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Come meet some of the creative team behind Nebraska Wesleyan University’s production of the Tony Award winning adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story, Matilda. The director, along with student performers and production team members, will share with you some of the unique “magic” elements of the show, describe the production process, and answer questions. There will also be some selected demonstrations and previews of moments in the production, and a special focus on the exciting opportunity to collaborate with ten child performers from our community in the cast, and all of the challenges and benefits that have come from that experience.

Purchase tickets directly from Nebraska Wesleyan, using one of the following methods: Online from the Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre Performances website:  https://nebraskawesleyan.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=492; OR Call 402-465-2384. Purchase directly from the Ticket Office right after class (based on availability). Select the Senior discounted ticket price of $15. Tickets are digital and can be accessed via a smartphone or email. You can also obtain a printed ticket at Will Call when arriving at the theater for the performance.

Is your current Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) still your best option? Find out the answer. Learn how to navigate Medicare’s drug plan calculator to determine the best plan for you for next year, during the annual open enrollment period. Bring your own tablet or laptop computer, no cell phones, and your prescription list and learn how to work Medicare’s prescription drug calculator, using your device with assistance from Department of Insurance volunteers. Determine the best drug plan for next year. This class is for people who have original Medicare, with a drug plan through Part D. It is not intended for people using an Advantage Plan.

Discover the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's diverse programs and services that enhance Nebraska's landscapes and communities. Explore NSA’s organization, history, affiliate sites, and project impacts; the world of fabulous plants and landscapes; and a tour the UNL East Campus green infrastructure projects and the NSA greenhouse. Learn about tree planting, garden making, community building, and sustainable practices. Interact directly with NSA staff in an “ask us anything” format during one of the classes.

From the comfort of your own home, join in meditation, breath-work, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. Class is for all levels, but poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. Instructor will provide modifications as needed. Learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment is needed but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.

Join us at Saro Cider, a Lincoln-based cidery, and discover a history of hard cider in the U.S. Take your taste buds on an adventure through a curated cider flight, showcasing the variety of Midwest cider, including cider from apples grown at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. A snack will be provided during sampling and you will enjoy a short trek through the production facility to learn the art of cider making.

Lincoln has had a long and storied history of professional baseball beginning in the 1890’s to the present day. Learn about the 130- year timeline and the cooperation and vision required by the University of Nebraska, the city of Lincoln and private enterprise to bring Haymarket Park to fruition. We will learn about these key players and the role each played in making this trifecta a “home run.”

Lincoln has had a long and storied history of professional baseball beginning in the 1890’s to the present day. Learn about the 130- year timeline and the cooperation and vision required by the University of Nebraska, the city of Lincoln and private enterprise to bring Haymarket Park to fruition. We will learn about these key players and the role each played in making this trifecta a “home run.”

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? When does your loved one need one of these services? While hospice care has been around for many years, palliative care is a fairly recent medical approach. It is a very difficult time of life, and these medical professionals can help guide families through tough decisions. Learn about how hospice works, how families may enroll their loved ones and what are the appropriate diagnoses required for hospice management. Know about a Medicare benefit that requires certain services be provided in hospice care. It is often difficult for doctors to recommend hospice for their patients, but it is a much better way for people at the end of life compared with in-hospital treatment.

What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? When does your loved one need one of these services? While hospice care has been around for many years, palliative care is a fairly recent medical approach. It is a very difficult time of life, and these medical professionals can help guide families through tough decisions. Learn about how hospice works, how families may enroll their loved ones and what are the appropriate diagnoses required for hospice management. Know about a Medicare benefit that requires certain services be provided in hospice care. It is often difficult for doctors to recommend hospice for their patients, but it is a much better way for people at the end of life compared with in-hospital treatment.

Experience the collaborative work that creates a successful chamber music presentation. No musical experience necessary. Observe a rehearsal of the Nebraska Chamber Players and then be asked to help the musicians work together more successfully. This is an opportunity to find out just how musicians play together as a group, even when it appears no one is leading.

Discover the art of pairing wines with desserts in this delightful experience. Sample five or six James Arthur wines paired with delicious desserts from Lincoln’s Sweet Things by Marcy. Enjoy a decadent dessert experience that captures the essence of Southern culinary traditions, along with pairings that bring out the best in both wine and dessert.

“Jeopardy: The Team Edition” is a fun and engaging game designed in a group setting. Players are divided into teams, each consisting of members who bring their wealth of life experience and knowledge to the table. The game follows the classic format of the beloved TV show with a full- size electronic game board. Teams take turns selecting categories and point values from the game board, with each category representing a different topic of interest. Once a category and point value are chosen, the team is presented with a question. Instead of responding individually, team members collaborate to come up with the correct answer. This fosters teamwork, communication, and lively discussion among players. The team with the most points at the end of the game is crowned the Jeopardy champions, but the real prize is the camaraderie and memories shared during this delightful journey through knowledge and nostalgia.

The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn. Have fun singing, strumming, and learning with fellow OLLI members. Learning a new instrument keeps the brain sharp, and fingering the ukulele helps arthritic hands. You don’t have to know how to read music to take this class. Any standard "C tuning" ukulele may be used. It is helpful if members bring their own ukulele and music stand; and, members may check out a beginner ukulele from any public library in advance.

