-Courses in Charlottesville

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Basics of Ethics

Instructor: Marion Votaw

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Day of the Week: Th

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dates: 10/30/2025 - 12/11/2025

Number of class sessions in this course: 6

Fee: $72.00

Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level

Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903

Limit: 12

Course Description:

This class is not intended to teach right from wrong, but explores *why* people think something is, or isn’t, what they would have done. We will practice arguing heartfelt opinions without insult or defamation. We will begin with an overview of the general field of ethics, concentrating on two basic axes: whether the ends
can justify the means, and whether exceptions can be made to ethical rules depending on circumstances. The next four sessions will compare debatable situations from two of those viewpoints, in turn. For the final class, each student will try to use their personal ethical style in a real argument.

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Labyrinth: A Practice of History, Mystery, Beauty, and Wellness NEW!

Instructor: Mary Ann Wamhoff

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Day of the Week: Tu

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dates: 9/9/2025 - 9/30/2025

Number of class sessions in this course: 4

Fee: $48.00

Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville -

Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901

Limit: 24

Course Description:

Have you ever wondered why some folks walk in circles and seem to love it? Do you know the difference between a labyrinth and a maze? Have you ever wanted to build a labyrinth in your yard or on a beach? Are you interested in exploring moving meditation? Would you like some inspiration? Are you in a process of discernment? Would you like to think more metaphorically? Come, explore with us! We’ll learn about the varieties and history of what is constructed using sacred geometry and why it works! We’ll practice on various labyrinths in each session.

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Whealthspan: More Years, More Moments, More Money NEW!

Instructor: Scott Fulton

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Day of the Week: Th

Times: 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Dates: 9/18/2025 - 10/23/2025

Number of class sessions in this course: 6

Fee: $60.00

Course Location: OLLI at UVA -

Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903

Limit: 35

Course Description:

Live healthy longer and spend less on housing and healthcare. Sounds simple, but good intentions derail easily. Longevity opportunities abound; the secret is identifying and acting on them early. You’ll become grounded in the biology of aging, the lifestyle keys proven to slow aging and preserve brain health and get help building a successful housing strategy. The course is designed around the five foundations of healthspan: Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, and Community. We cover a lot of ground, providing abundant topics for proactive discussion and substantive content to design the future you’ll look forward to living.

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World War II: The Pacific Air War

Instructor: Edward Dillingham

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Day of the Week: W

Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Dates: 9/10/2025 - 10/15/2025

Number of class sessions in this course: 6

Fee: $60.00

Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room

Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401

Limit: 35

Course Description:

“Remember Pearl Harbor!!” was the battle cry, and the resulting Pacific air war was unlike any battle before or since. Fought over millions of square miles of land and sea by the United States and Empire of Japan, the air campaign in the Pacific was a hard-fought struggle to the bitter end. Using pictures, videos and firsthand accounts, this course will examine the Men, Women, aircraft, and missions that ultimately crushed the Japanese empire during World War II.

*Recommended reading will be shared with those enrolled in this course.

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