Adult Learning IN THE Fitchburg Area · ALFA (Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area) is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities

Adult Learning IN THE Fitchburg Area

Spring 2020

fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA


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From the President Contents | About Us

The 2019-20 academic year is a momentous occasion for the Fitchburg State commu-nity. We are celebrating our 125th anni-versary with a year’s worth of programs, exhibits and events that recall our history and look to our continued evolution.

That history includes 15 years of Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area. ALFA has helped thousands of students expe-rience the joys and enrichment of lifelong learning. With course offerings that span local and global history to using the latest technology and personal fitness classes, ALFA reminds us that curiosity is a trait we all should nurture.

I hope you will indulge that curiosity through the univer-sity’s 125th anniversary year by being part of our celebration. This milestone belongs to all members of our community. Please visit fitchburgstate.edu/125 to keep up to date with all of the anniversary happenings.

Richard S. Lapidus

President

COURSE OFFERINGS Spring 2020

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From the President Contents | About Us

What is ? ALFA (Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area) is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities.

ALFA is sponsored by Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State University in collaboration with volunteer members of the community.

We offer non-credit daytime classes, trips, special events, and a free speaker series. ALFA students are encouraged to volunteer and participate in program leadership and development, as well as social and recreational activities. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Our MissionALFA provides an opportunity for lifelong learners to meet and share interests in an informal setting and pursue learning for enrichment and personal growth.

Have you always wanted to teach?Have a specialty that you think others would be interested in? We’re always looking for new instructors and new subject areas to offer our ALFA’s.

Contact us at [email protected] for details about becoming an ALFA instructor.

Have a question?Call the ALFA Office at 978-665-3706, email us at [email protected], or stop by the ALFA Office at the McKay Campus School, Room C-154.

Contents

About ALFA ............................................................. 3

Instructor Bios ........................................................ 4

Session 3—At-A-Glance ......................................... 9

Session 3—Courses ...............................................10

Session 4—At-A-Glance ........................................16

Session 4—Courses ............................................... 17

Winterlude & Trip ................................................. 24

Special Events ........................................................25

Registration Information ......................................27

Registration Forms ............................................... 29


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Arllen Acevedo has studied metaphysics and meditation for over 40 years. She is a retired certified art and English teacher and has over 16 years of teaching experience. She obtained her B.A. from the Pontifical Catholic University of P.R. and her M.F.A. in Education from Boston University. She is also a certified hypnotist and has been a member of the

National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. since 2011. Arllen has also been a volunteer teaching directed meditation since 2011 at the Senior Center in Leominster, MA.

Courses: Learn Self-Hypnosis, Pg. 17; Guided Meditation Pg. 19.

Bill Ayadi is a retired engineer born in Tunisia. He was educated in both Tunisia and Europe. Arabic was his first language and he grew up immersed in its stories and traditions. He is a life-long student of history, literature, and art.

Courses Art and Culture of Islam, Pg. 21.

Sushmita Basu has a Master’s degree in Psychology and taught for many years in Liberal Arts and Management Departments. She has a keen interest in fine arts and has exhibited her work at Fitchburg State University and in the Brooks Pond office in Leominster. From an early age, Sushmita was drawn to the practice of meditation. Over the

years, meditation helped her to overcome social and personal difficulties, live fearlessly with dignity, and practice compassion.

Course: Guided Meditation Pg. 19.

Aldo Bianco emigrated from Trieste, Italy in April of 1953 at the age of 6.5. He received his BA from Queens College in Geology and his Masters Degree from Brooklyn College, with a concentration in geochemistry. Aldo taught high school and then became principal of the Yeshiva Academy in Worcester, for 28 years. After retiring, he accepted a position in the

Math and Science department at Mount Wachusett Community College, where he is still teaching as an Adjunct Professor.

Course: Italian Café, Pg. 13.

Jean Borgatti has been consulting curator of African and Oceanic art at the Fitchburg Art Museum since 2010. She has faculty status at Clark University where she taught between 1984 and 2004 in the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and at Boston University, where she is a research fellow at the African Studies Center. She received her B.A. in Art

History (Modern Art) from Wellesley College in 1966, and her M.A. and PhD in Art History (Non-Western Art) from UCLA in 1971 and 1976 respectively. She has carried out extensive research in Nigeria in 1971-1974 (doctoral research), 1979 (post-doctoral research) and 2002-2004 as well as 2014-2016 as a Fulbright Scholar. In the late 1990s, she travelled extensively in Oceania to better under-stand the context of the traditional art. Her most recently opened exhibition at FAM is Moving Objects: Art from Africa and Oceania.

Course: Art of Oceania: Melanesia, Pg.19.

Peter Capodagli is a retired middle school Science teacher who enjoyed 35 years in the Shirley School System. He is currently the owner of the Boulder Art Gallery in Fitchburg’s historic Upper Common, and the originator and driving force, behind Fitchburg’s Rock Walk trail. Peter is also a local historian who has presented programs on local historical

topics of interest throughout the community.

Course: Rollstone Hill Historic Rock Walk, Pg. 23.

Joe Choiniere is Mass Audubon’s Central Sanctuaries Property Manager, dividing time between Worcester’s Broad Meadow Brook Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary and Princeton’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. He has worked for Mass Audubon since 1975 at various sites and in different capacities. Joe is a lifelong naturalist and has a

B.S. in Natural History from UMass/Amherst.

Course: Lichens for Beginners, Pg. 10; Mosses for Beginners, Pg.17.

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Instructors

Jeff Cote has been professionally studying, teaching, and/or practicing Qigong, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi, Baguazhang, Tao Yin, Taoist Meditation, and Zhongyi Medicine for nearly thirty years. Currently, he teaches in a variety of settings, both in the US and internationally, from community and senior centers to massage/bodywork/healing arts schools. He

is a registered instructor with the American Organization for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) in Tuina and Shiatsu, a profes-sional diplomat in Chinese Medicine from the Tai institute of Oriental Medicine, and a professional member of the Wutang Chuan Gung. He has been a guest lecturer at Northeastern University for the Holistic Nursing program, and the Tuina head instructor and clinic supervisor for the New England School of Acupuncture. He has also served as the National Director of Education for the AOBTA. He happily and willingly shares his knowl-edge and love for these arts with all who wish to learn them.

Course: Introduction to Tai Chi – Session 3, Pg. 14; Session 4, Pg. 22.

Sally Cragin is an award-winning journalist and playwright whose works have been performed in Provincetown, New York City (the Producers Club) and North Central Massachusetts. She is an author at Llewellyn Worldwide, and her books, “The Astrological Elements” and “Astrology on the Cusp” have been translated and sold overseas. She writes

the “New and Full Moon” forecasts for the Moon Sign Almanacs for Llewellyn.

Course: Ancient Lore in Modern Times, Pg. 19.

Martha Crawford is a retired consultant focused on customer development in the US and Europe. She has a background in political science and philosophy, and a long term appreciation of art, culture, and making connections.

Course: ALFA Salon: Continuing the Conversation, Pg. 11.

Louisa Dell’Amico has been a vegetarian and then a vegan for a combined total of 50 years, initially motivated by a concern for animal welfare, followed by an interest in promoting optimal health. In recent years, her interest in promoting vegan food is also fueled by her concern over environmental degradation and climate change caused by animal agriculture.

The two underlying themes that have steered many of her choices throughout her life have been her love for nature and animals, and promoting health and wellness as a massage therapist, exercise instructor, and cooking instructor.

Course: Plant-Based (Vegan) Cooking, Pg. 18.

Lena Ficco (“Fee–co”) is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Fitchburg State University. She teaches introductory and advanced level courses in biological and developmental psychology as well as cogni-tive neuroscience. Dr. Ficco earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from UMass Amherst, where she studied developmental cognitive effects of hormone treatments,

such as birth control pills and hormone replacement treatment. Dr. Ficco enjoys teaching students of all educational backgrounds and makes “frightfully science–y” topics accessible and fun to learn.

Course: The Amazing Brain! Neuroplasticity and Healthy Cognitive Aging , Pg. 23.

