Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan


Home Fall Courses Winter/Spring Courses Fall Instructors Winter/Spring Instructors Gallery Committees Press Directions Contact Us Calendar	Fall 2011 Courses The Fall 2011 courses are over but we are planning many great classes for the Fall 2012 semester. Adult Learners Institute courses are conducted in cooperation with Washtenaw Community College. The list below indicates the type of courses we offer. The preliminary list of courses for Fall 2012 will be posted here next summer. Registration is required for all ALI classes and continues as long as space is available. If classes are full they will be marked as *Closed* below. However, you will then be able to sign up on the wait list for these classes. To register, please fill out a registration form and mail it to Adult Learners Institute, 809 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118, with a check made out to ALI of Chelsea, MI Inc. Click on the link below to open a printable form of a: Registration form which lists the fees for each course Catalog Calendar showing the courses. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to info@adultlearnersinstitute.org or call 734-433-1000 ext.7358. Please Note: ALI courses are cancelled when Chelsea District Schools are closed [Call 734-433-2275. Ext. 3, for information]. Classes cancelled for any reason will not be automatically rescheduled. *Courses for the Fall 2011 semester:* Appreciating Music (Even the Weird Kind!) Ken Kozora (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College) Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 (skip 10th), 17 and 24(six Mondays) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI Join facilitator Ken Kozora in an exciting and open minded music exploration: listening, discussing and comparing music from around the world throughout the ages, including the last 50 years! Ken will also demonstrate and provide hands-on opportunities to learn about interesting ancient instruments such as the D'Jembe, Dumbek, Frame Drum, Dung, Bamboo Flutes, Singing Bowls and exciting modern instruments such as the synthesizer, electronic percussion, wind synthesizer and sequencer. Basic Home Repairs and Maintenance Mike Kizer Sept 19 (one Monday) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI Mike can advise you when to try it yourself or when to call someone in. Find out where your water shut off valves are and what to do if they are bad. He will discuss basic plumbing, how the electrical panel works, identify tools every home should have, how to clean your dryer vents, change your furnace filter and check your humidifier/dehumidifier. Check what to look for regarding outside maintenance, dry wall patching tips, and miscellaneous information to help you fix things before it gets expensive! Coins and Paper Money *Bill Allen* Sept 22 (one Thursday) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI Have you ever seen a U.S. half cent coin, a half dime, a two cent, three cent, or twenty cent coin? All these, and many more, will be circulated for you to inspect. There will be a display of U.S. gold coins including a rare $1 gold coin, and the $20 St. Gaudens gold coin, believed to be the most beautiful coin ever minted. Samples of U.S. paper money will be circulated, including a $35 “Continental" note issued during the Revolutionary War, Wildcat bank notes, Civil War "greenbacks", Confederate currency, and the 19th century " blanket" notes. **Destruction and Reconstruction:1865-1877 CLOSED Tom Collier Oct 5, 12, 19 (three Weds.) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI** The Southern States were restored to the Union in 1865 by force of arms, and the problems of reconstructing them were almost as difficult as the fighting had been. Devastated physically, socially, and economically, they had to be rebuilt in all those fields. The course will cover Federal and local efforts through the disputed presidential election of 1876 and the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1877. Exploring Musical Theater Angelo Angelocci, Bob Southgate and Chris Lenehan Oct 17 and 24, Nov 7 and 14 (four Mondays) 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. *Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI* This class is a continuation of a previous popular film series. This program will present four new films especially geared for those of us who like musical theater. The course consists of viewing four musical productions: Gypsy, Yeoman of the Guard, Aida and Company . Each of the movies is preceded by an introduction which includes a brief history of the production, information about the authors, composers and lyricists. In addition, information is presented about casting, location, difficulties, outtakes, and interesting trivia. After the showing there will be a few minutes for discussion, questions, and comments. Each presentation takes 21/2 to 3 hours. Herons, Eagles and Alligators, Oh My! *CLOSED* Tom Hodgson Nov 3 (one Thursday) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI Retired naturalist Tom Hodgson will show images and share the stories of some of the most colorful, exciting and interesting birds, mammals and reptiles he has encountered in his travels throughout the Sunshine State. He has paddled Florida's rivers, lakes and estuaries with camera in hand, in search of remote rookeries and elusive species. If you are not a "snowbird" now you may become one after seeing this program. History of Sports through Artifacts Erik Pederson Oct 14 and 21 (two Fridays) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI How and why did the many sports we enjoy today evolve? Who were the individuals who developed the rules and equipment for these activities? For what purpose were these games created? Artifacts for the following sports will be reviewed, discussed, and on display: baseball; basketball; football; racquet ball; golf; skating; field hockey; track and field; Swedish, German and Danish gymnastics; boxing; fitness equipment; skiing and more. Introduction to Digital Photography *CLOSED* Ed Riske Oct. 6 (one Thursday) 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI This course is intended for those new to digital photography and who have recently purchased or are planning to purchase a digital camera. We will discuss the terminology related to digital cameras. What is a pixel? How many are needed for a good print? What are your choices for making a print? What are all of the settings available on the camera? How do you edit your photos? There will be some hints for composing photographs. If you have a camera, bring it with your instruction manual to the class. Intoduction to Physics Charlie Taylor Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5 (four Weds.) