OLLI Fall 2022 Catalog by Ringling College

Fall Term: Sept. 28-Nov. 18, 2022 Ringling College Continuing www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.orgStudies Stay Curious. Stay Connected. Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College Photo: Daniel Perales

Don’t forget fall semester begins soon so this is a good time to renew your membership. As an OLLI Gold or Silver Member, you will enjoy a number of benefits. Gold Members get a 10 percent discount on tuition and at the Bistro, early registration privileges, discounted membership to Sarasota Art Museum, and three free lectures a year. And, Silver Members get a 10 percent discount at the Bistro, discounted membership to Sarasota Art Museum, and free parking.

Phyllis C. Brown Stay Curious. Stay Connected. Lifelong Learning

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Hello OLLI Members, Welcome to fall at OLLI at Ringling College. As some of you know, this is my first semester as the new Director, and I’m eager to experience OLLI in motion. I’ve heard that our members bring a lot of energy and liveliness to the Ringling College Museum Campus.

Developing a semester schedule is a Herculean task. I want to thank our instructors and the Curriculum Committee, chaired by Jeff Ryder for their outstanding work on creating an exciting semester of courses. This semester we’re offering members more than 50 courses and nine lectures. In addition to our in-person classes, we’re offering 10 classes on Zoom. As you read through the catalog, you will notice that we have several new courses and new instructors. I hope that you will take advantage of all that we have to offer. From art appreciation to writing courses, I think you will appreciate the diversity of offerings. I wouldn’t be surprised if you have trouble deciding how many courses to take. With inflation now at a 40-year high of 9.1 percent, we are pleased to say that we have not raised the prices of our courses in five years. Our goal is to keep our fees affordable for members and your generous support makes this possible. I encourage every member to consider donating any amount you can afford. You can make a gift when you register for classes, go to the OLLI website, make an annual gift, or consider making OLLI part of your legacy planning. Every dollar helps. Every dollar counts. Every dollar is appreciated. Another way you can support OLLI is by volunteering. Volunteers are the lifeblood of OLLI. They play a vital role in helping our community achieve its mission. As a volunteer, you will help members and guests who attend our programs and events by greeting them and sharing your OLLI experience. By being a volunteer, you will get the opportunity to meet new people and create friendships. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact us at 941-309-5111.

In addition to the many benefits outlined above, OLLI membership contributes to the proven wellness and social benefits of lifelong learning! See you in the classrooms and the halls!

I look forward to meeting many of you during the registration period and when classes begin. I’ll be in the administrative office (Room 105-Fran Mann Reception Area), in classrooms, and in the halls. Please don’t hesitate to say “hello” and to let me know how we can make OLLI better, together.

Arts Appreciation | Arts & Entertainment Walking Tours of Sarasota Public Art Appropriating Iconic Images: From Mona Lisa to Campbell’s Soup Cans Arts & Entertainment Improv Brain Games Women of the American Songbook 1970s Films, Part 2 Current Events & Global Affairs Afghanistan and Southeast Asian Politics World in ConversationsTransitiononIssues Affecting Our World Economics & Finance Basics of Crypto and Digital Currency Introductory Investment Analysis Contemporary Economic Policy Issues Health & Well-Being Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with Meditation The Eight Dimensions of Wellness Whole Health for the Whole Person The Aging Eye Managing Stress in Troubled Times: Increasing Resilience Wellness Fridays: Topics Essential to Health and Well-Being: •Yoga’s Healing Therapies for Stress, Trauma, Loss, and Pain •Developing Mindfulness to Reach Goals, Overcome Challenges, and Enjoy Life More •Start Now for a Healthier Brain in Your Golden Years •Gentle Speech: Training in Non-Violent Communication in Violent Times History Democracy and the Electoral College Democracy in the United States The Dawn of IrreconcilableCivilizationConflict:The American Indian Wars A 70-Year History of Musical Trios History Thursdays: •Sitting Bull •Jackie Kennedy’s White House Restoration •How its Bridges and Tunnels Shaped the Growth of New York City •The Constitution – Gun Control, Abortion, and Right to Life Issues Languages Italian for Travelers Basic Italian, Part 1 Literature The World’s Great Literature OLLI Mystery Book Club Going to the Country Novels of Northern Maine by Cathie Pelletier Short Story Collective OLLI Fall Book Club The New Yorker Magazine: Conversations On the Road with Jack Kerouac Music Appreciation From The Ten Commandments to The Truman Show: Film Music ’50s to ’90s The Class of 1685: Composers Born That Year Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti That Hit Song Was Recorded Where? For the Love of Opera: A Listener’s Guide Philosophy The Sufis Psychology The Mind Body Connection Zest for Living: A Toolkit for Effective Change Director’s Note StaffIndex | Advisory Council | Academic Calendar Program Information | Academic Policies and SharedProceduresInterest Groups | Teach for OLLI OLLI RegistrationsMembershipGrids 15-1712-13121314 20-2117-1919 22 2323 2 3-456-7 8 10-119 Index

Science The Origins of Life, DNA, and Spirituality Engineering Solutions for Safe Economic Climate Control Living Green and Helping the Environment (A Walking Tour) Science Wednesdays •Climate Change: What’s Changing and How to Help Stop It •Current NASA Mars Missions •Conflicting Worlds: The Biology of Gender Identity and Sexual Preferences •Red Tide and You •An Overview of the Morphodynamics of the Barrier Inlet System of West Central Florida Technology Create Your Own Website 50 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone Could Do Expanding Your Knowledge of iPad Applications Writing Writers' Workshop The Art of Observation Registration CONNECTIONS:FormsThe Documentary Film Series •Lives Well Lived •100 Days with Tata Lectures •Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida •Born to Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II •Franklin Roosevelt – Peacetime and Wartime President •The Second Mrs. Ringling •Eyewitness to Dachau Special Presentations •What You Should Know about Medicare •Tidewell Hospice/Empath Health: Comfort and Care When It’s Needed Most Making a Gift Donor AboutInstructorThanksBiographiestheSarasotaArt Museum 24-25 26 27 34-3528-293031-33363738-4243Cover Photography Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College photo (bottom left): Daniel Perales All other Cover photos: Karen Arango ’13: karenarango.com Index

5 Staff | Advisory Council | Academic Calendar Dr.StaffPhyllis C. Brown Director pbrown3@ringling.edu Sheila Reed Assistant Director sreed@ringling.edu Advisory Council Sam Samelson Council Chair / Development and Nominating Committees Julie Cotton New Initiatives / Strategic Planning Co-Chair Holly Freedman New Initiatives / Strategic Planning Member OLLI 2022-2023 Academic Calendar Term Dates Fall: Sept. 28-Nov. 18, 2022 Winter: Jan. 9-Mar. 3, 2023* Spring: Mar. 13-May 5, 2023* Summer: May 15-July 7, 2023* *Note: A one-week break between terms MeghanBurrows Registration & Operations Assistant mburrows@ringling.edu BeverlyJennings EducationProgramsAsst bjenning@ringling.edu Louise Gallagher New Initiatives / Strategic Planning Co-Chair Thomas Miller Chair Membership Committee Mark Moulin Marketing / Membership Committee There are no classes on these dates • Sept. 26-27 (Rosh Hashanah) • Oct. 5 (Yom Kippur) • Nov. 24-25 (Thanksgiving) • Dec. 19-Jan. 1 (Winter Break) • Jan. 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) • May 29 (Memorial Day) • June 19 (Juneteenth) • July 4 (Independence Day) Melinda Whitson Records & Accounts Specialist mwhitson@ringling.edu Jeff Ryder Chair Curriculum Committee Jack Sukin Chair Development Committee

• Listen quietly while the instructor or other students are speaking.

Student Code of Conduct

We all play a role in maintaining this balance of civility and academic freedom. Here’s how you can do your part.

• Allow others to have their say.

Membership A Gold ($85) or Silver ($25) Membership is required to register for a multi-session course, and or workshops. Membership in OLLI is not transferable. Spouses or partners must have their own individual memberships.

Mission

Program Information | Academic Policies and Procedures

• Respect the rights of others to express their views.

• Ensure cell phones are switched off or muted during the class.

• Comply with OLLI staff and instructor requests. Instructor Responsibility If a student disrupts a class, the instructor has a responsibility to ask the student to refrain from class disruptions. If the disruptive behavior persists, the instructor has a responsibility to ask the student to leave class. The definition of disruptive behavior includes not complying with the Student Code of Conduct. It may also include any behaviors or actions considered threatening, abusive, or inconsiderate of other students. A student may return to class only if they refrain from disruptive behavior. If the student refuses to comply, security will be called and the student will be escorted from the classroom. The director and the assistant director of OLLI at Ringling College must be notified if an incident occurs where a student is asked to leave the classroom.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is a program of Ringling College of Art and Design. OLLI at Ringling College operates year-round and is supported through memberships, student registrations, and private contributions. OLLI courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts curriculum. Tuition varies depending on course length. There are no grades and no tests. Courses are offered purely for the joy of learning.

If a class is canceled due to under-enrollment, students will receive a full refund. Students will also receive a full refund if an instructor cancels a class prior to the first scheduled session. Once a class has started, and the instructor cancels a class for medical or personal reasons, students will receive a prorated refund based on the number of classes held prior to cancellation. Students are expected to pay for course sessions they attend.

About OLLI at Ringling College

• Refrain from quarrelsome interruptions to an instructor’s presentation.

Gold and Silver Memberships are non-refundable. Registration Options Online: Visit www.rcad.augusoft.net and browse courses. If you have more than one address, remember to use the address that is associated with the credit card you are using. Mail or in Person: Fill out the mail-in form. Enclose it with your check or credit card information. You can also drop off your form in Room 105 (Fran Mann Reception Area) on the Ringling College Museum Campus. Phone: 941-309-5111

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties. We provide affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interaction that covers a broad spectrum of topics that are rich in intellectual stimulation, interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration. Learning Environment Above all else, our ultimate goal is to provide a stimulating and thoughtful learning experience. We are committed to creating an intellectually nurturing environment that encourages a collegial exchange of ideas and concepts and enables us to broaden our perspectives and hone our opinions. Sometimes we agree with others’ viewpoints; sometimes we question them and feel the need to present an alternative view. This honest give and take of scholastic discourse, tempered with mutual respect and an open mind, makes for a rare and memorable learning experience.