Explore Monolith Corporation’s revolutionary clean carbon black and hydrogen production technology, showcasing how their low- emission materials are changing automotive, agriculture and many other industries. Discover this Lincoln company’s journey, impact, and vision for using sustainability to reenergize American manufacturing, all from right here in Nebraska.

Explore Monolith Corporation’s revolutionary clean carbon black and hydrogen production technology, showcasing how their low- emission materials are changing automotive, agriculture and many other industries. Discover this Lincoln company’s journey, impact, and vision for using sustainability to reenergize American manufacturing, all from right here in Nebraska.

Nebraska has a diverse literary landscape, spanning from the diaries of our first explorers and pioneers, through the columns of Nebraska's earliest newspapers, to modern poets and bestselling novelists. We inherit a literary tradition informed and nurtured by Nebraska as a place, a people, a heritage. It is a tradition of striking quality and scope for a state relatively sparse in population. Nebraska poets and mystery writers, social critics and romance novelists, historians and journalists have achieved regional, national, and international recognition. Explore some of Nebraska’s most celebrated authors, as well as some hidden gems. Learn what some listeners of Nebraska Public Media’s “All About Books” have said about which books best describe Nebraska. The last session will be a tour of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors.

Improve your balance, core strength, mental clarity, and flexibility. The slow and measured movements guarantee participants an excellent workout without the strain of jumping, quick movements, or floor work. Seated and standing forms will be practiced. Appropriate for individuals at all levels of ability.

Explore the profound and diverse spiritual traditions of Native American cultures. This course offers an immersive journey through the origin stories that have shaped the lives and identities of Indigenous peoples across North America. Engage with ancient wisdom, explore the interconnectedness of nature and spirituality, and challenge your understanding of religion and culture. Through storytelling, sacred texts, and contemporary perspectives, discover how these enduring traditions continue to inspire and transform. Join us in honoring the past and envisioning a future where these spiritual legacies thrive.

Explore the profound and diverse spiritual traditions of Native American cultures. This course offers an immersive journey through the origin stories that have shaped the lives and identities of Indigenous peoples across North America. Engage with ancient wisdom, explore the interconnectedness of nature and spirituality, and challenge your understanding of religion and culture. Through storytelling, sacred texts, and contemporary perspectives, discover how these enduring traditions continue to inspire and transform. Join us in honoring the past and envisioning a future where these spiritual legacies thrive.

Explore the profound and diverse spiritual traditions of Native American cultures. This course offers an immersive journey through the origin stories that have shaped the lives and identities of Indigenous peoples across North America. Engage with ancient wisdom, explore the interconnectedness of nature and spirituality, and challenge your understanding of religion and culture. Through storytelling, sacred texts, and contemporary perspectives, discover how these enduring traditions continue to inspire and transform. Join us in honoring the past and envisioning a future where these spiritual legacies thrive.

Looking to up your “game” for an upcoming game night or party? Join us for this hands-on appetizer course. Learn the art of charcuterie and prepare other appetizers that will wow your guests.

Sips & Wishes is end-of-life medical education and planning with medical professionals. We will learn how to talk with our loved ones about our end-of-life wishes. View medical equipment and learn the “whys” of different procedures, including CPR and feeding tubes. We will enjoy a beverage and snack while we learn the difference between intubation and tracheotomy, the truths about CPR, considerations when decided on dialysis long-term, or if modified diets sound appealing. Learn through the stories of the presenters from their nursing perspective which will fuel conversation. We will learn the importance of sharing our wishes with our loved ones, and leave feeling energized and comforted, plus empowered and prepared to communicate our choices and wishes.

In 1792, 24 men gathered under a tree in lower Manhattan to establish an auction market among themselves to trade government bonds. Today’s New York Stock Exchange uses the same auction market system established by the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792. The NYSE then and now seeks to complete transactions quickly and cheaply and to always provide liquidity with a ready buyer and seller of securities. Still using an auction market with a “bid” and an “ask,” electronic trading still uses a market maker and specialist system. This overview class – back by popular demand – will share the history, the mechanics of trading and significant events shaping the NYSE (aka The Big Board) as the world’s largest securities trading system.

In 1792, 24 men gathered under a tree in lower Manhattan to establish an auction market among themselves to trade government bonds. Today’s New York Stock Exchange uses the same auction market system established by the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792. The NYSE then and now seeks to complete transactions quickly and cheaply and to always provide liquidity with a ready buyer and seller of securities. Still using an auction market with a “bid” and an “ask,” electronic trading still uses a market maker and specialist system. This overview class – back by popular demand – will share the history, the mechanics of trading and significant events shaping the NYSE (aka The Big Board) as the world’s largest securities trading system.

In 1792, 24 men gathered under a tree in lower Manhattan to establish an auction market among themselves to trade government bonds. Today’s New York Stock Exchange uses the same auction market system established by the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792. The NYSE then and now seeks to complete transactions quickly and cheaply and to always provide liquidity with a ready buyer and seller of securities. Still using an auction market with a “bid” and an “ask,” electronic trading still uses a market maker and specialist system. This overview class – back by popular demand – will share the history, the mechanics of trading and significant events shaping the NYSE (aka The Big Board) as the world’s largest securities trading system.