Catalog of Classes WINTER 2018
OLLIWest
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Universityy 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
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Welcome
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OLLI Policy Statement
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Importance of Email
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Registration Information
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Online Registration Instructions
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OLLI West 2017-2018 Advisory Council
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Courses by Subject
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Courses by Day and Number of Classes
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Schedule-at-a-Glance and Registration Form Center Insert World View – Mexico
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Course Descriptions Monday Courses Tuesday Courses Wednesday Courses Thursday Courses Friday Courses Friday Speaker Series
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Facilitator Bios
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OLLI West 2017–2018 Curriculum Committee
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Location Maps
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OLLI at DU Administration 52
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 (OLLI): x Check us out online at http://universitycollege.du.edu/olli/ x Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OLLIatDU/
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Dear Friends, This is an exciting time for OLLI! During this term, we will be adding online course registration. OLLI South was the first to implement the online registration during the Fall Term. It was extremely successful and the comments from their members who used the system included, “AWESOME! No glitches, fast and efficient,” “Easy as pie,” and “My husband, a first timer at OLLI, thought it was great!” Now, during the Winter Term, all OLLI at DU sites will be offering online registration. With online registration, you will be able to pay by credit card or by check. You also will be able to register at one time for classes at one or more OLLI at DU locations. You can check as many courses as you’d like. Although there are many courses to choose from, demand sometimes exceeds the available space in the courses, so you will be asked to prioritize your selections. Paper registrations will still be accepted; however, we strongly urge you to try the online system. Dara and I, along with member volunteers, will be available to help you. We look forward to seeing you all at OLLI West! Sincerely,
Susan Schmetzer
Dara Hughes
OLLI West Manager
OLLI West Assistant
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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: ¾ We provide course confirmations and evaluations via email. ¾ Your facilitator provides course information via email. In some cases, being able to receive email is a course requirement. ¾ We can contact you quickly with any course changes via email. ¾ End of session evaluations are now electronic and you are provided the electronic link via email to the evaluation form. ¾ Online registration requires you to have your own, unique email address.
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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS How do I register for courses? There are two ways to register. 1. We offer online registration which allows you to register for courses at any of the OLLI at DU sites at one time, and payment can be made by credit card or by check. 2. You may also register by printing, completing and mailing the registration form on the OLLI West website (go to the ‘Winter 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? x
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, or an additional charge for OLLI on Campus courses. If there is, it will be noted in the course description.
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 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 and other course fees are due at the time of registration. The exception to this is the fee for Great Decisions for the course book which is 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.
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Can I register for courses at other sites with online registration or on the same paper registration form? x
Yes, online registration allows you to check the sites you would like to take courses from and then you make selections for those sites.
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If registering by the paper form, you will find columns on the registration form next to the course listing, where you should indicate if the course is at another site.
Who do I pay if I am taking courses at more than one site? You will pay the site from which you are taking the most courses. If you are taking the same number of courses at each site, payment should go to the site you identify as your “home” site. When will I be notified of the courses in which I have been enrolled? OLLI West sends out enrollment notifications about five weeks after the catalog is posted on the website—THIS IS TRUE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION ALSO. How will the notification be communicated to me? Notifications are sent email. Check your email periodically. 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 selected an alternate course for that same day/time, you will be enrolled in the alternate class if there is space available. Where are OLLI West courses held? There are two locations for courses at OLLI West. Courses will be at either the Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) or Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SoH). The addresses are on the inside cover of the catalog, on page 51 of the catalog, and on the ‘Maps/Directions’ tab of the OLLI West website https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. Please pay attention to the location of the course. Where do I find the course syllabus? If there is a syllabus (not all courses will have one), you will find it in the “Class Offerings” column on the ‘Winter Term Information’ tab on the OLLI West website https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest.
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HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE PREPARE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION Have a unique email address for yourself - if you share an email address with another OLLI member, one of you will need to use/obtain a different email address to allow both of you to register online. Make OLLI@du.edu an address your computer recognizes by adding it to your contacts. This should help to avoid registration emails being sent to spam or junk mail. Review the OLLI catalog(s) to decide which courses you’d like to take. You may continue to register online until courses start on January 16, 2018.
KEEP IN MIND AS YOU REGISTER ONLINE
All fields with an asterisk (*) MUST be completed. Courses at all OLLI sites are available for your registration. The registration pages you have already viewed and those that are coming up appear at the top of every screen (the menu—see below).
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To return to a completed page, click the page on the menu. You must scroll through ALL the pages to proceed to the payment page to complete registration. For example, if you only want to register for Wednesday courses, you must pass through the Monday and Tuesday pages, then select Wednesday courses and finish by passing through Thursday and Friday pages.
REGISTRATION ONLINE 1. Go to the OLLI West homepage at https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. Click on the ‘REGISTER’ button. 2. A screen will appear and ask for contact information (name, address, phone number and email address). As you scroll down, other questions will appear. When you have answered the questions click on the ‘NEXT’ button. 3. Courses are listed by the day of the week. For OLLI West courses, any course at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SoH) will be listed first, followed by courses at Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC). a. A drop-down box will offer a chance to indicate your course priority. Every attempt will be made to place you in the first three courses you indicate. For West courses, no priority is listed for those without an
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enrollment cap. When you select courses without an enrollment cap, you will be enrolled in these courses. b. Consider volunteering as a Class Assistant, if one is needed, while registering for each course. c. There is an option to identify a course as an “alternate.” This designation allows you to select two courses on the same day and at the same time; you will be placed in the alternate course if the other course is full. Please do not identify a course as alternate unless electing another course for the same day and time. d. At the end of the course-listing for each day, click on the ‘NEXT’ button to move on. e. Each course-listing screen is continuous, scrolling to the bottom will be necessary to reach the ‘NEXT’ button. 4. When you click on the ‘NEXT’ button at the end of Friday course selections, you will arrive at the payment screen. a. If payment by credit card was selected on the first screen, enter your credit card information. The site is secure. b. If payment by check was selected, the screen will appear as below with $0.00 appearing in the area to the right. Note the section of the screen that specifies the amount to pay by check to OLLI West (in bold below). This will include applicable fees. This screen also provides the mailing address for remittance. Please note on the memo line of your check that it is for OLLI West. Description OLLI Registration Regular Member Fee: Quantity 1 - pay by Check $130 OLLI West - $0.00
Amount $0.00 Total: $0.00
Once you have completed the payment screen, click the ‘NEXT’ button. 5. A final screen will appear summarizing the courses for which you registered. a. An email will be sent to you with this same information. When you receive the email, print it and save it. b. If you do not receive an email within a couple minutes of finishing the registration process, check your spam or junk mail folders. c. The email sent to you is not a confirmation of enrollment; but a verification of registration.
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OLLI West 2017-2018 Academic Year Advisory Council
Malcolm Tarkanian, President Karen Lindsay, Vice President Joan Sample Sherma Erholm Jim Keller Peter Lohaus Maggie Wohlberg Al White, Budget Coordinator Nick Muller, Past President Susan Schmetzer, Manager Tom Hughes and Gail Wilson, Curriculum Committee CoChairs
Nancy White, Past Curriculum Chair
REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED READING ¾ 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. ¾ As an OLLI member, you have borrowing privileges at the University of Denver Library (Anderson Academic Commons). ¾ 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.
