The Center for Lifelong Learning
Personal Enrichment
Bourbon 201
Take your bourbon knowledge to a whole new level. We will taste the best of the best from Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, Jim Beam and others. We'll learn what minor details can turn an ordinary bourbon into super premium bourbon. We'll also taste bourbons of advanced age, as well as experimental bourbons to learn what new flavors are out there to discover. This is not a class for the feint of palate. Be prepared to taste deeply and begin to understand the emerging masterpieces of America's whiskey trade.
Please check out our fall catalog in August!
My Life Stories Writing Workshop
Would you like to pass down your memories to your family, but don't know where to begin the task? Join this supportive group, set your pen to paper, and get started preserving your personal history. Ferne Stout, your facilitator, has written two books about her own life and will provide guidance and writing prompts. You'll meet new people and work together toward your final writing goal, whatever that may be. Paper, folders and pens will be provided, but please bring your own if you'd prefer.
Please check out our fall catalog in August!
Brown Bag Writing Hour
Do you want to practice writing but haven't found the time? Have you been wishing for a group of writers to keep you motivated? This class offers a wonderful opportunity to break up your workday with an hour of creative writing in the inspiring environment of Ivy Tech's John Waldron Arts Center. Through prompts and fun exercises, you will improve your writing skills and generate new material for your poems, stories, and memoirs. Just bring your journal and a brown bag lunch. Beginners and experienced writers are welcome. You must be 18 or older to participate.
Please check out our fall catalog in August!
Introduction to Music Theory
Build or expand your musical foundations with this entry-level course covering the fundamentals of music theory. Learn the history of music theory, fundamentals such as intervals, the Major Scale, modes, chords and chord progressions, and improvisational applications of theory. The material will be demonstrated on the guitar, but may be applied to the student’s instrument of choice. No prior experience in music is necessary, and no instrument is needed for class.
Please check out our fall catalog in August!
HISTORY TUESDAYS at Bell Trace Senior Living Community
Each month veteran instructor Kurt Messick leads an intriguing exploration into the history of different peoples and cultures. Join us this spring at Bell Trace-all are welcome! Classes run for 1 hour each for 4 weeks.
Biblical Archeology
The nineteenth and twentieth centuries have been described by some as the Golden Age of biblical archeology. Discoveries in Egypt-the lands containing ancient Mesopotamia, Jordan and Israel-have given us a much fuller picture of the world of the Bible. We will cover some important discoveries and talk about issues such as interpretation, preservation, restricted access, and more, as well as how these discoveries relate to the Bible, and what remains a mystery.
Course Number: 10346-121
Instructor: Kurt Messick
Day: 4 Wednesdays
Date: June 6-27, 2012
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Bell Trace
Cost: $18
History of the Olympics
With the Olympic games set to open in london this summer (the third time for London as host!), let's look at the history of the games, including both ancient and modern versions. We'll cover the athletes, the sports, the politics, the venues, and more as we count down toward the opening ceremonies in late July.
Course Number: 10347-121
Instructor: Kurt Messick
Days: 4 Wednesdays
Dates: July 11-August 1, 2012
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Bell Trace
Cost: $18
Sustainable Living: A Primer for Living off the Land
Sustainable living is more than a passing trend. But many practitioners (or those who want to be) often lack practical information on how to successfully live off the land, especially when it comes to raising farm animals. In this 5-part class, lifelong farmer, homestead and Owen County native Bill Pursell guides participants through important considerations associated with homesteading. Classes will cover everything from site and animal selection to land and water management to gardening. Bill pulls the class together by also examining the business of homesteading, including budget and tax considerations trading, marketing, and auctioning, as well as topics of particular interest to participants.
Please check out our fall catalog in August!
