Registration opens December 2, 2024. INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT WINTER/SPRING 2025 Retired Inspired and
FAQs are on page 2. Kelli Ackiewicz, Community Education Program Manager [email protected] Cheryl Henman, Community Education Program Associate [email protected] THE ILR MISSION The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) provides quality and accessible opportunities for intellectual stimulation and personal enrichment. ILR offers a breadth of diverse courses to fulfill the intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical interests of retired adults. THANK YOU! This course schedule was developed from suggestions provided on course evaluations as well as input from ILR students who listen to the ideas and interests of the community. The ILR staff and curriculum team are pleased to present this exciting schedule with the goal of offering something for everyone. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Table of Contents Winter/Spring 2025 Courses .............................................................. 4 Co-Listed & Online Courses ............................................................. 44 Registration Information .................................................................. 52 Campus Map & Locations.................................................................. 53 Contact Us Registration . .................................................................... 301.624.2888 Program Information .................................................. 301.846.2561 College Information Center ..................................... 301.846.2419 Disability Access Services (DAS) ............................ 301.846.2408 FCC Bookstore . ............................................................... 301.846.2463 11/2024 Registration opens Monday, December 2 ILRFCC.org Retired and inspired! Learn something new about the world and yourself. Note: All programming information is accurate at time of printing and subject to change. For details contact CEWD Registration at 301.624.2888 or [email protected].
BE AN ILR INSIDER! Additional courses may be added mid-term so check online to keep up with the latest news. To receive the ILR Newsletter, register at frederick.edu/ENews, or browse our classes and register online at ILRFCC.org. facebook.com/ILRFCC FACEBOOK ILRFCC.org WEBSITE ! REGISTER FOR FCC ALERTS TODAY! Stay informed about college closings, delays, and emergency information throughout the year. Sign up to receive instant notices via text, email, or phone. Registration is quick, simple, and free. NEW! CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OMNILERT APP Download the Campus Safety App to contact FCC Security immediately to share safety concerns and access College Safety Resources. The app also serves as a panic button, crime tip line, and more. frederick.edu/FCCAlert Personal ENRICHMENT Personal Enrichment classes at Frederick Community College offer unique opportunities and experiences for inquisitive minds with a focus on lifelong learning, artistic growth, and self-discovery. Subjects for winter/spring 2025 include: • Arts & Crafts (Drawing & Painting) • Food & Drink (Master Chef Demonstrations) • Health & Wellness (Nutrition) • Home & Hobby (Sewing and Genealogy) • Learn a Language (Italian, French, and Spanish) • Photography (Basic Photography) • The Writer’s Institute (Memoir Writing) Get ready to participate in classes designed to build your knowledge and expand your horizons. Learn more at frederick.edu/PersonalEnrichment Space is limited. [email protected] • 301.624.2727 Courses and experiences for inquisitive minds.
2 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 Questions? We’re here to help! Contact the CEWD Registration Office at 301.624.2888 or [email protected] if you: • Need help with class registration • Need class dates, times, and locations • Wish to update contact information? frederick.edu/registrationforms • Need to withdraw from a class and request a refund? frederick.edu/CEWDrefund Contact the ILR Program Office at 301.846.2561 or [email protected] if you: • Wish to suggest a class offering • Want to inquire about teaching for the program • Have specific questions pertaining to class content or an instructor No Class Dates Classes will not be held on the following days: • Fri., December 20 - Wed., January 1 (Winter Break) • Mon., January 20 (MLK Day) • Wed., April 2 - Sat., April 5 (Spring Break) • Mon., May 26 (Memorial Day) • Thu., June 19 (Juneteenth) BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... FAQs Who is eligible to take ILR Classes? ILR classes (ILR, LIR, SEN) are geared towards retirees; however, anyone 16+ is welcome to join us for a fabulous learning experience through both the ILR and the FCC Personal Enrichment courses (ACR, ENG, HEA, HOM, REC, FOR, PHO). Can ILR benefit me? Research shows continued learning strengthens the brain, improves memory, and increases quality of life. ILR offers fun, intelligent ways to keep the mind and body vitally engaged within a professional educational environment. What kinds of classes does ILR offer? We offer casual classes with engaging curriculum. Our classes are designed to help you explore a range of subjects like History, Health & Wellness, Arts & Music, and Nature. How do ILR classes differ from other college courses? Our classes are designed by and for adults. There are no tests or grades given and no experience or specific education is required for participation. There is plenty of opportunity for discussion and humor in this shared learning environment. Who teaches ILR classes? ILR programs are taught by passionate experts with a lifetime experience as well as a specific talent for facilitating the learning process among adults. How can I learn more about becoming an ILR instructor? We are always welcoming new instructors from a range of subject areas. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the Community Education Program Manager, Kelli Ackiewicz, at 301.624.2732 or go to ILRFCC.org and submit an ILR Course Proposal Form. How can I request a printed copy of upcoming ILR courses? Course schedules are available at the FCC Welcome Centers and in brochure racks at the FCC Conference Center. To receive a schedule by mail, please complete our online Schedule Request Form at ILRFCC.org, or contact our ILR staff and we will add you to the course schedule mailing list.
