Online Workshops   

Join us for a repeat of Workshop A, but this time on Zoom!  Recently joined OLLI? Did you know it is more than a classroom? Come learn more about all OLLI has to offer, how to get involved and meet people. Find out all the important details like parking, the cafeteria and where your classroom is! The answers to these and many more questions will be revealed in our New Member Welcome. Bring a friend. We look forward to meeting you!

The loss of a driver's license becomes the loss of one's independence. CJ Meldahl, director of the non-profit "People Who Care" will lead a discussion on the impact of losing one's driving license and the ability to live independently and safely. Imagine yourself as one whose 
perspective of the world is limited to gazing out a window, unable to participate in the ritual of daily life. This can lead to isolation, loneliness, depression and a rapid deterioration of life. Ms. Meldahl will explore the loss of independence as a lived experience and how it manifests 
itself.

Profiles of January 6th Insurrectionists. Mark Denbeaux, JD, Professor Emeritus at Seton Hall Law School, has been involved in a project analyzing the profiles of those charged with various crimes related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. He will share profiles of those 
arrested and the details of the charges against them. So, who are they? They are us in many ways: 90% white men, both with and without criminal records, who believe that certain rights have been taken from them.

The Wright Brother's Aircraft holds many secrets unknown to most viewers at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Wilbur and Orville's flight from Kill Devil, NC, in 1903 was the first ever heavier-than-air, powered, controlled flight. Don Baier, a previous docent at the museum for 34 years, will take us on a virtual highlights tour of aviation history with stories and photos that most visitors to the museum never see.

Lowell Observatory was founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell to study Mars. It has dramatically expanded to include the first evidence of our expanding universe, the discovery of Pluto, contributions to the Apollo missions and many more. This level of research can be seen today with its numerous sites, telescopes, and ongoing projects. One current project monitors near-earth asteroids while continuing its pursuit of scientific studies. Join Lowell on the journey of learning about the phenomenon of our solar system and the marvel of 
astrophysics. $10.00 fee for the museum.

Historic Prescott, the Elks Opera House, opened in Prescott in 1905. Historian Parker Anderson will talk about its importance in the community. Through the years, it has hosted plays, movies, political rallies, boxing matches, weddings, funerals, church services and much more. Learn about this historic building and the people who performed there over the last century.

"Unsung" Quiet Voices of US Navy Heroes. A non-fiction book written by a husband and wife team telling the stories of a very small special forces community: Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). It is a book of unsung heroes based on in-depth interviews with those actively involved in some of the most dangerous work performed by American military members. Learn who these people are and how they think about their work and lives.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short powerful talks. To make great ideas accessible and spark conversation, thousands of talks are available for free on their website (www.ted.com). You’ll receive an email with links to the 3-5 TED talks you need to watch BEFORE our scheduled discussion, background information, questions to keep in mind while viewing the talks ON YOUR OWN, and additional resources. Then we’ll meet for 1.5 hours over Zoom to share a lively discussion on the thought-provoking, innovative, and inspiring talks. Note that this class only meets once.

We are celebrating spring with David Hockney’s beautiful and uplifting art as exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. These works were created in 2020, during the pandemic. In addition to their extraordinary beauty, they also remind us that no matter what is going on, we can find something wonderful, something truly astonishing and joyful, both within us and around us.

Igor Stravinsky is best known for his 3 Russian Ballets: The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring. A scandalous premiere of the Rite led to a riot and lasting fame! A lecture by Robert Greenberg, articles, documentaries and ballet and concert performances will greatly enhance your love and appreciation of this daring and innovative composer and his amazing music.