kram, President of the Friendship Force of Central Arizona, will present a travelogue of a 3-week journey through Brazil in June 2008. Bill led a group of 19 members of Friendship Force (15 Americans & 4 from India) on an exchange program to the clubs in Southern Brazil. The 1st week was spent on an introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls. The 2nd week was a homestay in Blumenau, a city in southern Brazil with a German and Italian settler heritage. The 3rd week was another homestay in Belo Horizonte, a high-tech city in a region of once wealthy mines with many historic architectural sites. The presentation will offer pictorial highlights of the trip and detail the experience of living in homes of the people of Brazil; (the focus of the organization is a 5-7 day homestay intended to bring people together to overcome cultural barriers that might normally separate them.) Bill will also tell about this volunteer-run club that is not a travel club in the tourist sense, but a group that travels, and which has chapters in over 375 communities and 60 countries! |
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| Class # : 153 Gnosticism: An Overview of the Nag Hammadi Library | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/5/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Clare Goldsberry | Join |
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| At one time in the first two centuries of the Common Era, there were more Gnostic Christians than any other Christian sect. We had little knowledge of these people and their beliefs except through their detractors. Then, in 1946, in a cave in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, a shepherd boy found many jars containing complete scrolls that became known as the Nag Hammadi library, giving us a clearer picture of these people and what they believed, and why they so readily adopted the figure of Jesus into their belief system. It took nearly 30 years before these scrolls became public. Come and learn more about this library and its connection to Christianity from a top authority on the subject, Clare Goldsberry, who comes to us from the Phoenix Branch of the Theosophical Society as a returning presenter. |
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| Class # : 154 Origin of the Universe, including 2008 Discoveries | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/5/2008,11/12/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Bobby McGehee | Join |
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| PART 1 explains the New Universe Theory (NUT) for the origin and development of the universe. A brief preliminary introduction presentation provides an overview of the enormity of the universe and its contents. Scientific thinking, the use of logic with only proven facts and verifiable phenomena, leads us to this understandable and plausible concept for the origin of the universe.
PART 2 continues with an explanation of development of the universe and discusses the destiny for humankind. Included are explanations of recent discoveries through year 2007 and how these authenticate this scientific New Universe Theory (NUT).
The presenter, Bobby McGehee, is the developer and author of the "New Universe Theory with the Laws of Physics". He is a career engineering physicist and stays abreast of current discoveries through memberships in several professional technical organizations. Bobby is a returning RISE presenter. |
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| Class # : 155 Seminar and Dialogue on the Future of Human Society | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/12/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Tom Lombardo, Ph.D. | Join |
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| Over the last two years, futurist and psychologist, Dr. Tom Lombardo has given presentations for RISE on globalization, sustainability, utopian visions and values, the future of marriage, and the impact of advancing technology on human society. In this seminar we will discuss and synthesize all these different themes and dimensions as they pertain to the future of human society. We will focus on what would be a preferable (or ideal) future for human society. This event will encourage a high level of participation from the audience. |
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| Class # : 156 Women's Car Care Class | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/19/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Jim Swift | Join |
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| If you are a widowed or divorced woman who always counted on your husband for the care of your car, do you know all about the maintenance and repair of your car? Do you have enough knowledge about it that you feel you can turn over your car care to a professional whom you can trust? If you are not certain about it, you might want to have Jim answer some questions and give you some self-confidence in this area. Jim Swift, an ASE Master Certified Technician with Wilhelm Automotive in Surprise, will bring us some valuable and practical information from his over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. |
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| Class # : 157 Naturopathic Series: Foot and Ankle Problems | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/19/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dr. Michael Jarembek, D.C. | Join |
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| Dr. Michael Jarembek returns to RISE for this Fall term to discuss the biomechanics and possible causes of foot and ankle problems. He will also discuss treatment solutions. Dr. Jarembek, who has worked with pro-athletes, sports teams and other high-profile groups for All Star Health in Tempe, is currently employed with Natural Health Care Alternatives in Surprise, where he has been practicing Diversified Chiropractic and Applied Nutrition for the past three years. A graduate of NY Chiropractic College, he is also fully certified in Active Release Techniques. |
