The Real Revolution: America, 1775-1783 with

Dr. Richard Bell (VIRTUAL)

Tuesdays, January 31 through February 28

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Declaring independence on a piece of parchment on a summer’s day in Philadelphia in 1776 would have meant nothing had not tens of thousands of ordinary Americans been willing to support that cause and fight to make it a reality. People at the time knew this, though too often today we forget. As Joseph Plumb Martin, a private in the Continental Army, later put it: “Great men get praise; little men, nothing.” Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland, explores the tumultuous years between 1775 and 1783 from the perspective of these “little men” by examining military recruitment, the wars on the home front and in Native American territory, the struggles of people of color, and the experiences of loyalists. Included with GOLD subscriptions. Please call 410-358-6856 or email info@myerberg.org to register.

From Cave Art up to the early Renaissance with

Dr. Joseph Cassar (VIRTUAL)

Mondays, January 9 through February 27

9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

We will review the earliest forms of art that exist in caves like Lascaux and Altamira and discusses with the help of rich colorful images the works of the earliest inhabitants on earth. Then slowly the course moves to other ancient civilizations like Babylon, Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Etruscans and Republican Rome and continues to show the development of western art up to Giotto in the early Italian renaissance. The course addresses the way artistic iconography developed through the ages, how it changed and why. The course is rich in colorful images that invites questions and discussion.

Joseph Paul Cassar is an artist, art historian, curator and educator. He is Professor of Art at the University of Maryland Global Campus with the Department of Art and Graphic Communications. He is currently engaged in designing online art courses for the university as well as for the New York Times Knowledge Network. He lectures at the Smithsonian Institution, Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, Notre Dame University of Maryland, at the Hirshhorn Museum, Walters Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art among others. He exhibits his work regularly in Malta and the Baltimore-Washington area. Included with GOLD subscriptions. Please call 410-358-6856 or email info@myerberg.org to register.

Virtual Book Club with Wendy Matt

3rd Thursday of the month

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Email info@myerberg.org or call 410-358-6856 to register.

This is FREE for all members and subscribers.

February 16 will be Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

It's 2017, and Olga and her brother, Pedro "Prieto" Acevedo, are bold-faced names in their hometown of New York. Prieto is a popular congressman representing their gentrifying Latinx neighborhood in Brooklyn while Olga is the tony wedding planner for Manhattan's powerbrokers. Set against the backdrop of New York City in the months surrounding the most devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico's history, Olga Dies Dreaming is a story that examines political corruption, familial strife and the very notion of the American dream--all while asking what it really means to weather a storm.

Decluttering & Organizing with Heather Murphy (VIRTUAL)

Thursdays, February 2 through March 2

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Downsizing & De-Cluttering (2/2/23)

This presentation is designed to reduce anxiety about de-cluttering and how to start the downsizing process. Some people plan to move and need to downsize, and some are remaining at home, but need help with de-cluttering. Either way, you will receive information and tips to help you.

Rightsizing and Moving Made Easy (2/9/23)

The presentation is designed to reduce anxiety about moving and overcome obstacles to making the decision to move. The format is lively and entertaining. You will receive information about downsizing & move preparation you can use that day, even if your move is months in the future. You will leave motivated and confident that you can do this move. Receive tips on organizing, downsizing and de-cluttering.

It’s Not Just Stuff, It’s MY Stuff! (2/16/23)

Join Heather Murphy with Abilities Network to explore the emotional reasons behind “holding on.” Often, sentimentality is the barrier to downsizing. It is difficult to let go of your prized possessions and heirlooms. Let’s delve into the emotional ties we have to the “stuff” in It’s Not Just Stuff, Its’ MY Stuff!

Get Organized! (2/23/23)

The presentation is designed to reduce anxiety about organizing and de-cluttering your space and getting organized. The format is lively and entertaining. Attendees receive information they can use that day and leave motivated and confident that they can Get Organized!

Shred, File or Pile: What to do with all this Paper? (3/2/23)

Heather Murphy offers her professional perspective on organizing and eliminating clutter in your home and life. Whether downsizing and making the transition into retirement living, or remaining in your home, everyone needs to deal with a lifetime of collected paperwork—such

as old bills and receipts, magazines, catalogs and more.

Free for all members. Please call 410-358-6856 or email info@myerberg.org to register.

Klezmer -- American Music with Seth Kibel (VIRTUAL)

Fridays, February 3 through February 24

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Klezmer, which literally means “tool of song” in Yiddish, is the secular folk music of the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe. In the first decades of the 1900s, this music flourished not only in the Old World but also in the New, in the immigrant community of New York City. There, the sounds of the European “fiddler on the roof” mixed with the sounds of early jazz and Tin Pan Alley. The result was a quintessentially American sound. This presentation will trace the history and evolution of this music, from the Old World to the New, up until the present day and the modern klezmer revival. Vintage audio clips and "live" performances from the instructor will make this program as exciting as the music itself.

Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond. He is the featured performer with The Kleztet, Bay Jazz Project, Music Pilgrim Trio, The Natty Beaux, and more. Winner of 28 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies), including “Best World Music Instrumentalist” (2003-11) and “Best Jazz Instrumentalist” (2005, 2007-8, 2011-14). His most recent recording, "When You're Smiling," was released in 2018 on the Azalea City Recordings record label. His song "New Waltz" was the Grand Prize winner of 2016 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC), sponsored by the Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW). Seth frequently lectures on a variety of topics in music history for numerous institutions, including the Osher Lifelong Learning programs at Johns Hopkins and Towson Universities.

Now included with ALL subscriptions. Please call 410-358-6856 or email info@myerberg.org to register.

Upcoming Virtual Programs You Don't Want to Miss!

(YOU really don't want to miss these!)

Included with Gold subscriptions. Email info@myerberg.org or call 410-358-6856 to register.

Monday, January 23, 2023

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Circuit Training with Ilysa Cohen VIRTUAL

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Circuit Training with David Curtis ONSITE

9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Better Bones with David Curtis VIRTUAL

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bagel Boys (ONSITE & Virtual) - Dr. Geoffrey Greif, Differences Between Men & Women VIRTUAL & ONSITE



10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga with Mary Mayhew VIRTUAL

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Essentials of Watercolor with Mary Beth Dickman VIRTUAL

10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Lower Body Blast with Lynn Rosen Stone (She's back!) VIRTUAL

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Get in the Groove with Ilysa Cohen VIRTUAL



11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Amazing Amazon with Melanie Waxman, Technology Concierge VIRTUAL

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Meaningful Movement with Joyce Wolpert ONSITE

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Jewish Supreme Court Justices with Rabbi Harry Karp (#3 of 3) VIRTUAL & ONSITE

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Oil Painting with Mary Mayhew ONSITE

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Advanced Cardio Fit with Howard Silverstein ONSITE

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. What if? with Gail Lipsitz VIRTUAL

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Drawing & Painting with Judy Schlossberg ONSITE

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. iPhone/iPad Basics (#4 of 4) with Melanie Waxman, Technology Concierge ONSITE

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi with Eric Johnson VIRTUAL

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Basic Cardio Fit with Howard Silverstein VIRTUAL

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Get in the Groove with Ilysa Cohen VIRTUAL

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Websites You Can Trust with Melanie Waxman, Technology Concierge

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge through the ACBL with Ron Geagley ONSITE

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing (Upper Cuts - Level 2) with Innie Neun & Dawn Wagner. Call 410-358-6856 for more information. ONSITE

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Exploration of Pastels with Mary Beth Dickman VIRTUAL

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Knitting & Needlework Club VIRTUAL

1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Shake, Rattle & Stretch for Parkinsons with Innie Neun & Dawn Wagner. Email jessica@myerberg.org for more info. ONSITE

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Stories from the Soul with Holli Friedland VIRTUAL

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing (Hooks - Level 1) with Innie Neun & Dawn Wagner. Call 410-358-6856 for more information. ONSITE

Thursday, January 26, 2023

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Circuit Training with Ilysa Cohen VIRTUAL

9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Mica Saunders VIRTUAL

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ceramics & Hand Built Clay with Tracey Robbins ONSITE

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Advanced Cardio Fit with Howard Silverstein VIRTUAL

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Comparative Judaism with Melanie Waxman - FREE FOR MEMBERS! ONSITE

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Fundamentals of Drawing with Mary Beth Dickman VIRTUAL

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Line Dancing with Howard Silverstein VIRTUAL



11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Texting & Email with Melanie Waxman, Technology Concierge VIRTUAL

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Better Balance with David Curtis VIRTUAL

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cardio Drumming with Ilysa Cohen ONSITE

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Stories from the Soul with Holli Friedland VIRTUAL

Friday, January 27, 2023

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Bagel Bunch, Dr. David Sigman, Prostate Cancer: What the latest research shows VIRTUAL

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Basic Cardio Fit with Howard Silverstein ONSITE

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Girl Travel Tours: Wales & Cornwall (pre-recorded). From the mountains of Snowdonia to the idyllic surfing beaches of Cornwall, on this virtual tour, George McFall will share the myths and real-life stories of Cornwall and Wales, from King Arthur and his knights of the round table through to the industrial revolution. Our tour will take in the music, food, poetry, literature, mythology, and history of these most ancient of lands within the United Kingdom.FREE for all members and subscribers. VIRTUAL

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Senior Strong with David Curtis VIRTUAL & ONSITE

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Basic Cardio Fit with Howard Silverstein VIRTUAL

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