IP Week 6 (Sept 21-25)

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Brewed to Perfection: Two Methods to Elevate Your Coffee Drinking Experience
This class will focus on two different methods of preparing coffee—one using a French press and the other using a moka pot. We will be grinding freshly-roasted coffee beans and preparing via each method followed by a tasting and evaluation of the two.
Fee: $19.00

Capacity Remaining: 22

Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: M
Instructor: Bill Blokzyl

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

John Donne the Poet
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
John Donne was a contemporary of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson. He grew from London playboy to faithful husband and father and finally to the famous Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Although his sermons and meditations were well known during his lifetime, his poems became widely popular only in the early 20th century. We will read aloud and discuss some of his poems in the context of his life and times. No textbook or homework required.
Fee: $32.00

Capacity Remaining: 0

Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/25/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sessions: 3

Days: M Tu F
Instructor: Jack Armistead

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Using the FamilySearch Center for Research and Building Your Family Tree
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
This course will cover how to use FamilySearch and the research tools that are available on it. The class will begin with a presentation followed by hands-on time to use FamilySearch with staff members providing individual help as needed. The goal of this class is to facilitate attendees in gaining initial or additional research skills for building their family trees and discovering family history stories.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: -2

Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: M
Instructor: Donna Turlington

Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
Please note there are 2 separate classes being offered the same day. One at 10AM and the other at 2PM.

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Using the FamilySearch Center for Research and Building Your Family Tree
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
This course will cover how to use FamilySearch and the research tools that are available on it. The class will begin with a presentation followed by hands-on time to use FamilySearch with staff members providing individual help as needed. The goal of this class is to facilitate attendees in gaining initial or additional research skills for building their family trees and discovering family history stories.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: -1

Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: M
Instructor: Donna Turlington

Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
Please note there are 2 separate classes being offered the same day. One at 10AM and the other at 2PM.

Please see receipt note for address/parking details.

Saving Georgia's Story: How the Georgia Trust Preserves Our Heritage
Discover how the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation protects the places that make Georgia unique—from grand antebellum estates to humble rural schoolhouses, and from endangered landmarks to entire historic neighborhoods. We’ll go behind the scenes of the Georgia Trust’s vital work. Learn about flagship programs including the Places in Peril list; the Revolving Fund that saves buildings through strategic acquisition and rehabilitation; and advocacy efforts. You'll hear success stories of rescued landmarks across the state and discover how preservation drives economic development, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared heritage. We'll explore the Trust's educational programs, preservation easements, and hands-on restoration workshops.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 31

Dates: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: James Reap

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Early Georgia History and the Role of its Rural Churches
In this captivating talk with visuals to match, we are invited to meander along Georgia’s back roads and turn back the clock. The Chairman, CEO and Co-founder of Historic Rural Churches of Georgia will discuss researching, documenting and preserving the history of 18th and 19th century Georgia rural churches and reveal their broader role in history.
Fee: $40.00

Capacity Remaining: 6

Dates: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Sonny Seals

Building: Trumps Catering (opens in new tab)

Human Sacrifice: Scientific Insights into Ancient Lives
Evidence for human sacrifice is not uncommon in the archaeological record, whether ranging from a single, elaborate burial to a mass grave. New cutting-edge methods in archaeological science like ancient DNA and stable isotope analysis paired with traditional methods are helping us understand who these people were and where they lived, which can help us understand why they were sacrificed. Ultimately, these discoveries shed light on social organization and hierarchy in past societies.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 32

Dates: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Suzanne Pilaar Birch

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

American Mahjong Basics
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
This class spans two sessions for thorough learning. Session one covers the game's history, American development, rules, format, and National Mah-Jong League card. Session two features actual gameplay to practice one's skills and address additional questions. This two-part structure ensures comprehensive understanding through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, allowing students to confidently apply what they've learned in real-game situations.
Fee: $23.00