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 3 Evening Classes Not yet retired? We offer some classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule. The icon (left) will identify evening classes throughout this course schedule. Instructor Bios Instructor bios are now online! Learn more about our incredible ILR instructors and view their bios at ILRFCC.org. This schedule contains courses not only from the ILR program but also courses from the Personal Enrichment program. Not retired yet? Good news! Anyone can take courses from either program as long as you are at least 16 years of age. Structured Remote Courses meet as real-time online sessions during the scheduled class time. These courses are offered in an online format only. Students must be able to access the course from a computer/tablet using a link that will be emailed at least one business day prior to the course start. FCC will not be able to provide individual technical support to students during the class sessions. Should you experience difficulties and not be able to access the course, please contact the program office. Only students who have paid the course fee and are officially on the class roster may join the online class session. Structured Remote Courses (SR) 16 + 55+ 21 + 18 + Age Requirement Tuition on select eligible courses is waived for Maryland residents 60 years of age and older. Associated course fees may still apply and are due at the time of registration. Eligible courses are identified by the "SW" icon following course descriptions. Please contact us at 301.624.2888 for assistance or additional information. Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver SW Old Tuition $0 New Tuition $10.00 Old Fees $119.00 New Fees $109.00 Old Total Price $119.00 New Total Price $119.00 ILR123 American History (Example) PRICE UPDATE We changed how the course price appears, but the final course price has not changed. All tuition waivers will still be applied for eligible courses. For non-eligible courses, the fees have been reduced by $10 to account for the new $10 tuition charge.
4 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC Introduction to Voiceovers. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Designer Greeting Cards: Valentine's Day Cards. . 6 Beginner Pen and Ink Drawing. . . . . . . . . . 6 Acrylic Painting Techniques for Beginners. . . . . 6 Exploring Watercolor Painting - Multilevel Including Beginners Watercolor Class. . . . . . . 7 Exploring Watercolor Painting - Advanced . . . . 7 Drawing for Beginners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Intermediate Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing. . . . . . 7 Introduction to Watercolor. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Introduction to Oil Pastels. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Arts and Culture Exploration: The Lady and theUnicornTapestries.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HowtoListentoJazz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Exploring Music Genres and History - The Surprising Roots of the Banjo . . . . . . . . 8 The Music of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra - Dona Nobis Pacem Concert. . . . . . 9 The Music of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra - Alpine Vistas Concert. . . . . . . . . 9 The Music and History of the BakerParkCarillon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction . . . . . . 10 Understanding Wireless Technology. . . . . . . 10 FOOD & DRINK Raise Your Wine IQ -The Basics. . . . . . . . . . 10 Raise Your Wine IQ -Sparkling Wines. . . . . . . 10 WineBootCamp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Mixology: The Basics of Cocktail Tools, Ingredients and Recipe Development . . . . . . 11 Maryland Whiskey 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bread, Pastries, and Cookies Series Pastries...................11 Yeast Breads/Breads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CakesandCookies. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 A Taste of Asia Crispy Pork Belly and Thai Crispy Spicy Pork. . 12 Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Korean Jap Chae (Sweet Potato Noodles). . . . . . . 12 Ketchup Shrimp and Wonton Soup. . . . . . 12 Chow Fun (Beef with Wide Rice Noodles) and Malaysian Chicken Satay. . . . . . . . . 12 Korean Barbeque Lunch Trip. . . . . . . . . 12 Gin101....................13 Aged Vinegar: Surprising Ways to Dip, Dress,orDrink.................13 Liquid Gold: The Olive Oil Class. . . . . . . . . 13 African Cooking - Chef's Choice Vegan Dishes. . 13 HEALTH & WELLNESS Developing a Personal Strength Training Plan. . 14 An Introduction to Healthy Living . . . . . . . . 14 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. . . . . . . . 14 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place: Staying Independent in Your Home. . . . . . . 14 Dementia101.................15 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being. . . . . . . . 15 Medically Curious Healthy Tips and Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Blood Clots - Good or Bad?. . . . . . . . . . 15 Our Opioid Epidemic - Why?. . . . . . . . . 15 Translating "Medicalese" . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chronic Pain - 2 Session Class. . . . . . . . . 15 Reiki Healing Usui Reiki 2nd Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Animal Reiki Healing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Vance Stance®: Posture, Awareness, andFlexibility.................16 Personal Self Defensive Tactics . . . . . . . . . 16 HISTORY, CULTURES & CURRENT ISSUES The Outer Hebrides: The Wild Atlantic Islands of Northern Scotland. . . . . . . . . . 17 Journey Through Aviation History. . . . . . . . 17 American Women Who Found Freedom and Fame: Paris in the 1920s. . . . . . . . . . 17 Armchair Escape Series: Shakespeare and Company, A Parisian Bookstore. . . . . . . . . 17 ILR Courses Winter/Spring 2025 Wars that Defined History: World War I. . . . . . 18 Local African American History of AllSaintsStreet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Spy Trial in Frederick Town. . . . . . . . . 18 Benedict Arnold and the Invasion of Canada,1775-1776. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Calling All Book Lovers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 World History: The Big Picture. . . . . . . . . . 19 History Bites The Southern Campaign: Where the American Revolutionary War Was Won. . . . 19 The Great Atlantic Speed Race of the Early 20th Century Ocean Liners. . . . . . . 19 USS Enterprise: America's Most Decorated Warship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Indianapolis 500: History, Tradition, and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. . . . . 19 African American History Lecture Series TaleoftheLion.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Black Catholic Experience in America. . .20 Frederick During the Civil Rights Movement. . 20 The Making of Modern China: Can America and China Avoid the Thucydides Trap?. . . . . . 21 Historic Context of the Russian-Ukrainian War. . 21 LawandRacism................21 The Germanic Heritage of Frederick County. . . 21 From the Brink to Brilliant: The Revitalization of Downtown Frederick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 An Early History of Maryland - Part 1, 1634-1763. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Orphanages, Schools, and Educators of Frederick'sPast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The American Revolution: How the British Lost the War. . . . . . . . . . 22 Middle Eastern Studies Oman: Jewel of Arabia. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Arts of Islam: Legacy to the World. . . . . 23 Murals of Frederick County - More Murals. . . . 24 Historical Industries of Frederick - Part 2. . . . .24 The History of Maryland: Everything You ShouldKnow..................24 Current National Security Challenges. . . . . . 24
