English Programme 1st term 2015
Tuesdays, 24.2. 24.3.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carolyn MillerJupp VHS, Michaelplatz 5, Room 2 Fee: 39,60 € (reduced fee: 27,72 €)
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Tuesdays, 14.4. 12.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carolyn MillerJupp VHS, Michaelplatz 5, Room 2 Fee: 39,60 € (reduced fee: 27,72 €)
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Healing Songs In the international city of Bonn, let’s meet to sing, hum and vibrate in a relaxed, bilingual atmosphere (GermanEnglish). We sing simple, powerful melodies, chants and mantras from around the world to experience the benefit and soothing essence of singing. Everyone who would like to experience and share the healing power of singing is welcome indeed, we all have a voice! The instructor is a singing leader for Healing Songs.
Wednesday, 4.3.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carla Carlucci Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 33,50 € (reduced fee: 29,48 €)
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Salentine Cuisine Cooking with Fish and Vegetables Salento is located in the SouthEastern of Italy, a subregion of Apulia where the wind and the wa ves have been shaping the “heel” of the Italian boot. Salentine dishes are characterized by the abundant use of seafood which is complemented by sunkissed local vegetables. In this course we are going to cook simple and delightful dishes from “seas & lands” which can be easily reprodu ced at home.
Saturday, 7.3.2015, Room N.01 Saturday, 21.3.2015, Room N.02 Sunday, 26.4.2015, Room N.02 Sunday,10.5.2015, R. N.01 at 10 am to 4 pm Alessio Fangano VHS, Wilhelmstraße 34 Fee: 134,06 € (reduced fee: 95,67 €)
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Food and Lifestyle Photography for Beginners and Bloggers In these days of foodblogs, Instagram and Face book, we are surrounded by images of meals en joyed by friends or perfect strangers from all around the world. In this workshop you will learn many of the secrets behind those mouthwatering images that often make you hungry. Through both visual and practical examples, we will explore many of the aspects that go into the making of such inspiring photos. With a better un derstanding of our perception of the world and how it relates to our cameras, you will learn which camera settings and lenses can give you the best results. You will understand the different types of light, what props are and how to choose them to highlight your food, what foodstyling is and how it can help you. To finish, we will touch upon postproduction work and how you can improve your images using soft ware like Lightroom and Photoshop. Please bring your camera.
Wednesdays, 11.3.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carla Carlucci Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 34,50 € (reduced fee: 30,48 €)
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Seafood: A Gourmet Italian Dinner This course is dedicated to the art of preparing seafood dishes. We will learn how to cook like a chef in a relaxed and fun environment. Particular attention will be paid to the presentation of our dishes.
Wednesdays, 18.3.2015, 6 to 9 pm Alessio Fangano Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 32,50 € (reduced fee: 28,48 €)
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An Italian Easter From North to South, the different cultural influ ences through the centuries and the nature of lo cal produces have shaped the festive tables. On Easter weekend all these varieties show up. In this class Alesso Fangano will propose four sim ple and tasty recipes that will make your holidays even tastier.
Monday, 13.4.2015, 8 to 9.30 pm Prof. Dr. Carmen Griesel and Jens Köhlhoff VHS Bonn, Wilhelmstraße 34, Room E.09 Admission free
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Income Taxes for Employees Taking up vocational work in Germany as an em ployee involves many taxation questions, in parti cular for fellow citizens coming from abroad. For there is no taxation legislation in the world which is as complex as the German one. The presenta tion gives a summary and outlines the main fea tures of social insurance legislation.
Tuesdays, 14. 21.4.2015, 6 to 9 pm Masud Khan Realschule Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 42,90 € (reduced fee: 34,86 €)
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Indian Finger Foods The finger foods offer a delicious and healthy op tions for party foods, snacks and light meals. Ma de with gram flour, lentils and fresh vegetables such as aubergine, courgette, cauliflower etc. These finger foods are light and crispy, they will be a favourite with children. They are often served with home made chutneys and dips. We will be preparing various chutneys and yoghurt dres sings. Traditionally these foods are consumed at tea time, but they are also the perfect companions to a glass of beer or wine...
