Session II Add-On

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SCI-10 Sharing Space With Wonderful Birds
Session II Add-On: 4/15/2025 - 4/15/2025
Days & Times: Tu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 1
Building: UPark 151
Instructor: Amal Ajmi Fee: $20.00

Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:45 am
We will present basic biology of birds, how they are faring, and what we can do to help.
Instructor Amal Ajmi is currently a wildlife biologist at USFWS in Fairbanks. Amal came to Alaska for grad school and like many folk fell in love with the State and never left. Amal has worked and played all over the great State for over 30 years, focusing on birds and marine mammals.

ART-05B Beaded Eyeglass Straps
Session II Add-On: 4/23/2025 - 4/23/2025
Days & Times: W 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Number of Meetings: 1
Building: UPark 151
Instructor: Carla Reardon
Fee: $20.00

THIS COURSE IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Session II Add-On: Apr. 16
Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
*Two sections of the same course, please only register for one.
Do you 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 5.
Instructor: Carla Reardon (see ART-04)

ART-06B Painting on Glass
Session II Add-On: 4/14/2025 - 4/14/2025
Days & Times: M 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Number of Meetings: 1
Building: Offsite See course description for location
Instructor: Carla Reardon Fee: $20.00

Session II Add-On: Apr. 14
Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Two sections of the same course, please only register for one.
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
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-04)

ART-09 Let's Make Pretty Underwear That Fits!
Session II Add-On: 4/15/2025 - 4/15/2025
Days & Times: Tu 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 1
Building: UPark 158
Instructor: Carla Reardon Fee: $20.00

*The location was listed incorrectly in the printed catalog, it will meet at UPark, room 158.

Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:45 am
*Participants will need to bring a sewing machine and have basic knowledge of sewing.
Are you curious on how to make your own pair of underwear? Come and learn how to make them from a variety of pretty fabrics and elastics. You will leave with a pattern and a new pair or two of pretty underwear! Additional supplies available for purchase from the instructor. Enrollment limited to 6.
Instructor: Carla Reardon (see ART-04)

ART-10 Color-Mixing in Watercolor
Session II Add-On: 4/16/2025 - 4/17/2025
Days & Times: W Th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Number of Meetings: 2
Building: UPark 158
Instructor: Helen Howard
Fee: $20.00

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Session II Add-On: Apr. 16 , 17
Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We will explore how watercolors move themselves with the water as they go from wet to dry. We'll see how different pigments mix as we paint an elephant or moose. Please bring whatever brushes and watercolors you have on hand, 2 or 3 sheets Arches or Canson 140# watercolor sheet or block, paper towels, two wide-mouth containers for water, and a plate for mixing. Instructor will share paint and have some paper available for purchase. Enrollment limited to 12.
Instructor Helen Howard has been painting in watercolor for over 20 years and has studied with Vladimir Zhikhartsev and other excellent teachers.

FF-03B Do You Love Mexican Food?
Session II Add-On: 4/18/2025 - 4/18/2025
Days & Times: F 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Number of Meetings: 1
Building: Offsite See course description for location
Instructor: Carla Reardon
Fee: $20.00

THIS COURSE IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Session II Add-On: April 18
Friday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
*Meets at 1790 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
*Two sections of the same course, please only register for one.
You will learn to make enchiladas and the sauce, frijoles, refried beans, burritos, quesadillas and more! After learning, it's time to eat and enjoy. Materials fee: $10, please pay the instructor. Enrollment limited to 5.
Instructor: Carla Reardon (see ART-04)

HL-12 Basic Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Session II: 3/20/2025 - 4/17/2025
Days & Times: Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 5
Building: UPark 151
Instructor: David Frey Fee: $20.00

Session II: Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 am (5 weeks)
What would it be like to be a mediator? This Beginning Mediation course will show you. You will begin by learning 3 fundamental communication skills for mediators to resolve conflicts. Then you’ll apply the skills in role-played mediations, with students as both mediators and disputants. This hands-on class will be useful for everyone, and the roleplaying will be fun! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Enrollment limited to 16.
Instructor Dave Frey managed a successful peer mediation program at Tanana Middle School for 16 years. He also worked part time as a mediator, primarily in child custody cases.

REC-06 Your Bike Maintenance Project
Session II: 3/17/2025 - 4/14/2025
Days & Times: M 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Number of Meetings: 5
Building: UPark Gym
Instructor: Simon Rakower Fee: $20.00

Session II: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14
Mondays 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm (5 weeks)
*Students are required to bring a bike.
What does YOUR bicycle need? This is your chance to work on your own bike maintenance project with help from an expert bike mechanic. Let Simon know ahead of time what you want to work on so that he can bring relevant tools. Enrollment limited to 12.
Instructor: Simon Rakower (see REC-02)

SOC-09 Will and Estate Planning: Easier Done Than Said
Session II Add-On: 4/16/2025 - 4/17/2025
Days & Times: W Th F 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 3
Building: UPark 158
Instructor: Teresa Chepoda-Usibelli Fee: $20.00

*This course has switched days with Tax-wise Distribution Strategies in the printed catalog.

Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
Wednesday & Thursday 10:30 - 11:45 pm (2 meetings)
*OLLI membership is not required.
*Course runs for 2 consecutive meetings in Add-On II.
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 Teresa – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments. In-person enrollment limited to 26.
Facilitator: Teresa Chepoda Usibelli, Major Gift Officer, UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services, UA Foundation; Scott Taylor, Philanthropic Advisor, UA Foundation.

SOC-09-Z Will and Estate Planning: Easier Done Than Said
Session II Add-On: 4/16/2025 - 4/17/2025
Days & Times: W Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 2
Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
Instructor: Teresa Chepoda-Usibelli Fee: $20.00

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*This course has switched days with Tax-wise Distribution Strategies in the printed catalog.

Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
Wednesday & Thursday 10:30 - 11:45 pm (2 meetings)
*OLLI membership is not required.
*Course runs for 2 consecutive meetings in Add-On II.
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 Teresa – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments. In-person enrollment limited to 26.
Facilitator: Teresa Chepoda Usibelli, Major Gift Officer, UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services, UA Foundation; Scott Taylor, Philanthropic Advisor, UA Foundation.

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