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Monthly Bulletin
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April 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
9:00 a.m. coffee – 9:30 a.m. program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Dr. Eldon Greij, “The Science of Climate Change”
Our HASP speaker for the April 5th monthly meeting will be Dr. Eldon Greij. A North
Dakota native, Dr. Greij came to Holland and taught in the Biology Department at Hope
College until his retirement to found and edit the highly recognized and successful
magazine "Birders World".
Since leaving the magazine, Dr. Greij has returned to teaching part-time at Hope
College and has become a much sought after speaker and writer on the subject of
climate change. If you have enjoyed his previous presentations on ornithology, you will
not be disappointed as he takes us on a scientific journey to explore and explain the very
complex study of climate change and its impact on our daily lives and its future effects
around the world.
Please join us for the exciting program, Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
Upcoming Programs:
May – Joseph Byrd, Life of St. Francis of Assisi
June – Annual Luncheon and Business Meeting
MEMBERSHIP
We welcome the following new members:
JAMES BAAR
Profession: Ordained Minister
Education:
Central College, B.A., Western Theological Seminary, M.Div.
Hobbies:
Reading, golf, landscaping, fishing, travel
Mentor:
Ted DuMez
LARRY ROUSE
Profession:
Education Administrator
Education:
Western Michigan University, B.S., and M.A.
Hobbies:
Sailing
Mentor:
Judith Rouse
WILLIAM SMITH
Profession:
Elementary School Teacher
Education:
Hope College, B.A., Western Michigan University, M.A., Elementary Educ.
Hobbies:
Golfing, hiking, travel, cooking, gardening, singing (Holland Chorale)
Our sympathy is expressed to:
Friends and family of Dr. Richard Oudersluys, professor emeritus, New Testament, Western Seminary,
who died November 20, 2010 but we just recently learned of it. Dr. Oudersluys was a charter member
of HASP.
Friends and family of Hal Franken, radio broadcaster for WHTC, who died December 13, 2010. Hal
was a member since 1995 and his wife Jean is currently a HASP member.
Friends and family of Evelyn VanDorp, retail shop owner and community volunteer, who died January
23, 2011.
Friends and family of Dr. Lars Granberg, retired Hope professor of Psychology and Dean of Social
Sciences, who died on March 2, 2011. Dr. Granberg was a charter member of HASP and his wife
Carol is a HASP member.
REMINDER!
New Member Orientation for members who have joined since October 2010 will be Tuesday, April 5,
2011, from 8:15-9:00 a.m. in the Donnelly Room at the Haworth Center.
COMMUNICATIONS
Has the recession hit the HASP Review? We are all aware of necessitated trends in “downsizing”,
getting more from less. The “more from less” concept has merit in times such as Biblical (Google:
loaves and fishes if you must) so perhaps there is no need for alarm. With 25 items submitted in our
six months of asking, our curiosity has been teased. Has there been a brain drain in our midst? Is there
an ink shortage? Our announced deadline for submissions is April 1 but you all know we are a
friendly, flexible lot. Send us your poems, memoirs and brain sneezes. ASAP! Help the 2011 HASP
Review be a worthy representation of our shared creativity and experiences!
CURRICULUM
What’s New in Science – Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 a.m.
Hope Professor Maria Burnatowski-Hledin will be speaking on “Cancer Research with
Undergraduate Students at Hope.”
April course offerings:
Genetically Modified Food – Fridays, April 1 and 15
Christian Anti-Semitism – Mondays, April 4, 11, 18: Booklets are available for this course and can
be picked up in the HASP office.
MacLeish’s Job – Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 p.m.
Great Minds – Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27
Cinema for the Cerebrum – Thursdays, April 7, 14, 28, 9 a.m. - noon
Becoming Neighbors – Friday, April 8
Books and Writers – Tuesday, April 12
Poet’s Corner – Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 p.m.
