Osher (OLLI) Fall 2024 Schedule of Courses & Events

Fall 2024

Schedule

of Courses & Events

UCLA EXTENSION GAYLEY CENTER 1145 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024

OLLI Office: Suite 120

OLLI lounge & classrooms located on the first floor.

In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $3–$22 depending on time and day. For additional parking options in Westwood, go to www.uclaextension.edu/oshermap.

Osher

Lifelong

Learning

Institute (OLLI) at UCLA No tests. No grades. Just learning for the sheer joy of learning.

OLLI at UCLA provides a unique opportunity for individuals age 50+ to engage in an extensive program of noncredit courses and special programs amongst a dynamic community of lifelong learners.

OLLI at UCLA membership gives you access to:

• A dynamic offering of non-credit courses

• Free events exclusively for members

• Leadership & volunteer opportunities

• Discounts to select UCLA events

• Discounts with select retailers in Westwood

• OLLI member lounge in Westwood

Renew or join OLLI at UCLA today!

OLLI at UCLA membership begins the quarter you join and lasts for one full year.

Choose from two tiers of membership:

Basic Membership – $50/year

Basic members enroll at regular course fees.

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Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.

To enroll in courses and become a member, visit uclaextension.edu/olli.

Table of Contents

TASTE OF OSHER, page 6

TASTE OF OSHER SOUTH BAY, page 9

SPECIAL PROGRAMS, page 10

LECTURE COURSES, page 12

DISCUSSION GROUPS, page 20

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, page 24

CREATIVITY, GAMES & MOVEMENT, page 26

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, page 32

GIVING, page 33

INSTRUCTORS, page 34

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES, page 38

OLLI MEMBERSHIP & ENROLLMENT FORM, page 39

Taste of Osher

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

No membership is required. These two-hour seminars provide a "taste" of the programming we offer throughout the year. Taste of Osher courses are open to members and non-members alike and are just $15 each, unless otherwise noted. OLLI Plus members can enroll at no cost. No refunds are allowed.

Green Swans 101: Extreme Weather Impact on Financial Stability {New Course} {UCLAxOpen}

Tuesday, September 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Inspired by the “black swan,” a concept referring to rare, unpredictable events with an extreme impact, the “green swan” refers to events due to climate change, which will occur more and more often in the future. In this course, we introduce the concept of green swans and discuss their specific threats to the economy’s financial stability. We will also look at some of the new methodological risk management tools that risk professionals and policymakers are using to mitigate them.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 398833 | INSTRUCTOR: Ismael Arciniegas Rueda

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $0 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $0

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Women in Science: Overcoming the Matilda Effect and Achieving Equality {New Course}

Monday, October 28, 1–3 p.m.

Rosalind Franklin, Vera Rubin, and Barbara McClintock made groundbreaking contributions to science and helped change the world, yet their names remain largely unknown. This phenomenon is referred to as the Matilda Effect, in which women's scientific achievements are downplayed, ignored, or attributed to men. This is not a relic of the past; current studies reveal persistent gender bias where their work is cited less frequently, and they face harassment in the workplace. Join us in an exploration of the challenges women face while pursuing careers in science, often resulting in limited access to education, laboratories, and funding or forcing them to work in secrecy. We examine why pioneering women have been written out of science history, but we also celebrate the countless individuals who have overcome and shaped the scientific landscape of today.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 399238 | INSTRUCTOR: Marc Olevin

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Designing an Empire:

The Art and Interiors of Napoleon {New Course}

Monday, November 4, 1–3 p.m.

The Empire style of Napoleon I (1800–1815) was a time of renewal for the furniture, porcelain, textile and metalwork industries, which had suffered greatly under the French Revolution. Luxury once again became acceptable, as Napoleon commissioned entirely new interiors to stamp his character on the many imperial palaces and to create work for the luxury furniture industry. In this course, we examine portraits and other depictions through the reign of Napoleon to examine how they were used as propaganda, representing Napoleon and his triumphs in a way that legitimized his rule of the French people. We explore the work of artists such as Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, as well as François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter in their service to Napoleon I.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 398799 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Legends and Lore of Haunted Architecture {New Course}

Tuesday, November 5, 1–3 p.m.

Take a virtual architectural tour through some of the most notorious haunted places in America just in time for Halloween. Be on the lookout for flickering lights, blasts of cold air, flying objects and indecipherable whispers as we explore their histories, their unexplainable happenings and the stories of the spirits that inhabit them. We discuss the types of architecture that lend their styles to hauntings, the places that unlock the unsettling memories of their former inhabitants and the empty structures that prove to be anything but. Haunts include the RMS Queen Mary, the Winchester Mystery House, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the Pink House Restaurant and more.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 398797 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Ancient Marketing of Rome’s Third Century Crisis {New Course}

Friday, November 8, 10 a.m. –12 p.m.

Roman historians often look at the years between 235 and 284 as a half century in which the empire nearly succumbed to a perilous combination of internal dysfunction and barbarian invasion. A closer look at the evidence suggests that the third-century crisis was not as severe or long-lasting as many believe. In this course, we reconsider this Imperial Crisis and explain why it was in the interests of those living through it to make it seem worse than it was.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/ or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399134 | INSTRUCTOR: Ed Watts

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Chocolate in Europe, the Middle East and Africa {New Course}

Thursday, November 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

In this course, we explore chocolate’s history, culture and economics from its origins to the present in three world regions: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We begin with where it is produced in two of those regions: Europe, where chocolate arrived in the 1500s and the Middle East, which started its chocolate industry in 1895. We also look at the chocolate producing region of Africa, where increasing demand for chocolate led in part to the colonization of Africa in the late 1800s. Tastings include bars from Friis-Holm (Denmark); Al Nassma (UAE), which uses camel milk; and Bonnat (France), among others.

REG# 399240 | INSTRUCTOR: Lee Theisen

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

How Solidarity in Poland Changed Europe {New Course}

Monday, November 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The nonviolent Solidarity movement was the driving force of Poland’s break from Communism and inspired its collapse across Eastern Europe. Founded in 1980 by a charismatic shipyard electrician, Lech Walesa, Solidarity shook and delegitimized the communist regime by exposing its ideological but false claims of being a free workers’ state. In this course, we look at how this popular movement created an independent political space where alternative institutions, activities, and discourses could develop and flourish.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/ or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 400023 | INSTRUCTOR: Peter Cipkowski

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Los Angeles in the 1950s: Becoming the Pinnacle of American Pop Culture {New Course}

Wednesday, December 4, 1–3 p.m.

In the 1950s, as the population, economy and freeway construction mushroomed, Los Angeles emerged as the creative center of American pop culture. In this course, we explore the developments that led to this perception—movies like Rebel Without a Cause and TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip that were shot around the city, and architecture like Capitol Records’ round office building that resembled a stack of records. We visit the beaches where surfers flocked thanks to the invention of lighter surfboards. We look at how L.A. became a tourist destination with the opening of Disneyland in nearby Anaheim, and how the city finally gained big-league status when the youngest City Councilperson in the history of Los Angeles, Rosalind Wyman, helped bring the 1955 World Champion Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1958.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/ or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399239 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121CDE

Let's Talk Chocolate: Tasting and Buying

Tuesday, December 10, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

As the world’s most craved food, chocolate makes an ideal holiday gift. In this course, we learn how to make sophisticated choices and distinguish the difference between craft chocolates versus mass manufactured chocolates.  We taste seven different chocolates and learn how a particular cacao’s origin and production affect a bar’s flavor. We also review various chocolate makers.

