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From 2017-2023, Eric Sponberg and Arliss Ryan sailed their 35’ sailboat Corroboree around the world. They crossed the Caribbean Sea and the South Pacific, Indian, and South Atlantic Oceans. Their adventures (and misadventures!) both at sea and on land include dodging hurricanes and lightning storms, sailing amidst tropical islands on beautiful days and along dangerous coasts on magical full-moon nights, exploring the Australian Outback and going on African safaris. In all, they sailed 32,000 miles and spent 438 days at sea. This talk is geared to a general audience and is entertaining, educational and upbeat. A Q&A session following the program welcomes every question you might have about sailing around the world and traveling overseas. Eric and Arliss created this program as a way to pay forward the many kindnesses they received from people along their route. Hop aboard and set sail!
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 3/19/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Arliss Ryan
Building: River's Crossing
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Given that medieval people lacked a germ theory to explain the spread of plague and had no effective treatments for it, we may be tempted to see them as helpless victims reduced to waiting for God to claim or spare their lives. In fact, the medieval plague years witnessed the development of many public health measures still in use today. We’ll explore the extensive strategies created to prevent or at least mitigate the damage brought by plague epidemics.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 26
Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/15/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Nan McMurry
Building: River's Crossing
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If you have not yet been to Sandy Creek Nature Center at all or recently, join us for an introduction/reintroduction. We'll share information about the nature center, go on a tour indoors and outside, and learn how you can become more involved. The property features 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands with over four miles of trails, including an ADA interpretive trail and a connection to the North Oconee River Greenway. The SPLOST-funded Education & Visitor Center includes live reptiles, amphibians, marine and freshwater aquariums, interactive natural history exhibits, and an incredible resource library, all housed in an eco-friendly building.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 11
Dates: 4/30/2026 - 4/30/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Kate Mowbray
Building: Off Site
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Based on an article called "7 surprising ways the public library can save you money," we'll look at ways you can save money by using library resources.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 31
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 3/19/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Trudi Green
Building: River's Crossing
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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. Special focus: Spring Ramble in Marietta; I'll preview this April event where you can explore historic homes, gardens, and sites normally closed to the public.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: James Reap
Building: River's Crossing
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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. Special focus: Spring Ramble in Marietta; I'll preview this April event where you can explore historic homes, gardens, and sites normally closed to the public.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 99
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: James Reap
Building: Online via Zoom
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Join the Athens Film Office to learn more about the history and process of filming TV and movie projects in Georgia and the Athens area. During this session, we’ll explore the role of state and local film offices in helping the production process; film-related resources in Athens and the state; educational and workforce development opportunities in film; Georgia’s status in the film industry; notable productions that have filmed in the Athens area; current challenges within the film industry; and ways that you can list your property or services as a local film resource.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 23
Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Jeff Montgomery
Building: River's Crossing
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The Social Security presentation highlights the critical role Social Security plays in retirement planning. Making informed decisions can greatly impact long-term financial security. The Medicare presentation provides a clear overview of Original Medicare, along with an explanation of your rights, available options, and associated costs. The Long-Term Care presentation addresses the importance of planning for future care needs including both medical and non-medical support for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities—particularly assistance with everyday tasks, also known as “activities of daily living.”
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 3/24/2026 - 4/7/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 3
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Shantel Haines
Building: River's Crossing
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Built on the Neva in a swampland, St. Petersburg gave Russia a link to the west. Created from nothing where the Neva drains into the Baltic Sea, it was named after the tzar’s patron saint. The city has had four names over the centuries: 1703, Saint Petersburg; 1914, Petrograd; 1924, Leningrad; 1989, Saint Petersburg. Its history is fascinating, and its beauty overwhelming. This will be the story of the city and the presenter’s personal experiences with it.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 21
Dates: 3/23/2026 - 3/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Ian Hardin
Building: River's Crossing
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Stroll the charming streets of historic Watkinsville and uncover a blend of stories and style on this guided walking tour. From hidden antiques at Attic Treasures to modern craftsmanship at Outpost Oconee, you’ll experience the town’s soul—past and present. Pause for a peek into historic Eagle Tavern, grab the perfect brew at Publica Coffee, and wrap up with artful finds at Bird and Brass. Every stop is a step into Watkinsville’s living history.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: -6
Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Jan Watson-Greer
Building: Off Site
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Practice how to stop life-threatening bleeding with wound packing and tourniquets. Practice how to respond to cardiac arrest with hands-only CPR.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Katie Calkin
Building: River's Crossing
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Films! Documentaries! Tutorials, oh my! Learn about the collection of streaming video resources accessible via UGA and available open source including Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, the Peabody Collection, DocuSeek, and more. Find out which streaming resources UGA OLLI members can access!
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Dana Johnson, Kathleen Carter
Building: River's Crossing
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Films! Documentaries! Tutorials, oh my! Learn about the collection of streaming video resources accessible via UGA and available open source including Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, the Peabody Collection, DocuSeek, and more. Find out which streaming resources UGA OLLI members can access!
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 98
Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Dana Johnson, Kathleen Carter
Building: Online via Zoom
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Never heard of Dorothy Fields? Maybe you have and you don’t know it. Fields was the most successful female songwriter in the golden age of the Great American Songbook. In her career spanning more than four decades, she wrote lyrics for many hit songs including “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Pick Yourself Up,” “On The Sunny Side Of The Street,” and “Big Spender,” to name a few. In this class, you will hear some of her hit songs and how she established herself in a world dominated by powerful and ambitious men… including gangsters!
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 25
Dates: 3/25/2026 - 3/25/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Susan Kraft
Building: River's Crossing
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The image on the Shroud of Turin of a crucified man with wounds matching the biblical description of Jesus’s crucifixion is the most studied artifact in history. After hundreds of thousands of hours of study, scientists are unable to say how the image was formed. This class examines the unique characteristics of the Shroud; the scientific efforts to unravel the mystery; the various hypotheses offered to explain the image; and why the answer to the question of how the image was formed is important.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 27
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 3/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Tom Spencer
Building: River's Crossing
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Journey up the Hudson River to explore the world that inspired Washington Irving, "America's author." This riveting 90-minute presentation by Master Storyteller Linda Schuyler Ford combines lecture, stunning visuals, and performance. Uncover the influences that shaped Irving, celebrate his unsung service to our country, explore Hudson River School art, and experience a hypnotic dive into The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 34
Dates: 4/17/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Linda Schuyler Ford
Building: UGA Campus at Gwinnett
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