SVSU OLLI Winter 2016 Schedule

Winter Schedule 2016

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Classes & Travel for Adults 50+ svsu.edu/olli • (989) 964-4475 Ž

Membership Benefits ( Monthly Meetings

Members enjoy 10 monthly meetings each year that feature a speaker, continental breakfast, and a chance to socialize with other members. Guests are welcome to attend one OLLI monthly meeting without a charge. This gives a non-member a chance to check our program out. If an individual comes more then once they would need to join OLLI, or pay a $10 fee per meeting.

Upcoming winter programs are listed on pages 5 and 6.

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

The SVSU-OLLI program was established in September, 2001. Since then, we have grown to over 1700 members! Members of our 50+ program come from throughout the mid-Michigan area.

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A chance to get together on a regular basis with others who share your passion for a sport, social activity or interest. See page 4 for a list of our active groups.

We are one of 120 OLLIs in the nation and one of four located in Michigan.

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

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

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Why Join OLLI?

• Up to 50% Off Classes

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

See registration form on page 27. Members receive discounts on classes, reduced pricing on trips, and much more.

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

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• 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 $100 per year.

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Contents

OLLI Advisory Board 2015-16 Chair, Steve Parkhurst

About OLLI

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Class Location Key

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Interest Groups

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Secretary, Rosemary Kohut

WinterFest

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Curriculum Chair, Barb Mitchell

Monthly Meetings

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Winter Day Trips

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Technology Chair, Terry King

Science & Nature

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Member at Large, Ron Taylor

Health & Gender

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Exercise & Fitness

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Arts & Crafts

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Cooking & Hobbies

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Technology Tuesdays

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Computers & Technology

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Music

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Literature, Movies & Writing

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Religion, Meditation & Ethics

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History

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C R A GS

Local Commerce & Financial Planning

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You will receive a campus map with your registration confirmation.

Current Events & Politics

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Cancellation Policy

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Registration

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Vice Chair, Leslie Sanders Past Chair, Susan Zelinko Membership Chair, Gail Oliver Finance Chair, John Walter Travel Chair, Karen Howell SVSU Faculty, Christine Noller Member at Large, Carol Gohm 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 that precedes the number indicates the building. An abbreviation code follows:

Curtiss Hall Ryder Center Arbury Fine Arts Center Gilbertson Hall

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

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SVSU-OLLI Interest Groups Over the years, we have learned that people join OLLI for two major reasons. The first is the opportunity to learn new things and travel; but a secondary, and sometimes more important reason, is the opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests. Our Interest Groups bring together members who have similar interests or hope to meet others socially.

From time to time we hear that our members would like to start a new Interest Group. The first step of the process is to find a group leader.

This is the person who communicates with the group members, and works with the OLLI office to secure a meeting place and a regular meeting time. If you are interested in leading a group, or want to learn more about the process, contact Jo Brownlie at (989)964-4310 or email her at jap@svsu.edu.

Current Interest Groups: Board Games •Bridge • Buddhist Psychology • Choral Singing • Cross Country Skiing • Current Events • Cycling • Dinner • Esoteric Cosmology • Euchre • Gardening • Kayaking • Knitting • Lunch • Mah Jongg • Music Collegium • Ping Pong • Readers Theatre • Recreational Biking • Stamp Collecting • Technology • Theatre • Walking

Tai Chi/QiGong Festival Escape cabin fever and come join the fun! Transform your quality of life as millions of Chinese have. “The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improves health,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

Students and teachers from around the state will explore the latest developments and techniques. This event will be hosted by OLLI’s Tai Chi teacher and founding member of Cloud Hands Michigan, Jim Bush.

The sessions focus on interesting aspects of these arts, led by outstanding instructors from around Michigan. Sessions will be relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. There will be sufficient breaks, with lunch included in the cost. Wear comfortable clothing for movements. Please note that swords or weapons are not allowed per University policy.

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SVSU Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms $30 (includes lunch) until February 18 $40 (includes lunch) after February 18

Cheer on the Saginaw Spirit with OLLI Whether you’re a hockey fan or not, you’ll want to consider joining us at a Spirit game this winter. We’ve eliminated the parking hassle as our package includes deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU! It also includes upper level seating to the 4 p.m. game on Sunday, January 17, (when the Spirit takes on Windsor,) a hot dog, and Pepsi! We will send you a letter approximately one week prior to the game with details about when and where to meet the coach. Tickets will be handed out on the motorcoach.

Please register by Thursday, January 7. Register quickly - only 50 tickets available.

Sunday: January 17 from 3 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m.

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13th Annual WinterFest

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 SVSU - Curtiss Hall

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Registration, Visit Display Tables & Continental Breakfast Welcome & Announcements Program Program Concludes

Help Stop the Diabetes Epidemic

Presenter: Shahrukh Hashmi, MD, Family Medicine Physician Diabetes is serious, common and costly. But more importantly, it is controllable. The diabetes ‘epidemic’ is on the rise. Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one out of every 11 people and of that number, one out of four do not even know they have it because diabetes is, often times, a silent thief. Physical symptoms are rarely noticeable until complications develop. If left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and even lower-limb amputations.

Dr. Hashmi, primary care physician with St. Mary’s of Michigan, will talk about the seriousness of this epidemic, and what you can do to reduce your risk of getting diabetes.

He’ll discuss risk factors that increase the chances of developing diabetes, such as increased age; one third of those with diabetes are 65 years and older. As our population continues to age, gain weight, and become less physically active, Dr. Hashmi and his colleagues are working diligently to identify and respond effectively to people with diabetes to help improve their health outcomes.

There is GOOD News!

Presenter: Danielle Schmidt, RD, Wound Care Center Program Director However, there is good news. Scientific evidence now shows that treatment of diabetes with diet and physical activity can delay or even prevent much of the illness and complications associated with diabetes.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet will not only help control diabetes, it will also boost your energy and improve your mood. Danielle Schmidt, registered dietitian and wound care program director will assure you that you don’t have to give up sweets entirely or resign yourself to a lifetime of bland food. She will share some helpful tips on how you can still take pleasure from your meals without feeling hungry or deprived. She’ll also provide myths and facts about diabetes and diet.

As the director at the St. Mary’s of Michigan Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, Danielle knows all too well that diabetes and wounds are a dangerous combination. She will discuss several reasons why people with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from wound healing and why feet are more at risk for diabetes wounds. She’ll have you checking your feet more often and give you hope that delicious healthy meals really do exist.

Bring a Friend!

This program is free for members and potential members – there is no need to pre-register. Guests may attend one monthly meeting without a charge. If guests come more than once they either need to join OLLI or pay a $10 fee per meeting.

OLLI members who bring a guest will be put in a drawing to win a $10 voucher, and their guest will also win a free membership!