Cancellations

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Phone: 941-309-5111 Email: OLLI@ringling.edu Website: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Program Information | Academic Policies and Procedures Sarasota Art Museum of

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Building Evacuation Procedures Upon receipt of an evacuation order, all employees and students shall exit via the nearest unaffected exit. They shall proceed quickly and quietly to the designated evacuation relocation point for the area they were in at the time of the evacuation order. If class is in session, it is the responsibility of the instructor to direct their students from their classroom to the appropriate egress route and relocation point. Ringling College 1001 S. Tamiami FL 34236-9117 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday Ringling College Gamma

If a student drops a course before the first scheduled session, the student will receive a full refund. If a student drops a course after the first scheduled session, the student will receive a refund minus a 25 percent administrative fee. If a student drops a course after the second scheduled session, the student forfeits their entire tuition. There are no refunds for lectures, workshops, or special programs. Guest Policy Guests are welcome to visit two classes per semester on a space available basis. They must register prior to attending each class by calling the office 941-309-5111. When classes are closed (all seats filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot “bump” a registered student from any class.

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New: The Art of Manliness

• SIGs do not compete with or duplicate OLLI courses.

This(October-April)long-established Shared Interest Group (SIG) welcomes new members interested in participating in courteous discussions of important subjects affecting our community, our country, and our world. Topics presented and discussed this past year included: the Supreme Court’s 2022 docket, the Innocence Project successes, solving the supply chain bottlenecks, a review of Erdogan and Turkey, China and Taiwan, facts about climate change, and understanding the Taliban. Discussions are offered and facilitated by our members. We only ask participants to acknowledge and be respectful of divergent views, all of which are encouraged by the moderators. For more information, email us at sarasotasig19@gmail.com

• A SIG’s vitality depends mainly upon the active participation and commitment of its members.

Current Events and World Affairs

Our instructors are vital to the success of OLLI at Ringling College. They help us in our mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity among mature learners, aged 50 and better! OLLI at Ringling College wants to expand its team of instructors. We’re also looking for new and innovative courses and program ideas.

• SIGs do not take the place of OLLI courses.

Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) are open to all members (Gold and Silver). SIGs foster a sense of community by allowing members to engage with others who share a common interest.

In order to facilitate impactful discussions, we hope to keep the group to 12 members. For more information, email Robert Rainer at rfrcne@comcast.net We hope you can find time to join us!

Teach for OLLI

If you are a prospective instructor or have a new course idea, we encourage you to visit our website, www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org to learn more and submit a proposal.

Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

• SIGs complement and enhance classes and other programs offered by OLLI.

Moderators: Gio Cantarella, Bruce Maggin, and Steve Sayer Ringling College Museum Campus

Moderator: Robert Rainer Ringling College Museum Campus Tuesdays: 12:30-1:45 pm Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, and Nov. 8

The focus of this SIG will be to discuss topics that are nonpolitical and nonreligious. We hope to learn from each other through discussions on various themes chosen by the group. Topics for consideration include health, sleep, personal growth, and aging. An excellent website, Art of Manliness, offers many potential subjects for discussion. For more information, visit www.artofmanliness.com

First and Third Tuesdays: 3-4:30 pm

If you currently teach for us and know someone who would be a good fit for OLLI, please send us an email at: OLLI@ringling.edu

• SIGs are member-driven, not staff-driven. They are established, managed, and run by OLLI members.

For more information about SIGs or to complete an application, go to www.Olliatringlingcollege.edu (Click on Programs).

9 OLLI Membership Become a Member The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is a member-based learning community serving adults aged 50 and older in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students by offering intellectually stimulating high-quality educational programs. Students get to interact with their peers and form new relationships. OLLI Offers Programs: Course Topics Include: Why Join? • Ar t Appreciation • Ar ts & Entertainment • Culture & Travel • Current Events & Global Affairs • Economics & Finance • History • Health & Well-Being • Languages • Literature • Music Appreciation • Philosophy & Religion • Psychology • Science • Technology • Writing SpringFall Winter Summer 200+ courses offered in our academic year Engage with a community of dynamic lifelong learners Lectures with subject matter experts toOpportunitiese-newslettersMonthlymakenewfriends opportunitiesVolunteer Participation in SIGs (Shared Interest Groups) Listening to Women: The lecture series Discount on course fees (Gold TheCONNECTIONS:Members)documentary film series Tours Ringlingof College Galleries Discounted membership to Sarasota Art Museum How to join OLLI at Ringling College: Call: 941-309-5111 Visit: Onlylectures,percentOLLIwww.OLLIatRinglingCollege.orgMemberBenefits$85Gold$25SilverGoldmembersgetearlyregistrationprivileges,a10discountoncourses,andworkshops,and$37.50istax-deductiblememberscanregisterformulti-sessioncoursesMembersenjoya10percentdiscountattheBistro Join fellow lifelong learners virtually or on the Ringling College Museum Campus. Enjoy learning opportunities in a welcoming environment. Membership in OLLI is not transferable. Spouses or partners must have their own individual memberships. Gold and Silver Memberships are non-refundable.

10 Registration Grid Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Quiet the Mind (7) HW140 (p. 15) (7)InvestmentIntroductoryAnalysis EC107 (p. 14) The Aging Eye (2) HW143 (p. 15) Zest For Living: A Toolkit for Effective Change (3) PY134 (p. 23) *The World’s Great Literature (7) LI140 (p. 20) The Sufis (7) PL116 (p. 23) *Basic Italian, Part 1 (7) LA115 (p. 19) Writers’ Workshop (7) WR107 (p. 27) The Art Observationof (1) WR115 (p. 27) Managing Stress in Troubled Times (1) HW148 (p. 17) Appropriating Iconic Images (1) AP148 (p. 12) Walking Tours of Sarasota Public Art (3) AP144 (p. 12) Living Green and Helping Environmentthe(4) SI122 (p. 25) Yoga’s TherapiesHealing(1)HW144 (p. 16) MindfulnessDeveloping to Reach Goals (1) HW145 (p. 16) Start Now for a Healthier Brain (1) HW146 (p. 16) Training CommunicationsNon-Violentin (1) HW147 (p. 16) *Classes with an asterisk are held online. Number in parenthesis indicates the number of sessions. 10:30-12:0010:30-11:509:00-10:209:00-12:209:30-12:309:00-12:0010:30-1:30

11 Registration Grid Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Basics of Crypto and Digital Currency (4) EC119 (p. 14) Women of the American Songbook (2) AE142 (p. 12) SolutionsEngineeringfor Safe Economic Climate Control (6) SI115 (p. 24) 1970s Films, Pt 2 (8) AE140 (p. 13) The DimensionsEight of Wellness (7) HW141 (p. 15) World in Transition (4) CV127 (p. 13) Conversations on Issues Affecting Our World (7) CV137 (p. 13) IndianConflict:IrreconcilableAmericanWars(8) HS159 (p. 18) Democracy and the Electoral College (2) HS156 (p. 17) 50 Things You Didn’t Know Your iPhone Could Do (3) TC123 (p. 26) *Whole Health for the Whole Person (3) HW142 (p. 15) The New Magazine:Yorker Conversations (5) LI138 (p. 21) *Film Music ’50s to ’90s (7) MA145 (p. 22) *That Hit Song Was Recorded Where? (7) MA147 (p. 22) *70-Year History of Musical Trios (7) HS161 (p. 19) Expanding ApplicationsKnowledgeYourofiPad(6) TC133 (p. 26) Afghanistan and Southeast Asian Politics (4) CV136 (p. 13) OLLI Mystery Book Club (4) LI135 (p. 20) Short CollectiveStory(6) LI116 (p. 20) Improv Brain Games (7) AE141 (p. 12) Going to Country-Novelsthe of Northern Maine (4) LI136 (p. 20) The Dawn Civilizationof(5) HS158 (p. 17) History Thursdays (4) HS160 (p. 18) Democracy in the United States (3) HS157 (p. 17) The Class of 1685: Composers Born that Year (7) MA146 (p. 22) WednesdaysScience (5) SI116 (p. 25) For the Love of Opera: A Listener’s Guide (4) MA149 (p. 22) The Mind ConnectionBody(4) PY107 (p. 23) IssuesEconomic*ContemporaryPolicy(6) EC118 (p. 14) *On the Road with Jack Kerouac (6) LI139 (p. 21) Create Your Own Website (4) TC132 (p. 26) *The Origin of Life, DNA, and Spirituality (2) SI121 (p. 24) *Italian for Travelers (7) LA114 (p. 19) OLLI Fall Book Club (3) LI137 (p. 21) *Classes with an asterisk are held online. Number in parenthesis indicates the number of sessions. 11:00-12:201:00-2:3011:00-12:301:00-2:20

2 Sessions: Oct. 4 and Oct. 11

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90

This workshop on cognitive fitness will help build a more dynamic mindset by challenging students to create characters and scenes on the spot, with exercises that will teach them to think differently while operating within a space of humor and fun. Throughout the workshop, students will learn to use their instincts, creativity, and spontaneity as they work together to explore and create improvisational theater.

Campus Friday: 9:30 am-12:30 pm 1 Session: Nov. 18 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55

New: Appropriating Iconic Images: From Mona Lisa To Campbell’s Soup Cans Course RinglingMarie-Agnés#AP148SourieauCollegeMuseum

Gold Member: $40.50 Silver Member: $45 The legendary melodies of such composers as the littleknown Shirley Fields and the memorable hits of such singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, and others still resonate 80 years later. Their unique stories and legacies are featured in this educational and entertaining course. Students may sing along or tap their feet as they learn about and listen to the music of The American Songbook which is still performed by stars like Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Lady Gaga, and Audra McDonald.

Arts & Entertainment New: Improv Brain Games Course #AE141 Will RinglingLueraCollege Museum Campus

Arts

Appropriation artists deliberately copy images to take possession of them in their own art. These artists are not stealing or plagiarizing, they “borrow” images to reframe them in a new context. Such recontextualization allows them to comment on the original significance of the image, be it a painting, a sculpture, a collage, a commercial object, or an installation, while creating different associations and new meanings in their appropriated works. This workshop will show examples of how this controversial artistic approach has created artworks that are altogether fascinating to look at and thought-provoking.

