Olli catalog spring summer2018

Spring/Summer 2018 SEE BACK COVER FOR REGISTRATION DATES

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50+ | svsu.edu/olli | (989) 964-4475

Membership Benefits Monthly Meetings

Members enjoy 10 monthly meetings each year that feature a speaker, continental breakfast and a chance to socialize with other members. Guests are welcome to attend one OLLI monthly meeting without charge. This gives a non-member a chance to experience our programs. Those who wish to attend more than one meeting may join OLLI, or pay a $10 fee per meeting. Upcoming spring/summer 2018 programs are listed on Page 5.

Interest Groups

Interest groups offer a chance to meet on a regular basis with others who share a passion for a sport, social activity or special interest. See Page 4.

Member Newsletter

Monthly newsletters and bi-monthly emails update members on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities, such as lectures, concerts and theatre productions.

Member Discounts

Classes OLLI offers unique classes that are all about learning — but without tests, grades and homework. Classes usually meet three-to-five times for two hours; there are no long-term commitments.

Travel We offer educational and “just plain fun” day trips and multiple-day domestic and international travel opportunities with other OLLI members. We generally plan at least one day trip a month and up to two international trips a year. See Page 6.

Discounted Ryder Center Membership OLLI members who enjoy participating in regular fitness activities are offered a $100 annual membership at SVSU’s Fitness Center.

Contact OLLI

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Saginaw Valley State University 111 Curtiss Hall 7400 Bay Road University Center MI 48710

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SVSU is a member-based program. The annual membership fee is $60 and is prorated as the year progresses. See the registration form on Page 31. Members receive discounts on classes, trips and much more.

Message from the Director of OLLI

No winter lasts forever. Soon enough spring and summer will be upon us.

Here in Michigan, we generally can’t wait for the first blades of green to burst up through the muddy soil and the sunshine to grow warmer each day.

Summertime might be the time for resting and relaxing, but don’t forget about OLLI! We’ve got several interesting things to offer you this semester, including more fabulous day trips and OLLI After Hours again, plus a selection of evening classes to pique the interest of those still working during the day. Let us know how you like them!

Established in 2001, we have grown to over 2,000 members from throughout the Great Lakes Bay region. We are constantly seeking to keep our members happy. This semester, check out those evening classes (shaded in green). As always, please let us know what classes and trips you’d like to see in future catalogs too!

Katherine Ellison, Ph.D., Director keelliso@svsu.edu

Table of Contents

4 Interest Groups

20 Exercise, Sports & Fitness 22 Health 23 History 24 Legal Studies 25 Literature 25 Music 26 OLLI After Hours 27 Science & Nature 29 Grandparents & Grandchildren 30 Cancellation Policy 30 Registration Dates & Times 31 Registration Form

4 Taiji Workshop/An Evening with Deng Ming-Dao 4 Shaw Festival Excursion 5 Monthly Meetings 6 Day Trips 10 Art

11 Computer & Technology 15 Cooking

16 Crafts & Hobbies

19 Current Events & World Culture

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INTEREST GROUPS Over the years we have learned that people join OLLI for two major reasons. The first is the opportunity to learn new things and travel; but a second — and sometimes more important — reason is the opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests. Interest Groups bring together members who have similar interests or hope to meet others socially. From time to time we hear that our members would like to start a new Interest Group. The first step of the process is to find a group leader. This is the person who communicates with the group members and works with the OLLI office to secure a meeting place and a regular meeting time. If you are interested in leading a group, or want to learn more about the process, contact Katherine Ellison at (989) 964-4310 or by email at keelliso@svsu.edu.

TAIJI WORKSHOP Taijiquan is one of the best exercises to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, retain balance and improve on strength and mobility. Practiced for hundreds of years in China, it achieves all these remarkable effects through slow and gentle movement. Two versions will be taught during this workshop: the 10-movement Taiji for beginners and the 24-movement Taiji for those who have been to previous workshops. The Eight Pieces of Brocade, one of the most prominent of qigong sets, will provide a quick all-around stretching and strengthening routine. The workshop fee includes lunch and refreshments.

Wednesday, May 2 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms Price (Until April 30): $70 – OLLI Members & SVSU Faculty/Staff $80 – General Public $50 – Students $90 – Price after April 30 for everyone

An Evening with Deng Ming-Dao

Join internationally-known Taoist author Deng Ming-Dao for a public interview on the occasion of his new book, The Wisdom of the Tao. How does the ancient wisdom of China provide fresh answers for today’s world? What is it like to practice Taoism in a contemporary American setting? What secrets of longevity, philosophy and creativity does Taoism have to impart to us? Join us for a lively session with plenty of opportunity for questions from the audience.

Wednesday May 2 • 7 p.m. • Free and open to the public Rhea Miller Recital Hall

SHAW FESTIVAL EXCURSION Aug. 14-16

Attention theatre lovers! We are retuning to the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario.

Our trip will will include four shows, a tasting tour of Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery, some meals, a backstage tour and more! It also includes two nights lodging at Pillar & Post, in the heart of town. For a detailed brochure, contact the OLLI office at (989) 964-4475.

• Grand Hotel – Winner of five Tony Awards • O’Flahtery V.C. – Bernard Shaw’s witty one-act performance • Oh What A Lovely War – Iconic WWI musical • The Hound of the Baskervilles – Canadian Premiere

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MONTHLY MEETINGS Agenda for All Monthly Meetings

8:45 a.m. – Registration, Socializing and Light Refreshments 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Announcements and Program Sponsored in part by:

Wednesday May 9 — Climate Action: An Update Patrick Race, Dr. Jim Crissman, and Peter Sinclair Every week television brings us images of glaciers melting, devastating floods in some areas and creeping drought in others. Year after year, scientists present more and more evidence that climate disruption is accelerated by human activity. Yet one major party says it is a hoax while the other advocates for major changes in our energy policy barely able to cope with the worst of the climate crisis. Almost weekly some new way of generating or saving energy is announced and then not considered by the fossil fuel industry to be of much benefit to the overall problem.

A world congress in December 2015 on climate change in Paris agrees to policies and programs that get us half way to where we need to be. Now we have a President who has said “climate change is a hoax from China.” This program features three of the leading local advocates, Patrick Race, Dr. Jim Crissman and Peter Sinclair, for using science as a way to work through the various positions on climate change and the ways that individuals can affect the changes that will surely need to come in the future. This meetings takes place at the Temple Theatre.

Wednesday June 13 — Serve, Innovate and Empower: The Saginaw County School System Kathy Stewart, Ph.D. Saginaw county tax payers help fund the Saginaw ISD each year, but where does your money go? Saginaw Intermediate School District, one of 56 ISDs across the state of Michigan, serves the 12 local school districts across Saginaw County as well as a number of charter schools, public school academies and parochial schools. With over 650 team members, SISD services and support span across the county. Information shared at this session includes an overview of SISD services along with the pathway and vision the ISD has for expanding career technical education opportunities for all students. Superintendent Kathy Stewart plans to provide evidence on how SISD meets its mission to serve, innovate and empower. This meeting takes place at the Temple Theatre.

Thursday August 9 — The Michigan Innocence Clinic: Freeing the Wrongfully Convicted Imran Syed Michigan Innocence Clinic Assistant Director Imran Syed will be speaking about the work of the MIC, which was the first exclusively non-DNA innocence clinic in the country. With the proliferation of DNA innocence projects at law schools across the country, many wrongfully convicted prisoners have been able to secure their freedom through DNA tests. However, DNA evidence is not available in the vast majority of crimes. For every person able to prove his/her innocence through DNA testing, there are many more who were wrongfully convicted of crimes who do not have the benefit of DNA evidence. These are the cases the MIC was founded to focus on. In its eight-year history, the MIC has secured the release from prison of 16 innocent men and women who had been convicted of crimes they did not commit. Imran Syed will discuss some recent cases that the MIC has handled and also speak about general factors leading to wrongful convictions and how such injustices can be prevented.

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DAY TRIPS New Cancellation Policy and Day Trip Follow-up Details

Upon registration for a day trip you will receive a receipt. Approximately one week prior to the trip, you will receive details about where and when to meet the motorcoach.

