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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 winter programs are listed on pages 5 and 6.

For adults who never stop experiencing life, there is a place and community that celebrates learning. We invite you to join us for a learning adventure through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).

The SVSU-OLLI program was established in September, 2001. Since then, we have grown to over 1900 members! Members of our 50+ program come from throughout the mid-Michigan area.

( 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.

We are one of 120 OLLIs in the nation and one of four located in Michigan. All OLLIs are located at a college and supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. We are proud to be the first lifelong learning program in the state of Michigan to receive this designation.

( Membership Newsletter Monthly newsletters & bi-monthly emails keep you up-to-date on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities including lectures, concerts and plays.

( Membership Discounts

Why Join OLLI?

• Up to 50% Off Classes

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 27. Members receive discounts on classes, reduced pricing on trips, and much more.

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.

• 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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OLLI Advisory Board 2016-17

Contents About OLLI

Class Location Key

Interest Groups

Chair, Leslie Sanders Vice Chair, Vacant Past Chair, Steve Parkhurst Secretary, Rosemary Kohut Membership Chair, Gail Oliver Curriculum Chair, Carol Gohm

Tai Chi Festival

WinterFest

New Member Orientation

Technology Chair, Mike Michaels

Monthly Meetings

SVSU Faculty, Christine Noller

Winter Day Trips

Science & Health

Exercise, Sports & Fitness

Arts & Crafts

Cooking & Hobbies

Music

Literature

Finance Chair, John Walter Travel Chair, Karen Howell OLLI Memorial Garden, Vicki Shrope Member at Large, Barb Mitchell SVSU Representative, Jo Brownlie The OLLI Advisory Board provides guidance, policy recommendations, and support on issues critical to the organization. It provides a link between OLLI members and the university. OLLI members are welcome to contact any advisory board member with suggestions.

OLLI Classroom Locations

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

Technology Tuesday

Computers & Technology

Religion & Meditation

History

C R A GS

Local Commerce & Financial Life Planning

You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.

Current Events & World Cultures

Cancellation Policy

Registration

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Curtiss Hall Ryder Center Arbury Fine Arts Center Gilbertson Hall

Keep in touch with OLLI on Facebook. Go to facebook.com/SVSUOLLI and you will see photos, short videos and remarks from OLLI classes, trips, interest group activities and more.

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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 Current Interest Groups: first step of the process is to find a group leader. Board Games •Bridge • Buddhist Psychology • This is the person who communicates with Choral Singing • Cross Country Skiing • Current the group members, and works with the OLLI Events • Cycling • Dinner • Esoteric Cosmology • office to secure a meeting place and a regular Euchre • Gardening • Guitar • Kayaking • Knitting meeting time. If you are interested in leading a • Lunch • Music Collegium • Pickleball • Ping group, or want to learn more about the process, Pong • Readers Theatre • Recreational Biking • contact Jo Brownlie at (989)964-4310 or email Stamp/Coin Collecting • Theatre • Walking her at jap@svsu.edu.

Tai Chi/QiGong Festival Saturday, February 4, 2017 Escape cabin fever and come join the fun! Transform your quality of life as millions of Chinese have. “The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improves health,” according to the Mayo Clinic. Students and teachers from around the state will explore the latest developments and techniques. This event will be hosted by OLLI’s Tai Chi teacher and founding member of Cloud Hands Michigan, Jim Bush. The sessions focus on interesting aspects of these arts, led by outstanding instructors from around Michigan. Sessions will be relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. There will be sufficient breaks, with lunch included in the cost. Wear comfortable clothing for movements. Please note that swords or weapons are not allowed per University policy.

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Saturday, February 4, 2017 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. SVSU Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms $30 (includes lunch) until January 27 $40 (includes lunch) after January 27

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14th Annual WinterFest Wednesday, January 11, 2017 SVSU - Curtiss Hall

Laugh ... and Let It Go: The Joy of Aging Presenter: Mike Kiefer, Retired Trainer, Businessman & OLLI Member Since early childhood, we’ve been told to “act your age.” While aging is beyond our control, how we age is up to us. Advancing in age brings new possibilities, fresh beginnings, a wealth of appreciation, and a depth of gratitude. The wondrous world around us and the special people in our life are all reasons to rejoice and be thankful. Adopting a lighter attitude and seeing the fun side of everyday situations increases our ability to creatively deal with ambiguous and constantly changing circumstances, regardless of our age. This presentation will be an exuberant and restorative experience that uses gentle humor to look beyond age markers to discover that we are so much more than our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and expectations. Our presenter is OLLI member Mike Kiefer. He has entertained, trained, energized and motivated local, state, and national audiences. He is also a former CEO of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, small business owner, and an active community volunteer.

Bring a Friend! This program is free for members and potential members – there is no need to pre-register. Guests may attend one monthly meeting without a charge. If guests come more than once they either need to join OLLI or pay a $10 fee per meeting. OLLI members who bring a guest will be put in a drawing to win a $10 voucher, and their guest will also win a free membership!

OLLI New Member Orientation Tuesday, March 28 from 1:30 - 3:30 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 online or call the OLLI office by March 24:(989)964-4475. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Upcoming OLLI Monthly Meetings Location: SVSU Curtiss Hall

Agenda for all Meetings 8:45 a.m. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Registration, Socializing & Continental Breakfast Announcements & Program

