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Classes & Travel for Adults 50 & Over

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For adults who never stop experiencing life, there is a place and community that

celebrates learning. We invite you to join us for a learning adventure through the Osher

Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).

The SVSU-OLLI program was established in September, 2001. Since then, we have grown to 1,500 members! Members of our 50+ program come from throughout the mid-Michigan area.

We are one of 120 OLLIs in the nation and one of three located in Michigan. All OLLIs are located at a college and supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation. We are proud to be the first lifelong learning program in the state of Michigan to receive this designation.

Membership Benefits

Why Join OLLI?SVSU-OLLI is a membership-based program. The annual membership fee is $60 and is prorated as the year progresses. Members receive discounts on classes, reduced pricing on trips, and much more.

( Monthly Meetings Members enjoy ten monthly meetings

each year which feature a speaker, continental breakfast, and a chance to socialize with other members. Upcoming Spring and Summer programs are listed on page four.

( Interest Groups A chance to get together on a regular basis with others who share your passion for a sport, social activity or interest.

Groups include: Buddhist Psychology • Bridge • Theatre

Art • Digital Photography • Bicycling Current Events • Board Games • Lunch Kayaking • Cross Country Skiing Ping Pong • Readers Theatre • Dinner Choral Singing • Knitting • Gardening

( Membership Newsletter Monthly newsletters & bi-monthly emails keep you up to date on OLLI programs and other SVSU activities including lectures, concerts and plays.

( Membership Discounts • Up to 50% Off Classes OLLI offers unique classes which are all about learning, but without tests, grades and papers. Classes usually meet three to five times for two-hour sessions - no long-term commitments.

• Travel Discount

We offer educational and “just plain fun” day trips, multiple-day domestic and international travel opportunities with other OLLI members. We generally plan at least one day trip a month and up to

two international trips a year.

• Discounted Ryder Center Membership

Enjoy a regular fitness program at SVSU’s physical education and recreation

facility.OLLI members can receive a Ryder Center membership for just $100 per year.

Keep in touch with OLLI on our Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/SVSUOLLI and you will see photos, short videos and remarks from OLLI classes, trips, interest group activities & more.

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Office (989)964-4475Fax (989)964-2656Email [email protected] us! www.svsu.edu/olli

ContentsChair, Susan ZelinkoVice Chair, Steve ParkhurstPast Chair, Barb MitchellSecretary, Rosemary Kohut Membership Chair, Pat GrimleyCurriculum Chair, Barb MitchellFinance Chair, John WalterTravel Chair, Karen HowellTechnology Chair, Terry KingMember at Large, Ron TaylorMember at Large, Pat Bourdow SVSU Representative, Jo Brownlie

OLLI Advisory Board 2012-13

About OLLI 2

Monthly Meetings 4 Day Trips 5 Tai Ji Workshop 8

Stratford Extravaganza 9

Science, Nature & Health 10 Fitness & Activities 11

Art 13

Music & Ventriloquism 14

Cooking & Photography 15 Computers & Technology 16 Literature, Writing & Sign Language 18

Religion & Ethics 19

History 19

Current Events 21

Cancellation Policy

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Grandparent and Grandchild Classes 22

Registration 23

The OLLI Advisory Board provides guidance, strategic planning, policy recommendations and support on issues critical to the organization. It provides a link between OLLI members and the University. OLLI members are welcome to contact any advisory board member with suggestions.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (989)964-4475 www.svsu.edu/olli

Agenda for all Meetings

8:45 a.m. Registration, Socializing & Continental Breakfast9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Announcements & Program

Wednesday, May 8

Wednesday, June 12

Wednesday, August 7

Upcoming OLLI Monthly Meetings

Location: SVSU Curtiss Hall

A Thousand Letters Home: One WWII Soldier’s Story of War, Love and LifeTeresa Irish, Author and SpeakerIn 2006, after the death of her father, Aarol “Bud” Irish, Teresa Irish opened the Army trunk that had resided in the family home her entire life. There, nestled in row after row, were her Dad’s nearly 1,000 letters from WWII. Read only by him over the past six decades, the letters were postmarked from November 1942 to December 1945. The fragile and yellowed pages were written to Bud’s parents and the sweetheart who would later become his wife, Elaine Marie Corbat. Teresa used those letters and other sources to write A Thousand Letters Home. Hear Teresa’s positive, life-affirming message of “the journey of the letters” at this monthly meeting.

Confessions of a Talk Show HostAndy Rapp, Host of Channel 19's Currently Speaking & Northwood University ProfessorFor the past 14 years, Andy Rapp has hosted Channel 19's award-winning live call-in talk show, Currently Speaking. Each show focuses on a handful of national topics that affect people locally. Listeners are welcome to call in and voice their opinions. At our monthly meeting, Andy will provide an overview on some of the hot national topics at that time, and then invite you to step up to the microphone and share your opinion or insights. Andy is also a speech teacher and forensic team coach at Northwood University.

Exploring the Wildlife on Isle Royale National ParkPhil Stephens, Senior Naturalist, Chippewa Nature CenterIsle Royale’s claim to fame seems to be its wolves, although for most folks who visit this national park in Lake Superior, moose provide a more common thrill. Phil Stephens, a former biologist of the Isle Royale Wolf Ecology Study, will share his experiences and insights through a slide program which will depict the park’s varied ecosystems, as well as his personal encounters with wolves and moose and an update on the wolves’ status. Here is your chance to visit this wonderful northern wilderness without enduring a long ferry ride and the voracious mosquitoes!

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Spring/Summer - Day Trips Holland Tulip Festival (21)We’re heading west to tulip country! Our first stop will be Veld-heer Tulip Gardens, which has five million tulips over 30 acres; the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe Factory; Delftware Factory; and even an American buffalo herd. Then we’ll enjoy lunch in downtown Holland at the Alpenrose Restaurant. After lunch, we will go to Windmill Island Gardens which feature a nearly 250-year old work-ing Dutch windmill, an antique Dutch carousel, 150,000 tulips on 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals, walking paths and more. Our final stop will be Vander Veen’s Dutch Store where you can purchase specialty Dutch food, including cheese and cookies. The day includes deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU, admission to Veldheer’s and Windmill Island Gardens and lunch.

