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OLLI AT RINGLING COLLEGE

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 student registrations and private contributions. OLLI courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning. Students may attend classes at any of our locations, participate in OLLI Talks, Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend lectures and special events. Tuition varies depending upon course length.

MISSION

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interaction that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

SUMMER: May 10-July 2, 2021 SPRING: Mar. 14-May 6, 2022 FALL: Sept. 27-Nov. 19, 2021 SUMMER: May 9-July 1, 2022 WINTER: Jan. 10-Mar. 4, 2022

COURSE LOCATIONS

Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

*ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES CANCELED AT THESE LOCATIONS.

The Center of Anna Maria Island* 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, FL 34216

OLLI East (State College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch)* 7131 Professional Parkway E., Sarasota, FL 34240

Westminster Point Pleasant* 1533 4th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205

CONTACT/MAIL INFORMATION

OLLI at Ringling College 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: 941-309-5111 Email: OLLI@ringling.edu www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm • Monday-Friday

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.

BY MAIL OR IN PERSON: Fill out the mail-in form. Enclose it with your check or credit card information. Mail your form to the address on the bottom left of this page or drop it off at the OLLI and S+DA office (Room 105).

BY PHONE: 941-309-5111

STAFF Sheila Reed

Interim Director OLLI at Ringling College sreed@ringling.edu

Rhonda Stapleton

Membership & Community Education Coordinator rstaplet@ringling.edu

Diane Zorn

Education Program Coordinator dzorn@ringling.edu

Danielle La Senna

Business Operations Manager dlasenna@ringling.edu

Melinda Whitson Records & Accounts Specialist

mwhitson@ringling.edu

Meghan Burrows Registration & Operations Assistant

mburrows@ringling.edu

Beverly Jennings Administrative Assistant

bjenning@ringling.edu

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Sam Samelson: Council Chair / Development and Nominating Committees

Julie Cotton: Co-Chair Strategic Program Planning

Holly Freedman: Member Strategic Planning Committee

Louise Gallagher: Co-Chair Strategic Program Planning

Bev Harms: Development Committee

Thomas Miller: Chair Membership Committee Mark Moulin: Council Vice Chair / Marketing Chair / Membership Committee

Jeff Ryder: Chair Curriculum Committee

Steven Sandler: Curriculum Committee

Jack Sukin: Chair Development Committee

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Cancellations and Schedule Changes

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 its start.

Once a class has started, and an 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 session(s) they attend.

Refund Policy

If you drop a course within two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, you will receive a refund minus a 25 percent administrative fee.

If you drop a course more than two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, you forfeit your entire tuition.

There are no refunds for: Einstein’s Circle, Lectures, Membership Fees, Workshops, Special Events, or OLLI Adventures.

The $25 Silver Member fee cannot be refunded after a student has registered for any multi-session course or workshop. The Silver Member fee of $25 can be refunded if a class is canceled by OLLI.

Transfer Policy

You may request a transfer to another course (within the same term), up to two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, at no charge. A transfer can be accommodated if there is space in the class.

Wait List

Once a student is placed on a wait list, he/she will be notified if a seat becomes available in the class he/she wishes to attend. The student will have 24 hours to notify OLLI staff of their interest in the class. We will use the student-provided contact information for notification by phone or email. If the student has not contacted the office within 24 hours, the next student on the wait list will be contacted.

Guest Policy

Guests are welcome to visit a class one time on a spaceavailable basis. When classes are closed (all seats filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot “bump” a registered student from any class. Guests must register prior to the class by calling the office. No guest seating permitted in CONNECTIONS: The Documentary Film Series. Paid admission only.

Mask Requirement

Masks are mandatory for anyone visiting or attending classes at the Ringling College Museum Campus. Instructors and students are required to wear masks during the entire class session. Masks are also required for any in-person interaction while visiting the OLLI and S+DA office. No food allowed in classrooms. Beverages must have a lid.

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.

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.

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. • RESPECT the rights of others to express their views. • LISTEN quietly while instructors or other students are speaking. • REFRAIN from quarrelsome interruptions to an instructor’s presentation. • ENSURE cell phones are switched off during the class. • COMPLY with staff and instructor requests.

OLLI Adventures

An educational travel program that promotes and provides learning opportunities through local, state, and international trips. (All travel programs suspended until further notice.)

Being a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College of Art and Design means you’re a part of our dynamic community of lifelong learners. You can choose which level of membership is better for you. Both Gold and Silver membership options provide the opportunity to become a part of a nationally recognized lifelong learning institute dedicated to enhancing your learning experience, stimulating your intellect, and connecting you with a unique community of adults.