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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, February 10, 2016 Childhood Memories From WWII Presented by Anneke Burke-Kooistra

Anneke Burke-Kooistra was only four years old when her father, who had joined the underground movement when WWII began, started harboring Jews in their home in Ulrecht, Holland. She and her two sisters, one eight and the other one only a toddler, were never allowed to see the people living in their home, and never knew about their parents’ mission until after the war. For three years, from 1942 to 1945, the eight refugees lived in a hidden space which had been dug beneath the floorboards. Illegal radios and ammunition were also kept in that space. In 1945, the girls discovered the truth when Anneke’s father woke the children and introduced them to the refugees. Anneke currently resides in Mayville, where she spent 40 years with her husband Donald Burke. She continues to pass on the legacy of her family’s heroic efforts by telling the story as told to her.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The World of Coca-Cola Presented by Lee Scott

Our March meeting will include an interesting look at the development, history, facts and rumors about Coca-Cola and The Coca-Cola Company from its beginning in 1886 to present day. You’ll learn about Confederate Colonel John Pemberton, who was wounded in the Civil War and developed the prototype Coca-Cola recipe in a quest to find a substitute for the dangerous opiate morphine. You’ll also learn about the many variations which have been introduced throughout the years. Our presenter is Lee Scott, a retired Vice President of the company and a veteran of 50 years in the soft drink industry. Following his retirement in 2001, he has continued to work for The Coca-Cola Company, focusing his efforts in the government relations field and community affairs.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Alaska’s Denali National Park: Through a Camera Lens Presented by Kent Miller

Join Central Michigan University associate professor of photojournalism Kent Miller on an enjoyable photographic journey through Denali National Park. Miller has spent quite a bit of time at the park since 2008 when he volunteered to shoot photographs for the National Park Service. Since then, Miller has created an internship program with the National Parks Service.

He wanted his students at CMU to have the same experience he had learning in what he calls “one of the most beautiful places on Earth.” He has been back many times over the past seven years and even taught a photography workshop for senior citizens in 2012 and 2013. His current undertaking is a commemorative photo exhibition for the 100-year anniversary of the Park in 2017.

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Winter 2016 - Day Trips (17) DSO: Classic Broadway Showstoppers

If you love Broadway shows, you need to join us on this trip!

You’ll hear showstopper after showstopper as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays your favorites from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! and South Pacific to hits of George Gershwin and Irving Berlin. The show will also include classics from The Music Man, West Side Story, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and so many more! The vocalists will be Michele Ragusa and John Cudia.

Our package includes main floor “A” tickets to the 3 p.m. show, lunch beforehand at the amazing Motor City Casino Assembly Line Buffet, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: January 10 from 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Price: $99 Members; $119 Non-Members

(18) The Odd Couple at the Purple Rose Theatre In this classic Neil Simon comedy, two suddenly single pals, a sloppy sportswriter and a neat freak newswriter, strain their friendship by turning roommates. Patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear with hilarious results. Our day will begin with a tour of the Jiffy Mix factory, or you may choose to spend some extra time in the lovely town of Chelsea. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a three-course lunch at the Common Grill. Then it’s off to the 3 p.m. show. Our package includes tickets to the show, lunch, the Jiffy tour and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Wednesday: February 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

(19) Cinderella at the Fisher Theatre

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Awardwinning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that is delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, amazing transformations, and the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more. Plus this show includes some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some beloved songs including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible, and Ten Minutes Ago. Our package includes a three-course lunch prior to the show at Traffic Jam and Snug, tickets to the 2 p.m. show, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: February 20 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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(20) The Tender Land, an Opera by Aaron Copeland

The Tender Land is the quintessential American opera composed by Aaron Copeland, the Dean of American composers.

His music is readily recognizable and speaks of the American landscape. The opera is about a traditional, humble, rural 1930s family suspicious of outsiders and their morals. When two worldly drifters arrive seeking work on the Moss family farm, their daughter Laurie, about to graduate from high school, falls in love with one of them and is torn between her roots and her desire to explore the world. This production, presented by the Michigan Opera Theatre, will be held at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Our package includes seating at the 11 a.m. dress rehearsal performance, an expansive family-style lunch afterwards at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Troy, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip lecture by Greg Largent, Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw.

Friday: March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Trip Lecture: Tuesday, March 8 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in C129 Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

(21) Motown the Musical at the Wharton Center Motown the Musical is the true “American dream” story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. It features classic songs such as My Girl and Aint’ No Mountain High Enough. Our package includes main floor seating to the 2 p.m. matinee, a three-course lunch prior to the show at the Kellogg Center (choice of two entrees), and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members

(22) Detroit Historic Houses of Worship Tour Since 1972, the Historic Houses of Worship Tour Series has acquainted metro Detroiters with the contributions religious institutions have made in the development of the community. These public tours generally sell out quickly, so we have worked directly with the Detroit Historical Museum to put together a tour just for us.

Our tentative stops include St. Anne’s, Trinity - St. Mark United Church of Christ, St. Peter and Paul American Orthodox, Most Holy Trinity, and Fort Street Presbyterian. The tours include docent commentary on the coach, historical presentations at each stop, lunch, and donations back to each location. Our package also includes deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Friday: April 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Price: $85 Members; $105 Non-Members

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(23) American Ballet Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty at the Detroit Opera House

This classic ballet premiered 125 years ago at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The story is one of the most familiar and enchanting of all fairy tales: the beautiful princess Aurora is cursed by the evil sorceress Carabosse to sleep for 100 years, until she is awakened by the kiss of a handsome prince. It’s ballet on the grandest possible scale, with superstar dancers, opulent sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score performed live by the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. Our day will begin with a three-course lunch at the Union Street Grill, then we’re off to the 2:30 p.m. ballet. We have main floor seats to the ballet. Deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU is also included in our package.

Sunday: April 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: $119 Members; $139 Non-Members

(24) Mary Wilson of The Supremes with the DSO In the 1960s, the music of Motown almost at once became legendary. Here is a chance to take a walk down memory lane with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. At this highenergy concert she reunites with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which was actually the orchestra which was heard on all the Motown classics. You’ll hear Baby Love, Love Child, Stop! in the Name of Love, and many more of their hits. Our day will begin with lunch in Greektown at Fishbones, then we’re off to the 3 p.m. performance at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Our package includes main floor “A” seats to the concert, a family-style lunch at Fishbones, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Sunday: April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: $109 Members; $129 Non-Members

(25) Sistas the Musical at Meadow Brook

After a matriarch’s death, the women in the family clean Grandma’s attic and find love and old memories packed away, and in the process, hit tunes that trace their family history.

This includes music from the trials of the 1930s, through the Girl Groups of the 60s, to empowerment songs of the 90s.

With songs such as I Will Survive, We Are Family, Mama Said and Oh Happy Day! this will be a fun and lively show. Our day begins with a chance to do a little shopping at Nino Salvaggio’s in Troy. Then, we’re off to a three-course lunch at Kruse and Muir in downtown Rochester, followed by the 2 p.m. matinee. Our package includes tickets to the show, lunch, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Saturday: April 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $109 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 26 for trip cancellation policy.

