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Fall 2008 OLLI Courses
AUBURN
CITY GOVERNMENT – A08401 (Frances
Hale, coordinator, Tuesday, 8:30 -10:00 a.m., Best Western) At the
first meeting Charles Duggan, City Manager, will give an overview of
the structure and management of the City of Auburn government. In
subsequent sessions, directors of each of the City departments such
as Public Works, Planning, Economic Development, and others will
present their areas of management.
BETWEEN
WWI AND WWII – A08402 (Margie
Fitzpatrick, presenter, Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Best Western) The
class will begin even earlier with what happened before WWI that had
a direct effect on WWI and WWII. After that, the course will include
such things as the conflict between Mao Tse-tong and Chiang Kai-shek,
the rise of Communism and Stalin in Russia, the rise of Nazism and
Hitler in Germany, and the rise of Fascism and Mussolini in Italy. In
general, we’ll study what happened during this time in as many
countries as our class time allows. Participants are encouraged to
read about these topics. No assigned text.
BRAIN
AND MIND: FITNESS AND MINDFULNESS – A08403 (Tom
Nielsen, presenter, Monday, 12:45 -2:15 p.m., Best Western) This
seminar class focuses on ideas, issues, and technologies related to
the brain, mind, brain fitness, and mindfulness, especially as they
apply to memory, thinking, awareness, and consciousness, and to
reduction of stress, pain, and suffering. This is a follow-up class
to last term’s class, Extraordinary Knowing. Participants will
explore and study recommended and discovered resources; review,
present, discuss, and evaluate them; and share and discuss their own
knowledge, experiences, and practices. For more information, visit
www.enfolded.info/Bm .
BROADWAY
MUSICALS – A08404 (Alice
Leahy, coordinator, Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Best Western) Broadway
musicals have a magic that has drawn audiences throughout the years.
Participants will listen to an assortment of musicals featuring
original casts and bonus sound tracks of well-known and best loved
Broadway tunes. There will be discussion on the musicals, the
theatres in which the productions were performed, and the musicians
and singers who performed the songs.
CURRENT
ECONOMIC TOPICS – A08405 (Sark
Kavookjian, coordinator; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best Western) This
course will be a member-led, member-driven discussion group, dealing
with “Everything you wanted to know about economics, but were
afraid to ask.....” Topics will be selected by the group based
on current events. Newspapers, magazines, and television will be our
sources for discussion. No text.
EARLY
MEDIEVAL EUROPE – A08406 (Emil
Wright, coordinator, Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Jule Collins Smith
Museum of Fine Art) In the Fall Quarter we will turn our attention
to the early medieval period of European history extending from the
collapse of the western Roman Empire in 476 to around 1000. Using
excellent recorded lectures by Professor Philip Delaider, we will be
introduced to the chaotic political, religious, and sociologic
currents that culminated in the more orderly institutions of the High
Middle Ages which we will address during the second section of this
course in Winter Quarter.
ENGINEERING
AN EMPIRE – A08407 (Jim
Barber, coordinator; Monday, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Best Western) “From
the Parthenon and Tenochtitlan to the Great Wall of China and Chichen
Itza, the ancient world created itself in bold strokes of ingenuity
and ambition.” This DVD series hosted by Peter Weller examines
the most magnificent and sophisticated civilizations in history
through the lens of their astounding and innovative engineering
feats. Walk through the narrow streets of ancient Greece and Carthage
and follow the massive expansion of the Roman and Chinese
Empires. Trace the rise of antiquity’s greatest leaders and
discover the engineering marvels and urban planning accomplishments
that altered the course of history. Learn about Byzantine architects
driven to glory during the Dark Ages and witness the construction of
the Tunnel of Samos, the Kremlin, and Notre Dame. This course
chronicles the engineering brilliance that gave birth to modern
civilization.
EXTRAORDINARY
KNOWING: SELF, MIND, COSMOS, AND AN EMERGING WORLDVIEW –
A08408 (Tom
G. Nielsen, presenter; Friday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Opelika, Southern
Union) What is extraordinary knowing and what does it reveal about
self, mind, cosmos, and an emerging world view? Participants will
consider and discuss the scientific evidence for and credible reports
of a variety of forms of extraordinary knowing, including: non-local
awareness (i.e., remote viewing, telepathy, out-of-body and
near-death experiences, and precognition and past life memories),
intention, and remote healing and prayer. Participants will also
discuss their own extraordinary knowing experiences. Text:
Extraordinary Knowing, E.L. Mayer. Outside reading, two hours per
week. For more information, visit www.enfolded.info/EK .
FRENCH
CONVERSATION INTEREST GROUP – A08409 (Yvonne
Williams, coordinator; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 am, Best Western) Want
to practice your French? Come join us as we continue speaking and
reading. We’re looking for a leader, a teacher, or someone who
is willing to assist in our studies. Bring your French dictionary and
any texts or references you have, plus articles, ads, or stories in
French.
FROM
YAO TO MAO, PART IV- A08410 (Bob
Hayes and Jack Willingham, presenters; coordinator TBA; Tuesday,
2:30-4:00 p.m., Best Western) In a world grown smaller, China
nonetheless seems to remain as most of us have always seen it: a land
far away and exotic, its history and thoughts veiled from most
Westerners. Yet behind that veil lies one of the most amazing
civilizations the world has ever known. Based on the video-taped
lectures, the class continues to study the history of China to the
present. Additional videos supplement the lectures, as do guest
speakers. No text; no required outside reading.
GENEALOGY
ON LINE – A08411 (Richard
Robinson, presenter; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Best Western) There are
now more sources than ever for genealogy information on the web.
We will explore both the free and commercial sources and ways to
manage your personal family history data. No text. Access to a
computer with internet access for your own research would be helpful.
HISTORY
OF ANCIENT EGYPT: THE PREHISTORIC PERIOD TO CLEOPATRA –
A08433 This
course has been canceled for Fall Term. It will be offered again in
Winter Term 2009.
HISTORY
OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE – A08412 (Philip
Fretwell, presenter; coordinator TBA; Monday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Best
Western) This well-paced and lively power point course is an
excursion through the 19th
and
20th
Centuries.
The class will include cultural references to art, literature,
and historical figures in an interactive setting that includes
discussion. Topics to be covered include: Evolution of Shelter, Form
Currents, Structure and Form, International Style, Crystal Palace to
MoMA, Streamlined Design, PWA Modern, and, For Better or Worse: 21st
Century.
No assigned text.
HOW
ART MADE THE WORLD: HOW HUMANS MADE ART AND ART MADE US HUMAN –
A08413 (Dennis
Drake, coordinator; Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Jule Collins Museum of
Fine Art) See the world from an utterly new perspective. This
class, based on the BBC video series, reveals how the first big
artistic discoveries were made and how they cascaded down the
centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing
everything from cave paintings to ceramics and pyramids to palaces,
we’ll probe the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the
human body; films; visions of death and the afterlife; how art is
used for politics; and crucially, why we use imagery at all. No text;
no outside reading.
INTERMEDIATE
AND ADVANCED WATERCOLOR – A08414 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn). Students with previous experience in
watercolor will continue instruction in watercolor techniques.
Students will be encouraged to choose subjects which will further
their learning. Often there will be a theme for the session. There
will be demonstrations of new techniques and critiques of paintings
with attention to composition, value, and color. Class starts
September 18 with no class on October 2. Students should preregister
with Cindy Mask at 826-7920. Registration with Cindy or OLLI office
is necessary to ensure a place in the class.
INTRODUCTION
TO DRAWING – A08415 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn). Students will be introduced to elements of
drawing. Instruction will include use of value, line, and form.
Classes will alternate between careful rendering and a freer use of
materials. Use of pencil, charcoal, erasers, and papers will be
covered. There will be eight class meetings starting September 17 (no
class October 1). Cost for the class is $60, payable to the Auburn
Arts Association at the first class. Materials will be provided for
the first class and materials list will be provided and discussed at
that time. Questions may be addressed to the instructor, Cindy Mask,
at 826-7920. Registration with the OLLI office is necessary to ensure
materials for the first class.
INTRODUCTION
TO WATERCOLOR – A08416 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn) This class will give the basics of
watercolor. Students will learn the use of paints, paper, and
brushes. Instruction will include use of color, value, and techniques
of watercolor. There will be demonstrations on different subjects
such as landscapes and still lifes with consideration for students’
needs. Experimentation with materials and techniques will be
encouraged. Session begins September 18; there will no class on
October 2. Cost for the class is $60, payable to the Auburn Arts
Association at the first class; materials will be discussed at that
time. Materials will be provided for the first class. Questions may
be addressed to the instructor, Cindy Mask, at 826-7920. Registration
with the OLLI office is necessary to ensure materials for the first
class.
INVESTING
DURING DIFFICULT TIMES – A08417 (Sonya
Green, guest lecturer; coordinator TBA; Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Best
Western) Everyone has an “Investing Journey.” From our
working days through our retirement days, learning the fundamentals
of investing will provide a foundation for all stages of life. This
course is designed for investors of all levels of experience. It will
begin by taking class participants down the road of setting and
maintaining financial goals. It will spend time focusing on the
retirement years and cover steps to take toward establishing a
legacy. Also, basic investment principals will be introduced,
explained, and discussed. Required text: Your Guide to Understanding
Investing, $7.95, payable to the instructor at first class meeting.
