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The 8-year period from 2016 to 2024 saw an amazing output of exceptional films produced and directed by black filmmakers. These filmmakers blend the lines of genre and share a talent for telling stories with a modern and provocative sensibility. The films received
a multitude of award nominations and wins — and are rich in content, performance, and production elements. All that being said, film is ultimately a subjective experience. You may not like all the films, but you will find they are ripe for discussion and reflection. Film examples: Moonlight and Farewell Amor.

Note: This is a 3-hour class. New in-person course. Format includes film and discussion.

This class is for beginner and experienced dancers as well. We will learn figures in foxtrot, swing, rumba, waltz, cha cha, and maybe hustle. Other dances can be added if there is interest. We will cover all the beginner ballroom figures I have already taught at OLLI and add some new figures for those who have taken previous classes with me. Those new to ballroom dancing are welcome! The pace will be easy and casual with lots of time for review. Whether you want to dance at a ballroom or just socially this class will make you comfortable wherever you choose to dance.

Repeat in-person course.

Format includes dance and movement.

This course will examine the profound effects of the Supreme Court of the United States on the lives of all people. It will examine the workings of the court by examining representative cases. We will discuss efforts to reform the court and the chances for improvement. Repeat in-person course with new content. Format includes lecture and discussion.

This course offers us the opportunity to reflect on the end of our lives and how we might have the best death we can for ourselves, our family and loved ones. We will read one article each week and discuss these topics: Going to meet death is there a duty to die? Dying at the right time? What about the family? Spiritual issues at the end of life? What about dementia? Readings will be distributed electronically. You may read online or print out for more intensive study.

New in-person course. Format includes discussion.