Olli West spring 18 catalog by OLLI at DU

Catalog of Classes SPRING 2018

OLLIWest

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver

For more information about OLLI West, please visit our website: http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest Or contact: Susan Schmetzer susanolliwest@gmail.com (303) 503-3992

OLLI West classes are held at: Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) 14350 West 32nd Avenue Golden, CO 80401 And at: Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SoH) 11500 West 20th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215 Maps located at back of catalog and at http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest Maps/Direction tab

CONTENTS About OLLI

Welcome

OLLI Policy Statement

Importance of Email

Registration Information

Courses by Subject

Courses by Day and Number of Classes

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Registration Form Center Insert World View

Course Descriptions Monday Courses Tuesday Courses Wednesday Courses Thursday Courses Friday Courses Friday Speaker Series

13 18 26 33 38 39

Facilitator/Presenter Bios

OLLI West 2017â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2018 Curriculum Committee

OLLI West 2017-2018 Advisory Council

Location Maps

OLLI at DU Administration

OLLI at the University of Denver The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Denver is an adult learning membership program designed for men and women age 50 and "better" who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. For more than 20 years OLLI has been providing stimulating classes in the Metro Denver area. About the Bernard Osher Foundation Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI at the University of Denver joins a network of over 120 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States that are meeting the needs of more than 160,000 older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.

Welcome to OLLI West at DU… where curiosity never retires! To learn more about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU: • Check us out online at http://universitycollege.du.edu/olli/ • Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OLLIatDU/

Dear Friends, Our first venture into the world of online registration during the Winter Term was a resounding success! Over 80% of OLLI West members, existing and new, completed registration online! Thank you all for your willingness to try this new registration process. For those of you who used online registration last term, you will notice a few changes when registering this term. We are no longer asking you if the course is an “alternate” selection as there was much confusion surrounding that option. Also, all the OLLI at DU facilities found that most members registered for courses at only their “home” site. As a result, when you select online registration from the West website or catalog email, you will see only West courses. Separate links will be available to register at the other locations – there will be one link for South and one link for Central, On-Campus and the new East location. The most frequent question we received had to do with confirmations. In response to this important concern, access has been created which will enable the registered members to pull up their own confirmation itinerary from the registration system. We are hopeful that the changes made will be positively received and that those who did not use the online registration option last term will be sufficiently curious to give it a try this term! Sincerely,

Susan Schmetzer

Dara Hughes

OLLI West Manager

OLLI West Assistant Manager

OLLI POLICY STATEMENT In the spirit of fostering understanding, each OLLI member is encouraged to share opinions and ideas. OLLI class participants do not attempt to “convert” others because there is a mutual respect for each member’s experiences, ideas, value systems and beliefs. The true focus of an OLLI class is the critical examination of issues and opinions. Each participant’s point of view carries equal weight. Consensus is not a goal. We encourage participants with all points of view to attend and become engaged through discussion and civil debate. ⇒YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS⇐

Providing your email address is extremely important:  We provide course confirmations via email.  Your facilitator provides course information via email. In some cases, being able to receive email is a course requirement.  We can contact you quickly with any course changes via email.  End of session evaluations are now electronic, and you are provided the electronic link via email to the evaluation form.  Weekly reminders and schedule updates are sent via email from the OLLI West staff every week during active term dates.  To utilize online registration and pay by credit card, you must have an email address.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS How do I register for courses? There are two ways to register: 1. Online registration - Go to http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. From either the home page or the ‘Spring Term Information’ tab, click on the button: 2. Paper form - Print, complete and mail the registration form on the OLLI West website (go to the ‘Spring Term Information’ tab) - http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest, along with your check or by completing the registration form in the catalog and mailing it with your check to: OLLI West 12081 W. Alameda Pkwy., #436 Lakewood, CO 80228 What is the cost for OLLI courses? •

There is a Membership Fee each term of $130.

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There may also be a materials fee or InterActive fee associated with the course. If there is, it will be noted in the course description.

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This term, we will also offer two InterActive courses that nonOLLI members may attend. They will need to pay the NonMember Fee listed with the course descriptions, but they are not required to pay the OLLI membership fee unless they take additional courses.

What does the membership fee cover? For $130 each term, you can take courses at any or all the OLLI at DU sites (West, Central, South, East or OLLI on Campus). You may register for multiple courses for the term and your enrollment will be based on availability of the course (some course sizes are limited). When is the payment due? The Membership Fee is due at the time of registration. Also, nonOLLI InterActive fees are due at the time of registration. Other fees are payable the first day of class. Also, in some cases, the fee will be payable to the facilitator (such as tour fees or materials used

during InterActive classes) and that information will be included in the course description. Are there scholarships? Partial or full scholarships are available. Please contact Susan Schmetzer, OLLI West Manager, for more information. Can I register for courses at other sites with online registration or on the paper registration form? Yes, online registration is available for all sites. Access for online registration at each site is listed below: •

West: http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest

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South: http://portfolio.du.edu/ollisouth

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Central, East and On Campus: http://portfolio.du.edu/olli

If registering by paper form, there are columns on the course listing section to indicate where the course is located. If I cannot attend the term after all, can I get a refund? A full refund, per term, may be provided if requested no later than 10 days into the term. No refunds are provided for InterActive Learning courses or for material fees. What if a course is cancelled before the term starts? Occasionally a course will be cancelled and if that happens for a course in which you are enrolled, you will be notified. If you listed a second choice for the same day/time slot, you will be placed in that course if space is available.

REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED READING 

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For any class with required or suggested reading, books can be purchased at your favorite book seller or borrowed from a source of your choosing. As an OLLI member, you have borrowing privileges at the University of Denver Library (Anderson Academic Commons). Consider purchasing a used book. Used books can be found on the internet at various sites to include Amazon.com or you may find them locally at used book stores, Tattered Cover, ARC or Goodwill.

WorldView was designed to bring both internationally focused classes and educational travel to OLLI. Each academic year we focus on a different country. We provide courses and InterActive activities related to that country which are designed to bring an upclose and personal look at this intriguing country from its history and politics to its culture and beauty. In addition to the courses and activities provided at all our sites throughout the year, one or more trips to that country are sponsored by OLLI at DU. The current academic yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is Mexico. You will find the WorldView logo on all course description pages related to this country. The 2018-2019 academic year will highlight China. If you have Chinese connections or would like to facilitate a course or presentation on China, please share such with your Site Manager or Curriculum Committee. The OLLI West administrative staff and Curriculum Committee members can be found at the back of this publication.

OLLI West Courses by Subject # T181 W285 M283 TH181 T287 TH161 F241 W182 T171 T285 TH283 TH151 M182 W241 W242 T288

SUBJECT / TITLE

FACILITATOR

WorldView MEXICO Art and Social Revolution in 20th Century Mexico Abe Grinberg Mexican-United States Relationships: A History Sherma Erholm FINE ARTS/ LITERATURE/ WRITING Music for Great Films Steve Weston Exploring The Milagro Beanfield War and Linda Ropes Magical Realism Oscars Movies, Part I Bob Magnani Degas: A Passion for Perfection Susan Elliott Public Art in Downtown Denver Al & Nancy White CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICS Great Decisions 2018 Peter Lohaus and Jeff Pederson The Issues of the Day Tom Hughes Current Events Blu Wagner and Maggie Wohlberg Salon Topics Judy Allison US Foreign Relations and Current Events: Have Don Stanton We Entered a New Cold War? HISTORY/ ECONOMICS America’s War for the Greater Middle East Steve Nelson Behavioral Economics Alec Tsoucatos

W161 T183

Universal Basic Income Investing for the Experienced Investor: Are You Smarter Than a Monkey? The Life and Revolutionary Times of Abigail Adams Words and Music of America’s Wars The Third Reich: History and Human Nature

W287 M284 T261

INTERACTIVE LEARNING Basic Bridge III: Popular Conventions Michael Holmes Chess Bob Magnani Acting for Beginners Len Matheo

T284

M252 W286

WELLAWARE Age with Grace and Ease Using Mindful Movement Gentle Yoga

Alec Tsoucatos Nancy Reese and Mark Teter Nan Morehead and Reva Greenburg Daniel Grace Jr. Hille Dais

PG# 18 31 16 34 24 34 38 27 19 22 36 33 13 28 29 25 21 28 20 32 17 24

Joan Jordan

Morgan Rodriguez

OLLI West Courses by Subject #

SUBJECT / TITLE

FACILITATOR

PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGY M181 Philosophers Look at Religion Dan Putman TH182 Social Ethics: The Morality of Social Policy Richard Passoth W283 Philosophy: Wandering and Wondering with Big Joseph Woodson Words TH242 Communication in Angry Times, Bridging the Gap Jim Halderman T131 The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Implications for Both G. Don Maloney Judaism and Christianity M141 Buddhist Psychology: Addressing the Challenges & Gretchen Groth Stresses in Our Lives M251 Transforming the Main Five Buddhist Emotions Gretchen Groth W262 Spirituality Salon Joan Sample

PG# 13 35 29 36 19 14 15 31

SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY/ ENVIRONMENT/ ENGINEERING/ MATH (STEM) W284 What the BLEEP Do We Know About Theoretical Peter Gilbert 30 Physics? TH284 Great Geological Trips for the Non-Geologist David Lindsey 37 W181 Research at the Colorado School of Mines 26 John Trefny TH251 Science Tours Jim Sieke 37 T286 Science, Technology and Medicine in the News 23 A. Gerson Greenburg M271 Mathematics and Making Sense? Yes, They Go Jim Loats 16 Together! T182 Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Jim Keller & John Scott 20 Anatomy & Physiology, Part II FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES F11 Sailing Around the World: An Interactive Look at Matjaz Bren 39 World Events F12 Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve – A Place Jack Warner 39 Where People and Now Extinct Animals Lived 10,000-16,000 Years Ago F13 Searching for Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Clark Davenport 39 Russia – The Perm Files F14 Climate Realism and the Corrupted Claims of the Terry W. Donze 40 Climate Cabal F15 Little Steps, Big Feat: Life and Leadership Lessons Polly Letofsky 40 from one Woman’s Walk Around the World F16 A Glimpse of Rwanda and the Lost Boys Karen Lush 41 F17

