OLLI Summer 2023

Selby Gardens

Week 1 Tours

Newtown Alive Tour

Elling Eide Center Research Library and Preserve

Architecture Tour

Ringling Museum

Week 2 Tours

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Architecture Tour

Selby Gardens: Behind-the-Scenes

Greenhouse Tour

Week 3 Film Series

Mystic Pizza

Summer of Soul

Summertime

Adventureland

Week 4: Cultural Expressions

Explore the Roof of the World: Tibet

Seeker/Keeper—Observing Culture Through a Documentary Photographer’s Lens

This Was Their Lives Series: Middle Earth and the Shire: The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien

From the Andes to the Amazon: Colombia’s Biodiversity and its Different Cultures

Week 5: Personal Finance

Seniors—How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Investment Scams

This Was Their Lives Series: The World of P.G. Wodehouse

Living on a Fixed Income

What Wall Street Doesn’t Want YOU to Know

Learn How to Fill the Gap in Your Retirement Strategy

It’s All About the Planning: Overview of Estate Planning for Seniors

Week 6: Performing Arts

Improv and More at Florida Studio Theatre

This Was Their Lives Series: A Frank Lecture on Sinatra

The Man I Love: The Story of Kay Swift and George Gershwin

What Makes the Harp Special

All About That Bass

Week 7: Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles

Dreams: What Condition is Your Condition In?

This Was Their Lives Series: The Life of Eric Kandel

Intimacy and Sex: What is Happening?

Navigating Your Florida Garden and Landscaping

Plant Parenthood: How to Care For Your Plants and Uplift Your Spirits and Home Space

OLLI in Pictures

Making a Gift

Donor Thanks

Instructor Biographies

OLLI in Pictures

About

Art Museum

Staff

Dr. Phyllis C. Brown Director

pbrown3@ringling.edu

Sheila Reed Assistant Director

sreed@ringling.edu

Meghan Burrows

Registration & Operations Assistant mburrows@ringling.edu

Renee G. Simon Volunteer Coordinator rsimon@ringling.edu

Melinda Whitson

Records & Accounts Specialist

mwhitson@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

Term Dates

Academic Calendar

Summer: May 15-June 30, 2023

Louise Gallagher New Initiatives / Strategic Planning Co-Chair

Thomas Miller Chair Membership Committee Mark Moulin Marketing / Membership Committee

Jeff Ryder Chair Curriculum Committee

Jack Sukin Chair Development Committee

OLLI 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Term Dates

Fall: Sept. 26-Nov. 17, 2023

Winter: Jan. 8-March 1, 2024

Spring: March 11-May 3, 2024

Summer: May 13-June 28, 2024

There are no classes on these dates

• May 29 (Memorial Day)

About 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 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.

Mission

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.

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.

• Respect the rights of others to express their views.

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

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

• 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.

Membership

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

Cancellations

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.

Course Refunds

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.

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.

Contact/Mail Information

OLLI at Ringling College

1001 S. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34236-9117

Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm • Monday-Friday

Phone: 941-309-5111

Email: OLLI@ringling.edu

Website: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

Become an OLLI Member

Join fellow lifelong learners for courses, lectures, films, and more. A Gold ($85) or Silver ($25) Membership is required to register for a multi-session course. You do not need a membership to register for lectures, workshops, or special programs.

Membership in OLLI is not transferable. Spouses or partners must have their own individual memberships. Gold and Silver memberships are non-refundable.

Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College

Photo: Ryan Gamma

Photography by Karen Arango ’13

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.

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

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

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

• SIGs do not take the place of OLLI courses.

• SIGs do not compete with or duplicate OLLI courses.

For more information about SIGs or to complete an application, go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

(Click on Programs).

Current Events and World Affairs

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

First and Third Tuesdays: 3-4:30 pm (October-April)

This 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

Teach for OLLI

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.

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

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.

Photography by Karen Arango ’13

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:

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.

