November Tuesdays

• November 6: La Bohème
Our Lyric Opera docent brings us “the world’s most popular opera,” written by Giacomo Puccini. It will make you laugh and it will break your heart—the true-to-life tale of struggling young artists living life
to the fullest in Paris’s Latin Quarter.

• November 13: Introduction to the Digital Camera
Digital cameras allow you more freedom and are more forgiving of “bad shots” than film cameras. All you need to know are the basics, and you will be ready to take the best pictures of your life. Whether you are thinking of buying a digital camera, or are simply curious, you’ll want to attend this helpful session.

• November 20: Coco Chanel
Popular lecturer Myra Albert returns for this introduction to Coco Chanel. Born in a poorhouse, she lived to become arguably the most influential clothing designer of the 20th century. In 1923, she told Harper’s Bazaar that “simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” Together we will learn the story of Coco’s life and style.

• November 27: The Mystery of Aging: Souper Special
Gerontological nurse practitioner JoAnn Gruca will discuss Dr. Chopra’s understanding of the value of adaptability. Our church chef, Lori, has been enlisted to prepare a nutritious soup for participants of the session. Admission is one can of soup to be shared with those served by the church’s Elam Davies Social Service Center. Please sign up at the CLL front desk
by Tuesday, November 20.


November Thursdays

• November 1: Fantasia
Our fall faculty series continues with this animated film produced by Walt Disney in 1940. Fantasia consists of eight pieces of classical music accompanied by animated artwork. Besides its avant-garde film qualities, Fantasia was the first major film released in stereophonic sound, using a process dubbed “Fantasound.” Faculty member Allen Roth will lead a discussion of the film on Thursday, November 8. The film will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. in the lower level Dining Room. Running time: 124 minutes

• November 8: Faculty Series, Movies That Moved Us
“Open Mind” lecturer Allen Roth will present an introduction to Disney’s classic animated film Fantasia. Learn the story behind the film and discuss its many delightful images. The film will be shown at on November 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the Dining Room.

• November 15: Harvest Home Luncheon
Come home to the Center for Life and Learning for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Paid reservations must be received by Tuesday, November 6. Member tickets $10/Non-Members $15.

• November 22: Thanksgiving Day
The CLL will be closed Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

• November 29: Simply Social
Simply Social is a time for all to enjoy the company of one another. The Dining Room will be available for your lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. as usual.


December Tuesdays

• December 4: Julius Caesar
George Frideric Handel’s music thrusts us back to 48 B.C., and things are hopping! Caesar has defeated his countryman Pompey for the job of Rome’s supreme commander. Now he’s out to conquer Egypt for the empire. Egypt’s current ruler is the duplicitous Ptolemy. He’s deposed his sister Cleopatra and hopes to impress Caesar by murdering Pompey. But Caesar is furious, and Pompey’s family wants revenge. No dummy she, the beauteous Cleopatra seizes the moment. Caesar’s the man who can return her to the throne, and she stages a seduction that even the ruler of the Western world is powerless to resist! Join us for this gripping rendition of Handel’s Julius Caesar as presented by our Lyric Opera docent.

• December 11: Introduction to “Photoshop Elements”
Don’t just take pictures, take control of your pictures! Photoshop Elements is a popular software tool used by amateurs and professionals to improve or play with digital photos. Experience what is possible with the click of a mouse at this noon presentation.

• December 18: Healthful Holidays
Most of us will celebrate holidays of one kind or another during the early winter months. Our celebrations often embrace family, travel, food, memories . . . and stress! This noon session, presented by JoAnn Gruca, will help us consider ways our holidays can be not only happy but healthy, in the full meaning of that term.

• December 25: Christmas Day
The Center for Life and Learning will be closed December 24–28, 2007. We will also be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2008.


December Thursdays

• December 6 and 20: Simply Social
Simply Social is a time for all to enjoy the company of one another. The Dining Room will be available for your lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. as usual.

• December 13: Holiday Luncheon
A delicious holiday meal, brightly decorated Christmas tree, and favorite carols are unwrapped once again just for us. But the best part might be the “sweets table,” which comes together from cookies, candies, and other goodies brought to share by our members. To make us feel extra special, Fourth Church staff will be our servers! Reservations must be complete by Tuesday, December 11. Member tickets $10/Non-Members $15.

• December 27: Christmas Holiday
The Center will be closed on Christmas Day. Fourth Church offers a wonderful Christmas dinner, which all are welcome to attend. Please see the church receptionist for ticket information.


The Center for Life and Learning will be closed December 24–January 1. We will also re-open on
Wednesday, January 2, 2008.