OLLI at SVSU - Winter 2019 Catalog

Winter 2019 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50+ | svsu.edu/olli | (989) 964-4475

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Membership Benefits (Winter Membership $50) Monthly Meetings

Members enjoy 10 monthly meetings each year that feature a speaker, light refreshments, and a chance to socialize with other members. Guests are welcome to attend one OLLI monthly meeting without charge and experience our program. Those who wish to attend more than one meeting may join OLLI or pay $10 per meeting. Winter programs are listed on Page 4.

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 specific interest. For more information on current groups and leader information see our website svsu.edu/olli or call our office at (989) 964-4475.

Member Newsletter

Ten monthly copies of The Adventurer and bi-monthly emails update members on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities, such as lectures, concerts and theater 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 OLLI members. We generally plan 12 day trips per semester and up to two international trips a year. See Pages 6-9.

For registration dates and times, see Page 35.

Contact OLLI

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

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Message from the Director of OLLI

With winter comes a new year and new goals! Some people rededicate themselves to a healthy lifestyle or give up a vice — here in Curtiss 111, we are no different. Over the next year the OLLI office will be making strides toward using less paper. We believe trees are better off keeping our environment healthy than ending up in recycle bins. Hopefully you will begin to notice less-cluttered desks and shelves as we transition toward a completely digital workspace. Wish us luck!

Established in 2001, we have grown to more than 2,100 members from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are constantly trying to keep our members happy. This semester, check out our free offerings for members. As always, 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 Monthly Meetings 5 Special Events 6 Day Trips 10 Interest Groups 10 Art 13 Business 14 Computers & Technology 19 Cooking 20 Crafts & Hobbies 22 Current Events & World Culture 23 Exercise, Sports & Fitness

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26 Health 27 History 29 Legal Studies 30 Literature 31 Music 33 Religion 34 Science & Nature 34 Advocate for OLLI 35 Locations for Classes 35 Cancellation Policy 35 Registration Dates & Times 3

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MONTHLY MEETINGS Agenda for All Monthly Meetings

8:45 a.m. – Registration, Socializing and Light Refreshments 9:30 a.m. – Announcements and Program Begins Curtiss Hall Banquet Room Wednesday, January 9 – WINTERFEST! The Saginaw Elite Big Band Visit our vendor tables before the meeting from 8:45-9:30 a.m.

Join your OLLI friends to dance the morning away at this lively Winterfest meeting. We’ll be joined by the Saginaw Elite Big Band! The Saginaw Elite Big Band is comprised of musicians that are experienced veterans of local concert, variety and swing/ballroom dance bands that have performed in and around the Great Lakes Bay Region over the last 25 years. The Saginaw Elite Big Band will cover and perform music pieces ranging from jazz to high energy swing and ballroom dance standards. This band was formed with the intent to provide only the best arrangements of music – performed by the best musicians in the area!

Wednesday, February 13 – Unearthing the African American Dream in the 19th Century Midwest Jennifer Stinson, Ph.D., SVSU Amid sweeping economic changes, rising immigration, and intensifying debates about slavery, white mid-nineteenth-century Americans looked to the West as their “manifest destiny.” They and the New York journalist John O’Sullivan who coined that phrase rarely acknowledged or welcomed the free African Americans who, like white settlers, put down roots and planted crops across the Upper Mississippi Valley. Yet rural families of color richly shaped the economies, cultures, and politics of the farm neighborhoods and small towns they helped to found. Jennifer Stinson, Associate Professor of History at SVSU, weaves together diverse documents written by and about nineteenth-century African American midwesterners to explore the successes and strains that marked men’s and women’s quests to realize the full rights and dignities of American citizenship in the West. Stinson’s presentation draws from her book project “They All Mixed in Together, the White and the Colored: Freedom, Family, and Race in the Rural Upper Midwest, 1820-1920.”

Wednesday, March 13 – Cold War Polygraphs John Baesler, Ph.D., SVSU A person strapped to a polygraph machine. Nervous eyes, sweaty brow, the needle trembling up and down. Few images are more evocative of Cold War paranoia. In his history of the polygraph as a tool and symbol of American war policies, John Philipp Baesler, Associate Professor of History at SVSU, tells the story of a technology with weak scientific credentials that was nevertheless celebrated as a device that could expose both internal and external enemies.

Considered the go-to technology to test agents’ and employees’ loyalty, the polygraph’s true power, Baesler argues, was to expose deep ideological and political fault lines among Americans.

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MONTHLY MEETINGS Wednesday, April 10 – First Robotics & SVSU Sean Murray of Dow High School & Adrianne Cole of SVSU FIRST Robotics is an international high school robotics competition in which students, coaches and mentors have six weeks to build a game-playing robot and then compete in district events. Teams who are successful at the district level go on to compete at the state championship at SVSU to earn a spot at the world competition. The FIRST Robotics State Competition has a tremendous impact on SVSU’s campus, as well as the Great Lakes Bay Region. Hear from Midland teacher and coach of “The Charge,” Dow High’s robotics team, Sean Murray. Murray will talk about FIRST and how it works in the school systems as well as how the competitions work and how relationships are formed in the community. SVSU’s Director of STEM Adrianne Cole will then discuss how the competition brings thousands of participants and spectators to this region, boosting the local economy. FIRST Robotics State Competition is another example of the incredible partnership between Saginaw Valley State University and many of the schools and industries throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tai Chi/QiGong Festival Saturday, March 9, 2019 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Curtiss Hall Banquet Room Students and teachers from around the state will explore the latest developments and techniques. This event will be hosted by SVSU/OLLI’s Tai Chi teacher and founding member of Cloud Hands Michigan, Jim Bush. The sessions focus on interesting aspects of these Arts, led by outstanding instructors from around Michigan. Sessions will be relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. There will be sufficient breaks, with lunch included in the cost. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Please note that swords or weapons are not allowed per SVSU University policy. Please call the OLLI office to register, 989-964-4475. $30 members/nonmembers (includes lunch) through February 28; $40 thereafter.

SAVE THE DATE! QiGong & Tai Ji for Everyone Thursday, May 16, 2019 and Friday, May 17, 2019 Deng Ming-Dao is an author, marital artist, and Taoist. He is known nationally and internationally for nine books, including The Chronicles of Tao, a biography of his Taoist master; 365 Tao, a book of daily meditations; and Scholar Warrior, a book showing how exercises, meditations, and philosophy combine into a single spiritual path. His books have been translated into 16 languages. Over the course of four decades, Deng has trained with five teachers in Taijiquan, Xinguiquan, and Baguazhang, Qigong, weapons practice, philosophy, and meditation.

Information to follow in upcoming newsletters.

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DAY TRIPS Trip Policies and Listening Device 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.

SVSU is committed to equal access for persons with disabilities and we will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations. Persons requesting an accommodation must inform the OLLI office at (989) 964-4475 within the first week of registration.

SVSU-OLLI now has listening devices designed by Tour Guide Solutions, which includes a transmitter for the guide and receivers for the travelers. You may plan on using this system on day trips that include tour guides. Look for the and you may bring your own earbuds or headphones for a standard 3.5mm jack.

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.

(16) Anastasia at the Wharton Theatre

Inspired by the beloved film, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Mid-Michigan! From the Tony Award® winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con-man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak. We will stop before the performance for an Italian feast at Bravo! Cucina Italiana. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch.

