Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM | Catalog | Summer 2023

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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

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Osher Core Programming Committee Members

Special thanks to the committee members who put together our course offerings:

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Joan Becker Friedman jbf427@live.com

Eva Eisman saftaeve@gmail.com

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Reesa Gottschalk ................................... reesag5@gmail.com

Mary Ann Horky horkym2002@yahoo.com

Holly Jeffrey hlyjfr@yahoo.com

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Pat Katisch patkatisch@aol.com

Cheryl Randall..................................... cherylrndll@gmail.com

Ted Tousman ......................................... ttousman@gmail.com

Barbara Weber bweber37@gmail.com

Dave Woodard connemara39@att.net

Osher relies on the generosity of members serving on committees to keep our programs running smoothly. Visit the “about us” page of the Osher website at uwm.edu/sce/osher for all of the ways in which you can get involved.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the UWM School of Continuing Education, which is the largest provider of professional development in southeastern Wisconsin, serving more than 15,000 participants each year and offering over 1,000 programs. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities, Continuing Education offers individual courses, certi cate programs, events and conferences, as well as personal enrichment learning opportunities for all ages. Our full-service conference center, complete with classrooms, computer labs and on-site catering, is located in downtown Milwaukee.

Step One: Sign Up for Your Membership

Join Osher anytime! You must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM to register for programs.

It’s easy to join or renew. If you haven’t done so already, activate or renew your Osher membership online at uwm.edu/sce/osher.

First-Time Member

As a rst-time member you pay a prorated fee based on the month in which you join. Payment takes your membership to the following Aug 31, after which your membership joins the continuing member fee schedule.

Couple Memberships

Two individuals living at the same address (whether spouses, siblings or partners).

Annual Membership Renewal

To register and participate in Summer 2023 programs, you will need to have an active membership for the 22/23 year. Annual membership lasts from September 1 to August 31 of the following year. Renewal fees are $45.00 for an individual and $80.00 for a couple.

To renew your membership, please go to the UWM Osher website at: uwm.edu/sce/osher and scroll down to the yellow Renew Your Membership 2022-2023 button. If you have not registered online before, you will need to create an account with a password, and use a credit card for payment.

Step Two: Select/Enroll for Courses

` Registration Opens May 2

NEW MEMBER FEE SCHEDULE

When you join in these months Fee for one person

Fee for a couple

Sept - Dec 2023 $45 $80

Jan - Apr 2024 $30 $50

May - Aug 2024 $15 $20

Next year’s fee will be due

Aug 31, 2023

IMPORTANT POLICIES: PLEASE READ!

Becoming an Osher Member

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a membership program for adults age 50 and over who understand that quality of life is enhanced through learning. You need not be an alumnus/alumna of UWM in order to join. Osher is the perfect way to expand your knowledge while joining more than 1,200 like-minded, active older adults.

` You must be a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM to select/enroll for programs.

` If you have not joined Osher or renewed your membership, you may do so by paying the membership fee (see page 3). Visit uwm.edu/sce/osher.

` To verify your membership status, call the Osher of ce at 414-227-3320.

Osher Member Bene ts

` Attend short courses and lectures taught by UWM faculty, Osher members and other noted experts who explore a variety of thought-provoking topics

` Participate in Go Explore excursions to some of the most interesting places in the Greater Milwaukee area

` Enroll in peer-directed Special Interest Groups (SIG) focused on a variety of subjects

` Participate in Institute-sponsored travel programs to remarkable locations around the world

` Enjoy social events throughout the year

` Meet new friends who share a love of learning

` Keep up-to-date with the organization through emails highlighting member pro les, future activities and events of interest

Participation Expectations

Osher is committed to offering exceptional socially interactive learning experiences. Each class brings a new group of individuals with divergent interests, abilities and world views, all which enrich Osher’s programs. Part of the success of Osher programs relies on the supportive and respectful interactions that our members experience. The following suggestions allow members to maximize their experience and create a community that encourages conversation and learning.

Respect the importance your fellow members and presenters place on learning. As a member of our learning community:

` Arrive on time since late arrivals can be distracting

` Silence electronic devices

` Ask questions that are on topic

` Share talking time; allow others to speak or ask questions

` Refrain from side conversations during the presentation that can impede hearing for others

` Remember our presenters and facilitators volunteer their time

` Respect and support each other’s differences in belief, ethnicity, lifestyle, and opinions, recognizing that we learn from each other

` Be aware of your own opinions and beliefs while acknowledging the differences of others

Recognize that members may have health conditions, some of which may not be noticeable.

` Respect that some members could have increased susceptibility to pain or injury through even light physical contact

` If you have special needs or limitations, please address any concerns with speci c presenters and/or the Osher of ce

` Osher members or guests who interfere with the goals of our learning community, or create a safety concern, will be asked to leave the class or activity. Serious or repeated violations may impose appropriate penalties including suspension of membership privileges.

