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"The Kiss" by Kate Chopin - GP Zoom
In this classic Chopin tale (1894), a woman passionately attracted to one man wishes to marry another for his wealth. What move will she make when the man she loves kisses her in full view of the millionaire she wishes to marry? Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 26
Instructor: Leah Holmes
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone
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Barrier Islands of Mississippi - GP In-Person
This class will discuss the Barrier Islands of Cat, Ship, Horn, Petit Bois, Round and Isle of Capri. The barrier islands are an asset to the Mississippi Gulf Coast because of their nature, recreational activities, historical structures and first line of defense from hurricanes for the coast of Mississippi from hurricanes. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 3
Instructor: Patrick (Pat) Alford
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 3/19/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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Biblical Foundations - GP In-Person
This session will focus on the first five books of the Bible, which are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. They are sometimes known as the Pentateuch or the Torah. We will review the text, examples and discuss the foundational teachings of the scripture. Discussion will include but is not limited to creation narratives, the exit from Egyptian captivity and more. It is optional to bring a Bible. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 21
Instructor: Gerald Richardson
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters - GP In-Person
C.S. Lewis was a highly influential and widely read English philosopher, author, and theologian. In The Screwtape Letters, Lewis proposes a series of letters written by the Prince of Darkness to his disciple, outlining and describing methods by which to sabotage the growth and popularity of the Christian Faith. The collection of letters is recommended for the reader to fully appreciate Lewis's thought process. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 26
Instructor: Jon Caridad
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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Engineering Wonder: Construction of the Harrison County Seawall - GP In-Person
Come learn about the Harrison County seawall construction and how it changed the coast forever. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: Philip Shaw
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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From Saigon to Long Beach: A Personal Journey - GP In-Person
This class will focus on personal experiences from the refugee camp in the South China Sea to the MS Gulf Coast. She will share her stories and pictures of her journey. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Annie Nguyen
Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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'Gods and Monsters'—Mythology in the Movies - GP In-Person
From 'Jason and the Argonauts' to 'Stargate' to Marvel Universe's 'Thor,' mythological themes have been a popular component in films. In this talk, we will discuss some of the most memorable examples of gods, goddesses and other mythological beings in popular movies, past and present. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Allisa Beck
Dates: 3/23/2026 - 3/23/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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It's All Greek to Me! - GP In-Person
This is a seminar designed to introduce the world of the Greek gods and heroes. The mythology of Greece is the basis for Western literature and has effects on the development of popular religion in the Western world. The stories of Greek mythology concern themselves with the origins of the world, and the lives and activities of heroes, deities and mythical creatures. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 24
Instructor: Jon Caridad
Dates: 4/16/2026 - 4/16/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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Sweating It Out: How Air Conditioning Changed the South - GP In-Person
Despite living in an oppressively hot, humid climate for at least four months every year, Southerners take comfortably cool homes, businesses and vehicles for granted. But it has not always been so. In 1960 only 15 percent of homes in Mississippi had air conditioning. Learn how people stayed cool, architecturally and culturally, before air conditioning; how A/C became a "necessity;" and how it has changed the South economically and culturally. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Jeff Rosenberg, James Rigney
Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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The History of US Lighthouses and The People Who Served Them - GP In-Person
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Lighthouses have guided mariners to safe harbors and warned of hazards since ancient times. This seminar will focus on the history of lighthouses in the United States, their construction and technology, and most importantly the people who kept them. You will learn about the beautiful Fresnel lens that revolutionized the effectiveness of lighthouses and also how women served as keepers of lighthouses. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: -1
Instructor: Larry Davis
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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The Language of Love Can Be Yours! Learn French! - GP In-Person
This class is full. Please click the add to waitlist button below.
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs! You will learn basic everyday French expressions to be used with family and friends, shopping, dining and etc. Integral parts of the course are pronunciation, basic grammar rules, idiomatic expressions, French culture and etiquette. There will also be a little singing. Fee: $25.00
Remaining Seats: 0
Instructor: Kathryn MacDowell
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 4
Days: Th
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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The Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America - GP In-Person
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 is arguably the worst natural disaster to affect the United States. In addition to inundating all of the lower Mississippi Valley and causing massive destruction, the flood was a catalyst for significant changes in the United States.
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: David (Dave) Reed
Dates: 3/18/2026 - 3/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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The Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America - GP Zoom
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 is arguably the worst natural disaster to affect the United States. In addition to inundating all of the lower Mississippi Valley and causing massive destruction, the flood was a catalyst for significant changes in the United States.
Remaining Seats: 27
Instructor: David (Dave) Reed
Dates: 3/18/2026 - 3/18/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone
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The Story of Gulfport's Historic Mississippi City Cemetery - GP In-Person
Betty Shaw, as founding member of the Historical Society of Gulfport, spearheaded a project to restore a local cemetery's records destroyed by hurricane Katrina.With help from many sources, the grounds of the Mississippi City Cemetery have been cleaned, and its history and records have been restored, as well as intriguing stories uncovered. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 16
Instructor: Betty Shaw
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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Truth Decay: Fake News, Algorithms, and the Misinformation Machine - GP In-Person
Have you been reading the news over the last decade and feeling overwhelmed and confused? Don't know which way is up? Do you find yourself arguing with strangers and loved ones on the internet? You are not alone. This seminar is here to help by discussing the concept of "fake news,” how the digital age and internet algorithms are making it more prevalent and how to navigate this information climate of chaos. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: Grace Schmitt
Dates: 3/5/2026 - 3/5/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Gulf Coast Library
Room: OLLI - Room 105
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Visit Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum - GP Meet-Up
The Ground Zero Hurricane Museum is housed in an historical building that was once the Old Waveland School, built in 1929. Come discover permanent exhibits of Hurricane Katrina, featuring a rare quilt collection, oral history room, artifacts, a hurricane simulator, and more. Grab a sandwich, smash burger or a delicious dessert at the Sugar Pops Baking Company inside the museum as a Dutch Treat.
Meet at Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum, 335 Coleman Avenue, Waveland.
Remaining Seats: 23
Instructor: Docent Volunteer
Dates: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Ground Zero
Room: Museum
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