Golden Opportunities

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1 Golden Opportunities VOLUME 21, NUMBER 8 THE NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (SILIR) April 2018 April 18 Meeting Location: Grace United Methodist Church 220 N. Tower Road, Carbondale 9:30 Coffee Social Hour 10:30 Meeting and Program April Greeters: Jan Radtke Frances Shiplett Sandy Lambert Verelle Leaton Chair: John Pohlmann AT A GLANCE Monthly Meetings: April 18, 2018 May 16, 2018 June 13, 2018 Questions? SILIR at silir@siu.edu April Speaker: Dr. Walter Metz The Animation of America: On Dr. Seuss and the Cinema Investigations into the children's books of Dr. Seuss are surprisingly rare in cultural theory. This presentation uses the cartoon work of Ted Geisel to understand recent films--such as Finding Nemo (6003)--made at Pixar Animation Studios. Walter Metz is a Professor in the Department of Cinema and Photography at Southern Illinois University, where he teaches film and television studies. He is the author of three books: Engaging Film Criticism (2000), Bewitched (6007 ), and Gilligan s Island (6016). He helps SIU students do professional film and television reviewing as part of "SIU Reviews," a radio program on WSIU in Carbondale, IL. Metz's academic work is posted to his film reviews to Call 618/ for Questions Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement Visit the SI Learning in Retirement web page at:

2 April 2018 THE NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (SILIR) PAGE 2 Musical of the Month Interest Group This group meets the 0th Wednesday each month to watch and discuss a musical or movie musical. April movie will be The Music Man The next meeting will be Wednesday, Apr. 21 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Coffee and snacks at 9 am and movie at 9:30 am. SILIR Monthly Interest Groups Monthly Book Club The Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9:30am at Epiphany Lutheran Church on West Chautauqua. April 16th April s book selection is A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman Monthly Lunch Discussion Group Members are invited to join this group to meet monthly to share lunch and open conversation. The group moves around to different regional restaurants throughout the year, meeting at 11:45am April 26th Location: Learning in Retirement at the Varsity, April 12 at 7:30 for a night at the theater. Learning in Retirement members are invited to a special presentation of Almost Identical, a gay comedy written by Vince Rhomberg. It is about identical twins, one of whom is straight and the other gay. You can imagine the misunderstandings that could arise in such a situation and all of them are very funny. Tickets are $3 and seating is on a first come, first served basis. There will be a discussion of the play afterwards with the opportunity to speak to the playwright/director and also some or all of the actors. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Lambert at jim@jimlambert.net or SILIR Spring Luncheon April 18, 2018 Grace United Methodist Church Menu Items: Fried chicken Hash brown potato casserole Green beans Lettuce salad Dinner rolls Chocolate lush (0-layer dessert) Iced water, iced tea and coffee Registration Fee: $13.00 UPDATED deadline to register is April 10th. Impeachment: A Political and Legal Process Registration Fee: $5.00 Instructors: Thomas Britton and John Jackson May 9 and May 10 9:30-11:30 am Epiphany Lutheran Church SILIR Class May 9 10, 2018 The course will address the legal framework for impeachments, the history of impeachments, and how the current framework evolved and current circumstances.

3 April 2018 THE NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (SILIR) February speaker Henry Nicolaides offering his presentation: "Behind the Grand". PAGE 3 Greg Petrovich, our featured speaker at our January 13 meeting, provided our members with valuable information on both the history and the future of public media nationally and here in the southern Illinois area. Ready to greet members and provide nametags are: (L to R) Lilly Crane, Marilynn Daniel and Ann Dillard Greg Petrovich addressed a very attentive audience in the large meeting room at Grace United Methodist Church in Carbondale.

4 April 2018 THE NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (SILIR) PAGE 0 May 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30-11:30 Impeachment: A Political and Legal Process 9:30-11:30 Impeachment: A Political and Legal Process Mother s Day 9:30 am Book Club Monthly Meeting 9:30 am Coffee and Social 10:30 am Armed Forces Day Monthly Musical 9 am Coffee and snacks 9:30 Movie Memorial Day

5 April 2018 THE NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (SILIR) PAGE 1 REGISTRATION FORM Please fill out and send entire form with payment SILIR REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE FILL IN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.) First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Street City State Zip Code Day Phone Number * Address Cell Phone How did you hear about us? Friend Newspaper Social Media/Online Radio/TV I am a continuing member: Yes No, this is my first time joining Learning in Retirement If you are registering more than yourself for a class/trip, please list the name of the SILIR member you are registering. Name: (19W ) FY19 Membership Dues $25 x = INTEREST GROUPS July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Name: (18W ) Musicals Interest Group....$10 x = Name: (18W ) Book Study Group.....$10 x = Name: (18W ) Lunch Discussion Group.....$10 x = SESSION II CLASSES Name: (18W ) Impeachment......$ 5 x = Spring Luncheon Name: (18W ) Luncheon $13 x = Amount Enclosed $ Please submit a check payable to SIU Carbondale or provide your credit card information below. Credit Card Number Name on Card (for receipt): LEARNING IN RETIREMENT PROGRAM WAIVER DISCLAIMER: I do not hold Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement or Southern Illinois University, or their representatives, responsible for any injury that may occur during an SILIR program I participate in during Signature Date My signature confirms that I have read and understand the activity level of any trip sponsored by Learning in Retirement and accept the risks and conditions of the trip. I am aware that some trips may encounter rough terrain and closed-toe shoes will aid in maintaining my safety. Mail form to: Conference & Scheduling Services, Student Center - Mail Code 6705, 1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL or call Registration at to register with your credit card. Exp. CVC

6 What will you learn today? Visit the SI Learning in Retirement web page at: conferenceservices.siu.edu/silir.php