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- A Culinary Experience: Your Adventure Awaits
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Tired of leftovers for lunch? Ready for a new eating adventure? Join us for lunch at the Great Plains Culinary Institute at Southeast Community College. In addition to a delicious buffet lunch prepared and served by the students, learn about the culinary program by taking a tour of the facility and observing a food preparation demonstration. Past participants are welcome to attend again. This facility is fully accessible; parking information will be provided prior to this event.
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14. Cancellation after this date is nonrefundable unless cancelled by UNL.
Please contact the OLLI office if you have specific dietary restrictions.
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- A Safe Drive Through the Aging Process
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W018Z
Dates: 4/18/2023 - 4/18/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Jill Couch
Facilitator: Jeanette Wellsandt
Seats Left: 73
Learn how to remain behind the wheel as long as it is safely possible, how to prevent traffic crashes, how to make good decisions about when a permanent move to the passenger seat may be the best idea, and how and when to develop a Plan B for transportation alternatives. We will discuss why and how to have the sensitive conversations about driving with your family and your physician. Information presented is based on the evidence around driving issues as we age, and on helping older drivers and their families make these sensitive and important decisions.
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- A Safe Drive Through the Aging Process
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W018P
Dates: 4/18/2023 - 4/18/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: UNL - Newkirk Human Sciences Building
Room: 137
Instructor: Jill Couch
Facilitator: Jeanette Wellsandt
Seats Left: 26
Learn how to remain behind the wheel as long as it is safely possible, how to prevent traffic crashes, how to make good decisions about when a permanent move to the passenger seat may be the best idea, and how and when to develop a Plan B for transportation alternatives. We will discuss why and how to have the sensitive conversations about driving with your family and your physician. Information presented is based on the evidence around driving issues as we age, and on helping older drivers and their families make these sensitive and important decisions.
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- Advanced Amateur Photography
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Gain greater proficiency in digital photography while using cameras with interchangeable lenses, including advanced amateur cameras (adjustable), mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILC) or digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. This course is designed to provide you with these fundamentals as you practice with your own personal camera. Basic principles of photography will be reviewed and then more sophisticated digital camera operations, such as controls, function and purpose, lighting, composition, hardware options and software will be discussed.
Park east of the main entrance.
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- Breakfast with UNL Athletics: Academic Support
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Fee: $20.00
Course Number: LIF083P
Dates: 4/14/2023 - 4/14/2023
Times: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: HyVee-84th & Holdrege
Room: Club Room
Instructor: Katie Jewel
Facilitator: Bob Michl
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Academic progress rate and graduation success rate are two components that are seldom mentioned when we hear about the success of Husker athletes. Katie Jewell, associate director of academic programs, addresses these issues and more. A native of Hastings, Neb., and a UNL alumnus, Jewell takes pride in her academic counseling. She coordinates academic support for the football and baseball teams but her job title includes so much more. Hear her discuss her role in ensuring the success of Nebraska athletes in the classroom.
Registration Deadline: Fri, April 7. Cancellation after this date is non-refundable.
Cost: $20 includes breakfast; please contact the OLLI office if you have specific dietary restrictions.
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- Building Strength As We Age
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: H&W031P
Dates: 3/24/2023 - 5/5/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 6
Building: Genesis Health Clubs
Room:
Instructor: Dusty Hatt
Facilitator: Kathy Grubbe
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Meet with a certified personal trainer to learn about the importance of strength training as we age. All sessions will be broken into two main components: education and activity. Topics will include functional fitness, cardio training, strength training, flexibility training, balance exercises and core work. Modifications will be provided for all activities. Copies of the workouts will be provided to all participants so exercises can be done at home. Wear comfortable work out attire and tennis shoes. We will do a 60-minute strength training workout accessible to all levels of fitness. The last 30 minutes focus on about nutrition, hydration and sleep practices.
No class on April 21 due to instructor conflict.