Saturday, January 19 • 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • $140 for members • $ 160 for non-members

(17) Vegas Rat Pack at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Memories are Made of This — a timeless musical tribute to the coolest of cool, the famous “Rat Pack,” with all your OLLI friends! They brought “cool” to the Vegas strip, and casinos that could add Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. to their marquees flooded with wealthy high rollers. Close your eyes and let the smooth sounds take you back to the 1960s. Performance includes songs and music immortalized by the original Rat Pack, as well as contemporaries including Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, and more. We will dine at New Orleans-style Fishbones Restaurant before the performance. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch.

Sunday, January 20 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • $125 for members • $145 for non-members

(18) The Play That Went Wrong at the Fisher Theatre

Welcome to the opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor” where students of the Cornley University Drama Society are attempting to stage this 1920s production.

However, everything that can go wrong is, and the opening night is quickly going from bad to disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything, they struggle to get to their final curtain call. Co-written by Mischief Theatre members,

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DAY TRIPS Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong transferred over to the Great White Way in 2017, scooping up two Tony Awards, echoing the success it had on its debut in London’s West End. Hilarious, mad-cap and full of farce, don’t miss this wonderful new theatrical experience as it takes to stages across the country on its first tour! This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch at Granite City.

Saturday, February 16 • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • $150 for members • $170 for non-members

(19) Tour the Holocaust Memorial Center and Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington

One of the world’s greatest tragedies, the Holocaust of World War II saw the execution of millions of Jewish citizens of Germany and other anti-Hitler contingents. Our day begins with a tour of the very moving Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, the nation’s first freestanding museum dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust. It features state-ofthe-art display techniques. We will tour the center and meet with a Holocaust survivor. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at Ginopolis’.

Following lunch we’ll head to Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington where one of the synagogue’s rabbis will lead a tour and discuss the Jewish faith and traditions. Our package includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU, the tours and lunch.

Thursday, February 21 • 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • $79 for members • $99 for non-members

(20) Miss Saigon at the Wharton Theatre

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as “the Engineer.” There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son. This new production features stunning spectacles and a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score, with Broadway hits including “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “Last Night of the World.” This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch at Claddagh Irish Pub. Saturday, March 16 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $145 for members • $165 for non-members

(21) Mazel Tov, John Lennon by David Wells — World Premiere at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Amidst continuous Vietnam War protests, newly ex-Beatled John Lennon walks into the office of Leon Wildes, an eminent immigration lawyer. As ultra-laid-back Lennon and straightlaced Wildes navigate Lennon’s stormy immigration case, an unlikely and comical kinship unfolds, with both men gaining a greater understanding of friendship, personal values, and patriotism. Based on the true story of the Nixon administration’s attempt to deport John Lennon. Directed by Carla Milarch, Mazel Tov, John Lennon features Forrest Hejkal and Phil Powers. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch at Grizzly Peak Brewery Company.

Sunday, March 24 • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • $90 for members • $110 for non-members

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DAY TRIPS (22) Detroit Cops & Mobsters Tour

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution famously banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of all intoxicating spirits. With the 1920s prohibition era came an increase in organized crime focused on illegal liquor sales and transport or “bootlegging.” Join OLLI and Detroit History Tours for this behind the scenes tour of Detroit’s criminals, mobsters, gangsters, and the noble policemen that tried to stop them. Learn about well-known Teamster’s leader Jimmy Hoffa and Detroit’s famous Purple Gang who helped move liquor for Al Capone.

See Detroit in a whole new way as we traverse the city and learn about the once lively speakeasies and gambling dens, the fixed football games, prostitutes, and corrupt mayors that called the city home. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, tour, and lunch at Marios.

Thursday, March 28 • 8 a.m.-7 p.m. • $95 for members • $125 for non-members

(23) Hansel and Gretel at the Detroit Opera House

Join us for this Michigan Opera House Theatre Premiere! The classic Brothers Grimm fairytale, Hansel and Gretel, like you’ve never seen it before! With award-winning puppetry by Basil Twist, audiences enjoy a lavish production featuring flying angels, dancing gingerbread and a larger-than-life witch. And Humperdinck’s rich, lyrical score completes the magic! This is an opera in three acts, with music by Engelbert Humperdinck, sung in German (projected English supertitle translations). This trip includes a pre-trip lecture by Greg Largent, motor coach transportation from SVSU, tickets for dress rehearsal performance, and lunch at Texas de Brazil after the performance.

Thursday, April 4 • 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • $110 for members $140 for non-members Pre-trip Lecture: Wednesday, March 27 from 3:30 p.m. -5 p.m. in C129

(24) Mamma Mia at Wayne State University and tour Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. — All make for a whirlwind scenario and a trip down the aisle one will never forget! In this hit musical you’ll find yourself singing along to ABBA’s greatest hits such as “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Dancing Queen,” and picking your favorite “dad” along the way. Oh Mamma Mia! You won’t want to miss this entertaining and light-hearted production at a new OLLI theater destination. For a further taste of Detroit, you’ll also tour the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, the birthplace of Henry Ford’s famous Model T car. Available in any color you want, as long as it’s black! This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, tour and lunch at Grizzly Peak Brewery Saturday, April 13 • 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • $105 for members • $125 for non-members

(25) Popcorn Falls at Tipping Point Theatre

A co-production with Williamston Theatre. The citizens of Popcorn Falls, better known as kernels, are in danger of having their town turned into a waste management site and theatre is the only way to save it! With only a week to work with, the mayor of Popcorn Falls must bring the city together to put on the performance of a lifetime. 15 characters. 2 actors. 1 town. Popcorn Falls is the high stakes rollercoaster of a performance you’ve never seen before. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, and lunch at Rocky’s.

Saturday, April 27 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • $100 for members • $120 for non-members

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DAY TRIPS (26) Wonderettes at Meadow Brook Theatre and a Tour the Van Hoosen Farmstead Museum

This hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives, the girls serenade us with classic ’50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” and “Stupid Cupid.” When the girls reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion we learn about the past decade’s highs and lows. Written and created by Roger Bean. Prior to the performance we will check out the 1823 Van Hoosen Farmstead Museum in Rochester Hills, a national historic landmark and enjoy lunch on the property. This trip includes motor coach transportation from SVSU, performance, tour and lunch.

Sunday, April 28 • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • $105 for members • $125 for non-members

(27) Detroit Historic Houses of Worship Tour

Since 1972, the Historic Houses of Worship Tour Series has acquainted metro Detroiters with the contributions religious institutions have made in the development of the community. These public tours generally sell out quickly, so we have worked directly with the Detroit Historical Society to put together a tour just for us. Our tentative stops include Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic, St. Florian Roman Catholic, Holy Trinity Orthodox, Metropolitan United Methodist and Cathedral of St. Paul Episcopal. The tour includes docent commentary on the coach, historical presentations at each stop, catered lunch at one of the churches, and donations back to each location. Our package also includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday, May 2 • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • $89 for members • $109 for non-members

SAVE THE DATE! STRATFORD FESTIVAL 2019* JUNE 13 & 14, 2019

Travel with OLLI to the Stratford Festival in 2019! The following performances and dates have already been selected for your enjoyment. We have also arranged to have lunch at the Revival House in downtown Stratford.

Othello – Directed by Nigel Shawn Williams Whispers of suspicion feed irrational jealousy in this gripping psychological drama, one of Shakespeare’s greatest and best-known tragedies.

