W-27 Table Tennis
Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Thunder Bay Rec. Center
Cost $5
Coordinator: Jim Rapin                  Phone: 354-3046

Come join your fellow ALL members for a fun way to exercise and improve hand-eye coordination.  This promises to be an enjoyable way to spend a Tuesday afternoon – maybe with a laugh or two.  Paddles and balls will be provided. 

  

W-31 Oh Baby! – Lend a Hand

Date: Thursday, March 18
Time:  9 a.m. – Noon            

Location: Baby Pantry at

St. Bernard’s Church

(entrance on Lockwood )

Coordinator: Celeste Phillips         Phone: 356-9516

In the spirit of volunteering, ALL members have the opportunity to help out at Alpena’s Baby Pantry.  For those agreeing to assist in this worthwhile endeavor, A SHORT ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING.   IT IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4 AT 10:00 a.m. IN THE BABY PANTRY.  THE COORDINATOR WILL CONTACT REGISTRANTS BY MARCH 1st TO VERIFY DETAILS

 

W-34 Chatting with Maggie and Friends
Date: Wednesday, March 24
Time:  12 to 1:30 pm             Room: BTC107D
Coordinator: Maggie Clay              Phone: 742-4262

This is an invitation to sit down together to discuss the problems of the day in an ongoing assemblage of friends.  Plan to eat your lunch with the group as you unite or reunite. Welcome!

Maggie Clay is a member of the ALL Executive Board and the author of a book on human ecology, Another Way to Live.

 

W-35 Real TV Production – “Hollywood Style”

Date: Thursday, March 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon     Room:  CTR 106
Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze         Phone: 356-1076

After this class, you will have a good idea of what happens in a typical week in the life of a TV producer.  You will learn how a script is turned into a TV show. With more than 20 years of working in the entertainment industry, including producing the well-known sitcoms, “Moesha,” “The Wayans Brothers” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,”  Mary Ellen has plenty of stories to share.

Mary Ellen Jones can be found where creative people meet.  She embraces the change from Hollywood glitz to life in northeast Michigan.  She is an artist and author, as well as a creative force in the recent Passport to the Arts program. She continues directing and producing and will be directing a play, “Dinner with Friends,” for Alpena Civic Theatre this spring. 

 

W-36 The Changing Face of Northeast Michigan
Date: Wednesday, March 31

Time: 10-11:00 a.m. 

Room:  CTR 106

Coordinator: Sue Maxwell              Phone: 471-2235

This program looks at demographic trends in population, social characteristics, housing, and economic factors for eleven counties in northeast Michigan.  Using the most recent Census data, along with other secondary data sources, the importance of using data for trend analysis is emphasized. It uses not only who we were and who we are, but what we are becoming, so that we may be knowledgeable in planning for the future of the region.

Carol Shafto, AICP, is the Planning and Evaluation Director for NEMCSA. Carol has managed the regional Census Affiliate program for NEMCSA since the 1980 Census, as a free service to the public with the mission of making data more user friendly and useful in planning.

 

W-37 “Dominoes” Mexican Train Express

Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Mar. 30

Time: 9:30-11:30a.m.      Room: CTR 104

Coordinator: Barb Meek                 Phone: 354-6923

This is not the dominoes game you played as a child! Yes, you still have to match the end of the domino you want to play with the domino that is already on the table, but with this domino game you have to plan ahead.  It is said that seniors should exercise their brains to provide better mental health. Well, this version of dominoes requires thinking! We will set you up with an experienced domino instructor who can teach you the winning strategies.

 

W-38 Volleyball

Dates: Fridays, Jan. 8-Mar. 26

Time: 9-10:30 a.m.

  Room: Arena

Coordinator: Dolores Zielinski    Phone: 379-4766

Come and join the fun; all skill levels are welcome. This is a great way to exercise and socialize.  Showers are available.

 

W-39 Cards, Cards, Cards

Dates: Fridays, Jan. 8-Mar.26

Time: 1:00-3:00p.m.              Room: CTR 104

Coordinator: Thelma Hartwick     Phone: 354-5208

This ongoing group of bridge players welcomes newcomers any time.  Beginners are especially encouraged to join.