Day trips are NON-REFUNDABLE unless we are able to fill your spot on the trip, in which case you will receive your registration fee minus a $10 processing fee.

(33) The Summer King at the Detroit Opera House

The Summer King is a two-act opera, sung in English and composed by American composer Daniel Sonenberg. Its world premiere was held at the Pittsburgh Opera in April 2017. Its story follows the life of baseball legend Josh Gibson from his early days on Pittsburgh’s North Side to the Negro Leagues, and as the second Negro League player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Seen as a pioneer in the leap between segregation to integration in baseball, Gibson did not set out to break the color barrier and he wasn’t political. He was a ballplayer and he loved the game, according to Daniel Sonenberg. We’ll attend the dress rehearsal at 10 a.m, and following the opera we’ll head to Hockeytown Café for lunch. This restaurant, known as Detroit’s official sports bar, is located directly across from Comerica Park and displays a large collection of photos and memorabilia of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. After lunch we have arranged for a tour of Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers! Your package includes ticket to the opera, lunch, Comerica Park tour and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday, May 10 • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $125 for members • $145 for non-members

(34) The King & I at the Fox Theatre

The multi-Tony Award winning The King and I dances its way out of New York for a much-anticipated national tour in 2018.

Based on a true story, The King and I traces the blossoming romance between an English governess and the King of 19th Century Siam. Part love story and part culture clash comedy, the show contains some of musical theatre’s greatest numbers, from Shall We Dance and Getting to Know You, to I Whistle A Happy Tune. The latest revival of Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical captures all the old-school Broadway magic of the original, while draping it in a whole new level of opulent finery. It’s a brilliant new staging that is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet! Prior to the 2 p.m. performance, we’ll enjoy lunch at Granite City Food & Brewery in the Renaissance Center. Your package includes ticket to the performance, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday, May 12 • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $129 for members • $149 for non-members

(35) Doo Wop Project at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic show, DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons all the way to Doo Wopified versions of modern musicians like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5. Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history! Prior to the 3 p.m. performance, we’ll have lunch at Peagasus in Greektown, serving traditional Greek cuisine, and named the best

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DAY TRIPS Greek restaurant in metro Detroit. Your package includes ticket to the performance, lunch and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday, May 20 • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $125 for members • $145 for non-members

(36) Lilac Festival, Lunch, and Lecture at the Grand Hotel

The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, which began as a one-day event in 1949, has now grown to a 10-day festival celebrating the Island’s lilac collection and much more. We will leave SVSU bright and early via motorcoach and then take a Shepler’s ferry over to the Island. A horse-drawn taxi will take you to the Grand Hotel for the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet, which features hot and cold entrees, seafood, salad, pastries and more. After lunch, join us for a presentation by Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel’s resident historian. Bob was named Hotel Historian of the Year in 2014 by Historic Hotels of America. He assembled Grand Hotel’s first archives and published a book and DVD on its history. You will have the balance of the day to explore Mackinac Island and enjoy this unique place and the scent of lilacs. We’ll leave the Island at 6 p.m. and return to SVSU around 10 p.m. Our package includes the ferry ride, a horse-drawn taxi to the Grand Hotel, the buffet lunch, History of the Grand Hotel lecture and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. *Due to the nature of this trip, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Thursday, June 14 • 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. • $145 for members • $165 for non-members

(37) Eastern Market Tour, Tasting and Shopping

The Detroit Eastern Market is one of the largest historic public markets in the United States. Since 1891, it has been home to an amazing community of farmers, merchants, restaurants, unique shops, food lovers and residents. You will also find sheds full of seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers and other related products from local growers. Linda Yellin, owner of Feet on the Street tours, Detroit, will be our guide in the morning. She will offer a narrated bus tour of the market district, discuss the continual revitalization of the area, highlight public art in the area and discuss the massive growth and renovations in the historic Brush Park neighborhood. Linda will also take us to a specialty store for cheese pairings and a visit to Supinos for pizza tastings.

You will be on your own for lunch and will have time to explore the market in the afternoon at your leisure. *Due to the nature of this trip, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Saturday, June 23 • 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • $75 for members • $95 for non-members

(38) Willow Run at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

During WWII the Willow Run Bomber Plant located near Ypsilanti was the largest factory under one roof in the world.

Some 40,000 employees, mostly women, turned out B-24 Bombers at the rate of one every 55 minutes. Willow Run follows the journey of four of those women who migrated from all over America to find new lives at the plant. Along the way they overcame a multitude of challenges, learned to endure new sorrows, overcame deep-seated prejudices and forged new friendships. Winner of the 2017 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Original music by Ben and Jeff Daniels. We’ll begin the day with a tour of the Yankee Air Museum in Belleville.

Historic artifacts will help provide additional insight into the development of Detroit’s aircraft industry that focuses on the Ford Willow Run B-24 Bomber Plant and the significant contributions of “Rosie the Riveters” to the war effort. Learn how a B-24 was built and how both men and women helped with the efforts of World War II in various ways. We’ll have

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DAY TRIPS lunch at the Twisted Rooster in Belleville before traveling to Chelsea for a 3 p.m. performance.

Following the show, we’ve arranged for an interactive audience talk back session with the performers. Our package includes the show, lunch, tour, talk back session and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday, June 27 • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $115 for members • $135 for non-members

(39) Downtown Detroit’s Magnificent Movie Palaces

In the glory days of extravagant movie theatres, patrons were not only visually entertained by the film presentation but also by the exquisitely designed surroundings, embellished with features not found in multiplexes today. Fortunately, the Detroit metro area still has a few of these theatres remaining, some having been converted to performing arts centers still in use. SVSU-OLLI will have the opportunity to visit three of these majestic venues designed by renowned architects. Topics to be discussed along the tour route will be programming, concessions, specialty venues, local exhibitors and demographic changes. Our package includes theatre tours, lunch and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Scheduled visits include: The Detroit Opera House (1922) Italian Renaissance; The Fillmore (1925) Neoclassical; and The Fox Theatre (1928) Siamese Byzantine. Note: Due to last minute bookings, we may have to substitute one venue for the other. Rest assured, we have this covered with several other venues on standby. *Due to the nature of this trip, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Monday, July 9 • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $95 for members • $115 for non-members

(40) Ann Arbor Art Fair

Join other art enthusiasts at the opening day of the 58th annual Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. If you have never been to this art fair, you don’t know what you’re missing! Since 1960, the fair has transformed Ann Arbor into an open-air art gallery, drawing visitors, artists and craftspeople from across the country. Over the course of four days, some 500,000 people will attend the fair, which features more than 1,000 artists. In addition to the exceptional art, you’ll find stage performances, delicious food and fun activities. When you travel with us, you won’t have to worry about parking or that long, tiring ride home. Lunch will be on your own at one of Ann Arbor’s wonderful restaurants or graze throughout the day at the various food stands. Please note that you will spend the day at your leisure and it is typically very warm in July. Our package includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU. *Due to the nature of this trip, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Thursday, July 19 • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • $45 for members • $65 for non-members

(41) Gilmore Car Museum Tour

Join us for this opportunity to tour this unique collection of renowned automobiles. Today, the Gilmore Car Museum is North America’s largest auto museum with nearly 400 vehicles on display and over 189,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum’s 90-acre Historic Campus features numerous vintage structures including a restored and fully-functioning 1941 Silk City Diner, a recreated 1930s Shell Station, six onsite partner museums and so much more! Following our morning tour we’ll have lunch in the Diner and enjoy presentations on Women in Automotive History and The

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DAY TRIPS Automobile Adventure of the Abernathy Brothers in the afternoon. Your trip package includes museum admission, lunch, two lectures and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday, August 16 * 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. * $95 for members * $115 for non-members