Billy Elliot the Musical – Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall, Music by Elton John, Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore Dreams don’t come easy in the hardscrabble mining town, riven by a bitter national strike, where 11-year-old Billy lives with his bereaved family. But Billy’s discovery of his talent for dance awakens in him a passion that will transform his life.

Private Lives – By Noël Coward, Directed by Carey Perloff The wit of Noël Coward is at its cheekiest in this uproarious romantic comedy, set in a sophisticated world of cocktails, glamour and sparkling repartee. *A detailed brochure will be sent to OLLI members in January, 2019

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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.

WINTER 2019 CLASSES (201) New Member Orientation

This is your chance to learn more about OLLI and SVSU. While not required for membership or to register for classes and trips, this orientation will give you an inside look at all the details of OLLI membership. You will meet the OLLI staff and advisory board members and take a tour of the SVSU campus. Although there is no cost for the orientation and tour, you must register so we know how many to expect. The orientation will be held in C129 (the OLLI classroom).

Instructor: Shelley Wegner, Associate Director OLLI Tuesday • 1/8 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: Free for members • $50 for non-members (Includes an OLLI Membership)

(202) Syllabi on the Fly: Putting Together an OLLI Class

Do you have an interest in teaching an OLLI class, but don’t know where to start? Do you have oodles of expertise but can’t seem to organize it into just a few sessions? Has it been years since you’ve had to put together a lesson plan or a syllabus? Then this is the class for you! In this OLLI session learn just what’s required to teach an OLLI class as well as how to organize your information, put together a syllabus, and get started sharing your information to the rest of the membership.

Instructor: Katherine Ellison, Ph.D., Director of OLLI Tuesday • 2/12 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: Free for members and non-members

ART (203) Exploring Watercolors Creatively — Landscapes

This class is for individuals who have some watercolor painting experience. During this 5-week class students will focus on painting landscapes from photographs. Class time will include practicing color mixing from a limited color palette and assorted watercolor techniques to give your landscapes an artistic touch. Drawing skills are not required and photo references will be provided. The class is all about enjoying painting with watercolor! Please be certain to download the supply list and contact the instructor if you have any questions.

Instructor: Stacie Rose, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (204) Exploring Watercolors Creatively — Beyond the Basics

This class is for individuals with some watercolor painting experience. Over this 5-week class, students will explore a variety of tips and tricks with watercolor painting, while continuing to practice painting methods used in the beginning classes. Drawing skills are not required and photo references will be provided. The class is all about enjoying painting with watercolor!

Please be certain to download the supply list and contact the instructor if you have any questions.

Instructor: Stacie Rose, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

(205/206) 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! The second session has a $10.50 pattern fee due to the instructor on the first day of class. The piece you will create is shown below.

Instructor: Barbara Waybrant, Artistic Creations Fridays • Session One (Geraniums)(205): 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 Session Two (Chickadee)(206): 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (207/208) 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 a certified Mary Owens Pen & Ink/Oil Rouging instructor. The instructor will provide all the supplies as well as step-by-step instruction, but an $8 pattern fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. The piece you will create is shown below.

Instructor: Barbara Waybrant, Artistic Creations Fridays • Session One (Snack Attack)(207): 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 Session Two (Birdhouse Collection)(208): 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: C101 (Session1) C130 (Session 2) Price: $65 for members • $95 for non-members

(209) Oil Painting

You will learn the basics of oil painting or expand on your oil painting skills. You will learn brush work, color mixing and paint application using traditional and contemporary processes.

The general subject matter will be still life’s and/or photos from the student. Discussions will be held during the last fifteen minutes of class to see where everyone is at, what went well, and what can be improved. If learning a new skill, meeting new friends, and creating your own masterpiece sound like fun; this class is for you! Please be certain to download the supply list.

Instructor: Amy Gibas, M.F.A., Studio 23 in Bay City Fridays • 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Studio 23 Price: $79 for members • $109 for non-members

(210) Acrylic Painting

You will discover your inner artist as you’re introduced to various processes and applications of acrylic painting. Glazing, layering, blending, and other techniques will be discussed and taught during the course of the class. The general subject matter will be still life’s and/or photos from the student. Discussions will be held during the last fifteen minutes of class to see where everyone is at, what went well, and what can be improved. If learning a new skill, meeting new friends, and creating your own masterpiece sound like fun; this class is for you! Please be certain to download the supply list.

Instructor: Amy Gibas, M.F.A., Studio 23 in Bay City Thursdays • 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Studio 23 Price: $79 for members • $109 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (211) Art Journaling Workshop

Unleash your inner artist in this fun mixed media workshop as you bring a variety of thoughts and ideas to life. The instructor will teach you to conceptualize and create a 2-page spread to get your art journal started. By using pencil, ink, paint, and collage, she will show ideas to keep you art journaling at home. If you have an open mind and a creative spark, you will love this workshop! Supplies included.

Instructor: Sue Zolton, Studio 23 artist Tuesday • 3/5 • 12-3 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Studio 23 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

(212) The Painterly Print Workshop

The Painterly Print Workshop will introduce participants to the unique possibilities of creating one of a kind prints without the use of a printing press. A variety of materials will be used in this printmaking journey using gel printing plates. This technique is ideal for creating spontaneous monotypes that can easily develop into an exciting series of prints. Subject matter will include landscapes, textures from nature and abstract designs. We will work quickly and abundantly! A list of easy to find materials will be provided at time of registration. Gel printing plates, brayers, Golden OPEN slow drying acrylics and papers will be provided for this class.

Look online for the partial supply list.

Instructor: Valerie Allen, Studio 23 artist Fridays • 4/5, 4/12 • 2-5 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Studio 23 in Bay City Price: $54 for members • $84 for non-members

BUSINESS (213) Women and Wealth: Setting Your Course to a Strong Financial Future

True wealth is about more than just your money. It’s about your life and the things you value most as well as the relationships, interests and goals that bring you joy. Putting all of these elements at the heart of your long-term wealth management strategy helps ensure that you achieve the financial future you envision. Join us for an informative seminar designed to help you identify and prioritize your objectives, and then begin to build a personalized plan that helps maximize your probability of achieving the goals you have for yourself and your loved ones, however life unfolds.

Instructor: Kelly Baumgartner, Morgan Stanley Tuesday • 1/22 • Noon-1 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

(214) Financial Freedom: Building Wealth to Live the Life You Love

You’re focused on achieving the financial freedom to pursue the life you envision, whether it’s continuing your education, traveling the world, building a business or donating your time to a meaningful cause. Join us for an informative seminar that will walk you through the fundamental aspects of mapping out your financial future: It’s never too early to get started on your path to financial freedom. Planning, establishing good credit, creating wealth, and understanding the value of advice will be covered.

Instructor: Kelly Baumgartner, Morgan Stanley Tuesday • 2/26 • Noon-1 p.m.

Location: B128 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (215) Raising Money Savvy Kids (or Grandkids!)

As a parent or grandparent, you want to prepare your children for a lifetime of financial success. But talking about money is hard and it can be difficult to know how to do it or where to begin. Breaking the ice on the money conversation can help empower your children or grandchildren to make smart, informed financial decisions now and far into the future. Join us for an informative, action-oriented seminar and learn: why it’s important to start the dialogue early, how to prepare for a meaningful conversation about money, and what to talk about.

Instructor: Kelly Baumgartner, Morgan Stanley Wednesday • 3/20 • Noon-1 p.m.