Course Topics Include:

• Ar t Appreciation

• Ar ts & Entertainment

• Culture & Travel

• Current Events & Global Affairs

• Economics & Finance

Why Join?

200+ courses offered in our academic year

Engage with a community of dynamic lifelong learners

Lectures with subject matter experts

Monthly e-newsletters

Opportunities to make new friends

Volunteer opportunities

• History

• Health & Well-Being

• Languages

• Literature

• Music Appreciation

• Philosophy & Religion

• Psychology

• Science

• Technology

• Writing

OLLI Member Benefits

Participation in SIGs (Shared Interest Groups)

Listening to Women: The lecture series

Discount on course fees (Gold Members)

CONNECTIONS: The documentary film series

Tours of Ringling College Galleries

Discounted membership to Sarasota Art Museum

$85 Gold $25 Silver

Gold members get early registration privileges, a 10 percent discount on courses, lectures, and workshops, and $37.50 is tax-deductible

Only members can register for multi-session courses

Members enjoy a 10 percent discount at the Bistro

How to join OLLI at Ringling College: Call: 941-309-5111

Visit: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

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Registration opens Monday, April 24 for Gold and Silver Members and the General Public. Please indicate your selection(s) from the list below by filling in the quantity of tickets, then complete all information on the registration form.

Week 1: Tours (Registration deadline: Monday, May 8)

_____ (Qty) TR101* | Newtown Alive Tour; Mon, 5/15; $25

_____ (Qty) TR102 | Elling Eide Center Research Library and Preserve; Tues, 5/16; $10

_____ (Qty) TR103* | Architecture Tour; Wed, 5/17; $25

_____ (Qty) TR104 | Ringling Museum; Fri, 5/19; $30

Week 2: Tours (Registration deadline: Monday, May 15)

_____ (Qty) TR105 | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium; Mon, 5/22; $18

_____ (Qty) TR103* | Architecture Tour; Wed, 5/24; $25

_____ (Qty) TR106* | Selby Gardens: Behind-theScenes Greenhouse Tour; Fri, 5/26; $25

Week 3: Summer Film Series $5 per film

_____ (Qty) FS123 | Mystic Pizza; Tues, 5/30

_____ (Qty) FS124 | Summer of Soul; Wed, 5/31

_____ (Qty) FS125 | Summertime; Thur, 6/1

_____ (Qty) FS126 | Adventureland; Fri, 6/2

Week 4: Cultural Expressions $10 per session

_____ (Qty) LC188 | Explore the Roof of the World: Tibet; Mon, 6/5

_____ (Qty) LC173 | Seeker/Keeper—Observing Culture Through a Documentary Photographer’s Lens; Mon, 6/5

_____ (Qty) HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: Middle Earth and the Shire: The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien; Tues, 6/6

