PIE 2008
A broad range of classes is offered for the fourth year through the PIE Partnership of: Bartholomew County Extension Service, Bartholomew County Public Library, Columbus Area Arts Council, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Columbus Parks & Recreation Department, Columbus Regional Hospital, IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College (Registration Coordinator) and the Senior Center.
Download the 2008 PIE Schedule and Registration form here (pdf file) or view the schedule below.
4 Ways To Register...
by mail: 4105 Vickers Dr., Columbus, IN 47203
by telephone: "PIE Line" 812-374-5280 (Open hours 9am-12noon, 1-4pm)
by fax: 812-374-5235
in person: at the Ivy Tech Community College, Training Institute, south of the main campus on the west side of Central Ave. Turn west (left) off of Central onto Whitley Dr., then turn north (right) onto Vickers Dr. to the back to the building for easy parking.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Women Intruders into Men’s World
Before legal requirements, quotas, or general public acceptance, these four women broke into arenas
considered reserved for men only. They were pioneers in the best sense of the word: Golda Meier, world political leader; Marie Curie, scientist; Amelia Earhart, air pioneer; and Georgia Harkness, theologian.
Instructor: Joe G. Emerson, D.D., retired Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies, IUPUC
4 Thu. classes, Sep. 4-25, 12:30-1:30 pm, Columbus Learning Center, Summerville Room
Fee: $25
A Book Review: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jay Gatsby is truly a “noble fool” who has an incorruptible dream in a very corrupt period. Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again,” to which Gatsby would reply, “Of course you can, old sport!” Therein lies his tragic flaw. See what you think as together we read and discuss this novel.
Instructor: Shirley A. Lyster, retired BCSC English and literature teacher
4 Mon. classes, Sep. 8-29, 1-3 pm, Bartholomew County Library, Red Room
Fee: $25
Why and How LEED Certified Buildings and Homes Save Pocketbook Dollars
Get a handle on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification points for new
construction, re-fitted buildings, and residential projects. The benefits of bottom-line economic value and the importance of LEED certification, especially for public buildings, are discussed.
Instructor: Max Lemley, LEED advocate
1 Tue. class, Sep. 9, 7-8:30 pm, Donner Center Multipurpose Room
Fee: $5
Tree Walk in Downtown Columbus
Walk downtown Columbus and discover its treasure-trove of trees! Beginning at the Visitors Center, this 1.5-mile tour explores Fifth Street to Mill Race Park and winds its way back through downtown. Please wear comfortable shoes. This class is presented by Columbus In Bloom.
Instructor: Dody Harvey, Columbus In Bloom member, Visitors Center tour guide
1 Wed. class, Sep. 10, 10:30-noon, Meet at Visitors Center. (Rain date Thu., Sep. 11.)
Fee: $5
Up Close and Personal - Big Ben, Little Jimmy, and Others in West Virginia
Take a look at some West Virginia working class folk of the 1920s presented in dioramas that depict their lives in coal mining communities and logging camps. From miniature figures to the big screen, observe and listen to colorful Ben Stull, little Jimmy Summers, and others tell their stories. Tour Railroad Club.
Instructor: Ron Lane, railroad historian, author, and modeler
1 Fri. class, Sep. 12, 1:30-3:30 pm, Columbus Area Railroad Club, Johnson County Park (map available)
Fee: $5
Honey Bees and Fruit Trees – A Sweet Combination
This “don’t miss” class combines nature’s best: bees and fruit trees. Tour Chuck’s 100-tree orchard of a variety of fruit trees and learn where to plant and how to care for them. Shorty discusses the joys and
challenges of beekeeping. Sample fruits and honey and savor a delicious lunch.
Instructors: Chuck VanNatta, orchard keeper, and Clarence “Shorty” Fiesbeck, beekeeper
1 Sat. class, Sep. 13, 10 am-noon, Chuck VanNatta orchard (Map available. Rain date Sat., Sep. 20.)
Fee: $10 (Lunch is included. Class size is limited.)
