Classes for Seniors
COME LEARN WITH US
UCC Hartland is pleased to host a popular range of courses through the Learning In Retirement program throughout the year in our lower classroom. These classes feature a convenient location, stimulating learning and discussion, and enjoyable socializing for seniors in the area. Sign up at the link below.
Any questions can be directed to Debbie Nicely at the Waukesha LIR office at lir@wctc.edu or 262-695-3473.
Click Here to Access the Fall 2022 Catalog of Learning in Retirement.
Classes are held in our Social Room and refreshments are available. Join in and make new friends!
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
We continue to be careful to follow guidelines issued by the Governor’s office and the Wisconsin Council of Churches.
Everyone is requested to wear a mask even if you are vaccinated. Masks are available at the table of the class coordinator. Vaccinated people can still become infected and transmit the virus to others, though are less likely to have symptoms and/or require hospitalization.
People are encouraged to sit with at least 6ft of space between members of separate groupings of class members.
CLASS OFFERINGS
Classes are offered at First Congregational United Church of Christ Hartland at 111 Church Street in downtown Hartland.
#231– Books of the New Testament, Part 1 of 2 - $20.00
Instructor: Rev. Dr. David Schnepf
Dates: Thursdays: Sep. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20
Time: 9:30 –11:25 a.m.
Place: In person & Zoom hybrid –First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
(IF a class needs to be “Zoom Only”, the announcement will be in this space)
Reverend Schnepf has a Master of Divinity, Doctorate in Ministry, experience teaching social studies New Testament Foundations as an adjunct professor and has been an ordained pastor of UCC for 37 years. Schnepf will bring his unique qualification to this course while focusing on the 27 canonical books of the New Testament in an historical critical manner, including an understanding of the historical events leading up to the first century, and an understanding of the first century culture in Palestine. Part 1 will focus on the events leading up to the New Testament and the epistles of Paul through lecture, discussion, visual media and readings.
#215 – The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy, Part 2 of 2 $20.00
Instructor: Geetha Srinivasan
Dates: Tuesdays: Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 (pushed back one week from the original dates)
Time: 1:30 –3:25 p.m.
Place: In person only –First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
(IF a class needs to be “Zoom Only”, the announcement will be in this space)
Ancient people viewed the sky differently than we do. In Part 2 of this The Great Courses series, Professor Bradley E. Schaefer, Ph.D. continues with the tracking of the planetary positions and conjunctions. He then moves on to ancient timekeeping, the calendars, navigation over the centuries, and into early astronomy. We will get an understanding of ancient astronomy and how it evolved into modern astrophysics
Contact the instructor at geetha_srini@hotmail.com
#202 – Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour Through American History, Part 1 of 2 - $20.00
Instructor: Sharon Kraklow
Dates: Mondays: Oct. 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 9:30 –11:25 a.m.
Place: In person & Zoom Hybrid -First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
(IF a class needs to be “Zoom Only”, the announcement will be in this space)
Your class instructor will bring her teaching career in social studies and history and materials to supplement The Great Courses DVD lectures by your distinguished guide, scholar, administrator and bestselling author Dr. Richard Kurin, Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture at the Smithsonian. This course showcases authentic historic objects, detailed replicas and photographs of artifacts and exhibits from this world-renowned museum. These evocative items tell the story of America, its people and its diverse cultures. We begin with the Star Spangled Banner flag, continue with slave shackles and the Conestoga wagon, and conclude with the last passenger pigeon.
#211 – The World Was Never the Same: Events That Changed History, Part 2 of 3 - $20.00
Instructor: Sharon Kraklow
Dates: Tuesdays: Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6 Note: No class Nov. 22
Time: 9:30 –11:25 a.m.
Place: In person & Zoom hybrid -First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
(IF a class needs to be “Zoom Only”, the announcement will be in this space)
Your class instructor will bring her teaching career in social studies and history along with supporting material to this enthralling The Great Course DVD series presented by Professor Rufus Fears -the consummate history teacher. We pick up the journey in this part focusing on the events starting with Dante and the Renaissance and traveling up to Charles Darwin. Witty, engaging, and always informative, you will enjoy learning more about how the world was never the same after these historical events.
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