Appreciation | Arts & Entertainment

Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14

Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm

Wednesdays: 10:30-11:50 am 3 Sessions: Nov. 2-Nov. 16 Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60 Sarasota has more than 80 pieces of public art that are free and accessible to everyone to enjoy. They are found everywhere – from parks to busy intersections, the bayfront, and downtown. We walk past them every day and likely do not know anything about them or the artists who made them. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with the art, discuss its significance, and learn about the artist who made it and its history. Our tours cover downtown and the Rosemary District. We will get to know the art that enriches our Sarasota art legacy, 100 years in the making. Guest artists to be announced. The walks are no more than six blocks. Rain dates are the following week at the same class time. Students will receive an email with tour starting points.

Arts WalkingAppreciationTours of Sarasota Public Art Course #AP144 Judy Levine, Nanette Crist, and Stephenie Frasher Walking Tour (Various Sites)

New: Women of the American Songbook Course #AE142 Sandra RinglingMoulinCollege Museum Campus

Wednesdays: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (Note: No Class on Oct. 5) 7 Sessions: 11 am-12:20 pm Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 In this class, each session will focus on a timely issue of interest to participants. Current possible topics might include the impact of the Ukrainian War on the balance of power and the sense of world order, the impact of social media on the American mind, how journalism has morphed beyond reporting to constant spin, or the state of the American immigration policy. To create common ground for discussion, three or four articles drawn from publications such as The Atlantic and The New York Review of Books will be shared the week before class. After choosing the articles and framing questions to guide the discussion, participants will be asked to lead one session.

Arts & Entertainment | Events & Global Affairs

Jeff RinglingRyderCollege Museum Campus

Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm

Gold Member: $85.50 Silver Member: $95 This is the second part of a four-part course examining films from one of the most influential decades in American history. The ’70s was a period when the film industry was undergoing major changes. Young filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and John Cassavetes took risks that would influence a generation of films. Students are asked to view the films in advance. During class, the instructor will provide background information followed by a discussion of each film.

4 Sessions: 11 am-12:20 pm

Current

Campus Mondays: Oct. 3-Oct. 24

Peter RinglingMerminCollege Museum Campus

New: World in Transition Course #CV127

New: Conversations on Issues Affecting Our CourseWorld#CV137MarilynBinkleyRinglingCollege Museum Campus

4 Sessions: 11 am-12:30 pm (Note: Extended Time)

8 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 17

New: Afghanistan and Southeast Asian Politics Course #CV136

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 What is the significance of the recent crackdown on women’s rights by the Taliban government in Afghanistan? In May 2022, the hardline government reinstated harsh rules against women and severe penalties for their male relatives if the rules are broken. This course, while explaining the politics that has governed this landlocked southeast nation since the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, will address the involvement of Islamic groups such as ISIS and ISIS-K. The emphasis is on Afghanistan’s diverse tribal population, its geographic location, trade, and its urban and rural financial health. Afghanistan is a landlocked nation amidst Iran, Pakistan, China, and India. Will that pivotal position allow it to spread peace and goodwill or chaos to the area?

Arts & Entertainment (cont.)

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 We will be discussing various topics relating to the current world situation. Optional materials for the course will be emailed to participants two weeks before our first class. The class will be conducted seminar-style, with full class participation. We will consider books, articles, movies, and personal experiences which may help us illuminate what is going on in today’s world. Let’s all learn from each other.

New: 1970s Films, Part 2 Course #AE140

Tuesdays: Oct. 25-Nov. 15

Current Events & Global Affairs

Judith RinglingVandegriffCollegeMuseum

New: Basics of Crypto and Digital Currency Course #EC119 Alex RinglingBeaversCollege Museum Campus

Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 3-Oct. 24

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 Economics plays a central role in the functioning of every aspect of society. This course will address a set of prominent policy issues where economics is at its core. We will explore their origins as policy matters, the underlying data and evidence, and what policy levers are available to deal with them. Each session will be taught by a different subject-matter expert – all of whom have a doctorate in economics. Potential topics include climate change, healthcare economics, economic inequality, and more. The topics presented will be determined by what is most topical at the time of the course.

New: Contemporary Economic Policy Issues Course #EC118 Jon OnlineHaveman Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 8

Economics & Finance

Introductory Investment Analysis Course #EC107 Lauren RinglingRuddCollege Museum Campus

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 This is not an investment advisory course. This is an introductory description of the technology, fundamental concepts, operations, potential economic growth, and the dark side of blockchains, cryptocurrency, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and CBDC (central bank digital currency).

Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am 7 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 Many people seem to think there is some kind of black magic or hard-to-fathom secret to successful investing. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, successful investing is not nearly as difficult as Wall Street seers would have you believe. In this course, you will learn how to evaluate companies and their securities. This is part one of an abbreviated version of the instructor’s university-level course on security analysis. No prerequisites, mathematical expertise, or investment background are required.

Economics & Finance

New: The Aging Eye Course #HW143 Charles “Pat” Wilkinson Ringling College Museum Campus

Health & Well-Being

Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60 When was the last time you left a medical appointment feeling knowledgeable and confident about measures you could take to enhance your well-being? The incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes is increasing despite advances in medical science, and the COVID pandemic has resulted in setbacks for chronic disease prevention and stabilization. Research has shown that even one small lifestyle change can lead to better health and longer life. Understanding health from a broader perspective is the first step toward making personalized and sustainable lifestyle changes. This course will explore health as an integration of physical, mental, nutritional, environmental, and spiritual aspects, all equally important for holistic well-being.

Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am

New: Whole Health for the Whole Person Course #HW142 Cheryl Brandi Online Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 3 Sessions: Oct. 12-Oct. 26

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 The class is designed to help increase participants' awareness of the eight dimensions of wellness including physical, social, emotional, financial, intellectual, environmental, work/meaningful activities, and spiritual. Each week the class will cover one of the dimensions through lectures, discussions, and small group exercises. Through the exploration of these elements of wellness, each participant will develop the tools to assess their strengths and challenges in each of these environments in order for them to live their most fulfilling lives. These sessions will be interactive, and the instructor will be primarily in the role of facilitator honoring the collective wisdom of the class. Materials will include PowerPoint slides and handouts that will act as prompts for class discussions.

Museum Campus Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm

New: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness Course #HW141 Robert RinglingLitwakCollege

Health & Well-Being Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with CourseMeditation#HW140StephenGillumRinglingCollegeMuseum

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 In this course, you will learn and practice mind-quieting and mind-observation techniques, identify the causes of stress and learn how to relieve it. We will discuss different styles of meditation, with emphasis on the actual doing, including meditation while walking. The approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle’s ideas and Zen silent illumination. Be prepared for a life-changing experience that can impart a deep sense of peace, help lower blood pressure, and help change compulsive behavior. Two texts are recommended, but not required for this class: The Power of Now and Stillness Speaks, both by Eckhart Tolle.

7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14

Campus Mondays: 9-10:20 am

7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14

2 Sessions: Oct. 12 and Oct. 19

Gold Member: $40.50 Silver Member: $45 Aging changes occur in all of our eyes. Some changes are expected and normal, whereas others are abnormal and impact vision and quality of life. This two-session course will discuss the latter group, with the first lecture devoted to age-related macular degeneration and the second to glaucoma, cataract, and retinal vascular diseases.

New Series: Wellness Fridays: Topics Essential to Health and Well-Being

Health & Well-Being (cont.)

1 Session: Oct. 7 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 Learn practices to mitigate suffering and maximize recovery and resilience. You will also learn healing therapies via seated and standing movement, breathing and sensory relaxation, mindfulness, and meditation. No mat is required. Developing Mindfulness to Reach Goals, Overcome Challenges, and Enjoy Life More Course #HW145 Friday: 10:30 am-1:30 pm

1 Session: Oct. 21 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 Learn the best from neuroscience and neuropsychology for the most effective health practices for your brain.

1 Session: Oct. 14 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 This mindfulness session will show you how to boost your immunity, reduce stress perception, depression, and anxiety. Learn how to sleep better, focus better, feel more peaceful, cope effectively with catastrophes, extend longevity markers in the DNA, and lower disease risks. Start Now for a Healthier Brain in Your Golden Years Course #HW146 Friday: 10:30 am-1:30 pm

1 Session: Oct. 28 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 The words we use have effects on our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Every person who takes this training can become an “influencer” making the difference we want to see in the world. Health & Well-Being

Gentle Speech: Training in Non-Violent Communications in Violent Times Course #HW147 Friday: 10:30 am-1:30 pm

Paula RinglingMorrisCollege Museum Campus We all want to live the best possible quality of life all our years. In this special October series, you can explore clinically-proven lifestyle practices to access your best state of being. You will learn how to manage your wellness, reduce your risks, and speed up your path to greater health and well-being. Each workshop can be taken separately and has its own specific focus and benefits; however, taking the whole series will maximize the improvements you can build upon! Yoga’s Healing Therapies for Stress, Trauma, Loss, and Pain Course #HW144 Friday: 10:30 am-1:30 pm

New:HistoryDemocracy and the Electoral College Course #HS156

The Dawn of Civilization Course #HS158 David RinglingMianoCollege Museum Campus Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 5 Sessions: Oct. 12-Nov. 9

Gold Member: $76.50 Silver Member: $85 In this series of five lectures, we will study the emergence of our planet’s first complex societies in the ancient Near East, beginning with the first settlements in the Mesolithic Period (about 10,000 years ago) and finishing with the development of the world’s first empire in the mid-third millennium B.C. We will pay special attention to how societies evolved across the expanse of time – from fragmented and primitive agricultural communities to more advanced and consolidated civilizations. To do this, we will rely upon primary source documents, material remains, and art to illuminate the unique features of Near Eastern societies.

Health & Well-Being (cont.)