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. CRC Dancey Auditorium, Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI Much of our life is subject to the laws of Newtonian physics, named after Sir Isaac Newton, the English polymath who also invented calculus in mathematics. These laws mostly fit very well with our intuition. If we drop a rock, it falls, and falls at increasing speed as long as it is dropping. If we slide something heavy on ice, it keeps moving unless it hits something that slows it down, etc. This class will take a very quick tour of the laws 0f physics, and how they fit with our everyday experience. Journeys Through Western Civilization:More High Renaissance Art and a Taste of Mannerist Art Nancy Nilsson (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College) Sept 9, 16 (skip 23 and 30), Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4 and 11 (eight Fridays) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI Art historian Nancy Nilsson continues to slow the pace of the journey. This semester will begin with "art-historical biggies" Michelangelo and Raphael, but will also include other talented artists who would have received more attention had they been working in a period with less dazzling competition. Following the brief but glorious High Renaissance comes one of the oddest periods in the arts: Mannerism, a period filled with art that is, to use the English Victorian expression, "passing strange ." One Potatoe, Two Potatoes, Three Potatoes, Four ** CLOSED** David Mastie Sept 30 (one Friday) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Address and directions will be given upon registration. Join David and his wife Marge for an afternoon of fun-filled, hands-on sessions, working with your own potatoes. Enjoy refreshments and a wonderful view of their lovely gardens while listening to David discussing the history, geography, and social influence of the world's foremost popular crop. Search for Causes of Birth Defects Jim Schardein Oct 4 and 11 (two Tuesdays) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. *Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI* While a major cause of birth defects in humans is not due wholly to our genetic background or the environment, it is of particular concern because prescribed medicines and chemical pollutants in the air and water are common exposures to all of us. This course describes the testing of such agents for their potential in causing birth defects; types of defects and what causes them; how these agents are regulated by the government; and descriptions of known teratogens (agents that cause malformations at birth) or other developmental toxins, and how they may affect us throughout our lives. Shakespeare Authorship Controversy: Have We Been Played? Susan Nenadic (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College) Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 and 18 (four Fridays) 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI For several hundred years, respected thinkers such as Emerson, Twain and Shaw have questioned the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. Did the man from Stratford really write them or was he a front for someone else? What is the evidence against the man from Stratford? And if he didn't write the plays, who did? Students do not need to have read the plays to find the controversy intriguing. The Bible as a Food Guide CANCELLED Yael Dolev (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College) Sept 13, 20 and 27 (three Tuesdays) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI From the apple that expelled human beings from the Garden of Eden to the lentil stew that bought Jacob the precedence, the biblical scripts mentioned a lot of foods. The Holy Land is described as "the land of milk and honey", and "a land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates". Are the ancient foods the same kinds as we know them today? Can people learn from the ancients' rules, not just spiritual guidelines, but also what we should eat today? In this series we will explore some of the old biblical foods and rules of cooking, what historians think they are, and how they can benefit our modern diet. Class 1 (Sept 13) - General overview of foods in the Bible, and if it makes sense, in our area of technology and knowledge to return back 5000 years to learn from our ancestors, not just spiritual guidelines, but also actual food and cooking rules. Emphasis is on the importance of spices and herbs at biblical times. Class 2 (Sept 20) - Concentrates on grains and beans including the meaning of breaking bread and the debate about corn in the Bible.Class 3 (Sept 27) - Deals with other fruits and vegetables as archaeologists suppose they were, emphasizing grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. What do you know about Pipes? Kyle Webber Sept 29 (one Thursday) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church,128 Park St., Chelsea, MI This course will unpack some of the mystery behind the pipe organ (aka "King of Instruments"). Participants will experience hands-on the different pipes of the organ and get a chance to hear pipes being played through demonstration on the two manual Zimmer organ at First United Methodist Church. If time allows, participants will get a chance to play the organ themselves. Wine and Appetizer Tasting with Chef Craig Craig Common Oct 25 (one Tuesday), 7:00—8:30 p.m. Common Grill Restaurant, 112 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI The Common Grill is one of Chelsea’s famous destinations. Join Chef Craig Common for a wine and appetizer tasting in the downstairs private dining room. Hear his stories about the beginning of the Grill, writing his well-received cookbooks, and maintaining a restaurant that continues to draw people to Chelsea for fine dining.NOTE: The downstairs private dining room is not handicapped-accessible. Class fee includes an additional $20 fee for food and service. WPA Art: Defining America *CLOSED* *Rick and Deb Zuccarini* (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College) Oct 18 and 25; Nov 1 and 8 (four Tuesdays) 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI An exploration of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the arts our government sponsored during the Great Depression. Including, but not limited to, murals and other public art, with an emphasis on Michigan. Water is a Dry Subject Wally Fusilier Wally Fusilier’s class will be offered at the Chelsea Senior Center in August 2011.Call 734-475-9242 for dates and to register for his class.
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Fall 2011 Courses

