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Spring/Summer 2014 Schedule

Classes & Travel for Adults 50 & Over www.svsu.edu/olli • (989)964-4475

Membership Benefits ( Monthly Meetings

Members enjoy ten monthly meetings each year which feature a speaker, continental breakfast, and a chance to socialize with other members. Upcoming spring & summer programs are listed on pages four.

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).

( Interest Groups

A chance to get together on a regular basis with others who share your passion for a sport, social activity or interest.

The SVSU-OLLI program was established in September, 2001. Since then, we have grown to 1,600 members! Members of our 50+ program come from throughout the mid-Michigan area.

Groups include: Buddhist Psychology • Bridge • Theatre Current Events • Board Games • Kayaking Cross Country Skiing • Ping Pong • Readers Theatre • Lunch • Choral Singing • Knitting Dinner • Pickleball • Cycling • Gardening

We are one of 120 OLLIs in the nation and one of three 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 • Up to 50% Off Classes

OLLI offers unique classes which are all about learning, but without tests, grades and papers. Classes usually meet three to five times for two-hour sessions - no long-term commitments.

Why Join OLLI?

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SVSU-OLLI is a membership-based program. The annual membership fee is $60 and is prorated as the year progresses.

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 - 142 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 just $100 per year.

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Contents

OLLI Advisory Board 2013-14

About OLLI

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Class Location Key

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Monthly Meetings

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Chair, Susan Zelinko Vice Chair, Steve Parkhurst Past Chair, Barb Mitchell Secretary, Rosemary Kohut Membership Chair, Pat Grimley Curriculum Chair, Barb Mitchell

Day Trips

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Friday Movies

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Tai Ji Festival

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Technology Chair, Terry King

Shaw Festival

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Member at Large, Ron Taylor

Loons Baseball

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Science, Nature

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Health, Healthy Cooking & Personal Improvement

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Fitness & Activities

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Art, Art History & Photography

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Cooking & Hobbies

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Computers & Technology

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Music

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Movies & Literature

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Writing & Grammar

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Finance Chair, John Walter Travel Chair, Karen Howell SVSU Faculty, Marilyn Skrocki Member at Large, Pat Bourdow 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 Each class description includes a room number. The letter which precedes the number indicates the building. An abbreviation code follows:

C ES/EA R A B H

Religion & Self Improvement 19 History & Culture

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Current Events

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Grandparent and Grandchild Classes

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Cancellation Policy

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Registration

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Curtiss Hall Regional Education Center Ryder Center Arbury Fine Arts Center Brown Hall Health & Human Services Bldg.

You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.

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

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Upcoming OLLI Monthly Meetings Location: SVSU Curtiss Hall

8:45 a.m.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Agenda for all Meetings

Registration, Socializing & Continental Breakfast Announcements & Program

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Pope Francis: Who is He Really?

Judith Thompson, SVSU Adjunct Professor of Sociology

Last March Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church and chose the name Francis. Since then, he has captured the public imagination worldwide in a way that few religious figures have. Both Catholics and non-Catholics have responded to his decisions and actions with surprise and wondered how he became Pope. In fact, Pope Francis is a moderate who does not stray from traditional Catholic teachings, but his simpler and less formal approach to the papacy resonates with diverse people around the world. At this monthly meeting, SVSU Sociology Professor Judith Thompson will take a closer look at the leader of the Catholic faith. She currently teaches anthropology and global cultures for SVSU and holds master’s degrees in Education and Social Foundations and Cross Cultural Theology from a Catholic seminary.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Master Class: Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier Peter Spiers, Senior Vice President at Road Scholar

They can be seen in communities throughout the country -- those amazingly hale, hearty, and happy older folks who are having fun, have a million friends, are sharp as tacks, and look like they’ll live forever. (Just your average OLLI member!) In his new book, Master Class, Peter Spiers reveals how an active lifestyle that blends moving, thinking, socializing and creating improves quality of life. Through inspirational stories from active seniors, supported by the latest research in the fields of psychology and neuro-science, Peter shows how to build an enriching lifestyle on the foundation of favorite activities. He is Senior Vice President at Boston-based Road Scholar where he is responsible for strategic planning, marketing and communications, and research.

Prior to joining Road Scholar, he worked for 17 years at Rodale, Inc. as publisher, group publisher, and vice president for strategic planning.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 SVSU Gerstacker Fellows Examine Education Systems in High-Performing Nations Moderator: Carolyn Wierda Interim Associate Dean/Executive in Residence

Each summer approximately twelve top K-12 educators from across Michigan travel overseas and visit schools in a high-performing nation. Groups have or will be visiting Finland, Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea. The trip, and leadership training beforehand, is funded by an endowment from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation of Midland. The program is administered by SVSU and the participants are called Gerstacker Fellows. At our August meeting, a panel of 2014 participants will discuss their experience and how the schools they visited differ from American schools. The panel will be moderated by Carolyn Wierda, SVSU’s Interim Associate Dean of Education and Executive in Residence.

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Spring/Summer 2014 - Day Trips Puccini’s Turandot at the Detroit Opera House (28)

Ancient Peking is the backdrop for the myth of the beautiful and bloodthirsty Princess Turandot. Resolved to never let any man possess her, she decrees that any suitor must answer three riddles or die. Many believe that Puccini’s final opera is also his most musically adventurous. Our package includes seats to the 11 a.m. dress rehearsal, a threecourse late lunch at Sinbad’s after the show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip opera overview led by Greg Largent, Director Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw.

Pre-Trip Lecture: Thursday, May 1 3-4:30 p.m. in Curtiss 129.

Friday: May 9 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

West Side Story at the Fisher Theatre (29)

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. This revival, based on Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” As the Associated Press says, West Side Story remains Broadways best dance-driven musical. Our package includes main floor tickets to the 2 p.m. matinee, a family-style lunch beforehand at Fishbones, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: May 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members

Springtime Flowers and More at the Eastern Market (30)

The Detroit Eastern Market is the largest historic public market in the United States.