Orinoco Furniture Company - A Rich Columbus History
Discover the wonders of furniture-making in Columbus in the early 1900s from a direct descendant! Employing 600 people at its height, the Orinoco Furniture Company made reproductions of European- style furniture using the best woods and finest craftsmanship. Bring photos to ID your prized pieces.
Instructor: Rhonda Bolner, Orinoco Furniture Company historian
1 Tue. class, Sep. 16, 10 am-noon, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $5
Lives of Great American Composers Presented by The Philharmonic
What makes the music of Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and LeRoy Anderson “American”? What is in the score? How do musicians know what the composers want? Look at the conductor’s score, including the history of orchestration and notation. Musical selections are from The Philharmonic’s Sep. 20 concert. (Participants may purchase up to 2 tickets each for the Sep. 20 and Oct. 11 concerts, $5 per ticket.)
Instructor: Charles Latshaw, Assistant Conductor, The Philharmonic
2 Wed. classes, Sep. 17-24, 4-5:30 pm, The Philharmonic, 315 Franklin Street
Fee: $15
Columbus Downtown: Now What?
In just a few short years, the redevelopment of the downtown has generated over $80 million of new investment. With several major projects currently under way, how will the downtown function, and what will it look like in 2010? What are the next projects, how will they be funded, and why should you care?
Instructor: Tom Vujovich, President of the Columbus Redevelopment Commission
1 Fri. class, Sep. 19, noon-1 pm, Bartholomew County Library, Red Room
Fee: $5
The Use of Corn Grain for Ethanol Production
Key issues regarding the use of corn grain as a source for ethanol are addressed. Topics include the impact on food prices, food supply, source of liquid fuel, local economy, and more.
Instructor: Mike Ferree, educator, Purdue University-Bartholomew Co. Extension Service
1 Tue. class, Sep. 23, 6:30-7:30 pm, Purdue Extension Office, 1971 State Street
Fee: $5
Digital Photography – Beginning CHOOSE FROM TWO CLASS TIMES!
This basic class gets you started in the art of digital photography. You learn the use of features such as how to choose a camera, taking pictures, downloading pictures on your PC or to a CD, and more.
1 Fri. class, Sep. 12, 8 am-noon, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
1 Fri. class, Sep. 19, noon-4 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $15 (Class sizes are limited.)
Digital Photography – Intermediate CHOOSE FROM TWO CLASS TIMES!
Go beyond the basics and tune in to the additional features of your camera that allow greater versatility.
1 Fri. class, Sep. 26, 8 am-noon, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
1 Fri. class, Oct. 3, noon-4 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $15 (Class sizes are limited.)
Color Secrets Revealed
Color affects everyone in ways that may be surprising. Discover the hidden influences of color as well as symbolism and regional trends that are set by Color Marketing Group (CMG), the premier international association for color design professionals. Learn how color impacts our lives, attitudes, and buying habits.
Instructor: Barb Garton, former member of CMG
1 Tue. class, Sep. 30, noon-1 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $5
What’s Next for our Hospital?
Learn what the plans are for Columbus Regional Hospital following the flood. How soon will it open? Will there be private rooms as previously planned? What are the plans for the original building? What about the green building project? What are the new information technology advances?
Panelists: Jim Bickel, CEO; Dr. Tom Sonderman, Chief Medical Officer; Lynne Maguire, Chief Strategy Officer; Jennifer Dunscomb, Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 Wed. class, Oct. 1, 3-4:30, (location to be announced)
Fee: $5
Making End-of-Life Decisions
To withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment is one of the major moral and ethical dilemmas facing modern medicine and each of us today. Learn options to ensure that you or your loved one’s end-of-life wishes are followed. Find where to get expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to your needs.
Presenters: Sandy Carmichael, Executive Director; Ben Ranck, M.D., Medical Director, Hospice of South Central Indiana
1 Thu. class, Oct. 2, noon-1 pm, Bartholomew County Library, Red Room
Fee: $5
Presidential Firsts
2008 – a year of presidential firsts! Our next president could have been the first African American, first female, or oldest. Our first six presidents came from either Virginia or Massachusetts; our first seven were of British or Scottish descent. Learn other presidential firsts reflecting the increasing diversity of the American people.