New: Managing Stress in Troubled Times: Increasing Resilience Course #HW148

Cheryl RinglingBrandiCollege Museum Campus Friday: 9 am-12:20 pm 1 Session: Nov. 4 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 The last few years have presented challenges to our health and well-being in unpredictable ways. Rapid change and uncertainty have become the new norms, creating more unease and amplifying stress in our lives. The links between stress and chronic disease are well-documented, so the need for holistic stress self-management becomes most critical during troubled times. This workshop will explain stress and stress responses, describe the impact of stress on holistic health and well-being, and help participants identify the effects of stress in their lives. In addition, participants will learn techniques for coping with stress and ways to calm body responses to stress through relaxation exercises.

Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60 This course will provide a historical and contemporary definition of democracy and then, using that definition, evaluate the extent to which the United States of America is a democracy.

Jeffrey R. Orenstein Ringling College Museum Campus Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm 2 Sessions: Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 Gold Member: $40.50 Silver Member: $45 This course will objectively define democracy, review the history, operation, and effects of the electoral college in the political system of the United States and evaluate the extent to which the electoral college and American democracy are compatible. The course will be non-partisan and encourage student participation. Health & Well-Being |

Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 3 Sessions: Oct. 3-Oct. 17

New:HistoryDemocracy in the United States Course #HS157 Jeffrey R. Orenstein Ringling College Museum Campus

New: History Thursdays Course #HS160 Alan Grindal, Susan Well, Michael Sherrow, and Monroe Brett Ringling College Museum Campus

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 Studying history helps people understand the present and predict the future. We often hear that history repeats itself in the sense that some trends and patterns seem to recur. If history doesn't repeat itself, then as Mark Twain suggested, “It rhymes.” The inaugural lectures in the History Thursday series focus on America’s past – from the founding document to the 20th-century Kennedy White House restoration.

Oct. 27: Jackie Kennedy’s White House Restoration with Susan Well The White House is a family home, an office, and a national symbol. Jackie Kennedy wanted to showcase the best in American arts and culture there for aesthetic and diplomatic reasons. Her long-range view led to the establishment of policies and procedures to protect the public rooms and their contents and to the publishing of a visitor’s guidebook whose sale would support future restorations.

This lecture examines the unique stories associated with these structures.

Oct. 20: Sitting Bull with Alan Grindal In the pantheon of great Native American warriors, none surpass Sitting Bull in the qualities of bravery, character, and leadership. He also was the embodiment of a traditional culture in irreconcilable conflict with advancing European values.

Nov. 3: How its Bridges and Tunnels Shaped the Growth of New York City with Michael Sherrow With 75 bridges and 17 tunnels spanning rivers, inlets, and bays, a group of disparate islands was able to come together to form New York City, the “greatest city on the planet.”

Nov. 10: The Constitution – Gun Control, Abortion, and Right to Life Issues with Monroe Brett

History (cont.) New: Irreconcilable Conflict: The American Indian Wars Course #HS159 Alan RinglingGrindalCollege Museum Campus

Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 18 (Note: Session 8 will take place Friday, Nov. 18)

Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 20-Nov. 10

This session will cover these relevant social topics: gun control, abortion, and right-to-life issues. We will examine the Constitution, the preamble, the Second Amendment, Amendments 10 and 14, the Supreme Court, and its decisions on these issues. We will discuss two important cases: District of Columbia v. Heller and Roe v. Wade, and conclude by examining the intention of the authors of the Constitution regarding States' rights and the federal government's role. History

Gold Member: $85.50 Silver Member: $95 From the first landing of Europeans on American shores, a conflict between two incompatible cultures has dominated much of United States history. This class will examine the course of this tragic struggle as it progressed westward across the continent. The format will be lecture and discussion.

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 This introductory course is for anyone without knowledge of Italian or those with just a basic knowledge of the language. The purpose is to study Italian grammar in order to develop reading, speaking, and listening skills. The course is based on everyday topics. Students will learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and common phrases. Each week we will add new vocabulary words as you practice your pronunciation skills. The small-class atmosphere will help you enhance your confidence to communicate with others. The class textbook is: Italian Now! (L'Italiano d'oggi), Level 1, 2nd Ed. by Marcel Danesi, Barron's.

New: A 70-Year History of Musical Trios Course #HS161 Tony OnlineMoon

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 The trio – whether instrumental or vocal (or both) – has had a long history of remarkable success in American popular music. Starting with early vocal groups like The Andrew Sisters in the ’30s and ’40s, the number three has been magical! Groups such as The Supremes, Bee Gees, the Three Suns, ZZ Top, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Green Day have sold millions of records. We will figure out the reasons for their success as we watch videos and listen to hit after hit. Join us on this musical journey as we explore the stories behind the formation and amazing achievements of famous threesomes. You'll never again think three's a crowd!

Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 7 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (Note: No Class on Oct. 5)

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Course #LA114 Simona Bai Online

New:LanguagesItalian for Travelers

Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 When traveling to Italy, communication with local residents is an important key to success. In this course, you will learn how to speak common Italian phrases and how to communicate your basic needs. You will also learn essential skills, such as how to book a flight or a hotel room, how to confirm a reservation, and how to ask for directions. During class, you will engage in interactive exercises designed to help you in travel-related situations. By the end of class, you will look forward to your Italian trip with great pleasure. The class textbook is: Italian Survival Guide-Revised Edition, Elizabeth Bingham, Ph.D.

New: Basic Italian, Part 1 Course #LA115 Simona Bai Online Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 7 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (Note: No Class on Oct. 5)

Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am

Short Story Collective Course #LI116 Debbie Mackler and Thomas Miller Ringling College Museum Campus Wednesdays: 11 am-12:30 pm (Note: Extended Time)

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 If you’re like millions of other people and enjoy reading mystery books, you’ll enjoy this casual course. The OLLI Mystery Book Club will read four books with one being discussed 90 minutes every other week. The moderator will select the first book. The class will select the other three from a menu that will include books from the earliest forms of the genre to today’s contemporary novels. The first book to be read and discussed will be The Hollow Man, by John Dickson Carr.

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 In this “shared inquiry” discussion course, join an exciting journey through the richness of great books from around the world, both classic and contemporary, fiction and nonfiction, and Eastern and Western. Reading exceptional selections from the Norton Anthology of World Literature (Shorter Fourth Edition), Volume 2, we will explore world literature from the dawn of writing to the early 21st-century. Shortly before the semester begins, a syllabus with specific readings will be issued.

Tuesdays: 11 am-12:30 pm (Note: Extended Class Time)

4 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15 (Note: Meets every other week)

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 Love short stories? You’re not alone. Join a collaborative featuring six different presenters who, each week, will share their favorite short stories. Read the stories before class and come prepared to discuss and analyze the tales together! Story selections will be available online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org; click on Course Materials. Literature

7 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15

New: Going to the Country – Novels of Northern Maine by Cathie Pelletier Course #LI136 Martha RinglingHillCollege Museum Campus Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15 (Note: Meets every other week)

New:LiteratureThe World's Great Literature Course #LI140 Robert Kendal Online

New: OLLI Mystery Book Club Course #LI135 Joseph RinglingCucciCollege Museum Campus

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 Set in the fictional town of Mattagash, the books depict deeply interconnected lives in a small town. The second and third books each take place 20 years after the preceding one, forming a time trilogy. Brutal, real, and extremely funny, the stories are moving as well as entertaining. The Funeral Makers, Once Upon a Time on the Banks, (aka A Wedding on the Banks), and The Weight of Winter. Your introduction to another world awaits.

6 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 9 (Note: No Class on Oct. 5)

Wednesdays: 1-2:30 pm (Note: Extended Time) 3 Sessions: Oct. 12-Nov. 9 (Note: Meets every other week)

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New: The New Yorker Magazine: AlanConversationsCourse#LI138FreedmanRinglingCollegeMuseum

New: OLLI Fall Book Club Course #LI137 Carol RinglingEllisCollege Museum Campus

Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60 If you enjoy reading and discussing books, and want to expand your reading selections, then this is the course for you. The OLLI Book Club will read three books, with one book being discussed for 90 minutes every other week. Two of the books will be contemporary fiction, one non-fiction or a classic. The instructor will select the first book; the other two will be selected by the class. Topics for discussion will include, but are not limited to, theme, plot, characters, and setting. The first book to be read and discussed will be French Braid, by Anne Tyler.

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90

Campus Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm

5 Sessions: Oct. 20-Nov. 17

Gold Member: $76.50 Silver Member: $85 For nearly a century, The New Yorker has been a treasured source of essays, fiction, cartoons, satire, poetry, criticism, and reportage, and its writers occupy a unique place in the pantheon of erudition and wit. In this class, we'll enjoy the magazine even more by sharing our knowledge and opinions on weekly selections from “Shouts & Murmurs,” “The Talk of the Town,” a work of fiction or non-fiction, a movie review, or cartoons. Prior to each week's meeting, you'll receive an email naming items from the prior week's issue to be discussed, so a subscription (either in print or online) is necessary. A stimulating conversation is certain!

New: On the Road with Jack Kerouac Course #LI139 Eliot OnlineTarlin Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 3

This year is the centennial of the birth of Jack Kerouac. What better time to hop in the passenger seat and take a car ride through post-World War II America with the man who wrote the Beat Generation’s Bible On the Road. It is a strange and bumpy ride with Sal Paradise and his friends as they seek both outrageous kicks and the meaning of life. Whether it’s by hitchhiking, bus, drive-away car, or Dean Moriarty’s jalopy, there is never a dull moment as they speed through this nation – always living on the edge. On the Road is a time machine taking us back to an America that is no more. Come along on this incredible journey. Literature

New: For the Love of Opera: A Listener’s Guide Course #MA149 Ari RinglingDelevieCollege Museum Campus Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 13-Nov. 3 Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 Are you someone who likes opera, but finds it a little intimidating or confusing? This course will familiarize you with the parts, types, structure, and styles of opera while showing you the beauty of those high notes, low notes, and everything in between. You might be surprised to learn that some of your favorite melodies are actually from operas. Join us and listen to some glorious music that will expand your knowledge and appreciation for all things: opera!