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Winter 2016 Classes Sea, and Auroras. If this listing intrigues you, welcome aboard for our global journey.

Science & Nature

Tuesdays: March 15, 22, 29 & April 5 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

Attracting Wildlife with Native Landscaping (201)

The Zoo Comes to OLLI (203)

Four walls and a roof might constitute a house, but you don’t necessarily want to live in every house you see! Likewise, birds, butterflies and other wildlife might pass THROUGH your yard, but do they really want to spend much time there? This threesession class will give you the details you need for determining what native plants and natural features (water, rocks, shelter, housing, etc.) you could add to create a wildlife habitat in your backyard. Which specific trees, flowers, vines and shrubs are the best food sources for birds? Which ones create the best habitat for butterflies and other native pollinators? And really, is there ANYTHING a deer won’t eat?! (The short answer is “no.”)

Naturalist Janea Little, of the private nature consulting firm Little’s Touch of Nature, will help you in making selections and plans for your native landscaping efforts, as well as provide helpful tips in removing or preventing certain wildlife you might not want to attract after all.

The Children’s Zoo in Saginaw will be starting its 87th year of operation in 2016. The first two class sessions will be held at SVSU and feature visits from several non-human residents of the zoo. You’ll learn about the history of the zoo and carousel, and the future plans for one of the region’s best loved attractions. The third class will meet at the zoo where you will be given a guided tour which will include many “behind the scenes” stops known only to a few human staff members and perhaps a ride on the carousel at Celebration Square. The class will be led by zoo volunteer and OLLI member Roger Spann along with a zoo staff member.

This is sure to be an enjoyable class, especially for animal-lovers.

Thursdays: April 7, 14 & 21 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $23 Members; $43 Non-Members Room: C129/Off-Site

Fridays: March 11, 18 & 25 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Geologic Wonders Continued (202)

Last winter OLLI offered a class called Our Marvelous Earth: Geological Wonders. The response was so enthusiastic that class members were polled to determine what further interesting sites should be considered for another four week course. The result is this new class which will provide a geological explanation of the forces which shaped each wonder as well as narratives of human concern. In this class, we will rely on material from The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders: 36 Spectacular Sites, one of the Great Course programs. OLLI member and retired science teacher Bob Enszer will be your guide. Our destinations will include the Grand Canyon, the Himalayas, Bryce Canyon, Ayers Rock, Fiordland, Yellowstone, Iceland, the Dead Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Neuroscience: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (204)

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the cerebrovascular system. In this class, Richard Herm, a nurse practitioner with St. Mary’s Neurosur(989) 964-4475 svsu.edu/olli

gury Associates, will provide a brief history of neurosurgury with a discussion of the major neurological diseases. This will include stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, brain tumors, ALS, and brain vertebral column trauma. He will also discuss their current treatment modalities, including cancer immunotheraphy.

mind, and spirit. The class fee includes a $5 supply fee for sample oils.

Mondays: January 25, February 1 & 8 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $28 Members; $56 Non-Members Room: C129

Introduction to Energy Medicine (207)

Tuesdays: April 12 & 19 • 6 - 8 p.m.

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

We’ve all heard the term Energy Medicine, but what exactly is it? Linda Thomas, a Registered Nurse and owner of Trinity Holistic Health, will provide a brief history of energy medicine, and an overview of the various types of energy-related practices offered today. She will also discuss the various applications of these forms of healing that you can use to compliment other approaches to medical care or use as a complete system for self-care and self-help. Learn how Energy Medicine can address physical, emotional, or mental disorders and promote high-level wellness and peak performance. The class price includes a $5 materials fee.

Health & Gender Using Natural Health to Improve Imbalances in Life (205)

Join Jan Doerr as she shares her true passion of using natural health to improve your own imbalances in life. In session one you learn how to make healing foods that take only a few seconds more than traditional methods.

She will also discuss essential oils. Session two will cover the basics of hand reflexology and how the pathways in your hands are related to everything in your body. The final session will include natural memory enhancers. It will include herbs, essential oils, and the use of “brain training” a new program that looks at the brain waves and retrains them by use of the subconscious. Jan is a local naturopathic doctor who owns Health Naturally! She has taught university classes at SVSU, CMU and the Naturopathic Institute of Therapy and Education.

Mondays: January 25, February 1 & 8 Noon - 2 p.m.

Price: $28 Members; $48 Non-Members Room: C129

Gender, Sex and Sexual Orientation 101 (208)

Prior to Caitlyn Jenner being interviewed by Diane Sawyer on network television in April 2015, most people in America had never seen a transgender person – as far as they knew.

Two months later, the Supreme Court ruled that states could not ban same-sex marriage.

When filling out a job application or school registration form you are often asked to provide your name, address, phone number, birth date, and sex or gender. But have you ever been asked to provide your sex AND gender? It may not have occurred to you that sex and gender are not the same. However, sociologists and most other social scientists view sex, sexual orientation, and gender as conceptually distinct. It’s a new world, and Charin Davenport, an activist and leader in the Transgender Community, will provide a tour of the basics of gender, sex, and sexual orientation. She will help you understand the differences between the three, as well as the issues, the terms, and the political and social challenges ahead.

Wednesdays: January 20, 27 & February 3 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Introduction to Essential Oils (206)

Have you heard of essentials oils but don’t know exactly what they are or how to use them to compliment 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, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Tuesdays: March 15, 22 & 29 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $23 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

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Continuing Yoga (211/212)

If you have already taken an introductory yoga class, or would like to learn more challenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Exercise and Fitness FREE: Senior Fitness Test (Designed for ages 60-94) The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontology Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance standards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 60 - 94. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, arm curl test, twominute step test, back scratch test, eightfoot up and go test, and Body Mass Index.

You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Kinesiology. You will receive individualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing.

Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office

by March 9th to register: 964-4475.

Session One (211) Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 11 a.m. - Noon Session Two (212) Thursdays: March 10, 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 11 a.m. - Noon Price per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: R244

Zumba Gold & Toning (213/216)

Wednesday, March 16 from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 17 from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Price: Free Room: Ryder Fitness Center

Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. This Zumba Gold and Toning class is tailored for active older adults who want to focus on muscle conditioning, lightweight and body weight activity and balance. It will blend with the Zumba party we love at a slower pace. Our instructor is Cindy Ellsworth, who is AFAA certified, and also Zumba certified for Basic I, II, and Gold.

Discover the Benefits of Yoga (209/210)

Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total-body conditioning exercise. It is gentle enough to be practiced by those over 50, so you’ll be able to work within any limitations you may have. In this introductory course, we’ll do strengthening and stretching, along with breathing and meditation. Akiko Dykhuizen, a Certified Yoga Instructor, will lead the class, specially designed for our OLLI group.

Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.

