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OLLI at Pacific LEARNING ADVENTURES DESIGNED FOR ADULTS 50 OR OLDER
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On the Cover Featuring our NEW LOCATION at Benerd College, 3441 Kensington Way on University of the Pacific campus.
Spring 2022
WE ARE USING THE FOLLOWING COLOR-CODED ICONS: IN-PERSON ONLY, ZOOM ONLY, HYBRID or BLENDED.
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OLLI is continuing to offer a variety of ways that you can participate in our programming. Please notice that all of our
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Blended: in-person combined with Zoom (ex: 3 classes in person, 1 via Zoom)
OLLI SPRING PREVIEW RECEPTION Z JAN. 13 | 2–4 PM Join us for our online webinar reception via Zoom to enjoy previews of spring lectures presented by OLLI instructors.
AN OLLI AT PACIFIC SPECIAL PRESENTATION
The Six Triple Eight Documentary
ALL LECTURES ARE SCHEDULED 3:30-5 PM. In this series, the same lecture will be presented twice: Monday will be in-person at the Janet Leigh Theatre on Pacific’s campus and Tuesday will be Zoom only. Included in Gold Standard and Silver Star membership plans. We also offer a Zoom Watch Group on Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church at 200 W. Oak St. Lodi. For online lectures, registered members will receive a Zoom invite on a weekly basis. Recordings will be sent in the same manner the day after the lecture (with permission from the speaker).
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Lectures
3:30-5:30 PM | JANET LEIGH THEATRE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IP FEB. 11
In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted with racism and sexism from their own leadership and troops, they served with honor and distinction
THE DISTRICT: EDUCATION IN STOCKTON,1941-2008 IP JAN. 24 Z JAN. 25 Phillip Merlo, Director of Education, San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum The history of Stockton and San Joaquin County is indivisibly linked to the histories of local educational institutions and the student outcomes they produce. Through analysis of local and state government records, yearbooks, newspaper articles, and union documents, this lecture will investigate educational outcomes in SUSD, Lincoln Unified, Lodi Unified, SJCOE, and in local colleges.
YOGA AND TRANSFORMATION IP JAN. 31 Z FEB. 1 Veronica Wells, Yoga Instructor Most people assume that yoga is only a physical form of exercise, but there is so much more to this ancient practice! Explore the history of yoga, the philosophy of yoga, and the emerging scientific research that seeks to answer if yoga really can lead to transformation and selfrealization.
HOW DO WE INSTITUTIONALIZE LOVE? A FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE AND HOPE IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION IP FEB. 14 Z FEB. 15 Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi, Inaugural Vice President-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Professor of Communication Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is about understanding the beauty, resilience, and contributions of each person. DEI work also requires we understand the unique challenges and experiences we have in society. This session will help us become more conscious for the common good of all.
completing their mission in six months. They were never fully recognized . . . until now. Producer James Theres will be present to discuss the making of this documentary.
Referral Program– Each One, Reach One: Please share the wonder of OLLI with friends and family. OLLI is rewarding current members for referring new members. Earn a $15 voucher/code for referring a new member. Please complete the referral form found on our website. OLLI.Pacific.edu. (Does not include travel and cannot be applied toward membership fees).
OLLI is looking for Volunteers! If you want to get involved with Pacific, becoming an OLLI volunteer is a wonderful way to make this happen. OLLI is an organization that depends on the involvement of its members to function and grow.
Meet the Team
WINDOWS 11: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IP FEB. 28 Z MAR. 1 David Diskin, Instructor, Microsoft Certified Master Windows 11 was recently released as a free upgrade for existing computers and has been available on new desktops and laptops since October... so what is it? In this lecture, David will demonstrate what you can expect with Windows 11 whether you upgrade or get a new PC. He’ll cover the new start menu, mobile features, Teams, widgets, gaming, and other improvements while answering your questions.
WAITING FOR THE SUPPLY CHAIN TO DELIVER IP MAR. 14 Z MAR. 15 Will Price, Emeriti Professor Do we know why the Supply Chain (SC) is delayed and what we ought to do about such queuing or waiting? This lecture models SC networks, explains randomness and delays, recommending actions to improve SC performance. It will focus on logistics operations of shipping containers imported at seaports in SoCal, the scene of the most significant current delays in the SC entering the United States.