_____ (Qty) LC174 | From the Andes to the Amazon: Colombia’s Biodiversity and its Different Cultures; Thur, 6/8

Week 5: Personal Finance $10 per session

_____ (Qty) LC175 | Seniors—How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Investment Scams; Mon, 6/12

_____ (Qty) HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: The World of P.G. Wodehouse; Tues, 6/13

_____ (Qty) LC176 | Living on a Fixed Income; Wed, 6/14

_____ (Qty) LC177 | What Wall Street Doesn’t Want YOU to Know; Thurs, 6/15

_____ (Qty) LC178 | Learn How to Fill the Gap in Your Retirement Strategy; Fri, 6/16

_____ (Qty) LC179 | It’s all About the Planning: Overview of Estate Planning for Seniors; Fri, 6/16

Week 6: Performing Arts $10 per session

_____ (Qty) LC180 | Improv and More at Florida Studio Theatre (Held at Florida Studio Theatre); Mon, 6/19

_____ (Qty) HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: A Frank Lecture on Sinatra; Tues, 6/20

_____ (Qty) LC181 | The Man I Love: The Story of Kay Swift and George Gershwin; Thur, 6/22

_____ (Qty) LC182 | What Makes the Harp Special; Fri, 6/23

_____ (Qty) LC183 | All About That Bass; Fri, 6/23

Week 7: Wellness + Healthy Lifestyles $10 per session

_____ (Qty) LC187 | Dreams: What Condition is Your Condition In?; Mon, 6/26

_____ (Qty) HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: The Life of Eric Kandel; Tues, 6/27

_____ (Qty) LC184 | Intimacy and Sex: What is Happening?; Wed, 6/28

_____ (Qty) LC185 | Navigating Your Florida Garden and Landscaping; Fri, 6/30

_____ (Qty) LC186 | Plant Parenthood: How to Care For Your Plants and Uplift Your Spirits and Home Space; Fri, 6/30

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket price is per person.

There are no refunds on tours, films, lectures, or presentations.

*OLLI Gold or Silver membership required.

OLLI Summer Adventures May 15-June 30

Looking for a fun way to spend your summer? Look no further than the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College Summer Adventures program.

Our seven-week program runs from May 15 to June 30 and offers a one-of-a-kind curation of lifelong learning experiences.

Weeks 1 and 2 (May 15-May 26) Hop on board and sample one of seven trips. No baggage needed! Local excursions include expert-led discussions and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions.

Weeks 3-7 (May 30-June 30) Treat yourself to a different lifelong learning experience. From gardening and improv to music and investing—there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re an avid lifelong learner or a casual seeker of knowledge, make OLLI at Ringling College your destination for the joy of learning.

No tests! No stress! Just good times!

Newtown Alive Tour

Elling Eide Center

Mote Marine

Architecture Tour

Ringling Museum

Selby Gardens

Week 1 Tours

(Registration deadline: Monday, May 8)

TR101* | Newtown Alive Tour

Point of departure: Ringling College Museum Campus at Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail

Monday, May 15 • 10 am-12 pm

$25 (OLLI Gold or Silver membership required)

Seating capacity: 28

Join us for a guided, interactive tour showcasing the history of Sarasota’s earliest African-American pioneers and one of its oldest neighborhoods. Travel the same route they took to integrate the world’s most beautiful beaches. Meet local trailblazers and enjoy music and songs. An uplifting journey awaits you!

Note: This tour takes place on an air-conditioned bus.

TR102 | Elling Eide Center Research Library and Preserve

Meeting location: 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Tuesday, May 16 • 10-11:30 am

$10 (OLLI Gold and Silver members and General Public)

Tour max: 20

Join docent Norman Burr on a 90-minute fascinating trek through the historic preserve. Walk through the arboretum and learn about rare, interesting, and exotic plants. Norman will discuss the geologic history of Florida and how plant life evolved. He will also share the history of the inhabitants of the Elling Eide Center from pre-history to today! Then, venture inside and see Elling Eide’s personal collection of Asian art and literature.

Directions: Follow the signs on the road adjacent to the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant’s parking lot. Enter the gate and follow the signs for parking.

TR103* | Architecture Tour

Point of departure: The Trolley Cottage at 1826 4th St., Sarasota (Free parking)

Wednesday, May 17 • 10-11:30 am

$25 (OLLI Gold or Silver membership required)

Seating capacity: 8

Sarasota is home to an amazing architectural legacy. On this 90-minute guided tour, guests will visit some outstanding examples of architecture and design, with tours featuring three of the city’s distinctive styles: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Mediterranean Revival. Visit historic neighborhoods and explore the Sarasota School of Architecture, structures and architects, periods, styles, and history of significant buildings.

Note: This tour runs in a comfortable air-conditioned hightop van so that we can get down some of the narrower streets in Burns Court and other downtown neighborhoods.

TR104 | Ringling Museum

Meeting location: The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road

Friday, May 19 • 10 am

$30 (OLLI Gold and Silver members and General Public)

Tour max: 20

This tour offers four programs including a docent-led tour of the Museum of Art; followed by self-guided tours of the Circus Museum and the Bayfront Gardens; and there’s a Ca’d’Zan walkthrough.