Session One (213) Tuesdays: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Session Two (214) Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Session Three (215) Tuesdays: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Session Four (216) Thursdays: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Price per Session: $56 Members; $86 Non-Members Room: Ryder Auxiliary Gym

Session One (209) Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Session Two (210) Thursdays: March 10, 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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

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Introduction to Strength Training (217/218)

Don’t put it off any longer. Here is your chance to begin a strength training program with the support of a trainer in a fun, group atmosphere. Regular strength training can reduce your percentage of body fat, increase your amount of muscle, and increase body density. Each session will meet twice a week for five weeks to help you make weight training a regular part of your routine. You will use light weights and receive a program using a variety of machines. Your trainer is Amara Bishop, a health fitness specialist student who is working toward her bachelor’s in exercise science. No class will be held on February 10 and March 9 due to OLLI monthly meetings.

Session One (217) Monday & Wednesday: January 20, 25, 27, February 1, 3, 8, 15, 17, 22 & 24 • 9 - 10 a.m.

Session Two (218) Monday & Wednesday: March 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 & April 4, 6 & 11 9 - 10 a.m.

Price per Session: $59 Members; $89 Non-Members Room: Ryder Fitness Center

Beginning Qigong & Tai Chi (219/220)

Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong are beneficial for good health, energy development and enjoyment. Transform your quality of life as millions of Chinese have. You will get a satisfying workout emphasizing balance, joint mobility, blood circulation, endurance and a sense of energy (Chi). The class will be led by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing.

Session One (219) Mondays: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Session Two (220): Mondays: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 & 18 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

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

Continuing Qigong & Tai Chi (221/222)

If you participated in a past OLLI Qigong & Tai Chi class, or have taken Tai Chi elsewhere, this class is for you. We will assume that you are familiar with some basic warmup exercises and the beginning sequences of the classic Yang style form. It will be led

by Jim Bush, who has been teaching in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Saginaw area since 1983. Wear comfortable clothing.

Session One (221) Mondays: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Session Two (222) Mondays: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 & 18 • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

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

Art & Crafts Beginning Watercolors: Getting in Touch With Your Inner Artist (223)

This class is designed for the true beginner.

It will give you a chance to get creative and develop your painting skills using various watercolor techniques. You will be introduced to the principles of drawing and also learn about mixing and matching color, and basic color theory. 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.

Mondays: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107

Continuing Watercolors (224)

This class will start with refreshing your basic watercolor skills. Then you’ll learn new techniques and how to incorporate all the basic skills into a piece of art that is more refined. If you enjoy watercolor painting and want to take your talents a little further, this is the class to take. From dry brush to washes, 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.

Mondays: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 & 18 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: A107

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Basic Drawing Fundamentals (225)

Card Making Workshop (228)

Although it is human nature to want to jump right into a painting class, to be a good painter you also have to have good drawing skills. In this basic drawing class, you will learn how to obtain correct proportions and achieve the correct shading. You will also learn how to train your eye to believe what you are seeing. The class will be led by Glecia Tatum, an art instructor for the Saginaw Public Schools with over 20 years of experience as a professional artist. You will receive a list of materials to bring to the first session. The class maximum is 15.

Wednesdays: January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 2 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $69 Members; $99 Non-Members Room: A107

Create Seasonal Arrangements at Warmbier Farms (226)

Join Stacey Jezowski at Warmbier Farms on Garfield Road in Auburn and create three beautiful arrangements which will spruce up your home. In February you’ll make a spring centerpiece for the table with tulips, forsythia and more. March’s project is a spring wall basket, and in April you’ll make a wreath for all seasons which will have a twig base with ivy and ferns. You’ll have lots of choices so everyone’s final product will look different.

All supplies will be provided.

Tuesdays: February 9, March 8 & April 12 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $115 Members; $145 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Tuesdays: April 12, 19 & 26 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $75 Members; $105 Non-Members Room: C129

Cooking & Hobbies Cooking at the Fusion 1 Café (229/230)

Join Chef Craig Fiebke for two more enjoyable cooking classes. The January/February session will feature hearty winter fare and the February/March session will explore Mediterranean cuisine. At least one class in 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.

Casting Relief Sculptures with Hydrostone (227)

Sculpting allows you to use your hands and mind in unison to create art forms in three dimensions. Relief sculptures are frontal and are usually seen hanging or part of a wall. In this class you will create small scale relief sculptures using a cold cast material, hydrostone, a very strong, durable, stonelike plaster. Patina methods will also be addressed. The class will be led by Andrea Ondish, Curator of Education for the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. You will pay the instructor a $7 materials fee on the first day of class.

Session One (229) Wednesdays: January 20, 27 & February 3 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Session Two (230) Wednesdays: February 24, March 2 & 16 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price for Each Session: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Tuesdays: March 15, 22 & 29 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $35 Members; $65 Non-Members Room: A107

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Join us for three classes and find out just how creative you can be. We will make several all-occasion cards for birthdays, anniversaries, and other holidays. In the first class, you will be experimenting with embossing, both dry and wet, to create a variety of cards.

The second class will be directed towards using die cuts which is a process that cuts out a shape on the face of the card. We will make get well, sympathy, and thank you cards using these die cuts. For the third class, we will be working on three dimensional cards, with folding and layering. We’ll make birthday, holiday, and congratulation cards with this process. Please bring scissors, double-stick tape or adhesive, and a ruler. If you have a paper cutter or a heat gun, please bring those too. All paper and envelopes will be provided. The class will be led Carolyn Johnson, a Delta College instructor and avid crafter. The class maximum is 20.

Beginning Mah Jongg (231)

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Family Ties: Beginning Genealogy (233)

open new worlds to you, whether meeting new friends right here, wintering in Florida, or on a cruise ship at sea. This fascinating, fast-paced American version of a traditional Chinese tile game has become universally popular. Once you learn the basics, you’ll find groups ready to welcome you for weekly play. OLLI member Ted McLaughlin will teach you the fundamentals of the game.

Please purchase the book Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg prior to the first class. Register soon; the maximum is only 16.

Are you interested in tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to start? This three-part, hands-on, course is designed to help family historians who have little or no experience with genealogy research. It will be held in a computer lab and we will use free resources such as Family Search and U.S. Census records to search for ancestors.

Basic computer skills and knowledge of the keyboard is a requirement for this class. The class will be led by OLLI member Colleen Shabluk, who holds a master’s degree in library science.

Tuesdays: January 26, February 2, 9 & 16 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

Fridays: March 25, April 1 & 8 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C141

Bridge Bidding Workshop (234)

Improve your competitive bridge bidding through the use of easy to understand and use conventions. The class will focus on simple, logical conventions developed by experts over the past 50 years to enhance partner communication at the bridge table. These tools will enable you to clearly inform your partner of unique, but frequently occurring hands which will help you to reach attainable, better contracts. The two-hour sessions are divided between an hour of class and an hour of play of prearranged hands. The instructor is Rich Siemer, a Silver Life Master.