Since 1891, it has been home to an amazing community of farmers, merchants, restaurants, unique shops, food lovers, and residents. We’ll be visiting on the Saturday following Flower Day, so this will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase plants for your garden, but it won’t be as busy as Flower Day. Our coach will park at a convenient location, so you can drop off your purchases throughout the day. Lunch will be on your own; however, we will provide a list of restaurant options and a map of the Market on the coach. Our package includes motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: May 24 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: $39 Members; $59 Non-Members

Day Trip Follow-Up Details

Upon registration for a day trip, you will receive a receipt. Approximately one week prior to the trip, you will receive details about where and when to meet the motorcoach and other pertinent information. See page 22 for trip cancellation policy.

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Lilac Festival & Lunch at the Grand Hotel (31)

The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, which began as a one-day event in 1949, has now grown to a ten-day festival celebrating the Island’s lilac collection and much more. We will leave SVSU bright and early via motorcoach and then take a Shepler’s ferry over to the Island. A horse-drawn taxi will take you to the Grand Hotel for the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet which features hot and cold entrees, seafood, salad, pastries and more. After lunch, you will have the balance of the day to explore Mackinac Island and enjoy this unique place and the scent of lilacs. We’ll leave the Island at 5 p.m. and return to SVSU around 9 p.m. Our package includes the ferry ride, a horse-drawn taxi to the Grand Hotel, the buffet lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Thursday: June 12 from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members

Book of Mormon at the Wharton Center in East Lansing (32)

With nine 2011 Tony Awards, most would agree that the Book of Mormon was the best musical that year. In fact, The New York Times called it the best musical of the century. From the witty creators of TV’s South Park and the Tony-winning composer of Avenue Q comes the Book of Mormon, a musical parody that follows the hilarious adventures of two dim-witted Mormon boys out on a mission in a far-flung community in Uganda where beliefs, customs, and traditions are worlds apart from what they know. Expect raucous laughter and entertainingly good show music. Please note that the show contains very explicit language. Our package includes main floor tickets to the 2 p.m. matinee, a three-course lunch before the show at the MSU Kellogg Conference Center, and motorcoach transportation.

Date: Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: $139 Members; $159 Non-Members

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Wizard of Oz at the Detroit Opera House (33)

This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires.

Our package includes main floor seats to the 2 p.m. matinee, lunch before the show at Union Street, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Date: Saturday, June 28 from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Price: $129 Members; $149 Non-Members

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The Big Bang at the Williamson Theatre & FIA Visit (01)

Have you ever wanted to invest in a Broadway musical? Jed and Boyd need your cash!

In this outrageous musical comedy, two wanna-be tycoons are desperate to line up funding for their new project, The Big Bang, so they’ve set up a “backer’s audition” and you’re invited! With a cast of hundreds, the overblown extravaganza they’ve written is the biggest Broadway has ever seen. It depicts the entire history of the world, the formation of the planets, Adam and Eve, the pyramids and even Cher. This zany song-and-dance romp will leave you breathless! The Williamson Theatre attracts top professional talent from around the state to their intimate 100-seat theatre. Our day begins with a stop at the Flint Institute of Arts to peruse their collection, then we head to Tavern 109 right by the theatre for a three-course lunch, followed by the 3 p.m. matinee. Our package includes admission to the museum, lunch, show tickets and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: July 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

Tiger Game in the Shade: OLLI Family Outing (02)

Here’s your chance to bring along the whole family on an OLLI trip! We have very good outfield box seats in the shade (Section 117) to a Sunday afternoon game which pits the Tigers against the Colorado Rockies. 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-at-heart, 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: August 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: $79 Members & Non-Members

The Last Romance at the Purple Rose (03)

A crush can make anyone feel young again, even an 80-year-old widower named Ralph!

On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk: one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol. Defying Carol's reticence, and his lonely sister's jealousy, Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost. This heart-warming comedy about the power of love comes from Joe DiPietro, author of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, and the 2010 Tony-award winner musical Memphis. The trip includes tickets to the 3 p.m. matinee, a three-course lunch before the show at the Common Grill, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday: August 27 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

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NEW! Free Friday Movies Join us on selected Friday afternoons for a free movie. We have specifically chosen lighter movies that won’t make your brain have to work too hard, or leave you feeling depressed!

This will include a mix of new and old, and different genres. The movies will start at 2 p.m.

A student group will be selling popcorn and water, but you may also bring your own beverage and food; however, you must clean up after yourself! There is no need to pre-register and the movies will be shown in C100.

Schedule

Friday, May 30: Tommy Boy (1995). An incompetent, immature, and dim-witted

heir to an auto parts factory must save the business to keep it out of the hands of his new, con-artist relatives and big business. This laugh-out-loud funny movie stars Chris Farley, David Spade and Brian Dennehy.

Friday, July 11: Gigi (1958). Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. This musical won the Academy Award for best picture and stars Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier.

Friday, August 29: Forrest Gump (1994). Forrest Gump,

while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. This beloved movie won the Academy Award for best picture and stars Tom Hanks, Sally Field and Gary Sinise.

Tai Ji Workshop - June 5, 2014 with Chungliang Al

Huang

Attention, Tai Ji enthusiasts and practitioners! Due to popular demand, we are pleased to bring Chungliang Al Huang back to our campus for a full-day workshop. This workshop will be relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners.

Chungliang Al Huang is a highly regarded authority of Tai Ji, Taoism and related disciplines. He is a best-selling author of books on mind/body/spirit integration, and a highly-regarded artist and performer worldwide. He is the founder and president of the Living Tao Foundation, a non-profit educational and cultural arts foundation that provides programs in Tai Ji and contemporary Taoist philosophy and related disciplines.

