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SPRING 2017 | February 6 – May 5 Wilmington Serving the greater Valley • For adults 50 and older •

Lifelong learning... just for the love of it!

Italian Novels of Ignored by History Planets, 19 28 Elena Ferrante 36

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Quick Reference

Membership

Registration...... 28, 55, 57

Refunds ...... 11

Membership Benefits...... 3

Volunteering...... 20, 56, 58

Gifts...... 32–33

Important Dates ...... Back cover

About Us

Council...... 2

JENNA FORD JENNA Committees ...... 2 About Lifelong Learning Staff ...... 2 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington is a Location membership organization for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel Directions...... 60 together. The program provides opportunities for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social Parking ...... 30, 59, 60 interaction in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time Disability Accommodations ...... 35 and talents. Established as the Academy of Lifelong Learning in 1980 by the University of Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Weather Closings ...... 37 Osher Foundation. Membership is open to people from any state, 50 years of age or older, and to the spouses of members at any age.

Arsht Hall, University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm

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Council COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Executive Vice Chair—Joan Miller Co-Chairs—Susan Flook and Saul Reine Thom Remington (2017), Chair Book Sale—Eric Sallee (A) Art History and Appreciation— Joan Miller (2018), Executive Vice Chair Bulletin Boards and Displays— Stuart Siegell Karen Foster (2017), Vice Chair— Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Membership Duplication—Rudy Frazier and Lloyd Falk Cree Hovsepian Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Susan Arruda (2017), Vice-Chair— Norwood Coleman Academics Fundraising—Neil Cullen, chair and Pam Meitner, vice chair (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Neil Cullen (2017) IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine Stuart Siegell Jeff Ostroff (2017) Reading Room—Susan Flook (D) General Studies—Parry Norling Pam Meitner (2018) Reception—Carol Derosier (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Strategic Planning—Pam Meitner (F) Culture and Social Studies— Larry Peterson (2018) Travel—Eleanor Gurdikian and Barbara Golin Parry Norling and Susan Arruda William Rowe (2018) Wireless Device Registration— (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand Anita Sterling (2018) Ken Mulholland and Carol Callaghan (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich (H) Literature—Susan Flook J. Harry Feldman (2019) Vice Chair of Academics—Susan Arruda (J) Philosophy and Religion—James Moser Myriam Medinilla (2019) OLLI at the Ocean—Parry Norling and Nan Norling (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Joe Rosenthal (2019) Ruth Flexman Art—Lois Parke, Mary Kate McKinley and Ruth Sokolowski (2019) Karen Foster (L) Information Technology PC— Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole Phil Weinberg (2019), Financial Officer Computer Coordination—Saul Reine Curriculum—Susan Flook and Saul Reine (L) Information Technology Mac—Sally Stier Ben Raphael (ex officio), Past Council Chair Distance Viewing Team—Bruce Morrissey (M) Mobile Devices—Sally Stier Lee Kaser (ex officio), Adviser to Council and Ken Mulholland (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager June a la Carte—Larry Peterson and (O) Languages: Non-Romance— John Bullock James Weiher and Jim Higgins Isabelle Husbands, Financial Officer Music—Paul Hess (O) Languages: Romance—Mary Shenvi Marcia Adato, Secretary Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and University Staff and Stan Hughes Stephen Toy Summer Session—Karen Foster and (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Carol Bernard—Manager, Osher Learning John Fulgoney Stephen Toy Centers Ad-Hoc 2017 Summer—Carolyn Stankiewicz (Q) Health and Wellness: Tai Chi/Yoga— Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator Anna Marie D’Amico Vice Chair of Membership—Karen Foster Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant (R) Physical Sciences and Math— Marketing—Jeff Ostroff, Elaine O’Toole and Carolyn Stankiewicz Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant J. Harry Feldman (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Multicultural Committee—Larry Peterson Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays New Member Relations—Anita Sterling and Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Anne Hampton Susan Flook Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling Dorothy Hofer—Office Support Outreach—Carolyn Haas and Debbie Williams Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Registration—Sylvia Bachman Ken Mulholland Technician Socials—Joan Ellis Summer 2017 Chair—Carolyn Stankiewicz Volunteer Development—Bill Rowe and Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Ruth Sokolowski Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Brian Medina—Audiovisual Technician Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Coordinator

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Become a member!

Come join us at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The Spring 2017 membership fee is $260. Scholarship assistance is available; see page 27 for more information. See page 7 for information about our Open House.

Lifelong Learning instructors in coordination with activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits University staff. Upcoming trips are This Week,bulletin boards and postings advertised on the travel board at Arsht for information about upcoming events. Lifelong Learning Courses Hall. Requests for disability Bring friends and introduce them to accommodations should be made the joys of lifelong learning! Membership includes up to five courses several weeks in advance by calling each semester (pages 7–38). 302-831-4643. Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall Members Only Events during the day, Monday through Friday. Art Exhibits • Lectures Extracurricular Activities Musical Performances • Social Events Members may participate in unlimited The weekly activities noticeOsher extracurricular activities (pages 39–41) Lifelong Learning This Week,bulletin in addition to five courses. Sign up for boards and postings include extracurricular activities on the back of information about upcoming events. the registration form or online. Events Open to the Public Trips On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or Member trips and class trips are activity is offered that is free and open planned by the Travel Committee and to the public. Check the weekly KATHY MAAS KATHY

University of Delaware without paying tuition. Does not include Udel Internet Access online/distance learning courses, Associate Opportunities and Privileges Members are eligible for a UDel email in Arts program, certificate programs or account, which provides access to WiFi UD travel/study programs. All relevant University of Delaware ID Card on the UD campus and use of Morris fees apply. Final day to request to Members are eligible for a University ID Library databases. Information and audit spring classes is Monday, card that offers privileges at the request forms are available at February 20. To search for available University’s Morris Library, the Reception. Request for internet access courses, visit www.udel.edu/courses. Carpenter Sports Building, and must be submitted by April 21. discounts at University stores and some Carpenter Sports Building, Lectures and Events University sponsored events and Student Fitness Center performances. Information and request The University of Delaware offers many Members are eligible to use the “Hen forms are available in the Office. A fee events that are open to the public. Stay House,” the student physical fitness may apply. Request for ID card must informed through the weekly activities center in the Carpenter Sports Building be submitted by April 21. notice Osher Lifelong Learning This Week, on the University’s Newark campus for a bulletin boards and postings at Arsht Auditing University of Delaware fee of $50 for six months or $100 for a Hall or the University website Courses year. To enjoy this privilege, a University www.udel.edu. Audit/Listener: Registration without credit ID card is needed. Information and or grade. Class attendance is required, request forms are available in the Office. but class particiption is not. Audit Request for ID card must be submitted UD credit course each fall and spring by April 21. semester on a space-available basis

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Spring 2017 Schedule Updates

CANCELLATIONS Circle Singers (C10) Instructor: Ellie Munson Wednesdays 10:15 NEW COURSE ADDED Recorder for Aspiring Players (X34) Leader: Judith Lesnaw Fridays 2:30 - 4:00

Sudoku Group (X35) Leader: J.R. Gonzalez Tuesdays 3:20 – 4:20 NEW DAY/ TIME French Literature: Classics (O08) Instructors: Judy Diner and Cathie Kennedy Wednesdays 10:15 – 11:15 (NOT Thursdays at 2:00 as in the catalog)

Spanish Advanced Conversation (O29) Instructor: Myriam Medinilla Thursdays 2:00 – 3:15 (NOT Fridays at 2:00 as in the catalog)