Tuesday, 14.4.2015, 6 to 7.30 pm Stefan Sauerborn Stadthaus, Berliner Platz 2, floor 12b Office of the Lord Mayor of Bonn Fee: 5 €
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Start Up Your Business in Bonn Starting your own business in Bonn is not just about having a dream. There are real steps to en sure your business a successful start. Stefan Sauerborn, Manager of the Service Center of Bonn’s Economic Development Department, will give you an overview about the consulting ser vices offered by the Department and will answer your questions about becoming an entrepreneur in Bonn.
Monday, 27.4.2015, 8 to 9.30 pm Prof. Dr. Carmen Griesel and Jens Köhlhoff VHS Bonn, Wilhelmstraße 34, Raum E.09 Admission free
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Income Taxes for SelfEmployed Working on a selfemployed basis in Germany either as a freelancer or as a tradesman implies a number of obligations. This ranges from the re gistration at the financial authorities respectively municipality and the commercial register to the requirement to contribute prepayments on tax. The presentation addresses frequently asked questions concerning these issues.
Tuesdays, 28.4 5.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Masud Khan Realschule Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 42,90 € (reduced fee: 34,86 €)
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Indian Cooking Indian cuisine has an extensive and varied reper toire, influenced by all the regions of this vast sub continent. In our course you will learn how to pre pare Tandoori chicken, meat in coconut milk, various vegetables cooked with seeds and spices, as well as different types of Pakoras and the fa mous Lassi drink. We will also explore fusion food by learning about the origin and preparation of Balti dishes.
Wednesday, 29.4.2015, 6 to 9 pm Alessio Fangano Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 32,50 € (reduced fee: 28,48 €)
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Sicilian cooking for vegetarians The island of Sicily was dominated by many of the most powerful rulers in history. Thanks to this, its cuisine is a rare and unique meltingpot of tastes and traditions. Sicilian cuisine offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes that make use of its cultiva ted and wild flora. In this class we will prepare so me of these delicious dishes.
Wednesdays, 6.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Alessio Fanganoi Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 30,50 € (reduced fee: 26,48 €)
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Sicilian Cooking Sicilian cuisine reflects the varied history of this island and therefore stands out from the normal Italian cooking. The wide use of aubergines bears witness to the Turkish Empire while the taste for sugar, spices and almonds was established du ring the Saracen. The Spanish then introduced chocolate and tomatoes, while the French expan ded the cooking skills. In this class we will explore this rich landscape with 4 simple and tasty dishes that will enrich your everyday meals.
House of the Former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer Adenauer House Rhöndorf Konrad Adenauer, the first postwar Chancellor of Germany led his country from the ruins of the World War II to a prosperous nation. During his years in power, Germany achieved democracy, stability, international respect and economic pro sperity. At Christmas 1937, Konrad Adenauer’s family moved to their new home in Rhöndorf. It was to remain Adenauer’s home for more than
Saturday, 9.5.2015, 11.45 am to 1.30 pm Staff of Konrad Adenauer House Meet at Tram 66, stop Rhöndorf, Bad Honnef Fee: 5 € (no reduction possible)
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three decades. After his death, the heirs donated the estate to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1967. The private living quarters of the chancellor are open to the public. Generous but modest, they present the unpretentious lifestyle of the Adenauer family. The path up to Adenauer’s ho me leads through a lush garden planted on the steep slopes of a former vineyard. The garden re veals Adenauer as rose enthusiast. From the house and garden you can enjoy magnificent views of the Rhine valley and Siebengebirge hills.
Tuesdays, 12.5. 19.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Masud Khan Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 42,90 € (reduced fee: 34,86 €)
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Bengali vegetarian cooking Nowadays, more and more people wish to decre ase their consumption of meat for both ethical and health reasons. With a combination of garlic, oni on and ginger at the base and the use of spices, aromatics and chillies adapted to individual tas tes, Bengali dishes can be prepared for anyone. All varieties of pulses with their high protein con tent are used, such as chick peas, mung beans and all the variety of lentils. Familiar vegetables, as well as newcomers such as aubergines reveal a surprising delectability. We will be cooking with exotic vegetables, such as Korolla (bitter melon), famed for its health benefits. They are mainstays of Bengali cooking and widely available in Bonn. Altogether, this is a cuisine particularly suited to a palate that requires real taste and freshness in healthy eating.