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- Coming of S2age: Community by Design
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Nonprofit Tabitha is addressing the needs of the community and changing the way we think, live and interact with our neighbors. The first-of-its-kind in the nation, Tabitha’s S2age Living is an intergenerational community like no other. Older adults, 55 plus, and Bryan College of Health Sciences students will call the corner of 47th and L Streets home in the fall of 2023. The community was created to address three major challenges: epidemic of loneliness across generations, a lack of moderately priced housing, and the shortage of health care workers to support older adults. This initiative is connecting the two groups by fulfilling the needs they have in common in an uncommon manner. Learn more about how Tabitha is living through their purpose to empower people to live joyfully and age gratefully with S2age.
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- Dance Fitness
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: H&W011Z
Dates: 3/21/2023 - 4/25/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Julie Enersen
Facilitator: Julie Enersen
Seats Left: 80
Dance Fitness is perfect for older adults who want to add some movement to their lives but would like to adapt the easy-to-follow choreography to their own fitness levels. You will be encouraged to do what works for you and will be shown options for raising and lowering the intensity. In the process, you’ll move to great show tunes, standards and world music while improving your balance, brain function and cardiovascular endurance. If you wear comfy clothing and come prepared to move, then you’re ready for Dance Fitness. And yes, you can dance in a chair.
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- Do You Have Time for More Stories?
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Stories are personal wealth, collected over a lifetime. The instructors use prompts to invite class participants to share stories, both oral and written. Examples of prompts include favorite meals, family traditions, mentors and more. If you attended this course during the fall term, you will continue your journey of sharing and listening. If you are new to this course, let the adventure begin. All are welcome as we practice the key storytelling elements of telling and listening. You are encouraged to write or otherwise record your stories for your family.
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- Duncan Aviation Facilities Tour
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF0451
Dates: 3/31/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Duncan Aviation
Room: Enter at door with Duncan Aviation awning
Instructor: Kendall Folds
Facilitator: De Tonack
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Each session will offer a facility tour of Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in the world, providing complete acquisition, sales, and nose-to-tail support services for business aircraft. Owned and operated by the Duncan family since their founding in 1956, Duncan Aviation is well known and respected by operators, manufacturers, and other service providers worldwide for their quality, work ethic and expertise. Join us for a walking tour and a peek into the many different services Duncan provides, including airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, and full paint and interior services.
Parking: Information will be in your course registration confirmation and reminder emails.
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- Duncan Aviation Facilities Tour
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF0453
Dates: 4/14/2023 - 4/14/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Duncan Aviation
Room: Enter at door with Duncan Aviation awning
Instructor: Kendall Folds
Facilitator: De Tonack
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Each session will offer a facility tour of Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in the world, providing complete acquisition, sales, and nose-to-tail support services for business aircraft. Owned and operated by the Duncan family since their founding in 1956, Duncan Aviation is well known and respected by operators, manufacturers, and other service providers worldwide for their quality, work ethic and expertise. Join us for a walking tour and a peek into the many different services Duncan provides, including airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, and full paint and interior services.
Parking: Information will be in your course registration confirmation and reminder emails.
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- Duncan Aviation Facilities Tour
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF0452
Dates: 4/21/2023 - 4/21/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Duncan Aviation
Room: Enter at door with Duncan Aviation awning
Instructor: Kendall Folds
Facilitator: De Tonack
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Each session will offer a facility tour of Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in the world, providing complete acquisition, sales, and nose-to-tail support services for business aircraft. Owned and operated by the Duncan family since their founding in 1956, Duncan Aviation is well known and respected by operators, manufacturers, and other service providers worldwide for their quality, work ethic and expertise. Join us for a walking tour and a peek into the many different services Duncan provides, including airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, and full paint and interior services.
Date Change: in the catalog this was scheduled for April 7th, but now is April 21st due to instructor schedule conflict.
Parking: Information will be in your course registration confirmation and reminder emails.
