Osher Lifelong Learning Institute www.olliatauburn.org 334.844.3105

FALL 2016 CATALOG September 19 - November 17

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 12 TO HAVE YOUR NAME ON THE ROSTER

NO CLASSES AT THE CLARION OR JCSM THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7 - 11 DUE TO THE NATIONAL ELECTION

WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES

What is OLLI at Auburn? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University (OLLI at Auburn) is a membership program designed for people 50 years old and older. OLLI members enjoy participation in academic courses, health and exercise activities, social events, and other learning opportunities.

What are the costs? General Membership in OLLI at Auburn costs just $25 per person per year(September 1-August 31). Members have the opportunity to take stimulating courses, for which there is anadditional academic fee. The fee schedule is: Fall, Winter, and Spring (three terms): $200 + $25 dues = $225;any two terms: $140 + $25 dues = $165; any one term: $115 + $25 dues = $140. For the best deal, pay only $225 ($25 membership dues + $200 academic fees) and take as many classes you wish all year long!

Are there any special benefits for members? OLLI members receive many benefits, including an AU Community ID card, Auburn University library privileges, opportunity to audit Auburn University credit courses, a discounted rate for joining the Auburn University Alumni Association, and much more. For details, visit http://www.olliatauburn.org/documents/university_privileges.pdf.

How do I register? Complete the OLLI registration form in this catalog and mail it with your check or credit card information to OLLI at Auburn, 301 O.D. Smith Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849. Our fax number is 334.844.3101. To register by phone or for further information, call the OLLI office at 334.844.5100.

Photo by William White. OLLI members saw examples of many different varieties of plants grown in the South while visiting the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

CAMPUS CLOSURE AND INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:OLLI at Auburn follows the policy of Auburn University with regard to closing for inclement weather and other emergencies. If Auburn University is closed due to unplanned events, our classes will be canceled. Check television or radio for news of closing. When possible, canceled classes will be rescheduled.

Cover photo by William White. OLLI members took time this spring to tour the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. As part of their tour, members enjoyed the colorful blooms among the more than 150 types of hybrid roses in the Dunn Formal Rose Garden there.

About OLLI at Auburn

CLASS LOCATIONS Clarion Inn & Suites 1577 South College Street Auburn, AL 36830

Jule Collins Smith Museum 901 South College Street Auburn, AL 36849

Ursula Higgins’ Kitchen 503 Sanders Street Auburn, AL 36830

The Legacy at Cary Creek Auburn, AL 36830

Toomer’s Corner at the Oaks Intersection of College and Magnolia StreetsAuburn, AL 36830

OLLI Office - Sunny Slope 1031 South College Street Auburn, AL 36830

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Greetings from University OutreachThank you for being a part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn, one of the university’s most established and successful outreach programs. I’m pleased to be associated with this fine program; OLLI is a great example of Auburn University’s commitment to extending educational opportunities to every facet of our community. For more than a quarter century, OLLI at Auburn has provided quality programming to senior adults across east Alabama. This year has been another banner year of growth, with membership reaching record levels. OLLI has now expanded into three locations –Auburn, Auburn at Montgomery, and the Valley/Chambers County area – covering the entire expanse of the I-85 corridor. This positions OLLI to reach more people than ever in the fastest growing part of our state.

This will be an exciting year for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Besides a wonderful lineup of excellent programs and courses, OLLI at Auburn will be moving to a new home, the historic Sunny Slope home on South College Street. This location will provide OLLI much needed office and classroom space in a beautiful location convenient to campus, the Jules Collins Smith Museum, and other attractions. OLLI provides opportunities for members to interact with some of America’s leading scholars representing the finest of Auburn’s academic, research, and outreach initiatives. In addition to access to a vibrant lifelong learning experience, OLLI also will engage you in a wonderful fellowship with your fellow learners as part of the greater Auburn Family. I trust you will enjoy the upcoming year in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn, and I wish you the best in all your learning adventures.

War Eagle!Royrickers Cook, PhDAssistant Vice President for University Outreach

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Sunny Slope: OLLI at Auburn’s New Home

As per an agreement between Auburn University and Ann Pearson, OLLI at Auburn will have a new home. Dr. Pearson is giving to Auburn University a legacy donation of Sunny Slope, the historical property located at 1031 South College Street. OLLI will be the primary tenant for the space; the space will be shared as needed with other university programs. The plan is to move OLLI offices to Sunny Slope. We have a number of things to do in preparation; evaluate the space, plan for short and long term renovation needs, and identify funding sources. Following the move, OLLI meetings, special programs, including some courses, will also be held in this wonderful facility located on South College, near the Jules Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. The receipt of this space is a positive signal of Auburn

University’s recognition of and commitment to the OLLI at Auburn program. It is a delight to share positive news about OLLI at Auburn, the program that we all love. With Dr. Pearson on the steps of Sunny Slope, from left, are Mary Burkhart, founding director of OLLI at Auburn/AUall, Royrickers Cook, Assistant Vice President for University Outreach, Patty Disque, OLLI Advisory Council Member, William Dean, realtor, Linda Shook, OLLI Director, and Dennis Drake, OLLI Advisory Council Member.

Photo by William White.

Advisory Council 2016-2017

Council OfficersDon Baker ChairSusan Stanley Vice-ChairKen Autrey Recording SecretaryLinda Shook Director (ex officio) Council MembersKen Autrey 2017Pat Conover 2017Gail McCullers 2017Susan Stanley 2017Don Baker 2018Jim Barber 2018Carolyn Carr 2018Don Baker 2018Janet Deutsch 2018Patty Disque 2019Dennis Drake 2019Frank Harrelson 2019Sue Mason 2019 OLLI StaffLinda Shook DirectorBarbara Daron Coordinator

Committee Leaders

Curriculum Bill Sherling Development Judy Jones Mary BurkhartAdministrative and Resources Frank Harrelson Annette BakerMembership Elenore Parker Susan StanleyPromotion Sue Mason Review and Planning Sherri Griswold Carolyn CokerSocial Ursula Higgins Peggy TurnquistTechnology Jack Rogers Frenchy Fortin

OLLI Office Contact InformationTelephone: 334.844.5100 334.844.3105 334.844.3102Fax: 334.844.3101Email: olli@auburn.edu linda.shook@auburn.edu barbara.daron@auburn.edu

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OLLI LEADERS Welcome from Advisory Council Chair

Welcome, OLLI members and friends! We’re excited about the start of a new academic year. Last year we recorded our highest enrollment with over 900 lifelong learners participating in OLLI programs in Auburn, Montgomery at AUM, and Valley at the Chambers County Library. It’s important that we all recognize the countless hours of necessary preparation that go into ensuring the success and continued growth of OLLI. OLLI is fortunate to have a strong Advisory Council and excellent staff members at each location. I am also grateful for the individual members in East Alabama who volunteer and participate in OLLI at Auburn programs. The upcoming academic year promises to be another great year for OLLI! Remember to invite a friend to join us this year.

Don Baker,ChairOLLI Advisory Council

FALL 2016 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 10:00 am

“Civics 101”Presented by Gerald Johnson,

Professor Emeritus of Political Scienceat Auburn University and Capitol Researcher

8:45 – 9:45 am – Information Fair for Campus and Community Partners

10:00 – 11:30 am - OLLI Convocation

11:30 am - Noon – New Member Orientation

Cookies and coffee available all morning.

Clarion Inn & Suites1577 South College Street, Auburn

For more information call 334.844.5100or visit our website at www.olliatauburn.org.

Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.

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Back to School Social

OLLI at Auburn Fall 2016 Open HouseWednesday,

August 31, 20162:00 - 4:00 pmSampler Courses

2:15 - 2:30 Dr. Joseph Kicklighter:

The Middle Ages: What Were They and Why Are

They Important?3:00 - 3:15

John Rhoden: PalettePainting

Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and

Humanities at Pebble Hill

101 S Debardeleben St.Auburn, AL

Light refreshments served

Wednesday, October 54:00 - 6:00 pm

The Legacy at Cary Creek Clubhouse

North College behind Publix

Join us for splendid appetizers and desserts.

OLLI members whose last name begins withA - Q, bring savory appetizers;

R – Z, bring desserts.

Bring your beverage of choice.

OLLI Holiday LuncheonThursday, December 1

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

100 Church Street

$18 per personUrsula’s Catering

RSVP by Friday, November 18.Join us for a delicious lunch,

festive music, and holiday cheer!

Bring a gift or donation for the Lee

County DHR.