An Arctic Voyage to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland

Hille Dais

OLLI West Courses by Day PLEASE NOTE THAT OLLI WEST HAS TWO LOCATIONS

Unless Otherwise Noted AM = 9:30 – 11:30; PM = 1:00 – 3:00p TIME

AM AM AM

M181 M182 M141

1:003:30 PM PM

M283

PM 1:002:15

COURSE TITLE AND (# CLASSES) MONDAY

START/END

SITE

Philosophers Look at Religion America’s War for the Greater Middle East Buddhist Psychology: Addressing the Challenges & Stresses in Our Lives Music for Great Films

Apr 2 – May 21 Apr 2 – May 21 Apr 2 – Apr 23

Apr 23 – May 21 Apr 2 – May 14

JUC

M284 M252

Transforming the Main Five Buddhist Emotions Mathematics and Making Sense? Yes, They Go Together! Chess Age with Grace and Ease Using Mindful Movement

Apr 2 – May 21 Apr 9 – May 7

JUC

T181

TUESDAY Art and Social Revolution in 20th Century Mexico

Apr 3 – May 22

T131

JUC

T171

T182

T183

Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Part II The Third Reich: History and Human Nature

T284

The Life and Revolutionary Times of Abigail Adams

Apr 3 – May 22

PM PM

T285 T286

Current Events Science, Technology and Medicine in the News

Apr 3 – May 22 Apr 3 – May 22

JUC

T261

Acting for Beginners

Apr 3 – May 8

JUC

1:003:15 PM

T287

Oscar Movies, Part I

Apr 3 – May 22

T288

Apr 3– May 22

AM AM AM

W181 W182 W161

Investing for the Experienced Investor: Are You Smarter Than a Monkey? WEDNESDAY Research at the Colorado School of Mines Great Decisions 2018 Words and Music of America’s Wars

M251 M271

PM W283 12:30- W241 2:30

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Implications for Both Judaism and Christianity The Issues of the Day

Philosophy: Wandering and Wondering with Big Words Behavioral Economics

Apr 2 – May 21

Apr 3 – Apr 17 Apr 3 – May 22 NO class Apr 17 Apr 3 – May 22 Apr 3 – May 22

Apr 4 – May 23 Apr 4 – May 23 Apr 4 – May 16 NO class Apr 25 Apr 4 – May 23 Apr 4 – Apr 25

SoH SoH JUC JUC JUC SoH

JUC JUC JUC JUC JUC JUC

SoH SoH JUC JUC JUC JUC JUC

OLLI West Courses by Day TIME

12:30- W242 2:30 PM W284

COURSE TITLE AND (# CLASSES)

WEDNESDAY CONT. Universal Basic Income

START/END May 2 – May 23

SITE JUC

What the BLEEP Do We Know About Theoretical Physics? Mexican-United States Relationships: A History Spirituality Salon Gentle Yoga

Apr 4 – May 23 Apr 4 – May 23 Apr 4 – May 9 Apr 4 – May 23

JUC JUC

Basic Bridge III: Popular Conventions THURSDAY US Foreign Relations and Current Events: Have We Entered a New Cold War? Degas: A Passion for Perfection

Apr 4 – May 23

SoH

Apr 5– May 24

Apr 12 – May 10 Apr 5 – Apr 26 Apr 5 – May 24 Apr 5 – May 24

JUC offsite JUC JUC JUC

Apr 13 - May 4

offsite

JUC

PM PM 2:003:00 PM

W285 W262 W286

TH151

TH161

TH181

TH182

Exploring The Milagro Beanfield War and Magical Realism Social Ethics: The Morality of Social Policy

PM PM PM PM

TH251 TH242 TH283 TH284

Science Tours Communication in Angry Times, Bridging the Gap Salon Topics Great Geological Trips for the Non-Geologist

F241

F11

F12

F13

F14

Climate Realism and the Corrupted Claims of the Climate Cabal

F15

Little Steps, Big Feat: Life and Leadership Lessons from May 11 one Woman’s Walk Around the World

JUC

F16

A Glimpse of Rwanda and the Lost Boys

May 18

JUC

F17

An Arctic Voyage to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland

May 25

W287

FRIDAY COURSES Public Art in Downtown Denver FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES Sailing Around the World: An Interactive Look at World Events Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve – A Place Where People and Now Extinct Animals Lived 10,000-16,000 Years Ago Searching for Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia – The Perm Files

Apr 5 – May 3 Apr 5 – May 10

Apr 5 – May 24

April 6 April 20 April 27 May 4

SoH

JUC JUC JUC

JUC JUC JUC JUC

JUC

Art & Social Revolution in 20th Century Mexico (8)

Research at the Colorado School of Mines (8)

The Third Reich – History & Human Nature (8)

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Implications for both Great Decisions (8) America’s War for the Judaism & Christianity (3) Dates: Apr 3-Apr 17 Greater Middle East (8) Words & Music of Location: Shepherd of America’s Wars (6) No class Apr 25 the Hills Understanding the Human Body: An Buddhist Psychology: Introduction to Anatomy & Addressing the Challenges Physiology, Part II (8) & Stresses in Our Lives (4) The Issues of the Day (7) No class Apr 17

Philosophers Look at Religion (8) Location: Shepherd of the Hills

MONDAY

Social Ethics: The Morality of Social Policy (8)

Exploring The Milagro Beanfield War & Magical Realism (8)

Degas: A Passion for Perfection (6)

U.S. Foreign Relations & Current Events: Have We Entered a New Cold War? (5)

FRIDAY

May 25 An Arctic Voyage to Iceland, Svalbard & Greenland

May 18 A Glimpse of Rwanda & the Lost Boys

May 11 Little Steps, Big Feat: Life & Leadership Lessons from One Woman’s Walk Around the World

May 4 Climate Realism and the Corrupted Claims of the Climate Cabal

Apr 27 Searching for the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia

Apr 20 Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve

Apr 6 Sailing Around the World: An Interactive Look at World Events

Friday Speaker Series:

MORNINGS (9:30-11:30) AND LOCATION IS JUC (unless otherwise noted) Number in parentheses (#) after course title indicates the number of classes. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Spring Term begins April 2 and ends May 25 (unless otherwise noted)

The Life & Revolutionary Times of Abigail Adams (8)

Investing for the Experienced Investor: Are You Smarter Than a Monkey? (8) Location: Shepherd of the Hills

TUESDAY Oscar Movies, Part I (8) Classes are 1:00-3:15 Location: Shepherd of the Hills

Mathematics & Science, Technology & Making Sense? Yes, Medicine in the News (8) They Go Together! (7) Acting for Beginners (6) Chess (8)

Music for Great Films Classes are 1:00-3:30 (8) Current Events (8)

Transforming the Main Five Buddhist Emotions (4) Dates: Apr 23-May21

MONDAY Age with Grace & Ease Using Mindful Movement (5) Classes are 1:00-2:15 Apr 9-May 7 Location: Shepherd of the Hills

Spirituality Salon (6)

Mexican-U.S. Relationships: A History (8)

What the BLEEP Do We Know About Theoretical Physics? (8)

Philosophy: Wandering & Wondering with Big Words (8)

Universal Basic Income (4) Classes are: 12:30-2:30 Dates: May 2-May 23

Behavioral Economics (4) Classes are: 12:30-2:30

Gentle Yoga (8) Classes are 2:00-3:00 Location: Shepherd of the Hills

WEDNESDAY Beginning Bridge III (8) Location: Shepherd of the Hills

AFTERNOONS (1:00-3:00) AND LOCATION IS JUC (unless otherwise noted)

Science Tours (5) Dates: Apr 12May 10 Location: Offsite Tours

Great Geological Trips for the NonGeologist (8)

Salon Topics (8)

THURSDAY Communicating in Angry Times, Bridging the Gap (4)

Spring Term begins April 2 and ends May 25 (unless otherwise noted) FRIDAY Public Art in Downtown Denver (4) Dates: Apr 13-May 4 Location: Offsite Tours

MONDAY MORNING Courses are held at both Shepherd of the Hills (SoH) and Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) on Mondays. Please note the site location in the descriptions below.

Day of Week: Monday Course #: M181

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 2 – May 21 Location: SoH

Title: Philosophers Look at Religion Facilitator: Dan Putman, PhD Course Description: This class will examine how a number of Western philosophers have analyzed religion. We will cover a range of issues from arguments for God’s existence and the problem of evil to the views of several individual philosophers and religious thinkers. Among others, philosophers included will be Bertrand Russell, Paul Tillich, Karl Marx and Gabriel Marcel. I hope to provide the class with thought-provoking views on religion and discuss some of the reasons why religion continues to be so important in human life. Course Size: 50 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Monday Course #: M182

Time: 9:30–11:30 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 2 – May 21 Location: SoH

Title: America’s War for the Greater Middle East Facilitator: Steve Nelson Course Description: Prior to the night of April 24-25, 1980 very few American military personnel had died in combat in the Greater Middle East. In the nearly 38 years since the failure of Operation Eagle Claw (the attempt during the Carter administration to rescue American hostages held in Tehran following the revolution that overthrew the Shah of Iran), almost no American military personnel have died anywhere else. This eight-week course will meet once a week to explore five basic questions related to America’s military involvement in the Greater Middle East. What

MONDAY MORNING motivated us to act as we have? What have the civilians responsible for formulating US policy and soldiers ordered to implement that policy sought to accomplish? Regardless of motive and action, what has been accomplished? What have the consequences been? Where do we go from here? Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Suggested reading (strongly recommended): America’s War for the Greater Middle East by Andrew J. Bacevich; The Big Stick by Eliot A. Cohen Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Monday Course #: M141