Location: C102 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

(216) The Psychology of Money: Taking a Rational Approach to Managing your Wealth Your perceptions, biases and emotions about money can affect the financial decisions you make. Understanding the complex dynamics of your relationship with wealth and developing strategies for making objective decisions can help you manage your wealth more wisely. Join us for an informative seminar where we will explore: your relationship with money, how emotions affect your money habits, and strategies for changing the way you think, feel and act about money.

Instructor: Kelly Baumgartner, Morgan Stanley Tuesday • 4/23 • Noon-1 p.m.

Location: B128 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY (217) TECHNOLOGY TUESDAY Making Dollars and Sense of Your Credit Report

When was the last time you checked your credit score? If it’s been more than a year, it’s time to take another look. Over time, your credit score changes-for better or worse-based on loan and credit activity. There are two key reasons you should periodically review your credit history Errors or Mistakes and Identity Theft. Do you know that you are entitled to a free credit report every year? Do you know where to obtain that report? Please join us for this useful Technology Tuesday session to learn about how to check your credit report and help prevent identity theft.

Instructor: Dave Abbs, Abbs Financial Planning Tuesday • 1/29 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Location: C127 Price: Free for members • $15 for non-members

(218) 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. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 1/17, 1/24 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (219) 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 information. You can even create address lists for the purpose of mail merging with other Microsoft programs.

Tape your glasses and dust off that pocket protector! Join us to learn about this great program.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 1/31, 2/7 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(220) Social Media/Facebook

It seems that everybody is using Facebook (except you!) Join us 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.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursday • 1/10 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(221) How to Work with 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. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants!

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 2/14, 2/21 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(222) 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.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 3/14, 3/21 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(223) Microsoft Publisher

Do you want to move beyond simple Word documents to format vibrant and colorful newsletters, invitations, bookmarks, and more? Microsoft Publisher offers endless options for visual design of otherwise boring text documents. In this course learn the basics of Publisher and get started making exciting publications like The Adventurer on your home computer.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 2/28, 3/7 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (224) Meet Alexa

You’ve heard about Alexa, but what is it? Voice activated speakers (Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple’s HomePod) are the latest, greatest technology craze. Join us as we discuss the differences between these devices and which one makes the most sense for you to consider buying.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursday • 4/11 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $24 for members • $44 for non-members

(225) Crytocurrency

Have you heard of Flooz, Beenz, or Digicash? Does Bitcoin sound familiar to you? These are all types of cryptocurrency—digital or virtual currency designed to work as a medium of exchange online. Many of these cryptocurrencies came on the Internet scene during the technology boom of the 1990s and quickly disappeared. However, Bitcoin has been making inroads as an online currency here to stay. In this class learn about cryptocurrency in its various forms and how to use it.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursday • 4/25 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C141 Price: $24 for members • $44 for non-members

(226) Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer

Computer viruses can destroy computer data, hard drives and make your computer completely unusable. 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 clearing excess files and data. 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 limit is 15.

Instructor: Gary Holik, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 3/28, 4/4 • 6-9 p.m.

Location: C221 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(227) iPad 101

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 feel more comfortable with your iPad. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no first-generation iPads! The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 1/11, 1/18 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (228) iPhone 101

Have you just purchased a new iPhone or want to know more than how to make 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.

The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 1/11, 1/18 • 1-3 p.m.

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

(229) Organize Your Digital Accounts & 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. The first class is lecture and the second class is a workshop to ensure you leave with password manager working.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 1/25, 2/1 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(230) 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 up-to-date device. The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 1/25, 2/1 • 1-3 p.m.

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

(231) iPad 201

Continuation from iPad 101 or for people who have a pretty good understanding about 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 firstgeneration iPads!

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 2/8, 2/15 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(232) 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. The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 2/8, 2/15 • 1-3 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (233) How do Networks Work?

Do your computers talk to each other? Or talk to your printer? Or are you using the internet to read this course description? If so, you’re using a network. But did you know that there are different kinds of networks? Learn everything you want to know about computer networks in this new course. Find out how computers and other devices are connected and how information travels between them.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 2/22, 3/1 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(234) 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, then this class is for you! We cover how to backup your information in many ways including automatic backups and “cloud” services. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 2/22, 3/1 • 1-3 p.m.

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

(235) Online Safety: How to Protect Yourself in a Digital World

We have all heard of the recent attacks to companies and our online 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 & Keep Passwords Safe” is recommended, but not required for this course.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 3/8, 3/15 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(236) 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. The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 3/8, 3/15 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

(237) 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.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 3/22, 3/29 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (238) Technology 101: 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.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 3/22, 3/29 • 1-3 p.m.

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

(239) Android 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 feel more comfortable with your Android. The class maximum is 20.

Instructor: Zach Moreno, Veteran Instructor Fridays • 4/5, 4/12 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 for members • $68 for non-members

COOKING (240) Middle Eastern Cuisine

Travel with your taste buds to the Middle East and avoid jet lag with this fun cooking class!

You will learn to make and get to taste tantalizing chicken and kafta kabobs, delicious taboulli, sumptuous pita bread, and more! Sign up right away as space is limited!

Instructor: Freda Nader, OLLI Member Thursdays • 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: Pine Grove, SVSU Campus Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

(241) Build Your Own Charcuterie Board

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board! Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together. In this interactive class, participants will create their own cheese board for two, with guidance from Artigiano. Take home your creation, complete with slate cheese board, to enjoy again and again!

Instructor: Kevin Parker, Artigiano Cheese Thursday • 1/24 • 2-4 p.m.

Location: Offsite at Artigiano in Bay City Price: $30 for members • $60 for non-members

(242) Let them Eat Cake! The History of the Cake

Did you know the original “cake” was closer to bread than cake? Why are there vegetables in some cakes? How did people make cake without staples like sugar and butter? Find out the mythic past of everyone’s favorite dessert in this fun OLLI baking history class. Learn to bake these historic cakes step-by-step and get a chance to decorate a miniature 1950s-style wedding cake! You’ll also be taste-testing your creations, so get your sweet tooth ready. See online course description for supplies list.

Instructor: Katherine Ellison, Ph.D., Director of OLLI Mondays • 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 • 1-3 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES CRAFTS & HOBBIES

(243) Bingo

A game of chance. A four leaf clover. A bit of luck. The luck of the draw. Lucky seven. It’s all in the numbers. Lottery? Casino? Roulette? No, those words can describe that good oldfashioned game of Bingo. Learn about the history of this numbers game and its popularity and how it has changed over the last several decades. Are you willing to take a chance? We’ll even try our hand at a game or two and see who comes out with some special prizes.

Instructor: Marianne Bird, OLLI Member and SVSU Adjunct Faculty Monday • 2/25 • 9 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $18 for members • $36 for non-members

(244/245) Basket Making

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. The class fee includes all materials. The class maximum is 10.

Instructor: Sue Collins, OLLI Member Fridays • Session One (Napkin & Muffin Baskets)(244): 3/15, 3/22 Session Two (Desk Mates)(245): 4/12, 4/19 Time: 1-5 p.m.

Location: GS115 (Session 1), GS113 (Session 2) Price: $59 for members • $89 for non-members

(246/247) Card Making

It’s time for 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 three to five cards each day. When you register, a list will be provided for you with some basic items to bring to class.

Instructor: Carolyn Johnson, Veteran Instructor Tuesdays • Session One (246): 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 Session Two(247): 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: C140 (Session 1) C129 (Session 2) Price: $60 for members • $75 for non-members

(248) 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.