Thursday, May 9: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Price: $79 Members; $99 Non-Members

Verdi’s Aida at the Detroit Opera House (22)OLLI returns to the Detroit Opera House to see the dress rehearsal of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, a moving saga of timeless love and a favorite of opera lovers worldwide. Set in Ancient Egypt, this is the dramatic tale of the Ethiopian Princess Aida, who finds herself torn between her love for her country and her love for the handsome Egyptian commander Radames. Against the backdrop of their two warring nations, these doomed lovers struggle to defy the odds as their fates are sealed. After the 11 a.m. Italian opera, we will head to the legendary Detroit Italian restaurant, Mario’s, for a late lunch/early dinner. Our meal will include salad, soup, a side of pasta, your choice of entree and dessert. Our package includes tickets to the opera, lunch, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. It also includes a pre-trip opera overview led by SVSU music professor Jane Girdham on Tuesday, May 7 from 1 - 2 p.m.Tuesday, May 7: Opera lecture from 1 - 2 p.m. in A204Friday, May 10: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members

Titanic Exhibit at the GRAM and Meijer Gardens (23)Our day begins at the beautiful Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculp-ture Park, which features indoor and outdoor gardens, nature trails, and more than 100 magnificent sculptures. We’ll board the outdoor tram for a narrated tour of the Sculpture Park, Michigan’s Farm Garden, and The American Horse sculpture. After the tram tour, you’ll have free time to visit the special exhibit by Chinese artist Zhang Huan, which includes sculptures, paintings and photographs. Lunch will be on your own in the café. Early in the afternoon we will head to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, where you will learn more about the Titanic and its passengers. This special exhibit features more than 150 artifacts gathered from the wreckage and extensive room re-creations, including examples of a first-class stateroom and third-class cabins aboard the White Star Line ship. Our package includes admission to Meijer Gardens and tram tour, admission to the Titanic exhibit, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU.Wednesday, May 29: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: $69 Members; $89 Non-Members


Spring/Summer - Day Trips ContinuedIndian Village House Walk (24)Historic Indian Village is celebrating the 116th anniversary of its elegant neighborhood and this is the 40th year that they are inviting the public to their Home and Garden Tour. This is the second oldest tour of its kind in Michigan, preceded only by the Marshall Home Tour. The Indian Village Community consists of 352 households, six churches, four elementary schools, and one nursery school. It includes Burns, Iroquois, and Seminole Avenues from East Jeffer-son running one mile north to Mack Avenue. Detroit’s most dis-tinguished architects designed Indian Village homes and here is your chance to explore a handful of them. Last year, the tour featured eight homes, an Art Lot and a Community Garden. Our package includes admission to the tour, an indoor luncheon including entree and dessert at Christ Lutheran Church, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Please note that this tour will require quite a bit of walking. Saturday, June 8: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: $59 Members; $79 Non-Members

(01)Tall Ship Celebration Appledore IV Dinner SailThe Tall Ships are coming back to Downtown Bay City in July! Here is your chance to view those ships, plus sail on the Appledore IV while enjoying a casual dinner with your OLLI friends. Boarding will begin at 3:30 p.m. and we’ll depart at 4 for our cruise down the Saginaw River to the Saginaw Bay. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the view from the deck of a real Tall Ship. Or, if you’re look-ing for more activity, the crew is ready to have you lend a hand. Our dinner will include grilled brats, barbeque chicken, salads, dessert and soft drinks. Bring your own adult beverages if you desire. We’ll arrive back in port at 7 p.m. and you’ll have plenty of time to continue to explore the town, or come early and explore before the cruise. There will be parking and shuttle service from the F.P. Horak parking lot. Our package includes the cruise and dinner. Please note, the area below the deck is not handicapped accessible. Register early - we need to provide a headcount by June 10. Thursday, July 11: 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Price: $65 Members; $85 Non-Members Miles & Ellie at the Purple Rose Theatre (02)It’s July -- that means its time to head to the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea! This time we will enjoy a charming romantic comedy and a world premiere by Don Zolidis. Miles and Ellie are two American teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Flash forward 20 years and a divorced and disenchanted Ellie has come home to lick her wounds. There isn’t much time to mope, however, when she learns that Miles is back in town and still carrying a torch for her. Is it possible to get a second chance at your first love? Your day will either begin with a tour of Chelsea Milling Company, which makes Jiffy Mix, or additional free time in town. Of course, we’ll enjoy lunch at the Common Grill prior to the 3 p.m. matinee. Our package includes tickets to the show, lunch at the Common Grill, the Jiffy tour, and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU.

Wednesday, July 17: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: $85 Members; $105 Non-Members


Spring/Summer - Day Trips ContinuedTiger Game in the Shade: OLLI Family Outing (03)Here’s your chance to bring along the whole family on an OLLI trip! We have lower baseline box seats in the shade to a Sunday afternoon game which pits the Tigers against the Philadelphia Phillies. If you haven’t been to a ball game in Comerica Park, you really need to join us. In the middle of the food court, a merry-go-round is available for the young and young-at-heart, with patrons riding atop tigers instead of horses. Behind the Brushfire Grill stands a baseball-themed ferris wheel. Our package includes tickets to the game and deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many concession areas in the park. This outing is the same price for members and non-members, so invite your family, friends, and colleagues. Please, no children under five years of age! Sunday, July 28: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: $69 Members & Non-Members

She Stoops to Conquer at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival in Jackson (04)You won’t need a passport to enjoy this professional performance by English playwright Oliver Goldsmith. For years, English the-atre was trapped in the mode of sentimental comedy - moralistic melodrama that aimed to make audiences weep. Then along came Goldsmith and his uproariously funny She Stoops to Conquer. Kate Hardcastle is engaged to the man of her dreams, Charles Marlowe. Unfortunately, Marlowe is terrified of upper-class women. Kate must pretend to be her own maid to convince him to woo her. This play is considered a comedy of manners, a romantic comedy, a comic satire, and a farce all in one! Prior to the 2 p.m. matinee, we will enjoy lunch at Knight’s Steak-house and Grill. Our package includes show tickets, lunch and deluxe motorcoach transportation. Saturday, August 10: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Price: $95 Members; $105 Non-Members

Alpena Glass Bottom Shipwreck Boat Cruise & Maritime Museum (05)Join us and explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We’ll cruise on the 65-foot Lady Michigan in crystal clear waters. The glass-bottom viewing wells in the boat allow you to dive the wrecks without getting wet! During our two-hour cruise, you will experience magnificently preserved shipwrecks, scenic shorelines and majestic lighthouses and learn about the history, legends, and lore of Thunder Bay and many famous shipwrecks. The boat has an open-air upper deck and a protected/heated lower deck with cushioned seating. Our day begins with lunch at The Fresh Palate in downtown Alpena. Then we set off at 1 p.m. for the two-hour cruise. After the cruise, you’ll have time to explore the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center which includes engaging exhibits and even a life-size deck of a 19th-century schooner.