Registration Con rmations

Please note that you will receive con rmations of your class enrollments by email. Delinquent accounts must be paid in full before selecting/enrolling for the current semester. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your order.

Program Cancellations/ Refunds

` For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refunds or transfers will be given

` Once a program has begun, refunds are no longer issued

` A full refund is issued to program participants if the School of Continuing Education cancels a program for any reason

` Participant withdrawals made at least 10 business days prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund

` When a participant withdraws less than 10 business days prior to the program start, participant may have their fees transferred one time to any available program; otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrative fee

` This policy does not apply to Travel or Go Explore programs which have no-refund policies

` Check the Osher website for weatherrelated cancellations

Images

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute may take photographs, video, audiotape and other image and sound-based media of the campus and its employees, students and visitors (collectively, the “Images”). UWM may use such Images for educational, promotional, advertising and other purposes including, but not limited to, print and digital applications.

We’re back and better than ever!

The Summer 23 semester brings the exciting opportunity to resume in-person programming, while continuing to offer the option of learning from home and enjoying the perks of the online “Zoom classroom.”

Registration for Summer programs will be online only, however, you may notice some new options when lling out the online form. In-person, mail and phone registration are not an option.

Delivery Types

We will be delivering our programs to you in the following ways:

In-person – Programs designated by this delivery type will be offered at either the Hefter Center on Lake Drive, or the School of Continuing Education at our downtown conference center. Registration will be limited to classroom capacity and will not offer any online option.

Live Online – Programs designated by this delivery type will be offered online via the Zoom platform and will have unlimited capacities. Programs are not recorded and must be attended on the date and time listed.

In-person with livestream – Programs designated by this delivery type will have both an ‘In-person’ and ‘livestream’ participation option.

When lling out the online form, classes designated as ‘In-person with livestream’ will be listed twice. Once as

the ‘In-person’ option, and once as the ‘livestream’ option. Make sure to check the box next to the delivery type you are interested in.

If the ‘In-person’ delivery option of the desired program is at capacity, you will not be able to register for the program and should check the box next to the ‘livestream’ option if you still wish to participate in the program.

THERE WILL BE NO WAITLISTS THIS SUMMER.

How-To Register Online

(uwm.edu/sce/osher)

From the Homepage, click the “Register for Summer 2023” button.

1. This takes you to the Sign In page. If you are a “New Customer” (someone who has not registered online before), click the “Sign Up” button to make an account. If you are a returning customer (someone who has registered online before), enter your email and password. If you forgot your password, simply click on the “Forgot your password?” link to reset your password.

2. The next page asks you to con rm your personal information. Make sure all elds marked with a red asterisk are lled out. Click the “Next” button.

3. It’s time to select your programs. Programs are divided by type: Short Courses, Talks and Special Interest Groups. Within each subgroup, programs are listed by Program Number, Title, Date, Time and Price. Check the box next to all your desired programs. Click the “Next” button.

4. If you are registering for more than one person, this is your chance to add them to your order. Click the “Add Another Registrant” button at the top of the page. A pop-up window will appear with the following questions:

` “Who is the additional registrant?” If you share a membership account, live at the same address, or have registered with this person before, the web will pull up their name which you must simply select. Otherwise, select the “This person has never registered” bubble.

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“Do you want to copy items from an existing registrant?” If the second registrant is taking all the same programs, select the “Yes, copy items from the following registrant” bubble. If the second registrant is not taking all the same programs, select the “No, do not copy items from existing registrant” button. Click the “OK” button.

5. You should now be able to see a list of all the classes you selected on the previous page. If you missed any classes, hit the “Edit” button to return to the previous screen. Once you con rm that everything is correct, you can enter your payment information. Pro Tip: Do not include spaces or dashes when entering your credit card number! Scroll to the bottom of the screen and check the box to “agree to the terms and conditions.” Click the “Submit” button.

6. The nal screen con rms your registration.

SHORT COURSES

Osher Short Courses are multiweek noncredit sessions on various topics such as the arts, literature, ethics, science, politics, religion and history. Courses are taught by UWM faculty and experts and professionals in the community.

Presenter biographies are located online at uwm.edu/sce/osher

Remembering Home

The only predictable constant in life is change itself. From childhood to adulthood, single to married life, work to retirement, and moving from your family home to a new residential community, transition changes, like moving homes, can be welcoming for some individuals and traumatic for others. This virtual Legacies Transitions program (two 90-minute sessions) will help you capture, record, and preserve meaningful memories so you can embrace what’s ahead. Two 90-minute sessions. Presenter: Mary Patricia Voell

2 Thu, June 1-8, 10-11:30am

Delivery type: In-person Location: Hefter

$15, Program No. SUM:100

Summer Potpourri I

3 Mon, June 5-19, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:102

June 5 – Pop Art and 1960s Consumer Culture – This lecture explores the broad social, political, and economic context out of which Pop Art emerged in the early 1960s. Were Warhol, Lichtenstein, and their peers celebrating popular culture? Playfully spoo ng it? Condemning it? Was it an ambivalent combination of all three? To try to answer that question, we will explore the varied, and often surprising, ways that ideas about consumerism t into the intellectual and cultural landscape of post-World War II America.