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 OLLI Salutes Jo Brownlie Presenters: Past and Current OLLI Chairs SVSU introduced its new Institute for Learning in Retirement at a Fall Kick-Off Symposium in September, 2001. By the end of that first year the Institute had 250 members and offered 46 classes. Fast forward to 2017. Our organization is now approaching 2,000 members, we offer 250 classes a year, 50 trips, and 21 Interest Groups. At our February meeting we will review our many milestones and achievements under the innovative leadership of Jo Brownlie, our OLLI Director since day one. Since Jo will be retiring in February, this will be a good time to reflect and consider how OLLI has enriched the lives of hundreds of people throughout our region. Whether you are a new OLLI member, a charter member, or fall somewhere in between, please join us as we take this opportunity to celebrate and thank Jo for her contributions and passion for our OLLI.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 A Place Called Presque Isle Presenter: Janet Young, Author Our March speaker, Janet Young, is the author of two books about Presque Isle, A Place Called Presque Isle and Grand Vintage Resorts. She began her writing journey by exploring the genealogy of Presque Isle’s inhabitants listed on the 1850 federal census, and a path to their stories was found. Descendants generously shared their family stories that have been passed down through generations, through centuries-old letters, personal journals, business ledgers and photographs. You will learn about the lives of those who came to this isolated peninsula in the late 1800s. You’ll hear stories about the first steamboat wooding station, early commercial fisherman, shipwrecks, wildfires, and the history of lighthouses and the light keepers. Janet will also share information about some of the vintage resorts built on Grand Lake, the earliest vacationers and its first shooting club. She will share photographs and illustrations from the books at the meeting.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Jazzy Musical Entertainment by The New Reformation Band Presenter: The New Reformation Band Come to our April meeting ready to be entertained! The New Reformation Band has given thousands of performances worldwide in its 45+ years of playing traditional jazz, including Dixieland, ragtime, blues, big band, swing and more. From its first performance at a Saginaw church in 1970, the band has played its “joyful sound” at national jazz festivals, on cruise ships, in concert halls, country clubs, band shells, fairs, resorts, supper clubs, at schools and colleges, as well as performing hundreds of worship services in churches of many faiths. Over the years, The New Reformation Band has produced 15 critically acclaimed albums, which are being enjoyed by fans everywhere. Featuring the founding Oppermann Brothers and five “superstar” sidemen, these seven friendly fellows provide a fun-loving, knee-slapping, toe-tapping entertainment experience that you don’t want to miss. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Winter 2017 - Day Trips 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 26 for trip cancellation policy.

(24) Phantom of the Opera at the Detroit Opera House The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Detroit Opera House as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” It features a brilliant new scenic design, Tony Award-winning original costume and lighting design, new choreography, and new staging. The production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. Our package includes a threecourse lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug, main floor/center seats (row C - J) to the 1 p.m. matinee, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: January 12 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $109 Members; $129 Non-Members

(25) North American International Auto Show & Ren Cen Tour Here’s your chance to attend the North American International Auto Show without having the challenge of finding a parking place! This show, which has been held at the Cobo Arena since 1965, represents the most innovative designs in the world and features North America’s largest most prestigious automotive showcase. Your day will begin with a guided tour of one of Michigan’s most iconic landmarks, the GM Renaissance Center. You will learn about the history and architecture of this unique building. You’ll view the Borealis, the tallest vertical glass structure in the world, and also observe the GM showroom, GMRENCEN shops, and restaurants. The coach will then take you to the auto show where you’ll spend the balance of the afternoon. Lunch will be on your own at the auto show. Our package includes the tour, admission to the auto show and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday: January 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $49 Members; $69 Non-Members

(26) The Lion King at the Detroit Opera House Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap, and the entire Serengeti comes to life as never before during this classic musical. As the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 80 million people around the world have experienced the aweinspiring visual artistry and the unforgettable music of The Lion King. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. It includes some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Elton John and Tim Rice. Our package includes a four-course lunch at Pegasus in Greektown, main floor tickets to the 2 p.m. matinee and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: February 23 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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(27) Cabaret at the Wharton Center in East Lansing Direct from Broadway, this acclaimed masterpiece returns to Wharton Center! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, New York City’s critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes’ and Rob Marshall’s Tony Award winning production of Cabaret. Come experience some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including Cabaret, Willkommen and Maybe This Time. Leave your troubles outside; life is beautiful at the cabaret. John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony winning musical is about following your heart while the world loses its way. Please note: this show contains adult language and situations. Prior to the 2 p.m. matinee we’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Our package includes main floor tickets to the show (rows F -K), lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: February 25 from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $114 Members; $134 Non-Members

(28) Dirty Dancing at the Fox Theatre Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. It features the songs, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and I’ve Had the Time of My Life. Our day begins with a three-course lunch at Granite City, a new restaurant in the Ren Cen, followed by the 2 p.m. matinee. Our package includes lunch, main floor tickets to the show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: March 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $114 Members; $134 Non-Members

(29) Puccini’s The Girl of The Golden West at the Detroit Opera House Puccini’s opera, set in the American West during the Gold Rush, brings to life the story of Minnie, a gun-toting, saloon-owning Sunday school teacher. All the cowboys want to marry Minnie. With a high-stakes poker game and the most romantic serenades from a bandit-turned-lover you’ll ever hear, The Girl of the Golden West, which premiered in New York in 1910, is an opera worth going all-in for. It will be sung in Italian with English translations. Our package includes seating at the 11 a.m. dress rehearsal, a three-course lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug after the show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip lecture by Greg Largent, Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. Friday: March 31 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pre-Trip Lecture: Tuesday, March 28 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in C129 Price: $84 Members; $104 Non-Members

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(30) Detroit Historic Houses of Worship Tour Since 1972, the Historic Houses of Worship Tour Series has acquainted metro Detroiters with the contributions religious institutions have made in the development of the community. These public tours generally sell out quickly, so we have worked directly with the Detroit Historical Society to put together a tour just for us. Our tentative stops include Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic, Historic Trinity Lutheran, St. John - St. Luke United Church of Christ, Mariner’s Independent Anglican, and St. Bonaventure Monastery Roman Catholic. The tour includes docent commentary on the coach, historical presentations at each stop, catered lunch at one of the churches, and donations back to each location. Our package also includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: April 6 from 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

(31) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at the Detroit Opera House Considered cultural ambassadors to the world and beloved by Detroit audiences, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre brings its masterful artistry and expansive repertory, including their signature work Revelations, to the Detroit Opera House. The Metro Theatre Arts wrote, “It is imperative you see these works as they will open doors to thought-provoking emotions through the artistry of dance.” Join us and experience some of the bestloved work by the man who forever changed the face of modern dance. Our day begins with lunch at the amazing Motor City Casino, followed by the 2:30 p.m. dance performance. Our package includes lunch, excellent main floor tickets to the performance, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: April 22 from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members

