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This workshop is for new facilitators who are ready to start exploring the world of facilitating for OLLI and experienced facilitators who might want to try something new. We will talk about how to plan both in person and online classes, options, and how to hold effective discussions. We will show you all the tools OLLI has to offer.

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!

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!

Dr. Follensbee is the director of the South West Wine Center at YC which offers programs from Vineyard- to-bottle and has played a key role in the growth of the Wine Industry in the Verde Valley. Dr. Follensbee will provide an overview of the Science of wine making, review the status of the industry in our area and the programs and products at the wine center. The wine center is located at the Clarkdale campus and you can enjoy a wine tasting at the tasting room.

Dr. Follensbee is the director of the South West Wine Center at YC which offers programs from Vineyard- to-bottle and has played a key role in the growth of the Wine Industry in the Verde Valley. Dr. Follensbee will provide an overview of the Science of wine making, review the status of the industry in our area and the programs and products at the wine center. The wine center is located at the Clarkdale campus and you can enjoy a wine tasting at the tasting room.

Native American and Indigenous art is dynamic, reflecting the Peoples of Turtle Island since time immemorial. This talk explores how artifacts connect past and present through living traditions that honor heritage while adapting today. It examines relationship-based curation—tribal consultation, collaboration, and stewardship—to present contemporary Indigenous art with respect. Presented by Dr. Monica Buckle, Director, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Camp Verde.

Native American and Indigenous art is dynamic, reflecting the Peoples of Turtle Island since time immemorial. This talk explores how artifacts connect past and present through living traditions that honor heritage while adapting today. It examines relationship-based curation—tribal consultation, collaboration, and stewardship—to present contemporary Indigenous art with respect. Presented by Dr. Monica Buckle, Director, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Camp Verde.

What do we mean by American Exceptionalism? Is it a modern version of the self-understanding claimed by ancient empires like Egypt, China or Rome, or does it rest on fundamentally different foundations? Is American exceptionalism linked to ideas of manifest destiny, moral purpose or historical and geographical inevitability? We examine the historical origins of American Exceptionalism and ask whether the US can still plausibly claim a unique and special place in the world today.

What do we mean by American Exceptionalism? Is it a modern version of the self-understanding claimed by ancient empires like Egypt, China or Rome, or does it rest on fundamentally different foundations? Is American exceptionalism linked to ideas of manifest destiny, moral purpose or historical and geographical inevitability? We examine the historical origins of American Exceptionalism and ask whether the US can still plausibly claim a unique and special place in the world today.

This interactive Campus Safety presentation by Detective Sargent Megyn Felton focuses on practical, real-world personal safety skills that students, faculty, and staff can use both on campus and in everyday life. Topics include situational awareness, the basics of physical and verbal self-defense and other important safety skills.

This interactive Campus Safety presentation by Detective Sargent Megyn Felton focuses on practical, real-world personal safety skills that students, faculty, and staff can use both on campus and in everyday life. Topics include situational awareness, the basics of physical and verbal self-defense and other important safety skills.

Come join Michele Burchill, the Yavapai County Recorder and Laurin Curtis, the Yavapai County Register of Voters for a presentation on the 2026 election process. Topics will include election security - including new changes and improvements, the vote by mail process, a 2026 legislation update and it’s impact on the election procedure manual, as well as information on poll workers.

Come join Michele Burchill, the Yavapai County Recorder and Laurin Curtis, the Yavapai County Register of Voters for a presentation on the 2026 election process.  Topics will include election security - including new changes and improvements, the vote by mail process, a 2026 legislation update and it’s impact on the election procedure manual, as well as information on poll workers. 

Concerned about election security and impact of mis-and disinformation on elections? Join League of Women Voters Northern AZ with Barbara McQuade, University of Michigan Law School; national security and data privacy expert, legal analyst NBC News/MSNow; and author Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America (2024); with response panel featuring County Recorders Aubrey Sonderegger (Coconino), Michelle Burchill (Yavapai), Gina Roberts (AZ Clean Elections Commission) and young voters.

Reverse mortgages are often misunderstood, yet for the right homeowner they can be a powerful financial planning tool. In this educational presentation, Traci Ranic of Frontier Financial of Arizona breaks down the facts, dispels common myths, and explains how a reverse mortgage, specifically the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), can be used strategically to support long-term retirement goals.

Reverse mortgages are often misunderstood, yet for the right homeowner they can be a powerful financial planning tool. In this educational presentation, Traci Ranic of Frontier Financial of Arizona breaks down the facts, dispels common myths, and explains how a reverse mortgage, specifically the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), can be used strategically to support long-term retirement goals.