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- AARP Smart Driver
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Dates: 9/25/2023 - 9/25/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Ragnar Kuehnert
The AARP Smart Driver Course is based on driver safety research and insights. It teaches effective safe-driving practices; skills and strategies you can use on the road every day; defensive driving techniques to help you deal with aggressive drivers; local laws and traffic rules, including techniques for handling left turns; right-of-way and roundabouts; and proper maintenance of your vehicle so that it's safe before you drive. This course is approved by the Nevada DMV. Eligible participants receive a 3-year insurance discount as required by Nevada law. Members are encouraged to bring a guest.
Fees are $20 for AARP members, $25 for others. Bring a check, avoid cash, no credit/debit cards. Class size is limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Please call 775-747-2019.
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- Arboretum Gardening Series: Nature and Nurture
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Off-Site Location
Room:
Instructor: Luke Sorenson
Join Wilbur D. May Arboretum staff to learn about different aspects of gardening, from soil to pruning, focusing on a new theme each month.
Off-site location: 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89503
October 18: In October, the theme is "Roses", which will cover the best methods of rose care, different varieties of roses, and more! The 60 minute lesson will be followed by a mild 30 minute walk through the garden to view the Arboretum's spectacular Rose Garden. This class will meet in the Ranch House, near the south parking lot.
Location link for class: https://goo.gl/maps/zQnWAcg8v3UgRMYv5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday, October 11. Limit 25 members. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
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Baseball in the United States
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Dates: 9/28/2023 - 9/28/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Joseph Domitrovich
Baseball is the ultimate American game. It has influenced our language, our culture, and our thinking. Come and learn more about our national past time.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Chair Yoga
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Dates: 10/6/2023 - 10/20/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 3
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Diane Dunn
Are you uncomfortable getting up and down from the floor? Do you sit most of the day in a chair at work or at home and need a break to stretch out those muscles and clear your mind? This class is designed to be accessible for many people, and it can also be challenging. It is gentle yoga for the whole person.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Chautauqua: Sir Ernest Shackleton
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Dates: 10/20/2023 - 10/20/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Doug Mishler
Sir Ernest Shackleton led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He is best remembered for embarking on a fateful voyage aboard the Endurance in an attempt to cross the continent of Antarctica. Shackleton’s ability to survive and keep the rest of his crew alive while they were stranded for two years remains a remarkable story that celebrates his heroism and leadership. In fact, this adventure was made into the movie The Endurance which was released on Dec. 21, 2001. Come and learn more as Sir Ernest Shackleton is brought to life via Chautauqua!
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Chemistry Is the Study of Matter - ALL Matter
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Dates: 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Max Shen
The Periodic Table of the Elements features prominently on the walls of science classrooms and laboratories the world over. Mr. Shen will explain the beauty and the simplicity of it all and that chemistry is the study of matter—ALL matter." Everything that the universe is made of, including all of us, is literally “cooked” in the interior of stars by a process called "nucleosynthesis." The greatest mystery of all, however, is how we are somehow imbued with awareness, thought, intelligence, conscience, and what many would call a soul.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Dietary Supplements: Friend or Foe?
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Dates: 10/6/2023 - 10/6/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Leslie Baker
Learn how to evaluate information found on the internet on dietary supplements and where to find reliable information. Learn to identify nutrient rich foods that can replace dietary supplements. In addition, you will discover that dietary supplements can interact with prescription medications.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Discover the Joys of Opera
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Dates: 10/16/2023 - 12/8/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M F
Sessions: 3
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Lynne Gray
Why do so many people love opera? Partly it's the music, partly it's the stories, partly it's the incredible spectacle of the costumes and sets, but mostly it's the thrilling emotional power of the human voice. In this class you will get an in-depth introduction to each opera that New York's famed Metropolitan Opera broadcasts live in HD to local movie theaters throughout the world. You will hear many of today's most amazing opera stars and learn about the stories, the music, the history, and the voices that continue to enthrall audiences around the globe.
