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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.

Calling all facilitators! We know you want to facilitate the best class possible because you love to help others learn. Many professional facilitators take a refresher course often to keep up to date and hone their skills. Let’s get together to review the ABC method of facilitating and much more. Active learning has the best retention rate, so you will also get to practice your skills in this class, including exercises and simulations.

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!

Do you notice when attending OLLI classes or being with friends that you have a lot of wisdom, knowledge, life experiences to share? Come explore facilitating at OLLI. No teaching experience needed, just passion for learning and sharing. This is for new facilitators and experienced facilitators who might want to try something new. We will talk about how to plan classes, options, and how to hold effective discussions. We will show you all the tools OLLI has to offer.

Join us for a walking tour of Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus. We’ll explore the campus flora and landscape design as well as its architecture and public art. Along the way, you’ll learn about the centers and programs, and more. This tour is free for OLLI members with an active membership; however, registration is required. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water or water bottle to fill up if wanted for the tour. Please note tour will stay on pavement and sidewalks but will include some hills and steps with small breaks where ever needed.

Join Helen Stephenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Prescott Film Festival, as she gives you a "Sneak Peek" at this year's Prescott Film Festival!

Greg Clark, a professional engineer, has had an interest in bird conservation, and since 1994 his focus has been on Burrowing Owls. It has enabled him to contribute to survey work on the breeding and recording of bird sounds. Since 2000 his main work has been creating artificial burrows for the Owls and doing translocation of owls as part of “Wild at Heart”. Greg’s work has recently been featured in” National Geography” and “Audubon Magazine”. Come watch the beauty and uniqueness of these little owls.

Greg Clark, a professional engineer, has had an interest in bird conservation, and since 1994 his focus has been on Burrowing Owls. It has enabled him to contribute to survey work on the breeding and recording of bird sounds. Since 2000 his main work has been creating artificial burrows for the Owls and doing translocation of owls as part of “Wild at Heart”. Greg’s work has recently been featured in” National Geography” and “Audubon Magazine”. Come watch the beauty and uniqueness of these little owls.

Join us for the latest awareness and educational discussion given by Melina Peraza, of Northern Arizona Alzheimer Society, which will provide research backed guidance designed to empower individuals and communities and promote brain health. This session will also cover understanding the various types of dementias.

Join us for the latest awareness and educational discussion given by Melina Peraza, of Northern Arizona Alzheimer Society, which will provide research backed guidance designed to empower individuals and communities and promote brain health. This session will also cover understanding the various types of dementias.

A new type of gardening: a national and international trend that focuses on supporting native pollinators and other means to restore the earth to its original state. Kathy Dickinson, a Master Gardener and member of The National Wildlife Federation has been working since 2000 to bring wilding back to home gardens. She currently volunteers with the City of Prescott Water Resources Dept to help educate the public on conserving water through the use of native plant gardens.

A new type of gardening: a national and international trend that focuses on supporting native pollinators and other means to restore the earth to its original state. Kathy Dickinson, a Master Gardener and member of The National Wildlife Federation has been working since 2000 to bring wilding back to home gardens. She currently volunteers with the City of Prescott Water Resources Dept to help educate the public on conserving water through the use of native plant gardens.

By the early 1900’s America’s “Wild West” was a thing of the past. The states were calm and safe for their citizens…. except for ARIZONA. In 1901 the Territory was still a snake pit of rustlers, murderers, banditos and train robbers. AZ was even too tough and lawless to be admitted as a state! Learn the story of the most unique group of men in our state’s history. A small cadre of tough, hard riding and quick on the trigger lawmen who tamed the wild AZ Territory and aided it becoming a state.

By the early 1900’s America’s “Wild West” was a thing of the past. The states were calm and safe for their citizens…. except for ARIZONA. In 1901 the Territory was still a snake pit of rustlers, murderers, banditos and train robbers. AZ was even too tough and lawless to be admitted as a state! Learn the story of the most unique group of men in our state’s history. A small cadre of tough, hard riding and quick on the trigger lawmen who tamed the wild AZ Territory and aided it becoming a state.

Dr. Michael Kruer, an expert from the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, explains it is a medical approach that aims to treat or even prevent disease by correcting problems at the gene level. These cutting-edge techniques may replace faulty genes, silence harmful ones or help the body make more of a missing protein. Unlike traditional treatments that manage symptoms, genetic therapy targets the root cause of illness.