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UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Learn more, Live better with OLLI The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW is one of 117 prestigious institutes founded by Bernard Osher since 1997 for seasoned learners 50+. Osher, a graduate of Bowdoin College, is retired from a successful career in banking and investing. Along with his wife, Barbro, he has become one of the nation’s most generous supporters of higher education. The Oshers are true philanthropists providing the means and opportunities for people to enrich their lives through the arts and higher education. Since 2005 the foundation has awarded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW $1.35 million in grants and endowments.
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Cameron Art Museum Franz Liszt Concert, Sept. 7
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Adult Scholars Leadership Program coming spring 2012 UNCW’s premier regional immersion and community engagement course for more than 20 years see page 8
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute OLLI Advisory Board 2011-12 Jim Strouse, chair Mary Walker, past chair, marketing Lynn Gattone, secretary, WOW co-chair Vince Lupoi, PLATO Linda Orlando, academics chair Terry Richman, fundraising
Ann Skiba, academics, membership Bruce Sommers, marketing Clauston Jenkins, academics, roundtables Janice Kingoff, membership Henry Oakes, academics Geneva Reid, ASLA
Bea Stewart, ASLA Norman Bemelmans, cultural arts Ellie Covan, academics Mark Hurt, marketing Tracy Meyer, marketing and academics Rick Olsen, communications
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Tabitha Hutaff McEachern Lifelong Learning Speaker Series Dinners.......................................................................................4 Lunches......................................................................................5
Academic Courses Art History..................................................................................7 Business......................................................................................7 Creative Writing.........................................................................8 Education...................................................................................8 History.....................................................................................10 Literature..................................................................................11 Music........................................................................................11 Political Science........................................................................12
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Adult Scholars Leadership Program............................................8 Art at OLLI...............................................................................15 Course Ambassador Orientation...............................................14 Friday Flicks.............................................................................14 Joys and Challenges–Nonprofit Board Member.........................15 Monique Saigal-Escudero Project..............................................14 Super Saturday...........................................................................9
Active Learning Languages German.............................................................................25 French..............................................................................25 Italian...............................................................................25 Sign Language...................................................................25 Spanish.............................................................................26 Leisure and Recreation 50+ Active Club....................................................................23 Aquatics................................................................................23 Golf......................................................................................23 Kayaking...............................................................................24 Lifestyles...................................................................................26 Met Opera................................................................................20 National Theatre Live................................................................22 Science and Technology............................................................27
OLLI Societies Exploring Wines of the World..................................................18 OLLI Art Society in Session (OASIS).........................................16 OLLI New Horizons Band.........................................................10 PLATO......................................................................................16 Science and Environmental Academy (SEA)..............................17 Wednesdays in Nature (WIN)...................................................19 Women on Wednesday (WOW)...............................................17
Engagement Front photo illustration by Shirl New, photo by UNCW/Katherine Freshwater
International Travel...................................................................29 Local Travel..............................................................................28
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d i n n ers
o s h e r l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g i n s t i t u t e ( OLLI ) a t u n c w
Enjoy an entertaining and educational dinner with UNCW’s most talented scholars and regional experts! Robert E. Lee
The Tarball Chronicles: The Gulf Oil Spill Crisis
with Elliot Engel, Ph.D.
with David Gessner, M.A., creative writing
Monday, Nov. 14 6 – 8 p.m. $40 member, $60 nonmember Register by Nov. 8
Tuesday, Sept. 27 6 – 8 p.m. $30 member, $40 nonmember Register by Sept. 20 What are the costs of America’s dependency on oil? David Gessner presents the connections between how we have chosen to live and the consequences of these choices. He speaks about the conflict between our need for fuel and our love of nature and between America’s need for sacrifice and its love of luxury. His new book comes out in September.
Presidents and First Ladies: Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln with William and Sue Wills, actors
Early Bird Special! Receive a $1 discount on any lunch or dinner program if you register by Sept. 16! 4 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
Tuesday, Oct. 25 6 – 8 p.m. $30 member, $40 nonmember Register by Oct. 20 The Wills use costumes, dialects and demeanors to present a personal look at two contrasting personalities. With a mutual interest in politics, this presidential couple shared a deep, true love and managed to overlook each other’s negative qualities. Learn more about the 16th president and his wife during one of the most challenging and chaotic times in U.S. history.
By examining the unusual forces which shaped Lee’s early life, Elliot Engel reveals the man behind the monument. Using anecdotes, biography and - as always - large doses of humor, he convinces us that Lee, the man, was even more worthy of glory than Lee, the general. Register early!
A Celtic Christmas
with Jennifer Licko and Bobby O’Donovan Thursday, Dec. 1 6 – 8 p.m. $30 member, $40 nonmember Register by Nov. 25 Celebrate the holidays with Christmas favorites performed in a fun and lively Celtic style, along with beautiful ballads that are sure to enchant audiences. Enjoy a wonderful Celtic evening of music, dancing, singing and lots of laughs. North Carolina’s Jennifer Licko, a beautiful Gaelic singer, dancer and multi-instrumentalist
is featured. She has performed with many accomplished Celtic musicians such as Grammy award-winning Alasdair Fraser and Roisin Dillon from Cherish the Ladies.
l u n ches Wilmington in the Civil War with Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Ph.D., history Friday, Sept. 23 Noon – 1:30 p.m. $20 member, $25 nonmember Register by Sept. 17 What was Wilmington like at the beginning of the Civil War 150 years ago? What was its importance to the South’s war efforts? And what is the lasting significance on this area? Chris Fonvielle, author of several books on the Civil War, gives upfront and personal anecdotes of the war’s legacy to our region and nation. If you have not met Fonvielle, you are in for a real history lesson.
Built to Last: Machu Picchu and Incan Civilization with Valerie Rider, M.A.T., foreign languages and literatures Tuesday, Oct. 18 Noon – 1:30 p.m. $20 member, $25 nonmember Register by Oct. 12 Machu Picchu may have lasted hundreds of years, but what became of the dazzling, exquisitely-efficient civilization that built it? In this, the centennial year of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu, join Valerie Rider for an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, architecture and daily life of the Inca empire, its contact with the Spanish and how a handful of conquistadores brought about its collapse.
college day
10th Anniversary Saturday, Nov. 12 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. $35 member, $45 nonmember Registration begins early October You are invited to the 10th anniversary of College Day - a great tradition on the UNCW campus. Soar with the Seahawks and their outstanding professors on this wonderful day. Start with a continental
breakfast with your classmates, attend four classes across the campus and enjoy a great lunch with entertainment by the OLLI New Horizons Band. Classes from nearly every discipline: history, philosophy and religion, music, science and psychology, just to name a few. Also, meet UNCW’s new chancellor, Gary Miller.
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Women of the French Resistance
with Monique Saigal-Escudero, Ph.D., Pomona College Thursday, Nov. 3 Noon – 1:30 p.m. $20 member, $25 nonmember Register by Oct. 30 After extensively interviewing French women involved in the Resistance during the German occupation, Monique SaigalEscudero published Héroines françaises 1940-1945: courage; force et ingéniosité, an account of 18 heroines of the French Resistance. She discusses her book and shares her exceptional life story as a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Saigal-Escudero’s visit is made possible by OLLI, the departments of history and foreign languages and literatures and the Women’s Studies and Resource Center at UNCW.
Party Politics and Immigration Reform in American History with Jungkun Seo, Ph.D., public and international affairs Friday, Nov. 11 Noon – 1:30 p.m. $20 member, $25 nonmember Register by Nov. 5 Immigration is perhaps the most enduring and elemental issue in the course of American political history. Revisit some of the major immigration controversies in history, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the 2007 McCain-Kennedy Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill and discuss where the current immigration debate stands and where it should head in the future. 6 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
Hello Dalí! Lunch
with Gail Henderson, artist, Ph.D. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Noon – 1:30 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember Register by Dec. 1 Get to know Salvador Dalí – surrealist painter, skilled draftsman, writer, filmmaker and master self-promoter. This highly imaginative Spaniard with his iconic moustache used his array of talents to delight and astound the public. Enjoy learning more about his art and life.
