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Spring ‘18
Friday Courses
Friday
ILR834 Dementia 101
1 Session, 3 hours
Dementia 101 will provide a basic understanding of dementia.
This class will define the term and discuss the difference
between normal aging and dementia. We will also investigate
the difference between reversible and irreversible forms of
dementia and look at the risk factors. Then we’ll discuss the
process for diagnosing dementias and explore the symptoms of
various forms of dementia.
Instructor: Thea Uhlig-Ruff (see page 6 for bio)
4-Digit Number: 7894
Fri, 1pm - 4pm, 2/2
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E104
Total: $29.00
ILR520 Signs of Our Times II:
An Exploration of American Sign
Language and Deaf Culture
4 sessions, 6 hours
Continue learning American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf
culture in this sequential course. Topics include: fingerspelling,
media tools in Deaf Culture, ASL for everyday use, and signing
at a social function. Prerequisite: ILR 519
Instructor: Martha B. Pugh holds a master’s degree in
Secondary Deaf Education from Gallaudet University and a
bachelor’s degree in English Education from Boston University.
She has over 20 years of experience in teaching Introductory
ASL classes. Martha has also been working as an ASL interpreter
for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools for the
past 22 years. She enjoys sharing her love of ASL with all ages.
4-Digit Number: 7890
Fri, 3pm - 4:30pm, 2/2 – 2/23
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E106
Tuition: $30.00 Fee: $49.00 Total: $79.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
SEN153 Tai Chi for Balance andWell Being
10 sessions, 15 hours
Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities, Tai Chi
Ch’uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of
years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures
can help improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, posture,
breathing, and concentration.
Instructor: Toni Minkel has been teaching Tai Chi and
fitness methods to seniors and others for 14 years.
4-Digit Number: 7880
Fri, 12:30pm - 2pm, 2/9 – 4/20
No Class: 3/30
Location: Athletics Center (D Building)/D129
Total: $99.00
ILR707 Developing a Personal Strength
Training Plan
6 sessions, 12 hours
Improve your balance, increase your strength, and become
more flexible. Learn from a licensed physical therapist and
certified personal trainer to safely and effectively use the Swiss
Ball, dumbbells, and Theraband. Dr. Zehnacker’s instruction
includes the rationale to lessen the effects of postural change
that often accompanies the aging process. All students must
have mobility to move between standing and floor positions
without assistance. Course is limited to 10 students.
Instructor: Dr. Carol Hamilton Zehnacker, D.P.T., (“Dr. Z”) is
a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, including
as director of rehabilitation at Frederick Memorial Hospital,
owner of a private practice, and lecturer and consultant to the
Arthritis Foundation and the American Running Association.
4-Digit Number: 7878
Fri, 2pm - 4pm, 3/2 – 4/13
No Class: 3/30
Location: Athletics Center (D Building)/D129
Total: $89.00
ILR477 Spring Floral Design
4 sessions, 8 hours
Learn the basic process of how to do floral design by discussing
art concepts, viewing examples, and using hands on experience
to create cheerful arrangements of either fresh or silk flowers.
For beginners or as a continuation for those who took other
floral design offerings. Supplies are included in your course cost.
Note: No refunds after close of business 2/23.
Instructor: Jeanne McDermott (see page 13 for bio)
4-Digit Number: 7889
Fri, 9am - 11am, 3/2 – 3/23
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E123
Total: $109.00