As of 12/16/16

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Spring 2017 Course Schedule by Day

MONDAY Eternal Hatred: Holocaust Conservatives and Liberals: 2 p.m. Survivors G06 A Healthy Discussion S05 Chamber Choir C08 9 a.m. Excel: Introduction to Current Events: Speakers S06 Drum Circle C14 Anne Tyler: Baltimore 2007/2010/2013 L05 Everyday Guide to Wine D02 Contemporary Novelist H01 German: Beginner, the Fun Excel: Introduction to French Writers: Contemporary Way, 2, Chapters 4–6 O18 Art of Polymer Clay B06 2007/2010/2013 L06 Novels O09 Short Stories: Among Friends Cathedrals in the Middle Ages French Conversation and German: Reading and and Family H08 G03 Reading O07 Discussion Advanced O20 Short Subjects: Stories Aloud Chinese for French National Elections 2017 Hike into History, Part 4 G09 H10 Beginners B14 S08 Italiano! Getting Started, Part 2 The 20th Century in Poetry Early Cultures of Central German: Intermediate II O19 O26 H11 America G05 Great Books, Second Series Meditation for Wellness Q03 Video Concert Hall: French: Elementary, Part 2 O10 Volume Two H03 Poetry: Advanced Workshop International C49 French: Elementary, Part 4 O11 Italian Novels of Elena Ferrante K02 Welcome to iPhone, iPad and Mac Computer Lab, Novice, O22 Retirement Income by Design iOS, Part 2 M01 Part 2 L21 Italiano! Getting Started, Part 1 S14 World Cinema in the 21st Planets, Up Close R01 O25 Solid Gold Singers C26 Century C50 Spanish Seminar O32 Scientific Perspectives on What Darwin Didn’t Know P07 Yoga: Basic, Take Home Q15 Healthy Aging, Part 2 Q04 Stocks and Options: Intelligent Yoga: Chair Q17 Investing S15 The Symphony C47 1 p.m. Windows 10 Touch Screen L19 Yesterday For Tomorrow K05 Artists’ Workshop B08 3:20 p.m. Windows 10 Touch Screen L20 Drawing (Delaware Art Museum) Apple Users Group X01 12:30 p.m. B19 Cardmaking Techniques X06 10:30 a.m. Art of B05 Chorus Rehearsal X09 Complete Financial Become a Better Singer C05 Sax Ensemble X28 Management Workshop S04

CATEGORY INDEX

THE ARTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY O Italian ...... 28 A Art History and Appreciation ...... 7 L Computing ...... 24 O Latin ...... 29 B Fine Arts ...... 7 L Beginner—PC...... 24 O Portuguese ...... 29 C Performing Arts Participation ...... 9 L Intermediate—PC ...... 25 O Spanish ...... 29 C Performing Arts Appreciation ....13 L Advanced—PC...... 25 L Beginner—MAC ...... 25 MATH AND SCIENCES HUMANITIES M Mobile Devices ...... 25 P Life Sciences ...... 31 D General Studies ...... 16 N General Topics ...... 25 Q Health and Wellness ...... 34 E Genealogy ...... 16 R Physical Sciences and Math ...... 36 F Culture...... 17 LANGUAGES S Economics, Finance, Political Science and Law ...... 36 G History...... 18 O Ancient Greek...... 26 H Literature ...... 20 O Chinese ...... 26 X EXTRACURRICULAR J Philosophy and Religion ...... 21 O French ...... 26 ACTIVITIES ...... 39 K Writing...... 23 O German ...... 27

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TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Sobriety—Dealing with Those Adult Swim Lessons (Fraim Concert Band Rehearsal X11 in Your Life Q05 9 a.m. Center) Q01 Tai Chi: Seated on a Chair Q10 A Collaboration of Peers S01 3:20 p.m. The Good, the Bad and the Abstract Art Workshop: 12:30 p.m. Close Knit and Group Ugly S17 Intermediate B01 Acrylics and More B03 X10 The Truth—According to the Buddhism for a Secular Age J02 Art Workshop B18 Violin Instruction, Beginner X32 God Squad J10 Chinese Freehand Painting I Ballet II Plus (Wilmington B15 Ballet Academy) C02 6:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Come Join a Hootenanny C12 Band, Intermediate Players C04 Piano: Elementary, Level 4 Age in Place: Lifetime Homes Delaware in the Civil War G04 Butterflies: Art Meets Science (Music School) X26 S02 Help a Child--Be a Mentor F03 P01 Fantasy Baseball 101 D03 7:30 p.m. Impariamo Parlando L’Italiano! Carving Workshop B12 German Classic Films O15 Piano: Beginning, Level 2 O21 Computer Lab: Novice, (Music School) X24 History of Jazz: Part 2 C42 International Folk Dance C19 Windows 7 and 10 L03 Investing for a Successful Medical Lecture Series P02 Computer Lab: Novice, WEDNESDAY Retirement S10 Windows 7 and 10 L04 Musical Settings of Events 9 a.m. Italian: Chiacchieramo! O24 and Ideas II C46 Desktop Publishing Lab L07 Adult Intelligence: Unresolved Madrigal Singers C21 Poetry for Everyone H06 Desktop Publishing Lab L08 Controversies F01 Objects as Cultural Artifacts Short Stories: Chekhov and Holocaust: Two Wars G12 Chinese Conversation: F05 Carver H09 Immortal Diamond J06 Intermediate O03 SAT—Seventies, Astronomy, Spanish Now! 4th Semester O31 Let’s Go to the Opera: Opera Chinese Culture Through the Travel F08 The Sea Around Us, Part 3 P05 Odds and Ends 2 C45 Peking Opera C33 The Cold War Part 4, Memory and the Human German Seminar O16 1980–1991 G19 10:30 a.m. Lifespan P03 Impressionist Oil Painting B21 The Plays of Henrik Ibsen H13 Catastrophes and Disasters G02 Photo Apps for Mac L22 Medieval Science and 2:15 p.m. Children of Light and of Politics of Democratic Technology, Part 2 G16 Darkness J03 Governance S11 Aquatics in Motion! (Fraim Sketching in Watercolor B24 Chinese Freehand Painting II Spanish: Beginning Center) Q02 Steinbeck: Part 2, Grapes B16 Conversations O34 of Wrath/East of Eden H04 12:30 p.m. Evil—Must We Be Wicked? Spanish: Situaciones Tai Chi, Beginners: 8-Form Q07 Part II J04 Españolas III O39 Acrylic Painting Made Simple B02 Get Out There and Truman: Guns or Butter, Part 2 Photograph! Part 2 B20 2 p.m. G20 Ceramic Techniques for All B13 Golden Years of Folk Music: French Cinema C37 Understanding Financial Part 2 C40 Jargon S16 French, Intermediate, Part 4 O12 12:45 p.m. Modern Art: The Early Years, Yoga: Beginners, Gentle Q16 Gardening Speakers D04 Latin: Roman Authors O27 Part III A01 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Films C38 10 a.m. Soft Pastel Painting: Beginners, Navajo Mysteries and Culture, Microsoft OneNote: Nature in Winter and Spring P04 Cont. B25 III H05 Introduction L09 Shakespeare in Performance 1:45 p.m. Microsoft OneNote: 10:15 a.m. H07 Orchestra C23 Introduction L10 A History of Digital Technology Spanish: Cantemos! O35 PC Users Group X23 N01 2 p.m. Spanish: Intermediate O37 Poetry Writing Workshop K01 Can the Arts Trump Science? Caught In The Act! C07 Word 2007-2016 Spanish: Reading and H02 Fundamentals L11 German 101: The Fun Conversation O38 Circle Singers C10 Continues O14 Word 2007-2016 Stretch and Yin Yoga Q06 Connections F02 Fundamentals L12 Hagley Does History! G23 Ensemble C27 German Travel Films O17 Your Story Painted in Words K06 Interviewing Movie Stars C43 Wilkie Collins: Two Novels H14 Of Minds and Men F06 Jazz-Classical Intersection, 11 a.m. Wind and Percussion Basics C30 Of Minds and Men F07 Part 2 C44 Ballet I (Wilmington Ballet Writers’ Advanced Workshop Portuguese: Beginning Portfolio Construction and Academy) C01 Tuesday K03 Speakers O28 Management S12

