ILR offers variety of top-notch courses

Registration is currently underway for fall classes offered by the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). The institute is an organization for and by SaddleBrooke residents that is committed to offering top-quality learning opportunities. The courses are stress free and designed to generate lively class interaction.

Review the schedule, make your selections and act today. The classes fill quickly.

The Arab Spring and the Rise of Isis by Sandy McNabb (an updated repeat)

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, except September 21 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m. MountainView Sonoran, September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 and November 2

The Music of Richard Strauss by Punch Howarth

Monday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Sonoran, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

The Psychology of Personality by Chuck Stump

Monday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., MountainView Sonoran, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Building of the Transcontinental Railroad by Gerry Miller (a repeat)

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Sonoran, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1

First Ladies by Joan Elder (a repeat)

Tuesday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., MountainView Sonoran, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1

The Origins of Life by Louise Grabell

Friday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, HOA1 Activity Center, October 21, November 4, 11, 18

Actor’s Workshop by Chris Borden

Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., MountainView Sonoran, October 28, November 11, 18, December 9, 16

One Health: An Approach to Improve Health for People, Animals and the Ecosystem by Bonnie Buntain

Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, HOA1 Activity Center, November 3, 10, December 1, 8, 15

Military-Civilian Relations in the 20th Century by Mark Schwartz

Monday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Sonoran, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12

Advertising and Consumer Psychology by Marv Goldberg

Monday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., MountainView Sonoran, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5

Constitutional Dimensions of Free Speech by Mel Durschlag (a revised repeat)

Tuesday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., MountainView Sonoran, November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6

The Impressionists by Laurie Brussel (a repeat)

Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Sonoran, November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14

Kind of Blue-Miles Davis by Randolph Greene

Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Cactus, November 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15

Pushkin: Russia’s Genius Literary Master by David Stegink

Friday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Cactus, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16

Oscar Wilde by Linda Griffin

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to noon, MountainView Sonoran, November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13

To participate, become a lifetime member in ILR for $25. Members can then enroll in courses which are an excellent value at just $15 each. In addition, members are given advanced notice of upcoming classes!

Class registration is easy. Just go to www.sbilr.org; there you will find detailed course descriptions and instructions for registering and paying online or by mail. If you have questions e-mail [email protected] or call 262-3499.