Versailles Settlement (4/17) World War II in Europe (5/8) Series in Ridgefield Continuing Ed on Zoom

Welcome to Ridgefield Continuing Education! We hold classes year-round and many classes start soon – Day and Evening! – in Person and Zoom.

Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article.

This winter and spring we have a variety of European history classes that may be of particular interest to people traveling to Europe.  Instructor Nancy Maxwell who does a great presentation that contains interesting and intriguing biographical information that brings the historic characters to life.

The Zoom link will be provided the evening before each class.

A Summary of Offerings, By Date:

The Versailles Settlement
When the armistice of November 1918 ended the hostilities of World War I, the peacemakers faced enormous challenges. The war had irrevocably changed the geopolitical face of Europe; there were cries for revenge and retribution; and a delicate new balance of power had to be established. What were the primary goals of “the big 3” - Georges Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Woodrow Wilson? An overview of the issues, factors, and personalities at work in the drafting of the treaties helps us understand the decisions and sheds light on the ensuing events. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio).
1 Session $29 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $25)
Fri., 4/17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Zoom.


World War II Series - from the Interwar Period to the Aftermath in Europe


4 Sessions = All 3 Classes Below
4 Sessions $79 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $68)
Fri., 5/8, 15, 22, 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

or Purchase separately.

The Interwar Period
Depression, upheaval, appeasement, and the rise of fascism and communism characterized this era. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio).
1 Session $29 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $25)
Fri., 5/8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

World War II
It can be hard to believe that only twenty years after the horrors and devastation of World War I, and the lessons learned from it, the world went to war again. Did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles indeed provoke this, or is there more to the story? What was the appeasement policy of the 1930’s? An examination of these events as well as the stages, operations, and theaters of the war will help us understand how the very alliance that secured victory over the Axis powers evolved into the deadly arms race and threats of the ensuing Cold War. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio).
2 Sessions $41 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $35)
Fri., 5/15 and 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

The Aftermath of World War II
Discussion topics include the Divided Germany, Soviet seizure of territories, and the Iron Curtain. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio).
1 Session $29 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $25)
Fri., 5/29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

Also available . . .

• Mushroom Walk, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Cardio, LaBlast, Zumba, Line Dance, Event, Swing, Club and Ballroom Dance.

• French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, History, Archaeology.

• DSLR and Mirrorless Photography, iPhone Photography, iPhone.

• AI (Artificial Intelligence), CyberSecurity, eBay, Google Docs, Windows, iPhone, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Office Tutorials.

• Knitting, Drawing and Painting, Cartoons

• Guitar, Piano, Interiors, Elder Law.

• Bridge, Mah Jongg.

• And more . . .

Advance registration required. Visit https://ridgefieldschools.org for registration and more information.

eMail ridgefieldce@gmail.com

Phone Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812