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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50+ svsu.edu/olli • (989) 964-4475
Membership Benefits ( Monthly Meetings
Members enjoy 10 monthly meetings each year that feature a speaker, continental breakfast, and a chance to socialize with other members. Guests are welcome to attend one OLLI monthly meeting without a charge. This gives a non-member a chance to check our program out. If an individual comes more then once they would need to join OLLI, or pay a $10 fee per meeting. Upcoming fall programs are listed on pages 4 and 5.
For adults who never stop experiencing life, there is a place and community that celebrates learning. We invite you to join us for a learning adventure through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).
The SVSU-OLLI program was established in September, 2001. Since then, we have grown to over 1900 members! Members of our 50+ program come from throughout the mid-Michigan area.
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A chance to get together on a regular basis with others who share your passion for a sport, social activity or interest. See page 4 for a list of our active groups.
We are one of 120 OLLIs in the nation and one of four located in Michigan. All OLLIs are located at a college and supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. We are proud to be the first lifelong learning program in the state of Michigan to receive this designation.
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Monthly newsletters & bi-monthly emails keep you up-to-date on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities including lectures, concerts and plays.
( Membership Discounts • Up to 50% Off Classes
Why Join OLLI?
OLLI offers unique classes that are all about learning, but without tests, grades and papers. Classes usually meet three to five times for two-hour sessions – no long-term commitments.
CONTACT US
SVSU-OLLI is a membership-based program. The annual membership fee is $60 and is prorated as the year progresses. See registration form on page 31. Members receive discounts on classes, reduced pricing on trips, and much more.
• Travel Discount
We offer educational and “just plain fun” day trips, multiple-day domestic and international travel opportunities with other OLLI members. We generally plan at least one day trip a month and up to two international trips a year.
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• Discounted Ryder Center Membership
Enjoy a regular fitness program at SVSU’s physical education and recreation facility. OLLI members can receive a Ryder Center membership for $100 per year.
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OLLI Advisory Board 2016-17
Contents
Chair, Leslie Sanders
About OLLI
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Class Location Key
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Past Chair, Steve Parkhurst
Interest Groups
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Secretary, Rosemary Kohut
Fall Kick-Off
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Monthly Meetings
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OLLI Football Tailgate
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Fall Day Trips
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New Member Orientation
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Science, Architecture & Geography
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Health & Life Planning
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Health & Energy Workshop
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Exercise, Sports & Fitness
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Senior Fitness Test
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Art, Art History & Crafts
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Cooking & Hobbies
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Music & Singing
Membership Chair, Gail Oliver Curriculum Chair, Carol Gohm Finance Chair, John Walter Travel Chair, Karen Howell Technology Chair, Mike Michaels OLLI Memorial Garden, Vicki Shrope SVSU Faculty, Christine Noller Member at Large, Barb Mitchell SVSU Representative, Jo Brownlie The OLLI Advisory Board provides guidance, policy recommendations, and support on issues critical to the organization. It provides a link between OLLI members and the university. OLLI members are welcome to contact any advisory board member with suggestions.
OLLI Classroom Locations
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Literature
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Computers & Technology
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Technology Tuesday
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Religion, Philosophy & Meditation
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History Workshop
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History & History Boat Cruise
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Local Commerce & Financial Planning
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Current Events & World Culture
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Cancellation Policy
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Registration
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Each class description includes a room number. The letter that precedes the number indicates the building. An abbreviation code follows:
C R A GS
Curtiss Hall Ryder Center Arbury Fine Arts Center Gilbertson Hall
You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.
Keep in touch with OLLI on Facebook. Go to facebook.com/SVSUOLLI and you will see photos, short videos, and remarks from OLLI classes, trips, interest groups, activities and more.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
SVSU - Curtiss Hall 8:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast Welcome & Announcements
Does Structural Heart Disease Affect You? Presenter: Debbie Best, MSN, RN Covenant Center for Heart Structural Heart Coordinator
Structural heart disease usually refers to cardiac defects which are congenital in nature, but it may also include abnormalities of the valves and vessels of the heart wall that develop with wear and tear. The Covenant Center for the Heart offers minimally invasive procedures for inoperable or high-risk heart patients. In this presentation you will learn about three of these new procedures: the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), the MitraClip, and the Watchman. Our presenter will be Debbie Best. She has been a registered nurse for 24 years and has a master’s degree from SVSU in education and informatics. She has worked in critical care and education, and has taught for both Delta College and SVSU.
SVSU-OLLI 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 secondary, and sometimes more important reason, is the opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests. Our 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 Jo Brownlie at (989)964-4310 or email her at jap@svsu.edu.
Current Interest Groups: Board Games Bridge Buddhist Psychology Choral Singing Cross Country Skiing Current Events
Cycling Dinner Esoteric Cosmology Euchre Gardening Kayaking
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Readers Theatre Recreational Biking Stamp/Coin Collecting Theatre Walking
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Upcoming OLLI Monthly Meetings Location: SVSU Curtiss Hall
8:45 a.m. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Agenda for all Meetings
Registration, Socializing & Continental Breakfast Announcements & Program
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 The University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory
Presenter: Jerry Scott, Lab Volunteer & Retired Engineer
A few years ago as part of an OLLI trip we toured the mirror lab in Tucson. It was so interesting that we thought the general membership would like to learn about it. At the lab a team of scientists and engineers make giant, lightweight mirrors of unprecedented power for a new generation of optical and infrared telescopes. These mirrors represent a radical departure from the conventional solid-glass mirrors used in the past. Last November they completed a year-long project and brought the world’s largest telescope, called the Giant Magellan Telescope, to a mountaintop in northern Chile. It has 10 times the resolution of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Our presenter, Jerry Scott, has volunteered at the lab and Kitt Peak National Observatory for 15 years. He is a retired electrical engineer who lives half the year in Saline, Michigan and the other half in Tucson.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Autonomous Cars: Past, Present and Future
Presenter: Ali Maleki, Executive Director of Innovations & New Ventures, Nexteer The automotive industry is undergoing significant changes which will provide vastly new and different mobility options that will impact every aspect of our lives. This talk will include an introduction to autonomous vehicles, a review of the history of the self-driving vehicles, the important factors in the evolution of these systems, near term configuration of vehicles, a few alternative scenarios for the future of mobility, and the long-term effects of autonomous cars. Alli Maleki has been in the automotive and truck electronics industry since 1988. He has developed software and hardware in nearly all automotive and heavy-duty truck electronics areas, and has led engineering teams in large corporations and small startups.