(42) Jackson Prison Tour

Our tour will include both Michigan’s first prison and Cell Block 7. You’ll go back in time to 1837 when Michigan became the 26th state in the Union and needed a prison. From there you will continue to Cell Block 7 where every Michigan male inmate started his sentence. This is a complete prison history up to today where you end this tour on the grounds of the World’s largest walled prison. Our guide will share fascinating history of the prison and stories of infamous inmates, consuming corruption, devastating riots and prison reforms that mark the history of these prisons. This trip package includes your tour, lunch at Steve’s Ranch and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. You will need to sign a release to enter these venues as required by the Department of Corrections. Cell phones, cameras, tobacco, drugs and weapons are prohibited at Cell Block 7. *Due to the nature of this trip, it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Thursday, August 2 • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • $110 for members • $130 for non-members

(43) Power of Song at Petrolia Playhouse

Join us on our first trip to Victoria Hall in Ontario, Canada, to see Power of Song. Created by D2 Entertainment with music arrangements by Mark Payne, the Power of Song is three amazing voices, three different styles and three times the charm! Experience some of the most powerful music in the world. With soaring voices and glorious harmonies, this theatrical concert features stirring renditions of The Impossible Dream, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Granada, Wind Beneath My Wings, Bring Him Home and The Music of the Night. Prior to the 2 p.m. performance, we’ll have lunch at Crabby Joe’s Grill. Your trip package includes ticket to performance, lunch and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. * Please note that a passport or enhanced driver’s license is required to participate in this trip.

Saturday, August 25 • 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. • $110 for members • $130 for non-members

(394) Nuclear Science and Sky Theater Trip for Grandparents and Grandchildren

Interested in nuclear science or fascinated by the night sky? Then you will want to take this unique summer trip to the MSU campus. Our group will tour the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), explore the secrets of the atomic nucleus and discover how nuclear properties can benefit society. The day also includes a tour and show at Abrams Planetarium to rediscover the wonders of the universe at Abrams Planetarium. The sky theater features fantastic star shows utilizing a state-of-the-art computer graphics star projector. You will see “Skywatchers of Africa” and see how Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives and meet their physical needs for survival.

Your trip package includes a tour of the Cyclotron laboratory, a tour and show at Abrahms Planetarium, lunch at Shaw Hall and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Cost includes one grandparent and one child.

Wednesday, June 20 • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Price: $25 for members • $45 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES Locations for OLLI Classes at SVSU

Each class description includes a room number. The letter that precedes the number indicates the building. An abbreviation code follows:

A . . Arbury Fine Arts Center B . . Brown Hall C . . Curtiss Hall GS . . Gilbertson Hall – South

SAM . . Saginaw Art Museum R . . Ryder Center YMCA . . Saginaw YMCA

Courses highlighted in green meet after 5 p.m.

A campus map is included with your registration confirmation, or visit: svsu.edu/visit/campusmaps.

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(301) Adult Art Camp at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Enjoy five days, five artists and create five different artworks! Join this year’s group of artists to create unique and interesting art with your friends—or meet some new ones! All materials supplied. For more information or to register, call (989) 964-7096 or email Andrea Ondish at ondish@svsu.edu.

6/11 through 6/15 • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Marshall M. Fredericks Museum Price: $100 for members • $100 for non-members

(302) Creative Watercolors • Loose and Expressive Floral!

Follow along with Stacie Rose to explore painting florals in a fun and expressive way using a variety of mediums and visual texture to create a unique piece of art. Although the primary focus of the workshop is watercolor, a variety of watercolor pencils/crayons, Inktense pencils, pastels and/or oil pastels will be included in the demonstration. Participants are encouraged to bring any of the above items they would like to work with including collage papers if desired.

As this is a very loose and expressive class, refined drawing skills are not required, only a desire to have fun! Please be sure to download the complete supply list for the workshop. Stacie Rose is a local watercolor artist and president of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists. She has an associate’s degree in applied arts.

Thursday and Friday • 5/10, 5/11 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: A107 Price: $60 for members • $90 for non-members

(303) Creative Watercolors • Loose and Expressive Still Life!

Follow along with Stacie Rose to explore painting a non-traditional still life in a fun and expressive way using a variety of mediums and visual texture to create a unique piece of art.

Although the primary focus of the workshop is watercolor, a variety of watercolor pencils/ crayons, Inktense pencils, pastels and/or oil pastels will be included in the demonstration. You are encouraged to bring any of the above items you would like to work with including collage papers if desired. Participants are asked to bring 3-5 small items to include in their composition.

As this is a very loose and expressive class, refined drawing skills are not required, only a desire to have fun! Please be sure to download the complete supply list for the workshop. Stacie Rose is a local watercolor artist and president of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists. She has an associate’s degree in applied arts.

Thursday and Friday • 6/7, 6/8 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: A107 Price: $60 for members • $90 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (304) Creative Watercolors • Abstract Self Portrait

Serious painters need not apply! This two-day workshop is just for the light of heart. Follow along with techniques and then paint them in a fun and expressive way using a variety of mediums to create a unique piece of art. Participants may use watercolor, gouache, watercolor pencil/crayons, Inktense pencils, pastels and/or oil pastels in the process. Collage materials may also be included if desired. Participants are asked to bring 3-5 small items that reflect who they are that could be incorporated into their self-portrait. Please be sure to download the complete supply list for the workshop. Stacie Rose is a local watercolor artist and president of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists. She has an associate’s degree in applied arts.

Thursday and Friday • 7/19, 7/20 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Offsite SAM Price: $60 for members • $90 for non-members

(305) Creative Watercolors • Abstract Painting

Lines, shapes and color, oh my! Create your own totally unique abstract painting using easy to follow step-by step instructions. No experience required! Instructor Stacie Rose will guide you through the steps to create initial drawings and discuss design techniques to express yourself in a new and expressive way using a variety of mediums and visual texture to create a unique piece of art. Participants may use watercolor, gouache, watercolor pencil/crayons, Inktense pencils, pastels and/or oil pastels in the process. Collage materials may also be included if desired. The only requirement is a child-like attitude and an enjoyment of painting! Please download the complete supply list for the workshop. Stacie Rose is a local watercolor artist and president of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists. She has an associate’s degree in applied arts.

Thursday and Friday • 8/16, 8/17 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Offsite SAM Price: $60 for members • $90 for non-members

(306) Exploring Watercolors for Beginners

This class is for the true beginning watercolor artist and those who want to review the basics.

We will practice various techniques in applying paint to paper, brushstrokes, color mixing, textures and more; and use these techniques in a painting each week. Watercolor can be challenging, but is also very fun and spontaneous! Leave expectations at home and come learn the joy of watercolor painting! Instructor Stacie Rose is a local artist and president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists. She has an associate’s degree in applied arts from Lansing Community College.

Tuesdays • 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 • 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: Offsite YMCA Price: $89 for members • $119 for non-members

COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY (307) Technology Tuesday Taking Better Pictures with your Smart Phone

Is your selfie sad? Does your foodporn look dull? Are your Instagrams insta-bad? Join us for this Technology Tuesday to learn how to take better photographs with your cell phone. SVSU photographer Michael Randolph will offer members tips, techniques and suggestions for how to make your mobile photos pop! Learn how to take a well-framed photo, catch the perfect smile in your selfie and utilize flash and filters for the perfect photograph.

Tuesday • 5/8 • 2-4 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (308) How to Convert Older Formats to Digital

Do you have stacks of family pictures or slides that you would like to change to a digital format? Or perhaps you have boxes of movies or music that you would like to change to a more user-friendly format. This class will discuss ways to convert old format sources like cassettes, albums, VHS tapes, CDs, slides and paper photographs into a digital format. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 5/11, 5/18 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(309) Organize Your Digital Accounts and Keep Passwords Safe

Every account today requires usernames and passwords, but how are you to remember all of them? In this class we cover how to keep your passwords organized and easy to remember with the use of a password manager. First class is lecture and the second class is a workshop to ensure you leave with password manager working. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 8/3, 8/10 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(310) How to Protect Yourself in a Digital World

We have all heard of the recent attacks to companies and our information. The real question is what can YOU do about it? In this class we cover topics like two-factor authentication, VPNs and how wireless payment systems work. “Organize Your Digital Accounts and Keep Passwords Safe” is recommended but not required for this course. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

Fridays • 8/17, 8/31 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(311) iPhone 101: The Fundamentals

Have you just purchased a new iPhone or want to know more than just making a phone call?