JOY
OF SCIENCE – A08418 (Charlotte
Ward, coordinator, Monday, 8:30 -10:00 a.m., Best Western) The
first part of a three-quarter survey of modern science, based on
lectures by Professor Robert M. Hazen from The Teaching Company.
These lectures have been specifically designed to introduce and
review all of the scientific principles that are included in the
Content Standards portion of the National Science Education
Standards. Time will be provided for questions and discussions.
KARATE
FOR SENIORS – A08419 (Robert
Martin, presenter; coordinator TBA; Wednesday, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Best
Western) We welcome new participants as we continue to focus on
the history, tradition, philosophy, and application of classical
Japanese Karate-do (Empty Hand Art). Each session will be divided
into two distinct segments. First, learn the origins of karate from
Okinawa to Japan and into the modern era. Second, get training in
basic blocks, punches and kicks, and become familiar with basic Kata
(prearranged “forms”). All activities are age appropriate
and strictly non-contact and non-competitive. Any loose,
comfortable clothing is suitable. Sensei Robert is the AU HPER Karate
instructor. Call him at 821-4258 for more information.
KI
– A08420 (Robert
Martin, presenter; coordinator, TBA; Wednesday, 8:30-9:00 a.m., Best
Western) Ki is a system of physical training, philosophy,
preventative and therapeutic health care, the Japanese equivalent to
Chinese Tai Chi and Chi Kung, the slow-motion, “internal”
martial arts. Ki training is intended to increase the flow of energy
through the body. Exercises are executed at a slow, rhythmic pace,
with an emphasis on correct breathing and general limbering of
the body. You should experience increased stamina, better digestion,
improved circulation, more restful sleep, balanced internal
energy and reduced anxiety. Any loose, comfortable clothing is
suitable. Call the presenter at 821-4258 for more information.
MOZART’S
COMIC OPERAS – A08421 (Billy
Tamblyn, presenter, Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best Western) Class
participants will consider the comic operas of Mozart, The Marriage
of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi fan tutti. Each of these operas
will be viewed in class. Information will be given about Mozart, his
life and his work, and about the audiences for whom these operas were
written.
NAPOLEON
– A08422 (Charlie
Rose, presenter; coordinator TBA; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best
Western) The course will deal with the life and times of Napoleon
Bonaparte, with an emphasis on how he revolutionized warfare through
strategy and tactics still viable today. Factors bringing about the
Emperor’s victories and conquests will be described, including
the corps structure (innovated by Napoleon), the use of skirmishers
and battalion formations, combined arms tactics, utilizing the
central position and the employment of sweeping outflanking
movements, and Napoleon’s vitality and charisma as a
commander. We will focus in detail on three crucial campaigns and
battles, two victories and a defeat: Ulm/Austerlitz, Eylau/Friedland,
and Ligny/ Quatre Bras/ Waterloo. Finally Napoleon’s place in
history will be opened up for discussion.
OLD
TESTMAENT: HISTORY, LITERATURE AND RELIGION – A08423 (Lee
Hermes, coordinator, Tuesday, 2:30–4:00 p.m., Best
Western) This lively video-based course is taught by Dr. Amy-Jill
Levine of Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Professor Levine
acquaints us with the different approaches to biblical research and
interpretation while telling the rich and compelling stories of the
Old Testament. We will learn about source and textual criticism,
literary conventions, stories of etiology, folk tales, and
comparisons with other religions of the ancient world. As Dr. Levine
says, “This is good stuff”.
PEARL
S. BUCK – HER WORK, HER LIFE, AND HER TIMES –
A08424 (Shan
Rumph, coordinator, Monday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Best Western) Immerse
yourself in her writings by reading a book a week (all short).
Presenter has books to share; books are also available at the Auburn
Public Library and the AU Library. Three of her books were made into
movies: The Good Earth, Dragon See,
and
Wave. The PBS documentary about the life of Pearl S. Buck will
be viewed. An accomplished writer, Pearl S. Buck won a Pulitzer and a
Nobel Prize for Literature. Each week, writings for discussion will
be given to class members.
POETRY
APPRECIATION – A08425 (Jennifer
Soule, coordinator; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Best Western) Poetry
is written for communication and enjoyment. This happens when we
read it alone, by the lake, or in a group around a table. The purpose
of this class is to share and enjoy poems with others. Members will
bring poems that resonate for them to read and discuss. We
appreciate poetry by remembering that it is fun to play with
words. No text; no required reading. “If I feel physically as
if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.”
Emily Dickinson
SPANISH
CONVERSATION: BEGINNING AND ADVANCED BEGINNING, PART I –
A08426 (Judith
Hale, presenter; coordinator; Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Best
Western) Relax, have fun and learn enough Spanish to get along
better while traveling, dining, and meeting the natives of
Spanish speaking countries. This is the first of three quarters of
instruction. Our text and classroom conversation in Spanish insure
success and progress. Texts: Easy Spanish Reader
and
Dictionary of Spoken Spanish Words, Phrases and Sentences. Outside
reading and study, one hour per week.
SPANISH
CONVERSATION: INTERMEDIATE – A08427 (Bill
and Ellen Sherling, presenters; Monday 8:30-10:00 a.m., Best
Western) For those with previous Spanish instruction. Improve your
speaking and reading skills in Spanish by practicing with others.
Increase your ability to communicate with native Spanish speaking
people, while traveling or here at home. A text will be selected;
bring your Spanish dictionary.
STORY
TELLING – A08428 (Gibbs
Couch, coordinator; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 p.m., Best Western) Do
you recall a time when listening to a story told by a parent,
grandparent, or teacher was a gift? Family stories, folk tales,
myths, fairy tales and historical events are memorable because
someone seized an occasion to tell us a story. Join others who
remember the joy of hearing stories and learn to share your
favorites with us. Participants will have the opportunity to select
stories or write their own, learn story telling techniques, and tell
stories to the class. The only prerequisite is a playful spirit. No
text, no required outside reading.
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (BEGINNERS), HEALTH AND FUN – A08429 (Connie
Salts, presenter; Tuesday, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Best Western) Created
by Dr. Paul Lam and a team of tai chi and medical specialists, Tai
Chi for Arthritis is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it
many health benefits safely and quickly. Medical studies have shown
this program helps to reduce pain significantly and improves many
aspects of health through increased muscle strength, flexibility,
stamina, as well as improved relaxation, balance and posture. For
this reason, arthritis foundations around the world are giving it
their full support. Although especially effective for arthritis, it
is also suitable for anyone interested in beginning tai chi. Wear
loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for walking or
exercising.
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (INTERMEDIATE), HEALTH AND FUN –
A08430 (Connie
Salts, presenter; Tuesday, 9:15-10 a.m., Best Western) See above
description. It is expected that participants will be familiar with
Part I of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Sun Style. This class will
continue with the reverse of Part I and the new nine step form of Tai
Chi for Arthritis Part II.
THE
AGING PROCESS, SENSATIONS AND PERCEPTIONS – A08431 (Charles
Knecht, coordinator, Monday, 2:30–4:00 p.m., Best
Western) Behavior is based on external stimuli but also the
perception of those stimuli in the brain. These perceptions may be
innate or acquired. This course, based on The Teaching Company
sessions taught by Professor Francis Colarita, emphasizes how the
process of aging influences the sensory world and our
perceptions based on sight, hearing, smell, taste, and other
sensations. The emphasis is on factors that may affect our
perception and therefore our behavior. We may be amazed on how
age affects us in so many ways.
THE
HEALTH CARE DILEMMA – A08432 (Marilyn
Garrett, coordinator, Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best Western) With
health care costs skyrocketing and a huge and growing number of
Americans without any health coverage, the American health care
system is long overdue for some reforms. We will explore how we have
arrived at our system of health care, how it is different from
others in the developed world and examine some proposals. We
will have outside speakers, lectures, a video and discussion. No
textbook or reading is required but some resources will be available.
THE
ROARING TWENTIES – A08434 (John
Tidwell, coordinator, Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best Western) What’s
so special about the “Roaring Twenties”? Who is the first
person you think of when you hear “Roaring Twenties”? -
Al Capone? Louis Armstrong? “Big Bill” Tilden? Margaret
Gorman? What about these terms - prohibition, depression, bathtub
gin, moonshine, speak easies, and by all means, FLAPPERS? And who can
forget these events - The Sacco-Vanzetti Case and the “Monkey
Trial” featuring William Jennings Bryan, Clarence Darrow and,
of course, John Scopes? How about the deaths of Vladimir Lenin, Harry
Houdini and Rudolph Valentino? How can we forget women gaining long
ignored rights, Benito Mussolini becoming Prime Minister of Italy,
Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch, Lucky Lindy and the Spirit of St.
Louis, Mahatma Gandhi being sent to jail and Queen Elizabeth II’s
birth? This class will be informative and entertaining.