Presenter: Richard Popp

June 12 – Sally Rand: An American Sex Symbol – Sally Rand sky-rocketed to fame with her infamous Fan Dance at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. She was one of the rst celebrities to become famous for being famous, and her life re ected many of the highs and lows of such celebrity. We’ll take a look at Sally Rand’s long career (from her teens into her seventies), how it compared to that of her contemporary sex symbol (Mae West), and some personal anecdotes about working with Miss Rand.

Presenter: Helen Adelt

June 19 – Ben Franklin: Inventions and Achievements – Many of Ben Franklin’s inventions have stood the test of time. We will discuss his numerous inventions, and how his discoveries caused him to be ranked among the prominent world scientists of his day. We will also examine Franklin’s extraordinary achievements in applying the arts of compromise and diplomacy, showing leadership, at signi cant times in US history. His goal in life was to be useful. The study of Franklin’s life shows how successful he was in this quality of being useful. Presenter: Mary Zarse

Basic Chess for Beginners

This course is for those who don’t know how to play chess and would like to learn. It includes a brief history, how to set up the board, how the pieces move and how the game is won. Rules, algebraic notation, basic tactics and strategies are also discussed. There will be time at the end of each session to practice and play chess.

Presenter: Gregory Barrette

3 Wed, June 7-21, 10-11:30am

Delivery type: In-person

Location: Hefter

$20, Program No. SUM:104

Healthy Cooking With Spices and Legumes

In this two-week course, presenter and author Alamelu Vairavan will take you on an insightful educational journey to the world of spices and legumes, their health bene ts and their use in preparing healthful tasty foods. During the rst week, Vairavan will share an overview of spices and legumes used in Indian cooking and how to build a basic spice pantry. The nal class will be a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare an aromatic dish using fresh vegetables with spices.

Presenter: Alamelu Vairavan

2 Wed, June 7-14, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:106

Creative Printmaking Basics with Gelli Plates

Have a joyful time being creative while learning the basics of making colorful, layered monoprints on the Gelli plate! The plates are reusable and allow you to make monoprints without a large, expensive press. This class will provide the basics of pressure printmaking through step-bystep instructions using acrylic paints and varied reductive and impression techniques to create monoprints. The course will provide instruction on making stencils and objects for the reductive and impression processes. Other techniques include using the brayer, cleaning and caring for the Gelli plate, mixing and layering color, basic collage methods, and other strategies for creating beautiful images. (no previous art experience needed.)

Presenter: Catherine Kristy Lisle

3 Mon, June 12-26, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person

Location: Hefter

$45, Program No. SUM:108

Course fee includes materials.

Hearing Loss, Aging and Nifty Devices

Despite the fact that there are 48 million people in this country with hearing loss, hearing loss is often viewed as a shameful stigma. It is possible to change our perceptions of hearing loss, minimize stereotypes, and improve the quality of life we experience as we age. This course will discuss ways to de ne the meaning of hearing loss and ways of advocating for our needs as people with hearing loss. Some devices that are readily available and can help reduce the effects of hearing loss will also be demonstrated.

Presenter: Jack Spear

2 Tue, June 13-20, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:110

Antisemitism: The World’s Oldest Hatred

A short course dealing with antisemitism, 2,000 years of history. Throughout the ages, leaders have used antisemitism to divert attention from other crises by creating a scapegoat and uniting their citizens in a common cause, blaming Jews. We will consider how antisemitism has surfaced and reinvented itself, sometimes subtly, sometimes not so subtly, under Ferdinand and Isabella, Stalin and Hitler, and today in Charlotte and on January 6th.

Presenter: Lloyd Levin

2 Wed, June 14-21, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:112

I’m Retired! What’s Next?

Create the retirement of your dreams by discovering your forgotten passions, nding balance, creating your life goals and feeling free to enjoy life to the fullest. Through presentations, discussions and facilitated group sharing and re ection, explore activities that help you to initiate change, choose the direction you want for the rest of your life and increase involvement in your renewed interests.