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- Ecotourism in the Great Plains
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: CON038Z
Dates: 4/27/2023 - 4/27/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Katie Nieland
Facilitator: Peggy Apthorpe
Seats Left: 85
Learn about ecotourism starting with nature tourism concepts in Africa leading to how it is being practiced in Nebraska and the region. Nature-based tourism as a form of conservation can serve as a bridge between landowners, conservationists, and the general public. Explore several ecotourism operators, challenges for the industry and how you can get out there and see the Great Plains.
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- Ecotourism in the Great Plains
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Learn about ecotourism starting with nature tourism concepts in Africa leading to how it is being practiced in Nebraska and the region. Nature-based tourism as a form of conservation can serve as a bridge between landowners, conservationists, and the general public. Explore several ecotourism operators, challenges for the industry and how you can get out there and see the Great Plains.
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- Explore Pawnee Lake by Kayaking
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Fee: $45.00
Course Number: LIF020P
Dates: 5/11/2023 - 5/11/2023
Times: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Pawnee Lake
Room: Outdoors
Instructor: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
Facilitator: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Use your newfound kayaking skills to explore one of the many state recreation lakes around Lincoln. We will spend the afternoon paddling at Pawnee Lake and Middle Creek, which feeds this reservoir. This paddle up the creek provides a great opportunity to see birds and other wildlife. This class is targeted toward paddlers who have participated in one of the previous kayaking classes. All kayaking equipment is provided. Must provide own entry fee into State Recreation Area.
Cancellation after Thursday, May 4 will be nonrefundable, unless cancelled by UNL.
Additional directions will be provided prior to the class.
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- Exploring the Serene Shores of Door County
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Fee: $0.00
Course Number: LIF091Z
Dates: 3/30/2023 - 3/30/2023
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Liz Meyer
Facilitator: Carol Myers
Seats Left: 48
Join us as we learn about the upcoming OLLI four-day adventure to Wisconsin’s prized Door County, known as the "Cape Cod" of the Midwest. Explore miles of picturesque coastline, vibrant towns and villages and marvel at nature. Board an old-time trolley to see countless acres of wilderness dotted with lighthouses hidden amongst the trees. Feast like a local at a traditional fish boil, which includes a multi-step cooking process that has turned into a unique culinary experience. See an engaging live performance under the stars along the serene shores of Green Bay at Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest resident summer theater. On the way home visit Galena, Illinois, known for its history, architecture, resorts, and more than 125 shops and restaurants in original 1800s buildings nestled into a stunning landscape. This virtual journey will spur your imagination for an OLLI trip you and your friends can experience first- hand in September.
Free and Open to the Public.
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- Gentle Yoga
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: H&W001Z
Dates: 3/23/2023 - 4/27/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Casey Bogenrief
Facilitator: Casey Bogenrief
Seats Left: 70
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. No homework, but you will learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment needed, but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.
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- Glory and Heartbreak: The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame
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Imagine the moment in history when the greatest baseball player in the world was from Omaha, Nebraska; so was the world’s best football player; so was one of the NBA’s top 10 players; one of pro basketball’s top rookies; and football’s best rookie quarterback. On Oct 6, 1968, in a span of three hours, Omaha experienced the most extraordinary day in sports history. Bob Gibson dominated the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the World Series; Gale Sayers rushed for 100 yards against the Baltimore Colts; Marlin Briscoe became the first black man in America to start a pro football game as quarterback. The greatest generation of Nebraska athletes experienced triumph and pain, fame and fury, glory and heartbreak. Hear more stories of the greatest athletes in Nebraska sports history from the leaders of this amazing museum of sports history. Explore ALL the greats who have been elected to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.
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- Introduction to Bridge II
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: LIF016P
Dates: 3/22/2023 - 5/3/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: Lincoln Duplicate Bridge Club
Room: Second Floor
Instructor: Keith Bartels
Facilitator: Henry Schuman
Seats Left: 25
This class is a continuation of the Introduction to Bridge I class. It is structured for the student with very limited prior knowledge of the game of Bridge. We will cover how the game is played, bridge vocabulary, basic Standard American bidding, and basic card play. There will be ample opportunities to play hands that will illustrate what has been taught in the days’ class. The students will dictate how fast the class will move. It will be as slow as needed so all can grasp the basics of the game.
