SVSU OLLI Spring Summer 2017 Catalog by Saginaw Valley State University

Spring & Summer Schedule

2017

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50 & Over

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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 spring/summer programs are listed on page 5.

Message from the Director, According to Leo Tolstoy, “spring is the time of plans and projects.” As I look out over the courtyard amongst the drizzle and not yet budded trees, I can’t help but reflect on Tolstoy’s comments. Here in the OLLI office, we’ve been working hard to put together an exciting list of classes, trips, and meetings with some old favorites and some new options.

■ 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 After Hours events and new class selections in Legal Studies. 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.

■ Membership Discounts

Katherine Ellison, Ph.D., Director

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?

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.

• 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 2016-17 Chair, Leslie Sanders

About OLLI

Class Location Key

Interest Groups

Secretary, Rosemary Kohut

Qigong and Taiji Workshop

Curriculum Chair, Carol Gohm

Monthly Meetings

Spring/Summer Day Trips

Technology Chair, Mike Michaels

OLLI After Hours

SVSU Faculty, Christine Noller

Art

Computers

Technology Tuesday

Cooking

Crafts & Hobbies

Vice Chair, Carol Gohm Past Chair, Steve Parkhurst Membership Chair, Gail Oliver Finance Chair, John Walter 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.

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OLLI Classroom Locations

Exercise Sports & Fitness

Health

History

Legal Studies

Literature

C R A GS

Music

You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.

Religion

Science & Nature

Curtiss Hall Ryder Center Arbury Fine Arts Center Gilbertson Hall

Grandparents & Grandkids

Cancellation Policy

Registration

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

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 • Feminism * Gardening • Guitar • Kayakmeeting time. If you are interested in leading a ing • Knitting • Lunch • Music Collegium • Ping group, or want to learn more about the process, Pong • Readers Theatre • Recreational Biking • contact Katherine Ellison at (989)964-4310 or Stamp/Coin Collecting • Theatre • Walking email her at keelliso@SVSU.edu.

Qigong and Taiji For Everyone Tuesday, May 9, 2017 After last year’s successful class featuring the Ten Movement Taijiquan, Ming-Dao will return to teach the Twenty-Four Movement Yang Style Taijiquan. An expansion of the ten basic postures, this set is excellent for beginning and intermediate students. This is an exceptional method for relaxation, the healing of chronic illnesses, and the maintenance of balanced health. Come join the Taiji community and discover the wonders of Taijiquan. This workshop will work on teaching Taijiquan 24, and a Qigong set called “The Eight Pieces of Brocade.” The Eight Pieces of Brocade is one of the classic qigong (breath training) sets. It builds and circulates energy and brings calm. Taijiquan (T’ai Chi Ch’uan), an exercise that consists of slow, relaxed, and graceful movements, has been credited with improving health, promoting circulation and joint mobility, and enhancing longevity. Deng Ming-Dao is an author, marital artist, and Taoist. He is known nationally and internationally for nine books, including The Chronicles of Tao, a biography of his Taoist master; 365 Tao, a book of daily meditations; and Scholar Warrior, a book showing how exercises, meditations, and philosophy combine into a single spiritual path. His books have been translated into sixteen languages.

Details

The workshop fee includes lunch and refreshments, which will be served in the SVSU Banquet Rooms, in Curtiss Hall. Price (Until April 30): OLLI Members & SVSU Faculty/Staff Students General Public Price after April 30 for everyone

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$70 $50 $80 $90

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Upcoming OLLI Monthly Meetings Location: SVSU Curtiss Hall

8:45 a.m. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Agenda for all Meetings

Registration, Socializing & Continental Breakfast Announcements & Program

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. Just like registering for a class, you can find “Monthly Meeting” listed with the other courses, or RSVP through the “Monthly Meetings” page on our website www.svsu.edu/olli.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Deng Ming-Dao, “The Storyteller’s Tao”

Taoism is China’s great contribution to world philosophy. Many of these concepts are expressed in pithy stories. The short texts range from allegories to essays, and they cover topics from the origin of the world to how to live with effortless action. In this keynote presentation, internationally known author Deng Ming-Dao will present a selection of these memorable stories, explain the deep cultural and philosophical meanings behind them, and connect them to contemporary American life.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 New Hope Valley Retirement Community

Join Dr. Tazeen Ahmed, board certified doctor of internal medicine, geriatrics, hospice and palliative care along with K. Rumi Shahzad, co-founder and managing director of New Hope Valley Independent Living Community for a co-presentation on optimal aging. Optimal Aging is the ability to flourish throughout one’s lifetime. It is a new understanding of the aging process in which intergenerational, compassionate communities have all the resources available for people to lead physically, socially, and emotionally healthy lives from birth to death. Dr. Tazeen and Mr. Shahzad’s discussion will include a holistic model of care including physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social aspects of well-being as well as a discussion of senior living market trends and a Japanese case study.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Trooper William Smith “History of the Michigan State Police”

Started in 1917 as a wartime emergency force of just 300 men, the Michigan State Police has developed into an elite group of law enforcement professionals numbering almost 3000. Over the past 100 years the MSP has become one of the most celebrated police agencies in the United States with its tradition of service through excellence, integrity, and courtesy. Join Trooper William Smith of the Tri-City State Police Post for a lesson on the past 100 years of Michigan’s own State Police. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Spring/Summer 2017 - Day Trips

Tuesday, April 11: 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 26 for trip cancellation policy.

(34) Cyrano at the Detroit Opera House

Cyrano is skilled in both sword and pen but his enormous nose leaves him a swashbuckling lonely heart. Despite his devotion to Roxane, or because of it, Cyrano guides a handsome rival to win her love. From the balcony scene to the battlefield to the convent, the spiritual triumphs over the corporeal and Cyrano, like Don Quixote and Don Juan, lives among the world’s enduring literary figures. This composition is the masterwork of Michigan Opera Theatre Founder and Artistic Director David DiChiera. Performance will be sung in French with projected English translations. Our package includes seating at the 11 a.m. dress rehearsal, lunch at Fishbones, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip lecture by Rachel Andrews, instructor in voice and opera workshops at SVSU. Friday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pre-Trip Lecture: Monday, May 8 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm in C129 Price: $99 members; $119 non-members

(35) I Love A Piano Music of Irving Berlin at Meadow Brook Theatre

This celebration of the music of Irving Berlin follows the journey of a piano as it moves in and out of American lives. Along the way, the story comes to life with over sixty of Berlin's most beloved songs, including the classics Blue Skies, There's No Business Like Show Business, Puttin' on the Ritz, Cheek to Cheek, Always, God Bless America, and of course, I Love a Piano. Alternately heartbreaking and hilarious, rousing and reflective, and a fitting tribute to the man Jerome Kern famously said had "no place in American music - he is American music." Our day begins with time to shop at Trader Joe’s Market in Rochester Village, followed by lunch at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and a 2 p.m matinee at Meadow Brook Theatre. Our package includes the show, lunch and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: May 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: $89 members; $109 non-members