Nancy Fillip has a passion for teaching. After graduating from Norwich University and serving in the Air Force, Nancy began a long stretch of teaching high school/middle school science and math, alongside coaching Varsity field hockey and gymnastics for 35 years. She has taught several ALFA classes, is a member of the executive board, the curriculum

committee, and is the editor of the ALFA-Bits newsletter. Nancy has taught piano, clarinet, flute, and art at her home studio for several years and is currently an online professor for an educa-tional company. Her interests also include writing, and she has published two non-fiction books and seven fiction novels.

Courses: Advanced Beginner French, Pg. 11; Come Blow Your Horn: Woodwind Ensemble, Pg. 11; Beginner Acrylic Paint, Pg. 15.

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Karen Fluet Roy is a lifelong resident of Fitchburg and a repeat graduate of Fitchburg State University in both Nursing and Mental Health Counseling. She is now semi-retired and enjoying her recently-discovered love of the walking pilgrimage in Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal). Karen has shared her experiences and knowledge base with all

types of audiences. She welcomes those interested in walking, learning more about these picturesque, historic routes, or those who simply desire to see and hear a bit about this phenomenon of pilgrimage abroad.

Course: Walking Pilgrimage, El Camino de Santiago, Pg. 12.

Neville Frankel is an Emmy award-winning writer of literary and historical fiction. A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, he immigrated to the US at the age of 14. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and did his doctoral work in English literature at the University of Toronto. Neville is the author of three works of historical fiction and was

named as a 2017 Finalist for a National Jewish Book Award. He is the recipient of an Emmy on a Frontline/BBC documentary. His opinion pieces on South African politics have been published in the LA Times, The Huffington Post, and The Good Men Project.

Course: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid in South Africa: Historical and Personal Perspectives, Pg. 20.

Librarian Barbara Friedman has been working with technology in libraries for over forty years. She has been an iPad/iPhone user for over ten years. She received her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served as a Reference Librarian at Marquette University, Hofstra University, and

the Fitchburg Public Library. She was assistant director of the Lunenburg Library, Director of the Westminster Library, and is presently the part-time Director of the Erving Library.

Course: Making Your iPhone Your Friend, Pg. 15.

Anne Gilman is the author of the best-selling book Doing Work You Love, (Cheryl Gilman) McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books, Barnes & Noble Books; Amazon/Create Space. Anne led career seminars across the country before she started offering creative writing workshops in New England. She also has over 20 years’ experience writing and editing books, local

news, publicity stories, marketing and communications materials, proposals, and newsletters.

Course: Creative Writing & Memoir Workshop, Pg. 14.

Claire Gingras and her husband, Ed, lived in Belchertown, MA for 50 years and belonged to the Springfield Cyclonauts. They led bike rides with them in the summer and hikes in the winter. Four years ago, they moved to Westminster to downsize and be closer to their daughter. After a few years of looking for a similar biking group in this area (and not

finding one), Claire decided to start her own through ALFA! Claire Gingras is an avid hiker, interested in leading local hikes. She has AMC leadership training and enjoys maintaining health and fitness in retirement years.

Course: ALFA Winter/Spring Hikeabout, Pg 15; ALFA Biking group, Pg. 21.

Joyce Hinckley is a retired psychologist and educator. She is also a life-long student of history, religion, art, and culture. She is truly passionate about making connections across disciplines.

Course: Art and Culture of Islam, Pg. 21.

Ross Hunter is an MIT graduate. After teaching high school mathematics for seven years, he was a computer software developer, instructor, and lecturer for over 40 years. His hobbies include golf and building model wooden boats.

Course: Climate Change: What’s happening?, Pg. 22.



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Judith Lindstedt is a retired dancer/Actors’ Equity performer. She has studied with Joseph Pilates, Igor Youskevitch, and Eric Franklin; she has also studied Ideokinesis, and Breathing Coordination with Carl Stough. Judith has degrees from Goddard College, VT., and MEd. & CAGS from Fitchburg State.

Courses: Stretch and Tone - Session 3, Pg. 10; Session 4, Pg.17; Posture Workout - Session 3, Pg. 15; Session 4, Pg. 23.

Ann-marie LaBollita is an artist, studio art teacher, Let Your Yoga Dance instructor and Certified Yoga Instructor. She has been prac-ticing yoga for over 20 years and believes in the transformative and healing power of yoga and the expressive arts. She happily spends her time teaching, in her studio and on her yoga mat.

Courses: Yoga for Pain Relief: Part I—The Upper Body, Pg. 13; Yoga for Pain Relief: Part II—The Lower Body, Pg.20.

Nick Langhart holds an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Cornell University. He is currently the Director of the Forbush Library in Westminster and docent trainer for Preservation Worcester. Nick has been an instructor for the Evolution of New England Architecture and for the History of Worcester’s Architecture at Clark University

and Worcester State University. He is also vice president of the Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc. Formerly, he was Property Manager for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Course: American Architecture at the Crossroads: 1870-1910, Pg. 21.

Amy LeBlanc is a group fitness instructor who has been leading classes from Aqua Fitness to Zumba for many years. Coaching and caring for every student’s fitness goals and abilities keeps her classes comfortable and challenging.

Courses: Aqua Fitness (Sections 1 & 2, Sessions 3 & 4), Pgs. 10. 12, 18, 20;

Zumba Fitness (Sessions 3 & 4), Pgs. 11, 19.

Paul Luria has been performing and teaching as a musician on guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and harmonica for fifty years. He is a retired public school teacher and administrator.

Course: Hootenanny Sing-A-Long, Pg. 18.

Paula Cookson Luria is a retired ESL & Bilingual teacher of Kindergarten through graduate level students. She loves to travel and frequently uses her Spanish skills while exploring the world.

Course: How to Survive Any Conversation in Spanish, Pg. 18.

Carol P. McConnell is a graduate of Smith College, Northampton, MA. She has been studying and practicing breathwork for 15 years and has extensive experience and knowledge of the autonomic nervous system, its intimate connection to our breath, and the impacts on both physical and emotional health. Carol holds a certification in Coherent

Breathing and has completed training with Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD.

Course: Breathe Your Way into Life-Altering Experiences, Pg. 12.

Lisa Moison, Ed. D. is the Associate Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State University. She has a B.S. in English/Secondary Education from Fitchburg State University, a Master’s in English from Mercy College, and a Doctorate in Education from Fielding University.

Course: Community Read: Maus, Pg. 18.

Alison O’Hare started birding in 1998 and credits her participation in a program offered by Mass. Audubon as the trigger for her continuing interest in birds. She has been on the part-time staff and a volunteer at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center for several years. She teaches and co-leads Intro. to Birdwatching, Bird Banding Workshop,

Sparrows Workshop, and Saturday Morning Birding Walks. Alison is a graduate of Mass. Audubon’s Birder’s Certificate Program, and she particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge with new birders.

Course: Spring Birding, Pg. 17.



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John Paul is a professor of history at Fitchburg State University and holds a Master of Arts and Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specialized in South Asian History and Culture. Also, he holds a Master of Arts degree in the New Testament from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL.

Courses: Indian Buddhism: Its History, Architecture, and Art in India, Pg. 14; Beyond the Himalayas, Pg. 22.

Ben Railton, Professor of English and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University, is committed to producing works of public scholarship. His most recent works include History and Hope in American Literature: Models of Critical Patriotism (2016); the daily American Studies blog (americanstudier.blogspot.com); and contri-

butions to sites such as The Huffington Post and We’re History.

Course: Defining and Modeling American Critical Patriotism, Pg. 15.

Debbie Sayles explores trails daily. Hiking credits include the NET 50 Challenge, Wachusett Red Line, and leader for the North Central MA, Southern NH hiking group.

Course: ALFA Hikeabout, Pg. 15.

Kathryn Swantee graduated from the School of the Worcester Art Museum in 1981. She has spent most of her adult life employed as a professional artist; graphic design, stencil design, mural and furniture painting, chil-dren’s book illustrator, art therapy, painting sales, and commissions. Watercolor has become her main focus and she has been

offering classes in watercolor since 1996 at a variety of locations.

Course: Watercolor, Pg. 13.

Dr. Teresa Fava Thomas teaches courses in American foreign policy and Italian-American history at Fitchburg State University. She has published two books: American Arabists in the Cold War Middle East, 1946-75: From Orientalism to Professionalism; and The Reluctant Migrants: Migration from the Italian Veneto to Central Massachusetts.

