This schedule is current until December 2009.
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BA DUAN JIN (CHINESE EXERCISE) Ba Duan Jin is a form of Chinese exercise. It is broken down into Eight Silken Movements that focus on different physical areas and meridians. These movements help maintain good body and mind health, reduce stress, boost the immune system and improve balance. Wear, loose comfortable clothes, flat-soled shoes and bring water to class. Instructor: Lei Wah Wong, Duke University graduate. Was a pioneer in establishing a private business in China in 1979. 2 classes $18 ($15 EC Members) |
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THE ART OF BYZANTINE CONSTANTINOPLE Constantinople (Istanbul) was dedicated in 330 by the first Christian emperor Constantine I and came to be known as the "Queen of Cities." She was fabulously rich in both material wealth and magnificent buildings. The instructor will present a brief history of the medieval city with an emphasis on architectural sites that can still be seen by today's visitors. Instructor: Teodora Navid, PhD., Indiana University, History of Art, has taught college level courses in art history and art appreciation for many years. 3 Classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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EGYPT: ISLAM AND NATIONALISM Egypt, the most populated country of the Arab world, has vast political and cultural influence over the Middle East and Northern Africa. Egypt is the major center of struggle between Secular Nationalism and Fundamental Islam. If the situation evolves into the dominance of fundamental Islam, there may be an impact on the political climate all over the Muslim world. The instructor, who lived and worked in Egypt for many years, analyzes, from an insider’s perspective, diverse political, economic, social and cultural environment in the country, with a special emphasis on the reasons for the current popularity of Islamic political ideas. Instructor: Ismail Agayev, PhD., Philosophy and Religion, is the author of 16 published articles on the history of Shi’a and Islamic development in Iran and the Caucasus. He has taught in educational institutions in the U.S. and overseas. 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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A COMPARISON OF SEMITIC LANGUAGES We will analyze and discuss the latest scientific research and findings on the Semitic languages: Aramaic, Hebrew and Arabic, as the Sacred tongues of Monotheism. Participants will view and discuss two new documentaries that will help them better understand the unique features of these "Heavenly" languages, their unique internal structure and spiritual designation. Instructor: Ismail Agayev, PhD., (see bio class #59) 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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PUMPKIN GNOCCHI Just in time for your Thanksgiving feast. Come and enjoy making one of the most delicious Italian dishes: Gnocchetti di Zucca (pumpkin gnocchi) sprinkled with fresh goat cheese. We will also prepare various holiday appetizers, a feast for the eyes and soul. Emphasis will be on presentation of each dish. If you like good food, come join us, and bring your appetite. Instructor: Lucia Falcone, born and raised in Murano, Italy, is a graduate of UC Berkeley. Author of Over Bridges Across Tables, a collection of short stories that celebrates life in Italy. 1 class $25 ($23 EC Members) (includes lab fee) |
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10 MINUTE ITALIAN SAUCES AND DESSERT Enjoy making various ten-minute delicious sauces for use with pasta dishes, meat, chicken, and fish. Learn how to modify a sauce to satisfy your craving for the day. Prepare a five-minute ‘to-die-for’ dessert called Crema di Mascarpone, ready in a few minutes and artfully arranged so that you'll impress your guests for the holidays. Have fun with Lucia and eat the treats prepared. Instructor: Lucia Falcone, (see bio class #61) 1 class $25 ($23 EC Members) |
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AMERICAN IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE OF IRISH, ITALIANS, & JEWS Between 1845 and 1925, almost 40 million immigrants came to America, the greatest human migration in history. Pressures of overpopulation, domination by a foreign power, political and religious persecution, economic dislocation and crop failure, were components in the departure of peoples from their native lands. During this period, New York City was where the masses arrived from all over Europe. In this course, supplemented with a DVD documentary, we will examine the varied experiences of these three immigrant groups in adapting to American society. Instructor: Ken Blady, is an educator, writer, and Yiddish translator. He was born in Paris and grew up in Chassidic Brooklyn, where he attended yeshiva and rabbinical seminary. 6 classes $60 ($55 EC Members) |
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HISTORY OF SAN FRANCISCO JEWS We will discuss the influence of Jews on the California Gold Rush, politics, boxing, the 60s counter culture, and the Russian invasion. Characters such as Levi Strauss, Emperor Norton, Wyatt Earp, Mayor Adolf Sutro, Florence Prag Kahn, Sam Berger, and Rabbi Alan Lew will be discussed. Lectures supplemented with DVD documentaries. Instructor: Ken Blady (see bio class #63) 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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BOXERS AND GANGSTERS Ethnic minorities in America traditionally utilized organized crime and the fistic arena as vehicles for upward mobility; the Jews were no exception. This course will consist of two segments: presentation of the Jewish boxing experience from 18th century London bare-knuckle champ Daniel Mendoza, to contemporary Dmitri Salita; and of Jewish gangsters starting with the Yiddish Black Hand of the 1890s, to the present day. Instructor: Ken Blady (see bio class #63) 3 classes $30 ($27 EC Members) |
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOS Take better photographs and enjoy better results with your single lens reflex camera. There will be assistance with focusing, aperture (f-stops), shutter speeds, ISO, white balance, depth of field, metering, and the best file sizes for your needs. Appropriate lenses, filters, composition and shooting techniques will be discussed. Bring your SLR digital camera (not for point and shoot cameras) and manual. Instructor: Jerry Ott has studied and worked with a variety of photographic mediums for 50 years. Photography is his avocation and labor of love. 5 classes $50 ($45 EC Members) |
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MEDITERRANEAN COOKING Live a healthier lifestyle with foods from around the Mediterranean. There will be an olive oil tasting and risotto from a recipe used at the Medici Palace in Florence. We will make pesto from fresh basil and learn about grains and pasta from North Africa. Come hungry! Instructor: Cheri Caswell has studied cooking in Europe and Japan and has taught cooking classes in the Bay Area for many years. 1 class $20 ($18 EC Members) (includes lab fee) |
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CHOCOLATE CANDY You can learn the secrets of working with chocolate to create candy. Your friends and family will enjoy getting homemade gifts of truffles and dipped fruits. Others take the class to treat themselves to a day of eating lots of chocolate candy samples. Instructor:Cheri Caswell (see bio class #68) 1 class $20 ($18 EC Members) (includes lab fee) |
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LINCOLN AT GETTYSBURG On November 18 and 19, 1863, during the third year of the American Civil War, and a few months after the battle of Gettysburg, a careworn president came to Gettysburg, PA. He was not invited as the keynote speaker. The war was still raging, with no end in sight. The dedication of Soldiers National Cemetery, for the Union dead who fought at Gettysburg, was organized and orchestrated by the governors of the 18 states whose soldiers fought and died there. Learn about the Gettyburg address in the context of the personal, political and policy pressures impacting President Lincoln. Instructor: John J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq., Colonel, USAFR [Ret.], Licensed Battlefield Guide - Gettysburg, PA. 1 class $15 ($13 EC Members) |