Price (on or before May 26): OLLI Members & SVSU Faculty Staff Students General Public Price (after May 26) for Everyone

Date: Thursday, June 5, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

$90 $80 $100 $125

Location: Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms

The workshop fee does include lunch and refreshments.

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Shaw Festival Excursion Tuesday - Thursday, October 7 - 9, 2014 Attention, theatre lovers! We are returning to quaint Niagara-onthe-Lake this fall. This time our lodging will be right in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake at Queen’s Landing. No more wasted time spent shuttling from Niagara Falls to the shows!

We have gold-level tickets to these four shows: ■ Cabaret, the celebrated musical which includes music by John Kander and takes place at the hottest nightclub in Berlin, the Kit Kat Klub.

■ The Philanderer, Bernard Shaw’s scandalous play which takes the battle of the sexes and pushes it just a little bit further.

■ Arms and the Man, Bernard Shaw’s most beloved comedy which pits two opposing soldiers against each other for the heart of an idealistic girl.

■ A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, a lunchtime one-act play by Tennessee Williams which is rarely produced and shows the comic side of heartbreak.

Our package includes:

∙ Tickets to the four shows. ∙ Double occupancy lodging at Queen’s Landing. ∙ Four meals, including breakfast each morning at the hotel, lunch on Tuesday and dinner on Wednesday. ∙ Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. ∙ A backstage tour of the Festival Theatre on Thursday morning.

There will be some optional excursions which can be added to your trip after you register. This may include an afternoon at Niagara Falls, an afternoon wine tasting adventure, or an additional dinner.

A detailed brochure can be found on the OLLI website, or call the OLLI office at 989-964-4475 and we can mail or email you one.

OLLI Great Lakes Loons Baseball Picnic Sunday, June 1 Cheer on the area’s hottest sports team, the Great Lakes Loons, with your OLLI friends! We have seats reserved in the Northern Lights Pavilion on Sunday, June 1, for the 3:05 p.m. game against the Lake County Captains. The weatherman predicts a sunny day with highs in the mid-70s!

The pavilion is a comfortable area above the outfield which includes tables and chairs and bermed seating. Quite a bit of shaded seating is available. Our price includes tickets to the game and the luncheon buffet, which includes hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and chicken, plus a number of side dishes, desserts, and Coke products. Adult beverages are available for purchase.

Members are encouraged to car pool. Please note that there is a charge for parking at the stadium; however, free parking is available outside the stadium grounds. You will be mailed further details about one week prior to the game. Please register by May 23.

Sunday: June 1 - Game time is 3:05 and gates open at 2 p.m.

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Spring/Summer 2014 Classes Science & Nature What Are Our Energy Options? (301) Windmills are a blot on the landscape. Coal causes cancer. Nuclear energy kills. Natural gas comes from fracking which pollutes water supplies. Fossil fuel use causes climate change. Solar energy requires Chinese solar panels manufactured with toxic rare earth elements. But in spite of all the negatives of energy supply, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise dramatically. What are the pluses, minuses, and prospects for sources of energy? This course will discuss the supply sources for energy and the trade-offs in our ever-increasing need for energy. The class is led by Lee Smith, a Certified Petroleum Geologist and President of Optimal Value Energy LLC. Wednesdays: May 21 & 28 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C129

Beginning Birdwatching (304)

Are you amazed by how quickly some people can identify birds? How do birdwatchers do that? If you are a beginning birdwatcher, or would like to give it a try, this three-session course is for you! Naturalist Janea Little will help you learn the basics of birdwatching, from using binoculars and field guides to learning how to notice the most important features of a bird, even when it is flying away from you. The first session will be indoors and include choosing binoculars and field guides, how to distinguish the major families of birds, and much more. The last two sessions will be outdoors and will concentrate on watching and identifying common birds around the campus. The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy will provide binoculars for the class.

Wednesdays: June 18 (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.), June 25 & July 2 • 8 - 10 a.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129/Outdoors

Health, Healthy Cooking & Personal Improvement

Saginaw Valley Wildlife Boating Adventure (302/303)

This “class” will give you the opportunity to relax and savor the beauty that surrounds you and learn about the ecology 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.

Saturday early cruise (302): May 31 • 8 - 11 a.m.

Saturday late cruise (303): May 31 • 4 - 7 p.m.

Price: $42 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

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Introduction to The Starch Solution (305)

This introductory half-day course will go over the basics of Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution and the implications that this type of diet has on your health and well-being. You will learn about the health, environmental, and social benefits of a plant/starch based diet. The class will initially meet in the classroom where you’ll view lectures from Dr. McDougall and discuss the concepts.

The second part of the class will include a cooking demonstration and be held in a community kitchen within SVSU’s Pine Grove apartments. The class will be led by Jennifer Parsley, owner of Jennifer Parsley Nutritional Healing. She has completed Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution Certification Course.

Monday: June 2 • 1 - 5 p.m.

Price: $49 Members; $79 Non-Members Room: C129 & Pine Grove Kitchen

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Advanced QNRT (306)

Introduction to Healthy PlantBased Cooking (308)

QNRT stands for Quantum Neurological Reset Therapy. It’s a unique therapy based on the knowledge that unresolved emotional trauma and life patterns lead to imbalances in our lives, eventually causing anything from troubled relationships to major disease. Join Linda Thomas, RN CBT QNRT and owner of Trinity Holistic Health, as we continue learning about our bodies and how emotional traumas impact our nervous system, and in turn, our health. In this class, we will look more in depth at our emotional programs, how they are formed, and how we can release negative core values to free ourselves from past traumas and patterns. We will also explore the process of forgiveness, and the common blocks to true freedom of emotional pain. This class will be most beneficial to those who took Linda’s introduction to QNRT class; however, all are welcome. The class fee includes a $5 materials fee.