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Spanish Advanced Grammar Yoga: Basic Q13 Piano: Late Elementary, Level 8 Folk Guitar, Beginning II C16 O30 Your Amazing Brain—But (Music School) X27 History of Baseball G11 Spanish: Cantemos! O36 What Can Go Wrong? Q18 Portraits from Life B23 Ignored by History G13 Tai Chi, Intermediate: 12-Form Principles of Investing: II S13 10:30 a.m. Ireland II: From Cromwell to Q08 Trombone Ensemble C28 Today G14 Ancient Greek: Reading O02 Web Pages: Creating and The Three Stooges—Soitenly! Maintaining L15 Beginner Watercolor B11 1 p.m. C48 Web Pages: Creating and Beyond Boundaries J01 Artists’ Open Workshop B07 Virology 2017 P06 Maintaining L16 Chinese: Practical Mandarin, World War II: 1939-1942 G22 Level 2 O05 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Writers’ Advanced Workshop Current Issues: Lecture and Chinese: Decoding Characters Acrylics: A New Approach B04 O40 Wednesday K04 Discussion S07 Band, Beginning Players C03 Classical Music: Choral Decline of the British Empire: Brass Ensemble C06 3:20 p.m. 1815-1965 G18 Masterworks C34 Clarinet Ensemble C11 Bluegrass Jam X03 Italian Short Stories and Flute Choir C15 Fourteenth Amendment G08 Book Club X04 Grammar Review O23 French Literature: Classics O08 Great American Musicals— Chamber Music Adventures X07 My New Best Friends F04 Genealogy: Computer Broadway C41 Digital Photography Workshop Philadelphia: People, Places Workshop—Mac E04 Guitar: Flatpick Bluegrass C17 X13 and Beyond G17 Genealogy: Computer Guitar: Intermediate for Folk Fantasy Baseball Discussion Piano: Early Intermediate, Workshop—Mac Laptop E05 and Rock C18 Group X15 Level 10 X25 Genealogy: Computer Happy 100th Birthday, Furniture Refinishing X17 Recorder, Ensemble C24 Workshop—PC E02 Dean Martin! C35 Investment Analysis Seminar: Windows 10 Management Genealogy: Computer How Jesus Became God J05 Advanced X19 L17 Workshop—PC Laptop E03 U.S. History as Viewed by Mah Jongg X21 Windows 10 Management L18 Jazz Band C20 Jesus and His Jewish Influences African Americans, Part 2 G21 THURSDAY 10:35 a.m. J07 Yoga: Basic Q14 Chorus C09 Tai Chi: 24-Form, Part 2 Q09 9 a.m. 11:45 a.m. The New Yorker: Review and Ancient Greek: Beginning, 12 p.m. Eco Team X14 Part 2 O01 Opinion H12 Art Salad (Delaware Travel Adventures D05 12:30 p.m. Basic Drawing for Beginners Contemporary) X02 B09 Violin Instruction, Advanced Bridge for the Fun of It! X05 C29 BBC Drama: World Without End 12:30 p.m. Chess Club X08 Yoga for Beginners Q12 C31 American Geniuses G01 Electric Bass Guitar C51 Chinese Culture Explored Buy, Sell, Rent or Stay Put, 3:20 p.m. Films of the Classic Era: Through Song C32 Part 2 S03 1930–1959 C36 Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Dementia Caregivers Support Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Group X12 Folk Music Jam X16 Level 1 O04 Level 3 O06 Genealogy Interest Group X18 Scale Modeling X29 Co-op Hiking with Wilmington Computer Lab: Beginners, Jazz Ensemble, Extracurricular Watercolor: Intermediate Trail Club D01 Windows 7 and 10 L01 X20 Workshop B26 Creative Fun With Clay B17 Computer Lab: Beginners, Tai Chi Practice X30 Watercolor: Intermediate Generals Stonewall Jackson Windows 7 and 10 L02 Workshop B27 Violin Instruction, Intermediate and William Sherman G15 Excel: Advanced Topics L13 X33 Yoga and Golf Q11 Great Decisions 2017 S09 Excel: Advanced Topics L14 History of Aviation, Part 2 G10 Food: A Culinary History G07 FRIDAY 2 p.m. Mysteries of Death and Dying French: Intermediate, Part 4 O13 J09 8:30 a.m. Native American Flute C22 Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Concert Band C13 Spanish Advanced Pastel Painting: Intermediate Dean Martin C39 to Advanced B22 Open Studio X22 Conversation O29 Genealogy: Fundamentals of Recorder, Intermediate C25 Ukulele Group X31 Research E01 9 a.m. Spanish, Part 4: Speak! Modern Political Traditions I Basic Drawing for New Artists B10 Communicate! O33 J08

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Spring 2017 Courses

Open House—January 5 An Open House is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 5 in Arsht Hall for prospective members to learn about Art History and lifelong learning activities and programs. Drop in for light Appreciation refreshments, a tour and a preview of the coming semester. You may register for classes the same day if you wish. For more information, call A01 MODERN ART: THE 302-573-4486. Please consider introducing your friends and neighbors to the benefits of lifelong learning membership by bringing them to the Open House. EARLY YEARS, PART III* Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. End Date: 4/18/2017 B02 ACRYLIC PAINTING B05 ART OF COLLAGE* Instructors: Gus Sermas, Jerry Hapka MADE SIMPLE* Monday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Continue your appreciation of modern Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, art. A beginner-level class. Note: This is a Instructors: Katherine Kelk, Patti Morse Mary Cannon 10-week class that will end April 18, 2017. For those with little or no experience with Collage is an art form using paper, glue, painting. Step-by-step demonstration paint and objects in new ways. Fine Arts and instruction will include discussion This course is exploratory and includes All art classes require participants to have about materials, brushstrokes, basic printmaking and painting techniques. their own supplies. For beginning art composition, color theory and textural The curriculum will vary each semester classes a materials list is provided prior to techniques applicable to acrylic paints. due to the multitude of ways to create or during the first class of the semester. Limited to 20 students. . All levels of experience Supplies, if needed, may be purchased welcome! Limited to 22 students. from an online or local art supply store. In B03 ACRYLICS AND MORE* a few classes, supplies may be purchased Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. B06 ART OF POLYMER CLAY* at cost from the class instructor. Check the Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, Monday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. individual course descriptions for further Mary Lou Hamilton Instructors: Karen Foster, Lorraine Lacsny information. Intermediate and advanced painters will Polymer clay is a versatile medium that B01 ABSTRACT ART create original artworks using experi- can be used for stand-alone , decoration of other objects, jewelry and WORKSHOP: mental techniques, imagination, water- based paints and a sense of humor. This mixed media art. This class will explore INTERMEDIATE*** course features individual help in a relaxed the various usages. Students will make Tuesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. atmosphere. Limited to 22 students. projects of their choice. Supplies are Instructors: Eric Sallee, Jag Deshpande required which can be obtained from Prerequisite: Prior painting experience. B04 ACRYLICS: A NEW local stores. Limited to 24 students. Materials needed: Art supplies in APPROACH* chosen medium. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Abstract painting workshop for art Instructors: Cynthia Kauffman, students with prior painting experience. Linda Simon Guidance provided upon request. Students work on subjects provided by A systematic approach to the basics of instructors or on their own. Biweekly this water medium paint. Many critique and class discussions. Limited techniques will be taught for landscape to 20 students. and abstract paintings. A supply list will be sent prior to first session. Limited to 22 students. EMILY REED EMILY