AUBURN FALL 2016 - QUICK-LOOK COURSE CALENDARM

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YAU Common Book:

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

Marilyn Garrett

Chinese Culture and Travel

Dong Shang

Churchill by Dr. J. Rufus Fears

Jim Barber

Beginner SpanishCarmen Hunn

Science Wars: What Scientists Know and How They Know

It by Dr. Steven L. Goldman

Charlotte Ward

American Architectural Styles

Philip Fretwell

Chinese Brush PaintingDong Shang

Ernest Hemingway’s Short StoriesHarry Hooper

The Science of Energy: Resources and Power

Explained by Dr. Michael E. Wysession

Don Baker

Asian Politics and U.S. Policy

Lawrence Grinter

Introduction to Excel 2013

Betty Corbin

Reel Time: HistoriesEvie Pouncey and Jack

Brown(11:45 a.m. - 2:15 pm)

Walking the WayBeth Nicol

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Alesia Davenport, Jan Neal, and Leisa Askew

Learning Spanish: How to Understand and Speak a New Language by Dr. Bill Worden

Sylvia Cook

Windows 10 for Everyone

David Pope

8:30 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:45 am 12:45 - 2:15 pm

Monday Exercise

Yoga for Beginners Yoga for the Rest of Us 2:30 - 3:00 pm 3:15 - 4:00 pm Linda Shook

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History of Freedom, Part I by Dr. J. Rufus

FearsJim Barber, Ned Dendy,

and Sue Mason

How to Monitor Your Hearing, Tinnitus,

and Balance Wellness Number

Marsha Kluesing

Intermediate SpanishJudy Dekich

Writing Our LivesTerry Ley

Advanced SpanishJudy Dekich

MeditationPaula Lord

String Quartets of Beethoven, Part I by Dr.

Robert Greenberg Jane Brown

What’s Wrong with Democracy?

Gerald Johnson

Eight Women Artists, Their Lives and Work

Terry RodriguezJule Collins Smith

Museum

Beginning GenealogyStewart Baldwin

Labor In America: Is America Exceptional?

Larry Gerber

Palette Painting for the Novice

John Rhoden

Craft Beer Essentials I - Basics

Mike Reinke

Drawing in 2DDick Millman

English MysteriesJulie Strong

History of Roman and Anglo-Saxon England

Joseph KicklighterJule Collins Smith

Museum

8:30 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:45 am 12:45 - 2:15 pm 2:30 - 4:00 pm

TUESDAY EXERCISESeated Tai Chi for Arthritis Taiji Qigong: Moving Meditation, Part I12:45 - 1:30 pm 1:30 - 2:15 pmKitty Frey Kitty Frey

2:30 - 4:00 pm

Monday Exercise Move It or Lose It Danielle Gomberg 1:00 - 2:00 pm

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Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Everyday Life by Dr. Stephen

ResslerNed Dendy and Jim Barber

Fundamentals of Photography II

David Peterson

Grandparents, Parents, and Grandchildren

Robert Strom and Paris Strom

Reading GroupWanda Keown

(9:00 - 10:00 am)

Abstract Painting in AcrylicFrank Nochumson

Crucial Issues in Public PolicyJohn Frandsen

French, Second Year, Part IPaul Kouidis

Jews in AmericaMichael Friedman The Hold Harmless Agreement,

available at the first class session, must be signed to participate in all exercise classes.

WEDNESDAY EXERCISE

Yin YogaCheyenne Lord

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Culinary Creations: Courses with Ursula1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Thursday, September 29 Say Goodbye to Fresh CornThursday, October 6 More Fall SoupsWednesday, October 12 Crepes, Tortillas, and the LikeThursday, October 13 Crepes, Tortillas, and the LikeWednesday, October 19 FrittersThursday, October 20 FrittersWednesday, October 26 Around the World SpecialsThursday, October 27 Around the World SpecialsWednesday, November 2 Holiday CookiesThursday, November 3 Holiday CookiesWednesday, November 16 Thanksgiving SidesThursday, November 17 Thanksgiving Sides

Ursula’s classes are held at 503 Sanders Street, Auburn. Parking is available on Sanders Street.

Walk This Way: Couch to Walking 5K with Bob Banks8:30 - 9:30 am

Meet at Toomer’s Corner by the oaks.TH

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TEXTBOOKS: Most textbooks have been ordered through the Auburn University Bookstore. You may visit the Auburn University Bookstore or call 844-1392 to order your books. Bookstore staff will be at the Clarion Inn to sell books on the first day of fall term classes, Monday, September 19. You may also purchase books from your favorite book seller or source.

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Food and Wine Experience with Jim Sikes1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Jim’s classes are held at The Legacy at Cary Creek, off North College behind the Publix.

Culinary Creations: Courses with Ursula12:00 - 3:00 pm

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October 7 More Fall SoupsNovember 4 Knife Skills

Ursula’s classes are held at 503 Sanders Street, Auburn. Parking is available on Sanders Street.

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American History in No Timewith Randolph Russell

Wednesday, October 12 Ballroom CD, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Bring your lunch and join the conversation! ******************************************************************************

American Landscape Photography: Inspirations and Influenceswith Marilyn Laufer, Director of the Jule Collins Smith Museum

Wednesday, November 2Jule Collins Smith Museum, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a delicious lunch from the Museum Café.******************************************************************************

The Silk Roadwith Douglas Coutts

Wednesday, November 16 Ballroom CD, 12:00—2:00 pm Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

REGISTRATION FOR OLLI AT AUBURN MEMBERSHIP 2016-2017 and FALL 2016 COURSES New Member ________ Renewing Member _________ Check here if you are an Auburn Alumni Association Member and Joining OLLI for the first time.

Renewing Members Only: YES! My info has changed in the last 12 months ________You will be admitted into your courses on a space-available basis. Return your form as soon as possible; call 844-5100 to register, or register on-line at www.olliatauburn.org.

Name: ________________________________________ (Nametag Preference) _______________________ Address: _______________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________ Phone: (________) ______________________________ Email Address: ____________________________Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Birthdate: __________________________Previous Primary Employer__________________________________________________________________Preferred contact method: □ Email □ Postal Service

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Annual Dues (Annual dues for 2016-2017, which are required of all members, are currently being accepted.) _____ $ 25.00 (2016-2017 Membership) A1617DUES_____ $ 20.00 (2016-2017 Auburn Alumni Association Members joining OLLI for the first time) Academic Fees (Annual Dues are required to take courses.) ____ $ 200.00 FALL/WINTER/SPRING COURSES 3 Terms A1617FWS _____ $ 165.00 FALL/WINTER COURSES 2 Terms A1617FW _____ $ 165.00 FALL/SPRING COURSES 2 Terms A1617FS _____ $ 115.00 FALL COURSES ONLY 1 Term A1617FA

_____ $ _____ DONATION (Non-tax-deductible contribution toward operating costs to keep OLLI strong. To make a tax-deductible gift, write a separate check payable to Auburn University Foundation.) Gift given in memory/honor of __________________________________________________._____ $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (Example: $Annual Dues + $Academic Fees + $Donation = $Total)

For office use only: Amount ______________ Receipt # ________________ Date _____________The membership annual dues are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend a term for which you have already paid, please notify the office before the term begins. All cancellation requests must be received in writing. See www.olliatauburn.org for the full refund policy.

Payment: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Cash Check *PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY.*Card Number: __________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________Name on the Card: _________________________________________ Card Verification Number: _________

Please remember the Auburn OLLI Program in your estate plans.For more information please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 334.844.1135.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

COURSES: Please list titles and codes here (No limit, register for as many courses as you desire.)

REGISTRATION FEES: OLLI 2016-2017 Membership term is September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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Class meetings are held at the Clarion Inn & Suites, unless noted. Courses will be held once a week for 3 -8 weeks. Annual membership dues and academic fees are required for course registration.Members who have paid membership dues and academic fees may register for as many courses as they desire.

MONDAY COURSES

AU Common Book - Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption - A16406Monday | 8:30 – 10:00 amMarilyn Garrett, InstructorThis AU Common Book hits close to home. The author established the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery to represent innocent persons on death row as well as juveniles in adult prisons. We will have discussions, a TED talk and speakers to address problems and solutions in the justice system. Participants are urged to hear the author on campus on August 30. Book: Stevenson, B. (n.d.) Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780812984965Marilyn Garrett has a degree in education from the University of Missouri. At Auburn University she was an advisor to engineering students until retirement, when she joined OLLI. She has long been interested in public policy and social justice issues and has been a member and an officer for The League of Women Voters for East Alabama.

Chinese Culture and Travel - A16409Monday | 8:30 – 10:00 amDong Shang, InstructorSeptember 19, 26, October 3 (three class sessions)Learn about Chinese culture, including history, geography, ethnic minorities, religions, festivals, arts, food, and practical travel tips regarding shopping, transportation, eating, and other things. Discover China’s top attractions: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yangtze River, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses,

and the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Xi’an as well as Sichuan Province, Silk Road, and Tibet.Dong Shang is a native of China and has a degree in art. An art designer, she immigrated to the United States, where she has worked as a freelance artist and an art teacher.