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OLLI West Courses by Subject # T184 M181 M183 T181 W180 W244 W288 TH182 TH288 TH287 T288 T286 W183 W285
M285 T185 TH189 W182 W237 TH285 TH286
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SUBJECT / TITLE FACILITATOR WorldView MEXICO Abe Grinberg Historic Cities in Central Mexico & the Mexican History of the 19th Century FINE ARTS/ LITERATURE/ WRITING Symphony 101 Leah Kovach Power Writing: Having Words Work Carolyn Kane Effectively The Distaff afff Side: Siide S de: Seven Women Poets Kirsten Morgan Linda Ropes Non-Fiction on-Fi Fic Writing Frank Kaplan Quilts & Quilting History Jean Decker Come Comedy me m edy dy Bob Magnani Jim Sieke All the Light We Cannot See Mary Meinig The Blues: es: ss:: Roots Roo oot & Branches Larry Tannenbaum Asian Films Dixie Vice CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICS TED ED Talks Talk Ta lks ks Michelle Wolins Colleen Jorgensen Current urr rre rr en n ntt Events Ev Blu Wagner Maggie Wohlberg Documentaries ccu ume ment en ntta 3D: Dissect, Discuss, Tom Hughes bate ba te Debate Great ea at Decisions De D e eci cciis Peter Lohaus Jeff Pederson HISTORY/ ECONOMICS The Great reat Debate: De D Deba eba bate te Advocates & Lattina Adams ent nts of of the th he e American Opponents tu uti tio on n Constitution American Identity Nick Muller When More is is Never Nev Enough! The Alec Tsoucatos Co on ntte emp mp Story off Contemporary Economics & ve erre e Limitations Lim i itat Its Severe The Presidents’ Club Barry Bley The American Revolution We Forget Jack Van Ens The Third hirrd Reich Re R eicch – History & Human Hille Dais Nature The Progressive og gre ress ssiiv ve Era: Antidote to Anne Christner Ag ge eE x e xc Gilded Age Excesses
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OLLI West Courses by Subject #
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INTERACTIVE LEARNING W289 Basic Bridge II Michael Holmes 27 PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGY M142 Centering Meditation Level II Bob & Genca 15 Mischke T239 Life Span Development: Stages of Life Don Maloney 22 T287 The Value of Women as Equal Suzie Linenberger 24 TH143 How the Quakers Shaped the Nation Cynthia Perry 32 TH181 Existential Psychotherapy & SelfDon Krill 34 Awareness SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY/ ENVIRONMENT/ ENGINEERING/ MATH (STEM) W181 25 Nuclear Submarine – A Personal Jamie Cookinham Experience M286 16 Extreme Weather Has Arrived and It’s Phil Nelson Too Much for My Umbrella T182 19 Rocks and Minerals Jim Elliott ckks a an nd M Dave Lindsey T173 20 There is a Fungus Among Us—An Colleen Introduction to Mycology & Wild Jorgensen Mushrooms W286 30 Understanding the Human Body: An John Scott Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Jim Keller TH174 Mysteries of the Universe 31 Gary Jorgensen WELLAWARE F122 Alan Carpenter 38 How to Create Lifelong Health & WellBeing FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES Ron Ruhoff F111 Colorado: Land of Shining Mountains 39 Neil McKearnan Ghost Towns of Colorado F112 Gas Cars are Obsolete and Here’s Jim Smith 40 Why F113 Alexa, Tell Me How to Use the Jefferson County 40 Libraries Libraries Representative
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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
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AM T181 PM T239 PM T288
COURSE TITLE AND (# CLASSES) MONDAY Symphony 101 Centering Meditation Level II Power Writing: Having Words Work Effectively Extreme Weather Has Arrived and It’s Too Much for My Umbrella The Great at De D Deba Debate: ebate bbaate te Advocates & Opponents ntts of of the thhee American Constitution TUESDAY American Identity Historic Cities in Central Mexico & the Mexican History of the 19th Century Rocks and and Minerals an M There is a Fungus Among Us—An Introduction to Mycology & Wild Mushrooms ushroom o The he Distaff Dist Di sta Side: Seven Women Poets Life Span p Development: Stages of Life TED D Ta TTalks alk lks
PM T286 PM T287
Current ent E en Ev Events vvee The V Value l of Women as Equal
AM M181 AM M142 AM M183 PM M286 PM M285 AM T185 AM T184 AM T182 AM T173
AM W183 AM W182 AM W181 AM W180 PM W237
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WEDNESDAY Documentaries meent ntaarrie ies 3D: Dissect, Discuss, Debatee The Presidents’ Club Nuclear Submarine – A Personal Experience Non-Fiction ccttio ion Writing W The American Revolution We Forget
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Jan 22 – Mar 12 Feb 5 – Feb 26 Jan 22 – Mar 12
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Jan 16 – Mar 6 Jan 16 – Mar 6
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Jan 16 – Mar 6 JUC Jan 16 – Mar 6 JUC *NO CLASS JAN 23 Jan 16 – Mar 6 Jan 16 – Jan 30 Jan 16 – Mar 6
JUC JUC JUC
Jan 16 – Mar 6 Jan 16 – Mar 13 *NO CLASS MAR 6
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COURSE TITLE AND (# CLASSES) START/END WEDNESDAY CONTINUED PM W286 Understanding the Human Body: An Jan 17 – Mar 7 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology PM W244 Quilts & Quilting History Jan 17 – Feb 7 PM W285 Great Grrea G eat D Decisions Jan 17 – Mar 7 PM W288 Comedy C y Jan 17 – Mar 7 PM W289 Basic Bridge II Jan 17 – Mar 7 THURSDAY AM TH174 Mysteries of the Universe Jan 18 – Mar 8 *NO CLASS JAN 25 AM TH143 How the Quakers Shaped the Nation Jan 18 – Feb 8
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AM TH181 Existential Psychotherapy & SelfAwareness AM TH182 All the Light We Cannot See AM TH189 When More ore iss Never Nev everr Enough! The Story of Contemporary & Its mpo pora rary ry Economics Eco co Severe Limitations im mititations PM TH288 The Blues: ess:: R Roots oooo & Branches PM TH287 Asian Films PM TH285 The Thir Th T Third hiirrd Reich Reic Re i – History & Human Nature ure re re PM TH286 The Progressive oggreess ssiv ive Era: Antidote to Gilded Age Excesses cesssseess ce FRIDAY COURSES AM F122 How to Create Lifelong Health & WellBeing FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES AM F111 Ghost Towns of Colorado & Colorado: Land of Shining Mountains AM F112 Gas Cars are Obsolete and Here’s Why AM F113 Alexa, Tell Me How to Use the Libraries
Jan 18 – Mar 8
JUC
Jan 18 – Mar 8 Jan 18 – Mar 8
JUC JUC
Jan 18 – Mar 8 Jan 18 – Mar 8 Jan 18 – Mar 8
JUC JUC JUC
Jan 18 – Mar 8
JUC
Feb 23 and Mar 2
JUC
Jan 19
JUC
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JUC JUC JUC SoH SoH JUC JUC
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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 throughout the year and also plan one or more trips to that country. The 2017-2018 academic year will highlight Mexico. Throughout the year, you will find various classes related to Mexico at our OLLI sites. In addition, there will be programs designed to bring an up-close and personal look at this intriguing country, from its history and politics to its culture and beauty. After each of the three terms, a custom-designed trip to different areas of Mexico will be offered. If you have Mexican connections or would like to facilitate a courses or presentation on Mexico, please share such with your Site Manager or Curriculum Committee. The Curriculum Committee members are listed on page 50 of this publication.
