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Welcome

to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Wilmington

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

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In July 2019, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW hosted the 11th annual Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement on the UNCW campus. A yearlong planning process went into bringing more than 200 lifelong learning educators from over 70 educational institutions and organizations nationally to Wilmington. This annual conference’s purpose, hosted every year by a different Southern regional educational institution, is to provide a forum for participants to learn about best practices for curriculum, member retention, diversity, building institutional partnerships, exploring technology and travel. It is a great way for staff, volunteer leaders and faculty to learn, engage, network and connect around these topics and more in the field of lifelong learning. We had teams of OLLI volunteers working with the staff to conduct this “first of its kind” conference at UNCW.

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW is to be the premier lifelong learning opportunity for members 50 years of age or older in Southeast North Carolina who seek academic, social and experiential learning. This is achieved through: 1. Fostering a high-quality, intellectually stimulating curricula centered on programs developed and led by university faculty, fellow OLLI members and others throughout the region. 2. Sustaining a positive, open environment that offers respect for sharing ideas and perspectives where people feel valued. 3. Connecting the university and lifelong learning community by serving as a gateway to university events and creating opportunities for involvement in teaching, research and service. 4. Partnering with area organizations to support the mission of OLLI.

Staff have attended this conference steadily over the years, bringing back to our organization ideas for improving our programming, volunteer leadership and good administrative practices.

VI SI O N ST A T E M E N T Our vision is to be a diverse, member-driven organization committed to being an exceptional community of lifelong learners.

We were very proud to show off our campus and the Port City to others coming from as far away as Nevada and Utah! The staff and I are very grateful for all of the support from our sponsors, OLLI volunteers and our UNCW administration in achieving a very successful and enjoyable conference!

WHO WE ARE OLLI at UNCW is a membership organization which seeks to foster lifelong learning opportunities, individual growth and social connection. Funded in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation, we are part of a national network of 124 lifelong learning institutes on college and university campuses in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The common threads among members of the network are: an advisory council; lifelong learning programs specifically developed for “seasoned” adults age 50+; university connection and support; volunteer leadership; and a diverse selection of intellectually stimulating courses.

Shelley L. Morse, Director

LETTER FROM THE ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR Why volunteer when you can just sit in a seat? I ask you: Who has more fun at the dance, the observers or the dancers? I invite you to join the dance.

We depend on OLLI members to contribute to the success and growth of OLLI at UNCW by serving as volunteers either in our classrooms, on our Advisory Council or on many committees which design our high-quality programs and events.

Do volunteers do work that really makes a difference? Consider the comments we received following the July 2019 conference. Of course, there was high praise for the staff, and of course, the staff was the driving force in planning and organizing the conference. And, yes, the volunteers were instrumental in executing the plans, and yes, the volunteers received high praise from the participants as well. We were praised for making check-in easy for them, for answering their questions, for helping them find their sessions, and for making them feel welcome. Important? I think so.

BECOMING A MEMBER Membership is a requirement for enrollment in all OLLI courses or events, except for Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre events. • Spring membership: $30 (expires June 30, 2020) Membership entitles you access (fees apply) to all courses and activities, members-only special events, as well as the many advantages of being a member of the UNCW family. It is easy to join! Visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call our registration office at 910.962.3195.

Will volunteering enrich your life? It can. I believe that sharing our gifts is a powerful force of good for others and for ourselves. Geneva B. Reid, Advisory Council Chair, 2018-20 2

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, JAN. 7 • 9 A.M.

Special-Interest Forums Language Forum...................................................27 Public Issues Forum..............................................28 Cold War Forum....................................................29 American Women of Valor....................................29 The Friday Forum.................................................30 People Who Changed the World...........................31 OLLI Societies PLATO..................................................................22 Women on Wednesdays........................................23 SEA and Coffee.....................................................24 Thinking on Thursdays.........................................26 The Wine Society..................................................32

Academic Courses Biology....................................................................5 Environment Science..............................................6 Foreign Language...................................................6 Geography...............................................................7 Health......................................................................7 History....................................................................8 Literature...............................................................11 Music....................................................................12 Public and International Affairs............................13 Religion.................................................................14 Science..................................................................14 Sociology..............................................................14

High Definition Metropolitan Opera...............................................34 London Theatre Broadcasts..................................35 Great Art on Screen...............................................36 FULL REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 • 9 A.M.

Lunches and Dinner Lunches...................................................................4 Dinner.....................................................................4

Special Programs OLLI New Horizons Band....................................25 Special Events.......................................................15

Outdoor, Wellness and Leisure Programs Outdoor.................................................................16 Wellness................................................................18 Leisure...................................................................20

International Travel Northern Portugal and Spain, featuring the Douro River Valley..........................40

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Enjoy an entertaining and educational meal with UNCW’s most talented scholars and regional experts!

LUNCHES Porgy and Bess with Natalie Boeyink, D.M. Wednesday, Jan 29 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $27 Join Natalie Boeyink for a lively presentation on the creation of the American folk opera set in Charleston, SC, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess and its historic predecessor, the first all African-American musical, Shuffle Along. Natalie Boeyink teaches in the UNCW Department of Music, where she is the jazz coordinator and string coordinator. A graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and University of Louisville, Boeyink is the bassist in Batuquê Trio, a group that fuses jazz and a broad range of Afro-Latin, Afro-Brazilian and Caribbean music.

The Rise of Modern Muslim Fundamentalism in a Secular Middle East with Samih Baalbaki, LL.M. Tuesday, March 10 • Noon – 2 p.m. $27 In the wake of the Arab-Israeli conflicts of 1967 and 1973, an emerging radical Muslim fundamentalist sentiment sought an alternative to the secularist and Western leaning government of the Middle East. The 1979 Islamic revolution and ouster of the Shah of Iran, combined with the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, set the stage for the modern fundamentalist Islamic movement. Samih Baalbaki is a tri-lingual retired lawyer, born in Lebanon, who lived for 17 years in the Middle East, during which he consulted with multi-national corporations in over 20 Arab and Muslim countries. 4

DINNER Why Wilmington Deserves the Title: First American WWII Heritage City

The Incredible Influence of the Hapsburg Empire

with Wilbur Jones

Thursday, May 14 • 6 – 8 p.m. $40

Tuesday, Feb. 18 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $27 National award-winning writer and military historian, Wilbur Jones, describes his 12-year saga to designate Wilmington as the first American WWII Heritage City. This designation was signed into law by President Trump in 2019, pending approval by the Department of Interior. The Wilmington native will talk about efforts by local and state officials to bring his dream to recognize Wilmington’s historic role to fruition.

Shift Your Mindset/Change Your Habits with Ryanna Battiste Thursday, April 23 • Noon – 1:30 p.m. $27 Knowing you need to eat healthier and actually doing it are two different things! Join Ryanna from The New School Kitchen for a delicious lunch and a dynamic presentation about changing your mind to cultivate new nourishment habits. Get practical tips for changing your behaviors, simple nutrition advice and new inspiration for upgrading your day-to-day eating patterns. Leave with a beautiful printed menu-plan and recipes!

with Elliot Engel, Ph.D.

Elliot Engel reveals the humble beginnings of the Hapsburgs, one of the most distinguished royal houses of Europe, also called the House of Austria, and traces its 700 years of oddsdefying conquests. But it is the outsized personalities of the emperors that are at the heart of his program. Through anecdotes, analysis and large doses of humor, Professor Engel brings to life this European miracle. Engel earned his Ph.D. as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at UCLA and has written 10 books, multiple plays and a PBS series on Charles Dickens. For his scholarship and teaching, he received North Carolina’s Adult Education Award, NC State’s Alumni Professorship and the Victorian Society’s Award of Merit. Most recently, for his 30 years of academic work and service in promoting Charles Dickens, he was nominated and inducted into the Royal Society of Arts in England. Elliot Engel is sponsored in part by Brightmore of Wilmington.

Ryanna Battiste is a Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach passionate about nutrient-dense real foods as a vehicle for healing.

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BIOLOGY The Human Microbiome with Patrick Erwin, Ph.D.

CRISPR: What’s Next? Are We Ready to Control the Human Genome? with Patricia Young, Ph.D.

Thursdays, Feb. 6 – 20 Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $45

Wednesdays, March 18 – 25 Two sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $30

“The microscopic world within our bodies holds the potential to redefine how we understand disease, our health and ourselves” (Rob Knight, Follow Your Gut: The Enormous Impacts of Tiny Microbes). This course will provide foundational knowledge on the structure (who’s there?) and function (what are they doing?) of microbes living in and on the human body, with particular focus on human health and well-being. It will encompass a survey of the microbes inhabiting our bodies, how they are established and change over time, and the ongoing efforts to enhance our health and lives through microbiome manipulation.

CRISPR is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes, the hereditary information encoded in DNA. CRISPR allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function. It is revolutionizing biomedical research due to its high efficiency, ease of use and relatively low cost. In agriculture, researchers use CRISPR to edit DNA to optimize crop yields and control plant

diseases. In humans, CRISPR can remove a gene responsible for deadly genetic disorders. In the past year, scientists have used CRISPR to alter DNA in human embryos. These children have been born and may face an uncertain future. Patricia Young is a biochemist who has returned to Wilmington after a scientific career in the Boston area. Young focused much of her career on analytical biochemistry, using high-resolution techniques to identify and quantify biological compounds, specifically biomarker analysis. She has lectured to the OLLI community on CRISPR technology, biomarker identification and drug discovery.

Patrick Erwin is an associate professor of biology and marine biology at UNCW whose primary field of interest is microbial ecology. His research focuses on how the diversity of microscopic life interacts with higher plant and animal life for sustaining the biosphere. He developed and teaches the first human microbiome course at UNCW.

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ACADEMIC COURSES Turtles of Coastal North Carolina with Amanda Williard, Ph.D. Thursdays, April 2 – 16 Three sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $45 Explore the diversity of terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine and marine turtles living along the coast of North Carolina. Aspects of the ecology, behavior and physiology of turtles will be discussed. The course will also cover conservation concerns and management strategies for turtles. Note: This class will visit a freshwater pond on UNCW’s campus to demonstrate methods for studying turtles in the wild. Amanda Williard joined the UNCW Department of Biology and Marine Biology in 2005, after completing a Ph.D. in zoology at the University of British Columbia and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science in Hawaii. Throughout her career, Williard’s research has focused on the biology of marine reptiles. In her current work, Dr. Williard and her students investigate physiological and behavioral responses of marine reptiles to alterations in sea temperature and salinity.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Solutions for Man-Made Climate Change with Warren Darrell, M.S. Tuesdays, April 21 – May 5 Three sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $45 This learning experience will cover current achievements and challenges in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Topics to be covered include: • Greenhouse gasses and humancaused climate change • Energy generation, storage, transmission, and cost • Renewable energy and improving energy efficiency • North Carolina issues, including the wood pellet industry and the potential of offshore wind power Science is included, but this course is suitable for people with or without a science or engineering background. Warren Darrell is a professional engineer with an M.S. in environmental engineering from the University of Alabama. His career includes engineering and management of energy efficiency improvements, including development of a LEED-certified high school in Virginia with a large groundsource heat pump system. He is an active volunteer in Central America with the Ecologic Development Fund and the North Carolina and National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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Thriving in Italy: A Traveler’s Guide with Giulia Orvieto, M.A. Wednesdays, Jan. 29 – Feb. 19 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60 Prepare yourself for thriving as a tourist in Italy. This course is designed to facilitate communication in Italian, learn useful gestures and improve your understanding when native Italian speakers talk. There will be discussions of Italian customs and traditions, as well as of real-life situations not found in textbooks. Originally from Verona, Italy, where she earned her undergraduate and M.A. degrees in foreign language acquisition, Giulia Orvieto taught both German and Italian at UNCW from 201416. She has taught Italian language courses exclusively since the fall of 2018. Orvieto also is one of the faculty liaisons for UNCW’s direct exchange with the Università di Verona, which has sent six undergraduate and M.A. students to study in Wilmington.

