Center for Creative Retirement
We offer more educational and fun classes, trips and workshops to keep you actively engaged.
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Courses
Jazz Diplomacy: Cold War, Civil Rights and American Culture
This course looks at the use of one of America’s great cultural creations - jazz - as a diplomatic tool. Starting in the 1950s, jazz was used as a way to counter Soviet propaganda, highlighting the contribution of great musicians like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. But how did those musicians reconcile their status as global ambassadors of American culture with the challenges of the Civil Rights movement at home? The answer is manifested in the music they played, the compositions they created in response to encountering new cultures, and the musicians they inspired around the world. The course also looks at cultural diplomacy today and the continued effectiveness of American “soft power.”
Course will be held in Williams Hall, Room 113
James Ketterer, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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| Monday, 6/16 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ZCCR-751 700 | 0 seats left | $22 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Saratoga Racetrack History
This presentation by the animated Saratoga native Charlie Kuenzel will give a historical view of the 161 years of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga, from John Morrissey to modern icons of the sport. Come enjoy the history of the topic that has been such an important part of Saratoga’s success as a vacation destination where millions of dollars are gained and lost on a daily basis during racing season.
Course will meet at HVCC North, 345 Hermes Rd. Malta, NY
Charlie Kuenzel, Director of Education Saratoga History Museum, Instructor
Lea Darling, Coordinator
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/17 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZCCR-817 700 | 85 seats left | $33 |
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