(36) Tulip Time in Holland

We’re heading west to tulip country! When we arrive in town, we will enjoy lunch at the Alpen Rose Restaurant, including a turkey club sandwich, soup and carrot cake for dessert. After lunch we will board the bus with a Dutch-costumed guide for a tour that includes Holland’s historic areas, city parks, Hope College and more. Our next stop will be Windmill Island Gardens which features a nearly 250-year old working Dutch windmill, an antique Dutch carousel along with 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals, walking paths and more. Our last stop will be Veldheer Tulip Gardens, which has five million tulips over 30 acres; the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe Factory; Delftware Factory; and even an American buffalo herd. The day includes deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU, the guided tour, lunch, and admission to Windmill Island and Veldheer’s. Tuesday, May 16: from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Price: $94 members; $114 non-members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Spring/Summer 2017 - Day Trips

Tuesday, April 11: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am

(37) Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

Attention car racing fans and curious onlookers! OLLI is offering a return trip down to the Motor City to check out the action on the first day of the Grand Prix taking place on Belle Isle. The race features the cars of the Verizon Indy Car Series, the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship, the Pirelli World Challenge Series, and the trucks of the SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road. Friday’s schedule includes practice, qualifying rounds, and the first race. The 2.3 mile race course is on the 982-acre island of Belle Isle. Since Friday is free prix day, admission to the paddock is also free. The paddock allows up-close viewing of race car preparation and teamwork. Our package includes lunch at Sinbad’s, admission to the Grand Prix, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU, and to and from Belle Isle. Please note that this trip is an outdoor venue, will require extensive walking and will be held rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Friday, June 2: from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Price: $69 members; $89 non-members

(38) Indian Village House Walk

Historic Indian Village is celebrating the 122nd anniversary of its elegant neighborhood and this is the 44th year that they are inviting the public to their Home and Garden Tour. This is the second oldest tour of its kind in Michigan, preceded only by the Marshall Home Tour. The Indian Village Community consists of 352 households, six churches, four elementary schools, and one nursery school. It includes Burns, Iroquois, and Seminole Avenues from East Jefferson running one mile north to Mack Avenue. Detroit’s most distinguished architects such as Marcus Burrowes, Chittenden & Kotting, Albert Kahn, Louis Kamper, Rogers & MacFarlane, Smith Hinchman & Grylls, William B. Stratton, Leonard B. Willeke, George D. Mason, Robert O. Derrick and C. Howard Crane designed Indian Village homes. This is your chance to explore a handful of them! Our package includes admission to the tour, an indoor luncheon including a Maurice salad, fruit, and dessert at Christ Lutheran Church, along with deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Please note that this tour will require extensive walking and will take place rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Saturday, June 10: from 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $74 members; $94 non-members

(39) Soul Unlimited with Ellis Hall at the DSO

Join us and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at a 3 p.m. performance of Soul Unlimited where the “Ambassador of Soul,” Ellis Hall, will give tribute to Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Stevie Wonder. There is also a special tribute to Ellis’ great friend Ray Charles. See music’s “Soul Man” in concert with Jeff Tyzik and the DSO. Our first stop for the day will be lunch at Traffic Jam & Snug, followed by a tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit & Mike Kelly’s Homestead exhibit. Your package includes tickets to the show, a three-course lunch, admission to the museum, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: June 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: $115 members; $135 non-members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Spring/Summer 2017 - Day Trips Tuesday, April 11: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am

(40) The Ladies Foursome at Tipping Point Theatre

It’s the ladies turn to step up to the tee in Norm foster’s sequel to last season’s box office hit, The Foursome. With a completely different story, The Ladies Foursome follows Connie, Tate, Margot, and new-found friend Dory, as they play a round of golf in honor of their pal, Catherine. Secrets and confessions come to the surface as the group discusses life, love, men, sex, children, careers … everything but golf! Watch as the ladies seek and find comfort and life lessons in this fun-filled, fast-paced, and heartwarming round of golf. As we head to the Tipping Point Theatre in Northville for a 3 p.m. performance, our first stop will be lunch at Rocky’s. After lunch you will have time on your own to explore downtown Northville, or attend a presentation on antique lace at the Lace Museum. Our package includes tickets to the show, lunch, lace presentation, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: June 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: $95 members; $115 non-members

(41) Exploring Armenian, Bangladeshi and Vietnamese Communities in Metro Detroit

Join OLLI and our step on guide Linda Yellin, owner of Feet on the Street Detroit, as we explore some unique communities in Metro Detroit. Our tour begins at the St. John Armenian Church and the Manoogian Museum in Southfield, MI, where we will learn about the history and culture of the local Armenian community. Information about the Armenian genocide will be included. Then we will travel to Hamtramck for lunch at the Aladdin Café for a buffet of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, a bus tour of Hamtramck, and a visit to an Islamic Center for a presentation, tour, and discussion. Our last stop will be Madison Heights, where we will visit Vietnamese shops and markets and hear from a speaker about that community. Our package includes step on guide, lunch, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: July 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: $119 members; $129 non-members

(42) A Day at Tiger Stadium: Family Outing

Here’s your chance to bring along the whole family on an OLLI trip! We have very good outfield box seats in Section 112, the same section as the last two years. The Tigers will play against the Houston Astros for this Sunday afternoon game. If you haven’t been to a ball game in Comerica Park, you really need to join us. In the middle of the food court, a merry-go-round is available for the young and young-atheart, with patrons riding atop tigers instead of horses. Our package includes tickets to the game and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many concession areas in the park. This outing is the same price for members and non-members, so invite your family, friends, and colleagues. Please, no children under five years of age! Sunday: July 30 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contact OLLI office trip information Price: $89 members & $89 for non-members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Spring/Summer 2017 - Day Trips Tuesday, April 11: Day trip registration for MEMBERS ONLY at 8:30 am

(43) Murder For Two at the Williamston Theatre

Murder For Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show, 2 performers play 13 roles- not to mention the piano - in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times calls it “Ingenious! A snazzy double-act that spins out a comic mystery animated by funny, deftly turned songs.” You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy! Our day begins with a tour of the Williamston Depot Museum, followed by lunch at Red Cedar Grill. We will be attending the 2 p.m. matinee which will be followed by a “Talk Back” session after the performance with the director and performers. Our package includes a ticket to the performance, tour of the Depot Museum, lunch, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: August 6 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Price: $99 members; $119 non-members