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| Class # : 158 Creativity for Your Soul | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/3/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Cathy Hafia Vix | Join |
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| How often do you fill your own cup? What are your dreams? Are your creative juices flowing? What makes your heart and soul happy? In this class Cathy leads a discussion on growing your creativity, finding your true self, giving the child within you a boost to help you soar to your personal goals. Cathy Vix is excited to bring her 25 years of experience as a Media & Marketing Specialist and Public Speaker to the RISE program. She brings passion and enthusiasm to her workshops, with the foundation of having fun and, at the same time, learning one or two new techniques to help you thoroughly enjoy life! |
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| Class # : 159 "Stressed? … Do I Look Stressed?" | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/10/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Cathy Hafia Vix | Join |
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| It's obvious that we're surrounded by stress ... sress in our personal life, family life, and the world in which we live. How is stress controlling your life? Do you think you've got it under control, or is it eating up you and your health? In this class, learn to identify stress, and how to reduce its control. Early in Cathy's adult life, as a Wife, Mother, and Business Person, as well as an overachiever in all parts of her life, Cathy did not know how to just give in and let some things go by the wayside. Come and let her share how she learned to "let go" of some things causing stress so that she could achieve a greater enjoyment of life. She will also provide an opportunity for you to leave with one or two new techniques to help you "Enjoy Life Everyday"! |
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| Class # : 160 Life Lessons -- The Best Motivators | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/1/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Cathy Hafia Vix | Join |
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| Remember the old saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Too often we stop before our life lessons have had the chance to teach us this important truth. Learn how to walk the path of your own life lessons, embrace each experience, and become your "own best friend". In this presentation, Cathy will motivate you to accept your "self" and to use your life challenges as the way to achieving your full potential in life. Cathy Vix is excited to bring her 25 years of experience as a Media & Marketing Specialist and Public Speaker to RISE. She brings passion and enthusiasm to her workshops, with the foundation of having fun and, as an added bonus, provides an opportunity to leave you with one or two new techniques to help you "Enjoy Life Everyday"! |
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| Class # : 161 Losing Weight by Modifying Your Metabolic Rate | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/8/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dr. Michael Robb, D.C. | Join |
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| This class will focus on the understanding of the Human metabolic rate and how to manage it to accomplish desired weight goals without fad diets. Our presenter, Dr. Michael Robb, is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, owner of the ChiroCare Wellness Center in Peoria, and a published author. |
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| Class # : 162 Advances in Pain Management | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/15/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dr. Michael Robb, D.C. | Join |
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| In this presentation, Dr. Robb will concentrate on giving an in-depth look at: natural healthcare alternatives; understanding musculoskeletal pain; and many treatment options covered by Medicare. Dr. Michael Robb, owner of ChiroCare Wellness Center in Peoria, has brought many highly informative new topics of a holistic nature to RISE over the past several years. |
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| Class # : 163 Active Release Technique | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/22/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Dr. Michael Jarembek, D.C. | Join |
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| Come and learn about this very unusual chiropractic technique from returning RISE presenter, Dr. Michael Jarembek. Dr. Jarembek is currently employed with Natural Health Care Alternatives in Surprise, where he has been practicing Diversified Chiropractic and Applied Nutrition for the past three years. A graduate of NY Chiropractic College, he is also fully certified in Active Release Techniques. |
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| Class # : 164 Investments for Your Future | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/29/2008,11/5/2008,11/19/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 3
Facilitator : Bill Freeman | Join |
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| In this 3-session course on "the power of investing", Bill Freeman, a Certified Financial Planner and graduate of Brigham Young University, will help you achieve your financial goals. You will learn how to increase income while reducing taxes on those investments, about the stock market, and also about other forms of ownership and loanership investments. PLEASE NOTE that this course, which normally meets for 4 weeks, skips Nov. 12 in sequence due to the scheduling conflict of the presenter's required attendance at a company regional conference on that day. Bill will, however, achieve in a different way in the 3 weeks what he normally covers in 4 weeks. |
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| Class # : 165 Introduction to Hinduism: A Brief Study of the Bhagavad Gita | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/2/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Clare Goldsberry | Join |