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 5 HOME & HOBBY Chickenology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Start Scrapbooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Master Gardner Series GardenPrep.................25 PlantSelection.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Garden Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Beginning Soldering for Jewelry Making. . . . .26 Introduction to Jewelry Making. . . . . . . . . 26 Beginning Calligraphy: Italic. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Continuing Calligraphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bee Keeping Introduction to Apicology: BEEginner Beekeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Beeconomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Advanced Apicology: Beekeeping . . . . . . 27 Travel Light, Travel Easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Crochet for Beginners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Crochet for Beginners: Introduction to GrannySquares................28 Start Sewing in a Nutshell. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Machine Embroidery Made Easy. . . . . . . . . 29 BasicShirtMaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sewing Essentials: Mastering Digital Patterns forBeginners..................30 Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy. . . . . . 30 Digital Life Chronicles: Crafting Your Legacy in the Digital Age. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Breaking Down Genealogy Brick Walls: Family History Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . 31 Searching Not Asking: Mastering Online Genealogy. . . . . . . . . . 31 The Fool's Journey: Tarot Cards for Divination, Brainstorming, Creativity, and Fun. . . . . . . . 31 Continuing the Fool's Journey: Taking Your Tarot Practice to a Deeper Level. . . . . . . . . 31 LEARN A LANGUAGE French - Supplemental Language Lab. . . . . .32 Introduction to Italian Language & Culture -Part1.....................32 Introduction to Italian Language & Culture -Part2.....................32 Introductory Latin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Basic Conversational Spanish. . . . . . . . . . 32 Continuing Conversational Spanish. . . . . . . 33 Spanish - Supplemental Language Lab. . . . . 33 Korean Language - Beginner. . . . . . . . . . 33 American Sign Language I for Beginners. . . . .33 American Sign Language II - Intermediate. . . .33 LEARNING ON LOCATION Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Exhibit Bus Trip. . . . . . . . . . . 34 George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Arlington Cemetery . . . . . . . 34 TreeTourofBakerPark. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Glenstone's Amazing Art and Landscapes. . . . 34 The Star-Spangled Banner Tour of Baltimore. . . 35 Glimpses of the Past: All About the East Street. . 35 Glimpses of the Past Walking Tour: A long Market Street, from Retail to History. . . . 35 The Generals Stars: Astrology at Antietam. . . . 36 C&O Canal: Nolands Ferry History and NatureWalk..................36 LIFE PLANNING & FINANCES The Advantages of Trading Options. . . . . . . 36 Advance Care Planning: Your Life, Your Plan. . . 37 Downsizing Simplified: Living Smaller and Lovingit....................37 Preparing Important Documents for aLifeEvent...................37 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & EXPLORATION Being Human: Religion and Spirituality. . . . . 38 Discover Your Past Lives. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lifting the Veil: Paranormal & Ghost Hunting The Inn At Lincoln Square, Gettysburg Investigative Field Trip . . . . . . 38 Differences Between Spirits, Souls, andGhosts.................38 WhyisaGhostaGhost?. . . . . . . . . . . 38 Entity Attachments to Humans, Places, andObjects.................38 PHOTOGRAPHY LightroomClassic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Managing & Archiving Cell Phone Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 MasteringExposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Camera and Photography Basics . . . . . . . . 40 Tabletop Photography - How to Photograph Small Collectables, Family Heirlooms . . . . . . 40 SCIENCE & NATURE Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Disorders of Aging and Cognition . . . . . . . . 40 Discover a Season - Wildflowers. . . . . . . . . 40 THE WRITER’S INSTITUTE Writing Your Life Story: Tales for the Grandchildren.................41 Writing Memoir for Women Using the Amherst Writers and Artists Method. . . . . . . 41 Telling It Short: Short Story Writing. . . . . . . 41 FREE CLASSES Understanding Spiritual Experiences: Near Death Experiences, Mysticism, 19th Century Spiritualism. . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rebuilding the Capitol After the Fires of 1814: Benjamin Latrobe & Potomac Marble. . . . . . . 42 Making Smart Investment Decisions. . . . . . . 43 WWII's USS Houston's Survivor POW Experience - As Told By John K. Schwarz. . . . . 43 GoingPaperless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Shinrin-yoku - Forest Therapy, Classroom Session and Walk . . . . . . . . . . 43 CO-LISTED CLASSES Co-ListedClasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 ONLINE COURSES Online Courses by Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC ACR172 Introduction to Voiceovers 1 session, 1.5 hours | 18 + | “Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional voiceover artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up, and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, and then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance and create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow-up call. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field. Upon registration, you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Students must be at least 18 years old to register for this class. Note: The course date and time is scheduled at your convenience. Someone will contact you no later than a week from the date you register to arrange a date and time for your one-on-one course. This Structured Remote Course is entirely online. Instructor: Voices For All 5-Digit Number: 28181 | Schedule at your convenience, 12/2/24 - 6/30 Location: Online Tuition: $10 | Fee: $39 | Total: $49 ACR180 Designer Greeting Cards: Valentine's Day Cards 1 session, 2 hours | 16 + | Design cards so stunning that your friends and family will want to frame them. We’ll use ribbons and die cuts and other materials to make the cards. The cards don’t require a great deal of skill but they do require a good design, quality materials, and your creativity. You’ll go home with several completed cards plus patterns so you can make more at home. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Kathy Barylski 5-Digit Number: 27996 | Wed 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 1/29 Location: Conference Center/E125 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $24 | Total: $34 ACR614 Beginner Pen and Ink Drawing 3 sessions, 4.5 hours | 16 + Learn how to use pen and ink to create drawings. Explore different techniques and understand that different drawing tips, or nibs, create a variety of effects. Tips and suggestions will be provided. This course is meant for true beginners and is a skills-based course. Whether or not you complete an entire project during the class will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott 5-Digit Number: 27991 | Fri 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., 1/31 - 2/14 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F131 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $79 | Total: $89 ACR166 Acrylic Painting Techniques for Beginners 5 sessions, 10 hours | 16 + Learn the basics of painting in this affordable and versatile art medium. Through the use of various techniques, brushstrokes, demonstrations, and practice, we will complete at least one finished piece on canvas. We'll explore topics pertaining to acrylics such as painting texture, mixing colors, and overall tips and suggestions. Works by master artists will be shown as a source of inspiration. This course is meant for true beginners and is a project-based course. Whether or not you fully complete the project during class will depend on your skill development during class. All supplies are included Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott 5-Digit Number: 27990 | Sat 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 2/1 - 3/1 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F118 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $139 | Total: $149 Structured Remote Courses (SR) | Courses offered in an online format only. See page 3 for details.
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 7 SEN450 Exploring Watercolor Painting - Multilevel Including Beginners Watercolor Class 12 sessions, 24 hours Artist Cath Howard invites you into a relaxing environment to learn the medium of watercolor and to improve your confidence. Learn about composition, mixing colors, values, saving white, reflections, and more. Explore this rewarding activity and gain satisfaction from personal works of art. Beginning students are welcome and returning students will discover new content and instruction. Students will be emailed a list of supplies needed before the course. Supply costs are $75- $100. Most of the supplies are reusable. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Catherine Howard 5-Digit Number: 27931 | Tue 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., 2/4 - 4/29 No Class: 4/1 | Location: Monroe Center/MC129 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $179 | Total: $189 LIR104 Exploring Watercolor Painting - Advanced 12 sessions, 24 hours Artist Cath Howard invites you to grow your confidence in watercolor painting. She will encourage your unique style and niche. Her syllabus reflects the interests of the class. Students are welcome to substitute personal projects they are working on. An enlarged pallet is encouraged. It is a class where we enjoy each other’s work and learn from each other. Prerequisite: Exploring Watercolor Painting, SEN450. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Catherine Howard 5-Digit Number: 27932 | Tue 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., 2/4 - 4/29 No Class: 4/1 | Location: Monroe Center/MC129 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $179 | Total: $189 ACR170 Drawing for Beginners 4 sessions, 8 hours | 16 + Basic drawing techniques will be taught, including shading, perspective, use of light and darkness (value), and composition and texture. You will learn about pencil types and paper as well. This course will show you that drawing is both fun and therapeutic. This course is meant for true beginners and is a skills-based course. Whether or not you complete an entire project during the class will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott 5-Digit Number: 27984 | Fri 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 2/21 - 3/14 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F131 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $74 | Total: $84 ACR184 Intermediate Drawing 4 sessions, 8 hours | 16 + Expand your drawing skills in the form of landscapes, still lifes, and flora and fauna. We will explore depth and perspective, shading, value, and pattern. Also we will discover the effects of different pencil types and erasers, and the use of blending techniques. This course is meant as a follow-up to Drawing for Beginners or for those who already have some basic drawing skills. This course is a skillsbased course. Whether or not you complete an entire project during the class will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott 5-Digit Number: 27989 | Fri 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 3/21 - 4/18 No Class: 4/4 | Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F132 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $99 | Total: $109 NEW ACR434 The Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing 8 sessions, 16 hours | 16 + | Capture the likeness of a person through this beginner-friendly portrait drawing class. This course introduces the essential concepts and techniques of traditional portrait drawing. You’ll learn about facial proportions, composition, and the importance of value and tone while exploring a variety of materials such as charcoal, graphite, and pastel. This class also offers a brief overview of the history of portraiture, tips for success, and common mistakes to avoid, helping you develop your skills and refine your technique. Drawing will be done from references in lieu of a live model. Whether you're new to drawing or looking to enhance your abilities, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to create portraits with greater realism. This course is a skills-based course. Whether or not you complete an entire project during the class will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jennifer Dennis 5-Digit Number: 27994 | Thu 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., 2/6 - 3/27 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F118 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $139 | Total: $149 Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule.
