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CANCELED/ADDED COURSES - Fall 2008
#28 and #29 Origami Workshops - CANCELED!
#17 Japanese Tea Ceremony - ADDITIONAL SECTION ADDED for October 17, 1:30-3:00pm (CLOSED). Both sections at Partridge Knoll in the DINING ROOM (instead of Multi-Purpose Room)
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CLOSED COURSES - Fall 2008
#5 Belly Dancing for Golden Girls
#10 Dinosaurs and the Jurassic era
#12 First Ladies: Children, Inlaws and Outlaws
#14 French for Communication
#17 Japanese Tea Ceremony - both sections
#19 Lincoln - The War Years (Part 2)
#22 Mah Jongg
#24 Memoir Writing
#30 Our Neighbor's Faith: Mainstream Religions of the North Country
#31 Pine Needle Basketry
#34 Richard Wagner and Constantin Frantz: Two Germans in Search of a Mission
#36 Senior Fitness 101
#44 Woodcarving a Head on a Walking Stick
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS:
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 TRIP: Lake Placid. Wednesday, October 1, 2008. (Reservation/payment due: June 25) NOTE: There are still a few places left - if you are interested in going, call the SOAR office: 267-2690.
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EVENT: Meet the Chef - Tardelli's. Wednesday, October 29, 2008. 12:00 Noon. (Reservation/payment due: October 22) NOTE: More information coming soon!
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EVENT: Informal SOAR noon get-together lunches at Tardelli's. Every second Tuesday of each month. (Photo on the right of the July 8 informal lunch at Tardellii's)
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 CONGRATULATIONS, SOAR ARTISTS!
The Massena Artists Association's 2008 Juried Art Exhibition, held at the Massena Public Library February 12 through February 29, accepted the work of seven SOAR artists, five of whom received awards for their outstanding accomplishments in the following categories
View the prizewinning art pieces and artists
Brian Kirby's drawing "The Flower Chimney" WON FIRST PLACE!!
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SOAR: A Lifelong Learning Group
hosted by SUNY Potsdam
and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network
WHAT IS SOAR?
SOAR offers peer learning opportunities for area residents of retirement age. Courses are on a wide variety of topics, such as computers, contract bridge, agriculture, North Country, science, religion, and the arts. SOAR is sponsored locally by SUNY Potsdam and is part of the Elderhostel Institute Network. SOAR learning is easy-paced - there are no exams or term papers. Members learn with old friends and develop new friendships, and in learning they flex their intellectual muscle by challenging their minds and expressing their creativity. (SOAR By-laws in .pdf form)
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WHAT IS PEER LEARNING?
Built on the idea that we are all learners and all have something to offer, SOAR gives us the challenge to teach what we know, as well as to try out new skills and to learn new things with our peers. SOAR is an organization made up wholly of volunteers. SOAR members are a remarkably energetic and creative group that enjoys intellectual stimulation, hands-on activities, going places, and good fellowship.
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F.A.Q.'s about SOAR
How long does the program run?
SOAR courses usually run anywhere from a one to eight sessions in a semester. There are two ten-week semesters (Fall and Spring).
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Where are the classes held?
Most of SOAR's classes are held on the SUNY Potsdam campus (where there is ample free parking for SOAR members), or in nearby places in the local area, with several courses held in Canton at Partridge Knoll and the Silas Wright House.
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When are the classes held?
Usually courses meet once a week, with individual classes lasting from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. All classes are held during daytime hours.
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What are the Membership Fees and Benefits?
Join SOAR at any time. A yearly membership of $60 (renewable in the fall) enables each student to take as many courses as they like from the SOAR curriculum. There are also opportunities to attend special classes or events, and each semester SOAR organizes at least one day trip opportunity. At the end of both the Spring and Fall semesters, SOAR also holds a luncheon on the SUNY Potsdam campus. The luncheons, day trips and other special opportunities throughout the year are at an additional cost.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
phone
315-267-2690
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mailing address:
SOAR, 389 Van Housen Ext.
SUNY Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Ave.
Potsdam, New York 13676
in person visit us at:
Van Housen Hall Extension Room 382
(on the SUNY Potsdam Campus - see map)
office hours: 8:30-2:00 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday (occasionally hours may vary)
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e-mail
soar@potsdam.edu
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Last update: see below
Send comments to R. Kreuzer, SOAR web site manager
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Christmas Season Luncheon
Spring Event