The operas we will cover this Fall are all exciting new operas from modern composers:
- October 16: Jake Heggie's moving "Dead Man Walking"
- November 17: Anthony Davis's extraordinary "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X"
- December 8: Daniel Catan's beautiful "Florencia En El Amazonas"
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Distinguished Speakers Series: An Update on Medical Education at UNR Med
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 11/27/2023 - 11/27/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Dean Paul Hauptman
Dr. Hauptman will be discussing the state of medical education at UNR, the school's organizational structure, the status of research and ongoing challenges as we educate the next generation of physicians and physician assistants for Nevada.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, November 20. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
This class will not be recorded.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Distinguished Speakers Series: The Journey of Two Gerontologists Supporting the Well-Being of Elders
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/23/2023 - 10/23/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Peter Reed , Jennifer Carson
Public health gerontologists Dr. Peter Reed, Director of the Sanford Center for Aging in the UNR School of Medicine, and Dr. Jennifer Carson, Director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) Program in the UNR School of Public Health, will describe their careers focused on supporting the health and well-being of elders across North America. With experiences including aging services, long-term care, dementia care and support, healthcare, non-profits, and academia, Drs. Reed and Carson will highlight the intersection of research, policy, practice, education, and organizational leadership. They will also share their motivations, values, and commitment to community impact.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, October 16. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Election of 1800: Most Important in U.S. History
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Dates: 10/26/2023 - 10/26/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Joseph Domitrovich
The election of 1800 is one of the most important presidential elections in U.S. history. Would there be a peaceful transfer of power from one party to another?
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Gamache's World: Louise Penny's Mysteries
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Dates: 1/11/2024 - 6/27/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Alice Yucht
Let's explore Louise Penny's ongoing mystery series about Armand Gamache, chief Inspector of the Sûreté du Quebec, and the villagers of the small hamlet of Three Pines. Through lectures and discussion we will focus on overarching themes, character development, and literary devices in the books, with attention to the arts, cultural elements, history, humor, philosophy, and even food in these award-winning novels. Note: this is actually Part 1 of a year-long course covering all of the books in the series.
Participants should read the specific titles before each lecture/discussion session.
Part II:
- January 11: the Power of the Arts: A Trick of the Light (2011) and The Beautiful Mystery (2012)
- February 1: Hidden secrets: How the Light Gets In (2013) and The Long Way Home (2014)
- February 29: the Long Tail of History: The Nature of the Beast (2015) and A Great Reckoning (2016)
- March 21: Conscience and Consequences: Glass Houses (2017) and Kingdom of the Blind (2018)
- April 11: Family Relationships: A Better Man (2019) and All the Devils Are Here (2020)
- May 9: The Madness of Crowds (2021)
- June 6: A World of Curiosities (2022)
- June 27: New book ???… or a look back at the whole series.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Hawai'i: Local View Versus Tourist View
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Dates: 9/29/2023 - 9/29/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: George Butterfield
What makes Hawai'i Hawai'i to the people who live there? The Hawai'i seen by tourists differs from the Hawai'i that locals live in. Visitors see the artificial commercial construct, "tourist Hawai'i," passing through without experiencing or paying much attention to the real Hawai'i, which is the result of the blending of many cultures and Western influences. These have shaped Hawai'i's daily life, language, and cuisine, all of which have been significantly impacted by the large numbers of tourists passing through.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Hollywood Nepotism
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Dates: 10/6/2023 - 10/6/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Jim Bernardi
Let's explore how Hollywood stars and bigwigs favor family members for parts in movies or high-end positions in show business, Yes, that means you, Tom Hanks, and you, Meryl Streep, and oh so many more.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Imperiled Butterflies of Nevada and the West
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Dates: 10/25/2023 - 10/25/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Kevin Burls
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has worked to protect invertebrate populations across North America for over 50 years; the need has never been more urgent. An increasing number of studies are highlighting the loss of insect populations across the globe, and the western U.S. is no exception. Insect populations face habitat loss and degradation, pesticide exposure, and effects of climate change, resulting in widespread declines in butterfly populations. This talk will discuss butterflies that are most imperiled, highlight threats to their conservation, review the Xerces Society's efforts to advocate for these species, and include resources for individuals to create and protect local insect habitats.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Jumping in Puddles and Collecting Bugs – Introducing Children To Nature and Science
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Dates: 10/25/2023 - 10/25/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Sean Hill (he/him/his)
Discover how local non-profit organization Sierra Nevada Journeys works with schools and parents in our region to help get kids outside interacting with science and nature. SNJ provides programming for hundreds of children every year through field trips and nature camps. Perhaps most importantly, SNJ trains local teachers in new methods of science education through the power of the outdoors, thereby extending its proven methods to hundreds more elementary school students. This presentation is led by Sean Hill, who started with SNJ 14 years ago as an educator and made a career of getting kids outside.