Churchill by Dr. J. Rufus Fears - A16410Monday | 8:30 – 10:00 amJim Barber, PresenterThis is a Great Courses DVD course.Winston Churchill is arguably the greatest leader of the 20th century and one of the greatest democratic statesmen ever. Churchill is eminently worthy of study because he is proof that a single individual can change the course of history for the better and make life a blessed and noble thing, despite numerous public and private trials. University of Oklahoma Professor of Classics Dr. J. Rufus Fears presents this course.Jim Barber holds a BCE degree from Auburn University and has 51 years of construction, design, and project management experience nationwide. History and science are at both ends of his happiness rainbow.

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AUBURN FALL 2016 COURSES

Auburn University Architectural Walking Tour

with Clark Lundell

Wednesday, October 19, 2016(rain date November 9, 2016)

4:00 pm

Meet in front of Biggin Hall at the

entrance to Samford Park.

OLLI Academic Members onlySpace is limited to 30 students.

Signup in the OLLI Lobby.

Beginner Spanish - A16407Monday | 8:30 – 10:00 amCarmen Hunn, InstructorEnrollment limited to twelve studentsDuring the course of study, the students will receive an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Utilizing their senses, the students will learn through conversations, visuals, games, songs, and a little taste of food from some Latin American countries. Class participation will earn play money, which may be spent on Dia de Mercado (Market Day) during the last day of class.Carmen Hunn is originally from Mexico City, where she taught elementary school. While she lived in Mississippi, she taught Spanish for the Adult Education Program for three years. In Virginia, she taught for seven years in the Foreign Language Experience Program, Fairfax County Public School System.

Science Wars: What Scientists Know and How They Know It by Dr. Stephen L. Goldman - A16453Monday | 8:30 – 10:00 amCharlotte Ward, Facilitator/InstructorThis is a Great Courses DVD course.An exploration of how science has developed from Galileo and Bacon up to the present. Where do scientific theories come from? What makes them true - or not? What are the essential characteristics of science? Lehigh University historian/philosopher Dr. Stephen L. Goldman presents this course.Charlotte Ward, Assoc. Prof. Emerita, Physics, has been trying to make science accessible to interested people with little background in science for many years.

American Architectural Styles - A16404Monday | 10:15 – 11:45 amPhilip Fretwell, InstructorSeptember 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 How did America’s rich tapestry of architectural masterpieces evolve? In some cities, it looks as though parts of Europe and Asia were scooped up and placed on our streets. What were the processes and timelines? Who were the leading architects? Which styles became most firmly rooted in our

soil? What might be predicted about the future of American architecture? The answer to these questions can be found in our presentation of “American Architectural Styles.”Philip Fretwell is a local architect who formerly taught at Auburn University. He is the former State Building Commissioner of Alabama.

Chinese Brush Painting - A16408Monday | 10:15 - 11:45 amDong Shang, Instructor$70 fee, payable to Dong, for the purchase of a Chinese painting kit that includes rice paper, three brushes, ink, and Chinese water colors.Enrollment limited to twelve studentsThis hands-on course is an introduction to Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. Chinese painting attempts to capture the essence of nature. It is the art of using suggestion and simplicity to imply reality. The sense of harmony that pervades Chinese culture is expressed in the traditional subjects of flowers, animals, and landscapes. Learn the basic brush strokes, composition, and spontaneous-style painting techniques. Dong Shang’s biography can be found with the course “Chinese Culture and Travel” (p. 11).

Ernest Hemingway’s Short Stories - A16431Monday | 10:15 – 11:45 amHarry Hooper, InstructorShort stories by Ernest Hemingway will be examined. The style and background of each story will be discussed. Hemingway’s life in Paris after The Great War and his experiences in the Spanish Civil War and the war in Normandy in 1944, and their impact on his stories will be discussed. The influence of bullfighting, East Africa, and experiences in the Upper Peninsular of Michigan upon his stories will also be reviewed.Harry Hooper has read Ernest Hemingway since childhood. Harry’s dad met Hemingway when he was a war correspondent reporting on the 4th Infantry Division in June 1944.

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The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained by Dr. Michael E. Wysession - A16452Monday | 10:15 – 11:45 amDon Baker, FacilitatorThis is a Great Courses DVD course.Energy is, without a doubt, the very foundation of the universe. It’s the engine that powers life and fuels the evolution of human civilization. In these 24 lectures, award-winning professor and geophysicist Michael E. Wysession of Washington University in St. Louis presents an unbiased investigation into the energy sources that power our world. The Science of Energy is a marvelous window into the inner workings of energy that will keep you constantly engaged.Don Baker has a PhD in physical chemistry and a JD. He has over 35 years’ experience as an environmental attorney, when he developed a strong interest in the interaction of the academic, industrial, and governmental influences on our lives.

Asian Politics and U.S. Policy - A16405Monday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmLawrence E. Grinter, InstructorSeptember 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (seven class sessions) With the Obama Administration’s “pivot” or “rebalance” to Asia, the challenges and policies of the major East Asian countries are becoming even more important to the United States. Learn about the US “pivot,” about China’s rise and stumble, Japan’s new nationalism under Abe, North Korea’s gangster regime, and Kim’s nuclear weapons, the emerging South Korean powerhouse, and selected Southeast Asian countries. Everyone attending is encouraged to participate in open discussion on these interesting topics.Lawrence E. Grinter is Professor Emeritus, Air War College, and Adjunct Professor, Auburn University. His PhD is from UNC, Chapel Hill. He has edited books and written articles about Asian politics.

Introduction to Excel 2013 - A16443Monday | 12:45 - 2:15 pmBetty Corbin, InstructorEnrollment limited to twelve studentsLearn the basics of using Excel 2016, 2013, 2010, or

2007 to create, edit, format, and print worksheets that perform calculations and sort lists of data. Bring your own laptop with MS Office Excel installed. Book: Excel 2013, Part 1 by Logical Operations. $25 purchased through OLLI.Betty Corbin is retired after a long career in the computer industry. Most recently she taught adult education classes in Excel, Word, and other software for AUM and AU. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in mathematics.

Move It or Lose It: Cardio Fitness - A16448Monday | 1:00 – 2:00 pmDanielle Gomberg, InstructorSeptember 19, 26, October 3, 10 (four class sessions)Cardio fit is for active participants who desire effective low-impact, continuous cardiovascular workouts. Easy-to-follow movements promote heart health and improve total body mechanics and core strengthening to prevent falls. The course includes seated and standing training. Low-impact aerobic choreography, smooth transitions, and sequenced movements allow anyone to participate.Danielle Gomberg graduated from Georgia State University. She has been a licensed physical therapist for thirteen years, specializing in rehabilitation with geriatrics and injury prevention.

Reel Time: Histories - A16451Monday | 11:45 am – 2:15 pmEvie Pouncey and Jack Brown, PresentersWe will continue to show films suggested by class members. A few of the films that we may watch this term are The Lion in Winter, Ghandi, The Adventures of Robin Hood, A League of Their Own, A Tale of Two Cities, Mutiny on the Bounty, Drums Along the Mohawk, and Last of the Mohicans. Movies may be changed due to availability.Evie Pouncey , a graduate of Hood College, grew up in Washington, DC, and in California. She has enjoyed movies for over eighty years and loves sharing “oldies” with OLLI members.Jack Brown earned a PhD in mathematics at the University of Texas in 1967. He went to Auburn University, where he taught and did pure mathematical research.

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Walking The Way - A16458Monday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmBeth Nicol, InstructorAbout 240,000 pilgrims of all (or no) faiths arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, each year. What inspires these pilgrims to walk 60,500 miles or more? This course will explore the Camino de Santiago from a historical and current-day pilgrim’s perspective. Perhaps this course will inspire you to walk The Way. Beth Nicol has been a Pilgrim on The Way and is excited to share her pilgrimage experiences.

Getting Your Affairs in Order, Elder Law, and Aging in Place - A16437Monday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmAlesia Davenport, Instructor, Getting Your Affairs in Order (three class sessions)Jan Neal, Instructor, Elder Law (two class sessions)Leisa Askew, Instructor, Aging in Place (two class sessions)September 19: Get Your Affairs in Order Part One -We will help you prepare for the loss or incapacity of a spouse. From understanding financial terms and paying bills to navigating the estate planning process.September 26: Getting Your Affairs in Order Part Two - In the second part of this series, we will develop an individualized action plan that will help you organize your affairs in preparation for incapacity or loss of a spouse.October 3: Getting Your Affairs In Order Part Three - What will your legacy be? The method to accomplish your philanthropic legacy is broad and full of creative options that minimize income, gift, and estate taxes. We will explore how these options can benefit the donor as well as the charity.October 10 and 17: Elder Law - These class sessions will provide an overview of what seniors and caregivers need to know to enhance the autonomy, dignity, and quality of life for seniors. Rooted in the Older Americans Act of 1965, elder law services are a permanent service in the aging network for persons 60+ providing advice, representation, and education. Services will be defined and specific topics covered. October 24: Aging in Place Part I – What everyone needs to know to stay in your home independently and safely (what services are available: home health, hospice, Area Agency on Aging services, private pay agency). Senior housing options in your area, what

are they, what is included in care, when it’s time to consider alternative housing options. October 31 – Aging in Place Part Two - Normal Memory issues as you age and when to be concerned. Alesia Davenport, Certified Financial Planner, specializes in estate and philanthropic planning. Currently with Auburn University, she has worked for Vanderbilt and Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland. She volunteers as President of the F. Allen and Louise Turner Charitable Foundation.Jan Neal has practiced elder law for 27 years. Her firm provides older Americans legal assistance in four regions and State Health Insurance Services to Medicare beneficiaries in one region of Alabama.Leisa Askew graduated with a social work degree from Auburn University. With over eighteen years in the field of aging, she works at the Lee-Russell Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging.