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| The Bhagavad Gita is considered part of the sixth book of one of the longest epic poems ever written, the Mahabharata (540-300 BCE). The Bhagavad Gita, however, is a central text of Hinduism and is one of the most popular and accessible of all the Hindu scriptures. It is the dialog between the god Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, and integrates many of the threads of Hindu philosophy, including duty, devotion, selflessness, non-attachment and others. It is encouraged that you bring with you a copy of this book as the textbook for the class. Clare's personal favorite is "The Bhagavad Gita: A new translation" by Stephen Mitchell, but any you can find at your local book store will be okay. Our presenter, Clare Goldsberry, returns to RISE from the Phoenix (Scottsdale) Branch of the Theosophical Society, where she is the main lecturer. This is a part of the Introduction to Eastern Philosophies series being presented by Clare for RISE. |
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| Class # : 166 Being Green w/o Money -- The Series | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/2/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Bill T. Parker | Join |
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| "Introduction & Orientation to Practical Sustainability". This 10-part course -- broken into several separate but related classes throughout the Fall term -- will examine basic fundamentals necessary to discern effectiveness and efficiency of sustainability efforts. "Being Green" can be a waste place for money or it can have a significant, positive impact on the environment and the participant. We prefer the latter and want others to be successful as well. Each session will consist of current events in sustainability, a presentation of the titled subject, and discussion of a chapter from the "Being Green w/o Money" personal guide. The personal guide is a required purchase at $20 per person; it contains over 170 no cost activities for practicing sustainability and is used in each session. Bill has been walking the talk of sustainability for over 10 years and offers practical insights in plain words for significant results when choosing activities to perform or support energy and water conservation. |
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| Class # : 168 Toward 2012 - Birthing a New World | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/9/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Carol E. Beyer, Ph.D. | Join |
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| Our collective journey is speeding up as we head toward new horizons. The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. On that date, the Earth, Sun, and Center of our Galaxy will align. This amazing configuration in the sky occurs every 26,000 years. Will this be a spectacular event or will it be just another day? Rev. Carol Beyer will discuss what some great thinkers are saying about the times ahead and what humanity can do between now and then. |
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| Class # : 169 Karma and the Soul's Work | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/16/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Carol E. Beyer, Ph.D. | Join |
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| We find in The Bible that Jesus said: "What you sow, you shall reap." Karma can be defined as: "Just Just." Can karma be readjusted in this lifetime? In this presentation we will take a look at personal, family and collective karma. New ideas about karma will assist with creating better relationships among family and friends. Techniques to clear karma will be offered. This is a good time of life to prepare for your future lives. Rev. Carol Beyer returns to RISE to bring us these beneficial insights. |
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| Class # : 170 Creative Tapping | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/23/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Fern Hearne | Join |
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| Learn to tap your troubles away in a "New" creative way with the Emotional Freedom Techniques, "tree of life". Fern has been an Emotional Freedom Techniques practitioner for 10 years. She presented a class similar to this for our RISE members in the Spring 2008 term and is bringing it back by popular demand. |
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| Class # : 171 Asian Medicine and Medical Qi Gong Part II | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/30/2008,11/6/2008,11/13/2008,11/20/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 4
Facilitator : Gail P. Thurman | Join |
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| This is a 4-week class in which Gail Thurman of A Abode of Acupuncture and Michael Leoni of Zen Wellness Center will continue to interweave the dynamics of Asian Medicine and Medical Qi Gong to bring you greater harmony and health in the dance of life. Come and learn how to read your body through your aches and pains and how to strengthen the body through the dynamic use of Medical Qi Gong. Michael Leoni is a practitioner of Asian martial arts, medical qi gong and longevity forecasting, with over 30 years of training. Gail Thurman is a Licensed Acupuncturist of Asian Medicine, focusing on bringing balance and wellness through acupuncture. She studies with Headmaster Leoni at the Zen Wellness Center. PLEASE NOTE that this class is open to both new and returning students. |
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| Class # : 172 Being Green w/o Money: ENERGY | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/30/2008,11/6/2008,11/13/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 3
Facilitator : Bill T. Parker | Join |
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| The following 3 class sessions continue this course on sustainability:
Week 5 - "Energy Awareness: The Feasibility of Alternatives"
Week 6 - "Photovoltaic Electricity Production: Benefits and Returns"
Week 7 - "The Ethanol Project: Danger, Doggel or Doing Good?"