Antiques at Jester’s Café on Castle Street Mondays, Oct. 3 – 24 Four sessions • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $70 member, $80 nonmember Register by Sept. 28 Join us for a special afternoon in Wilmington’s hidden gem, the Castle Art and Antiques District. Have lunch at Jester’s Café with an antique specialist. After lunch, tour the antique shop and learn about other hidden gems. Oct. 3: Chinese Export Porcelain with Charles Adams, owner of Adams on Castle with 40 years experience as an antiques dealer and appraiser. Oct. 10: Elegant Glass with Sibyl Lavengood, co-owner of Castle Corners Antiques with more than 30 years as an antique dealer. Oct. 17: Antique Oddities with Elaine Harrington, owner of Elaine’s Antiques and Collectibles with 35 years as an antiques dealer and buyer. Oct. 24: Collectables with Michael Moore, owner of Michael Moore Antiques, collector and appraiser.
a c a d emic c o u rses Art History Women in Art History: The Path to Cassatt with Ben Billingsley, M.F.A.
Mondays, Sept. 26 – Oct. 10 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 20 The course is an exploration of the contributions to Western art history made by women. Explore various factors that kept many women out of the art world system and out of traditional art historical surveys while exploring the importance of the goals and accomplishments of visionary women artists throughout history. Focus on artists through the Impressionist era including Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi, Marie-Louise-Elizabeth Vigee-LeBrun, Judith Leyster, Rosa Bonheur, Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt. Billingsley is a painter and printmaker. He teaches art at Cape Fear Community College.
business Understanding Not-for-profit Financial Reports with David Mautz, Ph.D., accountancy and business law and David Jessen, CPA, Executive in Residence Tuesdays, Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $29 member; $59 nonmember Register by Oct. 13 Learn how to read and interpret financial statements issued by churches, charities and other not-for profit organizations. Particular emphasis is on assessing financial position, evaluating operating results, and identifying financial risks and weaknesses.
Mautz is associate professor of accountancy in the Cameron School of Business. He is the author of more than 35 articles in academic and professional journals and recognized by the North Carolina Association of CPAs as the Accounting Educator of the Year in 2009. Jessen is an Executive in Residence in the Cameron School of Business, teaching accounting. He retired from the international professional services firm of Ernst & Young, LLP after more than 35 years of providing accounting and tax consulting services to both global Fortune 1000 companies.
Mango Juice and Dinner After 10 p.m. with Lisa Scribner, Ph.D., marketing Mondays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 Two sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $29 member, $59 nonmember Register by Nov. 21
Seniors - Protect Yourself from Scams!
with Daniel Thurston, J.D., accountancy and business law Wednesday, Nov. 9 3 – 4:30 p.m. $5 member only Register by Nov. 3 Discuss current senior scams, such as identity theft, obtaining information online, telemarketing scams and others. Learn how scammers get access to your information and money, some means of avoidance, how to protect yourself from these situations and victim rights in the court system. In addition to lecturing in the Cameron School of Business, Thurston is a financial crimes prosecutor with the Brunswick County District Attorney’s Office.
Consumer behavior is something we do every day, so everyone can relate. But how do marketers study and understand consumers? Learn what consumer behavior is by using many aspects of our multi-dimensional cultures, with examples of marketing around the world. Explore key issues in consumer behavior with a global focus – how it is similar, yet has many interesting differences in other cultures? Explore rituals, traditions, aesthetics, dietary norms and communication. Scribner teaches international marketing and consumer behavior in the Cameron School of Business. She also teaches in the international MBA program and is faculty liaison to the university’s partner school in Valentia, Spain.
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a c a d emic c o u rses creative writing
education
This I Believe: Writing the Personal Essay
Writing Your First Book
with Jason Frye, M.F.A.
with Philip Gerard, M.F.A. and graduate students, creative writing
Tuesdays, Nov. 1 – Nov. 22 Four sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $49 member, $79 nonmember Register by Oct. 26
Wednesdays Sept. 28 – Oct. 19 Four sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $49 member, $79 nonmember Register by Sept. 22
From 1951-55, Edward R. Murrow invited people to read essays about their personal philosophy of life on his radio program, This I Believe. Fifty years later, This I Believe lives on and essays can be heard on NPR’s The Bob Edwards Show. Explore your personal beliefs and philosophy, write and share your own This I Believe style essay.
The creative writing process is quite exciting. A writer conceives a book, plans it and then actually writes it - prevision, drafting and revision. All writers have different methods, but some are common to all, including a kind of pre-writing in which the writer begins to engage his or her subject, learning the shape it wants to take and the style it demands. Join Philip Gerard and his graduate students to lay the groundwork for your book and set up architecture for it through presentations and workshops.
Frye holds his M.F.A. in creative writing from UNCW. He works as a freelance writer, editor and workshop leader through his Wilmington-based company, Teakettle Junction Productions.
Gerard is chair of the creative writing department and author of seven books, including Cape Fear Rising.
International Dialogue on Education
with MaryAnn Davies, Ph.D., elementary, middle level and literacy education Mondays, Nov. 7 and 14 Two sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $29 member, $59 nonmember Register by Nov. 2 Join a forum for bringing together individuals interested in collaboratively discussing issues related to education worldwide. In order to expand perspectives, join international students and faculty in the conversation. A variety of issues serve as catalysts for discussion, including education and opportunities, technology and education, and education and social justice. Davies is a professor in the Watson School of Education with more than 35 years of working to improve education in local and global contexts.
Adult Scholars Leadership Program 2012 Feb. 22 – 29 Six sessions • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Adult Scholars Leadership Program engages participants with community leaders, experts and policy makers to proactively explore, learn and participate in solutions to our regional challenges. This outstanding, intensive program provides political, economic, educational, law enforcement, historical and cultural views of the region and its challenges. Lunch, notebook and handouts are included. $250 (OLLI membership required) Register by Feb. 8 For more information visit
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More than Cute Stories: Contemporary Children’s Literature that Promotes Pleasure and Learning
with Jeanne Swafford, Ph.D. and Kathy Fox, Ph.D., elementary, middle levels and literacy education Fridays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 4 Four sessions • 3 – 5 p.m. $49 member, $79 nonmember Register by Oct. 7 Examine contemporary children’s and young adult literature from the past two decades, discussing topics such as social justice in picture books, nonfiction books and biography, and award-winning picture books. Engage in a book club discussion of a contemporary novel for young adolescents. Become familiar with new books to share with your children, grandchildren, teacher-friends and anyone who loves books. Learn where to find outstanding books published each year and peruse our favorite books. Swafford and Fox are associate professors in the language and literacy program at the Watson School of Education. Both teach children’s literature and other literacyrelated courses for the elementary education undergraduate program and the language literacy graduate program.
Saturday, Nov. 12 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. see page 5
Super Saturday G l o b a l Tr a d e a n d I t s I n f l u e n ce i n O u r W o r l d Saturday, Oct. 22 • 8:30 a.m. – Noon $15 member; $25 nonmember • Register by Oct. 15 Session I The Rise of Global Trade: A Very Brief History with Mark Spaulding, Ph.D., history Global competitiveness is a most critical factor in today’s world. It speaks to the well-being of an individual nation. Join Spaulding as he explores the evolution of global trade from ancient times to the mid19th century. Spaulding received his doctorate from Harvard University and has had numerous publications on trade and trade policy. Session II If Trade Is Good, Why All the Protests? with Adam Jones, Ph.D., economics and finance A short overview of the economic theory of international trade including why countries produce the goods they produce. Discuss how trade can be beneficial but also controversial including who wins and who loses in a system of free trade. Session III The Role of North Carolina Ports in the Global Trade with Tom Eagar, CEO North Carolina Ports Authority With a 40-year career in the maritime industry, Eagar discusses the importance of N.C. ports in the context of the state and nation. Where does N.C. stand in national rankings? Is a deepwater port critical to the future of this state? How can our exports improve over imports? These are questions to review and examine with the U.S. trade balance. Eagar has extensive international experience including vice president/general manager assignments in Canada and Taiwan. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army with service in Vietnam.
R e g i s t e r e a r l y!
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a c a d emic c o u rses HISTORY The Dropout Crisis: Saving Children’s Education
with Janna Robertson, Ph.D., instructional technology, foundations and secondary education Thursdays, Oct. 13 – Oct. 27 Three sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Oct. 7 Learn how the dropout crisis is affecting our nation, state and local region. Find out why students drop out of school and the impact this has on the person and the community. Explore the issues surrounding dropout and how local organizations are working to stop the school-to- prison pipeline. Meet students who have benefitted from local programs. Robertson is an associate professor in the Watson School of Education. She has spent 30 years working with at-risk students in public and private education settings.
In Thought, Word and Deed: Intellectual, Social and Political Uprisings in the Modern Middle East, 1800 – Present with Lisa Pollard, Ph.D., history
Mondays, Oct. 17 – Oct. 31 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Oct. 12 Examine the intellectual, social and political revolutions that have defined the modern Middle East from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Within the context of modern Egypt, Turkey, Iran and IsraelPalestine, look at ethnic nationalisms, revolutionary secularization agendas, Islamic movements and uprisings against military occupations and colonialism.