8 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 LIR255 How to Listen to Jazz 6 sessions, 9 hours | SW Join saxophonist, flutist, drummer, and educator Howard Burns as he guides you through an exciting in-person course focusing on how to approach listening to jazz. He'll walk you through the role of the rhythm section, the approaches songwriters and improvisers use when they write and perform melodies, and he'll show you how the different parts of bands all interact together. Finally, you'll put your listening skills to work in the final day of class, when Howard will be joined by fellow jazz artists to give you an educational performance in action. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Howard Burns 5-Digit Number: 27934 | Mon 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 1/27 - 3/3 Location: Conference Center/E126B Tuition: $20 | Fee: $79 | Total: $99 NEW LIR312 Exploring Music Genres and History - The Surprising Roots of the Banjo 4 sessions, 8 hours | SW Study music history by exploring a diverse range of genres from different time periods and cultures. This course series offers a journey through time, examining the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of classical, modern, and pop culture genres. Students will learn about the social influences that shaped the genre, as well as key artists and iconic works that defined it. Our spring offering will focus on the roots of the banjo. ''She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes'' - the banjo is indeed a part of our American heritage. It has a richer history than ever imagined. This course will include a fascinating video of the famous Bela Fleck and other well-known artists. Be prepared to change everything you thought you knew about this unusual instrument. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Lynn Fleming 5-Digit Number: 27995 | Mon 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3/3 - 3/24 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $20 | Fee: $84 | Total: $104 ACR182 Introduction to Watercolor 2 sessions, 5 hours | 16 + | Students will explore watercolor through experimenting with Prang watercolors. At the end of this course, students will know the importance of watercolor paper and two watercolor techniques, by creating a sunset, tree, and flower. Whether or not you complete an entire project during the class will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Samantha Snyder 5-Digit Number: 27992 | Mon 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., 6/2 - 6/9 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F118 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $74 | Total: $84 ACR185 Introduction to Oil Pastels 2 sessions, 4 hours | 16 + | Get acquainted with oil pastels while creating a still life of fruit. You will learn to develop basic drawing skills in this course. This course is meant for true beginners and is a project-based course. Whether or not you complete the still life project will depend on your level of skill. All supplies are included. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Samantha Snyder 5-Digit Number: 27993 | Mon 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., 6/16 - 6/23 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F118 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $54 | Total: $64 LIR282 Arts and Culture Exploration: The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries 3 sessions, 6 hours | SW At the Musee de Cluny in Paris there are colorful, wall-sized tapestry panels depicting life in Medieval France. Several of the panels show a well-dressed woman interacting with a unicorn. The delightful and intriguing story behind these 500-year-old tapestries help us to understand the culture and philosophies of the Medieval period. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Marcy Gouge 5-Digit Number: 27966 | Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 3/10 - 3/14 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $59 | Total: $69 ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC Senior Tuition Eligible | Course tuition is eligible to be waived for MD residents 60+ years. Details on page 3. SW
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 9 ILR966 The Music of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra - Dona Nobis Pacem Concert 1 session, 1.5 hours Examine the music of an upcoming Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert through a lecture presentation, recorded music, and live demonstrations. Learn about the composer(s) and take time to ask questions and engage in a conversation about the music. Then if you choose, attend the actual FSO concert. Tickets can be purchased directly through the FSO. Please check their webpage for the exact concert details including dates and location. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: David Howard 5-Digit Number: 28239 | Fri 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 3/14 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F112 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $6 | Total: $16 ILR966 The Music of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra - Alpine Vistas Concert 1 session, 1.5 hours Examine the music of an upcoming Frederick Symphony Orchestra concert through a lecture presentation, recorded music, and live demonstrations. Learn about the composer(s) and take time to ask questions and engage in a conversation about the music. Then if you choose, attend the actual FSO concert. Tickets can be purchased directly through the FSO. Please check their webpage for the exact concert details including dates and location. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: David Howard 5-Digit Number: 28240 | Fri 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 4/18 Location: Visual & Performing Arts Center/F112 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $6 | Total: $16 ILR966 The Music and History of the Baker Park Carillon 1 session, 1 hour | Explore the inside of Baker Park's Joseph Dill Baker Memorial Carillon in Frederick. The class will be led by City Carillonneur John Widmann, who will give you a history of the carillon as an instrument and how it came to be in Baker Park. Widmann will also show playing techniques including welcoming you to try playing a bell or two. There is also a practice keyboard at the base of the tower, which will be part of the tour. The carillon is located a short distance off North Bentz Street within Baker Park. There is a 50-step spiral staircase that participants will need to climb to the playing chamber. Note: Students will be required to provide their own transportation. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. Instructor: John Widmann 5-Digit Number: 27933 | Tue 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., 4/29 Location: Off Campus Tuition: $10 | Fee: $4 | Total: $14 frederick.edu/fccmusic 301.624.2727 • [email protected] Lessons, Classes, and Ensembles for ages 6+ FCC Music Youth | College | Community Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule.