The Museum of Art: From the Rubens' Galleries to the Turrell Skyspace, view the permanent collection's treasures, the fascinating exhibitions from around the world, and the classical sculptures that fill the grand courtyard.

Circus Museum: Thrill to it all: the parade wagons, the posters, the glittering costumes, the Ringling's fully-restored private railcar, and the cannon that shot daring performers through the air. Wonder at the must-be-seen-to-be-believed 44,000-piece Howard Bros. Circus Model celebrating the entertainment that has delighted America for generations.

Bayfront Gardens: As awe-inspiring as any work of art, The Ringling Bayfront Gardens are a living treasure: courting couples statuary watching over Mable's Rose Garden, the shade that the majestic Banyan trees provide, the whimsy of the Dwarf Garden, and more.

Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket/admission price is per person. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges for any tours.

*OLLI Gold or Silver membership required

Week 2 Tours

(Registration deadline: Monday, May 15)

TR105 | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Meeting location: Mote Marine, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway (at the Whale Fountain)

Monday, May 22 • 10 am-12:30 pm

$18 (OLLI Gold and Silver members and General Public)

Tour max: 20

Mote Aquarium is your gateway to the ocean, featuring hundreds of marine animal species and windows into Mote Marine Laboratory, where real scientific research happens. From our open-water Shark Zone exhibit to our stingrays, reef animals, sea turtles, manatees, and more, Mote Aquarium pairs ocean-going fun with the meaningful mission of our marine laboratory. Brad Tanner, Mote educator, welcomes us for a one-on-one discussion about the latest research at Mote. Guests can then enjoy self-guided tours of the Aquarium and Marine Mammal Center.

TR103* | Architecture Tour

Point of departure: The Trolley Cottage at 1826 4th St., Sarasota (Free parking)

Wednesday, May 24 • 10-11:30 am

$25 (OLLI Gold or Silver membership required)

Seating capacity: 8

Sarasota is home to an amazing architectural legacy. On this 90-minute guided tour, guests will visit some outstanding examples of architecture and design, with tours featuring three of the city’s distinctive styles: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Mediterranean Revival.

We will visit historic neighborhoods and explore the Sarasota School of Architecture, structures and architects, periods, styles, and history of significant buildings.

Note: This tour runs in a comfortable air-conditioned hightop van so that we can get down some of the narrower streets in Burns Court and other downtown neighborhoods.

TR106* | Selby Gardens: Behind-theScenes Greenhouse Tour

Meeting Location: 1534 Mound St., Sarasota

Friday, May 26 • 10-11:30 am

$25 (OLLI Gold or Silver membership required)

Tour max: 20

See plants that are rarely on view to the public during an exclusive tour of the working greenhouses at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. This guided experience will feature endangered orchids and other exotic specimens from the Gardens’ world-renowned collection. Guests are welcome to tour the gardens once the greenhouse tour is complete.

Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket/admission price is per person. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges for any tours.

*OLLI Gold or Silver membership required

Week 3: Summer Film Series

Fee: $5 per film

This four-day film series will highlight films set in the season of summer! Let’s embrace the heat and celebrate the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer by watching both narrative and documentary films. We'll watch the films together and with lively immediate reaction, engage in discussions led by film aficionado and series host Roxanne Baker.

FS123

| Mystic Pizza (1988)

Tuesday, May 30 11 am-12:30 pm

The film charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in a little town called Mystic.

FS125 | Summertime (1955)

Thursday, June 1 11 am-12:30 pm

An American spinster finds love when she meets a handsome—but married—Italian man while on vacation.

FS124 | Summer

of Soul (2021 documentary)

Wednesday, May 31 11 am-12:30 pm

The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was a celebration of African-American music and culture.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket price is per person. There are no refunds on lectures, presentations, or films.

Unless noted, all sessions take place on the Ringling College Museum Campus.