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 4

Dates of Classes: Apr 2 – Apr 23 Location: JUC

Title: Buddhist Psychology: Addressing the Challenges and Stresses in Our Lives Facilitator: Gretchen Groth, PhD Course Description: Buddhism, a 2,500-year-old spiritual path, continues to be relevant to this world’s challenges as evidenced by it being one of the growing spiritual traditions within this and other Western countries. Mindfulness, a meditation practice grounded in Buddhism, has almost become a household word. This class will present some of the basic tenets of Buddhism such as the nature of mind, the freedom arising from non-attachment and the Four Immeasurables (loving-kindness, equanimity, compassion and empathetic joy). We will explore how they apply to, or can inform, our everyday challenges and stresses. We will sample various meditation forms such as mindfulness, compassion and mantra. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Experiential Activities Materials Fee: None

MONDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Monday Course #: M251

Time: 1:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 #Classes: 5

Dates of Classes: Apr 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 21 Location: JUC

Title: Transforming the Main Five Buddhist Emotions Facilitator: Gretchen Groth, PhD Course Description: The main five Buddhist emotions obscuring spiritual development are anger, desire, delusion/confusion, pride and envy/jealousy. Contrary to our typical understanding of these five, Vajrayana Buddhism relates each to a particular wisdom family when transmuted. Each family manifests a multitude of aspects such as a wisdom, specific Buddha, dakini, direction, color, mudra, sound and so forth. In this class, we will explore each family with emphasis on the dominant expressions of the emotion (confusion, jealousy, anger, desire or pride) in our everyday life and consciousness. Although these emotions sometimes feel heavy and burdensome, this class will look at the humorous and playful dynamics of each as well as how to lessen its appearances in our everyday life. While each person may have an affinity for one or two families, it is through acknowledging, accepting and welcoming the energies of each family that we can experience and realize its complementary wisdom. While not required, it is preferable for students to have taken the Buddhist Psychology class or be familiar with the basic concepts of Buddhism. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: None Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Experiential Activities Materials Fee: None

MONDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 1:00-3:30 Apr 2 – May 21 Course #: M283 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Music for Great Films Facilitator: Steve Weston (OLLI Master Facilitator)

Course Description: Eight classic films and the music behind their greatness are featured in this in-class presentation. Film titles include: The Four Feathers (1939), Double Indemnity (1944), Spellbound (1945), Scott of the Antarctic (1948), The Third Man (1949), Quo Vadis (1951), On the Waterfront (1954), and Moby Dick (1956). Film composers are Miklos Rozsa, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Anton Karas, Leonard Bernstein and Philip Sainton. Their music and its impact on their respective films will be analyzed and discussed each week. Presentations cover two and one-half hours except for Quo Vadis, a class that will run three hours. Course Size: No minimum Suggested Reading: A Double Life by Miklos Rozsa; The Composer in Hollywood by Christopher Palmer Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, DVD, CD presentations Materials Fee: None

Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 1:00–3:00 Apr 2 – May 14 Course #: M271 #Classes: 7 Location: JUC Title: Mathematics and Making Sense? Yes, They Go Together! Facilitator: Jim Loats, PhD

Course Description: We will work in small groups solving interesting mathematical problems. We will focus on explaining our thinking both to each other and to the whole class – asking, “Why does each step MAKE SENSE?” We will not be just accepting the answer or using memorized solution methods. The remarkable effect of working on hard problems while insisting that every step make sense, is that our class becomes a safe place where every willing participant gets to understand every step. I invite you to take a chance on being in a math class again and having fun! It will be helpful if you had some experience with algebra, even if you have forgotten every bit of it! If you are concerned about this, contact me at loatsj@msudenver.edu. Course Size: 20 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion, Hands-on Activities Materials Fee: None

MONDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 1:00–3:00 Apr 2 – May 21 Course #: M284 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Chess Facilitator: Bob Magnani (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: Chess is challenging and fun to play at any level – from beginner to Grand Master. Come with us and learn how the pieces move, how the game is played, some major openings (Ruy-Lopez, Four Knights, Sicilian, Queens Gambit, etc.), principles of end-game play and exciting bar-room traps like the Fried Liver Attack, the Evans and Kings Gambits. The course will consist of short videos on important aspects of the game, live play and discussion of what we have seen (voluntary) occasional reports on an opening or Master game, and a lot of in-house play of what we are learning. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Videos, DVDs, Discussion, Play Materials Fee: None

Day of Week: Monday Course #: M252

Time: 1:00–2:15 #Classes: 5

Dates of Classes: Apr 9 – May 7 Location: SoH

Title: Age with Grace and Ease Using Mindful Movement Facilitator: Joan Jordan Course Description: Research shows movement is one of the best avenues for maintaining healthy bodies and brains. Mindful practices such as Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® lessons make both body and mind more flexible. These delightful, safe and meditative movements are designed to connect body and mind. They emphasize awareness, not performance, and can be done by anyone. Course Size: 20 Books/Materials: Please bring a towel and yoga mat to class and wear comfortable clothes. Course Type: Discussion, Hands-on Activities Member Fee: None

Non-Member Fee: $25 (payable to OLLI West)

TUESDAY MORNING Day of Week: Tuesday

Time: 9:30–11:30

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22

Course #: T181

#Classes: 8

Location: JUC

Title: Art & Social Revolution in 20th Century Mexico Facilitator: Abe Grinberg, MD (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: The mural work of Orozco, Rivera and Siqueiros and Frieda’s Kahlo “surrealist” paintings span for five decades from the early 1920’s to the early 1970’s. During that time, Mexico underwent an enormous transformation from a mostly rural, semi-literate revolutionary nationalist society to a developed, largely industrialized and modern country. How the work of these artists reflected changing realities in Mexico and its people and, in turn, how the people perceived the art throughout those changing decades, feeds into the wider question concerning the function of art within a modern secular society. The purpose of the course is to learn about the history of the Mexican Revolution and the 20th century when these artists produced magnificent pieces of art. It also gives us the opportunity to explore the subject through their work that captures the socio-political and cultural changes that occurred in Mexico after the 1910 revolution. This art played a central role in the political, cultural and social life of Mexico like in any other country in the world. Members interested in the World View trip to Mexico City (August 25-September 3, 2018) will benefit from the materials covered in this class. Book/Materials: None Course Type: DVD presentations supplemented with audiovisual documentaries and discussions. Course Size: 25 Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY MORNING Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T131

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 3

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apr 17 Location: JUC

Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Implications for both Judaism and Christianity Facilitator: G. Donald Maloney, PhD Course Description: The Class will 1) give a picture of the Jewish world from c.150 BCE to 70 CE, the era in which scholars believe the Dead Sea Scrolls were written, 2) describe the site and discoveries of the scrolls during the 20th century, 3) outline the science of biblical hermeneutics/exegesis and how this science deals with such findings as the scrolls, 4) discuss the implications of these findings for both Jews and Christians and 5) review how and why biblical "fundamentalism" arose (1800s) and how such findings as the scrolls (and other bible fragments) challenge a fundamentalist approach to scripture. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Film Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Tuesday

Time: 9:30-11:30

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 22 No class Apr 17 Location: JUC

Course #: T171 #Classes: 7 Title: The Issues of the Day Facilitator: Tom Hughes (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: We will discuss some of the more important issues facing us currently, chosen from the following: immigration; substance abuse; democracy/government; health care; climate change; racism; future of work/income/welfare; freedom of speech, education and others. We will also spend time discussing actions that may be needed to deal with these issues. Advance readings will normally be used, sent via email. We may also use video material to help frame the issues. Class members may suggest reference materials on the issue chosen for a particular class. Participation in the discussions is encouraged, but certainly not required. Bring an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a sense of humor always helps in discussions like these. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Readings sent via email Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY MORNING Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T182

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: JUC

Title: Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Part II Facilitator: Jim Keller and John Scott, MD Course Description: From the Great Courses® DVD of the same name, these 32 lectures are your owner's manual to a remarkably complex, resilient and endlessly fascinating structure—the human body. Your guide in the DVDs is Dr. Anthony A. Goodman, a surgeon, professor and writer, who takes you step-by-step through the major systems of the body, explaining exactly how things work and why they sometimes don't. The first half of this course of 16 one-half hour lectures followed by discussion, questions and answers, will have been presented in the Winter Term. During the Spring Term, the course continues with the next 16 lectures which cover the digestive system, the endocrine system, the urinary system, the reproductive system, the musculoskeletal system, the immune system and the biology of cancer. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T183

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: JUC

Title: The Third Reich – History and Human Nature Facilitator: Hille Dais Course Description: This class is designed to foster discussion -what happened, how did people react, what makes people tick under a totalitarian regime and its propaganda machine and, finally, how do people recover their world after the end of the regime, a disastrous lost war and the shame of what they did and allowed to let happen. After viewing an introductory 30-minute Great Courses lecture for historical context, we will view and discuss three German films (with English subtitles): Triumph of the Will – documentary of the 1934 Nazi Party Rally in Nuremberg; Die Brücke (The Bridge) – released in 1959 and the first German anti-

TUESDAY MORNING war movie; and Sophie Scholl – a 2005 film about 1943 students active in the resistance. We will read and discuss excerpts of Erich Kästner’s 1961 compilation of his 1945 diary, Notabene 45. Kästner was an author banned under the Nazis who chose to remain in the country as a witness. An author of plays and serious and humorous adult books, he is best known for his children’s books, some of which were popular in the US (for example, The Parent Trap). We will view examples of present-day German reminders of the Nazi era and discuss class members’ experiences during visits to Germany. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Films, Discussion, Readings, Personal Experience Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T284

Time: 1:00–3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: JUC

Title: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Abigail Adams Facilitators: Nan Morehead and Reva Greenburg, PhD Course Description: One of the most interesting aspects of a study of Abigail Adams is that it offers much more than “merely” the life of the most illustrious woman of the Revolutionary Era. We learn that Abigail was a consummate businesswoman and the one responsible for her family’s financial wellbeing—this at a time when women weren’t allowed to own property in their own name. We gain insight into her husband’s political and diplomatic life as well. The Adams’ developed a partnership in all matters, public and personal, which spanned the length of their long and loving 54-year marriage. Due to their long separations, however, we have access to hundreds of their letters, which describe their involvement in the key moments of American history: The Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War and John Adams’ diplomatic missions to Europe. We learn that when Adams was elected President, he had never wanted “her advice and assistance more.” They knew everyone involved in this period of