10 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 LIR280 Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction 4 sessions, 6 hours | SW Explore artificial intelligence (AI) from a historical perspective. This introduction course will discuss the technologies behind the tremendous advances of AI in recent years. We’ll also examine AI potential applications, including advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and challenges. Our overview will include a brief look at applications like ChatGPT, Google Image Net, and others for image generation. Finally, we’ll discuss ethical considerations that should guide AI research, development, and legislation. Is AI a boom or a bust for human creativity, education, and the job market? Similar questions will be addressed and framed within a realistic context without marketing embellishments. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Guillermo Warley 5-Digit Number: 28242 | Wed 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., 2/19 - 3/12 Location: Conference Center/E134 Tuition: $15 | Fee: $59 | Total: $74 LIR234 Understanding Wireless Technology 4 sessions, 6 hours | SW Designed to help you better understand technologies that surround us and impact our lives (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular phones). We will explain in easy-to-understand terms the fundamental concepts behind wireless communications and review its history and milestones. Equipped with that knowledge we will dive into explaining Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G/4G/5G, etc., also in simple terms and review their benefits, limitations, and challenges. Students will learn the many ways in which these technologies help, and they will also develop much more realistic expectations about what they can and cannot do. We will also look at applications that are in place and examine what may lie in the future as the technology continues to evolve. Technical aspects including individual device pairing information will be kept to a minimum but a certain amount of technical content is inherent to this topic. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Guillermo Warley 5-Digit Number: 27988 | Tue 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., 4/8 - 4/29 Location: Conference Center/E140 Tuition: $15 | Fee: $59 | Total: $74 ILR889 Raise Your Wine IQ -The Basics 3 sessions, 4.5 hours | 21+ This course is designed to help you enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of wine. Learn how to “swirl and sniff” and choose wines to serve at your dinner or cocktail party. After learning a brief history of wine and how it is made, you’ll learn how to taste it and how to identify what it is about a wine that you like. Through these tastings, you will be able to identify the characteristic components of wine. Putting your wine knowledge to work you’ll explore the basic principles of wine and food pairing, buying, storing, serving, and evaluating wine. Please Note: As the sense of smell is a major factor in tasting wine, please refrain from wearing any scented lotions, perfumes, aftershaves, etc. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jacqueline Rogers 5-Digit Number: 27948 | Wed 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 2/26 - 3/12 Location: Monroe Center/MC105 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $79 | Total: $89 ILR889 Raise Your Wine IQ -Sparkling Wines 1 session, 1.5 hours | 21+ Learn how the winemaker gets those glorious little bubbles into the bottle. Join us as we explore the history of Champagne and the primary methods of making sparkling wine - Methode Traditional and Charmat. We will taste sparkling wines from around the world made in different styles and non-traditional varietals, such as Viognier or Pinot Blanc. Roughly one-quarter of all American adults are sparkling wine consumers. Perhaps you will discover your new favorite. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Jacqueline Rogers 5-Digit Number: 27947 | Wed 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 5/7 Location: Monroe Center/MC105 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $29 | Total: $39 NEW REC148 Wine Boot Camp 1 session, 3 hours | 21+ | Learn how to better appreciate and evaluate wines. We'll cover the wine basics including, grape types and growing areas with an expert sommelier. White, red, rose, oh my. Tastings will be included. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Angela Morales 5-Digit Number: 28040 | Wed 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., 4/9 Location: Monroe Center/MC103 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $54 | Total: $64 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY FOOD & DRINK CHECK OUT OUR FREE COURSES! Go to our Free Courses section on page 43 for a class on Going Paperless.
