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ASPEC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VOL. 25—ISSUE 06, FEBRUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 13, 2015
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PROGRAMS FUNDED IN PART BY THE GENEROUS GIFT TO ASPEC BY DR. FELIX SCHWARZ.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
4:00 Special Edition: Charley J. Williams, Jr., Author and
Educator, will discuss his book, Overcoming the Odds,
accompanied by his former student, Prof. Archie
Boston, Jr. See Program Notes. Ray Kulla. Atrium.
7:00 Foreign Film: Zus & Zo. From the Netherlands, Nominated for an Oscar in 2003. A lively comedy. Program
Notes. East Wing.
8:45 Computer Help: Bring your PC, Iphone, laptop, or
Ipad and Tom will TRY to help you. East Wing.
9:45 Medical Topics: Don Tyler discusses the use of opioids
in medical care and the recent increase in illicit use
of prescription opioids. Tom Gadacz. Atrium.
9:45 Playreading: We continue with King Lear. Led by
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Richard Luckritz. Dining Room.
11:00 Computer Group: “All Things i.” An in-depth overview
9:45 SomeTimes Science: Discussion from Tuesday’s
of iPads and iPhones, focusing on the new i058 operatNYT Science Section. Atrium.
11:00 Biography: “The 1933 Plot to Seize the White
ing system. Led by Kyle and Tom. East Wing.
House.” Bill Gannon. See Program Notes. Atrium.
12:15 World Classics: "Candide", a short novelette by the
12:15 Chair Yoga: We begin seated, then use a chair as
great Voltaire. Eleanor Wolf leads. Dining Room.
12:15 Hands-On Electronics: Bring your devices and your
a balance aid for standing poses, ending with a short
questions. Kyle & Tom. East Wing.
guided meditation. Bette Damouny. Atrium.
1:30 Current Events: Discuss the Sunday Tampa Bay Times
1:30 Philosophy: We begin a series on Soren Kierkegaard,
reading The Essential Kierkegaard, published by
Perspectives section. Bob Stoffels. Atrium.
2:45 History: Chapts. 3 and 4, pp 50-98, in our new book,
Princeton University Press. See program notes. John
Bolivar: American Liberator. Led by Jack Reed. Atrium
Boardman. Atrium.
4:00 Meditation: Enjoy the energy of group meditation. Led 1:40 Mathematics in Your Life: Geometric progression in
by Don and Julie MacNary. East Wing.
Number Theory. Led by Sal Pagliaro. East Wing.
2:45 Mini Series: Cuba. This week and next, John Board
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
man shares information from his time in Cuba from
9:30 Science & Society: “Fusion Power — What’s Become
1997-2000. He’ll touch on the economy, culture,
of the Dream?” Part 2, Inertial Confinement Fusion.
politics and more. Chrissy Jackson & John Boardman.
Presenter, Larry Green. Jim Sweeny leads. Atrium.
East Wing.
11:00 Tai Chi: All Levels. Tom Alexander leads. Allegro.
2:45
Poetry:
Ellen Hersh presents The Poetry of Marianne
11:00 Strategic Decisions: Jack Lillibridge with perspective
Boruch,
an
able dark-horse of a poet, with a welldrawn from neuroscience and psychology on decisiondeveloped
dark
side. Atrium.
making. Maury Seldin & Jack Lillibridge. Atrium.
2:45
Complexity:
Continuing
explorations into Quantum
12:15 21st Century Science: “Fight and Flight Syndrome 3,”
Theory. Led by Sal Pagliaro. East Wing.
a DVD by Professor Jason Satterfield. Followed by dis4:00 Circolo Italiano: Will not meet today.
cussion. Led by John Khosh. Atrium.
5:00 Social: New Faculty Reception. Atrium.
12:15 Marketing Meeting: Ray Kulla. Dining Room.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
1-3 Bridge: Led by Dot Goldsmith. Insel Room.
1:30 Early Studies in Philosophy: Continue reading The
9:45 Foreign Affairs: “The 2016 Defense Budget." Led
Republic of Plato. Please bring books and comments.
by John Reppert. Atrium.
See Program Notes. Naomi Block. East Wing.
11:00 Tai Chi: All levels. Tom Alexander. Allegro.
2:45-5 Studio Art: Self-Portraits, a challenging effort,
11:00 Applied Tech: Led by Michael Welch. TBA.
especially when others laugh at your effort. See
11:00 Why Weight?: Carolyn Janik presents the book, The
End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable
Program Notes, and join us! East Wing.
5:30 Evening Out: O Bistro.
American Appetite. Lorraine Franckle leads. See
Program Notes. CEC Conference Room, 2nd Floor.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
11:00
Socrates Café: Joyce Belmont. Conference Room.
