Fairfield Courses

These classes have been completed. The Fall 2019 schedule will be updated when registration opens.

Monday Classes

I Am an American

This class will take a look at five groups that helped mold America into today’s nation. The Native American influence on our country will be the opening lesson. Subsequent topics will include religious groups that came and grew in the United States and the impact of inventors and industrialists on our country. Followed by discussion of the effects of military leaders on our nation, we will close with a look at immigration over the years and the pros and cons of being a nation of immigrants. Our studies will help determine the meaning of “I am an American.”

Instructor: Walter Westrich, a retired school administrator and teacher, is a student of American political history and has taught previous ILR classes on Presidents, Vice Presidents, the Civil War, and Presidential elections.

5 Mondays: April 1–29; 9:00–10:00am
Location: Fairfield Community Arts Center, Room C

Wednesday Classes

Writing Workshop

A class for writers to share and critique one another’s writing projects. The works will include but not be limited to fiction, family histories, poetry, therapy writing, plays, retrospectives, and any writing the participants choose. Those who have been a part of previous writing classes know how valuable the views of their fellow writers can be. The class will be moderated by Bridget Ossmann, and professional writer Ercel Eaton will be available to consult on the writing projects.

Instructors: Ercel Eaton worked in the newspaper/writing field for 45 years as a reporter, feature writer, editor, and columnist for the Hamilton Journal News. She is the author of Appalachian Yesterdays, a book about her childhood and family, and Caramels, a book of poetry. Bridget Ossmann is a playwright, humorist, and musician. She has written hundreds of plays, including Teachers Left Behind and Purple Paint (Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative winners), and Words in the Air (an Orchard Award winner). She is the founder of Naked Plays (provides playwrights and actors a venue to improve their writing and acting skills) and The Virginia Budge Award Fund for the Creative and Performing Arts (serving the students of Butler county for nine years).

5 Wednesdays: April 3–May 1; 10:30am–noon
Location: Fairfield Community Arts Center, Classroom (1st wk), Room C (wks 2–5)