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 11 REC141 Mixology: The Basics of Cocktail Tools, Ingredients and Recipe Development 1 session, 2 hours | 21+ | Learn from Tenth Ward Distilling Company's mixology experts and become a cocktail aficionado from home. By the end of this interactive two-hour course, participants will be able to use and identify standard mixology tools such as shakers, strainers, jiggers, and more; know the building blocks of a standard cocktail; understand how cocktail ingredients, such as simple syrups and garnishes are prepared; and identify a number of classic cocktails. Participants will also have the opportunity to craft and enjoy their own cocktail and taste and learn about a number of complex cocktails developed by the Tenth Ward team. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet off campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Tenth Ward Distilling Co. Option 1: 5-Digit Number: 28035 | Wed 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 2/26 Option 2: 5-Digit Number: 28036 | Wed 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 6/4 Location: Tenth Ward Distilling Company Tuition: $10 | Fee: $24 | Total: $34 REC120 Maryland Whiskey 101 1 session, 2 hours | 21+ | We’re teaming up with McClintock Distilling to give you a beginner guide to everyone’s favorite nutty, oaky, and smoky spirit – whiskey! You’ll learn how whiskey is made, the different types, and the history of the barrel aging process. This class will have a special focus on Maryland Rye Whiskey and what makes it so special. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet off campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: McClintock Distilling 5-Digit Number: 28030 | Thu 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 3/13 Location: McClintock Distilling Tuition: $10 | Fee: $24 | Total: $34 Bread, Pastries, and Cookies Series Note: All Bread, Pastries, and Cookies Series classes will meet on campus in an in-person environment. For all classes: 1 session, 3 hours | 16 + | Instructor: Caren Spungen Location: Conference Center/E125 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $34 | Total: $44 Learn how to bake items that you can share with family and friends. Each class will focus on understanding how to make something different including yeasted breads, fancy pastries, and cookies. Specific themes might include babka, soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins, and the best chocolate chip cookies you ever had. This course is mostly a demonstration course with some interactive cooking. NEW REC145 Bread, Pastries and Cookies Series - Pastries 5-Digit Number: 28027 | Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2/8 NEW REC145 Bread, Pastries and Cookies Series - Yeast Breads/Breads 5-Digit Number: 28028 | Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 3/8 NEW REC145 Bread, Pastries and Cookies Series - Cakes and Cookies 5-Digit Number: 28029 | Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 4/26 Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule. Senior Tuition Eligible | Course tuition is eligible to be waived for MD residents 60+ years. Details on page 3. SW
12 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 REC135 A Taste of Asia - Crispy Pork Belly and Thai Crispy Spicy Pork 5-Digit Number: 28022 | Sat 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2/15 REC135 A Taste of Asia - Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Korean Jap Chae (Sweet Potato Noodles) 5-Digit Number: 28023 | Sat 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 3/15 REC135 A Taste of Asia - Ketchup Shrimp and Wonton Soup 5-Digit Number: 28024 | Sat 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 4/12 REC135 A Taste of Asia - Chow Fun (Beef with Wide Rice Noodles) and Malaysian Chicken Satay 5-Digit Number: 28025 | Sat 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5/3 A Taste of Asia Note: All above Taste of Asia classes will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Join us as we travel the Far East and are introduced to various Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The focus will be on traditional dishes with new flavors but using standard sauce ingredients. Chef Woo Can will demonstrate how easy and simple these Asian dishes are to make. Hearty meals that taste good using ingredients from your local markets, specifically ''H Mart'' in Frederick. We'll venture into new types of vegetables, frozen goodies, learn about stir frying, what goes into making hot chili oil sauces, and cutting and slicing techniques. And we'll learn some facts about Asian food. Chef Woo Can will share his experiences in the food industry and his passion for cooking. Each session will include the recipe being made including all ingredients and sauces used for your future reference. This course is mostly a demonstration course with some interactive cooking. Remember, ''If Chef Woo Can, You Can Too.” For all above classes: 1 session, 2 hours | 16 + | Instructor: Chef Stuart Woo Location: Conference Center/E125 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $39 | Total: $49 Note: Students are required to provide their own transportation to the meeting location. An email will be sent with trip details one week prior to the course date. This course will meet off campus in an in-person environment. NEW REC135 A Taste of Asia - Korean Barbeque Lunch Trip Enjoy the ultimate Korean Barbeque lunch with Chef Woo at the Gogigo Korean Barbeque Grill in Frederick. Following the lunch, Chef Woo will take you on a walk through the local H-Mart. He’ll offer tips and suggestions for purchasing food for your own kitchen creations. Perhaps you’ll find something new to try. This field trip includes the price of a top of line BBQ lunch. You are required to drive yourself to the restaurant and then to H-Mart which is less than one mile away. 5-Digit Number: 28026 | Wed 12:15 - 2:15 p.m., 3/26 1 session, 2 hours | 16 + | Instructor: Chef Stuart Woo Location: Off Campus Tuition: $10 | Fee: $44 | Total: $54
