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Chimneys, Radishes and Hospitality: A History of Long Beach, Mississippi - GP In-Person
Long Beach, the 'Friendly City,' has a long and fascinating history. Did you know that Long Beach was a hub of truck farming and was once the 'radish capital of the world?' Have you heard about historic Gulf Park College for Women? Learn how Long Beach grew from an original small one-family settlement called 'The Chimneys' into the city we know today with shops, restaurants and a beautiful beach. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 18
Instructor: Allisa Beck
Dates: 7/22/2025 - 7/22/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: North Academic Building
Room: 105
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Dead Sea Scrolls - GP In-Person
Since their discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have aroused excitement in biblical scholarship and archaeology. A group of church scholars tried to discredit the Scrolls and their origins due to jealousy, foreboding and fear that the Scrolls would undermine the foundations of Judaism and Christianity. Come learn who and why. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 24
Instructor: Jon Caridad
Dates: 7/21/2025 - 7/21/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI Room 105
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Español: Language and Culture Classes for Every Age - GP In-Person
Explore the beauty of the Spanish language and Latin American culture in this engaging, interactive course designed for learners fifty years and older. Through conversation, music and real-world scenarios, you'll build confidence in Spanish while discovering cultural traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. No experience needed, just curiosity and a sense of adventure! Bring a notebook/journal and a Spanish-English dictionary (optional). Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 22
Instructor: Maria Romy Hall
Dates: 7/16/2025 - 7/23/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: W
Building: North Academic Building
Room: 105
NOTE: If you do not see an "Add to Cart" button, there are three possible reasons. 1) Registration has not yet begun. 2) You have not added an annual membership to your cart. 3) You are not logged in. Check for Welcome FirstName in top left-hand corner of screen.
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History of Camp Shelby Museum and Tour - GP
Join OLLI members to tour the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum and learn the history of the camp. There will also be a short tour of the grounds. Lunch at a local restaurant, Dutch treat. Travel fee is included in course fee. Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 8
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Dates: 7/15/2025 - 7/15/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Gulf Park Campus
Room: Parking Lot - Van
Meet at the campus to ride together in a van.
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Those Terrible Middle Ages - GP In-Person
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This course will discuss the period following the fall of the Roman Empire and how its collapse changed Western history. It will include the church's influence on the period, the supremacy of England, France and Germany and the impact of the Crusades. Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Jon Caridad
Dates: 6/9/2025 - 7/14/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: M
Building: North Academic Building
Room: 105
No Class June 30
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