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MONDAY 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: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 9:30-11:30 Jan 22 – Mar 12 Course #: #Classes: Location: M181 8 SoH Title: Symphony 101 Facilitator: Leah Kovach Course Description: Explore and learn about the history and music of the symphony orchestra with a Colorado Symphony musician educator. Discover, explore and compare music-making techniques of the great symphonic masters (Brahms, Mozart and more). We will listen to, discuss and make observations about different symphonic instruments and compositions. This course will enhance the understanding and appreciation of classical music and the symphony experience. OLLI students will learn the basic history of the symphony orchestra, listen to and compare/contrast examples of music from all major historical periods of classical music and learn about composers from each of those periods. Whether you're a novice or a classical music aficionado, get ready to enhance your knowledge and learn all sorts of new cool information about your Colorado Symphony! Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: None Course Type: Discussion/ Music/ Lecture/ Hands-On Activities/ Guest Musicians Materials Fee: None
Let us get to know you! Please wear your name tag
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MONDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 9:30-11:30 Feb 5 – Feb 26 Course #: M142 #Classes: 4 Location: SoH Title: Centering Meditation, Level II Facilitators: Bob and Genca Mischke Course Description: This course will be an opportunity to deepen our experience and understanding of “Centering Meditation” -- a daily practice of silence that is essential for experiential understanding. In addition to a practice of contemplative prayer/meditation, we will explore practicing awareness at all times. This is an integral part of liberation from the torture of being identified with the mind! There will be handouts and power point presentations, however, emphasis will be placed on personal experiential understanding and appreciation, not just head knowledge. Twenty minutes of prayer/meditation will be part of each class. Participants are asked to commit to a daily practice of centering prayer/meditation with opportunities to share personal insights and ask questions. Having completed Level I is preferred, but not required. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts and reflection questions provided each week. Suggested Reading: Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird; The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 9:30-11:30 Jan 22 – Mar 12 Course #: M183 #Classes: 8 Location: SoH Title: Power Writing: Having Words Work Effectively Facilitator: Carolyn Kane Course Description: We all walk around with thousands of stories in our heads. Wouldn’t it be great not only to share them with others, but to learn how to write them more effectively? In this course, you will write extensively, challenge yourself on a variety of interesting topics and learn how to write with power to get the results you want. You will learn power words and how to use detail and description most effectively. Understand why we use handwriting instead of computer and other technologies. Course Size: 20 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: None
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MONDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 1:00 – 3:00 Jan 22 – Mar 12 Course #: #Classes: Location: M286 8 JUC Title: Extreme Weather Has Arrived and It’s Too Much for My Umbrella Facilitator: Phil Nelson Course Description: Who are the climate scientists and what do they do? By examining the stories of individuals who are working on climate-related topics, we discover that climate change now pervades the research work ongoing in many fields of the earth and biological sciences. Because the planet warms very slowly, we mainly experience climate change when extreme weather events occur. Floods, droughts and wildfires are understandably linked to a warmer planet, but why do we keep getting new records? Melting glaciers and ice caps are a consequence of warming, and although it is not obvious, extreme cold events are also an outcome of a warmer earth. Extreme weather events have long term consequences and people react to these events by denying climate change, ignoring it or taking action to mitigate and/or adapt to it. Insurance companies adjust rates based upon risks associated with extreme weather events. Businesses and societies worldwide change their policies to either mitigate or adapt to climate change. Driven from their homes and livelihoods by an array of causes, including climate change, people migrate to other areas and even to other countries. Slowly the energy sector undergoes change. However, even a piecemeal international response can be impaired by the withdrawal of one nation. Individuals have an array of choices. We can be more aware as individual consumers, as travelers and as citizens. Many choices confront us whether we act individually, corporately or societally to change the rules and our expectations. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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MONDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Monday 1:00 – 3:00 Jan 22 – Mar 12 Course #: #Classes: Location: M285 8 JUC Title: The Great Debate: Advocates & Opponents of the American Constitution Facilitator: Lattina Adams Coursee Description: The course will follow the hee ooutline utlilinee used by the course of the ut same name, Courses ame, published by Great Cour urssees®. There ur Thher T e e are tw twelve welve (30-minute) lectures essor Thomas Pran ngglle of of tthe he U he n verssity of ni o Texas,, Aus by Professor Prangle University Austin. Each week, we en to one oorr ttw wo ooff tthe h le he ectuure res and annd spend speend the remainder remaaind of the class time will listen two lectures sing ng tthe ng hhee content. ccoonnttent.t.. Charged Chaarg r edd with witth amending amendingg and anndd iimproving m rovvin the Articles of mp discussing eraation, th he fo ffounding ouunndi ding n ffathers atheers looked loooke kedd not not oon nly ly ttoo th he ssu u Confederation, the only the successes and failures of greatt rep republics publics throughout throu oouugh ghout history, hist hi storyy,, but ut they ut thheey used uusseedd tthe he Grea Great Debate to weave rely nne ew doc cume ment, e w wh hic ich sst tan anddss ttoday. oodday. What these men m did in the an entirely new document, which stands ing summer sum uum mmer of of 1787 178 7 7 wa w as in iincredibly credibly improbable at the time. The purpose sweltering was ot to to hhighlight ighlight specific arguments over deta of this coursee iiss nno not details of the US ution but rather to explore the rich debate itself betwe Constitution, between the two fundamentally conflicting visions of a healthy republic. Resolving this debate resulted in the creation of three branches of government and the Bill of Rights. We will learn which of the founding fathers were advocates, and which were opponents of the new US Constitution and why. In addition, we will explore strengths and weaknesses of each position as well as examine the fundamental political differences which were passionately debated and how the founding fathers engaged in the soul-searching compromise to give birth to the Great American Experiment that is the US Constitution. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: There will be handouts. Optional readings to enhance the class experience: x
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Lecture Transcript and Course Guidebook: The Great Debate: Advocates and Opponents of the American Constitution, by Professor Thomas Prangle, https://www.abebooks.com/booksearch/isbn/9781598033670/page-1/ or https://www.amazon.com/Great-Debate-Advocates-ConstitutionTranscript/dp/1598033670 The 85 essays that make up the Federalist Papers, available at the Library of Congress, https://www.congress.gov/resources/display/content/The+Federalist+Papers The Avalon Project at Yale Law School, http://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/fed.asp
Course Type: DVD/ Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 Jan 16 – Mar 6 Course #: #Classes: Location: T184 8 JUC Title: Colonial Cities in Central Mexico and the Mexican History of the 19th Century Facilitator: Abraham (Abe) Grinberg (Senior OLLI Facilitator) Course Description: Mexico has the largest number of World Heritage Sites of any country in the Americas and the seventh most in the world. Guadalajara and the state of Jalisco are recognized because the agave landscape, the production of tequila and the art of José Clemente Orozco. The towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel Allende are unique because their layout, architecture and historic significance. The city of Morelia has an eclectic blend of baroque and neoclassical elements. Morelia has played a major role in the country's history. As part of the World View Program, this course will cover the main events of the Mexican history in the 19thcentury and will also look into the history and beauty of these unique cities. This course will be followed by a study tour to Mexico visiting the states of Jalisco, Guanajuato and Michoacán. It will include guided visits to the buildings were the art work of Orozco can be appreciated, day tours to the towns of Tequila and Tlaquepaque to learn about the history the production of Tequila, crafts and ceramics. We will also visit the historic towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, the birthplace museum of Diego Rivera and the pictorial, and not frequently visited, town of Morelia. Please Note: Members interested in the World View Mexico trip at the end of the Spring Term 2018 will benefit from the materials covered in this course. Book/Materials: None Course Type: DVD presentations supplemented with audiovisual documentaries and discussions. Course Size: 35 Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 Jan 16 – Mar 6 Course #: #Classes: Location: T182 8 JUC Title: Rocks and Minerals Facilitators: Jim Elliott ((Master OLLI Facilitator)) and David Lindsey Course Description: ription: We are the stuffff of "stars." Rocks and minerals role in the ndd m iinneralss played played a ffundamental unda origin of life; and earth intimately and minerals. nd all life on eea arrtth iiss int nnttim imatel elyy linked linkked e to rockss an ompo ppoosseed of of chemical che hemiica c l elements e em el ments ts andd co omppoounds d the stuff of the Minerals are composed compounds, universe that was waas created creaate t d during durinng the du the “Big “Bi B g Bang.” Banngg.” Our vast variety abundance of chemical ty and and n abundance abuund n an ancee off minerals mineeralss rreflect mi efflleect ct tthe h abunda he elements on the mineral species he surface suurf r ace aand nd in the iinterior nntteerrioor off the earth. Each m has distinct physical, chemical, that result from their ysical all, chemic ical ic al, ooptical ptical and X-ray properties tha internal structure ure andd arrangement arrangement of atoms. All minerals have been formed under a set of prescribed conditions including temperature, pressure and other factors; and rocks are the result of varied sets of these conditions that prevailed in the interior or on the surface of the earth at the time of their formation. Minerals are a source of wealth and power, fundamental building blocks of a modern society and critically important for our national industries and defense, both during times of war and peace. This course will include the basics of mineralogy, the methods of identification of minerals, the classification of rocks, a discussion of gemstones and precious metals, the importance and sources of industrial minerals and a field trip (weather permitting). Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: $5.00
