Summer 2023 Course dESCRIPTIONS

Exploring Creativity

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
Karen Wulff	wulff.karen@gmail.com	608-770-8408

Course Description
This class is an ongoing workshop where individuals work on their personal art goals in a sharing environment. Participants can exchange knowledge and offer “gentle” feedback to each other if they want to. Bring the supplies you will need for your own project. We are fortunate to use this space. Come and make a commitment to yourself to do art at least two hours per week. Join a group of people who enjoy working on their art together in a peaceful and supportive environment. 

Location	Christ Presbyterian Church
Meeting Day	Monday
Meeting Time	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Start Date	June 5, 2023
End Date	July 31, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	High participation with assignments and/or possible presentations by participants
Class Size	10
# of Sessions	9
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions

The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
Jack Mitchell	Jwmitch1@wisc.edu	608-274-6903

Course Description

We will discuss the thoughts provoked by Paul Collier’s The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties in four one-hour virtual sessions. While reading the book is recommended, we will summarize his proposals for a healthier capitalism and a healthier society before putting them up for discussion. The book is not so much about economics as about the problems capitalism has inadvertently caused and how we might address them. His answers are not necessarily practical, but they are, as Bill Gates says, “thought-provoking.”

Location	Virtual
Meeting Day	Tuesday
Meeting Time	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Start Date	June 6, 2023
End Date	June 27, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	High participation with assignments and/or possible presentations by participants
Class Size	16
# of Sessions	4
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions

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Short Stories and Essays

Coordinator

                                                                        

Name	Email	Phone
Irv Klibaner	Irwinhklibaner@gmail.com	608-274-4089

Course Description

For those who love reading and discussion, this is the perfect entertainment. One hour each is devoted to a short story and an essay. There is always a lively, opinionated, and friendly atmosphere with a welcome for all participants. Come join us as we delve into the ever-fascinating world of short stories and essays created by some of the best writers who have put pen to paper. Texts to be used: The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story, ed by John Freeman (Penguin Press, 2021). Copies can be purchased from Amazon Books.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Location	Covenant Presbyterian Church
Meeting Day	Tuesday
Meeting Time	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Start Date	June 06, 2023
End Date	August 15, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	High participation with assignments and/or possible presentations by participants
Class Size	15
# of Sessions	10
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions

Perspectives on Death - A Conversation

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
J. Cheema	Cheema.aplacetobe@gmail.com	608-630-2508

Course Description

This course is about our understanding of death. We will rotate weekly between conversation and literature review. The purpose is to understand the cultural context about fear of death and the meaning of death in our lived experience. We will share articles, experiences and learn from each other by sharing our unique perspectives. Participants may bring articles and books to share and discuss. This is NOT A SUPPORT GROUP to deal with grief issues. There are other resources with trained professionals for that in our community.

Location	A Place To Be (911 Williamson St.)
Meeting Day	Tuesday
Meeting Time	1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Start Date	June 6, 2023
End Date	June 27, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	Some reading/discussion expected
Class Size	15
# of Sessions	4
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions

Mindfulness Practice: Breathing and Walking

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
Craig Wille	wille.craig@gmail.com	608-692-3163

Course Description

Over six sessions, the 16 steps of Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati) will be gradually presented in a meditation format. Each class will consist of a brief recorded introduction to the day’s focus, then a recorded meditation through audio guidance by Gil Fronsdal, a well-known mindfulness teacher. This will take 35 minutes. We will then do a 30-minute round of mindful walking. Options to walking will be provided for those who find that activity difficult. Each class will conclude with an optional time for a discussion about the day’s practices. Previous experience is not necessary for this course.

A commitment to regular meditation is expected of participants for this course.

Location	Hybrid - Christ Presbyterian Church
Meeting Day	Wednesday
Meeting Time	10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Start Date	June 7, 2023
End Date	July 12, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	High participation with assignments and/or possible presentations by participants
Class Size	No limit
# of Sessions	6
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions

Current Events – AM

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
Mert Corwin	mdcorwinjr@gmail.com	608-774-3403

Course Description

This class will discuss local, national, and international events. Some topics will be hot and current and others will be ongoing issues. Topics will be determined at the start of each week's session. All viewpoints are encouraged. The format will be casual and interactive. During the week, participants are encouraged to forward relevant links about current topics for discussion.

Participants will need email and video conference capabilities.

Location	Virtual
Meeting Day	Wednesday
Meeting Time	10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Start Date	June 7, 2023
End Date	July 12, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	Some reading/discussion expected
Class Size	20
# of Sessions	6
Registration	Required, contact coordinator by email to register.

Summer Writing Workshop

Coordinator

Name	Email	Phone
Andy Millman	mill60062@yahoo.com	847-275-6251

Course Description

“The scariest moment is always just before you start,” says Stephen King in On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Whether you've yet to write the first word or you’re polishing that manuscript, our writers’ group will provide you with the feedback, structure and support you need to both get started and push forward. All writers are welcome, regardless of your experience or the type of writing you wish to pursue.

Andy Millman’s writing has appeared in several outlets, including Whistling Shade, Points in Case, Midwest Review, The Big Jewel, Zest Literary Journal, Black Heart Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, The Helix, and Pif Magazine.

Location	Virtual
Meeting Day	Wednesday
Meeting Time	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Start Date	June 7, 2023
End Date	August 9, 2023
No Course Dates
Participation	Regular reading/discussion expected
Class Size	14
# of Sessions	10
Registration	Required, contact coordinator for instructions