 

SP-01 The Joy of Spinning

Date: Wednesday April 7 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Location:        Spruce Shadow Farms Yarn Store, Alpena Mall  

Maximum: 20
Coordinator: Alice Silver                Phone: 354-3202

Shelia Robbins loves her spinning wheels and will demonstrate and explain the functions of three favorite ones she has at her store. Learn about the satisfying process of turning natural fiber from the farm into socks, sweaters and scarves. Wikipedia dates spinning wheel to the 1200s. There is some evidence that they were used in China during the eleventh century. Tea and cookies will compliment this walk through spinning history.

Shelia Robbins, owner of Spruce Shadows Yarn, enjoys all aspects of creating a warm cozy item.

 

P-02 Ink and Scrub Cardinal
Date: Mondays April 12, 19 Time:  9a.m.-Noon Room: CTR 105          

Cost: $10        Maximum: 12

Coordinator: Carol Misiak             Phone: 370-0531

Celebrate the Northern Cardinal by learning to create an ink drawing of this well-loved bird. The male Northern Cardinal is perhaps responsible for more people opening up a field guide than any other bird. In the second Monday class, you will use paints to capture his crimson beauty. An apron or smock is suggested.

Barb Beem is well known for teaching this form of painting to ALL members. The cardinal is one of her favorite birds and she has often photographed a pair of them that are living in her backyard.

 

SP-03 The Kingdom of Fungi
Date: Tue., April 13 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Room:  CTR 104        Cost: $5 donation at door
Maximum: 25

Coordinator:       Wanda Discher   Phone: 742-3222

The Kingdom of Fungi has been loved and feared for centuries. The role of mushrooms in ecology and our lives is greatly underestimated. Mushrooms are used for food, medicine, tools, pest control and environmental cleanup, but fungi can be destructive! The presenters specialize in growing edible mushrooms and will discuss cultivation techniques and how ‘nature’s recyclers’ have the amazing ability to clean up organic and toxic waste. Learn how mushroom spawn, or how mycelium can benefit landscaping or your spring garden. Enjoy the fruits of Christopher and Monique’s labor: Luncheon will be served using their mushrooms. Recipes and cooking tips will be provided.

Christopher and Monique Williams are founders of Alpena-based Michigan Mushrooms LLC, a Certified Naturally Grown operation. They are dedicated to providing fresh, pesticide-free, sustainably grown products. Their passion and understanding of agriculture and the outdoors comes from school; working on organic farms in Washington; and at Centurion Farm, helping manage a community supported agriculture program. With the help of employer, family and friends, they built a heated greenhouse and the mushroom business began to take off. For information: www.williamsfamilyfungi.com

 

SP-04 What Is This?
Date: Tuesday April 13
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Location:        John Henry’s Antique Mall,

            209. N. Second, Alpena
Maximum: 20
Coordinator: Kathryn Kunze         Phone: 356-1076

“Have you ever seen one of these? What is this?” If you own an antique item which has caused you to ask such questions, this class is for you. Bring your item (tool, mechanism, gadget, utensil, instrument, appliance, etc.) and stump the experts. If you have an item others may not have seen, but you know its use, bring it along and share. Interesting facts and stories are sure to be told. Stumped as to what this class is? Call the coordinator for information!

John Henry, Don and Erlene Ranger and Mary Miller, well known antique experts in Alpena and surrounding counties, have specialized interests and expertise and will share their knowledge to create a fun and informative evening.

 

SP-05 All That Jazz

Date: Wednesday April 14

Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Room: GranumTheatre

Coordinator: Carey Rapin              Phone: 354-3406

Take a step back in time as we explore the history of jazz, which is deeply intertwined with the history of America. Dr. Greg Adamus and Kat Tomaszewski introduce famous jazz musicians from past to present. Sit back, relax, listen, and become acquainted with some of the greatest musicians of the century.

Kat Tomaszewski has played semi-professionally around the Alpena area, including in the pit at Thunder Bay Theatre and is pursuing a career in music. Dr. Greg Adamus has a Bachelor of Music degree from Olivet College, a Masters in Administration from Eastern Michigan and a PhD from Walden University with a Doctorate in Philosophy. He is currently a House Principal at AHS, where he has been employed for 21 years.

