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Did you know that OLLI is more than a classroom? Whether brand new or a continuing member, join us to hear about all OLLI offers, how to get involved, meet people and enjoy light refreshments. Also, find out important details like parking, the cafeteria, and where your classroom is! Our Member Welcome will reveal the answers to these and many more questions. Bring a friend. We look forward to meeting you!

Are your craft drawers overflowing with supplies you no longer use? Join us for a Craft Supply Swap. Bring your new or gently used craft supplies: fabric, yarn, beads, paper, paints, tools, etc., and have fellow crafters put them to use. If you’re looking to clear space or find new inspiration, this is the perfect opportunity to refresh your stash. This just may be the incentive you need to begin a new project! Anything not grabbed up will be donated to the PUSD Teacher’s Closet.

This course, presented by Yavapai College Police, will provide a brief overview on how to avoid scams.

This informative educational presentation by Dr. Perry Baker, Dean at Yavapai College, reviews recent research in the fields of epigenetics and the applied science of longevity to discover how lifestyle and behavior impact our genes and influence our aging. We will focus on practical applications and "bio-hacks" being used today to slow down aging and extend healthy lifespan.

This informative educational presentation by Dr. Perry Baker, Dean at Yavapai College, reviews recent research in the fields of epigenetics and the applied science of longevity to discover how lifestyle and behavior impact our genes and influence our aging. We will focus on practical applications and "bio-hacks" being used today to slow down aging and extend healthy lifespan.

Gary Beverly, Chair of the Sierra Club Yavapai Group, has worked for 20 years to protect the Verde River, a jewel in the southwest. Little known and underappreciated, the upper Verde contains some of Arizona's best surviving riparian habitats that support many species protected by the Endangered Species Act. Yet, groundwater pumping and climate change threaten the river's existence. National, state, and local conservation groups are actively working to protect the upper Verde.

Gary Beverly, Chair of the Sierra Club Yavapai Group, has worked for 20 years to protect the Verde River, a jewel in the southwest. Little known and underappreciated, the upper Verde contains some of Arizona's best surviving riparian habitats that support many species protected by the Endangered Species Act. Yet, groundwater pumping and climate change threaten the river's existence. National, state, and local conservation groups are actively working to protect the upper Verde.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has burst upon the scene overnight. Its potential is seen by some as a great boon while others see it as an existential threat. Robyn Bryce and Kathleen Tallman with Yavapai College, and Shri Srikanth from OLLI, will discuss the rise of AI, a basic understanding of how it works, the pros and cons of technology and its current state. We will also discuss the application of AI in education. Yavapai College is in the forefront of this new technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has burst upon the scene overnight. Its potential is seen by some as a great boon while others see it as an existential threat. Robyn Bryce and Kathleen Tallman with Yavapai College, and Shri Srikanth from OLLI, will discuss the rise of AI, a basic understanding of how it works, the pros and cons of technology and its current state. We will also discuss the application of AI in education. Yavapai College is in the forefront of this new technology.

Loraine West, the current president of the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, shares her knowledge about the electoral college.  In this class we will be presenting the origins of the electoral college, and the changes made to it over time . We will look at the reasons people support or oppose it.  Lastly, we will discuss alternatives to the electoral college including the popular vote for president, and the National Popular Vote Compact.

Loraine West, the current president of the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, shares her knowledge about the electoral college.  In this class we will be presenting the origins of the electoral college, and the changes made to it over time . We will look at the reasons people support or oppose it.  Lastly, we will discuss alternatives to the electoral college including the popular vote for president, and the National Popular Vote Compact.

Melissa Henak, an Elder Care Advisor with Jackson White Elder Law since 2009, will present an overview of advance directives, guardianship/conservatorship, estate planning, and probate. We will also be discussing, how to better understand and navigate long-term care benefits, including those available through ALTCS (Arizona Long-Term Care System).

Melissa Henak, an Elder Care Advisor with Jackson White Elder Law since 2009, will present an overview of advance directives, guardianship/conservatorship, estate planning, and probate. We will also be discussing, how to better understand and navigate long-term care benefits, including those available through ALTCS (Arizona Long-Term Care System).

Judge Krista Carman wears many hats: she is a member of the Yavapai Superior Court and an active member of Prescott’s local community. Today her talk will be about the Superior Court, the judges and the process of selections and appointments to the Superior Court. She will speak about the criminal justice system and will include an overview of the Arizona Court structure as well as the current Chief Justice of the Arizona Court’s Strategic Plan for the courts.