Fall 2017 Schedule
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50 & Over svsu.edu/olli (989)964-4475
Reigistration Dates & Times: Tuesday, August 8:
Day trip registration opens for Members only at 8:30 am
Thursday, August 10: Class registration opens for everyone at 8:30 am and day trip registration opens for non-members
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 than once they would need to join OLLI, or pay a $10 fee per meeting. Upcoming fall programs are listed on page 5.
Message from the Director, Autumn is the gateway to the holidays as it ushers in football games, leaves of red and gold, apple pies, and kids headed back to school. Here in the OLLI office, we worked all through the summer swelter to bring you another exciting list of classes, trips, and meetings with some old favorites and some new choices.
■ Interest Groups
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.
Established in 2001, we have grown to over 2000 members from throughout the Great Lakes Bay region and are constantly seeking to keep our members happy. This semester, check out the OLLI free member classes and events. As always, please let us know what classes and trips you’d like to see in future catalogs too!
■ Membership Newsletter
Monthly newsletters & bi-monthly emails keep you up-to-date on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities including lectures, concerts and plays.
Katherine Ellison, Ph.D., Director
■ Membership Discounts
Keelliso@svsu.edu
• Up to 50% Off Classes
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.
Why Join OLLI?
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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 30. 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.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Saginaw Valley State University Curtiss Hall - 111 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710
• 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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Contents
OLLI Advisory Board 2017-18 Chair, Leslie Sanders
About OLLI
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Class Location Key
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Interest Groups
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Secretary, Rosemary Kohut
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Curriculum Chair, Carol Gohm
Health Workshop
Vice Chair, Carol Gohm Past Chair, Steve Parkhurst Membership Chair, Gail Oliver Finance Chair, John Walter
Monthly Meetings
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Fall Day Trips
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Technology Chair, Mike Michaels
Multiple Day Trips
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SVSU Faculty, Christine Noller
Art
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Business
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Computers & Technology
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Crafts & Hobbies
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Travel Chair, Karen Howell OLLI Memorial Garden, Vicki Shrope Member at Large, Barb Mitchell SVSU Representative, Katherine Ellison 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.
Current Events/World Culture 17 Exercise Sports & Fitness
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Health
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History
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Legal Studies
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Literature
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Music
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Religion
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Science & Nature
Each class description includes a room number. The letter that precedes the number indicates the building. An abbreviation code follows:
C R A GS
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Registration
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Curtiss Hall Ryder Center: Arbury Fine Arts Center Gilbertson Hall
You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.
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Cancellation Policy
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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 Katherine Ellison at (989)964-4310 or email her at keelliso@SVSU.edu.
Current Interest Groups: Bridge • Buddhist Psychology • Choral Singing • Cross Country Skiing • Current Events • Cycling • Dinner • Esoteric Cosmology • Euchre • Feminism • Games • Gardening • Guitar • Kayaking • Knitting • Lunch • Music Collegium • Pickleball • Ping Pong • Readers Theatre • Recreational Biking • Sharing the Great Courses • Short Stories • Stamp/ Coin Collecting • Theatre
Health Workshop
Saturday, September 30 from 9 am - 3 pm Life Force Energy--How It Impacts Our Daily Lives
Life force energy is known by many names in many cultures: prana, chi, universal life energy, ki, mana, orgone, vital, or subtle energy. It can affect us physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. Sometimes we have that energy in abundance, other times it is depleted. How do we deal with those times when energy is low? How can we activate our energy? How do we work with it - and WHY? Kaye Thomas-Hogan and guest speakers Jo and Jeff Currier return to OLLI with new techniques to help you experience fun and gentle ways to balance these energies for your highest good. Saturday: 9/30 • 9 am - 3 pm Location: Banquet Rooms Price: $60 Member/$70 Non-Member Price (after Sept. 20) for everyone $80 (Registration includes full-day program, buffet lunch and handouts)
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, September 6 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 September 1 on the OLLI website, or call the office (989)964-4475. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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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 & Light Refreshments Announcements & Program
NEW! RSVP for Monthly Meetings!
Monthly Meetings are still a FREE benefit for members, but to help us serve you better, we ask that you RSVP if you plan to attend at least one week in advance of the program. RSVP through the “Monthly Meetings” page on our website www.svsu.edu/olli.
Wednesday, September 13 Dave Kampfschulte, “Have I Got a Story to Tell You”
Finding meaning in our lives is an age old challenge. That meaning is found through the stories that are often hidden between the folds of everyday life. Join veteran educator and author, Dave Kampfschulte for this entertaining, interactive session as he relates his experiences in interviewing over 50 hospice patients for the My Life Story program. You will hear common life lessons, thoughts, and feelings that wind through our collective lives and the satisfaction of knowing one has had a life that matters. If you have a story – you have had a life!
Wednesday, October 11 Edwin A. Martini, “Agent Orange and the Legacies of the Vietnam War”
From 1961-1971 the United States and its allies sprayed nearly seventythree million liters of chemical agents over 2.5 million acres of southern and central Vietnam as part of an effort to defoliate the landscape and deny access to food supplies to enemy troops. About 62 percent of those chemicals consisted of Agent Orange, a mixture of the herbicides 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T later found to contain potentially dangerous levels of dioxin, one of the deadliest toxins ever created. While the use of Agent Orange was phased out in the early 1970s along with the rest of the herbicidal warfare program, the legacies of the chemical war continue to this day, with civilians and veterans from the United States, Vietnam, and elsewhere continuing to claim that Agent Orange is responsible for a variety of health concerns. This talk by Western Michigan University Professor Ed Martini, author of Agent Orange: History, Science, and the Politics of Uncertainty and Invisible Enemies: The American War on Vietnam 1975-2000, explores the history and legacies of Agent Orange and what they reveal about the ongoing impact of the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, November 8 Samantha McKenzie, “Adventures in Food Rescue”
How does good, healthy, nutritious food end up in landfills when there are so many people in need in our region? Find out what semi-truck accidents, already picked produce fields and thermometers have to do with creating opportunities for surplus food to be rescued. Over 150 programs exist in the Great Lakes Bay Region that are assisting people in meeting their most basic need… FOOD! Each of these agencies rely upon the generous support of our community and the efforts of Hidden Harvest to rescue food that would otherwise be wasted. Join us at the November meeting as Samantha McKenzie, President and CEO of Hidden Harvest tells the tale of how surplus food makes it to our neighbors in need. Find out about ways that you can support hunger solutions in the community, reduce your own food waste and the resources available for those dealing with food insecurity. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fall 2017 - Day Trips
Tuesday, August 8: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am
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.