(32) DSO - Rodgers and Hammerstein Show Favorites The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has put together a splendid show which features popular music of one of the most successful musical theatre writing teams of all times, Rodgers and Hammerstein. All of your favorite songs will be performed by two talented performers, Lisa Vroman (soprano) and Brent Barett (tenor). This will include selections from Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific and Carousel. We’ll attend the 10:45 a.m. performance which includes free coffee and donuts! After the show, you’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at Andiamo’s followed by a tour of the Fisher Building by Pure Detroit. Our package includes main floor seats to the concert, lunch, the tour and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Friday: April 28 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $99 Members; $119 Non-Members

(33) Motown the Musical at the Fisher Theatre Motown the Musical is the true “American dream” story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. It features songs such as My Girl, and Aint’ No Mountain High Enough. We’ll start the day with a tour of the Motown Museum, followed by a three-course lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug, and then the 2 p.m. matinee. Our package includes the tour, lunch, main floor seats to the show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: April 29 from 8 a.m. - 6:30 pm Price: $159 Members; $179 Non-Members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Winter 2017 Classes Using Natural Health to Improve Imbalances in Life (202)

Science & Health

Join Jan Doerr as she shares her true passion of using natural health to improve your own imbalances in life. In session one you learn how to make healing foods that take only a few seconds more the traditional methods. She will also discuss essential oils. Session two will cover the basics of hand reflexology and how the pathways in your hands are related to everything in your body. The final session will include natural memory enhancers. It will include herbs, essential oils, and the use of “brain training,” a new program that looks at the brain waves and retrains them by use of the subconscious. 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.

Manipulating Genes: Promise or Peril? (201)

Wednesdays: February 15, 22 & March 1 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Our understanding of genetics and the technology that has developed in this field recently are so remarkable that scientists and lay persons alike ponder on the potential effects of genetic engineering. In this class we will consider the molecular biology that is the underpinning of this genetic revolution. We will explore what genetics has discovered about our own heredity, what alterations to the genome can be done now, and what direction this science may possibly take in the years ahead. The class will be facilitated by OLLI member and retired science teacher Bob Enszer. Discussion will center around Teaching Company information from Understanding the Science for Tomorrow: Myth and Reality by Jeffrey C. Grossman of M.I.T. and Understanding Genetics: DNA, Genes and Their Real-World Applications by David Sadava, with Claremont McKena, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges. We will also draw from the recent issue of Scientific American magazine entitled The Future in Nine Big Questions.

The Opioid Epidemic (203) This course will examine the history of opioid use in the U.S. and factors fueling the recent dramatic increase in both use and related deaths. Societal efforts to reduce such use, along with its human and societal costs, will be explored and evaluated along with alternatives to current policies. Mike Nusbaumer, an OLLI member and retired Professor of Sociology from Indiana University at Fort Wayne, will lead the class. He has published over 35 papers dealing primarily with deviant drug use and related social policy. Tuesdays: March 7, 14 & 21 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Thursdays: January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

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Introduction to Essential Oils (204)

member Al Bailey, who worked over 35 years in the nuclear industry, serving on U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, working in the control room of a civilian nuclear power plant as a Senior Reactor Operator, and leading initial License Operator classes. He has a B.S. in Engineering Physics.

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.

Tuesdays: March 14, 21, 28, April 11 & 18 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $36 Members; $66 Non-Members Room: C129

Great Lakes Lighthouses and Shipwrecks (207) This is a new offering in a series of Great Lakes classes taught by Dr. Karen Vigmostad, who has been leading a Great Lakes islands conservation effort since 1995. This class will focus on lighthouses and shipwrecks which line the Great Lakes coastline. Through photographs and videos, you’ll learn the history, operation, and status of iconic Great Lakes lighthouses and be introduced to female lighthouse keepers of the past. You’ll learn the number and location of shipwrecks, what sealed their fate, and diving and viewing opportunities. We will take a half-hour break for a brown-bag lunch.

Mondays: January 23, 30 & February 6 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $28 Members; $56 Non-Members Room: C129

How to Exercise and Retrain Your Brain (205) Join Linda Thomas, RN, CBT, QNRT, owner of Trinity Holistic Health, as she explores how to use neurofeedback to exercise and retrain your brain. You’ll learn how to improve memory, increase relaxation, and replace old patterns that no longer serve you. Brain Tap is a unit you can use at home that brings five powerful technologies together to relax, reset, and strengthen your brain. In the first class you will learn how and why it works. The second session will be experiential. You will use the technology to experience this blend of light, sound and spoken word. The class maximum is 16.

Friday: April 21 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C140

Mondays: March 27 & April 3 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C129

Nuclear Power (206) Good news, this course is not rocket science! This class will start with atomic theory, and then build on this theory to show how nuclear reactors are controlled, including engineered safety features inherent in the design. We will then use these principles and apply them to Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (RWR) and nuclear bombs. Topics will include neutron life cycle, criticality, radiation, basic reactor and containment design, nuclear bombs, and dirty bombs. Lots of interesting areas to explore, and no background in physics or these topics is needed. The class will be led by OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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elor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on February 8 and April 12 due to OLLI monthly meetings.

Exercise, Sports & Fitness

Session One: (208) Mondays & Wednesdays: January 18, 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 22 & 27 • 9 - 10 a.m. Session Two: (209) Mondays & Wednesdays: March 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, April 3, 5, 10, 17 & 19 • 9 - 10 a.m. Price Per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center

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 6094. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, arm curl test, twominute step test, back scratch test, eightfoot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by March 10 to register: 964-4475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Recreation Center entrance.)

Continuing Strength Training (210/211) If you have already taken our Introduction to Strength Training class, or if you regularly do strength training on your own, this class is for you. It will involve more strength work with the machines and dumbbells, and more circuits. Each session will meet twice a week to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachelor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on February 8 and April 12 due to OLLI monthly meetings. Session One:(210) Mondays & Wednesdays: January 18, 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 22 & 27 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Session Two: (211) Mondays & Wednesdays: March 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, April 3, 5, 10, 17 & 19 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Price Per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center

Wednesday, March 15: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Thursday, March 16: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Price: Free Room: Ryder Recreation Center, Basketball Courts 2 & 3.

