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Summer ’18
ILR868 Beginner Hiking
1 session, 2.5 hours
Frederick County has over 200 miles of hiking trails for all
different abilities. Ready to pull on your old hiking boots and get
out? This class will provide you with all of the essentials so you
can have safe and fun outings. Learn how to choose the right
footwear, avoid ticks and poison ivy, and understand what it
means to “Leave No Trace”.
Instructor: Kathy Barylski (see page 8 for bio)
5-Digit Number: 15777
Thu, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 6/7
Location: Conference Center/E106
Fee: $25
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
dementias 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, R.N., B.S., M.G.A. recently retired
from an extensive career in the health care industry. She has
spoken locally, state-wide and nationally on health-related
topics specializing in mental health issues and gerontology
including dementia care, issues in long-term care and hospice
care. Ms. Ruff brings a unique perspective as she has also been
a family caregiver for both her parents and her husband of 25
years. Presently she serves as a member of the Frederick County
Commission of Aging, chairing their committee on Aging in
Place as well as serving on the Local Health Improvement Plan
Committee on Seniors.
5-Digit Number: 15484
Thu, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., 6/14
Location: Conference Center/E106
Fee: $29
ILR841 Eight Nations Vital to Sub-Sahara
Africa: Past & Present
8 sessions, 16 hours
Learn about the important histories of eight African nations
that helped shape the sub-Sahara continent including;
Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Democratic Republic
of the Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa, from slavery to
the present. Students will learn how their unique history is
reflected in the current political-economic life of these nations.
Instructor: Lawrence has been involved in Africa for almost
25 years and has made over two dozen visits to the nations
of Sudan, Nigeria, Mali, Chad, and Ethiopia. He has studied
the history and political economy of several Africa nations.
Lawrence has attended weekly seminars and forums on Africa
inWashington, D.C. including Congressional hearings on Africa.
As a result, Lawrence has attained an in-depth knowledge of
both historical and current developments of Africa. He has
written dozens of articles analyzing the political economies of
Africa nations including Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya,
Mali, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. He specializes in promoting policies for physical
economic development, and has presented his ideas to
government and non-government circles alike in both Africa
and the United States.
5-Digit Number: 15481
Thu, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 6/21– 8/9
No Class: 7/5
Location: Conference Center/E106
Tuition: $50 Fee: $109 Total: $159
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Introducing Carol Harrington…
ILR876 Exploring Greek and
Roman Architecture
4 sessions, 8 hours
Students will learn about the culture, art, building styles, and
materials that were used to construct buildings during Greek
and Roman history. The course will examine the significance of
how Greek and Roman structural elements can be seen even
in the architecture of today.
Instructor: Carol Harrington holds degrees in both
Psychology and Education. Additionally, she has done
undergraduate and independent study in architecture at
Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.. As an
instructor, she seeks to inspire her students to consistently
reach for greatness in academic thought. She is the Founder
and CEO of the Khalaf Learning Center which is a nonprofit
seeking to help educate children and their families on the
importance of being able to read for success. KLC also brings
together families for informative and engaging counseling
sessions.
5-Digit Number: 15782
Thu, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., 7/12– 8/2
Location: Conference Center/E106
Tuition: $20 Fee: $69 Total: $89
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only