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B07 ARTISTS’ OPEN B11 BEGINNER B15 CHINESE FREEHAND WORKSHOP* WATERCOLOR* PAINTING I** Thursday: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Dot Owens-Davis, Instructors: Cynthia Kauffman, Instructor: Fang Guo Phoebe Mont Patti Morse, John Erickson Chinese painting is an ancient art that An opportunity for artists to work Creating a watercolor painting with this captures the world in deceptively independently in an open workshop. step-by-step method of learning all the simple strokes. Students will enter into No instruction, no critiques. Limited to basics will give much satisfaction. Since this art through simple, gradual and 20 students. this is not a workshop, weekly fascinating steps. Students will learn attendance is necessary. Most sessions basic skills in drawing various B08 ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP* include demos, speakers and a video. landscapes, such as rocks, trees, flowers Supply list will be discussed in the first and animals, and will be introduced to Monday: 1 p.m.–3:15 p.m. session. Limited to 22 students. famous painters and their works. Instructor: Mary Tanne Limited to 22 students. Workshop for artists and art students of B12 CARVING WORKSHOP* all levels and all media. After a short New! Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. H discussion, presentation or Instructors: Robert Krajeski, Joseph Stalter demonstration, participants work B16 CHINESE FREEHAND independently, with guidance upon Come discover the world of wood PAINTING II** request, using their own materials and carving. Students will learn to carve or Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. subjects. Limited to 20 students. work on their own projects. Instructor Instructor: Fang Guo will go over techniques. Basic carving By the end of the semester, students knives and gouges available for in-class B09 BASIC DRAWING FOR will be able to complete several styles use. Kevlar gloves, thumb guard and BEGINNERS* of landscape painting. The teacher will carving tools required. $5 materials fee. provide students with personalized Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Kathleen Donahey instructions customized to skill levels and interests. No previous experience is This class is intended for the true B13 CERAMIC TECHNIQUES required, but completion of Chinese beginner. Learn the skills and FOR ALL* Freehand Painting I is helpful. Limited techniques necessary to draw from Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. observation. Through practice, we to 22 students. Instructors: Linda Simon, Rolf Eriksen become more confident in expressing our ideas. Limited to 22 students. Come play with clay! No experience B17 CREATIVE FUN WITH CLAY* New! necessary. The instructor will help you H realize talent you didn’t know you had. Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Good therapy for hands and mind. Instructor: Joseph Germano B10 BASIC DRAWING FOR Materials fee for clay and firing collected Beginners and experienced students NEW ARTISTS* by instructor. Limited to 12 students. will enjoy sculpting and ceramic Friday: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. techniques. Beginners work with the Instructors: Patti Morse, John Erickson B14 CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY instructor alongside experienced Learn basic drawing fundamentals to FOR BEGINNERS* students using simple coils, slabs and use as your painting foundation. This Monday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. hand sculpting of figures, bas relief and beginners’ course uses videos and Instructor: Yan Wang ceramics. Emphasis on form and hands-on instruction to develop your In this course, students will learn to textures. Be creative; try what appeals skills in observation, composition, appreciate Chinese calligraphy works, to you. $20 fee for clay, tools, etc. perspective and problem-solving. learn about basic strokes, learn about Limited to 12 students. Limited to 22 students. structure and composition of formal script and running script, and learn about Chinese language and Chinese culture. Limited to 24 students.

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B18 ART WORKSHOP* course, exploring painting methods of B25 SOFT PASTEL PAINTING: Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. contemporary and classic impressionist BEGINNERS, CONT.* artists. The goal is to develop your own Instructor: Cynthia Miller Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–3 p.m. unique style of personal expression. Instructor: Carol Durney Bring in whatever project you are working Limited to 21 students. on. Individual instruction will be given in Prerequisite: Previous training and/ or experience with soft pastels. any media. Limited to 20 students. B22 PASTEL PAINTING: New! INTERMEDIATE TO Previously trained students will watch H themed VHS/DVDs of professional ADVANCED* pastel artists and, using their own B19 DRAWING (DELAWARE Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. materials, paint while watching or ART MUSEUM)* Instructor: Dawn McCord watch and take notes to paint Monday: 1 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Prerequisite: Previous course or afterwards. Instructor will provide Instructor: Stuart Siegell experience with pastels. theme examples and one-on-one Corequisite: Creative outlook, willing assistance. Limited to 20 students. Taught by Cynthia to experiment. Swanson. Practice basic drawing techniques including Aims: creative finished work; a quiet, B26 WATERCOLOR: composition, perspective and shading constructive environment; and a INTERMEDIATE in this hands-on course. A series of lengthy critique with student WORKSHOP* exercises and lessons will be taught participation. Limited to 22 students. Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. leading to finished works of art. There is Instructors: John Erickson, Patti Morse a $70 fee, which includes materials, B23 PORTRAITS FROM LIFE* Prerequisite: Previous watercolor payable to the Delaware Art Museum at Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. experience. the first class. Classes are held at the Instructors: Ellen Strober, Caroline Sutton Learn about the various uses of , Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Prerequisite: Must be able to work develop additional painting skills and Parkway. Limited to 12 students. independently. strengthen techniques to improve your New! Workshop for experienced artists who style through guidance of the H can work independently from a live instructor. Limited to 44 students. B20 GET OUT THERE AND model in any medium. Periodic critique PHOTOGRAPH! PART 2** and instruction. Limited to 15 students. PERFORMING ARTS Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. New! Instructor: Sandro Cuccia H Performing Arts Prerequisite: Get Out There and B24 SKETCHING IN Participation Photograph! Part 1. WATERCOLOR* In this second of a two-part series, we Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. C01 BALLET I (WILMINGTON build upon what has been learned Instructor: Marvin Stone BALLET ACADEMY)* about photographic theory and Tuesday: 11 a.m.–12:15 a.m. Watercolor is the ideal medium for technique from Part 1, and work on Instructor: Dorothy Hofer photographic assignments with in-class making spontaneous sketches that Students will learn beginner critiques and discussion. We will also capture the spirit of nature. Learn to see ballet and basic French conduct a photo-walk on the grounds like an artist organizing even the most terminology associated with of our campus. For more info, visit complex scenes into a good ballet. No previous dance experience is www.ImageMedic.com. composition. Each session we will strive to create several small, colorful required. The class, taught by an experienced instructor at Wilmington B21 IMPRESSIONIST OIL landscapes that represent first impressions of our photo references. Ballet Academy of the Dance, PAINTING* Limited to 20 students. progresses at an appropriate pace for Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. those exploring ballet for the first time Instructor: Eve Stone or those who need a refresher. There is a $65 fee payable to the Wilmington Create artwork that glows with dazzling Ballet Academy at the first class. color and light. This is a techniques Limited to 15 students.