Introduction to Strength Training (208/209) Don’t put it off any longer. Here is your chance to begin a strength training program with the support of a trainer in a fun, group atmosphere. Regular strength training can reduce your percentage of body fat, increase your amount of muscle, and increase body density. Each session will meet twice a week for five weeks to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. You will use light weights and receive a program using a variety of machines. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachOsher Lifelong Learning Institute

Introduction/Continuing Strength Training (212/213) If you’re not an early bird but want to begin or continue a strength training program, this class is for you. Regular strength training can reduce your percentage of body fat, increase your amount of muscle, and increase

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body density. Each session will meet twice a week for five weeks to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. You will use light weights and receive a program using a variety of machines. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachelor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on February 8 and April 12 due to OLLI monthly meetings.

movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. This Zumba Gold and Toning class is tailored for active older adults who want to focus on muscle conditioning, light weight and body weight activity and balance. It will blend with the Zumba party we love at a slower pace. Our instructor is Cindy Ellsworth, who is AFAA certified, and also Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold.

Session One: (212) Mondays & Wednesdays: January 18, 23, 25, 30, February 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 22 & 27 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Session Two:(213) Mondays & Wednesdays: March 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, April 3, 5, 10, 17 & 19 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Price Per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center

Session One: (218) Tuesdays: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 & 21 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Two: (219) Thursdays: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Session Three: (220) Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 & 18 • 10 - 10:45 a.m. Price Per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room/Tuesday: R244 Room/Thursday: Ryder Auxiliary Gym

Discover the Benefits of Yoga (214/215) 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:(214) Thursdays: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Session Two:(215) Thursdays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 20 & 27 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Price Per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

Continuing Yoga (216/217) If you have already taken an introductory yoga class, or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20. Session One: (216) Thursdays: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Session Two: (217) Thursdays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 20 & 27 • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Price Per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

Zumba Gold & Toning (218/220) Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates music and dance Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Beginning Qigong & Tai Chi (221/222)

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. Session One (221) Mondays: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Session Two (222): Mondays: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Price Per Session: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R244

Continuing Qigong & Tai Chi (223/224) If you participated in a past OLLI Qigong & Tai Chi class, or have taken Tai Chi elsewhere, this class is for you. We will assume that you are familiar with some basic warmup exercises and the beginning sequences of the classic Yang style form. It will be led by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing. Session One (223) Mondays: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Session Two (224) Mondays: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 10:45 a.m. -11:45 Price Per Session: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R244

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Line Dancing For All (225/226) Line dancing is back again this semester! Whether you are new to line dancing or have some experience, this class is for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to get some exercise and learn some new steps, all without the need to have a partner. Carolyn Johnson, who also teaches at Delta College, will lead the class, which will include a variety of types of music. Session One (225) Mondays: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 10 - 11 a.m. Session Two (226) Mondays: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 & 17 • 10 - 11 a.m. Price: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R249

Intermediate Drawing (229)

Try something new with winter, or get out those skis you haven’t touched in years. You’ll spend the first session in the classroom learning about equipment, techniques, places to ski and rent skis. You’ll spend the last two sessions outside honing your skills. The course is led by John Johnson, a retired Dow Corning engineer who is a certified ski instructor and belongs to Professional Ski Instructors of America.

Enhance your drawing skills in this intermediate drawing class by learning new techniques and utilizing new tools. The class will study a broad range of topics while using pencils and charcoals. Topics will include portraiture, landscape, and still life compositions. This class will expand on the lessons taught in our beginning drawing class, but all are welcome to attend. The instructor, Marcia Henne, has worked in many media and holds an M.F.A. in painting. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15.

Wednesdays: January 18, 25 & February 1 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129/Off-Site

Wednesdays: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 • 2 - 4 p.m. Price: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: A107

Cross Country Skiing: Gliding Through the Great Outdoors (227)

Beginning Watercolors: Getting in Touch With Your Inner Artist (230)

Arts & Crafts Watercolor Portrait Workshop (228) In this one-day workshop you will learn the basics of painting a portrait, including mixing skin tones, facial features, and hair. The entire class will be working from a photograph provided by the instructor. No drawing experience is necessary, but you need prior watercolor experience to take the class. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an associate’s in fine arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. Please plan to bring your lunch to class as there will be a half an hour lunch break. The class maximum is 15.

This class is designed for the true beginner. It will give you a chance to get creative and develop your painting skills using various watercolor techniques. You will be introduced to the principles of design and also learn about basic color theory and color mixing. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an associate’s in fine arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. Mondays: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107

Friday: January 13 • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Price: $29 Members; $58 Non-Members Room: A107 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Continuing Watercolors (231)

Basket Making Workshop (234)

This class will start with refreshing your basic watercolor skills. Then you’ll learn new techniques and how to incorporate all the basic skills into a piece of art that is more refined. If you enjoy watercolor painting and want to take your talents a little further, this is the class to take. From dry brush to washes, many techniques will be explored. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an associate’s in fine arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15.

Since the start of time, people from all cultures have woven plant materials together to make baskets for gathering and transporting goods. Here is your opportunity to learn how to weave two types of baskets. You’ll go home with a muffin and a napkin basket. The class will be led by OLLI member Sue Collins. The class fee includes all materials. A picture of the baskets you’ll be making appears below. The class maximum is 10. Thursdays: March 2 & 9 • 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Price: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: A107

Mondays: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 & 17 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107

Art Appreciation Series: The Principles of Design (232) In this class you will learn how to analyze artwork by exploring the principles of design: balance, contrast, emphasis, focal point, pattern, rhythm, scale, proportion, unity and variety. Small art activities will supplement the content of this class. The class will be led by Andrea Ondish, Curator of Education for the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. All art supplies will be provided.