Instructor: Kim Ballor, Veteran Instructor Mondays • 1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $45 for members • $65 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (249) 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.

Instructor: Kim Ballor, Veteran Instructor Tuesdays • 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $45 for members • $65 for non-members

(250) 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.

Instructor: Kim Ballor, Veteran Instructor Mondays • 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $38 for members • $58 for non-members

(251) Jewelry Workshop

Ready to bedazzle your neck, ears, or fingers? Or do you have a piece of jewelry you’d like to re-design and make more wearable? Each week in this jewelry workshop, choose what you will make or do! You may choose to bring your own project. It could be a piece to rebuild, or a piece you make out of beads you already own. Get some help with design and technique, or choose to make the project the instructor supplies and teaches. For all projects, you will use tools, findings, and components provided. Five weeks means at least 5 projects! Please take the jewelry making class before taking this workshop.

Instructor: Kim Ballor, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $45 for members • $65 for non-members

(252) Origami: Japanese Paper Folding

Learn how to create boxes, stars, flowers, and animals by simply folding a piece of paper through the Japanese art of origami! A local origami aficionado will take you through the process to make paper creations using a system of intricate folding techniques. Watch as a flat piece of paper transforms into a beautiful crane before your very eyes! $5 is due to instructor on the first day of class for materials.

Instructor: Mark DeWolf-Ott, OLLI Member and Origami Magi Wednesdays • 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 • 11 a.m.-1 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (253) Handmade Foam Stamps

Do you like stamping, but just can’t find that particular one you want – or is the cost of stamps prohibitive? In two short hours you can learn how to make inexpensive, simple foam stamps and create a few projects to take home. Even if you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, you can make these stamps you can use again. This is a great project to share with your children and grandchildren on a rainy afternoon! Please wear appropriate clothing – we might get a little messy. All materials included.

Instructor: Robin Devereaux-Nelson, Bay City Cooperative Market Tuesday • 2/26 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $25 for members • $45 for non-members

(254) Creative Journal Workshop

Think you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Then this 4-week journaling class is for you! Participants will explore a variety of writing, drawing, collage and other surprise media that will give a great start (and future ideas) to continue journal writing. Journaling is a great way to document family history, process feelings, milestones, day-to-day happenings and all the stuff of life. Materials, including a blank journal, will be provided by the instructor, but students are welcome to bring any art supplies, favorite pens, pencils, family photos or memorabilia they would like to incorporate in their journal.

Instructor: Robin Devereaux-Nelson, Bay City Cooperative Market Thursdays • 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $42 for members • $62 for non-members

CURRENT EVENTS & WORLD CULTURE (255) Issues in the News

This class will discuss issues currently in the news. There will be two topics in each of the four classes presented, with a short TED talk viewpoint followed by a discussion. The last 15-30 minutes of each class will be reserved for open dialogue of any current issues that the class members 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. Past topics have included income inequality, law enforcement issues, problems with the political system in the US, and assorted global issues.

Instructor: Carol Gohm, Ph.D., OLLI Member Tuesdays • 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 • 1-3 p.m.

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

(256) The Inner Workings of the Supreme Court

The recent confirmation hearings on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States have led many to realize that this third “Separate but Equal “ branch of government remains an enigma to most. This course will explore the behind the scenes innerworkings of the most powerful yet mysterious branch of the federal government. Using material produced by SCOTUS law clerks, we will see how the daily work load is produced and what traditions and rituals are adhered to by the only judges who are flawless because they are final.

Instructor: Jim Johnson, Veteran Instructor Tuesday & Wednesday • 3/5, 3/6 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Curtiss Seminar F & G Price: $47 for members • $74 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (257) World Political Update

Given the importance of the recent midterm elections, it is time for us to once again assess the status of the rebalancing of power across the globe. How will the new Congress address the radical changes which are rapidly occurring and require the most intense focus of our leaders at a time when the Executive branch has perhaps never been less engaged in foreign policy and the Senate is virtually paralyzed. Specifically, we will review the continued rise of China requiring an Asian pivot, the status of Iran, North Korea and the unraveling of the European Union. Additional foreign policy issues which arise before the date of the class may also be included.

Instructor: Jim Johnson, Veteran Instructor Tuesdays & Wednesday • 4/16, 4/17 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Curtiss Seminar F & G Price: $47 for members • $74 for non-members

EXERCISE, SPORTS, & FITNESS (258 a or b/259 a or b) Senior Fitness Test

FREE: Senior Fitness Test (Designed for ages 60-94) The Senior Fitness Test provides data related to functional activities of daily living; like putting on a shirt, tying shoes, risk of fall, and having enough energy for the day. There are eight simple tests that KINE 372 and Occupational Therapy majors will guide you through: chair stand test, sit and reach, arm curl test, two-minute step test, back scratch test, eight-foot up and go test, 6-minute walk, and body mass index. You can decide, with our advice, to take all of them or some of them. You will also receive an assessment of “daily occupations” (how you are doing with life skills) from a graduate OT major as well. All of this in about an hour. You will get confidential written results and interpretation of these tests to take with you when you leave. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by March 6 to register: 964-4475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Recreation Center entrance.)

Instructor: Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., SVSU Wednesday (258) or Thursday (259) • 3/13, 3/14 • 10:15-11:15 a.m. (a) or 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (b) Location: Ryder Basketball Courts 2 & 3 Price: Free for members and non-members

(260/261) 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. So, put on your dancing shoes and join us! Please wear soft-soled shoes. No sessions on 2/13 or 4/10 due to OLLI monthly meetings.

Instructor: Carolyn Johnson, Veteran Instructor Wednesdays • Session One (260): 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27 Session Two (261): 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 Time: 10-11 a.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (262/263) 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. Are you ready to move up to the next level? Join our class and let the fun begin. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

Instructor: Carolyn Johnson, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • Session One (262): 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Session Two (263): 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 Time: 11 a.m.-Noon Location: Ryder Dance Studio Price: $48 for members • $78 for non-members

(264/265) Gentle Beginner’s Yoga

Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise. There are many styles of yoga but this class offered at OLLI is gentle enough to be practiced by those over 50. If you are new to yoga or have any physical limitations, this is a great class. Modifications and instructions for proper alignment will be given throughout the practice. We will do strengthening and stretching along with breathing and short meditation. This class is specially designed for OLLI! Bring your own mat and blanket/towel (beach towel or big bath towel) to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Instructor: Akiko Dykhuizen, E-RYT (Yoga Alliance certified instructor) Thursdays • Session One (264): 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 Session Two (265): 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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

(266/267) Continuing Yoga: Slow Vinyasa

This class is for you if you have taken the Beginners class or have been practicing yoga elsewhere and would like to keep up your practice. The instructor will lead the class with creative, slow flowing sequences to increase flexibility, balance, strength and endurance.

Modifications and instructions for proper alignment will be given throughout the practice.

Bring your own mat and blanket/towel (beach towel or big bath towel) to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Instructor: Akiko Dykhuizen, E-RYT (Yoga Alliance certified instructor) Thursdays • Session One (266): 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 Session Two (267): 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Time: 10:45-11:45 a.m.

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

(268/269) 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 creates 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 with a slower pace.

