Mayland Community College
Lifelong Learning 2009
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Lifelong Learning in Mayland
Don't miss out on all the fun this summer! Lifelong Learning in Mayland (LLIM) is a partnership between the retirement community and Mayland Community College. The LLIM summer program offers educational opportunities featuring field trips and on-campus classes - a place where adults 50 and older can enjoy daytime courses, wide-open conversation, and the companionship of peers in a stimulating and congenial environment.
Our participants may include high school dropouts and educational scholars, native North Carolinians, people from all over the world, and professionals and housewives. LLIM provides an opportunity to make new friends by uniting a rich variety of backgrounds and interests while remaining intellectually active.
You must be a member of LLIM and pay the
registration fee to take trips.
For more information please contact:
Connie McKinney
Coordinator, Community Services Programs
Mayland Community College
P.O. Box 547
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-7351 or 1-800-4-9526 Ext. 219
Email: cmckinney@mayland.edu
I look forward to meeting you this summer!
Lifelong Learning Session I
June 4, 2-4:30p.m. (Richmond Inn-Spruce Pine)
Lifelong Learning in Mayland 2008 Kickoff Celebration!
Join us at the Richmond Inn as we begin our nineteenth year of LLIM! Enjoy an afternoon of music, delicious food, and fellowship to get the summer started right!
MCC Con Ed Class: June 4 - Aromatherapy 101
June 11, 2-4:00p.m. (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
The Ancient Art of Tai Chi
Dr. Steven Roensch, in his uninterrupted martial arts career spanning 40 years, has garnered numerous awards, including his induction into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Join Dr. Roensch and explore the art of Tai Chi. For thousands of years this art has been practiced through-out Asia as both a practical martial art as well as a method of healthful exercise. Properly practiced, this art can teach you to move and manipulate your body's internal energy. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and learn some moves!
MCC EVENT: June 14 - Evening Under the Stars - MCC Main Campus
MCC Con Ed Class: June 15-Introduction to Tai Chi
June 18, 11:00a.m. (Depart from Mayland-Main Campus)
TRIP: Tour of Emerald Village
Emerald Village is an exciting destination for hundreds of groups every year. The trip will begin with an educational slide show about the history of the three on-site mines. Following will be a tour of the underground Bon Ami Mine and the North Carolina Mining Museum. Lunch will follow in the Village picnic area. (Dutch Treat)
MCC Con Ed Class: June 23 - Belly Dancing For Beginners
June 25, 11:00a.m. (Depart from Mayland-Main Campus)
TRIP: Tour of YMCA of Avery County
The brand new, state-of-the-art YMCA of Avery County located on the Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital Campus is now open. The YMCA offers the best opportunities for personal health and wellness, kids' activities, team sports, teen venues, active older adult programs and community interaction. Following the tour, Fitness Guru Jeremy Hughes will give us some fitness tips to stay in shape at any age! Topping off the tour we will visit Bella's Resturant for lunch. (Dutch Treat)
MCC Con Ed Class: June 25 - The Science of Climate Change
July 2-NO SESSION- Independence Day Holiday
July 9 - 2-4:00p.m. (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
Historical Walking Tour of Spruce Pine
Join authors David Biddix and Chris Hollifield as they walk us through the historical roots of the town of Spruce Pine. During the tour participants will find out how practically every household in the United States has a piece of Spruce Pine in it!
MCC Con Ed Class: July 9 - Knitting for Beginners
July 16 - 10:00a.m. (Depart from Mayland-Main Campus)
TRIP: Tour of Dellinger's Grist Mill
Nestled in a lush green cove along the banks of the beautiful Cane Creek trout stream stands the historic Dellinger Grist Mill. This mill is in the National Register of Historic places. Established in 1867, the mill has been in the Dellinger family for over 130 years. Participants will get to see first hand how corn is ground into cornmeal using time-honored methods and machinery. Following the tour will be lunch at Sally's Mountain View Restaurant. (Dutch Treat).
MCC Sponsored Event: July 18- Toe River Storytelling Festival
Riverside Park, Spruce Pine
Lifelong Learning Session II
July 23 - 2-4:00p.m - (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
Native Minerals of the Tri-County Area
Join expert Peter Margolin and explore the history of the many minerals native to our tri-county area. Mr. Margolin will educate participants on how the minerals were used in the past and how they are used now.
MCC EVENT: July 25-MCC Motorcycle Poker Run-BBQ
MCC Con Ed Class: July 27 - Get Greener with Natural Cleaners
July 30 - 2-4:00p.m - (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
Experiencing Earth’s Energies
The legend of the Blowing Rock tells of mysterious winds that returned an Indian brave who had jumped off the edge to his true love. Author Page Bryant of Waynesville, North Carolina describes areas like these as special concentrations of earth energy vortexes. Often these vortexes occur at ancient sacred sites of the Native American Tribes.
August 6 - 10:00a.m. (Depart from Mayland-Main Campus)
TRIP: Barter Theatre - The Controversial Rescue of Fatty the Pig
Cherry Blevins' house has burned down—her second house in five years. While trying to help save Cherry's 300-pound pet pig "Fatty" from the flames, Cherry's brother Floyd and his wife Connie are arrested for assault by local law enforcement officer Deputy Dwight Omunundro. As they relive their lives leading up to the fire, they discover that the disappointments of the past don't necessarily dictate the relationships of the future in this funny, insightful and light-hearted story of family.