Fridays: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $79 Members; $109 Non-Members Room: C129

More From the Wonderful World of Cheese (232)

Calling all cheese lovers! Kevin Parker, coowner of Artigiano, an artisan cheese shoppe in downtown Bay City, is offering another OLLI class all about cheese. From blue to brie and all the cheeses in between, what makes one cheese different from another? In three sessions, he will provide an introduction to artisan cheeses. We will focus on the categorizations and history of several styles of cheese from around the world. We will also touch on the pairing of cheese with food and wine, including hosting a raclette party, and finish by discussing how to properly store your cheese. And of course, we will be sampling different cheeses, foods and wine as we go along. The class will be held at the cheese shoppe on Saginaw Street.

Learn to Grow Edible Mushrooms (235)

Have you ever wanted to learn more about mushrooms or learn how to grow fresh mushrooms yourself? Have you ever wondered what the nutritional values and benefits are in eating mushrooms? In this class you will learn about different edible mushrooms and then how to grow them in your garden at home. During class, we will inoculate poplar logs with a strain of edible grey dove oyster mushrooms (pleurotus ostreatus). Everyone will take home a mushroom log to plant, to watch their mushrooms grow, and eat! The class is led by mushroom afficionado and SVSU adjunct criminal justice instructor Diane DeKett.

Tuesdays: January 26, February 2 & 9 • 3 - 5 p.m.

Price: $95 Members; $125 Non-Members Room: Off-Site Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Monday: April 11 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $15 Members; $30 Non-Members Room: C129

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Technology Tuesdays

These programs are free for members and there is no need to pre-register.

Guests will pay $10 at the door.

Technology Advancements in the EMS Industry

Emerging Technologies and YOU: Securely Navigating the Virtual World

Tuesday: April 19 from 4 - 5 p.m.

Room: Banquet C

Tuesday: February 23 from 4 - 5 p.m.

Room: Banquet C

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) industry has seen a tremendous amount of technological advancements in the last few years. This includes electronic patient care records, computer-aided dispatch or CAD, call-predictability software, prearrival instructions, statewide radio system, automatic vehicle locators and more.

Steve Myers, MMR’s Director of Patient Access, will discuss these technology advancements and give a history of how and where the industry began. He will also discuss technology and equipment inside the ambulance and the technology used in their fleet maintenance program. MMR’s Medical Communications Center was the first in the state of Michigan to earn accreditation by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch.

It’s often said that “There are two types of technology: prototype and obsolete.” It seems that we just get used to one device, then another newer model arrives. New devices are emerging constantly. Are you stymied by the security and privacy setting offered? Are you afraid to plug-in? Are you vulnerable? Michigan’s Chief Security Officer, Christian Kopacsi, will offer insights into emerging technology and provide key steps to take to protect yourself in the virtual world. He’ll answer questions and provide real-life examples to help you make informed decisions about technology and its expanding role in our lives.

Computers & Technology Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer (236)

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 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

how to remove viruses once they are on the computer. In the second half of the class, you will learn how to keep your computer running at top speed by cleaning it up and removing excess files. Learn how to remove unwanted programs and how to find and delete old files, temp files, or the garbage left over when downloading programs. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who has been leading OLLI classes since 2008. The class limit is 15.

Tuesday/Thursday: March 8 & 10 • 6 - 9 p.m.

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

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Android Tablet Fundamentals (237)

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 two years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: January 15 & 22 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

iPhone 101: The Fundamentals (238)

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

Fridays: January 15 & 22 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

iPhone 201 (239)

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 with using it. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for two years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: March 11 & 18 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more.

Bring your iPad to class, but please, no firstgeneration iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for two years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: March 11 & 18 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

iPad 201 (241)

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

Fridays: April 8 & 15 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Introduction to Pinterest (242)

Do you have a Pinterest account yet? If not, you’re missing a wonderful opportunity to connect with others throughout the world who share your passions. This unique postboard-style photo sharing website allows users to create and manage theme-based collections which might pertain to hobbies, interests, events and more. You can browse other pinboards for inspiration, re-pin images to your board, and “like” posts. In this class, you will learn how to set up your own Pinterest page, how to navigate the website, and post to your page. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a consulting, training and coaching organization.

If you do not yet have a Pinterest account, please arrive by 9:30 a.m. on the first day, and if you already have an account, please arrive by 10:00 a.m.

Fridays: March 11 & 18 • 9:30 (or 10 a.m.) - noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C141

iPad 101: The Fundamentals (240) 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.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Pictures (243)

How to Buy and Sell on eBay (246)

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. You will have a one-hour break for lunch.

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

Friday: January 29 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Friday: February 26 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Technology 101 (244)

Want to get into the digital age, but don’t know where to start? You hear the terms wifi, Bluetooth, 3G, and 4G all the time and have no idea what they mean? In Technology 101 we will cover the very basics of technology, and if you are completely new what products would be best for you. So take the jump and learn to love technology, not fear it.

Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI for two years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer.

Password Manager & Online Safety (247)

Everything we use today has a username and password, but how are you supposed to remember all those accounts? This class will provide an overview of password managers available to manage all those pesky accounts.

We will cover how to create, change, and make passwords that are as secure as possible and how to secure your accounts with two factor authentication. We will also discuss safe practices you should follow when online. Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who has been instructing OLLI students for two years now and provides advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. You must know your device’s user name and password to enroll in this class. The class maximum is 20.

Fridays: April 8 & 15 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Computer I for Windows 10 Users (245)

This class will explain how Windows 10 varies from earlier platforms. It will also guide you through these basic skills: the taskbar; how to open, save and print files; how to move, resize, minimize, and maximize windows; and customizing your desktop. You must bring your own portable computer to class (laptop, notebook, etc.) as the computers in the University labs still use Windows 7. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer who has been leading OLLI classes for four years.

The class maximum is 12.

Fridays: April 22 & 29 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C128

Music SBSO Preview Lecture With Candidate Conductors (248)

Join conductor candidates for the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra as they delve into the pieces which the symphony will perform two days after each of their talks. The 2016 lectures include: Drama, Voyage, Folklore and 21 Years of Inspirations on January 28

Fridays: March 18, 25 & April 1 •10 a.m. - Noon Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: C140

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with guest conductor Stillian Kirov; From Central Europe on March 17 with guest conductor Andris Franco; and A Knight of Romance on May 5 with guest conductor Laura Jackson. This will be a fun, in-depth look at what you will hear at the concert.

Tickets to the concert are not included in the class fee. (This is the same course which was offered in the fall, but does not include the October lecture.)