In this four-hour class we will focus on getting into the kitchen and making some of the best and healthiest plant-based foods you have ever tasted. You will learn about plantbased nutrition and cooking for you and your family. You will also learn tips for menu planning, shopping, and preparing meals that are quick, easy, and fit your lifestyle.

Throughout the course, the instructor will share information on the health, environmental, and social benefits of a plant-based diet. The class is led by Jennifer Parsley, owner of Jennifer Parsley Nutritional Healing. It will be held in a community kitchen within SVSU’s Pine Grove apartments. You will receive directions to that building upon registration.

Tuesday: July 8 • 1 - 5 p.m.

Price: $49 Members; $79 Non-Members Room: Pine Grove Kitchen

Fridays: June 6, 13 & 20 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Fitness & Activities

What is Mental Illness? (307)

Ageless Grace: 21 Simple Exercises for Lifelong Comfort and Ease (309)

In this class you will learn the difference between stress and anxiety, sadness and depression, eccentricity and psychosis, and the normal ups and downs of life vs. bipolar disorder. You will also learn how to interact with those who are emotionally suffering and when professional help is warranted. Professional treatments for each of these disorders will also be discussed. Mental illnesses of interest to the class will be addressed as time permits. If you have a family member or friend with a mental illness and you seek to understand their plight, this class is for you.

It will be led by Kristin Smiley, an SVSU psychology instructor.

The twenty-one tools, or exercises, of Ageless Grace focus on healthy longevity of body, mind, emotions and spirit. They can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability.

The movements are designed to be practiced in a chair for ten minutes per day to music you love. Each of the tools focuses on a different anti-aging strategy based on the results of research in neuroplasticity and gerontology. This includes joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, cognitive function, balance, etc. The class will be led

by Nichole Bartel, a certified Ageless Grace and Feldenkrais Method educator. The class maximum is 15.

Thursdays: June 19 & 26 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129

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Price: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: R244

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Golf Clinic for Beginners & Advanced Beginners (310)

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 at the Club before the final session. Sign up early; the class maximum is 20.

Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Price: $95 Members; $125 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Discover the Benefits of Yoga (311)

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. Cindy Pope, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class, specially designed for our OLLI group.

Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Class maximum is 20.

Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, & 19 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Price: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

Continuing Yoga (312)

If you have already taken an introductory yoga class, or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Cindy Pope, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Class maximum is 20.

50+ Zumba (313)

Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. It integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize calories burned, cardio benefits, and total body toning. It’s easy to learn and this class is specially designed for those over 50. Our instructor is Sylvia Milan, a certified Zumba instructor.

Tuesdays: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Price: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

Fly Fishing: Casting for a New Experience (314)

This class will provide all the information and skills required to enjoy this great sport. The first three-hour class will be in the classroom, and will cover equipment, flies, casting, knots, fly casting and fishing methods. The second and third classes will be two hours and will be held on local rivers.

You will be able to practice fly fishing skills and hopefully catch some fish. Fly rods will be provided for those that do not have them.

The course will be led by John Johnson, who has over 40 years of fly fishing experience.

He is an FFF certified casting instructor and a licensed guide. You will receive directions to the sites for sessions two and three at the first class.

Wednesdays: May 14, 21 & 28 (Session 1: 1:30 4:30 p.m.; Session 2 & 3: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129/Off-Site

Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 &19 11 a.m. - Noon Price: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

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Introduction to Pickleball (315)

Looking for a fun way to get some exercise this summer? Consider trying pickleball -- a very popular game for all ages! It combines elements of ping pong, tennis and badminton. It is played with a perforated plastic wiffle ball and a wood or composite paddle.

It is easy for beginners to learn, but it can be a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In this class you learn the basic terminology, rules and strokes. The class will be held on the SVSU tennis courts which will be adapted to the appropriate size.

The class will be led by Rick Payk, a local pickleball enthusiast. Paddles and balls will be provided, or bring your own. The class maximum is 12.

Mondays: June 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $32 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: SVSU Tennis Courts

Disc Golf: Inexpensive Fun & Exercise (316)

If you enjoy throwing a Frisbee and like to have fun while getting a little exercise at the same time, disc golf might be for you. This class does not require a lot of skill. In the first class, which will be held at SVSU, you will be introduced to the equipment and rules, and also have a chance to throw some discs. If you have a supply of Frisbees, bring them with you, but you do not have to buy any since our instructor has some you can borrow. The rest of the classes will be held at three different disc golf courses: St. Charles Village Park, the Wickes Woods in Saginaw, and Chippewa Banks Park in Midland. The class leader is OLLI member Joe Bogar, a retired school teacher who has played disc golf for over 30 years.

Wednesdays: June 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 3 - 5 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129/Off-Site

Art, Art History & Photography

Mondays & Fridays: May 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 30 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Price: $119 Members; $149 Non-Members Room: A119

Art Through the Ages (318)

This is a great course for the artist, art enthusiast or just someone interested in some engaging and fun art history! Alaina Plowdrey, MFA New York Academy of Art, will take you through the ages of art and masterpiece creation in this four week course. She will instruct the course through PowerPoint presentations, video and class discussions. You will leave the class with an overall appreciation and new knowledge of the art world then and now. Additionally, you will likely gain some great inspirations for your own new masterpieces.

Mondays: May 12, 19, June 2 & 9 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C140

Photography 101: How to Shoot With Your Digital Camera (319)

Are you interested in learning how to use all those buttons on your camera? Come join us to learn what they do and practice using them to make better pictures. As we go through the buttons, we will also discuss some basic photography. Come to class with your camera (batteries charged), camera manual, and any questions that you need answered.

Weather permitting, we will venture outside to take some pictures. The class will be led

by Bill Love, a retired teacher and OLLI member who has a passion for photography.

The class maximum is 15.