 

SP-06 The Philosophy of Tolstoy

Date: Thursday April 15
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.             Room: BTC 122

Coordinator: Deloris Law               Phone: 356-2846

Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), best known as a novelist, followed a course of evolution as a thinker which took him from military service to pacifism, enjoyment of luxury to asceticism, from aristocratic privilege to anarchism, and from hedonism to the spirituality of The Sermon on the Mount. Among those acknowledging debts to his thought are anarchists Peter Kropotkin and Pierre-Joseph Proudhon and also non-violent social change agents Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.  

Olin Joynton is the president of Alpena Community College and a regular, welcome presenter for ALL

 

SP-07 The Pleasures of Birding

Date: Tuesdays April 20, 27
Time:  1:00-2:30 p.m.

Room: CTR 106
Maximum: 25
Coordinator:       Dolores Zielinski                Phone: 379-4766

This class offers fun tips for birders young and old, pointers for identification, creating habitat, feeding, field guide review and directions to local hot spots.

Linda Klemens is president of Thunder Bay Audubon Society, member and past Northeast Region Representative for Michigan Audubon and member of National Audubon, Huron Pines Environmentalist. She has been a birder since 1994 and birded in over 40 states and 12 countries.

 

SP-08 Happy Birthday Hallmark
Date: Wed., April 21 Time:  7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location:        Cathy’s Hallmark,

129 W. Chisholm, Alpena    

Supplies:         Please bring a folding chair

Maximum: 25
Coordinator: Pauline Buchner       Phone:  340-0391

Celebrate Hallmark’s 100^th birthday. Learn about Hallmark Greeting Card’s Shoebox Division and the history of Hallmark. Learn how business owners contend with shoplifters. Find out what steps are taken to assure great customer service. There will be time for shopping with special offers available. Joe and Cathy Maxwell own Cathy’s Hallmark in Alpena and Oscoda, Nugent’s Hallmark in Traverse City and have been in business for 27 years.

 

SP-09 Sharing Travel
Date: Thursday April 22
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.         Room: CTR 104
Coordinator: Kathy Muszynski     Phone: 354-6705

What do tulips, windmills and the Vatican have in common? All are part of the beauty of Holland and Rome recently visited by the Dullys. Their journey through Holland, including Rotterdam and Amsterdam, with a side trip to the historic area of Rome was captured in photographs and will be presented in this charming travelogue. Ken’s sister, Marilyn, lives outside Rotterdam; so they had the perfect travel guides and so will you.

Ken and Marie Dully are retired social workers who moved to Alpena in 2004. They are dedicated and active members of the Lifelong Learners.

 

SP-10 Jamestown and Beyond, Our First English Settlement
Date: Thursday April 22
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.            

Room:  CTR 104
Coordinator:       Sandy Doubek     Phone: 354-8175

This presentation revisits struggles of English settlers who ventured to this hostile setting and encountered endless hardships. Video presentation and discussion highlights characters such as Captain John Smith, John Rolfe, Pocahontas and others. Tobacco, slavery, democracy, Indian encounters, social issues and other topics will be discussed. The endurance and efforts of early settlers gave birth to our country. Jamestown celebrated its 400^th anniversary in 2007 making a review of its history of timely interest.

Denny Doubek is past president of ALL and a retired teacher from AHS.

 

SP-11 Know and Grow Roses
Date: Monday April 26
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon      

Room:  CTR 106
Maximum: 25
Coordinator:       Karen Manning                                                  Phone: 595-3616

Who can resist the beauty of a rose, the national flower of the United States. In this class you will learn about selecting and cultivating roses. Discussion will include how to protect your roses from freezing and which roses will tolerate Michigan weather. Learn which roses should be pruned and which ones should not be pruned. You will see photos of roses successfully grown in Michigan.

Gary Manning is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and makes his home in Presque Isle. You may remember him from last year’s captivating presentation about hydrangeas.

 

SP-12 Stinking Hellebore

Date: Monday, April 26,       Time: 1:00-2:30p.m.

Cost: $5                                  Room: CTR 104

Coordinator: Sue Maxwell              Phone: 471-2235

The so-called Christmas rose and Lenten roses are hellebores. In this session Grey discusses characteristics of this plant, including deer resistance and how well they fit with hostas. The hellebore blooms very early in the spring and offers a lot to gardeners when not much else is going on.
Grey Gitzen is an Advanced Master Gardener who journeys north from Saginaw to share his knowledge with his Alpena friends at ALL.

