OLLI@DU / 2023 FALL / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Fascinating Felines STEM 1008

Thursday

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

Time: 9:30–11:30 AM

Facilitators: Mary Dudzinski/Carri Holman

Location: Online

Class Limit: 10 Participants

Sponsoring Site: Central

Are you curious as a cat? Whether you’re a lifetime cat lover, or considering adopting your first cat, join us for an exploration of the fascinating world of felines. Learn things you never knew about cats, share your own cat stories, and of course, watch some great cat videos! We’ll pounce on the following topics:

•Identifying cat breeds •Cats in history and modern culture; myths and legends •Growth and development; kitty care and health issues

•Tips on making a happy home for cats •Plus, much more! From history to hairballs, catnip to Cairo, we’ll share our personal experiences, answer questions, and discover why felines are purr-fectly fascinating!

Geology Underfoot—Saturday

Morning

STEM 1012

Saturday

Dates: 9/23 to 10/21 (5 weeks)

Time: 9–12 Noon

Facilitators: David Lindsey, Senior Facilitator/ Fran Fraser, Master Facilitator

Location: Off-Site

Class Limit: 20 Participants

Sponsoring Site: West

Come along on 5 walks to view geologic features in the Denver area.

Walk 1 is on Platte River trail at Welby to examine and discuss how the river forms a network of gravel bars and channels.

Walk 2 is on Clear Creek trail at Youngfield to learn how the valley was formed, review examples of land use in the valley and gold mining at Arapahoe Bar.

Walk 3 tour the Colorado School of Mines Museum to see spectacular mineral specimens, then walk the Geology Trail to see fossils and rock formations.

Walk 4 visit Red Rocks Amphitheater to see the Great Unconformity, the redbeds of the Fountain Formation, and the geology museum in the Visitor’s Center.

Walk 5 tour the Morrison Natural History Museum, in Morrison CO, to discover Colorado’s dinosaurs with an expert and visit Quarry 5 containing dinosaur fossils. This Walk has a $10 entry fee. Walk 5 includes a Pre-Walk Zoom Lecture on October 20, 2023 at 6 PM to introduce you to the unique quarries of Dinosaur Ridge.

Walks and tours are not long distances but do include a great deal of standing and walking with some stairs and rough or inclined surfaces. Places to sit are limited. Bring water to drink and proper attire.

Geology Underfoot—Saturday

Afternoon

Stem 1013

Saturday

Dates: 9/23 to 10/21 (5 weeks)

Time: 1–4 PM

Facilitators: David Lindsay, Senior Facilitator/Fran Fraser, Master Facilitator

Location: Off-Site

Class Limit: 20 Participants

Sponsoring Site: West

Come along on 5 walks to view geologic features in the Denver area.

Walk 1 is on Platte River trail at Welby to examine and discuss how the river forms a network of gravel bars and channels.

Walk 2 is on Clear Creek trail at Youngfield to learn how the valley was formed, review examples of land use in the valley and gold mining at Arapahoe Bar.

Walk 3 tour the Colorado School of Mines Museum to see spectacular mineral specimens, then walk the Geology Trail to see fossils and rock formations.

Walk 4 visit Red Rocks Amphitheater to see the Great Unconformity, the redbeds of the Fountain Formation, and the geology museum in the Visitor’s Center.

Walk 5 tour the Morrison Natural History Museum, in Morrison CO, to discover Colorado’s dinosaurs with an expert and visit Quarry 5 containing dinosaur fossils. This Walk has a $10 entry fee. Walk 5 includes a Pre-Walk Zoom Lecture on October 20, 2023 at 6 PM to introduce you to the unique quarries of Dinosaur Ridge.

Walks and tours are not long distances but do include a great deal of standing and walking with some stairs and rough or inclined surfaces. Places to sit are limited. Bring water to drink and proper attire.

Get the Most from (and Have Way More Fun With!)

Your Iphone, Ipad, and/or

Mac STEM 1007

Thursday

Dates: 9/21 to 10/12 (4 weeks)

Time: 1–3 PM

Facilitator: Maria Arapakis, Diamond

Facilitator

Location: Online

Class Limit: Unlimited

Sponsoring Site: Central

You’ll discover amazing ways to make better use of your Apple Tools & Toys! It will have you ready and eager to bring into your life, with the help of your Apple devices, endless empowerment, enrichment, entertainment, education, and enjoyment.

Too often these mind-blowing 21st century miracles are pathetically underutilized. In this popular OLLI course, Maria Arapakis, shows easy ways to tap into their extraordinary powers that make your life a whole lot better, especially during your “Golden Years.”

You’ll get a clear understanding of “The Cloud” and “Smart Streaming” where you can find and enjoy exceptional movies, shows, YouTube videos, digital books, podcasts, music, and more—anywhere, anytime.

You’ll learn how your iPhone, iPad, and Mac can bring you gratifying new projects, a satisfying sense of purpose, and a supersimple self-management system. And you’ll see how they can also help you stay in touch with others using audio visits, video visits, texting, and Zoom get-togethers, where you can share files, photos, articles, links, learning, and laughs!