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New! C04 BAND, INTERMEDIATE and script readings, we’ll develop a H PLAYERS** foundation for effectively communicating characters and their relationship to one C02 BALLET II PLUS Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. another. Participants who have never (WILMINGTON BALLET Instructor: Margaret Love had a chance to be an actor or actress ACADEMY)* Prerequisite: Intermediate level will finally do so without the presence playing experience. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. of an intimidating audience. Limited Materials required: Instrument and Instructor: Dorothy Hofer to 26 students. Prerequisite: Ballet I music stand. Students will continue to Join the Intermediate Band to improve C08 CHAMBER CHOIR** your musical skills in playing your progress from where we left off Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. instrument, reading music (rhythm and in Ballet I. We will also take Instructors: Dana Ulery, William Fellner, notes), interpreting music and playing time to try other forms, such as jazz and Brian Hanson in ensemble. A variety of band literature modern dance, and study dance history. Prerequisite: Previous choral will be performed within the capabilities Taught by an experienced instructor at experience and ability to read music. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the of the musicians. Limited to 75 students. Dance. There is an $85 fee payable to New! Join a small vocal ensemble performing the Wilmington Ballet Academy at the H choral music ranging from classical to first class. Limited to 15 students. modern. Enjoy advancing your personal C05 BECOME A BETTER musicianship while musically SINGER* C03 BAND, BEGINNING interacting with a small team of other Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. enthusiasts. Participants are expected PLAYERS** Instructor: Anne Turner to have previous choral experience, be Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisite: Ability to sing in tune is able to read music and are required to Instructors: Thom Remington, required. purchase music. Carroll Humphrey, Dennis Cherrin This course is for those of you who Required: Instrument (look in your would like to improve your singing C09 CHORUS** attic, rent or borrow), Standard of skills. Your voice will gain flexibility, your Thursday: 10:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Excellence Book 1 and Book 2 for your breathing will become more efficient Instructor: Janet Taylor Miller instrument, and music stand. and your voice will sound better. Prerequisite: Singing experience in For fun and real health benefits, start or Limited to 15 students. high school, college, church or restart learning a band instrument. New day and time! community choirs. Learn good habits and technique early. H Materials: Choral materials per Gain eye/hand coordination, lung semester are $20-$25. function improvement, brain C06 BRASS ENSEMBLE* A large four-part choral group for stimulation and have a joyful Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. experienced singers who can read and experience with music and friends. Instructors: Buddy Bratton, Brian Hanson sing their vocal part from an SATB score. Limited to 18 students. Prerequisite: Brass instrument player at This semester will focus on American the intermediate or higher level. and patriotic choral works. Performances Develop good instrumental technique, are scheduled at the end of the semester. listening skills, sight-reading and Excellent attendance is expected on producing improved sound for your Thursday and on Monday at 3:20 for instrument by playing in a small ensemble. sectionals. Limited to 80 students.

C07 CAUGHT IN THE ACT!* C10 CIRCLE SINGERS* Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: Arlene Bowman Instructor: Eleanor Munson This course is designed to expose Prerequisite: Have a love of music and participants to basic acting concepts, enjoy singing. stage conventions and theatre This class is for those who enjoy folk terminology. Through theatre games music and desire to share that JAY HIGGIN JAY

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enjoyment with others through outreach performances. You can just sing Refunds or bring an instrument that lends itself to folk music, such as guitar, banjo, For full refunds, requests must be made in writing before dulcimer, violin, bass, recorder or rhythm February 6, 2017. Refund requests will be processed as soon as instruments. Limited to 25 students. administratively possible after March 13, 2017. Parking hangtags must be returned with the written refund request. C11 CLARINET ENSEMBLE** Full refunds will be granted prior to the beginning of the semester for those Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. who cannot attend and those who have chosen courses that have no openings. Instructor: Joyce Hess No membership fee will be refunded because a request to audit a University Prerequisite: Ability to play at a course cannot be honored. concert band level. Refund requests may be submitted after the start of classes for withdrawals Materials required: Hal Leonard caused by illness, pressing family situations or other circumstances beyond a Intermediate Band Method (Clarinet). member’s control. Refund requests received after the start of the semester will An opportunity for experienced clarinet be prorated based on the date that the written request and parking hangtag and bass clarinet players to perform in a are received in the Office. Refund requests will be accepted only during the small ensemble, where both individual semester for which the refund is requested. preparation and teamwork are Membership fees may not be transferred to another semester. essential. New students must interview with the instructor prior to signing up for this class. new students MUST interview with the C15 FLUTE CHOIR** instructor prior to signing up for the class. C12 COME JOIN A Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. HOOTENANNY* Instructors: Dorothy Boyd, Gretchen Cox, C14 DRUM CIRCLE* Pamela Finkelman Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Glenn Rill Flutists improve technique and gain Instructors: Peter Popper, Sid Datskow self-confidence through ensemble Sing folk songs and learn about their Drumming is an ancient musical performance. Repertoire is selected to origins and performers over the years. tradition that energizes, builds unity, suit the ability level of the group. One or Guitars and other instruments are provides relaxation, heightens two informal performances will be welcome. No lobby performance— creativity, heals the spirit and is great scheduled. Previous playing experience just come and have fun. Instructor will fun! We will cover a range of rhythms is required, and practice outside of class provide arrangements for the songs. and patterns from around the world. is expected. Lots of Guthrie, Seeger, Almanac Bring a drum or other percussion Singers, Weavers, Kingston Trio, Dylan, instrument; some will be provided. No C16 FOLK GUITAR, Baez, etc. Limited to 35 students. musical experience necessary. BEGINNING II*** C13 CONCERT BAND** Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. C51 ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR* Instructors: Lynda Hastings, Nancy Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Travis Wolfe, Marti Maloney Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess Instructor: Carroll Humphrey Prerequisite: Folk Guitar, Beginning I Prerequisite: Students must be able to or equivalent prior knowledge of perform music at a very good high A continuation of the electric bass class. Previous bass experience required. guitar chords. school or early college level. Materials needed: Acoustic guitar, Materials required: An instrument, Student must have electric bass and bass amp. electronic tuner, flat pick, thumb pick, music stand and pencil. capo, music stand, songbook This course will include literature from (provided by instructor for $5 fee). different periods, styles and genres. Continue learning major folk guitar Students will learn appropriate keys, strumming techniques, ear performance practices as they enhance training, sight reading and music ensemble performance skills. This is a theory. We will be learning flat-pick, recurring class with limited openings and thumb pick and finger styles of playing.