THE
SAVVY TRAVELER: PLANNING TIPS FROM EXPERIENCED OLLI TOURISTS
-A08437 (Bill
Baird, coordinator, Tuesday, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Best Western) Join
us as we discuss what we have learned from our trips. How to plan,
pack, prepare, and enjoy both domestic and trips abroad. Your tour
guides will be Charlotte Ward, Evie Pouncey, Paul and Peggy
Turnquist, Bill Baird, and guest travelers. Among our topics will be
packing lists, use of travel agents, pre-planned tours with
Elderhostel, VBT, and other agencies, as well as going it alone.
Language and currency issues, passports, airport security, local
guides, car rental, avoiding pitfalls, and traveling safely in many
places are also covered. Your questions are welcome in each class
session.
THE
TUDOR WOMEN: HENRY VIII, HIS MOTHER, HIS SISTERS, HIS WIVES, HIS
DAUGHTERS – A08435 (Reynolds
McLeod, presenter, Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Best Western) The
Tudors were surrounded by strong-willed, often very intelligent, and
certainly very determined women who often played an important role in
shaping politics and religion, but also in influencing the course of
historical events. We start with Henry’s mother, Elizabeth of
York; and then look at his sisters, Mary and Margaret; his six wives
in their fascinating glory; his two daughters Elizabeth I and Mary.
These were women of character, frequently of tragic proportions, and
certainly of considerable historical interest. We will survey them in
turn, look at their personalities and their role in the Tudor world.
No text; no outside reading.
THIS
I BELIEVE: WRITING, SHARING, TELLING – A08436 (Mary
Belk, coordinator, Tuesday 2:30-4:00 p.m., Best Western) Based on
the NPR series and best selling book, this class will encourage
members to write essays about their own strongly held beliefs, ideas,
opinions, and dreams. Following the guidelines for the series,
statements will be brief, under 500 words. In introducing the
original series, host Edward R. Murrow said, “Never has
the need for personal philosophies of this kind been so urgent.”
This statement is as true today as in the 1950s. We’ll support
each other in the work of crafting very personal pieces, about our
individual beliefs. Once written, we’ll have the opportunity to
share them with the group orally, and in compilation book. Text, This
I Believe, available from NPR or from the AU Bookstore. Outside
reading, one hour per week.
UNDERSTANDING
THE UNIVERSE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY – A08438 (Gordon
Johnson, coordinator, Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Best Western) Join
us for an unrivaled opportunity to experience an introductory
college course on astronomy in a video series format taught by
world-class teacher and researcher Dr. Alex Filippenko. Much has
happened in astronomy in a few short years. Many of these new
discoveries are scientifically sophisticated, but the
comprehensive scope of this course allows you to absorb the scope of
these findings in a learner friendly and comfortable environment.
This course will cover three terms.
WHAT’S
NEW? A CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP – A08439 (W.
C. McPherson, coordinator, Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Best
Western) Participate in a lively class of weekly discussions about
current events. Topics to be addressed will be determined by class
members who will then research and present their findings about the
subject. Discussions will be moderated using rules similar to those
used in the Great Decisions study groups.
WILDFLOWERS
– A08440 (Caroline
Dean, presenter, Friday, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Opelika, Southern
Union) Learn to identify wildflowers and invasive plants. We will
use PowerPoint programs, live specimens, and hard work in class.
Participants may bring specimens to class for study and
identification. Learn some morphology, some taxonomy, and some
definitions from a botanical glossary. We will occasionally have some
specialists to come present part of the program.
WISDOM
OF HISTORY, PART II – A08441 (Jacob
Walker, presenter, Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Best Western) In this
Teaching Company DVD series, Professor Fears will continue reviewing
the decisions made by great nations and important religious, so that
we may now benefit by their successes and avoid their mistakes. He
emphasizes that in order to do so we must learn to think
historically. The last eight lectures relate to American history, and
warn us the US is subject to the same lessons of history as other
great powers.
WRITING
OUR LIVES – A08442 (Cathy
Buckhalt, instructor; Terry Ley, coordinator; Tuesday, 8:30–10:00
a.m., Best Western) “Our lives are like a patchwork quilt,
and it is only in the evening of life that we can see the pattern of
what we have woven” (Richard L. Morgan, Saving Our Stories: A
Legacy We Leave). We all have stories to tell! Here is an opportunity
to reclaim your memories, write about them, and share them with a
receptive audience of peers. We will write each Tuesday morning,
responding to stimulus prompts provided by the instructor. Text:
Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During
the Great Depression, Mildred Armstrong Kalish. Recommended homework:
finishing and revising what you have begun in class and reading
self-selected memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies.
Winter
2009 OLLI Courses
AESTHETIC
EDUCATION AT JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM OF FINE ART –
A09101 (Andrew
Henley, presenter; Tuesday, 2:30–4 p.m., Jule Collins Smith
Museum of Fine Art) Art museums showcase the creative nature of
humankind. Educators utilize works in museum collections to share
information, and encourage young people to develop aesthetic
sensibilities and critical thought. At the Jule Collins Smith Museum
of Fine Art, education curators work to support teachers, and
provide meaningful experiences for all visitors. Learn how JCSM
combines the rich history of art, with teaching techniques to best
serve the Auburn community.
AMERICAN
NAVY IN WORLD WAR II – A09102 (Brent
Gravatt, presenter, Monday, 10:15–11:45 a.m., Lexington
Hotel) From the U-boat-infested waters of the cold North Atlantic
to the kamikaze-filled skies off Okinawa in the warm Pacific, this
lecture series tells the story of the American Navy in World War II.
Our story begins in the Atlantic with the war against German
submarines and then moves on to cover the amphibious landing in the
European Theatre of Operations (ETO). Then, on to the Pacific where
the bulk of the class will occur, specifically concentrating on the
Central Pacific while making only casual reference to the Army
dominated Southwest Pacific drive. Optional text: The Two-Ocean War –
A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War,
Morison
APPRECIATING
THE NIGHT SKY – A09103 (William
Blankley, presenter; Monday, 12:45–2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel)
Join us for an introduction to stargazing with your unaided eye
and binoculars. Learn to recognize some of the major constellations
and their bright stars. Learn to navigate your way through the stars
to find interesting objects (nebulas and clusters) with binoculars.
We will investigate the phases of the moon and some of its features
will be explained.
ART
AND THE ACADEMY: CREATING, TEACHING, COLLECTING – A09104 (Betsy
Panhorst and Scott Bishop, presenters; Dennis Drake, coordinator;
Tuesday, 4–5 p.m., Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art,
February 3 - March 10, six weeks) Our rich visual arts culture is
the focus of this series of illustrated programs. Each week, guest
scholars will examine a different topic, from the history of
photography to the building of collections. Several sessions will
look at art made in and for institutions of higher learning-with a
particular focus on the historically black academy-as well as artists
who were trained there and artists who taught in and shaped the
development of those institutions’ art departments. Much of the
work to be considered was created during a period when access and
resources for African American artists and institutions were severely
limited by laws and culture, yet the resulting art plays a defining
role in the evolution of American visual culture. A seventh lecture
is offered, 2:30-3:30, Feb. 10, Shot in Alabama: A Brief Photograph
History, by Frances Osburn Robb, featuring photographs taken from
1839 to modern times. These photos reflect the technology of their
eras.
BOOKS
THAT SHAPED US, PART I – A09105 (Charlene
Redick, presenter; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) If you
are between 55 and 80 years, you remember the American books that
spoke of and to the issues of our times. This three-part course will
offer the opportunity for class interaction and discussion of 24
defining books over three terms, Winter, Spring, and Fall. Books to
be discussed: Up From Slavery, The Great Gatsby, To Kill a
Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye, Slaughterhouse Five, On the Beach,
The Feminine Mystique, and Rabbit Run.
BROADWAY
MUSICALS, PART II – A09106 (Gordon
Johnson and Anna Louise McKown, coordinators; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m.,
Lexington Hotel) Broadway musicals have a magic that has drawn
audiences throughout the years. Participants will view and discuss an
assortment of musicals featuring original casts and bonus sound
tracks of well-known and best loved Broadway tunes. There will be
discussion on the musicals, the theatres in which the productions
were performed, and the musicians and singers who performed the
songs.
CIVILIZATION
– A09107 (Bill
Womelsdorf, coordinator; Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington
Hotel) “Civilization, A Personal View” may be the
definitive documentary series of the past 50 years. Aired in 1969,
this ambitious British undertaking spanned an 80,000 mile journey
visiting 13 countries, 117 locations, 18 libraries, and 118 museums.
Undeniably educational, the BBC series “Civilization”
feels eternally significant and improves with repeated viewing. Clark
is a splendid presenter and enthusiastic teacher. It’s all
here, from the ancient Greeks to the modern age. Lucid, engaging
and comprehensive all describe Sir Kenneth Clark’s magnificent
survey into western civilization. The series is over 40 years old,
but the audio is remastered, the transfers are remarkably clean, and
the content and opinions of the host hardly seem dated.
CHRISTIAN
THEOLOGY – QUESTIONS BEFORE ANSWERS – A09108 (James
Walter, presenter; Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m., Best Western) The
meaning and relevance of Christian theology abound with subjective
experience and are less about objective learning. Paired opposites
such as faith-doubt, body-spirit, brokenness-reconciliation,
law-love, freedom-responsibility, mystery-knowledge, sex
(holy-pleasure), and demands-forgiveness do not contradict each other
but complement and complete each other. On another note, one of the
tragedies in theology is that Paul and the Gospel writers forgot that
Jesus had a sense of humor.
