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Introduction to Home Automation. In this presentation, you can learn how simple it is to use home automation for your safety and security with a minimal investment of under $200. If time allows, we may also look a step or two further.

Learn to play mahjong, a complicated game that takes time and concentration to learn, but is loved by many around the world. We will play American mahjong, following the National Mahjong League rules. All students will need the 2025 National Mahjong League card, which OLLI will purchase at an additional cost to you of $14. An easy to use mahjong guide will be available for purchase, but is not required. Please commit to attendance as space is limited.

Casual supervised bridge play for people who have a basic knowledge of bridge and are interested in improving their game. Discussion of bidding and playing strategies will also be part of the class.

Learn to play Texas Hold'em poker, the world's most popular poker game. You will be introduced to poker terminology, ranking of hands, table action, etc. You will learn when to bet, raise and fold. By the end of the class you will have played in live and tournament games for fun and should be comfortable playing at any hold'em table anywhere. Knowledge of playing poker is helpful but not mandatory. Please be able to attend all (or at least most) of the classes so we'll have a full table.

Week one we will be exploring alcohol ink. Week two, paint pouring. Week three, we will do bottle painting. Week four - dried flower application. Week five - fabric painting. And finally week six we will make cards. On top of the OLLI class fee, a $35 supply fee is due to the facilitator the first day of class. This will include all the paints, ink and dried flowers needed to complete the projects.

Popular canasta style card game. Does not require a lot of strategy, anyone can learn this fun game. The goal is to accumulate the most points by creating "melds" (sets of cards) and going out before your opponents. It is ideal for fostering engagement because of its simplicity, teamwork, and the strategic balance between individual and group play.

Enjoy virtual museum tour from videos about the lives and times, the genius and enduring accomplishments of the Impressionists as our modern world was taking shape. Find a new appreciation of their art and painting as it became popularized. Enjoy the style, subject, and function of Impressionist painting by artists such as Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh. Your facilitator will share personal photos and stories of some of the places and artists covered.

Line Dancing for Seniors! Come join the fun and learn 6 new line dances. No previous experience needed. We promise to go slowly. Wear your cowboy attire and dance along to some of the best known oldie but goodies from Country Western music. Line Dancing is great exercise and you will have a real feeling of accomplishment as you become part of the coordinated steps!

Each week one of 4 different speakers will discuss one diverse, fascinating female 20th century artist famous for her abstract art. Hilma af Klint, a pioneering abstract mystical painter. Lee Krasner, painter and visual artist, married to Jackson Pollack. Ani Albers, artist and printmaker, wife of Josef Albers. Maya Lin, architect, designer and sculptor renowned for Viet Nam Memorial.

We show recent films that have garnered international recognition. All are thought-provoking, with great acting. We also may include a relatively older film shown over the years in our collection. We show the film right through, take a brief break, and then have a discussion, which is part of the class. It's always interesting to hear the class members' impressions.

Dive into six great films featuring Tom Hanks. This six-week course spotlights Hanks’ diverse characters, from leaders, heroes and advocates for justice to flawed but redemptive human beings. This course offers an intimate look at Hanks’ unique contributions to cinema while fostering spirited discussions among participants. Movies are Sully (2016), Greyhound (2020), News of the World (2020), Bridge of Spies (2015), The Green Mile (1999), Philadelphia (1993). Movies are watched on your own.

English Country Dance (ECD) is the sort of dancing you’ve seen in Jane Austen movies. It’s fun, friendly, not too strenuous, and doesn’t require dance experience. This form of dance involves two or more couples dancing a series of patterns in a variety of formations like circles, squares, and two long lines. Whether the music is jaunty or lyrical, historical or contemporary, you will enjoy moving to music in this “on-your-feet” and social class. No partner required. $5.00 fee to facilitator to cover music costs.

Nothing says Springtime like April showers or Easter or Opening Day of the baseball season. During this session we learn all about, enjoy, and review some Springtime offerings from the heyday of the Musical. Singin’ in the Rain, Easter Parade, and Take Me Out to the Ball Game are just part of the lineup this time! There's also Calamity Jane, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and Gigi. Come join the fun & camaraderie of the Movie Matinee as Cindy, Bonnie, and Don welcome you to Springtime in the Movies!

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas via short powerful talks on a variety of topics. You’ll receive an email with links to the 3-5 TED talks you need to watch before our scheduled discussion, plus background information, additional resources, and questions to keep in mind while viewing the talks on your own. Then we’ll meet in person to discuss the thought provoking, innovative, and inspiring talks.

TED is devoted to spreading ideas via short powerful talks on a variety of topics. You’ll receive an email with links to the 3-5 TED talks you need to watch before our scheduled discussion, background information, and questions to keep in mind while viewing the talks on your own. Then we’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the thought provoking, innovative, and inspiring talks.

A laymen’s exploration of A.I. and why we might (or might not) care. What does AI mean, how will it affect jobs, products, services and – most concerningly – our personal data privacy. Five years ago, the course facilitator teamed with the former head of the Machine Learning Lab at Stanford to start a company using AI to help predict job success. Using this experience as a “case study” this course will explain – in terms we can all understand – what AI means and what it might mean for us.

What do pamphlets, products, PowerPoints, web pages, and publications all have in common? There are all designed or they should be. Join us on a journey to improve your visual design skills. A course for anyone who writes, creates, publishes, or produces. Learning the principles used by graphic and visual designers can change your perspective. In 5-one hour classes we’ll look at the the good, the bad, and the ugly of design as we build your visual design prowess.

The iPhone Health App and Apple Watch have been out for a decade, helping people monitor and improve their health. This class will explore the watch sensors and their measurements, how to understand the information they provide and and how to get more from them. You must have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, and an Apple iPhone XR or later. I will be teaching course based on features contained in the Apple Watch iOS 11 and iPhone iOS 18. I recommend you upgrade to these versions.

This class will offer suggestions of restaurants to review in the greater Tri-City area. We'll go to new places and some former favorites, order, dine, and report back to class regarding the entire experience. Plan to eat out by yourself, with someone special or a group, your choice. The reviews are mostly informational and sometimes quite funny. This class will immerse you in the social aspect of OLLI. Sign up and join the fun.

Our bodies are designed to maintain health and function. Every cell contains an innate intelligence to maintain balance even when faced with episodic stressors by possessing the resilience and vital reserves to combat challenges. If stress becomes chronic and unresolved it will cause imbalances, loss of function, and ultimately disease. We will look at how our bodies are designed to maintain wellness, the effect of imbalances, and how to restore and maintain vitality as nature intended.

This class will offer suggestions of restaurants to review in the greater Tri-City area. We'll go to new places and some former favorites, order, dine, and report back to class regarding the entire experience. Plan to eat out by yourself, with someone special or a group, your choice. The reviews are mostly informational and sometimes quite funny. This class will immerse you in the social aspect of OLLI. Sign up and join the fun.

Let's go on an exhilarating journey through key concepts of the Constitution & constitutional law and their impact on our daily lives. From right to privacy and free speech to state/federal balance of power, explore how constitutional principles influence healthcare, education, civil rights & more. Discover how these foundational ideas shape society and protect freedoms. Join us for respectful, thoughtful discussions that may challenge your perceptions and deepen your understanding.