FS126 | Adventureland (2009)

Friday, June 2 11 am-12:30 pm

A college graduate learns real-world life lessons while working at an amusement park.

Week 4 Cultural Expressions

Fee: $10 per session

LC188 | Explore the Roof of the World: Tibet with Judy Levine

Monday, June 5 11 am-12 pm

Take a trip over the Himalayas and visit the “Roof of the World” in Tibet. Explore Tibet’s unique culture through its art, music, and dance. Enjoy Tibetan art and artifacts collected by the speaker on her travels to this sacred place.

LC173 | Seeker/Keeper—Observing Culture Through a Documentary Photographer’s Lens with Wayne Eastep

Monday, June 5 1-2 pm

Angola to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to Kyoto, from the most northern peaks of the Himalayan range to deserts of Arabia and the premier underwater locations in the Caribbean. This stunning multimedia presentation will take you on a visual journey to the magnificent places and remarkable people that Mr. Eastep has photographed. Mr. Eastep will share stories of his encounters and discuss his approach to documentary photography and making connections with people uniquely different from his life in New York City.

HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: Middle Earth and the Shire: The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien with Martha Hill

Tuesday, June 6 11 am-12:20 pm

J.R.R. Tolkien was a distinguished scholar and professor whose special subject was Old Norse. His love of languages led to the creation of his own and the fully-realized world of Middle Earth. What led to the creation of this splendid fantasy? Take the journey and find out.

LC 174 | From the Andes to the Amazon: Colombia’s Biodiversity and its Different Cultures with Andrea Saravia Pérez

Thursday, June 8 11 am-12 pm

Published author and poet Andrea Saravia Pérez showcases with visual accompaniments the biodiversity of her home country and the role that plays in creating a myriad of traditions within its 440,000 square miles. A thorough dive into the different regions of Colombia and its cultures, the presentation seeks to highlight what makes each regional culture unique and how Colombia’s national culture differs from other countries within the Latin American diaspora.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket price is per person. There are no refunds on lectures, presentations, or films.

Unless noted, all sessions take place on the Ringling College Museum Campus.

Week 5 Personal Finance

Fee: $10 per session

LC175 | Seniors—How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Investment Scams with Lisa Trueba Roberts

Monday, June 12 11 am-12 pm

This session will provide information on how seniors can avoid becoming victims of investment fraud. The presentation will include an overview of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); offer strategies for smart investing; tips to avoid fraud; and planning for diminished capacity. Attendees will learn how the SEC protects investors; who to call if they suspect that they have been offered an investment that may be fraudulent; and details about the SEC website www.investor.gov which has investor alerts about current fraudulent schemes and other important information.

HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: The World of P.G. Wodehouse with Bonnie Garvey Spadafora

Tuesday, June 13 11 am-12:20 pm

The prolific creations of this English writer/humorist include novels, short stories, essays, and song lyrics. He is probably best known for his characters Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, his valet. Wodehouse’s life story ranges from boarding schools to country houses, Broadway to Hollywood, and Paris to German internment camps.

LC176 | Living on a Fixed Income with Bob Busch

Wednesday, June 14 11 am-12 pm

Almost 67 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, and 40 percent rely exclusively on Social Security checks for retirement income. Living on a fixed income is a stark reality for most seniors today. Budgeting is the first step in analyzing your situation and improving your financial well-being. Credit-card debt is an anchor for many seniors, and we will discuss how to help you avoid debt. We will close with guarding your assets against fraud. Our session is on self-reflection and how to streamline your expenses.

LC177 | What Wall Street Doesn’t Want YOU to Know with Don Hagan and Regan Teague

Thursday, June 15 11 am-12 pm

Join the Day Hagan team to learn Wall Street’s secrets. Find out why “Black Swans” and “Gray Rhinos” happen, how retail investors are the last to know, and how Wall Street preys on the two primary investing emotions: fear and greed. They’ll provide practical tips and best practices for selecting investments, constructing portfolios, and managing risk.