Wednesday, August 28: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: $89 Members; $109 Non-Members


FREE: Senior Fitness Test (designed for ages 60 - 94)

The senior fitness test (SFT) was designed specifically for seniors over the age of 60 years at the Ruby Gerontol-ogy Center at California State University, Fullerton. The test meets scientific standards for reliability and validity. Results for individuals are compared to performance stan-dards based upon over 7,000 men and women, ages 60-94. You will participate in eight simple tests: chair stand test, arm curl test, two-minute step test, back scratch test, eight-foot up and go test, and Body Mass Index. You will be tested by undergraduate students enrolled in Kinesiology 372 under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bridges, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology. You will receive individ-ualized, immediate and confidential results. Wear non-slip soled shoes (tennis shoes) and comfortable clothing. Please sign up early. Call the OLLI office by June 6 to register: 964-4475.Session One: Monday, June 10 from 10 - 11 a.m.Session Two: Tuesday, June 11 from 10 - 11 a.m.Price: Free Room: Ryder Recreation Center

Come and Experience Tai Ji Tai Ji is an ancient Chinese exercise which is an energizing and relaxing movement. This art form promotes physical health and mental calm. The simple fluid movements improve balance, flexibility,alignment and deep muscle strength. It has been described as medita-tion in motion.

Appropriate for all Levels: The workshop will be relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced prac-titioners and there will be sufficient breaks with lunch included in the cost. Wear com-fortable clothing for movement. C. Huang artfully teaches participants how to create an energy that transcends daily life activities in order to make them more successful in their professional and personal lives.

Chungliang Al Huang is founderand president of the Living TaoFoundation, a non-profit educationaland cultural arts foundationthat provides programs in Tai Ji andcontemporary Taoist philosophyand related disciplines.

Sign Up Today! OLLI Members $85 SVSU Faculty/Staff $85 Students $75 General Public $95 Late Registration (after 5/24) $125 Workshop fee includes lunch Call (989)964-4475 to register or online at www.svsu.edu/olli.

Tai Ji Workshop - June 4, 2013 with Chungliang Al Huang


OLLI Coming Attractions Day trip to the Grand Rapids International Wine and Food Festival in November

Day trip to Thunder Bay Resort for Elk Viewing & a Gourmet Lunch in early OctoberSix-day trip to Tuscan, Arizona in March 2014The History of the Saginaw County Fair class with local historian, Rose Ederer How to Grow and Care for Orchids class with a member of the Saginaw Valley Orchid Society The History of SVSU class with Basil Clark and Brad Jarvis

When was the last time you gathered with friends around a campfire on a warm summer night and had some fun? We’ll supply the entertainment, you just bring your own chair, snacks, beverage (adult or otherwise), and sense of fun. Ziggie Zietler and Kevin Oswald with the White Crow Music Conservancy will provide the musical diversions. This is your opportunity to meet other OLLI members in a relaxed, social environment.

Wednesday: July 31 • 7-10 p.m.Price: Free for Members and Guests Please call office to RSVP at 964-4475.

Summer Social Event OLLI Bonfire

Wednesday, July 31

Stratford Extravaganza Thursday & Friday June 20 & 21, 2013

Join OLLI members & friends for a two-day whirlwind motorcoach trip to Stratford, Ontario.

Our Trip Includes: ● A+ seating at three shows

● Double-occupancy lodging at the Arden Park Hotel

● Lunch & dinner on Thursday, breakfast on Friday

● Choice of three options on Friday morning

● Deluxe motorcoach transportation from SVSU

You will need either an “enhanced driver’s license” or passport to cross the U.S./Canada border.Price: $498 Members; $558 Non-Members (Single supplement is an additional $90). Non-Member fee includes 2013-14 membership to OLLI

Romeo and Juliet • Tommy • Fiddler on the Roof


Saginaw Valley Wildlife Boating Adventure (301/302)This “class” will give you the opportunity to relax and savor the beauty that surrounds you and learn about the ecology of one of Michigan’s largest watersheds. You’ll take a trip through the “Everglades” of Michigan with Wil Hufton III, owner of Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips. You’ll travel through one of the largest bald eagle habitats and migratory flyways in the Midwest. Hufton has explored the ecology of this region for over 40 years and has a first-hand understanding of what is happening to our watershed. Sign up quickly -- each cruise is limited to 10 partici-pants. Both trips depart from the Saginaw Marina off Lee Street in Saginaw. You will receive a letter with logistical information about one week prior to the trip.Saturday early cruise (301): May 4 • 8 - 11 a.m.Saturday late cruise (302): May 4 • 4 - 7 p.m.Price: $42 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Introduction to Quantum Neurological Reset Therapy or QNRT (303)Our bodies are constantly being subjected to emotional and physical trauma and are naturally undergoing healing. But what is our body saying to us with our symptoms? Did you know that inflammation in the tissues can be associated to emotional conflicts in the brain? Come learn about how emotional stress and trauma create illness in the body, and learn to read your body and its symptoms. Linda Thomas, a registered nurse and owner of Trinity Holistic Health will lead the class. You will be presented with an introduction to QNRT - a groundbreaking healing method that can restore your emotional and physical health and promote high-level wellness and peak vitality.Mondays: May 6, 13 & 20 • 10 - NoonPrice: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

The Wonderful World of Insects (304) Insects make up more than half of all living things in the world. Today there are more than a million known species of insects. This class will be a general introduction to the world of insects and their importance for human beings. We will discuss insect evolution, phylogenetics, anatomy, physiol-ogy, reproduction, development, ecology and behavior. An overview of insect pests and their management will also be covered. The SVSU teaching collection will be available and tips will be given regarding collecting, preserving and identifying insects. The class will be led by SVSU biology professor, Dave Stanton.Fridays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Science West 107

Beginning Birdwatching (305)Are you amazed by how quickly some people can identify birds? How do birdwatchers do that? If you are a beginning birdwatcher, or would like to give it a try, this three-session course is for you! Chippewa Nature Center Senior Naturalist Janea Little will help you learn the basics of birdwatching, from using binoculars and field guides to learning how to notice the most important features of a bird, even when it is flying away from you. The first session will be indoors and include choosing binoculars and field guides, how to distinguish the major families of birds, and much more. The last two sessions will be mostly outdoors and will concentrate on watching and identifying common birds around the campus. Binoculars and field guides will be provided.Thursdays: May 30 (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.), June 6 & 13 • 8 - 10 a.m.Price: $35 Members; $65 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 128/Outdoors