Learning Spanish: How to Understand and Speak a New Language by Dr. Bill Worden - A16446Monday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmSylvia Cooke, Facilitator/InstructorThe is a Great Courses DVD courseThis Great Courses class features Bill Worden, PhD. He has over 20 years’ experience as an award-winning professor of Spanish. Spoken by over 500 million people worldwide, Spanish is the official language of 20 countries. This introductory course blends exercises to teach pronunciation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar to empower students to gain confidence with every lesson.Sylvia Cooke is retired after 32 years as a Spanish teacher, 20 of which were at Auburn High School. She taught all levels of Spanish from beginning speakers through preparation for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations. Though she is a veteran language teacher, she is a newcomer to OLLI.

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Windows 10 for Everyone - A16460Monday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmDavid Pope, InstructorThis course covers upgrading to Windows 10, comparing previous versions and outlining new features with hands-on practical use of Windows 10 and customizing it – making it appear like previous versions for easy transition. Plan to bring your Windows computer to class to get maximum benefit.After taking Windows 3.1, David Pope developed an interest in PC computers and software. He worked in computer sales and service, where he gained knowledge and skill in computer technology.

Yoga for Beginners - A16463Monday | 2:30 – 3:00 pmLinda Shook, InstructorEnrollment limited to 20 studentsInterested in learning more about yoga and how it can help us as we age? Join us for an introduction to yoga poses, breath, and mindfulness. Bring your mat and towel to support your knees or back, wear comfortable clothing, and experience a new way to tend your body and mind.Linda Shook has a master’s degree from Auburn University. She is a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and loves practicing and teaching yoga.

Yoga for the Rest of Us - A16464Monday | 3:15 – 4:00 pmLinda Shook, InstructorEnrollment limited to 25 studentsThis course is for anyone who has practiced yoga; all levels are welcome. The focus is on stretching, movement, and balance, all interwoven with breathing techniques. Bring your mat, towel to support your knees or back, and wear comfortable clothing, as we continue our yoga journey together.Linda Shook’s biography can be found with the course “Yoga for Beginners” (above).

TUESDAY COURSES

A History of Freedom by Dr. J. Rufus Fears - A16439Tuesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amJim Barber, Ned Dendy, and Sue Mason, PresentersThis is a Great Courses DVD course.It can be argued that one simple idea—the concept of freedom—has been the driving force of Western civilization and may be the most influential intellectual force the world has ever known. But what is freedom, exactly? Join historian and classical scholar J. Rufus Fears as he relates freedom’s dramatic story from ancient Greece to our own day, exploring a concept so close to us we may never have considered it with the thoroughness it deserves. University of Oklahoma Professor of Classics Dr. J. Rufus Fears presents this course.Jim Barber’s biography can be found with the course “Churchill” (p. 11).Ned Dendy graduated from Auburn University in aerospace engineering. He worked with NASA, commercial aviation manufacturing, and the United States Army Missile Defense Systems.Sue Mason holds degrees in education and geography. She has taught K-8 and DoD Cartography, terrain analysis, GIS, and instructor training. She lived eight years in Europe and has traveled extensively.

How to Monitor Your Hearing, Tinnitus, and Balance Wellness Number - A16441Tuesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amMarsha Kluesing, AuD CCC-A, InstructorThe connection to our world and each other is enhanced by the function of all sensory inputs. This course offers information to explain the importance of monitoring changes in your hearing sensitivity, balance function, and presence of tinnitus that can occur gradually over time. Understanding these changes and learning strategies and techniques to improve and maintain these skills can enhance your quality of life and keep you engaged in activities.Marsha Kluesing, AuD CCC-A, Assistant Clinical Professor of Audiology in the Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University, and member of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology.

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Intermediate Spanish - A16442Tuesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amJudy Dekich, InstructorEnrollment limited to 15 studentsThis term we will be entertained by a Spanish learning sitcom in which an over-eager American, Sam, valiantly attempts to learn Spanish through immersion. His Barcelona roommate hostesses help him navigate the language and culture. Grammar lessons will drill the past tense. More drama and comedy follow as we conclude Superfudge by Judy Blume. Some outside reading required.

Book: Blume, J. (1996). Superfudge. Miami: Santillana. ISBN: 9781560146650

Judy Dekich majored in Spanish at Emory University. After getting a second degree in pharmacy and practicing as a registered pharmacist, Judy is teaching Spanish to help others learn this beautiful language.

Writing Our Lives - A16461Tuesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amTerry Ley, Instructor“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 life 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. Textbook TBA. Recommended homework: finishing and revising what you have begun in class and reading self-selected memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies.Terry Ley taught high school English in Iowa before coming to Auburn University, where he was a professor of English education. He has taught Writing Our Lives each OLLI term for eleven years.

Advanced Spanish - A16403Tuesday | 10:15 – 11:45 amJudy Dekich, InstructorEnrollment limited to fifteen studentsThis fall we will begin the novel El murmullo de las abejas by contemporary Mexican author Sofía Segovia. Please order ISBN#978-1-101-91249-2. Join us in reading what the Spanish speaking world

is currently reading. El Pais newspaper compares Segovia to Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Some outside reading required. We will practice listening with dictation exercises using movie trailers and soundtracks.Book: Segovia, S. (n.d.). El murmullo de las abejas. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. ISBN: 9781101912492Judy Dekich’s biography can be found with the course “Intermediate Spanish” (p. 16).

Meditation - A16447Tuesday | 10:30 – 11:30 amPaula Lord, InstructorWe will explore the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of meditation. It will vary among mindful walking, chakra, soul discoveries, nature and the five elements, and the endocrine glands, which are the spiritual centers of the body. Meditation is a deeply personal practice. These techniques help you find your own personal meditation practice and awareness.Paula Lord has been practicing Daoist and Eastern traditions for fifteen years. She has lived in Auburn for ten years and has a master’s degree in traditional oriental medicine, focusing on Taoist traditions. Her travel destinations include China, India, Nepal, and Tibet.

String Quartets of Beethoven by Dr. Robert Greenberg - A16455Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:45 amJane Brown, Presenter/InstructorThis is a Great Courses DVD course.In his sixteen quartets for two violins, viola, and cello, Beethoven created a Mount Everest for string players and some of the most sublime, unforgettable music ever written. Continuing to astound listeners after 200 years, these glorious quartets give voice to the innermost landscape of the human heart and spirit. They stand, like Michelangelo’s statues or the plays of Shakespeare, at the pinnacle of Western art. We will focus on the early and middle quartets during the fall term. Music Historian-in-Residence with San Francisco Performances Dr. Robert Greenberg presents this course.Jane Brown, PhD, is retired from teaching

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mathematics at Auburn University. She started her musical studies with piano and currently plays violin with the Auburn University/Community Orchestra.

What’s Wrong with Democracy? - A16459Tuesday | 10:15 – 11:45 amGerald Johnson, Instructor“What’s Wrong with Democracy” is a presentation-discussion course that will explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations of democracy and apply those to the current operation of democracy at the state and national levels of government. What is working and what is not? Why? How can democracy be fixed? Gerald Johnson, PhD, is Auburn University Professor of Political Science Emeritus and former Director of the Capital Survey Research Center.

Eight Women Artists, Their Lives and Work - A16401Tuesday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmTerry Rodriguez, InstructorSeptember 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 (six class sessions)Jule Collins Smith Museum AuditoriumThis class will provide an in-depth look at eight women artists through six centuries: 16th century painter Artemisia Gentileschi; 17th century engraver Maria Sybilla Merian; 18th century painter of nobility Elisabeth Vigée Lebrun; 19th century sculptor Harriet Hosmer and painters Suzanne Valadon and Natalia Goncharova; 20th century painter Helen Frankenthaler; and contemporary artist Kara Walker. Your world will be wider when you are done!Women artists interest Terry Rodriguez because she is a woman artist. When Terry studied art history in the 1960s, there were no women artists in the art history books - zero. Women artists are still underrepresented in museums and galleries; just Google Guerrillagirls.com. So Terry does her part to expand the horizon and increase appreciation of women artists. Join her!

