Classes for Seniors
COME LEARN WITH US
This fall, both UCC Hartland and Genesee UCC are pleased to host a popular range of courses through the Learning In Retirement program. These classes feature convenient locations, stimulating learning and discussion, and enjoyable socializing for seniors in the area.
Listed below is the detail for the six classes being offered in Hartland and a brief listing of the four classes in Genesee.
Join in, enjoy refreshments, and make new friends while you learn!
We continue to follow safety guidelines issued by the Governor’s office and the Wisconsin Council of Churches.
Masks are optional and available at class. Tables are spaced apart.
On-site enrollment is limited to 14 - that is 2 persons per each of 7 large classroom tables.
ENROLLING
Click Here to Access the Fall 2023 Catalog of Learning in Retirement.
To register, go to: https;//www.wctc.edu/_site-pdfs/learning-in-retirement/lirwc-catalog.pdf or call (262) 695-3473 Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 2 PM
Any questions can be directed to Debbie Nicely at the Waukesha LIR office at lir@wctc.edu or 262-695-3473.
For classes offered on Zoom at Hartland or Genesee, access them at: https://ucchartland.com/classes-for-seniors Or go to the church webpage: ucchartland.com; click on "MORE" and then "Classes for Seniors".
CLASS OFFERINGS
In addition to the classes being offered at First Congregational United Church of Christ Hartland at 111 Church Street in downtown Hartland, other classes are being offered at First Congregational Church of Genesee UCC at W306 S5075 Church Street, Mukwonago, just blocks from the intersection of Hwys. 59 and 83 in Genesee Village. Check their website or the LIR Catalog. Below are the classes being offered in Hartland.
#420 The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World, Part 1 of 4 DVD $20.00
Instructor: Sharon Kraklow
Date: Tuesdays: Oct. 31; Nov. 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec. 05
Time: 9:30 –11:30 a.m.
Place: In person & Zoom Hybrid –First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history -from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people and from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages. This is your chance to get beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Part 2 & 3 in spring 2024, Part 4 in the fall 2024.
#423 Experiencing Hubble DVD $20.00
Instructor: Geetha Srinivasan
Date: Tuesdays: Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 07
Time: 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Place: In person only–First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
A few hundred miles above Earth, there is a remarkable telescope with a crystal-clear view across the universe. For two decades, the Hubble Space Telescope has been amassing discoveries that rival those of history's greatest scientists and explorers, making it the most important and productive scientific instrument ever built. Although it never ventures beyond low-Earth orbit, Hubble's location high above the blurring effects of the atmosphere gives it an unrivaled vantage point for investigating phenomena throughout the cosmos.
#430 The Story of Freedom in America, Part 1 of 2 DVD $20.00
Instructor: Sharon Kraklow
Date: Wednesdays: Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22; 29; Dec. 06
Time: 9:30 –11:30 a.m.
Place: In person & Zoom Hybrid–First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
The United States has the oldest constitution in the world. With the exception of the Civil War, our political order has persisted for over 225 years. What has made America so exceptional in its longevity? Dr. Rufus Fears argues that our Founders uniquely relied on historical thought, using the knowledge of the past to make decisions in the present and plan for the future. Their knowledge of the lessons of history equipped them to create an enduring political order. Prof. Fears, with his inimitable style and his true wisdom, explores the American experience of freedom from the Revolutionary War to the present day. He tells the stories of struggle, sacrifice, and heroism that created the unique model of American freedom. Part 2 will be in the spring 2024.
#438 Understanding Genetics: DNA, Genes & Real-World Applications DVD $20.00
Instructor: Geetha Srinivasan
Date: Wednesdays: Oct. 18, 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22
Time: 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Place: In person only–First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
We use it routinely to cure diseases, solve crimes and reunite families. Yet we’ve known about it for only 60 years. What we’re continuing to learn about it every day has the potential to transform our health, our nutrition, our society, and our future. What is this powerful mystery? It is DNA—deoxyribonucleic acid, the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms. Award-winning teacher, author and cancer researcher Dr. David Sadava unlocks its mysteries in his new course “Understanding Genetics: DNA, Genes and Their
Real-World Applications.” He guides us through decades of scientific discovery and the weighty implications for us—as individuals and as a society.
#441 Old Testament Foundations, Part 1 of 2 $20.00
Instructor: Rev. Dr. David Schnepf
Date: Thursdays: Sep. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19
Time: 9:30 –11:30 a.m.
Place: In person–First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
As an ordained minister with over 38 years of experience, a Master of Divinity, a Doctor of Ministry, and extensive class instruction in New Testament Foundations and Bible Study, your instructor has vast experience and knowledge to bring to this course. The course focuses on the texts of the Old Testament and the historical, literary and theological threads which are interwoven throughout the texts. In Part 1, you will explore the formation of the Hebrew people, their enslavement, liberation, covenant in the wilderness, the period of the Judges, the reign of Kings, and the Patriarchs. Part 2 will be in the spring 2024.
#452 The Story of India DVD $20.00
Instructor: Geetha Srinivasan
Date: Thursdays: Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 30. No class Nov. 23
Time: 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Place: In person only–First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hartland
As a native of India, your instructor brings a unique and personal perspective to this course. You will be going back centuries to the formation of India, delving into its ancient civilizations, history, religions, culture and traditions. The course will cover the Indian subcontinent from the ancient to the modern.
Classes Offered in Genesee
Switch on Your Brain
The Complete Guide to Smartphone Photography
China: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Caring for Relationships Made Easier
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