LC178 | Learn How to Fill the Gap in Your Retirement Strategy with Fred Everts

Friday, June 16 11 am-12 pm

Long Term Care (LTC) are services that help people who are unable to take care of themselves due to aging, chronic illness, or disability. The chance that you will need LTC increases as you age. This session explains the cost of different types of care; ways to pay for long-term care; government support (Medicaid and Medicare) and eligibility criteria; and LTC insurance options (traditional vs. hybrid LTC policies). It pays to know your LTC insurance options in advance.

LC179 | It’s All About the Planning: Overview of Estate Planning for Seniors with Sydney Seabaugh

Friday, June 16 1-2 pm

The presentation will include an overview of estate planning by familiarizing attendees with the basics of wills, trusts, living wills, health care surrogates, and general estate administration tasks. Attendees will learn about the importance of estate planning so they can best plan for the future. This session will include an introduction to the laws governing the disposition of property after death by will and the laws of estate planning.

Week 6: Performing Arts

Fee: $10 per session

LC180 | Improv and More at Florida Studio Theatre with Will Luera

Meeting location: Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota

Monday, June 19

11 am

Will Luera, director of improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, hosts this special session that includes a behindthe-scenes look at the theatre followed by fun improv games and theatre exercises. Did you know that improv can be used to improve listening skills and strengthen your cognitive fitness? Join us and get in on the excitement of learning in a theatrical environment.

HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: A Frank Lecture on Sinatra with Tony Moon

Tuesday, June 20

11 am-12:20 pm

The Sinatra story is one of amazing ups and downs as his career spanned nearly 60 years. In this session, we will cover his career with songs, videos, and stories of Ol’ Blue Eyes. Come join this Rat Pack!

LC181 | The Man I Love: The Story of Kay Swift and George Gershwin with Sandra Moulin

Thursday, June 22

11 am-12 pm

Local actress, pianist, vocalist, public speaker, instructor, and storyteller Sandra Moulin, brings the story of Kay Swift and George Gershwin to life in this dramatic, interactive, entertaining presentation featuring piano selections and singalong. Learn about this little-known 10-year love affair and discover how history remembers a genius whose legacy still resonates 86 years after his death.

LC182 | What Makes the Harp Special with Sharon Busch

Friday, June 23

11 am-12 pm

This gorgeous sounding, ancient instrument has origins in early Egypt. Today, we have a variety of harps differing in sound and style. This session includes a pictorial of harps through the ages. We end with a look at our modern harps, so rich in resonate sound. How is the harp played? What is its unique sound? This is a close look at this elegant instrument loved by so many. Sharon will play several selections showcasing her Celtic harp.

LC183 | All About That Bass with Paul Gormley and Dick Hamilton

Friday, June 23

1-2:30 pm

Join professional bassist Paul Gormley for a rhythmic tour of an instrument that’s more than an oversized guitar or cello on steroids. Paul will share little-known facts and funny stories about the largest but often ignored of the stringed instruments, its evolution, its role in various musical genres, and its unexpected talents. Multi-instrumentalist Dick Hamilton joins Paul to demonstrate the versatility of the bass.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket price is per person. There are no refunds on lectures, presentations, or films.

Unless noted, all sessions take place on the Ringling College Museum Campus.

Fee: $10 per session

LC187 | Dreams: What Condition is Your Condition In? with Dr. Katherine A. Best

Monday, June 26

11 am-12:30 pm

From ancient cultures to current theories, dreams have been either revered as guidance or prophecy or dismissed as unintelligible scripts we cannot translate. The question we should be asking is: “Why is the psyche bringing us these images?" We know that nature doesn’t waste energy, yet dreams come to us each night with people or animals and images that try to communicate a story to us. Carl Jung taught that we should attend to dreams; recording the story and drawing the dream images. Respecting and attending to dream images allows guidance from the deep psyche to point the way. Join us for a fascinating discussion.