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ACADEMIC COURSES HEALTH

GEOGRAPHY

The Aging U.S. Population: Trends and Policy Issues

Exploring Africa with Julie Hunt Tuesdays, March 10 – 24 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45

with Bob Harootyan, M.S.

Dreaming of a trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls? Come hear a series of three lectures on some well-loved destinations from a seasoned, intrepid traveler. Illustrated with plenty of photographs and personal experience, you may be inspired to become a tourist in southern Africa yourself! The Big 5 of South Africa’s Kruger National Park Africa’s Big 5 animals are in great abundance in this national park covering some 7,500 square miles. We’ll also explore the history of the park and the man whose name it honors, Paul Kruger. In the Footsteps of Livingstone – Victoria Falls and Zanzibar Victoria Falls straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is truly one of the most amazing natural wonders on earth. Scottish explorer David Livingstone was the first European to view the great falls in 1855. The spice trading center of Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous island off the coast of Tanzania.

Cape Winelands – Blending History, Delicious Wines, Dramatic Scenery South Africa’s Cape Winelands has a rich history spanning some 350 years. Dutch settlers first planted grapes in the region in hopes of supplying wine to the ships of the Dutch East India Company. In the 1680s, French Huguenots, fleeing religious persecution, brought their muchneeded expertise to the region. Today, wine enthusiasts tour and taste in the picturesque towns. Julie Hunt is a sought-after travel expert and consultant to the travel and cruise industry for the last 20 years. She has served as producer, creative director and client advocate for a multitude of projects, including 12 new cruise ship deliveries, most recently Seabourn Ovation in Malta. Hunt also works as an advisor on travel-related television programs, including Jeff Corwin’s Ocean Treks.

Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – March 18 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60 This course will address various policy issues related to the aging of the U.S. population. Review the demographics of an aging population and highlight economic, cultural and institutional trends such as economic wellbeing, ethnic/racial diversity, health, technology, intergenerational support, labor force participation and retirement. Current and future policy issues related to these trends will be discussed. Attendees will be encouraged to deliberate about these issues, especially regarding opportunities and challenges in the years ahead. Bob Harootyan earned a B.A. at Clark University, an M.S. at Purdue and an M.S. at Cornell, and has decades of experience in applied research concerning aging and the older population. His career began with faculty positions at U.S.C., SUNYOswego and Cornell, after which he held research leadership positions at the California Department of Aging, the American Society on Aging, the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment, AARP, and Senior Service America, Inc. He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.

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ACADEMIC COURSES Chronic Diseases: Are They Inevitable? with William Stewart, Ph.D. Wednesdays, April 8 – 29 Four sessions • 10 – 11:30 a.m. $60 This course will explore the impact of new research, from the last quarter century, into chronic diseases. The roles of genetics, inflammation, the microbiome, nutrition and physical activity on chronic diseases will be explored. These concepts will be applied to Alzheimer’s Disease as a representative chronic disease. William Stewart has a Ph.D. in educational psychology and M.S. degrees in both statistics and genetics. Over a 35-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, he helped to develop drugs in most of the chronic disease areas for FDA approval. He has subsequently pursued studies in exercise and nutrition as a disease preventative, on which he has made various related presentations.

HISTORY Four Controversial Presidents with Robert Toplin, Ph.D. Thursdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 13 Four sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $60 With attention to their biography, ideas and actions, we will look at the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan. Our study of these individuals will serve as a window for examining some of the controversial and significant issues of their times. Robert Toplin was a professor of history at UNCW and at Denison University and recently taught history courses at the University of Virginia. He has published 11 books and more than 100 articles. Toplin has served as a commentator on history several times on nationally broadcast television and radio programs.

Women, Gender and Sexuality in Modern America with Jennifer Le Zotte, Ph.D. Mondays, April 6 – 27 Four sessions • 10 – 11:30 a.m. $60 This course approaches post-Civil War United States history through the lens of sex and gender. Lecture and conversation will include a chronological narrative about legal, social and medical ideas about masculinity and femininity, gender roles and sexualities from 1865 to the present. Issues include sexual regulation, feminism and women’s suffrage, abortion and birth control, LGBTQ history and rights movements, and much more. Jennifer Le Zotte is assistant professor of modern U.S. history and material culture. Her teaching and research focuses on capitalism, sex and gender, and race and ethnicity, especially as they intersect with dress and material culture. She is the author of the book From Goodwill to Grunge: A History of Secondhand Style and Alternative Economies (UNC Press, 2017).

Populism and Parties in American History with David Houpt, Ph.D. Mondays, Jan. 27 – Feb. 10 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 This course will provide an overview of the origins and development of political parties in America. In addition to covering the rise and fall of different parties, it will pay special attention to how populism on the right and left helped to shape the political landscape. The class will begin with the Revolution and conclude with the election of 2016. David W. Houpt is assistant professor of history at UNCW specializing in the history of Revolutionary America. He received his Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center in 2015. His research focuses on the contested nature of democracy in the decades following the Declaration of Independence. Houpt has taught courses on the history of protest movements, roots of American democracy, Colonial America, and the American Revolution and Foundations of the United States.

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ACADEMIC COURSES Why Ukraine Matters with Peter P. Godston, MBA Monday, Feb. 3 One session • 1 – 3 p.m. $15 This course examines the renewed Russian threat to Europe, with a focus on the economic and political independence of Ukraine, where a comedian with no government experience was recently elected its president. Ukraine is a country the size of France between Russia and many countries that were part of the Soviet Union, with modern software and manufacturing industries and vast yet-untapped oil reserves off its coast in the Black Sea. Peter Godston, retired lieutenant colonel, is the author of Navies, Petrol and Chocolate: Why Ukraine Matters. Peter received the Julius Turner Prize for his work in political science as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins, where he also received a minor in Russian. He obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School after serving with the Second Armored Cavalry Regiment in Europe. He has held various roles in industry, as product manager (Sun Microsystems), account executive (Rand Worldwide) and managing director of Europe (Software Emancipation). His career included Army Reserve stints at the Pentagon and the Defense Intelligence Agency, as well as leading a battalionsized task force in Iraq.

North Carolina Indian History with David La Vere, Ph.D. Tuesdays, Feb. 4 – 25 Four sessions • 5:30 – 7 p.m. $60 This class covers North Carolina Indian history from pre-Columbian times to present day. It will cover American Indian culture, such as subsistence, matrilineality, religion, leadership and warfare. Learn about North Carolina Indian relations, including Indian participation in the Civil War, the development of state and federal policy and the Indian response; and the status of American Indians in contemporary North Carolina. A focus will be on the Eastern Band of Cherokees and the Lumbees of Southeastern North Carolina. David La Vere, a former Marine infantryman, received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and teaches American Indian history at UNCW. He is an award-winning historian, author and speaker. La Vere has written seven books, mostly on American Indian history. His most recent, The Tuscarora War: Indians, Settlers and the Fight for the Carolina Colonies, was published in 2013 by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Press.

American Revolution: The Real War for Independence with John Weisz, MBA Thursdays, Feb. 27 – March 26 Five sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $65 Come learn how the American Revolution was unique in terms of leadership, the soldier and his challenges, as well as logistics and tactics. The course will highlight four battles, along with how and why they turned out as they did. Illustrations will demystify the myths about how the war was fought and won. We’ll explore side issues about women’s roles and how the slavery issue affected the outcome of the revolution. Each student will be offered a study guide to encourage thought and discussion and highlight the most important part of the lectures. John Weisz graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1974, with a B.S. degree in engineering and minors in German and military history. Weisz has an MBA in finance, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and a retired Lt. Colonel (P) U.S.A. Army. He has published articles in military journals, one of which is “Light Horse Harry, the Modern Cavalryman,” a war hero of the Revolution. He recently published The Reluctant Spy: Nathan Lee and the Battle of the Cowpens (2018).

BECOME AN OLLI MEMBER TODAY! To become a member and register for programs, visit www.uncw.edu/olli or call our registration office at 910.962.3195

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ACADEMIC COURSES Twice There Was A Country: Yugoslavia

Korea: Forgotten Sacrifice

The Modern Supernatural

with Frank Amoroso, J.D.

with Christopher Laursen, Ph.D.

with Joseph Gouverneur, M.Div., Ph.D.

Wednesday, March 18 One session • 10 a.m. – noon $15

Wednesdays, March 25 – April 15 Four sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $60

The Korean War (1950-53) has been called the Forgotten War. With the 70th anniversary of that conflict occurring in June 2020, a retrospective is important particularly in light of the growing nuclear capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Korean War was the first time the Cold War between Communism and western democracies went hot. Over three years there were millions of civilian and military casualties. In addition to this tragedy, there is the untold story of Project Ramona, a top secret OSS/ CIA investigation of Japanese atomic bomb research during WWII, which was performed on the Korean Peninsula.

The supernatural consists of experiences and phenomena that defy conventional explanation such as visions and dreams of future events, communications with deceased loved ones, near-death experiences, and encounters with strange beings, lights and objects. These things deeply fascinate us and yet, into the modern era, people are divided on what they are and what they mean. In this course, we will discuss two centuries of American and European experiences and studies of the paranormal, including religious and folkloric interpretations, psychical and psychological studies, existential debates, and contemporary consciousness studies.

Frank Amoroso is a retired attorney with a Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law. He established a law school course on white collar crime, which he taught as an adjunct professor for 10 years. Since retirement he has embarked on a career as a novelist concentrating on historical fiction. Korea: Forgotten Sacrifice, released in 2019, is his ninth book. He has made a number of OLLI presentations over the last few years on topics as diverse as the Russian Revolution, the origins of the Federal Reserve Bank, and Babe Ruth.

Christopher Laursen is a social and cultural historian of religions, science, and nature focusing on modern America and the world. He teaches at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He currently studies family lineage and psi, especially related to visitation and premonition dreams. He holds a PhD in History from the University of British Columbia where he studied changing ideas about the poltergeist phenomenon and an MA from the University of Guelph. His writing has appeared in volumes edited by Jeffrey J. Kripal, Jack Hunter, D.W. Pasulka, Simone Natale, and Sylvana d’Angelo, and in the magazine Fortean Times.

Mondays, March 16 – 30 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 Twice in the 20th century there was a bold experiment in ethnic diversity, multi-culturalism and religious pluralism. The first, Royal Yugoslavia, arose out of the ashes of World War I. It was destroyed when Adolf Hitler annihilated Yugoslavia. A second, socialist Yugoslavia emerged out of the ashes of World War II. Although ostensibly a Communist state, Yugoslavia opposed Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Eventually, there was greater freedom in Yugoslavia than in any other state in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. Communist Yugoslavia was destroyed, not from without, but from within, in a series of violent civil wars. Joseph Gouverneur, M.Div., Ph.D., lived in the Republic of Croatia during the Yugoslav Civil Wars of the 1990s where he was employed as an educator and humanitarian aid worker. He has studied and written extensively on the history of Yugoslavia. Dr. Gouverneur is a UNCW lecturer in the history and philosophy and religion departments. He is currently finishing a work of history, “The Fuel of War: Alcohol and Alcoholism During the Second World War.”