Music Appreciation New: From The Ten Commandments to The Truman Show: Film Music ’50s to ’90s Course OnlineEmanuel#MA145Abramovits

Music Appreciation

New: That Hit Song Was Recorded Where? Course #MA147 Tony OnlineMoon Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 It comes as a shock sometimes to realize a hit song was cut in an uncle's garage, or in “Nowheresville, USA.” One assumes that nearly all of America’s hit records were recorded in Los Angeles, New York, or Nashville. Au contraire! We will examine the surprising hit factories of cities like New Orleans, Memphis, Muscle Shoals (AL), and others. We will discover the stories of how these studios began, who recorded in them, and what made the studios so fascinating. We will talk about the session musicians and their amazing creative contributions. We’ll also learn how important this musical history is and why it will probably never be repeated. Come join us as we visit the places where the creativity flowed and the hits just kept on comin’!

Course #MA146 Albert H. Cohen Ringling College Museum Campus Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 4-Nov. 15 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 By coincidence, three masters of the Baroque era were born in 1685. This course will survey some of their finest works and compare the styles of Bach, Handel, and Domenico Scarlatti.

New: The Class of 1685: Composers Born That Year—Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti

Mondays: 11 am-12: 20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 Learn how the top composers experience their struggles, their secrets, and how they find their groove to write the music for westerns, action films, comedy, and romance. With anecdotes, stories and audiovisuals, we’ll explore the role of music in the perception of images through decades of changing tastes, through the scores of composers like Elmer Bernstein (The Magnificent Seven), Jerry Goldsmith (Alien), Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings), and many more.

Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70

Philosophy | Psychology

Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 7 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (Note: No class on Oct. 5) Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 Sufism is the mystical tradition of Islam – the second most popular religion in the world – and yet it is not as familiar in the West as the mystical traditions found within Buddhism, Judaism, or Hinduism. In this course, we’ll examine the questions Sufism raises, including: What is mysticism? Are Sufis Muslims? Do Sufis believe in God? Do Sufis believe in anything? And other simple questions without simple answers, from a tradition famous for its humor and supra-rational approach to life. Since human evolution is a touchstone of Sufi practice, the course will also look at the history of Sufism, its intersection with other mystical traditions, and its adaptations in the West.

Zest for Living: A Toolkit for Effective Change Course #PY134 Susan M. Larson Ringling College Museum Campus Thursdays: 9-10:20 am 3 Sessions: Nov. 3-Nov. 17 Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60

There are many things in life that can negatively impact us. Our bodies respond to how we think, feel, and act in reaction to these stressors. This is often referred to as the mindbody connection. This course will explore how influences such as family, peer and group interactions, and loss can lead to emotional and physical problems such as anxiety, cardiovascular disease, fatigue, and dementia. Learn how to achieve a healthy balance between your emotional and physical health by managing your emotions.

Using Bruce Feiler's bestseller, “Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age,” we will equip you to more confidently navigate planned and unplanned transitions. We will utilize the updated “Transition Process,” “Cycle of Renewal,” and the “Transition Toolkit” in our interactive discussions. To determine where you are currently and explore options, key topics will be covered including “Triggers for Change,” “Preparation for Disruptors and Lifequakes,” and “Shapeshifting and Setting Intentions.” This three-session course includes exercises, resources, and a “Transitions” bibliography.

Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 10-Oct. 31

New:PhilosophyThe Sufis Course #PL116 Zaid RinglingSmithCollege Museum Campus

ThePsychologyMindBody Connection Course RinglingHerbert#PY107CohenCollege Museum Campus

24 New:ScienceThe Origin of Life, DNA, and Spirituality Course #SI121 John OnlineHassell Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 2 Sessions: Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 Gold Member: $40.50 Silver Member: $45 How is life created, and why does it evolve? What is DNA? How does DNA create spirituality? Is there life elsewhere in the universe like us? This course explains how life originates from the elements and evolves into humanity. It will also help prepare you to think about how DNA has made you become who you are. ScienceEngineering Solutions for Safe Economic Climate Control Course RinglingHerbert#SI115WalkerCollege Museum Campus Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 12-Nov. 16 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 The world is struggling with climate change. Dealing with carbon pollution is being debated internationally. Resolving the issue will require cooperative efforts from the technology community, the public, and world governments. The primary sources of carbon pollution are power generation, heating and air conditioning, emissions associated with automobiles, trucks and commercial flights, and industrial processes. This course will attempt to provide participants with the technical options available to deal with the carbon issue. We will attempt to quantify the cost and safety issues that will be encountered in achieving a carbon-neutral world and predict the world’s carbon content at the end of this century.

The barrier island and inlet system of the West-Central Florida coast are one of the most complex in the world. The current island system is constantly evolving, reworked by wave and tidal energy, storms, and weather-related events. This presentation provides an overview of the processes and controls influencing the barrier islands of Longboat Key through Casey Key.

*Session 1: Oct. 12 will be held on Zoom only Sessions 2-5: Oct. 19-Nov. 9 will take place at the Ringling College Museum Campus Gold Member: $76.50 Silver Member: $85 The objective of science is to gain an understanding of nature. This enables us to develop tools that apply Nature’s Laws to improve our daily lives. Science Wednesdays is a series of lectures dealing with a broad range of sciences, including physics, biology, health, and medicine.

Oct. 12: Climate Change: What’s Changing and How to Help Stop It with Terry L. Root Since the late 1800s, the average global temperature increased 2°F (1.1°C). We will surpass the Paris Agreement target – 2.7°F (1.5°C) – by 2030. In response to rapid warming, much is changing around our planet. We must stop our fossilfuel addiction to avoid catastrophic problems. Thankfully, we have many things we can do. (Note: Only this first session will be held on Zoom.)

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Nov. 2: Red Tide and You with Lenny Landau Red tide affects the environment, public health, the economy…everything! In this session, we will discuss: what is it; what it does; and why it comes and goes. In addition to summarizing the classical understanding, new insight into the relationship between red tide and the Sun will be discussed.

Thursdays: 10:30 am-12 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 20-Nov. 10 Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 This course combines the best of two worlds: walking and learning! Join us as we explore some of Sarasota County’s bays, parks, ranches, and farms. We will learn about energy, food, water, and nature. Find out where there are fresh and healthy local food sources that also support birds and pollinators. Plus, learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint and mitigate climate change. You will receive information about each site one week in advance of the tour. After the tour, stick around for lunch on-site or at a nearby restaurant. Lunch is optional (price not included in the course fee). Comfortable shoes and attire are recommended.

New: Science Wednesdays Course #SI116 Alan Grindal, Lenny Landau, Terry L. Root, Will Stein III, and Frank M. Sulzman Online + Ringling College Museum Campus

Nov. 9: An Overview of the Morphodynamics of the Barrier Inlet System of West Central Florida with Will Stein III

Oct. 19: Current NASA Mars Missions with Frank M. Sulzman Although Mars is now cold and dry, early in its history Mars had a clement environment with conditions that might have been conducive to the evolution of life. Current NASA missions may show why Mars changed and whether life evolved on Mars.

New: Living Green and Helping the Environment (A Walking Tour) Course #SI122 Jack Merriam and Carmen Merriam Walking Tour (Various Sites)

Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 5 Sessions: *Oct. 12-Nov. 9

Oct. 26: Conflicting Worlds: The Biology of Gender Identity and Sexual Preferences with Alan Grindal Gender identity and sexual orientation are determined to a large degree by genetics and prenatal hormonal activity. Environmental and cultural influences interact with early biological predispositions in complex and poorly understood ways. Science can enlighten, instruct, and in some cases, expose mythologies, but science alone cannot resolve issues of human rights and human tolerance.

Campus Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 10

Gold Member: $54 Silver Member: $60 You’ve probably used your iPhone for years, and of course, you can make calls, send emails and text messages, and use Google. But did you know there are dozens of other features hidden in your iPhone that can make your life easier and more enjoyable? In this class, we’ll explore how to take full advantage of these useful, entertaining, productive – and, yes – sometimes even quirky abilities of the iPhone. Got a crooked picture? Your iPhone can straighten it! Want to type with super speed? No problem! Getting emails while driving? Stop them automatically! Can’t remember what that photo is? Put a caption on it! You’ll leave this class with these tricks and more…and have great fun along the way.

Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90

Gayle RinglingYaverbaumCollegeMuseum

New:TechnologyCreate Your Own Website Course RinglingMichael#TC132TravisCollege Museum Campus Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 24-Nov. 14 Gold Member: $63 Silver Member: $70 In this course, you will build your own website in a casual class environment. No programming skills or computer tech expertise are required. We will use Wix, an easy-to-learn tool, to build your website. Your website could be about a hobby, travel, cooking, photos, a personal business, or any topic of interest. Your web project can be accessed from home using a PC (Windows) or Apple computer. The instructor will be your coach and provide in-class technical support. Wix will host your final website at no charge. Make plans to share your new website with family, and friends, or just keep it to yourself!

The Apple App Store offers a multitude of iPad applications, each app with numerous new and exciting features – from fun games to useful office procedures. We will introduce the Files and Notes apps to help you manage and organize apps and information. Students will have an opportunity to propose additional applications to be covered during the class. To handle course content, one must be familiar with their device, have a basic knowledge of introductory apps, such as mail or messages, and must bring their iPad (or iPhone if desired) to class, fully charged, with Apple’s latest operating system installed. Hands-on practice during class will help you enjoy each lesson and retain the techniques learned. Technology

New: 50 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone Could Do Course #TC123 Alan RinglingFreedmanCollege Museum Campus Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 3 Sessions: Oct. 18-Nov. 1

New: Expanding Your Knowledge of iPad Applications Course #TC133

27 Writing Writers'Writing Workshop Course

The Art of Observation Course #WR115 Gail RinglingCondrickCollege Museum Campus Friday: 9 am-12 pm 1 Session: Nov. 11 Gold Member: $49 Silver Member: $55 Calling all creatives – writers, photographers, social dreamers, and artists. If you love to express yourself in words and art or would like to learn new tips and techniques on how to learn this skill, “The Art of Observation” class is for you. This workshop includes information to help you deepen your relationship with the natural world to enhance your wellbeing, creativity, writing, and art to use images and words to transform you from a nature observer to a nature lover. You will refine your observation skills through private and group activities with other participants.