The Fall 2011 courses are over but we are planning many great classes for the Fall 2012 semester. Adult Learners Institute courses are conducted in cooperation with Washtenaw Community College.

The list below indicates the type of courses we offer. The preliminary list of courses for Fall 2012 will be posted here next summer.

Registration is required for all ALI classes and continues as long as space is available. If classes are full they will be marked as Closed below. However, you will then be able to sign up on the wait list for these classes.

To register, please fill out a registration form and mail it to Adult Learners Institute, 809 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118, with a check made out to ALI of Chelsea, MI Inc.

Click on the link below to open a printable form of a:

Registration form which lists the fees for each course
Catalog
Calendar showing the courses.

If you have questions, please send an e-mail to info@adultlearnersinstitute.org or call 734-433-1000 ext.7358. Please Note: ALI courses are cancelled when Chelsea District Schools are closed [Call 734-433-2275. Ext. 3, for information]. Classes cancelled for any reason will not be automatically rescheduled.

Courses for the Fall 2011 semester:

Appreciating Music (Even the Weird Kind!)
Ken Kozora (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College)
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 (skip 10th), 17 and 24(six Mondays) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI
Join facilitator Ken Kozora in an exciting and open minded music exploration: listening, discussing and comparing music from around the world throughout the ages, including the last 50 years! Ken will also demonstrate and provide hands-on opportunities to learn about interesting ancient instruments such as the D'Jembe, Dumbek, Frame Drum, Dung, Bamboo Flutes, Singing Bowls and exciting modern instruments such as the synthesizer, electronic percussion, wind synthesizer and sequencer.

Basic Home Repairs and Maintenance
Mike Kizer
Sept 19 (one Monday) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI
Mike can advise you when to try it yourself or when to call someone in. Find out where your water shut off valves are and what to do if they are bad. He will discuss basic plumbing, how the electrical panel works, identify tools every home should have, how to clean your dryer vents, change your furnace filter and check your humidifier/dehumidifier. Check what to look for regarding outside maintenance, dry wall patching tips, and miscellaneous information to help you fix things before it gets expensive!