 

SP-13 Vera Bradley Spring Sale
Date: Wed. and Thurs. April 28, 29
See Itinerary below

Maximum: 18

Coordinator:       Sharon Paltelky                  Phone: 595-3195

Join your friends on a trip to Ft. Wayne and the famous Vera Bradley Spring Sale at the Coliseum. Come see purses, totes, luggage, and many other items drastically reduced: purses for as little as $20, eyeglass holders for $2, even belts. Do your Christmas shopping or find a birthday gift for a special person. To learn more about Vera Bradley and her creations go to: www.verabradley.com (Note – you will pay a lot less at the sale).

Itinerary, April 28:

7:30 am: Depart Alpena on Country Line Tour’s very comfortable smaller bus.

11am-2pm: Lunch and shopping at Lansing Mall

2:00 pm: Depart Lansing for The Baymont Inn which is three miles from Ft. Wayne’s Coliseum.

April 29: 

7-9:00am: Complimentary hotel breakfast

9 am-1:30pm: Shop at Vera Bradley Spring Sale

(Please note you will need to eat lunch at the Coliseum and be ready to leave by 1:30 p.m.) We will board our bus and travel home, stopping for dinner and arriving home about 8 p.m.

Cost of the trip:

$60 for transportation (must be paid by March 26)

$30 for hotel room if sharing/paid upon arrival

$60 for private room /paid upon arrival

Breakfast is included in room rate. All other meals are to be paid for by individual.

Note: We must have at least 17 people confirmed with $60 deposits by March 26. The non-refundable deposit will be refunded only if the trip is cancelled due to not meeting minimum attendees.

 

SP-14 Maintain Your Brain
Date: Mondays May 3, 10, 17
Time:  1:30-2:30 p.m.            Room: CTR 106
Coordinator: Jane DeMeritt           Phone: 356-1937

When we think about staying fit we generally think of our bodies from the neck down. But we know brain health plays a critical role in everything we do – thinking, feeling, remembering, working and playing. Learn what research tells us about “Maintaining Your Brain” through simple lifestyle change and choice. This activity is repeated by popular demand.

Diane O’Connor is the Program Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

SP-15-Helping out at Sprinkler Lake
Date: Tuesday May 4
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Sprinkler Lake
Sprinkler Lake Education Center

Coordinator: Tracy D’Augustino                Phone: 354-3101

(SLEC) sponsors the Jr. High Math Science Conference for the AMAESD providing students with experiences in math, science and environmental science. Students work as a 4-person team with students from other schools, refining communication and leadership skills. Each of 35+ teams race to successfully complete as many activities as possible in allotted time receiving points for teamwork and completion. Points are totaled and prizes awarded. Activities are supervised by a teacher or volunteer. We are seeking volunteers to design an activity focusing on an aspect of math, science or the environment to be completed in about 15 minutes. Making use of SLEC grounds is encouraged, including meadows, forest, stream, lake, pond and wetland. SLEC has guides, supplies and equipment. Contact Tracy, 989-354-3101 or daugustt@amaesd.k12.mi.us to supervise or design an activity.

 Activity Details:

1)        Can be completed in 15 minutes.

2)        35 teams may complete the activity

3)        3 teams at a time will be working, so need 3 setups

4)        Directions, equipment and supplies are to

be provided. Students are expected to complete the activity with minimal or no help from the supervisor. Directions may be clarified as needed.

5)        Activity ideas should be sent to Tracy, daugustt@amaesd.k12.mi.us prior to development to help ensure a range of activities

 

SP-16- 911
Date: Wednesday May 5
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.         Room: CTR 104
Coordinator: Don Wickham           Phone: 354-8675

This presentation details how calls come in to the Center, where and how they are directed and what other kinds of calls the Center deals with. There will also be a description of the beginnings of 911.

Mark Gurisko is trainer and coordinator of central dispatch and a dispatcher. He has a B.S. and Masters degree in history, teaches at ACC, and is retired from the military.

 

SP-17 Card Embroidery – A Spring Wreath
Date: Wednesday May 5
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.             Room: CTR 104
Fee: $2/at door                       Maximum: 20
Coordinator:       Sharon Paltelky                  Phone: 595-3195

Learn the artistic craft of embroidering a greeting card. At the end of the class you’ll have a beautiful gift for someone special or to keep for yourself.