August 13 - 2-4:00p.m. - (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
The Humble Roots of NASCAR - From Moonshining to Celebrity
Suzanne Wise from Appalachian State University will guide this interactive presentation on the history of NASCAR and its cultural and economic significance in America. Stories of prohibition and running from the revenuers are sure to entertain.
August 20 - 2-4:00p.m. - (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
Get Up Close and Personal with Nature
Learn to draw and paint natural forms, finding incredible beauty in a leaf, flower or shell. This focusing experience strengthens the link between hand and mind, and is a wonderful way to see the intricate designs in nature. The use of watercolors, brushes and all the artists’ tools are provided. You will go home with a painting that you may be proud to frame. No previous art experience necessary.
August 27 - 2-4:00p.m. (Sam Center Auditorium-MCC-Main Campus)
Using Medicinal Herbs to Cleanse the Body
From generation to generation, the knowledge and medicinal uses of herbs have been passed down from father to son in the Warner Family. John Warner shares his grandfather's knowledge on the healing and preventative powers of the herbs with his book, videos and herb seminars.
Speaker Spotlight: Page Bryant 
Page Bryant, 58, lives in Waynesville, North Carolina in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. She has been married for 21 years to visionary artist, Scott Guynup. Page began her career at the Temple of the Living God, an inter-faith teaching center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Page and Scott operate Mystic Mountains Teaching and Retreat Center in their home in Waynesville. Page is the mother of two grown daughters, Mary Page and Jamie, and has one young grandson. Page Bryant has been a professional psychic and intuitive counselor for twenty-five years. During that time she has enjoyed numerous accomplishments. Page Bryant was the first psychic to have her own talk show in the U.S. During the time she was on WFTL in Ft. Lauderdale, her program won the Station of the Year Award, and the Program Director, Mike Harvey, won the Program Director of the Year Award two years consecutively. While on KMPC in Los Angeles, Page was a daily-featured guest on the Gary Owens Show.
Speaker Spotlight: Suzanne Wise 
Suzanne Wise holds Master’s Degrees in both History and Library Science. She has served in the role of Stock Car Racing Collection Curator and Collections Management Librarian since 1998. Suzanne has been with Appalachian State University since 1979. Suzanne is an accomplished author and has written several Journal, Magazine, and Encyclopedia Articles. Suzanne has made numerous international presentations on a variety of topics such as collection management strategies and best practices, library public relations, campus arts, sports and other enrichment programming. Suzanne’s scholarly interests include women in motorsports, especially media representation of women racers and baseball history and culture.
EVENTS:
May 7-MCC Foundation Golf Tournament
Linville Golf Club-shotgun start at 12:30p.m.
June 14-MCC Foundation Evening Under the Stars
Main Campus
July 18- MCC Sponsored Event-Toe River Storytelling Festival
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Riverside Park, Spruce Pine
July 25-MCC Motorcycle Poker Run-BBQ
10:00a.m. Registration-Main Campus
Registration Form for LLIM-Session I
No trips can be taken if not a registered student in LLIM.
(Fill out one for each person attending) Registration amount is $45 for any or all classes, plus any additional fees listed.
Check session I class desired:
June 4 2-4:30PM LLIM Richmond Inn Kickoff Celebration ($10 charge)
June 11 2-4:00PM The Ancient Art of Tai Chi
June 18 11-1:30PM Trip: Tour of Emerald Village
($10 Admission - Lunch-Dutch Treat)
June 25 11-1:30PM Trip: Tour of YMCA of Avery County (Lunch-Dutch Treat)
July 9 2-4:00PM Historical Walking Tour of Spruce Pine
July 16 11-1:30PM Trip: Tour of Dellinger's Grist Mill
($10 Charge - Lunch -Dutch Treat)
Name:
SS #:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Birthdate:
Email address:
Use reverse side for second person registering.
Make checks payable to: Mayland Community College. Mail to: Mayland Community College, Attention: Connie H. McKinney, P.O. Box 547, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
Registration Form for LLIM-Session II
No trips can be taken if not a registered student in LLIM.
(Fill out one for each person attending) Registration amount is $45 for any or all classes, plus any additional fees listed.
Check session II class desired:
July 23 2-4:00PM Native Minerals of the Tri-County Area
July 30 2-4:00PM Experiencing Earth's Energies
August 6 9:30-7:00PM Trip: Barter Theatre
($16 Admission-Lunch/Dinner – Dutch Treat)
August 13 2-4:00PM The Humble Roots of Nascar – From Moonshining to Celebrity
August 20 2-4:00PM Get Up Close and Personal with Nature
August 27 2-4:00PM Using Medicinal Herbs to Cleanse the Body
Name:
SS #:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Birthdate:
Email address:
Use reverse side for second person registering.
Make checks payable to: Mayland Community College. Mail to: Mayland Community College, Attention: Connie H. McKinney, P.O. Box 547, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