What Makes Putin Tick? with Susan McCaffray, Ph.D. Tuesdays, March 24 – April 7 • Three sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • $45 Vladimir Putin has ruled Russia for 20 years. What is the secret to his longevity, and what motivates him? We will examine his career with special attention to his policy toward Ukraine and his attitude toward the United States. Susan McCaffray recently retired from UNCW, where she taught Russian history for 31 years. She is the author of several books and articles on Russian history, including most recently The Winter Palace and the People.

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ACADEMIC COURSES Troubled: Northern Ireland From Partition to Brexit with Paul Townend, Ph.D. and Dan Masters, Ph.D. Thursdays, April 9 – 30 Four sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $60 This course will look at the history of Northern Ireland as a divided community but also as a place of hope. The course will focus on the recent past – the outbreak of the troubles and the history of that conflict and terrorist strategy, but also the peace process of the last 15 years. The course will conclude with a look at Northern Ireland today in the era of Brexit. Paul Townend is currently the associate vice chancellor and dean of undergraduate studies at UNCW. He has taught Irish and British history at UNCW since 2001. He earned his doctorate in history at the University of Chicago in 1999, specializing in modern Irish history, and has published three books on aspects of Irish history and culture. He has researched extensively in Northern Ireland. Dan Masters is the chair of UNCW’s Department of International Studies. He holds a doctoral degree in political science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His primary area of research includes political/global terrorism and international security.

LITERATURE OLLI Literary Club: Nobel Prize Winning Authors Two sessions $30 The literary book club focuses on novels written by winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Explore these two award-winning books together, with guest speakers.

Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath with Keith Newlin, Ph.D. Monday, Feb. 17 3 – 4:30 p.m. John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, perhaps the finest novel to come out of the Great Depression, traces the exploitation of migrant workers in California as revealed through the story of the Joad family as they struggle to attain the American Dream. Explore the novel’s sources, themes and its place in arousing public awareness of the plight of migrants, a topic as relevant today as it was in 1939. Keith Newlin is a professor of English at UNCW. He earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University, and his teaching and research focus on American realism, naturalism and modernism. The editor of Studies in American Naturalism, his books include Critical Insights: The Grapes of Wrath; Hamlin Garland, A Life; The Oxford Handbook of American Literary Naturalism; and, most recently, The Oxford Handbook of American Literary Realism.

Morrison’s Beloved: Historical Revelations, Narrative Genius with Barbara Waxman, Ph.D. Monday, March 16 3 – 4:30 p.m. Beloved is a novel by American writer Toni Morrison; it won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988 and Morrison won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The novel is set after the American Civil War and explores the lasting and damaging psychological effects of slavery. Based on a true story, the novel’s haunting and imaginative narrative brings to light topics of family, trauma, memory and self-preservation. Barbara Waxman received her Ph.D. from the City University of New York and has taught literature courses at UNCW for three decades. Her teaching interests include multicultural U.S. literature, literature about later life, contemporary women’s literature, Victorian literature, the memoir and the culinary memoir. She is active in OLLI programs and chairs the American Women of Valor OLLI Forum.

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ACADEMIC COURSES MUSIC A History of Hip-Hop— The Golden Age and Beyond with Alex Porco, Ph.D. Wednesdays, March 18 – April 1 Three sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $45 Hip-hop started in the South Bronx in the early 1970s as a youth-oriented cultural practice, and today it is a multimillion-dollar industry with a truly global reach. Everything from haute couture fashion to Hollywood cinema, professional sports and comic books are touched, in some way, by the music and culture. This course will focus on hip-hop music and culture after 1988, focusing on major artists, recordings, videos, and events/performances (e.g., the 1994 Congressional hearings on gangsta rap) as well as the various ways in which the hip-hop aesthetic extended into, and transformed, television, cinema, comedy, literature and visual art. Finally, some attention will be given to hip-hop in the twenty-first century— with an emphasis on music and graffiti from around the world.

Mozart’s Magic Flute

Guitar Through the Centuries with Marc Siegel, M.M. Fridays, March 20 – April 3 Three sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $45 Relax and enjoy an entertaining course focused on the music of the solo guitar. Ideas and concepts to be explored include historical perspective and interpretation, technique, improvisation, and arranging. music will be performed – from Scarlatti to Ellington, including genres from Spanish romantic music to modern Latin fusion. Marc Siegel is a talented and versatile guitarist and educator whose performances stretch from jazz to classical, from Latin to pop and rock. Siegel studied music at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington, earning a master’s degree in guitar performance. Siegel has shared the stage with such notables as Gene Bertoncini, Martin Taylor, The Assad Brothers and many others. He teaches at Cape Fear Community College, overseeing their jazz guitar program.

Thursdays, June 4 – 18 Three sessions • 2 – 3:30 p.m. $30 In anticipation of Opera Wilmington’s summer 2020 production of Mozart’s Magic Flute, part of UNCW’s Lumina Festival of the Arts, this course offers insights that will enhance audience members’ understanding and appreciation of the work. Lecturers will share their expertise about the history and cultural context of this beloved fairy-tale opera, with special focus on Mozart’s music and its (in)famous vocal challenges. Guest speakers include Jenny Callison (board president, Opera Wilmington), Nancy King (artistic director, Opera Wilmington; professor of voice/opera studies, UNCW), and Helena Kopchick Spencer (assistant professor of music history, UNCW). Live musical highlights will be performed by UNCW Opera Outreach Project students with collaborative pianist Elizabeth Loparits.

Alex Porco is an associate professor of English at UNCW. He earned his Ph.D. in poetics from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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ACADEMIC COURSES Don’t You Forget About Me: Pop and Rock Music in the 1980s and 1990s with Reed Wallace, M.M., MBA Wednesdays, April 8 – 29 Four sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $60 In four sessions we complete our survey of pop and rock music in the last half of the 20th century. While 80s music is too often stigmatized for its costume-party style and the dawning MTV era, the secret is that it was actually a golden era in pop and rock. It was also a significant transitional period highlighted by the conversion to digital recording and the extensive use of synthesized sounds that helped fuel the rise of new electronic genres. Yet 80s music also sowed the seeds of our modern fragmentation and by the 1990s, ever-changing technology was giving rise to do-it-yourself recordings and indie labels. Richly chaotic, oddball and eclectic, the 90s music boom was a gold rush for singles and its cross-pollination has left a boundary-breaking legacy. Reed Wallace recently retired as executive director of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he earned a Master of Music from Northwestern University and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Alabama. Prior to his career in nonprofit management and fundraising, he was a professional trombonist, performing for 11 years with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and teaching as adjunct faculty with the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham.

PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The U.S. Constitution with Julie D. Lane, Ph.D. Tuesdays, April 14 – 28 Three sessions • 6 – 7:30 p.m. $45 In this course, we will explore the U.S. Constitution, giving particular attention to those parts of the document that have relevance for current political events in American politics. We will consider thought-provoking Supreme Court cases related to civil rights and civil liberties. Topics include religious freedom, freedom of speech, rights of the accused, and the right to privacy. We will also take up important cases involving equality as it relates to race, gender, and sexual orientation. Julie D. Lane earned an M.A. in political science from the University of Wyoming and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Public and International Affairs at UNCW, where her teaching areas include American government, constitutional law and political theory.

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ACADEMIC COURSES RELIGION

SCIENCE

SOCIOLOGY

Major Eastern World Religions

May the (Four) Forces Be with You

Complex Systems and How They Fail

with Rhonda Hoffman, B.A.

with John LaSala, Ph.D.

with Lee Ward, Ph.D.

Thursdays, Feb. 27 – April 2 Six sessions • 3 – 4:30 p.m. $70

Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – March 4 Five sessions • 1 – 2:30 p.m. $65

Wednesday, March 11 One session • 10 a.m. – noon $15

Come for an introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism and Shinto. We will look at each religion historically, functionally and in comparison with the other major world religions.

Our complex physical world operates, at its basic level, with (only) four fundamental forces. The interplay between these forces and the particles that feed them governs the operation of the sun, the planets that orbit it, the cells in our bodies, the sunlight that feeds us, the air we breathe and the thoughts we have.

This lecture will introduce the structure and behavior of complex systems – natural disasters, energy systems, commercial and military transportation, cities – and the fascinating story of why these systems fail. Traverse the intersection of science, technology, sociology and psychology to understand the enormous risks in the world and how to manage them. We will take a quick but enlightening tour of contemporary cases of systems failure, including the Boeing Max 8. Come away with practical knowledge of the systems that shape our communities and the ways they make our lives better while keeping us living on the edge. The program requires no mathematical, engineering or technical knowledge.

Rhonda Hoffman earned a B.A. in education from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C. She teaches part-time in the adult basic education department at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, N.C. She also teaches about her personal passion, major world religions, with the OLLI program at Coastal Carolina University.

Over the course of five lessons we will investigate these forces individually and in combination to help us understand the world we live in. LaSala will discuss the people behind key discoveries associated with each force, from ancient Greek concepts of motion to the proverbial apple falling on Newton’s head to the recent discoveries of gravitational waves and the Higgs boson. For a more detailed description of the course please see the Spring 2020 tab at johnlasala.net. OLLI member John LaSala earned his doctorate in applied physics at Stanford University in 1987 and, as an activeduty U.S. Army officer, served a total of 12 years as a physics professor and lab director at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Upon retirement from the Army, he spent 15 years in private industry, where he applied his expertise in lasers and optics to develop new products and businesses. Before moving to Wilmington, he served as the Class of ’67 Endowed Professor of Physics Chair at West Point. He volunteers as a business student mentor in the Cameron Executive Network.

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Lee Ward has spent more than 35 years in higher education as a professor of integrated science and technology and a director of student services. His scholarly specialty is complex systems and how they fail, which he has been teaching to undergraduates for many years. He has written books, published research articles, served as a management consultant, given more than 100 conference presentations, and taught/studied in China, Japan, England and Scotland.

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Spring 2020 Special Events OLLI at UNCW offers programming in service to our members.

Workshop: Advance Care Planning New Members Welcome

Option I: Tuesday, Jan. 14 • 10 – noon Option II: Thursday, Jan. 16 • 2 – 4 p.m. Free to OLLI members, registration required. New to OLLI? Come by the building to meet staff and volunteer leadership, learn more about the programs and organization. Enjoy meeting other “newbies” with refreshments and fun.

Impeachment 101: What Can We Learn from Political Science?

Option I: Wednesday, Jan. 29 • 10 a.m. – noon Option II: Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free to OLLI members, registration required.

“Begin the Conversation” is a public awareness initiative created by Lower Cape Fear LifeCare with the purpose of encouraging people to identify and communicate their health care choices. At any time and at any age, people may be unable to express their medical wishes as a result of injury or serious illness. Not only does having a plan make it more likely that wishes are followed, it is a real gift to those faced with these tough issues! Don’t wait…it’s time to face the elephant in the room! Planning documents will be provided.

Death Café

A panel discussion brought to you by the UNCW Department of Public and International Affairs

Monday, Feb. 24 • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Free to OLLI members, registration required.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 • 6 – 8 p.m. Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center Free and open to the public, registration required.