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC: A HISTORY IN PHOTOS IP MAR. 28 Z MAR. 29 Nicole Grady Mountjoy, Special Collections Librarian This lecture details the process of researching and writing a photographic history of the University of the Pacific from its founding in 1851 to the current time. Discussion of the rewards and the challenges of writing such a book, including stories and photos throughout the university’s history.
JOHN MUIR’S GRAND YOSEMITE IP APR. 11 Z APR. 12
Jennifer Juanitas Program Director jjuanitas@pacific.edu
Joanna Linkemyer Administrative Assistant jlinkemyer@pacific.edu
Mike Wurtz, Head of Special Collections Nineteenth-century naturalist John Muir made hundreds of drawings of Yosemite between 1869 and his death in 1914. Mike Wurtz will present some Muir’s drawings and tell Muir stories along with his own stories of finding Muir’s drawing sites in Yosemite from his book, John Muir’s Grand Yosemite: Musings and Sketches.
Lectures continued DEMOCRACY IN DECLINE: ANOTHER NEW CENTURY PANDEMIC IP APR. 25 (PART 1) | MAY 9 (PART 2) Z APR. 26 (PART 1) | MAY 10 (PART 2) Gene Bigler, Retired Diplomat and Former University Professor Controversies over election outcomes, suppression of voting, media control and other denials of majority rights have spread alarm around the world at the start of the 21st Century. With such concerns increasing in the U.S., scholars have turned increasingly to a search for common causes. These lectures will compare current developments in the U.S. with those in more than a dozen other countries.
AUGUST RODIN AND THE TALENTED WOMAN IN HIS LIFE Z MAY 24 IP MAY 23 Renata Bricka, MA in Fine Arts, Art History and Costume Design Famous French sculptor Rodin’s works can be seen all over the world including Stanford University in Palo Alto and the Haggin Museum in Stockton. You will learn about his passion and motivation for sculpture and his very important colleague, lover and a fascinatingly talented woman in his life.
Lectures Z THURSDAY LECTURES | 3:30–5 PM
THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY’S INFILTRATION INTO THE U.S Z MAR. 3 Wen Chen, Independent Speaker on Chinese Culture, History & Society Since 2000, the Chinese government built up business ties with Hollywood and over 30 mainstream media worldwide to tell a better story about China. Hundreds of universities, including the college board, outsourced mandarin teaching to the Chinese government. The Chinese consulates actively influence federal and local policies. Americans need serious measures to protect academic and press freedom.
THREE WOMEN, ONE STORY & 1,000 YEARS OF NATIVE ART Z MAR. 10 Kate Nelson, Author From humble roots, artists Pablita Velarde, her daughter Helen Hardin, and granddaughter Margarete Bagshaw carved individual legacies, charting a longitudinal path that distills the larger story of Southwestern Indian art, history, and culture. Join Kate Nelson, author of the biography Helen Hardin: A Straight Line Curved, on a wild ride into the evolution of Native American art.
SAN FRANCISCO’S CHINATOWN-BOOK Z MAR. 17 Dick Evans & Kathy Chin Leong, Authors Join photographer Dick Evans and writer Kathy Chin Leong on an in-depth journey through San Francisco’s Chinatown. True stories with stunning behind-the-scenes photos. This w features historical insight, culture, traditions, and current events. Both collaborated on the book San
In this series, the lecture is presented on Zoom only. Included in Gold membership plans. (not included in Silver membership). For online lectures, registered members will receive a Zoom invite on a weekly basis.
Francisco’s Chinatown and gathered more than 100 interviews and 4,000 photos.
RIPPLES IN TIME - A STORY OF COURAGE & RESILIENCE Z FEB. 3
Terry McAteer, Retired Superintendent of Schools and High School AP Teacher Have you ever thought... what do Supreme Court justices do? How do the nine of them get along? What happens behind those closed doors as they decide important cases? How do cases reach the Supreme Court? How do they decide what cases to hear? Through videos and a bit of lecturing, this class will answer these questions. It will provide you a clear understanding of the third branch of government.
