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During my workshop, participants will learn some valuable skills and techniques that can develop greater self-awareness, enhance personal safety and boost confidence.

Discover the power of literature written for adolescents.
These novels are not just for young adults – they are rich in theme, prose, and character, making them an engaging reading experience for adults as well. In this session, we will be focusing on banned books. Join our informal, discussion-based classes to explore these "controversial" novels.

NOTE: Different novels will be read this semester. Books can often be read in one day. 

If you are brand new — or already have a guitar and know a few chords — you’ll fit right in. We’ll start with the basics: how to choose a good acoustic beginner guitar and where to find one at a reasonable price. By the second week, you’ll be tuning up and learning to strum. Our goal…to play and sing together.

We’ll work on singalong favorites like Take Me Home Country Roads, Blowin’ in the Wind, This Land Is Your Land, Big Yellow Taxi, Sweet Caroline, Piano Man, Don’t Stop Believin’ and more.

Whether you’re at a campfire, a barbecue, or in your living room, this workshop will get you playing guitar and singing along with friends and family. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to jam!

Join in stimulating discussions about works of historical literature. This is a collaborative workshop in which members are expected to participate in and lead discussions. Our discussions include but are not limited to the author, historical period, character and plot development.

Books for the spring semester are:

1. Paris Undercover: A Wartime Story of Courage, Friendship, and Betrayal by Matthew Goodman

2. The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

3. Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy by Julia Ioffe

4. The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature by Charlie English

5. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

The purpose of this course is to teach the fundamentals of the Macintosh computer. The course will include a discussion of the current Operating System (OS) and some of the older versions of MacOS. The course will start with setting up your computer and go on to discuss system functions, the Mac hardware (e.g., mouse, ports, hard drive, etc.), included software (e.g. Pages, Numbers, Photo, etc.), networking, communications (e.g. email, messaging, etc.), printing, and other computer uses. At the end of the course, the student should be familiar with how to setup and use the computer so as to be able to go on and learn the more advanced features and software of the Mac. Bringing a laptop to class might be useful, but it is not required.

The practice of meditation and mindfulness can lead to lowering stress, developing a more positive outlook, and helping to deal with physical challenges in our everyday lives.

Smile, relax, and free your mind by practicing meditation and mindfulness.

Mindfulness practice promotes a sense of calm and clarity that will help you to see the world, and your place in it, differently. You, and others, will notice healthful changes in you.

This course will explain the aging process and what happens to us as we age. We will delve into some of the science behind aging. We will answer the questions of why our appearance changes and what happens to us physically as we age. We will also cover why we age from an evolutionary perspective. In addition, we will go over what we can do to slow down the aging process. The course will consist of a mix of lecture, video, and class discussion.

Join a lively discussion of recent articles from the New York Times Science section. Each week participants select the articles of greatest interest, and workshop leaders present summaries. Added background and explanations of the underlying science are included. Volunteers are welcome to help lead the discussions. Articles from other sources may also be included. So come join the group and add your knowledge or learn something new.

The “Planet in Focus” Series hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Stony Brook University is a series of talks covering climate, culture, oceanic change and sustainability. This collaborative effort is sponsored by the Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. Scientists, researchers and practitioners will present topics covering varied perspectives on the future of planet Earth.

Speaker	Lecture Title	Department
Nick Fisher	The Fukushima disaster, and what you probably don't know about radioactivity in our seafood	SOMAS
Reuben Kline	Too Many Ways to Help: How to Promote Climate Change Mitigation Behaviors	Political Science
Erin Kluge	Sustainability at SBU	Campus Facilities & Services
Stanislaus Wong	Assessing Sustainable Energy Solutions to Climate Remediation	Chemistry
J.D. Allen	Storytelling Climate Solutions	School of Communication and Journalism & MarCom
Jaymie Meliker	Assessing Risk and Regulating Human Exposure to Environmental Contaminants
Joe Labriola, Kristina Lucenko	The Long Lives of Things: Beach Trash Stories	Writing & Rhetoric
Bassem Allam	Shellfish Health in a Changing Environment: Can They/We Adapt?	Marine Animal Disease Lab / SOMAS
Paul Shepson	I Like Exciting Things About Climate Change	SOMAS

 *Other speakers and topics will be forthcoming

Our goal will be to learn and perform standards and pop music in a fun setting. Prior choral singing is a plus. Must be able to match a note and hold a part as we will be singing in harmony.

We present two episodes per week as well as present information about the life of Rod Serling. Each episode is discussed with a focus on how the work of Mr. Serling is as relevant today as it was when the program was produced.

This semester, we will continue to explore the Impressionist Movement and the works of the Post Impressionists. We look at the political and economic factors that impact the art of that era. Examples are drawn from museums, galleries, and art auctions, with emphasis on museums in the New York area. We also include diversions drawn from news, such as museum exhibitions and local galleries. Ideas for diversions can also be input from workshop participants.

Gain a solid background on DNA and Genetics and stay current with the latest advances in genetic engineering.