2016 Spring Catalog

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Independent Films: Now and Forever!
Rather than focusing on the latest movie releases, Dr. Michael
DiGennaro carefully chooses independent films that are worthy of
study. He introduces the director and film prior to the screening,
and then follows with a lecture and discussion that goes beyond
plot to focus on cultural context, narrative themes and cinematic
technique. The same film is shown on alternate Monday evenings
and Wednesday afternoons, so if you can’t make it one week
you’ll have a second opportunity. Films shown during the most
recent semester included Pride (a British film dealing with the
true story of the LGBT community’s support for the striking
miners in 1984), Force Majeure (a psychological examination of
a marriage set in a French ski resort) and Beyond the Lights (an
American film set in the contemporary pop music world).
Michael DiGennaro, PhD, is a former Mamaroneck High School
English teacher and a film scholar and instructor.
Monday Evenings
5 Mondays: March 7, March 14, April 4, May 2, May 16:
7:00 – 10:00 pm
MHS Post Tiered Classroom / $125 /
Wednesday Matinees
5 Wednesdays: March 9, March 16, March 30, May 4, May 11:
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Mamaroneck Library Community Room / $125 /
Introduction to Pickleball NEW!
Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport because it’s
excellent exercise, easy to learn and a great social game. In this
single-night session, you’ll learn why everyone loves the game.
A combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, it is played
with a whiffle-like ball on a court approximately half the size of a
tennis court. Fun for all ages and level of play, it is a low-impact
sport with minimal chance of injury. Wear comfortable clothes
and sneakers. Equipment is provided.
Betsy Underhill is the Greenwich High School’s girl’s tennis coach
and an avid player of and advocate for Pickleball.
1 Tuesday: March 8: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MHS Post Rd Gym / $15 / Code 170
Pickleball NEW!
Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport because it’s
excellent exercise, easy to learn and a great social game. A
combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, it is played
with a whiffle-like ball on a court approximately half the size of a
tennis court. Fun for all ages and level of play, it is a low-impact
sport with minimal chance of injury. Wear comfortable clothes
and sneakers. Equipment is provided.
Betsy Underhill: See Introduction to
4 Tuesdays: March 15 – April 12 (no class March 22):
7:00 – 9:00 pm
MHS Post Rd Gym / $100 /
Session II
5 Tuesdays: April 19 – May 17:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MHS Post Rd Gym / $125 /
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing NEW!
Social dancing is fun and gives you the opportunity to develop
friendships and gain physical confidence. Everyone can learn
to dance. You’ll learn ballroom dances like the foxtrot and waltz,
and Latin dances includeing salsa, swing and cha cha cha.
Partners are encouraged, but not required.
Richard Barnett is a country, ballroom and Latin dance instructor,
DJ and choreographer. He was a successful competition dancer
competing in Pro-Ams with professionals.
6 Mondays: March 7 – May 2 (no class March 21, 28, April 25):
7:00 – 8:30 pm
MHS Caféteria / $150 /
Bike Ride: City Island NEW!
A ride to City Island is a wonderful experience for cyclists of all
levels. Travel the beautiful, relatively flat bike trail and enjoy the
seaside view, while riding along the sound — from Pelham to
City Island. As we cross over the bridge into this very charming
New England fishing village, you will feel like you have traveled
miles away. On the main street of the island, you will experience
the local patrons and the quaint atmosphere the town has to offer.
Bring lunch money for our stop at one of the iconic seafood/
burger spots on the water.
Laurie Parkinson, owner and spin instructor at L Train Cycling
studio, has been an avid cyclist for over 20 years. A former
triathlete, her passion for cycling led her to organize outdoor
rides for clients so she could share her love for the sport and
also explore beautiful areas around New York with others.
1 Friday: May 6 (rain date May 13): 11: 00 am – 1:30 pm
Pelhammeeting location TBA to registered students / $50 / Code 174
Bike Ride: Manhattan’s West Side NEW!
The Hudson River Park Path running along Manhattan’s West
Side is for more advanced cyclists due to the busy nature of
the path, which accommodates walkers and joggers as well as
cyclists. We will ride a total of @ 20 miles along mostly flat
terrain. The ride starts at 96th Street and moves south along the
Hudson River. As we travel down to Battery Park, you will take in
sites along the way, including the USS Intrepid, the Irish Memorial,
and the Statue of Liberty. In Battery Park, we’ll stop for a sit-
down lunch outside at one of the lovely waterfront restaurants
before heading back. Fee Includes lunch.
Laurie Parkinson: see Bike Ride: City Island
1 Friday: May 20 (rain date June 3): 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Pelham meeting location TBA to registered students / $145 /
Code 175
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