LSSU Elders

Fall Semester Schedule 2012

All classes are at the Cisler Center unless another location is specified.

September 12, Wednesday, 12:30 pm. Fall registration gathering.

We will gather in the Cisler Center Crow’s Nest to sign up for another year of fun and interesting programs. Membership renewal is from 12:30 to 1:45. Dues remain $30.00 per year. For this fee, you receive a full year of programs, three newsletters, and free parking on campus. Our speaker will be Dr. Tony McLean, President of LSSU. His remarks will follow our LSE President, Sharon Brunner. Light refreshments will be served. Be sure to bring your driver’s license and auto license plate numbers for your parking pass.

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September 19, Wednesday, 2:00 pm. Join Virginia Cymbalist for a tour of the SaultHistorical Society building.

Originally built in 1879 as a newspaper office, this building had several more occupants before being taken over by the historical society. New displays occur frequently, so even if you have been here before, you will find something to interest you, as you view memorabilia related to our local history. Parking is easiest at the rear of the building, with a barrier-free entrance in back.

We will meet at the Historical Society building at 115 Ashmun St. promptly at 2:00 pm.

September 21, Friday, 2:00 pm. Diana Pingatore has agreed to do a reading roundtable once again.

This group will meet on the third Friday of each month in room 362 of the Shouldice Library. We will read Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Other books will be chosen by the group.

September 26, Wednesday, 12:30 pm. Lunch and a tour of the remodeled Cisler Center Quarterdeck with Jamie Methner

We will meet in the hallway outside of the dining room at 12:30, eat lunch first, and then have a tour with Jamie. Each of us will pay for our own lunch, so come prepared for that. Tour will begin at 1:30.

October 3, Wednesday, 9:00 am. Trip to Leggs Inn and Harbor Springs

This is a repeat of the fall, 2011 trip, because everyone had such a good time and asked to do it again. We will leave the Norris Center parking lot promptly at 9:15 am sharp and drive to the Leggs Inn in Cross Village to have lunch (each pays for their own). We have a reservation for 11:30am. This is a famous, 5 star, authentic Polish restaurant and a State of Michigan Historic Site. After lunch we will continue to Harbor Springs driving through the tunnel of trees for some spectacular fall color and for some shopping along its beautiful waterfront. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

October 10, Wednesday, 2 pm. Soo Eagles Hockey Team

Our own Soo Eagles Hockey Team will present Coach Bruno Bragagnolo and the Soo Eagle Players to tell us why they love the sport, and to inspire you to do the same. Come learn about hockey from boys who love the game.  They will tell some of their individual stories about how they came to be Jr A hockey players in Sault Ste Marie.

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October 16, 2:00 pm: Dr. David Bowman of LSSU will inform us about Naval Warfare in today’s world.

Prof. Bauman participated for 4 summers as a researcher for the U.S. Navy Naval Surface Warfare Center and has much to tell us about this little known but vital program.

October 19, Friday, 2:00 pm: Diana Pingatore and the reading roundtable

We will meet in the Shouldice Library (room 362) for the second session of the book group.

October 23, Tuesday, 2:00 pm. Gary Thurston

Gary Thurston, one of our members, invites you to come and visit various sites of the southwestern U.S. in this 2012 pictorial travelogue. Visit sites along the road from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Albuquerque, N.M. Our trip will end up in another fun place to see, Mesa Verde, Colorado .

Friday, November 2nd,  11:45am to 1:00 pm. Community Action Lunch and Take Five Program.

Holly Kibble of CAA's Senior Services, and Jenny Ball a geriatric nurse who facilitates the Take Five Program, will speak to us about this vital program dealing with all stages of dementia.   You will have lunch (cost $5.00 each) and then tour the area where the program takes place.

We will meet in the main lobby/atrium of the Avery Center building on Ashmun Street at 11:45 AM.

November 7, Wednesday 2:00pm, Steve Gordon, Assistant Superintendent,  Sault Ste Marie Schools

Steve Gordon will share his experience with Genealogy. Come and learn with an Introduction to Genealogy and the basics on how to start and how to organize your family tree.  On-line as well as local resources will be discussed.

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November 8, Thursday 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. Carol Campagna and Deb McPherson in Italian Delights!

Once again Carol and Deb have graciously agreed to assist us in preparing dinner. The theme this year will be The Delights of Italy. They will have some wonderful recipes to try out on us. This class is limited to 20 people at a cost of $15.00 per person, on a first come, first serve basis.

We will gather at O’Callaghan Hall at St. Joseph’s Church on Minneapolis Ave. at 2:00 pm.

November 15, Thursday, 5:45 pm. Dinner Theatre in Sault, Ontario.

We have reserved a table for 10 people at the play “Murder at the Howard Johnsons”. Production is by the Family Life Theatre Group. There is still room for a few more to fill our table.

Cost is $50.00 Canadian. Dinner includes, soup, salad, Ravioli with homemade red sauce, chicken breast, and all the trimmings. Dinner and play are held at the Comfort Suites and Conference Centre at 229 Great Northern Road, Sault, ON. Doors open at 5:45 with dinner at 6:30 and play at 8:00 pm. We are table #4. If you wish to attend, call Evelyn Shackleton to reserve your seat. Also call Evelyn for additional information.

November 16, Friday, 2:00 pm. Diana Pingatore will continue with the Reading Roundtable

Come join the discussion!

Meeting in Shouldice Library, room 362

November, 28, Wednesday, 2 p.m. Ralph Wilcox, owner of Wilcox fisheries and Wilcox Fish House in Brimley

Ralph Wilcox will tell us about five generations of family involved in commercial fishing on Lake Superior. He’ll answer all your questions about Lake Superior white fish, walleye, perch, and herring. He’ll also have some interesting stories of his experiences on the big lake as a commercial fisherman.

December 5, Wednesday, 10:15 am. Tour and lunch at the Ermatinger House and tour of Algoma Art Gallery in Sault, Ontario.

Usher in the Christmas season with a visit to the Ermatinger House. This historic home’s Christmas decorations will be representative of the time period in which the Ermatinger family lived there. Lunch will be served following the guided tour and will consist of pea soup, salad, baked beans, meat pie and dessert. Substitutions will be made, if possible, for those who need it. Notify Sandy Hope regarding this need. Cost for the tour and lunch (payable at the door) is approximately $13.75 Canadian (depends on exchange rate). Registration deadline is November 27th. This trip will be cancelled if less than 10 make reservations with Sandy, and the total group number is limited to 24 people. Be sure you have required passport documents. Following lunch we will tour the Algoma Art Gallery (cost is $5.00 each, Canadian). Further information about this tour will be provided at our November classes, as we could not make all the arrangements at this time. If you wish to car pool, meet at the Norris Center at 10:15 am for departure at 10:30 and arrival at Ermatinger House at 11:00 am. Arrival back at Norris Center will be late afternoon.

December 12, Wednesday, 2:00 pm: Annual Christmas Program.

Always a great way to wind up our fall semester and celebrate the Holiday Season with entertainment and Hors d’oeuvres! Help us plan refreshments by calling Sandy Hope before December 5th at 635-2802 to indicate your desire to attend this special event. Bring a guest at no charge. Enjoy holiday music and socialize with your Elder friends. LSSU Cisler Center

December 21, Friday, 2:00 pm. Reading Roundtable with Diana Pingatore.

This session will conclude our book group discussion for this semester.

Shouldice Library, room 362.