Session II Add-On   

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Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
Wednesday 12:15 - 1:30 pm (one meeting)
Discover methods used to count, track, and describe wild animals by an early woman biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and waters of Alaska, collecting information under sometimes harrowing conditions to ensure that conservation measures sustained fish and game for the community's well-being. Research on such animals as sockeye, chum, and Chinook salmon, caribou, moose, and red king crab will be discussed as well as the impacts of a changing climate on these populations.
Instructor Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a retired biologist and adjunct assistant professor at UAF, public speaker, and author who resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
Wednesday 12:15 - 1:30 pm (one meeting)
Discover methods used to count, track, and describe wild animals by an early woman biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and waters of Alaska, collecting information under sometimes harrowing conditions to ensure that conservation measures sustained fish and game for the community's well-being. Research on such animals as sockeye, chum, and Chinook salmon, caribou, moose, and red king crab will be discussed as well as the impacts of a changing climate on these populations.
Instructor Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a retired biologist and adjunct assistant professor at UAF, public speaker, and author who resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Session II Add-On: Apr. 14
Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (one meeting)
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Do you ever set your glasses down and lose track of them? Beaded straps allow you to set them down across your neck and never lose them again! Learn how to make attractive, simple, fancy, or cool beaded straps for your eyeglasses. Bring the glasses or sunglasses you want them to fit on. All supplies are provided. This involves stringing beads; it is "close" work so bring appropriate eyewear. Enrollment limited to 6.
Instructor Carla Reardon (see ART-01). If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.

DATE CHANGED: TUESDAY MARCH 31, 3:45 - 5:15 pm
*Each meeting stands alone, please register for only one - the information is the same, but the pouring techniques are different. 
Soapmaking dates all the way back to 2800 BC evolving over the centuries from specialized craft to a luxury product to a mass produced item, and now soapmaking is returning to an artisan craft form. Learn the history, science, and artistry of soapmaking while making your own handcrafted soap. Each session will explore a different pouring technique where students will design their soap with the colors and scents of their choice. Materials fee: $35, pay instructor at meeting. Enrollment limited to 20.
Instructor MaryCatherine Moroney, owner and soap artisan of Cozy Crooked Cottage, has been creating and designing hand-crafted cold process soap and other spa items locally since 2020. She began her soap making journey as a way to bless her family and friends with individualized gifts, but this journey quickly developed into a passion that connected her love of learning, cooking, science, music, art, nurturing and engaging with the community.
 

DATE CHANGED: FRIDAY, April 10 from 11:00 am - 12:30pm
Soapmaking dates all the way back to 2800 BC evolving over the centuries from specialized craft to a luxury product to a mass produced item, and now soapmaking is returning to an artisan craft form. Learn the history, science, and artistry of soapmaking while making your own handcrafted soap. Each session will explore a different pouring technique where students will design their soap with the colors and scents of their choice. Materials fee: $35, pay instructor at meeting. Enrollment limited to 20.
Instructor MaryCatherine Moroney, owner and soap artisan of Cozy Crooked Cottage, has been creating and designing hand-crafted cold process soap and other spa items locally since 2020. She began her soap making journey as a way to bless her family and friends with individualized gifts, but this journey quickly developed into a passion that connected her love of learning, cooking, science, music, art, nurturing and engaging with the community.
 

DATE CHANGED: FRIDAY Mar 27, 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Soapmaking dates all the way back to 2800 BC evolving over the centuries from specialized craft to a luxury product to a mass produced item, and now soapmaking is returning to an artisan craft form. Learn the history, science, and artistry of soapmaking while making your own handcrafted soap. Each session will explore a different pouring technique where students will design their soap with the colors and scents of their choice. Materials fee: $35, pay instructor at meeting. Enrollment limited to 20.
Instructor MaryCatherine Moroney, owner and soap artisan of Cozy Crooked Cottage, has been creating and designing hand-crafted cold process soap and other spa items locally since 2020. She began her soap making journey as a way to bless her family and friends with individualized gifts, but this journey quickly developed into a passion that connected her love of learning, cooking, science, music, art, nurturing and engaging with the community.
 

FF-07 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: Apr. 17
Friday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make this delicious, healthy and flavorful fermented tea. You've seen it in stores, and on tap in restaurants, and at farmers markets. You’ve probably paid good money to try different brands and flavors from the store. You're hooked! Now learn how to brew your own at home. Kombucha is easy and fun to make and the endless flavor combinations will yield a continuous, delicious supply of your own homemade kombucha. Materials fee $25; pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 10.
Instructor Danielle St. Laurent brewed her first batch of kombucha shortly after retiring from the Alaska Air National Guard five years ago. After an epic fail with her first batch (MOLDY SCOBY!), she figured out the problem and has been brewing and flavoring the very best kombucha ever since!
 

SOC-09 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
Thursday and Friday 10:30 - 11:45 am (2 consecutive meetings)

*OLLI membership is not required.

Title: Guide to Retirement

Presenter: Jordan Hendry, Financial Advisor, MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

Date: Thursday, April 16

Course Description:

We will discuss general guidelines to retirement principles that include,  saving, spending, investing, gifting, Social Security, health, and planning opportunities to minimize taxes in retirement.  We’ll explore the relationship between IRA withdrawals, Roth IRA conversions, taxability of Social Security and Medicare part B premiums, and how to leverage your giving power with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA. We would encourage those attending to bring their statements or have them available to participate in this activity.