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New! C20 JAZZ BAND** C24 RECORDER, ENSEMBLE* H Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. C17 GUITAR: FLATPICK Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Steve DeMond Instructor: Don Von Schriltz BLUEGRASS** Jazz Band focuses on performing a This course focuses primarily on Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. variety of big band music. Players building repertoire in ensemble playing Instructor: Norm Holt should be able to perform at a and improving technique. Participants Prerequisite: OLLI beginner and reasonably high level. New students should have at least two years of intermediate guitar courses or MUST interview with the instructors playing experience or instruction. Bring comparable skills. prior to signing up for the class. your own recorder and music stand. This course is designed to focus your advanced beginner to low intermediate C21 MADRIGAL SINGERS* C25 RECORDER, guitar skills to flatpicking in the bluegrass Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE** genre. Limited to 15 students. Instructor: Margaret Love Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. New! Prerequisite: Ability to sing and to Instructors: Don Von Schriltz, H sight-read music. Sarah Goodrich C18 GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE The Madrigal Singers will study the Prerequisite: Recorder, Beginning. FOR FOLK AND ROCK*** madrigal and a cappella part-song This course focuses on learning to play Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. styles. The class will sing music by recorder ensemble music. Completion Instructors: Andy Geyer, William Stanley, Gibbons, Dowland, Morley, Purcell, of the beginning recorder course or Kathy Owen Stanford, Parry and others. Required previous experience in playing the Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner text available in class: Madrigal Treasury recorder is required. One-half hour per Folk Guitar I and II or equivalent. compiled by George Bayley ($10). day practice encouraged. Materials required: Acoustic guitar, Limited to 25 students. electronic tuner, capo, music stand, C26 SOLID GOLD SINGERS* metronome. C22 NATIVE AMERICAN Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Continue to improve your playing style FLUTE* Instructor: Rebecca Varlas and techniques. Gain the skills and Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Channel your inner rock ‘n’ roll star! confidence needed to perform both with Instructor: Kathy Owen Revisit the hits of the 1960s (and a little and for others using songs you know and Materials required: A six-hole Native of the ‘50s and ‘70s). If you enjoy love in the folk and American rock American flute in the key of A minor. singing, love those golden oldies, and traditions. Those with good basic skills With its unique, enchanting sound, the have a sense of humor, this class is for and also those with more experience are Native American flute has become you. Selections include songs from well- welcome. Limited to 25 students. increasingly popular as both a musical known artists and “one-hit wonders.” instrument and as a tool to enhance Instrumentalists are welcome! Limited C19 INTERNATIONAL FOLK relaxation, meditation and healing. We to 35 students. DANCE* will learn basic and advanced fingering Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. and playing techniques that allow for C27 STRING ENSEMBLE*** Instructors: Mary Anne Edwards, the creation of beautiful songs from the Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Harriet Ainbinder heart. No prior musical experience is Instructors: Geraldine Burke, Rick Wellons, Prerequisites: Ability to move on your required. Limited to 35 students. Eleanor Dooley feet for class period. Good balance Prerequisite: Two or more years’ and hearing. C23 ORCHESTRA*** playing experience. Boost your energy levels with folk Wednesday: 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Materials needed: Instrument and stand. dancing! Authentic folk dances will be Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Rick Wellons Performance of string ensemble music— taught from the easiest to more This course will help to develop your light classics, show tunes and standards. difficult. Basic steps are emphasized to symphonic experience playing the Work on intonation, technique, phrasing, build toward more complex dances. classics. Previous playing experience and dynamics and listening to each other. Have fun, learn to dance, develop better some ability to sight read are required. Recommended practice time is three to balance and sense of rhythm. Laugh a lot! Limited to 40 students. four hours per week.

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C28 TROMBONE ENSEMBLE** Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Did you know? Instructors: Mary Ann Quarry, Allen Tweddle Classes are assigned by a computer-based allocation process. Prerequisite: Participants must play All registrations—whether online, in-person or mailed in— trombone at the intermediate or received by the January 6 priority registration deadline will be higher level. included in the allocation pool. When demand exceeds availability in popular courses, the allocation process takes into An opportunity for experienced account a variety of factors, including the priority you’ve assigned to trombone players to perform in a small the class and whether or not you’ve taken the class before. Registrations ensemble—sLide by sLide. Group will received after January 6 will be processed on a first-come, first-served play four- or more part trombone basis, subject to class availability. ensemble music from early Renaissance music to show tunes. A trombone stand is strongly recommended. Limited to philosophy, aesthetics, literature and 12 students. Performing Arts art. Topics include makeup, hairdressing, Appreciation clothing, music, instruments and C29 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, New! staging, plus time to practice stage ADVANCED*** H gestures, water sleeve dance, long silk Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. C31 BBC DRAMA: WORLD dance and bi-sword dance. Instructors: Geraldine Burke, WITHOUT END* Eleanor Dooley, Rick Wellons New! Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H Prerequisite: At least 2-3 years of Instructor: Ted Wilks previous study required. C34 CLASSICAL MUSIC: World Without End is Ken Follett’s sequel CHORAL MASTERWORKS* A fun learning experience that will to Pillars of the Earth. The Crimson Petal Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. develop stronger playing with advanced and the White is a Victorian drama about Instructor: Ted Wilks skills. Study and review of scales, William Rackham and the two women positions, bowing and exercises for Choral masterpieces are presented in in his life. facility in playing violin solo repertoire video concerts from England, Europe and concerti pieces. Four to six hours’ New! and the U.S.A. Composers include practice time a week is recommended. H Bach, Handel, Mozart, Berlioz, Sibelius C32 CHINESE CULTURE and Brahms. C30 WIND AND PERCUSSION EXPLORED THROUGH BASICS** SONG* C35 HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. DEAN MARTIN!* Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess Instructor: Yan Wang Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisite: Rudimentary skills and Instructor: Michael Walsh In this course, students will learn about understanding of your instrument. Chinese language and culture in a new Celebrate Dean Martin’s 100th birthday! This course is designed to continue and relaxed way through appreciation Class discussion of legendary performer skills learned in beginning band or the of Chinese music, including folk, pop, etc. Dean Martin will cover his life and equivalent. We will focus on the basics career, and will be supplemented with of playing all band instruments and will C33 CHINESE CULTURE CD recordings, videos, book include embouchure, tone production, THROUGH PEKING biographies and TV and movie clips. fingerings, hand-to-hand control OPERA* Find out how Dino became one of the (percussion), phrasing, rhythms and world’s favorite entertainers. New intonation. There will not be a Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. videos! Limited to 30 students. performance for this class. Required Instructor: Yan Wang text: Hal Leonard Intermediate Band A new way to learn Chinese language Method by Harold Rusch. and culture. For 200+ years, Peking Opera, the highest expression of Chinese culture, has influenced Chinese

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C36 FILMS OF THE CLASSIC C40 GOLDEN YEARS OF FOLK C43 INTERVIEWING MOVIE ERA: 1930-1959* MUSIC: PART 2* STARS* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Madeline Abath Instructor: Forrest Hawkins Instructor: Patrick Stoner Class members choose films from a list Peter, Paul and Mary; Chad Mitchell Trio; With over a quarter century of nominations in the first class. One film The Seekers; New Christy Minstrels; The interviewing film stars for WHYY-TV and is shown each week, with a 10 to 15 Clancy Brothers; Don McLean and Judy PBS, the instructor will share DVD minute intermission. Recommendations Collins will be covered with CD and video. examples of current interviews. There are made by class members, the will be time for discussion after each instructor and film critics. Class ends at C41 GREAT AMERICAN viewing. See website www.whyy.org/flicks. approximately 3:15 p.m. each week. MUSICALS— Instructor may miss some sessions, as Discussion and comments are welcome. BROADWAY* movie stars take precedence—but you’ll be among the first to hear about Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. it! Limited to 60 students. C37 FRENCH CINEMA* Instructors: Marvin Cytron, Susan Cytron Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Remember that first musical you New! Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls H experienced? Perhaps a Broadway show, This course is designed for Francophiles, high school production or a traveling C44 JAZZ-CLASSICAL interested students of French and fluent road show! We will explore the evolution INTERSECTION, PART 2* speakers. We will watch recent and of American musicals from minstrel, Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. vintage French films with English ragtime and vaudeville shows to the Instructor: J. Michael Foster subtitles. No prior knowledge of French Great White Way of Broadway. Using This course continues Jazz-Classical required. We will discuss topics, culture, DVD lectures and Broadway musical film Intersection, Part 1, and deals with the etc. in English. clips, we will cover 200 years of this influence of jazz on classical music and unique American entertainment venue. the influence of classical music on jazz. C38 GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL FILMS* C42 HISTORY OF JAZZ: C45 LET’S GO TO THE OPERA: Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. PART 2* OPERA ODDS AND Instructor: Larry Peterson Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ENDS 2* Instructor: J. Michael Foster We will explore movies about gay, Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. lesbian, bisexual or transgender people. This course continues the history of jazz Instructor: Larry Peterson from about 1945 to present day. The New! We will explore operas by Wuorinen, course is in lecture form with audio and H Porrino and Benjamin, as well as two video examples, along with readings C39 GENE KELLY, FRANK BBC TV films and two documentaries. from Gioia’s The History of Jazz. SINATRA, DEAN New! MARTIN* H Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. C46 MUSICAL SETTINGS OF Instructor: Esther Schmerling EVENTS AND IDEAS II* Sit back and enjoy our legendary film Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. stars! No one can dance or sing like Instructor: Larry Peterson Gene Kelly, James Cagney or Frank We will explore musical settings of the Sinatra. Marilyn Monroe is at her best in seasons, illness/death, togetherness, Some Like it Hot. Who but Dean Martin stories/portraits, music, love out of the can make you feel so happy? Yul Brynner ordinary and lullaby. Musical styles will creates his legendary Broadway role. vary between country, rock, jazz, all eras of classical, opera and Broadway. EMILY REED EMILY