Russell Low, Author Low shares a decades-long search to find the stories behind a 100-year-old family photograph. Lai Wah, the railroad worker, and Ah Ying, the child slave. Their saga illustrates struggles of early Chinese American pioneers, from slave trafficking of Chinese women to the Chinese Exclusion Act. The presentation touches upon immigration, discrimination, and human trafficking, topics so relevant today.
CRISPR AND THE FOOD WE EAT Z FEB. 10 Bryan McKersie, Retired Professor of Biology CRISPR promises to change the food we eat. Scientists are trying to save bananas and oranges from devastating disease, increase the shelf life of fresh produce, improve the nutritional quality of our food and sustain agricultural productivity. Will they repeat the same public relations mistakes as with GMOs? Will government regulation and food labels enable consumers to make informed decisions?
THE NEW PROMISED LAND: REFUGEES IN GERMANY Z FEB. 17 Anette Isaacs, German Historian In 2015 wars in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq were responsible for the biggest refugee crisis since World War II. Over a million refugees set their sights on Germany. Join Anette Isaacs, MA, for a fascinating discussion of how her home country has dealt with the task of absorbing this enormous influx of people and how the refugees are faring in today’s Germany!
THE REAL AMBASSADORS: DAVE BRUBECK’S JAZZ MUSICAL Z FEB. 24 Keith Hatschek, Professor Emeritus In 1962, Dave and Iola Brubeck premiered their jazz musical, The Real Ambassadors, to an SRO crowd at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Starring Louis Armstrong, the show’s debut moved the audience to laughter, tears, and joy. Keith Hatschek will tell the story of the Brubecks’ five-year struggle to bring their musical, which challenged the status quo of racist Jim Crow practices, to the stage.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT Z MAR. 24
FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN COMMEMORATION: WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND THE WORKING CLASS ENTER THE U.S. COMMEMORATIVE LANDSCAPE Z MAR. 31 Teresa Bergman, Professor and Chair Communication Department Teresa will be discussing her book, Future Directions in Commemoration: Women, People of Color, and the Working Class Enter the Commemorative Landscape, which includes the Women’s Rights Pioneers in NY; Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NY; Anthracite Coal Museum in PA; Tenement Museum in NY; and the Port Chicago Naval Magazine Memorial in CA. Please come with lots of questions for plenty of discussion.
IMAGINING THE SACRAMENTO SAN JOAQUIN RIVER DELTA Z APR. 7 Robert Benedetti, Professor Emeritus This lecture is an investigation of the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta as a cultural area. Recent legislation draws attention to the region’s “sense of place.” This phrase foregrounds the interaction between human inhabitants and the natural endowment. An overview of myths, journals, poems, fiction and non-fiction commentaries explore such encounters over the past two centuries.
ARCHITECTURE IN AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM Z ARP. 14 David Kroese, Author, Lecturer David is one of about fifty people known to have visited all 423 National Park Service units. In this lecture we tour the park system highlighting some of the extraordinary and unique features in thirty-seven different parks preserving remarkable architecture. We visit a selection among a dozen more parks that preserve important examples of landscape architecture.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Z APR. 21 James Hetrick, Professor of Data Science Artificial Intelligence is often called “The Fourth Industrial Revolution”, and is already having profound impacts the social, political, military, and economic landscape of the 21st century. In this talk, we’ll discuss what artificial intelligence is and how it works. Finally, we’ll look at some implications of machines that can learn to do things we once thought only humans could do.
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Shared Interest Groups
HISTORICAL IMAGINATION Z APR. 28
Meet like-minded OLLI at Pacific members by joining one of our Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs are independent groups of members who plan their own activities each semester. There is no additional fee to participate.
Jennifer Laam, Author Historical imagination impacts both our appreciation of the past and the ways in which we contextualize and understand current events. Join historical fiction author and Pacific alumna Jennifer Laam for an interactive discussion of how we use fiction to imagine the emotional lives of historical figures and explore the experiences of those whose stories were not captured by official records.
