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Gary Benjamin

Gary Benjamin '70

President and COO, Champion, Inc.
Iron Mountain, MI

LSSU Business, Economics, and Legal Studies Distinguished Alumni '07

Former LSSU Board Trustee

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Lake Superior Elders (LSE) News Letter

Fall Semester Schedule 2011

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

December 8, Thursday, 2:00 pm.  Robin Hovie is back by popular demand.   Our own version of a Heritage Day appraisal fair.  Each member attending is invited to bring ONE (antique) item to be appraised.  A table will be set up so we can view them all, and she will appraise as many as time allows. Cisler Center

December 14, Wednesday, 2:00 pm; Annual Christmas Program -Join Kay Lawrence and Jack Kinney while they play seasonal music, as we get into the Christmas spirit.  Light refreshments will be served, and you are welcome to bring a guest.  Call Sandy Hope (635-2802) with your intention to attend this special event, so we can know the amount of food to prepare. Program to be held in the Cisler Center Crow’s Nest.   MONTHLY PROGRAM  

Spring Semester Schedule 2012

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

Annual Luncheon: An early reminder that our annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13.  We will be in the Crow’s Nest at the Cisler Center, gathering at 11: 30 am.  Reservations will be required, as we get closer to that date.  Contact Sandy Hope at 635-2802.  Mark your 2012 calendar now!

January 11, Wednesday, 2:00 pm. Dan Donarski will share his Big Game hunting Excursions.  Dan leads tours in several areas of Africa for those who want to hunt big game animals (either gun or camera hunting).  He has been there numerous times, and has interesting stories to tell.  ---Monthly Program--- Cisler Center

January 18, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Dr. Linda Schmitigal of LSSU will help us Understand Generations and the differences between them.  This presentation will cover the research of Howe and Struss and what companies are doing to manage and lead through generational conflicts in the work place.--- Cisler Center

January 25, Wednesday, 2:00 pm. Richard Conboy will return to lead a discussion of current political issues. This update session concerns policy issues at the National level.  In addition, general political topics will be discussed. -- Cisler Center

February 3, Friday, 2:00 pm.  WMH Behavioral Health Services with Lori Armstrong.  Did you know that War Memorial Hospital offers behavioral health services?   Come and find out what they offer.--- Cisler Center

February 8, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Judge Lowell Ulrich will explain the Probate Court process. ---Monthly Program--- Cisler Center

February 15, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  North and South Viet Nam Today.  Come and ride along and travel with Bruce Anderson from Hanoi, south to the Mekong Delta. Cisler Center

February 22, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Dr. Tim Hall, Superintendent of Sault Schools, will share current and future plans for Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools and tell you about his role as the system superintendent. --- Cisler Center

February 28, Tuesday, 2:00 pm.  World War II – Women in the Coast Guard with Noel Hallesy.  Come hear Noel tell us of what it was like to serve her country during that period of time. --- Cisler Center

March 6, Tuesday, 2:00 pm.  Basics of Estate Planning, with Shelly White Thomas. This is your chance to see if you have all your bases covered, as you enter into your “Elder” years. --- Cisler Center

March 14, Wednesday, 2:00 pm. Terry Marsh of UPCAP will provide information about the services UPCAP can provide when we need them, and basics of Medicare. The subject of Medicare fraud and abuse will also be discussed.  Terry will also assist us in understanding the annual Medicare summary notice we receive.  UPCAP has connections to all community resources that we might need, and can facilitate getting those services for us.  ---Monthly Program--- Cisler Center

March 19, Monday, 2:00 pm. Jillena Rose will lead a “book group” discussion based on the book The Hill Road by Michigan author Patrick O’Keeffe.  Pick up a copy at Bayliss Library and read before the class, or you can order it from Amazon.Com for around $5.00. --- Cisler Center

March 27, Tuesday, 2:00 pm.  Learn how to play Cribbage with Nancy Cline.  The fundamentals of the game will be explained, and then you will be broken into small groups and will play a game or two, with tutorials as you go. --- Cisler Center

April 11, Wednesday, 2:00 pm. Sault Schools Homeless Students Program with Carol McKay.  Find out about this shocking problem and what the Sault Schools do about it from the program director. ---Monthly Program --- Cisler Center

April 17, Tuesday, 2:00 pm.  Growing Mushrooms on Logs, with Dick Timmer of Brimley.  Mr. Timmer has been a mushroom grower for years. --- Cisler Center

April 25, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Historical Stained Glass Church Windows of the EUP will be the topic of Barbara Kenn’s presentation this afternoon. --- Cisler Center

May 2, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Dan Wyers, department head for the city of Sault Department of Parks and Recreation will give us an update on their programs. ---Monthly Program--- Cisler Center

May 9, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Tour of Alberta House Art Gallery.  We will meet at the art gallery at 219 Ferris St. in Sault Ste Marie, MI.  Some parking is available in their lot, and also street parking may be used. --- Alberta House

May 17, Thursday, 2:00 pm.  Join Bob Aldrich as he shares his love of classical/baroque music with us.  We will learn about Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and friends. --- Cisler Center

Week of May 20, Date to be announced, 2:00 pm.  We will have a tour of the new City Hall facility in Sault Ste Marie one day during this week.  However, the exact day will be determined sometime in March, and announced at classes prior to the chosen date. Parking is either on Water Street or on either of the side streets surrounding the block on Portage Ave.

May 30, Wednesday, 2:00 pm.  Come learn all about Rotary Clubs, both here locally and nationally and internationally. Betsy Demaray will talk about all that Rotary does to build both communities and nations. --- Cisler Center

June 13,  Wednesday, 12:30 pm.  Mary Jo Barck will update us on expansion and remodeling of War Memorial Hospital. This presentation will be part of our annual luncheon and will take place in the Crow’s Nest

Majoring in Elementary Education...

Brittany Baril

Brittany Baril
Elementary Education
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Easy to walk from class to class, all have close proximity. There are excellent professors. The Library and Learning Center are great resources! (Actually are a relaxing place to be.) [ more ]

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