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C47 THE SYMPHONY* Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Special Events Wednesdays Instructors: Ben Raphael, Ted Wilks Join us each Wednesday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 105 for This course will continue with the Special Events that will surely enrich your day. These programs are history of the evolution of the for all members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the symphony from the time before Haydn University of Delaware in Wilmington. Feel free to attend each week through three centuries into the or select the programs that most interest you. You can buy your lunch, modern era. It will include lots of music. bring your lunch or just come and enjoy. Please note that the first program is February 8, 2017, the first week of spring semester. C48 THE THREE STOOGES— SOITENLY!* 2/8 Finding Amelia Earhart 3/22 OLLI Forum Richard Gillespie, Executive Thom Remington, council chair Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Director, The International Instructor: Michael Walsh Group for Historic Aircraft 3/29 No program. Spring break. Relive your childhood with The Three Recovery 4/5 Wilmington International Stooges! There were actually six, and Exhibition of Photography three were brothers. Their movies were 2/15 Greenland: Not the End of Karl Leck, Delaware Photo- shaped by a depression and world war, the Earth graphic Society and The Three Stooges provided relief Tom Pankratz, Delaware Mineralogical Society and laughter to a weary public. It wasn’t 4/12 Selections from The Grand all eye pokes and face slaps, but it sure 2/22 Delaware Corporate Duke and other Gilbert and was fun! Limited to 30 students. Governance and its Future Sullivan Operettas Therein The Ardensingers C49 VIDEO CONCERT HALL: Charles Elson, Director, INTERNATIONAL* Weinberg Center for Corporate 4/19 UD Lifelong Learning Orchestra Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Governance, University of Allen Tweddle, conductor Instructor: Ted Wilks Delaware Video concerts comprising 3/1 Musical Performance 4/26 UD Lifelong Learning performances of classical music by Newark Symphony Orchestra Band Austrian, Czech, Brazilian, Dutch, Concerto Competition Winners Paul Hess, conductor English, U.S., French, Russian, Finnish, 3/8 Pluto: Saving the Best for Last 5/3 UD Lifelong Learning Spanish and German composers. Harry Shipman, Professor, Chorus Physics and Astronomy, Janet Taylor Miller, director C50 WORLD CINEMA IN THE University of Delaware 21ST CENTURY* Monday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. 3/15 Topic TBD Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls Ted Kaufman, former U.S. Senator We will watch 21st century films from around the globe (with subtitles) and discuss the subjects, cultures and values portrayed. JENNA FORD JENNA

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H New! Genealogy Genealogy studies involve learning what D03 FANTASY BASEBALL 101* sources/databases contain ancestral Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. information and analyzing/interpreting Instructor: Matt Dodge the evidence therein (lectures E01), how to search in archives and web databases General Studies An introduction to fantasy baseball, (computer workshops E02-E07). played by millions of interested fans D01 CO-OP HIKING WITH throughout the world. We will discuss WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB* the origins and development of the E01 GENEALOGY: Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. game and create our own fantasy teams FUNDAMENTALS OF Instructors: Eric Sallee, Kathy Tidball of players for a 2017 league. Must have RESEARCH*** Prerequisite: Ability to hike four to five internet access. Limited to 25 students. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. miles on flat and hilly terrain. Instructor: Linda McMeniman Twelve hikes with the Wilmington Trail D04 GARDENING SPEAKERS* For both new and experienced Club at sites in northern Delaware, Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. researchers. Topics include southeastern Pennsylvania, southern Instructors: Ann Hapka, Barbara Bareford, understanding and finding resources, New Jersey and Maryland—best not to Peggy Soash productive searching on and off the schedule other classes until 2 p.m. Both professional and amateur internet, record keeping and A $10 fee is required and includes specialists in all fields of horticulture understanding sources, evidence and membership in the Wilmington Trail and garden-related topics give colorful the nature of genealogical proof. Club. Participants will be emailed the and informative presentations. UDelNet ID and password for access to list of hikes. Lunch optional. Limited to UD library databases recommended. 15 students. D05 TRAVEL ADVENTURES* GENEALOGY: COMPUTER D02 EVERYDAY GUIDE TO Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Robert Ehrlich WORKSHOPS*** WINE* Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. This course is designed to increase Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Prerequisites: One of the following students’ knowledge of opportunities Instructor: Ray Walsh lecture courses previously or for travel in the U.S. and abroad. Each concurrently: Genealogy: Eager to learn more about wine? week a different traveler presents a Fundamentals of Research; Through videos and informal favorite journey through the sights, arts Genealogical Research Methods; or discussion, we will cover a variety of and culture of the destination. subjects ranging from wine making, Genealogy: Your Family Roots. wine tasting, grape varieties, types of Experience searching the web and a wine and the major wine producing valid email address. For exceptions, regions in the world. We will tour a contact [email protected]. winery, have an educational wine Needed at first class: UDelNetID and tasting on the patio, and finish the password. Apply during in-person semester with a wine and food pairing registration on purple form. (Mail-in lunch at a local restaurant. Limited to registrants must call the office.) ID 65 students. and password process takes a minimum of two weeks. Brief lectures and handouts followed by one-on-one assistance to help you find ancestors in old documents using online databases. Learn to search the web, build family groups and discover genealogy resources, including those free to UD Lifelong Learning members. Syllabus: http://udel.edu/~tdoherty/ gensy16f.pdf. ANDREA MAJEWSKI ANDREA

