Bay Area Classic Learning Elderhostel

ROAD SCHOLAR
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975, is the creator of Road Scholar educational adventures.

BAY AREA CLASSIC LEARNING
Proud sponsor of Road Scholar programs since 1994
P.O. Box 1340, Pacifica, CA 94044; 650-557-9000; bacl@bacl.com

September
Burlingame: September 19-24 #11309
The return of John Rothmann!
Middle East Conflict, French Impressionism, American Film Musical
Bonus Class: Great Songs from Shows that Failed
Bus trip to the highlights of the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
Live entertainment closing night!

October
San Rafael: October 3-8 #16401
Nixon: An Insider's View (John Rothmann), Poets of Broadway, U.S. Constitution
Bus trip through Marin includes docent-guided visit of Marin Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, stop at the breathtaking Marin Headlands with sweeping views of San Francisco and free time in Riviera-like Sausalito.
Live entertainment closing night!

Burlingame: October 17-20 #`13303
Middle East Conflict (John Rothmann), Italian Art Tour,
Coming to You Live: The Golden Age of Television
Live entertainment closing night!

Burlingame: October 20-25 #14134
Our most popular program!
Fantastic Comedy: Loads of Laughs
Great Jewish Comedians, Comic Songs, Today's World of Comedy, Art of Comedy
Bus trip to the highlights of the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
Live comedy closing night!

November
San Rafael: November 7-12 #10735
Those Who Lost: Defeated Candidates (John Rothmann), Wine & Food Pairing,
Intriguing Politics of the Supreme Court
Bus trip through picturesque Marin County, with docent-led visit of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin Civic Center, stop at the breathtaking Marin Headlands and free time with wine tasting in historic Tiburon. Live entertainment closing night!

Burlingame: November 15-18 #14233
Great Jewish Comedians, Funny TV Moments, Today's World of Comedy
Live comedy closing night!

Burlingame: November 18-23 #15666
Virtuosi of Classical Music, Song & Dance Men of the Silver Screen,
Big Band Jazz, Bonus Class: Great Songs from Shows that Failed (You'll be surprised!)
Bus trip to the highlights of the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
Live entertainment closing night!

December
Burlingame: December 27-30 #15440
Great First Ladies (John Rothmann), American Film Musical, Funny TV Moments
Live entertainment closing night!

New Year's Eve
Burlingame: December 30-January 4 #14134
Our most popular program at the most popular time of year!
Fantastic Comedy: Loads of Laughs
Great Jewish Comedians, Comic Songs, Today's World of Comedy, Art of Comedy
Live, standup comedy New Year’s Eve, closing night and all through the week! New Year's Eve celebration includes champagne fountain and nine-story balloon drop from atrium at midnight.
Bus trip to the highlights of the City by the Bay, San Francisco.

San Rafael: December 30-January 4 #13616
Legendary Broadway Composers, French Impressionism, Wine & Food Pairing
Bus trip through picturesque Marin County, with docent-led visit of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin Civic Center, stop at the breathtaking Marin Headlands and free time with wine tasting in historic Tiburon.
Live entertainment New Year's Eve and closing night!

Coming in 2011--Exciting new classes and theme programs!

January 4-7 #16623
Memorable Movie Moments:
Golden Classsics of the Silver Screen, Song and Dance Men of the Silver Screen,
Funny Movie Moments
Live entertainment closing night!

January 9-14 #15551
Five Courses in Five Days
The Making of the President: 1960 (John Rothmann), Golden Age of Musicals, U.S. Constitution, San Francisco: Eclectic History and Unique Neighborhoods, Art Tour: Paris/N. France
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

January 16-21 #16886
Walt Disney and His Dynasty, Problems of Political Leadership (John Rothmann),
Dazzling Dames of Broadway,
Bonus Class: The Golden Door: Passing through Ellis Island

Program includes bus trip to acclaimed Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco located in the Presidio which is adjacent to the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Following the museum visit, a park ranger will board the bus and give a narrated tour of the Presidio, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Live entertainment closing night!

