March, 2017

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

WE’RE SAVING YOU A SEAT!

Save the Date 2

Study Group Changes 3

Third Age Press Reading 3

Celebrating Silver Update 4

Open Study Groups 5 & 8

Phila Overnight Trip 10 & 11

Haha Lunch & Learn 12

Inside this issue:

Points of Interest

1. Spring 2017 Classes Open Enrollment starts now!

2. Phila trip details

3. Haha Lunch & Learn

Shout Out!

Storytellers

Leaders

Volunteers

Members

A.L.L.

NOTES FROM

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As of March 1, we have a 2016-2017 fis-cal year total of 422 members.! So far, 279 of those members have signed up for spring classes and 38 of those are brand new members this semester! Class confir-

mation packets have been mailed indicat-ing the study groups for which you have been registered. (Thank you Vera and Membership Committee members for all

In image above, Academy Office Manag-er Vera Kasson, Membership Committee member Barb McGrath and Executive Director Jeff Shinaman take a welcome break during registration for cookies and a selfie! Thanks Louise & Bob Young for the cookies; they were yummy!

our work during this registration process! (Greater than four pounds of registrations were received with the January 23rd

postmark and sent from addresses as far away as Florida and California!) Please take a minute to review the list of open classes on page 8 and consider adding another study group now to your spring

schedule. Open registration (see form on page 5) begins March 1! Remember, any

third-choice class (or beyond) is only $25!

The 2017 Winter Storytellers Series is wrapping up March 1 with Betty Cassidy

telling “Life Stories.” Every Wednesday at noon in room 126 at 2 Union Avenue since January 4 an average of 75 at-tendees have been entertained with sto-ries about love and war, adventures, the Adirondacks, farms, animals, history and so much more (and no snow days!). Thank you to our storytellers who volun-teer their time and talent to share their heart-felt narratives! Thanks, also, to Prest-wick Chase for sponsoring this annual

series.

The Event Planning and Membership Committees are busy making arrange-ments for the Spring Term Kick-Off Lunch-eon to be held on Wednesday, April 5,

11am-1pm at the Saratoga Spring Knights of Columbus at 50 Pine Rd (at the corner of Washington Street—Route 29— and Pine Rd just one block from West Ave-nue). This is a free event open to all Acad-emy members. Spring study group lead-ers will be on hand. We will enjoy lunch, welcome new members and hear about

Marching Forward!

Continued on page 2

P A G E 2 A . L . L . T H E N E W S

Upcoming

Events Save These Dates!

Mar 1 - Storytellers, noon, 2 Union Ave

Mar 16 - Painters & Friends: Renoir, Mo-

net & Sargent (see flyer on page 7)

Mar 16 - Celebrating Silver Knit-In (see

page 4 for details)

Mar 30 - AAAP Drivers Training (see page

3 )This event is sold out!

Mar 31 - 10:30 AM - A.L.L. Apple Tree

Readings at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Li-

brary (details on page 3)

Apr 5 - Spring Term Kick Off Luncheon,

11 AM, Knights of Columbus

Apr 7 - Academy Extra - Wills & Trusts, 10

- 11:30 AM, 113 West Ave, rm 137 (see

page 9 for flyer)

April 10 - A.L.L. classes start this week!

April 18 - Rai$ing Dough Fundraiser at

West Side Sports Bar & Grill, 5 - 8 PM Sa-

ratoga Springs

April 28 - Academy Volunteer Apprecia-

tion Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Longfellows

May 6 - Barnes & Noble Bookfair, 9 AM -

4 PM, Wilton Square

May 11 - Balet Flowers Fundraiser -

(details to be announced)

May 12 - HaHa - Healthy Aging Humor-

ous Aging Lunch & Learn (see flyer on

back page)

May 20 - Academy Appraisal Day, 10 AM

(details to be announced)

June 2 - Ice Cream Social at The Summitt

Saratoga, 2 PM (details to be announced)

June 8 - Last day of classes and End-of-

Term Cocktail Party at Prestwick Chase!

(details to be announced)

June 15 - Academy Annual Meeting, 11

AM, Longfellows

June 20 - 23 - Academy Overnight trip to

Philadelphia, PA (see pages 10 & 11)

continued from front page

some of the open classes, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.

Returning members, please bring a potluck dish for the buffet luncheon.

In the “Upcoming Events” calendar at right, you’ll see Academy events scheduled for this spring including the Academy’s Raising Dough Fund-

raiser (April 18), Academy Extras on March 16 and April 7, the Academy’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (April 28) and, our biggest public event, the Academy Lunch & Learn Fundraiser on May 12. These special

events continue right into June. I hope you will support these efforts.