Card Making Workshop (235)

Please join us for three fun filled days of creativity. You will be making several greeting cards using various techniques: rubber stamping, embossing, die cuts, iris folding, and other types of folding and stacking. As we work on projects, we will use colored pencils, punches, markers, rub-ons, stickers, ribbon and twine, just to name a few. Our finished cards will include birthday, get well, thank you, anniversary, sympathy and some holiday cards. All card making materials will be provided and you will make three to five cards each day. We look forward to working together and also making new craft friends. Upon registration, you will receive a small list of everyday items to bring to class. The class is led by Carolyn Johnson, a Delta College instructor and avid crafter.

Tuesdays: February 14, 21 & 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: A107

Create Seasonal Arrangements at Warmbier Farms (233) Join Stacey Jezowski at Warmbier Farms on Garfield Road in Auburn and create three beautiful spring arrangements which will spruce up your home. In February you’ll make a grapevine wall basket which will include your favorite spring flowers. A perfect way to welcome spring! March’s project will be an Easter wreath which will include an adorable bunny sitting in a garden of ivy, tulips, daffodils and more. Your final spring arrangement will be a ceramic container filled with tulips, forsythia and more. You’ll have lots of choices so everyone’s final product will look different. All supplies will be provided.

Tuesdays: March 21, 28 & April 4 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $75 Members; $105 Non-Members Room: A107

Tuesdays: February 14, March 14 & April 11 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $115 Members; $145 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

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Pen & Ink With Oil Rouging (236)

Cooking at the Fusion 1 Café (238)

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

Join Chef Craig Fiebke for another enjoyable cooking class. This class will feature hearty winter fare including soups, stews and casseroles. At least one class will have a “hands on” component where you will make something new. Each week you will enjoy a delicious four-course meal at the conclusion of the lively cooking demonstration. The class will be held at the Fusion 1 Café on Saginaw Street in downtown Bay City. The class is limited to 20.

Thursdays: April 13 & 20 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $65 Members; $95 Non-Members Room: A107

Wednesdays: February 22, March 1 & 15 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Cooking Class with Shari at the Willard Hilton (239)

Shari Smith has been bringing fine dining to the Great Lakes Bay region for the past 25 years. This April class will have the theme “spring into summer.” You will learn about what produce and herbs you might consider planting and ways to enjoy them. With Easter falling in the middle of the class you will learn how to prepare leg of lamb. Also look for recipes using spring produce like asparagus, strawberries and mushrooms. The class will be held at the restaurant on Beaver Road in Auburn. The class is limited to 20.

Cooking & Hobbies

Cooking at the Willow Tree (237) We have another new venue for an OLLI cooking class! Join Chef Jeff Jones at the Willow Tree restaurant at Fashion Square Mall and cook a delicious three-course meal each week. Most of the dishes will incorporate wine or liquor! A couple of highlights include French onion soup with sherry, potato and leek soup with Chardonnay, spinach cherry salad topped with cherry vinaigrette, a Kona-rubbed chuck tender with Cabernet Sauvignon demi-glaze, cherry apple stuffed pork loin with an apple Pinor Noir glaze, bourbon apple strudel, and citrus creme brulee. The class is limited to 20. Tuesdays: January 31, February 7 & 14 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

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Tuesdays: April 11, 18 & 25 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Price: $95 Members; $125 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

How to Research and Preserve Your Family History (240) In cooperation with the Public Libraries of Saginaw, OLLI is pleased to offer a class which introduces you to community genealogy resources and provides tips on how to effectively trace your family history. The first session, held in a computer lab, will be an introduction to genealogy and will also provide useful information on the history and care of family documents and photographs. It will be held in a computer lab at SVSU. In the second session, held at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw, you will be shown its vast collection of unique and valuable resources on the history of the Saginaw Valley, and its people and families. The class will be led by Leo Lefevre, Local History and Genealogy Library Assistant at the library. Fridays: February 3 & 10 • 10 - Noon Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C141/Off-Site

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Bridge Defender Play (241)

Music

In general, you will defend twice as often as you are the declarer. This class is designed to increase your enjoyment of bridge and make you a better defender. This class will use both Eddie Kantar’s Advanced Bridge Defense and Modern Bridge Defense to teach the elements of successful defensive play. Kantar’s books include great insight as a top player and a keen sense of humor. Class sessions are equally divided between learning the principles and applying them by playing prearranged hands. The instructor is Rich Siemer. Please purchase the books prior to the first class. Fridays: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $79 Members; $109 Non-Members Room: C129

Beginning Mah Jongg (242) 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. Wednesdays: March 15, 22, 29 & April 5 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Ricky Nelson: They Called Him a Teenage Idol (243) This class will look at the life, loves, music, and tragic death of Ricky Nelson, the first young TV star to become a million-selling rock and roll icon. The course will cover the history of the Nelson family, the successful Ozzie & Harriet TV show that featured many of Ricky’s biggest hits, his movie career, as well as Nelson’s years as one of the pioneering artists of country rock through a wealth of video, audio recordings, and hundreds of PowerPoint slides. The class will be led by OLLI member, Gary “Dr. J” Johnson. Mondays: January 23, 30, February 6 & 13 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

SBSO Pre-Concert Lectures by the Conductor (244) On June 17 the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra announced its new conductor, Fouad Fakhouri, a New York City resident and native of Lebanon. He has conducted orchestras throughout the world and most recently served as music director and conductor of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina. In this class, Fouad will provide an overview of the pieces which the symphony will perform on the Saturday evening following the class. Thursdays: January 26, April 6 & June 1 2 - 4 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C140

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Kristin Hannah. Set in France during WWII, two sisters are plunged into chaos by the war and their sibling rivalries. The class is led by OLLI member Kathy McAllister. In addition, book discussions will be led by OLLI members Alice Buchalter, Ginger Thibodeau and Jo Brownlie.