COMPARATIVE
RELIGIONS, PART I – A09109 (Dave
Herbert, presenter; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) This
course will illustrate the diversity of world religions and their
relationships to Christianity. The five great world religions to be
discussed are: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.
Materials for the course will include lectures, audio tapes, DVDs,
and invited speakers. No outside reading required. Course will last
two terms (Winter and Spring 2009).
COMPLEXITY
– A09110 (Mary
Carol Moran, presenter, Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington
Hotel) This course has been called “the emerging science at
the edge of order and chaos.” We will read and discuss a
chapter a week from Waldrop’s fascinating tale of the
development of a new way of understanding economics, culture,
politics, and science. The facilitator is a fascinated amateur who is
eager to hear your observations and insights. Suggested text:
Complexity, Waldrop.
CREATIVE
WATERCOLOR – A09111 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn) Learn the basics of watercolor and the use
of paints, paper, and brushes. Instruction includes use of color,
value, and techniques of watercolor and demonstrations on different
subjects such as landscapes and still lifes with consideration for
students’ needs. Experimentation with materials and techniques
is encouraged. Session begins January 15 and concludes March 5. Cost
for the class is $60, payable to the Auburn Arts Association at the
first class; materials will be discussed at that time. Materials will
be provided for the first class. Questions? Contact Cindy Mask at
826-7920. Early registration with the OLLI office is necessary to
ensure materials for the first class. For advanced students.
CURRENT
ECONOMIC TOPICS – A09112 (Sark
Kavookjian, coordinator; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington
Hotel) This course will be a member-led, member-driven discussion
group, dealing with “Everything you wanted to know about
economics, but were afraid to ask.....” Topics will be selected
by the group based on current events. Newspapers, magazines, and
television will be our sources for discussion. No text.
DEATH
OF A SALESMAN AND THE GLASS MENAGERIE – A09113 (Ellen
Langford, presenter; Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel) The
Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is the author’s most
tender depiction of his feelings about his family, especially his
sister Rose. The play is hauntingly lyrical and portrays emotional
heroism in the most unlikely character. Death of a Salesman by Arthur
Miller has been called one of the finest dramas in American theatre.
The play has alternate elements of time phasing in which the past and
the present often overlap and even occur simultaneously. Study two
superior dramatic works, the humanity of its characters, and the
outcomes of choices. Class members need a copy of each play; bring
your own or purchase from Gnu’s Room or AU Bookstore.
ENGINEERING
THE IMPOSSIBLE – AND THE NOT SO IMPOSSIBLE – A09114 (Jim
Barber, coordinator; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) From
the Colosseum to the Empire State Building to the Panama Canal and
beyond, this course examines some of the world’s most
magnificent and sophisticated engineering feats. Trace the rise of
antiquity’s greatest engineering accomplishments and their
modern decedents. See how those ancient principles and technologies
are alive today in the Hoover Dam, the St. Louis Arch, Mount
Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge and more. The class will utilize DVD
videos, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, handouts and open class
discussions.
FRENCH
CONVERSATION – A09115 (Paul
Kouidis, instructor; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Do
you wish to practice your French? Come join us. We will try to
improve our oral skills by reading pleasant short French fables
allegorizing universal aspects of everyday life and by asking
pertinent questions on their contents. We will build vocabulary
through appropriate oral exercises and fill possible gaps through an
optional review of first year French grammar topics. Text available
at first class; cost is $7.
FROM
YAO TO MAO, PART V- A09116 CANCELED In
a world grown smaller, China nonetheless seems to remain as most of
us have always seen it: a land far away and exotic, its history and
thoughts veiled from most Westerners. Yet behind that veil lies one
of the most amazing civilizations the world has ever known. Based on
the video-taped lectures, the class continues to study the history of
China to the present. Additional videos supplement the lectures, as
do guest speakers. No text; no required outside reading.
FUNDAMENTALS
OF INVESTING – A09117 (Sonya
Green, presenter; Tuesday, 2:30- 4 p.m., Lexington Hotel) No
matter what your age, chances are you want a better future. “The
Fundamentals of Investing for Individual Investors” is the easy
way to learn time-proven methods for saving, investing, and working
toward your financial goals. Whether you are just starting out or
hoping to learn something new, this course will give you real-world
strategies that are easy to follow. You will gain a better
understanding of the key principles of saving and investing and also
learn specific strategies to help reach your long term financial
goals. Required text: Your Guide to Understanding Investing, $8.05,
payable to the instructor at first class meeting.
GRIEF
AS THE AFFIRMATION OF LIFE – A09118 (Ed
Hornig, presenter; Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) The
course will deal with grief and the loss of loved ones, and
specifically, our experiences and reflections about losses from years
ago or those very recent. Time will be spent sharing and discussing
the challenges and successes of dealing with grief and the loss
of a loved one. The class will discuss sources of help, including
books, tapes, support groups, and individuals, that offered support
during times of grief. Understanding grief and having a place where
grief is okay will be the foundation to this class.
HIGH
MIDDLE AGES – A09119 (Emil
Wright, coordinator; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Jule Collins Smith
Museum of Fine Art) In the Winter Quarter we will turn our
attention to the High Middle Ages extending from 1000 to 1300. Using
excellent recorded lectures by Professor Philip Delaider, we will
examine how and why humanists invented the concept of the Middle
Ages, how the reputation of the Middles Ages has fared since, and
some of the problems involved in the study of medieval history.
HISTORY
OF ANCIENT EGYPT: THE PREHISTORIC PERIOD TO CLEOPATRA –
A09120 (Yvonne
Kozlowski, coordinator; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel) Many
of us have requested a course on ancient Egypt. We are fortunate that
The Teaching Company offers us forty-eight lectures by Professor Bob
Brier on topics from the Great Pyramid of Giza, the origins of modern
medicine, mummification, to the interpretation of hieroglyphics.
Please join us for the first two introductory lectures where the
goals of the course will be outlined and explained. This journey into
the past is sure to entertain as well to further our knowledge of one
great ancient civilization.
HOT,
FLAT, AND CROWDED – A09121 (David
Newton, presenter; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Based
primarily on the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist
Thomas Friedman’s new book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded, the course
will also include guest speakers and video presentations. The title
of Friedman’s book provides insight into the substance of the
course, as follows. “Hot” relates to global climate
change. “Flat” relates to the projected global increase
of the middle class and the attendant increase in goods and services.
“Crowded” relates to the projected increase in human
population. The purchase of Friedman’s book is desirable, but
not required.
INTERMEDIATE
AND ADVANCED WATERCOLOR – A09122 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn). Students with previous experience in
watercolor will continue instruction in watercolor techniques.
Students will be encouraged to choose subjects which will further
their learning. Often there will be a theme for the session, and
demonstrations of new techniques and critiques of paintings with
attention to composition, value, and color. Class starts January 15
and concludes March 5. Students should preregister with Cindy Mask at
826-7920. Registration with Cindy or OLLI office is necessary to
ensure a place in the class.
INTERMEDIATE
DRAWING – A09123 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., Jan Dempsey Art Center, 222
Drake Avenue, Auburn). This course is for those with previous
drawing experience and who understand the elements of drawing.
Instruction includes use of value, line, and form. Classes will
alternate between careful rendering and a freer use of materials. Use
of pencil, charcoal, erasers, and papers will be covered. There will
be eight class meetings starting January 14 and concluding March 4.
Cost for the class is $60, payable to the Auburn Arts Association at
the first class. Materials list will be provided and discussed at the
first class. Questions may be addressed to the instructor, Cindy
Mask, at 826-7920. Early registration with the OLLI office is
necessary to ensure materials for the first class
JOHN
ADAMS HBO MINI-SERIES - A09145 (TBA,
instructor; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Best Western) Using the HBO
miniseries "John Adams," additional videotaped materials,
and guest lecturers, study the extraordinary life and times of one of
America's architects of freedom. Adams was a passionate but often
misunderstood man whose own brilliance was sometimes overshadowed by
the more flamboyant men of the times like George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. Each session will include viewing a
video and discussion. No text, or outside reading. Class members are
invited to make suggestions for a reading list.
JOY
OF SCIENCE, PART II – A09124 (Charlotte
Ward, coordinator; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) The
second part of a three-quarter survey of modern science is based on
lectures by Professor Robert M. Hazen from The Teaching Company.
These lectures have been specifically designed to introduce and
review all of the scientific principles that are included in the
Content Standards portion of the National Science Education
Standards. Time will be provided for questions and discussions.
KARATE
FOR SENIORS – A09125 (Robert
Martin, instructor; Sera Voigt, coordinator; Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.,
Lexington Hotel) We welcome new participants as we continue to
focus on the history, tradition, philosophy, and application of
classical Japanese Karate-do (Empty Hand Art). Each session is
divided into two distinct segments. First, learn the origins of
karate from Okinawa to Japan and into the modern era. Second, get
training in basic blocks, punches and kicks, and become familiar with
basic Kata (prearranged “forms”). All activities are age
appropriate and strictly non-contact and non-competitive. Any loose,
comfortable clothing is suitable. Sensei Robert is the AU HPER Karate
instructor. Call him at 821-4258 for more information.