REG# 399342 | INSTRUCTOR: Lee Theisen

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

Peace Corps Service Later in Life

Tuesday, December 10, 1–3 p.m.

Come learn more about being a Peace Corps volunteer. UCLA Peace Corps Campus Recruiter Jeffrey Janis speaks specifically on service later in life. He served in Ukraine during his mid-40’s and will be joined by someone who served when they were 50+. Mr. Janis gives an overview of the Peace Corps Mission and requirements for service, explains what volunteers do and where they serve.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/ or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399344 | INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Janis

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

Taste of Osher in South Bay

COURSES OFFERED IN UCLA’S SOUTH BAY CAMPUS

UCLA’s new satellite campus consists of a 24.5-acre main campus high on a bluff in Rancho Palos Verdes, situated close to the Pacific Ocean.

Tai Chi for Wellness {New Course}

Wednesday, October 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that serves today as a form of rehabilitation and moving meditation. In this course, we introduce the Tai Chi 24 Yang-Style and incorporate Qigong movements. We focus on enhancing physical wellness through stretches, fluid and balanced movements, mental clarity and relaxation techniques. Accessible to everyone, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, and canes, this course is for individuals of any age and fitness level. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants should consult their doctor before joining if they have any medical conditions, injuries, or if they are pregnant. Students must sign a waiver before participation

REG# 400119 | INSTRUCTOR: Angie Sierra

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, Building 6, Student Center

Guided Meditation and Relaxation {New Course}

Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Research studies show that guided imagery and relaxation releases stress and calms the vagal response. Relaxation is a personal, artful and subjective experience that creates nourishing body sensations and emotional well-being. In this experiential course, we practice guided meditation and relaxation exercises, as well as a self-guided meditation script, breathwork mindfulness and sensory awareness.

REG# 400117 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Nicholas

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, Building 6, View Room

Yoga and the Expressive Arts: Developing Our Practice

Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This workshop fosters exploration, discovery, healing, celebration, and community. We begin with gentle Hatha yoga, including visualization and relaxation, followed by creative drawing, expressive movement and writing, with all forms encouraged, including poems, songs, stories, journal and stream of consciousness.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 400052 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, Building 6, Student Center

Special Programs

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

These events, courses and other unique offerings are available exclusively to OLLI at UCLA members as part of their membership benefits. All special programs are offered at no cost to members. Registration is required. Special programs are scheduled on an ongoing basis. Please check our website, uclaextension.edu/olli, for any updates.

OLLI Video Library {Fall 2024 Access}

OLLI at UCLA members who enroll in this course receive access to a selection of past program recordings in their Canvas student portal.  Enjoy over 50 recordings of one-day lectures, virtual tours, guest speaker interviews, Beyond the Headlines speaker series and more.  Re-enroll each quarter to continue your access and take advantage of this valuable membership perk. New videos are added every quarter.

REG# 399349 | Once enrolled, wait 24 hours, then log into Canvas at my.uclaextension.edu.

OLLI Movie Club

3 Wednesdays, September 25, October 23, November 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

The OLLI at UCLA Movie Club is centered around watching quality, modern films and having a discussion afterwards. The facilitator will select films that are available on Netflix; members should screen the film at home before meeting with the group on Zoom. Discussions center around story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation and of course—our personal reactions to the films. Films are announced one week before each meeting. Enroll anytime throughout the quarter to join in on the fun.

REG# 399319 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Fall Kickoff

Thursday, September 26, 12–1 p.m.

Join us for a free lunch to kick off fall quarter! Socialize with your fellow OLLI members and their guests, and listen to OLLI instructors pitch their fall and winter courses.

REG# 400185

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119

Special Programs

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

Book Talk with Ruth Gooley: Songs of Mali {New Course}

Monday, November 18, 1–2 p.m.

In 1980, Ruth Gooley joined the Peace Corps as a teacher trainer in Mali, West Africa. She left for her two-year stint as an ESL teacher just weeks after her mother died. In this course, she reflects on how the Malians’ courage and generosity in the face of extreme poverty offered her a new perspective on the human ability to adapt and thrive. She reads selected poems from her book, Songs of Mali, which encapsulate the challenges she faced and the insights she gained. Serving in the Peace Corps was a pivotal moment in her life, which she divides into two parts: before Mali and after Mali. These songs of Mali are a testament to both the Malians and the resilience of the human spirit. Ruth Gooley teaches French for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA.

REG# 400002 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A

OLLI Holiday Party

Thursday, December 5, 12–2 p.m.

Join us for our OLLI Holiday Lunch! Tis the season—to feast, repose and fraternize with your fellow OLLI members at a festive offering just for OLLI@UCLA members and their guests. There will be food, prizes and entertainment.

REG# 399354

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121

Lecture Courses

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

Lecture courses are taught by high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA is world-renowned. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part 6: Europe in Flames

6 Mondays, September 23–October 28, 10 a.m.–12p.m.

Wherever the Nazis conquered, their plan for Jews was the same—total annihilation. But each captive nation had its own unique language, culture and heritage. In this course, we begin with the long ordeal of Germany's Jews, then follow the progress of The Holocaust in Poland, France, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Holland, Denmark and Italy. Examining the course of The Holocaust in conquered nations reveals the breadth of Nazi cleverness and Nazi cruelty. But it also exposes the character of the occupied society and the resilience, morality and determination of its citizens both for good and evil.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398872 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Women Artists of the 18th and 19th Centuries {New Course}

6 Mondays, September 23–October 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Working in a primarily male-dominated profession, women artists have faced social and artistic challenges in their expressions of creativity. In this course, we explore the lives of 18th and 19th European and American women artists who created remarkable works of art that reflected the issues and artistic sensibilities of their times. We discuss their artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture and photography; and discuss the artistic movements which influenced their work, including Rococo, Neoclassicism, American Folk Art, Impressionism, Victorian and others.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398836 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Understanding the Emerging Axis of Evil {New Course}

6 Mondays, September 23–November 4 (no meeting October 14), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

We are witnessing the solidifying of an axis of countries—China, Iran, North Korea and Russia—united in their willingness to violate international law and promote terror by starting wars, developing nuclear weapons and violating sanctions. They are part of a far broader group of nations and movements hostile to the West—small but influential groups like Hamas and the Houthis. Some Western officials have suggested these countries mark a new “axis of evil,” a reference to a phrase infamously used by President George W. Bush at the start of the war on terror more than twenty years ago. This course explores the backstory, key events and recent developments that have driven these governments into a complex alliance that threatens democracy, the environment and world peace.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399318 | INSTRUCTOR: Peter Cipkowski