SUCCESSFUL MEMORY AGING Z MAY 5 Carla Strickland-Hughes, Assistant Professor of Psychology Which changes in memory are “normal”? Why do some people maintain better memory in old age than others? This lecture will describe patterns of average (usual) memory decline in aging, as well as explanations of memory aging. We will characterize “successful memory aging” and how it can be accomplished. Plus, the influences of genetic and lifestyle factors on memory aging.
COFFEE TALK Z FEB. 14, MAR. 14, APR. 11 | 10–11 AM Now meeting once per month with a focused topic on membership benefits including guest speakers. Join your OLLI team and other OLLI members in a causal setting. If you want to be “in the know” attend the Coffee Talk.
WRITERS WORKSHOP IP FEB. 7-APR. 25 | 10 AM–12 PM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 117 Get in touch with your inner muse and interact with others who find inspiration by attending OLLI’s self-directed, peer-led writer’s conclave. The group meets weekly in a supportive and encouraging environment to share stories they have written at home and receive feedback.
COMBATTING MISINFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE Z MAY 12
WEEKEND WALKERS IP FEB. 19–MAY 7 | 8:30–9:30 AM
Kristy Roschke, ASU News Co/Lab Managing Director This session will take a deeper look at misinformation in digital and social media, including why people create, share and consume it. We’ll cover tips and techniques for spotting false information and verifying claims, and discuss how to talk to family and friends about misinformation.
BURNS TOWER ON PACIFIC’S STOCKTON CAMPUS
THE ETIQUETTE OF COVID: TIPS TO STAY AFLOAT IN A POST-COVID WORLD Z MAY 19
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI) DISCUSSION GROUP
Lisa Mirza Grotts, Certified Etiquette Expert In sickness and in health, the Pandemic of 2020 changed the way we live. The year the earth stood still, a handshake became a weapon and the face mask became the new wardrobe staple. Now, proof of vaccination is our new passport. Learn how to navigate sticky COVID situations from communication and how to be a good neighbor, to air travel, the non-vaccinated, and tips to stay safe.
Join us for a one-hour walk around our beautiful Stockton Campus. Enjoy the scenery, socialize and improve your health. Research suggest that exercising in a group is better than exercising alone. Before participating, check with your doctor to ensure there are no medical contraindications, special considerations or limitations.
IP FEB. 9–MAY 12 | 8:30–9:30 AM (EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY) BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 117
We are excited to introduce a new group that will discuss the challenges of our society and organization to better reflect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We will look at timely and difficult issues such as racism, sexuality, and institutional and individual biases to name a few topics. Come and join us for lively and challenging meetings.
Health and Wellness Regular exercise is good for your mind, mood, and memory. It’s never too late to find simple, enjoyable ways to become more active. Before participating in any exercise program, check with your doctor to ensure there are no medical contraindications, special considerations or limitations. A minimum of 10 registered members each course are required to proceed.
TAI CHI QIGONG-MEDITATION-STRETCHES | $125 (12 sessions) IP FEB.1–APR. 19 | 9:30–11 AM GRACE COVELL HALL Ray Tom, Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor The class includes meditation, qigong exercises and stretches. The benefits of practicing qigong are improved overall health, flexibility and improved oxygen intake. Eighty-five percent of the class is performed seated. There are 15 minutes of qigong exercises performed standing. Students say they leave the class more relaxed, energized and with an overall feeling of wellness.
CHAIR YOGA | $60 (8 sessions) IP FEB. 9 –APR. 6 (NO CLASS MAR. 2) | 8:30–9:15 AM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 117 Veronica Wells, Yoga Instructor Yoga has been scientifically proven to decrease stress, reduce chronic pain, and improve one’s overall sense of well-being. Experience the benefits yourself with chair yoga! This accessible class includes yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation with variations and modifications for all bodies. Participants will enhance their mind-body connection, and improve strength and flexibility.
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A MATTER OF BALANCE – VIRTUAL (MOB-V) | FREE (9 sessions) IP JAN. 25–FEB. 17 EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY | 9–11 AM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 118 Preeti Oza, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Associate Professor Matter of Balance program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, exercise to increase strength and balance. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?: anyone concerned about falls, anyone who has fallen in the past, anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. Class is limited to maximum 12 participants.