Spring/Summer 2013 Classes

Science, Nature & Health


All About Cheese: Road Trip to MSU (306)Did you ever wonder how you can start with milk from one cow and end up with cheeses as different as cheddar and Gorgonzola? Or have you questioned the wisdom of friends who eat that fuzzy white stuff on the outside of some cheeses? Join John Partridge at the MSU Dairy Foods Complex and learn the basics of the cheese maker’s art. You will learn about milk composition, quality, safety issues and basic cheese-making processes. Stovetop cheeses will be made in the Experi-mental Foods Kitchen. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of cheeses from around the world and learn about the differ-ences. Lunch and all materials are included in the price of the class. Van transportation will be provided from SVSU, and the class time does include travel time to MSU. Din-ner will be on your own on the drive home. You will be sent a letter approximately one week prior to the trip with more details. This class is limited to 18.Tuesday: June 25 • 7:15 a.m. - 8 p.m.Price: $89 Members; $119 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Hearing Loss: Causes and Solutions (307)Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. In fact, approximately 17 percent of American adults report some degree of hearing loss and that percentage increases to 47 percent for those over 75. In this class you will learn about the anatomy, structure and science of the ear; types and causes of hearing loss; and types of hearing aids and other assisted living devices. The class will be led by Jenae Schabel, a Doctor of Audiology with Bieri Hearing Specialists.Monday: August 5 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Twins: The Emotional and Scientific Connection (308)Do twins share a special connection? Can they read each other’s thoughts and feel each other’s pain? How do twins develop in the womb? OLLI member (and identical twin) Elaine Embrey will use three documentaries to explore the answers to these questions. Her twin sister, Marge Williams, will also be on hand to share some unusual happenings in their lives -- from infancy to adulthood. Everyone is welcome -- whether you are a twin, have twins, or just know twins. This class will help you to better understand them physically, emotionally, psychologically and genetically. Our documentaries include A & E’s The Twin Connection, National Geographic’s In the Womb and Discovery Channel’s Mystery of Twins. Mondays: July 8, 15 & 22 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Fitness & Activities

Golf Clinic for Beginners & Advanced Beginners (309)Enjoy your retirement more by learning how to golf! This course will be offered at Apple Mountain Golf Club, off River Road. It will be led by Chad Maxim, the club’s PGA professional, and his staff. The five-session course will include an orientation and cover putting/chipping, and full swings with irons and woods. You’ll play nine holes during the last session. The price includes range balls for each session, your golf and cart during the last session, and a group luncheon at the Club before the final session. Sign up early; the class maximum is 20.Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 1:30 - 3 p.m.Price: $95 Members; $125 Non-Members Room: Off-Site


Discover the Benefits of Yoga (310)Yoga is a calm, yet exhilarating, total body conditioning exercise. It is gentle enough to be practiced by those over 50, so you’ll be able to work within any limitations you may have. In this introductory course, we’ll do strengthening and stretching, along with breathing and meditation. Cindy Pope, a certified yoga instructor, will lead the class, specially designed for our OLLI group. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.Mondays: May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 17, 24 and July 1 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Price: $54 Members; $84 Non-Members Room: Ryder Center 244

Continuing Yoga (311)If you have already taken an introductory yoga class, or would like to learn more chal-lenging positions and techniques, this class is for you. Cindy Pope, a certified yoga instructor, will lead the class. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Each session is limited to 20.Mondays: May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 17, 24 & July 1 • 11 a.m. - NoonPrice: $54 Members; $84 Non-Members Room: Ryder Center 244

50+ Zumba (312)Get ready to burn some calories and have fun! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and interna-tional music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. It integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize calories burned, cardio benefits, and total body toning. It’s easy to learn and this class is specially designed for those over 50. Our instructor is Sylvia Milan, a certified Zumba instructor.Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 & 11 • 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.Price: $48 Members; $78 Non-Members Room: Ryder Center 244

Introduction to Pickleball (313)Looking for a fun way to get some exercise this sum-mer? Consider try-ing pickleball -- a very popular game for all ages! It combines elements of ping pong, ten-nis and badminton. It is played with a

perforated plastic wiffle ball and a wood or composite paddle. It is easy for beginners to learn, but it can be a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In this class you learn the basic terminology, rules and strokes. A portion of the first class will be held in the classroom and the remain-ing classes will be held on the SVSU tennis courts which will be adapted to the appropri-ate size. The class will be led by Rick Payk, a local pickleball enthusiast. Paddles and balls will be provided, or bring your own. The class maximum is 10.Mondays: June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 8 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Price: $32 Members; $62 Non-Members Room: Ryder Center 255/SVSU Tennis Courts

Disc Golf: Inexpensive Fun & Exercise (314)If you have ever thrown a Frisbee and like to have fun while getting a little exercise at the same time, disc golf might be for you. This class does not require a lot of skill. In the first class, which will be held at SVSU, you will be introduced to the equipment and rules, and also have a chance to throw some discs. If you have a supply of Frisbees, bring them with you, but you do not have to buy any since our instructor has some you can borrow. The rest of the classes will be held at three different disc golf courses: St. Charles Village Park, the Tittabawassee Township Park, and Chippewa Banks Park. The class leader is OLLI member Joe Bogar, a retired school teacher who has played disc golf for over 30 years.Wednesdays: June 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 3 - 5 p.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129/Off-Site


Kayaking 101 (315/316)Are you curious about kayaking and want to learn if it is something you might enjoy doing before you purchase one? Whether it is a short paddle down the river, or a venture into the Saginaw Bay, kayaking is an activity that everyone can enjoy. In the calm pro-tected waters of Haithco Lake in the Haithco Recreation Area, you will learn about kayak features and selection, paddling strokes, safety, and equipment. The class will be led by a representative from the Saginaw County Parks & Recreation office. The class fee in-cludes a kayak rental. Please note that there is $5 gate fee per car to enter Haithco. The class maximum is eight.(315) Thursday: June 27 • 10 a.m. - Noon (316) Thursday: June 27 • 1 - 3 p.m.Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Watercolor Painting for All Levels (317)This watercolor painting class is appropri-ate for beginning or intermediate painters. Class projects will include self-portraits, still lifes, landscapes and cast paintings from the Marshall Frederick’s Museum. You’ll have the opportunity to paint a live model and the use of different surfaces will be demon-strated including mylar and clayboard. Color theory will also be covered. Each topic will be accompanied by an art history lecture and handout. Your instructor is Alaina Plowdrey, a professional artist with a MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. You will be sent a supply list with your regis-tration confirmation.Mondays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20 & June 3 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Price: $74 Members; $104 Non-Members Room: Arbury 107