Mondays: June 9, 16 & 23 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129

Make Your Own Creations With Clay (317)

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 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

and 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 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.

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The Artist’s Landscape: Essential Ideas (320)

John Pratt Mosaic House: The Man & His Art (323)

This short workshop explores the essential lessons of landscape – simplification and massing, value, subject selection, composition, and color. Through structured exercises, you will become better prepared to solve these problems when working outdoors.

Special attention will be given to the correct way to reference photos. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience. The class will include weekly critiques and personalized instruction. The class will meet at the home of the instructor, Kara Brown, in the Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge. You will be mailed a supply list and the instructor’s address upon registration. The class maximum is 10.

Join us for an insightful look into the creative world of Midland-native John Pratt, an artist who after a successful career, retreated into a lonely world of paranoid schizophrenia. Friends, fellow artists, counselors, and neighbors encouraged his return to the world of art. The result was the John Pratt Mosaic House, which is on a wooded lot on M-20 and covered in brilliantly colored mosaic murals. Our day begins at the Creative 360, on Bayliss Street in Midland, with a video about the house, and a tour of the facility by Linda Z. Smith. We will then tour the Pratt house and create our own mosaics. You are responsible for your own transportation to Creative 360 and the Pratt house. The class includes the two tours and the mosaic materials.

Tuesdays:June 17, 24, July 1, 8 & 15 •1:30-3:30 p.m.

Price: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Monday: August 11 • 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $29 Members; $49 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Portrait Drawing (321)

Have you ever wanted to capture a portrait with more than a camera? In this class, the basic fundamentals of portrait drawing will be explored. The class will focus on drawing from references as well as from life. A variety of techniques will be taught using pencils and colored pencils. The class is designed for beginners who want to explore the many facets of drawing the human face.

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.

Thursdays: June 19, 26, July 3 & 10 •10 a.m.- Noon Price: $39 Members; $69 Non-Members Room: C129

Cooking & Hobbies

Relaxation Through Zentangle (322)

Beginning Mah Jongg (324)

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, provides 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 the class.

Mah Jongg is a four-player Chinese tile game of skill, strategy and luck. The game is played with 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Here is your chance to learn how to play this challenging game which was developed centuries ago in China.

OLLI member Catherine Young will teach you the fundamentals of the game. Please purchase the book A Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elizabeth Sanzberg prior to the first class. The class maximum is 16.

Monday: July 14 • 1 - 4 p.m.

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Landscape Design: New Ideas and Tips (328)

Introduction to Beer Styles and Beer Appreciation (325)

Venture past ice cold light and lite beer into the world of color, aroma, flavor, mouth feel, finish, and aftertaste being produced by Michigan’s new generation of Craft brewers.

In this accelerated class, national beer judge and Michigan Beer Guide publisher Rex Halfpenny will take you on a fun historical evolution of beer style from the dawn of civilization to modern brewing practitices. Learn about beer ingredients, how beer is made, how to appreciate and evaluate beer, and how to shop, keep, and serve beer to maximize enjoyment. Over the course of four hours, you will sample six beers selected to illustrate the story of beer as it unfolds. The class will be held at Stardust Lanes on Bay Road in Saginaw. The class fee also includes lunch.

Friday: July 18 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: $49 Members; $69 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Cooking at Fusion 1 Café (326/327)

Join Chef Craig Fiebke for two more enjoyable cooking classes. The May session will cover growing trends in cooking and you’ll learn about new and unique flavors of food.

The second session, held during the peak of the summer harvest, will focus on recipes which use local produce. At least one class during each session will have a “hands on” component where you can 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.

Session One (326)- Wednesdays: May 7, 21 & 28 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Session Two (327) - Wednesdays: July 30, August 6 & 13 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price per Session: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Have you always wanted to build that dream landscape but lacked the know-how? With a hands-on approach, this course will cover landscape design and how to choose the correct plants, shrubs and trees for our climate.

You will learn techniques for enhancing your patio with pavers, landscape lighting, and much more. Bring your landscape challenges to class. The class will be presented by area Home Depot associates.

Wednesdays: June 18, 25 & July 2 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129

Computers & Technology Create Your Own Website Using Weebly (329)

Weebly is a free, easy-to-use, web-development website. OLLI office staff have used it to build pages for specific programs within the main University site, and interest group leaders have used it to develop their page within the OLLI website. You might use it to develop your own website, or a website for an organization you represent.

In this two-session class you will be able to create a four or five page site. Bring any photos you wish to upload on a flash drive.

The class will be led by Deb Roberts, an I.T. support specialist at SVSU. Fridays: May 9 & 16 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C141

So You Bought an iPhone?! (330)

Have you recently taken the plunge and bought an iPhone? In this one-session class, we will go through the capabilities of this powerful tool and help you to become more comfortable using it. After completing this course, we suggest that you consider the iPad class as both use the same platform. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Friday: May 23 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $14 Members; $28 Non-Members Room: C127

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Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer (331)

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 also leads classes for the Bay County Library System.

The class limit is 15.

Mondays: May 12 & 19 • 6 - 9 p.m.

Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C141

iPad Fundamentals (332)

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 provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: May 30 & June 6 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127

iPad Level Two (333)

If you have already taken our Fundamentals class, or already know the basics of your iPad (like 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 firstgeneration iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: June 20 & 27 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Introductory Computer I for Windows PC Users (334)

This class is the first in a series of two designed to acquaint you with the computer and provide an idea of what it can do. This class is geared toward new users of the computer.

You will learn basic skills for using a Windows computer, including the following: using the mouse, start button, and taskbar; how to open, save and print files; how to move, resize, minimize, and maximize windows; and customizing the desktop. Please note our computers use Windows 7. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer. The class maximum is 12.