Michigan Destination – Benzie County (01)
Located in the pinkie of the mitten, Benzie County, Michigan is the gateway to the M-22 corridor along beautiful Lake Michigan. Join OLLI as we explore this interesting, yet underappreciated, northern Michigan region. Our tour begins at the Benzie Area Historical Museum to learn about the impact that car ferries, railroads, and the lumber industry had on this region. Then we’re off to Crystal Mountain Resort, northern Michigan’s premier four-season resort where we will enjoy a three-course lunch. A step-on guide will then spend the remainder of the afternoon with us touring the communities of Beulah, Frankfort and Thompsonville (Crystal Mountain) and sharing local tales of Father Marquette, the history of prohibition, and award-winning author and historian Bruce Catton. Trip highlights include visiting Gwen Frostic’s studio, the Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm, and learning about a local beehive farm -- that includes a wine tasting experience at St. Ambrose Cellars winery/meadery! This tour package includes step-on guide, museum admissions, lunch at Crystal Mountain Resort, a wine/mead tasting and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday: September 6 from 7 am to 7 pm Price: $99 Member/$119 Non-Member
Johnny Manhattan World Premiere Performance at Meadowbrook Theatre (02)
An exciting new musical set in a New York City nightclub when places like the Copacabana, The Latin Quarter and El Morroco were filled with socialites and glamorous showgirls. It’s the early 1960s and Johnny, the owner of Johnny Manhattan’s has invited his closest friends to a private party for a surprise announcement. Unexpected surprises abound as relationships clash and secrets are revealed. Don’t miss this preview at Meadow Brook for the first time prior to opening on Broadway! Our day begins with a stop at Whole Foods Market in Rochester, an eco-minded market with natural and organic grocery & household items. Our lunch will follow at Kruse & Muer on Main and then we’re off to the 2 p.m. matinee at Meadowbrook Theatre. Our package includes a ticket to the performance, lunch, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday, September 20 from 8 am to 6 pm Price: $92 Member/$112 Non-Member
ArtPrize in Grand Rapids (03) ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition which takes
place for 19 days each fall in Grand Rapids. The competition attracts artists from around the world, and it’s all free and open to the public. More than $500,000 in prizes are awarded each year, including a $200,000 prize awarded entirely by public vote and another $200,000 prize awarded by a jury of art experts. Now in its ninth year, ArtPrize attracts an audience of more than 26,000 visitors each day of the event. Andrea Ondish, Curator of Education, Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, will share the history and artist highlights of this event on our way to Grand Rapids. Once we arrive at ArtPrize, you will be on your own for the remainder of the day. Please note that this trip will require extensive walking and meals will be on your own. Our trip includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Monday: September 25 from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm Price: $45 Member/$65 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fall 2017 - Day Trips
Tuesday, August 8: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am
Ella & Louis at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (04)
Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford’s chemistry lights up the stage for a journey through the most famous duets and solos recorded by two of jazz’s greatest legends, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. From Love Is Here to Stay and What a Wonderful World to highlights from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, they recreate one of the most memorable collaborations in music history in celebration of Ella’s 100th birthday. Our first stop on this trip will be to tour the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. “Sonic Rebellion: Music as Resistance” examining the connection between music, art and racial politics is one of the highlighted exhibits we will view. Following our museum visit we will have lunch at the Motor City Casino - Assembly Line Buffet. After lunch we will attend this outstanding 3 p.m. matinee performance at the DSO. This trip package includes admission to the museum, an amazing lunch, tickets to the performance, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday, October 8 from 9 am to 7 pm Price: $125 Members/ $145 Non-Members
Rigoletto at the Detroit Opera House (05)
A classic tale of revenge, treachery, and sacrifice, this production is updated to 1950s Little Italy, New York, and centers around a mafia boss whose womanizing ways lead to vengeance and tragedy when he seduces the daughter of his bartender, Rigoletto. One of Giuseppe Verdi’s operatic masterpieces, the opera will be sung in Italian with English subtitles projected above the stage. Following our 11 a.m. dress rehearsal we have reservations for a late lunch at Texas deBrazil, a Brazilian steakhouse which offers a very unique dining experience. Our package includes tickets to the show, a pre-trip lecture by Greg Largent, Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Friday, October 13 from 8:30 am to 6 pm Pre-trip Lecture: Tuesday, October 3 from 4-5:30 pm in C-129 Price: $109 Members/$129 Non-Members
Love Never Dies at the Fisher Theatre (06)
(Detroit is the official US tour opening location)
This story of boundless love, full of passion and drama,
follows Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, one of the most successful musicals of all time. The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protégée. We will have lunch first at Sinbads’ Restaurant and Marina, a nautically-themed riverfront restaurant, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee performance at the Fisher. Our package includes performance tickets, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday, October 28 from 9 am to 6:30 pm Price: $ 155 Members/$175 Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fall 2017 - Day Trips
Tuesday, August 8: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am
Exploring Detroit’s Mexicantown and Corktown (07)
Join OLLI and explore Southwest Detroit’s unique and historic neighborhoods of Corktown (Detroits oldest neighborhood, dating back to the 1840’s) and Mexicantown. This narrated bus tour will be led by step-on guide Linda Yellin, owner of Feet on the Street Tours. Highlights include a visit and tour of Ste. Anne Church, the old Tiger Stadium area along Michigan Ave., and Central Depot, the old train station. A visit to HoneyBee’s specialty Mexican market for some morning samples and lunch at a local Mexican restaurant will be included. We will also visit a wonderful bakery in the afternoon (bakery items not included). This will be OLLI’s fourth Detroit area tour with Linda. Travel with us to Detroit to tour these neighborhoods and hear local stories and insights regarding current and future plans for this diverse area of the city. This tour package includes a step-on local guide, admission fees, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Tuesday, November 7 from 8 am – 6 pm Price: $115 Member/$135 Non-Member
The Color Purple at the Fisher (08)
The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story, directed by Tony winner John Doyle. Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Prior to the performance we are scheduled for a backstage tour of the Detroit Opera House with an Opera House Ambassador. We will learn about the history of the Opera House and its restoration as well as meet the people behind the scenes, tour the stage, and see how it operates. Our package includes lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug, tickets to the performance, tour fee, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday November 11 from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Cost: $135 Members/$155 Non-Members
Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival 2017 (09/10)
We went to this festival a few years ago and everyone had a wonderful time, so we’re returning! Join OLLI wine and beer lovers, and foodies on a trip to what has become Michigan’s premier wine, beer and food festival. The city’s finest restaurants, along with vintners and brewers from throughout the world come together for this unique gastronomic and social event held at the DeVos Place. Entertainment from some of the city’s finest musicians will be provided and there will be food and wine workshops and seminars offered throughout the day. The highlight of the trip will be the included fourcourse wine and food, or beer and food, pairing lunch. These details will follow after registration. Our package includes admission to the event; $10 in wine, beer, and food tasting tickets; meal pairing of choice, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Please indicate whether you prefer the wine or beer pairing when you register. Date: Saturday, November 18 from 9 am - 9 pm Beer pairing lunch (09) Wine pairing lunch (10) Price: $125 Members/ $145 Non-Members
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Fall 2017 - Day Trips
Tuesday, August 8: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am
An American in Paris at the MSU Wharton Theatre (11)
An American in Paris is the new Tony Award® winning musical about an American soldier, and a mysterious French girl, in an indomitable European city each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award® winner, Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season. Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in East Lansing on its first national tour! We will enjoy a three-course lunch at Gilbert & Blakes prior to our 1 p.m. matinee performance. This musical package includes tickets to the show, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: November 19 from 9 am to 6 pm Price: $139 Members/$159 Non-Members
Handel’s Messiah at the University of Michigan (12)
Messiah is one of the most popular works in Western choral literature, and one of George Frideric Handel’s most famous works. Composed in London during the summer of 1741, and premiered in Dublin in 1742, it was repeatedly revised by Handel, reaching its most familiar version in 1754. The libretto by Charles Jennens is drawn entirely from the King James and Great Bibles and interprets the Christian doctrine of the Messiah. The U of M’s University Musical Society’s Choral Union has been performing this classic for decades with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. We have main floor seats for the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Our package includes tickets to the performance, brunch beforehand at Weber’s Inn, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: December 3 from 9 am - 6 pm Price: $105 Members/$125 Non-Members
Holiday Lunch at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House & Mystery of the Christmas Star at the Kingman Museum (13)
The Kellogg Manor House is the former estate of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg and his wife Dr. Carrie Staines Kellogg. It was built on the highest point overlooking Gull Lake in 1925-26 and restored to its original grandeur in 2000. Our day begins with a delicious three-course lunch, followed by a docent-led tour of the house which will be creatively decorated for the holidays. After the tour, you will have a chance to purchase unique items displayed throughout the house. We will then travel to Battle Creek to tour the Kingman Museum and view their feature planetarium show “Mystery of the Christmas Star”. Our package includes a tour and lunch at the Kellogg House, admission to the Kingman Museum with included planetarium show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Monday, December 11 from 8 am - 7 pm Price: $90 Members/ $110 Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Multiple Day Trips - 2018
Watch for upcoming registration details Australia & New Zealand
January 13 - February 5, 2018
Includes 21 nights lodging, four internal flights within Australia/New Zealand, round-trip air from Detroit, some meals, guided sightseeing and entrance fees & much more!