Course: Italian American History: Immigration and Assimilation, Pg. 20.

Carolyn Todd is an experienced art instructor. She has taught all types of students including adult, middle school, high school, and people with disabilities. She has a BFA and MA in the Fine Arts and Art Education.

Course: Drawing: Always Something New, Pg. 21.

James Wilkinson is a retired historian and educator. He received his BA, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University, where he taught French and German history and literature for many years. He is the author of The Intellectual Resistance in Europe, which deals with anti-Fascist writers during World War II, and received Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa

Teaching Prize in 2003.

Course: Masterpieces of Modern Italian Literature 1950–2012, Pg. 10.

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Instructors At-a-glance / session 3

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Session 3 / At-a-Glance

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30- 11:00 a.m.

Introduction to Tai Chi

Jeff Cote Hammond G01

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Stretch and Tone

Judith Lindstedt Rec Center Dance

Studio

Aqua Fitness Amy LeBlanc

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Rec Center Pool

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc

Rec Center Dance Studio



Yoga for Pain Relief: Part I- The Upper

Body Ann-marie LaBollita Rec Center Dance

Studio

ALFA Winter/Spring Hikeabout

Debra Sayles & Claire Gingras

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Mount Wachusett

Ski Area

Posture Workout Judith Lindstedt


10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ALFA Salon: Continuing

the Conversation Martha Crawford

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Lunenburg Public

Library

Defining and Modeling American Critical Patriotism

Ben Railton McKay C203

12:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Lichens for Beginners

Joe Choiniere Wachusett

Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Advanced Beginner French

Nancy Fillip SPECIAL SCHEDULE

10 Weeks Hammond S08

Come Blow Your Horn: Woodwind

Ensemble Nancy Fillip

Kent Recital Hall

Watercolor Kathryn Swantee

Fitchburg Art Museum

Italian Café Aldo Bianco McKay C156

Beginner Acrylic Paint

Nancy Fillip Fitchburg Art Museum

Making Your iPhone Your Friend

Barbara Friedman Leominster Public

Library

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Masterpieces of Modern Italian

Literature 1950-2012

James Wilkinson Sterling Senior

Center

Breathe Your Way into Life-Altering

Experiences Carol McConnell Hammond S08

Walking Pilgrimage, El Camino de

Santiago Karen Fluet Roy

McKay C192

Indian Buddhism: Its History,

Architecture, and Art in India

John Paul SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Hammond S08 Creative Writing & Memoir Workshop

Anne Gilman SPECIAL SCHEDULE

McKay C156


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Session 3 / January – March Session 3 / January – March

`Stretch & ToneMondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 2 – Snow Dates: Mar. 9, 16Limited to 11 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance Studio Instructor: Judith Lindstedt

This course offers a low-impact workout, which combines sitting down & toning up with standing up & stretching! We will work with lighter weights to build your strength and flexibility while increasing your energy and firing up your muscles. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Thin rubber-soled shoes for flexibility of footwork.

`Lichens for BeginnersMondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 2 – Snow Dates: Mar. 9, 16Limited to 16 studentsWachusett Meadow Wildlife SanctuaryInstructor: Joe Choiniere

Have you ever wondered what all those greenish shield-shaped plates of vegetation are on tree trunks and rocks in the forest and around your home? They could be lichens, amazing organisms that combine a fungus and algae into a large number of species. Lichens are capable of colonizing bare soil, rock, and tree bark and surviving cold dry conditions. They produce growth forms ranging from the long drooping clumps of beard lichen to the bright yellow paint-like spots of many crust lichens. We will learn to recognize some of the more common lichens with specimens indoors, then venture on short walks to look at lichens in their natural habitats.

`Masterpieces of Modern Italian Literature 1950–2012FREE | Sponsored by the Center for Italian CultureMondays: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 2 – Snow Dates: Mar. 9, 16Limited to 16 studentsSterling Senior Center Instructor: James Wilkinson

This course offers an introduction to five key works of Italian literature from the mid-20th to the early 21st centuries, placed against their historical background. Themes of the course include the literary response to Fascism, the impact of World War II, the persistence of Italian regionalism, the weight of Italian history, and Jewish literary identity. Sessions will begin with a brief introductory lecture, followed by active group discussion. No background in Italian literature is required. All texts are available in English translation and in paperback. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Carlo Levi’s Christ Stopped at Eboli (1945), Cesare Pavese’s The Moon and Bonfires (1950), Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s The Leopard (1958), Giorgio Bassani, The Garden of the Finzi-Contini (1962), Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend (2012)

Àqua Fitness (S3 -Section 1)Tuesdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 – Snow Dates: Mar. 3, 10, 17SPECIAL SCHEDULE (1 Hour)Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Pool Instructor: Amy LeBlanc

Aqua Fitness will consist of cardio and muscle toning with water buoys, belts or noodles in the water. It is a gentle workout with no impact on joints. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Water bottle and water shoes. Please Note: This class is $20 as it is only 1 hour long.


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`ZumbaWednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Snow Dates – Mar. 4, 11, 18Limited to 15 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance StudioInstructor: Amy LeBlanc

Join me for an energetic, fast-paced, cardio fitness workout that feels like a dance party. As we move to the beat of Latin inspired music with an emphasis on having fun, we will burn calories and make some smiles! REQUIRED MATERIALS: Clean shoes, water, and an optional yoga mat.

ÀLFA Salon: Continuing the ConversationFREE | Participant-Led Discussion Group Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jan. 29; Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 25; April 8, 22 - Snow Date – Mar. 11SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Every other week, spanning both sessions)Limited to 30 studentsLocation: Lunenburg Public LibraryFacilitator: Martha Crawford

How often have you left a class wanting to continue the conversation, or thought of a question or idea later that evening? ALFA Salon allows participants to gather regularly to discuss a variety of topics regarding culture, the arts, literature, politics… you name it! ALFA Salon will meet every other week, where an “expert” will lead the class discussion, followed by an open forum to exchange stories, articles, and questions. Join us and share your ideas!

`Come Blow Your Horn: Woodwind Ensemble Wednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Snow Dates – Mar. 4, 11, 18Limited to 30 studentsKent Recital HallInstructor: Nancy Fillip

It may have been years since you last played your clarinet, oboe, or flute. That’s okay. It’s like riding a bike. You never forget. So, dig it out, dust it off and join our group of enthusiastic musicians who just want to enjoy playing again. This group is for those who are comfortable with their instrument and can read music. We will start with some easy pieces and see how we want to progress. REQUIRED FEE: There will be a $10 materials fee due, in cash, on the first day of class. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Bring your oboe, clarinet (including reeds) or flute, music stand, and a folder to store your music.

Àdvanced Beginner FrenchTuesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21 Intersession snow dates: Mar. 3, 10, 17 SPECIAL SCHEDULE (10 weeks)Limited to 30 studentsHammond S08Instructor: Nancy Fillip

This course is for people who have already taken a beginner French class or have a good handle on the basics. We will continue with what we have learned with a lot of repetition and move on to learning more nouns, more verbs and conquer the past and future tenses. The class will consist of one hour of new skills and then have conversation time for the last thirty minutes. REQUIRED MATERIALS: folder or binder for handouts, French/English dictionary. Please Note: This class is $60 as it is offered for 10 weeks.


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`Breathe Your Way into Life-Altering ExperiencesWednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Snow Dates – Mar. 4, 11, 18Limited to 20 studentsHammond S08Instructor: Carol P. McConnell

In this class, you will learn how your stress response system (the in-breath) and the soothing, healing, bonding response system (the out-breath) is crucial to balancing your nervous system. You will learn the vital importance of nostril breathing, how Coherent Breathing is your most immediate source of energy and well-being. You will learn how the Vagus Nerve operates the autonomic nervous system, sending messages from the body to the brain; how hormones are released with each breath, which may harm or heal us. If you think you are a mouth, chest, or erratic/fast breather, you may benefit from learning the various breathing techniques taught in this class. I have mastered the practice of Coherent Breathing under the instruction of Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD, authors of the book, The Healing Power of the Breath. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown, M.D. and Patricia Gerbarg, M.D.