SVSU Football Game and Tailgate Saturday, October 29, 2016 The fall season wouldn’t be complete without our annual tailgate and SVSU football game. Join us as we cheer on the Cardinals as they battle the Lake Erie Storm. Our package includes general admission tickets to the game and also a tailgate-style lunch prior to the game. The tailgate will run from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. and the game starts at 3 p.m. As the University no longer offers complimentary tickets to the game we will have to charge a fee this year. Please register no later than October 20 so we have a food count. NonMembers and family members are welcome to join you. You will receive a letter about one week prior to the game with the location of the tailgate. Please register by October 20. Date: Saturday, October 29 from 1:30 until approximately 5 p.m. Price: $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fall 2016 - Day Trips (08) Historic Marshall’s 53rd Annual Home Tour
Join us on what AAA Living Magazine calls the best “Historic Home Tour” in the state of Michigan. Each year on the weekend after Labor Day, the city of Marshall opens its doors to thousands of visitors. In addition to touring seven historic homes, one church and one business, you can stroll the tree-lined streets, listen to musical entertainment, visit an arts & crafts show, and visit the town’s historic museum. Although we’ll provide motorcoach transportation to Marshall, you’ll use the tour’s shuttle buses to take you from home to home. Your day will begin with a three-course lunch at Schuler’s Restaurant, which is celebrating 107 years of operation. Our package includes admission to the home tour, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: September 10 from 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Price: $65 Members; $85 Non-Members
(09) Come Hungry, Leave Happy: Eastern Market Food Crawl
In this Detroit walking & coach-tour led by Feet on the Street Tours, you will stroll from shed to shed at the Eastern Market and visit specialty stores to learn about the unique products, hear fun facts and history of the area, while going behind the scenes and sampling various foods. You’ll enjoy eating locally produced pizza, popcorn, pickles, produce, pastries, sausages, sweets, nuts, cheese, and more. You’ll get to know local establishments and learn about the continual revitalization of this area while eating your way through the Market district. The afternoon will include a narrated bus tour of the Market District, including public art, the Dequindre Cut greenway, the Detroit International Riverwalk and the Brush Park historic neighborhood. Before heading for home we’ll return to the Eastern Market for more goodies, including fruit and ice cream. The tour includes the tours, food throughout the day, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Tuesday: September 13 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $99 Members; $119 Non-Members
(10) Henry Ford Museum, Ford Rouge Factory Tour & the Beatles!
Join us on a trip to the amazing Henry Ford Museum. Our day will begin with a tour of the Ford Rouge Factory. You’ll walk through a real-life truck plant and view one of the world’s largest “living roofs.” Then we’re off to the museum where you will have the balance of the day to explore. From race cars to freedom rides, modular houses to microprocessors, the wide-ranging exhibits at the Museum bring you face to face with real things that have the power to inspire, inform and engage you. Our package also includes admission to The Magical History Tour, a special Beatles memorabilia exhibit which includes instruments, clothing, rare original photos and many neverbefore-displayed artifacts. Lunch will be on your own at one of the Museums three dining venues. Our package includes the factory tour, admission to the Museum and the Beatles exhibit, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: September 15 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $65 Members; $85 Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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(11) Detroit Architectural Tour With Hugh Gershon
This day trip will provide a physical orientation and basis for additional discussion for a four-session class which is being offered beginning on October 29 (see page 11 for information on the class). Both the day trip and class will be led by OLLI member and retired architect Hugh Gershon. Our first stops will be Belle Isle, the Eastern Market and Lafayette Park. Then we head to lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug. After lunch, we’ll do a walking tour which will include Fort Pontchartrain’s 1701, or Fort Detroit and several prominent tall buildings. We will look at some of the important Detroit districts and neighborhoods, stop at Cass Park, and return via Woodward Avenue to view the Fisher Building and Cadillac Place. This trip will require walking for a few blocks at a time. The trip includes a three-course lunch and motorcoach transportation. Saturday: September 24 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $79 Members; $99 Non-Members
(12) Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at the Fisher Getting away with murder can be so much fun, and there is no better proof than this hilarious hit show that won the 2014 Tony Award for best musical. Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight pesky relatives who stand in his way...and be done for tea! The Hollywood Reporter raves that “Gentleman’s Guide restores our faith in musical comedy!” Our package includes lunch before the show at Pegasus Greek Taverna, main floor tickets to the 2 p.m. show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: October 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $159 Members; $179 Non-Members
(13) Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Detroit Opera House Carmen seduces audiences with its celebrated music and smokin’ title character. Carmen’s sensuousness captivates all who meet her, and though she is a pawn of fate, she effortlessly leads a lowly corporal and a suave bullfighter into a bitter rivalry for her affection. Every beloved melody, from the Habanera to the Gypsy Song, blazes anew. Our package includes seating at the 11 a.m. dress rehearsal, a three-course lunch at Andiamo’s at the Renaissance Center after the show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip lecture by Greg Largent, Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. Friday, October 14 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pre-Trip Lecture: Tuesday, October 11 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in C129 Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Member
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(14) DSO - American Songbook
Her shimmering voice bewitched Broadway as Mary Poppins. Now Ashley Brown joins the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jeff Tyzik for great American song and music that makes memories. You’ll enjoy selections from names that built the American songbook including Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and contemporary classics from Disney and beyond. Our day will begin with the amazing lunch buffet at the Motor City Casino. Then we’re off to Orchestra Hall for the 3 p.m. performance. Our package includes lunch, main floor concert tickets and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: November 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members
(15) Wicked at the MSU Wharton Theatre
Winner of 35 major awards, including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of how these unlikely friends become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Prior to the 2 p.m. matinee, we’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Our package includes main floor tickets to the show, lunch, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: November 10 from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $134 Members; $154 Non-Members
(16) Fun Home at the Fisher
Every once in awhile a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. Fun Home was the winner of five Tony Awards in 2013 including best musical. It is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir which introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. The New York Times said it was a “refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.” Our day will begin with a three-course lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug followed by the 2 p.m. matinee. Our package includes main floor tickets to the show, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: December 3 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $149 Members; $169 Non-Members
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(17) A Christmas Carol at Meadow Brook Theatre Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a viewing of this Charles Dickens holiday classic. For the 35th year in a row, Meadow Brook Theatre will perform this holiday classic about a mean-spirited miser and the ghosts that haunt him. While waiting for the curtain to rise, carolers will entertain you. Our day will begin with a chance to do a little holiday shopping at Nino Salvaggio’s in Troy. Then we’re off to a three-course lunch at Loccino’s in Troy, followed by the 2 p.m. matinee. Our package includes tickets to the show, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday, December 7 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $95 Members; $115 Non-Members
(18) DSO - Home for the Holidays
Share Detroit’s favorite, best-selling holiday musical tradition with fellow OLLI members and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. You’ll thrill to the spectacle of the season at this sparkling celebration which will include carols and classics for the season. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus! Michelle Merrill will be the conductor and Doug LaBrecque will be the featured vocalist. We’ll attend the 10:45 a.m. performance which includes free coffee and donuts. After the performance we’ll head to Texas de Brazil, a Brazilian steakhouse which offers a very unique dining experience. Our package includes main floor tickets to the show, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Friday: December 16 from 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Price: $125 Members; $145 Non-Members
(19) Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at the Fisher This new musical tells the inspiring story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Songs will include I Feel the Earth Move, One Fine Day, You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend, and the title song Beautiful. The musical won two 2014 Tony Awards and one 2015 Award. Our package includes the amazing Motor City Casino buffet, main floor seats to the 2 p.m. matinee, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: December 17 from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $165 Members; $185 Non-Members
Day Trip Follow-Up Details
Upon registration for a day trip you will receive a receipt. Approximately one week prior to the trip, you will receive details about where and when to meet the motorcoach and other pertinent information. See page 30 for trip cancellation policy. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fall 2017 Multiple - Day Trips Washington D.C.: Our Nation’s Capital September 10 - 15, 2017 Includes five nights in Washington D.C., and air transportation. Brochures will be available on October 12 and registration opens on October 17.
Charleston to Savannah: The Antebellum South October 16 - 22, 2017 Includes three nights in Charleston and three nights in Savannah, and air transportation. Brochures will be available on September 14 and registration opens on September 19.
Christmas Markets River Cruise on the Danube with Extensions in Prague & Budapest December 3 - 15, 2017 Includes a seven night river cruise, two nights in Prague, two nights in Budapest, and air transportation. Brochures will be available on August 9 and registration opens on August 15.
The above brochure availability dates correspond with OLLI monthly meetings. You may pick up a brochure at the meeting, stop by the OLLI office for one, or visit our website where you will find an electronic copy. Non-Members are welcome to join us at an additional charge of $60, the cost of an OLLI membership.