Join us for coffee, cake, and conversation about death and dying. Sooner or later we all must come to terms with issues of mortality, why not come together for heartfelt conversation and sharing on the nature of our finite lives? Death Café is a gathering of people to talk about death and end of life issues. OLLI at UNCW is hosting its first Death Café, featuring facilitated interactive discussion led by Professor Anne Glass, Ph.D., UNCW Chair of Gerontology.

What is impeachment? What roles do politics and the public have to play? Can history tell us what is likely to happen? How might it affect the 2020 election? Led by political scientists Drs. Nadine Gibson, Jennifer Horan, Aaron King (moderator), Julie Lane and Stephen Meinhold, with political historian Dr. David Houpt.

Information Session: Good Shepherd Service Project

Thursday, Feb. 20 • 1 – 2 p.m. Free to OLLI members, registration required. Meeting will be held in the OLLI building. OLLI at UNCW invites you to take the first step in getting involved in a community service project with the Good Shepherd Center. We will share details about an upcoming service project that will benefit the residents of SECU Lakeside Reserve, a Good Shepherd Community that helps build strong, healthy communities.

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OUTDOOR The Birds of Southeastern North Carolina Spring Nesting Season with Jill Peleuses, owner, Wild Bird & Garden Monday, March 16 (classroom prep) Tuesday, March 24 – May 19 (field trips) Four sessions $59 Located along the “Atlantic Flyway,” Southeastern North Carolina is a haven for many different bird species. Join us to discover the birds of our region. Birdwatch in some of our area’s great birding hotspots. Throughout this class students observe and learn how to identify spring migrants, backyard birds, shorebirds and resident songbirds during nesting season. You’ll soon be hooked on this lifelong hobby. March 16 • 8 – 9:45 a.m. Spring Nesting Season and Bird Identification Program (OLLI classroom) March 24 • 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Airlie Gardens Bird Walk: songbirds, wader birds and shorebirds. April 21 • 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fort Fisher: Enjoy wader birds and woodland birds on this bird walk. May 19 • 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Wrightsville Beach Shorebird Bird Walk: Nesting season at Wrightsville Beach is a must-see! View young shorebirds and their parents especially black skimmers and tern species.

Masonboro Island Kayak and Birding Excursion

Bald Head Island Nature Excursion

with Don Harty and Jill Peleuses

with The Bald Head Island Conservancy

Session I • $85 Thursday, April 23 • 8:30 a.m. – noon

Session I • $99 Wednesday, April 8 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Session II • $85 Friday, April 24 • 8:30 a.m. – noon

Session II • $99 Thursday, April 30 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Mahanaim Adventures (Don Harty) and Wild Bird & Garden (Jill Peleuses) on a guided birding kayaking adventure to Masonboro Island Reserve. The island has more than 5,500 acres of natural barrier islands habitat and estuary habitats to explore. Masonboro is a pristine coastal island that is only accessible by boat and offers adventurers a fantastic opportunity to experience this natural barrier island and estuary.

Two miles off the coast of Southport lies a beautiful and unique island, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, with the northernmost semitropical climate on the East Coast. Beautiful maritime forests and expansive wetlands provide habitat for a diverse array of flora and fauna. Spend the day with OLLI as our naturalist guides from the Bald Head Island Conservancy tour us around the island on golf carts highlighting these special features.

Meet at Trails End Park at 8:30 a.m. Bring binoculars, a bottle of water, a light snack and an adventurous spirit for this great adventure. Dress for fun, sun and adventure along the beaches of Masonboro Island. We plan on being back at Trails End Park about noon.

Price includes box lunch, round-trip ferry ticket from Southport, guides and transportation on the island. Participants must be on the 8 a.m. ferry from the Deep Point Marina in Southport in order to arrive on Bald Head in time for the program.

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OUTDOOR Kayaking Excursion to Sharks Tooth Island

Behind-the-Scenes Cruise of Wrightsville Beach

Masonboro Island Shelling Excursion

with Don Harty, owner of Mahanaim Adventures and Roger Shew, M.S., M.Sci.Ed.

with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours

Session I • $32 Tuesday, May 5 • 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Friday, May 29 One session • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $40

Thursday, May 14 8:30 a.m. – noon $85 Kayak through a secluded area of the Cape Fear River to Sharks Tooth Island to hunt prehistoric sharks’ teeth. This half-day kayaking adventure on Wilmington’s Cape Fear River highlights the ecology and rich wildlife in our area. Roger Shew, a native of southeastern North Carolina, has a passion for the unique ecosystem of the coastal plains. With a master’s in geology from UNC Chapel Hill, Shew worked for Shell Oil Co. in New Orleans and Houston for 20 years. He has been teaching geology and environmental science at UNCW for 17 years. The kayaks, paddles and all safety equipment will be provided.

Session II • $32 Wednesday, May 13 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Session III • $32 Thursday, May 21 • 1:30 – 3 p.m. Grab a behind-the-scenes glance at the waterways surrounding Wrightsville Beach from the deck of the area’s favorite cruising boat, Shamrock. Join OLLI and Capt. Joe for a cruise through Banks Channel, Mott’s Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, passing Harbor Island, Airlie Gardens and the Causeway on our trip around Wrightsville Beach. Discover the fascinating history behind the third-oldest yacht club in America, the ecology of our natural salt marsh, the destructive power of Hurricane Hazel, the foundation and construction of manmade Harbor Island and much more.

Join OLLI and local naturalist Joseph Abbate on a walking tour of Masonboro Island. This 3- 4-hour excursion will educate adventurers on local ecology, migrating birds and shell diversity found on the barrier island. This tour is active, requiring good physical fitness to fully enjoy all the experiences.

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WELLNESS Water Aerobics

Gentle Somatic Yoga®

Chair Yoga

with Christine Parker

with Heather Till, e-ryt 500

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 20 sessions • Noon – 1 p.m.

Eight sessions • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Eight sessions • Noon – 1 p.m.

Session I • $69 Mondays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24

Session II • $69 Mondays, March 9 – April 27

Gentle Somatic Yoga® is a unique “art of movement” practice that combines traditional yoga postures, Hanna Somatic Education, breathing techniques and healing visualizations. By incorporating slow, mindful movements that raise bodily awareness to release tension-based patterns in the body, GSY meets you where you are currently and gently guides you into greater states of inner peace and joy.

A gentle form of yoga that is practiced seated in a chair and standing, using the chair for support. These classes incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness and relaxation. Chair yoga is perfect for all levels and abilities and is easily adaptable to meet your specific needs. From those with mobility issues to those desiring a more supported practice, chair yoga works with your body to improve strength, flexibility and resilience.

Instead of traditional stretching, GSY utilizes brain-to-muscle re-education to reprogram muscles. The self-corrective and therapeutic exercises, called somatic movement flows, are ideal for overcoming bodily pain, dramatically increasing flexibility, and reversing postural imbalances.

Heather Till, e-ryt 500, is a Certified Professional Yoga Therapist and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). She teaches simple practices for mindful living that help individuals to reclaim their natural health and energy and live healthier, happier lives.

Session I • $185 Jan. 13 – Feb. 28 (no class Jan. 20) Session II • $185 March 2 – April 17 (no class April 10) Session III • $185 April 20 – June 5 (no class May 25) • • • Tuesdays and Thursdays 20 sessions • 11 a.m. – noon Session I • $185 Jan. 14 – March 19 Session II • $185 March 24 – May 28 Enjoy the benefits of water fitness and get a great workout without stressing your joints. Classes are held in the beautiful, warm, salt-water therapy pool at Brightmore Independent Living Fitness and Aquatic Center. All fitness levels are welcome. Each class includes a warm-up followed by cardiovascular and resistance training ending with cool down stretches for posture and balance.

All yoga classes are held at the Wilmington Arts Center on Oleander Drive.

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WELLNESS Gentle Yoga with Heather Till, e-ryt 500 Eight sessions • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Session I • $69 Thursdays, Jan. 16 – March 5 Session II • $69 Thursdays, March 26 – May 14 These gentle floor yoga classes are appropriate for all levels (stiff bodies are welcome!) and incorporate gentle and restorative, supported yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and guided relaxation. Classes offer an opportunity to slow down and focus on mindful movements that help to improve strength and coordination, flexibility and resilience thus reducing stress and allowing for a greater a sense of well-being.

The Power of Plants in Cancer Prevention and Treatment with Heidi Kaufman, M.S., LDN, CDE Thursdays, April 9 – 16 Two sessions • 10 – 11:30 a.m. $30 In addition to their role in sustaining life, plants are also our richest source of “anti-cancer” biochemicals. In this course we will explore specific plants and plant components as well as dietary patterns closely associated with reducing the risk and slowing the progression of cancer. Heidi Kaufman is a licensed dietitian/ nutritionist with a master’s degree in public health nutrition. She has a certification in gerontology and diabetes education and has been in the field for 27 years, having worked for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington Health and now PMG Research. Her primary interests are nutrition in chronic disease, cancer and aging.

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L E I S U R E Beginner Bridge Lessons with Marie Killoran Thursdays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 13 Five sessions • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $59 Bridge is a card game for all ages, and as you know, we never stop learning. If you enjoy cards and using your mind, join us for a six-week course and learn more of the basics of bridge. Each class is a building block with discussion and actual play of four hands to reinforce the material. This class is for those who have played some bridge; familiarity with other card games is helpful.

Continuing Bridge with Marie Killoran Thursdays, April 30 – June 4 (no class May 14) Five sessions • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $59

Good Shepherd Center Tour

Introduction to Mah Jongg

Shelter and Soup Kitchen

with Dennis Conlon

Free for OLLI members

Thursdays, Feb. 20 – March 26 Six sessions • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $69

Session I Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 11:30 a.m. Session II Friday, Feb. 28 • 11:30 a.m. Join Good Shepherd Center Community Coordinator Liz Carbone for a tour of the shelter, followed by lunch and a discussion with Executive Director Katrina Knight. Learn about the many programs meeting the needs of the hungry and homeless; how they rehoused 187 men, women and families last year; the affordable housing crisis in our community; and long-term recovery for the most vulnerable populations after Hurricane Florence.

This series will complete the Beginner Bridge course covering all the basics to get you started on your bridge-playing enjoyment. Beginner Bridge is required for this class.

The history of mah jongg is shrouded in myth. Is it truly thousands of years old or does it only date back to the mid1800s? Was it created by Confucius, as is fabled, or as a game for the royal court, which was forbidden to commoners? What is not a mystery is the popularity of this game of strategy and chance all over the world. The student will learn about the composition of the mah jongg set, the mechanics of playing the game, how to formulate a strategy to win and tactics to prevent others from winning. Several sessions of supervised play will illustrate the lessons and confirm the student’s ability to play the game either socially or in a competitive atmosphere. Each student must acquire a copy of the Official Standard Hands and Rules of the National Mah Jongg League ($7 at www.nationalmahjonggleauge.com) in order to participate in this course. New card reveal - April 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the OLLI building.

UPCOMING LIVE OPERA, PERFECT FOR FAMILIES ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK’S

Hansel and Gretel

SUNG IN ENGLISH and FEATURING FOREST HILLS GLOBAL

W. A. MOZART’S

Hansel and

The Magic Flute SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH DIALOGUE

July 17, 19, 24, 26 · 2020 Mainstage UNCW Cultural Arts Building

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Sunday, January 12 · 2020 · 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm Church of the Servant · Oriole Drive TICKETS ON SALE NOW. 20

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L E I S U R E UNCW Randall Library Tour Free for OLLI members

Hand Drumming for All with Perry Smith, B.A.