Discover how a local non-profit organization, Sierra Nevada Journeys, is working tirelessly with schools and parents in our region to help get kids outside and interacting with science and nature. Sierra Nevada Journeys provides programming for hundreds of children every year through field trips and nature camps. Perhaps most importantly, SNJ trains local teachers in new methods of science education through the power of the outdoors, thereby extending its proven methods to hundreds more elementary school students. Presentation led by Sean Hill, who started with SNJ 14 years ago as an educator and made a career of getting kids outside.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Karin's Travel Bloopers and Misadventures
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Dates: 9/28/2023 - 9/28/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Karin McCollum
Travel has not always come easily to this "professional tourist." Never has a quote rung quite so true to her: "When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Learning to Live in Nevada: A Personal Narrative
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Dates: 10/18/2023 - 10/18/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: George Butterfield
Our speaker will offer a personal narrative on the trials and tribulations he and his family experienced as they adjusted to life in Northern Nevada upon moving here from Hawai'i. "Yes, Toto, we are not in Hawai'i anymore!"
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Medicare: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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Dates: 10/30/2023 - 10/30/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Michael Lollich
The Medicare program is an invaluable resource for seniors, and today it is the second largest expenditure in the Federal budget. For beneficiaries, Medicare benefits are often confusing and seemingly ever-changing. For at least some providers and commercial insurers, Medicare has become a very significant revenue source. And not surprisingly, based on this litany of attributes, Medicare is highly political. This presentation will examine the origins and development of Medicare, scrutinize its current complexities, and consider its future direction.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Meditation One-Om-One (c)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/11/2023 - 11/1/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: Moana
Room: Small Classroom
Instructor: Debbie Bartley
Come join us and learn the ancient art of Meditation. This is a unique meditation class. You will learn how to design your own meditation practice and how to adapt it for the changing needs in your life. We will explore the worlds of mindfulness, breathing, and mind/body connections. Learn how to use meditation for stress management, spirituality, health maintenance, and fun. Most of all it will be an exploration of self.
Plan to attend all four classes, as you will be building upon the skills you learn in each session. The first class is mandatory to continue the series.
ONE-OM-TWO will be on on the schedule for Spring of 2024. OME-OM-ONE is a prerequisite for the advanced class.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday, October 6. Limit 25 members. Preference will be given to new students. The course may be repeated if space is available. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
Classes meet on Oct. 11, 18, 25, and Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in person.
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- Movies with Robin Holabird
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Dates: 10/26/2023 - 11/2/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Robin Holabird
Movie reviewer Robin Holabird introduces projects she worked on during her 20+ year tenure with the Nevada Film Office and discusses her extensive career as a film reviewer.
October 26: Glory - (around the world in 80 movies). An iconic statue in Boston inspires a movie that includes Denzel Wahington's Oscar winning performance.
November 2: Diamonds Are Forever - Elvis, Marilyn, and the space aliens are icons on screen in Nevada. James Bond (Sean Connery) saves the world in Las Vegas.
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Negotiation: Reaching a Mutually Beneficial Settlement
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Dates: 10/5/2023 - 10/5/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Nathan Holland (he/him/his)
We are all negotiators. Negotiation is the ability to persuade someone to do or not do something. We all engage in negotiations every day; whether we are negotiating our kid's bedtime or where to eat with our spouse or the purchase of a multimillion-dollar corporation. Join us and gain the skills necessary to successfully prepare for and conduct your next negotiation.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Playa Life: Journey To Inner Space
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Dates: 10/4/2023 - 10/4/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Bob Goodman
A journey through the surprising life forms that have developed from Black Rock, Toulon, and 4-Mile playas during the summers of 2021 and 2022. The Great Playa Designer has outdone itself with some of these new features. This continuing playa project will dispel the idea that playas are lifeless, boring landscapes.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Poetry Workshop: The Art Of Letters
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Dates: 9/29/2023 - 9/29/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Joanne Mallari
Epistolary poems, also known as letter poems, have been around since ancient civilization. From Horace and Ovid to Elizabeth Bishop, composers have turned to the art of letter writing to express their unique hopes, fears, and desires. In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss examples of epistolary poems, then we will draft original content. Come join the conversation, and unlock the poet within!
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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RTC Transit Services
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Dates: 10/11/2023 - 10/11/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Susi Trinidad
The RTC of Washoe County offers a wide range of transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Reno-Sparks. Learn about RTC RIDE, RTC ACESS, FlexRIDE, Washoe Senior Ride Taxi Bucks, Uber, and Lyft and how to apply for each program. Get your hands on transportation apps that can help you access these services with ease. And don't forget to experience the FlexRIDE service on-site to get a better understanding of it.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Senior Scam Prevention
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Dates: 10/26/2023 - 10/26/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Nic Danna (he/him/his), Wes Duncan (he/him/his)
Protect yourself from common senior scams by attending this informative presentation from the Sparks City Attorney and his expert staff, who are sponsoring a new community initiative to prevent scams.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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What is the Veterans Guest House?