TO JOIN: Call 941-309-5111 or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

GOLD MEMBER*SILVER MEMBER*NON-MEMBER (General Admission)

$85 annually $25 annually Fee per Event

BENEFITS

10% tuition discount on courses and other educational offerings Early registration privileges Up to 3 free lectures per academic year Annual course registration fee: More than 300 liberal arts, humanities, studio arts, and technology courses Invitation to Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) Invitation to Special Events: Einstein’s Circle, lectures, CONNECTIONS documentary film series, workshops, and OLLI Adventures Free parking Invitation to Gold Member appreciation celebration Connection to the academic and cultural resources of Ringling College, including campus library and campus galleries Rewarding volunteer opportunities

*Paid membership at the Gold or Silver level is required to register for courses. Membership is good for one year from date of purchase, per individual, and is non-refundable.

COURSES

9:00-10:20

10:00-11:20

11:00-12:20

1-2:20

1-3

1-4

MONDAY

Responding to Grief (1) HW131 (p. 9) * TUESDAY

Shakespeare in the Time of COVID (3) LI128 (p. 10) * It’s the Thought That Counts (6) PY127 (p. 12) Sarasota’s Public Art: A 24/7 Outdoor Museum (2) AP128 (p. 8) ** A Guided Tour Through the Universe (4) SI114 (p. 12) WEDNESDAY

Cultural Diversity TED Talks (4) CV125 (p. 9) *

Photographing at Home (6) AP129 (p. 8) *

1960s Films: The Decade that Changed Film (8) AE129 (p.8)

The Legend of King Arthur (3) LI130 (p. 11) * Health & Longevity: Hear from the Experts (8) HW132 (p. 9) Southern Italian Culture: Exploring the Enchanting Apulia Region (3) TV106 (p. 9) British Invasion: Here Come the Girls (6) MA123 (p. 11)

The Baha’i Faith: A Guide for the Perplexed (3) PL109 (p. 12) * Science Wednesdays (4) SI108 (p. 13) Summer OLLI Book Club (4) LI102 (p. 10) THURSDAY

Fun with Conversational Spanish (6) LA111 (p. 10)

The Poetry of Protest: French Songwriters Raise Their Voices (4) MA124 (p. 11) The Art of Observation (2) PY128 (p. 12) The Epic of Medicine (6) HW133 (p. 10)

How Fear Works: Panic, Learning, and Mindfulness (2) HW134 (p. 10)

Number in parenthesis indicates the number of sessions *Classes with an asterisk take place at the Ringling College Museum Campus. All other classes take place online. **Sarasota’s Public Art class will be held off site. See page 8 for details. FRIDAY

Intro to Improve (3) AE130 (p. 8) *

ART APPRECIATION

NEW SARASOTA’S PUBLIC ART: A 24/7 OUTDOOR MUSEUM

Course #AP128 Tuesdays: 10-11:20 am 2 Sessions: May 18 & May 25

WALKING TOUR ONLY (MASKS REQUIRED) Judy Levine and Stephanie Frasher Sarasota has more than 80 pieces of public art that are accessible and free for everyone to enjoy. We walk past them every day and likely do not know anything about them or the artists. They are found from parks and busy intersections, to the Bayfront and downtown. This class is a walking tour featuring public sculptures. Students will engage with the art, discuss its significance, and connect it to its environment. We will get to know the artworks that enrich our Sarasota arts legacy, 100 years in the making. Students must wear masks and observe social distancing practices during the tours. NOTE: Class will meet outside Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota at 10 am on May 18. (Rain dates: May 19 and May 26) Gold Member: $40.50; Silver Member: $45.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHING AT HOME—YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE HOME TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL IMAGES

Course #AP129 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: May 12-June 16

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASKS REQUIRED) Craig Sterling We are spending a lot more time at home these days. You do not have to travel to exotic destinations or own fancy camera gear to make meaningful and artistic photographs. This course will teach you how to see and look beyond the obvious while photographing at home. Students may use any device—a camera or a Smartphone. Images must be saved in a JPG format to a thumb-drive where they can be shared in class. No particular skill level is required—just a fondness of making images. Each week students will be given an assignment and will share feedback on each other’s images. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEW 1960s FILMS: THE DECADE THAT CHANGED FILM

Course #AE129 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 8 Sessions: May 11-June 29