HS176 | This Was Their Lives Series: The Life of Eric Kandel with Dr. Alan

Grindal

LC185 | Navigating Your Florida Garden and Landscaping with Tenille Dixon Pawlus

Friday, June 30 10 am-11 am

Learn gardening ideas and lessons for your Florida landscape. Tips on everything from soil, sun, watering, plants, pests, wildlife, and how gardening is not only good for our environment but our bodies and souls.

LC186 | Plant Parenthood: How to Care For Your Plants and Uplift Your Spirits and Home Space with Tenille

Dixon Pawlus

Tuesday, June 27

11 am-12:20 pm

Eric Kandel won a Nobel Prize in 2000 for his work on understanding the biology of memory. His research has helped define the framework that underlies modern neuroscience. Our discussion will also explore the subject of human memory in greater detail.

LC184 | Intimacy and Sex: What is Happening? with Dr. Mary G. Davenport

Wednesday, June 28 11 am-12:30 pm

Over the course of our lives, body parts and systems evolve. How we understand and adapt to those changes affects our quality of life. The changes in sexual interest and function are no exception. In this presentation, we will address the impact of these changes on the individual and on the couple. You will learn some helpful coping strategies. Join us for a fun and candid discussion. Your questions are invited.

Friday, June 30 11 am-12 pm

Plants aren’t just for your landscape. Plants bring joy and beauty inside your home and on your lanai and balcony. Learn what plants are best used inside, what soil to use, how to deal with pests, plus other tips. Working with soil can nurture your mind.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket price is per person. There are no refunds on lectures, presentations, or films. Unless noted, all sessions take place on the Ringling College Museum Campus.

Photography: Daniel Perales

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.

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 represents gifts given between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.

Hal and Peggy Hayden

Harms Family Foundation

Sam Samelson

The Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation

Shirley Foss

Josephine Hennelly

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Alan and Holly Freedman

Jose A. Garnham

Rita Berman

Jeffrey A. Bosse

Ann Diaz

Barbara Duval

Brian and Victoria Eckl

Martin Fried

Frederick and Elaine Gewirtz

William Hatz

David and Louise Klain

James Jurick

Elizabeth Moore

Judith Schwartzbaum

Barbara Lausche

Jeffrey Ryder

Stephen H. and Joyce Sandler

Randy and Susan Mallitz

Joan Meehan

Nathan and Winifred Miller

Thomas and Sue Miller

Robert Neuman

Jeffrey Newman

Rosemarna Pajerski

Irwin Press

Mary Sellner

Ron and Marilyn Shapo

Karen Wehner

Tony and Lora Wey

Rick and Kathy Steinmann

Russell Stephens

Paul M. and Deborah Tschirhart

Michael Vlaisavljevich

Fred Williamson

Kenneth Bechis

Ned Boston

Darrell Cascio

Millie Finkel

D. Franklin

Anthony L. and Janet Joseph

Richard A. and Rosalie Lewis

Margaret Pennington

Robert C. Pozen

Robert Rainer

Bernice Shor

Robert Skellan

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.

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.

Roxanne Baker is a retired English teacher from upstate New York. She became a film introduction hostess at The George Eastman Museum (NY) in 2005 and continues to moderate film discussions at Burns Court Cinema as well as author a film review blog. (p. 14)

Dr. Katherine A. Best holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in public health and is a licensed clinical social worker. Best is a Jungian psychotherapist in private practice and a former professor. She completed her post-doc in Archetypal Pattern Analysis and Dream Patterning with Dr. Michael Conforti of the Assisi Institute (CT). For seven years she studied directly with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, author of Women Who Run With the Wolves. In addition, she studied Dr. Stephen Aizenstat’s post-Jungian approach of dream tending at Pacifica Graduate Institute (CA). She later served on dissertation committees for Pacifica. (p. 18)