KI
– A09126 (Robert
Martin, instructor; Sera Voigt, coordinator; Wednesday, 8:30-9:00
a.m., Lexington Hotel) Ki is a system of physical training,
philosophy, preventative and therapeutic health care, the Japanese
equivalent to Chinese Tai Chi and Chi Kung, the slow-motion,
“internal” martial arts. Ki training is intended to
increase the flow of energy through the body. Exercises are executed
at a slow, rhythmic pace, with an emphasis on correct breathing and
general limbering of the body. You should experience increased
stamina, better digestion, improved circulation, more restful sleep,
balanced internal energy and reduced anxiety. Any loose, comfortable
clothing is suitable. Call the presenter at 821-4258 for more
information.
MARY
TUDOR, ELIZABETH TUDOR, AND MARY STUART: POLITICS, PERSONALITY, AND
RELIGION IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND – A09137 (Renny
McLeod, presenter; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel.) Winter
Term, we concentrate upon three sovereigns, each with a distinct
personality and a differing approach to religion and politics. Two
were ideologues who championed religion over politics, and one was a
practical politician who sought to dampen religious fervor in the
interest of the state. We will study these three monarchs and analyze
the differing ways in which they ruled, the impact which religion had
upon the state, and the price each paid for the policies pursued.
Textbook available from presenter at first class meeting, $15.00.
MASTER
ARCHITECTS – A09127 (Philip
Fretwell, presenter; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel) Explore
the lives and works of the masters of modern architecture, through
slides and lecture. Learn about Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe,
Gropius, Aalto, Saarinen, Neutra, Schindler. Study Frank Lloyd
Wright, his beginnings, his middle years, and his later works. By
studying these masters, and viewing photos of their buildings,
discover their core values and their visions. No text, no outside
reading. Class members are welcome to bring books from their
collections to share.
NAPOLEON,
PART II – A09128 CANCELED Continue
studying the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, with an emphasis
on how he revolutionized warfare through strategy and tactics still
viable today. Factors bringing about the Emperor’s victories
and conquests will be described, including the corps structure
(innovated by Napoleon), the use of skirmishers and battalion
formations, combined arms tactics, utilizing the central position and
the employment of sweeping outflanking movements, and Napoleon’s
vitality and charisma as a commander. We will focus in detail on
three crucial campaigns and battles, two victories and a defeat:
Ulm/Austerlitz, Eylau/Friedland, and Ligny/ Quatre Bras/ Waterloo.
Finally Napoleon’s place in history will be opened up for
discussion. Optional text, The Illustrated Napoleon.
OLD
TESTAMENT: HISTORY, LITERATURE AND RELIGION, PART II –
A09129 (Lee
Hermes, coordinator; Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel) This
lively video-based course is taught by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine of
Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Professor Levine acquaints us
with the different approaches to biblical research and interpretation
while telling the rich and compelling stories of the Old Testament.
We will learn about source and textual criticism, literary
conventions, stories of etiology, folk tales, and comparisons with
other religions of the ancient world. As Dr. Levine says, “This
is good stuff.”
OLLI
AT THE CINEMA – A09130 (Neil
Wallace, coordinator; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington
Hotel) Interested in old, classic movies? If so, this course is
right for you. Participants will have input in the selection of the
classic movies to viewed and discussed. View eight classic movies,
seven selected by the class participants at the first class meeting.
Farewell to Arms featuring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes will be shown
January 26. Movies will probably be longer than one and a half hours;
therefore the class will meet from 2:30 p.m. until the movie ends.
READINGS
IN SHAKESPEARE – A09131 (Taylor
Littleton, presenter; Paul and Peggy Turnquist, coordinators;
Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Read and discuss three
Shakespeare plays, all tragedies, with each having a distinctive
place in the Shakespeare canon. The plays to be discussed are: Romeo
and Juliet, King Lear, and Anthony and Cleopatra. Students will need
to have copies of these plays to read and discuss. Bring your own or
purchase inexpensive editions from the AU Bookstore at the General
Meeting or the first week of class.
SPANISH
CONVERSATION: BEGINNING AND ADVANCED BEGINNING, PART II –
A09132 (Judith
Hale, presenter; Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Lexington Hotel) Relax,
have fun and learn enough Spanish to get along better while
traveling, dining, and meeting the natives of Spanish speaking
countries. This is the second of three quarters of instruction. Our
text and classroom conversation in Spanish insure success and
progress. Texts: Easy Spanish Reader and Dictionary of Spoken Spanish
Words, Phrases and Sentences. Outside reading and study, one hour per
week.
SPANISH
II: PRACTIMOS LA CONVERSACION – A09133 (Connie
Salts, coordinator; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel) We
will continue practicing spoken Spanish with the help of guest
leaders and audio-visual tools. Class members will volunteer to make
presentations in Spanish, and we will all gain fluency and add to our
vocabularies. Any English-Spanish dictionary is acceptable.
STORY
TELLING – A09134 (Gibbs
Couch, presenter; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 p.m., Lexington Hotel) Do
you recall a time when listening to a story told by a parent,
grandparent, or teacher was a gift? Family stories, folk tales,
myths, fairy tales and historical events are memorable because
someone seized an occasion to tell us a story. Join others who
remember the joy of hearing stories and learn to share your favorites
with us. Participants will have the opportunity to select stories or
write their own, learn story telling techniques, and tell stories to
the class. The only prerequisite is a playful spirit. No text, no
required outside reading.
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (INTERMEDIATE 1) – A09135 (Connie
Salts, instructor; Tuesday, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Created
by Dr. Paul Lam and a team of Tai Chi and medical specialists, Tai
Chi for Arthritis is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it
many health benefits safely and quickly. Medical studies have shown
this program helps to reduce pain significantly and improves many
aspects of health through increased muscle strength, flexibility,
stamina, as well as improved relaxation, balance and posture. For
this reason, arthritis foundations around the world are giving it
their full support. Although especially effective for arthritis, it
is also suitable for anyone interested in beginning Tai Chi. Wear
loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for walking or
exercising.
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (INTERMEDIATE 2) – A09136 (Connie
Salts, presenter; Tuesday, 9:15-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel). See
above description. It is expected that participants will be familiar
with Part I of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Sun Style. This class will
continue with the reverse of Part I and the new nine step form of Tai
Chi for Arthritis Part II.
UKRANIAN
EASTER EGGS – A09138 (Gary
Swanson, instructor; Sera Voigt, coordinator; Wednesday, 10:15-11:45
a.m., Lexington Hotel) Learn to decorate eggs with intricate
designs in the tradition of the Ukrainian Easter eggs (called
“pysanky”). This 2000 year old tradition uses beeswax,
dyes and a tool called a kistka to make the designs by a process
sometimes likened to batik. Participants should be able to finish at
least one egg per week (except for the varnishing and blowing of the
egg, which is done at home). In addition to learning how to decorate
the eggs, you will receive information on the traditions and meanings
of established patterns. Students will need to buy a kit, three
kistkas (narrow, medium and heavy) and egg blower from
ukrainiangiftshop.com or call toll-free 1-866-PYSANKA, and bring them
to the first class meeting. Preferred kit is Luba’s super color
kit with delrin kistka ($25); preferred blower is the Blas Fix ($7).
For more information, contact Gary Swanson at
swanson@physics.auburn.edu or 826-8172.
UNDERSTANDING
THE UNIVERSE, PART II – A09139 (Gordon
Johnson, coordinator; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Join
us for an unrivaled opportunity to experience an introductory college
course on astronomy in a video series format taught by world-class
teacher and researcher Dr. Alex Filippenko. Much has happened in
astronomy in a few short years. Many of these new discoveries are
scientifically sophisticated, but the comprehensive scope of this
course allows you to absorb the scope of these findings in a learner
friendly and comfortable environment. This course is the second of
three terms.
WHAT’S
NEW? A CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP – A09140 (W.
C. McPherson, coordinator; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington
Hotel) Participate in a lively class of weekly discussions about
current events. Topics to be addressed will be determined by class
members who will then research and present their findings about the
subject. Discussions will be moderated using rules similar to those
used in the Great Decisions study groups.
WISDOM
OF HISTORY, PART III – A09141 (Jacob
Walker, presenter; Charlie Knecht, coordinator; Monday, 12:45-2:15
p.m., Lexington Hotel) In this Teaching Company DVD series,
Professor Fears will continue reviewing the decisions made by great
nations and important religions, so that we may now benefit by their
successes and avoid their mistakes. He emphasizes that in order to do
so we must learn to think historically. The last eight lectures
relate to American history, and warn us that the US is subject to the
same lessons of history as other great powers.
WORDS,
WORDS, WORDS – A09142 (Gillis
Morgan, guest lecturer; Julia Morgan and Erlene Lingle, coordinators;
Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel) What is a word? From
whence cometh it? In what context is a word correctly used? If you
love words, you will enjoy this broad-based (and sometimes
irreverent) look at the lexical component of the English language,
including our own colorful American English, and gain insight into
the origins of words and phrases. Learn about the birth and
transfiguration of American English. Study dialects, with special
emphasis on those of the South, clichés, euphemisms, slang,
and phrases. Learn about the big versus the right word. Bring your
favorite word books for reference.