Literature George Eliot’s Middlemarch: What Can It Teach Us? (245)

Wednesdays: January 25, February 22, March 22 & April 26 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Middlemarch is regularly included at the top of lists of the world’s greatest novels and has been referred to as “the most perfect novel ever” and “one of the few English novels written for grown-up people.” Yet many people are quick to say they have never read it or have long-since forgotten it. So we invite you to join Dr. Harley in reading or rereading this long and complex novel. We will explore its structure and metaphors; contemplate the insights it offers into the workings of the human heart; and ponder the choices and consequences that shape one’s life. Please read Book 1 for the first class. Dr. Kay Harley, SVSU Professor Emerita of English, will lead the class.

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood & Penelope’s Perspective in the Odyssey (247) In this class, we will review the Odyssey by Homer during the first meeting. There is no need to read it as the class leader will provide an outline of the book to remind you of the trials and tribulations that Ulysses went through in his struggle to get back to Ithica from the Trojan War. The main subject of the class will be an examination of what Penelope went through while waiting for Ulysses to return. It is a view of the Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective which is explored in the Atwood novel. Plan to purchase and read about half of the The Penelopiad by Atwood by the second meeting. As you read, identify your favorite parts and be prepared to discuss and question. The class will be led by OLLI member, Steve Parkhurst.

Tuesdays: January 17, 24, 31 & February 7 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Tuesdays: February 14, 21 & 28 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Kent Haruf: Trilogy (248) Delve into a book series relating the story of a small community out west. Begin with Plainsong (on April 10), which interweaves stories of a pregnant high school girl, a lonely teacher, a pair of boys abandoned by their mother, and a couple of crusty bachelor farmers. Continue with Eventide (on April 17), which focuses on a young boy stoically caring for his grandfather, a disabled couple trying to protect a violent relative, and the aging of the bachelor farmers. Conclude with Benediction (on April 24), where, Amazon notes, “Kent Haruf gives us his most indelible portrait yet of this small town and reveals...the suffering and, above all, the humanity of its inhabitants.” Obsessed reader Rose Kohut will lead discussions of these remarkable works.

OLLI Book Club (246)

This winter our first selection is The Rainbow Comes and Goes, a touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his mother Gloria Vanderbilt. Our second book is Loving Eleanor by Susan Wittag Albert; a story of love and friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, documented by 3,300 letters exchanged over 30 years. Our third selection is So Big by Edna Ferber which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1925. Our final book is The Nightingale by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer who has been leading OLLI classes for five years. The class maximum is 12.

Computers & Technology

Fridays: January 13, 20 & 27 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C128

Technology Tuesday On Friday!

iPhone 101: The Fundamentals (250) Have you recently taken the plunge and bought an iPhone? In this two-session class, we will go through the capabilities of this powerful tool and help you to become more comfortable using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: January 13 & 20 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

iPhone 7 - What’s New and What’s the Same

iPhone 201 (251)

Are you considering turning in your iPhone 5 or 6 for an iPhone 7? According to Apple, iPhone 7 dramatically improves the most important aspects of the iPhone experience. It introduces advanced new camera systems, and offers the best performance and battery life ever in an iPhone. It has immersive stereo speakers, and has the brightest and most colorful iPhone display. It also offers a certain level of splash and water resistance. Join Zachary Moreno for an over view of the new features of this new generation iPhone. Zach has been leading OLLI computer classes for three years and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

If you have completed our beginning iPhone class, or already have a pretty good understanding of how to use your iPhone, this class is for you! You will learn more about how to get the most from your iPhone and increase your comfort level with using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: February 24 & March 3 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

iPad 101: The Fundamentals (252)

Friday: April 21 • 1 - 2 p.m. Price: Free for Members and $10 for Non-Members Room: C128

Computer I for Windows 10 Users (249) This class will explain how Windows 10 varies from earlier platforms. It will also guide you through these basic skills: the taskbar; how to open, save and print files; how to move, resize, minimize, and maximize windows; and customizing your desktop. You must bring your own portable computer to class (laptop, notebook, etc.) as the computers in the University labs still use Windows 7. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

If you have jumped on the iPad bandwagon but still don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We’ll start with the basics and also cover apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no firstgeneration iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: February 3 & 10 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

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Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer (255)

iPad 201 (253) If you have already taken our iPad 101 class, or already know the basics of your iPad (such as updating it and installing apps), this class is for you. We will focus on more advanced applications and how to get your iPad to sync with all your other devices. Bring your iPad to class, but please, no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: March 24 & 31 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Password Manager & Online Safety (254) Everything we use today has a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all those accounts? This class will provide an overview of password managers available to manage all those pesky accounts. We will cover how to create, change, and make passwords that are as secure as possible and how to secure your accounts with two factor authentication. We will also discuss safe practices you should follow when online. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. You must know your device’s username and password to enroll in this class. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: February 3 & 10 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

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Computer viruses can destroy computer data, hard drives and make your computer completely non-usable. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do if you get one is essential. In the first half of this class, you will learn about viruses, malware, spyware, and adware. We will discuss various software applications that can help prevent viruses and how to remove viruses once they are on the computer. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to keep your computer running at top speed by cleaning it up and removing excess files. Learn how to remove unwanted programs and how to find and delete old files, temp files, or the garbage left over when downloading programs. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. The class limit is 15. Tuesdays: February 7 & 14 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A

Tips for Backing Up Your Digital Information (256)

It is important to back up your files and pictures so that you don’t lose important information or priceless memories. This new class will cover the basic types of backups (local, cloud, NAS) and how to back up and protect your digital information. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20. Fridays: February 24 & March 3 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

How to Convert Older Formats to Digital (257) Do you have stacks of family pictures or slides that you would like to change to a digital format? Or perhaps you have boxes of movies or music that you would like to change to a more user-friendly format. This class will discuss ways to convert old format sources like cassettes, albums, VHS tapes, CDs, slides and paper photographs into a digital format. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI (989) 964-4475

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Facebook 201: Going to the Next Level (260)

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If you already have a Facebook account and generally know how it works, this class will help you further expand your network and level of enjoyment. You will learn how to mine for friends, increase and decrease your level of security, add pictures and video, and explore other common applications. There will be plenty of time for hands-on learning. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization.

