EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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CERAMIC TECHNIQUES FOR ALL WORKSHOP

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X217–01)

Wednesday 12:30–3:30 p.m. 2/7/2024–5/8/2024

Instructors: Rolf Eriksen, John Demsey, Linda Simon

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 12

Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on)

The workshop provides additional work time for various clay projects in progress from class. Class website olliuodcta.art supports in-class instruction, self-study and information for prospective students.

CLOSE-KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP**

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X204–01)

Class limit: 30

UD OLLI Online (X204–06)

Class limit: 30

Monday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/5/2024–4/22/2024

Instructors: Sheila King, Margaret Love

Number of class sessions: 11

Course format: Active (Hands-on)

Tech requirements for online section: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Informal gathering of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts sharing their creativity and helping each other, with instruction on various knitting techniques. New knitters welcome, and should bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles. This is a hybrid-online course: one section meets on site; one is online only. See page 3 for details.

CREATIVE FUN WITH CLAY WORKSHOP

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X216–01)

Friday 9 a.m.–noon

2/9/2024–5/10/2024

Instructors: Joseph Germano, Isabel Kramen, Svetlana Lisanti

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 10

Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on)

The workshop provides additional work time for various clay projects in progress from class.

FRENCH BOOK GROUP (CERCLE DE LECTURE)***

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X237–01)

Friday 2:30–3:45 p.m.

2/16/2024, 3/22/2024, 5/3/2024

Instructor: Judith Diner

Number of class sessions: 3 • Class limit: 25

Course format: Discussion

Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read French (advanced)

Join our book group to refresh your French-speaking skills and expand your knowledge through lively French discussion of a literary work in a relaxed setting. Active participation is encouraged. Focus on 20th- and 21st-century works. This course meets three times—2/16: Les Vacances de Maigret, Georges Simenon, 3/22: Le Prince à la Petite Tasse, Emilie de Turckheim, 5/3: Le grand dérangement, Jean Anglade. To order: lireka.com, amazon.com or fnac.com. E-books are available. More details are provided on OLLI’s course information/syllabus website or via jdiner1@aol.com.

GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP*

UD OLLI Online (X205–06)

Thursday 3:45–4:30 p.m. 2/8/2024–4/25/2024

Instructor: Barbara Hamming

Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 35

Course format: Discussion, Lecture

The GIG is back! Meet with fellow genealogy enthusiasts and family history buffs in an informal, collaborative setting to share our genealogy successes and to give and get help in solving some of the “brick wall” mysteries in our family trees. Each week, there is a general theme and an informal presentation to get us started, followed by group collaboration. The only prerequisite for this course is an enthusiasm for genealogy. All levels of experience are welcome.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION*

UD OLLI Online (X226–06)

Wednesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/7/2024–4/24/2024

Instructor: Genie Floyd

Number of class sessions: 11

Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on)

This course is an introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation practices as covered in Jon Kabat Zinn’s book Full Catastrophe Living. Practices include sitting meditations, body-scan meditation, walking meditations and mindful movements. Class time is divided equally between the presentation of ideas, mindfulness meditation practice and group discussion. Prior meditation experience is not necessary. No text is required.

MAH JONGG EXTRACURRICULAR

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X206–01)

Monday 2:30–4 p.m.

2/5/2024–5/6/2024

Instructors: Gerri Sanchez, Helen McMahon, Sheila Weinberg, Nancy Herzog

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 100

Course format: Active (Hands-on)

Prerequisite: experienced players only

Come play Mah Jongg with us! Instructions on how to play Mah Jongg are not given during these sessions, so this is for experienced players only. You need a 2023 Mah Jongg card. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it.

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X209–01)

Thursday 10:45 a.m.–noon

2/8/2024–5/9/2024

Instructors: Addie Cole, Mary McNeeley

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 45

Course format: Active (Hands-on), Video Based

Mexican Train Dominoes is easy to learn and lots of fun to play. Try it with us and see for yourself. This class is for both new and experienced players.