In this class we cover the basics: how to download apps, get content and make you feel more comfortable with your phone. Great for beginners but others will probably learn a thing or two.

Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer.

The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 6/22, 6/29 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(312) iPhone 201

Continuation from iPhone 101 or for people who already have a good understanding of how to use their iPhones. You will learn more about how to get the most out of your iPhone and feel comfortable using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 7/13, 7/20 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (313) How to Get Started in a Digital World

With all different devices, terms and software, how are you supposed to get started? In this class we cover the basics of technology and what products are best for you. So come, jump in and see that it’s a whole new world! Great for non-techies. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

Fridays • 5/11, 5/18 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(314) Android Tablet Fundamentals

Although iPad is the most popular tablet, there are many other options available which are less expensive and use Google’s open source Android operating system. If you own one of these devices, but don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We cover the basics: how to download apps, get content and make you feel more comfortable with your Android. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 6/1, 6/8 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(315) iPad 101: The Fundamentals

The iPad is the most popular tablet in the world. You may have just purchased yours or maybe feel like you’re not using it to its full potential. In this class, we cover the basics: how to download apps, get content and make you feel more comfortable with your iPad. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 6/22, 6/29 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(316) iPad 201

Continuation from iPad 101 or for people who have a pretty good understanding on how to use their iPad. In this class, we focus on more advanced features and applications with your iPad. Covering iCloud, mail and much more. Bring your iPad to class, but please no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 7/13, 7/20 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(317) Cutting the Cord • Getting Rid of Cable

As television bills keep getting more and more expensive, people are “cutting the cord” or getting rid of cable and using streaming services. In this class we cover how you can get the most out of these services and reduce your monthly bills. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

Fridays • 8/17, 8/31 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (318) Apple Computers (iMac, Macbook, MacBook Pro)

Apple started it all with their computer and in this class we cover Apple devices. We cover the basics of OS X and how to use your Mac. You need to bring your own device and be up-todate. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 6/1, 6/8 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(319) Protect and Backup Your Digital Life

What would happen if you lost your computer or phone? Would you miss anything like photos or documents? If the answer is yes, than this class is for you! We cover how to backup your information in many ways including automatic backups and “cloud” services. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays • 8/3, 8/10 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(320) Viruses and How to Clean Your Computer

Computer viruses can destroy computer data, hard drives and make your computer completely non-usable. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do if you get one is essential. In the first half of this class, you will learn about viruses, malware, spyware and adware. We will discuss various software applications that can help prevent viruses and how to remove viruses once they are on the computer. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to keep your computer running at top speed by cleaning it up and removing excess files. Learn how to remove unwanted programs and how to find and delete old files, temp files or the garbage left over when downloading programs. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. The class limit is 15.

Thursdays • 5/3, 5/10 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(321) How to Buy and Sell on the Internet

This class goes beyond eBay! While in this class you will learn how to establish an eBay account, search to find what you are looking for and complete your transaction. You will also learn about and how to use other Internet market platforms, such as Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to sell something online. We will cover how to make your item stand out, how to deal with bad checks, postage and other issues. The session will be held in a computer lab so that you will be able to find specifically what you are looking for. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.

Thursdays • 5/17, 5/24 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(322) MS Excel

Spreadsheets can appeal to more people than just those with pocket protectors. Microsoft Excel is a great program for organizing information and keeping track of financial data. You can even create address lists for the purpose of mail merging with other Microsoft programs. So get

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES out the tape for your glasses and dust off that pocket protector to come learn about this great program with Gary Holik, Excel wizard.

Thursdays • 6/7, 6/14 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(323) Social Media/Facebook

It seems that everybody is using Facebook (except you!). Join Gary Holik and learn how to use Facebook to communicate and keep in touch with family or connect with friends from the past.

Learn how to share photos, “like” a post or page (like OLLI’s Facebook page!) and “friend” anyone you choose. Learn how to secure your account as well.

Thursday • 7/12 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(324) Getting the Most out of Your Pictures

So you own a digital camera or have a camera on your smart phone. Now what? In this class you’ll learn how to edit photos to make them look better, resize them or even change the coloring. We’ll discuss strategies for taking great pictures, the best way to store them and the best and/or easiest way to reproduce them. Bring your camera or phone to class. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants!

Tuesdays • 7/17, 7/24 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(325) MS Powerpoint

Want to show off your vacation photos? Or want to teach an OLLI class with more pizzazz?

Then learn how to use PowerPoint with this informative course! Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation creator that can be used to create stunning slideshows, slide presentations, handouts, transparencies and much more! Learn how to create picture slide shows for weddings, retirement parties and other celebrations. Class taught by Gary Holik.

Thursdays • 8/16, 8/23 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

COOKING (326) The Art of Delicious: Basic Cooking

Want to move beyond basic fried eggs and toast? Here’s an opportunity to learn how to make a hearty lamb ragu with rigatoni, smoked salmon stuffed crepes, catfish etouffee and much more! You will learn everything from what supplies you need for getting started, to reading recipes and planning meals. You will be provided a basic understanding of kitchen etiquette and sources for additional information to foster a lifetime of culinary growth! No previous culinary experience is required! Instructor is Rita Johnson, formerly of Rita’s Southern Soul Café in Saginaw.

Fridays • 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 • 5-8 p.m.

Location: Pine Grove Kitchen Price: $75 for members • $105 for non-members

(327/328) Five Mother Sauces

Used as a finisher on top or underneath an entrée, or used to hold together a dish, sauces are the key to that unmistakable luxuriance in your favorite dish. In 1903 French chef Auguste

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES Escoffier codified the five foundational sauces of French cuisine into what became known as the “mother sauces.” Used as the basis for all other sauces and many dishes, the mother sauces are a kitchen staple every home cook and restaurant chef should know, even today. In this course, join Chef Josh Schaeding of the Maple Grille Restaurant and Microbrewery to learn how to make and utilize these five main sauces.

Saturday • First Session (327): 6/2; Second Session (328): 7/28 • 9-11 a.m.

Location: Offsite at Maple Grille Restaurant Price: $15 for members • $25 for non-members

(329) Chinese Cooking

This fun and practical class will teach you how to prepare delicious and healthy Chinese cuisine. It will cover different Chinese cooking styles and techniques of food preparation. A variety of cooking methods such as stir-frying, braising and stewing will be introduced stepby-step. In each session the instructor will demonstrate some of the most popular home-cooked Chinese dishes. Students will get to enjoy their own creation at the end of the class. The goal is to provide an authentic and hands on cultural experience for the students. Instructor is Carine Yang.

Sundays • 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 • 2-4:30 p.m.

Location: Pine Grove Kitchen Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

(330) Chinese Cooking & Culture

This class will combine Chinese culture with how to cook Chinese cuisine. During the class, we will discuss Chinese cultural concepts like why Chinese people cook the way they do and what’s inside the dishes they cook. This class will focus on learning to make Kungpao chicken, Coca-Cola chicken wings, dumplings and spring rolls. Students will help prepare and then taste their creations! Instructor is Rachel Lu. Fridays • 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 • 2-4:30 p.m.

Location: Pine Grove Kitchen Price: $37 for members • $67 for non-members

CRAFTS & HOBBIES (331) Card Making

Carolyn Johnson is back with another exciting greeting card class. Geared toward beginners or others who may be more advanced, this class is just plain fun! Some of the techniques covered in the classes include: paper folding, three dimensional cards, die cuts, wet and dry embossing, rubber stamping, washi tape and paper punches. All materials will be provided for you and we will make 3-5 cards each day. When you register, a list will be provided for you with some basic items to bring to class. Carolyn teaches at Delta College and loves to do crafting projects.