Thursdays: May 22, 29 & June 5 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C141

Introductory Computer II for Windows PC Users (335)

If you want to learn more advanced features of Windows, this class is for you. The following is a list of the skills covered in this class: how to create a new folder, copy and paste, create an icon, open files and make changes, WordPad and Calculator programs, create a desktop background slide show, and change Windows settings. Please note our computers use Windows 7. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer. The class maximum is 12.

Thursdays: June 12, 19 & 26 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C141

Introductory Demonstration of Online Gaming (336)

This one-session class will demonstrate several online role-playing games, commonly known as MMO’s (Massively Multiplayer Online). In these games you create a character, move him or her around to do quests, fight monsters, and gain treasure. You can play solo or group with other people from around the world. OLLI member Carol Gohm will demonstrate World of Warcraft, the most popular one, and a couple of the others, such as Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, or Star Wars the Old Republic.

There will be two hours of demonstration and an hour for those who want to stay and take turns trying out one of the games. Come see what all the fuss is about!

Thursday: July 31 • 1 - 4 p.m.

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Living with Technology (337)

How to Optimize the Usage of Your Kindle Fire (340)

Whether you like it or not, technology is everywhere! This class will offer an overview of current and upcoming technology. It will cover everything from smart phones to smart homes to smart cars. You will receive tips on how to live and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization.

Do you mainly use your Kindle to just read books? Would you like to learn more about its capabilities but don’t know where to start?

This class will provide an overview of all Kindle functions and also cover apps, cloud storage, and much more. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Tuesdays: June 24 & July 1 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Fridays: August 1 & 8 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127

Android Tablet Fundamentals (338)

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 provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Music Motown: Hitsville U.S.A. (341)

Fridays: July 11 & 18 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C127

Computer I for Windows 8.1 Users (339)

Have you purchased a new personal computer and feel frustrated by Windows 8? This class will explain how Windows 8 varies from earlier platforms. It will also guide you through the basic skills covered in our regular Computer I class, including: 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. If you have Windows 8, you need to update for 8.1 prior to the first session. (Call the OLLI office if you don’t know how.)

Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer. The class maximum is 12.

With the new Broadway play Motown coming to Detroit this fall, we thought we would bring back our popular Motown music class for a repeat performance. This course will focus on the years 1959 - 1971, when the label was headquartered in Detroit. It was during that time that Barry Gordy Jr. established Motown as the largest and most successful independent record company in the U.S. and a major force in the racial integration of popular music. The course will feature hundreds of photographs, as well as vintage video performances and biographies of Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Four Tops, and many more. The instructor is OLLI member Gary (Dr. J) Johnson.

Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $32 Members; $64 Non-Members Room: C129

Thursdays: July 17, 24 & 31 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C129 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Classical Music Review: The Music of Johannes Brahms (342)

Join SVSU music professor Eric Nisula for a look at the life and works of the German composer and pianist Johannes Brahms. This Romantic master wrote a number of major works for orchestra, including two serenades, four symphonies, two piano concertos, a Violin Concerto, a Double Concerto for violin and cello, and a pair of orchestral overtures, the Academic Festival Overture, and the Tragic Overture. This class is sure to be a musical feast!

Wednesday, June 11 • 1 -4 p.m.

Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: A105

Music of the English Renaissance with Northern Renaissance (343)

Join SVSU music professor Eric Nisula and Northern Renaissance to learn more about music from the English Renaissance period.

Northern Renaissance played at an OLLI monthly meeting a couple of years ago and was very well received. The group includes Deanna Tibbits, Tom Butts, Eric Gibelyou and Eric Nisula. The program will include a combination of discussion about the music, instruments and history, and musical performance.

Tuesday: August 19 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $12 Members; $24 Non-Members Room: A105

Wednesdays: May 7, June 4, July 9 & August 6 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Three Weird Films I Like (345)

If you enjoy films that are “not quite the norm” you’ll want to join OLLI member Steve Parkhurst for this class. We’ll begin each session by watching a film and then lively discussion will follow. The films include Dead Man, a 2011 film which stars Johnny Depp as William Blake, an accountant who travels west into what is both physically and spiritually unfamiliar territory; The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover, a 2004 film which stars Helen Mirren as the wife who comes together with the other players for a shocking torrent of sex, food, murder and revenge; and Picnic at Hanging Rock, a 1975 film from Australian director Peter Weir which explores the disappearance of three students and a teacher while on an excursion to Hanging Rock on Valentine’s Day 1900. Please note that the second film’s sexual theme may offend some.

Thursdays: May 15, 22 & 29 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129

Movies & Literature

An Insider’s Look at the Zahnow Library (346)

Four Unique Authors (344)

Include some special authors in your summer reading! Our summer book group, led by Rose Kohut, will discuss four masterpieces of fiction, beginning on May 7 with a collection of Barbara Pym’s works: Excellent Women/Jane and Prudence/An Unsuitable Attachment. These novels capture the charm and folly of English middle-class life. On June 4, we’ll follow an 11-year-old asthmatic boy who, with his sister and father, sets out on a cross-country search for his outlaw elder brother in Leif Enger’s Peace Like a River.

The scene will shift on July 9 to the Japanese invasion of China in Gail Tsukiyama’s The Samurai’s Garden, which concerns a Chinese painter who is sent to a Japanese coastal village to recover from a bout with TB. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Finally, on August 6, we will focus on Thomas Mann’s Death in Venice and Other Stories, reading his complex accounts of passion, righteousness and neurosis. All books are available inexpensively from Alibris.

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If you’re like many OLLI members, you spend quite a bit of time on the SVSU campus but have not used the SVSU library.

All members, and actually anyone from the community, are welcome to use the library.

In this class, you will tour the entire library.

You will learn about the technical services they offer and where items are ordered and cataloged. A brief overview of the archives will be included. The class will include a mini research session using electronic resources and technology. The class will be coordinated by Beth Johns, Electronic Resources & Reference Librarian, and will also include participation by other library personnel.