Fridays: March 24 & 31 • 1 - 3 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Getting the Most Out of Your Pictures (258) So, now you own a digital camera or have a camera on your smart phone. Now what? In this class you’ll learn how to edit photos to make them look better, resize them, or even change the coloring. We’ll discuss strategies for taking great pictures, the best way to store them, and the best and/or easiest way to reproduce them. Bring your camera or phone to class. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.

Fridays: April 21 & 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C141

How to Buy and Sell Online (261) In this class you will learn how to establish online accounts like eBay or Craig’s List, search to find what you are looking for, and complete your transaction. We will also discuss common built-in security features. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to sell something online. We will cover how to make your item stand out, how to deal with bad checks, postage, and other issues. The session will be held in a computer lab so that you will be able to find specifically what you are looking for. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.

Tuesdays: March 7 & 14 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A

Facebook 101: Getting Started (259) Are you ready to reconnect with old friends? This is your chance to hear some of the advantages and shortcomings of this popular tool. You’ll learn how Facebook is changing the way people communicate and look at what it means to stay connected in this fast-paced social media frontier. You will set up a Facebook account, and the instructor will be there to answer your questions as you go. The first session will be an overview and session two will be a hands-on learning lab. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization. If you do not yet have a Facebook account, please arrive by 9:30 a.m. on the first day, and if you already have an account please arrive by 10 a.m.

Tuesdays: April 4 & 11 • 6 - 9 p.m. Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C227A

Android Tablet Fundamentals (262) Although iPad is the most popular tablet, there are many other options available which are less expensive and use Google’s opensource Android operating system. Brands include Samsung, Asus, Google Nexus, and Sony. If you own one of these devices but don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We’ll start with the basics and also cover apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more. Bring your tablet to class. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for three years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: March 10 & 17 • 9:30 (or 10) - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C141

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Mindfulness Meditation (265)

Religion & Meditation

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.

History of God: Islam (263) As our world continues to shrink and all are required to embrace ways to co-exist with people of different cultures, religions, and government styles, we have decided to revisit our study of Islam from several years ago. The Great Courses video entitled, Great Religions: Islam, hosted by Professor John Esposito of Georgetown University will be our expert guide. Islam, the world’s second largest religion at some 1.5+ billion adherents and on track to pass Christianity by 2050, is a major force in the world’s future. The purpose of the course is to improve our knowledge so we can properly understand this significant cultural force. The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor.

Thursdays: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 • 10 - 11:45 a.m. Price: $139 Members; $169 Non-Members Room: C140

Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16 & 23 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Centering Prayer: Introductory Workshop (266) Centering Prayer is a simple method in which we open ourselves to God and consent to God’s presence and action within us. This prepares our hearts and minds to receive the gift of contemplation. It is a way of paying attention to the Divine Indwelling Spirit who resides at the center of our being. It also helps us to develop a deeper relationship with the Divine. Nan Spence is uniquely qualified to teach Centering Prayer as she holds a master’s degree in counseling and theology and works as a psychotherapist and spiritual counselor in Saginaw. She studied Centering Prayer with Thomas Keating, a Cistercian monk who designed this form of prayer.

Christianity, Cults & Other Religions (264) This class, led by OLLI member Louise Hendricks, will draw upon the video series Christianity, Cults & Religions by Paul Carden, a longtime specialist in the field of cults and new religions around the world. He is the executive director of the Centers for Apologetics Research (CFAR) in San Juan Capistrano, California. His DVD series is examined from a Christian perspective. This study explains the history, background, and beliefs of the largest world religions and cults including Islam (Sunni & Shi’ite Muslims), Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Spirituality, New Age and more. It will describe historical events, locations, and major leaders of these religious groups, and their doctrines in comparison to Christianity.

Thursday: March 30 • 1 - 5 p.m. Price: $39 Members; $69 Non-Members Room: C140

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The Roles of Women in Early Christianity (267)

in the world, their introduction into America and into Michigan, and their earliest churches in Saginaw city and county. Some religious highlights from World, American, and Michigan history will be discussed.

Last winter, OLLI member Barb Mitchell taught a class entitled Mary Magdalene and the Women of Early Christianity. This winter she will be continuing her focus on those early Christian women, going beyond those named in the New Testament to women of the first three centuries. As Rome is now studying the possible return of women as deacons, this is a very timely as well as fascinating look back at the real origin of the Christian clergy, in both the East and the West.

Mondays: February 20, 27 & March 6 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Tuesdays: April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

History

Martin Luther and the Reformation: The First 100 Years (268) 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 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.

Alexander Hamilton (270) Alexander Hamilton was one of the most significant Founders, arguably second only to George Washington as most influential in getting this country established on a solid, positive foundation. He served as the first secretary of the treasury, and was considered by some to have been, in effect, prime minister in Washington. Yet, he had enemies who regarded him as a dangerous man with Napoleonic ambitions and a self-centered threat to justice and freedom. This course will cover the early years and Revolutionary War experience; the establishment of the new country; the Washington Administration and the founding of the party system; and the last years and legacy. The class will be led by Northwood University history professor, John Pafford.

Tuesdays: January 17, 24 & 31 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Church Bells in the Valley (269)

Tuesdays: February 14, 21, 28 & March 7 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Early missionaries endured many hardships, swamps, and mosquitoes in their great quest to preach the Gospel to Saginaw Valley’s earliest settlers. Roselynn Ederer, author of ten books on local history, will discuss the beginnings of the eight major denominations - Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran and Jewish. She will trace their beginnings Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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the Bay City area. We’ll discuss Bay City’s lumber rush, Bay City’s shipbuilding industry which played a significant role in military and scientific discovery, and the city’s industrial “heart” which contributed to some of the greatest architectural structures to the world. Bay City also has been home to an array of interesting personalities with direct ties to the Saginaw River. The class will be led by Don Comtois and Tim Murray, members of the Saginaw River Maritime Historic Society. Mondays: March 13 & 20 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C129