*Memoirs – Wednesdays, April 13 and 27, 1:00 p.m.
Non-Fiction Books – Tuesday, April 19
Optics in Art – rescheduled: Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m.
Art of Photography – Monday, April 25
What’s New in Science – Tuesday, April 26: Jeanette Klemczak, MSW, BSN, RN, the Chief Nurse
Executive for the State of Michigan will talk on the “Status and Future of Nursing”.
Computer Experiences – Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 p.m.
(* indicates course meets in the HASP Conference Room.)
Have you lived in another country? Would you like to share some of your experiences with a HASP
class? If so, please contact the Social Studies Curriculum Chair, John Buttrey: buttreys2@charter.net
or #399-7919.
Autism
If any HASP members have children or grandchildren who are involved with Autism Spectrum
disorders and wish to assist with a fall class please contact Jack Hyde: jack@wmol.com, or #9949787.
Do you have an idea for a HASP course? Do you know of a person (maybe you!) who would be a
good resource/presenter? If so, please contact the HASP office and we will make sure your suggestion
gets to the appropriate Curriculum Sub-Committee Chair. Thank you!
SPECIAL EVENTS
HASP Spring Fling – Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The annual Spring Fling is a great time to meet and/or reconnect with fellow HASP members. The
event will take place at the Macatawa Bank on 8th Street (lower level). Remember to enter the rear of
the bank where HASP greeters will welcome you. There is no charge for this social event. However,
please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres or something sweet to share. Refreshments will be provided
(wine, punch, coffee). Reservations should be mailed to the HASP office by April 4, 2011.
Gilmore Car Museum and Kellogg Manor House – Wednesday, May 18, 2011 (This trip is full.)
Morton Arboretum – Wednesday, June 8, 2011 (This trip is full.)
Niagara on the Lake Trip – September 13-15, 2011
A real Shaw Theatre Trip has been planned for Niagara on the Lake. This is the 50th Anniversary and
they have selected great plays to offer. We will be leaving on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, stopping for both a
coffee break and box lunch on the way, and arriving in Niagara about mid afternoon. We would be
attending Heartbreak, a Shaw drama about a weekend in the country with a father and his daughters
and their dreams and illusions, on that first Tuesday evening.
Wednesday morning would give a chance to do some shopping and have lunch before seeing Candida,
a comedy about a woman caught between loyalty and passion, and who she will choose between her
pastor husband or the ardent love of a young poet. That evening we would see My Fair Lady, a
wonderful Shaw musical about a girl from the gutter being given a chance for success.
The bus will leave Thursday morning after breakfast heading for the Duty Free Shop, stopping for
lunch near there and continuing on home.
We will be staying at the Colonel Butler Inn, which is located in the town. Our dinners will be catered
by the Charles Inn, a five star restaurant. Included in your payment will be bus expenses, the coffee
break and box lunch on the way, two breakfasts, two dinners, three play tickets, and a room with
double occupancy.
The price will be $489.00 per person if sharing a room. This is payable to HASP with a $100 down
payment by May 1, 2011, unless the trip fills up before that, and the remainder due by August 1st.
Everyone must have/bring a passport. Please send in the reservation form on the last page of your
bulletin with your down payment.
SERVICE
Tulip Time is almost here….many thanks to all of you who have volunteered to be guides!
HASP OFFICE NEWS
The HASP office will be closed Good Friday, April 22, 2011.
A reminder that Cook Dining Hall, the same hall our monthly program meeting takes place, invites
HASP members to stay for lunch after our monthly program meetings for $5.00. They are open from
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and have many wonderful offerings each day including three hot entrees, salad bar
and dessert station. Just simply mention you are with HASP and you will get the discounted rate.
If you are a new member and have not yet picked up your HASP name badge, please remember to do
so at the membership table at the next Monthly Meeting.
HASP Spring Fling
April 13, 2011
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Niagara on the Lake
September 13-15, 2011
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