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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.
 

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: Mar. 31
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm (1 meeting)
*Meets at 1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Spend an evening exploring the model train exhibit at the Alaska Railroad Depot! There will be many model trains (running and stationary) and cool model exhibits relating to Fairbanks, Alaska.
Instructor Alan Armbruster is a model train enthusiast and has created many of the display pieces. His current favorite is a model train that includes a pickleball court with players.
 

Session II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9
Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
*Two sections of the same course, please only take one.
Ever wanted to paint watercolors but did not know where or how to start? Come learn a bit about color, composition and general "how to" in a fun and friendly environment. A materials list will be sent out after registration. Enrollment limited to 12.
Instructor Patricia Mata-Celis has been painting for a few years and likes to share what she has learned.
 

Session II: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7
Tuesdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
A team variation of the board game Trivial Pursuit with an edition where only seniors will know the answers. Will also include Alaska trivia questions. Exact format depends on how many sign up. "Prizes" for the winning team.
Instructor Shirley Liss is a retired senior who likes games and card playing.  

HIS-05 (in-person)
Session II : Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14
Tuesdays 2:15 - 3:30 pm (5 weeks)
*Please only register if you weren't able to attend the previous Beringia course in Fall 2025. Let others have a chance to enjoy it!
This class revisits unique past events that gave character to extreme NW North American and NE Asian landmasses, as discussed during the UAF-OLLI class in Fall 2025. Spreading fascination with Beringia's origins and development remains the aim of this course.
Instructor Dave Norton is a retired UAF Adjunct Research Faculty member.

HIS-05 (in-person)
Session II : Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14
Tuesdays 2:15 - 3:30 pm (5 weeks)
*Please only register if you weren't able to attend the previous Beringia course in Fall 2025. Let others have a chance to enjoy it!
This class revisits unique past events that gave character to extreme NW North American and NE Asian landmasses, as discussed during the UAF-OLLI class in Fall 2025. Spreading fascination with Beringia's origins and development remains the aim of this course.
Instructor Dave Norton is a retired UAF Adjunct Research Faculty member.

Session II: Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6
Mondays 10:00 - 11:45 am
Sudoku doesn't require any math - just pattern recognition and that's great for the brain. The first 2 weeks you will gain the skills to be comfortable with easy to medium puzzles. In the last 2 weeks we will do 3 different puzzle varieties using your new knowledge. Everyone gets two Sudoku books and more will be available to purchase. Enrollment limited to 10.
Instructor Carla Reardon (see ART-01). If you have any questions about the course, please contact her at 907-457-4836.

LIT-03-Z (distance-delivered)
Session II: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14
Tuesdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm (5 weeks)
Our discussions of several "tales of best sentence and most solaas" (i.e., instruction and entertainment) by Geoffrey Chaucer will mostly feature modern-English translations. Nevertheless, I encourage frequent exposure to the original Middle-English text; its verbal grace and vibrant nuances are charming. David Wright's excellent verse translation is in Oxford World's Classics. Online is poetryintranslation.com. Original and translated texts are side-by-side in librarius.com. Bantam Classic paperback (2006), edited by Peter G. Beidler, has facing-page versions. Other expert options are in W.W. Norton, Penguin, Signet, Hackett, Vintage, and Insignia.
Instructor Joe Dupras, Professor Emeritus of English (UAF 1979-2010), has taught OLLI classes featuring novels as well as surveys of poetry. 

Session II: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
*Two sections of the same course, please only take one.
Ever wanted to paint watercolors but did not know where or how to start? Come learn a bit about color, composition and general "how to" in a fun and friendly environment. A materials list will be sent out after registration. Enrollment limited to 12.
Instructor Patricia Mata-Celis has been painting for a few years and likes to share what she has learned.