Brother Can You Spare a Dime?: How the Great Depression Changed America (271) “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage” boasted campaign propaganda for Republican Presidential nominee Herbert Hoover in 1928, yet just a year later the U.S. would be plunged into its deepest economic recession ever, altering American society, economics, and politics. The U.S. had stood blissfully by throughout the 1920s before experiencing its own economic catastrophe as part of the global crises of post-war recession, wracking the basis for capitalism and causing a complete reformulation of American government and politics. In this course, focusing on the 1920s and 1930s, we will analyze the foundation, culmination, and resolution of the Great Depression Era and how it changed our country forever. Topics will include Isolationism, Republican laissezfaire government, the New Deal, the World War II neutrality policy, as well as the social impact of Depression Era life and its ramifications on American capitalism. The class will be led by SVSU adjunct history professor Katherine Ellison. Mondays: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Bay City’s Saginaw River (272) In 2016, Business Facilities’ 12th Annual Ranking of the Nation’s Logistics Leaders named Bay County in its top-ten list. One crucial aspect to that ranking is the vital position played by the Saginaw River. This class will focus on the river and its historic and current role in Bay City. We will explore photographs, artifacts, and documents that economically, socially, and culturally enrich Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Local Commerce & Financial Life Planning Someday Is Here: The Lifestyle Side of a “Successful” Retirement (273) Finally! You’ve made it after 40 years of working and toiling and slaving away and you are planning to or have retired. This course will look at the non-financial or lifestyle side of a “successful” retirement. Michael Ciaciuch, OLLI member and founder/ principle of Act Two Financial Advisors will lead the course. He will consider whether traditional retirement is dead and discuss Laslett’s Four Ages of Life. The three elements of the ideal retirement will also be covered. These include prosperity (physical environment and finance), health (physical body and medicine), and happiness. The course will be informative, interesting and interactive. Remember, happiness doesn’t care how you got there! Mondays: April 10, 17 & 24 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

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an engineering and architectural firm serving Michigan and Ohio will be our April stop. And our final tour in May will be Champagne and Marx Excavating, one of the top excavating companies in Mid-Michigan. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf. The class is held off campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site and lunch information when you register. Wednesdays: February 1, March 1, April 5 & May 3 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Behind Closed Doors (274) In this unique “class” you will visit local companies and organizations and learn more about them. In January we visit XALT Energy in Midland, an innovator in energy storage technologies which emerged from the former Dow Kokam. Our February stop will be Acra Cast in Bay City, a manufacturer of investment castings and rapid prototypes to hundreds of customers. In March we visit HealthSource Saginaw, which offers behavioral medicine, medical rehabilitation, and long-term services. In April we tour Midland Brewing Company which was founded in 2009 and develops finely tuned and well-balanced beers. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf. The class is held off campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site and lunch information when you register.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Planning (276) What is estate planning? Why do you need to do it? What happens if you die without an estate plan? What is a trust and how does it work? When might you need a trust? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed in this two-session interactive class led by Bob Whiting with Gardey Financial Advisors. The class will cover wills, trusts, joint ownership, beneficiary designations, and more. It is appropriate for estates of any size. Bob has spent his entire career of 40 years in estate planning and trust management as both a senior bank trust officer and as a vice president of a financial planning firm. Plenty of time will be provided for student questions.

Wednesdays: January 18, February 15, March 15 & April 19 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Best of Behind Closed Doors (275) Over the years, our Behind Closed Doors class has visited some especially interesting organizations. This class includes repeat visits to four of these. In February we visit the Saginaw County Animal Care Center, an open admission shelter that usually houses 30 cats and over 90 dogs. In March we will tour Mistequay Group which offers a variety of manufacturing and custom engineered solutions to solve the most complex challenges. William A. Kibbe and Associates, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Wednesdays: April 19 & 26 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C129

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Current Events & World Culture The Role of Religion in Middle East Politics (277) It is commonly assumed that both religion and politics are inextricably married and drive nation-state and asymmetric behavior in the Middle East. To what degree is this quantitatively accurate? How do various factions of religion influence Middle East conflict and politics? How has Western colonial involvement in the Middle East complicated the patchwork quilt of religion and governance in a highly complicated and volatile region of the world we must now address? The class will be led by attorney Jim Johnson, a political science professor at Ithaca College in New York. There will be a onehour break for lunch.

The Two Americas (279) In the summer of 2013 we offered a class which explored the issue of income inequality as it exists in the United States. Since that time, we have witnessed the fabric of American society delaminating and two completely different Americas emerging. Citizens living within miles of one another experience two different worlds and the distance between these worlds is increasing exponentially. In this course we will examine the nature of the Two Americas...the what, how, who and why America is developing fault-lines along the richness of diversity which was once our strength. The class will be led by attorney Jim Johnson, a political science professor at Ithaca College in New York. There will be a one-hour break for lunch.

Tuesday & Wednesday: February 7 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. February 8 • 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss Hall, Seminar F & G

Issues in the News (278) This class will discuss various issues currently in the news. There will be two topics in each of the four class periods. A 15-20 minute video from TED.com will present one speaker’s view of the issue. Each talk will be followed by class discussion 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. Exact topics and talks haven’t yet been chosen, but past topics have included income inequality, law enforcement issues, problems with the political system in the US, and assorted global issues. The class will be moderated by OLLI member Carol Gohm.

Tuesday & Wednesday: April 4 & 5 •11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss Hall, Seminar F & G

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• Thursday, December 1 at 8:00 a.m. Day trip registration opens for members only. Topics Include: • ■Monday, Help StopDecember the Diabetes 5 Epidemic at 8:00 a.m. ■ There is GOOD News! page 5 for details ClassSee registration opens for everyone and day trip registration by opens forSponsored non-members.

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PMore than 75 classes to choose from on such diverse topics as nuclear power, manipulating genes, cooking, strength training, technology, art appreciation, mindfulness meditation, issues in the news & more! (pages 10-26) PTen fun day trips including Phantom of the Opera at the Detroit Opera House, North American Auto Show at Cobo Hall, Cabaret at the Wharton Center, and Dirty Dancing at the Fox Theatre (pages 6-9) PTechnology Tuesday Topic: iPhone 7-What’s New. Free for OLLI members (page 19) PTai Chi/QiGong Festival, February 4 (page 4)

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