Presenter: Linda McGuire

3 Thu, June 15-29, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person Location: Hefter

$20, Program No. SUM:114

Checking in With the Supreme Court

What’s the latest from our Supreme Court? Discuss the major decisions of the 2022-2023 term. Our nation’s High Court is addressing everything from health care to voting rights, climate change to juvenile justice, same-sex adoption to software interfaces, and religious freedom to immigration protocols. This course analyzes signi cant rulings among the 40 or so to be decided by the nine justices of our Supreme Court. Join us for a straightforward discussion of these allimportant cases and many opportunities to ask questions. Presenter: James Santelle

3 Fri, June 30-July 21, 1-2:30pm No class July 7

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:116

Summer Potpourri II

2 Mon, July 10-17, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:118

July 10 – Exercising Your Way to Brain Health – Learning something new is one of the best ways to maintain memory and cognition as one ages, but there are other less commonly known approaches. In this presentation, we will discuss the effects of cardiovascular exercise on brain health, as well as the correct dosage, to achieve optimal effects based on age.

Presenter: Wendy Huddleston

July 17 – What is Up with Pickleball? –Are you a passionate Pickleball player or just curious to learn more about this amazing game that just about everyone is playing? What is the history of Pickleball? Why is it so popular now? What are the parameters of the game and are there health bene ts if I play regularly? Come and join us as we explore this cultural phenomenon that has transformed our sports world. Presenter: Anne

O’Meara

Billboard Top Ten From 1973

This two-week class will count down the top ten albums and hit singles from 50 years ago: Mid-July, 1973. The presentation will discuss some interesting and unique insights into the bands and their songs, while offering a sampling of the popular tunes that we were listening to ve decades ago! Presenter: Greg Jenks

2 Tue, July 11-18, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:120

Early Women Aviators

Most of us are familiar with Amelia Earhart, but a quick search reveals many ight pioneers who deserve our attention. In the early years of 20th century, women barnstormers entertained astonished spectators. Soon women aviators served as bush pilots in rugged, isolated locations while others supported the war effort as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Many set records for solo ights, speed, altitude, endurance, and stunts. We will consider excerpts from Beryl Markham’s West with the Night and Louise M. Thaden’s High, Wide, and Frightened There are too many names to list here, so join us for a look at these daring young women in their ying machines. Presenter: Leslie Babcox

3 Wed, July 12-26, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:122

Espionage and Covert Operations: A Global History

This is a Great Course DVD Class. Hidden deep within the daily workings of governments and civilizations is a secret world of mystery, danger, and intrigue. A world where deception is a form of art. Where people are never who they say they are. Where the tiniest observation has the power to save an empire or spark a global war. Welcome to the world of the spy—a world that most of us associate with popular ction and lm but the true story of which is more fascinating, surprising, and important than you could possibly imagine. This class will view selected chapters from this topic to share from the Great Course Library. Presenter: Beth Waschow

3 Thu, July 13-27, 2:15-3:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:124

Impressionism

Impressionism, between about 1850 and 1900, marked the beginning of modern art in Europe. This class will consider the artists, mostly French, who broke with traditional techniques while focusing on contemporary, non-heroic subjects. Special attention will be paid to Edouard Manet and Claude Monet.

Presenter: Priscilla Camilli

2 Tue, July 18-25, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:126

Swamp Stories: Owens and Hogan

Maybe you’ve read Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing. Maybe you’ve seen the movie. In this short course we will explore two writers’ swamp stories (Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing and Linda Hogan, Power) – as rich as the places that inspired them, lled with the wisdom and ctionalized voices of two young women who called these places home: one white, the other native.

Presenter: Eva Hagenhofer

2 Wed, July 19-26, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:128

Philip Roth’s American Pastoral

This class will focus on a close reading and discussion of Philip Roth’s magisterial work, American Pastoral, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1998. The book examines how an af uent family ensconced in traditional American values during the turbulent 1960s unravels. Active input from students is encouraged. The instructor also will send out to students in advance of each week’s reading assignment a list of questions to be considered in class. Presenter: Jay Miller

4 Wed, Aug 2-23, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person

Location: Hefter

$20, Program No. SUM:130

Summer Potpourri III

3 Mon, Aug 7-21, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:132

Aug 7 – Project Return – This will be a detailed course on mass incarceration, the criminal justice system’s involvement, and those re-entering from Wisconsin’s penal system. This session will give an overview of how certain aspects of the criminal justice system has contributed to mass incarceration in the state of Wisconsin. The state of Wisconsin’s prison population has more than doubled in the past 25 years. Is there more criminal activity in the state or is our criminal justice system taking more of a punitive approach when it comes to crime? These are questions and answers we will explore and explain as we discuss crime and rehabilitation in the world of mass incarceration. This course will give the good news of how things have been and are being done to end mass incarceration to restore rehabilitation to individual lives, families, and communities. With this course on Re-entry, you will walk away with an understanding and appreciation for the services offered and proven in the Re-entry industry.

