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Summer ’18
Introducing Nick Diaz …
ILR872 Math for 55+
4 sessions, 6 hours
This course will re-introduce you to basic mathematical
principles including algebra. The goal of this course is to simplify
matters so you can again feel confident using math in your
everyday life. Principles you will learn include number theory,
rules of divisibility, mental computation, and most importantly,
why things work the way they do. You may even find yourself
able to help your children or grandchildren with the modern
math concepts taught in schools today that seem so unusual to
many of us who were taught math decades ago.
Instructor: Nick Diaz taught mathematics for 30 years in
the Frederick County Public School system. He currently
serves as Mathematics and Enrichment Consultant, and
coordinates the middle school mathematics competition
and high school Academic Tournament for the county.
He also conducts informal sessions and seminars with
elementary school teachers to enhance their knowledge
and understanding of mathematics. He has been recognized
with numerous awards including the Washington Post Agnes
Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. Nick currently serves
on the Frederick Community College Board of Trustees.
5-Digit Number: 15780
Mon, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 6/4– 6/25
Location: Conference Center/E106
Tuition: $20 Fee: $49 Total: $69
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Introducing Marlene Welch…
ILR524 Adult Children Helping
Parents Age
2 sessions, 4 hours
How to start a conversation with your parents about aging.
Of course we all want to be Peter Pan, but since we can’t get
younger we can only get older with style and preparation. Learn
how to help your parents understand this ongoing process of
renewal that is at the heart of life. Topics, living will, power of
attorney, assistive devices, health matters, wishes at time of
death and more. This conversation needs to be respectful of the
fears of the parent.
Instructor: Marlene Welch is a retired Professor in Teacher
Education, She taught at Anne Arundel Community
College and Carol Community College. Since retirement
she has taught as an Adjunct Faculty at Carroll Community
College, also in Frederick at Family Plus and Family
Partnership. She has over 40 years teaching adults and
understands growing old and the new normal.
5-Digit Number: 15778
Mon, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 6/4– 6/11
Location: Conference Center/E106
Tuition: $10 Fee: $39 Total: $49
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR869 Don’t Be aVictim of
Frauds and Scams
1 session, 3 hours
We all know by now not to send money to the “prince who
needs our help to transfer his fortune to America” but what are
some of the other frauds and scams that thieves use to steal
our money and property from us? What type of people are the
most vulnerable to scammers, and how do they get us to fall
for their tricks? Most importantly, how can we protect our own
information and assets so that we will not be the next victim of
a cunning thief? Learn how to be a “Fraud Fighter” for yourself
and for your loved ones, and to shut down potential scams
before they hit you.
Instructor: Marcy Gouge is a retired attorney with a
specialization in issues that impact elder Americans. After twenty
years as a litigator in Colorado, she moved to Washington, D.C.
to work at the AARP Foundation as the Director of the National
Legal Training Project. She later worked with programs that
helped “scam proof” older Americans, including managing
a federal grant that encouraged seniors to become “Fraud
Fighters” to protect themselves and educate others about how
to prevent scammers from stealing their assets.
5-Digit Number: 15776
Mon, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., 7/16
Location: Catoctin Hall/C112
Fee: $34
ILR871 Investment Strategies for
Seniors Through Options
4 sessions, 8 hours
Ever wonder how options trading works? In this fun and
interactive course you will learn the skills you need to become
your own options trader. Options can help you develop a
weekly stream of income with little risk, double or triple the
dividends on stock you already own, turn a loss into a gain
when the market goes against you, and reduce the cost basis
on stock you already own. You will work live on an actual paper
trading account during class. Don’t worry, no money involved
as you put your new skills to work.
Note: Legal Disclaimer offered to students by instructor at
beginning of course: This options training program is strictly offered
as an educational presentation. Please see full disclaimer at www.
Instructor: For over 17 years, Richard Bender has been teaching
courses at the Rockville Senior Center in Maryland. He has
taught French after living and working in France for 7 years.
He has also taught numerous photography courses including
Photoshop. He was the founder of the Washington School of
Photography and the owner of RT Omega Industries, a company
that manufactured photographic enlargers and photographic
chemistry. He also specializes in teaching the proper methods of
earning weekly income through options investments.
5-Digit Number: 15779
Mon, Wed, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 6/4– 6/13
Location: Conference Center/E106
Fee: $99