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Casual supervised bridge play for people who have a basic knowledge of bridge and are interested in improving their game. Discussion of bidding and playing strategies will also be part of the class.

Each week one of 4 different speakers will discuss one diverse, fascinating female 20th century artist famous for her abstract art. Hilma af Klint, a pioneering abstract mystical painter. Lee Krasner, painter and visual artist, married to Jackson Pollack. Ani Albers, artist and printmaker, wife of Josef Albers. Maya Lin, architect, designer and sculptor renowned for Viet Nam Memorial.

Trauma is pervasive in America and throughout the world. We can’t avoid relating to it as part of life today. Discussion will occur in this class about types of trauma, the impact of early childhood trauma on the brain and biochemistry, the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, attachment and trauma, symptoms, and intergenerational trauma. This class is offered for informational purposes only and not to provide any kind of counseling, medical, or professional advice.

If you are looking to exercise your mind in new and interesting ways, then this course is for you! You will work cooperatively to solve a variety of different kinds of puzzles (lateral thinking, visual, language, and reasoning), decode brain teasers and riddles, learn how optical illusions work, and perform group activities in a FUN and non-stressful environment. Leave your preconceptions behind and engage in a stimulating mental workout for your brain.

Retirement is one of the most anticipated times in life. But many focus solely on financial planning overlooking other aspects of personal fulfillment. Join us and empower yourself to design a future where you will truly thrive. This class will be a supportive environment where members can engage in lively discussions, connect with like-minded individuals and gain tools and insights to design a retirement that aligns with your values, passions and dreams. Please bring a notebook to write in.

Ready to write your memoirs? This class is for you. Your stories may be for your family or for yourself to better understand your own history. You'll discover ways to organize your thoughts in memoir form using the "I" point of view. We'll practice some writing tips and receive supportive positive feedback from class members. New members are welcome.

Introduction to journaling for fun, self-awareness, silliness or even self-improvement. We will learn different kinds of journaling and practice some options to share with the class. Gratitude journaling is a good way to deal with depression and daily stress. It helps you to remember the good things in life.

This class will look at the writing of poetry. Included will be short poems and haikus, free verse poems, rhymed poems, nonsense poems and whatever. Participants will be urged to try their hand at each of the poetry types and read their work in the classroom setting. Zoom will be an option if a participant can't attend one week.

We show recent films that have garnered international recognition. All are thought-provoking, with great acting. We also may include a relatively older film shown over the years in our collection. We show the film right through, take a brief break, and then have a discussion, which is part of the class. It's always interesting to hear the class members' impressions.

Pixar's feature-length productions are well-known, but their short films have won four Academy Awards and eight nominations. Join us for a fun exploration of the history & magic. We'll dive into the innovative technology and programming that goes into these fantastic works of art and review some of their most beloved short films. There's no homework to do, just bring your happy, smiling disposition to class where we will see, review, and discuss some of the great animated magic from Pixar.

English Country Dance (ECD) is the sort of dancing you’ve seen in Jane Austen movies. It’s fun, friendly, not too strenuous, and doesn’t require dance experience. This form of dance involves two or more couples dancing a series of patterns in a variety of formations like circles, squares, and two long lines. Whether the music is jaunty or lyrical, historical or contemporary, you will enjoy moving to music in this “on-your-feet” and social class. No partner required. $5.00 fee to facilitator to cover music costs.

Nothing says Springtime like April showers or Easter or Opening Day of the baseball season. During this session we learn all about, enjoy, and review some Springtime offerings from the heyday of the Musical. Singin’ in the Rain, Easter Parade, and Take Me Out to the Ball Game are just part of the lineup this time! There's also Calamity Jane, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and Gigi. Come join the fun & camaraderie of the Movie Matinee as Cindy, Bonnie, and Don welcome you to Springtime in the Movies!

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas via short powerful talks on a variety of topics. You’ll receive an email with links to the 3-5 TED talks you need to watch before our scheduled discussion, plus background information, additional resources, and questions to keep in mind while viewing the talks on your own. Then we’ll meet in person to discuss the thought provoking, innovative, and inspiring talks.

What do pamphlets, products, PowerPoints, web pages, and publications all have in common? There are all designed or they should be. Join us on a journey to improve your visual design skills. A course for anyone who writes, creates, publishes, or produces. Learning the principles used by graphic and visual designers can change your perspective. In 5-one hour classes we’ll look at the the good, the bad, and the ugly of design as we build your visual design prowess.

The iPhone Health App and Apple Watch have been out for a decade, helping people monitor and improve their health. This class will explore the watch sensors and their measurements, how to understand the information they provide and and how to get more from them. You must have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, and an Apple iPhone XR or later. I will be teaching course based on features contained in the Apple Watch iOS 11 and iPhone iOS 18. I recommend you upgrade to these versions.