Presenter: Andre Brown

Aug 14 – Disability Movement of Wisconsin – This presentation will share the untold story of the early years of the Wisconsin disability rights movement. It will focus mainly on the long journey to freedom and inclusion for people with physical disabilities but also touch on the heroes and accomplishments of other disability groups. The book is built around the work of a diverse group of “giants” who challenged society’s deeply-rooted assumptions and stereotypical biases toward people with disabilities. It focuses on their stories and the major tipping points in the struggle for full citizenship and against discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and communication services – much of it accomplished before federal passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Presenter: Jim Wahner

Aug 21 – Reading Round Up – Did you know that hundreds of thousands of books are published annually in the United States? That’s a lot. We’ve all heard of James Patterson, Louise Penny, and Jodi Picoult, but what about authors like Olga Tokarczuk, Anton Treuer, and Kali FajardoAnstine? Librarian Hayley Johnson will share tips and tricks on how to seek out new titles and authors. She will share book suggestions, including books written by international authors, regional authors, and multicultural authors. The discussion will focus primarily on ctional titles, and it will touch on a variety of formats like audiobooks, e-books, and graphic novels. Presenter: Hayley Johnson

TALKS

Talks are single-session programs that offer insights on a diverse array of topics in the arts, humanities, sciences and current issues.

Presenter biographies are located online at uwm.edu/sce/osher

History of Weather Forecasting

The improved accuracy of weather forecasting stands as one of the great scienti c achievements of the past century, led by an amazing cast of scientists and mathematicians going back to Galileo. In this talk you will be introduced to some of these scientists. You will learn what interesting people they were, as well as their contributions to weather forecasting. And you will see a rst-hand demonstration of how Galileo and his students have helped us understand what drives the wind! Presenter: Bart Adrian Wed, May 31, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:302

Wild Animals on the Overland Trail

Between the 1840s and 1869, 300,000 people crossed the American continent to California and Oregon. On the journey, they encountered animals new to them, bison, grizzly bears, antelope, jackrabbits and their favorite, prairie dogs. They also found feared animals such as rattlesnakes and mosquitoes. The emigrants often anthropomorphized the animals, turning the creatures into representations of the family they had left behind or attached to the animals’ human desires for their futures. They knew the animals provided food for the journey, but they also saw hope for the future of the United States in the wild animals. Presenter: Diana Ahmad

Tue, June 6, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:304

Don’t Eat That!

A food taboo is a prohibition against consuming certain foods. The word “taboo” is Polynesian and means ‘sacred’ or ‘forbidden’; it has a quasi-magical or religious overtone. The term was introduced in the anthropological literature in the second half of the 19th century. In the eld of food and nutrition, food taboos are not necessarily connected with magical-religious practices, and some nutritionists prefer to speak of “food avoidance.” Come learn about why we don’t eat what we don’t eat.

Presenter: John Horgan

Wed, June 7, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:306

Kabuki Theatre: Past and Present

Kabuki theater is bound by long history and traditions. But its long run of popularity continues to contemporary times and is due mostly to its continued engagement with its contemporary context. This talk will explore some of the more innovative and surprising ways in which Kabuki is embracing stories and technologies from contemporary popular culture–from anime to video games, to pop music. Whether you have never been to Japan, are planning to go for the rst time, or have been many times, this talk will show you a new angle on a performance genre that is one of the richest and deepest in the world.

Presenter: Aragorn Quinn

Wed, June 7, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:308

Programming for the Web

This course is helpful to those who wonder: What happens when you request a web page? Where does the request go? What happens to it? What information gets sent back to your browser? How does your browser know how to format the information so that it is easy for you to understand? How does the web browser know what to do when you click on a button? How can you create your own web page? Presenter: Michael Eiseman

Thu, June 8, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: Online Location: Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:310

Women in the American West

The Women of the American West (18651890) were viewed as either Saints in Sunbonnets or Sinners in Silk. This class will offer detailed information to help us decide. Gold, silver, and available lands brought people to the American West. The movement included thousands of women who were wives and mothers, but it also brought women west to seek their own fortunes who were hoping to escape the restrictions of the Cult of True Womanhood. Because of their rarity, women were able to participate in activities and professions that only men could do “back in the East.” Women tried to maintain their status as “ladies,” while at the same time trying to become independent from the constraints put on them by late nineteenth-century society. Women in the American West opened the doors for those who followed them in business, politics, and society.

Presenter: Diana Ahmad

Tue, June 13, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:314

Generating Additional Income from Investments

Generating income from Bonds, Bond Funds, CDs and Income Funds, has been extremely challenging for years. Want another way to earn income? Consider Selling Covered Call Options on stocks you already own. Stocks paying dividends are good for earning income, however, may not be enough. This class will teach you what Selling Covered Call Options are, how they generate additional income from dividend and non dividend paying stocks, and reduces risk in your investment portfolio. A fantastic strategy inside tax-deferred or tax-free investment accounts, as income earned is not taxed.