Registration has taken place for this trip and the trip is currently full - but we are accepting names for the waitlist.
Discover South Dakota Featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands
May 25 - 31, 2018
Includes 6 nights lodging, round-trip air from Detroit, insurance, some meals, guided sightseeing, entrance fees & much more!
Registration has taken place for this trip and the trip is currently full - but we are accepting names for the waitlist.
Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road July 15 - 24, 2018
Includes 8- nights lodging, round-trip air from Detroit, insurance, some meals, guided sightseeing at the “Golden Waterfall,� the Skogar Cultural Museum and a cruise through a glacier lagoon. Registration will take place in August, 2017 for this trip.
Ontario & Quebec: Toronto to Montreal September 5 - September 14, 2018
Includes 9- nights lodging, round-trip air from Detroit, insurance, some meals, guided sightseeing at the Royal Ontario Museum, Thousand Island National Park, Canadian War Museum & more! Trip registration will take place in September, 2017
The Best of Color Country National Parks: Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon September 30 - October 7, 2018
Includes 7 nights lodging, round-trip air from Detroit, some meals, guided sight-seeing, entrance fees & some of the best views in the world! Registration for this trip will take place in late October, 2017
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Fall 2017 Classes
Thursday, August 10: Class registration opens for everyone at 8:30 am
Art Exploring Watercolors Creatively Through Still Lifes (101)
This class is for all skill levels. This 5-week session will focus on painting still life subjects, honing visual skills and practicing different techniques to achieve the looks that only watercolors can give. Students do not need to be able to draw well to be successful; the class is all about enjoying painting with watercolors. Stacie Rose will lead the class. She is president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and has an Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts. Fridays: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 • 9:30 am-1:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $89 Member/$119 Non-Member
Exploring Watercolors Creatively--Landscapes (102)
This class is for all skill levels. This 6-week session will focus on painting landscapes. Students will practice 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 watercolors. Stacie Rose will lead the class. She is president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and has an Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts. Fridays: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $89 Member/$119 Non-Member
Labor Community Mural Workshop (103)
Turn your stories of work and union experience—or those of past family members—into a public artwork that honors labor struggles in mid-Michigan with Mike Mosher, Professor of Art/Communication Media Administration. Muralist for the San Francisco Art Commission at age 25, Mike’s students have been creating murals around the Tri-Cities since 2002. This class will focus on community mural history from Mexico to SVSU, organizing students’ stories and images, assembly and painting of images into a mural, and celebration of the art piece. No art experience necessary. Tuesdays: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 • 4-7 pm Location: A107 Price: $110 Member/$130 Non-Member
Pen & Ink w/Oil Rouging (104)
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-yearolds how to draw and paint at her home studio and at Clio’s Center for the Arts. She will provide all the supplies as well as step-by-step instruction. Barbara is a certified Mary Owens Pen & Ink/Oil Rouging instructor. The piece you will create is shown on the right. Thursdays: 10/19, 10/26 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $65 Member/$95 Non-Member
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Colored Pencil (105)
Change “just coloring” into beautiful works of Art! Learn shading, showing depth, and more. The instructor will provide everything you need to complete the picture and offers framing at the end of class. You can go home with your picture ready to hang! Class taught by Barbara Waybrant of Barbara Waybrant’s Artistic Creations in Birch Run. The piece you will create is shown to the right. Thursdays: 9/21, 9/28 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $65 Member/$95 Non-Member
Art Appreciation Series: The Media (106)
Learn about the different media that visual artists use: drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, mixed media, and alternative media and processes. Small art demonstrations will supplement the class. This class will be taught by Andrea Ondish of the Marshall M. Fredericks Museum at SVSU. Tuesdays: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 • 1-3 pm Location: A107 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
Free for Members
Business Wise Charitable Giving (107)
Have you thought about giving to your favorite charity or to OLLI but aren’t sure how to go about doing it or if you can afford it? Here is your chance to find out! Join Dave Abbs of Abbs Retirement Planning Advisors in Saginaw to learn if you can afford to give, the tax benefits of giving, different types of giving, who you can talk to about giving, the 5 “Ps” of giving wisely, and other opportunities that exist to distribute your assets - later on. Remember, you are in control of who gets what, and knowledge is power! Wednesday: 11/8 • 11 am-Noon Location: C129 Price: Free Member/$15 Non-Member
Computers & Technology Meet Cullen!
Hi! My name is Cullen Abbs and I’m a senior student in Computer Information Systems. I have a job background in computer troubleshooting and customer service; I’m looking forward to assisting Zach Moreno in his technology classes and helping everyone learn as much as possible!