Tuesdays • 6/5, 6/12 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $60 for members • $75 for non-members

(332) From Betsy Wetsy to Barbie: A History of Dolls and the Joy they Bring

Did you spend hours on the floor stretched out with your dolls as a child? Have you always been curious about the dolls of your youth and whatever happened to them? Unsure if you have a Kewpie or a Barbie? Then join Timbertown Dollology Club for members and popular OLLI instructor Carolyn Johnson for a trip down memory lane. Carolyn will present her collection of dolls from the 1800s through the present sharing information about the dolls and her collection.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES for members are encouraged to bring a doll or two from their childhood to share with the group and add to the conversation.

Tuesday • 5/15 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $15 for members • $25 for non-members

(333) Jewelry Making

With a few basic design tips and simple construction techniques, anyone can do it! Want to have jewelry that matches a special outfit or to give as a personalized gift, but it is so confusing that you don’t know where to begin? Want to be able to fix a necklace instead of throwing it away? Does looking at the jewelry-making department in your local craft store make you want to give up? You will learn to select bead colors, find out just what all of those jewelry making tools really do, and what exactly a jewelry “finding” is. You will learn the techniques of: stringing/crimping, bead stitching, wire wrapping, making and attaching charms, and using memory wire, all with tips from a long-time jewelry designer. You will then be able to combine these basic techniques to design your own jewelry box full of one-of-a-kind jewelry. Class led

by Jewelry Maestro Kim Ballor.

Thursdays • 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $45 for members • $65 for non-members

(334) Intermediate Jewelry Making

Move beyond basic design tips and construction techniques with intermediate level jewelry making! You will learn advanced jewelry techniques with tips from a long-time jewelry designer. You will then be able to combine these techniques to design your own jewelry box full of one-of-a-kind, professional-looking jewelry. Class led by Jewelry Maestro Kim Ballor.

Thursdays • 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $45 for members • $65 for non-members

(335) Free Collage

Learn to collage with paint and tools from around the house! We will use things like a potato masher, bubble wrap, cardboard, saran wrap, erasers, old books and magazines, packing tape, etc. Students will work on an art canvas and also make a book for journaling, recipes, photos, doodling or anything someone would want to keep or share. Class led by Kim Ballor.

Thursdays • 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $38 for members • $58 for non-members

(336/337) Pen & Ink with Oil Rouging

Here’s your chance to try something different—pen and ink with oil rouging! Over the course of two class sessions, you will create a beautiful piece of art under the direction of Barbara Waybrant, owner of Barbara Waybrant’s Artistic Creations in Birch Run. She has taught 7 to 93-year-olds how to draw and paint at her home studio and at Clio’s Center for the Arts. She will provide all the supplies as well as step-by-step instruction. Barbara is a certified Mary Owens Pen & Ink/Oil Rouging instructor. See online course description for a picture of the project.

Fridays • Session One (Basket) (336): 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fridays • Session Two (Lighthouse) (337): 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: C130 Price: $65 for members • $95 for non-members

(338/339) Colored Pencil

Change “just coloring” into beautiful works of art! Learn shading, showing depth, and more.

The instructor will provide everything you need to complete the picture and offers framing at the end of class. You can go home with your picture ready to hang! Class taught by Barbara

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES Waybrant of Barbara Waybrant’s Artistic Creations in Birch Run. See online course description for a picture of the project.

Fridays • Session One (Water Lily) (338): 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fridays • Session Two (Iris) (339): 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: C130 Price: $65 for members • $95 for non-members

(340) Basket Making: Bread & Jelly Jar Basket

Since the start of time, people from all cultures have woven plant materials together to make baskets for gathering and transporting goods. Here is your opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a bread basket and jelly jar basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. See online course description for a picture of the project. The class maximum is 10.

Thursdays • 5/10, 5/17 • 1-5 p.m.

Location: GS113 Price: $59 for members • $89 for non-members

(341) Basket Making: Utensil and Tissue Basket

Woven first by Native Americans, baskets were the preferred storage container for dry goods and other objects. Learn to make two different types of beautiful and practical baskets in this course. You’ll go home with a tissue basket and utensil basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. See online course description for a picture of the project. The class maximum is 10.

Thursdays • 6/14, 6/21 • 1-5 p.m.

Location: GS115 Price: $59 for members • $89 for non-members

(342) Basket Making: Cabinet and Market Baskets

Baskets are useful for carrying everyday objects and storing goods as well. Here is another opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a cabinet basket and small market basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. See online course description for a picture of the project. The class maximum is 10.

Wednesdays • 7/18, 7/25 • 1-5 p.m.

Location: GS115 Price: $69 for members • $99 for non-members

(343) Craft with Warmbier Farms

Join Stacey at Warmbier Farms to create beautiful crafts for the season! In May you’ll create a wild flower wreath, a beautiful collection of summer flowers that will look wonderful on your door this season. Next in June, we will create a vase of wildflowers that looks like it was “fresh picked”—a stunning addition to your table this summer. Finally, in July you will learn dry brushing and tinting techniques as we paint an adorable bunny birdbath. A delightful accent for your garden!

Tuesdays • 5/8, 6/12, 7/10 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: Offsite Warmbier Farms Price: $115 for members • $145 for non-members

(344) Experiences in Woodworking

Come see what you can invent or reinvent with your natural ability and some natural materials—woods! You will have the opportunity to make something that many of us have grown up with sitting on a mantle, a bookshelf in our family’s den or grandparent’s home. This is an opportunity to bring back a few of those memories with a project of your own, a “Mantle Clock.” During this project, we will also explore your abilities with wood burning. In this class we will use both hand tools as well as some machines to accomplish tasks that are used in the

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES process of making a wood project. Instructor Mark Davis, Hemlock Middle School woodshop teacher, has had experiences in construction and home design as well as computer-aided drafting. Bring your memories and hopefully we can make some new ones. All materials are provided.

Thursdays • 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Offsite Hemlock Middle School Price: $100 for members • $125 for non-members

CURRENT EVENTS & WORLD CULTURE (345) Issues in the News

This class will discuss issues currently in the news. There will be two topics in each of the four classes. A 15-20 minute video from TED.com will present one speaker’s view of the issue.

Each talk will be followed by discussion of that topic. TED talks don’t just present a summary of events and their causes, they tend to focus on innovative ideas and broad issues. The last 15-30 minutes of each class will be reserved for open discussion of any current issues that the class for memberss wish to discuss. In order for the talks to be as current as possible, the talks are not selected until close to the beginning of the class, but past topics have included income inequality, law enforcement issues, problems with the political system in the US and assorted global issues. The class is moderated by OLLI member Carol Gohm.

Wednesdays • 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(346) How Democracies Die

Aristotle wrote that of the six forms of government during his life, democracy was without question the worst. He questioned the relationship of economics and democracy, the stability of democracy and the predilection of democracy and income inequality. Of the forms of governance, democracy dies differently. In some parts of the world, non-violent social reform is the catalyst of the death of democracy. In others, military coups bring the demise. In yet other nations, economic inequality has brought violent revolution and change. This course will conduct an “autopsy” of various democracies which have met their death. What can these lessons teach us about our future? At some point as a government, we too shall die. Class led by Jim Johnson.

Wednesday and Thursday • 5/23, 5/24 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: B109 Price: $37 for members • $64 for non-members

(347) Polarized Politics: Jackson, Lincoln, and Trump

Only three times in the history of our nation have presidents faced political and cultural polarization as severe as the three above-mentioned presidents. Two were largely due to their personality flaws and lack of social gravitas (Jackson and Trump). Lincoln faced a nation divided by war. Yet despite the manner in which they obtained the presidency, they all shared a unique path to the Oval Office and behavior thereafter. This course will compare and contrast the personality, the mannerisms and the outcome of how three interesting presidents dealt with a most fractious and divided nation. With respect to Trump, we will use his history prior to elected office (as with Lincoln and Jackson) and his first year in office to project the future we all will share. Class led by Jim Johnson.

Wednesday and Thursday • 8/22, 8/23 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: B109 Price: $37 for members • $64 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (348) Elections 2018

Signs on every corner, commercials bloating your favorite television show, parades, stickers and pins everywhere one can see—it must be an election year! The 2018 election year is upon us, bringing with it a variety of candidates and issues. Will the GOP retain the House and Senate in Washington? Could there be a change of party control in Lansing? Is Gerrymandering going to be on the ballot? Join John Kaczynski, director of Governmental Affairs at SVSU, to discuss the various candidates at the local, state and federal levels. There will also be a review of which ballot initiatives will be on the ballot in Michigan for the November general election.