`Walking Pilgrimage, El Camino de SantiagoWednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Snow Dates – Mar. 4, 11, 18Limited to 20 studentsMcKay C192Instructor: Karen Fluet Roy

Based on experience and research, this course is intended as an overview of the walking modern pilgrimage in Spain on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James), covering the Who, What, When, Where and How...and investigating the centuries-old question of Why? Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from the far reaches of the world have found the challenge, comfort, and camaraderie of walking 800 Kilometers across the beautiful changing terrains of Spain, one step at a time. Come learn about this life-changing journey as it winds through Roman roads, mountains, lush vineyards, peaceful farmlands, and vibrant cities. Peek at the glorious cathedrals, majestic castles, intriguing monasteries, tiny abandoned villages, and hamlets dotting the path. Learn about the walkers throughout history, saints, sinners, kings & queens, Knights of the Templar, Hollywood stars, gypsies & thieves, and perhaps your next-door neighbor! We will uncover how to navigate the routes, accommodations, backpacking, travel tips, and resources for further discovery. The Camino de Santiago welcomes all ages, in all seasons and on various routes, for any reason. Come “walk along” and learn about the wonders and benefits of walking modern pilgrimage.

Àqua Fitness (S3 - Section 2)Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19SPECIAL SCHEDULE (1 Hour)Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg State University, Recreation Center - PoolInstructor: Amy LeBlanc



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`Yoga for Pain Relief: Part I—The Upper BodyThursdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19Limited to 15 studentsFitchburg State University, Recreation Center – Dance StudioInstructor: Ann-marie LaBollita

A gentle yoga class geared toward relieving pain by bringing alignment to the body. Through a series of repeated poses, we will reduce headache, neck and jaw pain, stiffness, and tension in the upper body and improve posture. This program can help participants with chronic pain issues. If you have some more serious acute pain, please consult with your doctor. REQUIRED MATERIALS: yoga mat, strap, towel.

`WatercolorThursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19Limited to 10 studentsFitchburg Art MuseumInstructor: Kathryn Swantee

This class is for beginners to intermediates. Color theory, techniques, composition, creating a color chart, paper stretching, and using a limited palette will be addressed. This class includes a 30-page booklet that the instructor has compiled. She has been offering this class at a variety of locations since 1996.

Ìtalian CaféFREE | Sponsored by the Center for Italian CultureThursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19Limited to 12 studentsHammond S08Instructor: Aldo Bianco

This participatory group discussion class will incorporate Italian culture and current topics in the news. Participants should have at least a moderate fluency in conversational Italian and basic comprehension in reading the language. The goal will be to improve one’s fluency in Italian and broaden one’s vocabulary. People’s interests will guide the week-to-week discussion. Sharing personal experiences will further enhance discussions.


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Ìndian Buddhism: Its History, Architecture, and Art in IndiaThursdays: 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Times differ from the traditional schedule)Limited to 15 studentsHammond S08Instructor: John Paul

Most people know the all too familiar story of Siddhartha Gautama (c. 563-480 BCE) who renounced his family and other life’s pleasures; he wandered through the jungles in hopes of finding a permanent solution to the conundrum of human existence: namely, old age, disease, and death. Through extreme physical and mental austerity, he attained wisdom and became known as the Buddha or “the Enlightened One.” Buddha taught his disciples the eightfold path of dharma as the way to escape from the cycle of births and deaths. When Buddha died at a very ripe old age and achieved nirvana, his disciples spread his message all over India and beyond. As a result, within a few centuries, Buddhism transformed itself by becoming a global religion and attracting followers in Central, East, and Southeast Asia. The growth of Buddhist congregations and the popularity of the monasteries added to the flourishing of centers of advanced learning (or universities) and traditions of architecture (including the cave temples), art and painting. The richness and variety of Buddhism, for example, attracted Buddhist visitors to India; they viewed India as “the Holy Land.” After the initial explorations on the background and teachings of Buddha, the remaining four classes of Session III will be devoted to watching informative documentaries on three distinct regions in India where extraordinary historical artifacts have survived. Today, these attract a large number of visitors, Indian and foreign.

`Creative Writing & Memoir WorkshopThursdays: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Snow Dates – Mar. 5, 12, 19SPECIAL SCHEDULE (2 Hours)Limited to 12 studentsMcKay C156Instructor: Anne Gilman

Every life holds many stories. Whether your life is wildly unconventional or relatively normal, there is bound to be something fascinating about it. That is why the contemporary memoir--everyday people telling their stories--has become such a popular phenomenon. A memoir covers an aspect of a life, a theme, or an adventure. Whether it’s a short piece about, say, a bicycle ride with a friend, a book about your entire childhood, a marriage, growing older, spiritual beliefs, etc., you will jumpstart your creativity using short prompts for those stories that you want to focus on. You will discover a supportive group to help unleash and uncover your imaginative genies whether for memoir, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction. As a professional writer/author, I know the challenges of overcoming blocks, listening to those voices that say, ‘What do you mean you want to write (or paint, or sing, etc.) ‘Who do you think you are?!’ Here is an opportunity for people who have always wanted to write memoirs, fiction, or plays to learn how and to begin in a supportive, safe space.

Ìntroduction to Tai ChiFridays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20Limited to 24 studentsHammond G01Instructor: Jeff Cote

In this course, students will learn the fundamental principles of Wuxing Long Pai Taijiquan (Formless Dragon Tai Chi), and a short, eight move, fundamental Tai Chi form, and its basic structure. This class will focus on basic postural alignments, correct movement principles, breathing technique and coordination of form, movement, breath, and flow. During the course, each form movement will also be examined for how it directs movement, energy and synchronous activity. By the end of this course, each student will have developed a strong relationship with the entire form of its individual movements sufficiently that they can take this practice on their own and develop a high level of understanding and skill with Tai Chi.


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ÀLFA Winter/Spring HikeaboutFridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20SPECIAL SCHEDULE (May last longer, or vary on the day due to weather)Limited to 18 studentsMount Wachusett Ski Area (1st location)Instructor: Debra Sayles & Claire Gingras

Hike up Wachusett Mountain and other local trails. The first meeting will be at the parking lot of the Wachusett Ski Area. Participants should be able to walk several miles over uneven trails similar to Wachusett Mountain with possible small stream crossings and rock ledges. Expect some steep, rough, and rocky sections. It is best to not schedule an additional appointment in the same afternoon. Weather and trail conditions may alter class times. Hikes will average 2 hours, about 4 miles, and include areas with an elevated climb. No dogs. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Broken in boots (no sneakers), poles if you use them, water. Clothing: layers, no jeans. Snacks. Contact a leader if you have questions about gear.

`Posture WorkoutFridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20Limited to 11 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance StudioInstructor: Judith Lindstedt

Good posture has a profound effect on how we feel and how we experience the world around us. This workout is designed to reshape and strengthen your entire body and improve your posture. Through a series of sitting and standing barre exercises, you will work through muscle chains by targeting the connecting tissues that surround every muscle. The balance of strength, mobility, and flexibility is key to achieving a strong, toned body. After doing this workout, you can feel a sense of freedom in your body and maybe even a few inches taller. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Thin, flexible rubber-soled shoes, light hand weights (1 or 2 lbs).

`Defining and Modeling American Critical PatriotismFridays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20Limited to 25 studentsMcKay C203Instructor: Ben Railton

Phrases, like “love it or leave it”, have returned to our conversations with a vengeance, prompting renewed debates over patriotism. In this course, we’ll examine historical and contemporary figures, communities, and texts (written as well as multimedia and digital) that model critical patriotism (in contrast with more celebratory kinds).

`Beginner Acrylic PaintingFridays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20Limited to 12 studentsFitchburg Art MuseumInstructor: Nancy Fillip

This course is for anyone who would like to learn to paint with acrylics—the focus will be on beginners and those with limited experience, but more experienced acrylic painters are welcome. REQUIRED FEE: A $20 material fee will be due in cash on the first day. REQUIRED MATERIALS: All paints, brushes, and paper will be supplied. Students will only need to bring a smooth piece of cardboard 11 x 14 (no smaller), a bucket for water, and paper towels. Any student may bring their own paints and brushes if desired, but the instructor will have those on hand for student use.