Instructor: Cindy Ellsworth, Veteran Instructor Tuesdays • Session One (268): 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 Session Two (269): 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Location: Ryder Dance Studio Price: $56 for members • $86 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (270/271) Fun & Lite Low Impact Aerobics

Are you interested in getting fit but want to do something that’s low-impact and will be easy to learn to do? Then join instructor Cindy Ellsworth, who is AFAA certified and Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold, for this low-impact aerobics class! This class is a workout which includes, cardio, resistance, core, mobility, and balance. Great for everyone! This easy but fun workout will focus on using light weights and bodyweight for its exercises. Grab a friend and get fit!

Instructor: Cindy Ellsworth, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • Session One (270): 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Session Two (271): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25 Time: 10-10:45 a.m.

Location: Ryder Dance Studio Price: $56 for members • $86 for non-members

(272/273) 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 Fridays for five weeks.

Instructor: Anna VanKirk, ACE & Fitness Specialist/Certified Group Fitness Instructor Tuesdays and Fridays • Session One (272): 1/22, 1/25, 1/29, 2/1, 2/5, 2/8, 2/12, 2/15, 2/19, 2/22 Session Two (273): 3/12, 3/15, 3/19, 3/22, 3/26, 3/29, 4/2, 4/5, 4/16, 4/19 Time: 9-10 a.m.

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

(274/275) Continuing Strength Training

Ready to bring your 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 Fridays for five weeks.

Instructor: Anna VanKirk, ACE & Fitness Specialist/Certified Group Fitness Instructor Tuesdays and Fridays • Session One (274): 1/22, 1/25, 1/29, 2/1, 2/5, 2/8, 2/12, 2/15, 2/19, 2/22 Session Two (275): 3/12, 3/15, 3/19, 3/22, 3/26, 3/29, 4/2, 4/5, 4/16, 4/19 Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.

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

(276/277) Beginning Qigong and Tai Chi

Join us for a different beginning Qigong and Tai Chi class with a new OLLI instructor. Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong are beneficial for the health of mind and body. Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong helps improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength and well-being. Gentle Tai Chi movements and postures along with some Qigong practice will be taught in class. Wear comfortable clothing to class.

Instructor: Lily Kalantar, Certified Tai Chi Instructor Mondays • Session One (276): 1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 Session Two (277): 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 Time: 10-11 a.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (278) Continuing Qigong and Tai Chi

If you participated in a past OLLI Qigong & Tai Chi Festival or Workshop, or have taken Tai Chi elsewhere, this class is for you. We will assume that you are familiar with some basic warm-up exercises and the beginning sequences of the classic Yang style form. Wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Jim Bush, OLLI Member Tuesdays • 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 • 11 a.m.-Noon Location: R244 Price: $48 for members • $78 for non-members

(279) March Madness

Millions of casual and diehard college basketball fans watch the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, commonly referred to as March Madness. This class will utilize PowerPoint slides, videos, and handouts to answer at least the following questions: What is the science of bracketology? In what manner are the 68 teams selected to make the tournament?

And how can you keep track of your favorite teams using cable television, satellite radio, the Internet, and digital streaming? This very informative class will be facilitated by an adjunct mathematics instructor and alumnus of SVSU, published author, and lifelong basketball fan.

Instructor: Kelly Currie, New Instructor Fridays • 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 • 2-4 pm.

Location: C127 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

HEALTH (280) The Law of Attraction: How to Manifest Your Dreams

Learn about the Universal Law of Attraction, and how to put it to use in our daily lives to create the life of which we dream. We will discuss what the law of attraction is, why it works, and steps to work with the law of attraction so we can co-create our life. We will also learn exercises to help us attract what we desire into our lives.

Instructor: Linda Thomas, Veteran Instructor Mondays • 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 • 9-11 a.m.

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

(281) Telehealth & Telemedicine: Will Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant (Echo) Assist with Healthcare, and Are Medical Drones a Possibility?

Come and learn about uses for technology in home healthcare. Having technology interface with an intelligent voice assistant that is always on and always available for patient interaction may be available soon. Such technology will give healthcare providers new visibility into what the patient is experiencing at home and allow reporting of vitals as well as announcements for medication and exercise reminders and offer the ability to request help from home care professionals and coordinate transportation. Voice assistant overcomes challenges for individuals who may have physical limitations and can’t use a keyboard or touch screen.

Medical Drones are used with Medical Emergency Responses in other countries to transport specimens, blood products, prescriptions and needed medical supplies.

Instructor: Marilyn Skrocki, JD, MBA, MISM, SVSU Monday • 2/25 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $15 for members • $30 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES HISTORY

(282) England after Elizabeth

Although each of the Tudor monarchs faced a major rebellion, it was their Stuart successors who experienced revolutionary challenges: a bloody civil war followed by the public execution of the king and abolition of the monarchy. After a series of failed experiments in government without a king, the Stuarts were restored and sent into exile in another revolution. Despite this chaos, England emerged from the 1600s as a major European power.

Instructor: Bob Braddock, Ph.D., SVSU Tuesdays • 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 • Noon-2 p.m.

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

(283) Politics and Sports

In arenas from ancient Greece and Rome to the modern stadia of the 19th and 20th centuries to the media spectacles we know in contemporary times, sports have ritualized, dramatized, and challenged the prevailing political orders of all societies. One of the most iconic and controversial recent narrative created within American sport has been the NFL players’ protests of police brutality and social injustice. The response to this form of protest has reflected the strictly polarized political spectrum in the US. One of the most strident strains of counterprotest has maintained that sports and politics should remain segregated. This course explores the long tradition of the sports-politics nexus to better contextualize the highly contentious contemporary moment in the U.S. Instructor: Steven Pope, Ph.D., New Instructor Mondays • 1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 • 9-11 a.m.

Location: C129 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

(284) The Effects and Roles of War

This course offers a fresh and challenging insight into human societies through a look at the effects and roles of war. This panoramic series is not the history of battles or military campaigns, but the story of the intimate interconnections of war with human cultures and societies and how these connections have shaped history. As a penetrating view of the many contexts and meanings of warfare, this course is for anyone interested in understanding the effects and roles of war on the evolution of our civilization, past and present.

Instructor: Zane Rybkowski, OLLI Member Thursdays • 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(285) The American Civil War

This exciting class offers a new look at some people and events that were important to this crucial part of American history. We will explore fiction and facts that were established over the years. Your participation is encouraged, but not required. Topics to be discussed include Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, Custer, and other people and events. Was this great Civil War really necessary? What about the impact of religion? How do we determine the winners and losers?

Did we get the desired outcome? Join this course and find out.

Instructor: Dan Marino, Civil War Enthusiast Tuesdays • 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (286) Airborne Warfare: The Paratrooper in World War II

Since man first flew in an airplane the military started planning on how to use the airplane in war. The Second World War instituted the development of airborne warfare. All the major powers decided to use the airborne concept. The Germans started in Poland and continued to use them in major operations through Crete. The British and the Americans used them in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Holland, and Germany. The Japanese, Italians, and Russians used them but on a much smaller scale. We will look at the plans, strategies, and tactics of airborne warfare.

Instructor: Jim Reha, OLLI Member Mondays • 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 • Noon-2 p.m.

Location: C102 Price: $23 for members • $46 for non-members

(287) Technology on the Saginaw River

There is much talk about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art 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 STEAM techniques of their day. Some of the largest Great Lakes ships were built using the most innovative techniques of their time in Bay City.

Instructor: Chris Eckerle, OLLI Member Tuesdays • 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 • 9-11 a.m.