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- Introduction to Kayaking
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Fee: $40.00
Course Number: LIF0191
Dates: 4/26/2023 - 4/26/2023
Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Holmes Lake
Room: Outdoors
Instructor: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
Facilitator: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
Seats Left: 10
Recreational kayaking is a great lifetime activity and way to explore and enjoy the lakes in the Lincoln area. This class will introduce you to the basics of kayaking and safety measures so you can start enjoying this new activity on your own. All kayaking equipment is provided.
Cancellation after Wednesday, April 19 will be non-refundable, unless cancelled by UNL.
Additional directions will be provided prior to the class.
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- Introduction to Kayaking
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Fee: $40.00
Course Number: LIF0192
Dates: 5/1/2023 - 5/1/2023
Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Holmes Lake
Room: Outdoors
Instructor: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
Facilitator: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
Seats Left: 6
Recreational kayaking is a great lifetime activity and way to explore and enjoy the lakes in the Lincoln area. This class will introduce you to the basics of kayaking and safety measures so you can start enjoying this new activity on your own. All kayaking equipment is provided.
Cancellation after Monday, April 24 will be nonrefundable, unless cancelled by UNL.
Additional directions will be provided prior to the class.
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- Learn the Ukulele
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: LIF018P
Dates: 3/23/2023 - 4/27/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Bess Dodson Walt Branch Library
Room: Rooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Gary Kruce
Facilitator: Gary Kruce
Seats Left: 9
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.
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- Learn to Play: Cribbage
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This is the second course in a series called “Learn to Play.” Although it may seem intimidating at first, the basic game of cribbage is very easy to learn and play. If you have a cribbage board, or pen and paper, and a deck of cards, you’re ready. We will walk you through the setup, the forming of hands, scoring points, finishing a round and playing with strategy. You will feel comfortable in no time.
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- Leveraging the Most Valuable Card in Your Wallet: Your Library Card
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: L&L023P
Dates: 3/31/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Charles H Gere Branch Library
Room:
Instructor: Jennifer Jackson
Facilitator: Dorothy C. Anderson
Seats Left: 7
Maximize your library card by learning how to access audiobooks, e-books, movies and television shows with the Libby and Hoopla apps, as well as a fun and educational app you can share with the little ones in your life. Discover the ease of managing your account and having the library’s catalog in your pocket with our LibraryLNK app. Learn about special collections, such as the Polley Music Library, Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, exclusive genealogical resources and much more. Be sure to bring your device for hands-on assistance from library staff members.
Enter room from the vestibule hallway in front of the library.
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- Minnesota v. Nebraska Baseball Game
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Fee: $20.00
Course Number: LIF090P
Dates: 4/30/2023 - 4/30/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 1
Building: Haymarket Park
Room: Hawks Field
Instructor:
Facilitator: Bob Michl
Seats Left: 6
Coming off a year in which the team underperformed compared to expectations, the Nebraska baseball team isn’t giving themselves any breaks. Head Coach Will Bolt says, “We have a challenging schedule that will give our student-athletes the opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in college baseball.” Join OLLI friends and check out the Huskers as they host Big 10 foe Minnesota on a Sunday afternoon, making a run for a Big 10 championship and a bid for a 2023 Regional tourney appearance.
Registration Deadline: Fri, April 21 Cancellation after Tuesday, April 25 is non-refundable.
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- Palliative Care: What Does the Journey Look Like?
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W034Z
Dates: 4/21/2023 - 4/21/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Karla Frese
Facilitator: Karla Frese
Seats Left: 89
Learn what palliative care means, when it is appropriate, how to care for someone on their journey and where to find support and resources.