Tuesdays • 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 • 9-11 a.m.

Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(349) Ethics for Seniors and Society

This practical and easy to understand class is for anyone willing to examine his or her life.

We will examine morality, ethics, self-righteousness, altruism and rationalization. Given the recent influx of sexual harassment stories hitting the news, we will also examine sexual ethics in a respectful manner. A new and effective technique for reaching ethical decisions will be presented using information, quotes and cartoons. Instructor is retired teacher Mike Enright.

Wednesdays • 6/6, 6/13 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $18 for members • $28 for non-members

EXERCISE, SPORTS & FITNESS (350/351/352/353) Horseback Riding

Have you always wanted to try horseback riding? Or did you take a few lessons in your youth and think this might be something you’d like to try again? Join Gene Munger, owner of Munger Ranch in Shields, for this six-session class which explores the basics of this wonderful sport. Gene has been teaching riding for over 30 years while also showing horses and judging internationally. You can choose to ride either English or Western-style. The ranch does have an indoor riding arena. Upon registration, you will receive the address to the ranch. This class is limited to six, with three in each one-hour session. Sorry, we cannot guarantee which session you will be assigned.

Tuesdays • Session One (350/351): 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 • (350) 10-11 a.m. OR (351) Noon-1 p.m.

Tuesdays • Session Two (352/353): 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 • (352) 10-11 a.m. OR (353) Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Munger Ranch Price: $190 for members • $200 for non-members

(354) Beginning Line Dancing

If you have never danced or always wanted to dance—this class is for you! You will learn all the basic line dance steps and several slower, short dances. It is a fun way to exercise and meet new people or bring your friends along to dance with you. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class. So, put on your dancing shoes and join us! Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Wednesdays • 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 • 10-11 a.m.

Location: Ryder Dance Studio Price: $48 for members • $78 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (355) Senior Fitness Day

FREE: Senior Fitness Test (designed for ages 60-94). The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontology Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance standards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 60-94. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, back scratch test, eight-foot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by June 5 to register: 964-4475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Recreation Center entrance.)

Monday • 6/11 • 10-11 a.m.

Location: Ryder Center Courts 2 & 3 Price: Free for members • Free for non-members

(356) Continuing Line Dancing

This class is for dancers who already know the basic steps. We will still do our favorite old dances, but we will go beyond what we learned this past year to learn more advanced dances.

The music and dancing will be great, and you may make new friends or share time with old friends. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class. Are you ready to move up to the next level? Join our class and let the fun begin. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Thursdays • 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 • 10-11 a.m.

Location: Ryder Dance Studio Price: $48 for members • $78 for non-members

(357) Discover the Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise. It is gentle enough to be practiced by those over 50, so you’ll be able to work within any limitations you may have.

In this introductory course, we’ll do strengthening and stretching along with breathing and meditation. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class, specially designed for our OLLI group. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Thursdays • 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 • 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Location: R244 Price: $56 for members • $86 for non-members

(358) Continuing Yoga

If you have already taken an introductory yoga class or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Thursdays • 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 • 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Location: R244 Price: $56 for members • $86 for non-members

(359/360) Zumba Gold & Toning

Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. This Zumba Gold and Toning Class is tailored for active older adults who want to focus on muscle conditioning, light weight and bodyweight activity and balance. It will blend with the Zumba party we love at a slower pace. Our instructor is Cindy Ellsworth, who is AFAA certified and Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold.

Tuesdays • Session One (359): 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 Tuesdays • Sesson Two (360): 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 • 10-11 a.m.

Location: R244 Price: $56 for members • $86 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (361) Nordic Walking

Have you heard about Nordic Walking? Nordic Walking is a complete body workout. In this introductory course, you will learn the history of Nordic Walking, the awesome benefits, the differences between Nordic walkers, trekking, or hiking poles, where to buy and resources on getting started. Taught by Nickie Korpal, a Nordic Walker enthusiast who wants to share this awesome sport.

Wednesday • 5/30 • 9 a.m.-Noon Location: R244 Price: $18 for members • $28 for non-members

(362/363) Beginning Strength Training

Are you ready to be a stronger, fitter you? This strength training class is for anyone considering a stronger, healthier body, but maybe needs some guidance on how to make that happen! You can learn in a friendly, supportive, group atmosphere. Strength training increases overall fitness by increasing bone density and muscle mass, both kicking up the calorie burn! This also means decrease in body fat percentage! We will use hand weights, machines, bands, stability balls, medicine balls, bosu balls, and bodyweight exercises to keep it both challenging and fun! This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks. Your trainer, Pam Beebe, is NSCA certified and is a health fitness specialist student at Delta College.

Tuesday and Thursday • Session One (362): 5/1, 5/3, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, 5/17, 5/22, 5/24, 5/29, 5/31 Tuesday and Thursday • Session Two (363): 6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 7/5, 7/10, 7/12 • 9-10 a.m.

Location: R246 Price: $59 for members • $89 for non-members

(364/365) Continuing Strength Training

Ready to bring you strength training to the next level? This class is for anyone already strength training but wanting a fun, group class to kick it up a notch. We will use hand weights, machines, bands, stability balls, kettle bells, medicine balls, bosu balls and bodyweight exercises to do circuits and interval training. The class will have fun variations to exercises you may already be doing. Get ready for a stronger body and entertaining workout! This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for five weeks. Pam Beebe, a Health Fitness Specialist student is NSCA certified and ready to support you in the challenge!

Tuesday and Thursday • Session One (364): 5/1, 5/3, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, 5/17, 5/22, 5/24, 5/29, 5/31 Tuesday and Thursday • Session Two (365): 6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 7/5, 7/10, 7/12 • 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Location: R246 Price: $59 for members • $89 for non-members

HEALTH (366) Centering Prayer: Introductory Workshop

Centering Prayer is a simple method in which we open ourselves to God and consent to God’s presence and action within us. This prepares our hearts and minds to receive the attention to the Divine Indwelling Spirit who resides at the center of our being. It also helps us to develop a deeper relationship with the Divine. Nan Spence is uniquely qualified to teach Centering Prayer as she holds a master’s degree in counseling and theology and works as a psychotherapist and theology counselor in Saginaw. She studied Centering Prayer with Thomas Keating, a Cistercian monk who designed this form of prayer.

Wednesday • 5/23 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $39 for members • $69 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES HISTORY

(367) History of God

Before we move on to the modern philosophers and their thoughts on the meaning of life, we will use this spring session to clarify some points from the last meeting, plus expand on some of the great discussions we had on other views on the topic, the impact of behavior (bias, flawed memory, etc.) on our thinking, early religious influences (ex. Zoroaster), role of evil, and any other thought that grabs our attention. We are enjoying the fascinating entanglement of philosophy, religion, human behavior and genetics in the convoluted trajectory of human develo p.m.ent. The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor.

Thursdays • 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 • 9:30 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $36 for members • $66 for non-members

(368) Air War in World War II Europe, Part I

This class will cover the air war in Western Europe from 1939-1942. We will look at the weapons, tactics, strategies, and leaders of the air war. We will cover the Blitzkrieg in Poland, Norway, the Low Countries, and France, also the role that was played by air power, and the importance of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz will be discussed. Finally, we will touch on the role of air power in the war at sea and the United States entry into the war in Europe. The class will be taught by Jim Reha, a retired history teacher and OLLI member. Part II will be offered in the fall session of classes.

Mondays • 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 • 9-11am Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(369) What is it About the South?

How and why is the South different from the rest of the country, and why should that matter?

This course will trace the history and develo p.m.ent of the southern states from their beginning through modern times with emphasis on the period between the founding of the country and the Civil War, then the long period of devastation and rebuilding and the emergence of the South as a power bloc in the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on social, cultural, economic and military issues. Class participation and commentary will be much appreciated and the teacher, Thomas Donahue, will share anecdotes and recollections from his years in Dixie.