Make Your Own Creations With Clay (318)Have you always been intrigued with pottery and wished that you could learn how to use a potter’s wheel? In this class you will learn how to make your own creations with clay. You’ll learn simple forming techniques and how to use the potter’s wheel to make ce-ramic wares, and how to use different types of glazes and firing techniques, including raku. No experience is necessary -- all you need are a few basic tools (which will be provided), plus your hands, and your bound-less imagination. The class will be led by Sara Clark, SVSU art instructor and studio art technician. The class price includes a $30 materials fee for glaze materials, firing, and one bag of clay. Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: May 28, 31, June 3, 7, 10, 14 & 17 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Price: $119 Members; $149 Non-Members Room: Arbury 119

Drawing with Bleach (319)Try your hand at something different and unique in this one-day workshop with Joanne Rummel! In the first part of the class she will discuss value and seeing shades of light, then you will roll up your sleeves and learn how to draw with bleach. On a piece of col-ored substrate you will remove the color with bleach of varying dilutions. Then the nega-tive areas will be replaced with graphite and/or colored pencil. The class is led by OLLI member Joanne Rummel, a professional artist who has taught pre-school to college-level art. Most supplies will be provided, but please bring basic drawing tools (pencils and erasers). Bring a bag lunch. The class maximum is 15.Monday: July 1 • 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Price: $35 Members; $65 Non-Members Room: Arbury 107

Art


Basic Drawing Fundamentals (320)Although it is human nature to want to jump right into a painting class, to be a good painter you also have to have good drawing skills. In this basic drawing class, you will learn how to obtain correct proportions and achieve the correct shading. You will also learn how to train your eye to believe what you are seeing. The class will be led by Gle-cia Tatum, an art instructor for the Saginaw Public Schools with over 20 years of experi-ence as a professional artist. You will receive a list of materials to bring to the first session. The class maximum is 12.Thursdays: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 • 10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $69 Members; $99 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Outdoor Landscape Painting (321)What does warm weather bring? Outdoor landscape painting! In this class you will be creating new paintings each session at different locations on campus as a pien air, or outdoor painter. Alaina Plowdrey will guide you through the most successful ways to “set up on spot” and get down wonderful painting before the clouds and sun shift too much. She will teach you a great deal about perspective, color theory, and form. The course will be an open material class, so you will use watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. You will learn how to make the most out of just three paints in each medium type. Alaina is a professional artist with a MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. You will be sent a supply list with your registration confirmation.Mondays: July 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 •10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Price: $74 Members; $104 Non-Members Room: Arbury 107/Outdoors

The Rite of Spring: A Modern Masterpiece Celebrates its 100th Birthday (322)Join Saginaw Bay Symphony music director Brett Mitchell as he explores Igor Stravin-sky’s The Rite of Spring, one of the landmark works in the history of music.

The Rite celebrates its 100th anniversary this May, and Mitchell and the SBSO will com-memorate this anniversary with a perfor-mance of this seminal score on their season finale at the Temple Theatre on Saturday, May 4. Two days before that performance, you are invited to join Maestro Mitchell for a fun, in-depth look at exactly what makes this unparalleled masterpiece such a turning point in the annals of classical music. Thursday: May 2 • 1:30 - 3:30 Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members (Tickets to the performance are not includedin the class fee) Room: Arbury 105

Classical Music Review: Antonin Leopold Dvorak (323)Join SVSU music professor Eric Nisula for a look at the life and works of the versatile Czech composer, Antonin Dvorak. Dvorak composed operas, choral music, a wide variety of chamber music, concerti and many other orchestral, vocal and instrumental pieces. His best known works included The New World Symphony, the American String Quartet, the opera Rusalka, and his Cello Concerto in B Minor. This class is sure to be a musical feast!Tuesday: June 18 from 1 - 3 p.m.Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: Arbury 102

Singing for Pleasure (324)Singing can help a person maintain good feelings of pleasure and self-worth. Join our group and keep not only your vocal cords in shape, but your sense of well-being as well. All participants will receive numerous packets featuring a wide variety of musical favorites, including show tunes, patriotic songs, and folk melodies. The class is led by OLLI’s Follies leader Rose Kohut.Tuesdays: July 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Arbury 204

Music & Ventriloquism


Singing: For Men Only (325)Many musical numbers are created solely for male voices. Join our group and enjoy the thrill and beauty of such songs. Learn where your true voice lies -- tenor, baritone, or bass, and sing in that range and a bit beyond. You do not need to be able to read music to join this group, nor do you necessarily have to be a man -- you just need to sing like one! OLLI’s Follies leader Rose Kohut will guide participants.Thursdays: August 1, 8, 15 & 22 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Arbury 204 Survey of Early & Traditional Music with Northern Renaissance (326)Join SVSU music professor Eric Nisula and Northern Renaissance to learn more about early music from Phillippe DeVitry to Ashokan Farewell. Northern Renaissance played at an OLLI monthly meeting a couple of years ago and was very well received. The group includes Deanna Tibbits, Tom Butts, Eric Gibelyou and Eric Nisula. The program will include a combination of discussion about the music, instruments and history, and musical performance. Monday: August 12 • 1 - 4 p.m. Price: $12 Members; $24 Non-Members Room: Arbury 105