Bob Busch has a degree in finance and a master’s degree in business administration. He served as a U.S. Air Force pilot, Russian linguist, and diplomat. Bob earned a master of science degree in Soviet Studies with Russian language. He was an attaché in Moscow and a Liaison Officer with the Soviet military in Berlin, Germany. His second career was as a college professor in business. Bob often speaks on finances, retirement, and fraud. (p. 16)

Sharon Busch is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a degree in music education. After graduating, Sharon played her harp professionally throughout Central Florida. She moved into the education field and earned a master’s degree in guidance and counseling and a specialist degree in education leadership. Sharon retired from a career in education; however, she continues to play her harp and has been for over 50 years. (p. 17)

Dr. Mary G. Davenport is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex therapist. She specializes in both individual and couples therapy treating anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, body image, issues around life transitions (divorce, death of a loved one, relocation, retirement, health problems) as well as gay and lesbian issues, and gender identity issues. Trained at the University of Pennsylvania, Davenport has been in private practice since 1974. (p. 18)

Wayne Eastep is a documentary photographer who has photographed on assignment in more than 125 countries for National Geographic, Smithsonian, and the top Fortune 50 companies. He has produced six books. He produced a film for National Geographic Explorer. Eastep resides in Sarasota where he has a photographic studio and gallery. (p. 15)

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. (p. 16)

Paul Gormley, career bassist and recording producer, was a mainstay of the Los Angeles jazz scene for over 45 years. His distinctive sound backed up jazz stars like Anita O’Day and Joe Williams. He was nominated for a Juno, the Canadian Grammy. He was an all-star orchestra member that performed for the King of Thailand. (p. 17)

Dr. 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. (p. 18)

Don Hagan, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)®, and Regan Teague, Chartered Financial Analyst® and Certified Financial Planner (CFP)®, have a combined 45-plus years of experience in institutional money management. They are both portfolio managers for Day Hagan’s Smart Sector® family of ETFs along with the firm’s individual equity strategies and manage over $1 billion in assets. (p. 16)

Martha 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. 15)

Judy Levine has photographed the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She creates limited-edition jewelry and owns Phoenix Art Workshops. Judy 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. 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 Improv Boston. 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. 17)

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. (p. 17)

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. 17)

Tenille Dixon Pawlus is a plant collector, butterfly chaser, lover of flora and fauna, and passionate about helping others create their own green oasis. She is a garden consultant, landscape designer, container gardener, teacher, and plant seller in Sarasota with a registered Florida nursery license. Tenille is also working toward her horticulture professional certification. She specializes in pollinator, shade, container, tropical, and Florida gardening plants and designs. (p. 18)

Andrea Saravia Pérez is a Colombian-published poet, author, and journalist, who works as a writer at Firaxis Games. The writer seeks to tell stories through different mediums — written and visual alike — highlighting Latinidad while championing for emerging talent in the creative industries. (p. 15)

Lisa Trueba Roberts is the Chief Attorney Advisor at the Miami Regional Office U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Roberts has been an attorney with the SEC for over 25 years. She supervises the Investor Assistance Specialist and conducts financial literacy outreach on behalf of the agency to promote the Commission’s mission to protect investors. She has presented to OLLI groups throughout Florida and Louisiana. Roberts is also an adjunct professor at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. She is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association, and the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. (p. 16)

Sydney Seabaugh is an attorney at Boyer and Boyer, P.A. where she practices estate planning and elder law. Sydney attended Vanderbilt University Law School and the University of South Florida for her undergraduate degree. Sydney has experience working in the legal industry, nonprofit organizations, legal operations, disability rights advocacy, and sports athletic compliance. She is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the Manatee County Bar Association. She is the founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Foster Hope Sports Foundation. (p. 16)

Bonnie Garvey Spadafora graduated from nursing school in Pittsburgh and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in public health from the University of South Florida. She was a bedside nurse, a clinical instructor, and a charge nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Bonnie is retired from the nursing faculty at State College of Florida. (p. 16)

Photography: Karen Arango

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