TUESDAY AFTERNOON explosive change, and Abigail had something of interest to say about most of them. In this course, we will cover Abigailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, her marriage and partnership with John, their family, and the extraordinary period of which she was so much a part. Course Size: 35 Required Reading: Abigail Adams by Wood Holton Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T285

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 22 Location: JUC

Title: Current Events Facilitators: Blu Wagner, PhD, and Maggie Wohlberg Course Description: New and engaging topics for this course are continually emerging, as our city, state, country and world are constantly in flux...economics, politics, environment, gender and racial divides, wars and aggressions, health care issues...take your pick! To this end, class participants will receive two or three emailed articles per week in advance of class, at least one from each co-facilitator, drawing from sources such as the Washington Post, The Economist, The Nation, The Consortium of Independent Journalists, The New York Times and others. The first half of class time will be devoted to lively discussions regarding these topics. If students have information which bolsters or disputes the articles sent, they are invited to bring it to class. The guiding principle here is dialogue rather than dogmatism! After break, the class is open to news items presented by the participants themselves, who are encouraged to bring timely topics of interest to the table. The objective of the course is an informative, engaging sharing of ideas, experiences and viewpoints on current topics. Please bring an open mind, tolerance of differences and a sense of humor! Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Articles will be sent by email from the facilitators Course Requirement: Participants MUST have the ability to receive emails. Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T286

Time: 1:00–3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: JUC

Title: Science, Technology and Medicine in the News Facilitator: A. Gerson Greenburg, MD (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: Are you aware of the explosive exponential growth of information in science, technology and medicine? Could you compare the totality of information in a single weekly issue of The New York Times to an Elizabethan’s knowledge in a lifetime? On any given Tuesday, The Science Times section contains a tsunami of significant new information, interpretation, hypothesis formation, theories, and controversies in science, technology and medicine. How can we keep up? Presented in the style of a “current events” experience, this course presents selected current newsworthy topics—three to five a week, from a variety of sources, often with readings—that we would like to understand and contextualize from this mass of new of information. Topics of current interest (last week to six months ago) are selected from newspaper articles, the electronic media, accessible journals and magazines (e.g. The Economist, Nature, Science, NEJM, Christian Science Monitor) or suggested by participants. The socio-economic and environmental impact on individuals/society/populations, political implications, economics, the value and perceived benefits of the “new information,” will be part of the discussion. The issue of “science/medical reporting” and its quality is part of the discussion; how “secondary sources” deliver the information is critical to understanding the message. When indicated, to clarify the content or context, the history and underlying science are explored, and false starts noted. Is the topic controversial? What drives the controversy? As needed, an historical context and examination of significant individuals involved will be added. Exploring the scientific, medical and technology issues of the day provides a stimulating, weighty and multifaceted background for spirited discussion. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T261

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 6

Dates of Classes: Apr 3- May 8 Location: JUC

Title: Acting for Beginners Facilitator: Len Matheo Course Description: This is the perfect class for the new acting student! You will learn to be comfortable on stage, and to have fun performing scenes with your fellow students. Class will consist of scene study, performing scenes and acting exercises to get you comfortable performing on the stage. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: None Course Type: Hands-on Activities Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T287

Time: 1:00-3:15 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: SoH

Title: Oscar Movies, Part I Facilitator: Bob Magnani (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: Ah, movies!! We are going to explore together some of the greatest films of our lifetime, 35 years of academy award winners, spanning 1941 to 1975, as we grew up. We will do about four to five films a week, using “clip notes” (approximately 10 to 20-minute versions of each film). This course pulls together videos of important scenes and the full plot line. Our intent is to evoke, in you, the feelings you had about these major films and to share those thoughts with each other. What makes a great film? Was this the best of its year? Has it survived the test of time? ALL Sessions will end 15 minutes late (at 3:15 pm) due to the amount of material/desire for adequate discussion time. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: None Course Type: Discussion, Videos, DVDs Materials Fee: None

TUESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T288

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 3 – May 22 Location: SoH

Title: Investing for the Experienced Investor: Are You Smarter Than a Monkey? Facilitators: Nancy Reese, MD, and Mark Teter (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: Investing during your retirement years can be challenging. However, with the proper understanding of how Wall Street works, it can also be rewarding. This class consists of an eight-week syllabus designed for the experienced investor and active trader. If you want to learn new trading ideas or just brush up on option trading strategies, here’s a class for you. Designed around a hands-on learning experience, this class will explore various investing and trading strategies. Participants will also be encouraged to share their own personal experiences and best practices. Attending this course will help you better understand various trading approaches including options trading, investment income generation, swing trading and using the latest investment and trading software. And yes, many papers have been published that have found a blindfolded monkey throwing darts at a newspaper’s financial pages could easily beat a portfolio carefully selected by experts. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: All class material is available at http://portfolio.du.edu/InvestingInRetirement Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Interactive Web Demonstrations, Guest Speaker Materials Fee: None

WEDNESDAY MORNING Courses are held at both Shepherd of the Hills (SoH) and Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) on Wednesdays. Please note the site location in the descriptions below. Day of Week: Wednesday

Time: 9:30-11:30

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 23

Course #: W181

#Classes: 8

Location: JUC

Title: Research at the Colorado School of Mines Facilitator: John U. Trefny, President Emeritus, Colorado School of Mines Course Description: The course will consist of a series of presentations by faculty members from the Colorado School of Mines. They will describe their research interests predominantly in fields related to natural resource development, energy, advanced materials and the environment. The first class, facilitated by Dr. Trefny, will introduce the subsequent classes. The introduction will include a brief history of the evolution and growth of research at Mines, the current divisions into colleges and departments, and present an overview of the research that is being conducted on the campus and in collaboration with other institutions throughout the world. The speakers providing the subsequent classes will delve deeper into work being carried out in their respective fields. The speakers and topics for the classes are listed below. The syllabus will provide additional information. These topics represent just a small portion of the basic and applied research underway at Mines. • John Trefny: Overview of Research at the Colorado School of Mines • Roel Snieder: Hydraulic Fracturing, a Tale of Two Continents • Priscilla Nelson: Assessing Resilience of Integrated Above- and Belowground Urban Infrastructure • Fred Sarazin: The Era of Multi-Messenger Astronomy and Astrophysics Has Begun • Paulo Cesar Tabares Velasco: Dynamic Building Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Buildings • Cecelia Dinez Behn: Sleep Across the Lifetime: A Mathematical Perspective • Angus Rockett: Wind and Solar Energy Today and Tomorrow • John Spear: Life, Ice and S @ 81N81W Course Size: 50 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None

WEDNESDAY MORNING Day of Week: Wednesday

Time: 9:30-11:30

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 23

Course #: W182

#Classes: 8

Location: JUC

Title: Great Decisions 2018 Facilitators: Peter Lohaus and Jeff Pederson Note: Every January an updated Great Decision text is developed, and that same text is used for this course during that calendar year. Course Description: The course encourages continued participation by its members in the form of preparation, personal knowledge and willingness to share experiences with the group. The facilitator sends out additional material prior to the classes to enhance timeliness of the subject and to stimulate dialog. This year’s topics are: • the waning of Pax Americana • Russia’s foreign policy • China and America: the new geopolitical equation • media and foreign policy • Turkey: a partner in crisis • U.S. global engagement and the military • South Africa’s fragile democracy • global health: progress and challenges Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Great Decisions, 2018 Edition You will receive the first chapter by email prior to the first class. Course Type: Reading/ Discussion Materials Fee: The text will be provided to you at the first class and the $30 fee for the text will be collected at that time (check payable to OLLI West).

WEDNESDAY MORNING Day of Week: Wednesday

Time: 9:30-11:30

Course #: W161 #Classes: 6 Title: Words and Music of America’s Wars Facilitator: Daniel Grace Jr, PhD

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 16 No Class Apr 25 Location: JUC

Course Description: In the six sessions of this class we will explore the impact of the words and music that has lived during wars of our country, beginning with its War of Independence and ending with its present conflict in the Middle East. We will consider words and music as therapy and as propaganda in the context of American history. The Declaration of Independence and other writings of Thomas Jefferson, the poetry of Walt Whitman, Steven Crane and later poets, and letters to and from the front will be studied. We will hear music and lyrics in a variety of genres that have celebrated and condemned our efforts on the battlefield and at home—music that offers celebration and sorrow, resignation and resolve. Class members will be invited to contribute memories from their own experiences during wartime and relate them to the poems and songs we study. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W241

Time: **Please note the earlier times** 12:30-2:30 #Classes: 4

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – Apr 25 Location: JUC

Title: Behavioral Economics Facilitator: Alec Tsoucatos, PhD Course Description: Behavioral Economics is a recent addition to the economics literature. It challenges a notion that all economists and writers of economic textbooks hold—namely that economics actors always behave in their own rational self-interest. Some economists,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON working with psychologists, have challenged this assumption. We are going to present this challenge and discuss what to put in its place. Course Size: 30 Required Reading: Nudge by Richard Thaler (Penguin paperback 2009 edition)

Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: $5.00 payable to OLLI West at the first class Day of Week: Wednesday

Time: **Please note the Dates of Classes: earlier times** May 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 23 12:30-2:30 Course #: W242 #Classes: 4 Location: JUC Title: Universal Basic Income Facilitator: Alec Tsoucatos, PhD Course Description: There has been a great deal of talk about robots and Artificial Intelligence taking away jobs from people and not just unskilled jobs. The question arises as to how a society needs to adapt to such an inevitable future. What will people do for income if machines, unlike in the first industrial revolution, will destroy more jobs than they create? We will study whether a Universal Basic Income paid to everyone, independently of contribution, could be a solution to the problem. Where will the money come from? What are some of the side effects of adopting such a system? What are the consequences of not adopting one? Course Size: 30 Required Reading: Basic Income by Guy Standing (Penguin paperback) Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: $5.00 payable to OLLI West at the first class

Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Wednesday 1:00-3:00 Apr 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 23 Course #: W283 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Philosophy: Wandering and Wondering with Big Words Facilitator: Joseph Woodson, PhD (OLLI Diamond Facilitator) Course Description: What are the big words? Ethics, politics, love, death, God and atheism, time, humanity and wisdom. Each theme will be dealt with via a reading from our text and a goodly heap of discussion and class presentation. How will these themes

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON be faced in an indifferent universe? Or, might these words be open to some greater, more personal spiritual perspective? Don't let this next fool you—two Peanuts cartoons may help us get started! I look forward to being with you and sharing and growing. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Recommended reading: The Little Book of Philosophy by Andre Comte-Sponville (The book is no longer in print, but is available on Kindle or can be purchased used. If you obtain a copy, please read the chapter on Ethics in advance.); Handouts Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W284

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 23 Location: JUC

Title: What the BLEEP Do We Know About Theoretical Physics? Facilitator: Peter Gilbert (OLLI Master Facilitator) Course Description: An introductory, non-mathematical overview to those areas of theoretical physics that you have heard of but never fully explored. Peter will cover the following topics during this eight-week course: • gravity from Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein • quantum theory and the search for the "Theory of Everything” • radioactivity from Marie Curie to the atomic and hydrogen bombs • fundamental particles from the ancient Greeks to the discovery of the Higgs particle • cosmology from the Big Bang to the universe's fate • astrophysics and the life cycle of our sun This course requires no previous knowledge but will be fast moving and wide-ranging. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture Materials Fee: None

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W285

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 23 Location: JUC

Title: Mexican-United States Relationships: A History Facilitator: Sherma Erholm (OLLI Master Facilitator) Course Description: “Poor Mexico, So far from God, so close to the United States.” - President Porfirio Diaz (1877–80, 1884–1911). Relations between the United States and Mexico have always been checkered— anything but easy. Over the two centuries since Mexico’s War of Independence, the governments have struggled to establish a sound, cooperative relationship based on mutual respect and trust. Unfortunately, the process has, more often than not, been colored by antagonism, exploitation and unilateralism from both sides, rather than the necessary cooperation. This long history of tensions and inflexibility has contributed to the challenges of today: drug-related violence, immigration and economic development. In this class, we will discuss that history, through 2010, in order to understand why and how we neighbors have arrived at our present state of affairs. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: None Course Type: Discussion; Voluntary Class Reports Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W262

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 6

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 – May 9 Location: JUC

Title: Spirituality Salon Facilitator: Joan Sample (OLLI Senior Facilitator) Course Description: In the tradition of French salons, we will gather to exchange ideas and deepen our knowledge and understanding of spirituality through lively conversation. There is no right definition of, or approach to, spirituality. Some of us still adhere to the religious traditions of our birth, but maybe face value conflicts and questions. Some of us have abandoned our past and are searching for alternatives. Some of us have found paths, while others feel lost. But most of us are searching for spiritual community where we can openly share our individual

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON journeys. There will be no lectures. The facilitator will provide readings, choose weekly topics of focus (with input from the class), and guide respectful discussions. Possible topics include: Do we need faith or belief in something sacred, something greater than ourselves? Are we seeking a counterbalance to an overemphasis on science and material things? How do we face aging and death with acceptance? How do we integrate morality, civility and compassion into public life? How do we go deeper than gratitude and mindfulness? Participants are those who want to engage in active discussion and new ways of thinking. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W286

Time: 2:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 23 Location: SoH

Title: Gentle Yoga Facilitator: Morgan Rodriguez Course Description: A gentle flow complimented by long holds and the exploration of deep stretching. Expect to be challenged, learn something new and have fun! These are one-hour classes. Course Size: 20 Books/Materials: Please bring a towel and yoga mat to class and wear comfortable clothes. Course Type: Discussion, Hands-on Activities Member Fee: $45 Non-Member Fee: $60 Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W287

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 23 Location: SoH

Title: Beginning Bridge III: Popular Conventions Facilitator: Michael Holmes Course Description: Students will learn the most popular conventions in Modern Bridge: Stayman, Jaccoby transfers, Strong 2 Club Opening, 2NT opening. These conventions will complete the learning from the two previous courses: Basic Bridge I and

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Basic Bridge II. This is an eight-week course that will complete the student's basic understanding of the game of bridge. When a student completes the three courses, he/she is ready to play social bridge or a beginning duplicate bridge game. The course is presented with PowerPoint presentations along with play of hands each class. There will also be classes designed to provide guided practice for all of the conventions, play of the hand and defense. Course Size: 24 Books/Materials: Bidding in the 21st Century by ACBL will be provided to the class participants free-of-charge Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Hands-on Activities Materials Fee: None

THURSDAY MORNING Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH151

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 5

Dates of Classes: Apr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 3 Location: JUC

Title: US Foreign Relations and Current Events: Have We Entered a New Cold War? Facilitator: Don Stanton Course Description: This will be a discussion class with the opportunities for participants to voice their views and to bring in news articles for discussion. Over the past few years, the US has been engaged in a new version of the Cold War with Russia and China. We will relook at key events of the Cold War including nuclear deterrence, proxy conflicts and wars, the Draft and civil defense. We will discuss the growing economic and military strength of China and Russia's military and intelligence efforts and the effects on American policies. We will keep a close eye on current events including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, intelligence agencies, Departments of Defense and State, and Executive branch actions. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: None Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None

THURSDAY MORNING Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH161

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 6

Dates of Classes: Apr 5 – May 10 Location: JUC

Title: Degas: A Passion for Perfection Facilitator: Susan Elliott Course Description: Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a titian of 19th century French art. Known for his mages of ballet dancer and horse races, Degas' subject matter also included enigmatic portraits, café and theater scenes, and everyday domestic life. He was a prolific recorder of human activity, filling countless journals and notebooks. Degas produced compelling art for 60 years of his life, working feverishly making countless drawings, paintings, pastels, prints and sculptures. This course will focus on the artists who influenced Degas and those who befriended him: Manet, Cassatt, Morisot, and all the Impressionist painters who worked and exhibited alongside him in and around Paris. Was Degas himself an Impressionist? We will answer that question as we examine his work. The class will include demonstrations in pastel painting and printmaking. Class members will independently visit the Denver Art Museum exhibition, "Degas: A Passion for Perfection," during the fifth week of the course. Course Size: 50 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH181

Time: 9:30-11:30 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 5 – May 24 Location:

Title: Exploring The Milagro Beanfield War and Magical Realism Facilitator: Linda Ropes (OLLI Master Facilitator) Course Description: This book will both entertain you and teach you a lot about the Latino culture of northern New Mexico in the 1970s. You will puzzle over a disembodied arm that causes lots of trouble in the town. Is Onofre's arm real or magical? The locals believe in it, so perhaps you will too. While you are laughing at the antics of Pacheco's Pig and Herbie the VISTA volunteer, you will also be learning about crooked land and water deals that have

THURSDAY MORNING impoverished the local inhabitants. Author John Nichols has a deep and abiding respect for the people he writes about. This book is about a class war between resident Hispanics and a white land developer. Who will win? You will also view The Milagro Beanfield War movie directed by Robert Redford. NOTE: You will encounter adult language and scenes in this book. Course Size: 20 Required Reading: The Milagro Beanfield War by Please John Nichol. Please purchase and begin reading purchase and before the class begins. begin reading Materials: Handouts book in Course Type: Discussion advance Materials Fee: None

Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 9:30-11:30 Apr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 24 Course #: TH182 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Social Ethics: The Morality of Social Policy Facilitator: Richard Passoth Course Description: The class will begin with defining "social ethics" and the foundations of this discipline. There will be handouts in the first class to set the framework for our future discussions. Reading assignments will be chapters uploaded to the OLLI website and specific directions will be given to access this material. Each week will focus on one or two social policies such as health care, just war theory, the death penalty, poverty, drug wars and other topics. The class will be mostly discussion of the readings and occasional news articles and editorials. We will not necessarily try to find the "right" policy decision but try to address the opposing views and subtleties of a policy. And from this, consider what position any one person might take on the topic. Agreement is not necessary. Course Size: 25 Required Reading: Certain chapters of The Morality of Social Policy and The Ethics of Public Policy (these are the chapters that will be found on the OLLI West website). Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None

THURSDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH242

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 4

Dates of Classes: Apr 5 – Apr 26 Location: JUC

Title: Communicating in Angry Times, Bridging the Gap Facilitator: Jim Halderman Course Description: “Whatever you do, don’t talk about politics or religion,” or anything controversial when uncertain of other people’s views. How boring life would be if we lived by these mantras that are heard all too often. This class is designed to give you comfort conversing with the most opinionated. During these classes you will learn: • the science of charisma, • the nature of thought, • the power of presence, • tools to disarm a challenger, • the art of asking questions, • how to be the third party to your conversation and • many more communication techniques. Course Size: 50 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Hands-on Activities, Video Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH283

Time: 1:00-3:00 #Classes: 8

Dates of Classes: Apr 5 – May 24 Location: JUC

Title: Salon Topics Facilitator: Judy Allison Course Description: As in previous versions of this course, participants will read handouts of diverse and seemingly unrelated topics and then offer their unique perspectives in friendly discussions. This time around, the theme of "community" will be interwoven through topics that include Private Property, Government by Fear, Good Neighbors, Black/White, Language Farts and Faux Futures. Please note each member of the class will be expected to participate and partisan bashing will not be allowed. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: $15.00 payable to OLLI West at the first class

THURSDAY AFTERNOON Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 1:00-3:00 Apr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 24 Course #: TH284 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Great Geological Trips for the Non-Geologist Facilitator: David Lindsey, PhD Course Description: Each presentation will feature a geological field trip, derived from my own travel and fieldwork. We will begin with the Mid-Atlantic rift on Iceland, then move to Scotland and Nova Scotia, to look for evidence that they were once together, separated by the same rift. Then we will travel farther back in time, through the central Appalachians, formed by the collision of the North American and African plates. Returning to rifts, we will go to the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, to look at the one that underlies the center of North America. Crossing into Canada, we will travel through an ancient continental margin that preserves evidence of the world's earliest ice ages and the great oxidation event, 2.4 billion years ago, and drop in on the second largest known impact crater on earth, at Sudbury. Travelling west to the Rockies, we will tour the Rio Grande rift and the volcanoes of New Mexico and visit the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin in Utah. A guest speaker will describe the geology and fabulously rich mines of southwest Montana. If time and weather permits, a field trip to local geologic sites at Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge will be an option. Along the way, we will sample some scenery, history and culture in each area. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture, Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 1:00-3:00 Apr 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 10 Course #: TH251 #Tours: 5 Location: Offsite Title: Science Tours Facilitator: Jim Sieke Course Description: We will be touring four science-oriented organizations as noted here. Participants will receive information