Computers & Technology
Educational Courses
With 20+ years in supporting IT, Rebeca Stovall is known as an Apple Guru around campus. All Rebeca’s in-person classes are limited to 15 members maximum. All Rebeca’s on-line, Zoom classes are limited to 20 members maximum.
Our educational courses allow you to dive deeper into a single topic or theme, facilitated by OLLI instructors who are experts in their field. These weekly courses vary in length and time. A minimum of 10 registered members for each course is required to proceed.
Computer and technology classes are $25 each. Register for all four Apple classes with Rebeca and get a 10% discount.
IN PERSON CLASSES WILL BE LOCATED IN BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 118
SIX BIBLICAL CONUNDRUMS ILLUMINATED BY SCIENCE Z FEB. 1–MAR. 8 | 12–2 PM | $90 (6 SESSIONS)
IPHONE AND IPAD ESSENTIALS
David Meir-Levi, Professor of Middle-East Politics and Modern Near East History
IP FEB. 3 | 5:30–7 PM Z FEB. 10 | 5:30–7 PM
Using relevant evidence from archaeology, geology, meteorology, Assyriology, Egyptology, Greek and Roman historical sources, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, we will address the following six conundrums; The Biblical Creation Story vs. Astrophysics, The Flood Story vs. Geology, The Patriarchs: Pimps or Privateers? The Exodus: Did it Happen? King David and His Dynasty, Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
A great starter course or refresher on using your iPad/iPhone. Learn how to use your device running iOS. You’ll learn something new and feel more comfortable using your device for day-to-day functionality.
7 COMMON IOS QUESTIONS – ANSWERED! IP FEB. 17 | 5:30–7 PM Z FEB. 24 | 5:30–7 PM Rebeca answers: How do I control notifications? What is the difference between AirDrop, BlueTooth, Cellular Data, and Wi-Fi? How does ApplePay work? Should I upgrade? Should I get an iPhone 13, what about the Max? And more!
YOUR iPAD/iPHONE - LET’S TALK APPS IP MAR. 3 | 5:30–7 PM Z MAR. 10 | 5:30–7 PM This course is a review of Apps for both the iPad and iPhone. Standard Apps, Free Apps, and Apps to consider investing in. Be prepared for open dialog about Apps and what can make your device that “can’t live without it” tool for you!
ADVANCED SETTINGS FOR YOUR APPLE iPAD OR iPHONE IP MAR. 17 | 5:30–7 PM Z MAR. 24 | 5:30–7 PM
BIRDING 101-CONTINUED H FEB. 16–MAR. 23 | 9:30–11 AM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 117 | $70 (6 SESSIONS) David Yee, Avian Expert and Author This class will cover intermediate birding subject matter. David will help you appreciate, enjoy and identify our fine-feathered friends. Content will be new and current for those that have taken the class before. Learn about topics such a migration-timing, habitat usage and what you can expect to see at the time of the class.
BEGINNING BIRDING H FEB. 16–MAR. 23 | 12:30–2 PM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 110 | $70 (6 SESSIONS) David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
Learn advanced settings for your iPhone or iPad running iOS15. Topics covered include in-depth settings for the Photo & Camera App, Phone App, and managing storage.
Are you interested in birds and bird-watching? This class will assist you with what you need to know to enjoy the hobby of birding. Total beginner? Don’t worry: we will review beginning topics on how to choose your binoculars and field guides, as well as other basics on how to identify birds. This class will help you appreciate and enjoy your fine-feathered friends.
David Diskin is a Microsoft Certified “Master”. All David’s in-person classes are limited to 15 members. All David’s on-line, Zoom classes are limited to 20 members. Please bring your personal laptop. If you do not have one, we will provide it for you. We have a limited number available. Computer and technology classes are $25 each. Register for all four classes with David and get a 10% discount.
NORMALITY & TERROR: EVERYDAY LIFE IN NAZI GERMANY Z FEB. 23–MAR. 23| 3:30–5:30 PM |$80 (5 SESSIONS)
IN PERSON CLASSES WILL BE LOCATED IN BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 110 MICROSOFT 365: AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU GET
IP MAR. 15 | 10 AM–12 PM Z MAR. 29 | 10 AM–12 PM Your new computer likely came with a trial of Microsoft (Office) 365. Or, perhaps you purchased a license to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. But what are those applications and what else is included? We’ll explore everything that’s part of Microsoft 365 including those key applications, plus OneNote, Outlook, OneDrive, and Skype... for your desktop and mobile devices. A license (or trial) of Microsoft 365 is recommended. Please know your Microsoft account login credentials.