I especially look forward to the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on

April 28 at Longfellows. The event is made possible by an anonymous donor and continues to be free to any Academy member who has volun-teered this fiscal year. If you are an Academy volunteer, look for your invi-

tation later in March. We appreciate all you do!

Thank you for being members and sharing your ideas and suggestions.

Keep them coming! I look forward to seeing you soon.

NOTES FROM

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KICK-OFF LUNCHEON Submitted by Event Planning Chair Judy Tirelli

Welcome all Academy members and study group leaders! Please come

to the April Kick-Off Luncheon to meet and greet new members, “old”

friends and study group leaders. Plus you won’t want to miss a sneak pre-

view of our 25th “Celebrating Silver” anniversary plans and a unique dis-

play of our community service project!

The pot luck luncheon is made possible by our returning members who

generously provide their favorite dishes! It has been said that variety is

the spice of life, and we welcome entrees, appetizers, and desserts to fill

our food tables. Membership and Event Planning committee members

will be there to greet you and accept your delicious dishes! Beverages

will be provided. Although we will be able to plug in crock pots and/or

warming trays, please bring your dish ready to serve; we will not have

the use of or access to ovens.

If you have an official Academy name tag, pull it out of its storage spot

and remember to wear it to the Kick-Off Luncheon! If you are a new

member, pick up your name tag at the luncheon!

P A G E 3

SPRING STUDY GROUP

UPDATES/CHANGES

CLASS CANCELAT IONS

T o w a r d a B e t t e r U n d e r s t a n d i n g o f

S e l f & O t h e r s

CLASS ADDIT IONS

H i s t o r y o f R e l i g i o n s E t h i c s P a r t 2 ,

S e s s i o n 2 s t a r t s M a y 8 a n d i n c l u d e s

M a y 1 5 , 2 2 a n d J u n e 6

CLASS CHANGES

1 9 6 2 C u b a n M i s s i l e C r i s i s i s n o w i n

r o o m 1 4 5

H e a l t h F i t n e s s & N u t r i t i o n S e r i e s i s

n o w i n r o o m 1 4 2

G e n e a l o g y f o r B e g i n n e r s & G e n e a l o -

g y A d v a n c e d i s n o w i n r o o m 1 4 5

W e d n e s d a y S p e a k e r s S e r i e s i s n o w

i n r o o m 1 4 2

Aarp

Driver Safety

The Academy is pleased to partner with AARP to offer

their driver safety course to our members and the gen-

eral public Thursday, March 30 from 9 AM - 4 PM (will

break for lunch - bring your own or purchase nearby) in

room 137 (please note the room change from 142 to

137) of 113 West. Fee for the class is $20 if you are an

AARP member and $25 if you are not . Make checks pay-

able to AARP and bring to class. Fees will not be collect-

ed at The Academy office.

Space is limited; please reserve your seat with Vera

at vera.kasson@esc.edu.

AARP Driver Safety first launched in 1979 to help keep older drivers independent, safe and confident while on the road. Today, AARP Driver Safety continues to meet the needs of older drivers through leading educational

programs that include the AARP Smart Driver™ Course. This class is sold out, but we are taking names for the waiting list.

MEET THE AUTHORS:

WRITING IS AN

AGELESS ACTIVITY

The Academy’s Third Age Press invites you to join them

at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (475 Moe Rd., Clif-

ton Park) Friday, March 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM for

a reading to enjoy Academy writers sharing their work.

This FMFFA activity - “Friday Morning Free for All - is free

and open to the public, and no reservation is required!

Free coffee and teeawill be provided by the library start-

ing at 10 AM. Copies of The Apple Tree from which the

readings will be taken will be available for purchase.

P A G E 4 A . L . L . T H E N E W S

ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

CELEBRATING SILVER!

Submitted by Executive Council Vice Chair Scheryl LoMonico

Celebrating with Empire State College (ESC) our 25 years (starting Septem-ber, 2017) of collaborative efforts to create an outstandingly successful life-long learning center in Saratoga Springs! Fellow Academy Members - Office Manager Vera Kasson saved the Cel-ebrating Silver Committee a great deal of time and effort (sourcing affordable graph-ic designers) by creating a gorgeous logo for our 25th anniversary year! For now, you’ll see it here in A.L.L. the News, but starting in the fall term, look for it every-where! We love that it features our anni-versary prominently, yet maintains the look and brand of our current logo. Thank you, Vera!

SAVE THE DATE! - Our Celebrating Silver Ban-quet is Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Gide-on Putnam Hotel, Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs!

Gloria Marceau leads the Knitters’ group, and they are knitting caps for donation to cancer patients being treated at Saratoga Hospital using patterns and guidelines from the website knotsoflove.org (go to www.knotsoflove.org/patterns) or you can use your favorite hat pattern. Not a knitter? Cash dona-tions are appreciated so that we may buy more yarn for those who are! Next knit-in will be March 16 from 2 - 3 PM at The Summit at 1 Perry Rd, Saratoga Springs (right after Kate Dudding’s Academy Extra “Painters & Friends: Re-noir, Monet & Sargent.”