Capacity Remaining: -7

Dates: 9/23/2026 - 9/25/2026

Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sessions: 2

Days: W F
Instructor: Janette Bryan

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
Please note: There are 3 separate Mahjong classes being offered. September 23 & 25; October 20 & 22; December 2 & 4

Gullah Geechee: A Living Legacy of Language, Music, and History
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
During this session, OLLI members will engage with a survey of Gullah Geechee history and culture presented by leading scholars and practitioners of Gullah Geechee culture. In 1903, W.E.B. Du Bois wrote that the sea island peoples of Georgia and South Carolina are “touched and moulded less by the world about them.” Indeed, the Gullah-Geechee are exceptional because of their linguistic and musical retentions, documented by Lorenzo Dow Turner. The 1988 documentary The Language You Cry In, traces a Gullah song passed down through the generations back to its origins in Sierra Leone.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: -5

Dates: 9/23/2026 - 9/23/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: W
Instructor: Aaron Carter-Enyi, Brenton Jordan, Trevon Hood, Quintina Carter-Enyi

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Roots and Records: A Hands-On Introduction to Family History
Ready to begin—or reboot—your family history adventure? This three-session course (3 hours each) introduces the essential tools, records, strategies, and standards used in U.S. and international genealogy research. Through guided homework and hands-on exercises, you’ll build practical skills and make real progress on your own research. Class discussions at the start of sessions two and three let participants share discoveries and learn from one another. Advance readings and assignments are provided at least a week ahead. Because preparation is part of the experience, early registration is strongly encouraged.
Fee: $32.00

Capacity Remaining: 22

Dates: 9/24/2026 - 11/5/2026

Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sessions: 3

Days: Th
Instructor: Laura Carter

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Best Indie Film of 2023? Celine Song's Past Lives
Celine Song’s Past Lives (2023) is one of the most impressive independent movies of the 2020s. While 2023 was dominated by the blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer, over 100 critics declared Past Lives the best film of the year. It won many prizes, from the American Film Institute and Sundance to the Director’s Guild of America. It was championed as “a master class in storytelling” on Ebert.com. Based on a personal story of Celine Song’s, Past Lives follows Nora (Greta Lee) who leaves South Korea as a child, and later struggles to become a playwright in NYC. But she left a close friend, a boy, behind. What does that relationship mean now, years later? This class will revisit Past Lives to evaluate Song’s richly developed characters, script, and visual style.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 32

Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Instructor: Richard Neupert

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Franco-Mexican Artist Jean Charlot and his Works on the UGA Campus
This presentation will follow the career of the Franco-Mexican muralist, painter, and illustrator Jean Charlot. He spent several years in Athens during the early 1940s working on the UGA campus at the invitation of Lamar Dodd, his student at the Art Students' League in New York City. Before coming to Athens, Charlot worked on the Mexican ruins at Chichen Itza and illustrated works by French author Paul Claudel. Charlot’s subsequent career included working as a muralist on numerous sites across the U.S., and he finally settled in Hawaii, where he was professor of art at the University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 28

Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Instructor: Nina Hellerstein

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Yes, And… A Relational Approach to Dementia Care
This class introduces a dynamic, relationship-centered concept that blends the principles of the Positive Approach to Care (developed by Teepa Snow) with the improvisational mindset of “Yes, And.” At its core, this concept recognizes that when the brain changes, communication must change too. Rather than correcting, confronting, or trying to bring someone back to our reality, we learn how to step into theirs with curiosity and compassion. “Yes, And” is not about pretending or agreeing with inaccuracies. It is about protecting dignity, preserving relationships, and creating emotional safety, especially when cognitive abilities are changing. By integrating brain science with improvisational awareness, this approach offers a practical and human way to navigate unpredictable moments with greater confidence, creativity, and compassion.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 23

Dates: 9/25/2026 - 9/25/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: F
Instructor: Abbie Vogt

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

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