Andy Kahn is an Atlantic City composer, performer, and music instructor. Each month he will lead a fascinating interactive discussion on the lives and music of legendary 20th century American composers. Andy will play pieces from the composers and encourage class participation. Sing along if you like or simply listen for your entertainment pleasure!

January 27, February 24, March 24
Stockton University, Atlantic City Campus, room 311
Andy Kahn, Instructor

Our history of art continues with the Age of Romanticism, then explores the influence of the invention of the camera, watercolors, and tube paint. We will examine the daring of Impressionists and boldness of the Abstract artists, Fauves, Cubists and Surrealists, consider how these artists and their styles led to the work of the Pop artists of the 1950’s, and look at the work of the most influential artists of their times.

Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00 noon
January 14, February 11, March 11
Margate City Public Library
Shirley Belitsky,, Instructor

By popular demand Tom Chin once again offers his wisdom, insight, and knowledge of British theatre, film, and TV, along with the actors and actresses, producers, and directors who have made the British masters of stage and screen. Spend entertaining afternoons viewing films, TV and movie clips, and whatever else Tom decides to surprise the class with. Discussion and questions encouraged!

Wednesdays 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
December 17,
Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, room 310
January 21, February18, March 18
Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, room 311
Tom Chin, Instructor

Democracy is messy, and it’s hard. It’s never easy. – Robert Kennedy, Jr.
A well-informed and educated voting population is the foundation of our Democracy. We provide a forum for a civil exchange of views on how to preserve, protect and defend our Constitutional Republic. We welcome all to participate as we deal with current issues before the Courts and challenges to the Rule of Law. Retired Lawyer Bill Subin, former Stockton Adjunct Professor, and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in N.J. and D.C. will lead our discussions.
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Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm
January 28, February 25, March 25
Margate Public Library
Bill Subin, Instructor

Give yourself the gift of laughter and enjoyment and spend a morning with some of the funniest and most talented actors. Relax, view, then discuss iconic comedic films. They will amuse, inspire, entertain, and perhaps teach us.

Tuesdays 10:30 – 12:30 pm
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14
Margate City Public Library
Sondra Mandel, Moderator

Documentaries employ video and film scenes, photographs and/or sounds of real people and actual events to create a particular story, viewpoint, message, or experience. Tom Chin presents a range of outstanding films on various topics, iconic documentaries created decades ago as well as recent productions. Tom’s choices captivate viewers and promote lively discussions.

Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm
January 14, February 11, March 11
Stockton University Atlantic City Campus room 311
Tom Chin: Instructor

Flash fiction are very short stories, usually 1,000 words or less. Participants read assigned pieces before class, and discuss them during each class session. We will read and discuss stories from the following book:
Best Small Fictions 2024 edited by Amber Sparks, Alternating Current Press, 2024 & 2025

Thursdays 10:30 – 12:00 pm
When: January 8, February 12, March 12
Margate City Public Library
Meryl Rogers: Instructor

Frankly Feministis a collection of stories by women about women from different geographic areas, cultures, and points of view on universal themes, written from the early 20th through the 21st centuries. New and used books available at amazon.com and abebooks.com.
Stories to be discussed in January will be emailed to registrants before class.

Frankly Feminist, edited by Susan Weidman Schneider and Yona Zeldis McDonough,
Brandeis University Press, 2022.

Tuesdays 10:30 – 12:30 pm

January 6, February 3, March 3
Margate City Public Library
Elaine Geller: Instructor

They are soft and cuddly and our kids and grandkids love them. So join us to make adorable stuffed toys with simple hand stitching. All materials will be supplied.

Tuesdays1:30 – 300 pm
February 17, March 17, March 31
Margate City Public Library
Janet Bodoff: Instructor

Historical nonfiction is grounded in real-world events and people. While factual, this genre employs literary and narrative techniques to make the history captivating and thoughtprovoking for the reader.

The book for January: The Professor and the Madman, by Simon Winchester.

Fridays 10:30 – 12:30 pm

January 16, February 20, March 20
Margate City Public Library
Meryl Baer: Instructor