Fran Hamp has lived in Alpena her entire life with the exception of a few years. She is very active with the Alpena Civic Theatre. Card embroidery was taught to her while wintering in Florida nine years ago. She has twice shared her craft with ALL and several times at the Senior Center.

 

SP-18 Movie – Julie & Julia

Date: Tuesday May 11
Time:1:00-3:00 p.m.              Room: BTC 126
Coordinator:       Sharon Paltelky                  Phone: 595-3195

The Philadelphia Inquirer said, “Even if you don’t give a shiitake mushroom about food, there’s much to savor in this lively comedy with dramatic aftertastes. USA Today critiqued it as “Spiced with plenty of humor and affection.” Come, sit back, relax and enjoy this funny yet serious movie. We’ll have popcorn and a good afternoon.

 

 SP-19 Is Your Voice Being Heard?
Date: Wednesday May 12
Time:6:30-8:30p.m.   Room: CTR 112
Maximum: 40
Coordinator:       Wanda Discher                   Phone: 742-3222

How do citizens make enough noise to get those currently in power to listen to us on the issues that affect our children and grandchildren? How do we restore representation of the people? Following the presentation there will be dessert, coffee and tea.

Tim Kuehnlein teaches history and political science at ACC.

 

SP-20 Islam
Date: Thursday May 13
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.             Room: CTR 106
Coordinator: Dottie Haase              Phone: 727-8500

Would you like to know more about Islam? How do things stand today with Fundamentalism? What should be America’s answer to dealing with Iran today? In exploring answers to these questions, two books serve as foundation for discussion: Islam, by Karen Armstrong, and No god but God, by Reza Aslan. Reading the books is helpful, but not necessary.

Henry Stibitz is a retired physician who enjoys reading and exploring new ideas.

 

SP-21 An Evening of Theatre

Date: Friday May 14             Time:  7:30 pm

Location:        Alpena Civic Theatre,

401 River Street

Cost: $9 (must be received by May 10)
Coordinator:       Sue Maxwell        Phone: 471-2235

Join friends at the theatre to see Dinner with Friends, a 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning play written by Donald Margulies. It might have been called “A Tale of Two Marriages.” Margulies' comedy-drama picks at the bones of two marriages and four friendships. An apparently simple story of one couple’s breakup and its effect on their friends, evolves into an examination of the nature of friendship itself. The action also centers on food – at a dinner table, in a kitchen, preparing a meal, or gobbling up leftovers. In addition to the laughs you will leave with thoughtful questions to examine.

 

SP-22 Hands Across the World

Date: Monday, May 17

Time: 10:00a.m.-Noon          Room: CTR 106

Coordinator:       Pat Cornelius      Phone:   356-6749

In this presentation you will meet Alpena High School’s foreign exchange students and their Coordinator. You will be introduced to students from Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan and Norway who will talk about their countries and compare experiences between their homes and the United States. Questions are welcomed.

Karen Werth is a counselor at Alpena High School and coordinates the Foreign Exchange Program. She and her husband, Grant, have travelled abroad extensively and, through the years, have hosted 13 students themselves.

 

SP-23 Mints with Maggie
Date: Tue., May 18 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Room: CTR 104        Cost: $5 for materials
Maximum: 10

Coordinator: Sharon Paltelky        Phone: 595-3195

Learn to make delicious mint candy. Participants need to bring bowl, spoon, and a pan in which to transfer mints to take home.

Maggie Michaud has shared her talents with ALL since moving to Alpena eight years ago. Not only is she involved in her church, Trinity Episcopal, but she has been a Hospice volunteer for ten years, here and in Louisville, KY, her former home.

 

SP-24 Book Lover’s Gathering
Date: Wednesday May 19
Time:  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.         Room: BTC 107D
Coordinator: Joanne Centala         Phone: 354-3045

You say you’ve missed out on the opportunity to attend past book lover meetings? Sign up now and you’ll wonder what took you so long! Simply bring thoughts about a favorite book you have read-not a book report - just thoughts or opinions about a book to share with others. A list of favorite books will be compiled and mailed to each participant. You may also bring a book you would like to give away.

Carey Rapin loves books and has been a generous presenter for the Lifelong Learners, hosting and facilitating the readers’ gatherings many times. She has never met a stranger and you will find yourself welcomed into the group.