Fort Fisher to Elmira: Confederate Prisoners of the Civil War with Richard Triebe, historian Wednesday, Nov. 9 6 – 7:30 p.m. Free for members, $10 nonmember Register by Nov. 3 Follow the Confederate soldiers captured at Fort Fisher as they went north to Elmira Prisoner of War Camp in New York State and learn their fate. Triebe has an associate degree in marine technology. He is a former Chicago police officer and provost marshal investigator in the U.S. Army. Triebe is a member of the Coastal Carolina Writers Guild and the Cape Fear Civil War Round Table.
Pollard is co-coordinator of the minor in Middle East Studies and a member of the women’s studies faculty.
O L L I N e w H o r i z on s B a n d with John LaCognata, Ph.D., music
Mondays, Sept. 12 – Dec. 5 • 13 sessions • 7 – 9 p.m. $79 member; $109 nonmember; Register by Sept. 8 Have you heard about the OLLI Band? In cooperation with the UNCW music department, the OLLI New Horizons Band provides an ensemble experience for adult brass, woodwind and percussion players interested in making music. The band welcomes all adults who are currently playing their instrument as well as those individuals who participated in their school music programs and may not have played for a long time. “It’s Never too Late” is the motto of the New Horizons Band. Each weekly session includes sectionals and full band recitals. The band performs one concert at the conclusion of each semester. LaCognata received his bachelor of science in music education from the University of Illinois, his master of music in trumpet performance from Auburn University and a Ph.D. in music education with an emphasis in wind conducting at the University of Florida.
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music Wrestling with God, Goys and Rabbis: Jewish Humor from the Shtetl to Seinfeld with Jarrod Tanny, Ph.D., history
Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – 18 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 30 The Jewish people have shaped contemporary North American humor to a greater extent than any other minority group. From Groucho Marx and Jackie Mason to Jerry Seinfeld, Jewish writers and entertainers have injected their distinctive wit into our cultural landscape. Explore the rich universe of Jewish humor through multimedia presentations and group discussions, film and TV clips, music, and stand-up comedy and an interactive introduction to the colorful Yiddish language. By the end of the course, feel equally at home in 19th century Minsk, in New York’s Lower East Side and on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Tanny is an assistant professor and Block Distinguished Fellow in Jewish History.
LITERATURE OLLI Interactive Literary Club Wednesdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 Three sessions • 3 – 5 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 20 This semester we continue our tradition of offering a diversity of great literary works to explore. Each session is enriched by the leadership of an expert, who helps us to understand the significance of the selection. The interactive nature of our club also enhances our experience, as members bring
their insights and questions to discuss. Whether the offering is new to you or one you have read before, we believe you will benefit most if you read the selections prior to attending the session. Come connect with other readers. Join the OLLI Literary Club. Oct. 5: Frankenstein with Katherine Montwieler, Ph.D., English Mary Shelleys’ most famous novel Frankenstein is now the most widely taught literary work in the United States. Begun when Shelley was just 18, Frankenstein is as timely as ever in its probing into the nature of science, its meditations on justice, depictions of the family and questioning of ethics. In addition to reading the novel closely and addressing the larger issues it raises, we situate the work both biographically and historically. Nov. 2: Giovanni’s Room with Marlon Moore, Ph.D., English In the 1950s, James Baldwin wrote a book, Giovanni’s Room, so sensational that his publishers suggested he burn the manuscript. Through a tale of an American man’s exile, existential dilemma and same-sex romance in Paris, Baldwin condemns what he called American assumptions about masculinity. Is Baldwin’s mid-20th century critique of our society still valid in the new millennium? Dec. 7: The Known World with Jay Shaplow, retired English studies teacher and OLLI member Virtually unknown is that some free black people of the Antebellum South owned black slaves. In his 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Known World, Edward P. Jones examines this phenomenon and correlated deeper issues.
Operatic Masterpieces: The Music and the Composers with Barry Salwen, Ph.D., music
Wednesdays, Sept. 7 – 21 Three sessions • 6:30 – 8 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 5 Examine and prepare for select operas from the 2010-11 Met Opera Live in HD season. Salwen is a concert pianist and long-time member of the UNCW music faculty. Opera is one of his favorite types of music and one of his favorite experiences, both in the U.S. and when he travels in Europe.
The Life and Music of Franz Liszt
with Elizabeth Loparits, Ph.D., music Wednesdays, Oct. 5 – 19 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Oct. 3 Share a fascinating session celebrating the life and music of the legendary pianist and composer, Franz Liszt. Follow the path of an amazing concert career sweeping through Europe, astonishing audiences from the earliest years in his homeland with fiery and breathtaking virtuosity and improvisatory spirit. Explore his private life and extraordinary body of work. Loparits is an active recitalist who has performed in Hungary, Austria, Costa Rica and throughout the U.S. She holds a diploma from the Franz Liszt Academy of Pecs, Hungary.
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a c a d emic c o u rses political SCIENCE Hope and Fear: An Examination of the Arab Uprisings and Revolutions of 2011 with Don Habibi, Ph.D., philosophy and religion Monday, Oct. 3 6 – 8 p.m. $19 member, $29 nonmember Register by Sept. 27 Don Habibi looks at the recent uprisings that have redefined the modern Arab World. Thus far, mass public protests have led to the overthrow of long ruling dictators, widespread repression, civil wars and promises of reform. What will be the long-term ramifications of the events of 2011? Will there be progress toward democracy and citizens’ rights? Are there conflicts between American values and interests? How will these changes impact our future? Habibi’s research interests focus on moral, legal, social and political philosophy.
Historical Founders of Great Modern Religions: Jesus, Muhammad and Paul
with Herb Berg, Ph.D., international studies, and George Zervos, Ph.D., philosophy and religion Thursdays, Oct. 6 and 13 Two sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $29 member, $59 nonmember Register by Oct. 1 Join distinguished religious professors Herb Berg and George Zervos and learn about Jesus, Muhammad and Paul while focusing on the historical sources of information available for the lives and teachings of these individuals. Berg is professor of Islam and Judaism and program director for the new international studies program. Zervos is philosophy and religion department chair and associate professor of early Christianity, New Testament studies and New Testament Greek.
Women in Politics
with Jennifer Horan, Ph.D., public and international affairs Mondays, Oct. 3 – 24 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $49 member, $79 nonmember Register by Sept. 27 Examine the primary political issues facing women in the world today ranging from political representation in advanced industrial countries to the sex slave trade and violence against women, the emergence of feminist movements around the world and the expansion of female political representation in new democracies. Horan’s research and teaching interests focus on women in politics, Latin American environmental politics and hazard planning/ community response. 12 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
Public Opinion and American Democracy with Roger C. Lowery, Ph.D., public and international affairs Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – 11 Two sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $29 member, $59 nonmember Register by Sept. 28 Learn how to gauge the accuracy of public opinion polls. By using instant-polling and audience-response clickers, see how the issue attitudes, candidate assessments and partisan preferences of OLLI participants compare to N.C. and national sample poll results. Lowery is the former department chair for public and international affairs. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. After serving in Vietnam, he earned his doctorate in political science from Washington University in St. Louis with specialties in American politics and research methods.
Sunlight and Shadow Interactions with Petroglyphs with Brian Davis, Ph.D., physics and physical oceanography Monday, Oct. 24 6 – 7:30 p.m. $19 member, $29 nonmember Register by Oct. 18 The prehistoric cultures of the American Southwest constructed petroglyphs (rock carvings) in such a way that sunlit images and shadows would interact with them on the solstices (the longest and shortest days of the year: June 20-21 and December 21-22, respectively). These interactions are found to be well-defined and consistent over a broad geographical range of the desert Southwest that includes many prehistoric rock art sites. Learn about these interactions and see examples of petroglyphs. Davis is a professor of archaeoastronomy and theoretical atomic physics.
MEGIVERN LECTURE SERIES Monday, Nov. 7 6:30 – 7 p.m. reception, 7 – 8:30 p.m. lecture Free for members, registration is required. Register by Nov. 1.