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T185
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6 Location: JUC
Title: American Identity Facilitator: Nick Muller Course Description: This course is a study of the American character, told in an interesting format of video biographies of notable Americans. The persons selected are very diverse and noteworthy. An important part of the course is the insightful narrative about these people's lives by Patrick Allitt, a highly regarded history professor at the University of California at Berkeley. He grew up in England but has a healthy respect for Americans, and great insights that he shares with us in a compelling manner. Course Size: 50 Books/Materials: None Course Type: Videos/ Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 9:30 – 11:30
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6 (NO CLASS JAN 23) Course #: T173 #Classes: 7 Location: JUC Title: There is a Fungus Among Us—An Introduction to Mycology and Wild Mushrooms Facilitator: Colleen Jorgensen Course Description: This course will include a brief introduction to the field of Mycology (the study of fungi) including hands on identification of mushrooms. We will examine mushrooms local to the front range of Colorado, including some of those that are edible, non-edible and poisonous. The course will include folklore and medicinal properties of fungi as well as the pathogenic and symbiotic relationships between all types of fungi, including yeasts and molds, and other living things. If the class is interested, we will have a potluck lunch (including mushrooms) on the last day. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T181
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6 Location: JUC
Title: The Distaff Side: Seven even Women Poets Facilitator: Kirsten Morgan gan (OLLI Master Facilitator) Fac aciilliittaattor or) andd Linda Lin Ropes (OLLI Master Facilitator) Course Description: ale po oettss have oe haavve historically histtorriccaalllyy received reecceeiive ved a greater share of No one would argue that ma male poets heirr equally equal a ly ly pro rodduuctiv ro ccttivve ffe emale counterparts. counte published attention than their productive female c annggeed rra ch adi d cally, as women poets po have stepped Fortunately, this tradition has changed radically, potligghhtt with perspectives and styles unique to them. In into the foreground and spotlight, this course, we'll examine the works of women who have left, or are leaving, their marks on the world of poetry, and then we'll try writing in their styles. All aspiring and practicing poets are welcome, and all sharing will be optional. If you've been looking for your inner poet, that person may be much closer than you think. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: $5.00 Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T288
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6 Location: JUC
Title: TED Talks Facilitator: Michelle Jorgensen elle Wolins and Colleen Jorg geennsseen Course Description: on: TED is a nonprofit nonnpr prooffiitt devoted dev evoted ed too spreading ed spread ading ideas, usually in ad powerfuul talks. ttaallkks. kss.. TED TED E began beg egan iinn 19 eg 9844 as a cco o on the form of short, powerful 1984 conference where tai ainmennt an ai nd Design Designn con onve on verg r edd, and aannd to ttoday daay covers topics from Technology, Entertainment and converged, to glob bal is iissues ssuues e — in i m ore th tthan han an 1100 0000 llanguages. ang science to businesss to global more There are ED Ta TTalks lks ranging ranngingg ffrom rroom persuasive rom ppeerrssuuaasiive to ingen more than 2,100 TED ingenious to laugh-outass, we we will wililill watch waatc w attcch selected sseele l cted TED Talks and follow up with loud funny. As a class, cs and and ideas an ideas presented. Our objective is to educate, id discussions on the topic topics entertain and inspire us all in new ways of thinking and living. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: None Course Type: Videos/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Tuesday Course #: T239
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Classes: 3
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Jan 30 Location: JUC
Title: Life Span Development: Stages of Life Facilitator: Don Maloney Course Description: “I don’t want to spend the rest of my life living on what I did in the past,” commented John Elway on why he took the job of Vice President of Football Operations for the Broncos, in the Sunday, April 17th Denver Post. This three-session course will trace the challenges of three main periods of most human lives: 1. Childhood and adolescence, 2. Early adulthood, marriage and career, and, finally 3. Middle and late age life. Although I have divided the three sessions into three major "stages" of life, a special emphasis will be on how early experiences (in infancy, childhood and adolescence) can continue to have a significant impact on later relationships, emotional and physical health, etc. Often early life "crises" are replayed in adult relationships, especially in intimate ones. Emphasis will also be given to Stage 3—how to successfully age physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We will explore discussion questions regarding the various "stage" theories of adult development, of which there are many, such as: 1. How would I describe the “point” at which I now find myself in life? 2. How do I keep myself active and involved—physically, mentally and socially? 3. What personal goals and relationships do I have that keep me energized? 4. Are there any particular skills I would like to develop—e.g., a language, a musical instrument, an activity? 5. How well do I do at living in the present, and not dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future? 6. Are there people I look to as models for “ageing gracefully?” 7. What type of faith, spirituality or philosophy of life do I have that helps me deal with the challenges that life brings? Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: Handouts will be provided for each session. Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Time: Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 Course #: #Classes: T286 8 Title: Current Events Facilitator: Bluu Wagner ag e and a d Maggie agg e Wohlberg o be g
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6 Location: JUC
NOTE: OTE: Participants MUST have the thhee ability abbiilility t to receive rece ceeive eemail. Course Description: cription: gagingg topics tooppic ics for for this fo tthhis is course couursee ar aare re ccontinually ontinnua uallllly emergi ging gi n as our city, New and engaging emerging, anndd world wor oorrld ld are are re cconstantly onst stantltlly inn flu luux......econnom my, ppolitics, o iticcs, environment, ol state, countryy and flux...economy, accia ial divides, dividdees, s, wars war ars and annd aggressions, agggr g esssiion onss, hhealth eeaalltth ca arree iissues...take ssu ss gender and racial care your d classs participants p rrttiiccipants will pa will rre eceiv ive ttw iv wo oorr tthree wo hree emai pick! To this end, receive two emailed articles per ance ooff class s, one onne from m each eaacch co-facilitator, ccoo-fa f cilitator, drawing from fro sources week in advance class, Washin ington P in ost,t, The os Thhee Economist, Economist, The Nation, The Consortium C such as the Washington Post, of alliisstts, s TThe he New York Times and others. The first fir half of class Independent Journa Journalists, 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 good sense of humor! Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Articles will be selected and sent by email from the facilitators. Course Requirement: Participants MUST have the ability to receive email. Course Type: Discussion Materials Fee: None
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TUESDAY Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Dates of Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 13 (NO CLASS MAR 6) Location: JUC
Course #: #Classes: T287 8 Title: The Value of Women as Equal Facilitator: Suzie Linenberger Course Description: This exciting and timely NEW course takes us through centuries, civilizations and cultures with an eye on the dynamic changes in the equilibrium between and within the "masculine" and "feminine." We will travel the world to examine architecture, language, literature and the arts as they offer testament from ancient times to the present, looking at perceptions of roles of men and women. Our book, The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, provides insights and opinions into universal questions. We will have two guest speakers, a graphic artist and a civil engineer, to offer additional thoughts on cultural differences. The course is for men and women who bring their willingness to challenge a given truth and engage in a quest for deeper understanding. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Required Reading: The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word * Please and Image, by Leonard Shlain. Available purchase on Amazon with used paperback copies book in available for $5.00 and up. advance Course Type: Reading/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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WEDNESDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Wednesday 9:30-11:30 Jan 17 – Mar 7 Course #: W181 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Nuclear Submarine – A Personal Experience Facilitator: Jamie Cookinham Course Description: This course will cover my personal experiences training for, and then serving on, a Fast Attack Submarine in the US Navy. The technical aspects of the submarine will be covered in a simplified manner. The main purpose of the course is to give the participant an overview of my personal views of my years serving on the USS Seadragon SSN 584. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W180
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Mar 7 Location: JUC
Title: Non-Fiction Writing Facilitator: Frank Kaplan Course Description: Everyone has stories sttoorriieess to to tell. teell. What W are yours? The main purpose of this ccourse participants oouurs rse iiss ffor or cclass lasss parti ici c pa to write articles on suggestedd topics topi p ccss and anndd share sha hare them theem with wiith t classmates. cla llaass ssmates. ss.. LListening closely to the stories of others otthhers eenables nab aabble les es class cllasss members meember m mb rs to mb t improve imp mprovee their own writing. A topic will be suggested week, may sted e each eacch we w eekk, bu bbut ut par pparticipants pa articcippaannttss m aayy cchoose h o their own subject to write ho about. Due course, ue to to the nature nattuure ooff th thiiss co this our urssee, tthe he number oof participants is limited to 16 and the length may engthh of articles arrtiticclless m ay not exceed 700 words. ay words 16 Course Size: 16 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-on Activities Materials Fee: None