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

America’s Immigration Dilemma {New Course}

3 Mondays, September 23–October 7, 1–2:30 p.m.

Immigration is one of the most fraught topics in American politics today, and polls show 2024 is shaping up to be an immigration election. Despite the United States’ long history of acceptance and openness to foreign immigration, concerns have spiked since 2000 regarding the number and ethnicity of those being admitted. Throughout U.S. history, immigration policy has evolved and reacted to often dramatic shifts in American society. In this course, we discuss the immigration laws in the 1920s, Lyndon Johnson’s landmark Immigration Act of 1965, as well as recent developments in problems and policies along the country’s borders.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399155 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $25

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Thrill of Hitchcock: Secrets

of the Master, Part 2 {New Course}

5 Mondays, September 23–October 21, 1–3:30 p.m.

In this course, we explore Alfred Hitchcock's brilliant techniques of integrating elements including script, music, cinematography, editing and production design to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. We also discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges the director faced dealing with his own stars and the Hollywood studios to bring his singular vision to the screen. Our next set of five films begins with Hitchcock’s personal favorite—Shadow of a Doubt (1943), the story of how evil comes to an innocent family in small-town America. In Lifeboat (1944), Hitchcock devises a thriller taking place on a single lifeboat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Strangers on a Train (1951) is based on the story by Patricia Highsmith and offers possibly the most ingenious plot and the most original villain in any of his films. Notorious is an intense love story between Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, and features what has been called the most notorious kiss in Hollywood history, one cleverly designed to slip past the censors. Finally, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) serves as a master class in the art of creating unrelenting excitement as it hurtles to a stunning climax with the clash of cymbals at London’s Royal Albert Hall. It is not necessary to have taken part one to enjoy part two.

REG# 399158 | INSTRUCTOR : Paul Boorstin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

The Pre-Raphaelites and the Art of the Victorian Age 6 Tuesdays, September 24–October 29, 1–3 p.m.

Ushered in with the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837, the Victorian Age in Britain was a time of extreme dichotomies. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, England was at the forefront of industrialization and technological advancement. But that prosperity and advancement was countered by the rise of poverty and concerns for social welfare, and there was also a growing sense of modernization and independence which was hindered by an oppressive sense of morality and properness. In this course, we look at a small group of revolutionary artists who fought against the conservative nature of both the British Academy and their culture. These Pre-Raphaelites strove to realistically depict their contemporary period while also railing against the restrictions of their time. Their works shot them to fame and opened the art world to more variety and individuality in the arts. We also explore the environment that instigated the revolution of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and encouraged their followers..  This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399341 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Television in the 1980s {New Course}

6 Wednesdays, September 25–October 30, 10 a.m–12 p.m.

For the TV business, the 1980s marked a ten-year span of paradigm shifts both in what we watched and how we watched it. FOX arrived as a direct broadcast competitor; USA, ESPN, and BET joined a growing list of basic-cable alternatives; movie outlets HBO and Showtime began offering original series programming; single-word phenom Oprah arrived to reinvent daytime television; local stations discovered first-run syndication; and CNN and MTV arrived a year apart to transform the entire medium into a 24/7 drop-in experience. This course offers a fun and video-heavy look at television in the 80s— how and why it changed; including the creative, financial, political and regulatory shifts behind those changes; and the beginning of the end of network television. We also look back on some of our favorite hits, including Dallas, Dynasty, Cheers, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Cosby Show and The Golden Girls.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398943 | INSTRUCTOR: Jim McKairnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Map of American Music

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 1–3:15 p.m.

Jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, country, hip hop, rap and many more kinds of music all evolved in the United States. Some of these genres have common roots stemming from geographic location, ethnic populations, personal history, wars and immigration (by choice and not). Through audio, video, commentary, demonstration and personal recollection; we explore the map of American music through a wide-angle lens, connecting the dots of its musical history and development.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398875 | INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Muson

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Postwar Italy and The Cinema of Hope and Resilience {New

Course}

6 Wednesdays, September 25–October 30

Sep 25, Oct 9, 23, 30, 1–3:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, 16, 1–4 p.m.

Fellini’s screenwriter Ennio Flaiano wittily captured the essence of post-war Italy by stating that “in Italy, the situation is desperate but not serious.” In fact, despite the devastations of World War 2 and the collapse of infrastructures and unemployment, the sense of hope, optimism and freedom were crucial to the success of the reconstruction program that turned into the economic miracle of the 1960s. Cinema reflected both the challenges and the optimism of the population into a series of successful comedies, dramas and musicals that launched the career of actors such as Anna Magnani, Marcello Mastroianni and Sofia Loren; and brought directors such as Roberto Rossellini, Luchino Visconti and Vittorio De Sica to international acclaim. In this course, we watch and analyze films made during this transformative era: Bicycle Thieves (1948), Bellissima (1952) and Divorce Italian Style (1961). We also explore the interpretations provided a few decades later by a new generation of filmmakers and their movies: Facing Windows, (2003), I’m Not Scared (2003) and There’s Still Tomorrow (2023)—the last cinematic sensation (yet to be released in the US) that stunned European critics and audiences alike.

REG# 399321 | INSTRUCTOR: Alex Pirolini

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE : $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars and Europa— Jupiter's ice-covered moon and more.

REG# 398873 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

History of Sculpture, Part 1 {New Course}

5 Thursdays, September 26–October 31 (no meeting October 3), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Humans have made three-dimensional art ever since they were able to use tools. As civilization evolved, the look of this sculpture changed dramatically in size, materials and use. In this course, we consider the development of European sculpture beginning with our earliest surviving examples of hand-held forms in ancient Greece. We then explore political art from the Roman Empire, the religious images from the medieval period and the humanistic figures of the Early Renaissance. We consider why sculpture was made, what its purpose was, who paid for it and the influence of culture on this important evolution. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398845 | INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McAfee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $105 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $31

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Birds in Classical Music, Part 2: Mythological Creatures

{New Course}

6 Thursdays, September 26–November 7 (no meeting October 3), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Birds have inspired compositions from the very start of the western musical tradition. Many are, after all, natural singers—one could argue musicians in their own right. References to birds in music take on many forms. In some compositions, birds signify allegorical meanings. In others, they inspire close imitation of birdsongs in the texture of the musical content. In this course, we explore the captivating world of mythological birds and their portrayal in classical music. From ancient folklore to contemporary compositions, we delve into the rich tapestry of avian symbolism and inspiration found in various cultural mythologies. The composers whose music we listen to and discuss include Jean Philippe Rameau, Robert Schumann, Modest Mussorgsky Alexander Scriabin, Igor Stravinsky, Lili Boulanger and others.

REG# 399371 | INSTRUCTOR: Anahit Rostomyan

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Isms of Early 20th Century Art {New Course}

6 Thursdays, September 26– November 7 (no meeting Oct 3), 1–3 p.m.

Driven by a desire for independence, originality and experimentation, the start of the twentieth century ushered in a multitude of avant-garde styles. Following the revolution of Impressionism and supported by a burgeoning open art market, a strong economy and an attitude of optimism, artists became free to experiment with increasingly individual artistic styles and methods. In this course, we explore some of these unique styles—Fauvism, Cubism, Orphism, Expressionism and Futurism, and the artists—Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky, who created them..