Tsunamis and Theodicy, Katrina and Karma: Christian and Buddhist Responses to Natural Disasters with Beverly Foulks, Ph.D., philosophy and religion In the wake of natural disasters, religious practitioners inevitably grapple with why they occurred, and often we hear the response that it is God’s or karmic retribution. Reflect on the tsunami that recently hit Japan by exploring religious responses to the southeast Asian tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This lecture draws comparisons between theories of divine retribution and karmic retribution, and it explores alternative attempts to make sense of such suffering. In the case of Hurricane Katrina, black theodicy is an alternative approach that acknowledges suffering head-on, without trying to explain it away as God’s justice or divine plan. In the case of the southeast Asian tsunami, an understanding of karma as organic and obscure mitigates against the conclusion that tsunami victims were simply reaping the fruit of previous bad karma. Foulks is an assistant professor of East Asia religions. She received a bachelor of arts in comparative literature from Stanford University in 1998, master’s of divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 2003 and doctorate in East Asian languages and civilizations from Harvard University in 2009. She is originally from Durham and taught for a year as a visiting assistant professor at UNCG before joining UNCW last fall. Her academic areas of interest include Chinese religions, Buddhism and comparative religious ethics. She is writing a book about a late imperial Chinese Buddhist monk.
Exclusive Members Only Event Exploring the Prophets of Funk with David Dorfman and David Kyuman Kim
Friday, Oct. 28 11 a.m. – Noon $22 members only (includes performance ticket) UNCW hosts award-winning choreographer David Dorfman and his company in Prophets of Funk: Dance to the Music, Dorfman’s latest project set to the music of Sly and The Family Stone, one of the first major national bands integrated along race and gender lines. Humanities scholar and cultural critic David Kyuman Kim joins his collaborator, choreographer David Dorfman, to decode their new work Prophets of Funk. Discussion centers on this dance’s insistence that hopes and aspirations persist amidst the funk of life. This program includes a ticket to the Sat., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. performance at Kenan Auditorium. More information available at www.uncw.edu/presents.
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Friday Flicks 2nd Fridays, Sept. 9, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 Three sessions • 2 – 4 p.m. Free for members, registration is required before each show This special monthly film series is for OLLI members only. Flicks include documentaries, international films, comedies and dramas. Keep a look out for coming attractions!
Course Ambassador Orientation OLLI @ UNCW needs your help! Course Ambassadors represent OLLI to assist the instructor. Ambassadors must be OLLI members and registered for the class. Class tuition is waived. If you would like to become an Ambassador, plan to attend one of the orientation sessions. We’ll go over the expectations and responsibilities and discuss how to deal with typical issues that may arise. Session I: Monday, Sept. 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Session II: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free for members, registration is required Register by Sept. 13 14 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
Monique Saigal-Escudero Project Wednesday, Nov. 2 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 – 8:30 p.m. lecture Free for members, registration is required Register by Sept. 28 Through a lively and vital lecture, Monique Saigal-Escudero, retired professor of romance languages and literature from Pomona College, discusses her recent book, Héroines françaises 1940-1945: courage; force et ingéniosité, an account of 18 heroines of the French Resistance during the German occupation of
their country. As WW II raged and the Nazis persecuted Jews, the south of France was still a free zone. After her father’s death, Saigal-Escudero received the protection of a Catholic family who kept her safe from the Nazis for eight years. Aside from the academic perspective, this project helps build bridges between the
generations. While her book features extensive interviews of the French women and their extraordinary heroism, Saigal-Escudero comes to terms with her Jewish roots. She holds a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles with an expertise in French literature and poetry. Saigal-Escudero’s project is made possible through the support of OLLI, the departments of history and foreign languages and literatures and Women’s Studies and Resource Center.
Art at OLLI with Wine, Cheese and Guitar Friday, Oct. 14 5 – 7 p.m. $10 member and nonmember Register by Oct. 8 Wilmington has many wonderful artists, and some are OLLI members. Enjoy the works of Edgardo Bianchi, Elaine Cooper and Alouise Fenstermacher at the OLLI Building during a wine and cheese exhibition with guitar music by Larry Olson. Fenstermacher,
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enjoys painting landscapes in watercolor. She also worked in Sumi-e ink painting which she learned while living/ working in Japan. She studied at the Parson’s School of Design and is creative in many genres, including jewelry making. Cooper, a retired nurse, is a self-taught artist, exhibiting for more than 35 years in several states. Now an active OLLI member, Cooper works in acrylic paintings with particular emphasis on the beauty of light, the sea, landscapes and the centuries captured in the walls of her Mediterranean architecture pieces. Bianchi, a retired cardiologist, is originally from Argentina. He was born in a family of artists. Early on, he drew in pen and ink then started experimenting with watercolors. In 2011, after oil painting lessons under Joan Geisel, he switched entirely to oil. The spectrum of his subjects is quite wide, from realistic landscapes, to nature-inspired semi abstracts and full abstracts. Bianchi has exhibited locally in several galleries.
Joys and Challenges of Serving as a Nonprofit Board Member with Karen Pappas, Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations Tuesday, Oct. 25 3 – 5 p.m. Free for members, $15 nonmembers Register by Oct. 18 If you are interested in becoming a board member or want to truly understand requirements, this class is for you. Learn the roles and responsibility of board members and become aware of questions to ask before accepting a board position. Gain insights on how to become an effective volunteer and how to be informed when selecting a nonprofit organization that matches your passion. Quality Enhancements for Nonprofit Organizations (QENO) is a program at UNCW that works with area nonprofits to increase their effectiveness through training, recruiting and networking.
Thursday, Oct. 20 7 – 9 p.m. • Free, includes dessert reception Registration is required, register by Oct. 15
Sunnis and Shiites: A Rivalry that Transformed the Middle East with Ibrahim Kaya Sahin, Ph.D., assistant professor of Middle Eastern History, Tulane University A sweeping historical survey of the Shia/Sunni division and how it has hardened over the centuries as a matter of identity/conflict through historical events.
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Register for two OLLI Societies and receive a $10 discount on others.
OLLI Art society in session
Mondays, Sept. 26 – Dec. 5
Eleven sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon
$45 member, $75 nonmember
Register by Sept. 20
chaired by Owen Wexler
TUESDAYS WITH PLATO Tuesdays, Sept. 20 – Dec. 20 13 sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon Register by Sept. 14 $50 member, $80 nonmember chaired by Vince Lupoi
Sept. 26 The Writer’s Creative Process with Philip Gerard, M.F.A., creative writing Discuss the nature of the writer’s creative process beginning with research, in the broadest sense of experiential and intellectual inquiry, as a creative act and breaking down the elements of the writer’s process from idea to page. The precepts will be illustrated with examples from experience, and the participants should leave with some good strategies for nurturing their own creative process.
Oct. 3
As They Tell Me What They Want: Vivid Painting with Ivey Hayes, renowned
PLATO, People Learning Actively Teaching Ourselves, is meaningful and fun peer interaction at its best. Classic PLATO sessions are led by guest speakers. Medleys, Book Discussions and International Issues (INT) sessions are led by PLATO members. Sept. 20
Classic: Offshore Energy – Locations, Volumes, Issues led by Roger Shew, M.Sci. Ed., geography and geology
Sept. 27
Medley: Earmarks and the Pepsi Challenge – One Explanation for Our Decline in Competitiveness led by Clauston Jenkins
Oct. 4
Book: Agent Zigzag by Ben Macintyre led by Lou Orlando
African American, Southeastern N.C. artist Hayes is distinctive for his paintings in rich vivid colors and unique perspectives of people and scenery. See samples of his work and learn how color brings paintings to life.
Oct. 11
INT: Multilateralism led by Tom Fulda
Oct. 18
Classic: Chinese Religions Today led by Beverly Foulks, Ph.D., philosophy and religion
Oct. 10 Pottery Making: The Art of Clay with Hiroshi Sueyoshi, master potter and artist-in-residence at the Cameron Art Museum
Oct. 25
Medley: Roundtable Report – Tension Between Science and Religion led by Ed DeMarco and others
Nov. 1
Medley: Puccini led by Dave Schuster
Nov. 8
INT: Caucasus led by Richard Graham
Nov. 15
Classic: The Life of a Civil War Soldier led by Everett Smith, Ph.D.
Nov. 29
Medley: The Art of Architecture led by Max Feinbloom
Dec. 6
Classic: Intimacy at Midlife and Beyond led by Michael Plaut, Ph.D.
Dec. 13
INT: Banks, Government and Debt Crisis led by Richard Cooper
Dec. 20
Book: Great Feuds in History: Ten Struggles that Shaped the World by Colin Evans led by Elaine Cooper
Learn about the process and see a demonstration on pottery making with potter’s wheel and hand building.
Oct. 17 Metal Sculpture: Design and Fabrication Techniques with A. Dumay Gorham, III, owner and operator
of Dumay Gorham Designs, LLC.
