Fall Winter 2018-19

Film / Fitness & Health

Praised by critics as “unforgettable,” “groundbreaking,” and “propulsive,” “There There”” struggles with “what it means to inhabit a land both yours and stolen from you, to simultaneously contend with the weight of belonging and unbelonging.” Come share your thoughts and questions with other passionate readers in this informal, yet informative class. Wednesday, January 18 1–2:30 pm • $25 • Course LW27W19 Larchmont Temple Lori Rotskoff (see prior listing)

Fitness & Health Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help you lower your levels of stress, stay focused and calm, and live your life with a greater sense of ease and happiness. This course integrates research-based material from the fields of Neuroscience, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Positive Psychology, as well as Eastern Philosophy and Practices, to introduce individuals to the physical, emotional and psychological ben- efits of Mindfulness and Meditation. These benefits include decreased stress and the physical symptoms of stress on the body, Increased focus and concentration, and im- proved sleep. 8 Mondays: Oct. 15–Dec. 10 (no class Nov. 12) 1–2:00 pm • $210 • Course FI10F18 Larchmont Temple Cheryl Vigder Brause is the co-founder and director of 2bpresent, an organization dedicated to helping people live with greater awareness, less stress and more joy. Cheryl has extensive experience working with adults, teens and children in businesses, organizations and schools. She is trained in many mindfulness- based curricula, as well as Google’s Search Inside Yourself–Mindfulness-Based Leadership training.

Film Independent Films: Now and Forever! Do you love the movies but want to be chal- lenged by the kinds of independent films and foreign films that are outside the mainstream? Dr. Michael DiGennaro carefully curates a selection of films you probably haven’t seen! Prior to screening he introduces the film and gives background on its director. Join in the post screening discussion of narrative themes, cultural context and cinematic technique. 5 Mondays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 7–10:00 pm • $125 • Course FM01F18 Mamaroneck High School Palmer 5 Wednesdays: 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 3–6:00 pm • $125 • Course FM02F18 Mamroneck Public Library Michael DiGennaro, PhD is a former Mamaroneck High School English teacher and a film scholar and instructor.

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