#WR107 Ellen RinglingBrosnahanCollege Museum Campus Mondays: 9 am-12 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 3-Nov. 14 Gold Member: $81 Silver Member: $90 The Writers’ Workshop provides an interactive setting for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Members will read five to 10 pages of their finished work or work-in-progress and then have it critiqued (not criticized) by others. Constructive feedback acts as a motivating factor for further revising and editing. Writers of all experience levels are welcome. All genres are embraced. This class offers a non-threatening experience among a group of individuals who wish to improve their craft.

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Introductory Investment Analysis (7) EC107 (online) The World’s Great Literature (7) LI140 11-12:20 Women of the American Songbook (2) AE142 World in Transition (4) CV127 50 Things You Didn’t Know Your iPhone Could Do (3) TC123 (online) That Hit Song Was Recorded Where? (7) MA147 11-12:30 OLLI Mystery Book Club (4) LI135 1-2:20 Going to the Country-Novels of Northern Maine (4) TheLI136Class of 1685: Composers Born that Year (7) MA146 (online) Contemporary Economic (6) EC118

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Zest For Living: A Toolkit for Effective Change (3) PY134 10:30-12 Living Green and Helping the Environment (4) SI122 11-12:20 1970s Films, Pt 2 (8) AE140 Irreconcilable Conflict: American Indian Wars (8) HS159

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29 Registration Form CONNECTIONS (The Documentary Film Series) Lives Well Lived • Monday, Oct. 10 • 2:30-4:30 pm 100 Days with Tata • Monday, Nov. 7 • 2:30-4:30 pm Gold Member: $12 • Silver Member and General Admission: $15 Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! Illustrated History Postcard FL - Friday, Sept. 30 • 10:30-11:30 am Gold Member: $12 • Silver Member and General Admission: $15 *Born to Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II (Zoom) - Friday, Oct. 14 • 2-3 pm Gold Member: $12 • Silver Member and General Admission: $15 Franklin Roosevelt – Peacetime and Wartime President - Monday, Oct. 17 • 2:30-3:30 pm Free to Gold Members (pre-registration required) • Silver Members and General Admission: $15 The Second Mrs. Ringling - Thursday, Nov. 10 • 2:30-3:30 pm Free to Gold Members (pre-registration required) • Silver Members and General Admission: $15 Eyewitness to Dachau - Friday, Nov. 11 • 2-3 pm Free to Gold and Silver Members. (Limited seating, pre-registration required.) What You Should Know about Medicare - Fridays, Sept. 30-Oct. 14 • 1-2:30 pm Tidewell Hospice/Empath Health: Comfort & Care When It’s Needed Most - Thursday, Oct. 6 • 10-11 am Both are free to Gold and Silver Members. (Limited seating, pre-registration required.) Name (as it appears on credit card) _______________________________________________________ I am a new student Billing Address _______________________________________ City/State/ZIP _______________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________ Email Address ________________________________________________ Special Programs (No Refunds) Lectures (No Refunds. Lectures with an asterisk are presented online). Special StudentPresentationsInformation(Please Print Clearly) Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Quantity: x $ = $ Course Information Photo ReturnPolicyCompleted Forms To 8-Session Courses 6 & 7-Session Courses 5-Session Courses 4-Session Courses 3-Session Courses 2-Session Courses Half-Day Workshop OLLI at Ringling College 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 By registering for courses, I acknowledge that my photo may be taken while at the OLLI at Ringling College and utilized for purposes of promoting the OLLI. If I do not want my photo utilized, I will step aside when photos are being taken. Quantity: x $95 Quantity: x $90 Quantity: x $85 Quantity: x $70 Quantity: x $60 Quantity: x $45 Quantity: x Subtotal$55 = $ Gold Membership Discount (-10%) = $ Top Upper Portion Total = $ Check (enclosed) Credit Card (Full credit card number required. Registration system does not retain card number.) Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX # _______________________________________ CVV Code ____________ Exp. Date ___________ Method Of Payment • Early Registration • 10% Tuition Discount • Free Lectures • 10% Discount at the Bistro Gold BenefitsMember Gold Membership Annual Fee: $85 = $ Silver Membership Annual Fee: $25 = $ Tax-Deductible Donation = $ Final Total = $ Subtotal = $ = $ = $ = $ = $ = $ = $ = $

100 Days with Tata (2021) Film # FS117 1 hour 22 minutes Monday, Nov. 7 2:30-4:30 pm Ringling College Museum Campus

In this heartwarming and joyful Spanish film, a young actor moves in with his beloved 95-year-old relative to care for her night and day during the pandemic. Their 100 days together are full of surprises, joys, fears, hopes, and crises. This lovely film is a testament to the power of love, the difficulties of aging, the reality of death, and the importance of human connection.

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This critically-acclaimed and awardwinning film celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom, and experiences of people aged 75 to 100. Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories, they share their insights on living a meaningful life. These men and women describe their journey into old age through family histories, personal triumphs and tragedies, and loves and losses. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.

CONNECTIONS, the documentary film series returns for the fall term. Both films will be shown at the Ringling College Museum Campus. Gold Member: $12 Silver Member and General Admission: $15 Julie Cotton, a member of the OLLI Advisory Council’s Strategic Program Planning Committee, is the coordinator and host of this series. Julie has a doctorate in human development and is a former organizational consultant and executive coach. She is an aficionado of documentary films and a skilled facilitator of group conversations. Lives Well Lived (2018) Film #FS116 55 Monday,minutesOct. 10 2:30-4:30 pm Ringling College Museum Campus

Having Fun, Wish You Were Here! Illustrated of the Postcard in Florida Lecture #LC157 Liz RinglingCoursenCollege Museum Campus Friday, Sept. 30 10:30-11:30 am Gold Member: $12 Silver Member and General Admission: $15 Come take an exciting trip – a trip back in time – from the days when Florida was a backwoods swamp in the early 1900s through its transformation into a vacation paradise in the 1950s. Join Sarasota editor and veteran postcard collector Liz Coursen as she illustrates how Florida progressed from ox carts to Streamliners, from alligatorinfested waterways to bathing beauties cavorting on the beach, using wonderful museum-quality postcards to tell the tale. Liz Coursen, an award-winning author, editor, and publisher, grew up bouncing between Sarasota and Brunswick, Maine. Liz graduated from Emory University, where she started a lawn care business and played ice hockey all four years –as the only girl on the team. Liz has lectured about American English best practices from Miami to Mumbai. Her small-press publishing company, OrangeBlossomPublishing.com, has published awardwinning autobiography/memoir, poetry, short stories, and how-to books.

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Lecture #LC154 Kayleen Reusser Online Friday, Oct. 14 2-3 GoldpmMember: $12 Silver Member and General Admission: $15 Few believed they could do it. During World War II, 350,000 American women joined the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Air Corps. Many people disapproved of women in uniform, but the women persevered and outshone everyone’s expectations. Kayleen Reusser has compiled an assortment of stories from interviews with women who served in various branches. The stories are frank, personal, and heartfelt. From working with codes to nursing wounded men in France, these women responded wholeheartedly during their country’s time of need and helped to win the war. Kayleen Reusser is the author of 10 books on World War II. She has interviewed 260 World War II veterans. She has presented programs virtually and in person across America. In 2017, she and her husband participated in a World War II Tour of Europe. She lives with her husband, who is an Air Force retiree, in Indiana.

LecturesBorn to Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II

The Second Mrs. Ringling blends historical facts gleaned from court transcripts of their divorce proceedings and other sources with a healthy dash of “what if?” It follows John and Emily from their elegant Park Avenue apartment to the sun-drenched terrace of Ringling’s mansion Ca d’Zan, and peeks behind the closed doors of this celebrated couple of the 1930s. Ellen Brosnahan is a lifelong educator and an instructor of the writers’ workshop at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College. She is the author of the novel The Second Mrs. Ringling and has co-authored 101 Things to Do in Naperville and Guiding Students into Information Literacy. Also, she has written several novellas and publishes a variety of pieces on her blog “Hello Lamppost.”

Franklin Roosevelt – Peacetime and Wartime President Lecture #LC159 Ernest “Doc” Werlin Ringling College Museum Campus

Thursday, Nov. 10 2:30-3:30 pm

Monday, Oct. 17 2:30-3:30 pm

Gold Member: Free (pre-registration required) Silver Member and General Admission: $15

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The Second Mrs. Ringling Lecture #LC160 Ellen RinglingBrosnahanCollege Museum Campus

From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the European invasion on D-Day and up until his death, Franklin D. Roosevelt guided the U.S. and its Allies in World War II. The lecture will focus on FDR's leadership during that tumultuous time. Ernest “Doc” Werlin has taught for three years at Osher Lifelong Learning. His topics included modern European and American History. He currently writes a business column for the Herald Tribune, called “Doc’s Prescriptions.” Werlin spent 35 years on Wall Street where he held a number of executive positions. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas. He received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1967 and a master’s of business administration degree in 1968.

Here in Sarasota, the names John and Mable Ringling go together like palms and palmettos. But how many people are aware that there was a second Mrs. Ringling? Just who was this second wife, the New York socialite Emily Haag Buck who married John in 1930, after Mable died in 1929?

Gold Member: Free (pre-registration required) Silver Member and General Admission: $15

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Chuck Palmeri, the eldest son of first-generation Italian immigrants, grew up in Buffalo, NY. As a young man, he aspired to the priesthood. When Chuck eventually announced to his father that he had changed his mind – he “liked pretty girls too much” – his mother, overhearing their conversation, began to sob. Chuck enjoyed a successful career as a property developer and recently retired as an active agent with Sarasota’s Re/Max Alliance Group.

Liz Coursen, an award-winning author, editor, and publisher, grew up bouncing between Sarasota and Brunswick, Maine. Liz graduated from Emory University, where she started a lawn care business and played ice hockey all four years –as the only girl on the team. Liz has lectured about American English best practices from Miami to Mumbai. Her small-press publishing company, OrangeBlossomPublishing.com, has published awardwinning autobiography/memoir, poetry, short stories, and how-to books.

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Campus Friday, Nov. 11 2-3 Goldpmand

Eyewitness to Dachau Lecture

Silver Members: Free (Limited seating, pre-registration required)

Chuck’s publisher Liz Coursen will lead off the program with a discussion of the Dachau concentration camp’s history, and then Chuck will talk about what he saw as an 18-yearold soldier when he arrived at Dachau, the “gates of Hell.”