An overview of the artist’s professional background, how he got into welding and metal sculpture and how that hobby became a full-time occupation. See examples of and discuss various sculpture projects. continued on page 18 16 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
A forum for women to connect with interesting regional women to discuss meaningful subjects. Wednesdays, Sept. 28 – Dec. 7 Ten sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $45 member; $75 nonmember Register by Sept. 22 chaired by Lynn Gattone and Stephanna Tewey
Sept. 28 Fitness, Focus and Friends: What Science Is Revealing about Memory Health
Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Dec. 15 12 sessions • 10 a.m. – Noon $50 member; $80 nonmember • Register by Sept. 16 chaired by Rich Peruggi
SEA and Coffee stands for Science and Environmental Academy which meets weekly to present relevant environmental and science information. UNCW professors and knowledgeable community presenters share their expertise and offer opportunities for enjoyable interaction in a friendly, relaxed setting. Sept. 22 The Legacy of Aldo Leopold with Eric Bolen, Ph.D., biology and marine biology Sept. 29 Update on the Gulf Oil Spill with Roger Shew, M.Sci.Ed., geography and geology Oct. 6
Adelie Penguins, Climate Change and Human Impacts in Antarctica with Steve Emslie, Ph.D., biology and marine biology
Oct. 13
Genetically Modified Food and Fish with Ann Stapleton, Ph.D., biology and marine biology
Oct. 20
To the Moon and Beyond: A Look at a Half-Century of America’s Manned Space Flight with Omar Mardan, journalist and OLLI member
Oct. 5 The Historical Political Role of Egyptian Women
Oct. 27
Innovations in Food Delivery Systems with Joshua Heinberg, director, Down East Connect
Lisa Pollard, associate professor of history at UNCW, speaks about the crucial role that women have played in Egyptian revolutions and uprisings, especially the recent demonstrations of 2011.
Nov. 3
Exploring the Past, Present and Future of Marine Life through Shells: What Can We Learn? with Christy Visaggi, Ph.D. candidate, marine biology
Nov. 10
Reconstructing Ancient Animal Life through Genetics with Marcel van Tuinen, Ph.D., biology and marine biology
Nov. 17
North Carolina Coastal Reserve - National Estuarine Research Reserve with Jacquie Ott, Center for Marine Science
Dec. 1
Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program with Jennifer Dorton, Center for Marine Science
Dec. 8
Transforming the Mysteries of the Deep into the Miracles of the Marketplace with Steven Fontana, J.D., Center for Marine Science
Dec. 15
CO2, the Common Law and Free-Market Economics: A New Way to Look at Global Warming with Larry Cahoon, Ph.D., biology and marine biology.
Karen Daniels, assistant professor of psychology at UNCW, highlights both facts and fiction about memory and aging. She will review current scientific tips for maintaining one’s memory.
Oct. 12 Wilmington on Stage Jennifer Coxe, managing director of Thalian Association and the Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center, discusses the history and the current state of the performing arts in Wilmington from the perspective of an arts administrator and an actress. continued on page 19
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OLLI Art society in session
Wednesdays Sept. 28 – Dec. 14 Four sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $65 member only • Register by Sept. 22 chaired by Jim Strouse
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Oct. 24 Answering the Call of a Surrogate Muse with Gordon Hall, NCARB, LEED AP, architect, recording artist and novelist.
A gathering for all who are interested in learning about wine, tasting wine and sharing wine knowledge and experiences.
Hall applies his passion of design and engineering to the production of original music. This presentation will examine the relationships in creative process between two seemingly incongruous art forms, sources of inspiration and the experience of making and recording music on a budget.
Sept. 28 Eclectic Wines from Foreign and Domestic Producers with Pine Valley Market
Oct. 31 Painting to Woodblock Printmaking with Ben Billingsley, M.F.A., artist, painter, and instructor
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Billingsley discusses his artwork and woodcut printmaking process.
Nov. 7 Personal Approach to Monument Making with Abbe Godwin, public art/sculptor Godwin speaks on her approach to designing public monuments using specific examples from her body of work, from conception to completion.
Nov. 14 The Creative Sculptural Process with Captain Thomas Lakey, driftwood and found objects sculptor Learn how to use driftwood and found objects to create sculptures.
Nov. 21 How to Catch a Poem with Florence Nash, M.A., author and poet Where do poems come from and how do you know when you’ve got one? With reading, discussion and brief in-class exercises, we’ll examine this most compact of arts – the communication of inner experience through the manipulation of language and imagination. Poems often teach the poet as well as the reader.
Nov. 28 From Notion to International Distribution: That Song You Wrote with Laura McLean, singer and owner of Coolcalm Productions Learn how to easily complete your song, produce it, master and format it and get it to its marketing and distribution targets.
Dec. 5 Organic Music with Larry Cook, organist, director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, UNCW Organ teacher and founding member of the Tallis Chamber Orchestra Review a brief history of organ construction, demonstrate the various kinds of organ pipes and include performance of examples of various organ sound and compositions.
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Australian and New Zealand Wines with the House of Wine and Cheese
Nov. 16 California Wines: The People, The Business with Larry Clark, dean, Cameron School of Business Dec. 14 A Holiday Tasting: Champagne and White Wines
The
Friday Forum chaired by Mike Wang Every other Friday, Sept. 23 – Dec. 16 Seven sessions 9 a.m. – Noon $30 member, $60 nonmember Register by Sept. 20
Join this new OLLI class for an adventure in collaborative learning and informed conversation. Group members take turns leading sessions, providing reading material and questions, introducing the topic and facilitating the ensuing exchange of ideas. Topics include the Massachusetts health plan, the effects of globalization on the United States and the American immigration policy.
Wednesdays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 9 Eight sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $35 member; $65 nonmember Register by Sept. 15 chaired by Melissa Juhan and Rosemary Tchoi WIN stands for Wednesdays in Nature, a weekly nature program bringing a diverse look at the flora and fauna of our coastal North Carolina region. Sept. 21 The N.C. Coastal Federation: Issues Facing Our Coast with Mike Giles, Coastal Advocate Sept. 28 The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher with Peggy Sloan, director Oct. 5
Attracting Bluebirds and Other Birds to Your Yard with Jill Peleuses, owner, Wild Bird and Garden
Oct. 12
Backyard Biodiversity and Permaculture Design with Matt Collogan, environmental education coordinator, Airlie Gardens
Oct. 19
Oysters: More than Just Food on the Half Shell with Martin Posey, Ph.D., biology and marine biology
Oct. 26
Stormwater 101 with Dru Harrison, interim director, New Hanover Soil and Water
Nov. 2
Native Plants for Your Landscape with Lara Berkley, RLA/LEED-AP, B&O Designs
Nov. 9
Shipwrecks of the Cape Fear Region with Mark Wilde-Ramsing, Ph.D., deputy state archaeologist – underwater, N.C. Office of State Archaeology
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Oct. 19 When History Becomes Fiction: Striking the Balance between What Was and What Might Have Been Christy English, author of To Be Queen and The Queen’s Pawn, presents the challenges of writing historical fiction. She explains how using research and the imagination of the writer builds a bridge between the past and the present. Oct. 26 Gardening Behind Bars: Horticulture at Pender Correctional Institution Nicolle Nicolle, horticulture instructor, describes experiences from the past 15 years of gardening with developmentally disabled adult male felons in a unique nationally recognized program. Nov. 2 Heroines of the French Resistance Monique Saigal-Escudero, retired professor, author and visiting lecturer, shares her own exceptional experience as a hidden child during the Nazi occupation of France, along with the life stories of courageous women of the French Resistance that she interviewed and filmed. Nov. 9 Female Political Leadership in South America Jennifer Horan, assistant professor of Public and International Affairs at UNCW, examines why our hemispheric neighbors are outpacing the United States in political representation of women. Nov. 16 The Renovation of Commercial Buildings and Historical Homes and Churches Beth Pancoe, president and CEO of SDI Construction Company, describes her profession as a female contractor who has designed and renovated many important buildings in the Wilmington area. Nov. 30 Yoga Today in the U.S. Donna Gardner, dancer and yoga instructor, explores the healing art and science of yoga, which has a profound impact on the lives of millions of people, the majority of whom are women. Dec. 7 Teaching Is Not a Random Act: The Sage on the Stage at the Front of the Room Is a Relic of the Past Emma Jackson, Instructional Services Director with New Hanover County Schools, brings us into today’s classroom, with all of its new technology, social issues and teaching challenges.