 

SP-25 Hike Sunken Lake
Date: Thursday May 20
Time:  10:30 a.m. at ACC or 11:00 a.m. at Sunken Lake Park

Coordinators:     Sandy Doubek (354-8175) and

 Dolores Zielinski (379-4766)                        

Hiking has been described as “walking in the company of nature.” The Sunken Lake Park trail has a choice of four loops; the shortest, one mile and the longest, two miles. All have a natural surface. You will be in good company as you take part in this healthy, excellent means of recreation. Bring a lunch to enjoy after the hike.

Sandy Doubek and Dolores Zielinski both love the outdoors and hiking.

 

SP-26 Tour-Cadillac Products Automotive Plant
Date: Tuesday May 25

Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Location: 4858 Williams Road, Rogers City

Maximum: 30

Coordinator: Attila Paltelky           Phone: 595-3195

Cadillac Products Automotive Company is a recognized leader in the automotive industry with a well-earned reputation for designing, developing, and manufacturing creative products. They are the largest North American supplier of vehicle door water shields. Working with G.M., Chrysler, Ford and Nissan, the door inner liners are custom designed to block water, air, dust and sound.

Steve Harris has been the Plant Manager for 25 years. He was born in Fenton, Michigan, graduated from Central Michigan University, and was formerly with Petoskey Plastics.

 

SP-27 TARGET: Alpena’s Future

Date: Wednesday May 26
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.         Room: CTR 106
Coordinator: Lois Centala              Phone:   354-3809

Some say Target Alpena is one of Alpena’s best-kept secrets. After this presentation, you will be “in the know” and can help spread the good news. This agency focuses on projects related to infrastructure development, business recruitment and retention, entrepreneurial development and business financing. There’s plenty happening to promote Alpena to the rest of the world. You won’t want to miss what is happening and what is in store.

Since 2006, Lee Shirey has been Executive Director of Target Alpena Development Corporation. He was born and raised in West Branch and obtained a degree from CMU with focus on land-use planning and environmental law. He graduated from EMU with a Masters degree in urban and regional planning. Lee looks forward to meeting and talking with you. Informational website: www.TargetAlpena.com

 

SP-28 Tips for Selling Your Home
Date: Thursday, May 27
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.         Room: CTR 106
Coordinator: Jim Rapin                  Phone: 354-3406

Putting your home on the market and watching it sit unsold is a wrenching experience. Get expert suggestions for how to best prepare your home for the market, how to stage your house, and how to price it competitively to sell in the shortest time.

Lori Stephan is the owner and broker for Real Estate One. She is married and the mother of four boys. Her volunteerism includes being president of the Huron Humane Society.

 

SP-29 Make Mine Pie, Please

*Open to the Public
Date: Tuesday June 1           Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Location:        George N. Fletcher Public Library,                         211 N. 1^st Avenue

Coordinator: Gerry Beamish         Phone: 595-3385               

Want a happy tummy? Last year’s pie presentations gave attendees big smiles plus new ideas about pie baking and crust cookies. Gordon will display his favorite pie baking tools and share crust and pie recipes. It’s kitchen magic at its best. Learn how to bake a pie from scratch plus how to bake cream pies using your microwave. This class is open to the public, so you will want to get there early to get a great seat . Names will be put in a drawing so one lucky attendee will WIN A PIE.

Gordon Breckenridge is an accomplished teacher and pie baking is one of his favorite delights. He and his wife, Kaye look forward to seeing you.

 

SP-30 Let’s Do Lunch

Date: Wednesday June 2
Time: 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

Location:        126 Channel Rd #2

Maximum: 12
Coordinator: Carol Misiak             Phone: 370-0531

Cesar Chavez said, “People who share their food share their heart.” Come join this gathering to celebrate old friendships and meet and make some new friends. It’s a potluck so bring a dish to pass. Hostesses are Carol Misiak and Kathryn Kunze.

 

SP-31 Tea and Miss Austen

Date: Thursdays June 3, 10
Time:  3:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: George N. Fletcher Public Library

Maximum: 20
Coordinator:       Sally Goddard                                    Phone: 354-2759

Karen will present short lectures on Jane Austen’s works with an emphasis on Pride and Prejudice. Kathryn will discuss tea rituals in Regency England and guide the class through mysteries of creating a perfect contemporary tea. Though it is not necessary, the class will be more fun and richer if everyone has read or is reading Pride and Prejudice.