We welcome your input and ideas for the 25th Anniversary. Send your ideas or comments to me at scheryl@roadrunner.com. I invite you to join the Celebrating Silver Committee and work with a wonderful team! Our next Celebrating Silver Committee meeting is Monday, April 3 in room 175 at 111 West Ave at 10 AM. Watch A.L.L. the News for updates

For Office Use: Open Class Application Check # _______

ACADEMY SPRING OPEN CLASSES REGISTRATION: For those who have already registered for one or two classes and would like to register for additional classes, please use this form.

Registration for these additional classes is on a first come first served basis. Please be sure to include your check for these additional classes. First and second choice eight-week classes are $50 each. Additional classes (third and fourth choices) are $25 each. Four-week classes are always $25 each. For those who have not yet registered or would just like to become a member, please use the Annual Membership Application and Spring

Term Class Registration brochure. Additional copies can be picked up at the Academy office or printed from the website at www.esc.edu/all. Please list your courses in order of preference. Please feel free to call the office at 587-2100 ext. 2415 with any questions. Your Name: ____________________________________________________ Class: ____________________________ Class: ____________________________ If your choice is sold out, you will be informed and added to a waiting list. CLASS FEES: Second class 8-week (already registered for 1 class) $50.00 $____________ Second class 4-week (already registered for 1 class) $25.00 $____________ Third Class $25.00 $____________ Fourth Class $25.00 $____________ GIFT GIVING A.L.L Annual Fund Contribution: $ ____________ Amount to be applied to: General Fund $___________ ___ I would like to be anonymous Endowment Fund $___________ Scholarship Fund $___________ I would like to add the Academy for Lifelong Learning in my will. Please contact me ___

Are you eligible for matching funds? _____ (If so, please enclose a completed matching gift form from the company.)

Total Enclosed $_____________ Please make checks payable to: The Academy for Lifelong Learning.

Mail application and payment to: A.L.L. Fall Open Class Registration, Academy for Lifelong

Learning, SUNY Empire State College, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6069.

111 West Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6069 Phone : 518-587-2100, x 2415 E-mail: vera.kasson@esc.edu Academy.Lifelonglearning@esc.edu www.esc.edu/ALL

A.L.L.

We’re

Saving

You a

Seat!

A.L .L . ’s Future

& Your

Legacy The Academy’s future depends on fi-nancial sustainability. Please consider making a difference that will serve oth-ers through your legacy by making a bequest to the Academy for Lifelong

Learning at Saratoga Springs in your will. This is a meaningful way to sup-port the life-changing work at the Academy. Please also consider sug-gesting to those wishing to offer re-membrances to direct them to the

Academy.

SHOPPING

AT THE ACADEMY!

Now that spring is right around the corner, freshen up your look with

A.L.L.’s handy and attractive tote bag. If you think it’s

attractive now, see how good it’ll look hanging from

your shoulder! Note cards? A box of 10 all-occasion

cards and envelopes is only $6! It’s a thrill these days

to receive a thoughtful hand-written note in the mail;

write one today! Don’t forget Apple Trees, the A.L.L.

Journal, just $7 for the new issue! We have Academy

gift certificates, too, Contact Vera at the A.L.L. office

for any of these purchases. The Academy Office can

accept checks or cash (exact change is appreciated).

First and second choice study groups have been assigned to those who submitted applica-tions through February. Confirmation letters, confirming spring class registrations, have been snail mailed. Registration for additional classes will be processed on a first-come, first served ba-sis. If you have registered for one or more clas-ses and would like to register for additional clas-ses, please use the Spring Open Class Registra-tion form on page 5. If you have net yet regis-

tered for spring classes but would like to now, please use the form found in the 2017 Spring Term Class Registration brochure or call the of-fice at 587-2100 x2415. Registrations for open classes will be accepted through April 10 or un-til classes are full.

Thank you to Prestwick Chase for supporting the Academy and our mission by sponsoring our spring term.

OPEN CLASS REGISTRATION - SPRING

As of the last day of February, these classes (below) have at least

one open seat. Please refer to the brochure for class details.

