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Spring ‘18
Wednesday Courses
ILR779 Downsizing Simplified, Living
Smaller and Loving it!
3 sessions, 4.5 hours
Overwhelmed by stuff? And the work it takes to maintain it?
This course will provide a jumping off point to living smaller and
will cover all the major steps of the downsizing process. Expect
group discussions addressing the challenges of sorting and
parting with sentimental items. Expect to bring clarity to the
variety of steps and time involved in downsizing a household.
Live in comfort; not clutter!
Instructor: Stacy Reno and Sharon Scarborough created and
opened Frederick’s Premier Home Staging Company, Limelight
Staged Homes, in 2010. As Accredited Staging Professionals,
they have helped homeowners prepare their homes to appeal
to a wide range of buyers and to get the best price possible.
They have also completed the Sellers Representative Specialist
Designation, as well as the Senior Real Estate Specialist
designation as another way to service their clients to the highest
degree. They specialize in giving homeowners steps and plans to
make the downsizing process as stress-free as possible.
4-Digit Number: 8092
Wed, 9:30am - 11am, 3/7 – 3/21
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E126C
Tuition: $20.00 Fee: $39.00 Total: $59.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR798 Continuing Gentle Yoga
5 sessions, 7.5 hours
This enjoyable floor yoga course will help you increase your
strength, especially for transitioning from standing to sitting
and from floor to standing. You will move at a gentle pace with
emphasis on balance, strength, and breathing. It’s designed to
meet the student as the student’s level of physical ability. You
will have the opportunity to practice yoga moves/techniques
learned in beginner yoga courses. Expect improved balance and
tools for continuing the practice of yoga at home. This course is
for students with prior yoga experience.
Instructor: Linda Franklin (see page 12 for bio)
4-Digit Number: 8159
Wed, 2pm - 3:30pm, 3/7 – 4/11
No Class: 3/28
Location: Athletics Center (D Building)/D129
Total: $69.00
ILR788 NatureWalks 101 - Flora and Fauna
4 sessions, 8 hours
If you think you would enjoy knowing the names and stories
behind some of our common flora and fauna, you’ll enjoy this
course. In this field-based course, we will learn to identify
common plants and flowers on sight, plants based on similar
characteristics, and local birds by appearance and song. We will
discuss complex relationships between plants, animals, and the
environment. During the class we will take nature walks around
campus and meet off-campus twice at the Monocacy Battlefield
to enjoy some of the trails located within the park. Wear proper
shoes and dress for the weather please. All walks are considered
easy and gentle. Students are required to provide their own
transportation to the trail walk site.
Instructor: Bethany Dellagnello has a bachelor's degree in
zoology and has been a Frederick County Public School science
teacher for 23 years, teaching both life and physical sciences in
both middle and high school. She has been certified as a Master
Gardener and also has a small business, creating and selling her
one-of-a-kind jewelry.
4-Digit Number: 7999
Wed, 2pm - 4pm, 4/11 – 5/2
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E125
Tuition: $30.00 Fee: $69.00 Total: $99.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR840 The 1918 Spanish Flu
Pandemic, TheWorld's
Deadliest Killer
3 sessions, 4.5 hours
In 1918, the Spanish Flu killed 60 million people worldwide,
including hundreds in Frederick County. Find out where it
came from, where it went, and how communities tried to fight
it. Learn about some of the people that it affected and how it
changed the county and the world.
Instructor: Jim Rada has written many works of
historical fiction and non-fiction history, including three
novels about the C&O Canal. He has also written a number
of articles about the history of and events on the canal. Jim
is a full-time freelance writer who has received numerous
awards from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association,
Associated Press, Maryland State Teachers Association,
Society of Professional Journalists, and Community
Newspapers Holdings, Inc. for newspaper writing.
4-Digit Number: 7911
Wed, 9:30am - 11am, 4/25 – 5/9
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E123
Tuition: $15.00 Fee: $35.00 Total: $50.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only