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- Parkinson's Disease: What to Expect
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W033Z
Dates: 4/14/2023 - 4/14/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Karla Frese
Facilitator: Karla Frese
Seats Left: 90
Learn about the disease, changes to expect and how to care for someone on this journey.
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- Pickleball: Fun, Fitness and Friendship
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Fee: $25.00
Course Number: LIF026P
Dates: 4/24/2023 - 4/27/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: M Tu W Th
Sessions: 4
Building: Peterson Park
Room: Pickleball Courts
Instructor: William (Bill) Roehrs
Facilitator: Bill Roehrs
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Learn the basics of pickleball. You will be playing the game in 20 minutes. This course is for beginners. A limited supply of paddles and balls are available to borrow. One mentor per court (per four OLLI participants) will be provided. Purchase pickleball paddles at local sporting goods stores starting around $50. On-line purchase is not recommended! Questions? Contact the instructor, Bill Roehrs at 402-432-6790 or email him at wroehrs@me.com.
Rain Date: April 28
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- Post-Processing: Editing Your Digital Pictures
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You hopefully have learned a lot more about your camera and are making much better pictures, after taking the OLLI Intro to Digital Photography course. This course has been designed to help you turn great photos into masterpieces through post-processing/editing. You will learn how to control brightness, contrast, sharpness, cropping, and much more. You will need a laptop with an editing program such as Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Nikon NX Studio, Luminar, Canon Digital Professional 4, DXO PhotoLab or another comparable recent editing program. Bring at least two photos in RAW format and two photos in JPEG format to the class to get started. The prerequisite for this course is having previously completed the OLLI Digital Photography course. Contact John Keller, the instructor, if you have questions about what program(s) can be used for this course or if you have any other related questions.
Park east of the main entrance.
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- Recorded Courses (Via Canvas)
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Fee: $30.00
Course Number: CAN0011
Dates: 3/20/2023 - 4/17/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 21
Building: ONLINE
Room: On Demand
Instructor: Various Instructors
Facilitator:
Seats Left: 9979
The following video programs are on demand on the online platform CANVAS. Learn at your own pace, on your own time and at your convenience. All of these programs are available for a single cost of $30. On the first day of the term or after registration, you will receive an email with a “Join Code” and instructions for how to access programming.
All programming originates from OLLI at UNL.
Why Grandpa Kept His Hounds: A Tale of Neighborhood and Region
In 1913, Sam Rader faced a painful choice. As a recent widower residing deep in the hollows of the Ozarks with his seven children, he needed help. He met a widow and proposed marriage to her. She responded favorably to his entreaty, but, alas, insisted that, as a precondition to their marriage, he would have to get rid of his hounds. Grandpa chose to keep his hounds. Ben Rader, professor emeritus of History at UNL, and grandson of Sam, says understanding Grandpa’s decision requires an examination of the folkways of the Ozarks. Was his response simply that of a “hillbilly?” That Grandpa also loved to listen to the famed Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso, on the family’s Victrola suggests otherwise. Rader proposes a far more complex portrait of the ways of the peoples in the Ozarks and the Upland South than that offered by the hillbilly stereotype.
The Orphan Train: The Largest Migration of Children in U.S. History
Between 1854 and 1929, nearly 250,000 orphaned or abandoned children were relocated from the East Coast to the Midwest and West. This migration is known as the orphan train. The goal of this relocation effort was to find homes where children could learn practical skills, gain an education, and live in a family setting. Mickey Creager, descendant of an orphan train rider; and Kaily Carson, curator at the National Orphan Train Complex, discuss how this fascinating movement began, how it worked, and what happened to the children involved.
Sport in American Culture
Sport has been an important part of the American cultural landscape since before the founding of the Republic, from the very popular blood sports of the 18th century through the development of the boxing and horse racing industries in the 19th century and the explosion of baseball, football, and basketball in the 20th century. Our society seldom sees the confluence of income, class, race, gender, identity, and celebrity the way we do in sports. UNL associate professor of broadcasting, John Shrader, examines the role of sport in our society and how the media have been both partners and observers. He takes a deep dive into sport and how it fits into American life, discussing complicated and sensitive issues; it’s not just about slam dunks, big contracts, SportsCenter and social media.