Join 96-year-old Chuck Palmeri, member of the 42nd-Infantry and award-winning author of Boy Soldier: Recollections of World War II, as he presents “Eyewitness to Dachau.”

Liz Coursen and Chuck Palmeri Ringling College Museum

• What rights do you have over your health information?

• Who has access to your personal health information?

health insurance

• Who must follow HIPPA regulations?

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These sessions will give you a better understanding of how Medicare works and how to supplement what Medicare may not cover for both your healthcare and medications. Bring your questions and join us as we navigate Medicare! Sept. 30: Who is eligible • When are you eligible? • When should I apply? a. Enrollment records • How do you apply? • What is the cost? • What is IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) • What is included in Medicare? • What is Part A, Part B, and Part D? • What does Medicare Part A and Part B cover? Oct. 7: Choosing a plan • What are your health plan options? • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans? • What is a PPO? • What is an HMO? •

disabilities, and

Museum Campus Fridays: 1-2:30 pm 3 Sessions Sept. 30-Oct. 14 Gold and Silver Members: Free (Limited seating, pre-registration required) While retirement is an exciting

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• What are your rights?

Fred Everts and Janet Lambert Ringling College time a person’s federal program for for younger with for individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). What What Account Plan (MSA)? What Needs Plan? Chronic or Dual? What is a Supplement Plan (aka) Medigap? What is a Part D penalty? Oct. 14: Know your rights and protect your information

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• Fraud and Abuse: Do’s and Don’ts Fred Everts earned his bachelor’s degree from Eckerd College. In addition, Fred earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations from the American College. Fred began his career in the insurance industry in 1982 and has held various sales and management positions in the insurance and financial services industry. He currently owns his own agency, Everts Insurance Group Inc. Janet Lambert is an independent licensed insurance agent and owner of Janet Lambert’s Insurance, LLC. She is a Florida native, born in Tampa. Janet understands the importance of health insurance and has a passion for educating individuals about Medicare and Medicaid. Janet is a registered dental hygienist. She also enjoys arts and crafts, Bible studies, gardening, and the beach.

• How to protect your identity?

individuals

• What is an EOB?

life, understanding the process for your health care coverage can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. Medicare is a

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34 Special Presentation New: What You Should Know about Medicare Lecture # LC155

• What are your rights based on your medical coverage? a. Original Medicare b. Medicare Advantage Plans c. Medicare Drug Plans

is a Medical Savings

• What is HIPPA?

individuals turning 65,

Coping with a serious illness and facing the end of life is one of life’s most stressful moments for patients and their families. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, emotional, and spiritual care Tidewell Hospice can provide to patients to improve their quality of life. We will discuss the array of services Tidewell provides, as well as the specifics of who can benefit from hospice care, when hospice should be called, where care is provided, and how pain and other symptoms are managed. Join us to learn more about the complementary services Tidewell provides to patients and the community through the Tidewell Foundation.

Thursday, Oct. 6 10-11 am Gold and Silver Members: Free (Limited seating, pre-registration required)

Jennifer Neuman is a community partnership specialist for Tidewell Hospice/Empath Health. She is responsible for the implementation and presentation of programs within the community to heighten awareness and understanding of Empath’s continuum of care and services.

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Jennifer has 24 years of experience as a case manager with the Department of Job and Family Services. She is a certified Advance Care Planner, a member of the Care Auxiliary, and serves on the Board of Our Charlotte Elder Affairs Network (OCEAN), the Douglas T. Jacobson Veteran’s Home Resident’s Fund, and Meals on Wheels.

Tidewell Hospice/Empath Health: Comfort and Care When It’s Needed Most Lecture #LC156 Jennifer Neuman Ringling College Museum Campus

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Making A Gift Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a part of Ringling College’s Continuing Studies program. OLLI provides educational opportunities taught by instructors who possess a broad range of knowledge and expertise. Our home, on the Ringling College Museum Campus, will become the gold standard for lifelong learning communities. This new facility provides a thought-provoking setting that creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue among our learning community through opportunities to engage in stimulating courses and lectures.

Gifts to OLLI enable us to continue providing a wide array of classes and lectures that broaden and inspire the intellectual curiosity of our members at an affordable cost. Your gift could support OLLI’s mission; underwrite a session, workshop, or lecture series, or another area of your choosing. If you would like to make a gift, please go to www.ringling.edu/giving, or call us at 941-309-4733. a Gift

37 Thank You To Our Donors The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is grateful to have generous, consistent donors. It is their extra financial support that allows us to offer an affordable and outstanding program. Donations are always appreciated. The following honor roll of donors represent gifts given between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022. Hal and Peggy Hayden Beverly A. Harms Sam Samelson The Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Shirley Foss Josephine Hennelly Elizabeth Moore Judith Schwartzbaum Community Foundation of Sarasota County Alan and Holly Freedman Jose A. Garnham James Jurick Barbara StephenJeffreyLauscheRyderH.andJoyceSandler Ron and Marilyn Shapo Karen Wehner Tony and Lora Wey Jeffrey A. Bosse Rita BrianBarbaraAnnBermanDiazDuvalandVictoria Eckl Martin Fried Frederick and Elaine Gewirtz William Hatz David and Louise Klain Kenneth P. Bechis Ned DarrellBostonCascioMillieFinkelD.Franklin Randy and Susan Mallitz Joan Meehan Nathan and Winifred Miller Thomas and Sue Miller Robert Neuman Jeffrey AnthonyRosemarnaNewmanPajerskiIrwinPressMarySellnerL.andJanetJosephRichardA.andRosalieLewisMargaretPenningtonRobertC.PozenRobertRainer Rick and Kathy Steinmann Russell Stephens Paul M. and Deborah Tschirhart Michael Vlaisavljevich FredRobertBerniceWilliamsonShorSkellan A special thank you to our Gold Members for their generous support through their membership this year. If we inadvertently overlooked your name, please accept our apologies and contact us to make the correction. Thank You To Our Donors

OLLI instructors possess a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and experiences. These biographies are small snapshots showcasing the lives and careers of these valued team members.

Monroe Brett has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in secondary social studies education from George Washington University (D.C.). Monroe taught U.S. history, world studies, and advanced placement economics at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Beltsville (MD), where in 2001, he was selected as the school’s best teacher that made a difference. (p. 18) Ellen Brosnahan was a middle school language arts teacher in St. Charles (IL) for many years. As a clinical assistant professor at Illinois State University, she supervised student teachers at all grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Western Illinois University and a master’s in curriculum and supervision from Northern Illinois University. (pp. 27, 32) Albert H. Cohen has worked as a classical music critic for more than 42 years (20 for a Gannett newspaper in New Jersey). In Florida, he is music critic for the Sarasota HeraldTribune and Pro-Opera magazine and former music critic for the Orlando Sentinel and Tampa Bay Times. Albert was also managing director of the Music Critics Association of North America for 13 years. (p. 22) Herbert Cohen is a psychologist and marriage and family therapist. He taught at New York University and the State University of New York (Purchase). Herbert received his doctorate in psychology from Columbia University (NY) and is the author of Snap Out of It, a book dealing with stress, addictions, and anxiety. (p. 23)

Gail Condrick is an archetypal consultant who uses the subconscious to decode clothing choices. A life-long fashionista, Gail is an author, motivational speaker, retreat leader, and a creativity and mind/body expert who loves to share her knowledge to empower others to make choices in alignment with their life while having fun. (p. 27) Nanette Crist has returned to her love of art after a career as a corporate lawyer. Instead of writing contracts, she now pens an art-related blog. Sharing what she’s seen and learned is half the fun. (p. 12) Joseph Cucci is a former Army officer who joined Procter & Gamble (P&G) in sales when he was released from active duty. He retired from P&G after a 32-year career. By moderating this course at OLLI, he hopes to introduce you to new authors and series for your enjoyment. (p. 20)

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38 Emanuel Abramovits has been a concerts promoter since 2000, presenting dozens of shows by international artists, from Pop icons like Journey, to classical artists like Itzhak Perlman, staging along the way, epic orchestral extravaganzas, and winning a prestigious “Event of the Year” award. While directing the cultural activities of Union Israelita de Caracas for 11 years, Emanuel has released multiple books, and organized lectures and art exhibits. (p. Simona22) Bai is an Italian native speaker. She has a teacher’s diploma and a bachelor’s degree in Education Experience in the U.S. Simona has returned to OLLI at Ringling College. Previously she taught at ACE Suncoast Technical College and two OLLIs in Miami. Simona also teaches at The Dante Alighieri Society. (p. 19) Alex Beavers has a doctorate in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. Alex is a veteran high-technology executive, entrepreneur, and author of 25 papers and two books. His board memberships include Ringling College of Art and Design, Chai Energy, and Palma Sola Consulting. His executive and entrepreneurial experience include Stanford Research Institute, Schlumberger, GE, Thomson Industries, and three high-tech ventures. (p. 14) Marilyn Binkley has a doctorate from George Washington University (D.C.) and a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University (NY). Her career in teaching and research related to cognition, large scale assessments, and international education gave her the impetus for living in over a half a dozen countries and brought about her unquenchable interest in how the world works. (p. 13) Cheryl Brandi is a Whole Health Educator™ (WHE) and adult nurse practitioner (NP) with years of experience in managing chronic diseases and providing health education. She holds a doctorate in nursing science (University of San Diego), a post-master certificate as an NP (University of South Florida) a diploma (WHE) from the National Institute of Whole Health, and certification as a Holistic Stress Management Instructor. (pp. 15, 17)

Robert Kendal served as a county Government manager in Maryland for 30 years before moving to Sarasota in 2002. He has participated for 13 years in Charles Sprandel’s “Great Books” class as both a member and occasional weekly discussion leader. (p. 20) Lenny Landau, is a mechanical engineering graduate of West Virginia University, who worked for General Electric Aircraft Engines for 50 years. Since retiring on Longboat Key, Lenny has applied his analytical skills to studying and addressing local issues, including the impact of climate warming/sea rise and red tide. (p. 25)