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WEDNESDAY Day of Week: Time: Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 Course #: W183 #Classes: 8 Title: Documentaries 3D: Dissect, Discuss, Debate Facilitator: Tom Hughes (Senior OLLI Facilitator)) g (
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Mar 7 Location: JUC
Course Description: ption: Documentaries ca can an bbee iinformative, nforma maative persuasive, m turbing and som om meettim imeess jjust u t propaganda. us p opagannda In this course, we will pr entertaining, disturbing sometimes view documentaries selected ries oonn sse elleect cted ed ssubjects, ubje ub ject c s, then theen discuss ssss what we have seen and ect cctts wi illll cov overr a num ov mbe ber ooff ccurrent ur enntt ttopics urre ur oppic ic of interest, such as heard. The subjects will cover number v rnm menntt, science, scieence, sc nce, nc e, ttechnology ecchn hnol olooggy and and social so issues. The class those involving gove government, members can decide ecide de whe de whether ethher e the they hey were he weerree informed, w informed, persuaded, persu entertained, pagaand n izzeedd by by the the documentary. No advance ad disturbed or propagandized preparation is necessary, just bring an open mind mind. A willingness to sha share your thoughts with others and a sense of humor are welcome, too! Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Videos/ Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 Jan 17 – Mar 7 Course #: W182 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: The Presidents’ Club Facilitator: Barry Bley Course Description: Every four years, the voters of this country go to the polls in November to elect the most powerful person in the world. On January 20th of the following calendar year, there is a ceremony and the country has a new (or newly re-elected) president. There is a speech by the new president and the former president goes home, wherever home may be. What then for the former president? This course will discuss these "what…then" scenarios for the previous presidents. Were alliances formed? How did they act? What did they do? This is the first time in our history when we have two previous presidents over the age of 90. What will their inevitable deaths mean for the Presidents’ Club? Course Size: 25 Required Reading: The Presidents’ Club: Inside the World’s Most * Please purchase Exclusive Fraternity, by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy. book in Course Type: Discussion advance. Materials Fee: None
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WEDNESDAY 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: Time: Dates of Classes: Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 Jan 17 – Mar 7 Course #: W288 #Classes: 8 Location: SoH Title: Comedy Facilitator: Bob Magnani agnani (Senior OLLI Facilitator) Facilitatorr) and a d Jim an J Sieke Course Description: n: This course will ex eexplore xppllore comedy ccoomedy dy in many of its forms over dy as seen seeeen on on TV. TV. We We hopee to t laugh a lot, whatever the past 65+ years, primarilyy as the form and vintage of and series that we of the the he ccomedy. om ome medy. We We have hhaave v selected sellec ectteed artists a iliar a with tthh and and nd will wilill present preessent YouTube pr YoouT Y uTuubbe videos vid think you will be familiar of these people at oveer hhighlights ighl hhllig ighhtts ooff sstandup tandup come ta their best. Sessions willl ccover comedy, sketches, comedy duos, situation comedies, comedy, as well as some dies, s, latee nnight s, iigghhtt shows, political come medicc movies. movies radio shows and comedic Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Videos Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W289
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Mar 7 Location: SoH
Title: Basic Bridge II Facilitator: Michael Holmes Course Description: This is the second course in a three-course series for beginning bridge. In this course, students will build upon the skills they learned in Basic Bridge I. The competitive side of bridge will be introduced, with the students learning about preemptive bids, overcalls, and takeout doubles. Students will play hands that solidify their understanding of the new topics. Students will also review play of the hand and basic bridge defense. Course Size: 24 Books/Materials: Students will be provided Basic Bidding in the 21st Century, by Audrey Grant, as sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League. Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: None
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WEDNESDAY Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W237
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Classes: 3
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Location: JUC
Title: The American Revolution We Forget Facilitator: Jack Van Ens Course Description: Only two-fifths of colonials supported the Revolution of 1776. One-fifth sided with King George III. The remaining two-fifths of the population flip-flopped, siding with whomever was winning the Revolutionary War. If it wasn't for another Revolution that ripped through the colonies in three great waves during the 1730s and 1740s, we might be British citizens today. Find out how this first Revolution changed colonials' identity and made them patriotic firebrands a generation later. Colonial preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), who was judged the brightest American mind ever, leads this course. Colonial historian and dramatist, Dr. Jack R. Van Ens, makes history come alive through his portrayal of Jonathan Edwards! Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Wednesday Course #: W244
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 #Classes: 4
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Feb 7 Location: JUC
Title: Quilts & Quilting History Facilitator: Jean Decker Course Description: This course provides an overview of quilts and quilting from Colonial times to the present in the United States. Quilt and quilt patterns moved across the country with the settlers on the westward movement and changed accordingly. We will show some of these changes in quilts and their uses. There will be reference books showing many quilts and quilt styles and patterns, as well as samples of fabrics and battings and their uses. The class will include the annual JUC February Quilt Show. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-On Activities Materials Fee: None
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WEDNESDAY Day of Week: Time: Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 Course #: #Classes: W285 8 Title: Great Decisions Facilitators: ators: Peter Lohaus and Jeff Pederson
Dates of Classes: Jan 17 – Mar 7 Location: JUC
Note: Every January an updated Great Dec Decision cis isiioon on te ttext ext xt iiss develope developed, peed, and that same text xt is used for this course du during urriiing nngg tth that hatt ccalendar a enda al dar ye da year. ear.r Course Description: The course rse encourages enco coour urag ages continued coonnttiiinu nueed participation nu paartitici ciippaatitonn by its memberss in in tthe he form forrm of ppreparation, rreeppaara r tiion o , ppe personal erssonaall kno knowledge nnoowledgge and willingness ngnnes e s to sshare h ree eexperiences ha xxpper erie i ncces w with ith th tthee group. grou oouup. The The he facilitatorr se sends ends out aadditional ddi d tion onal material on mater eriaal prior er prio pr ioor to the thhee classes to enh enhance nhance tim nh timeliness melin inness off the the h subject sub ubject and anndd to to stimulatee dialog. dialog og. This year’s og yea ear’r’’s topics are: are re: x The waning waning off P wa Pa Pax ax A Am Americana mericana x Russia Russia’s a’’ss foreign foorreeiign policy x C China and America: the new geopolitical equation x Media and foreign policy x Turkey: a partner in crisis x U.S. global engagement and the military x South Africa’s fragile democracy x 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 $25 fee for the text will be collected at that time (check payable to OLLI West).
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WEDNESDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 Jan 17 – Mar 7 Course #: #Classes: Location: W286 8 JUC Title: Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Facilitator: John Scott and Jim Keller Course Description: From Great Courses® DVD of the same name, this course will be 16 one-half hour lectures followed by discussion, questions and answers. During the Spring Term, the course will continue with the next 16 lectures. 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. Course Size: 35 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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THURSDAY Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 9:30 – 11:30
Course #: TH174
#Classes: 7
Dates of Classes: Jan 18 – Mar 8 (NO CLASS JAN 25) Location: JUC
Title: Mysteries of the Universe Facilitator: Gary Jorgensen Course Description: A tremendous growth in scientific technology during the past century has led to the discovery of many new mysteries of the universe. At the same time, such advances have provided a means to further explore, and often solve, many of these puzzling phenomena. Frequently the problems that are addressed represent some of the most challenging questions we can ask, and related research has often times led to great success and a considerable number of Nobel Prize awards. This course will explore numerous scientific mysteries associated with our universe and how we go about searching for compelling answers. Presentations will be appropriate for participants that do not have highly technical backgrounds, but who do have an interest and curiosity about the physical world, and an awe and wonder about the universe. Course topics will include discussions about some of the most profoundly interesting and baffling aspects of our universe, such as the Big Bang, black holes, forces and particles, dark matter and dark energy. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Video Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH182
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 18 – Mar 8 Location: JUC
Title: All the Light We Cannot See Facilitator: Mary Meinig (Senior OLLI Facilitator) Course Description: This award-winning book of historical fiction takes us back to Occupied France in WWII. There are three notable sub-themes in the book, each of which will be expanded by a guest expert. A Portfolio website will house other kinds of background information. * Please Course Size: 25 Required Reading: All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr. purchase book in Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Hands-On Activities advance. Materials Fee: None