OLLI New Member Orientation Tuesday, November 8, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. This is your chance to learn more about OLLI and SVSU. You’ll meet the OLLI staff and advisory board members and also 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. Register by October 28 on the OLLI website, or call the office (989)964-4475.
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Fall 2016 Classes fall of industry and the economy. The third class will focus on neighborhoods and their architecture including, Palmer Woods, Lafayette Park, and others. The final session will look at architects and some of the buildings that have left a mark on Detroit, including Albert & Julius Khan, Kamper, Mason, Rowland, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Roe, and Yamasaki. Building examples include The Penobscot, Guardian, The Fisher Building, Auto Manufacturing Plants, and more. This fast moving class will be led by OLLI member and retired architect Hugh Gershon.
Science, Architecture & Geography Beneath the Surface: Dinosaur CSI (101)
Midland paleontologist, author and storyteller “PaleoJoe” (Joseph Kchodl) will take you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators of the Dinosaur Age. You will learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died, see the evidence, and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI. The class will begin with an introduction to fossils and the fossils of Michigan, and continue through the Age of the Dinosaurs. Examples of actual fossils will be brought to class and PaleoJoe will also discuss his recent “bone hunting” trips. PaleoJoe will make this class entertaining and fun. He performs throughout the U.S. for K-12 students, adult and college-level audiences.
Thursdays: September 29, October 6, 13 & 20 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price (class only): $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Ready or Not: Variable Weather & Climate Change (103)
Looking for a class on a topic which has almost universal interest? Yes, weather news has such appeal. In this class we will consider science basics of meteorology and apply the information to our Michigan experience. We will focus on factors which create weather and weather patterns typical for our temperate zone. Included are temperature, air pressure, moisture, radiant heating and cooling, winds, cloud types, global atmospheric circulation, and oceanic influences. Forecasting and prediction are pertinent topics as well. Finally, we will assess what weather may be like as predicted climate changes unfold. We will use a series of lectures entitled, Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather as one resource, along with several weather books. OLLI member Bob Enszer, retired science teacher, will lead the class.
Mondays: September 12, 19 & 26 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
Understanding Detroit: An Architectural Retrospective (102) To get the most out of this class you are strongly encouraged to also sign up for the September 24 day trip listed on page 7. That trip will provide a physical orientation and basis for what will be discussed in the class. The first session will cover the geography and history of Detroit beginning in the late 1600s and early architecture and contributions of many important individuals of the past, including Joliet, Cadillac, Lernoult, Wayne, Hamtramck, Woodward and Cass. The second class will move into the present with a review of many buildings and structures that have been razed due to the rise and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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The Forensics of Famous Crimes (104) The Biology of Aging (106) This class will look at the forensic evidence associated with famous crimes past and present. The cases discussed will include Jack the Ripper, The Black Dahlia, JonBenet Ramsey, the O.J. Simpson trial, and many more. Case summaries will be presented, followed by a discussion of the criminal investigation that followed. The class will be led by Elaine Dougherty, a forensic scientist with the Michigan State Police Bridgeport Lab who is also an adjunct professor for the SVSU criminal justice program. Note: some graphic photos may be shown during the class. Tuesdays and Thursdays: October 18, 20, 25 & 27 • 6 - 8 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
The Islands of the Great Lakes (105)
Just how many islands to you think there are in the Great Lakes? Are they special, and if so, how? Why are deer such a problem on islands and why are some islands loaded with snakes? In this class you will find answers to these questions and more during a lake-by-lake survey of the islands of the Great Lakes. Dr. Karen Vigmostad has led a Great Lakes islands conservation effort since 1995 and she will share stories of that journey with you. She’ll discuss how she found funds and pulled together experts to better understand and care for these islands into perpetuity. You’ll view photographs and videos and learn the unique characteristics of islands in each of the lakes. You’ll come to understand why the conservation of island bio-diversity is key to island health and ours. Plan to bring a brown-bag lunch and beverage as we’ll have a half-hour lunch break. Friday: October 7 • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C101
Why and how do we age? Exactly what changes typically occur in the human body as it grows older? How can we slow or prevent some of these changes from happening? What can we do to maintain the quality of life in our golden years? These questions will be addressed from an evolutionary, genetic and physiological perspective, using scientific literature. Various other sources, such as books and TED talks, will also be used. The instructor, Dr. David Stanton, is a geneticist who has taught genetics, molecular biology and evolutionary genetics at SVSU for the last twenty years. He also has a wealth of experience on the subject since he has been aging steadily for his entire life. Fridays: October 28, November 4, 11 & 18 2 - 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C140
Health & Life Planning Improving Your Health the Natural Way (107)
Join OLLI member Jan Doerr as she shares her true passion of using natural health to improve your own imbalances in life. The first session will cover irdology, the study of the iris of the eye to determine tissue weakness. You will learn the basic markings in the iris and view your own eye in class to read the fibers. Kinesiology and muscle testing techniques for food and dietary supplements will be explored in session two. In the final session you will be introduced to healing herbs, the all-natural pill to balance our organs, hormones and glands, and which herbs will balance them. Jan is a local naturopathic doctor who owns Health Naturally! She has taught university classes at SVSU, CMU and the Naturopathic Institute of Therapy and Education. Mondays: September 12, 19 & 26 •1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
Time Management After Retirement (108)
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were working! In this class you will learn how to create your own unique schedule so you can get more of the things you love doing done. You’ll learn how to prioritize your day and optimize your productivity, how to fully understand the true value of time and how to make the most of it, and how to evaluate new ways of spending your time. The class will be led by Zuleika Tomlinson and Ron Graham with The Raw Food Express.
Your Health - It’s All About Energy Workshop
Wednesdays: September 21, 28 & October 5 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
Workshop Leaders: Kaye Thomas-Hogan, and Jo & Jeff Currier
Answers for Aging Population (109)
Saturday, October 15, 2016
What choices do you have for in-home care? What services are available? Is a will enough? What is a living trust? What is assisted living? How do I pay for it? What decisions must I make concerning nursing homes? What is Medicare Part D? When is it appropriate to call hospice? Am I eligible for Veterans Benefits? At some point most people face difficult decisions about aging and care. Life expectancy is now 77 and the fastest growing segment of the population in the U.S. is 85+. This class will be led by Roy Schulthesis, owner of Comfort Keepers in Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland. Guest speakers will cover nursing home law, Veteran’s Benefits and more.
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SVSU Banquet Rooms What is universal life energy, prana, chi, life force, and ki? How does it affect your health? How can you gather it, cultivate it, and circulate it for your potential well-being? During this unique workshop you will learn how to balance these energies with chair yoga, chakras, breathing, hand mudras, tai chi, qigong, essential oils, crystals, and singing bowls. You will learn useful tools to bring health, longevity, mental clarity, and relaxation into your wellness. Specific health issues, including insomnia, digestive problems, fatigue, anxiety, menopause, osteoporosis, depression and hypertension will be addressed. Join Kaye Thomas-Hogan, and Jo and Jeff Currier and explore how simple it is to put these practices to good use to improve your health and well-being.
Wednesdays: October 5, 12 & 19 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-members Room: C129
Discovering Essential Oils: Nature’s Best Kept Secret (110)
In this class you will discover how oils can be used to reduce anxiety or physical discomfort, increase concentration and focus, help you grow emotionally, and much more. You will also learn about the different grades of essential oils, and the safety concerns of fragrant grade oils. You will learn how to apply essential oils and sample some of the most common oils and blends. This class is all about restoring balance and well-being. It will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization.