Wednesday: June 25 • 9 a.m. - Noon Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: Zahnow 111

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Imagining Robin Hood (347)

This class will explore the myth and power of the outlaw Robin Hood by reading some of the classic Robin Hood tales and watching modern film adaptations of the legend. Reading, viewing, and discussing the legend of Robin Hood, we’ll examine: Who was Robin Hood and what did he represent during his time?

Why do we celebrate today this hero who led a life of crime? How is he depicted by Hollywood throughout time (including Errol Flynn, Disney, and Kevin Costner)? What do these popular depictions reveal about our own society? This will be a fun course for historybuffs, classic-film lovers, and general readers of fantasy and fiction! It will be led by SVSU English professor Nicola Imbracsio. Please purchase and read The Adventures of Robin Hood (Puffin Classics) by Roger Lancelyn Green prior to the first class.

Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $32 Members; $64 Non-Members Room: C129

Writing & Grammar Wanted: Grammar Snobs (348)

Are you the sort of person who is irritated by misplaced apostrophes and sloppy speech?

Join a group that enjoys tackling grammatical challenges. Besides reviewing basics, you’ll become more familiar with terms not typically heard these days (“subjunctive” and “pluperfect”, for example). Bring along any grammatical gripes. The group will be guided by grammar stickler Rose Kohut.

Mondays: July 14, 21, 28 & August 4 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

by a traditional publishing house and has navigated the waters of self-publishing.

Tuesday: July 15 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: C129

Religion & Self Improvement History & Philosophy of God (350)

In our many classes and discussions we have consistently observed that our human search for meaning, through philosophy and religion, is strongly influenced by our evolved human nature and our adaptive traits that promote our basic drive for survival. The development of physical, mental, and general behaviors arises from a blend of genetics, culture, experience, evolution, emotion and a complex blend of life experiences. In this session we are drifting into a related, but new area, to look at some of the more interesting human behavioral puzzles: for example, how can siblings be so different, why are prejudice and conflict so common, how much do men and women really differ, why do hurt feelings hurt, etc. Our expert guide will be Dr. Mark Leary and his Teaching Company course “Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior.” The discussion will be led

by OLLI member Ron Taylor.

Thursdays: May 22, 29 & June 5 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: C129

Open the Doors that Worry Slams Shut (351)

Many of us worry excessively & unnecessarily. Here is a class that can help you change that! OLLI member Pat Schomaker offers practical, down-to-earth skills and techniques So You Want to Publish to effectively address everyday anxieties that Your Book? (349) tend to hinder happiness and peace of mind.

The world of publishing has been turned She will present substantive course instrucupside-down with the advent of digital books tion based on psychological research findings and self-publishing opportunities. Indepenas well as over 30 years’ professional experident authors are more in control of their books ence counseling adults. Pat is a certified from writing the first draft to selling the first clinical social worker, having earned her copy. But which is best – traditional publish- master’s degree at the University of Michiing or self-publishing? This class will examgan in addition to post-graduate accreditaine traditional vs. self-publishing, acquiring tions. The class sessions will be upbeat, an agent, the importance of the query letter, enjoyable learning experiences.

Tuesdays: June 3, 10 & 17 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. resources for authors, and more. The class Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members will be led by author and OLLI member Room: C129 Elizabeth Meyette, who has been published Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Experiencing Rome: A Visual Exploration of Antiquity’s Greatest Empire (354)

History & Culture

The ancient Roman world, which lasted more than 1,000 years, and spanned three continents at its height has left us enduring images of its power and influence. Working on the premise that Rome needed to “impress” its mostly illiterate subjects, Dr. Stephen Tuck, a professor of classics, guides us through that ancient culture’s cultural and practical contributions to its far flung empire. In this final set of lectures from the Great Courses series, Dr. Tuck discusses the Roman colonies, Roman harbors and border monuments, and Roman bathing culture. He ends the series with “A Day in Pompeii” and “A Day in Rome.” OLLI member Barb Mitchell will be your facilitator. You need not have taken any of the previous classes to enjoy this segment.

You will have access to previously viewed DVDs.

America in the 60s & 70s (352)

“Freedom” was the word that truly expressed the cultural activities of the 60s and 70s - a period that generated the largest surge of communal living in American history. This OLLI class will offer a plethora of the amazing styles of intentional living that formed.

The “liberation” of the counterculture was expressed in music, art, clothing, food, sexuality, consciousness, spirituality, and celebrations. This class will use specific examples and film that capture elements of the time. It will be led by retired history professor and OLLI member Diana Garno who will encourage comments and discussions about the various communities that arose during these tumultuous decades.

Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Tuesdays: July 15, 22, 29 & August 5 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

I Like Ike: Exploring Eisenhower’s Hidden-Hand Presidency (355)

This course examines the Eisenhower White House and American political scene from 1952-1961, focusing on Ike’s presidential management style (in comparison with previous administrations). This includes an in-depth discussion of his background as a general and World War II hero in relation to his political ambitions, position within the Republican Party of the 1950s, and 1952 campaign for the presidency. Along with politics, the course will also contemplate Eisenhower’s extensive use of the National Security State’s “new” Central Intelligence Agency in relation to secret wars in South America and abroad, his solidification of the Military Industrial Complex, and the Atoms for Peace Program as it relates back to his “Hidden-Hand” management style. The class is led by Katherine Ellison, an SVSU and Delta adjunct faculty member and managing director of History Geek Consulting.

WWII: Part II (353)

This class begins in 1942 where our WWII: Part I class left off in February, and continues through the end of the war. The advance of the Axis powers was halted and the long battle to reverse their gains began. Victory over Axis tyranny brought great rejoicing which, however, soon gave way to the harsh reality that the world had not moved to sunlit uplands where order, justice and freedom prevailed. Now the menace of Soviet and Chinese imperialism had to be confronted.