The History of Reproductive Rights
UNL Associate Professor of History, Katrina Jagodinsky, examines Nebraska’s historical regulation of abortion and reproductive rights in the context of national historic and modern trends. Based in historic state statutes and court cases, this legal history will encourage audiences to consider the distinctions between historical practice and perception to better understand the reproductive rights landscape.
The Supreme Court and National Power
Perhaps the most notable project of the current Supreme Court is its efforts to curtail federal authority. The Court often decides these cases not as a matter of constitutional law but rather administrative law and statutory interpretation. The Court purports to be issuing narrow rulings about the specific statutes at issue. Make no mistake, though, says Eric Berger, professor at the UNL College of Law. These cases are about the Constitution. Significantly, these decisions deny the federal government authority to address pressing national crises including climate change, voting rights, and the Covid pandemic. Recent Supreme Court decisions about national power are examined as are the consequences of those decisions in a variety of areas.
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Logistics, the Key to Victory
Every military battlefield victory includes stories about how the organization and movement of supplies and personnel (logistics) saved the day. Today, we order something online for delivery tomorrow without an afterthought. Retired Major General Roger Lempke explores the role of logistics in military operations and business through stories that highlight the vital need for reliable logistics. The course will also examine how the global “supply chain” has become so very efficient but also vulnerable to new threats.
Nebraska Ecology
From the Pine Ridge in the west, the central Sandhills, to the prairies and woodland corridors in the east, Nebraska is home to many unique habitats and ecosystems supporting a rich biological diversity across the state. Program specialists from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission provide a broad understanding of Nebraska’s ecology, and the diversity found in the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish that call our state home.
How to Identify and Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Angela Nielsen shares the tools you need to identify potential fraud and scams. Learn about several common financial scams and ways fraudsters try to take advantage of you and your loved ones and take your hard-earned cash. Nielsen dissects what to watch out for, what you can do to protect your money, and how you can approach emails, phone calls, messages and texts to identify what is important and what to be aware of.
Global Food Security: Political, Economic, and Climate Challenges
Achieving global food security in the face of current political, economic, and climatic challenges is at the forefront of our conversations today and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Food shortages driven by the war in Ukraine, rising energy prices, supply chain issues, the increasing frequency of climate extremes on food production and numerous other factors contribute to this crisis. Joe Glauber, of the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, D.C., and David Beckmann, president emeritus of Bread for the World, discuss opportunities available to enhance and improve agricultural food systems locally and globally.
On the first day of the term or upon registration, you will receive an email with a “Join Code” and instructions on how to access programming.
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- The Gifts of Dementia
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W017Z
Dates: 4/17/2023 - 4/17/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Jill Couch
Facilitator: Jeanette Wellsandt
Seats Left: 69
There is hope, and there is beauty in dementia. It lies in the way we understand and approach the person living with a changing brain. Learn the reality of the costs and challenges, but more about the whole story of dementia: specifically, that there can be gifts along the way. We will discuss the DAWN Method, and how it is a person-centered, strength-based approach. Learn which cognitive skills are lost, and which are kept, and why it matters. We will touch upon the opportunity we have to bring security and well-being for our loved ones with dementia, and how it makes the journey more comfortable for everyone. Register for this course as well as The Home Option to learn how dementia may impact remaining in your home.
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- The Gifts of Dementia
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W017P
Dates: 4/17/2023 - 4/17/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: UNL - Newkirk Human Sciences Building
Room: 137
Instructor: Jill Couch
Facilitator: Jeanette Wellsandt
Seats Left: 14
There is hope, and there is beauty in dementia. It lies in the way we understand and approach the person living with a changing brain. Learn the reality of the costs and challenges, but more about the whole story of dementia: specifically, that there can be gifts along the way. We will discuss the DAWN Method, and how it is a person-centered, strength-based approach. Learn which cognitive skills are lost, and which are kept, and why it matters. We will touch upon the opportunity we have to bring security and well-being for our loved ones with dementia, and how it makes the journey more comfortable for everyone. Register for this course as well as The Home Option to learn how dementia may impact remaining in your home.
