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The Heritage Crafts organization in the U.K. recently identified Bobbin lace as endangered. While few people make a living from practicing the craft, there is a vibrant community of hobby lacemakers around the world. This lecture/demonstration class will cover the history of bobbin lacemaking, an explanation of the tools used, and a survey of several types of bobbin lace. A handout of information and resources will be provided.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 39
Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Heather Simmons
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Members attending this class are invited to bring a brown bag lunch with them. After the class, anyone who wishes to stay can enjoy their lunch and socialize with other OLLI members from 11:30-12:30 in the River's Crossing sunroom, Room 114.
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Davin will give a tour of the Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) facilities that include recently finished and current-construction projects to modernize the airport. This tour will also provide opportunities to hear about the airport's plans for the future, including commercial service, and the history of the airport. The AHN was the first civilian airport in Georgia and was home to the state’s first aviator, Ben Epps.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 5
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 9/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Davin Welter
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Please see receipt note for address/parking details.
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This class offers a very basic introduction to the major systems that operate a modern internal combustion (gas) automobile. Some basic maintenance guidelines and tips will be taught, but the emphasis is explaining the systems that make the wheels go round and round, and how owners can monitor those systems and professional repairs. The class will be part lecture and then a hands on "walk around" of an automobile.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 37
Dates: 8/28/2026 - 8/28/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Glover Housman
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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The aim of this class is to turn you into an Aristotelian! The Aristotelian view of nature is often derided as simple-minded by students of the modern scientific revolution. In fact, it was a brilliant synthesis of much of the best natural philosophy before the modern era. The Aristotelian world-view is relentlessly rational and coherent and is in many respects the true foundation of modern science. It is also interesting and delightful in itself. P.S.: The Aristotelian world-view provides an excellent—and often amusing—way to explain the natural world to your younger grandchildren!
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 12
Dates: 8/31/2026 - 9/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: M W
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Instructor: Tom Keene
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Go behind the scenes at Five & Ten for an inside look at how an independent restaurant operates. This interactive program will explore the economics of restaurants, local sourcing and seasonality, menu development, hospitality, and the realities of running a modern dining room and kitchen. Participants will hear from the chef and pastry team, observe a butchery demonstration, discuss how relationships with local farmers shape the menu, and conclude with a seasonal lunch while continuing the conversation. Designed for curious diners and lifelong learners alike, this roughly two-hour experience offers a deeper understanding of the craft, logistics, and creativity behind the restaurant experience.
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Fee: $39.00
Capacity Remaining: -23
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 10/26/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Peter Dale
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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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.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 35
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Richard Neupert
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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In this session, we'll talk about: the importance of impact for bones, how weekly strength and balance training is imperative, and ways gain glute strength. Dress comfortably as everyone will learn and participate in activities to support improved osteoporosis, all of which can be incorporated into daily exercise. Also, Lisa will talk about the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis, how walking is usually not enough to improve bone health, and how to calculate your fracture risk. Leave with an action plan for better bones, better balance, and better buns!
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Lisa Knighton
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Colleen and Heather will introduce you to the BFK Storytellers’ Program. Learn about this organization that creates open, equal access to books—what the program is, what it does, and how you could make an impact on a local child by helping him or her become a better reader.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 32
Dates: 8/17/2026 - 8/17/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Heather Fletcher, Colleen Craven-Morris
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Discover the craft behind the pages in this hands-on book-making class. From ancient stone carvings and papyrus scrolls to modern bindings inspired by Gutenberg’s press, explore the rich history of how humans have preserved their ideas. Then create your own one-of-a-kind book as you learn to punch, stitch, glue, and bind using a variety of materials. A $20 starter toolkit—yours to keep—is required for participation.
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Fee: $34.00
Capacity Remaining: 15
Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Tracy Coley
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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This class will explore the desegregation of UGA's athletics programs. It attempts to provide context to the environment surrounding athletics at the university prior to the integration of its sports teams, as well as following the narrative of integration up to the present time.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 19
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 10/1/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Th
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Instructor: Jason Hasty
Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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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.
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Fee: $19.00
Capacity Remaining: 28
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Bill Blokzyl
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Travel virtually to places like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Muscat, Oman, through the lens of an American who has lived and worked in the region for nearly a decade. Moving beyond headlines and stereotypes, the class examines the rhythms of daily life, cultural values, and social structures that shape contemporary Gulf societies.
Drawing on the presenter’s lived experience in the United Arab Emirates, students will be introduced to the nuances of cultural adaptation, language learning, and cross-cultural communication in a rapidly evolving region. Topics will include identity and belonging, the balance between tradition and modernity, and the role of music, language, and interpersonal connection in understanding culture from within.
Rather than a geopolitical or policy-focused approach, this seminar emphasizes human experience and cultural immersion, encouraging participants to reconsider assumptions and engage with the Arab Gulf through a more grounded and personal perspective.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Lydia Shepherd
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Travel virtually to places like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Muscat, Oman, through the lens of an American who has lived and worked in the region for nearly a decade. Moving beyond headlines and stereotypes, the class examines the rhythms of daily life, cultural values, and social structures that shape contemporary Gulf societies.
Drawing on the presenter’s lived experience in the United Arab Emirates, students will be introduced to the nuances of cultural adaptation, language learning, and cross-cultural communication in a rapidly evolving region. Topics will include identity and belonging, the balance between tradition and modernity, and the role of music, language, and interpersonal connection in understanding culture from within.
Rather than a geopolitical or policy-focused approach, this seminar emphasizes human experience and cultural immersion, encouraging participants to reconsider assumptions and engage with the Arab Gulf through a more grounded and personal perspective.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 100
Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Lydia Shepherd
Building: Online via Zoom
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Learn more about the new UGA School of Medicine and its mission to educate excellent physicians, pursue new knowledge, and advance the health of communities, Georgia, and beyond.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 27
Dates: 9/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Taylor Cain
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Learn more about the new UGA School of Medicine and its mission to educate excellent physicians, pursue new knowledge, and advance the health of communities, Georgia, and beyond.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 98
Dates: 9/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Taylor Cain
Building: Online via Zoom
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The class will consist of a lecture-style presentation followed by a Q&A period and discussion. We will explore the following questions: How will an increasing life expectancy affect society? Why do we age? Can aging be reversed or treated?
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 31
Dates: 9/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Karl Lechtreck
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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