EXCEL: CREATING AND CUSTOMIZING CHARTS IP MAR. 15 | 1:30–3:30 PM Z MAR. 29 | 1:30–3:30 PM If you’re ready to share your numbers using charts, this class is for you! You’ll learn how to take simple spreadsheets and easily turn them into pie charts, columns, rows, lines, and more while customizing legends, colors, and layouts using Microsoft Excel. A computer with licensed Microsoft Excel (Windows or Mac) is required.
SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS: WHAT’S OUT THERE? IP MAR. 22 | 10 AM–12 PM Z APR. 5 | 10 AM–12 PM Ready to explore beyond Facebook? In this fun class we’ll take a look at the other major social networking services including Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn... spending a little time with each one and learning what they each uniquely have to offer. #OLLI
POWERPOINT: ESSENTIALS IP MAR. 22 |1:30–3:30 PM Z APR. 5 | 1:30–3:30 PM Learn how to create a simple, effective slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint. We’ll cover the basics including adding text, bullets, photos, and more to your slides using built-in templates and layouts. We also demonstrate running the slideshow for an audience (in person or using Zoom) and touch on other features including printing handouts, animation, and more.
Anette Isaacs, German Historian This class will explore what daily life was like for ordinary citizens in Nazi Germany. By looking at various societal paradigms, such as education, employment, and cultural expression, we will gain valuable insights into how the German people were oscillating between normality and terror and how the Nazis were able to turn Germany into a brutal and horrific dictatorship.
GREAT DECISIONS: FOREIGN POLICY DISCUSSIONS 2022 H FEB. 24–APR. 21 | 9:30 AM–12 PM BENERD COLLEGE, ROOM 118 | $175 (9 SESSIONS) Gene Bigler, Retired Diplomat & Former University Professor The Foreign Policy Association-sponsored discussion topics this year are a global, multidisciplinary cornucopia: Changing Demographics, Outer Space, Climate Change, Russia and the U.S., Myanmar and ASEAN, Quad Alliance, Drug Policy in L.A., Industrial Policy & Biden’s Agenda. A briefing book, special videos and the instructor will prepare participants for relaxed and lively dialogues and personal sharing. The workbook is included in the price of the course, and you may pick up at our office or on the first day of class if you choose in-person learning.
GO OUT AND GROW SOMETHING SPRING IP MAR. 30–APR. 20 | 12:30–2 PM | $45 (4 SESSIONS) IN-SEASON MARKET AND NURSERY, 215 ALPINE, STOCKTON Julie Morehouse, Horticulturalist/Garden Coach Let’s celebrate spring with a little dirt therapy! This semester we will discuss garden color, spring garden chores and opportunities, and you will grow something to take home. All classes will be held outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. Limited to 20 people maximum.
LET’S TRAVEL THROUGH CENTRAL EUROPE TOGETHER Z MAR. 30–APR. 27 | 1–2 PM | $40 (5 SESSIONS) Terry McAteer, Retired Superintendent of Schools and High School AP Teacher During this five week travelogue we will travel to five countries: Southern Germany (Bavaria), Austria, Slovenia, Hungary/Budapest, and Czech Republic/Prague including Slovakia. We will discuss culture, politics, food and the top sights. Get in your armchair and enjoy our weekly trips.
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Visual Arts
Each course is taught by Deanna Hunt, MFA, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Art and Design. All in-person classes are held at the Jeannette Powell Art Center. New participants can email Deanna with any materials questions at dhunt@pacific.edu. A minimum of 10 registered members each course are required to proceed.