ONLINE Jeff Ryder The 1960s was a decade of conflict and unrest. Films underwent a seismic change that introduced audiences to new stars like Dustin Hoffman, Peter Sellers, and Sidney Poitier. Each week students will be asked to view a feature-length film on their own time and ahead of the scheduled class. The instructor will provide an overview of the film as well as the screening of video clips from the film, followed by a discussion of the film with the entire class. Films will include The Graduate and Dr. Strangelove. Note: Students are responsible for renting their own film through Amazon Prime or another vendor, or they may access the DVDs from their local library. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

NEW INTRO TO IMPROV

Course #AE130 Fridays: 11 am-12:20 pm 3 Sessions: May 14-May 28

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASKS REQUIRED) Will Luera Discover the freedom of spontaneity and prepare to laugh! Intro to Improv will teach students to think quickly on their feet, explore creativity, hone their comedic voice, and build self-confidence. Over the three-week course, students will focus on the tenets of improvisation by learning how to play together, make others look good, be confident, support each other, and have fun, all while learning some of the classic improv games made famous by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? By the end of the session, every student will learn they already have what it takes to improvise successfully both onstage and off. To maximize the class experience, registration is limited to 12 students. Gold Members: $54; Silver Member: $60.

CULTURE & TRAVEL

NEW SOUTHERN ITALIAN CULTURE: EXPLORING THE ENCHANTING APULIA REGION

Course #TV106 Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 3 Sessions: May 12-May 26

ONLINE Enza Cascella Apulia, called the “ballerina” of Italian tourism, draws international attention for its varied cultural influences, architecture, cuisines, and wines. Explore the region’s rich history, including ancient fortified mansions (“Masseria”), former homes of the nobility and today turned into farmhouses, and the villages of Alberobello, known for peculiar conic-shaped roofs featuring distinctive magical symbols. A rewarding (and tasty) adventure awaits! Gold Member: $54; Silver Member: $60.

CURRENT EVENTS & GLOBAL ISSUES

NEW WORLD-CHANGING IDEAS: EXPLORING AMERICA’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY THROUGH TED TALKS

Course #CV125 Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 4 Sessions: June 9-June 30

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASKS REQUIRED) Carlos Goebels Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker states that the TED Talk—a personal, thought-provoking way of public speaking—is today’s template for spreading and sharing ideas. And not just any ideas—ideas worth sharing, ideas that intrigue, ideas that can change the world. Join us for this stimulating program with lively group discussions about cultural diversity in America. We will view TED Talk videos on topics such as immigration, Muslim life in America, indigenous cultures, and the meaning of whiteness. Prepare to have your world changed. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70. HEALTH & WELL-BEING

NEW RESPONDING TO GRIEF

Course #HW131 Monday: 1-4 pm 1 Session: May 24

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASK REQUIRED) Lisa Frechette This experiential workshop invites participants to gain a deeper understanding of their unique grief process. Practical ways to respond to grief—physically, mentally, and spiritually—provide participants with an array of tools to ease suffering and adjust to painful changes in their lives. Gold Member: $49; Silver Member: $55.

NEW HEALTH & LONGEVITY: HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS

Course #HW132 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: May 12-June 30

ONLINE Cheryl Brandi, Arthur Cohen, Louise Gallagher, Stephen Gillum, Diana Goodman, Jerry Goodman, Alan Grindal, Isaac Kalvaria, Nancy Schlossberg, and Albert Tripodi This class will feature a different topic each week and is designed to help you improve and maintain your overall health and well-being for longevity. You will hear from experts in the field about what you can do in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. You will have the opportunity to ask the experts questions. We hope you can join us for this new and informative class. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

MAY 12: Selected Topics in Medicine with a Focus on Geriatrics with Albert Tripodi MAY 19: You Are What You Don’t Poop - A discussion of the latest advances in gastrointestinal health with a special emphasis on diet and the microbiome with Isaac Kalvaria MAY 26: The Heart with Arthur Cohen JUNE 2: The Aging Brain with Alan Grindal JUNE 9: Sexuality for Singles and Couples with Jerry and Diana Goodman JUNE 16: Using Meditation to Reduce Stress—The Underlying Cause of Many Health Issues with Stephen Gillum JUNE 23: Whole Health: What Is It and How Do I Get It? with Cheryl Brandi JUNE 30: I Want to be Nancy When I Grow Up with Louise Gallagher who interviews Nancy Schlossberg

HEALTH & WELL-BEING THE EPIC OF MEDICINE

Course #HW133 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: May 27-July 1