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399316 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121C

The Art of the Classical Guitar

8 Thursdays, September 26–December 12 (no meetings October 3, November 7, 14, 28), 6:30–8:30 p.m.

This course offers a unique journey through the history and development of the modern-day classical guitar. We explore its music from the Renaissance to the 20th century, starting with the sixteenth-century baroque guitar music of Gaspar Sanz and the early nineteenth-century guitar craze known as Guitarmania (La Guitaromanie) to the Debussy-inspired works of Toru Takemitsu. These works serve as a gateway to understanding the various societal, cultural, technological and political influences that shaped the instrument's development.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399346 | INSTRUCTOR: Juan Rivera

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Robert Schumann

8 Fridays, September 27–November 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was a German composer, pianist and music critic in the nineteenth century and is considered one of the most important composers and music critics of the nineteenth century. This course explores Schumann’s compositions within the cultural and historical context of the nineteenth century in order to understand the music and the world in which it was conceived.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398911 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Music of Igor Stravinsky

8 Fridays, September 27–November 15, 1–3 p.m.

Igor Stravinsky revolutionized classical music and is considered one of the most important and influential composers of the twentieth century. In this course, we study the music of Stravinsky from the early days of his career in Russia to his neoclassical period and beyond. We include three of his famous works, The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring, which were premiered by the Ballets Russes in Paris. The last of these works would prove scandalous yet influential and would have a lasting impact upon compositional practice during the 20th century.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398912 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Iconic Jazz Vocalists

6 Fridays, September 27–November 1, 1–3 p.m.

Vocal jazz is a unique art form that can swing, interact in a creative and musical way with improvising musicians and transform songs into something distinctive and personal. This course is a curated look at the Great American Songbook and beyond, interpreted by some of America’s most famous jazz singers ranging from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald through Diana Krall and Tony Bennett. Through film and video clips, we chart the evolution of jazz vocals from the 1930s through the twentieth century. Beginning with Jo Stafford and Peggy Lee of the Big Band era, we recall mega stars Louis Armstrong (Satchmo), Lady Day, Sarah Tormé, Brother Ray, King Cole and Nina, as well as unique under-the-radar types like Blossom Dearie, Johnny Hartman, Nellie Lutcher and Mark Murphy.

REG# 398861 | INSTRUCTOR: Pat Collins

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Beyond the Headlines

8 Tuesdays, October 1–November 19, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Pulled from today’s headlines, this exclusive speaker series offers an in-depth analysis of significant contemporary issues. Each week, an expert from the political, social, technological or economic spectrum provides a 1-hour lecture focused on a major global, national or local issue. Afterwards, students participate in a 30-minute Q&A session with the speaker. A list of speakers for this term will be available online approximately one month before the course begins.

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398876 | INSTRUCTOR: Jim Aldinger

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $120 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $120

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC

The November 2024 Elections {New Course}

6 Thursdays, October 10–November 14, 1:30–3 p.m.

The 2024 United States elections not only determine the presidency, but all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, as well as state legislative races, city and county contests and ballot measures. In this course, we examine the federal, state and local elections, with a focus on the presidential election, close senate and house races and competitive local elections, as well as providing pros and cons on important measures on the November ballot.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399176 | INSTRUCTOR: Bob Stern

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $105 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $31

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Art Now: Virtual Visits with Working Artists

6 Thursdays, October 31–December 12 (no meeting November 28), 1–3:30 p.m.

In this virtual course, we look at works created by artists working now. Virtual studio visits introduce contemporary works of individual artists, from whom we learn the interests, passions and circumstances that inform their projects. Recognizing the role of the institution and the role of the artist in the cultural context of our times is an intriguing unfolding of history in the making. Between sessions, recaps are provided to augment contextual readings of the presentations. Discussion is encouraged as it inspires further observation and awareness.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398877 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $130 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $39

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The French Revolution in Politics, Culture and Society

{New Course}

3 Fridays, Nov. 22–Dec. 13 (no meeting November 29), 1–2:30 p.m.

The French Revolution was one of the most climatic events in world history. French citizens radically altered their political landscape by uprooting centuries-old institutions and showed the power inherent in the will of the people. In this course, we place special emphasis on the dramatic social, cultural and economic changes that revolutionaries tried to bring about between 1789 and 1799. We examine the abolishment of the nobility, the monarchy and class privilege as well as the nationalization of the Catholic Church, the creation of the Cult of the Supreme Being, the Reign of Terror, and the incredible changes in the basic ways men, women, workers and peasants could live and interact. In the centuries to come, all revolutions and revolutionaries looked to France’s as an indicator as to what might be possible—often leading to tragic results.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 399156 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $25

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Discussion Groups

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

Discussion groups allow members to explore subjects in an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation, creative self-expression and socializing without the expectation of tests or grades. Members enrolled in literature courses are expected to complete reading assignments according to the syllabus to participate fully. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Almost Nobel-Prize Winners, Part 2: The Russians {New Course}

8 Mondays, September 23–December 2 (no meetings October 14; November 11, 25), 1–3 p.m.

Every year, the Swedish Academy sends out requests regularly for nominations of candidates for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Members of the Academy, members of literature academies and societies, professors of literature and language, former Nobel literature laureates and the presidents of writers' organizations are all allowed to nominate a candidate (besides themselves).  In this course, we read short stories by three celebrated literary figures, all Russian—Tolstoy, Chekhov and Nabokov—whose work has been deemed worthy of the Nobel-Prize in Literature but who have not won the prize.

REG# 399227 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Human Condition:

From Nietzsche to Contemporary Thought

8 Tuesdays, September 24–November 12, 1–3 p.m.

In this course, we begin with Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), who was famous for uncompromising criticisms of traditional European social morality, political pieties and religion. Nietzche found conventional philosophical ideas pedestrian, irrelevant and detrimental to achieving humanity’s potential. We trace Nietzsche’s philosophy, from his first notion of nihilism through his developing concepts of Ubermensch (Overman) and Untermensch (Underman) to his tragic encounter in the Piazza Carlo Alberto and how it revealed his ultimate philosophical position. We see the full spectrum of his philosophy and how his ideas were a precursor to Existentialism. From there, we progress to Existentialism with special emphasis on its notion of choice, from its beginning to the contemporary use of existentialism with a small "e." Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich starker!

This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.

REG# 399188 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

They Lived in Squares, Loved in Triangles: The Bloomsbury Group, Part 2 {New Course}

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The title of this course, attributed to the inimitable wit and satirist Dorothy Parker (18931967), is a terse, spot-on description of one of the foremost literary-artistic groups/ salons/gatherings in western literature and art. We address literary works by the group’s most celebrated authors—essays by Virginia Woolf; T. S. Eliot’s epoch-defining poem, “The Waste Land,” whose text Woolf hand-set for her Hogarth Press; the novel All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West (one of Woolf’s lovers); the wittily irreverent Lytton Stachey; the stalwartly faithful Leonard Woolf; the radical economist, John Maynard Keynes; the enthusiastic promoters of post-Impressionist art, critics Clive Bell and Desmond MacCarthy; and the ever-thoughtful E. M. Forster. We also view works of art by painters Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry, Duncan Grant and others.