Kathryn Kunze is an Alpena native and retired educator who collects teapots and loves to give tea parties. Karen Magness-Eubank is a writer and teacher, with an Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Ph.D.

 

SP-32 Be Assured – Be Insured
Date: Thursday June 10
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.           Room: CTR 114
Coordinator: Geraldine LaHaie    Phone:   356-0312

Did you know auto insurance benefits can be affected by Medicare and supplements? Learn about senior auto insurance discounts and how PIP (personal injury protection) coverage works. Safe Driver courses and multi-policy discounts will be discussed. You will take away knowledge about what “Coverage A” Home Insurance is all about and the difference between replacement cost vs. market value. Long term health care insurance will also be covered. Bring your insurance questions. For more information see: www.alpenaagency.com

Twila Edwards is a licensed insurance agent in Property/Casualty/Life/Health, working primarily in property, casualty and life. Twila moved to Alpena 18 years ago from Minnesota and has worked at Alpena Agency for nearly 13 years. She has three children and two grandsons.

 

SP-33 Yeast Bread 101

Dates: Mondays, June 7, 14

Time: 2:30-3:30pm    Maximum: 15           

Room:             CTR 104 on 6/7

Miller St. Bakery on 6/14

Coordinator: Jane DeMeritt           Phone: 356-1937

The first class will cover bake shop ingredients and their application in making bread. The second session will demonstrate methods for making and finishing yeast breads.

Michael LaCross, is an Alpena native. He attended ACC and graduated from Great Lakes Culinary Institute in Traverse City.

 

SP-34 Hear Those Lions Roar!

Date: Monday June 14
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.         Room: CTR 106
Coordinator:       Lois Centala        Phone:   354-3809

Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club organization. There are 45,000 clubs in more than 203 countries with 1.3 million members who exemplify the Lions motto, “We Serve.” Learn about goals, history and purpose of the Alpena Lions Club from two very dedicated, involved members.

David Zeller is a third generation Lion, following in his Grandfather’s and Father’s footsteps. Dave is also a past District Governor and is employed at Alpena Insurance Agency. Mike Centala is a second generation Lion, emulating his Father. He has been in charge of the Christmas program meeting for over ten years and is Station Manager of WATZ radio. Both David and Mike have chaired committees and held various offices including President.

 

SP-35 God or Science?

Date: Thursday, June 17

Time: 10:00a.m.-Noon          Room: CTR 106

Coordinator: Sally Goddard          Phone: 354-2759

The various books of the Bible were composed over more than a thousand years and not finally compiled until about 400 C.E. During this time we were thought to live in a tiered universe with God or gods in the heavens. We now know there are billions of stars and galaxies created over billions of years. Where does consciousness come from? Is it simply a byproduct of brain function? Is there any place left in the scenario for God? Christian faith is being pushed to answer these and other questions. Some Christians build a fortress around faith and deny validity of scientific progress. Can a person be a faithful Christian while still taking science seriously? This ALL presentation begins the journey of attempting to answer these questions.

Bob Case is a retired minister from the First Congregational United Church of Christ and a popular regular presenter for ALL.

 

SP-36 Make a Strike
Date: Monday June 21

Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location:        Nautical Lanes/ Lighthouse Restaurant; 391 N. Third; Rogers City

Cost:   $10 per person (Must be paid by May 15)

includes bowling, equipment, lunch, tax and tip

Coordinator(s): Dan and Betty Vollmar      Phone: 595-5676

Over 50 million people in the U.S. are bowlers. Even the Whitehouse has two bowling lanes in the basement. Bowling burns fat, tones muscles, and builds friendships simultaneously. Learn to select and use equipment; rules of the game; and most of all, enjoy laugh-it-up fun. Bowl for one hour. Choose Bumper bowling (guaranteed no gutter balls - barriers are placed at lane edges, great for first-timers) or the usual Regulation bowling. Bowling shoes and bowling ball provided or bring your own. Share a scrumptious meal of pizza, soup, salad, beverage and other “cook’s choice” buffet food of the day.

 

SP-37 In the Field-Digging and Diving into History

Date: Thu., June 24              Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Location:                                Marine Sanctuary

Coordinator: Jerry Meek                Phone: 354-6923

Did you ever wonder what it is like to explore a 450 years old ship or uncover a mystery object? This presentation is about the archaeology field school experience. Learn about the types of archaeology, methods, sites, and finds from the 2008 field school in Pensacola, FL.