Please see "Being Green w/o Money -- The Series," which is subtitled "Introduction & Orientation to Practical Sustainability" (Course #166). The basic information about this 10-week course and the presenter is given in that Course description. Course #167 contains information about Weeks 2, 3, and 4 (in case you are late in enrolling). |
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| Class # : 173 Help Yourself to Better Sight | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/6/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Fern Hearne | Join |
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| We can help improve our eyesight with just a few minutes a day and just by changing the way we think. Fern gave a class for RISE on 'Natural Eye Care' in the Winter 2007 term. She comes highly qualified to share information on this topic, among the many other special topics she has presented for us over the years. |
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| Class # : 174 Being Green w/o Money: LANDSCAPE | ||
Meeting Dates : 11/20/2008,12/4/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Bill T. Parker | Join |
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| The following class sessions continue this course on sustainability:
Week 8 - "Sustaining Your Landscape: Helping or Hindering its Members?"
Week 9 - "Sustaining Your Landscape: How to Have One You Want"
Please see "Being Green w/o Money -- The Series," which is subtitled "Introduction & Orientation to Practical Sustainability" (Course #166). The basic information about this 10-week course and the presenter is given in that Course description. |
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| Class # : 175 Stress & Dieting … Your loss is your gain | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/4/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : David A. Gershaw | Join |
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| Are you ready for the Holidays? This class may be just right for you in your preparation for and enjoyment of this special time of year. David Gershaw will be bringing information on factors that influence stress, as well as ways of coping with such stress, specifically in relation to dieting. Dr. Gershaw is a retired professor of psychology from Arizona Western College in Yuma, where he taught for almost 40 years. He is also a returning presenter for RISE. |
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| Class # : 176 Christmas Carols Sing-Along | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/11/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Beth Stormont | Join |
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| As a special musical Christmas treat, you are invited to come and add your voice--whether a seasoned choir singer or not--in the singing of both traditional and lesser-known Christmas carols. A little history will be thrown in as a background for these carols, of course. Beth has taught music and directed choral groups (often from the organ or piano) most of her adult life. |
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| Class # : 177 Being Green w/o Money: THE FUTURE | ||
Meeting Dates : 12/11/2008
Time : 10:00 PM-12:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Bill T. Parker | Join |
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| The following class session completes this course on sustainability:
Week 10 - "Looking to the Future of Planet A: There is no Planet B"
For basic information about this 10-week course and its presenter, please see "Being Green w/o Money -- The Series," which is subtitled "Introduction & Orientation to Practical Sustainability" (Course #166). The other 8 weeks (titles and contents) have been listed in 3 other separate courses with the same basic title (Being Green w/o Money). |
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| Class # : 178 The Elections of 2008 | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/2/2008,10/7/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 2
Facilitator : Mike Dubin | Join |
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| This is a 2-sessions presentation devoted to the upcoming election of 2008. Among the topics to be presented are: The Presidential Election and other elections; the importance and working of the Electoral College; the history and development of Arizona's political institutions; clean elections, running for office, and ballot issues. Mike Dubin, a retired high school social studies teacher, is the author of many books on elections and other topics in his field. PLEASE NOTE that this 2-part course is being given on 2 different days of the week due to a conflict in the presenter's schedule: The first part deviates from Mike's usual Tuesday 1-3 p.m. class time by being presented on Thursday (October 2) from 1-3 p.m., followed by the second part on Tuesday (October 7), also from 1-3 p.m. |
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| Class # : 179 The Mikado | ||
Meeting Dates : 10/9/2008
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
No of Seminars : 1
Facilitator : Bill Lindsay | Join |
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| This delightful operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan is a humorous spoof of ancient Japanese customs as seen through British eyes. It is probably one of the best known of the works of this very popular musical team. Our presenter, Bill Lindsay, will give some background about the producti |