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THURSDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 Jan 18 – Feb 8 Course #: #Classes: Location: TH143 4 JUC Title: How the Quakers Shaped the Nation Facilitator: Cynthia Perry Course Description: The Quakers are a small, but mighty group of people, and often misunderstood. The Quakers aren't Amish. They don't eschew technology. They don't dress in "plain clothes" any more. They are, however, pacifists, against the death penalty, and for human rights and equality of all kinds. They have been very influential throughout the history of the nation from the founding and birth of the United States, to being on the forefront of human rights issues including abolition of slavery, Native American rights and women’s rights. Even though there are currently fewer than 350,000 adult Quakers in the US, they have been leaders throughout the history of the nation. Their ranks have included: two signers of Declaration of Independence (of 56 total), one signer of the Articles of Confederation (of 48 total), three signers of the Constitution (of 55 total) and two United States presidents. The Quakers’ impact in the US is still felt today. The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization with a mission that promotes lasting William Penn peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, Quakers nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social systems. Their primary areas of focus in modern times are: ending discrimination, building peace, defending immigrant rights, ending mass incarceration and building economic justice. This course will be four sessions. We will start by looking at the Quakers’ religious beliefs. Then we will see how their religious beliefs naturally supported their influence during the early colonial times, revolutionary times, abolition of slavery, Native American rights, women’s suffrage, rescuing Jews during WWII and now in sanctuary efforts to shelter immigrants. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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THURSDAY Day of Week: Thursday Course #: TH189
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 18 – Mar 8 Location: JUC
Title: When More is Never Enough! The Story of Contemporary Economics & Its Severe Limitations Facilitator: r: Alec Tsoucatos Course Description: scription: sider the achievements of both economics eccon onoom mics as a a discip pline and a as We will consider discipline plication in its principal m ma anniiffeesttat atio ion as ccapitalism. appiittalism. We We will wil review practical application manifestation ictions, limitations limitation oonns and and crises an crisses that thaat capitalism cap apitalissm iss prone to, ap o,, as we the contradictions, are ooff th tthem. heem m. A ppr rel elim i in inaryy lillist st ooff di ddifficulties ffic icultiess tha ic at wee facee ar aare: become aware preliminary that x The impossibility poossibilityy of o further fur urtthherr growth ur groowth with withh the hee attendant attttttennddaaannt exhaustion exhau aauustionn of o physical resources ces and a d pollution, an pollllllut u ioon, x extremee ine inequality income wealth, equ q ality of of in ncomee and nc a d weal an alth, al x the economic transnational onomic ic and political ic poolitic iccal a power of of ttr ran ansn s ational corporations and the usurpation work tion off influence i fluencce over in oovveerr w ork and governance, x the dysfunctional sfunctiona nal ffifinancial na innaancial and monetary systems, both domestic aand global, x the emergence of robotics and the loss of jobs to "intelligent" machines, x consumerism and the decline of well-being, x the deterioration of quality of food and x any other items suggested by class members. We will propose and assess actual and possible solutions to the above, and ways of putting such solutions into practice in our own communities. I hope to address the conundrums we face as a species from scientific, philosophical, psychological and spiritual perspectives and will depend on class members to fill in the gaps as necessary. A one-hour presentation will be provided at the beginning of each class to set the tone, followed by good dialogue among the class. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Materials and bibliography will be provided for members to consult at their leisure and convenience. An optional reading to enhance the class experience is Laudato Si Pope Francis’ Encyclical, available for download at https://laudatosi.com. Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: $5.00
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THURSDAY Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 Jan 18 – Mar 8 Course #: TH181 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: Existential Psychotherapy & Self-Awareness Facilitator: Don Krill (Master OLLI Facilitator) Course Description: Existential psychotherapy helps the individual confront issues regarding a sense of meaninglessness, the stark reality of ultimate aloneness, and/or the fear of death. Whether consciously or subconsciously, the emotions manifesting from these issues may be anxiety, depression, despair, helplessness, etc. which negatively impact our behavior and feelings of wellbeing. Most all of us wrestled with these issues from time to time in our lives. Existential psychology was popularized in the 1960's by Roll May, Irv Yalong, Victor Frankl and other well-known authors. At that time, it stood in contrast to the prevailing theories of psychoanalysis and behaviorism and became known as Existential Humanism. This course will provide experiences of self-exploration for understanding and normalization of problems by employing the existential values of disillusionment, meaning, dialog, freedom and commitment. Course Size: 15 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Time: 1:00 – 3:30 Dates of Classes: Thursday (Note: Courses are 2.5 hrs.) Jan 18 – Mar 8 Course #: TH288 #Classes: 8 Location: JUC Title: The Blues: Roots and Branches Facilitator: Larry Tannenbaum Course Description: n: The course will explore exxpl plor ore re the tthhe origins orig of The Blues as a music onn throughout thr hroouugh ghouut the thhe yea ars as well as its influence genre and will trace its evolution years, upon the development musical genres such ennt of of oother tthher er m ussiccaall ge enrreess ssu uuchh aas electric blues, country ppopular puulaar music. music.. Since Sinncce The Thhe Bl T B luuees may have evolved blues, rock 'n roll andd po Blues reegi g onss of of the he US he US and aannd UK, U , the course UK co differently in various regions will examine its evolution. Certain seminal emina n l bl bblues lue ues aartists rtists such as Robe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, detail The Th course will also review Leadbelly and B.B. King will be looked at in detail. some current examples of The Blues, making use of current concert footage. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: None Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Video and Audio Recordings Materials Fee: None
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THURSDAY Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 (Note: Courses are 2.5 hrs.) #Classes: 8
Dates of Classes: Jan 18 – Mar 8
Course #: Location: TH287 JUC Title: Asian Films Facilitator: Dixie Vice Course Description: This course is for foreign film buffs who are accustomed to reading sub-titles and interested in what Asia has to offer. The films chosen for the class, I have seen more than once over the last 20 years. They have impressed me with their use of color, scope, humor, cultural differences, and most of all, their sensitivity. We will be seeing films from China, Japan, South Korea and Iran. Course Size: No maximum Books/Materials: None Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion/ Film Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Dates of Classes: Jan 18 – Mar 8
Course #: #Classes: Location: TH285 8 JUC Title: The Third Reich – History & Human Nature Facilitator: Hille le Dais Course Description: ption: esigned to foster discussionn ---- wh w hat hap ppe pened, how ddid id pe This course is designed what happened, people react, what makes propaganda es people tick under unde ddeer er a totalitarian ttoota talliita ita tariaaann regime regimee and annd its prop paga nally, ho ow ddoo ppeople eeoopplle re ecovve ver their theiir world th woorld after affteer the t e end of th of the th machine, and finally, how recover reeggiime, a di disa saast stro rous u llost o tw os ar an aand nd th he sha ame m ooff w wh hat the h did regime, disastrous war the shame what they and allowed After annd allowe weed to w to llet eett hhappen. apppen. A fteer viewing viewi wiingg an w an introductory inttrrodduuccttoory 30in llecture ecctturre forr historical hhiist stoorriiccaall ccontext, ontext, we will minu n te Gre eat C Co oursees® le minute Great Courses view w and dis scuuss three eee German Geerrmaan ffifilms illm ms (with English subtitles): subti discuss Triumph Will documentary Triump m h of the hhee W ill – ddo ocu cumentary of the 1934 Nazi Party Part Rally in Nur rem e be berg errgg; Die Diie Brücke (The Bridge) – released in 1959 D 19 and Nuremberg; anti-war the firstt German anti war movie; and Sophie Scholl – a 22005 film about 1943 students’ active in the resistance.
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THURSDAY 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: Videos and DVDs / Discussion/ Readings/ Personal Experience Materials Fee: None Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 Jan 18 – Mar 8 Course #: #Classes: Location: TH286 8 JUC Title: The Progressive g Era: Antidote to Gilded Age g Excesses Facilitator: ator: Anne Christner (Master OLLI Facilitator)) Coursee Description: During the Winter 2017 Term, I oof offered OLLI the Gilded Age, fffeeere red a co re ccourse ourse aatt O LLI Westt on o th claimingg that the period Century turning point in odd iinn th tthe he lastt tthird he hird hi rd of of the thhe 19thh Ce entury wass a tu ory. A ccttuuaallllyy,, w hhaat hhappened app ppeneed dduring urinng th tthe he Gild ldedd Age g was was oonly nl Part I of this US history. Actually, what Gilded turning point. focus the Progressive pooin int. Part Parrt II – the tthhe fo ocuss of this thhis ccourse oursee on on tth he Pr rogress rees ivee Era E – will demonstrate opposite the that strat ate the op at ppoossiittee sswing wingg of th he ppendulum enddulum m tha hhaat ch ccharacterizes harraacctteerriizes shifts in iment abo bout w bo hat ddirection ha irect ctiioon ct o we we feel feeel our ouur cco oun untry should be headed. public senti sentiment about what country The period fought riod bbetween e ween 1900 et 19000 and 1920 192200 marked 19 mar arkkeed a time when Progressives Progressi gainst extremely extremeellyy uunequal nequ quaall w ealth, environmental degradation back against wealth, degradation, limited life chancess of thee poor by pooor and and incredible an iinncredible power over the economy and government go a few unelected nelectedd wealthy plutocrats plutocrats. Instead of leaving outcomes to “the market,” Progressives believed in studying and analyzing social and economic problems, proposing solutions and then audaciously demanding that government intervene to right the wrongs being targeted! Both the unbridled industrial growth and prosperity that occurred within a laissez-faire environment of the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era’s successful calls for government intervention to help level the playing field were revolutionary in our history; significantly, the swings between the two have continued to the present.