Title: The Psychology of Investing: Discipline, Emotions, and Meaningful Giving

Presenter: Ethan Daniels, Financial Advisor, MSPFP, CFP®
Date: Friday, April 17 

Course Description:
Explore how behavioral biases such as envy, regret, and loss aversion shape the way we invest and make financial decisions. This session also highlights how emotions influence charitable giving and how donors can create intentional, tax‑efficient strategies that align with their values. Attendees will learn practical ways to stay disciplined during market turbulence while building an investment and giving plan that supports both their long‑term goals and the causes they care about.

SOC-09 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
Thursday and Friday 10:30 - 11:45 am (2 consecutive meetings)

*OLLI membership is not required.

Title: Guide to Retirement

Presenter: Jordan Hendry, Financial Advisor, MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

Date: Thursday, April 16

Course Description:

We will discuss general guidelines to retirement principles that include,  saving, spending, investing, gifting, Social Security, health, and planning opportunities to minimize taxes in retirement.  We’ll explore the relationship between IRA withdrawals, Roth IRA conversions, taxability of Social Security and Medicare part B premiums, and how to leverage your giving power with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA. We would encourage those attending to bring their statements or have them available to participate in this activity.

Title: The Psychology of Investing: Discipline, Emotions, and Meaningful Giving

Presenter: Ethan Daniels, Financial Advisor, MSPFP, CFP®
Date: Friday, April 17 

Course Description:
Explore how behavioral biases such as envy, regret, and loss aversion shape the way we invest and make financial decisions. This session also highlights how emotions influence charitable giving and how donors can create intentional, tax‑efficient strategies that align with their values. Attendees will learn practical ways to stay disciplined during market turbulence while building an investment and giving plan that supports both their long‑term goals and the causes they care about.

Session II Add-On: April 13, 15, 17
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15 - 10:15am (3 meetings)
Join us as we dive into varying different topics within the umbrella of sustainability science alongside UAF undergraduate students, participating in their presentations, and fostering a sense of intergenerational learning. Come ready to ask questions and learn more about sustainability!
Your instructor Associate Professor Katie Spellman will have various UAF undergraduate students present during each of these meetings.
 

FLM-07 (in-person)
Session II Add-On: April 14, 16
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am- 2:00 pm (2 meetings)
Exploring Jewish foods, stories, poems, and films, the course charts a sensory journey through the diverse geography of Jewish communities and cultures. Materials fee $20, pay instructor at first meeting. Enrollment limited to 12.
An immigrant, a teacher, and a writer, Dafna Young has lived and taught in Fairbanks for 22 years.
 

Session II Add-On: Apr. 14
Monday 10:00 - 12:00 (one meeting)
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Two sections of the same course, please only register for one.
We will paint bottles, glassware, or jars with acrylic paint that you can take home and bake in your oven. Your project will then be permanent and washable. The instructor will provide plenty of glass choices, but you can also bring your own. Enrollment limited to 6.
Instructor Carla Reardon (see ART-01). If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.
 

Session II Add-On: Apr. 13
Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm (one meeting)

*OLLI membership is not required. This course is free to attend.
Do you want to give back to OLLI? Do you have some talent, skills or knowledge to share but are not quite sure how to organize and run a class? This class will take you from your idea all the way to writing and submitting a class proposal. This two hour class will examine some aspects of putting together a great class and time to develop your ideas with the other attendees.
Instructor Mary Burtness is a retired teacher who loves to teach and help others discover the joy of teaching for OLLI.

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Session II Add-On: Apr. 13
Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm (one meeting)

*OLLI membership is not required. This course is free to attend.
Do you want to give back to OLLI? Do you have some talent, skills or knowledge to share but are not quite sure how to organize and run a class? This class will take you from your idea all the way to writing and submitting a class proposal. This two hour class will examine some aspects of putting together a great class and time to develop your ideas with the other attendees.
Instructor Mary Burtness is a retired teacher who loves to teach and help others discover the joy of teaching for OLLI.

Session II Add-On: April 13, 14, 15
Mon, Tues, Wed 10:30 - 11:45 am (3 consecutive meetings)

*OLLI membership is not required.
Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies. All attendees will receive a printed will planning guide. Bring your laptop, and we will show you how to use UA’s FreeWill software. If you’ve never had time to meet with an estate planner or advisor, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Harry, Scott, or Miranda – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments.
Facilitator: Miranda Miller, Development Coordinator, with UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior, and Scott Taylor.

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Session II Add-On: April 13, 14, 15
Mon, Tues, Wed 10:30 - 11:45 am (3 consecutive meetings)

*OLLI membership is not required.
Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies. All attendees will receive a printed will planning guide. Bring your laptop, and we will show you how to use UA’s FreeWill software. If you’ve never had time to meet with an estate planner or advisor, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Harry, Scott, or Miranda – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments.
Facilitator: Miranda Miller, Development Coordinator, with UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior, and Scott Taylor.