Kaye Thomas-Hogan has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1981 and Tai Chi/Qigong since 1985. Jeff and Jo Currier are owners of Ways to Wellness in Midland and the Higher Self Bookstore in Traverse City. The workshop fee includes lunch and refreshments. Price: Members $60: Non-Members $70 (Price until October 6) Price after October 6 for everyone is $80
Thursdays: October 27 & November 3 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $16 Members; $32 Non-Members Room: C129
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Line Dancing For All (115)
Exercise, Sports & Fitness
Line dancing is back again with a new instructor! Whether you are new to line dancing or have some experience, this class is for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to get some exercise and learn some new steps, all without the need to have a partner. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class, which will include a variety of types of music.
Introduction to Strength Training (111/112)
Don’t put it off any longer. Here is your chance to begin a strength training program with the support of a trainer in a fun, group atmosphere. Regular strength training can reduce your percentage of body fat, increase your amount of muscle, and increase body density. Each session will meet twice a week for five weeks to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. You will use light weights and receive a program using a variety of machines. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachelor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on September 14, October 12 or November 9 due to OLLI monthly meetings.
Mondays: October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 10 - 11 a.m. Price: $64 Members; $94 Non-Members Room: Ryder Auxiliary Gym
Session One: (111) Mondays & Wednesdays: September 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, October 3, 5, 10, 17 & 19 • 9 - 10 a.m. Session Two: (112) Mondays & Wednesdays: October 31, November 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, December 5, 7 & 12 • 9 - 10 a.m. Price Per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center
Zumba Gold & Toning (116/119)
Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. This Zumba Gold and Toning class is tailored for active older adults who want to focus on muscle conditioning, light weight and body weight activity and balance. It will blend with the Zumba party we love at a slower pace. Our instructor is Cindy Ellsworth, who is AFAA certified, and also Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold.
Continuing Strength Training (113/114)
If you have already taken our Introduction to Strength Training class, or if you regularly do strength training on your own, this class is for you. It will involve more strength work with the machines and dumbbells, and more circuits. Each session will meet twice a week to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachelor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on September 14, October 12 or November 9 due to OLLI monthly meetings.
Session One: (116)Tuesdays: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Two: (117)Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 & 20 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Three: (118) Tuesdays: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 & 13 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Four: (119)Thursdays: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8 & 15 10 - 10:45 a.m Room/Tuesday: R244 Room/Thursday: Ryder Auxiliary Gym Price for Each Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members
Session One: (113) Mondays & Wednesdays: September 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28, October 3, 5, 10, 17 & 19 • 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Session Two: (114)Mondays & Wednesdays: October 31, November 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, December 5, 7 & 12 • 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Price Per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center
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Discover the Benefits of Yoga (120/121)
Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise. It is gentle enough to be practiced by those over 50, so you’ll be able to work within any limitations you may have. In this introductory course, we’ll do strengthening and stretching, along with breathing and meditation. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class, specially designed for our OLLI group. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20. Session One: (122) Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6 & 13 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Session Two: ( 123)Thursdays: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 & 8 • 9:30 10:30 a.m. Price Per Session: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R244
Continuing Qigong & Tai Chi (126/127)
If you participated in a past OLLI Qigong & Tai Chi class, or have taken Tai Chi elsewhere, this class is for you. We will assume that you are familiar with some basic warmup exercises and the beginning sequences of the classic Yang style form. It will be led by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing. Session One (126) Mondays: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 11 a.m. - Noon Session Two (127) Mondays: October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5 & 12 11 a.m. - Noon Price Per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244
Fly Fishing: Casting for a New Experience (128)
Continuing Yoga (122/123)
If you have already taken an introductory yoga class, or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session limited to 20. Session One: (120) Thursdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6 & 13 • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Session Two: (121)Thursdays: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 & 8 • 10:45 11:45 a.m. Price Per Session: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R244
Beginning Qigong & Tai Chi (124/125)
Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong are beneficial for good health, energy development and enjoyment. Transform your quality of life as millions of Chinese have. You will get a satisfying workout emphasizing balance, joint mobility, blood circulation, endurance and a sense of energy (Chi). The class will be led by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing.
This class will provide all the information and skills required to enjoy this great sport. The first class will be in the classroom, and will cover equipment, flies, casting, knots, fly casting and fishing methods. The second and third classes will be held on local rivers. You will be able to practice fly fishing skills and hopefully catch some fish. Fly rods will be provided for those who do not have them. The course will be led by John Johnson, who has over 40 years of fly fishing experience. He is an FFF certified casting instructor and a licensed guide. You will receive directions to the sites for session two and three at the first class. The class maximum is 12. Fridays: September 16, 23 & 30 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129/Off-Site
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College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15.
Free: Senior Fitness Test
Mondays: September 12, 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107
(Designed for ages 60-94) The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontology Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance standards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 6094. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, arm curl test, twominute step test, back scratch test, eightfoot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Register on the OLLI website or call the OLLI office by October 12 to register: 964-4475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Recreation Center entrance.)
Continuing Watercolors (130)
This class will start with refreshing your basic watercolor skills. Then you’ll learn new techniques and how to incorporate all the basic skills into a piece of art that is more refined. If you enjoy watercolor painting and want to take your talents a little further, this is the class to take. From dry brush to washes, many techniques will be explored. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an associate’s in fine arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. Mondays: November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5 & 12 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107
Create Seasonal Arrangements at Warmbier Farms (131)
Join Stacey Jezowski at Warmbier Farms on Garfield Road in Auburn and create three beautiful arrangements which will spruce up your home. During the first class you’ll make a wreath of fall flowers for your front door. In the second class you will make an absolutely stunning pumpkin centerpiece made with a real pumpkin and sedum plants. The final project will be a holiday centerpiece, a beautiful arrangement of greens and berries with a little sparkle. You’ll have lots of choices so everyone’s final product will look different. All supplies will be provided.
Wednesday, October 19: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Thursday, October 20: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Price: Free Room: Ryder Recreation Center Basketball Courts 3 & 4
Art, Art History & Crafts
Tuesdays: September 13, October 11 and November 8 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $115 Members; $145 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Beginning Watercolors: Getting in Touch With Your Inner Artist (129)
Bob Ross Style Oil Painting (132)
This class is designed for the true beginner. It will give you a chance to get creative and develop your painting skills using various watercolor techniques. You will be introduced to the principles of design and also learn about basic color theory and color mixing. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an associate’s in fine arts from Lansing Community Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Have you ever watched Bob Ross on PBS and thought that by using his techniques even YOU might be able to paint? If so, this class is for you. Using the wet-on-wet oil painting techniques used by Ross and Bill Alexander, everyone can enjoy the joy and magic of oil painting. The class will be led by Morris Hinson, who has both an Alexander Art and Bob Ross Certification. This class is geared toward the hobby, or recreational painter.
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The class fee includes all painting supplies and a canvas spread. A picture of the painting which you will do, called Balmy Breezes, appears below. You will receive a list of a few everyday items from home that you will need to bring to class. Please bring a bag lunch. Friday: October 28 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Price: $80 Members; $110 Non-Members Room: A107
Card Making Workshop (135)
Carolyn Johnson is back with another fun greeting card workshop. On the first day, you will make some new cards using the art of iris folding which involves folding papers to create a spiral pattern. In the second class you will make embossed cards using plastic and metal embossing plates. In the last class we will combine rubber stamps, paper punches, and tiny beads to make some unique cards. All card making materials will be provided and you will make three to five cards each day. Upon registration, you will receive a small list of everyday items to bring to class. The class is led by Carolyn Johnson, a Delta College instructor and avid crafter. Tuesdays: October 4, 11 & 18 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $75 Members; $105 Non-Members Room: A107
Elements of Drawing (133)
In this class you will learn the foundations of drawing or brush up on your skills. This class will focus on many aspects of pencil drawing including: shading, texture, line, and composition. By working with projects such as still life, perspective and portraiture we will study all the most important aspects of creating a great drawing. The instructor, Marcia Henne, has worked in many media and holds an M.F.A. in painting. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15.