January 23-28 #12053
Your Day in Court: Interactive Mock Trial, Great First Ladies (John Rothmann),
The Gershwins: George and Ira
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

January 30-February 4 #16695
Everything's Coming Up Musical Theater
Broadway Goes International: 1980-2000 Musicals, Poets of Broadway,
Musical Comedy Tonight!
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

February 6-9 #14830
French & American Impressionism, America's Sacred Documents,
Music in the Movies: Hollywood's Great Composers
Live entertainment closing night!

February 13-18 #17098
Santa Cruz Wines: The Most Famous Unknown Appellation (includes wine tasting),
20th Century Presidents (John Rothmann), Post Impressionism
Program includes bus trip to La Honda Winery in Redwood City for tour with program wine instructor (and winemaker at La Honda) followed by optional tasting.
Live entertainment closing night!

February 21-26 #11731
Presidential Campaigns and Elections, Artistic Couples: Creative Intimacy,
Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney: Together Again
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

March 6-11 #10734
New Era in Musicals: 1965-1980, The Art of Sculpture,
Ethnic Conflict in America & the World (John Rothmann)
Program includes bus trip to the Cantor Arts Museum at Stanford University in Palo Alto which houses the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Live entertainment closing night!

March 13-18 #16886
Walt Disney and His Dynasty, Problems of Political Leadership (John Rothmann),
Dazzling Dames of Broadway
Program includes bus trip to acclaimed Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco located in the Presidio which is adjacent to the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Following the museum visit, a park ranger will board the bus and give a narrated tour of the Presidio, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Live entertainment closing night!

March 20-25 #10264
Middle East Conflict (John Rothmann), Legendary Jewish Composers of Broadway,
Jewish Humor: On the Other Hand...
Program includes bus trip to Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco with a brief stop at the Holocaust Memorial in Lincoln Park and drive-by commentary of Congregations Emanu-El and Sherith Israel, historic synagogues founded during the Gold Rush era.
Live entertainment closing night!

March 27-30 #14233
Joy of Comedy: Great Jewish Comedians, Today's World of Comedy, Funny TV Moments
Live comedy closing night!

These programs open for enrollment on September 15:

April 3-8 #16695
Everything's Coming Up Musical Theater
Broadway Goes International: 1980-2000 Musicals, Poets of Broadway,
Musical Comedy Tonight!
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

April 10-13 #10792
Golden Age of Opera Singers, Modern Near Eastern History,
Coming to You Live: The Golden Age Of TV
Live entertainment closing night!

April 28-May 1#15202
Abraham to Jesus: The World of the Bible, Andrew Lloyd Webber,
American Art: Copley to Cassatt
Live entertainment closing night!

May 1-6 #15551
Five Courses in Five Days
The Making of the President: 1960 (John Rothmann), Golden Age of Musicals, U.S. Constitution, San Francisco: Eclectic History & Unique Neighborhoods, Art Tour: Paris/N. France
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

May 8-13 #13348
Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney: Together Again
The Three B’s: Beethoven, Bach & Brahms
Hollywood's Great Composers: Music in the Movies
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live entertainment closing night!

May 15-18 #14234
Those Who Lost: Defeated Candidates (John Rothmann),
In the Mist: Music of Debussy & Ravel, French Impressionism
Live entertainment closing night!

Memorial Day Weekend: May 29-June 3 #14134
Our most popular program!
Fantastic Comedy: Loads of Laughs
Great Jewish Comedians, Comic Songs, Today's World of Comedy, Art of Comedy
Bus trip to points of interest in the Bay Area. Live comedy closing night!

Our programs take place at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame and San Rafael. Click on the links at the left for detailed information about each site.


Hi! Welcome to BACL!

If you live in the Bay Area, you can commute to our programs! Stay in the comfort of your own home and attend all classes, field trips, lunches, dinners and closing night entertainment.


To enroll in our programs, please register through Road Scholar's office at 877-426-8056 or to register online, go to Road Scholar Internet Program Registration.

For more information about Road Scholar, go to: Road Scholar.org

Right: David and Pat Kleinberg, Directors of
Bay Area Classic Learning.
Photo by Urs Rudiger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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