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Lu m i n a T h e at e r, F i s h e r St u d e n t C e n t e r Special Season Ticket Offer! $220 includes all eleven operas and one year OLLI membership with all of its privileges. Donizetti’s
Anna Bolena Saturday, Oct. 15 1– 5:10 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Oct. 14 Anna Netrebko opens the Met season with her portrayal of the ill-fated queen driven insane by her unfaithful king. She sings one of opera’s greatest mad scenes in this Met premiere production by David McVicar. Ildar Abdrazakov co-stars as Henry VIII, and Marco Armiliato conducts. Mozart’s
Don Giovanni Saturday, Oct. 29 1 – 4:50 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Oct. 27 Mariusz Kwiecien brings his youthful and sensual interpretation of Mozart’s timeless anti-hero to the Met for the first time, under the direction of Tony Awardwinning director Michael Grandage, with James Levine conducting. A troupe of refined Mozartians appears in this new production, including Marina Rebeka, Barbara Frittoli, Isabel Leonard, Matthew Polenzani, Ramùn Vargas and John Relyea. Gerald Finley steps into the title role later in the season, and Andrew Davis also conducts. Wagner’s
Siegfried Saturday, Nov. 5 Noon – 6 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Nov. 3
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In part three of the Ring, Wagner’s cosmic vision focuses on his hero’s early conquests, while Robert Lepage’s revolutionary stage machine transforms itself from bewitched forest to mountaintop love nest. Gary Lehman sings the title role, and Deborah Voigt’s Brünnhilde is his prize. Bryn Terfel is the Wanderer. James Levine conducts.
Glass’
Satyagraha Saturday, Nov. 19 1– 5:10 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Nov. 17 The Met’s visually extravagant production is back for an encore engagement. Richard Croft once again is Gandhi in Philip Glass’s unforgettable opera, which the Washington Post calls “a profound and beautiful work of theater.” Handel’s
Rodelinda Saturday, Dec. 3 12:30 – 4:45 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Dec. 1 Sensational in the 2004 Met premiere of Stephen Wadsworth’s much-heralded production, Renée Fleming reprises the title role. She’s joined by Stephanie Blythe and countertenor Andreas Scholl, and Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. Gounod’s
Faust Saturday, Dec. 10 1 – 5:15 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Dec. 9 With Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, René Pape as the devil and Angela Gheorghiu as Marguerite, Gounod’s classic retelling of the Faust legend couldn’t be better served. Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff updates the story to the first half of the 20th century with a production that won praise in London last season. A later run features another first-tier Faust cast: Roberto Alagna, Joseph Calleja, Marina Poplavskaya, and Ferruccio Furlanetto. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts on the heels of his Don Carlo success.
The Enchanted Island Saturday, Jan. 21 1 – 4:30 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Jan. 19 Inspired by the musical pastiches and masques of the 18th century, the Met presents an original Baroque fantasy, featuring a who’s who of Baroque stars led by eminent conductor William Christie. With music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau and others, the new libretto by Jeremy Sams combines elements of The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. David Daniels is Prospero, Joyce DiDonato is Sycorax, Danielle de Niese is Ariel, Luca Pisaroni is Caliban and Placido Domingo makes special appearance as Neptune. Lisette Oropesa and Anthony Roth Costanzo also star. This dazzling production is directed and designed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch. Wagner’s
Götterdämmerung Saturday, Feb. 11 Noon – 6:10 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Feb. 9 With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried - the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts.
Verdi’s
Ernani Saturday, Feb. 25 1 – 5 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by Feb. 23 Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Verdi’s
La Traviata Saturday, April 14 1 – 4 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by April 12 Natalie Dessay puts on the red dress in Willy Decker’s stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Massenet’s
Manon - encore Saturday, April 21 1 – 5 p.m. $20 member, $30 nonmember, $15 student Register by April 19 Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met’s principal guest conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium.
All performances are live and in high definition unless noted as an ENCORE, which means the performance is a rebroadcast of the original.
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Broadcast from the National Theatre in London and shown in high definition (HD) in the OLLI building.
One Man, Two Guvnors
Collaborators
by Richard Bean
Thursday, Dec. 1 One Session 2 p.m. $18 member, $28 nonmember, $10 student Register by Nov. 28
Thursday, Sept. 15 2 p.m. $18 member, $28 nonmember, $10 student Register by Sept. 12 One Man, Two Guvnors is based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni with songs by Grant Olding. In Richard Bean’s English version of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy, sex, food and money are high on the agenda.
the kitchen Wednesday, Oct. 19 2 p.m. $18 member, $28 nonmember, $10 student Register by Oct. 14 Arnold Wesker’s extraordinary play premiered at the Royal Court in 1959 and has since been performed in over 30 countries. The Kitchen puts the workplace center stage in a blackly funny and furious examination of live lived at breakneck speed, when work threatens to define who we are. Directed by Bijan Sheibani.
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Collaborators, opening in October, is a new play by John Hodge (screenwriter of Trainspotting, Shallow Grave, The Beach) directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner. The play centers on an imaginary encounter between Joseph Stalin and the playwright Mikhail Bulgakov (best known for his novel The Master and Margarita); Alex Jennings (The Habit of Art) will play Bulgakov and Simon Russell Beale (London Assurance) will play Stalin.
coming in spring 2012 Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and more titles from London.
active learning Intermediate Golf Play and Introduction to the Short Game
LEISURE and RECREATION 50+ ACTIVE CLUB Aquatics
with Butch Morgan, David Thore, Mark Pellington and Bill Hendley
Beginning Aquatics
Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 27 – Oct. 25 Nine sessions • 8:30 – 10 a.m. $139 member, $169: nonmember Register by Sept. 23
with Bonnie Ryan
Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 29 – Nov. 8 12 sessions • 2 – 3 p.m. $105 member, $135 nonmember Register by Sept. 26 Enjoy the benefits of water fitness and get a great workout without stressing your joints. Classes are held in the bromine treated water therapy pool at the Brightmore Independent Living Community. All fitness levels are welcome, and classes can be adjusted to accommodate each participant’s fitness levels. Ryan teaches water aerobics at Brightmore and the YMCA for more than 15 years, leading classes in both high and low impact water exercises.
Intermediate Aquatics with Linda Carlsen
Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 28 – Nov. 7 12 sessions • 2 – 3 p.m. $105 member, $135 nonmember Register by Sept. 26 Ready to take it to the next level? Get a great workout without stressing your joints with moderate levels of cardiovascular and resistance training ending with cool down stretches for posture and balance. Carlsen is the wellness director for the Brightmore Independent Living Community. She teaches water aerobics, Pilates, yoga, aerobics, seated yoga, seated aerobics, water arthritis and spinning.
Is your handicap higher than your I.Q.? Looking for ways to improve your game? Develop a sound game by improving your swing while learning proven techniques to develop your pitching, chipping and putting skills. *Must have taken a beginning golf class and/or able to hit balls adequately and consistently for play.
GOLF
Morgan, Thore, Pellington and Hendley have been PGA members for more than 20 years and are golf pros at Oleander Golf Center.
Basic and Beginning Golf
with Butch Morgan, David Thore, Mark Pellington and Bill Hendley Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 26 – Oct. 24 Nine sessions • 8:30 –10 a.m. $130 member, $160 nonmember Register by Sept. 23 Looking for a real beginning golf class? Bad swing habits are better than no swing habits. This course is tailored to anyone wanting to learn the game of golf who has never picked up a club, rarely hits balls where desired or wants to play on a golf course at some time and is willing to learn from experienced PGA professionals. Morgan, Thore, Pellington and Hendley have been PGA members for more than 20 years and are golf pros at Oleander Golf Center.
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active learning KAYAKING Introduction to Recreational Sea Kayaking with Jeremy Burnett, M.B.A., MarineQuest
Sea Kayaking: Zeke’s Island Tour
with Jeremy Burnett, M.B.A., MarineQuest
Tuesday, Sept. 27 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. $59 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 23
Tuesday, Oct. 4 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. $59 member; $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 28
Looking for a relaxing, fun and easy way to enjoy our beautiful surroundings while getting a good workout? Come kayaking on our sit-on-top tandem boats. Learn the basics of proper paddling techniques, handling a kayak, safety considerations and how to be comfortable, all while discovering more about your natural environment.
Paddle to Zeke’s in our tandem kayaks to one of the most unusual lagoon-like natural beauty sites of the North Carolina coast called Zeke’s Island.
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Burnett is the MarineQuest director and has four years experience as a summer naturalist, teaching and leading experiential educational programs as well as assisting with the Rocky Mountain Challenge program. He is an experienced expedition trip leader, kayak trip leader, orienteering specialist, outdoor program director and medical liaison.
LANGUAGES FRENCH
GERMAN
Bonjour! Beginning French
Gute Reise! German for Travelers
with Sandra Moulin
Tuesdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Sept. 16 Get introduced to the French language in a lively, interactive study of the essentials of conversational French. Learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations and French expressions for travel as well as for everyday situations. Moulin taught high school and university French for more than 30 years. Her love of the language has taken her to France close to 20 times where she has lived, studied and guided her own students.