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

(288) The Tangled Roots of English

The English language has become dominant on the world’s stage at a time when three things have happened: print, widespread literacy, and an omnipresent media. New findings about the history of English show that it is more tangled and interesting than often supposed. This class will look at the heritage of modern English from its roots as Old English (5th to 11th century) through Middle English (late 11th to the end of the 15th century) to its tangled modern formation. Celtic, Anglo-Saxon (Frisian), Viking (old Norse), French (Latin) and colonial British all have been influences. While we gather an appreciation of our fascinating English, we will explore the very nature of human language itself—oral and written, ever changing.

Instructor: Bob Enszer, OLLI Member Wednesdays • 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

(289) The Era of Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson served two terms as president of the United States, elected in November 1828 and leaving office in March 1837. During these years, he established himself as one of the strongest and most consequential individuals in our political history. He has been castigated as a slave owner and for his Indian policy, but also lauded as a proponent of expanding the vote and ending the domination of government by Eastern elites. He was one of the most powerful presidents, yet promoted states’ rights. Jackson’s Administration eliminated the national debt, the only time in our history when this would be true.

Instructor: John Pafford, Ph.D., Veteran Instructor Tuesdays • 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C127 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (290) Roman Revolution

The history of the transition of Rome from Republic to Empire. This is the era of the Brothers Gracchi, Marius and Sulla, Caesar and Pompey, and Octavian, Antony, and Cleopatra. While reviewing the history, we’ll also look at how this era is portrayed in popular culture.

Instructor: Christine Szilagyi, M.A., Delta College Mondays • 1/7, 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 • Noon-2 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $36 for members • $66 for non-members

(291) Star Trek and The History of the Future

Viewing and discussion of episodes of Star Trek in which the Roddenberry Ideal of a positive and humanist future was used to comment on the society of the era. Topics include conduct in wartime, racism, and genocide. We will watch Star Trek’s “A Private Little War,” Deep Space Nine’s “In the Pale Moonlight,” Deep Space Nine’s “Far Beyond the Stars,” and Voyager’s “Remember.”

Instructor: Christine Szilagyi, M.A., Delta College Mondays • 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 • 9-11 a.m.

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

(292) The Terror of History: Witches from Europe to America

What led thousands of men and women in Europe to accuse their neighbors of practicing witchcraft? What led to the deaths of thousands of women who were midwives and apothecaries at a time when “doctors” had no real expertise? What led to the Salem witch trials? What was going on in the minds of men and women that they could not only accuse their neighbors, but actually take part in their murders? In this course participants will explore the witch craze from its origins in the 1400s in Europe to, hopefully, its end in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1600s.

Instructor: Barb Mitchell, OLLI Member Mondays • 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 • 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

LEGAL STUDIES (293) Stolen Blood: The Government and Your DNA

Have you ever given your blood willingly or unwilling to a government agency or private company—an HIV test, your child’s blood at the hospital, a blood-based sobriety test, or an at-home DNA test? Did you know there are potential legal issues with giving away your blood, your DNA? The government may store your samples in a database indefinitely, private companies may sell your DNA like any other “mailing list” to be used by other companies for tests or decisions on providing certain insurance coverage. Find out how you can avoid the legal pitfalls of giving away your DNA. See our sister course on scientific uses of DNA as well (309) “The Science Behind Your DNA.” Instructor: Philip Ellison, MBA, JD, Outside Legal Counsel Wednesday • 3/27 • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $15 for members • $30 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (294) Up in Smoke: Everything You Wanted to Know About Marijuana But Were Afraid to Ask

Medical marijuana was approved by the Michigan voters in 2008. Since then, the acceptance of marijuana use has changed significantly. In addition, marijuana itself has changed and more studies have been done on the effects of marijuana, both positive and negative. In this class, we will discuss the medical marijuana regulations, the different chemicals inside marijuana, methods of ingestion, and how they act inside the body. If Proposal 1 (recreational marijuana) passes in November, laws related to that will also be presented. The information will allow students to make informed decisions about marijuana.

Instructor: Elaine Dougherty, Veteran Instructor Thursdays • 3/7, 3/14 • 6-8 p.m.

Location: Curtiss Hall Seminar F & G Price: $27 for members • $54 for non-members

LITERATURE (295) Poetry Then and Now

The course explores in each session one or two important poems from the past and one or two contemporary poems. For example, we might explore a major love poem or two from the seventeenth century and a related poem or two published recently in a major journal or magazine. The class will be taught by Paul Munn, who just retired from the SVSU English Department.

Instructor: Paul T. Munn, Retired SVSU Faculty Wednesdays • 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 • 4-6 p.m.

Location: C129 Price: $30 for members • $60 for non-members

(296) OLLI Book Club

Baby, it’s cold outside — so let’s read a good book! Our January selection, The Rent Collector

by Camron Steve Wright, is the story of a young mother, Sang Ly, struggling to survive by picking through garbage in Cambodia’s largest municipal dump. The February book is Border Child. Michel Stone writes with confident authority about the heart wrenching experiences of a young Mexican couple desperately seeking their baby lost in the crossing. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly is our March selection. Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this remarkable debut novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history. And our final book for April is Only Child by Rhiannon Navin. Zach, at only 6 years old, understands more about the human heart than the broken adults around him.

Instructor: Kathy McAllister, Karen Howell, Alice Buchalter and Margy Lee, OLLI Members Wednesdays • 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (297) Barbara Pym: A Treasured Author

Often overlooked, Barbara Pym wrote a series of exquisite novels focusing on British village life during the 1950s. Her characters are sometimes eccentric, and always intriguing. Immerse yourself in this world by reading three of her books in a collection available through Amazon.

Excellent Women — focuses on hard-working, well-meaning women with repressed desires (256 pages); Jane and Prudence — two friends savor memories of Oxford school days and their neighbors’ current private affairs (222 pages), and An Unsuitable Attachment — concerns the intertwining lives of memorable characters, including librarian Ianthe Broome and anthropologist Rupert Stonebird (256 pages). Enjoy the world of Barbara Pym! Instructor: Rose Kohut, OLLI Member Tuesdays • 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 • 9-11 a.m.

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

(298) Reading the Lost Generation

This course will consider the modernist writers collectively known as “The Lost Generation.”

Our reading and discussion will focus on the expatriate years in Paris (roughly 1918- 1940), the writers’ relationship to each other, their impact on literature, and their continuing cultural influence. We will read well known writers such as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Eliot along with lesser known works by their contemporaries. A short overview of the Great War and its impact on this generation will be part of the first class. Additionally, each class session will briefly survey the painters, musicians, and thinkers who influenced these writers. The course will be in discussion format along with some short background lectures and films.

Instructor: Kimalee Augustine, M.A., SVSU Mondays • 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 • 1-3 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $42 for members • $84 for non-members

MUSIC (299) PEANUT 100: Beginning Ukulele

Is the guitar too hard? Is the piano too heavy to lug around? Well, then, learn to play the ukulele with the founder and leader of the Saginaw Ukulele Gurus and Rookies (SUGAR), 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. Email Johnny at peanutukeat@gmail.com with any questions. Access to the course curriculum via the internet is provided as part of the class fee.

Instructor: Johnny Hunt, Ukulele Guru Wednesdays • 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

(300) PEANUT 200: Continuing Ukulele

Be all that you can be (on the ukulele) and learn some more chords, techniques, and tricks in this continuation ukulele class that builds upon the foundation laid in the beginning ukulele class. When you have completed both classes, 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 peanutukeat@gmail.com with any questions. Access to the course curriculum via the internet is provided as part of the class fee.