Beginning Genealogy - A16436Tuesday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmStewart Baldwin, InstructorThis course is aimed at inexperienced genealogists or those who are just beginning. Individuals over fifty can often use commercial websites to trace what claims to be their ancestry, but with very uncertain accuracy. Emphasis will be on learning what sources to use and learning how to avoid the errors that are so common in Internet genealogies.Stewart Baldwin, FASG, has published in top genealogical journals like The American Genealogist and The Genealogist. He was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists (FASG) in 2002.

Labor In America: Is America Exceptional? - A16445Tuesday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmLarry Gerber, InstructorThis course will trace the history of American labor since the 1870s, with a particular focus on the rise and decline of trade unions and an exploration of the issue of American exceptionalism. Is the United States unique among industrial nations by virtue of American workers’ lack of class consciousness and lack of interest in socialism?Larry Gerber, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of History, Auburn University, and has written a book on the subject of this course: The Irony of State Intervention: American Industrial Relations Policy in Comparative Perspective, 1914-1939.

Palette Painting for the Novice - A16449Tuesday | 12:45 – 2:15 pmJohn E. Rhoden, InstructorSeptember 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 (Wednesday), November 1, 15 (eight class sessions)Materials Required: palette knives (2), 16 x 20 canvas, acrylic paint set or titanium white, cadmium yellow (medium hue), ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and sap green acrylic paint.Using acrylic paint, students will learn to mix basic colors, perspective techniques, and how to hold and use the palette knife. Students will then use the palette knives to paint a 16 x 20 acrylic landscape

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following step-by-step demonstrations of techniques by the instructor. The finished painting should be one you will proudly display.John Rhoden began to paint when he retired from teaching in 2008. His use of art in teaching AP World History, years spent living in Europe, and training with local artists all had an impact on his desire to paint. Since then he has painted more than 120 landscapes, winning numerous awards at art shows. John’s scenes use bright colors and show details people often miss. Although John still uses oil and acrylic with brushes, he prefers palette painting because of its impressionist qualities.

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis - A16454Tuesday | 12:45 – 1:30 pmKitty Frey, InstructorEnrollment limited to twelve studentsSeated Tai Chi, adapted from Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis, was designed to enhance flexibility, muscle tone, and fitness. It incorporates the essential principles of Tai Chi with an emphasis on breathing, posture, and space awareness, with the added benefit of stress reduction. The course will include a variety of exercises.Kitty Frey is an occupational therapist and teacher. An experienced teacher of Taiji and Qigong for many years, she understands that gentle yet powerful practices offer never-ending learning and show that healing is possible.

Taiji Qigong: Moving Meditation, Part I - A16456Tuesday | 1:30 – 2:15 pmKitty Frey, InstructorEnrollment limited to twenty studentsTaiji Qigong was designed as a deeply relaxing body-mind experience. Composed of several sets each with unique purposes, it is easy to learn and with regular practice can replenish energy, improve health, and help prevent illness. Several variations of Taiji walking will also be introduced. Participants must be able to be up and moving for 45 minutes. Fall session is part 1 of 3.Kitty Frey’s biography can be found with the course “Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis” (above).

Craft Beer Essentials I - Basics - A16411Tuesday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmMike Reinke, InstructorFirst in an envisioned three-course sequence, this course will provide a broad overview of craft beer, incorporating information on definitions; how a craft beer differs from mainstream mass-market beer; beer history, ingredients, qualities, and styles; and the major steps in brewing. The format will be slide-based lectures, with opportunities for questions and discussion. Brief handouts will be available in class; longer handouts in PDF format will be available for downloading. Preference for courses two (Winter 2017) and three (Spring 2017) will be given to those who attend course one (Fall 2016). Student enrollment will be limited for courses two (Winter 2017) and three (Spring 2017).C. M. (Mike) Reinke, PhD, taught in Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy for 22 years, retiring in 2007. His interest in craft beer began to develop shortly before his retirement, in part because of his academic training in chemistry and microbiology, and has increased significantly since then. He now has sampled well over 500 craft beers.

Drawing in 2D - A16429Tuesday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmDick Millman, InstructorEnrollment limited to fourteen studentsMaterials required: Pilot Razor Point felt tip pen (available only at J&M), very soft graphite pencil, kneaded eraser, and sketch pad of decent quality.In this course students will work toward an understanding of basic one- and two-point perspective and apply that knowledge to composition, sketching, and value studies. Students will draw from slides, still lifes, and photos and will draw each other. Students use soft pencils, markers, colored pencils, pastels, and any other tool that will make a mark on paper.Dick Millman holds a BArch and a MArch from the University of Michigan. Now a retired architect and architecture professor with many years of experience at both, he is a full-time painter.

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English Mysteries - A16430Tuesday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmJule Carr Strong, InstructorThe quality of a mystery novel is often dependent on the character and demeanor of the detective in charge of solving the crime. In the three mysteries of this term, this is particularly true. Our first mystery, An Advancement of Learning by Reginald Hill is a Yorkshire mystery in the continuing Dalziel, and Pascoe series. The second mystery we will discuss is Colin Dexter’s Service of All the Dead. In our third selection, Susan Hill’s The Various Haunts of Men, women who have no obvious commonalities keep disappearing from the charming old cathedral town of Lafferton. Books: Hill, R. (n.d.). An Advancement of Learning. Felony & Mayhem, LLC. ISBN: 9781934609088 Dexter, C. (n.d.). Service of All the Dead. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780345483614Hill, S. (n.d.). The Various Haunts of Men: A Simon Serrailler Mystery. Overlook Press. ISBN: 9781590200278Julie Strong has a BA in English and comparative literature from Columbia University. She holds a MEd in early childhood education and a master’s degree in gifted and talented education. A retired teacher, she facilitates book clubs.

History of Roman and Anglo-Saxon England - A16440Tuesday | 2:30 – 4:00 pmJoseph Kicklighter, InstructorJule Collins Smith Museum AuditoriumThis course will focus on the development of England from the Roman colonization of Britain through the invasions of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes. The course will conclude with the Norman invasion of England and the establishment of Norman rule over England. This entails a long period between the first century BC and the 11th century AD. Many of us have had the opportunity to visit the British Isles and find its history and culture fascinating and highly relevant to our own.Book: Roberts, Clayton et al. A History of England, Volume 1 (Prehistory to 1714) (5th edition). Pearson Higher Education. ISBN: 9780136028611 Joseph Kicklighter earned a PhD in medieval Anglo-

French History at Emory University and taught English History for thirty of his forty years as Auburn University professor. During the 1980s, he was an instructor in the Alabama at Oxford Program, in which he had the opportunity to instruct students on site in England and to participate in tours of significant historical sites.

WEDNESDAY COURSES

Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Daily Life by Dr. Stephen Ressler - A16432Wednesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amNed Dendy and Jim Barber, Presenters/InstructorsThis is a Great Courses DVD course.Everyday Engineering is an indispensable guide to the way things work in the world. Conducting this eye-opening tour is Professor Stephen Ressler, an award- winning civil engineer and a nationally honored leader in engineering education. No background in science or engineering is needed to follow this riveting presentation, which offers insight into the complex systems that enhance your life. This is a Great Courses DVD presentation that consists of 36 lectures and will run through the Fall 2016, Winter 2017 and Spring 2017 terms and will continue into the 2017/2018 academic year. Ned Dendy’s biography can be found with the course “A History of Freedom” (p. 15).Jim Barber’s biography can be found with the course “Churchill” (p. 11).

Fundamentals of Photography II (Advanced) by Joel Sartore - A16435Wednesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amDavid Peterson, Presenter/InstructorThis is a Great Courses DVD course.Anyone who has taken a beginning photography course has an understanding of the basics. This course is designed to go beyond those fundamental topics and help you apply that knowledge as you’re out in the world taking photographs. National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore presents this course.David Peterson has been taking pictures and had an interest in photography for over sixty years.

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Grandparents, Parents, and Grandchildren - A16438Wednesday | 8:30 – 10:00 amRobert Strom and Paris Strom, InstructorsThe purposes of this course are to increase knowledge of grandparents about younger relatives and understand how to help them achieve their goals. Lessons are on changes in the grandparent role, unprecedented challenges of parenting, and how the growing up process is being transformed for preschoolers, elementary and high school students, and young adults in college.Bob was a professor of educational leadership and innovation at Arizona State. He has conducted research on what young people and their parents think grandparents should know. Paris is a professor of educational psychology at Auburn. His courses focus on the thinking process and social relationships during childhood, adolescence, and through adult life.

Reading Group - A16450Wednesday | 9:00 – 10:00 amWanda Keown, OrganizerThe Reading Group is for people who enjoy reading and discussing books. We are an eclectic group that discusses all types of books, their film and TV adaptations, and the occasional tangential subject.Wanda Keown, an avid reader, was always the kid who had “her nose in a book.” She joined OLLI in 2012 following 28 years as an information technology specialist at Auburn University. In 2014 she was one of the charter members of the OLLI Special Interest Group (SIG) in Reading.