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Dates: 10/19/2023 - 10/19/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Sylvia Froslie
Northern Nevada veterans have a special place available to them in Reno. While many veterans qualify for free medical care, the rising costs of hotel stays and travel keep many from getting the care they need. Come learn how the Reno-Sparks community has come together to provide a life-changing resource, improving health outcomes for veterans and their families.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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Wildfire Smoke: Emission and Transport Research and Ashfall Citizen Science
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Presenters from the Desert Research Institute will discuss two local research projects that aim to strengthen our understanding of wildfires, including a citizen science project. Predicting wildfire emissions is a challenge because of the myriad factors that influence wildfires’ characteristics and the transport of their emissions. Researchers aim to improve our prediction tools for wildfire emissions by investigating past wildfires, creating numerical models, and using machine learning techniques. Another research project, Ashfall Citizen Science, is aided by the observational skills of community members. By contributing photographs of wildfire ash, citizen scientists help researchers improve analyses of wildfire smoke plumes.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Arboretum Bird Walk
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Dates: 9/6/2023 - 12/6/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: Off-Site Location
Room: Wilbur D. May Arboretum
Instructor: Hannah Hill
Explore the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens as you search for some feathered friends. The arboretum is visited by over 50 bird species every year and is a great hotspot for birding. This bird walk will tour many different sections of the gardens and will last for 90 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring their own birding gear (binoculars, camera, field guides, etc.), as well as water. The Arboretum has limited pairs of binoculars available for checkout if needed. Terrain can be steep on the north end of the gardens, but many benches are available for rest throughout the walk. This walk will begin at the west entrance, near the museum parking lot.
Off-site location: 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89503
Location link for class: https://goo.gl/maps/JPAoD4vahg5UVyXY8
This four-session series meets as follows:
- September 6 at 2 p.m.
- October 4 at 2 p.m.
- November 1 at 2 p.m.
- December 6 at 2 p.m.
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De-Mystifying Economics
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Dates: 9/15/2023 - 11/20/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M W F
Sessions: 3
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Lynne Gray , Jon Garman
What do we really need to know about our economy and the current economic environment? We all believe we understand terms like “Inflation” or "Recession," but throughout our history, society’s (and certainly economists’) "cures" for these ills have varied dramatically depending on current beliefs about how the economy is actually structured. In this continuation of our long-running “De-Mystifying Economics” series, we will discuss a variety of economic topics from the current news, examine how facts and fictions impact economic policy, and explore what we need to consider to make the economic policies we support reflect reality and solid data.
This semester's three-session series meets as follows:
- Friday, September 15 at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 25 at 2 p.m.
- Monday, November 20 at 2 p.m.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Distinguished Speakers Series: President Sandoval
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: FA23LE11551
Dates: 9/27/2023 - 9/27/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Brian Sandoval (he/him/his)
Registration is closed.
“Our Nevada Journey” is a story that Lauralyn and I believe many Nevadans can relate to. We both have followed paths that have been enriched and made more purposeful through our meaningful interactions and relationships with the people we have known throughout our lives–our families, friends, colleagues, mentors and teachers. What has made our journey so special is how all of these relationships have taught us the value of believing in yourself, in believing in the goodness of others, and in finding the best ways you can contribute back so that others can also find their possibilities of success.
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Gamache's World: Louise Penny's Mysteries
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Dates: 9/21/2023 - 11/30/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Alice Yucht
Let's explore Louise Penny's ongoing mystery series about Armand Gamache, chief Inspector of the Sûreté du Quebec, and the villagers of the small hamlet of Three Pines. Through lectures and discussion we will focus on overarching themes, character development, and literary devices in the books, with attention to the arts, cultural elements, history, humor, philosophy, and even food in these award-winning novels. Note: this is actually Part 1 of a year-long course covering all of the books in the series.
Participants should read the specific titles before each lecture/discussion session.
Part 1: Fall 2023:
- September 21: Intro to Louise Penny and Quebec: Still Life (2005)
- Octobert 12: Beliefs and Cares: A Fatal Grace (2006) and The Cruelest Month (2007)
- November 2: Fractured Families: A Rule Against Murder (2008) and The Brutal Telling (2009)
- November 30: History and Prejudices: Bury Your Dead (2010)
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Great Decisions
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Dates: 8/31/2023 - 12/21/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 9
Building: Moana
Room: Small Classroom
Instructor: Anne Stilwill
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the annual Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book, then meet in a group to watch the DVD and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Please purchase your own Great Decisions 2023 Briefing Book (about $35) at fpa.org, and read the first chapter before our initial class meeting. More information about the program and the materials can be found on the Foreign Policy Association’s website at www.fpa.org/great_decisions. For more information about the Great Decisions program at OLLI, please contact Anne Stilwill at annestilwill@gmail.com.