Coins and Paper Money
Bill Allen
Sept 22 (one Thursday) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI
Have you ever seen a U.S. half cent coin, a half dime, a two cent, three cent, or twenty cent coin? All these, and many more, will be circulated for you to inspect. There will be a display of U.S. gold coins including a rare $1 gold coin, and the $20 St. Gaudens gold coin, believed to be the most beautiful coin ever minted. Samples of U.S. paper money will be circulated, including a $35 “Continental" note issued during the Revolutionary War, Wildcat bank notes, Civil War "greenbacks", Confederate currency, and the 19th century " blanket" notes.

Destruction and Reconstruction:1865-1877 CLOSED
Tom Collier
Oct 5, 12, 19 (three Weds.) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI
The Southern States were restored to the Union in 1865 by force of arms, and the problems of reconstructing them were almost as difficult as the fighting had been. Devastated physically, socially, and economically, they had to be rebuilt in all those fields. The course will cover Federal and local efforts through the disputed presidential election of 1876 and the "Corrupt Bargain" of 1877.

Exploring Musical Theater
Angelo Angelocci, Bob Southgate and Chris Lenehan
Oct 17 and 24, Nov 7 and 14 (four Mondays) 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI
This class is a continuation of a previous popular film series. This program will present four new films especially geared for those of us who like musical theater. The course consists of viewing four musical productions: Gypsy, Yeoman of the Guard, Aida and Company . Each of the movies is preceded by an introduction which includes a brief history of the production, information about the authors, composers and lyricists. In addition, information is presented about casting, location, difficulties, outtakes, and interesting trivia. After the showing there will be a few minutes for discussion, questions, and comments. Each presentation takes 21/2 to 3 hours.

Herons, Eagles and Alligators, Oh My! CLOSED
Tom Hodgson
Nov 3 (one Thursday) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI
Retired naturalist Tom Hodgson will show images and share the stories of some of the most colorful, exciting and interesting birds, mammals and reptiles he has encountered in his travels throughout the Sunshine State. He has paddled Florida's rivers, lakes and estuaries with camera in hand, in search of remote rookeries and elusive species. If you are not a "snowbird" now you may become one after seeing this program.

History of Sports through Artifacts
Erik Pederson
Oct 14 and 21 (two Fridays) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI
How and why did the many sports we enjoy today evolve? Who were the individuals who developed the rules and equipment for these activities? For what purpose were these games created? Artifacts for the following sports will be reviewed, discussed, and on display: baseball; basketball; football; racquet ball; golf; skating; field hockey; track and field; Swedish, German and Danish gymnastics; boxing; fitness equipment; skiing and more.

Introduction to Digital Photography CLOSED
Ed Riske
Oct. 6 (one Thursday) 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI
This course is intended for those new to digital photography and who have recently purchased or are planning to purchase a digital camera. We will discuss the terminology related to digital cameras. What is a pixel? How many are needed for a good print? What are your choices for making a print? What are all of the settings available on the camera? How do you edit your photos? There will be some hints for composing photographs. If you have a camera, bring it with your instruction manual to the class.

Intoduction to Physics
Charlie Taylor
Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5 (four Weds.) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
CRC Dancey Auditorium, Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI
Much of our life is subject to the laws of Newtonian physics, named after Sir Isaac Newton, the English polymath who also invented calculus in mathematics. These laws mostly fit very well with our intuition. If we drop a rock, it falls, and falls at increasing speed as long as it is dropping. If we slide something heavy on ice, it keeps moving unless it hits something that slows it down, etc. This class will take a very quick tour of the laws 0f physics, and how they fit with our everyday experience.

Journeys Through Western Civilization:More High Renaissance Art and a Taste of Mannerist Art
Nancy Nilsson (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College)
Sept 9, 16 (skip 23 and 30), Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4 and 11 (eight Fridays) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI
Art historian Nancy Nilsson continues to slow the pace of the journey. This semester will begin with "art-historical biggies" Michelangelo and Raphael, but will also include other talented artists who would have received more attention had they been working in a period with less dazzling competition. Following the brief but glorious High Renaissance comes one of the oddest periods in the arts: Mannerism, a period filled with art that is, to use the English Victorian expression, "passing strange ."

One Potatoe, Two Potatoes, Three Potatoes, Four **** CLOSED
David Mastie
Sept 30 (one Friday) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Address and directions will be given upon registration.
Join David and his wife Marge for an afternoon of fun-filled, hands-on sessions, working with your own potatoes. Enjoy refreshments and a wonderful view of their lovely gardens while listening to David discussing the history, geography, and social influence of the world's foremost popular crop.