iPad 101 (108)
The iPad is the most popular tablet in the world. You may have just gotten yours or maybe feel like you’re not using it to its full potential. In this class, we cover the basics: how to download apps, get content, and make you feel more comfortable with your iPad. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 10/27, 11/3 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
iPad 201 (109)
Continuation from iPad 101 or for people who have a pretty good understanding on how to use their iPad. In this class, we focus on more advanced features and applications with your Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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iPad. Covering iCloud, mail, 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 four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 11/10, 11/17 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Data Backup (110)
Have you ever lost a file, photo, or anything else? Do you want to know the best way to backup your information? If so, this class is for you. 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 four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 9/15, 9/22 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Password Manager and Online Safety 101 (111)
Everything we use today has a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all those accounts? This class provides an overview of password managers available to manage all those pesky accounts and passwords. We cover how to create, change, and make passwords in a safe and secure manner. Other security topics like two-factor authorization will be talked about. Class is broken down into a lecture and workshop. Be prepared to collect and test your passwords before the second class. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 9/29, 10/6 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Password Manager and Online 201 (112)
Continuation from Password Manager and Online Safety 101. This class covers what to do after you create a password manager. We cover two-factor authentication and how to apply our online accounts. We also cover credit cards (chip and pin), VPNS, and other ways to stay safe online. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 10/27, 11/3 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Have Your Best Trip/Vacation with Technology (113)
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There is more to travel than using Apple or Google maps. In this class we will cover all the apps to plan your trip (lowest prices, booking, and what to visit). We will also go over apps that will help translate languages on the fly, communicate overseas, and find ground transportation. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Class maximum is 20. Fridays: 9/1, 9/8 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Alternate Worlds: Virtual Reality Demo (114)
SVSU’s Virtual Reality Research Group brings OLLI our next Virtual Reality Demonstration! It’s an exciting time for tech geeks. If you haven’t tried VR yet, now is the best time to do so - free of charge! If you’ve already tried our demonstrations, still join us as we’ll be showcasing new demos. Thursday: 11/2 • 1-3 pm Location: C129 Price: Free Member/$10 Non-Member
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Technology 101 (115)
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 four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Fridays: 9/29, 10/6 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Android 101 (116)
Although iPad is the most popular tablet, there are many other options available which are less expensive and use Google’s open source Android operating system. If you own one of these devices, but don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We cover the basics: how to download apps, get content, and make you feel more comfortable with your Android .Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays:9/1, 9/8 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Android 201 (117)
Continuation from Android 101 or for people who already have a good understanding of how to use their android devices. In this class we will cover how to get the most out of your device and feel comfortable using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 12/1, 12/8 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Twitter and the Current State of Social Media (118)
If this election showed us anything, it’s that Twitter and social media are changing the way we receive news. In this class we go over these new services and what they can do for you. We go hands-on with services like Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and even Snapchat. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 10/13, 10/20 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Apple Computers (iMac, MacBook, and MacBook pro) (119)
Apple started it all with their computer, and in this class we cover Apple devices. We cover the basics of OS X and how to use your Mac. You need to bring your own device and be upto-date. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 9/15, 9/22 • 10 am-Noon Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
iPhone 101 (120)
Have you just gotten a new iPhone or want to know more than just making a phone call? In this class we cover the basics: how to download apps, get content, and make you feel more comfortable with your phone. Great for beginners, but others will probably learn a thing or two. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 10/13, 10/20 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Technology Tuesday - Automobile Connectivity/Technology
There are so many changes to technology today – even in vehicles. Find out how driving and staying connected go hand-in-hand, hands-free. Manufacturers partner with others to let you have your music, wi-fi connection, and other personal preferences with you while you travel. Join an automobile technology expert from Serra Chevrolet Toyota in Saginaw for this exciting Technology Tuesday event to learn how you can travel with all the comforts of home. Please pre-register so we have a count for attendance! Tuesday: 11/21 • 3-4 pm Location: C129 Price: Free Member/$10 Non-Member
iPhone 201 (121)
Continuation from iPhone 101 or for people who already have a good understanding of how to use their iPhones. You will learn more about how to get the most out of your iPhone and feel comfortable using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years. He also provides advice to customers and services electronics at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: 11/10, 11/17 • 1-3 pm Location: C128 Price: $48 Member/$68 Non-Member
Crafts & Hobbies Knitting (122)
Many find knitting to be an enjoyable pastime. It’s something you can do while chatting with others or alone as a relaxing hobby. Plus, you can make gifts for family and friends which will bring pleasure for many years. This class is geared toward beginners; however, experienced knitters are invited to attend and learn new techniques or share their skills with others. Everyone will complete one simple project such as a scarf. Bring size 9 needles to class and a skein of #4 yarn, or bring a project you’re working on. OLLI member Beth McLaughlin will lead the class. Wednesdays: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15 • 9-11 am Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Card Making (123)
Carolyn Johnson is back with another exciting greeting card class. Geared toward beginners or others who may be more advanced, this class is just plain fun! Some of the techniques covered in the classes include: paper folding, three dimensional cards, die cuts, wet and dry embossing, rubber stamping, washi tape, and paper punches. All materials will be provided for you and we will make three to five cards each day. When you register, a list will be provided for you with some basic items to bring to class. Carolyn teaches at Delta College and loves to do crafting projects. Thursdays: 11/9, 11/16 • 1:30-3:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $50 Member/$65 Non-Member
Basket Making: Bread & Jelly Baskets (124)
Since the start of time, people from all cultures have woven plant materials together to make baskets for gathering and transporting goods. Here is your opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a bread basket and jelly jar basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. A picture of the baskets you’ll be making appears on the right. The class maximum is 10. Fridays: 10/13, 10/20 • 1-5 pm Location: A107 Price: $59 Member/$89 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Basket Making: Cabinet and Market Baskets (125)
Baskets are useful for carrying everyday objects and storing goods as well. Here is another opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a cabinet basket and small market basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. A picture of the baskets you’ll be making appears on the right. The class maximum is 10. Thursdays: 11/9, 11/16 • 12:30-4:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $69 Member/$99 Non-Member
Warmbier Farms Crafts (126)
Join Stacey Jezowski at Warmbier Farms on Garfield Road in Auburn and create three beautiful fall arrangements which will spruce up your home. In September we’ll create a fall door swan of stunning sunflowers, bittersweet, and more. In October the goal is an autumn arrangement of fall flowers and colors—a perfect accent to your fall décor! Finally, in November we’ll focus on a holiday wreath with lots of greens and holiday cheer. You’ll have lots of choices, so everyone’s final product will look different. All supplies will be provided. Tuesdays: 9/12, 10/17, 11/ 14 • 10 am-Noon Location: Off Site Price: $115 Member/$145 Non-Member
Chocolate Making Workshop with Artisanne Chocolatier (127)
Be a chocolatier for an afternoon with Anne Boulley, artisanne chocolatier. Everyone will choose a mold style and custom fillings like salted caramel or milk chocolate ganache, then design the chocolates using colored cocoa butters, edible gold, and more. Everyone leaves with a box of chocolate, and we’ll be sampling along the way. Your chocolates will elicit rave reviews from anyone you dare share them with. Sunday: 10/29 • 2-4 pm Location: Off Site Price: $38 Member/$48 Non-Member
Overcoming Brick Walls in Genealogical Research (128)
All family historians encounter roadblocks in their collection of genealogical data. Genealogists refer to these barriers as “brick walls.” After considering the obvious routes, it’s sometimes necessary to consider the less obvious. This class will cover five of the classic brick walls in research and the tactics necessary to overcome them. This class is taught by Leo LeFevre, Hoyt Library assistant. Friday: 11/10 • 10:30 am-1:30 pm Location: C127 Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