Presenter: James Wigen

Tue, June 13, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: Online

Location: Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:316

The Cathedral of Food

It’s a small wonder, given all the secrets of supermarket geography, that a trip to the grocery store meant to pick up a few items so quickly turns into a matter of multiple bags and many dollars. What is a greater wonder is that almost 40 percent of our food supply is wasted; a signi cant jump from the rst time the gure was measured, which stood at 28 percent in 1974. That’s a problem that much of the rest of the world would like to have, a perfect storm of overabundance, too many choices, overbuying, and crafty store designers. Come learn about the history and geography of supermarkets.

Presenter: Dr. John Horgan

Wed, June 14, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:318

The Dickey Chapelle Story

Milwaukee PBS produced an hour-long documentary on Georgette Louise Meyer who grew up in Shorewood, Wisconsin. She later took the name Dickey Chapelle and became a photojournalist known for her work as a war correspondent. She became one of history’s most fearless con ict journalists and the rst American woman to die on the job. She died in Vietnam on November 4, 1965. This course will take you behind-the-scenes of this award-winning documentary. You’ll learn how the producer rst learned about Dickey, to the research, interviews and travel needed to produce her story. Hear from the producer and editor behind this documentary about the extensive process that goes into a television documentary of this type. Presenter: Maryann Lazarski

Thu, June 22, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:320

Hope and Creativity

Drew Boyd in a 2013 post de nes hope as “a positive motivational belief in one’s future; the feeling that what is wanted can be had; that events will turn out for the best.” Hoping is an integral part of being human. Hope is crucial in a time when insurmountable challenges present themselves. The generative, creative aspects of hope motivate individuals to persevere in the face of inherent obstacles. Hope and Creativity explores the relationship between the two, the kinds and characteristics of hope, and the faces and voices of hope.

Presenter: Mary Patricia Voell

Wed, June 28, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:322

Beer Capital of the World

How Milwaukee Made Beer Famous

Long known as the “Beer Capital of the World,” Milwaukee is synonymous with brewing. This presentation takes attendees on a 180-year journey to explore this famed industry that dates to the 1840s. While iconic breweries, such as Pabst and Schlitz, became global brands, dozens of other smaller breweries dotted the landscape throughout the decades. Recently, the number of craft breweries has surged, creating dozens of new avors while the rich brewing legacy remains. Engaging beer trivia and historic brewery artifacts “show and tell” included.

Presenter: Paul Hepp

Thu, June 29, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:324

Hollywood Hates Hitler

In September 1941, a handful of isolationist senators set out to tarnish Hollywood for warmongering. The United States was largely divided on the possibility of entering the European War, yet the immigrant moguls in Hollywood were acutely aware of the conditions in Europe. After Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass), the gloves came off. Warner Bros. released the rst directly anti-Nazi lm in 1939 with Confessions of a Nazi Spy. Other studios followed with such lms as The Mortal Storm (MGM), Man Hunt (Fox), The Man I Married (Fox), and The Great Dictator (United Artists). While these lms represented a small percentage of Hollywood’s output, senators took aim at the Jews in Hollywood who were supposedly agitating us for war and launched an investigation that resulted in Senate Resolution 152. What followed was a complete embarrassment of the United States Senate and a large victory for Hollywood as well as freedom of speech.

Presenter: Chris Yogerst

Tue, July 11, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:326

Understanding Credit Scores and Reports

This course will discuss why credit reports and scores matter, how to understand credit reports, how credit scores are calculated, getting free annual credit reports and disputing information on your report. Presenter: Blaine Gibson, CFP® , AWMA®

Tue, July 11, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:328

Equitable Active Transportation in WI

Active Wisconsin is a network of communities that are building active transportation networks and providing public transit in their cities and towns. These efforts are crucial for advancing health, equity, and sustainability in the transportation system. The presentation will cover the importance of providing transportation options that support nondrivers and strategies for implementation at the local level, using examples from Active Wisconsin communities.

Presenter: Susan Gaeddert

Wed, July 12, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:330

Green Burial Traditions

This talk will include a brief history of the events that led to the development of the Farley Center and Natural Path Sanctuary. The social and environmental justice components of the Farley Center and the integral linkage between the two organizations will be mentioned. The main focus will be on green burials in general, Natural Path Sanctuary speci cally.. The methods, science, reasoning behind green burials will be discussed, along with Funeral homes and home funeral.

Presenter: Shedden Farley

Wed, July 12, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:332

Sondheim & Me: Author Talk

In 1994, Paul Salsini founded and was the editor of The Sondheim Review, a magazine devoted to the works of fabled Broadway composer/lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. In the 10 years the magazine was published, Paul exchanged notes, letters, faxes and phone calls with Sondheim, and his relationship with the artist is the basis for his 2022 book, Sondheim & Me: Revealing A Musical Genius. In this talk, Salsini will detail his unlikely long-distance relationship with Sondheim while also discussing many of his Broadway productions. Video clips will highlight the artist’s work.