John Hassell had a doctorate from the University of Connecticut in developmental biology. He conducted biomedical research programs on the molecular basis of corneal transparency and on long bone growth as a research biologist at the National Institutes of Health and as a professor at the University of Pittsburgh and at the University of South Florida. He has published over 100 articles in scientific journals. (p. 24) Jon Haveman is the executive director of the National Economic Education Delegation (NEED). He has a reputation for providing audiences with economic information that is readily useful. Jon was previously a senior economist with the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, and he also held a faculty position at Purdue University (IN). Jon holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Michigan. (p. Martha14) Hill, a graduate of Bard College (NY) and Monmouth College (NJ) is a passionate lifelong reader of both good and bad books. Martha’s enjoyment of teaching is based on interaction with students to enjoy and illuminate the course materials and the joys of the written word. (p. 20)

39 Instructor Biographies Ari Delevie is a retired clinical psychologist. He is not a musician, but he is a music lover! Ari lived in New York for 45 years. He paints, sculpts, designs, and builds furniture. He has written books, speaks three languages, and likes to teach and share the things he loves with others. (p. 22) Carol Ellis is a retired internist who practiced and taught medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville for many years. She has been a participant in the OLLI Book Club for several years and takes great pleasure in reading and deepening an understanding of books through thoughtful discussion. (p. 21) Stephenie Frasher left behind a 16-year career as a docent at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In addition to being a docent, she presented outreach programs and did tours for the visually impaired. She is now a part of the Sarasota Art Museum’s program of Field Guides, is the Lead Docent and Gallery co-director for Arts Advocates, and is a docent for the Public Art Walking Tours. Her love of art and her desire to engage with the public is her motivation to share with all. (p. 12) Alan Freedman has a journalism degree from Boston University. Until retiring, Alan was public affairs director at a NYSE-listed company and previously had been a financial writer and editor. With a special interest in publishing and technology, Alan continues to explore popular media and technology topics. (pp. 21, 26) Stephen Gillum has practiced meditation for more than 35 years. He spent time studying in India, including three years living in an ashram. His mentors were leading authorities in the field of mantra and meditation. Stephen practices his non-theistic style that fuses Eckhart Tolle and Zen and focuses on relaxing and observing the mind. (p. 15) Alan Grindal is a neurologist, a consultant at the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is on the clinical faculty of Florida State University Medical School. He has taught numerous courses at OLLI at Ringling College on brain science and history. (pp. 18, 25)

Susan M. Larson has a master’s degree in education/ counseling from the University of Miami and is a nationallycertified career counselor. Susan specializes in life planning, reinvention, and transition for adults 50-plus and provides resources and support for optimal aging. Susan is a presenter for special studies and Road Scholar programs at Chautauqua Institution (NY). (p. 23)

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Thomas Miller is a retired business owner, educator, and consultant. He worked in the menswear industry for more than 40 years in New York state. Since becoming part of OLLI, Tom has rediscovered his love of literature and particularly the short-story form. Tom and his wife are yearround residents of Sarasota. (p. 20) Tony Moon spent 55 successful years in the music business as an artist, agent, songwriter, producer, and publisher. Moving to Nashville, Tony became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. He has won awards, with songs released by well-known artists. Tony currently administers an entertainment company and does music research for Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. (pp. 19, 22)

Peter Mermin has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Antioch College (OH), a master’s in psychology from the New School for Social Research (NY), and a doctorate in psychology from Union Institute (OH). Peter taught at Southampton College and Suffolk Community College on Long Island for 34 years. He actively promotes humanistic and spiritual values. (p. 13) Jack Merriam grew up in Florida and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in natural science from the University of South Florida. He is the immediate past chair of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and is currently on the boards of Sarasota Bay Foundation and Suncoast Waterkeeper. (p. 25)

Sandra Moulin, pianist, vocalist, public speaker, and actress, has been teaching and performing for over 40 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in French from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in humanities from Wayne State University (MI). She performs her Dramatic Musilogues, (short one-woman shows featuring classical and jazz composers and their muses) both on stage and in private homes. (p. 12) Paula Morris has a master’s in education and bachelor’s degree in business. She has conferred certifications as an International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). In addition, she has conferred certification as an Experienced, Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) also having met all the standards and education of the U.S. Yoga Alliance. Paula is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in mental health counseling. (p. 16) Jeffrey R. Orenstein is a retired professor of political science at Kent State University (OH). He is the author of seven books on government and public policy, including Saving American Democracy. He has a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, and master’s and doctorate degrees in political science from University of Wisconsin-Madison. (p. 17)

40 Judith Levine has photographed the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She creates limited-edition jewelry and owns Phoenix Art Workshops. Judith has a bachelor’s degree in art and art education and a master’s degree in visual arts from Montclair State University (NJ), where she was on the art education faculty. (p. 12)

Robert Litwak is a licensed psychiatric social worker with over 40 years of work experience managing mental health services and later in his career teaching students to become licensed mental health staff. (p. 15) Will Luera is the director of improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, artistic director of Improv Asylum, director of Big Bang Improv, and serves as the artistic director emeritus of ImprovBoston. He sits on the board of CreArte Latino, a Latino-centric cultural community center in the Sarasota area. Will tours globally as an improv comedy actor, instructor, director, and performs and teaches regularly all across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. (p. Debbie12) Mackler is a retired nurse/case manager who has enjoyed facilitating book clubs, the Big Read, and Short Story classes in North Carolina and Florida for over 20 years. Debbie’s inspiration has always come from her twin sister whose occupation was county library supervisor for almost 25 years. It must be genetic! (p. 20)

David Miano earned his doctorate at the University of California (San Diego) and is the author of Shadow on the Steps: Time Measurement in Ancient Israel. He is an ancient historian and has written several anthologies designed for classroom use, including Ideas in the Making: A Sourcebook for World Intellectual History. (p. 17)

Terry L. Root is professor emerita at Stanford University (CA). Her research addresses how plants and animals change with the changing climate, including extinction. Terry was lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change 4th Assessment Report that in 2007, was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Gore. She currently serves on the board of Defenders of Wildlife. (p. 25) Lauren Rudd is president of Rudd International Asset Management. He is a syndicated newspaper columnist who has been writing about Wall Street and the economy for over 26 years. A recognized public speaker, television commentator, and publisher of The Rudd Report, Lauren has a bachelor’s degree in economics and computer science with high honors from the University of Maryland and did graduate work for a doctorate in economics at the Wharton School (PA). (p. 14) Jeff Ryder is a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer for his work on Guiding Light. He also was vice president of daytime programming, director of mini-series, and director of casting at NBC. He recently retired after 20 years as a professor and associate dean at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. (p. Michael13) Sherrow was born and raised in New York City and lived there his entire life before coming to Sarasota. Michael is a student of the history of the city. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Baruch School at the City University of New York and a J.D. degree from St. John’s University (NY). Michael is a retired member of the New York Bar. (p. 18) Zaid Smith holds a doctorate in neuroscience and writes documentation about new drugs to be submitted to regulatory authorities. On the spiritual path, he has practiced Sufism for 40 years and is a recognized teacher (Sheikh) in the Inayyatia Order of Sufis. He has also had training in Zen and Vajrayana Buddhism and in Kabbala. His previous courses here include Science and Mysticism, and Varieties of Meditation. (p. 23) Marie-Agnès Sourieau is professor emerita at Fairfield University (CT). She is a specialist in 19th and 20th century French and Francophone literature and culture. She has published extensively and is presently an assistant editor of The French Review. (p. 12) Frank M. Sulzman is a former NASA scientist who was involved in Mars missions for many years. After serving as an investigator on several space flight experiments, he joined NASA Headquarters in Washington as a member of the senior executive service to manage the biomedical research program, and later served as the radiation program executive at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. (p. 25) Will Stein III received his medical degree from Louisiana State University in 1970 and practiced oncology and hematology in New Orleans for 35 years. He received his doctorate in coastal engineering and applied science from the University of New Orleans in 2013. He has conducted research in fields ranging from oncology, radiotherapy, P.E.T./fusion scanning, ornithology, and estuarine ecology and fisheries. (p. 25) Eliot Tarlin retired from two successful careers and finally got to do some reading for pleasure. His love of short stories led him to curate and moderate a short story discussion group for the last three years. After graduating from Brown University (RI) he worked as a documentary photographer and filmmaker, and then combined his skills and visual training with technical knowledge as a product designer for various high-tech companies including Apple, Facebook, and SAP. (p. 21) Michael Travis was a business consultant, tech industry CEO, and was selected as a “Top 25 Consultant” by Consulting magazine. Since retirement, he has served as business school faculty at Wake Forest University (N.C.) and the University of South Florida teaching undergraduate and graduate level information technology courses. (p. 26) Judy Vandegriff retired from the National Security Agency (NSA) as an intelligence analyst and liaison officer to other Department of Defense (DoD agencies). She has experience with the Department of Energy, National Labs, the President’s National Counterterrorism Task Force, and the President’s National Security Telecommunications Committee. She has a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College (NY), a master’s from American University (D.C.), and graduate level courses at Philippine Women’s University and Harvard University International Relations Institute. (p. 13)

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Herbert Walker is a retired engineer with 40 years of experience in technology development for design of aerospace jet engines and automotive and trucking products. Herb has business and engineering undergraduate degrees from University of Colorado. His graduate work was done at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) where he also taught graduate courses in computer science. (p. Susan24)

Well has been researching her German and English family since the late 1990s. Susan is a member of the Florida State Genealogy Society and the Genealogical Society of Sarasota where she leads the United Kingdom Special Interest Group and volunteers at the genealogy desk at the Selby Public Library. (p. 18) Charles “Pat” Wilkinson was an ophthalmology resident at Johns Hopkins and a retina fellow at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. He was director of the retinal service at the University of Oklahoma for 17 years and then chaired the department of ophthalmology at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center for 22 years prior to his retirement. (p. 15) Gayle Yaverbaum holds a master’s and a doctorate in computer science. She has taught numerous technology courses at the college level and chaired the commission that develops guidelines for the worldwide accreditation of university computing programs. Gayle was director of Information Technology programs at Penn State Harrisburg and a teacher of technology for over 25 years. (p. 26)

42 Instructor Biographies

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