Bridge Class--Bidding (129)
Improve your bridge bidding and enjoyment of the game. The eight-week series is designed for those new to the game or those who wish to improve their bidding. The classes focus on the widely used Standard American System and rely on ACBL’s Club Series for bidding (not included). The two-hour sessions are equally divided between learning the principles of modern bridge bidding and applying them by playing prearranged hands. The instructor is Rich Siemer. Fridays: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 • 9:30-11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $79 Member/$109 Non-Member
Orchids and Their Care (130)
Rex Stout’s Nero Wolf wasn’t just an expert detective but an orchid master as well. Now, thanks to the Saginaw Valley Orchid Society, you can be one, too (an orchid master, anyway!) This class will cover: the wide world of orchids (major types of orchids), the basics of orchid care (light, water, fertilizer, humidity, containers and potting media, etc.), orchid culture (how to make your orchids thrive and identify problems if they don’t!), repotting (demonstration of this important part of orchid care), and will also have a small orchid sale. (We’ll have a nice Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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selection of blooming or in-spike orchids available during the course.) This class is put on by members of the SVOS. Thursday: 10/12 • 1-4 pm Location: C129 Price: $15 Member/$25 Non-Member
Beginning Mah Jongg (131)
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: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 • 1-3:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Current Events & World Culture The Mysterious Cuba (132)
Cuba is still shrouded in an air of mystery, but since Obama’s visit to the island, travel has become easier for Americans. Elisabeth Thoburn, art historian and world traveler from Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, will share her insights on Cuba. She spent a week in Cuba following an invitation from the Cuban Labor Union in 2002. She witnessed one of the notorious political speeches by Fidel Castro on May 1 and was shown Cuba through the rose-colored glasses of the Labor Union representatives. In February of 2017, she returned to Cuba to explore the island on her own. She will compare life in Cuba with life in North Korea and the former Eastern part of Germany. This talk will be richly illustrated and cover cultural, political, as well as historical aspects of interest to the general public. Wednesday: 11/1 • 12-2 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 Member/$18 Non-Member
Traditional Chinese Festivals (133)
Join in the festivities! In this short course taught by one of SVSU’s graduate students in the Teaching Chinese Language and Culture Program, you will be introduced to the major Chinese festivals and help prepare for one. You will learn about the significance of colors, decorations, and food. As a participant, you will be making a decoration, a food dish, or something else to mark the occasion. Oh, and you will learn a few Mandarin Chinese expressions appropriate for the holidays! Whatever you do, you’ll be ready to celebrate in the Chinese fashion! Finally, share some mooncake at the Moon Festival the first week of October in Midland. Wednesdays: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 • 3-5 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Issues in the News (134)
This class will discuss issues currently in the news. There will be two topics in each of the four classes. A 15-20 minute video from TED.com will present one speaker’s view of the issue. Each talk will be followed by discussion of that topic. TED talks don’t just present a summary of events and their causes. They tend to focus on innovative ideas and broad issues. The last 15-30 minutes of each class will be reserved for open discussion of any current issues that the class 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, but past topics have included income inequality, law enforcement issues, problems with the political system in the U.S., and assorted global issues. The class is moderated by OLLI member Carol Gohm. Mondays: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 • 9:30-11:30 am Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Senior Fitness Day
FREE: Senior Fitness Test (designed for ages 60-94) The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontology Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance standards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 60-94. You will participate in several simple tests: chair stand test, back scratch test, eight-foot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate, and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by October 18 to register: 964-4475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Ryder Recreation Center entrance.) Wednesday or Thursday: 10/25 OR 10/26 • 10:15-11:15 am OR 11:45 am-12:45 pm Location: Ryder Rec. Ctr. Ct. 2 & 3 Price: Free Member/Non-Member
Exercise, Sports & Fitness Fly Fishing (135)
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 sessions two and three at the first class. The class maximum is 12. Fridays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 • 10 am-Noon Location: C140 and Offsite Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
Canoeing (136)
Have you ever wanted to experience the joy of the wilderness—a fawn at the edge of the river, a beaver slapping its tail on a still night, or an osprey diving for a fish? Canoeing opens this uncrowded, peaceful world to you. Join John Johnson for a review of types of canoes, canoeing strokes and safety. Slides of various canoeing trips will be shown (classroom 9/7). River (9/14) outing on the Chippewa River will allow you to practice your techniques. There will be an additional $15/person charge for canoe rental during the outing, which will run from 10am-2pm on 9/14. Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14 • 10 am-Noon Location: C129 and Offsite Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
Zumba Gold & Toning (137)
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, lightweight 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 Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold. Tuesdays: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 • 10-10:45 am Location: R244 Price: $56 Member/$86 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Fun & Lite Low-Impact Aerobics (138)
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! Thursdays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 • 10-10:45 am Location: R 246 Price: $56 Member/$86 Non-Member
Horseback Riding (139/140)
Have you always wanted to try horseback riding? Or did you take a few lessons in your youth and think this might be something you’d like to try again? Join Gene Munger, owner of Munger Ranch in Shields, for this six-session class which explores the basics of this wonderful sport. Gene has been teaching riding for over 30 years, while also showing horses and judging internationally. You can choose to ride either English or Western-style. The ranch does have an indoor riding arena. Upon registration, you will receive directions to the ranch. This class is limited to six, with three in each one-hour session. Sorry, we cannot guarantee which session you will be assigned. First Session: (139) Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 9:30-10:30 am OR Second Session: (140) Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 1-2 pm Location: Off Site Price: $190 Member/$200 Non-Member
Archery (141)
Here’s your chance to try a new sport! This course is designed to teach the beginning archer the safe handling of archery equipment and range safety. You will learn different shooting styles and techniques and should become proficient enough to enjoy archery as a recreational sport by the end of class. Your instructor is Chris Landeryou, an adjunct instructor at SVSU. Bows and arrows will be provided and the class will meet at the archery range near the intersection of Pierce and Davis. The class maximum is 20. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8/29, 8/31, 9/7, 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10, 10/12, 10/17, 10/19, 10/24, 10/26 • 11 am-Noon Location: Archery Range Price: $39 Member/$69 Non-Member
Introduction to Strength Training (142/143)
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. The 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 degree in exercise science. Session One: (142) Mondays and Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/13, 9/18, 9/20, 9/25, 9/27, 10/2, 10/4, 10/9, 10/11 • 9-10 am Session Two: (143) Mondays and Wednesdays: 10/23, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13, 11/15, 11/20, 11/22 • 9-10 am Location: Ryder Fit. Ctr. Price per Session: $59 Member/$89 Non-Member
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Continuing Strength Training (144/145)
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. The 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. Session One: (144) Mondays and Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/13, 9/18, 9/20, 9/25, 9/27, 10/2, 10/4, 10/9, 10/11 • 10:15-11:15 am Session Two: (145) Mondays and Wednesdays: 10/23, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13, 11/15, 11/20, 11/22 • 10:15-11:15 am Location: Ryder Fit. Ctr. Price per Session: $59 Member/$89 Non-Member
Discover the Benefits of Yoga (146/147)
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 (146) Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 • 9:30-10:30 am Session Two (147) Thursdays: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 , 11/30, 12/7 • 9:30-10:30 am Location: R244 Price per Session: $56 Member/$86 Non-Member
Continuing Yoga (148/149)
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 Certififed Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20. Session One (148) Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 • 10:45-11:45 am Session Two (149) Thursdays: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 , 11/30, 12/7 • 10:45-11:45 am Location: R244 Price per Session: $56 Member/$86 Non-Member
Self-Defense Class (150)
In a fun and safe environment, this workshop will teach you how to transform your fear into a source of power and strength. You’ll learn awareness skills that will enable you to detect a potential threat before it occurs. You will practice simple and effective strikes to vulnerable areas on an attacker’s body and learn how to set verbal boundaries by using the power of your voice. The workshop will be led by Craig and Laura Sira, owners of The Academy of Martial Arts and Fitness in Midland. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Saturday: 9/9 • 1-4 pm Location: Auxiliary Gym Price: $35 Member/$65 Non-Member