REG# 398915 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Huckleberry Finn and James: Contrasting Narratives

{New Course}

6 Wednesdays, September 25; October 9, 23; November 6, 13, 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Ernest Hemingway said, "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." Written after the Civil War but set shortly before it, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the first book we read.  We learn about the context in which Twain wrote it, including the history and laws governing slavery during that time. We then read Percival Everett's recently published James, a ground-breaking retelling of Huckleberry Finn. While it would be possible to enjoy James without knowing the original, its power derives from its engagement with Twain's book. Suggested books: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics; Reissue edition; ISBN# 978-0143107323) and the 2024 novel, James

REG# 399178 | INSTRUCTOR: Maria Siciliano

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Current Events: Understanding Our World

8 Thursdays, September 26–November 21 (no meeting October 3), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. This course uses the hybrid format, which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.

REG# 399332 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC

Great Italian Cinema

5 Thursdays, September 26–October 31

September 26; October 10, 17, 1–4 p.m.; October 24 & 31, 1–4:30 p.m.

The cinema of Italy has given the world great films and has influenced film movements worldwide. The post-World War II Neorealismo period merged cinematic realism with a focus on glaring social problems and postwar poverty, while Fellini’s imitable cinematic style combined surreal carnival with incisive social critique. In this course, we view some of the greatest Italian films from 1945 to 1997, and analyze how they use the verbal, visual and visceral art form, and what they had to say about the human condition. We watch five films: A Brief Vacation (1973), The Conformist (1970), Golden Door (2006), Cinema Paradiso (1988) and La Dolce Vita (1960).

REG# 399331 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Embracing Realities, Confronting Myths, and Reimagining

Longevity {New Course}

6 Fridays, September 27–November 8 (no meeting October 11), 1–3 p.m.

In this course, we delve into the social constructs of aging, ageism, the science of healthy aging and the false promise of retirement. Our exploration begins with the current era of unprecedented human longevity as a pivotal opportunity for societal reimagination—redefining the purpose of this new and uncharted phase in life and identifying supportive policies and practices for healthy, purposeful living into older adulthood. Discussion draws on weekly readings as well as personal experience, but is not intended as retirement coaching, financial planning, healthcare advice or emotional support.

REG# 398814 | INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Osborn

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Parables, Part 2: Parables of Jesus {New Course}

8 Sundays, September 29; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 8, 15, 12–2 p.m.

The parables of Jesus make up approximately one third of his recorded teachings and were the prototype for the genre. They are seemingly simple and memorable stories, and all teach a lesson in daily life. In this course, we read parables found in the Synoptic Gospels—the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke in the New Testament—and in some of the non-canonical gospels. We discuss how these and other parables of Jesus address major religious, as well as spiritual and ethical themes, such as the growth of God’s kingdom from small beginnings, the importance of prayer and the meaning of love.

REG# 399328 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Family Relationships in Film, Part Two: Father-Daughter and Mother-Son {New Course}

7 Tuesdays, October 1–November 12, 1–3:45 p.m.

What unites every human being, regardless of race, ethnicity, or geography, is that each one of us springs biologically from one mother and one father. The nature of this primal relationship is one of the fundamental factors that defines our identities and shapes how we initially view the world. Cinema has much to say on the emotionally charged subject of parent-child relationships and conflicts. In this course, we screen and discuss a diverse selection of films, foreign and domestic, that reflect on the special bond that exists between a parent and child of opposite genders. We explore mother-son relationships in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Mother (1996) and The Only Son (1936). We explore father-daughter relationships in The Father (2020), Father of the Bride (1991) and The Whale (2022). We then watch the little-seen masterpiece Make Way for Tomorrow (1937), that deals with the inevitable changes that occur when parents become elderly while their adult children have their own lives and families. It is not necessary to have taken part one to enjoy part two.

REG# 399266 | INSTRUCTOR: Mark Richman

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114

Kindfulness: Be Kind to Your Mind and Heart {New Course}

3 Tuesdays, November 19–December 3, 1–3 p.m.

This course is designed to start you on your mindfulness journey and show you some practices available to you as you cope with daily life. You can experience greater calm, presence and peace—even in the midst of the turmoil in the world. With regular meditation practice focused on kindfulness, even for just five minutes a day, you can begin to develop new levels of mindfulness, resilience and connection to yourself and others. This could be particularly beneficial for older adults who are more sensitive to the degenerative effects of stress-related inflammation. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.

REG# 399336 | INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Hutter

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

Foreign Languages

OLLI at UCLA offers courses in French and Spanish at several levels. Language courses are discussion-heavy, and members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Spanish 2 for Everyday Life

8 Tuesdays, September 24–November 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

A continuation of Spanish 1, Part 2 is an immersion-style course. After a first session in English, instruction is conducted in Spanish. The course offers an easy, no stress way to build on what you learned in the first course and is great for those with intermediate knowledge of the language. Our Spanish I-IV courses teach you the grammar and vocabulary foundation needed to read and write in Spanish.  Students will receive some lecture as well as be assigned short readings in Spanish. We offer these courses on an annual cycle:  Spanish I is offered in the summer; Spanish II is offered in the fall; Spanish III is offered in the winter; and Spanish IV or Literary Spanish is offered in the spring.

REG# 399347 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

High-Level Spanish Conversation

8 Tuesdays, September 24–November 12, 1–3 p.m.

This conversation course is a continuation of either Spanish 4 for Everyday Life or Literary Spanish course and is for those who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students learn to speak Spanish through interpretation, imagination, and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups and before the class to improve vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions.

REG# 399348 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

French Conversation 2: High Intermediate

8 Tuesdays, September 24–November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just having fun. Homework assignments are oral exercises on specified topics that students prepare during the week, then share with the whole class.

REG# 399960 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

French Conversation I: Low Intermediate

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Designed for students who have had one year of French. This course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just having fun. Homework assignments include oral exercises on specified topics; students prepare their discussion points during the week and share with the whole class.

REG# 399961 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Real Life Spanish Conversation 1

8 Thursdays, September 26–November 21 (no meeting October 3) 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This course provides a comfortable space for members with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects vocabulary or grammar as needed.  Please note: This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required.

REG# 399350 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Real Life Spanish Conversation 2

8 Thursdays, September 26–November 21 (no meeting October 3), 1–3 p.m.

This course provides a comfortable space for members with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects language as needed while also introducing more advanced grammar and vocabulary skills. Please note: This course is intended for intermediate Spanish speakers; students approaching fluency are encouraged to take our High-Level Spanish Conversation course.