$25. Music books will also be available for purchase. Classes will be taught be Ziggie Zeitler, owner of the White Crow and a seasoned performer. The class limit is 15 Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1 & 8 11 a.m. - Noon Price: $48 Members; $96 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Sondheim Part II: Finishing the Hat (251)

Thursdays: January 28, March 17 & May 5 2 - 4 p.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C140

Continuing the investigation of things Stephen Sondheim, this class will explore the creations of the master following A Little Night Music. Noteworthy musicals in this phase include Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Assassins, and others. This course will also include some tributes that poured in for America’s greatest composer and lyricist in 2010, for his 80th birthday. Keith Spaulding will again be the usher of this theatre investigation of Oscar Hammerstein’s apprentice, who surpassed his master by winning more Tony Awards than any other composer, including a special Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. Having taken the Sondheim I course is in no way mandatory. Some of Sondheim’s finest work has occurred in the later part of his career, which this course will cover.

Singing for Pleasure (249)

Interested in sharing your singing voice with others? Has it been a while, though, since you’ve really tried? Join Rose Kohut’s class and get your voice back in shape. The group will sing an extensive variety of songs; you’ll receive a number of sing-a-long booklets. It doesn’t matter if you don’t read music, or if you don’t consider yourself a soloist. Join this singing group and get carried away with the joy of music!

Thursdays: March 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $28 Members; $56 Non-Members Room: GS115

Harmonica Lessons at the White Crow (250)

Harmonicas are one of the easiest instruments to learn how to play and they are very inexpensive! Here is your chance to have some fun and learn how to quickly play a handful of songs to entertain your friends. OLLI is teaming up with the White Crow Conservatory of Music on Mackinaw in Saginaw to offer this class. Bring your own harmonica, or arrive early to purchase one at the White Crow for approximately Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Mondays: April 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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

Literature, Movies & Writing Everyone Has a Story to Tell (252)

In this class you will use your life’s moments and memories to write your unique story. You will learn how to capture your living legacy and explore this topic through a special video presentation. The class will include a number of writing projects. Please purchase the book The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch prior to the first class. The class will be led by Marianne Bird, an SVSU adjunct English instructor. Come find out more about how you can establish a living legacy to share your life’s journey with others, especially family and friends.

Mondays: January 25, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 2 - 4 p.m.

Price: $32 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: C140

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Aristotle’s Coffee House (255)

Watching Movies With Plato IV (253)

This course is dedicated to the discussion of ethical topics as presented in contemporary films. Movies are a powerful force shaping our cultural and social ideals. Plato believed that good and evil can be known by questioning and reasoning, and in this way, morality and knowledge are bound together. Ironically, Plato even made what could be considered a movie metaphor – the cave analogy! In this class, contemporary, and often awardwinning, films will be viewed, discussed, and analyzed for their moral content. An attempt will be made to link these themes to our own lives. We will view Whiplash, Ex Machina, The Bucket List and The Imitation Game. This class will be facilitated by OLLI member, Larry Kammer, PhD. Wednesdays: January 27, February 3, 10 & 17 1 - 4 p.m.

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

Wednesdays: March 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 1 - 4 p.m.

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

OLLI Book Club (256)

This winter our first selection is Fever, Typhoid Mary, historical fiction by Mary Beth Keane. It tells the story of the first person in America identified as a healthy carrier of typhoid fever. Our second book is The Three Roosevelts, a non-fiction by James Burns, relaying the lives of Teddy, FDR, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The third selection is fiction, The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters, set in 1922 in South London. An impoverished widow and her closeted lesbian daughter are obligated to take in lodgers, and the plot thickens. Our final book is a classic, The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James. The class is led

by OLLI member Kathy McAllister. Book discussions will be led by OLLI members Alice Buchalter, Bev McFarland, and Leslie Sanders. Please read the first book prior to the first class.

Wednesdays: January 27, February 24, March 23 & April 27 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $47 Non-Members Room: C140

To Think of Time (254)

In this class we will read and discuss selections from literary nonfiction, memoir and poetry and may use them as prompts to write informally about our own memories of time and place. Possible selections may be drawn from Robert Root, Postscripts: Retrospections on Time and Place; Margaret Drabble, The Pattern in the Carpet: A Personal History of Jigsaws; Kathleen Dean Moore, Holdfast: At Home in the Natural Worlds; and Tony Judt, The Memory Chalet. The class will be led by Dr. Kay Harley, a retired SVSU Professor of English. There is not a reading assignment for the first session.

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman: The Enigma That is Atticus Finch (257)

The great Southern author, Flannery O’Connor, once wrote of To Kill a Mockingbird, “for a child’s book it does all right. It’s interesting that all the folks that are buying it don’t know they’re reading a child’s book.”

This discussion-based course will provide an opportunity to revisit these characters from adult perspectives and determine whether or not we agree with O’Connor’s assessment.

We will also be discussing Lee’s controversial

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This class will be an informal philosophical exploration of themes in award winning novels and paired films. We will read and discuss a work of fiction, followed by viewing and discussing a film based upon or adapted from the book. We will then compare and contrast the literary and cinematic presentation of the narrative. We will read and view The Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. Please read The Life of Pi for the first meeting. The sessions will be facilitated by OLLI member Larry Kammer, PhD.

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Go Set a Watchman, which tells the story of the same characters some two decades later, thus allowing us to give both novels the close scrutiny needed to come to a full understanding of Atticus and Scout as well as the world they inhabit. You will need your own copy of both books, and supplemental handouts will be provided. Read part one of To Kill a Mockingbird prior to the first class and bring your copy to class. The class will be facilitated by Don Sugg, who has led discussions across the country as an instructor and consultant with the Great Books Foundation.

small mute child and her bohemian mother.

The books are less than 200 pages each. The discussions will be led by obsessed reader and OLLI member, Rose Kohut.

Tuesdays: April 5, 12 & 19 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Religion, Meditation & Ethics

Mondays: March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

History & Philosophy of God (260)

During this semester we will continue our review of the Learning Company’s series entitled How Jesus Became God, by Bart Ehram. In the previous session we focused on the early years of Christianity and the many conflicting views of Christ’s relationship to God. We reviewed first-century beliefs of gods becoming human and the idea of humans obtaining a position in the divine world, as well as the struggle of Christianity to bring competing theologies into a coherent story. We will continue on this process through the first several centuries of the common era until we reach the defining creed of the young church, written in 325 CE at the council of Nicea. The class discussion will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor.

Writing Your Life, One Piece at a Time (258)

Whether you want to write your memoir for family or for the world, this class is packed with ways to access your stories and ways to make those stories come alive on the page.

You’ll learn ways to build a compelling narrative and examples of forms that the stories might take. The class is led by Marylou Bugh, an OLLI member who holds an MFA from Goddard College in Vermont and has 30 years of teaching, from elementary to college students. She has had several short stories and nonfiction pieces published. The class fee includes her book, Writing Your Life, One Piece at a Time.

Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4 & 11 9:30 a.m. - Noon Price: $36 Members; $66 Non-Members Room: C129

Thursdays: April 21 & 28 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Price: $35 Members; $65 Non-Members Room: C129

Anita Brookner: Three Novels (259)

If you aren’t familiar with the exquisite writing of Anita Brookner, join this class!