Beginning Line Dancing (151)
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 invite your friends to take the class with you. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class. So, put on your dancing shoes and join us! Wednesdays: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 • 10:30-11:30 am Location: Auxiliary Gym Price: $48 Member/$78 Non-Member
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Continuing Line Dancing (152)
This class is for dancers who already know the basic steps. We will still do our favorite old dances, but we will go beyond what we learned this past year to learn more advanced dances. The music and dancing will be great, and you may make new friends or share time with old friends. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class. Are you ready to move up to the next level? Join our class and let the fun begin. Thursdays: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 • 10:30-11:30 am Location: Auxiliary Gym Price: $48 Member/$78 Non-Member
Health Bits of Wisdom Picked Up Along the Way (153)
The benefit of growing older is that we have time to reflect and learn from our numerous life experiences, both the good and the bad. We have also invariably picked up some wisdom along the way. Join Dave Kamfschulte in this stimulating, interactive session as we reflect on what life has taught us and what wisdom really means. You might find out that you are smarter than you think! Wednesday: 9/13 • 11:30am-1:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 Member/$24 Non-Member
I Am: An Introspective Look at Who We Are and How We Can Change the World (154)
Join Linda Thomas, RN, CBT, QNRT, owner of Trinity Holistic Health, as we watch the documentary I Am and then relate the concept of this to our own lives. We will be attempting to answer three main questions about ourselves: Who am I? What is wrong in the world? What is right with the world? Through introspection and group discussion, we will attempt to answer these three questions as we discuss what gifts each of us possesses that could impact the world around us in a positive way, leaving the world better than we found it. We will also be discussing how we can manifest what we want to see in our lives through mindful living. Mondays: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 • 1-3 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Medicines & How They Work (155)
Have you ever had questions about the medicines you or your loved ones are taking? Here’s your chance to get answers to those questions, and it’s not necessary to have a background in science in order to understand this material. Taught by well-known Saginaw physician Louis Constan, M.D., this course will give you the inside scoop about medicines that your doctor may not tell you. If you’ve taken this class before, don’t worry; medical science changes rapidly. The questions may be the same, but the answers have often changed. Tuesdays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 10/3 • 10 am-Noon Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Improving Your Health the Natural Way (156)
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 iridology, 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. Wednesdays: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 • 9-11 am Location: C129 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
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Maximize Your Medicare (157)
Jae Oh is back with updated information for 2017-2018. He will focus on what you need to know before you make decisions during the Medicare 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. Wednesday: 9/13 • 2-4 pm Location: C129 Price: Free Member/$15 Non-Member
Essential Oils (158)
Have you heard of essential oils but don’t know exactly what they are or how to use them to complement your health practices? Join Linda Thomas, RN, CBT, QNRT, in learning what essential oils are, what benefits therapeutic grade essential oils provide, and how they affect the brain and body. During class, you will receive an oil usage guide and some sample oils to try using at home. We will go over many individual oils, the healing properties they have, and how to use them properly. Come and join us in learning how essential oils can be used to assist you to regain or maintain a healthy, balanced body, mind, and spirit. The class price includes a $5 supply fee for sample oils. Mondays: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 9:30-11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $28 Member/$56 Non-Member
Beginning Tai Chi (159)
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. Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 9:30-10:30 am Location: R244 Price: $48 Member/$78 Non-Member
Continuing Tai Chi (160)
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 warm-up exercises and the beginning sequences of the classic Yang style form. Class will be led by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing. Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 10:45-11:45 am Location: R244 Price: $48 Member/$78 Non-Member
Mindfulness Meditation (161)
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. Thursdays: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 • 10-11:45 am Location: C140 Price: $139 Member/$169 Non-Member
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History Depression Era Photography (162)
Perhaps the most iconic photograph of the Great Depression, if not the whole of 20th century American history, is best known as the “Migrant Mother,” taken by photographer Dorothea Lange. Working for the federal government, Lange and dozens of other photographers took over 250,000 images in support of the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937), Farm Security Administration (1937-1942), and the Office of War Information (1942-1943) to promote and support Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal policies. This course examines the creation of the New Deal agencies, how photographs served their goals and aims, the process of creating the images over nearly a decade, and how these images contribute to a better understanding of the Depression Era. Our goal is to examine the historical context in which these images were created to better understand the role of race, class, gender, ethnicity, regionalism, and the federal government on the experiences of average Americans during the Great Depression. Taught by SVSU adjunct faculty member Dr. Kathleen McGuire. Wednesdays: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
The Age of Theodore Roosevelt (163)
Theodore Roosevelt (he disliked being called “Teddy”) is one of America’s favorite public figures. A man of faith and letters and a man of action, he is held in high esteem and affection by both conservatives and liberals. Why? We will study the major influences in his life, the choices he made, and how he affected the course of this country by examining the early years; his role as a soldier, governor, vice president, and president; as well as his last years and legacy. Course taught by Dr. John Pafford of Northwood University. Tuesdays: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 • 10 am-Noon Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Discussions of Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States (164)
First published in 1980, Howard Zinn’s review of American history, entitled A People’s History of the United States, instantly caught the attention of both historians and the public. The book reframes the narrative of American history, seeking to tell the story from the perspective of the “people,” instead of the “great men” whom he had felt disproportionately dominated the mythology and memory of the American past. While Zinn’s efforts have undoubtedly proved successful in introducing American audiences to a different version of a familiar story, his work has not been without detractors – both inside and outside of academia. This course will provide context for the creation of Zinn’s seminal work and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of his approach to American history, while examining the views and arguments he presents in the book. Based on the 2009 edition of A People’s History of the United States and broken into two sessions--fall & winter. This course will be taught by two members of the SVSU History Department, Dr. Brad Jarvis (F17) and Dr. Kathleen McGuire (W18), to provide a variety of perspectives on both the eras discussed and the questions that arise from Zinn’s approach to American history. Thursdays: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 • 1-3 pm Location: C140 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
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E = mc2: The Story of Albert Einstein (165)
Named by Time magazine as the most significant person of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein continues to fascinate 70 years after his death. His breakthrough work gave us a better understanding of the universe, time, light, and gravity. Lesser known in his work as a pacifist and humanitarian, Einstein’s life will be discussed over 2 sessions with OLLI member Harold Blumenstein. Thursdays: 11/9, 11/16 • 10 am-Noon Location: C140 Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
The Westward Movement and the Indian Wars of the United States (166)
The history of the United States from its earliest colonial years until the end of the nineteenth century is one of nearly relentless conflict with the Native Americans. From the Pequot War in the 1630s through Custer’s “Last Stand” to the agony of Wounded Knee, the tortured relationship between the original people and the European emigrants presents a backstory, sometimes muted, sometimes fiery, to our development as a people. This course will outline the origins of this long struggle, touching on its most well-known points and illustrating how other regions of the New World managed to develop with less overt conflicts and lasting pain. This class is taught by OLLI member Thomas Donahue. Tuesdays: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 • 9-11 am Location: C140 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
Battles of World War I (167)
An ill-fated plan by Britain’s First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill (of later ministerial fame during WWII), the desperate battle for the peninsula of Gallipoli in 1915 resulted in 45,000 Allied deaths and 250,000 casualties overall, leaving the Dardanelles soaked with blood. This class will cover the fighting on land and sea of not only the doomed Campaign at Gallipoli but also the Battle of Jutland and the Somme Offensive of 1916. These were some of the highest casualty battles of the war, all of which took place before the United States entered the war in 1917. The class will be taught by OLLI member Jim Reha, retired history teacher. Tuesdays: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 • 1-3 pm Location: C140 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