You Too Can be a Ventriloquist! (327)Join OLLI member Virgil Norgrove for a fun and interactive class. He’ll start things off with an entertaining demonstration with his character figure. Then you’ll learn more about the history and art of ventriloquism. You’ll learn some techniques for speaking without moving your lips and how to divert the audience’s attention away from you and toward your puppet/figure. In the second class you’ll get to practice your new skills as you learn how to conduct a routine and tell simple jokes. Plan to bring a puppet/figure or a decorated sock puppet to the second session.Tuesdays: August 6 & 13 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $17 Members; $34 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Photography 101: How to Shoot With Your Digital Camera (328)Are you interested in learning how to use all those buttons on your camera? Come join us to learn what they do and practice using them to make better pictures. As we go through the buttons, we will also discuss some basic photography. Come to class with your camera (batteries charged), camera manual, and any questions that you need answered. Weather permitting, we will ven-ture outside to take some pictures. The class will be led by Bill Love, a retired teacher and OLLI member, who has a passion for photography. The class maximum is 15. Tuesdays: June 11, 18 & 25 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Summer Harvest: Cooking at the Fusion 1 Café (329)Join Chef Craig Fiebke for another enjoyable cooking class at the Fusion 1 Café in down-town Bay City. Our focus this time will be on dishes made from local produce, includ-ing Michigan potatoes, Auburn corn, and, of course, Bay City sugar. In August, local gardens will be bursting with fresh produce and herbs. At least one of the sessions will have a “hands-on” component where you can make something new. Each week you will enjoy a delicious four-course meal at the conclusion of the lively cooking demon-stration. The class is limited to 20.Tuesdays: August 13, 20 & 27 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Price: $85 Members; $115 Non-Members Room: Off-Site

Cooking & Photography


Introductory Computer I for Windows PC Users (330)This class is the first in a series of two de-signed to acquaint you with the computer and provide an idea of what it can do. This class is geared toward new users of the computer. You will learn basic skills for using a Win-dows computer, including the following: using the mouse, start button, and taskbar; how to open, save and print files; how to move, resize, minimize, and maximize windows; and customizing the desktop. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical computer programmer. The class maximum is 12.Fridays: May 17, 24 & 31 • 10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141

Introductory Computer II for Windows PC Users (331)If you want to learn more advanced features of Windows, this class is for you. The fol-lowing is a list of the skills covered in this class: how to create a new folder, copy and paste, create an icon, open files and make changes, WordPad and Calculator programs, create a desktop background slide show, and change Windows settings. Our instructor is Jerry Vance, a retired Dow Chemical com-puter programmer. The class maximum is 12.Fridays: June 14, 21 & 28 from 10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141

Mac 101: The Basics (332)This class will guide those new to the Mac through the basic essentials you need to know to get started. You will learn how to interact with the computer, how to create and manipulate files and folders, and how to get to the Internet and do a simple search. The class is geared for the new user, but it is also appropriate for someone who is self-taught, frustrated or out of practice. It will be led by Andrew Hall, owner of Digital Medics. The class maximum is 15.Fridays: May 31, June 7 & 14 • 10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 221

Mac 102: Digital Workspace (333)If you feel comfortable with the “basics” outlined in Mac 101, consider joining us for this class to build upon your skills. You will learn how to use some of the programs that come with your Mac, check your email, keep a digital address book, and organize a digital calendar. The class will be led by Andrew Hall, owner of Digital Medics. The class maximum is 15.Fridays: July 12, 19 & 26 • 10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 221 Introduction to Pinterest (334)Do you have a Pinterest account yet? If not, you’re missing a wonderful opportu-nity to connect with others throughout the world who share your passions. This unique postboard-style photo sharing website allows users to create and manage theme-based collections which might pertain to hobbies, interests, events and more. You can browse other pinboards for inspiration, re-pin images to your board, and “like” posts. In this class, you will learn how to set up your own Pinter-est page, how to navigate the website, and post to your page. The class will be led by Terry King, CEO of Action Leaders, a con-sulting, training and coaching organization. If you do not yet have a Pinterest account, please arrive by 1 p.m. on the first day, and if you already have an account, please arrive by 1:30 p.m.Fridays: May 17 & 24 • 1 (or 1:30) - 3:30 p.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141

Computers & Technology

Open Computer Lab Do you have a specific technology problem? Bring in your challenges to our volunteer group of “experts” and see if they can help you out. You are welcome to bring your smart phone or tablet, or use the PCs which are in the lab. The lab will be open for two hours and you can stop in any time during this period. There is no need to pre-register and this is only available for OLLI members. Fridays: June 7 & August 2 • 10 a.m.- noon Price: Free for members Room: Curtiss 141


iPad Fundamentals (335)If you have jumped on the iPad bandwagon but still don’t feel as though you’re using it to its full potential, join us for this class. We’ll start with the basics and also cover apps, accessories, downloading books and movies, taking pictures, and much more. Bring your iPad to class, but please no first generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.Fridays: May 31 and June 7 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 128

iPad Level Two (336)If you have already taken our Fundamentals class, or already know the basics of your iPad (like updating it and installing apps), this class is for you. We will focus on more advanced applications and how to get your iPad to sync with all your other devices. Bring your iPad to class, but please no first generation iPads! Our instructor is Zachary Moreno, who provides computer advice to customers at a major local computer retailer. The class maximum is 20.Fridays: July 26 & August 2 •1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-MembersRoom: Curtiss 128

How to Sell Something on E-Bay (337) Selling on E-Bay is much better than hav-ing a garage sale. You will attract potential buyers who are looking for exactly what you are trying to get rid of! Now that you know how to buy something on E-Bay, we will teach you how to sell something. We will cover how to make your item stand out, how to deal with bad checks, postage, and other issues involved with selling on E-Bay. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who also leads classes for the Bay County Library System. The class will be held in a computer lab and the class limit is 15.Friday: July 19 • 9 a.m. - NoonPrice: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141

How to Navigate and Buy on E-Bay (338)Have you considered buying something on E-Bay, but were concerned about the honesty of the seller? In this class, you will learn about this very popular website and how you can use it to find just what you are looking for. We will cover how to use the site and the built-in security features. The session will be held in a computer lab so that you will be able to find specifically what you are looking for. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who also leads classes for the Bay County Library System. Sign up quickly; we are limited to 15 participants.Friday: June 7 • 1 - 4 p.m.Price: $18 Members; $36 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141

Viruses & How to Clean Your Computer (339)Computer viruses can destroy computer data, hard drives and make your computer completely non-usable. Knowing how to prevent them and what to do if you get one is essential. In the first half of this class, you will learn about viruses, malware, spy-ware and adware. We will discuss various software applications that can help prevent viruses and how to remove viruses once they are on your computer. In the second half of the class, you will learn how too keep your computer running at top speed by cleaning it up and removing excess files. Regular PC maintenance will ensure that your computer will continue to run at optimal levels. Learn how to remove unwanted programs and how to find and delete old files, temp files, or the garbage left over when downloading pro-grams. You will also learn how to find out what is secretly running on your PC that can or should be safely removed. The class will be led by Gary Holik, who also leads classes for the Bay County Library System. You will have a one hour break for lunch and the class limit is 15.Friday: August 16 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Price: $37 Members; $67 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 141