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- This Is Nebraska Extension: Creating a Better Tomorrow for Nebraskans - Part II
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Have you heard about Nebraska’s best kept secret? Nebraska Extension has been engaging with people in all 93 counties for more than a century as a trusted educational resource; inspiring fulfilled, prosperous, and healthful lives. Discover how Extension engages with Nebraskans wherever they are, connecting them with the resources, research, and innovation of the University of Nebraska. Part II of this series focuses on horticulture, landscape, environmental systems, rural prosperity, 4-H youth development, livestock systems, and food, nutrition and health. By living and working in communities, Extension educators rely on local relationships to respond to local needs, build trust, and engage effectively. Discover how you too can learn, engage, collaborate, and volunteer with Extension in your community.
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- This Is Nebraska Extension: Creating a Better Tomorrow for Nebraskans - Part II
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Have you heard about Nebraska’s best kept secret? Nebraska Extension has been engaging with people in all 93 counties for more than a century as a trusted educational resource; inspiring fulfilled, prosperous, and healthful lives. Discover how Extension engages with Nebraskans wherever they are, connecting them with the resources, research, and innovation of the University of Nebraska. Part II of this series focuses on horticulture, landscape, environmental systems, rural prosperity, 4-H youth development, livestock systems, and food, nutrition and health. By living and working in communities, Extension educators rely on local relationships to respond to local needs, build trust, and engage effectively. Discover how you too can learn, engage, collaborate, and volunteer with Extension in your community.
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- Trivia Night
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Fee: $25.00
Course Number: LIF088P
Dates: 4/17/2023 - 4/17/2023
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: HyVee-84th & Holdrege
Room: Club Room
Instructor:
Facilitator: Bob Michl
Seats Left: 18
What’s the capital of Australia? What is the most popular beverage in the world? Unlike a game of gin rummy or chess, anyone and everyone can play trivia. Whether you remember unimportant facts or not, playing trivia allows you to enjoy yourself while working out your brain and socializing with your peers. Reconnect with people, make new friends, take a break from the digital world and boost your mental health. We will be awarding prizes and providing you with a wonderful evening meal.
Registration Deadline: Mon, April 10. Cancellation after this date is non-refundable.
Cost: $25 includes buffet dinner with two entrees, 3 sides, roll & butter, and dessert. Contact the OLLI office if you have specific dietary restrictions.
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- Turn Friday into "Fri-Yay" with Friday Fitness Club
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Enjoy the “golden years” with a healthy and strong body. Meet with a certified personal trainer to discover ways to incorporate physical activity and fitness into your daily life. All sessions will be broken into two main components: education and activity. Topics will include functional fitness, cardio training, strength training, flexibility training, balance exercises and core work. Modifications will be provided for all activities. Copies of the workouts will be provided to all participants so exercises can be done at home. Please wear comfortable work out attire and tennis shoes.
All participants must submit the Health Questionnaire and UNL Rec Center Waiver before beginning the workouts. The OLLI office will email a PDF of these forms, to print out and sign, then bring to the first class.
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- Volunteering: Something for Everyone
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W037Z
Dates: 4/25/2023 - 4/25/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Margaret Rickers
Facilitator: Margaret Rickers
Seats Left: 59
Each of us has special interests and skills to offer. It has been shown that people who volunteer with a desire to help and inform, experience an increase in their own health and well-being. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the community to share yourself in ways that benefit others and is good for your health as well. Bring your own ideas for sharing your time and talents in ways that contribute to and enrich the lives of others.