Jesse Hoyt’s Development and Impact on East Saginaw (168)
After being rebuffed by Saginaw City leaders when he arrived in 1849, Jesse Hoyt bought 2,000 acres of swampland in East Saginaw. He set about to develop a city. He built the infrastructure--plank road, hotel, ship building, flour mill, banking, salt manufacturing, railroads, street railroad, and prominent business block. His legacy gave the park and library. His investments helped East Saginaw to become one of Michigan’s leading and important cities. Local author and historian Roselynn Ederer will discuss his development, gift, and impact on East Saginaw. Books will be available for purchase. Tuesdays: 11/7, 11/14 • 9:30-11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
Heroes and Villains of Early Bay City (169)
Highlighting heroes such as Bay City police officer Andrew Wyman; Civil War veterans Benjamin Partridge, James Birney IV, and Erasmus Wentz; and Wild West pioneer George Wellman, this class on the heroes and villains of Bay City will take you back to the town’s heyday of raucous and riotous misdeeds and fun. Villains will include such fascinating characters as the murderous Bay City barber who duked it out with another barber right on Washington Avenue as well as seductive female grifters and con-artists. Join OLLI Member Tim Younkman on this whirlwind adventure into Bay City’s seedy and sultry past. Tuesdays: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 • 1-3 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Women’s Suffrage and the Iroquois (170)
Lucretia Mott and husband James visited the Iroquois living in New York and Canada in June of 1848, just prior to the first women’s voting rights convention in Seneca, New York. They learned that in the Iroquois Nation there was no such thing as women’s rights. Women’s equality was accepted in their society; in fact, women were leaders and revered as sources of wisdom. Ben Franklin’s influence on the development of our constitution included his observations that if a bunch of savages can have such a democracy, maybe we can learn something from them. Discussed will be the overriding psychological processes involved in the above struggles that took until 1920 to achieve. Class leader is Gary Hornfeld, LMSW, LMFT, DIPLOMATE, psychotherapist, marriage counselor in practice 45 years. Fridays: 10/6, 10/13 • 12-2 pm Location: C127 Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
The Islamic Golden Age (171)
Last year’s class on Alexandria explored advances in knowledge produced over hundreds of years by scholars of the Mediterranean world with the support of the Ptolemies of Egypt. This class will examine “The History and Achievements of the Islamic Golden Age” from about 750-1258. Using video lectures from “The Great Courses,” OLLI Member Barb Mitchell will lead us on a journey to a remarkable period in time overlooked by most traditional history textbooks. Mondays: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 • 1:30-3:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Legal Studies Who’s in Whose “Mainstream:” The Supreme Court in Transition (172)
The class discussions will consider recent Supreme Court decisions in controversial cases and the potential for changes in the direction of constitutional law as the composition of the Court changes. Key issues will include constitutional controversies concerning religious liberty, individual choices concerning reproduction and marriage, political campaign financing, and limitations on the powers of the federal Executive Branch. Class taught by former SVSU President Eric Gilbertson. Mondays: 10/2, 10/9 • 9-11 am Location: Curtiss Seminar Rms. F/G Price: $18 Member/$36 Non-Member
Literature The Art of Memoir: Capturing Watershed Moments (173)
A watershed moment is defined as a turning point in our lives, a moment that rises from all the other moments and impacts who we are. We collect these fascinating moments as we journey through life, but we are often puzzled when faced with the challenge of recording them. This workshop, led by SVSU Writing Center and Saginaw Community Writing Center tutors Alexa Foor and Madison Martin, will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the art of memoir writing through open and creative dialogue while exploring the life events that have shaped who they are. Participants will have the chance to study memoir as well as express themselves creatively while receiving feedback on their work. A peer-review approach will be used. This workshop is partially supported by an SVSU Foundation grant. Fridays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 • 2-5 pm Location: C127 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales (174)
Join this class to renew acquaintance with a great classic of medieval English literature or to meet it for the first time. We will study the General Prologue and selected standouts of the collection, for example, “The Wife of Bath’s Tale.” Assigned readings will be in Middle English, though class members will be encouraged to use a modern English translation as well. The required course text is V. A. Kolve and Glending Olson, eds. Geoffrey Chaucer. The Canterbury Tales. 2nd ed. New York: W. W. Norton, 2005. ISBN 978-0393925876; it should be brought to the first class meeting. Instructor for this course is Dr. Basil Clark, SVSU Professor Emeritus of English, who, during his forty-year career at the University, taught Chaucer many times as well as numerous other medieval British literature offerings. Tuesdays: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 • 12:30-2:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $36 Member/$66 Non-Member
Flannery O’Connor: Wise Blood (175)
Wise Blood, Flannery O’Connor’s first novel (she wrote only two), concerns a World War II vet who resolves to form an anti-religious ministry in an eccentric Southern town. In the midst of presenting disturbing religious themes, the novel has touches of low comedy. The plot often verges on the outrageous; the characters are compelling. Join obsessed reader and OLLI member Rose Kohut and travel down some dark paths not often taken. Please read chapters 1-5 for the first session. Wednesdays: 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 • 9-11 am Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
The Saga of the Soaps (176)
Learn a bit about how the world turns in the “Saga of Soap Operas,” to be offered this fall. Focus on soap opera history, including its impact on radio and television over the years, and night-time dramas. Learn what has happened to those shows of bygone eras and those that remain on the air. These truly are the days of our lives, so no need to search for tomorrow in another world. See you in the soaps! Class taught by OLLI member Marianne Bird. Monday: 10/30 • 1-4 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 Member/$18 Non-Member
Book Club (177)
This fall, our first selection is Midnight in Broad Daylight, by Pamela Rotner Sakamoto, the true story of a Japanese American family caught on opposite sides during WWII. Our second book is The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, a fine-tuned, intimate, and deeply felt novel of identity. And our final book is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City from Harvard sociologist Matthew Desmond, a landmark work that will forever change the way we look at poverty in America. The class is led by OLLI member Kathy McAllister. In addition, book discussions will be led by OLLI members Bev McFarland and Ginger Thibodeau. Wednesdays: 9/27, 10/25, 11/15 • 1:30-3:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
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Diagramming: Grammar’s Secret Weapon (178)
Many people consider using correct grammar a threat. While they might be aware that a term such as “ain’t” or a phrase along the lines of “I seen” should be avoided, they are a bit hazy as to why. Diagramming can remove those clouds. This basic grammar course with OLLI member Rose Kohut incorporates the art of diagramming to help explain many sticky grammar rules. Even if you have a good grasp on the mechanics of the English language, diagramming can also be—incredibly—a pleasure! Try this non-threatening system of helping your speaking and writing. Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 • 9:30-11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
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Classic Legacy Band Celebrates the Holidays with OLLI
Join the Classic Legacy Band of Saginaw, formerly the Honsinger Symphonic Wind Ensemble, for an evening of holiday music! Consisting of members from all around the Great Lakes Bay region, the Classic Legacy Band aims at keeping the classical music tradition alive by playing a wide variety of classical, traditional band, and popular music for the public at several free-will concerts throughout the year in the Saginaw area. Take this opportunity to relax from the holiday hustle and bustle and simply enjoy the tunes. Bring a friend and show them what OLLI is all about! Please pre-register so we have a count for attendance. Friday: 12/8 • 7-9 pm Location: Rhea Miller Aud. Price: Free Member/Non-Member
Music Music Appreciation: The Singers/Songwriters (179)
The boys are back with another stereo listening experience. Take an in-depth look at the 70s singer/songwriter movement with Herb Hardy and Mike O’Connell. This type of storytelling uses music and pictures, with stops along the way for biography, recording techniques, history, and economics. Session 1: What elements labeled artists as singers/songwriters? Session 2: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Sometimes Young – The Human Highway Album never released in 1972. Session 3: Joni Mitchell, the enigmatic storyteller who won Grammys in five different decades. Session 4: Carole King has been writing and performing since 1958. Come sing along. Friend James Taylor proves You’ve Got A Friend. A listening experience for those who love Words and Music. Wednesdays: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 • 2-4 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
PEANUT 101-Beginning Ukulele (180)