(44) Harvey at the Purple Rose Theatre & a Visit to Robin Hill Farms

Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid future embarrassment for her family—and especially for her daughter, Myrtle Mae—Veta decides to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. When they arrive at the sanitarium, a comedy of errors ensues. You won’t want to miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning American Classic by Mary Chase! We will stop at Robin Hill Farms, an “eco destination farm” for a tour of this new facility & marketplace. We will have a three-course lunch at the Common Grill followed by a 3 p.m. performance at the Purple Rose Theatre. Our package includes admission for the farm tour, lunch, tickets to the performance, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday: August 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: $99 members; $119 non-members

(45) Kayaking on the AuSable River & Wine Tasting

Not ready to hip snap or trick-woo just yet? Join OLLI for this beginning kayak adventure for those who crave excitement but don’t own a kayak! Our day will begin at Hunt’s Kayaking in Oscoda for a three hour trip down the AuSable River, one of Michigan’s most beautiful resources. Following our kayaking experience we will have lunch at Wiltse’s restaurant. On our return home we will be stopping at Modern Craft Winery in Au Gres, a favorite OLLI destination! There you will play “mixologist” using wines mixed with other wines, spirits, juices, and more. This summer adventure package includes your kayak rental, lunch, wine tasting and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. All the fun is free! Tuesday: August 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: $89 members; $109 non-members

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OLLI After Hours OLLI After Hours-What’s it all about?

OLLI After Hours is a unique opportunity this spring/summer to combine both the educational elements common to other OLLI courses with the opportunity to socialize with friends in a local establishment in the evening. Focused on having fun (and learning too), After Hours events take you away from campus for a chance to meet new friends and have a drink or snack while meeting local business people and learning about their products and company.

Grape Beginnings Winery (379)

OLLI heads out after hours to take its members on an exciting wine-tasting adventure. Check out Midland’s Grape Beginnings Winery, formed in 2015, for a scintillating look at different wines in this unique, local boutique winery. Participants will be able to sample several wines while learning about their different flavor profiles and enjoy 3 full glasses of wine along with an appetizer buffet over the two-hour session. Thursday: 7/13 • 5 pm -7 pm Off-Site at Grape Beginnings Winery Price:$35 members; $55 for non-members

Loggers Brewing Company (380)

Celebrating Saginaw’s lumbering heritage, Loggers Brewing Company in Saginaw, MI was formed by three Saginaw natives as the first brewery in Saginaw since 1941. Focusing on strong ties to the community, Loggers has been a project two years in the making, finally opening in March 2017. Featuring a ten-barrel system, Loggers brews and kegs a variety of beers at their location on River Road. Join Loggers’ founders for this informational beer tasting and tour of the facilities in this unique OLLI After Hours event. Thursday: 8/10 • 5 pm -7 pm Off-Site at Loggers Brewing Co. Price: $25 members; $45 non-members

Summer 2017 Classes

Wednesday, April 12: Class registration opens for everyone at 8:30 am Gonzales is a part of the only group that works with sustainable wood and reforestations. Later, view his work and more at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum for the Oaxacan Folk Art Exhibition from June 23-Sept. 30, 2017. Wednesday: 6/21 •1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: A107 Price: *Free for members; $10 non-members * You must register for this class.

Art Museum Artist: (301) Oaxacan Folk Art Workshop

Come join Oaxacan wood carver Mario Castellanos Gonzales as he demonstrates the art of carving and painting animal forms and instructs students on how to create their own carvings. Born in San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, Gonzales began carving at the age of 18 and has participated in several national exhibitions. Currently a member of the civil association “ecoalebrijes” (whimsical carvings depicting animals, people, objects and imaginary creatures painted with intense colors and intricate patterns by Oaxacans), Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Watercolors for Everyone (302)

This class will start with refreshing your basic watercolor skills or introducing you to watercolor painting. 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

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Watercolor Landscapes en Plein Air (305)

want to take your talents a little further, this is the also class to take. From dry brush to washes, all techniques will be explored. The class will be led by Matt Krease, who holds a BFA in Illustration/Graphic Communication from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. He is currently a freelance graphic designer, writer, and illustrator. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. Wednesday: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 5 pm -7 pm Location: A107 Price: $75 members; $105 non-members

Do you love the outdoors? Enjoy watercolor painting? Join our class and paint in the great outdoors around the SVSU campus. Explore different techniques to capture the scene, from watercolor plein air journaling to painting a more finished piece on location. Students will need to supply their own seating and easel or painting support. Questions can be directed to the instructor. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an Associates in Applied Arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. The first class will meet in Curtiss Hall, Room 129. Friday: 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 9:30 am -12:30 am Location: Outside OR Student Center Rotunda /G-6 Price: $89.00 members; $119 non-members

Make Your Own Creations with Clay (303)

Have you always been intrigued with pottery and wished that you could learn how to use a potter’s wheel? In this class you will learn how to make your own creations with clay. You’ll learn simple forming techniques, how to use the potter’s wheel to make ceramic wares, and how to use different types of glazes and firing techniques, including raku. No experience is necessary—all you need are a few basic tools (which you will be provided) plus your hands and your boundless imagination. The class will be led by Sara Clark, SVSU art instructor and studio art technician. The class price includes a $30 materials fee for glaze materials, firing, and one bag of clay. The class maximum is 18. Monday and Friday: 5/1, 5/5, 5/8, 5/12, 5/15, 5/19, 5/22 • 9:30 am -12:30 pm Location: A119 Price: $119 members; $149 non-members

Two Day Portrait Workshop (306)

Learn the basics of painting a portrait of a child, including skin tones, facial features, and hair. The class will be working from a photograph provided by the instructor. No drawing experience necessary, but participants should either have had the Beginning Watercolor class or some prior watercolor experience. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. There will be a ½ hour break for lunch. Monday & Tuesday: 5/22, 5/23 9:30 am - 4 pm Location: A107 Price: $35 members; $70 non-members

Creative Watercolors (304) If you enjoy watercolor painting and want to continue exploring the many ways to work with the medium, this is the class to take. We will play with a variety of techniques and painting on different surfaces including tissue, rice paper, and yupo. The class will be led by Stacie Rose. She is the current president of Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists and holds an Associates in Applied Arts from Lansing Community College. You will receive a supply list upon registration. The class maximum is 15. Friday: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: A107 Price: $109 members; $139 non-members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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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. Monday: 6/12, 6/19 • 6 pm - 9 pm Location: C141 Price:$37 members; $67 non-members