Brookner, whose first book appeared in print when she was 53, is known for her introspective books about loners. These individuals, who often work in bookish surroundings, take lengthy walks as they mull over their situations in life. For the first session, read her best-known work, Hotel du Lac. The book relates the story of a romance author who has been banished by her friends to a stately hotel in Switzerland. Move on to A Friend From England for the second meeting. It features a woman named Rachel who becomes closely aligned with a friend’s parents. For the final session, go to Misalliance, wherein a woman, recently separated after 20 years of marriage, becomes involved with a Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Mindfulness Meditation (261)

Mindfulness meditation helps us learn to live in the present moment with non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of what is. It helps us to flow more easily with the ups and downs of our lives. It is a practice which helps to create a more peaceful mind and heart open to deeper wisdom. Controlled clinical studies of mindfulness-based meditation have documented reduction of physical and emotional distress and an increase in greater health and well being. Our leader is Nan Spence, who for the past 11 years has studied mindfulness with respected teachers and has been authorized to teach it by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Nan holds a Master’s Degree in Theology with an emphasis in spirituality.

The class maximum is 16.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Jones will answer key questions on how this ancient book came to be, how it was transmitted to our day, and share dramatic stories behind our English Bibles. The discussion will be led by Louise Hendricks, an OLLI member who was an adjunct instructor for Delta College in the corrections field.

Thursdays: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

Mary Magdalene and the Women of Early Christianity (264)

Most people know Mary Magdalene’s name from the resurrection stories in Scripture.

Not many know of the controversies that swirled around her these past two thousand Fridays: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, years. Even fewer know about the many 26 & March 4 • 10 - 11:45 a.m. women who held important positions in the Price: $139 Members; $169 Non-Members earliest days of the Jesus Movement. In the Room: C140 last twenty years, just as interest in Jesus’ brother James has grown, so has the interest Justice: What is the Right Thing of female (and some male) scholars in the to Do? Part 3 of 3 (262) contributions made by women as leaders of Is murder ever right? How much is a life the early church, in both the East and West. worth? Is redistribution taxation forced Taking you on a journey into that distant and labor? Is it ever right to lie? These questions very intriguing era in early Christianity will and more are the subject matter of Harvard be Barb Mitchell, an OLLI member, who professor Michael Sandel’s book and very has amassed some 200+ volumes on church popular course on the topic. This semester we history and theology in her 20+ years of will watch the final eight of his 24 lectures. retirement.

Wednesdays: March 16, 23, 30 & April 6 Topics include affirmative action, the virtue 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. of the good citizen, the claims of commuPrice: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members nity, and debating same-sex marriage. Each Room: C129 30-minute lecture will be followed by about 30 minutes of discussion. Though this class Centering Prayer: Introductory is the third in a series of three, each topic is interesting and worthwhile on its own so Workshop (265) you may attend any combination of the three Centering Prayer is a simple method in which semesters. The class is moderated by OLLI we open ourselves to God and consent to member Carol Gohm.

God’s presence and action within us. This Thursdays: February 18, 25, March 3 & 10 prepares our hearts and minds to receive the 10 - Noon gift of contemplation. It is a way of paying Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members attention to the Divine Indwelling Spirit who Room: C129 resides at the center of our being. It also helps us to develop a deeper relationship with How We Got the Bible (263) the Divine. Nan Spence is uniquely qualiHave you ever wondered who wrote the fied to teach Centering Prayer as she holds a books in your Bible and how they ended up master’s degree in counseling and theology together? Has anyone ever told you that some and works as a psychotherapist and spiritual books were cut out of the Bible or that stories counselor in Saginaw. She studied Centering of Jesus in the Gospels can’t be trusted? This Prayer with Thomas Keating, a Cistercian class will use the DVD series How We Got monk who designed this form of prayer. the Bible by Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, the C. Thursday: March 17 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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“Lost” Bay County History Revealed (267)

History

How many of you remember using the phrase, “Do you remember when...” Many people, places, and things from our history have been “lost” to time, disaster, or the inevitable advance of progress. Some of this history still resides in our collective memory, while the physical part has been all but wiped away. Others are hiding in plain sight while their unique story has been forgotten. Like an archaeologist seeks to unearth physical remnants of the past, historians seek to uncover photographs, documents, oral histories and other resources to help us remember these “lost” pieces of our collective history.

Join Ron Bloomfield, Chief Historian of the Bay County Historical Society, as he uncovers a sampling of Bay County’s rich history, from pioneers to shipbuilders, world-class businesses to unique coincidences, and many other items from the “Do you remember...” files.

(Be)cause and Effects

A Centennial Assessment of the Causes and Consequences of World War I

Saturday, April 9: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the second full year of WWI. The causes of the war remain mysterious, its consequences ambiguous, and its effects on race, gender, civil liberties, and social morals profound. In remembrance of “The Great War,” the Midland County Historical Society, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, and SVSU are sponsoring a one-day conference devoted to the many facets of the era.

Talks, displays, and discussions by local historians and members of the SVSU history department will present ways in which the war intersected with the Midland Community.

For a listing of speakers and the agenda visit www.mcfta.org and click on “special events” and then “lectures.” The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for students and includes lunch. You may register online or call the MCFTA Box Office at 989-631-8250.

Thursdays: January 14, 21, 28 & February 4 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

The American Civil War (268)

The Civil War conflict led to cultural and political changes that have reverberated to the present. There were more deaths in it than any other war in U.S. history. Yet out of it came, over time, an overall increase in freedom, a more unified nation, and remarkable economic growth. Within several decades, the U.S. became the most powerful nation in the world. The class will be led

by Northwood University history professor, John Pafford.

History and Evolution of American Police (266)

During this course you will become acquainted with the history of policing in America and learn how the police system evolved from English law enforcement to the policestyle we are familiar with today. The development of police reform and professionalism will be discussed with an introduction to how police departments are organized and managed in order to carry out law enforcement functions. There will be a focus on police discretion and methods used to enforce laws.

The class will be led by Zane Rybkowski, an SVSU adjunct criminal justice instructor and OLLI member. He was a police officer for 29 years.

Tuesdays: January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Fridays: January 15, 22, 29 & February 5 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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American Women and the Great War (269)

On the centennial anniversary of the First World War, it is valuable to reflect back on a period that created so much upheaval around the world. For American women, WWI provided interesting challenges and new opportunities for engagement on both the national and international stage. This course will discuss the role women played in the peace movement during the early years of WWI, the types of work women engaged with during the war, and how the fight for women’s suffrage saw increased attention and relevance in the context of the Great War. We will also see that American women’s experiences during WWI were as much a reflection of traditional attitudes towards women as they were about opening up new doors and opportunities. The class will be led by SVSU adjunct history instructor, Kathleen McGuire.