Wednesdays: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 2 - 4 p.m. Price: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: A107
Pen & Ink With Oil Rouging (136)
Here’s your chance to try something different, pen and ink with oil rouging! Over the course of two class sessions, you will create a beautiful piece of art under the direction of Barbara Waybrant, owner of Barbara Waybrant’s Artistic Creations in Birch Run. She has taught seven to 93-year-olds how to draw and paint at her home studio and at Clio’s Center for the Arts. She will supply all the supplies and provide step-by-step instruction. Barbara is a certified Mary Owens Pen & Ink/Oil Rouging Instructor. The piece you will create is shown below.
Thursdays: November 10 & 17 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $65 Members; $95 Non-Members Room: A107
Experience Origami (134)
Have fun and impress your friends by learning how to make some simple creations using the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami started in the 17th century and was popularized outside Japan in the mid-1900s. Today, paper folding has evolved into a modern art form. This class is appropriate for beginners or more advanced students as we will start with simple projects and work up to more complex ones. The class will be led by Mark DeWolf Ott who has led Origami classes for the Japanese Cultural Center and the Saginaw Art Museum. Paper will be provided. Tuesdays: November 1, 8, 15 & 22 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: A107 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Mosaics, Glass Fusion & Tape Painting Techniques (137)
The staff at Painterly Pottery in Bay City will be leading this new class which will guide you through creating three unique masterpieces. In the first class you will design your own fused glass artwork. A variety of techniques such as cut, nip and stack, will be demonstrated and the studio will kiln-fire your artwork into one solid piece. In the second class, you will learn “tape painting” techniques for painting pottery. You will make either a bowl, plate or mug and the piece will be kiln-fired. In the final class you will learn about the art form of mosaic design by choosing from hundreds of colorful tiles and beads to create patterns or images for a one of kind piece. All class materials are included in the price. The class is held off-site at Painterly Pottery on Water St. in downtown Bay City.
Thursdays: September 15, 22 & 29 • 1:30 - 4 p.m. Price: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Basket Making Workshop (139)
Since the start of time, people from all cultures have woven plant materials together to make baskets for gathering and transporting goods. Here is your opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a muffin and a napkin basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. A picture of the baskets you’ll be making appears below. The class maximum is 10. Thursday & Friday: October 13 & 14 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Price: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: A107
Cooking & Hobbies Beginning Mah Jongg (140) Art Appreciation Series: The Visual Elements (138)
In this class you will learn how to analyze artwork by exploring the visual elements: line, texture, value, color, space, shape/ form, contrast, volume, mass, time and motion. Small art activities will supplement the content in this class. The class will be led by Andrea Ondish, Curator of Education for the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. All art supplies will be provided. Mondays: November 28, December 5 & 12 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
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Want to have lots of fun and exercise your brain at the same time? Mah Jongg will open new worlds to you, whether meeting new friends right here, wintering in Florida, or on a cruise ship at sea. This fascinating, fast-paced American version of a traditional Chinese tile game has become universally popular. Once you learn the basics, you’ll find groups ready to welcome you for weekly play. OLLI member Ted McLaughlin will teach you the fundamentals of the game. Please purchase the book A Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg prior to the first class. Register soon; the maximum is only 16. Tuesdays: September 13, 20, 27 & October 4 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
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Cooking at the Fusion 1 Café (141)
Bridge with Rich Siemer (143)
Join Chef Craig Fiebke for another enjoyable cooking class. The class will feature fall harvest recipes. At least one class will have a “hands on” component where you will make something new. Each week you will enjoy a delicious four-course meal at the conclusion of the lively cooking demonstration. The class will be held at the Fusion 1 Café on Saginaw Street in downtown Bay City. The class is limited to 20.
Have you ever felt you should make one more trick as declarer? This is your chance to learn how! Improve your bridge playing and enjoyment of the game. This eightweek series concentrates on Audrey Grant’s Diamond book for Play of the Bridge Hand. Whether you are a casual or serious player, the principles taught will improve your declarer play and enjoyment. Bridge bidding will be briefly reviewed as appropriate. The two-hour sessions are equally divided between learning the principles and applying them by playing prearranged hands. The instructor is Rich Siemer. Please purchase the book prior to the first class.
Wednesdays: September 21, 28 & October 5 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Fridays: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2 & 9 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $79 Members; $109 Non-Members Room: C129
Music & Singing Singing for Pleasure (144)
Isn’t it about time you gave this class a try? Singing with a group can be a very enjoyable activity! You’ll receive a variety of sing-along packets (standards, show tunes, country, beautiful melodies, and others). Step out of your comfort zone – just a bit. You’ll feel so much better for it! Rose Kohut (OLLI’s Follies director) will lead the way.
Cooking Classes with Shari at the Willard Hilton (142)
Tuesdays: October 18, 25, November 1 & 8 3 - 5 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: GS115
Shari Smith has been bringing fine dining to the Great Lakes Bay region for the past 25 years. Her class this fall will have a Victory Garden theme. In the 1940s, the government rationed foods like sugar, butter, meat and eggs. Since there were transportation shortages, citizens were encouraged to grow their own produce. In this unique cooking class you will learn how to cook a variety of items using canned or frozen produce from a garden teamed with ingredients that were available during that time. This will include brown bread, pickles, pesto, salsa, desserts, etc. The class will be held at the restaurant on Beaver Road in Auburn. The class is limited to 20.
SBSO Pre-Concert Lectures by the Conductor (145)
On June 17 the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra announced its new conductor, Fouad Fakhouri, a New York City resident and native of Lebanon. He has conducted orchestras throughout the world and most recently served as music director and conductor of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina. In this class, Fouad will provide an overview of the pieces which the symphony will perform on the Saturday evening following the class.
Tuesdays: October 18, 25 & November 1 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $95 Members; $125 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
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Thursdays: October 20, January 26, April 6 & June 1 • 2 - 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C140
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Changing Broadway Forever: With Candor About Kander and Ebb (146)
The 2002 movie musical Chicago garnered six Oscars and featured an all-star cast including Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger. The evolution of that show from its beginnings on Broadway in 1975, though, is as interesting as the lives of those actors. John Kander and Fred Ebb were the composer and lyricist of that show, as well as many others including Cabaret, Zorba, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. You’ll learn about the lives, shows, and contributions of this legendary Broadway duo in this class led by Keith Spaulding, a retired Frankenmuth teacher. Mondays: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Literature OLLI Book Club (148)
This fall our first selection is Becoming Nicole, a timely and pertinent non-fiction book by Amy Ellis Nicole about twin boys who were adopted at birth and their journey through questions of gender that would challenge the mother to find ways to help her child. Our second book is the classic The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. He wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the U.S. Our final selection is Miscarriage of Justice, a work of fiction by Kip Gayden which is based on the actual events surrounding a 1913 love triangle which ended in murder. The class is led by OLLI member Kathy McAllister. In addition, book discussions will be led by OLLI members Gail Oliver, and Bev McFarland. The November class will meet in C140. Wednesdays: September 28, October 26 & November 16 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129/C140
The Sounds of Chaucer’s English (149) This class is for anyone with an interest in practicing how to read Middle English as Geoffrey Chaucer would have spoken it. Class time will be spent largely on oral work with emphasis on both accurate pronunciation and expressive delivery. No prior work with either Chaucer or Middle English is required. You should purchase and bring to the first class a copy of The Canterbury Tales in Middle English, not a translation; any edition is acceptable. Our instructor is Dr. Basil Clark, SVSU Professor Emeritus of English.
