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April 18 – Rosanne McHenry – Tales of a Rogue Ranger – Earth Month

 

May 16 – Barbara Lawrence – Drawing Water – Mother’s Day

 

Musicals have been a major part of American theater and with plenty of audiovisual support, we'll explore the Tin Pan Alley-driven comedy works of the early 20th century, the book musicals and concept musicals that followed, the arrival of European mega-productions later in the century and the present and future of this beloved genre. We'll profile the leading composers, writers, choreographers, directors, performers and  the most unforgettable shows, like Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Showboat, Guys and Dolls, Company, Hair, Cabaret, Rent, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Wicked, Hamilton and many more.

California State Parks designated more than 1,000 sites as Historical Landmarks. About 100 of these are located within the Sierra Nevada Region, often remembered as the center of the California Gold Rush. This course reveals how a select number of sites shaped our laws, transportation, technology and recreation. Discover people and places that inspired the history of our state and its future.

Whether on independent travel, cruise travel or tour travel, there are so many ways to enhance your experiences. Terry McAteer will expose you to 10 websites that will make your next trip such much more interesting and so much more affordable whether traveling foreign or domestic.

This class covers the immigrants of each of the original 13 colonies and the bet genealogy records to be found for each of those groups. Surprisingly, these records are plentiful, and the majority can be found online. Records types include: property and land records, early military data, data from books, church and civic records, and immigration records. Key sources include different specialized collections, libraries, and genealogy societies.

The State of Nevada has a geology and an ancient and modern history that give it a unique status as one of America’s most interesting States.

Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historical fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation by a member of the group focusing on facts about author, historical setting or other interesting aspects of the book sets tone for discussion. Discussion is informal and participation is encouraged. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection is "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict. Full reading list will be provided at first meeting.

Monthly gathering to discuss books ranging from historical fiction to non-fiction and classics. Short presentation by a member of the group focusing on facts about author, historical setting or other interesting aspects of the book sets tone for discussion. Discussion is informal and participation is encouraged. Members will need to obtain their own books. Opening selection is "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict. Full reading list will be provided at first meeting.

This class focuses on strategies for finding the original locations of our emigrating ancestors. Examples are provided for the most common European emigrants as they came to America in different time periods. Three different major emigration waves will be discussed: (1) the pre-1820 time period, (2) the period from 1820 to 1900, and (3) the time period after 1900. A variety of online sites will be discussed.

The Yucatan Peninsula is home to the world’s finest selection of cenotes— fresh water natural swimming holes. Join Terry McAteer as he explores the magical world of swimming in cenotes throughout the entire Yucatan Peninsula. Besides ancient Mayan sites and the beaches of Cancun, you’ll be heading on your next trip to the cenotes.

This class uses a "how-to_ approach to show the detailed steps used to extend a family tree using DNA results combined with regular genealogy data. One example shows how DNA data provided the means to define a 5th generation Revolutionary War soldier. Another example illustrates the process to find and verify new ancestors back in the 6th and 7th generation. With recent new features in the big DNA companies the value of DNA has increased markedly along with the ease of finding new ancestors.

The Youthquake of the 1960s saw many changes in fashion. Mary Quant and André Courrèges were leading fashion designers designing the mod looks. We will look at the times and the fashions and you can decide who should get credit for inventing the mini skirt.

Our planet hosts a variety of habitats and animals that live in them, from polar regions to jungles. Part 2 of this course looks at the three habitats of land, fresh water, and salt water and some of the animals that use or live in those habitats. 

You do not have to take Part 1 to take Part 2 of this course.

Learn how the Nevada County Superior Court's civil grand juries serve their communities by investigating citizen complaints, reviewing how governments conduct business, and report to the public. You'll also learn how this body of 19 county residents works, how and who it benefits, and how to become a civil grand juror. 

The American Film Institute released a list of the best film scores, that includes many well-known classics and some surprises. The composers of those scores have something in common: a fascinating life and a solid career. Let's enjoy the ride through the process of creating those historical pieces that convey what the movie is trying to say without words and evoke an emotional response even the most brilliant dialogues and images cannot. Film scores that in some cases, have become more popular than the films they soundtracked. Gone With The Wind, Laura, To Kill a Mockingbird, Planet of The Apes and many other classics!! And in the last class, let's build our own list!!

Drawing from a variety of time-tested disciplines, this class offers effective, results-producing movements designed specifically for the OLLI student at whatever your level is. These exercises will add strength and elasticity to your muscles and frame while protecting and strengthening your back. You will also work your heart in a very gentle way and achieve freedom in movement and less pain. Best of all, we're doing all this to the music we know and love: '50s, '60s and '70s. It is not too late to rejuvenate your body! Wear comfortable clothing.

This class offers case studies to illustrate seven different strategies to find challenging ancestors. These strategies are (1) collaborating with other genealogists such as distant cousins; (2) using the major genealogy search engines including Google; (3) searching genealogy books, both online and offline; (4) researching property and other financial records; (5) broadening your search to include different locations and different data categories; (6) making use of DNA data; and (7) finding specialized on-site data.