Online enrollment is underway for the June 3-27 classes offered by The Center for Lifelong Learning at Roane State Community College’s Cumberland County campus, 2567 Cook Rd., Crossville.
Go to roanestate.edu/CLL to join, review membership and enroll. Membership is $20 per summer, fall or spring session or $40 for the year. Email cllteam@cllcrossville.org for assistance.
All classes will be on Roane State Cumberland County campus. Summer classes include:
Analyzing a Tornado Outbreak. Wednesday, June 19, 1-2:30. Join Meteorologist Mark Baldwin as he relates the outcome of the worst tornado outbreak to ever occur across our county in 1974. He’ll analyze the atmospheric conditions that led to this historic event and the meteorological advances that came out of this outbreak. He’ll also discuss the May 8 tornado outbreak that struck very close to Cumberland County.
The History of U.S. Political Parties. Thursday, June 27, 10:30-noon. Cheryl Brown is back with another interesting topic about U.S. government. Political parties have been around before the United States was the United States. Although not worthy of a mention in the U.S. Constitution, the system of political selection has naturally led to the two-party structure presently in existence. Discussion will include the original parties, third parties, as well as the current major parties. This will be a non-partisan discussion, with no debate about the merits of either party’s current platform or candidates for election in November.
Sustainable Turf Management: Improving Your Yard. Tuesday, June 25, 9-10:30 a.m. Join UT Agricultural Extension Agent Gregg Upchurch in his presentation of research-based strategies for turf management (home lawn) that are sustainable, realistic and affordable.
Know Your Chamber of Commerce. Monday, June 17, 10:30-noon. Ethan Hadley, president of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, will explain what the Chamber of Commerce does and the economic development issues and goals for the county, considering what is realistic and what is “pie in the sky.” Bring questions about future development in the community.
Mastering Basic Sign Language. Each Monday, June 3-24, 8-10 a.m. This four-session class, taught by Bob and Kathy Tolich, will teach basic American Sign Language conversational skills, vocabulary, sentence structure and signs for around the home and store. Each class will include video, handouts and time for practice.
Presidents and Science. Tuesday, June 18, 10:30-12:30. Alan C. Lowe of Oak Ridge, TN will lead a discussion about U.S. presidents. He’ll provide stories about several presidents who were engaged with the worlds of science and engineering. Some examples include George Washington investigating a river that burns, John Quincy Adams and the Smithsonian, Martin Van Buren and the discovery of Antarctica, Abraham Lincoln’s patent, FDR, Truman and the atomic bombs, and Ronald Reagan and the GPS.
Many Choices for Cooking Outdoors! Tuesday, June 4, 1-2:30. Join grilling aficionado, Eric Massa, for his discussion on the various grills and smokers currently available on the market. He’ll use videos clips he created to share the pros and cons of each style. His knowledge of cooking with fire is extensive and will be a treat paired with his great sense of humor. Massa will not be cooking in this class but can provide valuable suggestions for outdoor grilling.
Symbols, Legends and Lore of the American Revolution. Thursday, June 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Join Dewayne McGhee, Roane State Cumberland County campus director, for this discussion to broaden understanding about many of the Revolutionary War’s unknown people and facts that have not made their way into most America’s history books.
Art to Heal the Soul. Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m.-noon. In this class, taught by Cherie Phillips, students will be taught several simple art projects that can help them process their emotions. Therapeutic art may raise self-esteem, can aid in developing self-awareness, and even improve social skills. There is a $3 materials fee to be paid at the time of the class. Go prepared to create art.
iPhone Photography. Tuesday, June 11-Wednesday, June 12, 1-2:30 p.m. In the 17 years since the iPhone was introduced, it has become one of the most popular cameras in the world. Join Russ Schubert in this two-session class as he goes over its settings and options, as well as how to take, view, edit, store and share your photos quickly and accurately in this hands-on, informative class. Students need to bring their iPhone to class.
Hot Air Ballooning. Wednesday, June 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Join Michael Turner for this fascinating presentation on the history of ballooning, the construction of hot air balloons, and the operations and flight characteristics. Turner will support his presentation with many slides of shows where he performed during his ballooning career, as well as memorabilia and interesting stories about flying in multiple locations across Australia from the outback to the rainforest to Tasmania.
Keep, Sell, or Give it Away? It’s Not Aways that Easy! Thursday June 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon. As an organizing professional, Paige Flynn has tried all the decluttering systems and methods to provide space to enjoy things we value. In this class, she will share what works, whether preparing for a move or just simplifying a home. Pick up tips and tricks on how to organize what to keep and creative ways to get rid of things no longer wanted or needed.
Capture a Moment with a Poem. Thursday, June 20, 1:30-3 p.m. Join Sue Kizer, using the structures of Haiku, tanka, cinquain, and diamante poems as students put away their “I-can’t-write-poetry” attitudes and play with words. These will be great activities to do with grandchildren, or even adult children. This class will meet for one session with the option of scheduling another session for sharing.
Explore the World of a Hospital. Tuesday June 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Randy Davis, president and chief administrative officer for Cumberland Medical Center, will give a discussion of overseeing a hospital, CMC in particular. Topics he will cover include how the hospital is structured on the medical and administrative sides, what a hospital is, and how ERs are structured.
Nature’s Apothecary: Healing Plants of the Appalachians. Wednesday, June 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Join author Buddy Ray who will share his experiences as a child being guided and educated about the healing plants of the Appalachians. He spent a summer with his 95-year old great-grandfather exploring the mountains, learning about nature, and keeping a journal filled with everything he was taught.
Dyslexia: An Invisible Disability. Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discussion leader Ann Hartson was 7 years into her struggle with reading before she was diagnosed. This course will teach individuals to recognize dyslexia symptoms in themselves and recognize behavior issues in others caused by a reaction to a symptom. Hartson will show ways to watch for items that are outside the box of dyslexia.
An Overview of Mennonite Beliefs and Practices. Thursday, June 13th, 10-11:30 a.m. George and Janie Pinkham return to lead a discussion on the beliefs, practices and biblical applications of the Mennonites. George grew up as a Presbyterian and as an adult converted to the Mennonite faith. Their discussions are lively and informative.
An Overview of the World Religions. Monday, June 3, 1-2:30 p.m. Pastor John Qualmann will help students understand many of the most popular religions of the world with a survey of their basic tenets. Bring questions and join this interesting discussion.
The Quality Conundrum. Thursday, June 6, 10-11:30 a.m. What exactly is quality? Businesses claim they have quality this and quality that — quality health care, quality roofing, top-quality merchandise, etc. This class discussion, led by Michael Meaney, who had many years’ professional experience in this field, will not only teach what quality is but also how you as a consumer can help improve quality.
Why Should I Care About Non-Native Invasive Plants, Their Removal and Native Substitutes. Tuesday, June 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Brad Fox is back to lead another active workshop about his long-term volunteer work with the Obed Watershed Community Association. Wear proper clothes as he leads the class outdoors for the second hour of his class to identify plants and native substitutes. This discussion particularly appeals to gardeners.
Students who find a class they want to take is full are asked to sign up; their name will be placed on a wait list in case a seat becomes available.
Those who have enrolled in a class and are unable to attend are asked to follow instructions on the website to cancel their enrollment.
Registration for each class closes one week before the class is scheduled.