How to Write a Meaningful Obituary (340)A loved one has died. In addition to dealing with grief, there is the challenge of creating a meaningful final tribute. Everyone’s life is more than just basic facts. What impact has the individual had on family, friends, and community? This three-hour session will focus on capturing the personality of the loved one as well as providing a step-by-step guideline for covering the necessary elements of an obituary. We will analyze obituaries from various newspapers and practice some writing techniques in this class led by OLLI member and former English teacher, Mary Moskal.Tuesday: May 14 • 1 - 4 p.m. Price: $8 Members; $16 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Four Unique Authors: Part II (341)Spend the summer with some literary treasur-ers: wonderful books you may have over-looked. Start with Elizabeth von Arnim’s Vera, which relates not only the story of Vera (who has mysteriously died), but of a self-absorbed man and a suspicious aunt. The next book is Queen Lucia by I.F. Benson: the first in a series of satires about the preten-sions of middle-class life in Britain decades ago. Sweltering July’s book is Ann Beattie’s Chilly Scenes of Winter, which tells the story of love-smitten Charles, the young woman he worships from afar, and his friend Sam. The final selection is Serena by Ron Rash, which deals with a newly married couple who travel to the North Carolina mountains in 1929 to create a timber empire, ruthlessly killing or vanquishing those who fall out of favor. All books are available inexpensively from Alibris. Read each book by the dates listed, and join obsessed reader Rose Kohut in lively discussions each month.Wednesdays: May 15, June 19, July 24 & August 21 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

The Great Gatsby: The Movies and the Book (342)Whether it’s been a few years since you’re read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great Gatsby, or whether you’re never read it, now is the time to remedy the situation. A new movie version is being released this May starring Leonardo deCaprio. We’ll read and discuss the book in the first session, then everyone will go see the movie on their own before the second session. We’ll all report back to discuss our views. In the third ses-sion, we’ll watch the 1949 version of this classic which starred Alan Ladd, and then discuss its appeal. The class will be con-ducted by Rose Kohut, who usually favors a book over a movie version, but not always.Mondays: June 3, 10 & 17 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Continuing Sign Language (343)If you took our beginning American Sign Language (ASL) class last winter, this class will pick up where that class left off. Or, if you already have some signing knowledge, please consider joining us. The class will be led by Dixie Salogar-Gielarowski, a native signer who grew up in a deaf family. She is a professional sign language instructor who studied at Mott Community College.Tuesdays: June 11, 18, 25 & July 2 •9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Literature, Writing & Sign Language


Mrs. Dalloway: A Close Look at a British Classic (344)Join OLLI member Steve Parkhurst for an interactive discussion about Virginia Wolf’s classic novel which follows a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper class mar-ried Englishwoman, whose inner life exists in a state of continuous tension. She is torn between the boring conventional existence she has chosen to lead, and thoughts of what might have been, had she accepted the mar-riage proposal of the Bohemian Peter Walsh. Please purchase and read the book prior to the first session and come prepared for lively discussion.Wednesdays: July 31, August 7 & 14 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Religion & Ethics

Watching Movies With Plato: Ethical Themes in Films (345)This course is dedicated to the discussion of ethical topics as presented in contemporary films. In Plato’s dialogues, Socrates claims that an unexamined life is not worth living. This then leads to the ultimate question, how ought we live? Today, compared to the Dia-logues, film is an even more powerful force shaping our cultural and social ideals. In this class, contemporary films will be viewed and discussed to examine their ethical themes. Our films will include Groundhog Day, The Life of Pi, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Hope Springs. Discussion will be led by OLLI member, Larry Kammer, who has worked in health care and higher education.Tuesdays: July 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 1 - 5 p.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

History & Philosophy of God (346)Now that we have a solid foundation in the 2500 year philosophical debate concerning Free Will and Determinism, we will turn our attention to the prescriptive questions of the debate. For example, if we believe that De-terminism is true and Free Will false, should we consider the ethics of holding people morally responsible for their actions, what about punishment, etc.? Dr. Nichol’s DVDs will guide us through the ethical, emotional, and psychological consequences of accepting Casual Determinism and rejecting Free Will. Since this is a philosophical question, the discussion will not lead to an “absolute” but will tickle your mind to consider the merits of both positions. The class will be led by OLLI member Ron Taylor.Thursdays: May 16, 23, 30 and June 6 • 9:30 a.m. - NoonPrice: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Drummond Island’s Part in the War of 1812 (347)This three-session class led by local author Jill Brumwell begins with Native Americans and their introduction to Europeans in the 1600s and concludes with the final episode in the War of 1812. Though peace was reached on December 24, 1814, the struggle of the Old Northwest Territory didn’t end until November 16, 1828. For thirteen years after the Peace Treaty, the British resided on Drummond Island. You will be fascinated with the tales of deserters, the mysterious disappearance of a wealth of gold concealed in an iron kettle, and the descriptions of 25 canoes arriving from Mackinac Island. The class will be based on Jill’s latest book Drummond Island’s Part in the War of 1812. Books will be available for purchase.Mondays: May 6, 13 & 20 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

History


The Two Lives of William Clements: Industrialist and Bibliomaniac (348)In Bay City, William Clements is remem-bered as the owner and manager of Indus-trial Works (known after 1930 as Industrial Brownhoist) which at the beginning of the 20th century was the community’s larg-est employer. It manufactured the world’s largest construction cranes and heavy lifting equipment. Throughout the rest of the U.S. and Europe, however, he was revered by academics and historians as one of the fore-most collectors of antiquarian books, original early-American documents and rare maps. In this course, retired Bay City attorney Rob-ert Sarow will discuss Clements’ remarkable accomplishments in both arenas. The first class will focus on Clements the industrial-ist, and the second session will examine the establishment of the Clements Library in Ann Arbor and its exceptional collection of rare books and early American historical documents.Mondays: June 17 & 24 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $17 Members; $34 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

History of Historic Preservation in Saginaw (349)Saginaw has a rich history, but many of our grand old buildings have seen better days. However, historical preservation efforts persist and some buildings every year undergo improvements. In the first session of this class you will learn about the history of local preservation efforts, the basics of preservation, and preservation terminology. The second session will be a walking tour of the west side where you will tour some buildings. The final session will be a tour of Hill House on Jefferson. You will see first-hand the preservation efforts which are underway and the challenges that are being faced. The class will be led by Tom Trom-bley, deputy director of the Castle Museum. At some point Les Tinknell (a local architect) and Greg Branch (Saginaw’s mayor) will join the class. You will receive details regarding where to meet the group for the second and third week tours during the first session.Mondays: July 8, 15 & 22 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129/Off-Site