301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 13 REC137 Gin 101 1 session, 2 hours | 21+ | Students will learn about the history and production process of making gin at the historic McClintock Distilling production facility. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample six different styles of gins from throughout history and the world. Students will also learn about the different botanicals and herbs that are used to make gin and will be able to make their own custom gin blend of botanicals to take home and make their own compound gin. Note: Must be 21 to register. This course will meet off campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: McClintock Distilling 5-Digit Number: 28031 | Thu 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 4/24 Location: McClintock Distilling Tuition: $10 | Fee: $24 | Total: $34 REC139 Aged Vinegar: Surprising Ways to Dip, Dress, or Drink 1 session, 1.5 hours | 16 + | Come join us as we team up with Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium for an in-depth look at the joy of true, aged balsamic vinegars as well as wine and honey vinegars. Enjoy a comparative tasting and explanation followed by a sampling of mocktails and appetizers that can be made with unique vinegars. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium 5-Digit Number: 28032 | Wed 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., 4/30 Location: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium Tuition: $10 | Fee: $44 | Total: $54 REC126 Liquid Gold: The Olive Oil Class 1 session, 1.5 hours | 16 + | Come join us for an in-depth look at the importance of fresh olive oil at Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium. From learning about transparency in your groves to the health benefits of fresh, quality olive oil, enjoy a fun-filled evening in beautiful, historic downtown Frederick. Participants will enjoy a comparative olive oil tasting, while also learning new ways to snack, dip, and dress. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium 5-Digit Number: 28033 | Wed 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., 6/25 Location: Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium Tuition: $10 | Fee: $44 | Total: $54 REC142 African Cooking - Chef's Choice Vegan Dishes 4 sessions, 8 hours | 16 + In the 50’s most Africans were vegan, not by choice but because meat was not affordable. Women made the food so tasty there was no real desire to add meat. Today, in Africa, there is a growing trend of veganism as a lifestyle. French speaking Africa has adopted the herbes de Provence and made seasoning blends with exotic herbs and spices from the rain forests. These local spices are unknown to the rest of the world. The spice blends have been adapted by this new African vegan movement. African vegan dishes are the new food trend thanks to social media. All of the dishes in this course can be adapted to add meat, fish, chicken, and wild game. Let me tell you a story and let me show you how to make these dishes. This course is mostly a demonstration course with some interactive cooking. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Sabina Jules 5-Digit Number: 28034 | Thu 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 3/6 - 3/27 Location: Conference Center/E125 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $109 | Total: $119 FOOD & DRINK Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule.
14 ILR Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024 ILR707 Developing a Personal Strength Training Plan 6 sessions, 9 hours Maintaining muscle mass as we age is very important in maintaining quality of life. Walking and other aerobic exercise, though also important, is not enough. Improve your balance, increase your strength, and become more flexible. Learn from a kinesiologist and functional aging specialist to safely and effectively use light handheld weights and a resistance band. This course includes the rationale to lessen the effects of postural change that often accompanies the aging process. Students of all fitness levels are welcome. The course is taught in both a standing and seated position. You will not be required to get on the floor. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Nanette Tummers 5-Digit Number: 27943 | Mon 1:15 - 2:45 p.m., 2/3 - 3/10 Location: Visual/Performing Arts Center/F141 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $84 | Total: $94 NEW REC147 An Introduction to Healthy Living 4 sessions, 6 hours | 16 + | SW | Chef4Health is inspiring a healthy lifestyle through whole food cuisine. This four-week program provides an overview of the individual “WHY”s for being or becoming healthier and how a nutritious, easy to prepare eating plan can be a key component to lifestyle change. We’ll go over what healthy is and is not, how to navigate the grocery store, kitchen basics, sick care, and more including suggested reading lists. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Dave Rolls 5-Digit Number: 28092 | Tue 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., 2/4 - 2/25 Location: Braddock Hall/B104 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $49 | Total: $59 NEW LIR315 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing 10 sessions, 10 hours Let us help you take your first steps onto the dance floor as we experience the basic elements of social dancing. Students of this course will be introduced to the basics for the most common ballroom and social dances including waltz, tango, foxtrot, chacha, rumba, swing, salsa, bachata, and merengue. This class will not only be fun but it is also a great way to stay active and maintain and improve your health. No previous experience or partner required. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: CE Instructor 5-Digit Number: 27997 | Wed 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 2/5 - 4/16 No Class: 4/2 | Location: Fred Astaire Dance Studios Room Tuition: $10 | Fee: $140 | Total: $150 ILR489 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place: Staying Independent in Your Home 2 sessions, 3 hours Do I stay in my current home or go elsewhere post retirement? Planning to age in place requires making a series of decisions for this important do it yourself project. Learn to evaluate the level of safety and adaptability of your home. Find the age friendly rating of your current neighborhood. Compare the costs of staying in place or moving. Learn to critically review all of the emerging housing options for maintaining your independence. This course will focus on making informed choices and developing an action plan regarding housing. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Teresa Lemere 5-Digit Number: 27944 | Wed 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 2/19 - 2/26 Location: Conference Center/E123 Tuition: $10 | Fee: $19 | Total: $29 HEALTH & WELLNESS Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule. Senior Tuition Eligible | Course tuition is eligible to be waived for MD residents 60+ years. Details on page 3. SW
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