Music Appreciation: The Beach Boys & Beatles (147)
In this entertaining class we will travel with storyteller Herb Hardy and Mike O’Connell along the California coastline with the Beach Boys and down Abbey Road with the Beatles. Hardy will weave stories about recording techniques, history, economics and the artist’s personal lives. O’Connell tells the same stories in pictures. The first two sessions will cover Brian Wilson and how the most important record producer since Phil Spector disappears at age 25, and his redemption years later. The last two sessions will be on the Fab Four, from the arrival of Sir George Martin until when the wheels fell off with Let it Be. Enjoy this critical stereo listening experience where the music never stops.
Mondays: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Eight Great Contemporary American Short Stories (150)
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Three Novels by Elizabeth Taylor (151)
No, not that Elizabeth Taylor! Anita Brookner wrote, “It is time that justice was done to Elizabeth Taylor. All her writings could be described as coming into the category of comedy. Comedy is the best vehicle for truths that are too fierce to be borne.” For the first session read A Game of Hide and Seek (328 pages), which concerns a young couple whose romance undergoes a rough separation. Follow that up with Mrs. Palfrey at the Clairmont (205 pages), which describes Mrs. Palfrey’s life in a residential hotel filled with eccentric characters. When she strikes up a friendship with a handsome young writer, her life changes. The final book will be A Wreath of Roses (224 pages) the story of a school secretary and her liaison with a handsome, assured, and dangerous liar. Obsessed reader and OLLI member Rose Kohut will be your book guide.
Computers & Technology
Technology Tuesday
Digital Assistant Technologies This program is free for members and there is no need to pre-register. How would you like to have a digital personal assistant that will help you get traffic reports, set alarms, answer trivia questions, make to-do lists, get news information or sports scores, and much more? There are voice-enabled wireless applications capable of voice interaction, music playback, streaming podcasts, and other real time information. The presentation will focus on Amazon Echo, Alexia, Siri, and Cortana. You will learn how you can simplify your life through technology. Our presenter is Mike Erdody with Home Depot. Tuesday: November 1 • 2 - 3 p.m. Price: Free for Members and $10 for Non-Members Room: C129
Mondays: November 28, December 5 & 12 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
iPad 101: The Fundamentals (152)
If you have jumped on the iPad bandwagon but still don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We’ll start with the basics and also cover apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no firstgeneration iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: September 9 & 16 • 10 a.m. - noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer (155)
Computer viruses can destroy computer data, hard drives and make your computer completely non-usable. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do if you get one is essential. In the first half of this class, you will learn about viruses, malware, spyware, and adware. We will discuss various software applications that can help prevent viruses and how to remove viruses once they are on the computer. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to keep your computer running at top speed by cleaning it up and removing excess files. Learn how to remove unwanted programs and how to find and delete old files, temp files, or the garbage left over when downloading programs. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. The class limit is 15.
iPad 201 (153)
If you have already taken our iPad 101 class, or already know the basics of your iPad (such as updating it and installing apps), this class is for you. We will focus on more advanced applications and how to get your iPad to sync with all your other devices. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.
Thursdays: September 22 & 29 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A
Introduction to Pinterest (156)
Fridays: October 28 & November 4 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128
Do you have a Pinterest account yet? If not, you’re missing a wonderful opportunity to connect with others throughout the world who share your passions. This unique postboard-style photo sharing website allows users to create and manage theme-based collections which might pertain to hobbies, interests, events and more. You can browse other pinboards for inspiration, re-pin images to your board, and “like” posts. In this class, you will learn how to set up your own Pinterest page, how to navigate the website, and post to your page. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization. If you do not yet have a Pinterest account, please arrive by 9:30 a.m. on the first day, and if you already have an account, please arrive by 10 a.m.
Android Tablet Fundamentals (154)
Although iPad is the most popular tablet, there are many other options available which are less expensive and use Google’s opensource Android operating system. Brands include Samsung, Asus, Google Nexus, and Sony. 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’ll start with the basics and also cover apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more. Bring your tablet to class. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.
Fridays: September 23 & 30 • (9:30) 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C141
Fridays: September 9 & 16 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127
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Computer I for Windows 10 Users (157)
This class will explain how Windows 10 varies from earlier platforms. It will also guide you through these basic skills: the taskbar; how to open, save and print files; how to move, resize, minimize, and maximize windows; and customizing your desktop. You must bring your own portable computer to class (laptop, notebook, etc.) as the computers in the University labs still use Windows 7. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer who has been leading OLLI classes for five years. The class maximum is 12.
The Best Travel & Navigation Apps (160)
Fridays: September 23, 30 & October 7 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C140
Considering where to stay or eat in another city and don’t know where to start? Traveling by car and not sure how to get from point A to B? If you download the right apps you can have a wealth of information at your fingertips. We will go over the best turnby-turn directions, find the cheapest gas, the nicest lodging options for the price, and the best places to eat. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20.
iPhone 101: The Fundamentals (158)
Have you recently taken the plunge and bought an iPhone? In this two-session class, we will go through the capabilities of this powerful tool and help you to become more comfortable using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.
Fridays: September 30 & October 7 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127
Fridays: September 30 & October 7 • 10 a.m. - noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128
Password Manager & Online Safety (161)
iPhone 201 (159)
If you have completed our beginning iPhone class, or already have a pretty good understanding of how to use your iPhone, this class is for you! You will learn more about how to get the most from your iPhone and increase your comfort level with using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.
Everything we use today has a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all those accounts? This class will provide an overview of password managers available to manage all those pesky accounts. We will cover how to create, change, and make passwords that are as secure as possible and how to secure your accounts with two factor authentication. We will also discuss safe practices you should follow when online. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. You must know your device’s user name and password to enroll in this class. The class maximum is 20.
Fridays: November 11 & 18 • 10 a.m. - noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128
Fridays: October 14 & 21 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C140
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Password Manager 201 (162)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets (164)
If you have taken our Password Manager & Online Safety class and feel you could benefit from additional online safety topics, this class is for you. This class will cover two factor authentication and code generators. The information which was covered in the first class will be reviewed to ensure that you fully understand the topics and know how to use them effectively. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. You must know your device’s user name and password to enroll in this class. The class maximum is 20.
Have you considered using Excel to keep track of your checking account, to track your budget, or to analyze your retirement income? This class will give you the tools you need to do so. You will learn how to create a worksheet and manipulate its look, create formulas, format dates, create a chart, move columns and rows, and sort data. Our lab has the 2010 version of Excel. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer who has been leading OLLI classes for five years. The class maximum is 12. Fridays: October 28, November 4 & 11 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C141
Fridays: December 9 & 16 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128
Getting the Most Out of Your Pictures (163)
Current State of Social Media (165)
You may already have a Facebook account but there are many other social media options out there that your grandchildren might be using. In this class you will learn about other popular services including Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20.
So, now you own a digital camera or have a camera on your smart phone. Now what? In this class you’ll learn how to edit photos to make them look better, resize them, or even change the coloring. We’ll discuss strategies for taking great pictures, the best way to store them, and the best and/or easiest way to reproduce them. Bring your camera or phone to class. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.