THE JOY OF DRAWING | $140 (7 sessions) B JAN. 25, FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, MAR. 1, 22*| 1:15–3:45PM Classes with (*) asterisks are ZOOM ONLY and the other classes are IN PERSON ONLY
Learn how to draw the beauty of the world around you! Instructions, demonstrations and projects will teach you traditional methods for achieving accurate proportion, placement, perspective, and value for even the most complex of subjects. We will use a variety of techniques with a range of media. This class offers exciting new subjects and projects, and is designed around participants of all levels.
ADVANCED PAINTING CONCEPTS | $140 (7 sessions) B JAN. 28, FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25, MAR. 3, 25*| 9:15–11:45 AM Classes with (*) asterisks are ZOOM ONLY and the other classes are IN PERSON ONLY
Jump in, to enhance, improve and increase your expertise in painting! An emphasis on the concepts, methods, and practices central to Modern and Contemporary Art, this course will help you take your painting from visualization to exciting, new outcomes. Lectures and demonstrations teach how to effectively use the principles of design to create dynamic, powerful images. All painting media are welcome.
EdVentures continued FANHS MUSEUM TOUR | 337 E. WEBER AVENUE, STOCKTON IP MAR. 4 | 10 AM–12 PM | $15 Terri Torres, Museum Team Lead Learn about the history of Filipino Americans in the United States and in Stockton, CA. View several exhibits that include the history of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry of WWII, the agriculture and “campo” experience in the San Joaquin Valley, the 1587 recorded landing of Filipinos in California, the 1763 first settlement of Filipinos in Louisiana, and much more American history.
HIDDEN TEA ROOM T ASTING 310 NORTH CALIFORNIA ST., LODI IP MAR. 11 | 11 AM | $15 Join us in the late morning for tea service. The British refer to this as the “elevenses”. You will receive warm tea scones, sweet butter, jam and lemon curd, along with the bakery dessert sampler accompanied by a pot of quality loose-leaf tea.
BIRD SAFARI II | CASWELL STATE PARK, 28000 S. AUSTIN RD., RIPON IP MAR. 18 | 10 AM–12 PM | $15
David Yee, Avian Expert and Author Join David Yee at Caswell State Park. This park contains 258 acres of mature oak riparian woodland and is the largest continuous stand of mature oak riparian woodland remaining in San Joaquin County. Is it home to the endangered riparian brush rabbit as well as many bird species that no longer nest regularly anywhere else in the country.
STAMA WINERY | 17521 N. DAVIS RD, LODI, CA IP MAR. 25 | 1 PM | $15
ADVENTURES IN WATERCOLOR | $140 (7 sessions) B JAN. 28, FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25, MAR. 3, 25*| 1:30–4 PM
Meet with winemaker Frank Lambert and enjoy Greek inspired wines, grown and made in Lodi at Stama’s Mediterranean style winery.
Classes with (*) asterisks are ZOOM ONLY and the other classes are IN PERSON ONLY
SPAM MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR Z APR. 1 | 1 PM | $15
Create beautiful, luminous watercolors! Through this course, you will gain greater knowledge, facility and confidence in the principles of transparent watercolor and the elements of design. By exploring the characteristics of pigments, paper and tools, you learn how to command and navigate the media with more freedom and success. Projects and demonstrations range in subjects from realism to abstraction.
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP | $100 (5 sessions) IP APR. 26 | 9-11:30 AM & 1:15-3:45 PM AND APR. 27, 28, 29 | 1:15-3:45 PM Learn the foundations for creating beautiful paintings in watercolor! In this workshop, you will learn the materials, concepts and techniques of transparent watercolor. Through a series of exercises, demonstrations, and interesting projects, you will gain the skills and knowledge to participate in the OLLI watercolor courses and/or to make satisfying watercolors wherever you are.
SUMMER DRAWING CAMP-15TH ANNUAL | $250 (12 sessions) IP JUNE 28, 29, 30, JULY 1 | JULY 5, 6, 7, 8 | JULY 12, 13, 14, 15 | 9:30AM–NOON Immerse yourself in the creative process and build on the momentum of learning, practicing and drawing daily through a host of stimulating projects. Learn a variety of drawing techniques and concepts with an exciting range of materials. Gain knowledge of and appreciation for art history and art theory in the context of creating original works. Recommended: drawing and/or painting experience.