Search for Causes of Birth Defects
Jim Schardein
Oct 4 and 11 (two Tuesdays) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Maples I, Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea, MI
While a major cause of birth defects in humans is not due wholly to our genetic background or the environment, it is of particular concern because prescribed medicines and chemical pollutants in the air and water are common exposures to all of us. This course describes the testing of such agents for their potential in causing birth defects; types of defects and what causes them; how these agents are regulated by the government; and descriptions of known teratogens (agents that cause malformations at birth) or other developmental toxins, and how they may affect us throughout our lives.

Shakespeare Authorship Controversy: Have We Been Played?
Susan Nenadic (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College)
Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 and 18 (four Fridays) 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Triplett Building, Chelsea Retirement Community, 809 W. Middle, Chelsea, MI
For several hundred years, respected thinkers such as Emerson, Twain and Shaw have questioned the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. Did the man from Stratford really write them or was he a front for someone else? What is the evidence against the man from Stratford? And if he didn't write the plays, who did? Students do not need to have read the plays to find the controversy intriguing.

The Bible as a Food Guide CANCELLED
Yael Dolev (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College)
Sept 13, 20 and 27 (three Tuesdays) 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI
From the apple that expelled human beings from the Garden of Eden to the lentil stew that bought Jacob the precedence, the biblical scripts mentioned a lot of foods. The Holy Land is described as "the land of milk and honey", and "a land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates". Are the ancient foods the same kinds as we know them today? Can people learn from the ancients' rules, not just spiritual guidelines, but also what we should eat today? In this series we will explore some of the old biblical foods and rules of cooking, what historians think they are, and how they can benefit our modern diet.

Class 1 (Sept 13) - General overview of foods in the Bible, and if it makes sense, in our area of technology and knowledge to return back 5000 years to learn from our ancestors, not just spiritual guidelines, but also actual food and cooking rules. Emphasis is on the importance of spices and herbs at biblical times. Class 2 (Sept 20) - Concentrates on grains and beans including the meaning of breaking bread and the debate about corn in the Bible.Class 3 (Sept 27) - Deals with other fruits and vegetables as archaeologists suppose they were, emphasizing grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates.

What do you know about Pipes?
Kyle Webber
Sept 29 (one Thursday) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church,128 Park St., Chelsea, MI
This course will unpack some of the mystery behind the pipe organ (aka "King of Instruments"). Participants will experience hands-on the different pipes of the organ and get a chance to hear pipes being played through demonstration on the two manual Zimmer organ at First United Methodist Church. If time allows, participants will get a chance to play the organ themselves.

Wine and Appetizer Tasting with Chef Craig
Craig Common
Oct 25 (one Tuesday), 7:00—8:30 p.m.
Common Grill Restaurant, 112 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI
The Common Grill is one of Chelsea’s famous destinations. Join Chef Craig Common for a wine and appetizer tasting in the downstairs private dining room. Hear his stories about the beginning of the Grill, writing his well-received cookbooks, and maintaining a restaurant that continues to draw people to Chelsea for fine dining.NOTE: The downstairs private dining room is not handicapped-accessible. Class fee includes an additional $20 fee for food and service.

WPA Art: Defining America CLOSED
Rick and Deb Zuccarini (in co-operation with Washtenaw Community College)
Oct 18 and 25; Nov 1 and 8 (four Tuesdays) 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Cedars of Dexter Clubhouse, 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter , MI
An exploration of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and the arts our government sponsored during the Great Depression. Including, but not limited to, murals and other public art, with an emphasis on Michigan.

Water is a Dry Subject
Wally Fusilier
Wally Fusilier’s class will be offered at the Chelsea Senior Center in August 2011.Call 734-475-9242 for dates and to register for his class.

Who We Are

Based in Chelsea, Michigan, the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) provides a diverse selection of quality community-based learning experiences and camaraderie for adults in western Washtenaw County. ALI is a Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN), a group of 320 similar organizations. We conduct our programs in cooperation with Washtenaw Community College.