THURSDAY AFTERNOON about car-pooling, parking, etc. after enrollment in the course is confirmed. Apr 12 - National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Boulder Apr 19 - National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), Golden Apr 26 - USGS TRIFA Nuclear Reactor, Federal Center, Lakewood May 3 - USGS Core Research Center, Federal Center, Lakewood May 10 - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin (NOAA), Boulder Course Size: 25 Course Type: Tours Materials Fee: None

FRIDAY COURSES Day of Week: Friday Course #: F241

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Tours: 4

Dates of Classes: Apr 13 – May 4 Location: Offsite

Title: Public Art in Downtown Denver Facilitator: Al and Nancy White Course Description: The city of Denver has over 300 works of art in its Public Art Collection, several of which have become iconic symbols of the city. We will visit four areas in downtown Denver to view a few of these treasures and learn about the history and artists behind them. These will include the Convention Center, Hyatt Regency, Denver Performing Arts Center, Carr Judicial Building, Wellington Webb Building, Coors Field and Union Station. We will concentrate on one area each day. Guided tours of the Convention Center and Carr Judicial building will be included. Put on your walking shoes and bring water and a flexible attitude! We will adjust our routes according to the weather and will let you know by email where to meet the group. Riding the light rail and car-pooling are encouraged. Course Size: 15 Course Type: Field trips to downtown Denver Materials Fee: None

FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES # F11

AM: 9:30-11:30

Friday, April 6

Location: JUC

Title: Sailing Around the World: An Interactive Look at World Events Speaker: Matjaz Bren

Presentation Description: Take an interactive journey around the world. Depending on you, the audience, we will pursue the global topics of your choice. We will tackle economics, social issues, environmental concerns, political events of your interest and make some predictions for the future. # F12

AM: 9:30-11:30

Friday, April 20

Location: JUC

Title: Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve – A Place Where People and Now Extinct Animals Lived 10,000 - 16,000 Years Ago Speaker: Jack Warner Presentation Description: Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve is a Paleo-Indian archaeological site with many extinct mammoth and bison remains located in the Douglas County ranch country southwest of Littleton. It was excavated several times between 1960 and 1997 and was found to contain repeated human use from the Cody Paleo-Indian culture (10-11,000 years ago) to modern times. It contains one of the largest concentrations of Columbian mammoth bones ever found—over 30 individuals in a relatively small area near the spring. Some of the mammoth bones show signs of human butchering. One of those has been dated at 15,693 years ago. An expert at the Smithsonian is on record as supporting Paleo-Indian site use in this time-frame making it one of the oldest sites ever documented in Colorado or the USA. Bones of other extinct mammal species have also been found here including camel, horse, ground sloth, and ancient bison. This talk describes: What is Lamb Spring? Why is it important? Where does it fit in the archaeological record? # F13 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, April 27 Location: JUC Title: Searching for Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia – The Perm Files Speaker: Clark Davenport

Presentation Description: Mikhail Romanov became the last Tsar of Russia once his brother Nicholas abdicated in 1918. Mikhail was removed by the Bolsheviks and taken to the City of Perm, where he was murdered in June of 1918. Your presenter has participated on five expeditions looking for Mikhail’s remains.

FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES # F14

AM: 9:30-11:30

Friday, May 4

Location: JUC

Title: Climate Realism & the Corrupted Claims of the Climate Cabal Speaker: Terry W. Donze

Presentation Description: Despite recent climate changes, alarmists continue to claim the planet is heating up and the cause is due to mankind. But what is really happening with the sun’s effect on climate, whose irradiance has the highest correlation with Earth’s temperatures? Even NOAA’s own data show we have cooled. Data shows the benefits of increased CO2 concentrations, which are ignored by climate alarmists. Despite contrary data and much dissention in the scientific community, media is complicit in touting a 97% consensus figure that man is harming the planet, basing it on a seriously flawed study. Bureaucratic proposals, recently rescinded by the present administration, would have caused power costs to skyrocket, harmed our energy infrastructure and turned power into a luxury item unavailable to the poor, forcing them into energy poverty. # F15 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, May 11 Location: JUC Title: Little Steps, Big Feat: Life and Leadership Lessons from one Woman’s Walk Around the World Speaker: Polly Letofsky Presentation Description: On August 1, 1999, as an awareness campaign for breast cancer, Polly Letofsky began a journey across four continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles -- by foot -- to become the first woman to walk around the world. Across four continents she had dinner conversations with poets, politicians, country singers, olive growers, pig farmers and a female bomb maker in Australia. But it was never an easy road. Polly struggled with earthquakes, muggings, languages, even religious riots. The ultimate challenge came in the middle of her journey when September 11th flung us all into a crossroads in world history. Polly details her journey with humor and honest reflection, the good times and the hardships. Be inspired to renew your commitment of perseverance, vision, and overcoming challenges in Polly’s spirited presentation.

FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES # F16 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, May 18 Title: A Glimpse of Rwanda and the Lost Boys Speaker: Karen Lush

Location: JUC

Presentation Description: An informal talk about the street boys, their culture, attitude and acceptance of their situation augmented by pictures. The presenter will describe her feelings and thoughts about her experiences in Rwanda. # F17 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, May 25 Location: JUC Title: An Arctic Voyage to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland Speaker: Hille Dais Presentation Description: Hille will share photos and impressions of her recent tour of Iceland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the land of fire and ice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago and the eastern fjords of Greenland, the largest island on the planet. Enjoy the grand landscapes, glaciers, icebergs, and encounters with the flora and fauna of these northern regions.

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OLLI West Facilitators & Presenters At the heart of OLLI are our facilitators and curriculum. OLLI is successful because every term we have an intriguing curriculum and a “faculty” of dedicated people volunteering their time to make it happen.

These are our 2018 Spring Term Facilitators and Presenters: Judy Allison persists in the quest for truth through the examination and expression of authentic ideals, despite a lifelong career in the media. Matjaz Bren is an international business consultant who has worked with corporations, the US government, and nonprofit organizations for the last 25 years. He has taught a variety of business, economics and international courses at the University of Colorado, Regis University, University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines. He grew up in former Yugoslavia, lived in Spain and Morocco, likes international travel and enjoys Colorado’s sunshine and inspiring natural beauty. He is perpetually curious and loves to spend his time trying to learn the answers to all sorts of “Why” questions. Hille Dais celebrated her 70th year by treating herself to two backto-back tours this past fall to finally see places she had dreamed about for a long time. Hille is a long-time OLLI member and sometimes facilitator, who grew up and completed high school in Hamburg, Germany and has lived in the United States since the late 1960s. She earned a BA in International Relations and an MA in Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Hille has held many public administration positions with the State of Colorado, retiring in 2003 from financial and business management at the Colorado School of Mines. Hille has made frequent visits to her family in Hamburg, Germany, over the years. In early 2014, she spent two months living in Hamburg to reconnect with the city she grew up in during the 1950s and 60s. She regrets having asked too few questions of her parents and grandparents who lived through the Nazi era and WWII. She is an amateur pianist and loves listening to live and recorded classical music.

Clark Davenport is a co-founder of NecroSearch International, and the founder of GeoForensics International. His career spanned more than 50 years of planning, managing, and performing remote-sensing surveys for criminal, environmental, groundwater, geotechnical, mining, and archaeological investigations on six continents. He currently serves as a consultant to a multitude of municipal, federal and foreign law-enforcement agencies and teaches Forensic Science at Regis University. He has previously instructed at the CO Law Enforcement Training Academy, Community College of Denver, Metro State and Invited Special Topics Instructor at the FBI Academy. Mr. Davenport is a decorated Vietnam combat veteran. He has a degree in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Red Rocks Community College. Terry W. Donze has spent over 40 years working as a geophysicist for both integrated and independent energy companies and then independently throughout the United States and internationally. He received his B.S. in Geological Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology, formerly Missouri School of Mines. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver International Petroleum Society, and Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists. He received both his Professional Geophysicist and Professional Geologist certifications from AAPG’s Division of Professional Affairs and is a registered geologist in the state of Wyoming. He is a 40-year member and past President of the Denver Geophysical Society. Mr. Donze’s first book, Climate Realism: Alarmism Exposed, was awarded First Prize in the 2012 Christian Choice Book Awards in the Current Events/Political category. Susan Elliott holds a MA degree from Stanford University in Art Education, has taught studio art for 20 years at the college level and has previously worked at the Denver Art Museum. She is a practicing artist and is passionate about art history which she has studied all her life. Susan has facilitated OLLI courses on Van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Matisse, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth, Venetian Renaissance Art, The Art of Spain and, most recently, on Women Artists in Paris.