Presenter: Paul Salsini

Thu, July 13, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: Online Location: Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:334

Money Potholes

This course will discuss how to recognize the 10 most common money traps, determining wants versus needs, creating a nancial plan, understanding the value of budgeting and accessing online money management tips and tools. Presenter: Blaine Gibson, CFP®, AWMA®

Tue, July 18, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:336

Psychedelics as Drugs: Updates and Challenges

This presentation will provide an update on the results of recent clinical trials of psilocybin and of MDMA for the treatment of depression, substance use disorders, and PTSD. The complexity of the preparation and dosing persons with these drugs will provide insight into some of the challenges that will arise if and when these drugs are approved by the FDA in the coming years. The presentation will also describe activities and goals of the UW Madison Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances in developing translational research and training in this exciting new area of therapeutics. Presenter: Paul Hutson

Thu, July 20, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream

Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:338

The Study of Light and Scienti c Thought

Thinking scienti cally versus believing what we see. For thousands of years, humans looked at the sky and observed the motion of the sun, moon and stars. It was pretty clear from their perspective that the Earth was the center of the universe. So what changed? When and why did humans begin to question what they saw? This seminar will explore how we began to think scienti cally. We will begin with a discussion of early astronomers’ work; how they began to look differently at our world and its place in the universe. We will then move to the study of light and how this seemingly simple thing, which is all around us, drives us deeper and deeper into no longer being able to believe what we see. We’ll discover how humans needed to change the way we think if we were going to be able to study the very large or the very small. Presenter: Adam Weber

Mon, July 24, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:340

Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorney

This course will discuss intestacy (dying without a will), what trusts and wills do, types of trusts and wills, advanced health care directives and issues relating to Power of Attorney. Presenter: Blaine Gibson, CFP®, AWMA®

Tue, July 25, 2:15-3:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:342

Vaudeville’s Effect on American Entertainment

Before radio, movies, television and computers, Vaudeville (live staged variety acts) was the mainstream form of American entertainment. It greatly in uenced these later modes, even today. Using lm clips, photos, live demonstration and fun, see how it shaped our cultural history, laugh at the comedians, hum along to the classic popular songs, and learn how it produced such greats as Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and many others.

Presenter: Nancy Weiss McQuide

Thu, July 27, 7-8:30pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:348

Poetry Slam A La Osher

Book Banning

The practice of book banning, done as early as the 5th century CE, is alive and well across the world and the United States. This lecture will address the history of the practice of banning books, who did it and why, and the current state of the practice including who (people and organizations), what (speci c books and topics), why, and how (in the courts and through government bodies). We’ll also talk about what is being done nationally and locally to counter the actions taken against access to books.

Presenter: Kathy Johnson

Thu, July 27, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:346

How do I love Osher? Let me count the ways. Poetry, like Osher, is both good for your health and able to soothe your soul. Poems are more than words. They begin in delight and end in wisdom. In a few lines, poems can give rhythm to silence and light to darkness. This class will source Osher members as poets and presenters. Come hear your fellow Osher members share poems. Enjoy listening to poetry of others or volunteer to contribute something yourself. Topics can range from love, humor, drama, mystery, identify, nature, beauty, travel, Flannery O’Connor, celebration, dreams, recovery, death, disappointment, new life, coming of age and more. Poems will be limited to three to ve minutes and must be family-friendly. If you have a favorite poem written by yourself or someone else that you would like to share, please contact Cheryl Randall at cherylrndll@gmail.com. Presenters: Cheryl Randall & Beth Waschow

Tue, Aug 1, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:350

Unique Challenges of Baseball Event Planning

Drew Formentini worked for major league baseball and was responsible for planning and executing international baseball events. Formentini will share a behind-the-scenes look at this unique aspect of baseball and offer multiple anecdotes he experienced working with MLB teams and players. His experience will focus on Asia and Latin America highlighting the similarities and differences in working in different parts of the world.

Presenter: Drew Formentini

Thu, Aug 3, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:352

Ways to Love Your Brain

Your brain health awareness journey starts here! Learn about the key habits and protective measures under your control to promote healthy aging and maintain good cognitive health throughout life. Key presentation points include brain foods and nutrition, brain and body bene ts of physical exercise and restorative sleep, appropriate stress management and social stimulation, and avoidance of toxins.

Presenter: Rolf Lolloff

Wed, Aug 9, 10-11:15am

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:354

The Magical World of Mustard

It’s what brings a corned beef sandwich to life – mustard! You may take this condiment for granted but Barry Levenson, founder and curator of the National Mustard Museum, will enhance your appreciation of the golden condiment with a surprising history of the sauce that goes back centuries. Wanna taste some unusual mustards? That’s part of the program.

Presenter: Barry Levenson

Tue, Aug 15, 12:30-1:45pm

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:356

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Join socially stimulating, peer-led study groups that meet on a regular basis.