9:45 Economics and Prosperity: The first in a series of
12:15
Writers Workshop: Read your wonderful writing
sessions on “Demystifying Economics,” continuing
to
us, and we will reward you with chocolate. Helen
discussions held in the Fall about the US Federal
Parramore.
East Wing.
Reserve. We’ll begin with a brief review for those who
missed the earlier program. Program Notes. Jack LeSar 12:15 French Culture: The first of two sparkling lectures on
Picasso, by Rosamond Bernier, given originally at the
leads. Atrium.
Metropolitan Museum. In English. Led by Joan Dunn.
11:00 Religions & Faiths: Spiritual Journey by Helmar NielAtrium. (2nd lecture, Feb. 27th.)
sen. Led by Julia Lewis. See Program Notes. Atrium.
1:30 WomenSpeak: Ronda Russick, “Women in the World of
1:30 Visual Arts: Paul Nucci, invited artist will discuss
Radical Islam.” Led by Linda Reimer and Eleanor Wolf.
pastel as a medium, while demonstrating the various
East Wing.
types. Bette Dolinsky leads. Atrium.
1:30
Music
Listening: A special Valentine’s Day concert by
2:45 Meet Our Members: Learn about established member
Jack
Reed.
(Taped) Stan Reimer leads today. EW.
Jane McBride, and new members Mary and Dean Bol3:15
ASPEC
Singers:
Jack Reed. Atrium.
don. Led by Bob Grunow. Atrium.
PROGRAM NOTES
Medical Topics: Monday, Feb. 9th, 8:45. Opioids. The advantages and problems of using opioids in pain control. What
kind of pain is best controlled with opioids? What are some of the problems with opioid use? Don Tyler leads today.
World Classics: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 12:15. Continuing with "Candide,” a short novelette by the great Voltaire.
We’ll also discuss the world in which he lived (18th century France). Bring your sense of humor! Eleanor Wolf leads.
Science & Society: Tues., Feb. 10, 9:30, Atrium. Can a device designed to generate ten miniature thermonuclear
explosions per second be the answer to our dreams of a perfect energy source? And, if successful, can it be adapted
to propel spaceships for interplanetary, or even interstellar travel? Presented by Larry Green.
Strategic Decisions: Tues., Feb 10, 11 AM. Our complex brain processes, evolved to deal with the always changing
and hierarchical nature of our internal and environmental reality, are major determinants of the way we make important and difficult decisions. Presented by Jack Lillibridge.
Books & Ideas: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 12:15. Snacks served. Neil Franckle leads. Guests welcome.
Early Studies in Philosophy: Tues., Feb. 10 at 1:30. Bring books and comments. Should anyone choose to begin the
class with particular thoughts relating to the text, please let me know. East Wing. Led by Naomi Block.
Studio Art: Tuesdays 2:45-4:45 in the East Wing. We’re working on self-portraits Choose your medium and join us!
Helen, Elise and Camille.
Religions & Faiths: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11 AM. “No Journey for Me — A short paper, a quibble actually, to assert
that faith and spirit have more to do with the way my cat, Molly, leaps to higher levels than any journey of which I’m
aware.”
Ethics Cases: First and Third Wednesdays of the month, 2:45, East Wing. Naomi Block leads.
Economics and Prosperity: Wed., Feb. 11, 9:45. Returning to one of our Main Topics for this academic year, Global
Economics and Finance, we embark on a series of discussions under the banner of “Demystifying Economics.” Sessions
will examine US and global monetary policies in “normal” times and in current times; US and global debt; deflation,
both good and bad; and other pertinent topics relevant to what is now being called “the great global rebalancing.”
Led by Jack LeSar.
Philosophy: 1:30, Thursday, Feb. 12. Kierkegaard (1813-65) is considered the founder of existentialism. He’s difficult
to understand, but this anthology represents examples of his work, mixing philosophy, psychology, theology and literary criticism. Two major streams of existentialism developed from him: the Christian strain and the non-religious,
humanist stream. Our book is available on-line in paperback. Led by John Boardman.
Special Edition: Wed., Feb. 11, 4 pm. Charley J. Williams, Jr., Author and Educator, will discuss his book, Overcoming the Odds, accompanied by his former student, Prof. Archie Boston, Jr. It’s a chronicle of Charley’s childhood in
Lake Jackson, Florida, and Jacksonville through his career as Spanish and French teacher at Gibbs High and principal
of Dixie Hollins and Northeast High School during the 60’s and 80’s. Mr. Williams was the first-ever French teacher at
Gibbs High School.
Foreign Film: Wed., Feb. 11, 7:00 pm, Palmer Room. Zus & Zo. Comedy. The story of three sisters whose gay brother, Nino, decides to marry a woman so he can inherit the family’s beloved summer retreat, Paraiso, on the Portuguese coast. Determined to save the hotel for themselves, the sisters try to sabotage the engagement. Led by Donna
Peltier and Tom Thompson.