Computers & Technology Technology Tuesday The Evolution of Twitter

Interested in learning about the President’s favorite platform—Twitter? Or how you, as a senior, might find this platform useful? This Technology Tuesday event will focus on the evolution of Twitter and how just 140 characters or less has changed the face of social media. In some instances Twitter appears to serve as a backdoor to the public, circumventing mainstream media, but major media outlets also host their own Twitter feeds. Its use by different individuals from SVSU alum Andy Rexford to President Trump and various celebrities has shown this medium’s unique flexibility! Join SVSU’s Director of Web Communications Jason Swackhamer for this informational session. Tuesday 5/30 • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: C129 Price: Free for members; $10 non-members * Please register for this event

How to Buy and Sell on eBay (308) In this class you will learn how to establish an eBay account, search to find what you are looking for, and complete your transaction. We will also discuss this site’s built-in security features. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to sell something on eBay. 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. Monday 7/17, 7/24 • 6 pm -9 pm Location: C141 Price: $37 members; $67 non-members Windows 10 (309)

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 this class (laptop, notebook, etc.) as the computers in the University labs still use Windows 7. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer who has been leading OLLI classes for five years. The class maximum is 12. Friday: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 • 10 am -12 pm Location: C127 Price: $37 members; $67 non-members

Viruses and How to Clean Computers (307)

Computer viruses can destroy computer data and 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 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

How to Convert Older Formats to Digital (310)

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

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change to a more user-friendly format. This class will discuss ways to convert old format sources like cassettes, albums, VHS tapes, CDs, slides, and paper photographs into a digital format. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 5/12, 5/19 • 1 pm -3 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Twitter (311)

President Trump has made Twitter the hot social media platform, but what is a “tweet”? Why are characters limited? And just what purpose does Twitter serve for regular users and celebrities alike? Join instructor Terry King for this introductory Twitter course, where you’ll learn the valuable skills necessary to download the app; make your first tweet; follow your favorite people, organizations, and friends; and learn how to use Twitter for information. Students will need to bring their own mobile devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.). Class is limited to 15 students. Wednesday: 6/7 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 members; $24 non-members

Password Manager and Safety Online (312)

Most online accounts and services require a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all of them? 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 over four 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 and bring your own device. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 6/2, 6/9 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

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iPhone 101: The Fundamentals (313)

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 over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 5/12, 5/19 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

iPhone 201 (314)

If you have completed our beginning iPhone class or already have a pretty good understanding of how to use your phone, this class is for you! You will learn more about how to get the most from your iPhone and increase your comfort level while using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 6/23, 6/30 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Technology 101 (315) Want to get into the digital age but don’t know where to start? 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, you will learn 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 over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 7/14, 7/21 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

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Android Tablet Fundamentals (316) 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 over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 7/14, 7/21 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members iPad 101: The Fundamentals (317)

Do you have an iPad 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 iPad to class but please, no first-generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 6/2, 6/9 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

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 over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. Bring your smartphone or other device to class. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 8/4, 8/11 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Cooking Learn to Cook: Mediterranean Cuisine (320)

iPad 201 (318)

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 over four years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20. Friday: 8/4, 8/11 • 10 am -12 pm Location: C127 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

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Tips for Backing Up Your Digital Information (319)

Tired of American cuisine? Restaurant take-out got your taste buds in a rut? Join OLLI member Freda Nader for an exciting Mediterranean cooking experience! Learn first-hand how to use traditional ingredients such as fresh lemon, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, grape leaves, chickpeas, fresh garlic, and tahini to make the “Food of the Gods”. Students will prepare and taste Mediterranean classics such as baklava (dessert), hummus (dip/spread), and stuffed grape leaves (side dish/entrée). Wednesday: 7/12, 7/19 • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Location: Pine Grove Kitchen Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

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Homemade Preserving: Jams and Jellies (321)

Home Preserving: Blanching, Freezing, and Dehydrating (324)

Ever looked at the ingredients in store-bought preserves and wondered how to make your own delicious, homemade version from local, fresh produce? Now you can learn how! Come join MSU Extension Food Safety Educator Lisa Trieber for all the basics of home jam and jelly making and preserving for shelf stability. Imagine enjoying Michigan strawberry jam in December or fresh grape jelly with that PB & J! With this course, you can make that taste sensation a reality! Tuesday: 6/20 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C140 Price: $20 members; $40 non-members

Are you up to your eyeballs in green beans? Surrounded by oceans of blueberries? Then blanching, freezing, and dehydrating are just the skills you need to stock away your summer harvest for winter snacking! MSU Extension Food Safety Educator Lisa Trieber will illustrate the proper techniques for preserving your foodstuffs in the deep freeze for year-round delight. Tuesday: 5/23 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C140 Price: $20 members; $40 non-members

Crafts & Hobbies

The Five Mother Sauces (322)

Used as a finisher on top or underneath an entrée, or used to hold together a dish, sauces are the key to that unmistakable luxuriance in your favorite dish. In 1903, French chef Auguste Escoffier codified the five foundational sauces of French cuisine into what became known as the “mother sauces.” Used as the basis for all other sauces and many dishes, the mother sauces are a kitchen staple every home cook and restaurant chef should know, even today. In this course, join Chef Josh Schaeding of the Maple Grille Restaurant and Microbrewery to learn how to make and utilize these five main sauces. Thursday: 7/20 • 9 am - 11 am Location: Off-Site at the Maple Grille Restaurant and Microbrewery Price: $15 members; $25 non-members

The Joy of Solving Puzzles: Sudoku, Hidato, and KenKen (325)

Expand your horizons by learning how to solve puzzles found in our local newspapers and in many national magazines. Neither much computational skill nor informational recall is required in the pleasure of solving these mental exercises. Two sessions will cover the simple rules for getting started with these puzzles. The class will include tips on how to solve Sudoku grids, which have greater degrees of difficulty. We will spend time in class solving puzzles so that your questions can be answered on the spot. Bring a writing implement. Written rules for Sudoku, Hidato, and KenKen and samples to solve will be provided. Those who have already tried these puzzles but want more experience are also welcome. The class will be led by Sudoku addict and puzzle buff Bob Enszer, longtime OLLI-SVSU member. Show your friends and family how easy it is to become an expert. Thursday: 7/20, 7/27 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

Home Preserving: Pickling and Water Bath Canning (323)

There’s more than just jam! The age-old art of pickling vegetables for preservation is alive and well and easy to do at home with simple water bath canning. MSU Extension Food Safety Educator Lisa Trieber will navigate the dos and don’ts of pickling your favorite produce from the summer season in this single-session course. Pickles, asparagus, giardineira, and so much more can be pickled! Tuesday 8/22 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C140 Price: $20 members; $40 non-members

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Card Making (326)