Session I • 12:30 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11

Session I • $69 Mondays, Feb. 3 – March 9 Six sessions • 1 – 2 p.m.

Session II • 12:30 – 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12

Session II • $69 Mondays, Feb. 3 – March 9 Six sessions • 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Cicero once said, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Join OLLI for a tour of UNCW’s beautiful Randall Library. Learn how the library serves the university community through collections, resources, space, exhibits and events. Walk through the library to become comfortable with the world inside Randall.

The Sky Tonight at Ingram Planetarium Thursday, March 19 One session • 1 – 2 p.m. $15

Find out why people from all walks of life are jumping on the hand drumming band wagon. Entire cultures from West Africa and the Middle East view hand drumming as their classical music, and you can find out why in this easy to access, all levels series. Rhythms are patterns that repeat just as our heart beats. Hand drumming provides an opportunity to regain our symmetry connecting our left and right brain in an active and sometimes highly energetic way. While drumming, you are also

activating the language learning parts of the brain while you are ‘communicating’ with the other drummers. Perry Smith is a musician living and playing in Wilmington and has been leading drum circles since 2000. Having worked with Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble, the authenticity of his teachings is as true as can be. Perry received his B.A. in music/ classical guitar at UNCW. Class location is The Art Works, 200 Willard St. in Wilmington. Drums will be provided.

Get a live look at the Carolina night sky in a private showing, just for OLLI members! Explore the planets, constellations and other celestial events visible in the sky tonight at the Ingram Planetarium located at Sunset Beach in Brunswick County.

Black River Cruise Wilmington Water Tours

Beginner Guitar and Ukulele Lessons

Monday, April 27 One session • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $79 (includes lunch)

with Perry Smith, B.A.

The Black River is characterized by the meandering river and oxbows, artesian springs and mature swamp forests. As tannins from decaying vegetation leach into the water, the river is stained its characteristic dark tea color. Enjoy a catered lunch onboard “The Wilmington,” as Capt. Doug talks about the history of Wilmington along the river and the Three Sisters Swamp, home of the oldest known cypress tree.

Mondays, Feb. 3 – March 9 Six sessions • 9 – 10 a.m. • $69 Learn to strum along to some of your favorite songs and play a short melody on guitar or ukulele in a warm and welcoming environment. We will learn to read chord charts and explore some easy ways to capture a familiar tune as we work our way toward a short performance for family and friends. Class location is The Art Works, 200 Willard St. in Wilmington.

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SOCIETIES Feb. 11 – April 28 No Class on March 3 Eleven sessions: 10 a.m. – noon • $66

PLATO means People Learning Actively Teaching Ourselves.

Chaired by Ed DeMarco with Charles Fox, Anne-Marie Goff, Janice Kingoff, Shirley Levine, Patricia Myers and Lillian West.

PLATO is a series of lifelong learning sessions, offering a diverse curriculum. Sessions are led by members themselves as well as special guests. Come enjoy a guaranteed opportunity to interact with fellow members throughout the semester. Feb. 11

Food Safety: A Brief History and Current Trends

OLLI member Don Anderson worked as an economist and policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and RTI International for 39 years. He will discuss the roles of industry, consumers and government in ensuring a safe food supply. Thanks to science, technology, government oversight and consumer awareness, America’s food supply is one of the safest in the world. Feb. 18

President Richard M. Nixon

OLLI member Bruce Myers will review Richard M. Nixon’s early life and career, highlighting both his successes and failures. His life began in poverty, transitioned to a political career that peaked when becoming our 37th President, but tragically ended with his forced resignation due to the Watergate scandal. Feb. 25

A Fulbright Scholar in Israel Guest Speaker: Joel J. Mintzes, retired UNCW professor of biology

Take an interesting tour of modern-day Israel through the eyes of a recent Fulbright Scholar who spent a semester teaching at Technion-The Israel Institute of Technology. The observations and conclusions focus on several questions: How did the state of Israel come to be? What demographic factors play into the future of the Jewish State? Finally, how will recent political decisions affect the outcome of the Arab-Israeli conflict? March 3

No Class – Election Day

March 10 To Bequest or Not to Bequest? That is the Question Guest Speaker: H. Daniel Heist, Ph.D., assistant professor of nonprofit leadership Adults over 50 have different approaches available to them for giving to charitable organizations. Some leave a bequest, or a donation in their estate, to charity. Others set up charitable trusts that pay dividends, and others use a new approach called “donor-advised funds.” When giving to charity, it is important to wisely choose what type of assets may be used to maximize tax deductions. Examine various forms of “planned giving,” including the opportunities and limitations of each. March 17 Alzheimer’s Disease – Economic and Social Impacts OLLI member Herb Strickler will discuss Alzheimer’s disease, including medical aspects, economic impacts on families, federal costs, societal impacts and current research.

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March 24 UNCW Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Guest Speaker: Kent Guion M.D., Chief Diversity Officer Come learn more about current trends in becoming a more diverse and inclusive institution. Kent Guion will share successes and challenges, defining the goals and challenges of his office, with an overview of all its programs, including the LGBTQIA program. A Q & A session will follow. March 31 The Making of a Murder Mystery Guest Speaker: Author Mike Maccalupo, Ph.D. Do you love to read a great mystery? Explore the elements that make up a murder mystery story, beginning with a look at the seven basic plots from which all stories emerge. A look at the various types of murder mystery stories will also be part of the presentation. April 7 The Favorite Poem Project In celebration of National Poetry Month, John Stickney and the Writers of The Forest present a program centered on The Favorite Poem Project, developed by US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and designed for Americans to share their favorite poems. Members of this PLATO class are requested to bring and share their favorite poems. April 14

Go Native! Gardening with Native Plants in the Cape Fear Region Guest Speaker: Susan Brown, Consumer Horticulture Agent at New Hanover County Arboretum This presentation describes the benefits of using native plant varieties and the basics of creating a native habitat in your own yard that many species of birds and butterflies will be drawn to. Enjoy seeing an illustrated gallery of native species of trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for the gardener’s consideration when “going native.” April 21

The Deeper Human Costs of Slavery: The Slave Parent in Toni Morrison’s Beloved OLLI member Barbara Waxman will examine Morrison’s novel, especially how the novel depicts the grief and desperate antipathy to slavery at the core of the character Sethe. The memories of slavery that haunt her and her continuous violent interactions with her ghostly daughter, called Beloved, help readers to grasp the depths of the tragedy that embodies slavery. April 28

The Paris Photo Guest Speaker: Author Jane S. Gabin, Ph.D. Jane Gabin has written a historical fiction novel set in Paris during the Second World War. The story involves an American soldier and his relationship with a young mother and her son, just after the Liberation of Paris in 1944. Gabin wrote this book after finding unexplained pictures among her late father’s papers.

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SOCIETIES March 4

Georgia O’Keefe: Being Modern on Her Terms

Parme Giuntini, Otis College of Art and Design associate adjunct faculty member, looks at the life and works of Georgia O’Keefe. Competing with the male-dominated avant-garde, O’Keefe successfully established her work within abstraction and cemented her place as an iconic figure in modern art.

Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – April 8 Ten sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $60 Chaired by Lynn Gattone and Stephanna Tewey

A forum for women to connect with interesting regional women to discuss meaningful subjects. WOW meets at the Cameron Art Museum. Feb. 5

How Russian Emperors and Empresses Used the Winter Palace to Sell the Monarchy

Sue McCaffray, retired UNCW professor of history, explains how Russian rulers used their fabulous eighteenth-century palace to project power and promote their rule over the people of Russia’s capital city. Feb. 12

Health Care Decision Making: Ethical Considerations

Jane Brody, retired nurse and educator, discusses the complex and dynamic environment in which difficult decisions about health care are made. She presents a practical and philosophical framework to guide those who must make treatment choices for themselves and their loved ones. Feb. 19

Global Migration, Refugees and Human Rights

Julia Morris, UNCW assistant professor of international studies, speaks about global migration patterns and the issues surrounding forced migration and refugee resettlement. She shares her research into the Republic of Nauru, a Pacific island country controversially funded by the Australian government to process and resettle refugees. Feb. 26

“Goin’ to the Chapel of Love:” Marketing Weddings in Post-WWII Popular Culture

Meghan Sweeney, UNCW associate professor of English, analyzes the ways that the wedding industry has marketed to girls and young women since WWII from bridal dolls, to comics, advice books and beyond.

March 11 Driving Without Privilege: The Negro Motorist Green Book Lettie Shumate, historian and member of Bellamy Mansion’s board of directors, tells the story of a guidebook for black American travelers published annually between 1936 and 1966. She highlights some of The Green Book’s locations, including those in Wilmington, and the book’s impact on the rising African American middle class. March 18 Conservation Research at the North Carolina Aquariums Carol Price, conservation research coordinator for the N.C. Aquariums, presents conservation research happening at all three N.C. aquariums and addresses the sustainability and survival of marine animals in the wild and in managed care. March 25 Women in Hollywood Mariana Johnson, UNCW chair of the department of film studies, provides a view of how women’s roles in classical Hollywood cinema changed after the implementation of the Hays Production Code, which established a self-censoring system to improve the image of Hollywood and avoid federal censorship. April 1

Clara Schumann: A 19th Century Woman’s Musical Voice

Elizabeth Loparits, UNCW department of music lecturer and collaborative pianist, describes the life and career of Clara Schumann, who was celebrated as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era but remained unrecognized as a composer. She brings Clara’s distinct musical voice to life by playing excerpts from a few of her compositions. April 8 Travels to Africa: Botswana’s Abundant Wildlife and Magnificent Victoria Falls Julie Hunt, travel expert, invites you to explore the animals of the Okavango Delta, the Chobe River and Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders. She also shares practical advice for planning your own safari.

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SOCIETIES

Science and Environmental Academy (SEA) and Coffee meets weekly to present relevant topics from the fields of science and the environment. UNCW professors and knowledgeable community presenters share their expertise and offer opportunities for enjoyable interaction in a friendly, relaxed setting. Thursdays, Jan. 23 – March 26 10 sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $60 Committee Chair – Pamela Dressell Committee Members: Andrea Carson, Dick Hayes, Sue Hayes, Donna Howard, Dianne Linkfield, Valerie Robertson, Eric Robinson, David Smith and Sue Zarutskie SEA and Coffee meets at the Cameron Art Museum. Jan. 23 Bees – A Busy Life Tom Roper, Member of the Pender County Beekeepers Association, Certified NC Beekeeper

Feb. 6 Invasive Plants and Animals in North Carolina John Taggart, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus, UNCW Department of Environmental Studies

The presentation will center on the history of bees, their anatomy and pollination. It will also include pest management, equipment, the effects of pesticides on the bee population and seasonal management of bees. Hive products and honey tasting will be at the end of the presentation.

This presentation will provide an overview of exotic species that have become problems relative to biodiversity, commerce and the general public within the state of NC. It will trace the reasons why there are so many invasive species and what can be done to eliminate or control their populations.