Discovering Provence Book Discussion with Gigi Sireyjol-Horsley
Tuesdays, Oct. 25 – Nov. 15 Four sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $49 member, $79 nonmember Register by Oct. 12 Discuss, in French, Peter Mayle’s book, Provence Toujours, which explores his travels to every corner of Provence. Discussions follow him to restaurants, local village markets, annual festivals and blessed vineyards. A wonderful preview if you are going to Provence with OLLI in March and a fun way to practice your French. Book recommended but not mandatory. All conversations are conducted in French. Horsley is a French-speaking native and former director of the Alliance Française of Charleston. She lived in the Provence region for several years.
with David Graber, Ph.D., foreign languages and literatures Wednesdays, Oct. 5 – Nov. 2 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Sept. 30 If you are planning a trip to Germany, Austria or Switzerland or just want to learn a little about German-speaking countries, this class is for you. Learn essential knowledge of the culture and society as well as important vocabulary for understanding signs, reading a menu, ordering food and communicating basic needs. Graber studied abroad in Vienna and lived and worked in Berlin for six years. He has taught German and Russian for more than 15 years.
ITALIAN Ciao! Italian for Beginners with Judi Paparozzi, M.Ed., J.D.
Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 20 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Sept. 16 Learn and understand the basic structures of Italian by reading, writing, speaking and listening to the language in this fun and interactive class. Signora Paparozzi is a gifted language teacher with a passion for all things Italia. She supplements her lessons with Italian humor, music, food and culture.
Intermediate Italian with Judi Paparozzi, M.Ed., J.D.
Thursdays, Oct. 27 – Dec. 1 Five sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Oct. 20 Continue towards a mastery of Italian language and culture. This class is for those who have studied Italian and want to improve their knowledge of the language.
SIGN LANGUAGE Introduction to American Sign Language
with David Schultz, M.Ed., foreign languages and literatures Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Nov. 15 Five sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Oct. 12 Get an introduction to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling and grammatical nonmanual signals. Focus on communicative competence and develop gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Schultz is a part-time faculty member teaching ASL. Since ASL is his native language, he enjoys teaching and sharing the passion for the language. He works full-time as a licensed recreational therapist for the N.C. Department of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services.
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active learning SPANISH Hola! Spanish for Beginners with Haida Andrade, M.Ed.
Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 8 Six sessions • 6 – 8 p.m. $69 member, $99 nonmember Register by Sept. 29
How the Voice Works: An Element of Theatrical Performance with Scott Nice, M.F.A., theater
Learn basic conversational dialogues, grammar and vocabulary for traveling in Latin America and Spain. Señora Andrade, a Venezuelan native, has taught Spanish at the college level all over the world, including Japan, Moldavia and in Venezuela to foreigners.
LIFESTYLES The Art of Playing Mah Jongg with Nancy Barkalow
Thursdays, Oct. 6 – Nov. 10 Five sessions • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. $59 member, $89 nonmember Register by Oct. 1 Learn about the ancient Chinese game of strategy known as Mah Jongg. This beginning level class prepares you to play competitively or leisurely.
Friday, Oct. 28 3 – 5 p.m. $19 member, $29 nonmember Register by Oct. 24 Learn about the physical components of speech used in character voice and dialects. Explore both the muscularity of the oral cavity and the face as a part of sound production. Participate in the active use of your voice with the help of a brief vocal warm up. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water as the voice will get dry doing this work. Focus on the anatomy of the breath and anatomy of the voice (how the voice works). Nice is assistant professor of voice and movement and the fight director for the department of theater. He is an associate Fitzmaurice Voicework® Teacher and is the resident voice and movement instructor for the Gately/Poole Acting Conservatory. Nice owns Studio Nice where he works with area actors.
Barkalow grew up watching her mother play. She teaches students names and appearances of the tiles - cracks, bams and dots and the forces of nature - wind, dragons and flowers.
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Before and Laughter
with Sandra Moulin, M.A., humorist and writer Tuesday, Nov. 1 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. $19 member, $29 nonmember Register by Oct. 27 Experience the world from a different view after this lively, hands-on, interactive workshop - view humor, hear humor, create humor and walk away with a whole new lens with which to view the universe. Discuss recent brain research that provides scientific proof that seeing life through a humorous lens improves one’s health, one’s perspective and one’s spirits. Come ready to laugh. Humor is contagious. Spread the virus. Moulin is a retired foreign language and humanities teacher of 35 years. She is a successful writer, musician, actress, public speaker and workshop facilitator. She writes for several local publications and is an active volunteer.
Ballroom Dance with Verna Jordan
Sundays, Oct. 2 – Nov. 6 Six sessions • 3 – 4 p.m. Couples: $84 member, $114 nonmember Individuals: $64 member, $94 nonmember Register by Sept. 28 Join the Fun! Learn to dance for weddings and social functions. This beginner class focuses on social, ballroom and Latin dance addressing the basics of leading and following. Jordan is a professional, certified ballroom and Latin dance instructor.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Web 2.0: Useful New Tools on the World Wide Web
with Ray Pastore, Ph.D., instructional technology, foundations and secondary education Wednesdays, Oct. 5 – 19 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Sept. 30 What exactly is Web 2.0? Find out about the latest online web tools and buzzwords like Google docs, Second Life and Dropbox. Learn about many free Web 2.0 tools and how they can help you in your day-to-day life. Pastore has 10 years of instructional design experience including extensive corporate, K-12 and higher education experience.
Keeping Up with Today’s Technology: A New Series with Jeff Ertzberger, Ed.D., Watson School of Education Mondays, Nov. 7 – 21 Three sessions • 3:30 – 5 p.m. $39 member, $69 nonmember Register by Nov. 1 This new series introduces some of today’s cutting edge technology. Sessions include: • GPS and geocaching,an introduction to how GPS works, latest trends in GPS devices and buying tips. There is a beginner’s guide to the hobby of geocaching (using your GPS to locate hidden objects all over the world). • eBook readers - thinking of giving up that paperback for a small screen? Come learn how an eBook reader works and get hands-on experience with some of the most popular eBook readers on the market.
• iPads and iPods - What are all these “i” things and how do they work? Beginning as simple music players, the iPod developed into a whole new category of devices. See new handheld and tablet devices and how we interact with them. Ertzberger is the director of technology for the Watson School of Education. He instructs undergraduates and graduates in ways to use technology to create enhanced instruction. He recently published Everyone Wins: A teachers guide to customizing games for any curriculum.
Introduction to Khan Academy with Amy Keith, B.A., OLLI
Wednesday, Nov. 16 1 – 2:30 p.m. Free for members, registration is required Register by Nov. 15 Learn about the Khan Academy, an online nonprofit organization with the goal to provide a world class education to anyone, anywhere. Hear the fascinating story of Sal Khan’s project, navigating and accessing the thousands of lessons and practice exercises.
th Anniversary A40World of Music 2010‐2011 Season 2011-12 Season
Kenan Auditorium
Masterworks Series Masterworks Series Saturdays at 8 PM Symphony Pops!
Kenan Auditorium
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Keith is a program coordinator for OLLI.
Faculty Showcase October 9, 2010
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e d u c a t i o n a l a d v e n t u res l o c a l T R AV E L Behind the Scenes: UNCW Center for Marine Science
Bald Head Island Nature Excursion
with Jonathan Morrison, Ph.D.
with Andy Gould, M.A.
Friday, Sept. 23 10 – 11:30 a.m. $19 member, $39 nonmember Register by Sept. 20
Session I: Friday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Session II: Friday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bald Head Island Ferry, 1301 Ferry Road, Southport $75 member, $105 nonmember Register by Oct. 20
Since 2000, the UNCW Center for Marine Science (CMS) has been a renowned facility for research, education and outreach. CMS provides laboratories and classrooms and fosters advances in marine biotechnology, oceanography, harmful algal studies and fisheries biology. Tour this amazing facility on the Intracoastal Waterway. Morrison’s research interests are oceanography, ocean circulation, estuarine and coastal ocean processes, air-sea interaction, global ocean climate, long-term and systematic ocean observations and management of large oceanographic field activities. He is the associate director for academic planning at CMS and professor of physics and physical oceanography.