WRITING
OUR LIVES – A09143 (Terry
Ley, coordinator; Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel) “Our
lives are like a patchwork quilt, and it is only in the evening of
life that we can see the pattern of what we have woven”
(Richard L. Morgan, Saving Our Stories: A Legacy We Leave). We all
have stories to tell! Here is an opportunity to reclaim your
memories, write about them, and share them with a receptive audience
of peers. We will write each Tuesday morning, responding to stimulus
prompts provided by the instructor. Suggested text: Little Heathens:
Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great
Depression, Mildred Armstrong Kalish. Recommended homework: finishing
and revising what you have begun in class and reading self-selected
memoirs, biographies and autobiographies.
YOGA
FOR THE REST OF US – A09144 (Mary
Carol Moran, instructor; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington
Hotel) This course focuses on gentle, restorative stretching,
movement, and balance. Bring a mat, wear comfortable loose clothes,
and do not eat a large meal before class. All moves can be done from
a chair or wheelchair if needed. Experience RYT200 trained
instructor. Relax and enjoy!
OLLI SPRING TERM 2009
ADVANCED
WATERCOLOR – A09201 (Cindy
Mask, instructor; Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Jan Dempsey Community Arts
Center, 222 Drake Avenue, Auburn) Students with previous
experience in watercolor will continue instruction in watercolor
techniques. Students will be encouraged to choose subjects which
further their learning. Often there will be a theme for the session.
There will be demonstrations of new techniques and critiques of
paintings with attention to composition, value and color. Students
should pre-register with Cindy Mask at 444-4308 to reserve a place in
class. Registration with Cindy or the OLLI office is necessary to
ensure a place in the class. There will be a $60 fee for this class
payable to the Auburn Arts Association.
AMERICA
BETWEEN WWI AND WWII – A09202 (Margie Fitzpatrick,
presenter, Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) We'll study the presidents in 1920s and try to decide
what they did right and what they did wrong. We'll examine some of
the things that led to the depression. Then we'll look at what
Roosevelt's administration did to enable our country to recover, such
things as NRA, TVA, CCC, WPA. We'll examine social conditions of the
time, such as labor and racial problems, the Bonus March, and other
topics as time permits.
BIBLE
STORY TELLING – A09203 (Jack Day, coordinator; Tuesday,
10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) Learn
and practice the skills that will help you tell Bible stories to
adults, youth, and children. More than 70% of the Bible is in story
form. Bible stories need to be told to all age groups. A workbook
will help guide you in learning Bible storytelling skills. First
class meeting April 7.
BROADWAY
MUSICALS, PART III – A09204 (Evie Pouncey & Florence
Carroll, coordinators; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly
Best Western) Broadway musicals have a magic that has drawn
audiences throughout the years. Participants will view and discuss an
assortment of musicals featuring original casts and bonus sound
tracks of well-known and best loved Broadway tunes. There will be
discussion on the musicals, the theaters in which the productions
were performed, and the musicians and singers who performed the
songs.
CIVILIZATION,
PART II – A09205 (Bill Womelsdorf, coordinator; Tuesday,
8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) "Civilization,
A Personal View" may be the definitive documentary series of the
past 50 years. Aired in 1969, this ambitious British undertaking
spanned an 80,000 mile journey visiting 13 countries, 117 locations,
18 libraries, and 118 museums. Undeniably educational, the BBC series
"Civilization" feels eternally significant and improves
with repeated viewing. Clark is a splendid presenter and enthusiastic
teacher. It's all here, from the ancient Greeks to the modern age.
Lucid, engaging and comprehensive all describe Sir Kenneth Clark's
magnificent survey into western civilization. The series is over 40
years old, but the audio is re-mastered, the transfers are remarkably
clean, and the content and opinions of the host hardly seem dated.
COMPARATIVE
RELIGIONS, PART II – A09206 (Dave Herbert, presenter;
Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) This
course will illustrate the diversity of world religions and their
relationships to Christianity. The five great world religions to be
discussed are: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.
Materials for the course will include lectures, audio tapes, DVDs,
and invited speakers. No outside reading required.
CPR
TRAINING FOR OLLI MEMBERS: SESSION I – A090417 (Jeanine
Fittipaldi-Wert, instructor; Friday, April 17, 8 a.m. – Noon,
Lexington Hotel, (formerly Best Western) This course is designed
for OLLI coordinators and instructors current and future.
Certification in American Red Cross Adult CPR course will provide you
with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to medical
emergencies such as breathing and choking emergencies. Completion of
the requirements will provide you with certification in Adult CPR
through American Red Cross. Class size limit is 20 per session. No
additional fee to participate. Priority given to those who took First
Aid class during Winter Term.
CPR
TRAINING FOR OLLI MEMBERS: SESSION II – A090424 (Jeanine
Fittipaldi-Wert, instructor; Friday, April 24, 8 a.m. – Noon,
Lexington Hotel, (formerly Best Western) See above description.
CRUISING
THE CARIBBEAN, MEXICO, AND CENTRAL AMERICA – A09207 (Tom
Martinson, instructor; Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Lexington Hotel
(formerly Best Western) Plan to sail to Central America and the
Caribbean on the good ship OLLI. We will stop at ports in the
Caribbean (including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola), Mexico (with
excursions to Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, and Mayan sites in the
Yucatan), Central America (with close-ups of Guatemala, Honduras,
Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, including even Barrio Amon, San Jose's
"nob hill.") Join a guide with 40 years of experience for
these, multimedia presentations.
CURRENT
ECONOMIC TOPICS – A09208 (Sark Kavookjian, coordinator;
Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) This course will be a member-led, member-driven
discussion group, dealing with "Everything you wanted to know
about economics, but were afraid to ask....." Topics will be
selected by the group based on current events. Newspapers, magazines,
and television will be our sources for discussion. No text.
ENGINEERING
THE IMPOSSIBLE - AND THE NOT SO IMPOSSIBLE, PART II –
A09209 (Jim Barber, coordinator; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington
Hotel (formerly Best Western) From the Suez Canal to Great Wall of
China to Machu Picchu and beyond, this course examines some of the
worlds most magnificent and sophisticated engineering feats. Trace
the rise of antiquity's greatest engineering feats and their modern
decedents. See how those ancient principles and technologies are
alive today in The Eiffel Tower, the Chartres Cathedral, Alaskan Oil
Pipeline and more. The class will utilize DVD videos (45 minutes per
session), Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, handouts and open class
discussions.
EUROPE
IN THE LATE MIDDLE AGES – A09210 (Emil Wright,
coordinator; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Jule Collins Smith Museum of
Fine Art) This course is a continuation of the Middle Ages courses
offered in the fall and winter. Those courses are useful but this
course will stand alone quite satisfactorily. We will cover the 14th
and 15th centuries touching on such topics as the Black Death, the
Hundred Years War, the emergence of France and England as unified
political entities, and briefly on Renaissance Humanism.
EUROPEAN
ROYALTY IN THE 21ST CENTURY – A09211 (W.R. McLeod,
presenter; Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) This is the story of the place and role of reigning royal
families in Europe in the 21st century. The question is whether there
is a place for a hereditary CEO to act as head of state and,
occasionally, executive officer for a major European power. We will
look at Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands,
Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain. The emphasis here is upon the history
and quality of the families which are the ruling CEOs of these
states, how they are seen by the public, and what rights and powers
they have in the modern age. There will be slides of the families,
their residences, jewels, etc.
EXTRAORDINARY
KNOWING – A09212 (Tom Nielsen, presenter; Monday,
10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) What is
extraordinary knowing and what does it reveal about Self, Mind,
Cosmos and an emerging Worldview? Participants in this course will
consider and discuss credible, scientific evidence for various modes
of extraordinary knowing, including: non-local awareness (i.e. remote
viewing, telepathy, out-of-body and near-death experiences,
precognition, and past life memories), intention, and remote healing
and prayer. Participants will also have opportunities to discuss
their own extraordinary knowing experiences.
FACULTY
EXHIBITION EXTENDED LECTURE SERIES – A09213 (Andrew
Henley, presenter; Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Jule Collins Smith Museum of
Fine Art) Join us for a special series at the Jule Collins Smith
Museum feature lectures by faculty members. In addition to lectures
from the faculty, the OLLI class will have specialized tours of the
exhibition, and additional lectures on contemporary art that inspired
works on display. Programs include lectures by Dr. Joyce DeVries, Dr.
Cynthia Kristan-Graham, Dr. Kathryn Floyd, Dr. Susan Braden, and more
faculty discussions in the galleries.
FRENCH
CONVERSATION – A09214 (Paul Kouidis, instructor;
Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) Want to practice your French? Come join us as we continue
speaking and reading. We're looking for a leader, a teacher, or
someone who is willing to assist in our studies. Bring your French
dictionary and any texts or references you have, plus articles, ads,
or stories in French.