Jan. 30 The Role of the Oceans in Climate Change Joan Willey, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Department of Chemistry, UNCW

Feb. 13 Are Sharks Smart? Brain and Behavior of Fishes Kara Yopak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UNCW Dept. of Biology and Marine Biology, UNCW Center for Marine Science

The global ocean is currently taking up much of the excess heat, water and carbon dioxide generated by human activities. Can the oceans significantly mitigate climate warming? What is the capacity of this system, and what are the environmental consequences associated with these ocean uptakes? This session will look at the mechanisms and capacity of the interactions between the world’s oceans and the atmosphere, and why we cannot wait for the oceans to save us.

Although they have a reputation for being pre-programmed eating machines, sharks possess a battery of highly developed sensory systems, are capable of a wide range of complex behaviors, and have relative brain sizes that are comparable to birds and mammals. Explore the brain in a wide range of shark species, from the deep-sea dogfish—navigating in deep, dark, cold waters—to the great white shark, an active, agile predator occupying the well-lit open ocean.

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SOCIETIES Feb. 20 One Health—We Are Not Alone Carol Durham, Ed.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN, Director, Interprofessional Education and Practice; Directory, Education-Innovation-Simulation Learning Environment, School of Nursing, UNC Rebecca Cozart, DVM, College Road Animal Hospital, Wilmington, NC The health of people is connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. The One Health concept is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaborations in all aspects of health care for humans, animals and the environment. This session will provide examples of these connections. Feb. 27

Protecting Sea Turtles of North Carolina: Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project Nancy Fahey, Volunteer Coordinator/Permit Holder, Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project Janice McCarthy, Volunteer, Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project Nancy Fahey and Janice McCarthy will discuss ways in which its volunteers, in collaboration with a statewide volunteer network, are working to preserve and protect sea turtle populations all along the Carolina coast. The discussion will focus on sea turtle life history and biology, the protection of nests and nesting habitats, dangers in the marine environment, the stranding team’s response to sick and injured animals, community outreach and support, and the project’s contribution to ongoing scientific research. March 5 When Black Holes Collide Russell L. Herman, Ph.D. Department of Mathematics and Statistics Interim Chair, UNCW Black holes, the strangest, most frightening and paradoxical objects in the universe, have recently captured our attention in the news and in films such as Interstellar. We’ve seen the first picture of a black hole. Black hole collisions are distorting space and time, sending us gravitational waves. This talk will explore the physics of black holes.

March 12 Raptor Rehabilitation and the Art of Falconry Paul Osmer, Events Coordinator, Cape Fear Raptor Center Randy Atkinson, Wildlife Rehabilitator, CFRC Consultant Raptors play an important role in our ecosystem but suffer many natural and environmental hardships. Organizations like the Cape Fear Raptor Center help them survive an unhealthy environment and provide compassionate and aggressive rehabilitation services to injured raptors with the goal of release back to their natural habitat. Also learn about the ancient practice of falconry—the hunting of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. The CFRC will have live raptor “ambassadors” as part of the presentation. March 19 100 Ways to Save the World—Project Drawdown Lindsay Lake and Noelle Powers, Co-Directors of 350 Wilmington Project Drawdown, founded by environmentalist Paul Hawken, has ranked the top 100 solutions to reversing global warming, from educating girls and regenerative agriculture to plant-rich diets and recycling. Learn more about Project Drawdown and these 100 dynamic solutions, and feel empowered about generating ideas to take action in your personal life and community with this interactive workshop. March 26 Longevity Secrets from the Blue Zones Lisa Sprod, Ph.D., Program Coordinator and Associate Professor in Exercise Science, UNCW The Blue Zones are longevity hotspots, defined as such due to the unusually high number of centenarian residents. Much can be learned from observing and discussing the behaviors of the Blue Zone residents. Dr. Sprod and her students have traveled to numerous Blue Zones and will share their experiences and lessons learned from these experiences.

OLLI NEW HORIZONS BAND with Dominic

Mondays, Jan. 27 – April 20 11 sessions • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $79 OLLI Members No rehearsal on Feb. 24 and March 9 Free Concert: Monday, April 27 7:30 p.m. • Kenan Auditorium

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In cooperation with the UNCW music department, the OLLI New Horizons Band provides an ensemble experience for adult brass, woodwind and percussion players interested in making music. Each weekly session includes full band rehearsals. The band performs one concert each semester, which is free and open to the public. Dominic Talanca, M.M., UNCW assistant professor and director of bands, conducted bands for 10 years in the Texas public school system at Marcus High School and Durham Middle School. He received his Bachelor of Music in music education and his Master of Music in wind conducting from the University of North Texas, and is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts in wind conducting at Northwestern University.

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Thinking on Thursdays is a society held in Leland, Brunswick County to discuss meaningful subjects. Thursdays, Feb. 6 – March 12 Six sessions: 10 a.m. – noon • $36

Chaired by Suzanne Kaminski Committee: Jackie LaMar, Ed Hoefer and Susan Roscher Feb. 6

Biodiversity of the Coastal Plains

March 5

American Women Win the Vote

Jonathan Schwarz, owner of Pines Growers, Nursery and Garden Center in Hampstead, NC, will discuss the biodiversity of North Carolina’s coastal plains, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Understanding the complex micro climates is not only important for preserving this valuable resource, but important to being a successful gardener.

Join devoted OLLI member Joanna Clancy, Ph.D. in discussion of the history of women’s suffrage in the U.S. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote.

Feb. 13

Julian Keith, Ph.D., professor and chair of UNCW Department of Psychology and co-director of MARS Memory-Health Network, will discuss some guiding principles of ancient wisdom. What can the ancient Buddhist and Stoic masters teach us about how to live well and flourish regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves? Can we build an inner life that serves as a foundation for unshakable well-being by adapting their practices to our daily routines? Spoiler alert! The answer is yes.

Leland: One of the Fastest Growing Areas in NC

Gary Vidmar, economic and community development director of the city of Leland, will give a presentation on some of the new projects that are underway and discuss the impact of Leland’s rapid growth with its low taxes, direct access to downtown Wilmington and an abundance of shopping and dining options of its own. Feb. 20

NHRMC Lifestyle Reset

March 12 Ancient Wisdom: Superpowers for a Modern World

Join Holly Konrady, M.Ed., e-ryt 500, and Rachael DeCaria, RD, LDN from the Lifestyle Medicine Team at NHRMC’s Rehabilitation and Wellness Center discuss the four key behaviors that affect overall well-being. They will present an overview and guide you to understand factors that influence eating well, moving more, managing stress and sustaining this over time. Feb. 27

ILM Expansion Project

Granseur Dick, a licensed professional engineer, is the planning and development director at Wilmington International Airport. He will share his long-term vision for the airport’s growth and take us through the phases of the ILM expansion project, and what it will mean for future travelers in the Wilmington metropolitan area.

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Special-interest forums are thought-provoking discussions led by OLLI member volunteers and special guests. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics, lead the discussion on topics of special interest to them and help develop the agenda for future sessions.

LANGUAGE FORUM chaired by Stan McLeroy

Second and fourth Fridays, Jan. 24 - April 24 (no class April 10) Six sessions • 10 a.m. – noon • $48 The Language Forum continues presenting relevant topics of historical and present-day significance on the development, evolution and usage of languages. UNCW faculty and other knowledgeable individuals share their expertise and create a forum for discussion. We welcome suggestions for future topics and speakers. Committee members Cleve Callison, Stan McLeroy, Hope Morgan, Janet Stiegler and Louis St. Peter developed this program. Jan. 24 Sales: The Language of Influence led by David Reeser Quickly understanding your surroundings and the verbal and non-verbal cues of others is important for success in sales, as is the power of influence expressed in both what you say and how you actively listen in order to achieve meaningful conversations that build trust and professional relationships. David Reeser will help you understand how certain words, one’s tone, eye contact and a “victory mindset” play a significant role in selling in his uniquely positive style. Roleplay will provide actionable insight and likely some laughs. Come with an open mind, ready to have a good time! Feb. 14 English is a Weird Language led by Cleve Callison, Ph.D. Why, when we say that someone is scanning the horizon, it means careful looking, but scanning a newspaper means a quick glance? Why do so many English words sound so different from related words in other languages? Why do two-thirds of English words not come from English itself? This class will look at some of the quirks of English, caused by its weird words, weird pronunciation, weird spelling, weird history and weird vowels — and that’s only the beginning.

March 13 To Nod or Not to Nod: The Role of Culture Humility in Equitable Health Care led by Anastasia Christopoulos, M.A., CHITM, CMI-Spanish Awareness of language, body language, communication style, customs, beliefs and values can be used wisely to provide equitable care to those whose native language is not English. This session addresses how one can develop lifelong selfreflection and self-critique – essential components for improving the quality of patient care. March 27 How Lexical Theory Reveals Communication Style Strengths led by Hoop Morgan, BSBA How can a collection of words on a simple survey create a comprehensive understanding of one’s communication style preferences? As a key offering of this presentation, all participants will be provided a Forté Communication Style Survey, which takes less than eight minutes to complete, and will not only further illustrate lexical theory, but also ensure a lively discussion. April 24 Braille, Tactiles and Other Technologies for the Visually Impaired led by Lou St. Peter, Ph.D. This introductory discussion of approaches for assisting the visually impaired will include an overview of how Braille texts are created and used, the role of “tactiles” and the emergence of digital technologies. What are the current challenges? Why is Braille still relevant? How have the demographics of the visually impaired evolved? For a deeper understanding of the psychology of blindness and sight, please read Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure and the Man Who Dared to See by Robert Kurson.

Feb. 28 What Makes for Good Editing? led by Jenny Callison Editing is a key part of virtually every work of fiction or non-fiction we encounter. Editing a book is a very different process from factchecking news stories and writing photo captions and headlines, yet some principles underlie the work of any good editor. Increasing economic pressures force editors to make decisions about their priorities and (sadly) let some things go. Jenny Callison, free-lance writer for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, will relate her own experience as well as those of several of her editor friends about what they see as their priorities and their responsibilities. Louis Braille

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Coordinating Committee: Don Messer, Chair, Sue Patterson, Rich Cooper, Bruce Jordan Second and fourth Mondays, Jan. 27 – May 11 Eight sessions • 1 – 3 p.m. $50 The Public Issues Forum is for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of major political, economic and societal issues. When speakers provide them, short background articles will be provided. Members are encouraged to read a book or articles on the subject. The format may include lectures by UNCW faculty or other experts, book discussions, viewing of certain public affairs programs and presentations by members. Presentations are followed by facilitated discussion. Jan. 27 Affordable Housing, with Suzanne Rogers Facilitator: Sue Patterson Suzanne Rogers, Community Development & Housing Planner for the City of Wilmington, will explore the supply and demand for housing that is affordable for working households and others in our city, region and country. She will also identify the unrecognized costs of not having diverse housing stock at all price points and the challenges to increasing the supply of affordable housing. Feb. 10 The High Cost of Justice, with Cristina Becker Facilitator: Sue Patterson Cristina Becker, mitigation specialist and attorney at the ACLU of NC, discusses our state’s oppressively structured criminal fines and fees system that unduly burdens and endangers the freedom of thousands of people. A recent ACLU report estimates that each year hundreds of state residents are jailed due to court debt, imperiling work, health, family and basic tenets of life. Feb. 24 Better Decisions, with Mark Imperial, Ph.D. Facilitator: Bruce Jordan Mark Imperial, interim director of UNCW’s master of public administration program and associate professor of public administration, will present models of decision making to include stereotyping and group think, two of the different theories/models of decision making. He will explore the psychological problems people experience when making decisions using an interactive approach.