We will be making a variety of cards during our two sessions. Our projects will include stamping, die cuts, folding, tiny beads, simple hand stitching, and embossing-wet/dry. There will be some new techniques as well as the ones we have used before. All cardmaking materials will be provided for you. Please bring scissors, scotch tape, double stick tape, and a ruler to class. The instructor looks forward to working with you to create some beautiful greeting cards for family and friends. The class is led by Carolyn Johnson, a Delta College instructor and avid crafter. Thursday: 6/15, 6/22 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C140 Price: $50 members; $65 non-members

History of the Doll Named Barbie (327)

Doll collecting is one of the most well-loved crafts and hobbies in the world. It is a pastime enjoyed by both men and women, young and old. The type of doll collected varies from the costly antique to the newest doll on the toy shelf. In 1945, Ruth & Elliot Handler and a friend, Harold Matson, founded the Mattel Creations--MATT for Matson and EL for Elliot. This company began as a miniature photo frame business and became one of the most well-known and largest toy companies in history. The Handlers brought a new doll, BARBIE, to the toy shelf in 1959, and, as they say, the rest is history! Who is this doll named Barbie/Barbara Millicent Roberts? How did she get started, and where is she now? Barbie, her family, and friends have made Mattel, Inc., over a billion dollars since 1959. We will review Barbie’s beginnings, see how she became an icon, learn about her markings, and discuss her unique wardrobe and accessories. The last class session will be held at the instructor’s home (OLLI member Louise Hendricks), where we will indulge in a light snack and view her personal collection of more than 500 dolls. Thursday: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Relaxation Through Zentangle (328) The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity and provides Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. This method is enjoyed all over the world, across a wide range of skills, interests, and ages. Experience this meditative art form with OLLI member Mary Tompkins, a certified Zentangle instructor. You will pay the instructor a $4 supply fee the day of class. Thursday: 7/27 • 4 pm - 7 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 members; $24 non-members

Seasonal Crafts at Warmbier Farms (329)

Join Stacey Jezowski at Warmbier Farms on Garfield Road in Auburn and create three beautiful spring arrangements which will spruce up your home. In May you’ll make a patriotic wreath with glittery stars and vibrant flowers--perfect for your front door. June’s project will be an adorable cement welcome stone. We will use several techniques, including dry brushing, tinting, and antiquing. Be amazed at how easy painting can be! Finally, in July create a sweet bunny planter with cabbage. This lovely bunny planter will be a delight on your front step! We will start with a concrete base and you will paint your bunny in your choice of colors, using the same techniques as the stone. Easy step-by-step instructions, and you will love the finished piece! Tuesday: 5/9, 6/13, 7/11 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: Off-Site at Warmbier Farms Price: $115 members; $145 non-members

Make Your Own Jewelry (330)

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

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your own jewelry box full of one-of-a-kind jewelry. Kim Ballor, jewelry making expert instructs this class. Monday: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 10 am - 12 pm Location: C128 Price: $45 members; $65 non-members

Current Events & World Culture Free Class for OLLI Members

Issues in the News (332)

This class will discuss various issues currently in the news. There will be two topics in each of the four class periods. A 15 to 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 cur rent 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. Wednesday: 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 9:30 am - 11:30 am/11 am - 1 pm (on 8/9) Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

News with Numbers (333)

Political Roundtable: Trump’s First 100 Days (331) In an historic campaign that drastically altered the political map, Donald Trump gained an electoral victory in the 2016 Presidential Election. Featuring SVSU political scientists Stewart French, Ph.D. and David Weaver, Ph.D. (emeritus), Delta College economist Erik Q. Beckman, and CMU history professor Kathleen Donohue, Ph.D., this group of experts will lend their analysis to what’s happening inside the White House. The panel will respond to audience questions and each other regarding the Trump Administration’s policies and impact on the United States and the world during his first 100 days in office. Thursday: 5/11 • 12 pm - 2 pm Location: C100 Price: *Free for members; $10 non-members

Many major decisions are made based on numbers, but can we trust them? What do they mean, and do they really apply to us? In this class we will explore what some of these numbers mean and how they are arrived at. We will investigate the measures of middle, such as the average and the median, and then look at how we measure numbers that are further from the middle. Percentages, when used to report on information (polling results), are subject to error and not as precise as they appear. We will look at research studies used to influence our behaviors. The results of these studies tend to be hyped in the news, but they may not apply to us and could possibly skew our decision-making. Major studies can also disagree (is butter good or bad?), so we will look at some of the reasons why. Class is taught by OLLI member Chris Eckerle. Tuesday: 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

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World Political Update (334) The world has changed much since our last iteration of this long-running course. A new president and his administration are creating “change” in diplomatic, political, and military environments around the globe. We appear to be closer to our foes than traditional allies. We will review the unusual relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. What does this mean for the Ukraine? For our European allies? For the Balkans? What impacts will the “Trump Doctrine” have on the US/Asian military pivot? North Korea? Japan and South Korea? What of the Chinese response to the administration’s plans to ignore the “One China Plan”? While his unpolished brash approach appeals to the domestic Trump base, what is the potential blowback for the United States internationally? This class is taught by Jim Johnson. Wednesday and Thursday: 8/30, 8/31 11 am - 4:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Exercise, Sports & Fitness Discover the Benefits of Yoga (336)

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. Thursday: 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 • 9:30 am -10:30 am Location: Ryder Rec Center Court 2 on 5/11 & Ryder 244 Price: $56 members; $86 non-members

Continuing Yoga (337)

If you have already taken an introductory yoga class or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class if 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. Thursday: 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 • 10:45 am-11:45 am Location: Ryder Rec Center Court 2 on 5/11 & Ryder 244 Price: $56 members; $86 non-members

The Impact of Global Climate Change on the World’s Poor: The Moral and Ethical Considerations of Inaction (335)

While the vast responsible majority of the scientific community acknowledges the reality of global climate change, the nations of the world struggle to work through the political ramifications of the Kyoto Protocol Extensions and the Paris Agreement. One thing remains largely clear-- global climate change will significantly impact the world’s poorest citizens far more disproportionately than it will those with means and the nationstates who represent their interests. What does the impact appear to be on the poor? Who represents their interests? How do we reconcile the parochial discussion of doing what is best for “us” while ignoring the reality that our behavior will severely impact the most vulnerable among us? This class is taught by Jim Johnson. Wednesday and Thursday: 5/17, 5/18 11 am - 4:30pm Location: C222 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Line Dancing for All (338)

Can you Boot Scootin’ Boogie or Watermelon Crawl? 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 new steps, all without the need to have a partner. Carolyn Johnson, former Delta College instructor, will lead the class, which includes a variety of types of music. Thursday: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Ryder 249 Price: $48 members; $78 non-members