This class will be led by Northwood University history professor John Pafford.

Tuesdays: July 22, 29, August 5 & 12 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

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A Century of Progress: The 1933 World’s Fair (356)

1933 might easily have been one of the darkest years in the history of mankind. Hitler came to power and the Depression was at its deepest point. Still, hope loomed for a brighter future. Forty million people found the money and the time to visit “A Century of Progress” on the waterfront just south of Navy Pier in Chicago. There, science aided by industry and government predicted a better tomorrow. Our tomorrow was modeled for all to see. Cars would drive themselves, homes would be transformed, pictures would come through the airwaves into every home, and trains would get you from Denver to Chicago in one day. This will be a riveting class with media to add to the excitement.

The class, led by OLLI member Fred Welsh, will be a follow-up to his previous class on the Columbian Exposition.

Income Inequality: What if Nothing is Done? (358)

Thursdays: August 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

This course will examine three distinct aspects of a topic which has risen to higher levels in the common discourse: income inequality. The first session will define income inequality and examine the degree to which it exists in the United States. What are the causes? Why is it a problem? Session two will examine the historical legacy of societies which have experienced income inequality and done nothing about it (spoiler alert: it is not a pretty outcome). Session three will explore possible manners in which the United States could address income inequality.

What solutions exist? The class will be led

by Jim Johnson, an adjunct political science professor and attorney.

Current Events War Crimes (357)

As Americans we are raised to believe that war crimes are terrible offenses committed by “lesser nations” and rogue dictators. As Americans it is OUR responsibility to use our military might to rid the world of those who commit war crimes. We are ethical and we adhere to the “rule of the law.” But what if that was only partially true? This course will explore American war crimes. We will review multiple conflicts throughout our history and examine where and when America has committed the very same atrocities we believe others are only capable of. The class will be led by Jim Johnson, an adjunct political science professor and attorney.

Fridays: August 8, 15 & 22 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: B109

Five easy ways to register for classes & trips Phone: (989)964-4475 Walk In: OLLI Office-SVSU Curtiss 142 Online: www.svsu.edu/olli When registering online, please make sure you use the same email address that the OLLI office has on file for you.

Fridays: June 6, 13 & 20 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: B109

Mail: OLLI of SVSU 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Classes for OLLI Members and Their Grandchildren (Ages 8-12) Molecular Gastronomy: When Science Meets Food (359) Join SVSU Chef Kelly for a fun cooking experience! We’ll explore the physical and chemical transformation of ingredients that occur while cooking and how traditional ingredients are changed by untraditional cooking methods. You’ll make fruit caviar, mango eggs, jello foam, and chocolate coated strawberries dipped in pop rocks. Of course, you’ll get to sample all of the yummy “experiments.”

Wednesday: July 16 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $18 Member & One Grandchild; $28 Non-Member & One Grandchild Room: Marketplace

In this fun, interactive class each team of grandparent/child engineers will design and create a robot with working motors and sensors using computer software from LEGO. You will program your robot model using simple machines including gears, levers, and pulleys. The class will be led by Jessica VanBevern, a Carrollton elementary teacher.

Origami: Folding Fun for Everyone (360) 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 Wayne O’Brien, OLLI member and Origami enthusiast.

Monday: July 14 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $18 Member & One Grandchild; $28 Non-Member and One Grandchild Room: C141

Class & Trip Cancellation Policy

Thursday: July 24 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $18 Member & One Grandchild; $28 Non-Member and One Grandchild Room: C129

Family Pickleball (361)

Pickleball is quickly becoming a very popular game for all ages! It combines elements of ping pong, tennis and badminton. It is played with a perforated plastic wiffle ball and a wood or composite paddle. It is easy for beginners to learn, but it can be a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In this class you learn the basic terminology, rules and strokes. Then you’ll have time to play with the other participants.

The class will be led by OLLI pickleball enthusiasts. Paddles and balls will be provided, or bring your own.

Tuesday: July 29 • 9 a.m. - Noon Price: $18 Member & One Grandchild; $28 Non-Member and One Grandchild Room: SVSU Tennis Courts Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Robotics 101 (362)

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Due to the fact that quite a few members register for classes and trips and then change their mind and cancel, we have instituted this cancellation policy.

This policy has been approved by the advisory board. We hope this will reduce the amount of time OLLI staff spends processing cancellations, and contacting members on waiting lists.

Policy for Classes: $10 cancellation

fee. The remainder of the registration fee will be refunded or remain as a credit on your account. The cancellation must be done by one week prior to the first class or no refund will be given.

Policy for Day Trips: $10 cancella-

tion fee. If your spot is filled from the wait list, the remainder of the registration fee will be refunded. If your spot isn’t filled, and you cancel less than one month prior to the trip your registration fee will be forfeited.

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Register Today! Spring Summer Classes 2014 Registrant # 1 Name _____________________________________ Male Female Address ____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Phone________________________________ Year of Birth_______ Class #

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Chungliang “Al” Huang is a notable philosopher, dancer, performing artist, and internationally acclaimed taijiquan master and educator, having received the Republic of China’s most prestigious award in the field of education, the Gold Medal Award, from its Ministry of Education. (see page 8 for details)

SVSU Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms

Thursday, June 5, 2014

with Chungliang Al Huang

Tai Ji Workshop

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Curtiss Hall 142 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710

9 Shaw Festival (see page 9)

9 Four classes for OLLI grandparents and their grandchildren (page 22)

9 Nine fun day trips including the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island, Book of Mormon at the Wharton, Wizard of Oz at the Opera House, Tiger game family outing and a trip to Eastern Market (pages 5-7)

9 More than 60 classes to choose from on such diverse topics as war crimes, Brahms, living with technology, the Zentangle method, beer appreciation, Eisenhower, income equality, and Robin Hood (pages 10-22)

Spring and Summer Highlights