ONLINE Albert Tripodi This course traces the history of medicine as it relates to the history of mankind from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The emphasis will be on Western medicine, but influences from Eastern traditions will be included. A fervent attempt will be made to learn history so we will not be destined to repeat it. Parallels will be drawn throughout the course to “modern medicine” as well as “alternative medicine.” Come to learn about the origins of “scientific” medicine, folk remedies, the role of religion in medicine, and more. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

NEW HOW FEAR WORKS: PANIC, LEARNING, AND MINDFULNESS

Course #HW134 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 2 Sessions: May 13 & May 20

ONLINE Melon Dash Whether it’s fear of asking for a raise, or fear of water, flying, spiders, or telling an inconvenient truth, we all have times when fear comes up. To be able to see what’s actually happening is to empower yourself in a significant way. It is the first step of conquering a fear—not just managing or avoiding it. Learn what causes the healing of a fear in the quickest, most gentle, permanent, and non-threatening way. It doesn’t have to be scary to overcome fear. Gold Member: $40.50; Silver Member: $45. LANGUAGES

NEW FUN WITH CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH (FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS)

Course #LA111 Thursdays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: May 20-June 24

ONLINE Carlos Goebels Bienvenidos (welcome) to the continuing exploration of the Spanish language. We will practice speaking and listening to Latin American Spanish on topics including: la familia (family), los viajes y las vacaciones (travel and vacations), and los pasatiempos y los intereses (hobbies and interests). Attendance at former Spanish classes or some knowledge of Spanish is preferred. The instructor will provide all handouts for this course. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

LITERATURE

NEW SHAKESPEARE IN THE TIME OF COVID

Course #LI128 Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am 3 Sessions: May 25-June 8

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASKS REQUIRED) Stuart Mushlin In this three-session course, we will read two tragedies and one comedy. In this order, weekly, is King Lear, Othello, and The Tempest. It is expected that class participants will have read the plays before the class. Discussions will focus on the principal characters, the external and interior forces that helped shape them, and the universal truths that these characters reveal. Particular attention will be paid to placing the characters in the context of their own times and contrasting their times with our own. Vigorous class discussion is my goal for the course. Join us for the discussion. Gold Member: $54; Silver Member: $60.

NEW SUMMER OLLI BOOK CLUB

Course #LI102 Wednesdays: 1-3 pm 4 Sessions: May 12, May 26; June 9 and June 23

(Note: Class meets every other week) O N L I N E Jeff Ryder If you enjoy reading and discussing books, then this is the course for you. The Book Club will read four books with one book being discussed for 2.5 hours every other week. Two of the books will be contemporary fiction, one non-fiction, and one classic. The first book will be selected by the instructor and the other three will be selected by the class. Topics of discussion might include but are not limited to the theme, plot, setting, and character. The first book will be The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

NEW THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR

Course #LI130 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 3 Sessions: May 11-May 25

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS (MASKS REQUIRED) Jordan Shifrin Hero of literature and film, King Arthur has been a cultural staple for decades. Was there really an English king named Arthur? When did he live? Were the main characters known through popular culture real people? The class may answer the question or end with the mystery unsolved. Regardless, the literature will be treated as both fiction and non-fiction for this class. Gold Member: $54; Silver Member: $60. MUSIC APPRECIATION NEW THE BRITISH INVASION: HERE COME THE GIRLS!

Course #MA123 Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: May 12-June 16

ONLINE Tony Moon In 1964 the U.S. had a veritable “invasion” of British recording artists. From The Beatles to The Hollies, England sent us many hit makers. They shoved aside their American counterparts and claimed victory! But...what about the girls? All the English hit artists were male...or were they? We will discover that the ladies were indeed included in the English invasion. Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield are a few that became popular. We will also find that their U.S. counterparts were mostly groups—The Chiffons, Shirelles, Crystals, etc. Why the difference? Come to this exciting class, and we will explore and bring back some ’60s memories. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

NEW THE POETRY OF PROTEST: FRENCH SONGWRITERS RAISE THEIR VOICES

Course #MA124 Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 4 Sessions: May 20-June 10

ONLINE Tess Cieux Join us on a musical journey of French songwriters. Take a break from Brel and Brassens to venture off the beaten path and discover other committed wordsmiths, young and old, who take on the thorny issues of the day with their song. From anti-militaristic hymns to ecology laments to “me too” movement rants, learn about these songs, the authors’ lives, and their influence far and beyond their own generation and their own national borders. Copies in French and English of the songs discussed will be forwarded each week before the lesson. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.