FUNDAMENTALS
OF INVESTING – A09215 (Sonya Green, presenter; Tuesday,
2:30- 4 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) No matter
what your age, chances are you want a better future. "The
Fundamentals of Investing for Individual Investors" is the easy
way to learn time-proven methods for saving, investing, and working
toward your financial goals. Whether you are just starting out or
hoping to learn something new, this course will give you real-world
strategies that are easy to follow. You will gain a better
understanding of the key principles of saving and investing and also
learn specific strategies to help reach your long term financial
goals. Required text: Your Guide to Understanding Investing, $8.05,
payable to the instructor at first class meeting.
GENEALOGY
ONLINE – A09216 (Richard Robinson, presenter; Tuesday,
2:30 - 4:00 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) There
are now more sources than ever for genealogy information on the web.
We will explore both the free and commercial sources and ways to
manage your personal family history data. No text. Access to a
computer with internet access for your own research would be helpful.
GLOBAL
WARMING: UNSTOPPABLE AND PART OF A 1500 YEAR WARMING AND COOLING
CYCLE – A09217 (W. C. McPherson and George Crispin,
presenters; Tuesday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) This is a discussion group based on the book Unstoppable
Global Warming by Fred Singer and Denis Avery. The book presents
documented evidence of a 1500 year warming and cooling climate cycle.
It suggests that climate change is related to solar activity and
documents warming periods as prosperous times and ice ages as less
prosperous. Singer and Avery present compelling evidence that global
climate change exists mostly if not entirely due to a natural cycle,
represents a situation that can be coped with and one that we cannot
stop in any case. They suggest we need modern technology (mostly
carbon based) to cope with warming and the next ice age.
GREAT
DECISIONS 2009: AUBURN – A09218 (Paul Turnquist,
Coordinator; Tuesday, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly
Best Western) We live in rapidly changing times. If you have an
interest in current world events and like a discussion group format,
come and join us. Class includes DVD on the topic for the week,
presented by two authorities (taped in December 2008) who give their
perspectives on the issues. After a break, discussion by the class
members centers on sharing individual perspectives. Topics for 2009
include the Global Food Crisis, Energy and the U.S. Economy, the
World's Fastest Growing Countries, Race for the Arctic, Cuba After
Castro, Border Patrol: Pakistan and Afghanistan, Human Rights, and
Egypt Today. A briefing text provides background, current policies,
alternative policy options, and opinion ballots. Class materials are
provided by The Foreign Policy Association (FPA). www.fpa.org/ The
text, Great Decisions, 2009 Edition is available at the General
Membership Meeting and at the first study group session at a cost of
$20. Outside reading one hour per week.
GREAT
DECISIONS 2009: OPELIKA
– A09219
- CANCELED (Paul
Turnquist, Coordinator; Friday, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m., Southern Union
State Community College) See above description.
GREAT
MASTERS OF MUSIC – A09220 (Fredda Buxton, presenter; Don
Buxton, coordinator, Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel
(formerly Best Western) In this Teaching Company DVD series,
Professor Robert Greenberg discusses each great master with brilliant
scholarship, sympathetic understanding, keen musical insights, and
engaging humor. This course is overflowing with interesting facts and
anecdotes. If you've ever wondered what makes great musical artists
tick, or how they do what they do, don't miss this fabulous series of
lectures.
GREEN
BUILDING – A09221 - CANCELED (Philip
Fretwell, presenter; Monday, 2:30-4:00 p.m., Lexington Hotel
(formerly Best Western) The LEED Program was developed by the U.S.
Green Building Council. LEED means "Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design." The whole building design guide was
developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences. LEED
considers sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere,
materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation and
design. WBDG considers design guidance including building types,
space types, design disciplines, design objectives, and products and
systems.
GRIEF
AS THE AFFIRMATION OF LIFE – A09222 (Ed Hornig,
presenter, Tuesday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) The course will deal with grief and the loss of loved
ones, and specifically, our experiences and reflections about losses
from years ago or those very recent. Time will be spent sharing and
discussing the challenges and successes of dealing with grief and the
loss of a loved one. The class will discuss sources of help,
including books, tapes, support groups, and individuals, that offered
support during times of grief. Understanding grief and having a place
where grief is okay will be the foundation to this class.
HEALTHPLUS
WELLNESS – A09223 (Mike Moye, presenter; Tuesdays and
Fridays 1:00-2:30 p.m., HealthPlus Fitness Center, 1171 Gatewood
Drive, Auburn) Would you like to maintain your fitness, an ideal
weight, and feel good for the rest of your life? "Introduction
to Wellness for Seniors" will help you meet these goals by
increasing your knowledge of exercise and nutrition. Class will meet
at the HealthPlus Fitness Center on Gatewood Drive twice a week for 8
weeks. Classes meet for 90 minutes on Tuesdays and Fridays and
consists of seminars, fitness assessments, exercise equipment
orientation, and group exercise class instruction. The classes will
be led by qualified fitness specialists, a nutritionist, and group
exercise instructors. The class is free for HealthPlus members; no
additional waivers or releases need to be signed. Non-members will
need to pay a $49 class fee, as well as sign a liability waiver and
have a medical release signed by their personal physicians. No
textbook is required. Additional forms for participation should be
picked up at HealthPlus and completed prior to the start of class.
HISTORY
OF ANCIENT EGYPT, PART II – A09224 (Yvonne Kozlowski,
coordinator; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Best Western) Many of us have
requested a course on ancient Egypt. We are fortunate that The
Teaching Company offers us forty-eight lectures by Professor Bob
Brier on topics from the Great Pyramid of Giza, the origins of modern
medicine, mummification, and the interpretation of hieroglyphics.
Please join us for the first two introductory lectures where the
goals of the course will be outlined and explained. This journey into
the past is sure to entertain as well to further our knowledge of one
great ancient civilization.
HOT,
FLAT AND CROWDED - CONTINUED –
A09245 (David
Newton, presenter; Monday, 12:45-2:15 a.m., Lexington Hotel) Based
primarily on the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist
Thomas Friedman's new book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded, the course will
also include guest speakers and video presentations. The tile
of Friedman's book provides insight into the substance of the course,
as follows. "Hot" relates to global climate change.
"Flat" relates to the projected global increase of the
middle class and the attendant increase in goods and services.
"Crowded" relates to the projected increase in human
population. The purchase of Friedman's book is desirable, but
not required.* This is a continuation of discussion from Winter
Term 2009.
INTERMEDIATE
DRAWING – A09225 (Cindy Mask, instructor; Wednesday, 1-3
p.m., Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 Drake Avenue,
Auburn) Students with previous experience in drawing will continue
instruction in drawing techniques. Classes will alternate between
careful rendering and a freer gestural style. Students will work with
pencil, charcoal, conte crayon and eraser. There will be
demonstrations of new techniques and critiques of drawings with
attention to composition, value, and technique. Students should
pre-register with Cindy Mask at 444-4308 to reserve a place in class.
Registration with Cindy or the OLLI office is necessary to ensure a
place in the class. There will be a $60 fee for this class payable to
the Auburn Arts Association.
INTERMEDIATE
WATERCOLOR – A09226 (Cindy Mask, instructor; Thursday,
1-3 p.m., Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 Drake Avenue,
Auburn) Students with previous experience in watercolor will
continue instruction in watercolor techniques. Students must have
completed beginning watercolor and be familiar with value and color
mixing. Instruction will include some paint-alongs and demonstrations
in areas requested by students. Classes may include critiques of
paintings with attention to composition, value and technique.
Students should pre-register with Cindy Mask at 444-4308 to reserve a
place in class. Registration with Cindy or the OLLI office is
necessary to ensure a place in the class. There will be a $60 fee for
this class payable to the Auburn Arts Association.
JOURNALING
INTO POETRY, PART II – A09227 (Jennifer Soule and Wendy
Cleveland, Co-presenters; Tuesday, 12:45 - 2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel
(formerly Best Western) "How do poems grow? They grow out of
your life." Robert Penn Warren Memories and observations are
rich resources for our imagination to weave into poems. This is a
gentle class on playing with words to make a poem. Each class will
begin with a writing prompt such as a photograph. We will write,
share, and critique poems. Poetry field trips are included. Welcome
and opportunity to awaken your sleeping poet. Bring a blank journal
notebook to class.
JOY
OF SCIENCE, PART III – A09228 (Charlotte Ward,
coordinator; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) The third part of a three-quarter survey of modern
science is based on lectures by Professor Robert M. Hazen from The
Teaching Company. These lectures have been specifically designed to
introduce and review all of the scientific principles that are
included in the Content Standards portion of the National Science
Education Standards. Time will be provided for questions and
discussions.
KARATE
FOR SENIORS – A09229 (Robert Martin, instructor;
Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) We
welcome new participants as we continue to focus on the history,
tradition, philosophy, and application of classical Japanese
Karate-do (Empty Hand Art). Each session is divided into two distinct
segments. First, learn the origins of karate from Okinawa to Japan
and into the modern era. Second, get training in basic blocks,
punches and kicks, and become familiar with basic Kata (prearranged
"forms"). All activities are age appropriate and strictly
non-contact and non-competitive. Any loose, comfortable clothing is
suitable. Sensei Robert is the AU HPER Karate instructor. Call him at
821-4258 for more information.
