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My PowerPoint-illustrated talk reviews the important historic English gardens and landscapes that will be visited by OLLI members participating in the OLLI tour of gardens in May 2025. A brief outline of English garden history will explain the background of each of the places to be visited.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 30
Dates: 10/18/2024 - 10/18/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: William Mann
Building: River's Crossing
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Is there any evidence that God exists? Or that Jesus is His divine Son? Or is Christian belief just a matter of having faith? This course examines the historical and scientific evidence, and the philosophical arguments in support of God's existence and the divinity of Jesus. Topics include the Cosmological Argument; Fine-Tuning Argument; Moral Argument; Near-Death Experiences; reliability of Gospel accounts; and non-biblical evidence. This course is not doctrinal. It examines these questions from historical, scientific, and philosophical viewpoints and is intended for both religious and non-religious people who have an intellectual curiosity about the basis for Christian beliefs.
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Fee: $39.00
Capacity Remaining: 34
Dates: 10/31/2024 - 11/21/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: Th
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Instructor: Tom Spencer
Building: River's Crossing
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Roger presents a fascinating program on the history of the land the State Botanical Garden occupies as well as the surrounding nearly 2,000 acres. The narrative spans 250 years from when William Bartram viewed the North Oconee River in 1773 to the creation of the Botanical Garden in Athens. He will share information about the three generations of the White family who owned the land. This is the family that created the mill village of Whitehall. You will learn how the property eventually came to be a part of UGA.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 21
Dates: 9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Roger Collins
Building: River's Crossing
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Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Georgia Museum of Natural History. The current exhibition is titled, "This Place We Call Georgia." It tells the story of Georgia's extraordinary natural history, past, present, and future. During the visit, there will be an introduction to the Museum by its Director, Bud Freeman, followed by a walking tour conducted by its Curators [e.g., Porter, corals; Wares, invertebrates; Hoebeck, insects; and Pontzer, curation). The Museum is located in the basement of the Statistics Building on Cedar Street. It is accessible to OLLI Members via parking in UGA Parking Lot S07 - Ecology.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 13
Dates: 9/6/2024 - 9/6/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Nicole Pontzer
Building: Off Site
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Heather will show you how to make a garden to attract pollinators to your yard and how to deal with Athens area problems like rocks and deer. She will discuss native and non-native plants, the soil conditions they like, and what pollinators frequent those plants. She urges you to enjoy your yard no matter what kind it is.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 24
Dates: 9/6/2024 - 9/6/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Heather Larkin
Building: River's Crossing
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Some people call geocaching "a game using million dollar satellites to find Tupperware in the woods." Perhaps it's an accurate description, but it is also so much more than that. This class will explore the growth and scope of geocaching along with "how to," with an emphasis on novices and total beginners, to perhaps find out what you are missing. If you own a smart phone, you too can geocache.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 22
Dates: 8/19/2024 - 8/19/2024
Times: 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Caly Depalma
Building: River's Crossing
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OLLI@UGA members can join UGA's Ramsey Center for Physical Activities though an affiliate membership agreement. This specially designed tour is a thorough introduction to the various aspects of the facility, known simply as "Ramsey.” The eight-acre center has three gyms, three pools, a suspended rubberized indoor track, climbing and bouldering walls, ten racquetball courts, two squash courts, bicycle repair stands, eight full-length basketball courts, and 19,000 square feet of weight-training space. Location details will be provided.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 37
Dates: 11/1/2024 - 11/1/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Anna Kellogg
Building: Off Site
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This is a moderate physical activity program that is recommended by the National Institute on Aging.
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Fee: $21.00
Capacity Remaining: 37
Dates: 10/21/2024 - 10/23/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: M W
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Instructor: Donald Roberson
Building: River's Crossing
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Colonel Saul will present a short history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which consisted of volunteers who formed the segregated Japanese-American army combat unit. Over 12,000 Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) volunteers answered the call. 2,686 from Hawaii and 1,500 from mainland U.S. internment camps assembled at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in 1943 for a year of infantry training. Many soldiers from the continental U.S. had families in internment camps in the USA while they fought abroad. The 442nd fought in some of the fiercest battles of WW II and became the highest decorated unit in the war. The unit's motto was "Go for Broke."
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 27
Dates: 10/9/2024 - 10/9/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Lawrence Saul
Building: River's Crossing
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Jaime will present a photo tour of his trip to Vietnam last year. This was a 17-day tour that that covered the entire country from the Chinese border to the nation's southern tip. Among the areas represented are Hanoi, Sa Pa, Hoi An, Bac Lieu, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon). A variety of landscape, people, and urban photos are included.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 28
Dates: 10/8/2024 - 10/8/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Jaime Alishio
Building: River's Crossing
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This class will describe practical and effective methods for removing privet and other harmful invasive plants to create better environments for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Privet is just one of the many non-native invasive plants that are quickly overwhelming many properties by overtaking our native plants at the tree, shrub and groundcover levels Participants will learn how to identify the "Top Ten" worst invasive plants in the Georgia Piedmont and how they disrupt natural ecosystems. Invasive plant management strategies and specialized tools will be discussed.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 34
Dates: 8/16/2024 - 8/16/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Gary Crider
Building: River's Crossing
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This class is approximately 90 minutes long and presents the life story of Jerome Kern through spoken words plus live musical performance as well as recordings.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 24
Dates: 10/16/2024 - 10/16/2024
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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This class is approximately 90 minutes long and presents the life story of Johnny Mercer through spoken words plus live musical performance as well as recordings
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 9/4/2024
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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This class is approximately 90 minutes long and presents the life story of Irving Berlin through spoken words plus live musical performance as well as recordings.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 24
Dates: 11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024
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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When you think of Mexican cocktails, what most likely comes to mind is a Margarita or well-chilled Corona. But from the pineapple-based "Matador" to the grapefruit derived "Chihuahua", there are SO many other ways to enjoy the combination of tropical fruit, tequila, and ice. Join us on the home patio of OLLI member Susan Carley as spirit master Charles Smith demonstrates how to make a variety of Mexican cocktails. Tastings of these beverages and samplings of Mexican appetizers will make this a fun evening. What better way to prepare for OLLI's March '25 excursion to Mexico!