Thursdays: February 11, 18 & 25 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: America’s Historic Campaigns and Elections (270) “Pigasus for President” could be heard amongst the crowd in Chicago in 1968, but what did it mean? Join historian Dr. Katherine Ellison, adjunct history professor at SVSU and managing director of History Geek Consulting, for an insider’s look at historic elections. Election season brings with it a tidal wave of political advertising, slogans, television spots, and speeches that most Americans are all too willing to see disappear after November, but have you ever wondered how some of America’s best and worst candidates made it all the way to the White House? This class will focus on the American presidential election cycle, centering on historic campaigns, conventions, and elections from George Washington to Barack Obama. An examination of the art of politicking as seen through campaign strategies, slogans, advertising, and media manipulation will lead to discussion on both exceptional and disgraceful election cycles. Finally, this course will illustrate how strong third party candidates might alter an election result.

Fridays: February 12, 19, 26 & March 4 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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Great Battles (271)

This class will take an in-depth look at a number of important WWII conflicts. We will look at the leaders, the battles themselves, the outcomes of the conflicts, and the results of each on history. We may also look at the “what if,” of the battles on history. The first series we will cover are from World War II: the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, the D-Day Invasion, and the Battle of the Bulge. OLLI member and retired school teacher Jim Reha will lead the class.

Mondays: February 15, 22, 29 & March 7 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

Wicked Bay City (272)

Tim Younkman, retired Bay City Times crime reporter, is back with more interesting local murder stories. This class will delve into Hell’s Half Mile and offer a more in-depth look at that entire Bay City district. He’ll consider what was there, who was there, and interestingly what went on there, including a horrendous murder. He will also share the story of “The Murdering Mogul,” a well-todo Bay City publisher caught in a dual life that led to the death of a young woman. Another story involves the abuses of child labor nationally and locally, including the death of an 11-year-old who was working on the construction of City Hall. There is also the story of a man named Newkirk, alias Thayer, who embezzled thousands from a local bank and fled with his wife to Los Angeles; Bay City’s police chief chased them down on horseback before they could reach the Mexican border.

Pretty wicked, eh?

Tuesdays: February 23, March 1 & 8 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Local Commerce & Financial Planning Behind Closed Doors (273)

In this unique “class” you will visit four local companies/organizations and learn more about them. In February we’ll visit the Bancroft Building which offers luxury apartments within a renovated historical building on the corner of Washington and Genesee in downtown Saginaw. March’s destination is

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the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, an educational center which offers nature programming and 1,200 acres with many trails.

In April we visit the Castle Museum, which houses artifacts from Saginaw’s past, and the historic Hoyt Library, which was built in the late 19th century. Our final stop in May will be Kremin, Inc., a precision machining company in Frankenmuth. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf.

The class is held off-campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site and lunch information when you register.

addressed in this two-session interactive class led by Bob Whiting with Gardey Financial Advisors. The class will cover wills, trusts, joint ownership, beneficiary designations, and more. It is appropriate for estates of any size. Bob has spent his entire career of 40 years in estate planning and trust management as both a senior bank trust officer and as a vice president of a financial planning firm. Plenty of time will be provided for student questions.

Tuesdays: April 19 & 26 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: C140

Current Events & Politics

Wednesdays: February 17, March 16, April 20 & May 18 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $47 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Michigan Politics & Policy 2016 (276)

Best of Behind Closed Doors (274)

The GOP has held control of the Michigan Legislature since 2010, President Obama can’t run for re-election and there are major issues being debated in both Washington DC and Lansing. Major changes will take place in 2016, but what will they be? How might they affect you? This class will talk about the major legislation that has been signed into law in 2015, possible actions during the 2016 legislative session, and will begin discussions about the 2016 election. OLLI members and current SVSU students will have the chance to discuss each topic during the class. The class will be led by SVSU Director of Governmental Affairs, John Kaczynski.

Over the years, our Behind Closed Doors class has visited some especially interesting organizations. This class includes repeat visits to four of these. In February we visit Zentx Media Group, an innovative graphic design company in Freeland. March’s destination is Fullerton Tool, an advanced performance tooling company in Saginaw.

In April we visit Amigo Mobility Center in Bridgeport, where motorized scooters have been manufactured since 1968. Our final stop in May will be Capital Granite, a supplier and fabricator of natural stone products in Bridgeport. After each tour, you will have an opportunity to join the class for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your hosts are OLLI members Maggie and Dan Kempf. The class is held off-campus and you are responsible for your own transportation. You will be sent addresses and phone numbers for each site, and lunch information when you register.

Mondays: February 15, 22 & 29 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $23 Members; $46 Non-Members Room: C129

Wednesdays: February 3, March 2, April 6 & May 4 • 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $47 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Planning (275)

What is estate planning? Why do you need to do it? What happens if you die without an estate plan? What is a trust and how does it work? When might you need a trust? These are just some of the questions that will be Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Issues in the News (277)

The Rise of the Corporate State: The Demise of the Nation-State (279)

This class will discuss various issues currently in the news. There will be two topics discussed in each of the four class periods. A 15-20 minute video from TED.com will present one speaker’s view of the issue. Each talk will be followed by class discussion of that topic. TED talks don’t just present a summary of events and their causes. They tend to focus on innovative ideas and broad issues.

The last 15-30 minutes of each class will be reserved for open discussion of any current issues that the class members wish to discuss.

Exact topics and talks haven’t been chosen, but past topics have included income inequality, law enforcement issues, problems with the political system in the U.S., and assorted global issues. The class will be moderated

by OLLI member Carol Gohm.

Twenty-five years ago, Harvard professor David Korten warned us about the rise of corporate power which one day might rival governmental power in his book When Corporations Rule the World. The predictions made by Korten have proven quite accurate.

This course will combine an analysis of the declining of the nation-state (a condition we have been witnessing for two decades) with an analysis of what may well replace it ... the multi-national corporate entity. Nations are less capable of governance in the emerging world while corporate power, accountable and loyal to no one, has never been stronger.

We will draw upon the recently released and updated 25th anniversary of the seminal work of Dr. Korten. The class will be led

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

Thursdays: March 24, 31, April 7 & 14 10 a.m. - Noon Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: C129

Tuesday & Wednesday: January 19 & 20 1 - 5 p.m.

Price: $27 Members: $54 Non-Members Room: GS202

World and United States Political Update (278)

It is once again time for our recurring course, World Political Update. In this course we will analyze recently trending developments such as ISIL, the disturbing behavior of Russia in Syria, the collapse of Iraq, and the explosion of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank which may portend the Third Intifada, as well as other issues which continue to destabilize world order. Given the timing of this course, we will also review the foreign policy positions of the major presidential candidates to become cognizant of how they would handle foreign relations. The class will be led by Jim Johnson, an adjunct political science professor and attorney.

Class & Trip Cancellation Policy 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.

Monday & Tuesday: April 4 & 5 • 1 - 5 p.m.

Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Banquet C

Policy for Day Trips: $10 cancellation 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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