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In-Person week 12 ( Apr 20 - Apr 24)   

  • Understanding and Using Land Records for Family Historians

  • Land records are treasure troves for family historians. Whenever a country claims new territory, it must decide how to divide and distribute that land—creating a detailed paper trail that often stretches back centuries. Because land ownership is so vital, these records are among the first to be re-recorded after disasters like fires, floods, or earthquakes. Yet, the unfamiliar language—terms such as dower, escheatment, and warrant—can make these documents seem intimidating. As a result, many researchers either overlook them or miss the rich clues they contain. Learning to interpret land records correctly can open powerful new pathways for solving family-history puzzles.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 4

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026

    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Laura Carter

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

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 0

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Going to Heaven: Copland's Settings of Dickinson's Poems

  • Here we encounter two seminal figures in American arts: Composer Aaron Copland and poet Emily Dickinson. Copland's settings of Dickinson's poems is a landmark in the vocal repertory of American music. We will be looking at a selection of these, discussing the poems and then their musical settings, to discover what makes them so expressive. A basic ability to read music would be helpful but certainly not required.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 24

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Kevin Kelly

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

  • Theologians Under Hitler: Faith, Ideology, and the Seduction of Power

  • Many have heard of church leaders who resisted the Nazi regime—names such as Bonhoeffer and Niemöller still inspire. But what of those who did not resist? How could so much of the German church, steeped in a rich Christian tradition and a deep intellectual culture, come to embrace Hitler’s vision? Drawing on Robert P. Ericksen’s Theologians Under Hitler, this five-week series examines how the Deutsche Christen (“German Christian”) movement and eminent theologians such as Gerhard Kittel, Paul Althaus, and Emanuel Hirsch bent Christian faith to serve Nazi ideology. Through presentation and discussion, we’ll consider how faith became an instrument of nationalism and hatred, and the sobering lessons this history still holds.

     

  • Fee: $51.00

    Capacity Remaining: 12

    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 5/18/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions: 5

    Days: M

  • Instructor: Tom Buchanan

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

  • Fighting Healthcare Fraud with the Senior Medicare Patrol Program

  • This class will cover what the nonprofit, federally-funded Senior Medicare Patrol program is and how attendees can help us fight the estimated $65 billion dollars plus that occurs in Medicare fraud each year. This one-hour class will discuss common scams in Medicare, and how you can prevent, detect, and report this fraud.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 40

    Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Tu

  • Instructor: Nathan Coflin

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

  • The ABC's for Self-Publishing Authors

  • Please note the class date and time has been chaged to April 21 at 2PM.  Whether a work of fiction or non-fiction, your book’s completion is a big milestone. But what is the next step in your publishing journey? Today, many successful authors choose to publish their own stories rather than using a book publisher. For self-publishers, Amazon is currently the most popular option. Is it your best option? If so, how do you go about placing your book on the Amazon platform, and how much time or money is necessary? This class provides a step-by-step guide for copyrighting, obtaining an ISBN, designing a book cover, correct formatting for Amazon publication, and creating an audio version of your book. Instructor Susan Carley is an Amazon author with two fiction works published under the book series The Dollhouse Fae Chronicle. She invested substantial time educating herself about the necessary steps in self publishing.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 29

    Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Tu

  • Instructor: Susan Carley

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

  • Espionage: The Second Oldest Profession

  • The great game of espionage or spying, as a distinct literary genre, fills bookstore and library shelves with fictional accounts of spying that are exciting and filled with danger. The reality is no less fascinating or dangerous. After a brief review of spy fiction, the course will delve into how spies are recruited, the organizations that house them, intelligence gathering; tradecraft or the methods used by intelligence agents to protect national and operational security; and betrayals, accounts of spies who sell their secrets for money, sex or revenge.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 1

    Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: Penny Mills

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

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 4

    Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • OLLI Cares & Connects: Local Non-Profit Leaders Share Their Mission and Community Impact