Introduction to Strength Training (339/340)

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

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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 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. Monday and Wednesday: First Session: (339) 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24, 7/26 Second Session: (340) 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16, 8/21, 8/23, 8/28, 8/30 10:15 am-11:15 am Location: Ryder Fitness Center Price per session: $59 members; $89 non-members

Continuing Strength Training (341-342)

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 degree in exercise science. Monday and Wednesday First Session: (341) 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 7/5, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/19, 7/24, 7/26 Second Session: (342) 7/31, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/14, 8/16, 8/21, 8/23, 8/28, 8/30 • 9 am - 10 am Location: Ryder Fitness Center Price per session: $59 members; $89 non-members

Golf Clinic for Beginners and Advanced Beginners (343)

Enjoy your retirement more by learning how to golf! This course will be offered at Apple Mountain Golf Club, off River Road. It will be led by Chad Maxim, the club’s PGA professional, and his staff. The five-session course will include an orientation and will cover putting, chipping, and full swings with irons and woods. You’ll play nine holes during the last session. The price includes range balls for each session, your golf and cart during the last session, and a group luncheon Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

at the Club before the final session. Sign up early; the class maximum is 20. Wednesday: 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 1:30 pm - 3 pm Location: Off-Site at Apple Mountain Golf Club Price: $95 members; $125 non-members

Zumba Gold & Toning (344-345)

Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates music and dance movements, which creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. This Zumba Gold and Toning class is tailored for active older adults who want to focus on muscle conditioning, light weight and 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. Tuesday First Session: (344) 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 Second Session: (345) 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 • 10 am - 10:45 am Location: Ryder 244 Price per session: $56 members; $86 nonmembers

Kayaking (346 - 349)

Are you curious about kayaking and want to learn if it is something you might enjoy doing before you purchase one? Whether it is a short paddle down the river or a venture into the Saginaw Bay, kayaking is an activity that everyone can enjoy. In the calm, protected waters of Haithco Lake in the Haithco Recreation Area, you will learn about kayak features and selection, paddling strokes, safety, and equipment. The class will be led by a representative from the Saginaw County Parks and Recreation office. The class fee includes a kayak rental. Please note that there may be a $5 gate fee per car to enter Haithco. The class maximum is eight. Friday: First Session: (346) 6/16 10 am - 11 am OR Second Session: (347) 6/16 4 pm - 5 pm First Session: (348) 8/18 • 10 am - 11 am OR Second Session: (349) 8/18 • 4 pm - 5 pm Location: Off-Site at Haithco Park Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

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How to be Positive in a Difficult Transitional Time (351)

Senior Fitness Test The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontology Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance standards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 60-94. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, back scratch test, eight-foot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by June 5 to register: 9644475. (Park in Lot R and enter through the Recreation Center entrance.) Monday 6/12 • 10:15 am - 11:15 am Location: Ryder Rec Center Court 2 & 3 Price: Free

Is your ability to be open-hearted compromised at times? Do you desire to stay focused on love in challenging moments and you find yourself being fearful of the future? Join Linda Thomas RN, CBT, QNRT as we explore and experience new ways of being centered in our hearts as we create a conscious mindset with a heart connection to personal awareness and mindful manifestation. We will discuss techniques we can use to increase our capacity to successfully cope with and adapt to life’s stressful times on our journey to wholeness. Monday: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: C140 Price: $28 members; $56 non-members

Power and the Choices You Make (352)

Health Introduction to Essential Oils (350)

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. Monday: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: C140 Price: $28 members; $56 non-members Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

With the 2016 presidential election, we have all witnessed power gambits that may change the country drastically. We often think of power as the property of politicians and the wealthy. As a result, it may come as a surprise to understand how each of us uses and is affected by power in our everyday lives. In this simulation, led by OLLI member Norm Sterchele, students will participate and explore relationships and discuss the emotions and results of our interactions with authority. This session is limited to 30 participants. Tuesday: 6/20 • 12 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $15 members; $30 non-members

History

Women of the Ancient World (353)

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women like Hatshepsut, pharaoh of Egypt; Aspasia, wife of the Greek general Pericles; Livia, wife of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor; and Agrippina, sister of Caligula and mother of Nero. We’ll also see what life was like for the average woman in these societies: the unnamed daughters, wives, and mothers who helped to keep the great cities and societies going on a day-to-day level. From the highest of the upper classes to the most common of the commoners, we’ll see how things have changed (and what hasn’t) and how the lives of women who lived thousands of years ago still have an effect on our modern culture. This course is taught by Christina Szilagyi, adjunct instructor of history at Delta College. Wednesday: 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

involvement and participation in the Vietnam Conflict of the 1960s and finally the U.S. withdrawal and the Fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s. The class will be held on the U.S.S. Edson in Bay City, which is the largest Vietnam veteran in the area. Thursday: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 1 pm - 3 pm Location: Off-Site at the U.S.S. Edson Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Ghost Towns, Crimes, & Northwoods Legends Class (354)

Dave Rogers, local historian and author will present this class beginning with the history of Northern Michigan during the first class. Discussion will center on the missionaries and timber landlookers who opened the area for habitation beginning in the 1600s. Few historians have revealed the unknown importance of Fort Michilimackinac to New France and why Cadillac’s move to Detroit in 1701 changed history. Mysterious burial mounds of the Hopewell Indians and lingering legends will be explored. In the second class, students will hear how as Northern Michigan developed, thriving lumber towns became ghost towns, and some morphed into high-toned vacation spots. We will study how famed novelist Ernest Hemingway explored the Petoskey area and based his Nick Adams stories on his interaction with the Indians. Learn about the iconic Northern Michigan attractions to enhance your own tourism visits. Tuesday 7/11, 7/18 •10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

The Vietnam Conflict in More Ways than One (355)

We will examine the war from the French colonization of Vietnam as French Indochina, French Indochina’s role in World War II, and the return of the French and their subsequent dismissal after the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Additionally, students will learn about U.S. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Brady Hill and Forest Lawn Cemeteries (356)

Exploring Two Cemeteries: Brady Hill and Forest Lawn with Tom Trombley, Vice President and Chief Historian with the Historical Society of Saginaw County. The story of Saginaw is chronicled in its cemeteries, and this tour will afford participants an opportunity to explore the interconnected histories of Brady Hill and Forest Lawn Cemeteries. Both were developed by the city of East Saginaw. The first recorded burial at Brady Hill was in 1855, and Forest Lawn opened in 1881. Together, they afford a unique opportunity to explore the history of the community, changing attitudes toward cemeteries, and the evolution of nineteenth century landscape architecture. While their monuments and mausoleums commemorate the people who made Saginaw the Lumber Capital of the World and transformed it into an industrial city, their park-like grounds include work by noted landscape designers. As we explore these historic places, we will study markers from the 1850s, monuments from famed Tiffany Studios, and discuss the histories of Forest Lawn’s 1901 chapel and a building that was originally a station for the Interurban. This class includes about 1.5 miles of walking over uneven terrain. Thursday: 8/3, 8/10 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: Off-Site, first class at Brady Hill Cemetery Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