Instructor: Johnny Hunt, Ukulele Guru Wednesdays • 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C140 Price: $32 for members • $64 for non-members

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES (301) Exploring the Great Piano Composers II

A continuing series of concert-lectures, Exploring the Great Piano Composers II will continue to explore the lives and music of the piano greats. Live performances will be presented along with extensive, in-depth commentary on the personality and life of each composer, the values and aesthetics of the society in which he lived, why he wrote as he did and what makes his music unique and great, and how one performs the music. The intent is that the attendee, whether a novice or an experienced concert-goer, will depart with a deeper understanding of each composer and his piano music. The programs this semester will be: ”Schubert: Poet of the Soul,” “Mozart: The Ambiguous,” and ”Franz Liszt: Spiritual Seeker.”

Instructor: George Fee, D. Mus., Dersnah-Fee School of Music Tuesdays • 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: Founders Hall on SVSU’s campus Price: $23 for members • $43 for non-members

(302/303) The Classic Legacy Band in Concert

Join the Classic Legacy Band for an afternoon of music! This local group with musicians from high school age to OLLI age has been showcasing the talent of the Great Lakes Bay region for over 50 years, formerly as the Honsinger Symphonic Wind Ensemble. With a focus on classical music, these concerts will also mix in a variety of marches and popular pieces for audience enjoyment. Come hear the CLB under the direction of conductor David Fitts at these exciting OLLI performances. Donations accepted at the door. Please pre-register with OLLI to save your seat!

Instructor: David Wm. Fitts, Conductor Sundays • Session One (302): 2/17 OR Session Two (303): 4/14 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Rhea Miller Auditorium on SVSU’s campus Price: Free for members and for non-members

(304) Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan made a seismic impact on international pop culture as he fused folk tradition, rock and roll rebellion, political insight and poetic ability into a personalized, myth-making style that still resonates today. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when he became a reluctant “voice of a generation” with songs such as “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin,’” which became anthems for the Civil Rights Movement and anti-war protests. Discover how Dylan has been scrutinized, acclaimed, assailed and debated by critics, detractors, defenders, and fans with more fervor and attention than any other post-war musician.

Instructor: Gary Johnson, OLLI Member Wednesdays • 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 • 1-3 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES RELIGION

(305) History of God

Over the years in our discussions including everything from the world’s major religions to evolutionary psychology, there is one constant—a history of violence. Using the course guide from the Great Courses, “Thinking about Religion and Violence” by Dr. Bivins of North Carolina State University, we will look at religious violence historically as well at look at violence generically in other areas, such as politics, tribalism, economics etc. Is it worse in religion or are we, sadly, just a violent species? There should be something for everyone and as usual a lively and diverse discussion.

Instructor: Ron Taylor, OLLI Member Thursdays • 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 • 9:30 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $36 for members • $66 for non-members

(306) Aristotle’s Fix-it Shop

This course is a conversational exploration of personal worldviews. A worldview is a “belief system” behind all of a person’s actions, feelings, and attitudes. Often, we are not aware of all parts of this “philosophy of life.” Participants will have a chance to map out their own worldview, analyze it, compare it to other participants’ views, check it for consistency, and seek ways to improve it if they so desire. A Socratic dialogue will be led by the instructor. Six common subcategories of worldviews will be examined: mankind, god, ethics, nature, death, and society. The discussion leader’s focus will be on philosophical methods, not ideologies nor personal values.

Instructor: Larry Kammer, Ph.D., New Instructor Thursdays • 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 • 10 a.m.-Noon Location: C129 Price: $30 for members • $60 for non-members

(307) Christianity, Cults, & Other Religions

This class will draw upon the video series Christianity, Cults & Religions by Paul Carden, a longtime specialist in the field of cults and new religions around the world. He is the executive director of the Centers for Apologetics Research (CFAR) in San Juan Capistrano, California.

His DVD series is examined from a Christian perspective. This study explains the history, background, and beliefs of the largest world religions and cults including Islam (Sunni & Shi’ite Muslims), Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Spirituality, New Age and more. It will describe historical events, locations, and major leaders of these religious groups, and their doctrines in comparison to Christianity.

Instructor: Louise Hendricks, OLLI Member Thursdays • 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 • 1-3 p.m.

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

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WINTER 2019 CLASSES SCIENCE & NATURE

(308) Personalities II

This course will look at the nature of personality and the fundamental psychological characteristics that contribute to differences in how people think, feel, and behave. Hopefully, the course will lead to a better understanding of ourselves and to a greater understanding and tolerance for individual differences. A number of scales assessing personality traits will be presented. This second part of the course will cover beliefs about the world (e.g., authoritarianism), the consistency and stability of personality, how culture influences personality, and nonconscious aspects of personality.

Instructor: Carol Gohm, Ph.D., OLLI Member Tuesdays • 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 • 9-11 a.m.

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

(309) The Science Behind Your DNA

Scientists from the University of Michigan will present a hands-on lesson on the topic of Genetics. Participants will learn the ins and outs of the human genome, including what makes us each unique, how traits are inherited, and how Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) help identify genes responsible for complex human disease. Hands-on activities include DNA isolation from saliva, where participants see what DNA looks like and how scientists isolate it, and a GWAS activity, where participants work together to identify a genetic marker contributing to human disease. A final discussion will touch on the use of commercialized genetic tests for ancestry, personalized medicine, and will be open for questions to the scientists. See our sister course on the legal ramifications of giving up your DNA as well (293) “Stolen Blood.”

Instructor: Bailey Peck, Ph.D., University of Michigan Monday • 3/25 • Noon-2 p.m.

Location: C140 Price: $18 for members • $36 for non-members

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Lifelong learning is essential for cognitive health and overall wellness. We at OLLI offer a place for new ideas, free public forums, and a myriad of creative outlets, so that we can share educational opportunities with people throughout their lives. We welcome your input and suggestions. Please give as generously as you can.

DONATING IS EASY: Checks should be made payable to the SVSU Foundation and designated as “OLLI Contribution” in the memo line. They may be mailed or dropped off to the OLLI office: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Curtiss Hall 111 • 7400 Bay Road • University Center, MI 48710 THANK YOU from all of us at OLLI and the more than 2200 members served annually. Your contribution is tax deductible.

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LOCATIONS FOR CLASSES 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

R . . . Ryder Center Studio 23 . . . Bay City YMCA . . . Saginaw YMCA

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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.

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, December 4 at 8:30 a.m. Class and day trip registration for ALL opens on Thursday, December 6, at 8:30 a.m.

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

3. Complete check-out and payment process.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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(989) 964-4475 svsu.edu/olli

svsu.edu/olli

Online Shopping Cart Instructions 1. Log in or create profile before registration opens.

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

3. Complete check-out and payment process.

Payment is accepted by credit card or check (in person). We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Please do not leave any registration or credit card information on our voicemail. We care about your security. Therefore, we can no longer accept registration by mail.

• Register anytime through our secure website: svsu.edu/olli • Call: (989) 964-4475 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Register in person at the OLLI SVSU Office: 111 Curtiss Hall at SVSU, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Three Easy Ways to Register

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

■ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Class and day trip registration opens for ALL at 8:30 a.m.

■ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Day trip registration opens for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 a.m.

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