Two miles off the coast of Southport lies a beautiful and unique island, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, with the northernmost semitropical climate on the East Coast. Beautiful maritime forests and expansive wetlands provide habitat for a diverse array of flora and fauna. Spend the day with OLLI as our naturalist guides from the Bald Head Island Conservancy show us the island’s highlights. Includes box lunch, round trip ferry ticket and transportation on the island. Gould grew up in Oxford and spent time each summer on the coast, developing a passion for all things coastal. Wanting to
work to protect coastal environments, he earned a bachelor of science and a master of arts in environmental studies, concentrating in environmental education. He shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for coastal ecosystems as environmental educator of Bald Head Island. In his spare time, Gould enjoys hiking, kayaking, beach combing and photography.
Broadway and Lunch Memphis Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $125 member, $155 nonmember Register by Jan. 20 Join us for a day trip to the Durham Performing Arts Center to see the winner of four 2010 Tony awards, including best musical. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, comes the hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Ticket includes lunch and transportation.
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i n t er n a t i o n a l T R AV E L Colors of Provence: A Cultural and Epicurean Journey through the South of France March 10 – 19 $3,849 triple occupancy, $3,899 double occupancy, $4,599 single occupancy Mandatory air taxes and fees/surcharges of $200 (subject to increase until paid in full), cancellation waiver and insurance of $200 per person. $250 per person deposit; balance by Jan. 10. March 10: Depart USA Depart from Wilmington for an overnight flight to Aix-en-Provence. March 11: Aix-en-Provence - Tour Begins Bienvenue! Your tour begins in historic Aix-en-Provence. Meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a popular country restaurant. (Dinner included.) March 12: Aix-en-Provence Embark on a morning walking tour in - the footsteps of Cezanne, featuring the markets and monuments of Aix-en-Provence’s old city. Visit the famed vineyards of Provence where you’ll be treated to a tour and tasting at a local winery. (Breakfast included.) March 13: Aix-en-Provence - Avignon Make your way to Avignon, where the popes moved in 1309. Begin a lovely four-night stay in a Provençal mas - a cozy, restored farmhouse and country residence. Take a walking tour through this fascinating walled city. Stroll the local markets and stop at a specialty cheese shop to sample artisanal cheeses, a truly French tradition. Spend the afternoon exploring the quaint streets, cafés and specialty boutiques that comprise Avignon’s charm. In the evening, meet the chef of one of Avignon’s most popular restaurants for a demonstration that teaches you about authentic Provençal cooking. Relax and enjoy the sumptuous dinner you
The tour is led by Michelle Scatton-Tessier, Ph.D., director, Women’s Studies and Resource Center and professor of French, and includes eight breakfasts, five dinners, guided tours and sightseeing. Trip includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations.
have created, expertly paired with regional wines. (Breakfast and dinner included.) March 14: Avignon Spend a day at leisure. Embark on your own explorations, soaking up the essence of Provence. Partake in an optional excursion to the nearby towns of Arles and the Camargue region – which includes lunch in a rustic farmhouse. (Breakfast included.) March 15: Avignon – L’Isle-sur-leSorgue - Gordes - Avignon Start your day with a visit to a colorful open air market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Discover traditional crafts, hand-made ceramics, linens and local foods like sausages and breads and a vibrant bounty of freshly grown produce. Visit the Lavender Museum and learn about this precious plant. Make your way through the Lubéron National Park before arriving in the picturesque hilltop village of Gordes. Gaze upon the 16th century château and cobblestone streets that paint Gordes’ canvas. (Breakfast and dinner included.) March 16: Avignon - St. Rémy-deProvence - Avignon Travel the scenic country roads that take you to the hilltop town of Les Baux-deProvence, where winding medieval streets reveal stunning views of the Alpilles mountains. Visit a local olive oil estate for an explanation of the process of making olive
oil, followed by a tasting. Visit the historic Roman monuments of St. Rémy-de-Provence, the inspiringly beautiful town where Van Gogh painted “Starry Night.” Marvel at the ancient depictions of Roman warriors, fallen heroes and legendary empires. (Breakfast and dinner included.) March 17: Avignon - Nice Drive to the exquisite French Riviera, stopping in Antibes - a medieval town that was once home to Picasso. Visit Grasse, where perfumes have been prepared since 1747. Tour the Gallimard Perfumerie and meet the ‘nose’ or master perfume maker, for an in-depth workshop. Find the essences you like best and then create your very own perfume. Take home a unique and personal souvenir from this memorable hands-on experience. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (Breakfast included.) March 18: Nice Take a morning stroll through the local flower market, admiring the narrow streets and cheerful colors. Embark on a scenic boat ride along the breathtaking azure coast. Sail past the Promenade des Anglais, posh villas, lush gardens and rocky cliffs. Visit the Henri Matisse Museum. Join your fellow travelers at a local restaurant to bid farewell to Provence and the French Riviera. (Breakfast and dinner included.) March 19: Depart from Nice to the USA
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i n t er n a t i o n a l T R AV E L London and Southern England May 13 – 21 $3,229 single occupancy. Not included airtaxes higher than $350 (subject to increase until paid in full) and mandatory travel and cancellation insurance. $700 non-refundable deposit due Oct. 30; $1,000 payment by Jan. 15; balance due March 1 A fascinating tour with two London Theatre Performances is led by Brian Phillips, Ph.D., communication studies. Highlights include round-trip airfare, seven night accommodations, luxury motor coach, breakfast daily, four dinners and tips to tour manager and driver.
where Dickens briefly lived and completed Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. We have time to make lunch arrangements on our own, before continuing to the South Bank for a guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Exhibition. A faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599, it was here Shakespeare worked and for which he wrote many of his greatest plays. We have some free time to explore the South Bank on our own, prior to an early dinner at a local restaurant. We attend a theatre performance at Shakespeare’s Globe this evening. May 16: London
We depart the USA on our overnight transatlantic flight to London. Meals and snacks are served on board.
Following breakfast, we use our travel cards and enjoy a guided visit to the Tower of London. Work commenced on this riverside fortress 900 years ago, and the structure we see today was completed in the 14th century. Within the treasury, we have the opportunity to view the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown.
May 14: Arrive London
We have time to explore the city and make dinner arrangements on our own.
May 13: Depart USA
Upon arrival in London, we are greeted by our World Cultural Tours representative and escorted to our private motor coach. We enjoy a panoramic tour en route to our hotel for check-in. We have a guided walking tour of the city, highlighting Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, London’s Chinatown, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, St. Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, Cabinet War Rooms, 10 Downing Street, Horse Guards, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Welcome dinner held at the hotel. May 15: London/Theatre Performance After breakfast, we enjoy a full day of guided sightseeing in London, with our travel cards. We visit the Charles Dickens House Museum, 30 • P a t h w a y s F a l l 2 0 1 1
May 17: London - Steventon-ChawtonSouthampton After breakfast, we depart London and enjoy a day of touring through Jane Austen’s Hampshire. Our first visit is to the village of Steventon where we visit the 12th century Steventon Church. While no longer standing, it was at Steventon Rectory that Jane Austen was born on Dec. 16, 1775. We continue to Jane Austen’s House Museum in nearby Chawton where she spent the last eight years of her life and did the majority of her mature writing. Afterwards, we travel to Winchester and visit the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, which Jane was laid to rest. This evening, we check into our hotel and make dinner arrangements on our own.
May 18: Southampton - Salisbury Stonehenge - Stratford-upon-Avon After breakfast, we depart Southampton for Stratford-upon-Avon. We stop en route in Salisbury for a guided visit to Salisbury Cathedral, where pilgrims have traveled for more than 750 years. We continue to the mystical and monumental site of Stonehenge. We continue through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, pretty villages and quaint towns to Stratford, where we check into our hotel upon arrival. We enjoy a guided walking orientation tour of the city, followed by time on our own to explore. We dine together this evening. May 19: Stratford-upon-Avon After breakfast, we visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Hall’s Croft where his daughter Susanna lived and Holy Trinity Church. Dinner is under our own arrangements this evening. May 20: Stratford-Upon-Avon-London After breakfast this morning, we depart Stratford and transfer to Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires. Our tour includes visits to Christ Church, one of the largest colleges in the University of Oxford and the Eagle & Child Pub where Tolkein and C.S. Lewis regularly met and conversed. We have free time in Oxford for independent sightseeing before transferring to our hotel in London for check-in. Later this afternoon, we travel to Windsor to explore on our own. We enjoy our farewell dinner at a local restaurant. May 21: Depart London - Arrive USA Following breakfast this morning, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.
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Karel Dutton Amy Keith Amanda Johnson Kathy McDaniel Woody Sutton
Andy Brame Jan Beyma Jonathan Watkins Thomas Barth OLLI Volunteers
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Why join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute? Discounts on outstanding adult learning programs focused on ages 50+ Gateway to university events Network of new friends
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