2016 Spring Catalog

FILM

Independent Films: Now and Forever! Rather than focusing on the latest movie releases, Dr. Michael DiGennaro carefully chooses independent films that are worthy of study. He introduces the director and film prior to the screening, and then follows with a lecture and discussion that goes beyond plot to focus on cultural context, narrative themes and cinematic technique. The same film is shown on alternate Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons, so if you can’t make it one week you’ll have a second opportunity. Films shown during the most recent semester included Pride (a British film dealing with the true story of the LGBT community’s support for the striking miners in 1984), Force Majeure (a psychological examination of Introduction to Pickleball NEW! Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport because it’s excellent exercise, easy to learn and a great social game. In this single-night session, you’ll learn why everyone loves the game. A combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, it is played with a whiffle-like ball on a court approximately half the size of a tennis court. Fun for all ages and level of play, it is a low-impact sport with minimal chance of injury. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Equipment is provided. Betsy Underhill is the Greenwich High School’s girl’s tennis coach and an avid player of and advocate for Pickleball. Pickleball NEW! Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport because it’s excellent exercise, easy to learn and a great social game. A combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, it is played with a whiffle-like ball on a court approximately half the size of a tennis court. Fun for all ages and level of play, it is a low-impact sport with minimal chance of injury. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Equipment is provided. Betsy Underhill: See Introduction to Pickleball Session I 4 Tuesdays: March 15 – April 12 (no class March 22): 7:00 – 9:00 pm MHS Post Rd Gym / $100 / Code 171 Session II 5 Tuesdays: April 19 – May 17: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm MHS Post Rd Gym / $125 / Code 172 Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing NEW! Social dancing is fun and gives you the opportunity to develop friendships and gain physical confidence. Everyone can learn to dance. You’ll learn ballroom dances like the foxtrot and waltz, and Latin dances includeing salsa, swing and cha cha cha. Partners are encouraged, but not required. Richard Barnett is a country, ballroom and Latin dance instructor, 1 Tuesday: March 8: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm MHS Post Rd Gym / $15 / Code 170

a marriage set in a French ski resort) and Beyond the Lights (an American film set in the contemporary pop music world). Michael DiGennaro, PhD, is a former Mamaroneck High School English teacher and a film scholar and instructor. Monday Evenings 5 Mondays: March 7, March 14, April 4, May 2, May 16: 7:00 – 10:00 pm MHS Post Tiered Classroom / $125 / Code 166 Wednesday Matinees 5 Wednesdays: March 9, March 16, March 30, May 4, May 11: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Mamaroneck Library Community Room / $125 / Code 167 DJ and choreographer. He was a successful competition dancer competing in Pro-Ams with professionals. 6 Mondays: March 7 – May 2 (no class March 21, 28, April 25): 7:00 – 8:30 pm MHS Caféteria / $150 / Code 173 Bike Ride: City Island NEW! A ride to City Island is a wonderful experience for cyclists of all levels. Travel the beautiful, relatively flat bike trail and enjoy the seaside view, while riding along the sound — from Pelham to City Island. As we cross over the bridge into this very charming New England fishing village, you will feel like you have traveled miles away. On the main street of the island, you will experience the local patrons and the quaint atmosphere the town has to offer. Bring lunch money for our stop at one of the iconic seafood/ burger spots on the water. Laurie Parkinson, owner and spin instructor at L Train Cycling studio, has been an avid cyclist for over 20 years. A former triathlete, her passion for cycling led her to organize outdoor rides for clients so she could share her love for the sport and also explore beautiful areas around New York with others. 1 Friday: May 6 (rain date May 13): 11: 00 am – 1:30 pm Pelhammeeting location TBA to registered students / $50 / Code 174 Bike Ride: Manhattan’s West Side NEW! The Hudson River Park Path running along Manhattan’s West Side is for more advanced cyclists due to the busy nature of the path, which accommodates walkers and joggers as well as cyclists. We will ride a total of @ 20 miles along mostly flat terrain. The ride starts at 96th Street and moves south along the Hudson River. As we travel down to Battery Park, you will take in sites along the way, including the USS Intrepid, the Irish Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty. In Battery Park, we’ll stop for a sit- down lunch outside at one of the lovely waterfront restaurants

FITNESS

before heading back. Fee Includes lunch. Laurie Parkinson: see Bike Ride: City Island

1 Friday: May 20 (rain date June 3): 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Pelham meeting location TBA to registered students / $145 / Code 175

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