OLLI BIRD WATCHING CLUB

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X229–01)

Tuesday 9–10:15 a.m.

2/6/2024–5/7/2024

Instructors: Andy Jenkins, Walt Blackwell, Paul Beckman

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 30

Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on)

Prerequisite: Birding 101 or birding experience recommended

The OLLI Bird Watching Club meets to discuss birds, share sightings, plan club bird-watching trips and learn more about birds from each other. There is a brief birdwalk on the Arsht Hall campus before the meeting. Members may serve to lead talks about birds, or lead bird-watching trips on a volunteer basis.

OLLI BOOK CLUB: IN PERSON***

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X230–01)

Tuesday 2:30–3:45 p.m.

2/6/2024, 3/5/2024, 4/2/2024, 5/7/2024

Instructors: Judith Diner, Susan Shelley

Number of class sessions: 4 • Class limit: 25

Course format: Discussion

Good books are meant for sharing. Join our collaborative monthly book group to share ideas about agreed-upon books (fiction and nonfiction) in a relaxed atmosphere. Members propose and select books and take turns leading the discussion. At the first meeting (2/6), we discuss All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr (instructors lead discussion) and select volunteers to lead future discussions and books. Meetings: 2/6, 3/5, 4/2 and 5/7.

OLLI BOOK CLUB: ONLINE

UD OLLI Online (X210–06)

Thursday 3:45–4:30 p.m.

2/8/2024, 3/14/24, 4/18/24

Instructor: Dorothy Kalbfus

Number of class sessions: 3 • Class limit: 70

Course format: Discussion

This online OLLI Book Club primarily reads current books of general interest, both fiction and nonfiction, meeting monthly on Zoom. Books are selected by students at the first meeting of the semester for the following months. Members serve as volunteer discussion leaders and conversations are always spirited and interesting. At our first meeting on February 8 our selected book is The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes. We also meet on March 14 and April 18.

OSHER CRAFT CIRCLE

Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (X211–01)

Wednesday 9–11:30 a.m.

2/7/2024–4/24/2024

Instructors: Karen McKinnon, Diana Beebe

Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 20

Course format: Active (Hands-on)

This course is open to OLLI students who enjoy each other’s company as they work on their handicrafts. This is not an instructional course, but a venue for creative handiworkers to share what they do best while sitting with genial folks. If you knit or crochet and are looking for a project, we can find you one that helps a good cause! Join the group as your schedule allows.

STITCHES WITH FRIENDS

Wyoming Church, Dover (X241–01)

Tuesday 2:30–3:45 p.m.

2/6/2024–4/23/2024

Instructor: Connie Bailey

Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 10

Course format: Active (Hands-on)

This is an open studio for members who do any type of needlework to join with others to work on individual projects. Bring your knitting, crocheting or any type of project you are working on and join our friendly group. We help each other solve problems and complete our projects.

TREE CLUB*

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X214–01)

Monday 2:30–3:45 p.m.

4/1/2024–4/29/2024

Instructors: Jim Hainer, Hanna Zyruk, Ann Hapka

Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 25

Course format: Active (Hands-on)

The campus trees have been measured and identified, providing opportunities to learn about them and our campus. We continue our stewardship and share what we’ve learned with the OLLI community. Activities include verifying tree identification, determining GPS coordinates, monitoring tree health and working with UD faculty regarding future tree planting activities. Last but not least, we have fun in the process.

UKULELE GROUP*

Arsht Hall, Wilmington (X220–01)

Wednesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/7/2024–5/8/2024

Instructors: Hillary Shade, Victoria Crompton, Bill Collins

Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 30

Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on)

Required text: The Daily Ukulele, Liz and Jim Beloff, ISBN B08LR2VJ88

An informal gathering of players of the ukulele, including sopranos, tenors, baritones and basses. All skill levels are welcome. We choose songs to learn and play (mostly from The Daily Ukulele book by Liz and Beloff), jam together, learn some new techniques and just have fun.