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Some of the most majestic scenery in North America can be found in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. Starting in Seattle, this travelogue includes a visit to the world-class flower show at Minter Gardens in British Columbia, river rafting for rookies on the Athabasca River near Jasper, and a thrilling helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies at Banff. This is followed by scenes from a 7-day cruise along Alaska’s Inside Passage, with stops at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Glacier Bay. The itinerary ends at Denali National Park and Preserve, with spectacular views of Mt. McKinley. We do not need to go to the distant ends of the earth to experience beautiful landscapes and the rewards of travel. They exist abundantly on our very own continent. George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor(s): George Jabol
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Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
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Building: Hybrid: In-Person and Online
Room: In the 2275 Platt Road Classroom and on Zoom
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
Located five miles upriver from Windsor Castle, this 17th century Italianate mansion with its beautifully landscaped gardens has been home to a Prince of Wales, two Dukes, an Earl, and the Viscounts Astor. Through the biography of the house, we will uncover real-life stories which have peppered its history with scandal, intrigue, and controversy. Originally built for aristocratic hedonism during the Restoration, it has served as a counter-court for Hanoverian power struggles, a hub for political intellectuals and abolitionists, and home to the first female Member of Parliament to sit in the House of Commons. It gained notoriety in the 1960s for a political scandal that rocked the nation, leading to the downfall of the Conservative Party. Cliveden is currently a prestigious country hotel set in 360 acres of grounds. Pat Butler was the Elderwise Learning Administrator until retiring to Warwick England in 2017. She is now a tour guide at the National Trust’s Living History Museum in Birmingham U.K., and enjoys taking groups of visitors around this popular venue. Pat also presents history classes to the U.K.’s University of the Third Age.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor(s): Pat Butler
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Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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Japan has had a long and enigmatic history, oscillating between the extremes of world isolation and global engagement over many centuries. To help us understand this fascinating and unique culture, we have turned to the popular lecture series from The Great Courses with Professor Mark J. Ravina from Emory University. This third group of lectures will focus on Japanese history in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with special attention to the international culture contributions of Japanese gardens, art, and Haiku poetry.
April 16 The Importance of Japanese Gardens
The Meaning of Bushido in a Time of Peace
Japanese Poetry: The Road to Haiku
April 23 The Meiji Restoration
Three Visions of Prewar Japan
War Without a Master Plan 1931-1945
Toby Teorey is the current Vice Chair of the Elderwise Learning Council. He is retired from the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan and in retirement pursues his enduring love of world history, music, and culture.
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Fee: $40.00
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Instructor(s): Toby Teorey
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Dates: 4/16/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Th
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
Join us online as we tour the highlights of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. The Kelsey Museum houses more than 100,000 objects representing the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia, Iran, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire. More than 60% of the collections at the Kelsey come from excavations conducted by University of Michigan archaeologists in the early 1920s and 1930s. Our Zoom talk today will explore the theme of "What is archaeology?" Archaeology is defined as the study of human history through the material culture which was left behind. As you virtually tour the galleries, keep in mind the following questions: "What can this artifact tell me about the person who made or used it? What information is provided about the object? What more would I want to know?" This virtual tour will be facilitated by Kelsey Museum’s docent staff.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor(s): Docent Staff Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom, 2275 Platt Road
Except for Patsy Kline and Dolly Parton, George Jabol never much liked country musicians, preferring classical artists instead. So why did he choose to go on a musical tour of the South? Mainly to visit American cities he had never been to – places like Nashville, Memphis and especially New Orleans. But because of this 2025 tour, he acquired a new respect, and even a liking, for the many varieties of music that originated in and still emanate from the American South. He loved the architectural beauty of Nashville, and thoroughly enjoyed his evening at the famous Grand Old Opry and a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis he finally got to see Graceland, Elvis Presley’s mansion and 14-acre estate. New Orleans turned out to be just as amazing as he had always imagined, from its jazz and blues music and great food, to the majestic St. Louis Cathedral in the iconic French Quarter, as well as its trolleys, a huge World War II museum, and the crocodiles he met on an optional Swamp Tour. This ten-day trip gave George many memories, and expanded his musical appreciation. It even caused him to develop a certain twang in his speech patterns! This class will focus on the cities themselves, and will include a favorite song or two from their past.
George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor(s): George Jabol
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Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Building: 2275 Platt Road
Room: Classroom
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