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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 discuss how to plan both in-person and online classes, and highlight the easy proposal process, tools and support available. Open to the Public, Registration is Required

Dr. Rodolfo Martinez Morales has worked agriculture development, his combined education on crop and soil science, and ecology has broadened research and extension to areas like plant and soil ecology, regenerative agriculture and sustainable landscapes. Dr. Martinez is the Extension Director in Santa Cruz County and is currently developing a strategy to integrate regenerative agriculture with ecological restoration to enhance small-scale farming in the Sonoran Desert.

Dr. Rodolfo Martinez Morales has worked agriculture development, his combined education on crop and soil science, and ecology has broadened research and extension to areas like plant and soil ecology, regenerative agriculture and sustainable landscapes. Dr. Martinez is the Extension Director in Santa Cruz County and is currently developing a strategy to integrate regenerative agriculture with ecological restoration to enhance small-scale farming in the Sonoran Desert.

Patrick Schweiss, executive director of Sedona International Film Festival, with his  quick wit and charming demeanor will fill you with glee as you get a peek behind the curtain hear about the films, and the special events that will take place at the festival. You'll learn about the festival's free workshops and ways you can meet-and-greet industry professionals and the celebrity guests. You will get all the latest news as the festival brings A Bit of Tinseltown to Red Rock Country!

Patrick Schweiss, executive director of Sedona International Film Festival, with his  quick wit and charming demeanor will fill you with glee as you get a peek behind the curtain hear about the films, and the special events that will take place at the festival. You'll learn about the festival's free workshops and ways you can meet-and-greet industry professionals and the celebrity guests. You will get all the latest news as the festival brings A Bit of Tinseltown to Red Rock Country!

Back by popular demand, Rick picks up where he left off from his previous presentation with a brief recap of the first session followed by a deep dive into several back stories not cover in his first presentation. This session will address several humorous mission events, NASA and UFOs, and will conclude with an interactive launch count down. Come hear things not covered in part one and never before publicized by the media. There will be ample time for a Q & A session at the end.

Back by popular demand, Rick picks up where he left off from his previous presentation with a brief recap of the first session followed by a deep dive into several back stories not cover in his first presentation. This session will address several humorous mission events, NASA and UFOs, and will conclude with an interactive launch count down. Come hear things not covered in part one and never before publicized by the media. There will be ample time for a Q & A session at the end.

Do you ever get the feeling that your Gut has a Mind of Its Own?  It does!
Sometimes called the ‘second brain,’ your gut and its microbial inhabitants constantly communicate with your brain. Your body is teaming with millions of microorganisms, known as your microbiome, residing primarily in your gut. The balance and health of your microbial partners will affect your gut feelings physically and mentally. We’ll discuss the impact these microorganisms have on your health.

Do you ever get the feeling that your Gut has a Mind of Its Own?  It does!
Sometimes called the ‘second brain,’ your gut and its microbial inhabitants constantly communicate with your brain. Your body is teaming with millions of microorganisms, known as your microbiome, residing primarily in your gut. The balance and health of your microbial partners will affect your gut feelings physically and mentally. We’ll discuss the impact these microorganisms have on your health.

In the summer of 1913, former President Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a strenuous Arizona horseback and camping expedition with his two youngest sons, Archie and Quentin. They crossed the Grand Canyon, hunted cougars on the North Rim, then headed East to the Navajo country. At the remote outpost of Kayenta, they met Harvey Leake’s great-grandparents John and Louisa Wetherill, and proceeded, under John’s guidance, on a long-guided excursion to the magnificent Rainbow Natural Bridge.

In the summer of 1913, former President Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a strenuous Arizona horseback and camping expedition with his two youngest sons, Archie and Quentin. They crossed the Grand Canyon, hunted cougars on the North Rim, then headed East to the Navajo country. At the remote outpost of Kayenta, they met Harvey Leake’s great-grandparents John and Louisa Wetherill, and proceeded, under John’s guidance, on a long-guided excursion to the magnificent Rainbow Natural Bridge.

Will Williams, a local Prescott Courier columnist and story-teller entered retirement with only a mental and casual bucket list in mind. He realized that his central theme in retirement will be to keep passion in whatever he decided to do. With that thought in mind he developed a ten-year hobby of producing video biographies, writing a newspaper column for the first time in his life, volunteering and speaking before groups. He has some interesting stories to tell.

Will Williams, a local Prescott Courier columnist and story-teller entered retirement with only a mental and casual bucket list in mind. He realized that his central theme in retirement will be to keep passion in whatever he decided to do. With that thought in mind he developed a ten-year hobby of producing video biographies, writing a newspaper column for the first time in his life, volunteering and speaking before groups. He has some interesting stories to tell.