Experiencing Rome: A Visual Exploration of Antiquity’s Greatest Empire (350)The ancient Roman world, which lasted more than 1,000 years, spanned three con-tinents at its height. Because only a few of the millions in that world actually knew Latin, ancient Rome was organized around what one could SEE. Dr. Stephen Tuck, a professor of classics and the history of art at Miami University, is the lecturer in the Great Courses DVDs used in this class. OLLI member Barb Mitchell, herself a Latin and Greek major, will be your facilitator and will supplement the series with other DVDs from the TV series Rome. This session covers lectures 13-18, entitled Death on Display. Topics discussed include amphitheaters, gladiators and their contests, animal hunts, prisoner executions and Christian martyr-dom. New class members will have accessto the previously viewed DVDs. Thursdays: July 18, 25, August 1 & 8 •1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

The Age of Reagan (351)Since the end of his second term in January 1989, Ronald Reagan’s place as one of our most significant presidents has solidified. What were his accomplishments? What did he not achieve? In this class, consideration will be given to the beliefs, influences, and experiences that formed him and explain the direction of his administration. Session one will cover the early years, including Hollywood and pre-presidential political activity, session two the election of 1980 and domestic policy, session three foreign policy and national security, and the last session will cover Reagan’s last years and his legacy. The class will be led by Northwood Univer-sity history professor John Pafford.Tuesdays: July 30, August 6, 13 & 20 •10 a.m. - NoonPrice: $27 Members; $54 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

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A cancellation must be made one week prior to your class to receive a refund or credit. Cancellations must be made one month prior to a day trip to receive arefund or credit. If we can fill your seat for a day trip, you will receive a full credit. Contact the OLLI Office at (989)964-4475.

Class/Trip Cancellation Policy

Current Events

Drone and Robotic Warfare Technology (352)Of late the media has been dominated with news of how our government is using drone technology in advanced warfare. Specifi-cally, our government has used unmanned drones to kill Al Qaeda operatives who are U.S. citizens in the Middle East. These vehicles are flown from bases operated by the CIA and military in Virginia and Nevada. This course will explore the legal and ethical issues involved with “remote robotic” warfare. We will also look at advanced robotic technology of which the general public is not aware. Ask yourself: How would you feel about China using an unmanned drone to execute a Chinese dis-sident living in California? What if a few Americans died as “collateral damage” in the process? The possibilities of this new technology are endless. This timely class will be led by Jim Johnson, a political science professor and attorney.Fridays: May 31, June 7 & 14 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

The Resurgence and Evolution of American Militia Groups (353)Militia groups are older than the United States. In the last 30 years, these groups have evolved. They have become more militant and related to various splinter politi-cal parties and movements. After a decade of decline, these groups are back and grow-ing. Do they pose a threat? Or are they simply organizations of patriotic citizens exercising their freedom of assembly and speech? This course will explore the current status of militia groups. You might be surprised to learn how active they are in your own backyard. This course will be led by Jim Johnson, a political science professor and attorney.Fridays: August 2, 9 & 16 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Price: $22 Members; $44 Non-Members Room: Curtiss 129

Five easy ways to register for classes & trips

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Upon registration for a day trip you will receive a receipt. Approximately one week prior to the trip, you will receive details about where and when to meet the motor coach and other pertinent information. There are no refunds for cancellation; however, if we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list, you will receive a refund.

Day Trip Follow-up Details


Spaghetti Factory (354)Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make pasta! We’ll make spaghetti, fettuccini and ravioli in SVSU’s kitchen. We’ll stuff the ravioli with different fillings, top them with various sauces and then sample the yummy results. Along with the pasta, we’ll have salad, bread sticks and a fun dessert. You’ll also learn food handling and kitchen safety tips. The class will be led by Kelly VanConett, Executive Chef at SVSU. Wednesday: July 10 • 10:00 a.m. - noon Total Price: Member and One Grandchild - $20; Non-Member and One Grandchild - $30Room: Marketplace

Learn Nuclear Science with Marbles (355)MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) is one of the world’s leading rare isotope research facilities. How do researchers study atomic nuclei that are too small to see, exist for less than a second, and can’t be found on Earth? You’ll learn with model “marble nuclei” – accelerating, smashing, and studying the pieces left over. Zach Constan, the NSCL Outreach Coordina-tor, will share information about the exciting developments in nuclear science. Monday: August 19 • 10 a.m. - NoonTotal Price: Member and One Grandchild - $16; Non-Member and One Grandchild - $26Room: Curtiss 129

Fun With Ventriloquism (356)Do you wonder how ventriloquists can speak for their puppet/figure without moving their lips? Here’s your chance to learn some simple techniques that will prepare you to entertain your family and friends. OLLI member Virgil Norgrove will lead the class. He and his figure will begin by entertaining you with a demonstration. Then he’ll teach you a couple of tricks you can try and prac-tice. Materials will be provided so you can make your own sock puppet, or bring your own puppet/figure from home.Wednesday: June 26 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price: Member and One Grandchild - $18; Non-Member and One Grandchild - $28Room: Curtiss 129

The Future of Gardening (357)The way we grow our fruits and vegetables is changing every day. Home gardeners and farmers are depending more on hi-tech gad-gets, new materials and advanced skills and techniques. In this class, you will learn about some neat low-cost and innovative techniques which are on the horizon. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part of the class will be in the NEW SVSU greenhouse. The class will be led by Ed Meisel, the SVSU Greenhouse Director, chemistry lecturer and part time farmer who is “outstanding in his fields.”Wednesday: June 26 • 10 a.m. - NoonTotal Price: Member and One Grandchild - $16; Non-Member and One Grandchild - $26Room: Science East 106

For OLLI Members and Their Grandchildren (Ages 8-12)

Generations Learning TogetherWe are offering four one-session classes this summer for grandparents and their 8-12 year-old grandchildren. This will be a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with your grandchild.

Register Today! Spring/Summer Classes 2013


Prorated Membership ($30) *New * Renewing Membership good through 8/31/2013

Prorated Membership ($30) *New * Renewing Membership good through 8/31/2013

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