Tuesday PM
21. EGYPT’S IDENTITY—PAST AND PRESENT
We will review the geography and history of Egypt to explain its culture medley and its importance in the past and future of the Middle East. Topics include religion, economy and government. We will view the Egyptian film The Yacoubian Building as we discuss reasons behind the December 2010 Revolution. We will sample the culture by reading the first five chapters of Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz’s novel Palace Walk, and watching the documentary Umm Kulthum, a Voice Like Egypt about the celebrated diva of the Arab World. Limit 25.
Northwest Hills United Methodist Church
7050 Village Center Drive (78731)
22. OIL PAINTING - BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
This class is the same as the morning class (#12) of same name and is offered to accommodate students who prefer an afternoon time. Supplies extra; please call 453-3807. Limit 14. 6 Classes
7907 Tisdale Drive (78757)
23. CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH – ADVANCED
This class is designed for those who have some proficiency in the language. Emphasis is on conversation and current reading. Limit 15.
Ascension Lutheran Church
6420 Hart Lane (78731)
24. MEN WITH GUNS: LATIN AMERICA AND THE COLD WAR IN CINEMA
During the Cold War, 125,000 Americans died fighting overseas. However, more than three times that many Latin Americans were killed. Their deaths were the results of internecine violence, civil wars fought on home turf, in struggles consistently predicated in Cold War terms. We will view four movies – Men with Guns, Missing, Romero, and The Official Story – that illustrate the impact of the Cold War on our sister American republics and on our own. Small donation for copies requested. Note start date; course ends April 10.
Faith Lutheran Church
6600 Woodrow Avenue (78757)
25. BEGINNING BIRDING
Texas has a marvelous diversity of bird life and Central Texas in particular is blessed with unusual and unique birds. This class will look at the area’s bird groups and help the novice identify the birds’ families. Many handouts on local birdlife will be provided. Mark Klym is an Information Specialist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a bird researcher and active local birder.
Christ Lutheran Church
300 East Monroe Street (78704)
26. KNITTING AND CROCHETING
You may knit or crochet or both in this class. Whether new to needlework or experienced, learn at your own pace. Bring practice yarn and needles to first class. The instructor, an accomplished artist, is the Program Director of the Austin Knitting and Crocheting Guild. Call Pat Tittizer at 259-1146 with any questions about the class. Limit 15.
United Christian Church
3500 W. Parmer Lane (78728