Abstract Painting in Acrylic - A16402Wednesday | 10:15 – 11:45 amFrank J. Nochumson, InstructorLearn to paint abstracts using your imagination and observe seeing out of the box. See how an artist who visualizes through blindness has reclaimed the beauty of color and creativity through various media.Frank Nochumson graduated from The Art Institute of Atlanta in 1982 with an associate degree in commercial art and photography. He worked with interior designers and traveled throughout Europe

and developed a love of the art museums in Paris, Rome, and other cities. After he lost his vision in 2011, he picked up painting. He tries to express to visually impaired people that there are no disabilities, just abilities to achieve goals and dreams.

Crucial Issues in Public Policy - A16412Wednesday | 10:15 – 11:45 amJohn C. Frandsen, InstructorHow will climate change affect infectious diseases? Will climate change endanger our national security? Can our military win both symmetrical and asymmetrical conflicts? Can we eliminate diseases like Zika through mosquito control? Can nuclear war be avoided? These are examples of the questions that will be considered and discussed in this wide-ranging, seminar-style course. John Frandsen is a professional parasitologist, ecologist, and retired military medical service officer with long-standing interest and expertise in the subject areas. He also leads the OLLI Great Decisions courses.

French, Second Year - A16434Wednesday | 10:15 - 11:45 amPaul Kouidis, InstructorEnrollment limited to fifteen studentsThis course will continue to develop the four main skills in foreign language learning: reading, understanding, writing, and speaking. The latter skill will receive special emphasis. There will be minimal¬ homework. Book: Schmitt, C., and Kutz, K. A bord: Glencoe French 2 (1994 ed.). McGraw-Hill/Glencoe.Paul Kouidis has a PhD from the University of Iowa in French language and literature. Now retired, he has taught courses in French language and literature at the University of Iowa, Auburn University, and Lee-Scott Academy.

Jews in America - A16444Wednesday | 10:15 – 11:45 amMichael Friedman, InstructorThe first Jewish families came to American in 1654 and settled in the east. Starting in the mid-19th century, thousands of Jewish families began immigrating to America. Most of the Jews that

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immigrated were peddlers by trade. Millions of Jews were immigrating to America by the late 19th century. During the 20th and 21st centuries, Jews have become involved in every occupation in America.Michael Friedman, who earned his doctorate from Cornell, is Professor Emeritus in Chemistry at Auburn University. He taught science courses at OLLI and soon became interested in Jewish history. Taught “History of Jews” several times at OLLI.

Yin Yoga - A16462Wednesday | 10:15 – 11:15 amCheyenne Lord, InstructorIn Yin Yoga you will learn how to relax your muscles in order to improve the health of joints, ligaments, fascia, and all other connective tissue. Yin is recommended for those over the age of 35. Yin also teaches breathing techniques that help improve mood, sleep, and mobility. This is an all-levels class. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably.Cheyenne is a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and has been trained in Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa Yoga.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY COURSES

Culinary Creations: Cooking with UrsulaWednesdays and Thursdays | 1:00 – 4:00 pmUrsula Higgins, Instructor$15 fee per class, non-refundable, payable to UrsulaUrsula’s Kitchen, 503 Sanders Street, AuburnEnrollment limited to seven studentsRespected culinary expert Ursula Higgins presents a series of cooking classes. Each week features two hands-on classes with the same menu. Students will eat their culinary creations. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Ursula. If a student registers for a culinary course and then is unable to attend, he or she is responsible for finding an OLLI academic member to fill this opening. Register for each individual class. Say Goodbye to Fresh CornWed., September 28 A16413Thurs., September 29 A16414

More Fall Soups

Thurs.,October 6 A16416

Crepes, Tortillas and the LikeWed., October 12 A16418Thurs., October 13 A16419

FrittersWed., October 19 A16420Thurs., October 20 A16421

Around the World SpecialsWed., October 26 A16422Thurs., October 27 A16423

Holiday CookiesWed., November 2 A16424Thurs., November 3 A16425

Thanksgiving SidesWed., November 16 A16427Thurs., November 17 A16428

THURSDAY COURSES

Walk This Way: Couch to Walking 5K - A16457Thursday | 8:30 – 9:30 amBob Banks, InstructorA University of Illinois study recently documented that physical activity, specifically walking, can contribute to brain connectivity. Join us for this eight-week program designed to assist you in developing a walking exercise program. Students will meet at Toomer’s Corners by the oaks every Thursday to learn about the benefits of walking. This course is open to novice and veteran walkers.Bob Banks is an avid runner. A retired insurance professional, Bob concluded his career with Alfa Insurance.

Food and Wine Experience - A16433Thursday | 1:00 – 4:00 pmJim Sikes, Instructor$175 fee, payable to Jim Sikes, by September 20The Legacy at Cary CreekEnrollment limited to sixteen studentsThis class is a hands-on food and wine experience. Class members will be involved in the sourcing and preparation of various foods and selecting wines to go with them. Food and wine will be tasted at each of the classes.

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October 6 SaucesOctober 13 EggsOctober 20 ChickenOctober 27 Biscuits and PancakesNovember 3 ShrimpNovember 10 Pasta and RiceNovember 17 Holiday TablesSupplies: Cutting board, knife, and wine glassJim Sikes is an Auburn University graduate, chef, food and wine columnist for the Opelika-Auburn News. He built a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list for his Opelika business.

FRIDAY COURSES

Culinary Creations: Cooking with UrsulaFriday | 12:00 – 3:00 pmUrsula Higgins, Instructor$15 fee per class, non-refundable, payable to Ursula Ursula’s Kitchen, 503 Sanders Street, AuburnEnrollment limited to seven studentsRespected culinary expert Ursula Higgins presents a cooking class and two basic knife skills classes. If a student registers for a culinary course and then is unable to attend, he or she is responsible for finding an OLLI academic member to fill this opening. Register for each individual class.

Knife SkillsSeptember 30 A16415November 4 A16426

More Fall SoupsOctober 7 A16417

OLLI at Auburn will host three Trivia Time sessions from

11:45 am - 12:45 pm in the former restaurant area during the Fall 2016 term.

•Tuesday, September 27•Wednesday, October 19•Tuesday, November 15

OLLI TourEdward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

(VCOM)910 South Donohue Drive

Thursday, November 3, 2016 | 3:00 pmOpen to OLLI Academic Members only

Space limited to 100Sign-up in the OLLI Lobby.

Photo by William White. OLLI members enjoy a tour of the new VCOM building on campus.

OLLI members learning about World War I in Dr. Mark Sheftall’s course.

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OLLI WRITERS WORKSHOP AT PEBBLE HILL

Thursday, October 13, 2016Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities at Pebble Hill

Cost:•OLLI Members (2016-17) - $25 (lunch included) •Non-OLLI members - $50 (OLLI membership dues and lunch included)

Schedule

Workshop 1 -- MemoirFrank Walters Workshop 2 – Writing for ChildrenCharles Ghigna

Workshop 3 – FictionCarrie Spell Workshop 4 – PoetryLindsay Doukopoulos

Football Tailgate

Two Games: Homecoming -

October 1

AU vs Arkansas - October 22

Three-hour commitment.

Opportunity for OLLI at Auburn

MembersOLLI at Auburn sends six members to assist at the Alumni Tailgate. Members staff an OLLI information table and help Alumni staff with welcoming tailgate guests. If you are interested in volunteering, please email olli@auburn.edu.

AARP Event at the JCSMHosted by OLLI at Auburn

August 28 at 2:00 - 3:30 pmAARP, Alabama Public Television, and the Alabama

Securities Commission will sponsor a showing of the documentary, When I’m 65.

Explore how our financial and lifestyle choices today will affect our quality of life in retirement. Using case studies, engaging animations, and lively expert interviews, When I’m 65 looks at how aspirations and financial planning for retirement have changed.

For more information contact: Bill Hawkins at BHawkins@aarp.org.

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OLLI First Thursday at the JCSMOLLI members and friends meet at the Jule Collins

Smith Museum of Fine Art

•October 6 – Poetry reading by Natasha Trethewey. Reading, 6:30 pm.•November 3 – Film@JCSM: talk by video artist Rick Silva, 5:00 pm•December 1 – Artist Talk: Jane E.Goldman, 5:00 pm

Join us for live music from 5:00 to 8:00 on Thursday evenings (except for poetry nights) for

special talks, and cinema programs. Purchase food and drinks from the Museum Café.

For more information contact Robbin Birmingham at 334. 844.3085.

Chambers County Library CampusTo register for Chambers County Library Campus courses, use the registration form on page 10 or call (334) 844.5100.

