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Sincerely,
Dear Lifelong Learner,
We hope this new year has brought you new hope, energy, and
reflection. At FCC, a new year means a plethora of new opportunities for
all our community members.
If you’re looking for new travel and learning experiences this year, join
ILR this spring. You’re sure to find a variety of opportunities to challenge,
engage, and inspire you.
It’s not hard to get lost dreaming about a trip to Greece – with its rich
history and culture and breathtaking mountains and coastline. Why not
join us as we travel together to the popular peninsula in October? Before
our trip, we’ll take classes to introduce us to everything from early Greek
democracy to Greek wine. It will also be a good time to get to know
instructor Marcy Gouge who will serve as the trip leader. Marcy has been
an active traveler for 20 years and is a expert on Greece after previously spending a month there and writing
about her experiences for the Washington Post. She maintains a travel blog
(www.inspiredsolotravel.com)
and has led trips specifically for travelers 55 years and older.
We all know you don’t have to leave the country, much less the region, to enjoy new and rich learning
experiences. Other ILR Learning on Location offerings this spring include trips to the National Cathedral and
the quirky O St. Mansion in D.C., a walking Antietam Series with famed historian Dennis Frye, and a visit to
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, MD with FCC faculty member Christine Rai.
If classroom learning experiences are more your style, you’ll find plenty of options for that as well this spring.
Be an armchair traveler through these history classes and more:
• Ireland: Small Island, Big History,
taught by Ernie O’Roark
• History of the Middle East Part I & II,
taught by Linda Funsch
• The American West, 1864-1890,
taught by Roger Swartz
• Secrets of Allegheny County,
taught by Jim Rada
Wherever your interests lie, we’re confident ILR has something for you. Join our ILR community of
active learners who support each other as we follow our interests, gain knowledge, and find new passions
in all areas of life.
301.846.2561 •
[email protected]A LETTER FROM THE ILR PROGRAM MANAGER