Fridays: October 28 & November 4 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127
Thursdays: October 13 & 20 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A
How to Buy and Sell Online (166)
In this class you will learn how to establish online accounts like eBay or Craig’s List, search to find what you are looking for, and complete your transaction. We will also discuss common built-in security features. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to sell something online. We will cover how to make your item stand out, how to deal with bad checks, postage, and other issues. The session will be held in a computer lab so that you will be able to find specifically what you are looking for. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants. Thursdays: November 3 & 10 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Tips for Backing Up Your Digital Information (167)
Religion, Philosophy & Meditation
It is important to back up your files and pictures so that you don’t lose important information or priceless memories. This new class will cover the basic types of backups (local, cloud, NAS) and how to back up and protect your digital information. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: November 11 & 18 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127
Solitary, Poor, Nasty, Brutish & Short: Political Philosophy of Thomas Hobbes & Contemporary Politics (169)
Technology 101 (168)
Want to get into the digital age, but don’t know where to start? Do you hear the terms wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, and 4G all the time and have no idea what they mean? In Technology 101 we will cover the very basics of technology, and if you are completely new what products would be best for you. So take the jump and learn to love technology, not fear it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Fridays: December 9 & 16 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members $54 Non-Members Room: C128
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The philosophy of Thomas Hobbes presents interesting questions and challenges for those concerned with current politics at home and abroad. The discussion and debate in this class will be through the lens of his book Leviathan, a text banned in England and Europe in the late 17th century and one that provides an intellectual foundation for the modern state. A number of questions will be pursued in this class: Do the benefits of democracy outweigh its disadvantages? When should political order trump rights, equality or individual interest? If government is crucial to prevent chaos on the national level, would we be well advised to promote international government as the best method for securing world peace? Please read chapters 6 and 11 of Leviathan for the first session. The class will be led by Judith Hill, a retired SVSU Professor of Philosophy, and James Hitt, SVSU Associate Professor Philosophy. Fridays: September 23, 30 & October 7 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
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Mindfulness Meditation (170)
History Workshop: Behind Two Iron Curtains
Mindfulness meditation helps us learn to live in the present moment with non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of what is. It helps us to flow more easily with the ups and downs of our lives. It is a practice which helps to create a more peaceful mind and heart open to deeper wisdom. Controlled clinical studies of mindfulness-based meditation have documented reduction of physical and emotional distress and an increase in greater health and well being. Our leader is Nan Spence, who for the past 11 years has studied mindfulness with respected teachers and has been authorized to teach it by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Nan holds a Master’s Degree in Theology with an emphasis in spirituality. The class maximum is 16.
Saturday, October 1 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Curtiss 100
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Elisabeth Thoburn, Humanities Instructor, Washtenaw Community College Byungil Ahn, Associate Professor of History, SVSU John Baesler, Associate Professor of History, SVSU
Friday: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, & 11 • 10 - 11:45 a.m. Price: $139 Members; $169 Non-Members Room: C140
When Elisabeth Thoburn was 11 years old she saw the Berlin Wall for the first time with her father while on summer vacation. Growing up in East Germany, the Wall had separated her family from freedom for her entire life. Her family was split in half in 1961 when the Wall was built, her father’s relatives were all in the East, and her mother’s relatives were all in the West. In this unique workshop, Elisabeth will talk about what life was like growing up in East Germany and examine the politics that led to the building of the Berlin Wall as well as the events that led to the end of the Cold War in 1989. She will also compare her experience to the current situation in North Korea and reflect on these two very restrictive societies. John Baesler will provide historical background on the division of Germany post WWII, and Byungil Ahn will discuss how Korea became a divided nation.
History of God: The Meaning of Life (171)
Have you ever thought about the meaning of life, settled on what you think the meaning is, or maybe toyed with the thought that there is no meaning? Well, get ready to survey the greatest philosophical minds of the last 2,500 years and their attempts and suppositions of this fundamental human question. We will use the Teaching Company’s series The Meaning of Life: Perspectives From the World’s Great Intellectual Traditions, featuring Professor Jay Garfield of Smith College. We will survey the thoughts from the ancient worlds such as Bhagavad-Gita, Aristotle, Confucius, Stoic adherents, Taoism, Buddhism, into the modern world of Hume, Kant, Tolstoy, Gandhi, The Dalai Lama, etc. We will plot our course depending on the interest and appetite for this interesting but taxing subject. The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor. Thursdays: November 10, 17, December 1, 8 & 15 • 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price: $32 Members; $64 Non-Members Room: C129
Price: Members $48 (before September 22) Non-Members $78 Price after September 22 for everyone $78
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History & History Boat Cruise Civil War Reconstruction (172)
The Civil War Reconstruction years (18651877) were controversial at their inception and have remained to present. The radical element in the Republican Party was determined to emancipate southern blacks from bondage, to entrench the Party nationally, and to change the South dramatically. Lincoln agreed with these goals, but was more moderate in the means he proposed to achieve them. His assassination by a Confederate supporter set back prospects for a smooth reuniting of the country. During Reconstruction, Southern whites were restricted. When they regained political power, they ensured Democratic Party control and the subjugation of blacks, both of which continued into the past half century. The class will be led by Northwood University professor John Pafford. Tuesdays: September 13, 20, 27 & October 4 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Murder and Mayhem: Bay County’s Early Days (173)
Tim Younkmann is back with more stories of murder and other nefarious activities as the lumbering boom reached its zenith in Bay County and then declined. You’ll hear about the Third Street Slasher who slashed the throats of a woman and man in their rented room during the waning days of the boom. Another story involves an illegal boxing match which led to murder. Then there is the tale of a Bay City clerk who embezzles money and leaves town with his teenage lover in tow, headed for the West Coast. Bay City Police Chief Nathaniel Murphy chases them across the country and employs a posse from San Diego to track them down. Other tales include lumber mill explosions, the first murder conviction in Bay County history, a barber who stabs another barber with his shears, all sorts of stories of disease and maladies including the scourge delivered by the “Spanish Lady.” Tim is a retired Bay City Times crime reporter. Thursdays: September 22, 29 & October 6 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Appledore Tall Ship Sail: Legends of the Saginaw River (174)
Learn the fascinating history of the Saginaw River as you sail on the Appledore IV from downtown Bay City to the Saginaw Bay on the last day of summer. Once out on the open water, you can help the crew set the sails or relax and enjoy the view. While we sail, a delicious barbeque luncheon will be served. The Appledore IV is based in Bay City and was launched in 1989. This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of our region and get to know other OLLI members. You will receive a letter regarding when and where to meet the boat about one week prior to the cruise. The price includes lunch and the cruise. Wednesday: September 21 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $69 Members; $99 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Eastern European History (Part One) (175)
Millions of Americans have descendants that came from Eastern Europe. However, American schools only teach the history of the Mediterranean Western Europe. This class is an overview of the history of the other Europe. It is intended to briefly cover the prehistory and early history of the lands located in Central and Eastern Europe through the causes of World War II. If there is sufficient interest, a follow-up class will be offered to cover the Second World War to present. The class will be led by OLLI member Leonard Lukshaitis, who is Lithuanian and Polish and enjoys researching his family history. Thursdays: October 13, 20, 27, November 3 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
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The History of Japanese-American Internment (176)
political controversy surrounding the cases and justices. The secret decision-making processes and history of appointments to the high bench will also be examined. The class will be led by SVSU adjunct history professor Katherine Ellison.
With the issuance of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin Roosevelt in February of 1942, the internment of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans began, lasting until 1946 when the final camp closed. With their property confiscated, employment curtailed, and free movement limited by armed guards, American citizens of Japanese descent spent most of WWII in relocation camps in the American west. This course will examine anti-Asian sentiment prior to WWII that helped influence internment policy, the context of global politics during WWII, the way in which internment proceeded and how Japanese-Americans lived in the camps. Finally, we will look at long-term impact that internment has had on American society. The class will be led by Kathleen McGuire, an SVSU adjunct history instructor.