The Land of the Bible and the Lessons We Learn - A16469VTuesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 (four class sessions) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (EDT)Vern Jordin, InstructorCourse Fee: $5This course presents a survey of the five varieties (geology, elevation, climate, vegetation and animal life) found in the Land, the four seas that impact the Land, the three continents that meet in the Land, the two deserts that border the Land, and the one God who impacted the people of the Land.

Vern Jordin is a retired Army chaplain who also has served as chaplain for The Gardens at Calvary Assisted Living Community in Columbus, GA. Currently, he serves as the lead docent at The Biblical History Center in LaGrange, Georgia, where he provides guided tours of the archaeological exhibits and the artifacts museum and hosts biblical meals patterned after the last Passover meal Jesus celebrated with His disciples.

Beginning Crochet - A16465VThursday, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 27, November 2, 10, 17 (eight class sessions)10:30 am – 12:00 pm (EDT)Cecilia Lashley, InstructorCourse Fee: $5 Materials Fee: $10 paid to instructorClass Capacity: 12This class is designed to teach participants basic crocheting. Cecilia is a retired registered nurse who has been crocheting for over forty years. She is self-taught in many areas of crafting and enjoys teaching and sharing her skills with others.

British Romantic Poets, 1787-1830 - A16467VMonday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 31, November 7 (six class sessions)1:00 – 2:30 pm (EDT)Susan Ryan, Professor of English and Education, Point University, InstructorCourse Fee: $5This course will explore a representative sample of the work of seven major poets of the British Romantic period. These poets have influenced our ideas of poetry, our language, and our understanding of the world around us. This course will make these classic works relevant to everyday life and human nature.

Dr. Susan Ryan is a professor of English and Education at Point University and has 25 years of experience teaching in the Georgia public school system. She was twice named Teacher of the Year. Dr. Ryan teaches courses in literature, grammar and rhetoric, and education. Her research interests include contemporary culture, neologistic creation, and educational reform.

Publishing 101 - A16471VMonday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (six class sessions)10:30 am -12:00 pm (EDT)Yolanda Rowland, InstructorCourse Fee: $5Class Capacity: 40This class is designed to empower and educate writers about the publishing process. Class participants will learn the difference between indie-self and traditional publishing and marketing; the different services required and offered to publish and market a book; which marketing services apply to their personal endeavors; and an overview of what to expect in the publishing process.Yolanda Rowland is an executive officer at a publishing company. She is passionate about educating authors and writers about the industry. She is an avid reader and a published ghost writer.

A Body in Motion Stays in Motion - A16466VTuesday and Thursday, September 20, 27, October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, November 1, 3 (twelve class sessions)1:30 - 2:00 pm (EDT)Torrance Rudd, InstructorCourse Fee: $5Class Capacity: 45The goal of this class is to educate and provide simple exercises to increase strength and mobility using only your body weight. Torrance Rudd, Certified Fitness Trainer through International Sports Science Association, has a strong commitment to see lives positively changed by encouraging exercise and nutritional support through personal training, dance fitness, and Bootcamp. He has trained many through corporate wellness programs, coached on the collegiate level, and has raised health awareness to fight against obesity and

other diseases. He seeks to make the community healthier one pound at a time.

World War I: The Valley Goes Global - A16472VWednesday, September 28, October 5, 26, November 2 (four class sessions)10:15 to 11:30 amDr. Karen Stone, InstructorCourse Fee: $5Course Description: Session 1 - “Now, We’re Mad: How Neutrality Became Involvement, 1914-1917”; Session 2 - “Supporting the Troops: The War Service Center”; Session 3 - “Onward Christian Soldiers: Alabama Churches and the War Effort”; and Session 4 - “What Cost Victory?: Consequences and Aftermath of the Great War”Instructor: Dr. Stone received her PhD from Auburn University in 1998 and served as an instructor of history and ethics at Southern Union State Community College from 1984-2007.

Dance Fitness - A16468VFriday, October 14, 21, 28, November 4 (four class sessions)10:30 – 11:00 am (EDT)Mary Jo Trask, InstructorCourse Fee: $5Class Capacity: 30This course will utilize dance and exercise movements to aid cardiovascular health and overall fitness. This class will start slowly to warm up and end with stretching. Mary Jo Trask is a retired middle school teacher and former Zumba instructor. She was certified in Zumba Basics and Zumba Gold. She owns Curves gym in West Point, Ga.

Mental Health - A16470VTuesday, October 25, November 1, 8, 15 (four class sessions)10:30 am – 12:00 pm (EDT)Erica Kierce and Sarah Watts, InstructorsCourse Fee: $5This course will discuss the topic of mental health issues specific to the older adult population. The course will begin with an historical perspective on mental health treatment. Sessions will include depression, anxiety, and grief; comparison of

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depression, delirium, and dementia; and health promotion in the older adult population. Erica Kierce is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with East Alabama Medical Center-Lanier. She is also an assistant clinical professor at the Auburn University School of Nursing. Her specialty areas include child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and pharmacology. Sarah Watts is an assistant clinical professor at Auburn University School of Nursing. Her specialty areas are critical care and emergency nursing.

To register or learn more about classes call Brittany at (334) 244-3804. To visit our location come to 75 TechnaCenter Dr., Montgomery, AL 36117. Or visit our website at www.outreachcommunity.aum.edu/lifelong-learning-institute. Academic fee for OLLI at Auburn members is $42.

Art AppreciationMonday, September 19 - November 7 10:45 am - 12:15 pmJohn Wagnon, Carol Barksdale, and Shirley Esco, InstructorsGallery One, Inc., Sandi Aplin, DirectorArt appreciation is the knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that identify all great art. If your interest in art is simply for your personal enjoyment or a greater knowledge of art history and an understanding of pictorial elements such as composition and technique, the course should increase your appreciation of art and enhance the pleasure you derive from looking at it.

Ballroom and Social Dancing IThursday, September 22 – November 10 6:30 – 8:00 pm Instructors: Sandra Carbaugh and Dale BaskettThis is an introductory course to social and ballroom dancing. Participants learn the basic steps for slow dance (foxie), waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha, and swing. Couples are welcome but NOT essential. We’ll employ a potluck system of people bringing snacks and light dinner fare to keep our energy up.

Come have fun! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come as well.

Becoming AlabamiansMonday, September 19 – November 7 (eight class sessions) 10:45 am – 12:15 pmMary Ann Neely and Jeff Benton, Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, InstructorsThis course begins with prehistory Mississippian culture and historic Creeks and ends with post-World War II population mobility and reverse emigration. Included will be the Creek and European interface, black and white Americans and the Creek War, the antebellum northerners and the postbellum carpetbaggers along with the history in between.As Alabamians, in the years 2016 through 2019, we will be celebrating the births of our city, our county, and our state.

Capital Punishment: Myths and RealityMonday, September 19 – November 7 (eight class sessions)9:00 – 10:30 amNancy G. Anderson and Cliff Browning, Instructors

Think of this as a “combined” class. The first half will deal with Bryan Stevenson’s landmark study of capital punishment, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, in which he recounts the gross injustice done to Walter McMillian, a black man accused of murdering a white woman in Monroeville, Alabama. Stevenson takes us through his first meetings with Walter through the trial and to the eventual outcome. We also learn how Walter’s case led Stevenson to establish the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama. The class will read his work and discuss the pervasive myths in America about the failure of our civilization to reject capital punishment. The second half of the term includes watching Tim Robbins’ film version of Sister Helen Prejean’s Dead Man Walking. Starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon, Academy Award winner for Best Actress, the film traces Sister Helen’s lifelong work with men on death row, concentrating on one of her early experiences with a man sentenced to die, an event she herself has witnessed numerous times. Now a respected, world-wide advocate for eliminating the practice of capital death, Sister Helen concentrates on how capital punishment violates the philosophy of

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Jesus and our own humanity. Throughout the term, we will engage in discussing how these two works provide profound truths about the barbaric practice of capital punishment.

Do Tell: How to Turn a Family Mystery (or Secret or Love Story) into a Good Read—and Have Fun Doing ItWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions)10:45 am – 12:15 pmJudith Paterson, InstructorAll of us have family yarns, secrets, mysteries, and love stories we think somebody should write down. You can be that somebody. The course will explore the ways other writers have done it—ordinary folks as well as well-known authors. Local experts will introduce us to the basic techniques and challenges of collecting family history. We will discuss some of the tricky issues that arise from writing about family, such as “Did you make anything up?” and “Is anybody in the family still speaking to you?” Everyone will have an opportunity to write, revise, and share family stories with the group.

