DESCRIPTIONS

Happiness! Enjoying a Happier Life

HEWE 1008

Thursday

Dates: 10/19 to 11/9 (4 weeks)

Time: 1-3 PM

Facilitator: Maria Arapakis, Master Facilitator

Location: Online

Class Limit: Unlimited

Sponsoring Site: Central

It’s been said there’s a “Revolution” going on in the realm of “Happiness.” Arguably it started 21 years ago when the first positive psychology seminar was offered at Harvard. Till then, the realm of psychology had almost exclusively been focused on pathology—mental “dis-ease” and malfunction, not mental health, or personal happiness.

In this 4-session OLLI Zoom course you will learn the primary ways in which our everyday happiness is undermined as well as easyto-practice, highly effective strategies for overcoming these “Happiness-Killers”, and instead make choices that strengthen your own personal well-being.

Psychologist Maria Arapakis shows you how smart, self-fulfilling, life-enhancing choices can turn around situations that would otherwise destroy your peace of mind and joy…. choices that keep you from becoming a “victim” of circumstances and put you squarely in the driver’s seat of your life so you can enjoy greater pleasure and satisfaction despite life’s inevitable challenges and setbacks.

Health Care in the 21st Century—How in the World Did We Get Here

HEWE 1003

Thursday

Dates: 9/21 to 10/26 (6 weeks)

Time: 1-3 PM

Facilitator: Bill Shaw

Location: Online

Class Limit: 20 participants

Sponsoring Site: Central

Are you still longing for Marcus Welby in the 21st century? Nostalgia is great but have things ever changed! So, what happened? A LOT HAPPENED! If you want a better understanding of how we got here, where things may be going, and how to navigate this incredibly complex system, this is the course for you. We will focus primarily on traditional Western medicine as practiced in the United States. In this class we will get beyond the simplistic “greed, waste, fraud and abuse” explanations and provide an in-depth exploration of the various components of our current system. Information will be heavily referenced should you wish to dig further.

Passport On a Plate: France, Italy, Spain, and South America

HEWE 1001

Monday

Dates: 9/18 to 10/9 (4 weeks)

Time: 1–3 PM

Facilitator: Larry Canepa

Location: Online

Class Limit: Unlimited

Sponsoring Site: Central

Take a culinary adventure and discover the historical, social, political, religious and culinary foodways that shaped our world. No passport needed for this food adventure as we sample international favorites from Paris bistros, the magnificent chateau of the Loire Valley, and the gastronomic capital of Dijon. Then we will go to sunny Italy for a taste of the Eternal City, delightful Bologna and enchanting Venice. Next, travel to sunny Spain and explore delicious Basque Country, Barcelona, and Seville. Finally, fly down to South America to sample the cuisine of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and mysterious Lima, Peru. Samples include French charcuterie, coq au vin, crepes, risotto from Venice and empanadas, ceviche and fried plantains from South America. Part I: Paris, Dijon and the Loire Valley; Part II: Rome, Bologna and Venice; Part III: Basque Country, Barcelona and Seville; Part IV: Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Lima.

Trail Walking in the South Metro Area

HEWE 1004

Thursday

Dates: 9/21 to 11/9 (8 weeks)

Time: 9:30–11:30 AM

Facilitator: Jan Friedlander, Master Facilitator

Location: Off-Site

Class Limit: 35 participants

Sponsoring Site: South Class Fee: $50 to be paid at registration

Be an OLLI OUTSIDER! THURSDAY MORNINGS. What could be more fun than getting outside with your OLLI buddies for a walk in Nature in our wonderful Colorado fall weather! Enjoy educational walks in a variety of open spaces led by trained volunteer guides from various non-profits. CLASS FEE: $50, 100% of which will be donated to the non-profits that curate & guide our walks. Our walks are rated “Easy” to “Moderate”. Sorry to not have a schedule but the nonprofits who lead our walks were unable to confirm dates when this description was due for the catalog. The organizations in the planning stages but not confirmed are the Douglas Land Conservancy, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, State Parks, the Plains Conservation Center near E470 & Hampden, Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan, CO, east of Colorado Springs, Denver Audubon. LUNCH: After each walk those who wish will enjoy having lunch together. Contact Jan for more information and be an OLLI OUTSIDER!

Each hike was led by very knowledgeable people, and we learned much from them about the land, geology, history as well as about the plants and animals