Mondays • 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 • 9-11 a.m.

Location: C129 Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

(370) Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is widely considered the most constructively effective leader so far in the post-World War II era. During the years she was prime minister (1979-1990), the United Kingdom recovered substantially from the doldrums of the previous several decades. Economic conditions revived with lower taxes, fewer government restrictions on private enterprise, and better control of private sector spending. In addition, the British victory over Argentina in the Falklands War enhanced British prestige. Yet, despite these triumphs, she fell from power.

There are some interesting parallels to the defeat of Winston Churchill in the July 1945 election after he led the U.K. to victory in World War II. Course taught by John Pafford, Ph.D. Wednesdays • 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (371) Ancient Aliens and the Troubling Popularity of Alternative History

Professor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi will discuss the increasing use of alternative history and conspiracy theories and why these are so problematic for students of history and the average person alike. The focus will be on the Ancient Alien theory, as explained by the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, but will also delve into more recent conspiracy theories.

Wednesday • 7/25 • 5-7 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $12 for members • $22 for non-members

(372) History in Televised Drama

Professor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi will lead viewing and discussion of popular portrayals of history in televised fiction. We will look at Roman History through I, Claudius; British history through Downton Abbey and Victoria; and America in the 1960s through Mad Men. Mondays • 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(373) The Air War in the Second World War

Professor Jason Szilagyi will give an overview on the Allied and Axis air campaigns and the forces who carried them out. He will discuss the Axis countries targeting of both strategic and civilian targets and the Allied responses. The class will end with a discussion of how the war is perceived in history and popular culture by countries on both sides.

Tuesdays • 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(374) National Crossroads: The American Civil War

The course of history is not inevitable, which means human beings play an active role in shaping the outcomes of great events. The American Civil War is no exception to this rule.

In a time of rapid westward expansion and growing international influence, the American people found themselves at a crossroads in the 1850s. As Abraham Lincoln famously noted, “A house divided cannot stand. We will become all one thing, or all the other.” This course is an exploration of the causes, course and aftermath of the Civil War. Topics include politics, culture, war, and economics. The instructor is William D. Watson, MA, an historian and instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Tuesday • 5/1 • 1-3:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $15 for members • $25 for non-members

LEGAL STUDIES

(375) Theft of the Innocent: The Controversy of Civil Asset Forfeiture

In 2010 the Saginaw County Sheriff appeared in local papers posed alongside a 2007 Ford Mustang GT re-lettered with the Sheriff’s Department name and the phrase “Taken from a Local Drug Dealer.” The highly controversial act of police seizing property from suspected criminals for government use or sale for profit is known as “civil asset forfeiture.” Assets taken from criminals and resold for the benefit of the community or its police force are applauded, but what happens when innocent people are caught up in police seizure? Join attorneys Philip L. Ellison of Outside Legal Counsel and Matthew Gronda in this session to learn more about civil asset forfeiture and the controversy surrounding it. They will discuss a real-life case involving this questionable police practice.

Thursday • 5/3 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $Free for members • $28 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (376) Supreme Court Decisions

The Nine have garnered much attention over the past few years with important decisions on controversial topics like gay marriage as well as the Court’s makeup of supposed liberals and conservatives with each presidential appointment. This course includes information on qualifications, duties, nominating process, salary, and terms of the Supreme Court. Information will be given on the 12 most important Supreme Court decisions, such as Brown v. Board of Education. Information and quotes will be presented on the twelve greatest Supreme Court justices as well. Course taught by retired teacher Mike Enright.

Mondays • 7/9, 7/16 • Noon-2 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $Free for members • $28 for non-members

LITERATURE (377) Boarding School Novels

Are you one of those people who always sort of envied students attending boarding school?

Spend the warmer days ahead immersing yourself in a number of intriguing plots whose settings are various British and New England schools. We’ll be starting on May 8 with John Williams’ Stoner. The main character is born into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. When he goes to the state university to study agriculture, he gets drawn into the area of English literature. Next is R.F. Delderfield’s To Serve Them All My Days. After enduring shell shock during World War I, David Powlette-Jones is trying to get his life back in order by teaching in an isolated British school. Marisha Pessl’s Special Topics in Calamity Physics is our next selection. This brilliant book is about a clever young woman who has a wide grasp on science, literature, and music (these small details greatly enrich the texture of the book), but who doesn’t have many friends. Our final book will be Donna Tartt’s The Secret History. A charismatic classics professor attracts a group of misfit students whose lives wind up going beyond the boundaries of normal morality. Although the books are on the hefty side, they are compelling to read! Class led by OLLI member Rose Kohut.

Tuesdays • 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C101 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

MUSIC (378) Ukulele PEANUT 101

People Every Age Need Ukulele Training! Is the guitar too hard? Is the piano too heavy to lug around? Well, then, learn to play the ukulele with the founder of the Saginaw Ukulele Gurus and Rookies (SUGAR), Midland’s own Johnny Hunt! The key to learning anything is having fun in the process, and that will be the primary objective of this class. There will be a limited number of ukuleles available at the first class for in-class use. You may purchase a starter uke for as little as $40 at many music stores (or online). Email Johnny at johnnyhunt57@yahoo.com with questions. Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book provided with class fee. Class limited to 20 people.

Thursdays • 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

(379) Ukulele PEANUT 102

Be all that you can be (on the ukulele) and learn some more chords, techniques, and tricks in this continuation ukulele class, which builds upon the foundation laid in the beginning ukulele class taught by Johnny. When you have completed both classes and learned the material in the

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES books used, you will have all the tools in your toolbox you need to take your uke playing to whatever level you want to reach. Email Johnny at johnnyhunt57@yahoo.com with questions.

Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 2 provided with class fee. Class limited to 20 people.

Thursdays • 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/26 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

(380) The Everly Brothers: Heartaches and Harmonies (Revised)

Among the first 10 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Everly Brothers were the artists most closely associated with country music. The Kentucky-bred duo grew up performing on the family country radio show all over the South and Midwest in the 1940s before becoming early rock and roll stars in 1957 with their classic recordings on the Cadence label. Don and Phil Everly’s main musical contribution was their keening, knife-like harmonies that would become important models for later harmony-based rock and roll acts such as Simon and Garfunkel, the Beatles, the Bee Gees and the Hollies. This fun and informative four-session course will use a wealth of vintage video, photos, and even some early radio broadcasts to examine the amazing career of Don and Phil Everly. The class will also examine the rise of country music in America during the 20th century and its impact on the Everly Brothers, one of the most important country-based recording artists in the history of rock and roll. Instructor is Gary Johnson.

Wednesdays • 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

OLLI AFTER HOURS (381) Cocktails and Canvas

Cocktails and Canvas at the Saginaw Art Museum instructed by the museum’s own Jenn Gray. Come and enjoy an evening painting with friends and a glass of Michigan wine. See online course description for a picture of the project. No painting experience required! All art materials are provided.

Thursday • 6/21 • 5-7 p.m.

Location: Offsite Saginaw Art Museum Price: $46 for members • $76 for non-members

(382) Classic Cars and Rock and Roll

Join us for an exciting discussion of the historic Bay City Auto Company and Michigan Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in this unique OLLI After Hours event. At one time nearly 50 area shops manufactured or finished passenger and utility vehicles. The Bay City Auto Company became the world’s first Cadillac store and distributorship in 1904, changing its name to Mitchell Cadillac in the 1960s and was sold to Labadie in 1979. In 2005, Mitchell family descendants focused their automotive interests, and began selling classic and exotic collector cars across the globe through the revived Bay City Auto Company and its sister organization, the Bay City Motor Company. Additionally, a display of photos and memorabilia for the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Internet Hall of Fame has been displayed at the Bay City Motor Company since 2005. The historical and cultural connection between rock and roll and cars has made for an ideal partnership, and the site has inducted 97 for memberss. Please join the Bay City Auto Company and Michigan Rock and Roll Legends for this OLLI After Hours event; complete with food, beverages from Bay City’s Adventure Coffee, a private tour, discussion and just good fun!