REG# 399351 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Creativity, Games & Movement

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE

These courses are interactive. Members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Beginning Mah-Jongg

Session A: 6 Mondays, September 23–October 28, 9:30am–12pm Session B: 6 Mondays, September 23–October 28, 1–3:30pm

Mah-Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago. It was brought to the West in the 1920s and is played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles and thus call “Mah-Jongg" ends the game, whereupon tiles are scored and a winner is declared. This course introduces the beginner to the basic rules and simple strategies. Learn to play this enjoyable, social and thought-provoking game!

The first two meetings are mandatory. Every student must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.

SESSION A | REG# 400141 | INSTRUCTOR: Ronni Rice

SESSION B | REG# 400142 | INSTRUCTOR: Ronni Rice

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A

Gentle Chair Pilates

8 Mondays, September 23–November 18 (no meeting November 11), 1–2 p.m.

Pilates is a low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving flexibility, mobility, and posture. However, it can be intimidating especially if one has been inactive or never exercised. In this course, we learn modified Pilates movements while seated in a chair, using a TheraBand (or a towel, belt, strap, or scarf), 1-2 lbs. weights (or water bottle, soup cans), and your amazing body.

Always consult a doctor about any pain or injury before engaging in any exercise. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 399352 | INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Cahoon

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Beginning Canasta

6 Tuesdays, September 24–October 29, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The game of canasta was devised by attorney Segundo Sanchez Santos and his bridge partner, architect Alberto Serrato in Montevideo, Uruguay. They combined parts of bridge, rummy, and conquian (or coon can); made it quicker than bridge and made it rely less on chance than rummy. In this course, we learn the basics of the game—point value of cards, melding, how to create a canasta and scoring. After the first two weeks, we begin to learn the strategy of the game. Although strategy is a continuous learning experience, this course imparts enough knowledge to play the game.

REG# 399355 | INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Dann

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 113

Drawing Studio

6 Tuesdays, September 24–October 29, 1–3:30 p.m.

This course provides an interactive virtual studio: to draw, to practice, and to investigate. With drawing as the basis, we practice techniques that explore gesture, line, contour, shade, shadow, light, form, space, and weight, as well as a variety of mediums and materials. To bolster enthusiasm and nurture creativity, we visit a museum at UCLA to draw in an inspiring physical space. Suggested prerequisite: Drawing is a Feeling I and/or II, or some previous drawing experience.

REG# 399356 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind

5 Tuesdays, September 24–October 22, 1:30–3 p.m.

Qigong boosts and improves various bodily functions by cultivating the body's natural energy flow and capacity with simple standing and seated postures, body movements and harmonized breath. The simple movements were developed in China over the last 5000 years to follow the natural flow of the earth's energy, and improve the circulation of internal Qi (Chi) from the body and external Qi from nature. In this course, we practice various Broad Prescription Qigong (BPQ) sets of movements. While sitting, standing and using body movements and harmonized breath-work to increase our body’s natural energy flow, we fill the energy centers in our body with vital life force, or Qi. Students must sign a waiver before participating.

REG# 399357 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 112

Smart Movement Solutions: Finding a Mind Body Balance

10 Wednesdays, September 25–November 27, 10–11 a.m.

No matter your fitness level, discover the pleasure of moving with ease and refinement. Learn how our bodies work through sensory awareness and movement re-education. In this course, we use the Feldenkrais Method® to help us align our minds with bodies with very small, gentle movements that offer very significant benefits. Together, we explore variations in our movement patterns to build resiliency and facilitate our essential day-today activities as we age including walking, standing, sitting down and getting up, as well as getting in and out of cars.

Students must sign a waiver before participating.

REG# 399199 | INSTRUCTOR: Stacy Barrows

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119B

Beginning Gentle Yoga

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 1–2:30 p.m.

This is a slow meditative course, intended for those with little or no yoga experience, or those with physical limitations. In this course, we move into a position slowly, holding the pose for a minute (or several), and then relax for a few breaths before stretching into another posture.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 399362 | INSTRUCTOR: Douglas Dee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Intermediate Mah-Jongg

Session A: 6 Wednesdays, September 25–October 30, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Session B: 6 Wednesdays, September 25 – October 30, 1–3:30 p.m.

Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the Mah-Jongg card, developing strategies for choosing the hand of play, strategies for defensive play and increasing the speed of play. There is plenty of time to practice all of these skills and have a great time.

Every student must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.

SESSION A | REG# 399361 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi

SESSION B | REG# 399359 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A

Life Stories that Stir the Soul

8 Wednesdays, September 25–November 13, 1–3 p.m.

As we travel along life's path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has an opportunity to share a new short story every week. Write a story about the one that got away, or the one you decided to stay with. Write about the lessons you learned, the dinners you burned or what you did when you came to a particular fork in your road. This course requires weekly writing assignments. Students must meet weekly deadlines to receive instructor feedback and participate in group storytelling sessions.

REG# 399364 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance

4 Thursdays, September 26–October 24 (no meeting October 3), 1:30–3 p.m.

Tai chi is well known for bringing the mind, body, and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury, and promote good health. This peaceful art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress, and enhance flexibility along with promoting overall wellness. The steps are light, and the slow movements are flowing. The postures and movements harmonize with the principles of yin and yang and build an intimate awareness with one’s natural internal and external energy, building a great sense of inner peace. In this course, a new tai chi posture is introduced each week after a warm-up tai chi flow sequence. In the process, we learn how to open and cultivate the body’s energy pathways and prepare for proper tai chi form training, while focusing on improving our balance and cultivating better health.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 399358 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 112

Intermediate Yoga

8 Thursdays, September 26–November 21 (no meeting October 3), 6:30–8 p.m.

This is a nurturing Iyengar yoga course that emphasizes proper body alignment. We move into a position slowly, holding the pose for a minute (or several), and then relax for a few breaths before stretching into another posture. Because all bodies have different weaknesses and strengths, Iyengar Yoga may apply the use of props (wooden blocks, chairs, blankets or belts) to help the body into the correct positions so that one can work in a range of motion that is both safe and effective.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 399363 | INSTRUCTOR: Douglas Dee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

iPhone Photowalk: Around Westwood {New Course}

7 Tuesdays, October 1–November 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

In this course, we go on four local field trips close to Westwood. Through our camera’s viewfinder, we seek inspiration, get outside of our comfort zone and hone our skills as an iPhone photographer. Each field trip begins with a lecture on how to shoot the venue, while creatively applying the principals of composition, color and lighting. Locations include Holmby Park, the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, the Getty Museum and Beverly Gardens Park. Three meetings are held at the Gayley Center where we show our photos on a large screen and receive a gentle, positive critique and suggestions on how to improve.

Class discussions will be on Zoom and recorded. Field trips will be offsite. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 399367 | INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Demsky

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A

Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities

OLLI at UCLA members have access to a selection of unique leadership & volunteer opportunities within UCLA. New opportunities are shared via email as they arise.

Leadership Opportunities

OLLI Advisory Board – Led by the OLLI Director, the Advisory Board is dedicated to supporting the mission and values of the OLLI program as outlined by the Osher Foundation. Advisory Board members meet throughout the year to provide feedback on strategic initiatives and to review scholarship applications. Appointment to the Advisory Board is by invitation only, but requests to join will be considered for any member who has been in the program over 5 years.