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THURSDAY To understand the how and why of the Progressive Era, we will examine: x Changes in our population, including immigrants, women, and AfricanAmericans, x Political and government changes that emerged to “right the wrongs,� including trust busting, voting reforms and the rise of professional civil servants and x Selected troubling conditions targeted by Progressives, including hazardous workplaces, questionable food and drugs, unhealthy cities, and the steady loss of our wilderness. Theodore Roosevelt will loom large in this course, as will a number of other familiar reformers and muckraking journalists who played a part as antidotes to Gilded Age excesses. Please note: Participants do not need to have taken the previous course on the Gilded Age to enroll in this course. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: Handouts Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: None
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FRIDAY COURSES Day of Week: Time: Dates of Classes: Friday 9:30 – 11:30 Feb 23 and Mar 2 Course #: #Classes: Location: F122 2 JUC Title: How to Create Lifelong Health & Well-Being Facilitator: Alan Carpenter Course Description: The purpose of the workshop is to help each participant move along the path to lifelong health and well-being. The workshop is based on nine, evidence-based healthy lifestyle choices that nurture body, mind and spirit. The payoff for making healthy choices and turning them into healthy habits dwarfs what most people imagine. People who develop healthy habits can expect to live ten years longer and live better by eliminating or postponing chronic conditions and disability until late in life. The workshop involves mostly hands-on, paper-and-pencil exercises. The exercises help the participants understand the benefits of making healthy choices in daily life and how to counter perceived drawbacks of making healthy choices. Other exercises help participants develop a positive self-concept; set goals; create resourceful affirmations and visualizations; create an abiding belief in their ability to make healthy choices; set implementation intentions; and connect with their future selves. Shorter exercises help participants create a supportive home environment; recruit an accountability partner; record progress; celebrate small wins; pick one healthy choice; and commit to one action step. The culmination of the exercises is a customized action plan for each participant. Course Size: 25 Books/Materials: A 28-page workbook will be provided. See below regarding payment information. Course Type: Lecture/ Discussion Materials Fee: $10.00 payable by check at the first session. Make check payable to: Land Stewardship Consulting, Inc.
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FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES # F111 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, Jan 19 Title: Colorado: Land of Shining Mountains AND Ghost Towns of Colorado Facilitators: Ron Ruhoff and Neil McKearnan Presentation Description: Colorado-Land of Shining Mountains is a one-hour presentation which begins with a 15-minute history of our state from the time of the dinosaur to the present. The remainder of the program is a tour of all our national monuments and parks as well as every portion of Colorado. The show concludes with the song, “America The Beautiful" which was composed atop Pikes peak. Neal McKearnan, of the Ghost Town Club of Colorado, will speak during the 2nd half off the presentation. Neal will present, with many pictures, the trips to Colorado ghost towns that the club has taken over the past 25 years.
Location: JUC
America The Beautiful Memorial atop Pikes Peak
Ashcroft Ghost Town - Photo by Ron Ruhoff
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FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES # F112 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, Jan 26 Title: Gas Cars are Obsolete and Here’s Why Facilitator: Jim Smith
Location: JUC
Presentation Description: Electric motors have always been more efficient than gasoline or diesel engines, but until now there was no way to carry onboard a vehicle sufficient stored electrical power to make it competitive with gasoline-powered cars. That has all changed now, and the advent of electric cars with ranges over 200 miles on a single charge has already made the gas-powered automobile obsolete. In this presentation, you will learn how electric cars work and why they are spelling the end of gas-powered cars.
# F113 AM: 9:30-11:30 Friday, Feb 2 Location: JUC Title: Alexa, Tell Me How to Use the Libraries Facilitator: Representative from Jefferson County Libraries Presentation Description: Have you ever been stumped with how to use our libraries better? Or do you wonder how to access more of the information available from the library or data worldwide? This presentation will help you be much more knowledgeable on using our libraries and its resources better to include research, booking a librarian, using available computers, accessing the Internet, printing, obtaining eBooks, audiobooks, etc. Additionally, the library will be launching a new e-video platform, Kanopy. It has approximately 30,000 films, with roughly 400 new films added monthly. Approximately 50% of the content is documentary, 30% movies including the Criterion Collection, and 20% is learning cinema such as Great Courses. The best part is the library has performance rights for every film in this collection, so they can have movie nights and film festivals.
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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. They all find many ways to organize a class based on the topic and their style – some prepare discussion questions from the text they have chosen; some prefer using lecture tapes and building a discussion around them; others have members of the class give reports; and many invite guest lecturers.
These are our 2018 Winter Term Facilitators and Presenters: Lattina Adams served in the US Air Force from 1982-1990. She has a BS in Accounting, a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MS in Computer Information Systems. Before retiring, she taught electronics for five years at Lowry Air Force Base in the Precision Measuring School which supported military electronics instruction for 23 countries and the US. She also taught kindergarten through high school as a substitute teacher, and taught computer classes as adjunct faculty at DU and Regis University at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She worked as an auditor at the Office of the State Auditor and in other executive departments in auditing, budget and accounting disciplines. Since retirement, she gardens, bicycles, walks and loves OLLI classes. She became interested in The Federalist Papers about two years ago. She is also learning to rap all the songs in the musical score Hamilton. Barry Bley, BA, MA, JD was born and raised in upstate New York. He studied American History and Government at Columbia University and obtained his law degree from Rutgers. He taught in the public schools of Suffern, NY, from 1965 to 1998. He moved to Colorado in 1998, taught in the Denver Public Schools for 10 years and retired in 2008. Barry and his life partner have six children and seven grandkids. He enjoys watching stock car races and operating his antique model trains. Alan Carpenter, PhD, suffered a life-threatening accident in 2013 while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in California. The accident prompted him to learn how to build and maintain his physical fitness, mental acuity and spiritual grace. Alan’s workshop shares what he’s learned over the past three-plus years - that you can create lifelong health and well-being by making healthy lifestyle choices and then turning them into habits. If you do so, you’ll likely maintain your zest for life and greatly reduce risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and dementia, until a ripe, old age. Alan has several college degrees to include a PhD in ecology. Alan and his wife, Betsy Neely, have lived in Boulder for 29 years and have raised a daughter and son.
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Anne Marshall Christner, PhD, OLLI Master Facilitator, has a long interest in social and economic change – how it comes about, who benefits and the outcomes. She earned a PhD in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and will bring that perspective to this course. Jamie Cookinham, was born in Topeka, KS, and raised in Spain. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968 and served on nuclear submarines. He worked for Westinghouse in Spain where he and his wife, Cindy, lived in Caceres. Jamie considers Spain his second country after living there for more than 11 years. Many of his best friends are Spanish, and Jamie and his wife return to Spain frequently. He has lived in Golden for four years. Hille Dais 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 a number of public administration positions with the State of Colorado, retiring in 2003 from financial and business management at the Colorado School of Mines. Over the years, Hille made frequent visits to her family in Hamburg, Germany. 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. Jean Decker is a lifelong quilter who wants to pass along her interest in quilting to others of her generation. She pieced her first quilt at age 12, making it from feed-sacks on a Kansas farm. Since moving to Colorado in the 1950s, she made approximately 100 quilts and will show some of these during the course. She is a long-time member of the Colorado Quilt Council Historical Documentation Team and has some knowledge of quilt fabrics and history having seen well over a thousand quilts in the documentation process. Currently she works on the finishing and repairing other folk’s quilts. Jim Elliott, PhD, OLLI Master Facilitator, spent his early years on a small farm in northwest Washington. After graduation from Sedro-Woolley High School he attended the University of Washington and majored in geology where he obtained his BS degree. Later he attended Stanford University and obtained a Doctorate in geology. His first and last job was with US Geological Survey. He retired in 2000 after 35 years. During his career, he worked on projects in Nevada, Montana and Saudi Arabia, engaged in geologic mapping and studies of mineral deposits. Jim has participated in OLLI since 2007, both as a class participant and a facilitator.
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Abraham Grinberg (Abe), 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, socio-political problems and political science and art history in Latin-America. 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. “Giving someone the gift of playing bridge is most rewarding. Bridge can be played for a lifetime and the enjoyment of being around other people who enjoy the game is a tremendous benefit.” 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. Colleen Jorgensen is a member of OLLI and has taken and facilitated several classes. She is a retired college administrator who has never met a field of science she didn’t love. Her undergraduate degree is in chemistry with a minor in biology and her Master’s is in applied mathematics. She is a member of the Colorado Mycology Society and is having great fun with her hobby--finding, identifying and eating Colorado mushrooms. Gary Jorgensen received a MS degree in astrophysics from CU Boulder and has had a lifelong interest in astronomy and cosmology. His professional career spanned over 35 years as a materials scientist at the National Renewable Research Laboratory and elsewhere within the renewable energy R&D community. Carolyn Kane taught 3rd grade in the South Bronx (the birthplace of gangsta rap), four-hour night classes at Sing Sing Prison, and 10 years at the Community College of Denver. She is a published author of The Revelations of George W. Bush (now an e-book) and brings drama and unique experience to OLLI.