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50 Greatest Women in History (357) In this course, participants will explore the achievements, values, and philosophy of some of the greatest women in history. PowerPoint lectures, inspiring music videos, interactive discussion, and fun games are used in this very interactive class. Class is taught by Mike Enright, retired Bridgeport teacher of 32 years. Wednesday: 6/21, 6/28 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

of the region in the 20th and 21st centuries. This includes the fall of once mighty empires into many small nation-states, the shift from World War II and the Nazi Holocaust to Soviet totalitarianism, the uprising of nationalist resistance to the collapse of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, ethnic cleansing to NATO intervention, and from applications to the European Union and NATO to the re-emerging threat from Russia. OLLI member Leonard Lukshaitis will lead the class through these important changes in European history. Tuesday: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $32 members; $64 non-members

Stealing Home: The Legend of Tiger Stadium (358)

Whether you were once a member of the farm team with dreams of being called up or just like the thrill of hardball, this class should peak your interest. Join Jason Roche, professor of communication studies at University of Detroit Mercy, for this informational session on the old Tiger Stadium. Though it was demolished in 2009, Tiger Stadium’s grounds have served as a legendary space for many from those wishing to propose marriage on the spot to others spreading loved one’s ashes. Roche will discuss and show his film Stealing Home featuring interviews with the Navin Field Grounds Crew, Tiger greats, worldwide fans, and previously unseen footage from the hallowed field. Is Tiger Stadium truly sacred ground? Come and find out! Thursday: 7/13 • 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Locaction: C129 Price: $12 members; $24 non-members

Legal Studies Understanding the Safety Net (360) Remember the New Deal and the War on Poverty? Where are we now in our efforts to help low income people in the U.S. and Michigan? Join this class to learn some basics about current, needs-based safety net programs for low income individuals and families. The class will cover Medicaid, “food stamps”, and cash assistance “welfare” programs. Information we will consider includes: Who makes the rules? Who receives help and who doesn’t? What are the costs and benefits of the programs? Other issues likely to be covered include: intended and unintended consequences of eligibility requirements; “waste, fraud and abuse”; and proposed or enacted changes under the Trump Administration. Class will be led by OLLI member Jackie Doig. Thursday: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 •10 am -12 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members I’m Calling My Lawyer! How a Civil Lawsuit Works (361)

Have you ever wondered how filing a lawsuit works? Or wondered just how a case works its way through the legal system? In this mini-courtroom experience class, you can find out this and more! Join civil litigator and appeals attorney Philip L. Ellison, J.D. of Outside Legal Counsel for a condensed look at just how the Michigan court system works. Learn about pretrial discovery and settlement, take part in an actual mini-trial,

Eastern European History (Part 2) (359)

This course serves as a follow-up to the Eastern European History Class (Part 1) from the Fall Term of 2016. It continues the history Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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The Death of Santini (August 22) brings a closure of sorts to the Conroy family’s history. Join obsessed reader and OLLI member Rose Kohut in appreciating these gripping works by a brilliant author who passed away last year. Tuesday: 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: C129 Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

and find out how to appeal a case to the next level. This course is inspired by an actual local case recently heard at the Michigan Supreme Court. Wednesday: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 10 am -12 pm Location: C140 Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

Exploring American Criminal Justice (362)

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Crime and justice is part of our everyday lives, filling the television and paper daily. In this class focus will be on the many aspects of American crime and criminal justice. There will be a review of the many aspects of both the historical and contemporary perspectives of the American criminal justice system. This class will focus on the law, prosecutors, judges, and correction personnel who have the responsibility for the administration of justice. Class will be led by Zane L. Rybkowski, SVSU adjunct faculty in criminal justice and OLLI member. He was a former police officer for 29 years. Wednesday: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 10 am - 12 pm Location: C140 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

Rock n’ Roll Songwriters: Songwriting Teams of the Brill Building Era (364)

This class will focus on the brilliant songwriting partnerships whose hit songs dominated Billboard’s Hot 100 during rock and roll’s first decade. Using a combination of audio, video, and PowerPoint slides, the course will examine the lives and careers of several Hall of Fame collaborators including Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, along with many of the artists they helped make famous. Class will be led by Gary “Dr. J” Johnson. Monday: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 • 1 pm - 3 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members

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Ukulele (365)

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). E-mail Johnny at johnnyhunt57@yahoo. com with questions. Hal Leonard’s Ukulele Method Book provided with class fee. Class limited to 30 people. Monday: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $32 members; $64 non-members

Pat Conroy: True-Life Novels (363) Follow author Pat Conroy’s saga this summer by delving into three of his major works. Conroy’s difficult relationship with his father was the primary inspiration for The Great Santini (June 27). The book focuses on Bull Meecham, a Marine fighter pilot who has absolute control of his family. The Lords of Discipline (July 25) describes in graphic detail the brutal struggles of four young men at a prestigious Southern military school. Finally, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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A British Invasion (366) The British are coming! The British are coming! While we’re well aware of the literal 18th century “British Invasion” as well as the musical invasion in the 1960s, this course will be centered around another British musical phenomenon--the esteemed classical composers from the country. We know Lennon, McCartney, and Jagger, but our emphasis is on Stanford, Handel, Byrd, and other musical Brits…but don’t worry, we’ll also discuss some nifty arrangements of the Beatles’ tunes as well. Participants will have the opportunity to hear the works discussed in class performed live at the June 25th Camerata Singers concert at the Midland Center for the Arts. Join us for a wonderful exploration of the music of Great Britain with Center Stage Music Director Matt Travis. Thursday: 6/15, 6/22 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $18 members; $36 non-members

course covers the wisdom from the ancient world to modern thought. In this three-week session we will test drive the thoughts on the meaning of life from the Hindu BhagavadGita and the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible as well as our usual conversation and sharings on the broader topic. If this taste is appealing, we can expand the course next fall to view Aristotle, Confucius, Taoism, Kant, Gandhi, etc., just to name a few. The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor. Thursday: 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