The Heart of Vietnam: A Close Viewing and Analysis of Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse NowMonday, September 19 – November 7 (eight class sessions) 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Cliff Browning, InstructorLoosely based on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now is finally considered one of the greatest and most thought-provoking films on war in general and the Vietnam War in particular. We will view the film and then investigate and discuss why it took Coppola almost four years to film, edit, and release one of his masterpieces, closely behind The Godfather trilogy. Not only does he expose disturbing issues about Vietnam, he also reveals some extremely unpopular truths about human nature and civilization. Also included will be a viewing of the Academy Award winning documentary Hearts of Darkness. Finally, we will discuss why, after viewing the film in a theater, one South Vietnam veteran was overheard saying, “That guy did his homework.” Vietnam veterans are strongly encouraged to take this class.

The Importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls for Both the Bible and HistoryWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions)1:30 -3:00 pmEd Beckstrom, InstructorThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has had a major impact on our understanding of the history of the Near East and the entire environment in which both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament were written. This class will examine the discovery of the 930 scrolls found between 1947 and 1952 that contain scrolls about the community that found them, and biblical texts copied 1,000 years before the oldest Hebrew text on which the translations of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) were based. No books are required for this class, but participants may find The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English, by Geza Vermes, and The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible, by Martin G. Abegg extremely helpful. These books can be found in libraries, bookstores, or online.

Intelligence Community and Special OperationsMonday, September 19 – November 7 (eight class sessions)1:30 – 3:00 pm Claude (Frenchy) Fortin, InstructorThis course provides an inside view of the U. S. Intelligence Community, with a focus on the Big Five (CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA, and NRO). It will include an overview of Special Operations organizations and technologies, as well as a look back at an event during the Cold War that could have started WW III and was the idea behind the movie Wargames.

Intermediate WordWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions) 1:30–3:00 pm Barbara Larson, InstructorEnrollment limitedThis class is designed for individuals with some experience in working with Word 2010. Participants will learn some advanced features to enhance their documents, including adding cover pages, inserting special text and pictures, creating page backgrounds, working with templates, and working with mail merge. The instructor is one of our own OLLI members who has extensive experience in working

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with Microsoft Word. Participants need to be familiar with personal computers and basic word processing with Word 2010. It will be helpful if participants have the Word 2010 program installed on their home computers. Enrollment is limited so register early!

An Introduction to European Fairy Tales, Part One: Beauties and PrincessesWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions)9:00 – 10:30 am Susie Paul, InstructorIn this course, we will explore the origins of the fairy tale in oral and literary tradition. We will then read several fairy tales in various versions, discussing their histories, variations, and meaning for centuries of children and adults. The class will look at some recent retellings of the tales to consider what they reflect about our current culture.

Line DancingWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions)1:30–3:00 pm Wayne Nicholson, InstructorLine dancing is defined as choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps danced by a group of people in lines or rows. It can be danced to country, pop, swing, and other forms of music. Put this definition together with a well-known instructor who is the executive secretary of the Alabama Square Dance Callers Association, and you have a course that will get your brain and body working while you have lots of fun. No partners are needed.

The No Good, the Bad, and the UglyMonday, September 19-November 7 (eight class sessions)1:30 - 3:00 pm Jim Barber, InstructorEngineers have built the most spectacular wonders of the modern world, but what happens when the technology that people trust their lives with fails? We will investigate what went wrong in catastrophes and explore some terrifying engineering dangers that lurk just out of sight. Topics that may be included are Lacey Murrow Bridge sinking, the crash of Lear Jet 35, the Northridge earthquake, Yaggy Field, Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Corvair, Boston’s Big Dig, and

many, many more.

Personal FinanceWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions)10:45 am – 12:15 pm Joe Newman, InstructorStudents will learn best practices in the following finance topics: Financial Literacy; Money Management; Expense Reduction; Stock Investments; Fund Investments; Housing Investment; Insurance Protection and Identity Theft and Fraud. Background on these topics are available from the suggested reference book for the course: Tyson, E. (2012). Personal Finance for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Selecting the President: Democracy in Action or Our Every Fourth Year CircusWednesday, September 21 – November 9 (eight class sessions) 3:15 - 4:45 pm Bradley Moody, Instructor

“King Andrew,” “Faithless Electors,” “Hanging Chads,” “Dewey Defeats Truman,” “Wallace Sweeps the South,” and “Ma, Ma, Where’s My Pa? Gone to the White House, Ha, Ha, Ha.” All of these phrases are associated with how Americans select our president in a process that has produced for every Lincoln, a Buchanan; for both Roosevelts, a Harding and a Pierce; and for Washington, a Fillmore. Why does the Electoral College elect the president? How have four presidents been elected while not getting the most popular votes? Why does it take us eighteen months to elect a president but less than six months in most other democracies? Why would anyone want to be president? These and related questions will be considered in this course that coincides with the 2016 presidential election. Bonus points will be awarded to the class member who comes closest to predicting the actual electoral vote.

World ReligionsMonday, September 19 - November 7 (eight class sessions)10:45 am - 12:15 pm Gary Kennington, InstructorThis course surveys the five major world religions and their influence on our modern world. Specific

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weeks will be devoted to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. This review will consider the history, beliefs, and characteristics of these religions. The textbook entitled Experiencing the World’s Religions by Michael Molloy (5th edition) will be used as a guideline. The book can be found in libraries, bookstores, or online. Class discussion is highly encouraged. Course will contain new content so don’t hesitate to take it a second time.

Bonus Opportunities

The Equal Justice Initiative Monday, October 3, 2016 | 12:20 - 1:20 pm| lunch provided | reservations requiredSpeaker: Charlotte Morrison, senior attorney with EJI since 2001According to its website, the Equal Justice Initiative is ”a private, nonprofit…organization that provides legal representation to indigent defendants and prisoners who have been denied fair and just treatment in the legal system.” Established in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, who continues to serve as EJI’s executive director, the organization represents juvenile offenders, poor people with no – or inadequate – legal representation, and individuals wrongly sentenced to death. In more than twenty years, it is responsible for saving at least 115 men sentenced to execution. Stevenson’s best-selling and award-winning book, Just Mercy, is in development as a motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan.

The 3 am Phone CallMonday, October 17, 2016 |12:20-1:20 pm | lunch provided | reservations requiredSpeaker: Claude “Frenchy” FortinIn 1979, Claude “Frenchy” Fortin developed a scenario/simulation for NORAD which was mistakenly placed on operational computer system and which in turn alerted the White House, as well as our military, that we were under missile attack. It’s entitled “The 3:00 am Phone Call” because that’s when National Security Adviser Brzezinsky got the phone call from the White House military adviser, Gen. Odom. You often hear it referenced during elections as “Who would you rather have as president when a call like this comes in at 3:00 in the morning?” This incident

was also the genesis for the movie Wargames. Join us to hear this very entertaining brief that will include videos of the underground in Cheyenne Mountain/NORAD and the Doomsday plane.

Special Interest Group: Tuesday Book Discussion Group First and Third Tuesdays – 10:00 – 11:30 amNancy G. Anderson and visiting discussion leaders, InstructorsAUM OLLI is initiating an ongoing book discussion group that will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of all three quarters. Participants are encouraged to read the books ahead of time, but are also invited to sit in on discussions regardless. The format will be informal, with a moderator guiding the discussions. A few minutes at the end of each session will be devoted to what the participants are reading and what the selections for the next term should be. Book selections will include contemporary and classic works, fiction and nonfiction. The selections will be announced at the beginning of each term. For Fall 2016 the selected books are: Sept. 20, Tru and Nelle by Greg Neri (Neri will appear at the 2016 Alabama Symposium in Monroeville on Mar. 31 – Apr. 1, 2016.); Oct. 4, What Al Left Behind by Daphne Simpkins; Oct. 18, The Invitation by Clifton Taulbert (Taulbert will be in Montgomery Oct. 21 – 23, 2016.); Nov. 1, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Books can be found in libraries or bookstores or online.

OLLI Open HouseFall Open House, Thursday, September 1, from 4:00-5:30 pm at the Center for Lifelong Learning, 75 TechnaCenter Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117

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Photo by William White. OLLI Director, Linda Shook, and a VCOM student discussing the OLLI tour.

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Because it will make a difference for OLLI.

Why does your GIFT OF REAL ESTATE MATTER?

Ann Pearson decided to give Sunny Slope to Auburn University because of her long-time family association with Auburn. Her grandfather, Luther N. Duncan, served as president of the university from 1935-1947. Her father, Allen M. Pearson ’31, taught zoology and entomology at Auburn for many years. Today, Ann’s gift is providing needed classroom space for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University (OLLI at Auburn), a program in University Outreach, enabling lifelong learning.

Leaving a primary residence or vacation home to Auburn University, either through a bequest in your will or as a retained life estate, allows you to have a positive impact. It eliminates the burden on family handling the estate, and provides you with potential tax advantages.

For more information about how to make a difference for Auburn through the gift of real estate, contact the Auburn University Real Estate Foundation at 334-844-1137 or email stephan@auburn.edu.

“I think it is important to support Auburn because of the excellent education it gave

me and keeps on giving to others.” – Ann Pearson ’63