Der Stammtisch: We meet the first and third Thursdays of most months, at 11 AM. Led by Claude and Sue Corty.
Writers Workshop: Fridays at 12:15. Develop your writing and listening skills, and share chocolate, which Helen usually remembers to bring. We always need good listeners, even if you don’t write.
French: Join us at 12:15 for French conversation on the first and third Fridays of the month, and for French culture
(in English) on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Led by Joan Dunn.
Biography: Thurs., Feb. 12 at 11:00 in the Atrium. What do you know about the 1933 plot by wealthy Americans to
overthrow the Roosevelt Administration? You know about the treasons of Benedict Arnold and Aarow Burr but not the
treasonous behavior of the 156 “sponsors” of “The American Liberty League!” Why? The “cover up” continues. Join
us for the details and discussion. Led by Bill Gannon.
PROGRAM NOTES, continued
Socrates Café: We meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 11:00 am. Joyce Belmont.
Contemporary Short Story: We’re using The Best American Short Stories,2009, edited by Heidi Pitlor and Alice
Sebold, available on Amazon.com. Led by Rosemary Yaco.
Dark and Stormy Night Contest Terrorizes ASPEC: In 1830, English writer Edward Bulyer-Lytton wrote a book titled
Paul Clifford. It began with “It was a dark and stormy night,” and went on for a dreadfully long time, gaining Edward
the reputation of having written the worst-ever beginning sentence of a novel. We KNOW that ASPEC-ers can do better at writing bad literature than most people. Our contest is your chance to show the world! Directions for submissions and examples of good bad sentences are posted on the hall bulletin board. The contest runs until April Fool’s
Day; winners to be celebrated at the Social Hour on April 2nd. Workshop Writers are glad to help if asked nicely.
UPCOMING EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASPEC Directory Photos/Bios: To update your bio or photo in the directory, please provide such. We hope to have
the new ASPEC directory ready by the first of March.
ASPEC Evening Out: O Bistro Restaurant, 6661 Central Ave., Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6 PM. RSVP forms are in your mailboxes. Michael and Judy Welch. Limited seating, so hurry to register! $25.00 p/p. Payable-Michael Welch.
Souper Monday: February 16, 2015, Brunswick Stew. Join ASPEC colleagues for all-you-can eat lunch. Price is $5.00.
Advanced Management: Fri., Feb. 20 at 11:00 AM, Palmer Room. Brazil, Past & Present. Consider the people and the
legacies of the largest country in South America, in size and population. Discuss the economic and political challenges and the current state of affairs. Our program guest is Matilde Sutter, native Brazilian, former criminal court judge
and world traveler. Mike Beilis is program host and moderator.
Visual Arts: Wed. Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m.: A program by Suzanne Benton, a former Fulbright Scholar (India), recipient
of many grants and artist residencies hosted by the cultural arm US Embassies. Bridging cultures, her venues stretch
from New York City to villages in remote parts of Africa, India, and Nepal, as well as philosophy and education portals from Calcutta to Cambridge.
Save the Date: Sunday, March 1st is our annual ASPEC Italian Dinner. 6 PM.
Readers Theater at ASPEC: March 3 in the Atrium, 7:00 pm. "Love Letters" by A. R. Gurney, starring Wendy Maddox
and Bob Grunow and directed by Eleanor Wolf. Come and bring your friends!
Mark your Calendar for the ASPEC Gala! Tuesday, March 10th at the St. Petersburg Hilton. Entertainment by Paul
Wilborn and the Blue Roses.
Religions & Faiths: Feb. 25, 11 AM. Paula Rechnitz will present her husband Mike’s account of his six years in Hitler’s
concentration camps. Before he died, Mike shared his experience with students in Massachusetts and Florida.
Important news alert: Candidates for election to the 2015-2015 Senate announced at the assembly are: Joe Cortese,
Bob Grunow, Mary Lenholt, John Leyon, Bob Tuite, Michael Welch. Ballots have been mailed or are in your ASPEC
mailboxes. The ballot box is in the front office of Lewis House.
Two offers from Florida Orchestra: Saturday, March 21, 8 PM. Mahler’s Symphony #4. ASPEC members are offered
orchestra seats for $30/pp, a greatly reduced rate! Sign up by February 21st, by making checks payable to Jaqueline
Coolidge. Or, attend the open rehearsal presentation on Weds., March 18th, 10AM-12:30 PM, for free. This offer is
limited to 50 (members and candidates only); a signup sheet is located in the mailroom. We will plan a carpool.
George Baxter: George is again the volunteer leader of the Nonprofit CEO Leadership Program. The program focus is
to move the non-profit staff and boards of trustees to a new level of excellence. Class V will be on the Eckerd campus in March, attending LDI. George began the program in 2008; alumni from the first four classes continue to meet.
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