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March 9 The Color of Law, with Rich Cooper OLLI member Rich Cooper will present the conclusions of the book The Color of Law, which documents the fact that discrimination against African Americans is not only the result of individuals and groups, but of government-promoted systematic racial segregation that we find in metropolitan areas today. He will touch on its impacts for education, poverty, the need for affordable housing, police misconduct and more. March 23 Marijuana, with Murray Sherman Facilitator: Rich Cooper The legalization of recreational marijuana is proceeding state by state at a rapid pace. Most of our public knowledge of the effects, both good and bad, is anecdotal. Murray Sherman, OLLI member and frequent presenter, will share what is known, the positives and the risks. April 13 Save Our Seas, Save Ourselves, with Bonnie Monteleone, M.L.S. Facilitator: Rich Cooper Bonnie Monteleone, executive director of the Plastic Ocean Project, will provide an overview of the problem; how it is being addressed through research, outreach and public/private partnerships; and what we, as individuals, can do to help. Visit plasticoceanproject.org. April 27 Building Childhood Resiliency, with Mebane Boyd Facilitator: Ed Ablard What some used to call “grit,” resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adverse experiences or traumatic events. Mebane Boyd, coordinator of the Resiliency Task Force, will talk about lessening the impact of negative experiences by building resilience in children, caregivers, schools, first responders and our community. May 11 Renewable Energy Resources, with Roger Shew Facilitator: Don Messer Roger Shew, lecturer at UNCW, will discuss renewable energy resources which are growing and are becoming cost-competitive to most fossil fuels. Wind and solar are predominant in renewable energy. Included will be the issues surrounding the development of new renewable resources, the transformation to them, the demand for them and the costs involved.

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COLD WAR FORUM chaired by Cort Barnes

Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – June 3 Five sessions • 10 a.m. – noon $40 The Cold War Forum is focusing on the post-WW II era and the advent of the Cold War. We will cover the following topics, with volunteer leaders Cort Barnes, Andy Logothetis, Ron Henderson, Mo Levy, Don Messer, and Mike Roberts: Feb. 5

Churchill Iron Curtain Speech/Truman Doctrine/Marshall Plan Berlin Blockade and Airlift

March 4

Korean War MacArthur and Japan

April 1 U.S. H-Bomb/Russian Nuclear* Warsaw Pact vs NATO plus Stalin’s death Sputnik* May 6

Berlin Wall Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam (mention) and USS Pueblo Nuclear Proliferation by Three Major Powers Non-Proliferation Treaty

June 3 Armstrong’s Walk on Moon Nixon’s Visit to China Helsinki Accord* *The Cold War Forum is currently looking for additional volunteers to lead discussion on these topics.

AMERICAN WOMEN OF VALOR Second Tuesdays, Feb. 11 – May 12 Four sessions 2 – 4 p.m. $32 chaired by Nancy Nail and Barbara Waxman Each session brings a knowledgeable discussion leader who has researched the life and work of her/his chosen valiant woman, using a variety of biographical, autobiographical and historical sources. Participants in the forum will be encouraged to ask questions and to join the conversation during each session. Feb. 11

The Allies’ Most Dangerous Spy: Virginia Hall presented by Patricia Kopchick

March 10 Out of Her Husband’s Shadow: Rachel (Mrs. Jackie) Robinson in Her Own Right presented by John Vernon April 14

From Madam C.J. Walker to the Neo-Natal Nurses of Small Beginnings: Gender and Twentieth-Century Rhetorics of Innovation presented by Sarah Hallenbeck, Ph.D.

May 12

Judy Blume: Writer, Defender of Controversial Topics, Library of Congress Living Legend presented by Linda Bronstein, Ed.D. and Sharon Levy

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FRIDAY FORUM chaired by Bruce Myers

First and third Fridays, Feb. 21 – May 15 Seven sessions • 10 a.m. – noon $50 The Friday Forum is a program for individuals who seek adventures in collaborative learning and informed discussion. Each member of the group becomes a vital contributor to the learning experience and is expected to lead a session after two semesters of attendance. The objective is to have group members increase their knowledge of major issues facing us in the 21st century. Feb. 21

Artificial Intelligence: Is AI an Existential Threat to Humanity? led by Vince Lupoi

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Economic and Social Impacts led by Herb Strickler

March 20 Global Warming: The Ultimate Challenge led by Gus Dahl April 3

The Color of Law: The Societal Effects of Racial Injustice led by Rich Cooper

April 17

The Fermi Paradox: Are We All Alone in the Universe? led by Mike Roberts

May 1

Federal Taxes: Who Pays? Who Gains? led by Linda Seifert

May 15

Managing the Student Debt Issue: Forgive, Fix or Leave As-is? led by Jim McNally

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People Who Changed the World chaired by Thomas Connolly

Tuesdays, June 16 – July 21 Six sessions • 10 a.m. – noon $48 Participate in our summer forum on remarkable individuals who have affected the world in the 20th century. Through imagination, passion, hard work and belief, these people have changed the world and changed the way we live today. This forum is a program meant for individuals who seek adventures in collaborative learning and informed discussion. Each member of the group becomes a vital contributor to the learning experience, leading and actively participating in the discussions. We recommend participants read a biography of their choice on the chosen individual, then share their thoughts on the individual being presented. The objective is to have group members increase their knowledge of each person presented. June 16 Mahatma Gandhi led by Tom Connolly Mahatma Gandhi is a truly great humanitarian whose belief in civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance served as a model and inspiration for future civil rights struggles. As a major political and spiritual leader in India’s fight for independence, his three and one-half decade-long struggle against Great Britain’s colonial empire in India succeeded beyond belief.

June 23 Albert Einstein led by Bud Dealey Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1921 for physics. He later fled European-wide Jewish persecution and became a U.S. citizen. During his life he published more than 300 scientific papers and over 150 non-scientific works. In 1991, he was recognized by Time as the Person of the Century. June 30 Nikola Tesla led by Jeff Tarvin Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 in what is now Croatia. He moved to Austria, Hungary and France before immigrating to the U.S. in 1884. He was a genius and an eccentric, whose many inventions (AC motors, wireless communication) initiated modern technological progress. July 7 Rachel Carson led by Janet Stiegler Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist, author and conservationist whose book, Silent Spring (1962) touched off a national debate on the use of chemical pesticides, the responsibility of science and the limitations of technological progress. Her writings and passionate concern for the earth’s air, land and water inspired a grassroots environmental movement and led to the eventual creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. July 14 Coco Chanel led by Mary Will Burton Famed fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel rose from humble beginnings to create the largest female-owned business empire of that time. Her unwavering determination, unique style, creativity and visionary talent forever revolutionized women’s fashion. July 21 Alexandr Solzhenitsyn led by Jacqueline LaMar Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was an outspoken critic of the Soviet Union and communism. He initiated global awareness of the USSR Gulag labor camp system. His courageous humanitarian efforts recieved world recognition and eventual acceptance by Russia, after many years of sacrifice.

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The OLLI Wine Society offers educational programming for those interested in learning about the many aspects of wine. Discover more about your own palate and preferences. Tastings typically include five to six varietals to sample with light snacks, as well as enlightening presentations and score sheets for taking notes.

HIGH-END TASTING Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 6 – 8 p.m. $75 An exciting high-end tasting takes you through the world of exquisite wines and foods from around the world. Experience highly rated, highly sought-after wines from California, Spain, Italy and France, paired with immaculate dishes prepared by our own UNCW chef. This tasting will provide an in-depth look into wine regions, varietals and wineries, alongside explanations of food pairings and what a successful food pairing entails. Join us on an adventure through wine and food like no other!

The Earth is Mine Thursday, Feb. 6 • 6 – 8 p.m. Most oenophiles know that soil is an important component of terroir – what makes wine from a specific region taste like it does. Many different types of soil suit many different grape varietals such as clay, limestone, granite, sand or slate. Some types of soil are so unique and well-known they have been given their own name. Presenter Michael Lane, Certified Wine Educator, says these soils define the wines that are produced from them so much that the wine and vines alike speak together in one voice, saying, “this earth is mine!” In this class we will study and taste six wines from the most famous soils in the world.

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Old World/New World Face-Off

Thursdays, Feb. 6 and March 5 • 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Blossoms Restaurant in Magnolia Greens $60 Food pairings by Blossoms Restaurant’s chef

What’s the difference between Old World and New World wines? You probably know it’s more than just geography. What defines an Old World or New World wine style? What makes the same grape varietal taste so different when the resulting wine comes from Old World or New World producers? CWE Lane will lead our journey to discover some answers in a side-by-side tasting of three different varietals. To give this educational journey a twist, we will use a blind wine tasting format (no blindfolds required).

Both sessions are led by Michael Lane, Certified Wine Educator, Certified Sommelier and Epiphany Wine Company representative.

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THREE MONTHLY TASTINGS Wednesdays • 6 – 8 p.m. Program A – Jan. 15, April 15, May 13 Program B – Jan. 29, April 29, May 27 $80 Paired with delectable bites by UNCW’s chef

Blind Tasting Like a Sommelier This blind tasting wine class features comparative tastes of three different varietals, with Old World versus New World examples of each. Sommelier Shawn Underwood of Winebow Distributing will guide us through the sommelier’s process to look, smell, swirl and taste wine. Discover the clues that help determine the varietal, its origin and the wine’s age. Leave class a more informed wine aficionado.

Argentina – More Than Malbec! Argentina is currently the world’s fifth largest wine producing nation, and malbec is its adopted king. However, malbec is certainly not the only varietal planted! From the vineyards in frigid Patagonia in the south to those in the 9000-foot peaks of the Andes Mountains in Salta to the north, a vast array of grapes is cultivated, and wonderful wines are available for wine lovers to enjoy. Come taste and learn all about the wines of Argentina with Certified Wine Educator Michael Lane (and you might even be served a malbec or two!).

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The Wines of Hungary Records show that in the fifth century AD, Romans brought grape vines to the area that is now known as Hungary. Over the years France and Italy also brought over new grape varieties, but Hungary has some varieties that are as unique as are their wines. Let’s try some of them, from their most famous red wine, Bull’s Blood (Egri Bikaver) to their acclaimed Tokaji Aszu dessert wine. Wine Society members John Tufano and Don Brisson will be presenting this program.

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW presents the 2019-20 season of Met Opera Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live transmissions. The broadcasts are shown on screen, featuring interviews with cast, crew, production and other behind-the-scenes extras. All performances are shown in high-definition. Shows are in UNCW Lumina Theater, subtitled in English and feature a guest lecture 45 minutes prior to the broadcast. Distinguished guest speakers include local opera lover Jerry Nolan, as well as UNCW Department of Music professors Nancy King, Barry Salwen and Helena Spencer.

LUMINA THEATER • FISHER STUDENT CENTER Individual Tickets: $20 OLLI members, $24 nonmembers 2019-20 operas are generously sponsored by Cambridge Village of Wilmington.

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts William Kentridge’s new production of Alban Berg’s expressionistic masterpiece Wozzeck, regarded for its intense emotional power and brilliant score as one of the most significant operas of the 20th century. Composed during and in the aftermath of World War I, Berg’s dark exploration of a soldier besieged by the evils of society is staged by Kentridge in a ramshackle warren of stairs, ramps, discarded furniture and debris.