Wednesdays, 13.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Alessio Fangano Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 33,50 € (reduced fee: 29,48 €)
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Luscious Darkness Chocolate in the Kitchen Commonly used in desserts, chocolate is a very versatile ingredient also in savory recipes. As but ter, chocolate can easily be used to finish sauces that will accompany flavorful meats or shellfish. Used as highlight, chocolate can even be added to risotto or pasta dishes with very elegant and satisfying results. In this class, we will explore the possibilities of chocolate in your kitchen with a selection of easy and creative recipes.
Put in Some Positivity in Tough Times Many of us experience undeniably difficult periods in personal and professional life. In this short workshop we will learn more about our hidden re sources and inner helpers as well as strategies to deal with cynicism (by ourselves and others), self depreciation and the power of appreciation. We will find your hidden treasures and we will re cognise that every action you have taken in a po sitive and supportive way. There is no wrongness there are many ways to look at a situation, a con
Tuesday, 19.5.2015, 6 to 8 pm Esther Fleer VHS, Michaelplatz 5, Room 2 Fee: 9 € (reduced fee: 6,30 €)
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flict or a problem. The teacher is a trained and certified Systemic Family Therapist and counsellor.
Wednesday, 20.5.2015 6 to 9 pm Alessio Fangano Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 30,50 € (reduced fee: 26,48 €)
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Mediterranean Antipasti Celebrating Spring In the Mediterranean we know well how a rich ta ble of small and delightful dishes is the perfect start to a great party. Call them what you prefer, Antipasti, Mezze or Tapas, they are the simplest and most versatile way to exploit the seasonal bounty from our markets. Think of crunchy bread with multiple fresh toppings, frittatas featuring seasonal vegetables or dices of cheese or grilled meat marinated in extravirgin olive oil and fresh herbs. In this course we will explore a rich sample of recipes inspired by the many cultures that border the Mediterranean sea, a real feast for your eyes and palates.
Wednesday, 13.5.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carla Carlucci Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 33,50 € (reduced fee: 29,48 €)
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Northern Italian Cuisine: RISOTTO Risotto is a dominant staple in some northern re gions of Italy, where it is often preferred over pas ta. It can be successfully prepared by using the right type of Italian rice, a good stock (instead of bouillon cubes), fresh ingredients, and by follow ing a few basic techniques of cooking. In this course we will learn the basic procedure for coo king any risotto dish, how to make a perfectly cre amy and tender risotto dish any time "all´onda", and how to make different stocks for our risotto dishes. Together we will prepare some authentic Italian risotto recipes, from traditional to innova tive and creative.
Thursday, 28.5.2015, 5 to 6.30 pm Staff of Botanical Garden Meet at: Botanical Garden Bonn Meckenheimer Allee 171 Fee: 8 € (no reduction possible)
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Diversity of Local Flora The Botanical Garden Bonn The Botanical Garden of the University Bonn is known as one of the most beautiful and presti gious Botanical Garden in Germany. On this gui ded tour, you will get to know the most important aspects of the Garden: to present and preserve the diversity of the local flora. You will visit the Biotope Section, which shows the most important locally occurring plant communi ties, including endangered species of the region around Bonn. The densely populated State of NordrheinWestfalen hosts more beautiful and precious "wilderness" than you might expect on first sight...
Monday, 1.6.2015, 6 to 9 pm Mirco Theiner VHS, Wilhelmstraße 34, Room E.09 Admission free
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Tenants’ rights and duties Selective legal aspects of renting property in Ger many What exactly is a “Nebenkostenabrechnung” and how can I check it? Who is responsible for fixing damages in my flat? Is my landlord entitled to rai se the rent annually? Mirco Theiner, lawyer and director of the local Union of Tenants in Bonn, is going to answer your questions throughout this lecture.