`Making your iPhone Your FriendFREE | Sponsored by the Friends of Leominster Public LibraryFridays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Snow Dates – Mar. 6, 13, 20Limited to 12 studentsLeominster Public LibraryInstructor: Barbara Friedman

iPhones and iPads are incredible devices, but knowing how to use them can be frustrating and taking full advantage of the many apps can be overwhelming. This course will be designed by the participants in the class. The first class will be an overview of what an iPhone or iPad can do from wake you up in the morning or control your television, the remaining four sessions will answer the class’s questions. Each participant should prepare four “How do I do this on my device?” questions. REQUIRED MATERIAL: iPhone and/or iPad an Apple ID and password.


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At-a-glance / session 4 Session 4 / March – May

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Session 4 / At-a-Glance

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30-11:00 a.m.

Spring Birding Alison O’Hare (8-9:30 a.m.)

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife

Sanctuary

How to Survive Any Conversation

in Spanish Paula Luria

Leominster Public Library

Introduction to Tai Chi Jeff Cote

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Hammond G01

10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Stretch and Tone

Judith Lindstedt Rec Center

Dance Studio


SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Rec Center Pool

Zumba Fitness Amy LeBlanc


Ancient Lore in Modern Times

Sally Cragin Hammond S08



Yoga for Pain Relief: Part 2-The Lower Body

Ann-marie LaBollita Rec Center Dance Studio

ALFA Biking Group Claire Gingras

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Bike Trail

Rollstone Hill Historic Rock Walk

Pete Capodagli SPECIAL SCHEDULE

(SATURDAY) Boulder Art Gallery

Posture Workout Judith Lindstedt


10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn Self Hypnosis

Arllen Acevedo Brooks Pond

Cottage

Community Read: Maus

Lisa Moison CPS

Guided Meditation Arllen Acevedo Sushmita Basu

Brooks Pond Cottage

Plein Air Watercolor Painting

Carolyn Todd SPECIAL SCHEDULE

CNIC 113

12:20 – 1:50 p.m.

Mosses for Beginners

Joe Choiniere Wachusett Meadow

Hootenanny Sing-A-Long

Paul Luria Kent Recital Hall

Art of Oceania - Melanesia

Jean Borgatti Fitchburg Art Museum

The Brilliant Color in Color Pencils

Carolyn Todd SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Fitchburg Art Museum

Art and Culture of Islam Joyce Hinckley &

Bill Ayadi SPECIAL SCHEDULE--FAM

American Architecture at the Crossroads: 1870-1910

Nick Langhart Forbush Library

The Amazing Brain: Neuroplasticity and Healthy Cognitive

Aging Lena Ficco

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Center for Professional

Studies

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Plant-Based

(Vegan) Cooking Louisa

Dell’Amico Sterling Senior

Center

The Rise and Fall of Apartheid in South Africa

Neville Frankel SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Ellis White

Italian American History: Immigration and

Assimilation Teresa Fava Thomas

McKay C192

Climate Change: What's Happening? Ross Hunter McKay C192

Beyond the Himalayas John Paul

SPECIAL SCHEDULE Hammond G19


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At-a-glance / session 4 Session 4 / March – May

`Spring BirdingMondays: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27 SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Early Morning Course)Limited to 15 students.Wachusett Meadow Wildlife SanctuaryInstructor: Alison O’Hare

Red-winged Blackbirds and Eastern Phoebes are among the first birds to return to Massachusetts in the spring. During this program, we’ll look for these and other migrant species, as well as for resident birds that have stayed the winter. We’ll watch for signs of breeding behavior, practice birding by ear, and work to improve the identification skills of each participant. All levels of birding experience are welcome. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Participants should dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring binoculars. Loaner binoculars are available if needed. Please Note: This is an outdoor program that involves short walks over uneven terrain.

`Stretch & ToneMondays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27Limited to 11 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance StudioInstructor: Judith Lindstedt

This course offers a low-impact workout, which combines sitting down & toning up with standing up & stretching! We will work with light weights to build your strength and flexibility while increasing your energy and firing up your muscles. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Thin rubber-soled shoes for flexibility of footwork.

`Learn Self-HypnosisMondays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27Limited to 10 studentsBrooks Pond CottageInstructor: Arllen Acevedo

The purpose of this course is to learn how helpful self-hypnosis can be, as well as its various uses. We will use suggestibility tests to see if you can be hypnotized and to introduce the 3-Step Self-hypnosis Technique. We will learn how to perform a self-progressive relaxation induction, how to use the Goal Setting Form to achieve goals, as well as how to write reinforcement scripts to encourage yourself daily. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Notebook and pen.

`Mosses for BeginnersMondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27Limited to 16 studentsWachusett Meadow Wildlife SanctuaryInstructor: Joe Choiniere

Mosses are diverse and ancient plants that are typically small in stature. They lack vascular systems to transport water and must absorb it from their surroundings. Yet mosses are widespread in nature, growing in forests, meadows, and wetlands; They also grow on lawns, sidewalks, stone walls, trees, and statuary. Mosses often form extensive and dense mats, and may live for centuries in bogs and other suitable habitats. Our course will focus on ecology and identification; we’ll use microscopes for observing moss structures in class, and look for mosses outdoors on walks in the sanctuary.


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Session 4 / March – May Session 4 / March – May

`Hootenanny Sing-A-LongMondays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27 Limited to 30 studentsKent Recital HallInstructor: Paul Luria

This is a participatory singing course with a little background provided about the songs. The class will sing melodies and harmonies of familiar songs. The instructor will provide guitar and/or banjo accompaniment. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Rise Up Singing: The Group-Singing Songbook. This book contains the lyrics to 1200 songs.

`Plant-Based (Vegan) CookingMondays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Mar. 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27Limited to 12 studentsSterling Senior CenterInstructor: Louisa Dell’Amico

The popularity of vegan food is skyrocketing, with an increasing demand that’s driven primarily by Millennials. While the word “vegan” wasn’t even part of the lexicon for most ALFA members, many of us have grandchildren, nieces, or nephews who are reducing or eliminating meat and/or dairy from their diet. Whether your interest is healthier food choices, reducing your carbon footprint, concern for animal welfare, or what to make your granddaughter for dinner, you will learn how to prepare some delicious vegan food! REQUIRED FEE: $20 due in cash on the first day of class.

`How to Survive Any Conversation in SpanishFREE | Sponsored by the Friends of Leominster Public LibraryTuesdays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Mar. 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21 Limited to 16 studentsLeominster Public LibraryInstructor: Paula Cookson Luria

If you want to be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish, give this course a try! Every language has certain words and phrases that are used over and over again. You will learn Greetings, Small Talk, Being Polite, Dealing with Problems, Question Words, Common Answers, Exclamations, and Goodbyes. This knowledge will get you started on your path to fluency in Spanish. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Please bring a pack of 100 index cards, some highlighters, and a pen.

Àqua Fitness (S4 -Section 1)Tuesdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Mar. 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21SPECIAL SCHEDULE (1 Hour)Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg State University, Recreation Center - PoolInstructor: Amy LeBlanc


`Community Read: MAUSFREE | Part of the series of Community Read EventsTuesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21Limited to 30 studentsCenter for Professional StudiesInstructor: Lisa Moison

Come participate in Fitchburg State University’s annual Community Read event. This year’s book is Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus by Art Spiegelman. This book recounts one man’s Holocaust experience and the impact it had, not only on him, but on his son as well. Told in the form of a graphic novel, Spiegelman’s work is both beautiful and harrowing. The main character is a simple mouse, named Vladek Spiegelman, who retells his Holocaust story to his son, Art. In the retelling, we are witness to the cruelty of genocide, the guilt of a survivor, and the complex relationship of a father and son. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Maus by Art Spiegleman


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`Guided Meditation Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mar. 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22Limited to 11 studentsBrooks Pond CottageInstructor: Arllen Acevedo & Sushmita Basu

This meditation class aims to improve health and self-esteem while exploring the power of positive thinking to live a happier and more successful life. We will also learn about the law of attraction and how it can be used to manifest goals, as well as the importance of living in the ‘Now’. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A notebook and pen/pencil.