EdVentures Your Educational Adventure awaits! We incorporate experiential learning, aka: learning by doing and reflecting into some great activities to get us out into our community and socializing with one another. All EdVentures are IN PERSON except for the Spam Museum Tour.
STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE BACKSTAGE TOUR | 2312 ROSEMARY LN, STOCKTON IP FEB. 4 | 10 AM–12 PM | $15 Jenny Key, Director of Marketing and Development A behind the scenes tour of Stockton Civic Theatre, which will include a brief history of the theatre and a backstage visit to the scene shop, costume shop, the brand new Pam Kitto Black Box Theatre, as well as a peek at the set of the main stage production of Game Show.
BIRD SAFARI I WOODBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE, W. WOODBRIDGE ROAD, LODI
Get an inside look into The SPAM® Museum with this virtual tour. Experience the Hormel Foods Corporation and the growth of the SPAM® brand throughout history and throughout the world. You’ll learn how Hormel Foods started 130 years ago, how SPAM® products played a role in WWII, what REALLY makes up SPAM® Classic, the story behind the Hormel® Black Label® bacon motorcycle and so much more!
BIRD SAFARI III HERITAGE OAK WINERY, 10112 E. WOODBRIDGE RD., ACAMPO IP APR. 15 | 10 AM–12 PM | $15 David Yee, Avian Expert and Author This vineyard just east of Lodi has gained the reputation of being one of the best places in the Central Valley to observe hummingbirds and nesting bluebirds in specially built bird boxes.
BLOCK 21 WINERY | 21610 N. DAVIS RD., LODI, CA IP APR 22 | 11:30 AM | $15 Come visit one of Lodi’s newest tasting rooms and enjoy the beautiful view of the vineyard while sipping a glass of wine and chatting with their winemaker.
FAT CITY BREW TASTING | 1740 PACIFIC AVENUE, STOCKTON IP APR. 29 | 1 PM–3 PM | $15 Come join local owners, Don and Nadja King, for a beer-flight experience. Located on the Miracle Mile, enjoy an afternoon of craft beer tasting. They have a plethora of brews with 47 of them on tap, along with cans and bottles.
UNIVERSITY PARK TOUR 501 E. MAGNOLIA, STOCKTON IP MAY 6 | 10 AM–12 PM | $15 Mike Wurtz, Head of Special Collections Archives On the Stockton satellite campus of California State University, Stanislaus, we will walk through a portion of the Discovery Trail including the International World Peace Rose Garden. This tour will focus on interesting historical facts about the area, including the first psychiatric hospital that was built on the grounds.
ST. BASILS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 920 W. MARCH LANE, STOCKTON IP MAY 13 | 1 PM | $15 Rex Hamilton, Professor of General Education and Religion Orthodox is a Greek word meaning “proper worship” and “right faith”. Join Rex Hamilton along with Father Pete for a tour and learn more about Greek Orthodoxy and all it has to offer.
IP FEB. 18| 10 AM–12 PM | $15 David Yee, Avian Expert and Author The Stockton Delta wetlands (inclusive of the 353-acre Woodbridge Ecological Reserve) provide the largest area of freshwater marsh wintering habitat in the state, not only for Sandhill cranes but for other waterfowl as well. Sandhill cranes, Canada geese, snow geese, tundra swans and many other birds use the reserve as their fall and winter home.
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2022 Travel Classic Danube featuring a 7-night Danube River Cruise OCTOBER 2-12, 2022 | 11 DAYS, 24 MEALS
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Discover America’s Music Cities: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville NOVEMBER 6-13, 2022 | 8 DAYS, 10 MEALS
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HIGHLIGHTS: French Quarter, Choices on Tour, Swamp Tour, Mardi Gras World, Jazz Revue, Graceland, West Delta Heritage Center, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Show, Country Music Hall of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B, Hands-on Chocolate-making Lesson
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• FREE limited Pacific Library privileges ($50 value) • FREE “B” PARKING PERMIT for on-campus ($100 annual value) • FREE ADMISSION for two to Conservatory of Music concerts for the entire year ($200 annual value) • REDUCED CONCERT TICKET price for Friends of Chamber music concerts: Only $15 for OLLI members (regularly $25) • PLUS MUCH MORE!
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