KI
– A09230 (Robert Martin, instructor; Wednesday, 8:30-9:00
a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) We welcome new
participants as we continue to focus on the history, tradition,
philosophy, and application of classical Japanese Karate-do (Empty
Hand Art). Each session is divided into two distinct segments. First,
learn the origins of karate from Okinawa to Japan and into the modern
era. Second, get training in basic blocks, punches and kicks, and
become familiar with basic Kata (prearranged "forms"). All
activities are age appropriate and strictly non-contact and
non-competitive. Any loose, comfortable clothing is suitable. Sensei
Robert is the AU HPER Karate instructor. Call him at 821-4258 for
more information.
LADIES
OF LIBERTY: HERSTORY OF OUR COUNTRY'S EARLY YEARS –
A09231 (Ruth Gynther, presenter; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m.,
Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) Some of the names you know
-- Martha, Abigail, Dollye - and some of their stories you know. But
what about all the rest? Mercy Warren? Elizabeth Seton? Margaret
Dwight? What were their areas of influence? Let's explore together!
Based on the book Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped our Nation
by Cookie Roberts.*
LINE
DANCING - PUT ON YOUR DANCIN' SHOES: CIRCLE AND LINE DANCE FOR
FITNESS AND FUN – A09232 (Bonnie Stauffer, presenter;
Wednesday, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) We will "toe-tap, shuffle and grapevine" our
way through an active hour of circle & line dances. Basic dance
steps (eg: grapevine, kick-ball-change) are incorporated into basic
dance rhythms (eg: waltz rhythm or cha cha rhythm). Wear smooth soled
shoes and prepare to "laugh out loud" as we challenge
ourselves mentally and physically.
MEMOIR
WRITING WORKSHOP WITH TOM LARSON – A090417A (Tom Larson,
instructor, Friday, April 17, 10 a.m. - noon; at the Lexington Hotel,
(formerly Best Western) OLLI members are invited to participate in
a special writer’s workshop featuring Tom Larson. Larson is the
author of The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal
Narrative. His book is the first of its kind to evaluate the dramatic
rise of the memoir in the last twenty years and to explore the craft
and purpose of contemporary memoir writing. This two-hour memoir
writing course is open to new and experienced writers. No additional
fee required. Class is limited to 25 students
OLLI
AT THE CINEMA, PART II – A09233 (Neil Wallace,
coordinator; Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) Interested in old, classic movies? If so, this course is
right for you. Participants will have input in the selection of the
classic movies to be viewed and discussed. View eight classic
adventure movies featuring actors such as John Wayne, Tom Selleck, &
Clint Eastwood. Movies will probably be longer than one and a half
hours; therefore the class will meet from 2:30 p.m. until the movie
ends. Bring your own popcorn.
SEVEN
DEADLY SINS – A09234 (Lee Hermes, presenter; Tuesday,
12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) The 7
Deadly Sins: Remember those? Pride, Envy, Anger, Sloth, Greed,
Gluttony, Lust. In its fifteen hundred year history this list has had
tremendous influence on such diverse subjects as art, literature, pop
culture, psychology, and politics, as well as theology. For this
course we will be reading, interpreting, evaluating, and discussing
fourteen short works of fiction with themes which might fall under
the heading of one of these deadly sins. We will be using a book from
The Great Books Foundation called The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler. The
discussions should be lively and interesting.*
SHORT
HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING – A09235 (Mary Carol Moran,
presenter; Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) Join us in reading the book of the same title by Bill
Bryson, discussing about 50 pages a week. From the Big Bang to the
present, Bryson records his quest to probe 'everything,' and in the
process delivers what one reviewer called "science with a
smile." Bryson's relaxed style and wide-ranging intellect make
his book a fascinating journey. The facilitator is an interested
amateur who is eager to hear your observations and insights. Required
text: A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bryson.*
SPANISH
CONVERSATION: BEGINNING, PART III – A09236 (Judith Hale,
presenter; Monday, 12:45 - 2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best
Western) Relax, have fun and learn enough Spanish to get along
better while traveling, dining, and meeting the natives of Spanish
speaking countries. Our text and classroom conversation in Spanish
insure success and progress. Texts: Easy Spanish Reader and
Dictionary of Spoken Spanish Words, Phrases and Sentences. Outside
reading and study, one hour per week.*
SPANISH
II: PRACTICAMOS LA CONVERSACION – A09237 (Connie Salts,
coordinator; Tuesday, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly
Best Western) We will continue practicing spoken Spanish with the
help of audio-visual tools and hopefully our various volunteer
Spanish Consultants. As we continue to refine our class format, class
members will share new learning experiences in Spanish and we will
all gain fluency and add to our vocabularies. Any English-Spanish
dictionary is acceptable.
SQUARE
DANCING - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN STYLE – A09238 (Dick
Graves, presenter; Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., Jan Dempsey Community Arts
Center) The Village Squares is a club committed to promoting
modern Western Square Dancing for couples. We will soon begin a new
class to introduce others to the thrill of western style square
dancing - "friendship set to music". So grab a dance
partner and attend an open house that will be held 7 p.m. March 25 at
the Jan Dempsey Arts Center. The first class will start 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1. Participants must join the class as couples - one
male and one female, not necessarily members of OLLI at Auburn. There
will be a fee of $50 per couple to cover expenses for the nine
lessons. Participants will need to sign a waiver of liability to use
the Jan Dempsey Center. After mastering the entry level, couples will
be eligible to join the Village Squares club at $25 per month per
couple. Details are available from OLLI members Bill Baird (821-4448)
or Dick Graves (887-6626).
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE I) –
A09239 (Connie Salts, instructor; Tuesday, 8:30-9:15 a.m.,
Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) Created by Dr. Paul Lam
and a team of tai chi and medical specialists, Tai Chi for Arthritis
is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it many health benefits
safely and quickly. Medical studies have shown this program helps to
reduce pain significantly and improves many aspects of health through
increased muscle strength, flexibility, stamina, as well as improved
relaxation, balance and posture. For this reason, arthritis
foundations around the world are giving it their full support.
Although especially effective for arthritis, it is also suitable for
anyone interested in beginning tai chi. Wear loose comfortable
clothing and flat shoes suitable for walking or exercising.
TAI
CHI FOR ARTHRITIS (INTERMEDIATE II) – A09240 (Connie
Salts, instructor; Tuesday, 9:15-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly
Best Western) See above description. It is expected that
participants will be familiar with Part I and the reverse of Part I
of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Sun Style. This class will continue with
the new nine step form of Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II.
U.S.
AND THE MIDDLE EAST, PART II – A09241 (Jacob Walker,
presenter; Monday, 12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel, formerly Best
Western) In this Teaching Company DVD series, Dr. Salim Yaqub
presents the issues of this course from both American and Middle
Eastern perspectives (the latter of which are rarely homogenous and
often contentious). This lecture series is a narrative history of
U.S. political involvement in the Middle East from World War I to the
present day. Presented from a historian's perspective, it is meant to
strengthen your ability to place today's headlines into historical
context, evaluate what is most likely to happen next, and understand
those oncoming events when they do occur.
WHO
GETS GRANDMA'S YELLOW PIE PLATE?: YOUR GUIDE TO PASSING ON PERSONAL
BELONGINGS – A09242 (Vicki McLeod, presenter; Tuesday,
12:45-2:15 p.m., Lexington Hotel, formerly Best Western) Everyone
has personal belongings that contain special meaning for them and for
other family members. Planning to pass on such items can be
challenging and may lead to family conflict. This course provides
practical information about the inheritance of personal property. We
will work through the six major factors to consider: 1) Understand
the sensitivity of the issue of transferring non-titled property; 2)
Determine what you want to accomplish in the transfer; 3) Decide what
is "fair" in the context of your family; 4) Understand that
belongings have different meanings for different individuals; 5)
Consider distribution options and consequences; and 6) Agree to
manage conflicts if they arise. The required text will be available
at the General Meeting and the first class.*
WRITING
OUR LIVES – A09243 (Terry Ley, coordinator; Tuesday,
8:30-10 a.m., Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) "Our
lives are like a patchwork quilt, and it is only in the evening of
life that we can see the pattern of what we have woven" (Richard
L. Morgan, "Saving Our Stories: A Legacy We Leave"). We all
have stories to tell! Here is an opportunity to reclaim your
memories, write about them, and share them with a receptive audience
of peers. We will write each Tuesday morning, responding to stimulus
prompts provided by the instructor. Suggested text: "Little
Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an iowa Farm During the
Great Depression," Mildred Armstrong Kalish. Recommended
homework: finishing and revising what you have begun in class and
reading self-selected memoirs, biographies and autobiographies.*
YOGA
FOR THE REST OF US –
A09244 (Mary Carol Moran, instructor; Monday, 10:15-11:45 a.m.,
Lexington Hotel (formerly Best Western) This course focuses on
gentle, restorative stretching, movement, and balance. Bring a mat,
wear comfortable loose clothes, and do not eat a large meal before
class. All moves can be done from a chair or wheelchair if needed.
Experience RYT200 trained instructor. Relax and enjoy!
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