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- Be a "Shark" in the UNL New Venture Competition - CANCELLED
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Fee: $15.00
Course Number: LIF0921
Dates: 3/24/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 2
Building: UNL - College of Business
Room: Howard L Hawks Hall-Room 120
Instructor: Mallory Krenk
Facilitator: Jerry Smithers
Seats Left: 5
Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.
Register for only one section from the following four sections:
Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.
If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Morning Judging:
Orientation, March 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom
Judging Session, March 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., In-person. Parking is available at the 14th and Avery Parking Garage.
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- Be a "Shark" in the UNL New Venture Competition - CANCELLED
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Fee: $15.00
Course Number: LIF0922
Dates: 3/24/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 2
Building: UNL - College of Business
Room: Howard L Hawks Hall-Room 120
Instructor: Mallory Krenk
Facilitator: Jerry Smithers
Seats Left: 5
Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.
Register for only one section from the following four sections:
Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.
If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Afternoon Judging:
Orientation, March 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom
Judging Session, March 31, 1-3 p.m., In-person. Parking is available at the 14th and Avery Parking Garage.
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- Be a "Shark" in the UNL New Venture Competition - CANCELLED
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF0923
Dates: 3/31/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Mallory Krenk
Facilitator: Jerry Smithers
Seats Left: 100
Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.
Register for only one section from the following four sections:
Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.
If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Watch Morning Judging Session.
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- Be a "Shark" in the UNL New Venture Competition - CANCELLED
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF0924
Dates: 3/31/2023 - 3/31/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Mallory Krenk
Facilitator: Jerry Smithers
Seats Left: 100
Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.
Register for only one section from the following four sections:
Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.
If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Watch Afternoon Judging Session.
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- Digitizing Memories
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Do you have envelopes full of negatives or slides? What about old photos stored in shoeboxes under your bed? Do you want to learn how to preserve these in a more organized form? Bring some of these to this class and explore the process of scanning and saving those prints digitally so they will be memories forever. Bring no more than four or five prints, negatives, or slides.
Park east of the main entrance.
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- Fun and Sun-Themed Lunches
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Fee: $30.00
Course Number: LIF086P
Dates: 3/30/2023 - 4/6/2023
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: UNL - Ruth Leverton Hall
Room: LEV 206
Instructor: Kathi Huenink
Facilitator: Carla Fetch and Jeanette Wellsandt
Seats Left: -9
Are you looking for new ideas to kick off your spring and summer entertaining? An Easter brunch and a Hawaiian Luau will be fun ways to welcome warmer weather and time with friends and family. Try new recipes in UNL’s teaching kitchen. Learn a few culinary techniques you may not have known before and enjoy sampling your dishes at the end of each session. Bring containers to take home your delicious creations to devour yourself or share with friends and family.
Registration Deadline: Thu, March 23.
Cancellation after this date will be non-refundable.
Cost includes cost of course plus supplies
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- Moving to Heal
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Fee: $20.00
Course Number: LIF027P
Dates: 3/23/2023 - 4/6/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: Unitarian Church of Lincoln
Room: Gallery
Instructor: Jennifer Hilkemann
Facilitator: Jennifer Hilkemann
Seats Left: 10
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Nia Moving to Heal is a gentle movement practice designed for adults wanting joyful, gentle ways to exercise. It blends teaching from the dance arts, healing arts and martial arts to create a holistic approach to movement. Moving to Heal is appropriate for all fitness levels, leaving you energized, refreshed and with a smile on your face. Moving to Heal: Gentle Movement for Every BODY.
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- Taking Control of Your Financial Future: Modern Retirement Planning - CANCELLED
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Learn from a qualified financial professional regarding your retirement plan. Designed to help individuals comprehend the principles for successful retirement, you will learn how to set reasonable goals based on your personal means. Become familiar with the concepts and terminology involved in the financial component of an overall retirement plan. The course is not biased toward any strategy, company, or product, but focuses on the concepts needed to make informed decisions in this ever-changing environment. Planning is always a good thing. Receive your own modern retirement planning workbook with current information.
This course has been cancelled.
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