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A Final Gift - HB In-Person
We will discuss the details of signing an Advance Directive/Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney and other end of life issues. The legal forms, recognized by the State of Mississippi, will be available for course attendees. We will discuss how to complete the forms and what to do with those documents once they are completed.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Rebecca Currie
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 4/23/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Advancing your Bridge Play: Explore the World of Duplicate Bridge - HB In-Person
Love contract bridge already? Want to improve your game and learn about the world of competitive bridge? Join us for a five week deep-dive into duplicate bridge where you will learn about scoring differences, conventions for bidding, defensive strategies and more. Each lesson will provide a focused topic with practical applications through supervised play. Get hooked on duplicate bridge with us and explore a whole new world of game play opportunities.
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 16
Instructor: Dr. Sherry Kinkopf, Dr. Deanna Stewart
Dates: 2/6/2025 - 3/6/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Afternoon Tea at the Ross Mansion - HB Meet-Up
Join OLLI members at the Ross Mansion for Afternoon Tea and enjoy "Authentic memorabilia...seasonal menu of multiple courses served on fine china...the large verandah...stroll(ing) the 300 foot garden walk." Mississippi Magazine, May/June 2024 pg. 144. Meet at the Ross Mansion, 416 Bay Street, Hattiesburg.
Fee: $60.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor:
Dates: 2/3/2025 - 2/3/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Ross Mansion
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Beer Basics: Boost your Beer IQ - HB Meet-Up
What is beer? Where did it come from and how has it evolved into one of the most popular beverages in the world? We will look at these questions and discuss the craft beer boom; the ever-evolving beer laws in the US and Mississippi; and how beer is currently distributed as a result. Finally, we will touch on how beer is made; learn about the many different styles of beer; and culminate with a delicious tasting of some of the more popular types. Meet at Hub City Beers, 1715 Hardy St., Hattiesburg.
Fee: $20.00
Remaining Seats: 34
Instructor: James Runnels
Dates: 3/27/2025 - 3/27/2025
Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Offsite
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Branson, MO Show and Travel Experience - HB In-Person
This seminar will briefly cover Mary’s travel experience on a bus tour to Branson, MO, including a little about the city itself. The main portion of this presentation is a video of the Haygood show the travel group saw in person on the trip. The video is 1.5 hours long and was taped while we were watching the show. Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverage.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Dr. Mary Green
Dates: 4/24/2025 - 4/24/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Business: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! - HB In-Person
This course will discuss how to be the “good,” avoid being “bad” and how not to become a victim of the “ugly.” This seminar will focus on the lost art of customer service from both the business and consumer perspective, sharing information collected from the Better Business Bureau locally and nationally in respects to consumer service. You will also learn how to become a smarter consumer.
Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: John O'Hara
Dates: 3/20/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Counted Cross-Stitch for Fun - HB In-Person
Did you once do counted cross-stitch in another life? Join us if you did cross-stitch or have always wanted to learn. We will complete at least one small project. Supply List: Your best close work glasses (if you need them) and scissors. Any project you are already working on if you like.
Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 5
Instructor: Terry Buchanan
Dates: 3/18/2025 - 3/25/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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CRASE Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events - HB In-Person
In today's society, we face various dangers to life and limb. The CRASE class helps prepare participants to react to critical situations and quickly make the essential decisions that might save their lives. Studies have shown that people who move quickly through the three phases of a crisis: denial, deliberation and decisive moments are more likely to survive the event.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Shanice Bolton
Dates: 3/20/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Healing with Crystals and Energy - HB In-Person
We will delve into the fascinating world of crystals and their healing properties! This immersive experience will explore how these powerful tools can enhance your energy healing practices, including Reiki and meditation. Bringing understanding to the connection between crystals and energy healing practices. This class is for anyone interested in spiritual growth, healing and the transformative power of crystals and the human energy field.
Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Brandiilyne Mangum-Dear, Layne Day
Dates: 3/17/2025 - 3/24/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Herbal Pizzazz from the Garden to your Plate! Field Trip - HB Field Trip
Enjoy a half hour herb garden tour at Linda Franzo's cottage garden. Linda will discuss the theme Herb Gardens: pinch, smell and taste herbs. Learn how to grow, harvest and cook with herbs. Enjoy an herbal meal complete with recipes. Plants may be available for sale. Linda will demonstrate a part of your meal. The meal is seasonal, consisting of many tastings, appetizers, bread, main dish and dessert.
Fee: $60.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Linda Franzo
Dates: 4/10/2025 - 4/10/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Offsite
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Herbal Pizzazz in Your Gardens to your Plate! - HB Meet-Up
Linda will present how to grow, harvest and cook with herbs from your garden. Learn how to start container herb gardens! Enjoy herbal appetizers, fresh bread, entree and dessert! Linda will show you how to enjoy endless ways to use your herbs! Recipes are included. Herb plants may be available for sale. Put Herbal Pizzazz in your gardens and on your plate! Meet at The Kitchen Table, 3720 Hardy Street, Suite #3, Hattiesburg.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 16
Instructor: Linda Franzo
Dates: 2/19/2025 - 2/19/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Kitchen Table
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It's 5 O'clock Somewhere - HB In-Person
Learn how to mix the perfect martini! Shaken, not stirred. This seminar will help you develop a flavor profile, use egg whites, create syrups and determine when to add champagne for a special zip. The class will also cover how to make your own syrups to add freshness and flavor to your martini. Bring a shaker if you have one. Tasting included provided you are over 21!
Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Sarah Finnicum
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/4/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Learn the Ancient Game of Mah Jongg - HB In-Person
Mah Jongg is a fascinating rummy light game played with tiles rather than cards. China is the games birthplace. We will learn some of the history behind the game and why some of the moves are preformed. We will learn the description of each tile and how to use them together to make a legal hand. This game has become one of the favorite pastimes of many people. Come learn and enjoy the fun.
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Debra Topp, Harriette Suggs
Dates: 1/29/2025 - 2/26/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 5
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Let Them Eat Pie! - HB In-Person
When you were younger, did you like to visit people who always had something sweet to eat? I did...my Gramma's house always had tea cakes. In this class we will make pies that can last three months. Well, depending upon how much company comes to visit. Once you make these pies, even Gramma comes around.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Kay Smith
Dates: 4/16/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Makeup For Seniors: How to Flatter the Mature Face - HB In-Person
This new course will cover everything from skin care prep to the final stroke of lipstick! Learn what kinds of skin products to use and why, how to properly apply foundation to prevent settling in creases and wrinkles, where to place blush, how to keep lipstick from smearing and how to fix thinning brows and lashes. Catherine will answer questions as she demonstrates and covers the importance of correct color knowledge. Fee includes a personalized makeup product.
Fee: $40.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Catherine Nowicki (Cappiello)
Dates: 4/16/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Seasonal Libations - HB Meet-Up
Explore the bounty of the south through the cocktail glass alongside Logan Montgomery of Big Trouble. We will take a ride through the seasonal fruits and vegetables flourishing within both our state and region and how to best showcase them in the glass. In doing so, you will take away easy recipes to showcase for your friends and family for that next gathering and dinner party. Meet at Big Trouble, 2313 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg.
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Logan Montgomery
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 4/23/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Big Trouble
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Strategies for Bridge - HB In-Person
In this course, we will review basic bridge rules and practices; additionally, we will discuss a few of the simpler bridge conventions. Students should have taken at least three bridge courses. Students who have not taken this course before will be offered first available seats.
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Ellen Davies
Dates: 1/28/2025 - 2/25/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 5
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
Room: Card Room

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Supervised Bridge with an Emphasis on Defensive Bidding and Playing - HB In-Person
In this course, we will study the finer points of bridge, with an emphasis on defensive bidding and defensive playing. All learners will be invited to offer their own tips and secrets. In order to register for this class, learners need to have completed at least three bridge courses. Note: This course is recommended for those who have played bridge for approximately two years.
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Ellen Davies
Dates: 3/18/2025 - 4/15/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 5
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
Room: Card Room

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The Good Life: Lessons on Happiness for Seniors - HB In-Person
This course, based on the book The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD is about how relationships more than our cholesterol level or retirement account make the most difference in happiness. The class will be about how WE, the people present in the class, create relationships. We will discuss our strengths and build skills. And to quote the concluding chapter, “It is never too late to be happy.”
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Sandra Bender, Nate Bender
Dates: 2/27/2025 - 3/27/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Unveiling the Secrets: Wills, Trusts and Long-Term Care Medicaid Demystified - HB In-Person
"Unveiling the Secrets" is an engaging presentation designed to demystify the complexities of estate planning, wills and trusts while addressing the critical topic of Long-Term Care Medicaid planning. Led by an experienced attorney, this session will offer the practical insights and provide the confidence needed to empower you to make informed decisions for a secure future. Perfect for individuals, families, caregivers and curious minds.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Angela Davis-Morris
Dates: 2/24/2025 - 2/24/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Wake-up with Makeup - HB In-Person
In this seminar, we will discuss cosmetic and medical tattooing as well as skincare options.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 20
Instructor: Heather Darby
Dates: 4/15/2025 - 4/15/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Walk Like a Model - HB In-Person
Good posture is key to a model's grace, elegance and style. In fact, proper posture can even make your clothes fit better. And you too can learn to improve yours! We will also share some pastries and tea cakes as we sit properly in our chairs. Participants in this class will be eligible to model in a fashion show during our OLLI Holiday Social in December. Come and let your natural beauty shine!
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 20
Instructor: Annette Sowell
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/4/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Women's Basketball: We've Come a Long Way, Baby - HB In-Person
Women's basketball has come a long, long way - in Mississippi and beyond. There was women's basketball before Title IX, but that historic legislation, passed in 1972, spearheaded the sport's growth. Mississippi women were pioneers in the early days before the sport's explosion. Primarily, the Delta State women's teams of the early to mid-1970s showed people in our state that women could not only play the sport but excel at it.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Rick Cleveland
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 1/30/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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