Thursday • 5/17 • 5-7 p.m.

Location: Offsite Bay City Motor Company Price: $27 for members • $56 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES (383) All Aboard the U.S.S. Edson

Commissioned in 1958, the USS Edson served for over 30 years, including during the Vietnam War. Today, the ship remains on the Saginaw River as the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum.

Join OLLI for a unique chance to tour this Forrest-Sherman class destroyer after hours with your friends! Begin the evening with dessert from Barney’s Bakery in Bay City then take your time enjoying the engineering marvel that is the USS Edson. Group tours, including the ship’s history, will be given during the event.

Thursday • 7/26 • 5-7 p.m.

Location: Offsite Naval Ship Museum Price: $10 for members • $20 for non-members

SCIENCE & NATURE (384) STEM on the Saginaw River

There is much talk about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and how these skills will help with the economic development of our area. Many people approach science and engineering skills as if they are new to the Saginaw Bay Area but these talents and competencies built this region. The skills and knowledge of the logging industry led to the shipbuilding and chemical industry along with smaller industries such as kit homes and boats. The major shipbuilders such as Davidson, Wheeler, and Defoe used and added to the STEM techniques of their day. Some of the largest Great Lakes ships were built using the most innovative techniques of their time in Bay City. This class will highlight the STEM proficiencies of the major shipbuilders in Bay City. This class will also showcase how they have laid the groundwork from the 1800s on for what Bay City has become today. Course led

by OLLI member Chris Eckerle.

Tuesdays • 6/12, 6/19 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C130 Price: $18 for members • $22 for non-members

(385) Language Matters from A to Z

Walking and talking come naturally but learning a language is another matter. The language we acquire in childhood serves us well enough for communication. Only later do we become sensitive to the nuances of vocabulary, master grammar and realize that our mother tongue is one of many. In this class we will explore the realm of language with all its diversity and then amuse ourselves with the rich complexity of English. We will consider the status of English as one of the world’s nine dominant languages and become aware of the dynamic nature of words and language itself. The goal of this class is not only to inform but also to enjoy and ultimately to appreciate the luxuriance and illogic of everyday English. Leaning on the lore of lots of lexicon experts, Bob Enszer, retired teacher and longtime lover of lex, will try to lead lucidly.

Wednesday • 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

(386) What is a Monster? The Philosophy of Art/Aesthetics

What is art? What makes “good” art? It is often said that, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

So perhaps “good art” is subjective. But is what counts as art and what doesn’t also subjective?

Does the viewer (through interpretation, emotional engagement, etc.) add to, or even complete the art? This course will focus on questions like these as well as others that arise in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. In addition, similar questions relating to music and film will be explored. For example, what makes a song or film “good”? Special attention will also be given to the horror genre: What makes a horror film a horror film? What is a monster? Is there something morally wrong with enjoying a film that depicts people being killed by a maniac,

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES eaten by zombies, getting their blood drained by vampires, etc. Class taught by SVSU adjunct instructor Alex Gromak.

Mondays • 6/4, 6/11 • 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

(387/388) Wildlife Boat Tour

This “class” will give you the opportunity to relax and savor the beauty that surrounds you and learn about the ecology and history of one of Michigan’s largest watersheds. You’ll take a trip through the “Everglades” of Michigan with Wil Hufton III, owner of Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips. You’ll travel through one of the largest bald eagle habitats and migratory flyways in the Midwest. Hufton has explored the ecology of this region for over 40 years and has a first-hand understanding of what is happening to our watershed. Sign up quickly—each cruise is limited to 10 participants. Both trips depart from the Saginaw Marina off Lee Street in Saginaw. You will receive a letter with logistical information about one week prior to the trip.

Thursday • 5/17 • 8-11am (387) OR 4-7 p.m. (388) Location: Offsite Price: $42 for members • $62 for non-members

(389/390) Opioids and the Science of Addiction

Join Elaine Doherty of the Crime Lab to learn about pain killing opioids and the effect they have on the user. The United States today is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic, but just how do people using these drugs become addicted? The physiological dependence most daily opioid users suffer can be linked with other drug misuse as opioids are rarely the first choice for abuse. If not the first choice, then why? How to drug users’ brains change over time and use of these drugs?

Tuesdays • Session One (389) 5/22 • Session Two (390) 8/14 • 6-8:30 p.m.

Location: C224 Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 CLASSES GRANDPARENTS & GRANDCHILDREN

(391) From Lincoln Logs to Drones

Last year SVSU hosted the state finals for high school robotics teams from across the state.

Are you or a loved one interested in robotics? Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy learning new technologies? If your answer is “YES” to any of these questions, sign up for this session to learn about competitive robotics. In this class, you will learn about For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST). You and your grandchild will build a Lego robot and program it to run an obstacle course. You will be able to take what you’ve learned back to your community and continue the exciting world of competitive robotics. Instructor is Charlie Snider, an engineer at Nexteer. Cost includes one grandparent and one child.

Monday • 7/23 • Noon-4 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $32 for members • $42 for non-members

(392) Molecular Gastronomy: When Science Meets Food

Join SVSU Chef Kelly for a fun cooking experience! We’ll explore the physical and chemical transformation of ingredients that occur while cooking and how traditional ingredients are changed by untraditional cooking methods. You’ll make fruit caviar, mango eggs and chocolate coated strawberries dipped in pop rocks. Of course, you’ll get to sample all the yummy “experiments!” Cost includes one grandparent and one child.

Wednesday • 7/11 • Noon-2 p.m.

Location: SVSU Marketplace Price: $18 for members • $28 for non-members

(393) Explore the Wonders of Virtual Reality

This class brings together people of all ages that would like to experience, learn about and discuss virtual reality and related technologies. From walking around on the floor of the ocean to flying around in outer space, bring your loved ones and watch their faces as they immerse themselves in another universe! A presentation about the history and technologies of VR will be followed by plenty of Q&A and discussion time, along with people entering VR right in front of our eyes! If you’ve been curious about this cutting-edge technology and its uses (or would just like to take a brief journey of your own), join us! Course led by SVSU’s Virtual Reality Research Group. Cost includes one grandparent and one child.

Saturday • 6/16 • Noon-3 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $12 for members • $22 for non-members

(394) Nuclear Science and Sky Theater Trip for Grandparents and Grandchildren

Interested in nuclear science, or fascinated by the night sky? Then you will want to take this unique summer trip to the MSU campus. Our group will tour the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), explore the secrets of the atomic nucleus and discover how nuclear properties can benefit society. The day also includes a tour and show at Abrams Planetarium to rediscover the wonders of the universe at Abrams Planetarium. The sky theater features fantastic star shows utilizing a state-of-the-art computer graphics star projector. You will see “Skywatchers of Africa” and see how Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives and meet their physical needs for survival.

Your trip package includes a tour of the Cyclotron laboratory, a tour and show at Abrahms Planetarium, lunch at Shaw Hall and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Cost includes one grandparent and one child.

Wednesday, June 20 • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Price: $25 for members • $45 for non-members

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CANCELLATION POLICY Policy for Classes

$10 cancellation fee. The remainder of the registration fee will be refunded or remain as a credit on your account. The cancellation must be done by one week prior to the first class or no refund will be given.

New Policy for Day Trips

Day trips are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot on the trip, in which case you will receive your registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee.

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES Day Trip registration for members ONLY begins Tuesday, April 10, at 8:30 a.m. (this includes walk in, phone and online registrations). Spring/Summer class registration opens on Thursday, April 12, at 8:30 a.m. and day trip registration opens for non-members (this includes walk in, phone and online registrations).

Forms received in the mail or dropped off to the OLLI office prior to registration day will be processed on the day following trip/class registration (online, walk-in and phone registrations take priority). Please do not leave voicemails regarding your registration. Also, never leave your credit card information on our voicemail as we always need to verify all the information directly with you. You will probably be more likely to get into a trip if you register online that morning at 8:30 a.m. than trying to get through to us on the phone.

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2. Fill the cart with desired offerings beginning at 8:30 a.m. on registration day.

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