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Fee: $60.00
Capacity Remaining: 12
Dates: 9/20/2024 - 9/20/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Susan Carley
Building: Off Site
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We read short items and selections from some of the world's best fiction and nonfiction. In addition to interesting insights, we strive for personal growth and social engagement. Class members determine our reading selections, which vary each semester. Each reading is independent of others, so it's not necessary to be at every meeting.
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Fee: $66.00
Capacity Remaining: 13
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/27/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 7
Days: W
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Instructor: Kathryn Kyker
Building: River's Crossing
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Dates are 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27
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We read short items and selections from some of the world's best fiction and nonfiction. In addition to interesting insights, we strive for personal growth and social engagement. Class members determine our reading selections, which vary each semester. Each reading is independent of others, so it's not necessary to be at every meeting.
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Fee: $66.00
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/27/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 7
Days: W
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Instructor: Kathryn Kyker
Building: Online via Zoom
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Dates are 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27
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Each year the Foreign Policy Association publishes a booklet analyzing eight topics related to foreign policy they believe offer opportunities and/or risks to the United States. This fall, we will complete the remainder of the Great Decisions booklet. If you do not have a copy, it can be obtained from the Foreign Policy Assoc. Website (https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/).
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Fee: $39.00
Capacity Remaining: 16
Dates: 9/13/2024 - 12/13/2024
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: F
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Instructor: Bill Alworth, Peter Rice
Building: River's Crossing
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Dr. Harvey will describe his early teenage experiences of living in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia and his childhood years in the Bukovina region of Romania, once the easternmost area of the Austrian monarchy. He will also discuss his 3 periods as a refugee, culminating in his leaving Europe for the U.S. under the auspices of the Displaced Persons Program.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 11/8/2024 - 11/8/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Curt Harvey
Building: River's Crossing
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Dive into the world of air quality! This engaging class will empower you with the knowledge to become a guardian of indoor atmospheres. Uncover the secrets of Radon, the silent infiltrator; discover the art of harmonizing with Smoke alarms, the frontline defenders amid potential fire hazards, and understand the life-saving rhythm of CO alarms. Join us for an exploration that blends education with fun, making you the ultimate defender against airborne villains. Together let's breathe easy and keep our spaces safe!
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 40
Dates: 8/15/2024 - 8/15/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Emily Alger, Derek Cooper
Building: River's Crossing
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Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with unanswered questions or experienced new symptoms that left you seeking answers? Many of us turn to "Dr. Google" for guidance. In this informative class, you'll learn how to navigate the vast world of online health information effectively. Discover strategies for identifying reliable sources, quickly spotting key facts, and efficiently reading webpages to find the information you need. Empower yourself with the skills to make informed decisions about your health and well-being. Join us and take control of your health journey!
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 35
Dates: 9/12/2024 - 9/12/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Emily Pursley
Building: River's Crossing
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Discover lesser-known online tools and strategies to enhance your productivity. This overview offers advance assignments (approximately 6 hours) to deepen your understanding, ensuring you maximize your class time efficiently. Join us for 1.5 hours of lecture, followed by 1.5 hours of hands-on exercises post-break where you will apply newfound resources immediately. Elevate your genealogical journey with unconventional approaches and unearth the stories of your ancestors like never before! Please register at least 2 days before class so you have time for the homework.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 33
Dates: 11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Laura Carter
Building: River's Crossing
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Discover lesser-known online tools and strategies to enhance your productivity. This overview offers advance assignments (approximately 6 hours) to deepen your understanding, ensuring you maximize your class time efficiently. Join us for 1.5 hours of lecture, followed by 1.5 hours of hands-on exercises post-break where you will apply newfound resources immediately. Elevate your genealogical journey with unconventional approaches and unearth the stories of your ancestors like never before! Please register at least 2 days before class so you have time for the homework.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 99
Dates: 11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Laura Carter
Building: Online via Zoom
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We will explore in some depth several songs of George Gershwin, looking at their lyrics, musical settings, and recordings. Basic music reading ability would be helpful but is not necessary.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 8
Dates: 9/9/2024 - 9/9/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Kevin Kelly
Building: River's Crossing
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In the heart of Athens and at the center of campus, the newly renovated University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel offers more than a convenient and scenic location. Our guests enjoy stylish and comfortable accommodations among our 195+ guest rooms, and suites, and delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries, coffee, drinks, and more in the Bulldog Bistro or Savannah Room. Hear about our strawberry ice cream, which people have been enjoying since the 1960s.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 8/22/2024 - 8/22/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Missy Wilson
Building: Off Site
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Our tour includes one acre of garden and greenhouse areas. The Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia evaluate the newest ornamental plants from top breeding companies located around the world. We are the “go-to” garden in the arena of testing plants for adaptability to heat and humidity. Tucked away on UGA's South Campus, our garden is a perfect place to escape and take a breather from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life. We have shaded benches and a gazebo in the center of the garden.
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Fee: $12.00
Capacity Remaining: 21
Dates: 8/19/2024 - 8/19/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Sandra Begani
Building: Off Site
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