Curriculum Committee – Curriculum Committee members support program development by identifying new potential instructors and topics, sharing highlights from OLLI courses and promoting the OLLI program. To be eligible for the Curriculum Committee, you must be a currently active OLLI member and have been a member for at least two years, and complete a brief interview.

To learn more about serving on a committee, please email osher@uclaextension.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities

(remote & in-person options)

Friends of Extension – OLLI members are eligible to join the Friends of Extension volunteer program. These volunteers provide services to UCLA Extension such as checking in students for courses, being a virtual teacher's assistant for OLLI Zoom courses and helping with any special events. For more information about the Friends of Extension, please contact Jan Woo at jwoo@unex.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-1024.

Generation Xchange Program (GenX) – GenX is a partnership between the UCLA Department of Medicine and the L.A. Unified School District that brings retired adults into K-5 classrooms to help children achieve academic success. The mission is to promote greater health and wellness outcomes in at-risk older adults, while simultaneously supporting greater academic and behavioral outcomes for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. For more information, contact D'Ann Morris, Associate Director at dmmorris@mednet.ucla.edu or leave a voicemail for the UCLA Division of Geriatrics (310) 267-5114 and a team member will contact you.

OLLI at UCLA Giving

SUPPORT THE OLLI PROGRAM WITH A GIFT TODAY.

Thank you to all the donors and friends of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA, without whom the OLLI program would not be possible. We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for your continued support.

OLLI at UCLA depends on private contributions from caring individuals like you to keep our program running and thriving. Your investment in OLLI at UCLA ensures that our high quality courses continue to enrich the lives of adults throughout Los Angeles.

As we prepare for the future, we rely on individual donations from members and non-members who believe in the transformative work of lifelong learning. You can help support the continuation and growth of the OLLI at UCLA program by making a tax-deductible donation of any size to our scholarship fund or support fund.

Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship provides members who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to lifelong learning a free year of Plus OLLI membership. A donation to the OLLI scholarship fund means we can award a greater number of scholarships every quarter.

OLLI Support Fund

Membership dues and course fees only cover a percentage of program costs. A donation to the OLLI support fund ensures that we can continue to provide excellence in programming, instruction, and service.

Help us reach our $30,000 annual fundraising goal.

Gifts can be made online at: giving.ucla.edu/SupportOsher

For questions about giving to OLLI at UCLA or to send a gift by mail, contact UCLA Extension’s Office of Development by email at deansoffice@uclaextension.edu.

OLLI at UCLA Giving

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA would like to acknowledge the following individuals for making contributions to support life learning during OLLI@UCLA’s Giving Week and Fundraiser. Contributions in every amount are of great importance to the institute and are deeply appreciated.

Mr. Carl A.Albert and Mrs. Susan Schaefer Albert

Mr. James Aldinger

Albert E. Aubin

Dr. Thomas E. Baker

Dr. Linda G Baum and Dr. Leland D.Powell

Paul Bergman and Andrea Sossin-Bergman

Mr. Barry L. Bernstein and Ms. Myrtis J. Allison

Paul and Sharon Boorstin

David and Marilyn Cagle

Dr. Ruth F. Cousineau and Dr. Daniel J. Fink

Ms. Debra Flaum

Martin and Louise Fontaine

Ms. Gioia W. Frelinghuysen

Mr. Terence A. Feuerborn and Mrs. Connie Whitley

Frank Galvan, Ph.D.

Helaine and Jeffrey Gilbert

Drs. Myrna and Bill Hant

Ms. Jackie Haskins

Gail & Murray Heltzer

Ms. Carol Howell

Ms. Tevis A. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Kehoe

Joan and Chris Larkin

Lorelei Levy

Ms. Marilyn F. Lipsky

Evelyn S. Meyer

Mr. and Mrs. Michel Ohayon

Ms. Denise Ovrom

Ms. Saryl T. Radwin

Marilynne Rudick

Avram Salkin

Ms. Annette R. Segil

Maria Sicilano

Ms. Stefanie Simon

Mrs. Susan H. Stromgren

Ms. Judith Strull

Ms. Valerie S. Summers

Ms. Janice Teramura

Ms. Claire Tucker

Mr. Terry Wachsner

Judy Wollman

Marlene Zweig

Instructors

FALL 2024

James Aldinger, former two-term mayor of Manhattan Beach; designed and built satellites for 30+ years for Hughes Aircraft Company (later Boeing).

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Ph.D., senior economist at RAND and professor of policy analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School

Samuel Barnes, Director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute; a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and meditation for over 42 years

Stacy Barrows, PT, GCFP, Doctor of Physical Therapy; certified PMA Pilates and Feldenkrais teacher; owner of Smart Somatic Solutions.

Shelley R. Bonus, writer, astronomical historian, content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, CoolCosmos, and telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.

Paul Boorstin, author of three novels of terror: The Glory Hand, Savage, and The Accursed. Mr. Boorstin is also a screenwriter whose films include Angel of Death and Fire with Fire. He has written numerous TV specials as well, including the recent Inside the KGB (NBC), and has received an Emmy and an Academy Award nomination.

Sharon Boorstin, former contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel; has written for Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel; author of the memoir/ cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship

Bonnie Cahoon, certified in the Pilates Method for twenty years; third-generation Classical Pilates Instructor. Her master teacher was trained by Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska. Certification included Kinesiology, Anatomy and 900 hours of apprenticeship.

Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque, UCLA Extension Spanish Instructor

Peter Cipkowski, Ed.D., literary historian, publishing executive, and author of Revolution in Eastern Europe: The Collapse of Communism. He serves on the Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors

Deborah Beth Cohen PhD in Culture and Performance, UCLA; artist; designer; educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA) for 21 years

Patrick Collins, former jazz DJ and television producer; has served as chairman and board member of the LA-based nonprofit Jazz Bakery, as well as a member of the Friends of Jazz at UCLA.

Carlo Coppola, PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Chicago; published author, editor, critic, world literature teacher and translator of poetry and fiction from South Asian literatures.

Vincent Coppola, PhD in Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in Film and Theater Arts, UCLA

Caroline Dann, M.A., head of The Los Angeles Canasta Academy; accredited senior instructor with the Canasta League of America. She has taught beginner and strategic classes for the past 5 years.

Jared Day, PhD; taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University; expertise in US political, urban, and cultural history, and world history from the 15th century to the present

Douglas Dee, Lyengar Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for more than 20 years.

Ellen Demsky award-winning event and portrait photographer & photography instructor; current National Duathlon (bike & run) champion and winner of the LA Marathon for her age group.

Eyassu Gayim, JD, adjunct faculty, Political Science Department, SDSU; former human rights instructor, University of Helsinki; former visiting scholar, UCLA, UCSD, USD, and California Western School of Law

Ruth Anne Gooley PhD in French Language and Literature, UCLA.

Myrna Hant, PhD; Former Research Scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA

Jeffrey Hutter, PhD; Psychologist; former assistant clinical professor, School of Medicine, UCLA; past president, Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles; former clinical consultant at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy.