Instructor: Bob Pitman, a walking encyclopedia on presidential history
3 Fri. classes, Oct. 3-17, noon-1:30 pm, Club 50, FairOaks Mall
Fee: $20
German Basics-to-Go
Which words you can use, not the number of words you need to know, is the focus of this quick study of German for the traveler. Dig in for a fast study of words and phrases that count!
Instructor: Dorothea Cox, Ph.D., Adjunct Lecturer, Chemistry, IUPUC, native of Germany
2 Mon. classes, Oct. 6-13, 6-8 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $25
Why Would a Straight Person Want to Support the Gay Community?
Learn why people support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community, how to understand the different stages that straight friends and families go through in learning how to support the LGBT community, and what your options are for helping.
Presenters: Dr. Leah Jackman-Wheitner, author and consultant, and a panel of straight allies
1 Tue. class, Oct. 7, 6:30-8 pm, Club 50, FairOaks Mall
Fee: $5
Weave a Unique Pumpkin Basket for Fall
Welcome fall by weaving a pumpkin basket. All weaving supplies are furnished. Please bring a pair of scissors; a small, flat blade screwdriver; and an old towel.
Instructor: Pat Carothers, artist and basket weaver
1 Thu. class, Oct. 9, 6-9 pm, Donner Center
Fee: $35 (All weaving supplies are included. Class size is limited.)
SMARTPHONE Usage – What’s It All About? CHOOSE FROM TWO CLASS TIMES!
Keeping up with technology is a daily part of our lives. The multiple uses of Smartphones, such as TREO and others, fits the lifestyles of multi-taskers.
Instructor: John Hogan, TREO user, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College
1 Tue. class, Oct. 14, 9-11 am, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
1 Tue. class, Oct. 14, 4-6 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $10 (Class sizes are limited.)
Goodbye Stress, Hello Refresh CHOOSE FROM TWO CLASS TIMES!
Learn how to relax deeply, using the breath and simple techniques for quieting the mind and body. Leave with easy do-it-on-your-own suggestions to let go of the stress and continue the relaxation and restoration of your "bodymind" process. Class size is purposely small for maximum personal attention.
Instructor: Sue Morningstar Wilgus, Registered Yoga Teacher
1 Wed. class, Oct. 15, 10-11:30 am, Bartholomew County Library, Red Room
1 Wed. class, Oct. 15, 6-7:30 pm, Bartholomew County Library, Red Room
Fee: $10 (Please bring a pillow, towel or mat, and light weight blanket, and wear comfortable clothes.)
Versatility of Squash – Meet and Eat
Delight in discovering the many varieties of squash as well as new uses for squash. Your instructor promises to entice your taste buds by presenting several approaches to cooking squash, including how to prepare different recipes. You eat the results!
Instructor: Rich Bush, Bush’s Market
1 Wed. class, Oct. 15, 1-2:30 pm, Club 50, FairOaks Mall
Fee: $5
Cash Flow Management
Learn about how a cash flow statement works and the three types of expenses that individuals have and how to manage them to help achieve financial goals.
Instructor: William Carlton Haeberle, Lecturer, Business and Management, IUPUC
1 Thu. class, Oct. 16, noon-1 pm, IUPUC, Center for Graduate Business and Executive Education
Fee: $5 (Campus Café is open or bring your lunch.)
Tips on Good Places to See Birds and Other Wildlife
Find those special spots that attract birds and other wildlife at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Transportation is mostly by vehicle; wear comfortable shoes and long pants for some walking. Join other events today at the annual Log Cabin Day Festival.
Instructor: Donna Stanley, Outdoor Recreation Planner
1 Sat. class, Oct. 18, 10 am-1 pm, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (map available)
Fee: $5 (Admittance to Refuge and lunch are free.)