- August 31: Energy Security
- September 7: War crimes: what are they? How can they be prosecuted?
- October 5: China and America: back to the future?
- November 2: Economic warfare and U.S. policy.
- November 9: Political trends in Latin America.
- November 30: Famine: a renewed threat in the 21st century?
- December 7: Iran at a crossroads.
- December 14: Climate change, environmental degradation, and migration.
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Introduction to the British Gothic
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Dates: 9/8/2023 - 11/17/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 3
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Joseph Sanpietro
In a one-year series, we will examine some of the most talked about works of the British Gothic. We will introduce the genre and give some insight into how it has persisted and captivated audiences, both in the written form and on the silver screen.
- September 8: From 1760-1840, a new genre of literature permeated British culture. This style that focused on the dark side of Romanticism is known as the Gothic. Supernatural events, the night of atmosphere and architecture, and the inverse of what was good and pure was explored.
- October 6: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (1764): Based on a nightmare that Walpole had, this work (known as the first gothic novel), set the stage for all the genres would do. This work examines the ideas of identity and the darker side of humanity. Its Romantic elements set a juxtaposition to Walpole's learned knowledge of medieval concepts and eighteenth-century definitions of the term. We will explore the evolution of style and the story that has spawned a genre.
- November 17: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1816): This is perhaps the most well-known novel in British gothic. Shelley's tale of suffering and redemption (?) follows fears that exist to this day with the morality of science and ethics of a creator's role. The setting, tone, and imagery all create a mixture of Romanticism and Gothic that has spawned art, movies, television, retellings, and even revision. We will explore all of this to see what Shelley created and how it has endured.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Italian 1 for Beginners
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: FA23LE10451
Dates: 9/11/2023 - 12/18/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 15
Building: Moana
Room: Small Classroom
Instructor: Costantina Cunningham
Registration is closed.
Italian 1 is an introductory class intended for people who have some or no knowledge of the language. Participants will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and explore aspects of the Italian culture. They will learn to communicate quickly in a basic but efficient manner in a series of situations. Grammar and vocabulary will be introduced through dialogues and short readings. Grammar will be arranged so as to reinforce what has already been learned. Grammar notes and worksheets will be provided by the instructor. Proficiency will be built through communicative activities set in real-language contexts.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, September 4. Limit 30 members. Click Here for Registration Instructions.
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- More Forgotten Films
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Dates: 9/6/2023 - 10/11/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Larry Coffman
Forgotten films are those that are well-deserving of a second--or even a third--viewing but seem to have been overlooked. Such films are often "indies" (from independent film studios) or were produced outside this country. Films for this series are chosen for their cultural, social, or historical perspectives and will be presented with informative introductions, follow-up analyses, and lively discussions. The following movies will be shown and discussed:
- September 6: Little Annie Rooney (1925)
- September 13: Hoppity Goes To Town (1941)
- September 20: Lifeboat (1944)
- September 27: The Naked Truth (1957)
- October 4: Frontera (2014)
- October 11: Going In Style (1979)
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OLLI Shorts
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Dates: 9/22/2023 - 11/15/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 2
Building: Moana
Room: Lecture Hall
Instructor: Ramon Seelbach
Various speakers will present short topics of interest. Talks will last for 5 to 20 minutes. Topics will be chosen by the speaker and will not be announced in advance. Tune in and be surprised!
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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OLLI Travelers
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Dates: 7/5/2023 - 12/6/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: Moana
Room: Main
Instructor: Judi Whiting
Whether you have travel adventures to share or just enjoy hearing about other folks' travels, please join us. Members are invited to show pictures or tell their travel stories. We will draw from members' experiences and from invited travel professionals to answer your travel questions. If you have something to share with the group, please contact Judi Whiting at fjwhiting@sbcglobal.net or (775) 826-2728.
- October 4: Rafting the Zambezi and an African safari with Joe Livak.
This is a HYBRID class. Look for the ZOOM link in the OLLI Weekly.
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- Writing Poetry
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Dates: 9/7/2023 - 12/21/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Moana
Room: Large Conference Room
Instructor: Joan Brick
Examine different types of poetry, then write poems based on style and subject. The class will work in small groups to share ideas and evaluate individual writing. This will be a hands-on interactive workshop.
Meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 2 p.m. from Sept. 7 to Dec. 21, 2023.
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