Àrt of Oceania—Melanesia— Where Objects are BrightWednesdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg Art MuseumInstructor: Jean Borgatti

This is the second (and independent) course offered to complement Moving Objects—African and Oceanic Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM). We will start with an introduction to Oceania as a geographic and cultural area, with its main divisions (Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia). The focus will then fall on Melanesia, the location of the world’s third-largest island, New Guinea. We will watch the film First Contact, which records the initial contact between Australian gold prospectors and the people of Highland, New Guinea in the 1930s. We will look at the many dramatic masquerade traditions, architecture, and personal ornament of several culture areas including: body arts of the Highlands, the sculpture of the Asmat (the people among whom Michael Rockefeller met his death), the Abelam, as well as the Baining people of New Britain, whose Night Masquerade is featured in Moving Objects. We will draw on FAM’s collections as appropriate. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Anne d’Alleva, Arts of the Pacific Islands, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998. Isbn 0-8109-2722-5 (pbk).

`ZumbaWednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22Limited to 15 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance StudioInstructor: Amy LeBlanc

Join me for an energetic, fast-paced, cardio fitness workout that feels like a dance party. As we move to the beat of Latin inspired music with an emphasis on having fun, we will burn calories and make some smiles! REQUIRED MATERIALS: Clean shoes, water, and an optional yoga mat.

Àncient Lore in Modern TimesWednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22Limited to 20 studentsHammond S08Instructor: Sally Cragin

Folk practices have been around for millennia. We will talk about a global variety of customs with a special focus on astrology, Tarot cards, and palmistry. Are you curious about your sun sign, or those lines on your palm? Have you ever wanted to learn about what the cards have in store? Yes, it is the 21st century, but ancient lore is all around us.


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`The Rise and Fall of Apartheid in South Africa: Historical and Personal Perspectives Wednesdays: 2:00 -4:30 p.m.April 22 & 29SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Two, 2.5-hour classes)Limited to 60 studentsEllis White Lecture HallInstructor: Neville Frankel

In the first of this two-part lecture, South African-born author, Neville Frankel, will provide an in-depth view of the historical and political events leading to apartheid in South Africa; what it was like for black and white South Africans to live under the regime; and the events leading to the election of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa. The second segment of this lecture series will focus on the post-Mandela era and the legacy of the anti-apartheid movement. The speaker will provide an understanding of current South African politics, including a discussion of what the future holds for the country and the difficult issues faced by South Africa’s leadership going forward. This lecture series will be supplemented by the showing of the gripping film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Bloodlines By: Neville Frankel. Please Note: This course is $20 due to the abbreviated length.

Ìtalian American History: Immigration and Assimilation.FREE | Sponsored by the Center for Italian Culture Wednesdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Mar. 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22Limited to 20 studentsMcKay C192Instructor: Teresa Fava Thomas

This class will examine the economic conditions which impelled mass migration of a third of Italy’s population between 1880-1920 to better understand why Italians chose to emigrate, what they faced as ‘greenhorns’ at Ellis Island, and the variety of the first generations’ experiences through historical narrative, oral history, and film. The purpose of the course is to give participants an overview of the causes of Italian emigration from Italy, the regional differences in that migration (causation, chronology, etc.), and the experience of Italians in the USA, including the experience of assimilation from the World War II era to the present.

Àqua Fitness (S4 - Section 2)Thursdays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23SPECIAL SCHEDULE (1 Hour)Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg State University, Recreation Center - PoolInstructor: Amy LeBlanc


`Yoga for Pain Relief: Part 2—The Lower BodyThursdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23Limited to 15 studentsFitchburg State University, Recreation Center – Dance StudioInstructor: Ann-marie LaBollita

A gentle yoga class geared toward relieving pain by bringing alignment to the body. Through a series of repeated poses, we will reduce low back and knee pain and bring the hips into greater alignment. This program can help participants with chronic pain issues. If you have more serious acute pain, please consult with your doctor. REQUIRED MATERIALS: yoga mat, strap, towel.



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ÀLFA Biking GroupFREE | Participant-Led Meet-Up GroupThursdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.May 14, 21, 28SPECIAL SCHEDULE (May dates | Three meetings)Limited to 15 studentsNorth Central Pathway, WinchendonFacilitator: Clare Gingras

This is a bicycle group for ALFAs who have experience riding a bike but may not have been on a bicycle for a while, and/or folks who would like to ride at a slower pace. The first three rides for this group will be on the asphalt section of the North Central Pathway in Winchendon, MA. This section is about six miles long, for a total ride of about 12 miles at a 10 to 12 mph pace. If there is enough interest in continuing, other locations may be considered, such as the Nashua River Rail Trail in Ayer, MA. Our 2017 pilot group was a great success and we encourage more riders to join. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A bicycle, a bicycle helmet, and a water bottle. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: A spare bike tire tube.

`The Brilliant Color in Color PencilsThursdays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23SPECIAL SCHEDULE (3 Hours)Limited to 12 studentsFitchburg Art MuseumInstructor: Carolyn Todd

Students will discover the two major issues of colored pencil drawing: drawing and color layering application. Students will explore mixing colors and adding richness, complexity, and texture to the paper surface. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A supply list for needed and recommended supplies will be provided to the ALFA office.

Àrt and Culture of IslamThursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.April 2, 9, 16, 30; May 7SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Dates differ from the traditional schedule)Limited to 20 studentsFitchburg Art MuseumInstructor: Joyce Hinckley & Bill Ayadi

Discover the arts of Islam from architecture and literature, to garden design, painting, ceramics, and most importantly, calligraphy. Trace common threads from Spain to China and understand the diversity and complexity involved. Learn how Islam creates common cultural concepts that influence art.

Àmerican Architecture at the Crossroads: 1870–1910Thursdays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23Limited to 30 studentsForbush Library, WestminsterInstructor: Nick Langhart

American architecture in the last decades of the 19th century was characterized by new and larger building types, emerging technologies and important stylistic contradictions. Through illustrations, we’ll explore these issues focusing on the contributions of Henry Hobson Richardson (1839-1884) and his followers to the changing urban scene. We will identify the roots of modern architecture, as well as the rise of academic classicism that followed his work.



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`Climate Change: What’s Happening?Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23Limited to 20 studentsMcKay C192Instructor: Ross Hunter

In October 2018, the United Nations reported that climate change is moving at locomotive speed and humanity must make bold changes to avert worldwide catastrophes. Why are scientists so sure climate change exists and that humans are exponentially expediting it? We’ll explore these and other questions through multiple lenses, from the Earth sciences to the social sciences. We will learn the relationship of carbon dioxide to climate and examine variations of the gas in our environment. We will also learn how choices in energy and infrastructure affect the carbon cycle and consider the urgent need for better options. Throughout the course, we will consider what we can do about this looming peril. Note: Students need not have a background in science.

`Beyond the HimalayasThursdays: 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.Mar. 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Times differ from the traditional schedule)Limited to 15 studentsHammond G19Instructor: John Paul

In 1994, soon after the break-up of the Soviet Union, Akhil Bakshi led the Central Asian Expedition, consisting of Indian, Chinese, and European scholars; it covered a vast area about 7,500 miles across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Chinese Turkestan (Xinjiang) and Tibet. Its purpose was to recapture India’s ancient academic and cultural contacts (Buddhism especially) with the people of Central Asia. This 5-part series, commissioned by Indian National Television (Doordarshan), brings to life what has been a forgotten historical saga. Bakshi’s own book, Silk Road on Wheels (2002), provides a detailed account of several historical personalities--such as Timur (or Tamerlane), Chingis Khan, Huen Tsang, and Milarepa. The author transports the audience back in time and vividly relates the past to the present political realities in Central Asia, Chinese Turkestan, and Tibet. The series, augmented by entertaining narrative, reproduces a diverse but gorgeous landscape, riveting tales, and a multiplicity of ethnic groups with their own ethos and values. After the initial discussion on the travels of Chinese Buddhist monks across the Silk Road, the remaining classes will be devoted to watching the series and exploring the important socio-economic issues it unravels.

Ìntroduction to Tai ChiFridays: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Mar. 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 8SPECIAL SCHEDULE (Dates differ from the regular schedule)Limited to 24 studentsHammond G01Instructor: Jeff Cote

In this course, students will learn the fundamental principles of Wuxing Long Pai Taijiquan (Formless Dragon Tai Chi), and a short, eight move, fundamental Tai Chi form, and its basic structure. This class will focus on basic postural alignments, correct movement principles, breathing technique and coordination of form, movement, breath, and flow. During the course, each form movement will also be examined for how it directs movement, energy and synchronous activity. By the end of this course, each student will have developed a strong relationship with the entire form of its individual movements sufficiently that they can take this practice on their own and develop a high level of understanding and skill with Tai Chi.



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`Posture WorkoutFridays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Mar. 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1Limited to 11 studentsFitchburg State University Recreation Center, Dance StudioInstructor: Judith Lindstedt

Good posture has a profound effect on how we feel and how we experience the world around us. This workout is designed to reshape and strengthen your entire body and improve your posture. Through a series of sitting and standing barre exercises, you will work through muscle chains by targeting the connecting tissues that surround every muscle. The balance of strength, mobility, and flexibility is key to achieving a strong, toned body. After doing this workout, you can feel a sense of freedom in your body and maybe even a few inches taller. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Thin, flexible rubber-soled shoes, light hand weights (1 or 2 lbs).

`Plein Air Watercolor PaintingFridays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Mar. 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1SPECIAL SCHEDULE (3 Hours)Limited to 12 studentsCNIC 113Instructor: Carolyn Todd

Painting on-site can be met with challenges including weather, access, comfort, and other issues. The enjoyment and the love of the outdoors through a personal discovery of watercolor are among the goals of Plein Air painting. Early classes in the studio classroom will emphasize watercolor techniques and composition. The final one-two classes, depending on weather, will be located on selected outdoor sites. It is recommended that students have some painting experience along with drawing experience. Drawing is especially important due to (often) limited time associated with selected Plein Air locations. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A supply list for needed and recommended supplies will be provided to the ALFA office.

`The Amazing Brain: Neuroplasticity and Healthy Cognitive Aging Fridays: 12:20 – 1:50 p.m.Mar. 27; April 3, 17, 24; May 1Limited to 12 students. Center for Professional StudiesInstructor: Lena Ficco

Come and learn about how we can truly “teach an old dog new tricks!” A science background is not necessary to learn in or enjoy this course. Our nervous systems, including our brains and spinal cords, are adaptable to our physical and social environments (a process called neuroplasticity). This enables us to learn from experience, thus increasing our potential to survive and thrive even in the face of adversity and trauma, such as stroke and brain/spinal cord injury. This course will use readings from Norman Doidge’s bestseller, The Brain That Changes Itself, to guide discussion of several biological psychology topics related to neuroplasticity, such as: neural communication, homeostasis (being in balance), epigenetics (experiential effects on gene expression), and neuropsychopathology (the study of the neural mechanisms of depression, anxiety, and related conditions).

`Rollstone Hill Historic Rock WalkFree | Community Facilitator-Led WalkSaturday: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.April 25SPECIAL SCHEDULE (One-time event)Limited to 30 studentsBoulder Art GalleryFacilitator: Pete Capodagli

Join us for a two-mile, slow and easy, guided and historically narrated tour of the ‘Rock Walk’ trail from the Rollstone Boulder in Fitchburg’s historic Upper Common to the original site of the Boulder on the summit of Rollstone Hill. Along the way, we will comment on historically significant sites of interest that we pass. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Comfortable shoes, water, and a camera.



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Winterlude / Group Trip FOOD FOR THOUGHT & GRAND FINALE EVENTS

`WINTERLUDESponsored by The Shirley Pick Spring SeriesAnnual Film and Discussion DayBoth Sides Now: Issues of IdentityPresenters: Dr. Eric Budd and Dr. Joe MoserThursday, January 9, 2020 (Snow Date: Wed. Jan. 15)10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Hammond Hall – Room G01

This year, Dr. Eric Budd amd Dr. Joe Moser will facilitate the discussion for the two films. These films include The Other Son, a 2012 French film about the complex repercussions faced by two families -- one Israeli, one Palestinian -- after learning that their sons (Jules Sitruk, Mehdi Dehbi) were accidentally switched at birth.; and Stolen Summer, a 2002 film chronicling the friendship of Pete O’Malley (Adi Stein) and Danny Jacobsen (Michael Weinberg). Third Grader, Pete, decides to embark on a divine mission to do good in his Chicago community and prove his worthiness for entry to heaven.Bring a bagged lunch!As always, this event is FREE and open to the public.To Register, please go to: fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA

`GROUP TRIP: An Evening Performance of the Boston Pops OrchestraDATE: TBD – May 2020TIME: TBD – Pick up will be at BJ’s. Park as far away from the

store as you can. Go left to the back section upon entering their lot.

COST: TBD – Estimated to be between $100-120 including ticket and transportation

NOTE: Limited to 55 people. No refunds unless trip is canceled.

This spring, we hope to take ALFA’s to an evening Boston Pops performance during the second or third week in May 2020. The Boston Pops’ Orchestra schedule does not come out until some point in November or December, and therefore too late to make it into this document.

If you think that you might want to register for this trip, please add your name to our pre-registration list. As soon as all of the information is set, we will notify you by email (or a phone call if you do not have an email address) when the registration opens. We will provide the first 55 people on our pre-registration list with a special authorization code to go online to register and pay. Anyone on the pre-registration list must register in that first week to guarantee a seat on the bus. Registration will then will be open to the general public. To pre-register, go to: fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA


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Winterlude / Group Trip FOOD FOR THOUGHT & GRAND FINALE EVENTS

Àbolitionism, Emancipation, and Civil War Memory in Central Massachusetts in the Mid-Nineteenth and Early-Twentieth Centuries Tuesday, March 31, 2020Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall

As a hotbed of anti-slavery activity in the mid-eighteenth century, Central Massachusetts played a vital role in the crusade to emancipate four million slaves from bondage and the ensuing Civil War that finally brought their objective to fruition. In this provocative presentation, Darren Barry examines the individuals and families that made up the abolitionist communities of Fitchburg and Worcester, Massachusetts. He will also discuss the complex ways in which the people of these localities chose to remember the Civil War’s fundamental issues of slavery and racial equality in the decades following the conflict.Darren Barry is a United States history teacher at Montachusett Regional High School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He holds a master’s degree in history from Worcester State University and a master’s in education from Chadron State College. His research interests include Civil War memory, the history of teaching slavery in American education, and African-American cultural history during the progressive era. Barry has published essays in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts and the Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and has a forthcoming publication with the National Council for the Social Studies. He is currently working on a manuscript that explores the struggle of African-Americans to reclaim their history, public image, and identity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

`GRAND FINALE Spice It Up! Feel Great/Be WellSponsored by Food for Thought and The Shirley Pick Spring SeriesFeaturing the Hilarious Loretta LaRoche, Doctor of MirthMonday, May 11, 2020. 9:00-3:00Hammond Hall

ALFA’s 15th year will be topped off with the all-day Grand Finale —“Spice It Up! Feel Great/Be Well”. This awesome health fair will be filled with a wide selection of programs, screenings, and workshops. The focus will be on emotional and physical health for people as we age. Our multi-pronged approach will make the ALFA Health Fair unique. Learn about medical marijuana, nutrition, self-advocacy, emotional intelligence, safe household products, and more. Try out T’ai chi, Zumba, Qigong, yoga, meditation, and other healthful activities at our workshops. Get screened for hearing, blood pressure, glucose, and brain health. Enjoy a massage! Finish the day laughing as you are entertained by the keynote speaker, Loretta LaRoche. She will show us how to use humor to deal with stress.The day will be divided into several time slots, with several programs to choose from during each time slot. Screenings and information tables will be ongoing all day. The detailed schedule will be available soon.A lunch buffet will be available for $14 a person with prior registration before April 27.

These events are FREE and open to the public! Please park at the Civic Center and shuttle to the Hammond Building. Or, use North Street parking lots 1 and 2. Carpooling is encouraged!

EASY online registrationKnow INSTANTLY if you got into a course!

REGISTRATION OPENS DEC. 4, 2019 AT: marketplace.fitchburgstate.edu/ALFA


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Fundraising Letter Registration instructions and information

Dear ALFA student,

The spring ALFA semester is right around the corner! After browsing through the courses listed here, I can tell we care going to be busy. As you may have heard, Fitchburg State University is celebrating its 125th birthday this year, and ALFA also turns 15 years old. It’s not too late to join the celebration by making a gift of $15 (or more!) to ALFA today!