Jeffrey Janis, MBA in nonprofit management at George Washington University; UCLA Peace Corps Campus Recruiter. At the age of 44, he became a Peace Corp Volunteer working with non-profits in Ukraine. He is an avid traveler and has been to more than 50 countries.

Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Orna Manavi, DC, Mah-Jongg instructor who has conducted Mah-jongg games for teams of beginners, intermediate, and advanced players

Nancy McAfee, MA in Art History, art historian who spent 18 years at the Cleveland Museum of Art as an educator and community outreach director. She also taught AP Art History for 10 years to high school students.

Jim McKairnes, MA, media veteran of 30+ years including 15 years at CBS Television, author, TV historian. He has taught at DePaul University, Temple University, and Middle Tennessee State University outside Nashville

Andrew Muson, Juilliard-trained, musician, composer, and producer who has recorded gold and platinum albums, TV themes, and film scores. He’s appeared on stages from Carnegie Hall to Montreux with artists including James Taylor, The Manhattan Transfer, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono, and Albert King.

Marc Olevin, science lecturer; former graphic and web designer and a management consultant for clients including JPL and Amgen.

Barbara Osborn, PhD, strategist for nonprofit social justice organizations; former Senior Fellow at UCLA Luskin School and former adjunct faculty at USC, California State Northridge, and Glendale Community College.

Alex Pirolini, PhD in American film history, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian and The Cinema of Preston Sturges and has written numerous articles, essays, and film reviews for various publications

Ronni Rice, Certified instructor, American Mah-Jongg Instructors Association who has taught hundreds of new players how to play.

Mark Richman, MM in Piano, Juilliard School of Music; prize-winning concert pianist; lecturer at CSUN; member of the artist-faculty of Junior Chamber Music; formerly visiting lecturer in music at UCLA

Juan Rivera, EdM, Arts in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education; MA in music performance in classical guitar performance, UCLA. A student of Peter Yates, Mr. Rivera has performed throughout Los Angeles and has won several awards, most notably the Randy Rhoads Guitar Scholarship.

Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in organ performance , MA in musicology. She is pursuing dual DMA and PhD degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA and is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments

Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University; graduate work in fine and decorative

arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York, and graduate studies in architectural history at USC.

Ryan Shiotsuki, PhD in musicology; lecturer in Musicology, UCLA and Chapman University

Maria Siciliano, MPA, Harvard University; MS in Gerontology, USC; principal and founder, Gerontology in Action.

Angie Sierra, Tai Chi Instructor and Reiki Master, more than ten years in Tai Chi curriculum development, founder and director of Sierra Holistic Collective

Steve Sohmer, PhD; student of the Holocaust for the past 17 years. His research has taken him to Nuremberg , Berlin, Dachau, Auschwitz, Ravensbruck, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, and the Deutsche Kinemathek .

Bob Stern JD; former president of the Center for Governmental Studies; former chair of the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws; former legislative and Secretary of State staffer; first general counsel for the California Fair Political Practices Commission and coauthor of reform laws. Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, author of 27 books and a leading authority of mindfulness and relaxation.

Lee Scott Theisen, PhD, American history, Latin American History and Art at University of Arizona; lecturer on film and food culture with expertise on chocolate.

Susan McMillen Villara, PhD in Hispanic and Luso literatures, languages, cultures, and linguistics; retired director of Spanish and Portuguese language instruction, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Edward Watts, PhD in History from Yale University; Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair; Chair of the History department at UCSD; editor and author of six books including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Basic Books , 2018)

Katherine E. Zoraster, MA; adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College, CSU Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts

General Information & Policies

OLLI membership is required to enroll in courses.

• Guests must receive permission to attend classes.

• Auditing is not allowed.

• Membership is not transferable to a family member or friend.

• UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or OLLI membership.

• Many OLLI courses have limited enrollment, so early enrollment is advised.

• Students must be age 50 or greater to become OLLI members.

OLLI Scholarship Program

OLLI at UCLA offers a limited amount of scholarships each year to current and prospective members who demonstrate financial need. Please visit uclaextension.edu/olli-membership to download a scholarship application or email osher@uclaextension.edu to request a copy.

Refund Policy

Refund requests will be accepted through the close of business on the final refund date, which is printed on your enrollment receipt. A $30 administrative fee is withheld from each refund request. OLLI membership dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Taste of Osher course fees are non-refundable.

Contact the OLLI office: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Phone: (310) 206-2693

Email: osher@uclaextension.edu

Course information is sent to students two days before the start date. Students who enroll into a course on or after the first day should contact the OLLI office to request a copy of the course information.

Remote courses can be accessed by logging into my.uclaextension.edu (Canvas).

To contact registration: (310) 825-9971

To request a refund:

Email: refunds@uclaextension.edu

Parking Options

In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $3–$22 depending on time and day.

Mass Transit Information

For detailed information on bus service to Westwood Village, visit metro.net, bigbluebus.com, or culvercity.org.

In accordance with UCLA Extension policy, service dogs will need to be registered with UCLA Extension’s Services for Students with Disabilities Office. You are allowed to attend your first class meeting with your service dog, but will not be able to attend any future meetings until you are registered with the UCLA Extension Disabilities Office.

“Under ADA Revised Requirements of September 2010, only dogs can serve as service animals. Further, a service animal is a dog that is trained to perform special tasks for a person with a disability. They are working animals, not pets. A dog whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support will not qualify as a service animal under the ADA.”

Please contact Pam Head, the coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities Office, at (310) 825-0183 to begin and complete the process to have your service dog registered.

UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). We offer courses evenings and weekends in Westwood and Downtown L.A., plus online classes available around the globe. Courses range from business, arts, engineering and IT, to entertainment studies, public policy, public health, the humanities and more. Explore UCLA Extension at uclaextension.edu

The Bernard Osher Foundation

With an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation, UCLA Extension joins universities across the United States at the forefront of a national initiative to provide learning opportunities to serve the intellectual and cultural needs of older adults.

OLLI Membership & Enrollment Form

Joining

OLLI is easy. Choose one of the options below.

1. OLLI Basic Membership: Basic members enroll at regular course fees.

2. OLLI Plus Membership: Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.

To Enroll

Online: uclaextension.edu/osher By Phone: (310) 825-9971 ext. 601

By Mail: UCLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901

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Daytime Phone Number Birth Date (mo/day/yr)**

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CHECK enclosed payable to: The Regents of UC

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Note: There is a $30 charge for returned checks. For Basic Membership holders, a $30 administrative fee is withheld from each course for which you request a refund unless the course is canceled, discontinued, rescheduled, or has a special refund policy. Memberships are nonrefundable.

**You must be 50 years or above to join OLLI. UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or membership. Date of birth is used to verify eligibility.

In accordance with applicable federal laws and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to Office of Registrar, UCLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901; Voice/TDD: (310) 825-8845. For information on services for students with disabilities, or questions about accessibility, please call (310) 825-7851 (voice or TTY).

† Discount code available on most classes at least 30 days before course start date.