Tuesdays: November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $32 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: C129
Alexandria (178)
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became one of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic World. It was the center of commerce between Europe and the Arabian and Indian East. Its library was a major center of scholarship for hundreds of years. This class will cover the founding of the city, development by the kingdom of the Ptolomies, development of international trade with the Indus Valley, West Coast of India, and Ceylon. OLLI members, Joe Rainey, who has been researching the city for years, and Barb Mitchell, who has always been intrigued by libraries, will lead the class.
Tuesdays: October 11, 18 & 25 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
Thursdays: November 10, 17, December 1 & 8 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Great Battles Part II: The Pacific (179)
This class will take an in-depth look at a two important battles in the Pacific, including the Philippines and Guadalcanal. The first two meetings will cover the fall of the Philippines from December 1941 to May 1942, then the return to the Philippines from October 1944 to August 1945. The last two meetings will cover the Guadalcanal campaign on land, sea, and air from August 1942 to February 1943. OLLI member and retired school teacher Jim Reha will lead the class.
The Political History of the Supreme Court (177)
“The Constitution is what the judges say it is,” noted Justice Charles Evans Hughes in 1907. However, the Supreme Court of the United States has often been lauded as a bastion of justice and law, free from political persuasion; the safeguard of the U.S. Constitution. So how is it possible that the nine justices in black have so much flexibility in their decisions? In this course you’ll learn about the political history of the Supreme Court from its constitutional inception and creation to its modern-day functionality. We’ll discuss landmark decisions from Marbury v. Madison to Bush v. Gore, focusing on the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Tuesdays: November 22, 29, December 6 & 13 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
Local Commerce & Financial Planning Maximize Your Medicare (180)
Last October, Jae W. Oh provided an excellent presentation at our monthly meeting on how you can maximize your Medicare benefits. He is back with updated information
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for 2016. He will focus on what you need to know before you make decisions during the open enrollment period. He is the author of Maximize Your Medicare: Understanding Medicare, Protecting Your Health, and Minimizing Costs. Oh has served in a variety of management roles on three continents in the securities industry. He is also an expert contributor to a website powered by the nation’s second largest provider of Medicare, Humana. There will be plenty of time to get your questions answered. Although this program is free of charge, please pre-register so we know how many to expect.
Department to learn more about their services and operation. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf. The class is held off campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site and lunch information when you register. Wednesdays: October 5, November 2 & December 7 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Planning (183)
Wednesday: September 14 • 1 - 2:30 p.m. Price: Free for Members; $15 for Non-Members Room: Curtiss Hall, Banquet C
What is estate planning? Why do you need to do it? What happens if you die without an estate plan? What is a trust and how does it work? When might you need a trust? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed in this two-session interactive class led by Bob Whiting with Gardey Financial Advisors. The class will cover wills, trusts, joint ownership, beneficiary designations, and more. It is appropriate for estates of any size. Bob has spent his entire career of 40 years in estate planning and trust management as both a senior bank trust officer and as a vice president of a financial planning firm. Plenty of time will be provided for student questions.
Behind Closed Doors (181)
In this unique “class” you will visit local companies and organizations and learn more about them. In September we tour General Housing in Bay City, a modular home manufacturer which was established in 1982. In October we visit MSU Midland Research Institute for Value Chain Creation, which develops cutting-edge solutions to improve public and private value chains. November’s stop will be Savant Group in Midland which is comprised of four individual companies that provide products and services to the automotive and lubricant industry. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf. The class is held off campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site and lunch information when you register.
Wednesdays: October 19 & 26 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C129
Current Events & World Culture
Wednesdays: September 21, October 19 & November 16 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: Off-Site
Voter Suppression: Is Democracy Broken? (184)
This course will look at events from the 1960s civil rights movement and the Voting Rights Act, to the Supreme Court’s recent cancellation of a major section of the Civil Rights Act, and the subsequent actions of many states to restrict voting rights. Some of the voter suppression tactics to be discussed include voter ID rules, voter registration restrictions, the selective closing of voting sites, and changes in absentee ballot procedures. The class will be led by OLLI members Leslie Sanders and Carol Gohm.
Best of Behind Closed Doors (182)
Over the years, our Behind Closed Doors class has visited some especially interesting organizations. This class includes repeat visits to three of these. In October we visit Standard Electric in Saginaw, an independently owned electrical distributor with 20 locations in upper and lower Michigan. November’s visit will be to Saginaw’s Durolast, which manufactures custom-fabricated commercial roofing systems. In December we will visit the Saginaw Township Police Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Election 2016: T-Minus 30 (185)
well-attended programs, will focus on how the world will respond to either a President Trump or a President Clinton. By this time we will also know the composition of the House and Senate and therefore will have a much more enhanced ability to project how the recent election will shape not just United States foreign policy, but the world we live in. Control of the Senate will determine the ability of the new President to engage in treaty negotiations with a potential for ratification. Also by this time we will know the long-term ramifications of the BREXIT campaign. The class will be led by attorney Jim Johnson, a political science professor at Ithaca College in New York. There will be a one-hour break for lunch.
With approximately 35 days remaining before Americans vote in what is without question the most unusual national election cycle since perhaps 1800 (Jefferson-Adams), this class will explore the relative positions of the major candidates, the potential election outcome, and analyze the following questions: What are the electoral ramifications with respect to Congress? How would either candidate impact the Supreme Court? What are the down-ballot ramifications? How will the economy respond? How will the world respond? What factors contributed to an electoral climate which may damage the image of America for years to come? The class will be led by attorney Jim Johnson, a political science professor at Ithaca College in New York. There will be a one-hour break for lunch.
Monday & Tuesday: November 14 & 15 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss Hall, Banquet C
Monday & Tuesday: October 3 & 4 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss Hall, Banquet C
Issues in the News (188)
In this class we will discuss issues currently in the news. There will be at least two topics in each of the four class periods. A 15-20 minute video from TED.com will present one speaker’s view of the issue. Each talk will be followed by class discussion on the topic. This term’s topics will include climate change, the criminal justice system, using virtual reality in reporting the news, and repairing dysfunctional government processes. The last 15-30 minutes of class will be reserved for open discussion of any current issues that class members want to discuss. The class will be moderated by OLLI member Carol Gohm.
Insight Into Brazil, Liberia and Cuba (186)
OLLI member Dr. Kathleen List is back with a class which will focus on three countries in transition. In the first session she will discuss her recent experience in August at the Olympics in Rio, the on-going saga of corruption with Brazil’s largest companies, the impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rouseff, and the steady decline of that country’s economy. Session two will focus on the sequelae of the Liberian Civil War. She will consider what happens to child soldiers, both male and female, at the end of civil war. The last session will give us an update on Cuba. Although the USG has authorized seven airlines to fly into Cuba, none is authorized to land in Havana. How are things changing for Cuba, from both sides of the long-standing equation and mistrust? Kathleen spent 20 years as a U.S. Diplomat in many countries throughout the world and has taught at the University of Michigan and the American University in Paris.
Wednesdays: November 16, 30, December 7 & 14 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129
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Wednesdays: November 2, 9 & 16 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129
World Political Update: Post Election Edition (187)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 SVSU Curtiss Hall
15th Annual Fall Kick-Off
Class registration opens for everyone and day trip registration opens for non-members.
• Thursday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Day trip registration opens for members only.
• Monday, August 1 at 8:00 a.m.
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You may register online by visiting www.svsu.edu/olli. You must first create a profile and then you can register as a member or non-member. If you wish to purchase a membership to receive the member-rate, make sure you select and purchase the membership before you purchase the class or trip. By Phone: Call the OLLI office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday - Friday: 989-964-4475. By Mail: Complete the registration form and mail it to the address on the form. In Person: Stop by the OLLI office during business hours with your completed registration form: Curtiss 111.
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