  • So much important work in our community happens thanks to nonprofit organizations. Hear from multiple-area non-profit organizations to learn about their mission, impact, and opportunities to get involved. Each group will give a quick, 10-minute presentation and take five minutes for questions. The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, Friends of the Library, Community Works Oconee, and others will present.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 28

    Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: W

  • Instructor: multiple instructors

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

  • Georgia's Historical Recipes

  • Many cookbooks and recipes still exist from Georgia’s early years, yet most have been forgotten. They sit quietly in archives, waiting to be rediscovered. These sources not only preserve traces of delicious foods that are new again to current generations, but also hold many clues about what home life was like for Georgians in the past. In this presentation, archivist and writer Valerie J. Frey, author of Georgia’s Historical Recipes: Seeking Our State’s Oldest Written Foodways and the Stories Behind Them (UGA Press, 2025), will lead an exploration of recipes from 1733 through 1945 with a historian’s eye. Learn about yesteryear’s cooks and taste of the history of Georgia, the South, and the U.S. through historic foodways. Athens area foodways will also be covered. (Please note that the speaker welcomes program participants to bring knitting or other quiet handiwork to do as they listen.)

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 28

    Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Valerie Frey

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

 

 

  • Cheese from Around the World

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • Travel the globe one bite at a time in this flavorful exploration of international cheeses. From creamy French bries and alpine wheels to bold blues and crumbly cheddars, this class uncovers the stories, traditions, and craftmanship behind the world's most iconic cheeses. Perfect for curious palates, aspiring cheese mongers, and anyone who believes good cheese has a story to tell!

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -17

    Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Th

  • Instructor: Whitney Hammond

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

  • Touring and Hiking Shoal Creek Sanctuary

  • Join creator and visionary Dr. John Pickering on a moderately-strenuous two- to three- hour hike around Shoal Creek Sanctuary, 247 acres of land under a conservation easement on the east side of Athens. The sanctuary's mission is to improve biodiversity and serve as a practical model for pesticide-free, community-driven conservation. Dr. Pickering will guide attendees through his various projects and progress on the sanctuary and share his vision for this land and beyond. During the tour, Dr. Pickering will: (1) show upland, slope, aquatic, and floodplain habitats; (2) discuss land use history since colonial times, and (3) describe how we are removing invasive species, controlling deer, and restoring native species. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and come rain or shine (there will be a make-up day for severe weather). Visit shoalcreeksanctuary.org.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: 8

    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026

    Times: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: F

  • Instructor: John Pickering

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Important- please note this is a moderately-strenuous two- to three-hour hike.

    There are 3 separate dates offered. 4/20, 4/22, & 4/24

    Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

  • Inequality: How Bad Is It?

  • Income inequality in America and many other advanced countries has risen sharply since the 1970s. We will look at what several respected economists and other thinkers write about inequality. Why is inequality increasing? Are higher levels of inequality damaging our social fabric, or are they no big deal? Are there effective ways to reduce inequality without placing too much burden on American taxpayers?

     

  • Fee: $23.00

    Capacity Remaining: 29

    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 5/1/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    Sessions: 2

    Days: F

  • Instructor: Dan Everett

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

  • Great Trees, Shrubs and Perennials for Southern Gardens—A Garden Tour

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. 
  • In addition to hosting a guided tour of his garden, Dr. Dirr will provide the opportunity to discuss, learn and photograph new plants with the gardener who lovingly planted and tended over 225 trees, numerous flowering shrubs and perennials for 16 years. Dirr will also share identification, propagation techniques, pollinator attributes, and cultural requirements. Baptisia bred by Dirr should be in full flower, and seedlings will be given to participants. The presentation’s goal is to provide measures of inspiration and education for beginning and advanced gardeners.

     

  • Fee: $14.00

    Capacity Remaining: -2

    Dates: 4/25/2026 - 4/25/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Sessions: 1

    Days: Sa

  • Instructor: Michael Dirr

    Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)

  • Please see receipt note for address/additional details.
 

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