Tuesday, 2.6.2015, 6 to 9 pm Carla Carlucci Realschule in Beuel, Rölsdorfstraße 20 Building F (Room F104/Kitchen) Fee: 34,50 € (reduced fee: 30,48 €)
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APERICENA: Italian Trend in Dining Out In Italy the "aperitivo" has always been a popular social custom before dinner. Lately, the traditional concept of a simple drink by adding just nuts and chips has been changed. In fact, nowadays there is a new name to define this new trend: APERICENA (aperitivo+dinner). Many bars from northen to southern Italy offer a buffet of hot and cold appetizers to accompany drinks. It’s not finger food, it’s not tapas but some thing more sophisticated! In this course we will cook together hot and cold small dishes, from little appetizers to delicious dishes in small portion in order to change and enrich your parties. Furthermore, we will try to recreate the same "bar atmosphere" as amused as relaxed Italians do when they finish work.
Saturday, 13.6.2015, 1.30 to 4 pm Elke Burbach and Britta Krollmann Meet at: Poppelsdorfer Schlossweiherbrücke Right next to Poppelsdorfer Schloss Fee: 7 € (no reduction possible)
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Places of Democracy in Bonn A Guided Cycle Tour Between 1948 and 1990, Bonn was the capital of West Germany and after the fall of the Iron Cur tain, it remained the seat of government of united Germany until 1999. This guided cycle tour will take us to visit some of the most significant places of democracy in Bonn. The first stop will be the Museum Alexander Koe nig, which was used by the parliamentary council and also as Chancellor’s office for Konrad Ade nauer. Among other places, we will ride by and hear information about the Bundestag (Parlia ment), the former Bundeskanzleramt (Office of the Chancellor), as well as former embassy buil dings. The tour, guided by Elke Burbach from the Ger man Cycling Club ADFC and Britta Krollmann from VHS, will be approximately 15 km long and will start and end at the Poppelsdorfer Schloss weiherbrücke. Duration of tour: approx. 2 1/2 hours, there will be a coffee break at the end, which is not included in the fee. Please bring your own bike!
Saturday, 27.6.2015, 8.15 am to 6 pm Dr. Inge Steinsträßer and Rainer Dobbelstein Meet at Infostand Main Railway Station Fee: 37 € (no reduction possible)
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Dreampath "Hatzenporter Laysteig" Wine Culture and Panoramic Views over the River Mosel A Guided Walk with English Commentary In 2006 new hiking paths along the rivers Rhine, Mosel and around the Eifel, the "dream paths", were presented to the public. They are superbly located and guarantee untroubled hiking delights. Our tour takes us to the "Hatzenporter Laysteig", the name "Hatzenport" stemming from the Latin "Hattonis Porta", meaning harbour. Worth seeing are besides beautiful picturesque halftimbered buildings two churches and the old ferry tower. Our way leads us up to the heights across a stri kingly steep slope. Walking along demanding vi neyard paths we arrive at the refuge of the Rabenlay where we enjoy splendid vistas over the Mosel valley. We continue our walk back to Hat zenport along the hillside ledge, on mellow mea dow paths, through woods and along trails left in their natural state. Trained hikers being surefoo ted and having no fear of heights may climb down across the via ferrata "Dolling". All other hikers walk down to the valley the "normal" path. We ta ke a final rest in a cosy wine pub in Hatzenport. For more information please contact VHS Bonn.
Flyer includes all courses in english language by VHS Bonn Responsible for coordination and design: Department of Politics, Science and International Affairs vhs Bonn in Bad Godesberg Michaelplatz 5 53177 Bonn For further information and suggestions please contact: Britta Krollmann phone 0228 77 45 83 email
[email protected] and visit our web site at www.vhsbonn.de Herausgeber: Der Oberbürgermeister der Bundesstadt Bonn Volkshochschule Bonn / Presseamt, Januar 2015, Auflage 300 Bildnachweis: Adenauerhaus: © Horst Voßmann, Food Photography: © Alessio Fangano, Kuchen: © denio109/Fotolia.de, Saris: © Fyle/Fotolia.de, Gruppe Geschäftsleute stapelt die Hände: © Robert Kneschke/Fotolia.de, Gewürze: © Mariusz Prusaczyk/Fotolia.de, Rose: © Monika Kempkens, ChocolateMushroomCrostini: © Alessio Fangano, Antipasti Spring: © Alessio Fangano, Museum Koenig: © Michael Sondermann, Mosel:© Christoph Hähnel/Fotolia.de