People Every Age Need Ukulele Training! Is the guitar too hard? Is the piano too heavy to lug around? Well, then, learn to play the ukulele with the founder of the Saginaw Ukulele Gurus and Rookies (SUGAR), Midland’s own Johnny Hunt! The key to learning anything is having fun in the process, and that will be the primary objective of this class. There will be a limited number of ukuleles available at the first class for in-class use. You may purchase a starter uke for as little as $40 at many music stores (or online). Email Johnny at johnnyhunt57@yahoo.com with questions. Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book provided with class fee. Class limited to 20 people. Mondays: 9/11, 9/18, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 • 9-11 am Location: C140 Price: $32 Member/$64 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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PEANUT 102-Continuing Ukulele (181)
Be all that you can be (on the ukulele) and learn some more chords, techniques, and tricks in this continuation ukulele class, which builds upon the foundation laid in the beginning ukulele class taught by Johnny. When you have completed both classes and learned the material in the books used, you will have all the tools in your toolbox you need to take your uke playing to whatever level you want to reach. Email Johnny at johnnyhunt57@yahoo.com with questions. Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book 2 provided with class fee. Class limited to 20 people. Wednesdays: 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 • 9-11 am Location: C140 Price: $32 Member/$64 Non-Member
Hello, Jerry! The Story of Jerry Herman (182)
Though the composer is a winner of a Kennedy Center Honor, three Tony Awards, two Grammys and an Emmy, there might be those who wouldn’t immediately recognize Jerry Herman’s name. That quandary could be solved by supplying only two of the musician’s works: Hello, Dolly, and Mame. Although those two claim the honor of being his best-known shows, Herman in fact composed the scores for a dozen Broadway musicals. The OLLI class “Hello, Jerry!” will be an investigation of the life and works of the prolific Broadway composer, with the usher for the challenge being Frankenmuth’s own Keith Spaulding. Tuesdays: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 • 9-11 am Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Religion Martin Luther and the Reformation: The First 100 Years (183)
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, traditionally seen as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. But was the break from Rome inevitable? Luther’s opponents didn’t think so, claiming that he would burn within a month, and Luther himself claimed he did not intend to set up a rival church. This course explores how an obscure monk from a remote province of the Holy Roman Empire split the unity of the Christian world. After years of rebellions and religious wars, the once unthinkable fragmentation of belief became accepted fact in 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia. The class will be led by retired SVSU history professor, Bob Braddock. Tuesdays: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 • 12-2 pm Location: C140 Price: $23 Member/$46 Non-Member
History of God (184)
During the spring session, we took a test drive of the Learning Co. course entitled “The Meaning of Life: Perspectives from the World’s Great Intellectual Traditions.” Professor Garfield took us on an entertaining as well as challenging venture through the general discussion of meaning as well as a view of meaning in the Indian Bhagavad-Gita and the Hebrew Book of Job. This initial taste left us wanting more. This fall we will continue this journey and focus on the ancient world with Aristotle, Confucius, Buddhism, and Zen, for example. New people should not fear coming into this ongoing class since each unit of the course brings great insight and discussion, and especially since we have not yet found the answer to the meaning of life!!! We could use your help! The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor. Thursdays: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7 • 9:30 am-Noon Location: C129 Price: $36 Member/$66 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Science & Nature The Crime Lab (185)
Are you a fan of TV crime dramas? Do you find the science behind the court testimony fascinating and want to know more? This class will go deep inside the crime lab and uncover the secrets of forensic analysis. Every unit in the laboratory will be discussed, in addition to evidence handling, packaging, court testimony, and backlog issues. Specific case examples will also be discussed. Come ready with your questions, and I’ll do my best to answer them! Class taught by Elaine Dougherty of the Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Bridgeport. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16 • 6-8 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Intro to Philosophy I (186)
This course will focus on the core areas of philosophy (such as ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, etc.), and we will consider some of the problems that arise within these areas. Things we will explore include “the big questions” like: Are there any moral truths? What is the nature of reality? Do we have free will? Does God exist? etc. Many people have very strong beliefs on these issues, but most have not questioned what they believe or thought about why they think what they do. The goals of this course are (1) to make people question their beliefs and determine if they have good reason to believe what they do and (2) to develop an understanding of what philosophy is and hopefully develop an appreciation for the discipline. Taught by SVSU adjunct faculty member Alex Gromak. Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 • 12:30-2:30 pm Location: C140 Price: $36 Member/$66 Non-Member
Intro to Philosophy II (187)
A continuation of Intro to Philosophy I, this course will focus on the core areas of philosophy (such as ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, etc.), and we will consider some of the problems that arise within these areas. Things we will explore include “the big questions” like: Are there any moral truths? What is the nature of reality? Do we have free will? Does God exist? etc. Many people have very strong beliefs on these issues, but most have not questioned what they believe or thought about why they think what they do. The goals of this course are (1) to make people question their beliefs and determine if they have good reason to believe what they do and (2) to develop an understanding of what philosophy is and hopefully develop an appreciation for the discipline. Taught by SVSU adjunct faculty member Alex Gromak. Thursdays: 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 • 12:30-2:30 pm Location: C140 Price: $36 Member/$66 Non-Member
See Yellow, Save Green (188)
Are you driving a flexible-fuel vehicle and don’t know it? If you aren’t sure, then you’re not alone! Although there are millions of flexible-fuel vehicles on the road today, most owners are unaware that they have one. Flexible-fuel vehicles can operate using either gasoline or ethanol. Ethanol is now made in Michigan, which positively impacts this state’s economy. This class will utilize PowerPoint slides and handouts to discuss the ways to determine whether your vehicle is a flexible-fuel vehicle; discuss the operational, health, and environmental advantages of using ethanol over gasoline; describe how using ethanol could save drivers hundreds of dollars annually; and introduce the Yellow Hose campaign along with those participating locations where you can purchase ethanol for at least sixty cents less per gallon than gasoline in Michigan. Class will be led by Kelly Currie, an adjunct mathematics instructor at SVSU, prospective author, and flexible-fuel vehicle owner. Friday: 11/3 • 1-3 pm Location: C140 Price: $12 Member/$18 Non-Member Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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Wildlife Boating Adventure (189/190)
This “class” will give you the opportunity to relax and savor the beauty that surrounds you and learn about the ecology and history of one of Michigan’s largest watersheds. You’ll take a trip through the “Everglades” of Michigan with Wil Hufton III, owner of Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips. You’ll travel through one of the largest bald eagle habitats and migratory flyways in the Midwest. Hufton has explored the ecology of this region for over 40 years and has a firsthand understanding of what is happening to our watershed. Sign up quickly—each cruise is limited to 10 participants. Both trips depart from the Saginaw Marina off Lee Street in Saginaw. You will receive a letter with logistical information about one week prior to the trip. Friday: Session One (189) 10/6 • 8-11 am OR Friday: Session Two (190) 10/6 • 4-7 pm Location: Off Site Price per Session: $42 Member/$62 Non-Member
What Could Happen? Nuclear Accidents (191)
With great power comes great responsibility, but accidents do happen. In this class, we will examine some of the most noteworthy nuclear accidents that have occurred within the nuclear power industry as the industry began to grow coming out of World War II. What happened? What did we learn from these? If you like disaster movies and want to see and review some of the biggest nuclear accidents in modern history, this is a class you will not want to miss! We will consider SL-1, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukishima, and several others over 5 weeks. Class led by OLLI member Al Bailey. Fridays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 • 12:30-2:30 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
Human Impact on Mother Earth (192)
We are living in the midst of a revolution. It is a dizzying experience, a difficult time to have a clear focus. What will be the consequences of current decision-making? The technology revolution is causing rapid changes in communication and transport, increasing the amount of accessible information both in depth and scope. Most importantly, it is altering the fabric of social relationships and the economic destinies of people on a global scale. Human geography and human culture are two broad areas of study that can bring clarity and insight into how humankind has gotten into this bold and brash 21st century. We will use selected lectures from Understanding Cultural and Human Geography by Professor Paul Robbins of the University of Wisconsin as a guide to our discussion. Class led by OLLI member Bob Enszer, retired science teacher. Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 • 1-3 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 Member/$54 Non-Member
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Date: Friday, December 8 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Location: Rhea Miller Auditorium Free for Members and guests
Classic Legacy Band Celebrates the Holidays with OLLI at SVSU!
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