Sherma Erholm, OLLI Master Facilitator, grew up and worked with her six sisters on a small western Missouri farm, is a retired educator with a BA in Speech and Music and a MA in Communication Theory and Psychology. As a member and facilitator of OLLI since VIVA days, she served on that curriculum committee for seven years. She now enjoys researching so she can facilitate OLLI classes in widely varying areas of interest in and out of her field of expertise. These include such subjects as China, Mid-East, Iran/Persia, Great Decisions, Spain, post-WWII Egypt, Genghis Khan, the U.N., evolution and persuasion. Having benefitted greatly from all the intellectual stimulation and the camaraderie, she appreciates opportunities to give back. Sherma loves traveling to meet other people while learning of their cultures and has recently become involved with service projects in developing countries. Peter Gilbert, OLLI Master Facilitator, was born and raised in England and educated at Leeds University in science and engineering. He is now retired and living in Colorado after serving 34 years in the British Royal Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer. Daniel Grace Jr., PhD, is a retired high school choral conductor, having served in Jefferson County Schools for 29 years. After serving for 35 years, he retired as conductor of the Colorado Chorale, a 100-voice adult choral society based in the Denver metro area. For 18 years he served as Director of the Chancel Choir at Bethany Lutheran church in Cherry Hills Village. He has served as clinician, adjudicator and panel moderator throughout the Rocky Mountain region and has acted as a judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions for the Rocky Mountain Region. Dr. Grace earned his Doctor of Music Arts in Choral Literature and Performance from the University of Colorado. He received his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from the University of Nebraska. A. Gerson Greenburg, MD, OLLI Senior Facilitator, has facilitated many OLLI courses in the sciences including explorations of medical history, medical feuds, controversial subjects and a few iterations of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;current eventsâ&#x20AC;? model. A retired Emeritus Professor of Surgery from Brown University, he holds an MD from the University of Chicago and a PhD IE/MS from Northwestern University.

Reva Greenburg, PhD, received her doctoral degree in European History from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). She taught at San Diego State University (SDSU), then at the University of Rhode Island. Retiring in 2009, she facilitated courses in Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of OLLI until her move to Boulder in 2012. Abraham Grinberg (Abe), MD, OLLI Senior Facilitator, is a retired physician born and raised in Mexico who enjoys continuing to learn about cultural understanding of different populations in relation to medical and social problems. Abe has facilitated courses at OLLI related to psychology, human behavior, sociopolitical problems, and political science and art history in LatinAmerica. Gretchen Ann Groth, PhD, has been a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner within the Nyingma school for many years. Several years ago, her teacher, His Holiness Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, appointed her as a lama, Lama Pema Chokyi. She has been a central member and meditation teacher with Yeshe Nyingpo Denver. In her other pursuits, she has been a national organization development and diversity consultant. Currently she teaches Psychology at Metro State University of Denver and pursues fiber/fabric arts. Jim Halderman has taught court ordered, company ordered, and spousal ordered clients for 14 years in anger and conflict management. He is certified with the National Curriculum Training Institute (NCTI), the leader in the field of cognitive behavioral change programs, several personality profiles, neuro-linguistic programming and many other learning tools. With a lively and engaging approach, combined with depth of knowledge and professional involvement, he brings a unique style to the classroom or the individual. Michael Holmes is a Certified ACBL and Audrey Grant Bridge Teacher, Ruby Life Master, ACBL Certified Club Director and ACBL Certified Tournament Assistant Director. Mike has played the game of bridge since he was in his late teens. There was a break in his competitive bridge for some 28 years due to family and career. Mike was an educator for 37 years working in many different levels of education. Upon retirement, he resumed his competitive bridge and began teaching the game. You might say teaching is in his blood. He has helped hundreds of students learn bridge with many going on to competitive bridge.

Tom Hughes, OLLI Senior Facilitator, is a veteran OLLI West student and facilitator who has enjoyed every one of his classes. He is a lifelong learner who loves to join with others in discussing the issues of the day. His background includes a varied career in the financial services industry, as well as significant experience as a volunteer in several not-for-profit organizations. Tom has a BA from CU Boulder and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Joan Jordan has been a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Teacher since 2012, and a Certified Massage Therapist and Natural Health Educator for the past 30 years. She teaches private and group movement classes locally and at Chautauqua Institute’s summer program in upstate New York. Joan maintains a private practice locally where she works with individuals recovering and rehabilitating from surgery, injury, and illness. She enjoys helping folks age with grace and ease. Jim Keller grew up in Illinois and received a chemical engineering degree from the University of Illinois. He retired in 2014 after 53 years of work in many aspects of that discipline for several companies and consulting engineering firms. Jim’s daughter is a physician’s assistant, but he is not well versed in medical matters, as she is quick to tell him. However, he did facilitate the presentation (not as part of OLLI) of the Human Body Course at Mount Vernon Country Club and found it extremely informative. Jim has taken and enjoyed numerous OLLI classes including Theoretical Physics, Economics, Catherine the Great, Human Origins, Geology, Climate Change, Existentialism, and Fungus Among Us. Jim is active in Mount Vernon Country Club where he lives. He also enjoys traveling with Pat, his wife of 56 years. Last year they traveled to the Northeast and two years ago to Indonesia. Polly Letofsky spent five years walking around the world, and six years writing the book about it. But it was worth it, her first book, 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World has won top honors at the 2011 IPPY Awards as Best Travel Memoir, Best Memoir at the 2011 Writer's Digest Best Book Awards and was a finalist in the USA Book Awards. She has been featured in over 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations around the world. A documentary, Polly’s Global Walk, has aired on PBS around the country.

David Lindsey, PhD, is retired from the US Geological Survey where he still volunteers time helping other scientists. He has a BS (Nebraska) and PhD (Johns Hopkins) in Geology and has conducted field mapping and research throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Dave enjoys scientific writing, teaching and travel. For many years he taught geology to sixth graders at Jeffco Outdoor Lab and he continues to lead geology classes for adults at Rocky Mountain Nature Conservancy in Estes Park. Jim Loats, PhD, received his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in Logic and Set Theory. He recently retired from teaching in the Mathematics and Computer Science department at Metro State. His favorite classes were in the Mathematics for Elementary Teachers sequenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a problem-based, non-lecture series of classes designed to help future teachers learn solid mathematics in a way that focuses on understanding rather than memorizing. You can learn about the two silly math books he co-authored by searching his name online. Peter Lohaus has an extensive career with CoorsTek and Sefar America CO, predominately in international business. After his retirement, he became Associate Professor of International Business at Johnson & Wales University in Denver for ten years. He holds a BA from the Free University of Berlin and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. Karen Lush is a California native, interested in foreign languages, travel, outdoor sports and much more. Her main career was raising four children until going to work where she put her foreign language knowledge to good use through involvement with a distributor of French, Spanish and German books. With 12 grandchildren, there is always a lot going on. Bob Magnani, OLLI Senior Facilitator, is a long-time OLLI member, attending and facilitating courses at three of the five Denver locations. His background includes degrees in both Arts and Engineering, telecom design work, management at Bell Laboratories and US West Advanced Technologies and Product Management at AT&T. Bob has a lifelong interest in film, theater and acting, and is delighted to be able to pursue these interests at OLLI. Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests also include chess. He has played chess, on and off, since age ten and once belonged to the New York Chess Club in Manhattan.

G. Donald Maloney, PhD, a native of San Francisco, is collegiate Professor of Psychology and Philosophy for University of Maryland University College (UMUC) European Division. He received his BA and MA degrees from Gonzaga University in Spokane, his Sacred Theology Degree (STL) from Boston College and his PhD from the University of Strasbourg, France. He also spent a year of doctoral preparation at the University of Muenster, Germany. He has taught for both the UMUC European and Asian Divisions and is presently Affiliate Professor at Metro State College of Denver and the University of Colorado, Denver. Len Matheo has been the Executive/Artistic Director at Miners Alley Playhouse since 2013, as well as a principal and co-founder of Courtroom Performance, Inc., a trial consulting firm dedicated to improving oral advocacy. A professional actor and director, he has over 25 years of experience in professional theater. He and his partner, Lisa DeCaro, are authors of the book, The Lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winning Edge: Exceptional Courtroom Performance. Len is a frequent speaker at regional seminars and national conventions and has served as faculty for colleges nationwide including UCLA Law School, UC Boulder School of Law and DU Sturm College of Law. In addition to his book, Len has authored popular papers and articles for national legal publications. Len has served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Internet Safety Foundation, The Evergreen Players Theater Company and the Center for the Arts Evergreen. His copious free time is spent with his wife, Lisa, their child, Ella Jane, and his barbecue grill. Nan Morehead has a MA in History from the University of Colorado and has always been fascinated by Russian history. She taught for several years but much of her work has been in public policy. Steve Nelson was born in Texas and raised in Oregon. He received his degree in Political Science from Oregon State University, served 3 years as a Marine Corps Officer then spent the next 41years in the IT industry, retiring in late 2015. During his IT career, Steve worked on developing, maintaining, project managing and consulting on information systems in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region for multiple state governments and private businesses. Besides volunteering at OLLI as a facilitator, Steve also volunteers at an emergency weather shelter program during the winter

months and serves on the board of AT HOME in Evergreen, a nonprofit organization promoting affordable workforce housing. Richard Passoth has facilitated OLLI courses in the past. He has master’s degrees in Divinity and in Counseling Psychology. His Theological Studies included theological and social ethics. He facilitated this course on Social Ethics at OLLI Central. He was a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practiced in Denver for many years. Richard has a long-standing interest in social policy and ethics. Jeff Pederson has a BA in Political Science/Asian Studies and a MA in Public Administration. He has assisted in facilitating “Great Decisions” for several terms and has taught at the community college level. Jeff is retired from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and worked in communications, publications, wildlife land management and the state Senate. Dan Putman, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. He received his BA from Marquette University, his MA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his PhD from the University of Southern California. Dan taught Philosophy for 37 years at the University of Wisconsin (UW), Fox Valley, a freshman-sophomore branch of the UW. He has published over 40 articles in Philosophy, most of them concerning Virtue Ethics. He and his wife Elaine have two children, one in New York City and the other in Boulder. Dan taught OLLI courses for three years in Green Valley, AZ before moving to Colorado to be near the grandchildren. Morgan Rodriguez is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor (RYT) yoga instructor in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. She is experienced in teaching prenatal Yoga, Vinyasa, Yin, and is bilingual. She is trained in trauma informed Yoga and seeks to hold space for all levels of students that walk into her class room. Expect to be challenged, learn something new and have fun! Nancy Reese, MD, was mentored by her father and began managing her own investments in the 90s, using mutual funds and a market strategy based on market timing and momentum. When she retired from her medical career in anesthesiology, she began an intensive, self-education process in the market and now invests using a combination of strategies including income investing,