In the Met’s first-ever performances of Agrippina, Handel’s satire of sex and power politics, Sir David McVicar reconceives a production he originally created for the Monnaie in Brussels in 2000, evoking a scandalous world in which the Roman Empire never fell but simply kept going, right up to the present. Holding a distorted mirror to contemporary society as Handel did when he staged this opera, the production presents the corrupt intrigues of the political classes.

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WAGNER • DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER

Saturday, Jan. 11 • 1 – 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 29 • 1 – 5:15 p.m.

by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin

Saturday, March 14 • 1 – 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1 • 1 – 4:45 p.m.

François Girard, whose mystical, blood-drenched vision for Wagner’s Parsifal became one of the Met’s most intensely visceral highlights in recent seasons, turns to another Wagnerian masterpiece, Der Fliegende Holländer, conducted by Valery Gergiev. In a nod to Senta’s obsession with a portrait of the legendary title seafarer, the Met stage is transformed into a colossal oil painting.

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess returns to the Met for the first time since 1990, in a new production directed by James Robinson in his company debut. America’s “folk opera,” as the 1935 creators described it, tells the story of disabled beggar Porgy, sung by Eric Owens, and his love for the drug-addicted Bess, portrayed by Angel Blue. Infused with the timeless melodies of the much-loved classics “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “Bess, You Is My Woman Now,” “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin,” and “My Man’s Gone Now,” the new co-production was hailed as a triumph at its premiere in London.

PUCCINI • TOSCA Saturday, April 11 • 1 – 4:20 p.m. Sir David McVicar’s bold staging of Puccini’s operatic thriller returns to the Live in HD series. This time, star soprano Anna Netrebko is the passionate title diva. Bertrand de Billy conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.

DONIZETTI • MARIA STUARDA Saturday, May 23* 1 – 4:15 p.m. • *Encore

Donizetti’s drama, focused on the political and personal rivalry between two queens, returns to the Met with Diana Damrau as the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jamie Barton as her rival, Queen Elizabeth I. Maurizio Benini conducts Sir David McVicar’s sweeping production.

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London Theatre Broadcasts The Best of London Theatre Broadcast to the Big Screen Recorded live in London’s National Theatre and shown in high definition in the OLLI building classroom. We welcome you to stay after the show for a 30 minute conversation, led by special guest, Tony Stimac. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Stimac has directed over 150 plays and musicals at some of the most prestigious regional theatres in America. He was the founder/Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Works in NYC, as well as the Helen Hayes Theatre Company in Nayack. Stimac then lived and worked in China for eight years - writing, directing and consulting on theatre projects. Tickets – $18 OLLI Members • $20 General Public • $10 Students/Youth • $6 UNCW Students with I.D.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

PRESENT LAUGHTER

by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding

by Noël Coward

Friday, Feb. 7 • 1 – 4 p.m. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

HANSARD by Simon Woods

Friday, March 6 • 1 – 4 p.m. Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colorful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Friday, Feb. 21 • 1 – 2:45 p.m.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Hansard; noun The official report of all parliamentary debates.

Friday, May 8 • 1 – 4 p.m.

See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Woods, recorded live in the National Theatre in London. It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.

by William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will build on the success of his immersive staging of Julius Caesar (NT Live 2018).The Bridge Theatre will become a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.

Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin.

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GR E AT A RT on

WE PROUDLY PRESENT A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR ART LOVERS!

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A series of event documentaries, featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time. These high-quality, highdefinition, 90-minute documentaries are narrated by renowned art historians and include exclusive, up-close glimpses into the world of art. Documentary screenings take place in the OLLI classroom.

Great Art on Screen: Series One

Great Art on Screen: Series Two

Fridays, Jan. 17 – 31 • $36 Series Fee

Fridays, April 17 – May 1 • $36 Series Fee

I. Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice

I. Frida – Viva La Vida

Friday, Jan. 17 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice fully immerses audiences in the life of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. With the enchanting narrative voice of two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter, visit places that evoke and preserve the memory of the painter, including the State Archives, the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, the Church of San Rocco and more, all in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Tintoretto’s birth.

Friday, April 17 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Frida – Viva La Vida is a cinematic documentary that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and the other, a human being tormented by agony and love. With Asia Argento as narrator, the two faces of the artist will be revealed by pursuing a common thread consisting of Frida’s own words: letters, diaries and private confessions. The film will alternate interviews with historical documents, captivating reconstructions and Frida Kahlo’s own paintings, kept in some of the most amazing museums in Mexico.

II. Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost Friday, Jan. 24 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost traces the legendary life story of Paul Gauguin, who left France for Tahiti, feverishly in search of deep immersions into lush nature, for feelings, visions and colors, ever purer and brighter. Audiences join this journey from Tahiti to American museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art in D.C., and Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, where Gauguin’s greatest masterpieces are now preserved.

III. The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders Friday, Jan. 31 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders celebrates the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum – one of the mostvisited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, this cinematic journey offers viewers a spellbinding experience, telling the story of Spain and beyond, through the works of Vélazquez, Rubens, Titian, Mantegna, Bosch, Goya, El Greco and more.

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II. Leonardo 500 Friday, April 24 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Five hundred years after his death, Leonardo continues to be one of the most admired and well-known figures in human history. An artist, architect, humanist, naturalist and military strategist, Leonardo Da Vinci was, above all else, a tireless observer constantly searching for new discoveries. Through the use of decades-long studies and research by leading international experts, technicians and engineers, the film exclusively analyzes the theories and modern implications behind Da Vinci’s work.

III. Hermitage: The Power of Art Friday, May 1 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. A spectacular documentary tours through St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum, a wonderful complex of buildings with the largest collection of paintings in the world, to retrace two and a half centuries. The history of the museum is marked by the acquisitions of the enlightened Empress Catherine II, whose personality has continued to fascinate art historians and critics over the centuries. Toni Servillo leads us on this journey through the Hermitage and the magnificent city of St. Petersburg.

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SPRING 2020

VOLUNTEER LEADERS PAULA RICE................................... Academic Courses NANCY NAIL................................... American Women of Valor BARBARA WAXMAN................... American Women of Valor CORT BARNES.............................. Cold War Forum STAN MCLEROY........................... Language and Linguistics RON HENDERSON....................... Member Relations SUZANNE KAMINSKI.................. Member Relations JAMES PHILLIPS.......................... New Horizons Band PETE BEAVEN................................ Newsletter THOMAS CONNOLLY................. People Who Change the World ED DEMARCO................................ PLATO PAMELA DRESSELL.................... SEA and Coffee BRUCE MYERS.............................. The Friday Forum DON MESSER................................ The Public Issues Forum

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EVENT CALENDAR INDEX January

NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors...........35

24 What Makes Putin Tick?......................10

Somatic Yoga®..................................18

11 Good Shepherd Tour...........................20

25 Modern Supernatural..........................10

Chair Yoga.........................................18

11 PLATO..............................................22

26 Gentle Yoga.......................................19

11 Met Opera: WOZZECK.........................34

11 American Women of Valor...................29

April

13 Water Aerobics..................................18

17 OLLI Literary Club..............................11

Turtles of NC...................................... 6

14 New Members Welcome......................15

18 Luncheon: Wilmington WWII................. 4

Women, Gender and Sexuality.............. 8

14 Water Aerobics..................................18

20 Good Shepherd Service Project............15

Chronic Diseases................................ 8

15 Impeachment 101..............................15

20 Intro. to Mah Jongg............................20

Pop and Rock of 1980s and 1990s......13

15 Wine Society Program A......................33

21 Friday Forum.....................................30

Bald Head Island Tour.........................16

16 New Members Welcome......................15

21 NT Live: Hansard................................35

Troubles: Northern Ireland...................11

16 Gentle Yoga.......................................19

24 Death Café........................................15

Power of Plants..................................19

16 Beginner Bridge.................................20

26 Aging U.S. Population.......................... 7

11 Met Opera: TOSCA.............................34

17 Great Art on Screen I..........................36

26 High-End Wine Tasting........................32

14 U.S. Constitution................................13

23 Four Controversial Presidents............... 8

27 American Revolution............................ 9

17 Great Art on Screen II.........................36

23 SEA and Coffee..................................24

27 Eastern World Religions......................14

20 Water Aerobics..................................18

24 Language Forum................................27

28 Good Shepherd Tour...........................20

21 Climate Change.................................. 6

27 New Horizons Band............................25

29 Met Opera: AGRIPPINA........................34

23 Luncheon: Change Your Habits.............. 4

27 Populism and Parties........................... 8

March

23 Masonboro Kayak...............................16

27 Public Issues Forum...........................28

Water Aerobics..................................18

24 Masonboro Kayak...............................16

29 Luncheon: Porgy and Bess................... 4

NT Live: Present Laughter...................35

27 Black River Cruise..............................21

29 Thriving in Italy................................... 6

Somatic Yoga®..................................18

30 Bald Head Island Tour.........................16

29 Advance Planning Workshop................15

Chair Yoga.........................................18

30 Continuing Bridge..............................20

29 Wine Society Program B......................33

10 Luncheon: Muslim Fundamentalism....... 4

May

February

10 Exploring Africa................................... 7

Wrightsville Beach Cruise....................17

Met Opera: PORGY AND BESS..............34

11 Complex Systems Fail.........................14

NT Live: Midsummer Night’s Dream......35

Why Ukraine Matters........................... 9

11 UNCW Randall Library Tour..................21

13 Wrightsville Beach Cruise....................17

Hand Drumming.................................21

12 UNCW Randall Library Tour..................21

14 Dinner: Hapsburg Empire..................... 4

Beginner Guitar and Ukulele................21

14 Met Opera: FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER.....34

14 Kayaking Sharks Tooth Island...............17

Advance Planning Workshop................15

16 Yugoslavia.........................................10

21 Wrightsville Beach Cruise....................17

NC Indian History................................ 9

16 Birds of SE NC...................................16

23 Met Opera: MARIA STUARDA...............34

Four Forces Be with You......................14

18 CRISPR.............................................. 5

29 Masonboro Island Shelling...................17

Women on Wednesdays......................23

18 History of Hip-Hop..............................12

June

Cold War Forum.................................29

18 Korean War.......................................10

4 Mozart’s Magic Flute..........................12

Human Microbiome............................. 5

19 Ingram Planetarium Tour.....................21

16 People Who Change the World.............31

Thinking on Thursdays........................26

20 Guitar through the Centuries...............12

October

Brunswick County Wine Tastings..........32

24 Water Aerobics..................................18

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Travel: Portugal and Spain...................40

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Northern Portugal and Spain Featuring the Douro River Valley

OCTOBER 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15, 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ 11 DAYS Join OLLI at UNCW on a trip to Portugal and Spain in 2020! Wander through vineyard rows and medieval towns and take in the scenic Ribeira waterfront in Porto, a Portuguese harbor city. Discover eons of legends in Santiago de Compostela, known for its international pilgrimage site. Enjoy a relaxing three-night stay at a quinta estate in the Douro River Valley. Indulge in the traditional flavors of Portugal at a cooking class in the middle of a vineyard.

Treat your palate as you sample the well-known wines of Portugal, including vinho verde, port wine and wine from the Douro River Valley. Come with OLLI at UNCW on a small group, educational journey along rolling hills, curving coasts, and twisting vines. Registration is open, but space is limited. For more information visit uncw.edu/olli or call 910.962.4034.