Fourth Annual Community Book Read – Pay It Forward
A work of fiction becomes a real-life worldwide social movement. Catherine Ryan Hyde’s Pay It Forward is an action plan within a work of fiction. A teacher assigns a voluntary, extra-credit project: Think of an idea for world change, and put it into action. Trevor, the 12-year-old hero, explains to his teacher: “You see, I do something real good for three people. And then when they ask how they can pay it back, I say they have to ‘Pay It Forward’ to three more people. Each. So nine people get helped.” And so on. And the numbers grow! Ms. Hyde shares this incredible journey, which includes establishing a Foundation (www.payitforwardfoundation.org), and success stories from all over the world.
Instructor: Catherine Ryan Hyde, author
1 Mon. class, Oct. 20, 7-8:30 pm, City Hall
Fee $10, students age 18 and under are free
Knit for the Needy
Learn to knit a square to contribute to a baby blanket or brush up on your knitting skills to make preemie caps for the hospital or slippers for the homeless. Knit during class, knit at home. See a giant contribution for those in need. Simple patterns, a calm atmosphere, and friendly instructor complete the picture.
Instructor: Danielle Pitzer-Brandon, knitting enthusiast
3 Wed. classes, Oct. 22-Nov. 5, 11:30 am-1 pm, Ivy Tech Community College, main campus
Fee: $5 (You may bring your own yarn and needles or use donated yarn and needles.)
Asset and Liability Management
Find out about how four types of assets and two types of liabilities work on a personal balance sheet. You receive pointers on using this information to help achieve financial goals.
Instructor: Joseph M. Goebel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Finance, IUPUC
1 Thu. class, Oct. 23, noon-1 pm, IUPUC, Center for Graduate Business and Executive Education
Fee: $5 (Campus Café is open or bring your lunch.)
I Love America! – History Brought to Life
Revisit the history of the United States from 1776 to the present day through drama, dance, music, and readings. Watch as the first American flag is made, witness a battlefield scene, hear a soldier’s letter to his mother, and learn about memorable individuals who are a part of our history.
Presenters: Charlotte A. Battin, Director/Actress; Lynne Sullivan, Producer/Actress
1 Tue. class, Oct. 28, 7-8 pm, Central Middle School, Grey Box Theater
Fee: $10
The Importance of Internet Security CHOOSE FROM TWO CLASS TIMES!
Get answers for those times when you wonder if what you are keying in and clicking on are safe and secure. Are you putting personal data at risk?
Instructor: Mark Farr, Director, Center for Information Technology, Ivy Tech Community College
1 Wed. class, Oct. 29, 9-11 am, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
1 Wed. class, Oct. 29, 4:30-6:30 pm, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Institute
Fee: $10 (Class sizes are limited.)
Show Me the Money!
What makes foundations tick? Learn little known facts about some of our country's biggest foundations. Hear how Columbus got a $38 million grant. Discover what you and Bill Gates have in common.
Instructor: Sherry Stark, President and CEO of Heritage Fund: The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
1 Thu. class, Oct. 30, 9-10 am, Ivy Tech Corporate Training Center
Fee: $5
Changes in the Brain with Aging
In the lifespan of the human brain, the young brain grows fast; the aging brain often loses brain cells but is surprisingly resilient. Learn what science has discovered about the aging brain and about promising recent findings for brain and spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke.
Instructor: Gary Felsten, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, IUPUC
1 Thu. class, Nov. 6, 7-8 pm, Columbus Learning Center, Lecture Hall
Fee: $5
Watch What You Don’t Say
This fun, interactive class focuses on non-verbal communication and its importance, how to make a powerful, positive first impression, cultural differences and non-verbal communication, and different body language behaviors for men and women.
Instructor: Susie Blizard, Adjunct Instructor, Communications, IUPUC
1 Tue. class, Nov. 18, noon-1 pm, IUPUC, Center for Graduate Business and Executive Education
Fee: $5 (Campus Café is open or bring your lunch.)