swing trading and options trading. Nancy is also active in the local chapter of the American Association of Independent Investors (AAII) and chairs a trading and technical analysis group whose focus is short-term trading strategies using equities and options. Linda Ropes, OLLI Master Facilitator, has a BA in English from the University of Wyoming. For 20 years, she was a self-employed business writer, photographer and trainer. After retiring, she began facilitating literature classes at OLLI and has served on both the Curriculum Committee and the Advisory Board. Some of the classes she has facilitated at OLLI are The Scarlet Letter, Passage to India, Should Mrs. Dalloway Seek Atonement for Wanting a Room with a View, Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End, The Great Gatsby and The Distaff Side: Seven Women Poets. Joan Sample, OLLI Senior Facilitator, has facilitated OLLI courses including Spirituality in a Secular Society, East Meets West: Alternative Religious Paradigms, Lesser Known Religions, and courses on Taoism and Buddhism. She abandoned biochemistry at Smith College to major in Philosophy of Religion and Contemporary Religious Thought. Her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, her career, and her reading obsession have focused on how our religious traditions and philosophy form our relationship to nature. John Scott, MD, was born in Worcester, MA and raised in Washington DC. He attended college at Holy Cross, medical school at Georgetown and completed his residency at Denver Presbyterian. He served in the US Army from 1972-1975 in Germany. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and had a 25-year career with Kaiser Permanente in Denver. Additionally, he spent 11 years at the University of Colorado professing to know something about medicine and geriatrics. He has a wife of 47 years, three daughters and three grandsons (God keeps it even). His great love is teaching, but also enjoys family, golf, model railroading, reading physics and trashy spy novels. Jim Sieke was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He graduated with high honors in Speech-Communications and Broadcasting from the University of Delaware and took graduate courses at both Fairleigh Dickinson University and Northwestern University. After working in cable and broadcast sales in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago, Jim landed at KMGH-TV,

Channel 7, in Denver where he worked for 34 years. Jim has always been interested in science and has a son, Scott, who is currently a science instructor at CU for their Science Discovery program. Don Stanton was commissioned through Cornell University Navy ROTC, served off Vietnam aboard ships, and flew as a P-3C antisubmarine Patrol Plane/Mission Commander/Instructor Pilot deployed to the Atlantic & Mediterranean. He flew aircraft including the B-747, 757 & 767, was an Airline Pilots Association Legislative Committee Vice Chairman and served as aviation Advisor to the Secretary of Transportation and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Transportation. In 2016, Don received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. He holds a MA in National Security Studies from Georgetown University, taught International Relations at a junior college, Current World Events at retirement homes for over 25 years and now teaches for University of Colorado, Denver. Mark Teter, OLLI Senior Facilitator, was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Advanced Systems Group for over 18 years. During that time, he helped institutional investors, investment bankers, private equity and venture capital firms learn about market trends, technologies and legal issues affecting the companies they are researching. He was ranked in the top 2% of Wall Street advisers working for Gerson Lehrman Group based in NYC. Mark was also a faculty staff member at Colorado State University. He has written over 50 white papers on subjects including datacenter ethernet, Linux, storage area networks and computer virtualization. He published Paradigm Shift, in 2006, a book on emerging technologies. John Trefny, PhD, is a lifelong educator earning his baccalaureate in physics at Fordham University and his doctorate in physics at Rutgers. After a post-doctorate stint at Cornell University, he began his academic career at Wesleyan University. In 1977, he moved to the Colorado School of Mines where he served as Professor of Physics, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and finally as President from 2000-2006. Since retirement, he has served on the governing board for the Colorado Community College System as well as on the boards of various educational institutions and nonprofits in Colorado.

Alexander Tsoucatos, PhD, was born to Greek parents in Alexandria, Egypt, a day before Pearl Harbor in 1941. He attended a primary British school in Alexandria and finished Junior High and High School in Athens, Greece. He has lived in Egypt, Greece, England and America. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics from UC Berkeley and his PhD from CU Boulder under the tutelage of Kenneth Boulding. His main interests are in new economics, integrative medicine, positive psychology and progressive mystical Christianity. Blu Wagner, PhD, joined OLLI West after taking classes through The Academy. She has worked in several fields including journalism, art and psychology. She holds a PhD in psychology and has practiced in public mental health clinics, the university setting, and in private practice. A lifetime learner, she greatly enjoys the intellectual stimulation and camaraderie of OLLI classes with the bonus of not being required to write papers or pass tests. Jack Warner is a lifelong student of the archaeology and anthropology of early humans. Jack is active in archaeological field work: survey, digs, lab artifact curation, analysis, talks, and publications involving prehistoric human occupation in the Colorado Front Range and Southwestern Colorado areas. Jack gives talks and tours relating to Denver Basin prehistoric archaeology, including at the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve where he is the Lead Docent. Jack is a Past President and an active Director of the Colorado Archaeological Society and is the Archaeology Chairman of the Ken Caryl Ranch Historical Society. He has visited archaeological sites in all six of the permanently inhabited continents of the Earth. He is a member of the Center for the Study of the First Americans and The Archaeological Conservancy. Jack is the author of the book Eagles and Lions of Land and Sea. Jack received his MS from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Steve Weston, OLLI Master Facilitator, is a former college music appreciation instructor, television producer and classical music broadcaster. He is in his fifth year as OLLI facilitator and this is his 20th music presentation. He is a retired Episcopal priest.

Al and Nancy White – Al graduated from Indiana State University and Nancy from the University of Colorado. They met while teaching mathematics in the Jefferson County Schools; later Nancy recertified and taught earth science and computer applications, as well as math. They earned master’s degrees at Western State. In addition to their OLLI involvement, they sing in the JUC choir and One World Singers, hike, travel, attend theater and love to entertain. Al also sings in a barbershop chorus. Maggie Wohlberg is a transplant to Colorado, moving from St Louis in 2011. She began her career as a high school English and Biology teacher and later started working in her father’s insurance agency, which she eventually took over and ran for nearly 30 years. She decided years ago that seeing her Colorado kids and grandkids only once or twice a year was not nearly enough, so she packed up and moved. Maggie started volunteering to become a part of her new community, and then she was introduced to the OLLI program. It was a lifeline for her – opening new areas of interest and forging new friendships. She is grateful to have such a vibrant program in her life. These days she tells people that she is from Missouri by the accident of birth but lives in Colorado by choice! Joseph Woodson, Ph.D., OLLI Diamond Facilitator, retired clergy and existentialist searcher, has facilitated OLLI classes for about 12 years. His doctorate is from the Iliff School of Theology in Church History and Historical Theology. His interests are many: philosophy, atheism, spirituality for skeptics and believers, and one who loves the experiences that bring people together to share, dialogue and never quit learning. He is a native Oklahoman who has been in the Denver metroplex for 48 years. Joe has been wise enough to share life with his wonderful partner, Arlene, for 45 years.

How can you find out about becoming a facilitator? It is quite easy. You begin by simply indicating your interest to anyone on the Curriculum Committee. They will be delighted to answer your questions and offer suggestions.

OLLI West Curriculum Committee Tom Hughes Gail Wilson

Curriculum Committee Co-Chairs: 303-278-2823 303-882-3692

eth5530@cs.com gtwilson43@gmail.com

Subcommittee Chairs:

Arts/Literature/Writing Karen Lush 303-202-3669 karenklush@msn.com LaVonne Angus 303-279-9522 vonangus@gmail.com Current Events/Politics Tom Hughes 303-278-2823 eth5530@cs.com History/Economics Hille Dais 303-238-7123 daishl1247@gmail.com InterActive Learning and Special Presentations Sandra Morgan 303-284-7203 skiwithsandra@comcast.net Philosophy/Religion/Psychology Sue Crichton 303-279-6258 crichtonsrg@gmail.com Wendy Carlson 720-328-9556 tallwall@icloud.com Science/Technology/Environmental/Engineering/Math (STEM) Barb Adams 720-431-8495 b.adamsphd@gmail.com WellAware Annie McClure 303-875-2662 anniemcclure@comcast.net

OLLI West 2017-2018 Advisory Council 

Malcolm Tarkanian, President

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Karen Lindsay, Vice President

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Joan Sample

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Jim Keller

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Maggie Wohlberg

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Peter Lohaus

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Sherma Erholm

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Nick Muller, Past President

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Al White, Budget Coordinator

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Susan Schmetzer, Manager

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Nancy White, Past Curriculum Chair

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Gail Wilson, current Curriculum Committee Co-Chair

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Tom Hughes, current Curriculum Committee Co-Chair

OLLI West Locations Classes are held at two locations – Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) 14350 West 32nd Ave Golden, CO 80401

Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church (SoH) 11500 West 20th Ave Lakewood, CO 80215

Directions can be found on our website:

https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest on ‘Maps/Directions’ tab

OLLI Administration OLLI at the University of Denver 2211 South Josephine Street Denver, CO 80208 Barbe Ratcliffe, OLLI Executive Director (303) 871-3090 barbara.ratcliffe@du.edu Faye Hastings, Assistant (720) 339-1379 fayehast@comcast.net John Baumgartner, OLLI Central Manager (303) 871-3090 John.baumgartner@du.edu Darcey Van Wagner, OLLI Central Operations Manager (303) 871-3090 Darcey.vanwagner@du.edu Debbie Loftin, OLLI Administrative Assistant (303) 871-3090 Debra.loftin@du.edu Joanne Ihrig, OLLI on Campus Manager (303) 748-8682 Joanne.ihrig@du.edu Paul Simon, OLLI East Manager (303) 300-9940 ollidueast@gmail.com Jenny Fortenberry, OLLI South Manager (720) 339-1379 ollisouth@gmail.com Susan Schmetzer, OLLI West Manager (303) 503-3992 susanolliwest@gmail.com Dara Hughes, OLLI West Assistant Manager (303) 912-9389 daraolliwest@gmail.com

For information about OLLI at DU courses:

OLLI West http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest OLLI Central http://portfolio.du.edu/olli OLLI on Campus http://portfolio.du.edu/ollioncampus

OLLI South http://portfolio.du.edu/ollisouth

OLLI East http://portfolio.du.edu/ollieast

Phone 303-871-3090 Fax 303-871-3303 www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli

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