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Frank Kaplan taught non-fiction writing classes at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for 30 years. He has published journal articles, commentaries, opinion pieces, monographs and book reviews in various publications here and abroad. Prior to joining the CU faculty, he was a staff writer for community newspapers in the Los Angeles area. 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 (but 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 a 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, grows wild flowers and hand saws and splits wood for his fireplace insert stove. He also enjoys traveling with Pat, his wife of 56 years; this year they traveled to the Northeast and two years ago to Indonesia. Leah Kovach is a Colorado Symphony violist and holds a Master of Music degree from Rice University. Leah has extensive professional experience as a performer and educator, as well as a friendly and welcoming delivery style. She is excited to bring her insider knowledge of the symphony world to a class of curious adult learners. Don Krill, LCSW, OLLI Master Facilitator, is a retired DU Professor where he taught direct practice of social work and authored three books, Existential Social Work, The Beat Worker and Practice Wisdom. He is a social work practitioner and consultant and has taught the OLLI class, "Exploring Paranormal Phenomena," for many years. He is also a practicing magician. 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. Last spring Dave facilitated his first geology class for OLLI.
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Suzie Linenberger, PhD, holds degrees in humanities, counseling and a doctorate in higher level thinking skills. She's taught in a variety of venues including high school, college, and corporate level courses. Her personal interests include outdoor sports, cooking, singing, yoga and reading. She's taught several courses with OLLI that attendees found stimulating, engaging, and thought-provoking. 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 Bob Magnani, OLLI Senior Facilitator, is a long-time OLLI member, attending and facilitating courses at all three Denver locations. His background includes both Arts and Engineering degrees, telecommunications design work, and management at Bell Laboratories and at 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. Bob’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 UMUC (University of Maryland University College-- European Division). He received his BA and MA degrees from Gonzaga University in Spokane, his S.T.L. 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. Neil McKearnan moved to Colorado in 1973 from Chicago. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1951, has been a member of Ghost Town Club of Colorado since 1979, and an OLLI member since 2010. Mary Meinig, OLLI Senior Facilitator, enjoys historical fiction. She likes to build layers of background and support information on Portfolio to enrich a good book's story. She's been around since OLLI West opened and served recently as the OLLI West Curriculum Chair
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Bob and Genca Mischke have studied and taught meditation practices including Centering Prayer for over 20 years. Bob retired in 1992 from his medical practice, as an ear surgeon, to focus on spirituality. They both have studied the teachings of Jesus and Buddha, Fr. Thomas Keating and Centering Prayer, Vipassana and Insight Meditation, as well as Eckhart Tolle’s inter-spiritual wisdom teachings. Their passion is to encourage a daily practice of meditation or Centering Prayer, as well as bringing the practice of presence into one’s daily life. Bob and Genca have been married 49 years and now live in Lakewood, Colorado, near their children and grandchildren. Kirsten Morgan, OLLI Master Facilitator, has spent her life in the pursuit and company of poetry. She has convinced students--from schools to a homeless shelter to multiple OLLI classes--that they, too, can find and write the words of their hearts. A graduate of the Lighthouse Writers MFA style Poetry Book Project, she has recently finished her first manuscript. Nick Muller is a Denver attorney and business person who was the General Counsel for Samsonite and Gates. He then headed up the Colorado Independent Energy Association, which built private power plants. At the same time, he taught corporate law classes at the Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, for more than twenty years. He enjoys teaching at OLLI West and being a member of its Advisory Council. He enjoys travel and sports--and quite a few years ago played football at Notre Dame. Phil Nelson, PhD, earned degrees in geophysics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research career includes mineral exploration for Kennecott Copper, nuclear waste storage for a DOE lab, and oil and gas for Standard Oil of Ohio and the US Geological Survey. Now retired, he chairs the Golden Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby and also presents to local groups and clubs on topics related to extreme weather and climate change. Jeff Pederson has a BA in Political Science/Asian Studies and a Master's in Public Administration. He has assisted in facilitating “Great Decisions” for several terms and has taught at the community college level. He is retired from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Jeff has worked in communications, publications, wildlife land management and the state Senate. Cynthia Perry was raised Quaker, attending authentic Quaker meetings in New England until she was 12. At that time, her family moved to Colorado Springs where there weren't any Quaker meeting houses. Her family lore includes being related to Mayflower passengers, though there weren’t any Quakers on the Mayflower. She is interested in learning more about her Quaker roots.
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Linda Ropes, OLLI Master Facilitator, has a B.A. 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, Howard’s End, The Great Gatsby and The Milagro Beanfield Wars. Ron Ruhoff photographer of Colorado scenery and history since 1960. He is vice president of the Ghost Town Club of Colorado and past president. Charter member since 1958. Ron presents slide presentations on Colorado and other western states called "PhotoMusical Adventures". He has been presenting these programs to clubs, college classes and any type group for over 50 years. Ron has also presented these programs in concert with the Colorado Symphony and other orchestras as well. Ron is retired from AT&T as microwave tech since 1999. He worked as conductor/brakeman on the Georgetown Loop Railroad from 2000 to 2011. He lives with his wife, Pam, in Limon, CO. 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 been retired for three years. He has a wife of 46 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, and people. Jim Sieke was born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA, 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. He was the valedictorian of his high school class and his commencement address was entitled “A Sense of Humor.” In that speech, Jim discussed the role of a sense humor as both a source of enjoyment and an important life skill, and he looks forward to sharing his appreciation of the many talented individuals who have made us laugh over the years.
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Jim Smith was first licensed as a real estate broker in 2002 and created Golden Real Estate in 2007, where he is broker/owner. In addition to being a topproducing realtor, he is an evangelist for electric vehicles, having driven over 150,000 miles in his Teslas and Chevy Volt. Larry Tannenbaum was a practicing attorney in Colorado from 1971 through 2012. From 1985 through 2012, he was employed as a Senior Assistant Attorney General by the State of Colorado. Over the years, Larry practiced in a number of areas, but for the last 17 years of his practice, he specialized in eminent domain practice. Larry was a trial attorney throughout his career. Alec 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. Jack Van Ens, PhD, is a dramatist who makes history come alive by portraying Thomas Jefferson and the Puritan preacher Jonathan Edwards. He writes weekly commentaries for newspapers. Van Ens is a Presbyterian minister. Princeton Theological Seminary, combined with occasional studies at Princeton University, conferred on Van Ens two Master degrees in colonial history and American religious history. Moreover, he also earned a Princeton doctorate in communications. Dixie Vice retired in 2015 from state and federal government where she worked as a computer programmer/analyst, and has been attending OLLI classes in music, literature and film ever since. Dixie’s background includes a degree in Anthropology from CU with an effective minor in Film Studies. Her interests in foreign films began at age 16 when she was old enough to go to art films and possibly see a bare breast or a man and a woman in the same bed. Dixie lives with her longtime partner, John, in Golden with their four cats. 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.
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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! Michelle Wolins is a graphic designer, avid hiker and life-long learner. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis a long, long time ago, she worked as a graphic designer in California, Thailand and Seattle before moving to Colorado in 1999. Michelle loves exploring whether it’s topics at OLLI or the trails of this beautiful state.
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OLLI West Curriculum Committee
Tom Hughes Gail Wilson
Curriculum Committee Co-Chairs: 303-278-2823 eth5530@cs.com 303-882-3692 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
daishl1247@gmail.com
303-238-7123
InterActive Learning and Special Presentations Sandra Morgan 303-284-7203 skiwithsandra@comcast.net Philosophy/Religion/Psychology Sue Crichton 303-279-6258 Wendy Carlson 720-328-9556
crichtonsrg@gmail.com tallwall@icloud.com
Science/Technology/Environmental/Engineering/Math (STEM) Barb Adams 720-431-8495 b.adamsphd@gmail.com WellAware Jim Halderman
303-989-2284
jimspeaker@comcast.net
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.
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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
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OLLI Administration OLLI at the University of Denver 2211 South Josephine Street Denver, CO 80208 Barbe Ratcliffe, OLLI Executive Director and Interim OLLI on Campus Manager (303) 871-3090 barbara.ratcliffe@du.edu Faye Hastings, OLLI on Campus Assistant (720) 339-1379 fayehast@comcast.net Paul Simon, Transitional OLLI Central Manager (303) 300-9940 Paul.simon@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 Paul Simon, OLLI East Manager (303) 300-9940 Paul.simon@du.edu 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 (303) 912-9389 daraolliwest@gmail.com
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For information about classes at the other OLLI at DU sites:
OLLI Central http://portfolio.du.edu/olli
OLLI on Campus http://portfolio.du.edu/ollioncampus
OLLI South http://portfolio.du.edu/ollisouth
Non-Profit Org U.S. Bulk Postage PAID Denver, CO Permit No. 321 at the University of Denver
2211 South Josephine Phone 303-871-3090 Fax 303-871-3303 www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli