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PebbleCreek
Education Club
Schedule
of Events
(Current as of September 17, 2008)
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March 13, 2010
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- Attend Arizona's
Renaissance Festival near Gold Canyon Golf Resort.
Wonderful combination of themed shows, street performers,
music, comedy, shopping and indulging. Lunch on your own.
($40)
May 6, 2010
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- Enjoy lunch at
T. Cook's, an acclaimed restaurant at the Royal Palms
Hotel, a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, in
Scottsdale. This was originally a Spanish Colonial
Mansion, built in 1929 and expanded to become a hotel
in 1948. The 1996 restoration returned the property to
its earlier charm and beauty. We will be able to wander
around the grounds and see the beautiful gardens and fountains
and relax on some of the charming patios. ($70)
(All transportation, entry fees and lunches, except where
indicated, are included in the trip fee.)
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February 22,
2010, Bill Hartmann
George Washington - How He Became a Great Leader
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Bill will show how George Washington grew into his role
as a political leader thereby setting the precedents for
his successors in the presidency. Bill Hartmann has taught
military history at the Sun City Grand Lifelong Learning
Academy since 2006. Some of the subjects have been: Battle
of Gettysburg, American War for Independence, Custer at
the Little Big Horn and Pershing and the AEF, 1918. Bill
has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois
and worked for 37 years in the pharmaceutical industry
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March 1, 2010, Nick Hahn
Korea - A Divided Country
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Dr. Hahn will explore Korea's role as a
modern industrial nation. He will explore South Korea's
evolution from a decimated country to a world power and
its current relationship with North Korea.
Dr. Hahn has been and Instructor in English, Russian,
Japanese Literature, Russian Literature, World Literature,
American Literature, Asian Studies and Asian Literature.
He lived in Japan in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
He served at the US Embassy in Tokyo from 1979-1981
and visited Japan with a Harvard Study Group as a Senior
Fellow in 1993.
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March 8, 2010, Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The Air Force Predator Program
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A squadron commander of a Predator unit
located in Southern Arizona will discuss the Predator
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). His presentation will include
how he is able to fly the UAV from Arizona over any location
in the world.
The Predator UAV, which the United States Air Force
describes as a MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance)
aircraft can serve in both a reconnaissance and tactical
role. It has been in use since 1995 and has seen combat
over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Serbia, Iraq and
Yemen.
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March 15, 2010, Brian Callahan
Irish Mythology
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A fun look at Ireland's Celtic mythology and her legen-dary
heroes like Finn MacCool and Cuchulain. Several of the
ghouls and goblins and "things that go bump in
the night" in the spiritual world of Irish supernatural
beings will be discussed. Who knows, you might even
meet a real leprechaun or see the personification of
an Irish Myth.
Mr. Callahan has a Master of Arts in Medieval History
and has been fascinated with Irish history and culture
all of his life. He has taught courses in Irish history
and coproduced a local cable documentary on the History
of Ireland which received favorable reviews from the
Lord Mayor of Bel-fast.
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March 22, 2010, Guy McPherson
End of World
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According to Dr. McPherson, every bit of
dire news is met by the same political response. He asks
if there is any doubt that we will try to kill every species
on the planet, including our own, by the middle of this
century? He says that it’s no longer merely the lives
of our grandchildren we’re talking about but the
lives of our children and us. About five years ago, he
was elated to learn about a hail-Mary pass that just might
allow our persistence for a few more generations—but
you’ll have to come to his presentation to learn
what it is!
Guy McPherson is an energetic speaker and talented moderator.
He has appeared before count-less audiences to speak about
the two primary consequences of our fossil-fuel addiction:
global climate change and energy decline. Because these
phenomena impact every aspect of life on Earth, his talks
reach a wide variety of audiences. Guy is professor emeritus
of natural re-sources and the environment at the University
of Arizona, where he taught and conducted re-search for
20 years. He has authored nine books and published well
over 100 articles. His schol-arly work has for many years
focused on conservation of biological diversity. He lives
in an off-grid, straw-bale house where he puts into practice
his lifelong interest in sustainable living via organic
gardening, raising small animals for eggs and milk, and
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March 29, 2010, Robert
Mashall Utley
Former Chief Historian of the National Parks Service
Texas Rangers - The First Century
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Robert Marshall Utley is an author and historian
who has written sixteen books on the history of the American
West including Lone Star Justice: The First Century of
the Texas Rangers. Eight of his books have been featured
as Book of the Month club selections. Fellow historians
commend Utley as the finest historian of the American
frontier in the 19th century. The Western Historical Association
annually gives out the Robert M. Utley Book Award for
the best book published on the military history of the
frontier and western North America. Utley attended Purdue
University where he earned a Bachelor of Sciences in history
and Indiana University where he earned a Master of Arts
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Premier
Lectures
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Friday,
March 26
7 PM
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Professor
Don Sharpes
Islam and the West
“The Education of Allah’s Warriors”
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Back by popular
demand. – Professor Don Sharpes
Islam and the West
“The Education of Allah’s Warriors”
March 26, 2010
Tuscany Theater
7PM
This lecture will expand on and explore in more detail current
events in Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan that were first introduced
by Dr. Sharpes in his November lecture. The session will tie
the history and psychology of militancy in Islam from the
time of Mohammad through the dynasties of Islamic rule until
the Ottoman Empire to the events of today. Militancy in defense
of the Muslim faith has always been integral to Islam and
contemporary radicals and suicide bombers continue to espouse
this tradition of violence and teach it to their young people
with distorted propaganda. This lecture will be based on the
instructor’s book -The Education of Allah’s Warriors.
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Course
Titles:
Great Decisions
8 sessions: (a) Mon Jan 25 - Mar 15, 4pm. - $25 book fee.
All classes in Room 100 EN Arts&Crafts (b) Tue Jan 26
- Mar 16, 4pm. - $25 book fee (c) Thu Jan 28 - Mar 18, 7pm.
- $25 book fee.
In this program, developed by the Foreign Policy Association
(FPA), discussions center around the briefing book which provides
eight timely global topics and the TV series on DVD which
explores each topic in detail with experts in the field. Topics
in the 2010 series include Special Envoys, Kenya/East Africa,
Global Crime, China, Financial Crisis, Russia and its Neighbors,
the Persian Gulf, and Peacebuilding. Instructors Carol
and Phil Korzilius. (Back to Class
List)
Introduction to Murder:
the Reality of Homicide Investigation & Prosecution 3
sessions: Wed Feb 3, 10, 17, 10am-12pm. Palm Room A - $25.
Discussions of the real world of crime; criminals, investigation
and prosecution - especially as related to real life homicides.
Includes guest speaker who worked on the OJ Simpson case.
Instructor Gary Admire, retired prosecuting
attorney. (Back to Class List)
Shopping & Selling
on E-BAY - Beginners: Wed Feb 3, 2-4pm
or Tue Mar 2, 10-12pm. Advanced: Wed Feb 10, 2-4pm or Tue
Mar 9, 10-12pm, February classes in Palermo Room, March classes
in Sienna Room - $10/session
For beginners or those with E-bay experience. Topics covered
include EBay as a source of information as well as a retail
auction site or store; paying too much on EBay; doing research,
being prepared and knowing what you want to bid, and the importance
of understanding shipping, handling and any additional costs.
For sellers, topics include doing your homework to know the
value of what you are selling, setting realistic prices and
setting minimum prices. Instructor, Lenny Harris,
a PC Resident. (Back to Class List)
The Roaring
20's 4 sessions: Wed Feb 10, 17, 24 & Mar 3, 10 to 11am.
Palermo Room - $25
Interesting stories, anecdotes, discussion of the challenges
the US faced in the 20's i.e. the Great Depression, the Wilson
& Harding administrations thru FDR and WWII preparations.
Instructor-PC's favorite historian, Dick Falor.
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Arizona Law:
Estates, Trusts, Wills and Probates 1 session: Wed Feb 24,
9-10:30am. Palm Room A - $10
All aspects of estate law will be covered. What to do if your
spouse dies. The importance of planning ahead and being prepared.
Information we all need. Instructor, Mary A. Nykamp,
Attorney and instructor at ASU West. (Back
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Genealogy (Discovering your
Family Tree)- 3 sessions: Mon Mar 1, 8, 15, 6:30-8:30pm.
Milan Room - $25
Discover your family's history and make a family tree.
Includes: getting started; research tips/tricks; finding that
lost relative; field trip to West Valley Genealogy Library
in Youngtown, AZ. Each student will be given help to create
their family tree. Students will leave with a notebook filled
with family history and family charts. Taught by PC resident
Beth Clymer, a former teacher who has been doing
genealogy research over 30 years. (Back
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The Civil
War and Abe Lincoln 4 sessions: Tue Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 2-3pm.
Palermo Room - $25
Lively discussion, stories, anecdotes regarding one of the
most fascinating times in US history. Starting with causes
leading to the War, examination of some of the greatest battles
such as Gettysburg followed by the plot leading to and the
assassination of Lincoln. Taught by PC's favorite historian,
Dick Falor. (Back to Class
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Faux
Fun 2 sessions: Thu Mar 4, 11, 7-9pm. Quail Room, Arts &
Crafts Center - $35 (Includes materials)
Hands-on class teaches faux paint techniques. Achieve variety
of finishes readily. Learn traditional and decorative sponging,
dragging, color-washing, frottage, aging, Venetian plaster
and more! Learn to apply techniques to walls, furniture and
cabinetry. Materials list provided before class. Lori
Yamasaki, PC resident and designeer. (Back
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Information regarding
the movies and the artists can be reviewed at The Internet
MovieDatabase. Click to visit site:
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Febuary 2010 - Film
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19, I Loved You
So Long,/France 2008- directed
by Philippe Claudel; starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein;
nominated for thirteen international film awards. "One
of Kristin Scott Thomas' most inspired performances"….Roger
Ebert, film critic |
$1.00
Donation at the Door |
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Feb 26 Earth,/India/Canada
1998- directed by Deepa Mehta. The second movie in a trilogy
from Mehta (it was preceded by Fire and followed by Water),
Earth is based on the autobiographical novel Cracking India
by Bapsi Sidhwa. "The ensemble cast is uniformly charismatic
and compelling." Variety
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$1.00
Donation at the Door
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To Suggest a Future
Film Send Your Request to Elliot Bross:
ElliotBross@aol.com
or Call - 935-1606
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March 2010 - Films
NOTE: All films are in color, period costume and traditional
settings. They are all in the top 25 Shakespeare films as
rated by critics and are mostly true to the original text
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5 Romeo and Juliet
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this is the definitive film of
this classic Shakespeare tragedy. As the title characters, fifteen-year-old
Olivia Hussey and seventeen-year-old Leonard Whiting bring a
touching innocence to their roles. The exquisite cinematography
and haunting score are also key elements of the film. Supporting
characters, especially Milo O'Shea and Michael York, are solid
throughout. The story remains a powerful, but romantic, idealization
of youth that strikes a deep chord with many viewers. (1968,
2 hours 18 minutes) |
$1.00
Donation at the Door |
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12 Taming of
the Shrew Zeffirelli again shows his knack for bringing
16th century storytelling to modern audiences. When young student
Lucentio wanders into the town of Padua, he promptly falls for
the beautiful Bianca. But before her father will let her be
courted, he insists that her wilder, older sister Katherine
(Elizabeth Taylor) be married. So Lucentio and friends hire
the tipsy, flea-bitten Petruchio (Richard Burton) to step up
and woo the "shrew". The realistic period detail is
lovingly photographed and the film has a lively score. This
is Shakespeare with zest! (1967, 2 hours 6 minutes)
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$1.00
Donation at the Door |
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19 Henry V
Kenneth Branagh makes his directorial debut and plays the title
role as the young king seeking to make his mark on history.
He gets his chance when he learns he has a claim to the throne
of France. The film follows Henry and his small army in fifteenth
century warfare with the French, balancing the battlefield sequences
with the reactions of men who are unsure of the justice of their
cause. True to the Shakespeare text, an unnamed Chorus (Derek
Jacobi) provides a running commentary on the action. Critics
rate this the best film version of any Shakespeare play. (1989,
2 hours 18 minutes) |
$1.00
Donation at the Door |
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March
26 The Merchant
of Venice
One of the Bard's most often performed works gets a first-rate
cinematic treatment here, via director Michael Radford. Al
Pacino does remarkable work as Shylock, the Jewish moneylender
who is both villain and victim.
A 16th-century Venetian sea merchant (Jeremy Irons) devoted
to a young lord (Joseph Fiennes) owes a debt of "a pound
of flesh" to Shylock. But whose side will the law be
on in the contract dispute? And who will win the beautiful
Portia (Lynn Collins) by solving her father's clever riddles?
The grim realities of Jewish oppression are not shied away
from, and there is suspense and romance all the way through.
The film's rich array of dramatic and comedic elements are
perfectly in tune. (2004, 2 hours, 11 minutes)
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$1.00
Donation at the Door
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To Suggest a Future
Films Comment or more information
Send Your Request to John Flynn at
johnrf42@yahoo.com
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