Presenter biographies are located online at uwm.edu/sce/osher

Italian Reading and Conversation –Primary Level

This group is composed of Osher members who have completed basic introductory classes in Italian and/or demonstrate equivalent pro ciency. The group focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian, with an emphasis on building vocabulary, strengthening grammatical constructions, improving conversational skills and reading Italian literature. We share a common love of all things Italian –culture, history, art and food. All members of the group take turns developing lessons, providing readings and listening comprehension exercises, including homework. The class facilitator/leader responsibility rotates on a weekly basis. Contact: Theresa Bellone, tjbellone@ gmail.com.

11 Mon, June 5-Aug 21, 10-11:30am

Meets weekly on Mon No class July 3

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:500

Intermediate Spanish Conversation

This group is designed for Osher members who have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and wish to improve their conversational and listening skills. The group focuses upon speaking, listening, and reading, with emphasis on building vocabulary, sharpening knowledge of everyday usage and idioms, and improving grammatical usage, through directed conversation, readings, and grammar exercises. All members of the group take turns on a weekly basis developing lessons, relying upon the books (designated below) of readings, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and internet resources. People registering for this group should have these books on the rst day of class: – 101 Conversations in Intermediate Spanish: Short Natural Dialogues to Improve Your Spoken Spanish (Spanish Edition) by Olly Richards – is available for Kindle for $3.99 or in paperback for $14.99. – The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice book available from Amazon for $20.00. It’s a good investment and will serve for many years to come as we continue this group. It’s a very helpful reference book. Questions may be directed to Harvey Kurtz at hkurtz@ ameritech.net.

13 Thu, June 1-Aug 24, 10:30am-Noon

Meets weekly on Thu No class July 6

Online only every 3rd Thu

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:502

Italian Language Introduction

Italian Introduction will continue with McGraw-Hill’s Italian Conversation workbook for grammar. Following review and practice of grammar, particpants will offer a statement in Italiano and respondents are to either comment or ask a question also in Italiano. Our aim is to become attuned to hearing and speaking Italian.

12 Tue, May 30-Aug 22, 10-11:30am

Meets weekly on Tue

No class July 4

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:504

Italian Intermediate Level

This intermediate-level class in the Italian language meets once a week for 90 minutes and focuses on three areas: conversation practice on an announced topic with the introduction of new useful vocabulary; written and verbal exercises designed to review grammar concepts; and oral reading from modern Italian literature. Class discussions and occasional offcampus gatherings explore topics of Italian culture, art and cuisine. Contact: Ned Turner, 414-961-2451

12 Tue, May 30-Aug 22, 12:30-2pm

Meets weekly on Tue

No class July 4

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$20, Program No. SUM:506

Theatre Writing

Explore the craft of playwriting, share your writing with others, receive feedback and give encouragement. Contact: Reed Groethe, reed.groethe@gmail.com.

6 Thu, June 1-Aug 17, 2:15-3:45pm

Meets 1st and 3rd Thu of the month

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:508

Writing Session I

In-Person Only

Share your writing with others, receive and give feedback along with encouragement. Ideas and information on writing are also discussed. All levels of writing and genres are welcome. The only quali cation is a desire to write. Meets on the rst and third Tuesdays of each month. Contact: Nancy Martin, 414-339-1172.

5 Tue, June 6-Aug 15, 2:15-3:45pm

Meets 1st and 3rd Tue of the month

No class July 4th

Delivery type: In-person

Location: Hefter

$15, Program No. SUM:510

Writing Session II Online Only

Share your writing with others, receive and give feedback along with encouragement. Ideas and information on writing are also discussed. All levels of writing and genres are welcome. The only quali cation is a desire to write. Contact: Nancy Martin, 414-339-1172.

6 Tue, June 13-Aug 22, 2:15-3:45pm

Meets 2nd and 4th Tue of the month

Delivery type: Online Location: Zoom

$15, Program No. SUM:512

Spanish Language Book Club

This group meets one time per month to discuss a novel, book of non- ction or short stories written in an author’s native language. The ability to read and speak in Spanish is the only requirement. Fluency is not a prerequisite. The goals of this experience are to enrich appreciation of Spanish literature and to further the participant’s ability and con dence in reading and conversing in Spanish. Books will be chosen by group members. Contact: Joelyn Olen, joelynolen@gmail.com.

3 Thu, June 15-Aug 17, 12:30-1:45pm

Meets the 3rd Thu of the month

Delivery type: In-person with Livestream Location: Hefter & Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:516

Book Group

Discuss selected books of ction and non ction. Books are chosen each June for the following year. Our September book is The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. Members volunteer to lead discussions in an informal manner. Quali cations: a love of reading and a desire to share knowledge of good books. Contact: John Jacobs, jjacobs9073@gmail.com.

3 Fri, June 16-Aug 18, 10-11:30am

Meets 3rd Fri of the month

Delivery type: Online Location: Zoom

$10, Program No. SUM:518