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Sounds of Ages: Speak to Me (367) Hymns have been a central part of Christian worship, as well as many other faith traditions, for many years. Most major Christian denominations share hymns, both the words and music, between them. In this course, we will examine and discuss the history, theology, and traditions of three of the most popular and well-known hymns across the major Christian denominations. The last week we will examine a fourth hymn as chosen by the class participants. Class taught by Reverend Michael W. Vollmer of the Hemlock and Nelson United Methodist Churches. Thursday: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 2 pm - 4 pm Location: C129 Price: $27 members; $54 non-members History of God (368)

The question that has been asked since man has learned to ask questions is: What is the meaning of life? or Is there a meaning to life? This spring we are going to put our toes in the water on this question with a course from the Learning Company entitled “The Meaning of Life: Perspectives from the World’s Great Intellectual Traditions” by Professor Jay Garfield of Smith College. This extensive Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Science & Nature Positive Things to Impact Climate Change Locally (369)

This set of three sessions will help people who want to make a difference explore the possibilities for immediate things they can do on their own, but, most importantly, it will encourage the attendees to create and plan projects that they and others they recruit can implement to make a positive impact on local energy production or on conservation efforts. Class participants will learn about recycling, potential local projects and team building, creating a municipal solar farm, and much more. Course is led by Pat Race of the Saginaw Valley Sustainability Society. Tuesday: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

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Saginaw Valley Wildlife Boating Adventure (370-371)

vey records, soil surveys, aerial photos, local guides for species identification and native plant gardening, and much more. Bring photos and questions relating to your land. As a naturalist, biologist, and consultant of Stephens Natural Outlook, LLC, Phil Stephens will provide detailed resources and hands-on experience. Class limited to 20 people. Tuesday: 8/8, 8/15 • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Location: C129 Price: $20 members; $40 non-members

This “class” will give you the opportunity to relax and savor the beauty that surrounds you and learn about the ecology and history of one of Michigan’s largest watersheds. You’ll take a trip through the “Everglades” of Michigan with Wil Hufton III, owner of Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips. You’ll travel through one of the largest bald eagle habitats and migratory flyways in the Midwest. Hufton has explored the ecology of this region for over 40 years and has a first-hand understanding of what is happening to our watershed. Sign up quickly—each cruise is limited to 10 participants. Both trips depart from the Saginaw Marina off Lee Street in Saginaw. You will receive a letter with logistical information about one week prior to the trip. Friday: First Session: (370) 6/2 • 8 am - 11 am OR Second Session: (371) 6/2 4 pm -7 pm Location: Off-Site at Saginaw Marina Price: $42 members; $62 non-members

Hiking and Photography (373)

Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise on a regular basis. Get off the sidewalks and out of the stifling malls and enjoy a local hike in the woods. This course will review local, Midwest, and national hiking destinations. You will learn about places just a few minutes from home where you can see eagles, deer, and beavers. Also, this is a perfect time of year to see and photograph wild flowers. The use of digital cameras will be covered, so be sure to bring your camera. The first session will be held in the classroom and the second two on local trails. It will be led by John Johnson, who has spent a lifetime hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. Wednesday: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7 10 am - 12 pm Location: C129 first class/Off-Site at Chippewa Nature Center Price: $23 members; $46 non-members

Discover the WOW! of Your Land’s Hidden Natural Features (372)

No matter its size, your land harbors natural secrets. Some hidden beneath your feet, others growing in your soil, flitting through your garden, or flying among your trees. In this workshop, discover your land’s past geological and environmental story. Identify and attract its current natural residents and discourage unwanted invaders. Then look to the future to create a land stewardship plan to manage your features, maybe lay out a trail or make a tiny “nature center” for you and your guests. Learn how to use old land surOsher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Classes for OLLI Members and Their Grandkids (Ages 8-12)

Creative Cake Decorating (374)

Michigan Fossils (377)

Grandparents/Grandkids on the USS Edson (375)

The Future of Gardening (378)

Take an evening to explore the wonder of Fossils. Join Great Lakes Underground as we discuss the various fossils that can be found in Michigan’s great outdoors, including Michigan’s state stone….the infamous Petoskey Stone. Learn how these awesome fossils found their way into Michigan geology, where to find them and, before the night is through, learn the simple art and technique of polishing the Petoskey stone. Wednesday: 6/28 • 6 pm - 8:00 pm Location: C129 Price: $12 members & one grandkid; $24 non-members

Everyone loves to eat cake, but have you ever decorated your own cake? Here is your chance to decorate your own cake with your grandchild. You will learn how to make fondant, roses from icing, and basic piping skills. Each team will decorate their own cake and be able to take it home with them. The class will be led by SVSU’s Chef Kelly. This should be a super fun class! Friday: 6/30 • 12 pm - 2 pm Location: Marketplace at Doan Price: $20 members & one grandkid; $40 non-members

The way we grow our fruits and vegetables is changing every day. Home gardeners and farmers are depending more on hi-tech gadgets, new materials and advanced skills and techniques. In this class, you will learn about some neat low-cost and innovative techniques which are on the horizon. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part of the class will be in the SVSU greenhouse. The class will be led by Ed Meisel, the SVSU Greenhouse Director, chemistry lecturer and part-time farmer. Monday: 6/26 • 10 am - 12 pm Location: Meet in C129 Price: $12 members & one grandkid; $24 non-members

On this two-hour tour, OLLI members and their grandchildren will get to explore the U.S.S. Edson, a retired Vietnam-Era naval destroyer at her home in Bay City, Michigan. The Edson serves as the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, open to the public as a floating piece of history. Visitors will learn about her important role in the Vietnam War as well as her duties during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Friday: 7/21 • 12 pm - 3 pm Location: Off-Site at the U.S.S. Edson Price: $12 members & one grandkid; $24 non-members

Origami: Folding Fun For Everyone (376)

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The art of folding paper began in China during the first century A.D. In this three-hour class you will see a variety of folds and have fun making four different creations. This class will help you to hone your geometry, logic, sequencing and motor skills as well as become a folder-teacher yourself. All supplies will be included. The class will be led by Mark DeWolf-Ott, origami enthusiast. Wednesday: 7/12 • 1-4 p.m. Location: C129 Price: $12 members & one grandkid $24 non-members

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What is OLLI After Hours? It’s a unique opportunity to meet up with old and new OLLI friends at an off-site local establishment. It’s a social event but also a learning event--where you’ll hear about the business owner’s product, processes, and location all while sipping a glass of wine, drinking a glass of beer, or noshing on snacks! It’s a bit later, but not a bit less exciting than the other OLLI sessions you’ve come to know and love. Find out more on page 10.

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9 More than 80 classes and events to choose from (pages 10-26) 9 Twelve day trips (pages 6-9) 9 Free classes for OLLI Members (see page 1 & 17) 9 Tai Ji workshop with Deng Ming-Dao (page 4)

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