Ashley Marquardt is an AmeriCorps member serving Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary as an Education and Outreach Specialist.
 

SP-38 Biking in Rogers City
Date: Thursday, June 24

Time:  9:30 am at Vogler Park in Rogers City
Coordinator: Bill Haase                  Phone: 727-8500

This 20-mile ride explores Hoeft Park in Rogers City, the Calcite Plant and Forty Mile Lighthouse. The route is paved bikeway and city streets. Lunch along the way will be part of the experience.

Bill Haase has organized many ALL bike rides and is a former Executive Board member for ALL.

 

SP-39 Ice Cream and Grand Lake History

*for A.L.L. members only
Date: Friday June 25
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Location: Grand Lake Assn. Homestead Park

Maximum: 40

Cost: $3/payable at site

Coordinator: Jodene Compton      Phone:   595-2038

Rain or shine, you are invited to visit the John Kauffman homestead, a state historic site, built in 1862. Browse the gift shop, now owned by the Grand Lake Association and learn Presque Isle history from Kip Kauffman, who is married to one of the Kauffman descendants. Kip loves to share stories about early Grand Lake. Ice cream sundaes will be served on the grounds, weather permitting. In case of rain, the presentation moves next door to the Grand Lake Library. (Sorry, but this event is limited to A.L.L. members only).

Kip Kauffman is president of the Grand Lake Association, one of the oldest existing community organizations in this area. It was founded in 1915.

 

SP-40 It Started in Alpena
Date: Monday, June 28

Time:  1:30-3:00 p.m.            Room: CTR 106

Coordinator: Pat Cornelius            Phone:   356-6749

Baseball changed an athlete’s life, right here in Alpena! Meet hometown star, Christin Sobeck; hear her motivational story about how Alpena Little League ball allowed her to eventually represent the USA in World Cup baseball competition. Christin is one of only 18 players on the U.S. team. She says, “…it shows that if you strive for excellence you never know what you will get.”

Christin Sobeck is a native of Alpena, teaching home economics at AHS and Thunder Bay Junior HS. She is an international medalist and currently preparing for this summer’s World Cup.

 

SP-41 Keeping Company…with Donna Klein
Date: Tuesday June 29
Time:  3:00-4:30 p.m.            Room: CTR 106
Cost:   $3 Donation at Door

Coordinator: Jodene Compton      Phone: 595-2038

Attend a live performance and songwriting workshop by award-winning composer, teacher and recording artist, Donna Klein. Music surrounds us; you’ll leave this presentation with an understanding of how math, history, language, current events and reading combine in choosing our favorite songs.

Donna Klein is a “Joisey” girl who grew up in the shadow of THE CITY; after 20 years of living in what she refers to as “God’s Waiting Room,” she and her husband Joe now live in “God’s Country” – Presque Isle County. She has played guitar since age 10 and has extensive, varied musical experience and credentials. The lure of the footlights drew her back to the theatre where she has performed and directed a variety of musicals at Rogers City Community Theater. Learn more at www.donnaklein.com

 

SP-42 “Dominoes” Mexican Train Express

Dates: Tuesdays, Apr. 6-June 29

Time: 9:30-11:30a.m.   Room: CTR 104

Coordinator: Barb Meek                 Phone: 354-6923

Not the dominoes you played as a child! Yes, you still have to match the end of the domino you want to play with the domino already on the table, but with this game you have to plan ahead. Seniors should exercise their brains to provide better mental health and this version of dominoes requires thinking! We will set you up with an experienced instructor who can teach you the winning strategies.

 

SP-43 Volleyball

Dates: Fridays, Apr. 9-June 11

Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Room: Arena             Showers are available.

No volleyball on: Apr. 2, May 7, June 18, 25

Coordinator: Dolores Zielinski  Phone: 379-4766

Come and join the fun; all skill levels are welcome. This is a great way to exercise and socialize.

 

SP-44 Cards, Cards, Cards

Dates: Fridays, Apr. 9-June 25

Time: 1:00-3:00p.m.              Room: CTR 104

Coordinator: Thelma Hartwick     Phone: 354-5208

 This ongoing group of bridge players welcomes newcomers any time. Beginners are especially encouraged to join.