The ALFA Foundation Fund was founded in honor of Shirley Pick, one of ALFA’s founding board members. This fund helps us to provide free programming, such as the Spring Grand Finale and our popular Winterlude film series.

If you are one of the many ALFA’s that have already made a donation, THANK YOU! If you have not, please consider contributing to our Foundation Fund. The ALFA program is unique, and Shirley Pick and her other founding board members would be proud of what it has become all these years later.

Our students say it best…

“ALFA has not only enabled me to connect with old friends, it has afforded me the opportunity to make many new friends. It has allowed me to take affordable classes in subject areas that are not only fun, but informative and interesting.” – Judy

“Many colleges have adult learning at night time. Since I cannot drive at night, ALFA gives me the opportunity to make new connections and try new things during day time hours and I truly appreciate this.” – Aimee

Please join our celebration of 15 years of Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area and make your gift of $15 or more today. Go to: give.evertrue.com/fitchburgstate/alfa to make your secure, tax-deductible donation before the end of the year.

Your donation will help ALFA to offer even more innovative and rewarding courses for older adults, expand our intergenerational programming, and continue to keep our course costs low so everyone in our region has access to this important lifelong learning opportunity.

Sincerely,

Lisa Moison, Ed.D. Joyce HinckleyAssociate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Education ALFA Board President

CELEBRATING!YEARS

Visit our anniversary fundraiser page at:

give.evertrue.com/fitchburgstate/alfa


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Fundraising Letter Registration instructions and information

WAYS TO REGISTER

ONLINE (PREFERRED)

You can register for ALFA courses online by going to: marketplace.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.

• Make sure to complete your registration by hitting the final SUBMIT button. You will receive a confirmation email immediately following.

• IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please connect with the ALFA office to ensure you are registered.

Need help with online registration?Visit ALFA’s webpage: fitchburgstate.edu/alfa for complete a complete-step-by-step tutorial or contact the ALFA office for additional help.

BY MAIL

We will continue to accept paper registrations by mail. However, we are strongly encouraging everyone who can to use the online course registration system.

• Please complete one registration form for each person taking classes. If you need additional registration forms, please visit our website: fitchburgstate.edu/alfa to download and print one.

• Paper registrations must be MAILED. No phone-in or hand-delivered registrations will be accepted.

• Any incomplete component may delay the processing of the registration form.

• All registrations are processed in the order in which they are received.

• Please make a copy of the completed registration form for personal records.

Are you 90 or over? Classes are FREE for those who are 90 or above. If over 90, please call the ALFA office so that we can get you registered free of charge!

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS / REFUND POLICY

• We accept credit/debit cards (PREFERRED) and check payments.

• If you choose to pay by check, all check payments (both online and paper) are processed electronically as E-Checks and will appear as “ACH DEBIT” on your checking account statement.

• If you submit a PAPER REGISTRATION and pay with a CHECK, but are WAITLISTED for a portion of your order, we will process the full payment in the amount entered on the check. We will then issue a refund for the surplus amount.

• Payment is due upon submission of registration.

• Course, Group Trip, and Special Event payments are not refundable or transferable unless canceled.

PLEASE NOTE: Some classes have an additional materials fee (cash only) that is due to the instructor at the first class. These fees are indicated in the course description.

GENERAL INFORMATION & POLICIES

ENROLLMENT: Prompt return of forms will facilitate early processing and improve the chances of getting preferred classes. Due to space limitations and instructor requests, class size varies. It is important to list alternatives in the event that first choices are not available. If no alternatives are listed it will be assumed that none are desired.

CONFIRMATION: If registering online, you will receive a confirmation email immediately following your completed submission. (If you do not receive this, please check with the ALFA office to make sure you are registered). If registering by paper, you will receive a confirmation by email if you provided an email address, or by mail if you did not.

ALFA TRIPS: Some trips include a lunch at the venue. Please be sure to indicate your lunch choice on the registration form if lunch is included.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRESENTATIONS: Although Food for Thought presentations are free and open to the public, if you are planning on attending, please be sure to check it off on the registration form so that we know how many people to plan for.

LOCATION OF COURSES: ALFA classes are held both on campus and in various location in our community. Many classes are in the C-Wing of the McKay Campus School at Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA. More information on course locations can be found on our website: fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.

ALFA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: When Fitchburg State University cancels classes or has a delay, ALFA will not hold classes on that day.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: You will receive a Temporary Parking Permit Application with a parking pass in the mail. You may have noticed that the parking passes have changed! Please bring

Spring 2020 registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on December 4, 2019


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Shuttle Hours: • Sunday: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight

• Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - Midnight

• Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Weekday Holidays: 4:30 p.m.- Midnight

• No service on Saturdays or any Sunday preceding a Monday holiday or Spring Break. Academic year only, no summer or breaks.

your completed permit application to your first class. Please make sure to put the parking pass on your driver’s side dashboard to avoid being ticketed by University Police.

Please make sure you are parking in the commuter parking lots. These are the lots marked in red on the map. Parking in any other lots, or in places that are not parking spaces will result in a parking citation. If parking in Commuter lots is unavailable, please park your vehicle at the Civic Center and utilize the free shuttle to get to campus.

You can also find the rules, regulations and parking maps here: www.fitchburgstate.edu/parking.

Transportation and shuttle information

AUBUCHON HALL /RUSSELL TOWERS

WALLACE CIVIC CENTER

MCKAY CAMPUS

WESTON AUDITORIUM

HERLIHY HALL

HOLMES DINING HALL

HAMMOND HALL

RECREATION CENTER

SIMONDS HALL

MART PARKING GARAGE

NORTH STREET SHUTTLE ROUTE

MART Transportation: • Do you need a ride to class? All seniors who

live in Fitchburg Massachusetts can call the Fitchburg Senior Center to register for MART Transportation Services at 978-829-1790.

• Once registered, the Senior Center calls in the information to MART.

• You can then call the MART to schedule transportation by going to the MART website: mrta.us/services/coa-service for information, and about service to other communities beyond Fitchburg.

Shuttle Service: • Parking on campus can be quite difficult,

but there is always ample, free parking at the Civic Center! Fitchburg State provides free campus shuttle transportation, serviced by MART. It is easy to use and gets you from your car to your destination without much walking. Two shuttles run on a continuous loop which usually means there is one every 10 minutes.

Shuttle Route: • Civic Center along North Street to

Main Street, Fitchburg Intermodal Center and return to Civic Center. The shuttle runs continuously during posted hours.

How to Ride: • Wait at a designated shuttle stop (will

have a sign) OR flag the shuttle to stop at any safe location along the route.

• Signal the driver by raising your arm as the shuttle approaches.

• Once on board, let the driver know where you are going on campus.

ALFA Course Locations:

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY /MCKAY CAMPUS SCHOOL67 Rindge Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420www.fitchburgstate.edu/directions

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY / RECREATION CENTER130 North Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.fitchburgstate.edu/directions

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/ directions

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY / CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 150B Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.fitchburgstate.edu/cps

WACHUSETT MEADOW WILDLIFE SANCTUARY / MASS AUDOBON113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA 01541

www.massaudubon.org

LUNENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY1023 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462

www.lunenburglibrary.org

LEOMINSTER STATE FOREST1 Fitchburg Road (Route 31), Westminster, MA 01473

www.mass.gov/locations/leominster-state-forest

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY30 West St, Leominster, MA 01453

www.leominsterlibrary.org

BROOKS POND COTTAGE200 Brooks Pond Rd, Leominster, MA 01453

www.libertyrentalcorp.com/brooks-pond

FITCHBURG ART MUSEUM185 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.fitchburgartmuseum.org

FITCHBURG HIGH SCHOOL140 Arn-How Farm Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.fhs.fitchburg.k12.ma.us

MOUNT WACHUSETT SKI AREA PARKING LOT499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, 01541

www.wachusett.com

STERLING SENIOR CENTER36 Muddy Pond Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

www.sterling-ma.gov/senior-center

FITCHBURG SENIOR CENTER14 Wallace Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420

www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/484/Senior-Center

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