Mondays Health Fitness & Nutrition Series, 9am History of Religious Ethics Part 2, Session 2, (4 weeks starting May 8) 9:30am Monday Speaker Series, 11:30am Hollywood: Black & White, 2pm Genealogy for Beginners, (1

st 4 weeks)

2pm Genealogy Advanced, (2

nd 4 weeks) 2pm

Tuesdays Teacher Tales: Memoir Writing for Educa-tors, (6 weeks) 9:30am Painting Lab, 10am, at Prestwick Chase Battle of the Millennium: Battles of Sarato-ga, 10am, (6 weeks), Saratoga National Historic Park Discovering Amazing Me, 11:30am Economics for Beginners, 12 noon Water Series: All new topics and speakers, 12 noon Modern Medicine: What’s Up?, 2pm Italian Language, 2pm Wednesdays The American Revolution: British Side of the Story, 9am Wednesday Speakers Series, 9:30am Interpretive Hikes at Moreau Lake State Park, 9:30am-12:30pm

The Exotic East: Pictorial Tour of India, China & Japan, 12 noon Science & Technology Series, 12:30pm The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, 1pm Discovering the History & Ecology of the Saratoga Sandplains at Wilton Wildlife Preserve (4 weeks) 1pm Thursdays Storytelling: Creating, Sharing and Archiv-ing Your Stories, 9am Photo Workshop: Improve your Composi-tion & Technical Skills, (6 weeks) 9am, starts May 4 Have You Been to Jail for Justice: Songs of Dissent & Social Movement, (4 weeks) 9am, starts May 18 Doodles Drawings & Designs, 10am History in Our Capital Region Towns Se-ries: All new, 11:30am Hunters & Gatherers: Exploring the World of Antiques & Collectibles, (4 weeks) 12 noon Conscious Aging: Cultivate Wisdom, Con-nect with Others, Celebrate Life, 1pm Walking with Saratoga’s Health & Well-ness Community Series, 2pm Fridays Local Museum Tours on Location, 10am

Non Academy Member Add - $25

PHILADELPHIA TRIP – JUNE 20-22, 2017

NAME___________________________ CELL PHONE #_________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME_____________________#_______________

ROOMING CHOICE: - Please circle one and list room mate(s) if applicable. Note,

prices are per person. SINGLE-$640

DOUBLE-$535 ROOMING WITH:____________________________________

TRIPLE- $500 ROOMING WITH: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

QUAD-$490 ROOMING WITH: ______________________________________

______________________________________

_____________________________________

Single looking for room mate? Check here _____________

If parking a car at 111 West, for security reasons, please provide make

______________________ and license plate #________________________

Meal Choices: Please circle one entrée for each day:

Day 1: Tenderloin, Crab Cake, Fried Chicken

Day 2: Linguini Primavera, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Parm

To secure reservation, please send this form and $100 non refundable deposit by Mar 15 to:

Academy for Lifelong Learning, Phila Trip, 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY

12866

Final Payment due April 1

Academy for Lifelong Learning Philadelphia, PA Trip Itinerary

Tuesday - Thursday, June 20 - 22, 2017

Tuesday, June 20 7:15 am Boarding at Empire State College 111 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs 7:45 am Boarding in Clifton Park at The Crossing strip mall 57 Crossing Blvd Clifton Park. 1:00 pm Visit to Longwood Gardens Enjoy lunch on own while visiting. 5:00 pm Board coach and depart for your Philadelphia, PA hotel. 6:00 pm Arrive and check in at the Holiday Inn Philadelphia Stadium 7:30 pm Dinner at Moriarty’s Restaurant with special guest, Ben Franklin 9:00 pm Board coach and return to hotel for the evening.

Wednesday, June 21 Breakfast at your hotel. 8:30 am Group to meet in hotel lobby, board coach and depart. 9:00 am Tour the Eastern State Penitentiary 10:30 am Depart on bus with your Philadelphia City Guide. Enjoy free time at Ritten-house Square. View the now famous LOVE sculpture, see the fictional Rocky Balboa, visit City Hall 11:30 am Lunch on your own at the Reading Terminal Market 1:30 pm Board coach and depart. 2:00 pm Walking city tour of Philadelphia, “America’s Most Historic Square Mile Car-penter’s Hall, The State House of Pennsylvania, Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell, The President’s House in Philadelphia, Ben Franklin’s Gravesite, the Betsy Ross House, walk through Elfreth’s Alley, visit Christ Church, see Frank-lin Court Print Shop and Museum, 5:00 pm Tour concludes. Board coach and depart for dinner. 5:30 pm Arrive at Spasso Italian Grill 6:00 pm Dinner at Spasso Italian Grill 7:30 pm Board coach and depart. 7:45 pm Visit One Liberty Observation Deck 9:00 pm Board coach and return to hotel for the evening.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 am Board coach and depart. 10:30 am Visit the Thomas Edison National Historical Park 12:00 pm Board coach and depart. 12:30 pm Lunch on your own at Applebee’s 2:00 pm Board coach and depart 5:30 pm Arrival back at Empire State College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Itinerary is subject to change. All times are approximate.