This class will offer suggestions of restaurants to review in the greater Tri-City area. We'll go to new places and some former favorites, order, dine, and report back to class regarding the entire experience. Plan to eat out by yourself, with someone special or a group, your choice. The reviews are mostly informational and sometimes quite funny. This class will immerse you in the social aspect of OLLI. Sign up and join the fun.

Natural selection hasn't always advanced human health. The gap between slow biological development and fast cultural change may drive current health issues like obesity, cancer, and dementia. This science-based class will examine these issues and offer wellness strategies.

This class will offer suggestions of restaurants to review in the greater Tri-City area. We'll go to new places and some former favorites, order, dine, and report back to class regarding the entire experience. Plan to eat out by yourself, with someone special or a group, your choice. The reviews are mostly informational and sometimes quite funny. This class will immerse you in the social aspect of OLLI. Sign up and join the fun.

In this class, we will discuss The War to End All Wars and its effects on not only the world but also the strategies and technological evolution. First, we will cover the strategies employed in previous wars. Next, we will move into the evolution of trench warfare and the tactics employed to break through the lines of stagnant warfare. Furthermore, we will discuss the adoption of new tactics such as specialized units, tanks, artillery, chemical weapons, and the growing idea of air superiority.

This course is for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian civilization. We will trace the rise of Egypt from a scattering of villages along the Nile to the greatest power the world has ever seen, through the lives of the pharaohs. Egypt ruled the Near East because of its great kings and queens. As the world's first nation, Egypt's power was concentrated in the hands of the Pharaoh. Because of this political structure, the nation could do great things - if it had the right ruler.

Over the years OLLI has purchased many titles from Great Courses. We have access to over 250 titles that can be streamed from your home. If you sign up for this class, you will be given access to the Prescott OLLI account, and can stream at will for the session. Learn about music, history, mindfulness, science and travel.

Aristotle says, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." No idea, belief, or opinion is out of bounds in this class, and everyone can express their thoughts. Let us have a lively, entertaining, and, most of all, informative discussion.

This session is Part II of the Immigration Series. Current immigration events are fluid. We'll discuss past immigration policies comparing these policies to current situations. The class format will continue to be: lectures, videos, guest speaker(s), when available, and discussion. New students are welcome, space permitting.

Bill Weiss continues his famous history series with a series of well researched talks. He will cover: Sexual Pioneers of the Uptight Fifties; The Fox in the White House - Eisenhower's Hidden Hand Presidency; and "Crime of the Century" - the Rosenberg Spy Case.

Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical analyst who comments on the world at large. He is the author of four books including The Accidental Superpower, 2014, The Absent Superpower, 2017, Disunited Nations, 2020, and The End of the World is Just the Beginning, 2022. This class will follow the logic of Zeihan’s arguments as he comments on the effect of demographic change and the withdrawal of the United States from the World stage and the future as a consequence of these changes.

This learning group continues our interactive discussions about foreign affairs, major international events, and selected global issues of interest. The facilitator, and guests, use brief presentations to generate discussion. We review recent events and headlines, lesser-reported events, and updates and follow up on previous discussions. We exchange ideas through open talks. Bring your viewpoint and share opinions and comments. Join the conversation.

This is a paired lecture/tour combination with a topic in the classroom on a Tuesday and then guide the group on a tour to see the ideas in action that Thursday. Our first week will feature Eric Moore on birds of Yavapai County, and a bird walk at Watson Lake. Our second week Rich Peterson will present on hydroponic flower and vegetable gardening, with a tour of Yavapai College Greenhouses, Chino Valley. The third week will feature Michael Byrd on Yavapai County water restoration and quality, and a tour of the Urban Creek Restoration Project, downtown Prescott, ($15 for the tour.) Finally, Jeff Schalau will present on planning, planting, and maintaining a 12-month vegetable garden and a tour of his home garden. Skips the week of April 21st.

Will you know how to care for your loved one at home when they are transitioning from this earth? Join Mary as she takes you thru the stages and how you can assist during this time. Medicare (Hospice) benefits, pain management, and the DNR guidelines will be discussed. Included will be resources for healthcare agencies, volunteers, and care providers. Time for questions and answers will be provided.

Three sessions will explore Judaism: Holidays and Life Cycle; History and Important Jewish Texts; and God and Spirituality.

We live in an age where the cosmos is being imaged in ways that are not possible from Earth's surface. We will discuss the stories behind some of these images starting with the Sun through the eyes of the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Then some of our planets courtesy of the Cassini and Galileo orbiters. We will examine our galaxy Through the Kepler and Spitzer Space Telescopes. Beyond we use GALEX and Hubble space telescopes, Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the WMAP space observatory.