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Four sections are held concurrently in F02 CONNECTIONS* F05 OBJECTS AS CULTURAL one PC computer lab and one Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. ARTIFACTS* Macintosh lab. Instructors: Susan Arruda, Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Either enroll in a PC section for a UD Scarlette McLean, Nedda Barth Instructors: Stuart Siegell, Sandy Landerl Osher PC desktop or bring your own This is an open forum that allows us to For the ninth year, knowledgeable PC laptop; or in the Mac lab for a UD explore contemporary social and graduate students will present the Osher Mac laptop or bring your own cultural issues affecting everyone. stories, science and broad cultural Mac laptop. We access many experts from the implications of a wide range of objects community and then dialogue freely spanning art history, literature and E02 about the issues explored. Limited to other humanities. Instructor: Tom Doherty 45 students. For those using Osher PC computers. F06 OF MINDS AND MEN* Limited to 12 students. F03 HELP A CHILD— Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. BE A MENTOR* Instructor: Robert Johnson E03 Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. And women too! A discussion class Instructor: Jane McKinstry Instructors: Elliott Ketay, Mary Fox exploring current intellectual issues Prerequisite: Delaware criminal from a man’s perspective. Each member For those bringing their own PC laptop. background check; Big Brothers Big Limited to 14 students. will lead the class discussion one time Sisters of Delaware will provide on a subject of their choice. Members assistance. E04 must be willing to agree to disagree. Be a mentor! Bring your life experience Limited to 14 students. Instructors: Linda McMeniman, and compassion to a local child by giving Mike Miscoski them the positive role model and F07 OF MINDS AND MEN* For those using Osher Mac computers. trusting relationship they so much need. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Limited to 17 students. Be paired with a K-5 grade child one Instructor: Jim Krum hour weekly until the end of the school E05 year. Weekly OLLI class time prepares Same as F06. Limited to 14 students. you for a mentee meeting at their school Instructors: Bob LaRossa, Cheryl Rolph New! (Warner or Shortlidge Elementary). H For those bringing their own Mac F08 SAT—SEVENTIES, laptop. Limited to 8 students. F04 MY NEW BEST FRIENDS* ASTRONOMY, TRAVEL* Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Culture Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Instructors: Susan Arruda, Instructor: Carolyn Stankiewicz Debbie Dintenfass F01 ADULT INTELLIGENCE: Five weeks on the seventies, featuring UNRESOLVED Join us for an open forum that freely popular music, fashion, advertisements, allows us to explore issues affecting CONTROVERSIES** politics and TV shows. The next five women today. People of different weeks will focus on astronomy, with Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. stages in life and diversities can come guest speakers and Learning Company Instructor: Frank Brennan together to discuss and learn from our videos. Then two weeks devoted to Think outside the box! This one- similarities and differences. Limited to travel tips, guidelines and travel stories semester course is a part of The 40 students. from the members. Expect a great deal Teaching Company’s master teaching of class discussion and interaction. series, The Intelligent Brain. Professor Richard J. Haier’s masterpiece lectures are like 12 channel markers meant to guide students through controversies. He provides the latest empirical research in his field. Limited to 25 students.

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History major battles of the war. Textbook G09 HIKE INTO HISTORY, recommended and available for $20 PART 4* from instructor the first day of class. G01 AMERICAN GENIUSES* Monday: 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Deborah Haskell, Judy Tigani, Instructor: Ron Robertson G05 EARLY CULTURES OF Jim Riley CENTRAL AMERICA* Meet 17 men whose technical genius, Repeat of the new sites of spring 2015. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. despite all odds, changed life as we Visit local museums and/or historic sites Instructor: Frank Gay know it. Their flaws, prejudices and featuring a docent-led tour followed by achievements will all be revealed. 1500 BC to 1500 CE was an active an optional one- to three-mile hike in These compelling stories are the period in Central America. Civilizations the surrounding area. Participants essence of America. rose and fell. Contact and continuity receive schedule prior to the first class among the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, and either drive directly to locations or G02 CATASTROPHES AND Zapotec and Aztec will be covered, carpool from Arsht Hall. All sessions are DISASTERS* along with myths and facts, snake kings conducted rain or shine. All sites require and blood cults. a fee or small donation. Ability to Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. receive email communication is Instructor: Ed Flexman G06 ETERNAL HATRED: important. Limited to 50 students. Descriptions of a variety of catastrophes HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS* and disasters will be presented in related Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. G10 HISTORY OF AVIATION, groupings: natural and man-made, Instructor: David Kelberg PART 2* ancient and modern, familiar to little- Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. known and relatively instantaneous to Using in-person testimonials, DVDs and Instructor: Ray Hain lengthy. Presentations will include discussion, this semester continues to lecture augmented with PowerPoint illustrate the Holocaust with film and We will continue with our introduction visuals, video and discussion. genuine stories of surviving victims. to the development of aviation by discussing the people, places, methods G03 CATHEDRALS IN THE G07 FOOD: A CULINARY and hardware used to make aviation MIDDLE AGES* HISTORY, PART 2* what it is today. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. New! Instructor: Donald Grimes Instructors: Barbara Hart, Corky Connor H This course will take another visit to This course will explore the history of G11 HISTORY OF BASEBALL* some of these magnificent medieval how humans have produced, cooked Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. buildings. The time horizon will expand and consumed food from earliest hunter Instructor: John Hagan to 1000-1500 CE, from previous courses, and gathering societies to the present. Trace the story of the American pastime, and we will consider different cathedrals The course will include a brief instructor from the early years till today. Brief and countries. Our look at life and presentation, viewing a Great Courses presentation each class, followed by events of the middle ages will continue DVD and class discussion following. discussion on a specific topic. Students with guest speakers and videos will receive handouts each week. complementing the presentations. G08 FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT* G12 HOLOCAUST: TWO WARS* G04 DELAWARE IN THE Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. CIVIL WAR* Instructor: Edward Fersht Instructor: Jack Vinokur Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. The framers believed that the 14th How does one teach about the Holocaust? Instructor: Thomas Reed Amendment would restart the United One must begin with questions. Explore Delaware’s role during the Civil States after the Civil War, this time in the Between 1941 and 1945, the German War and examine Delaware’s social and spirit of the Declaration of Independence. state led by Adolf Hitler murdered six political history during 1861-65. Includes This course covers its meaning, historical million Jews. This course will consider a critical review of Delaware’s Union background, events surrounding its many questions in order to gain insight regiments, its African-American soldiers adoption and subsequent interpretations. into how this monstrous occurrence and Union and Confederate heroes in happened. Limited to 25 students.

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H New! Thank you to our volunteer instructors! G13 IGNORED BY HISTORY* Did you know all OLLI instructors are volunteers and members? Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Ron Robertson If you would like to share an interest with other members by becoming an instructor, contact Andrea Majewski in the Office Who were the female American at 302-573-4447 or [email protected]. scientists/inventors of the 19th and early 20th centuries? Did they even exist? They did exist, and their accomplishments are impressive. G16 MEDIEVAL SCIENCE AND New! Unfortunately, they have been ignored TECHNOLOGY, PART 2* H by history. We will look at the lives and Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. G19 THE COLD WAR PART 4, work of 36 such women, giving them Instructor: Ray Hain 1980-1991* the attention they deserve. The second half of the course will cover Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. H New! the technology of medieval times. Such Instructor: John Bullock topics as printing, , military G14 IRELAND II: FROM Why communist domination of Eastern technology, the compass and new Europe was ended. Why the Soviets CROMWELL TO TODAY* sailing vessels will be included. suppressed Marxist humanism. Why the Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. New! Soviet economy and political system Instructor: Robert Ehrlich H broke down. Ireland is subjugated by Cromwell, by G17 PHILADELPHIA: PEOPLE, New! William of Orange at the Battle of the PLACES AND BEYOND* H Boyne, and later incorporated into the Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. G20 TRUMAN: GUNS OR United Kingdom. This is followed by a Instructor: Judy Filipkowski BUTTER, PART 2* long struggle for autonomy and independence. End with the development There are so many stories: the industries Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. of the independent republic. and the industrialists, the artists and the Instructor: John Bullock architects, the parks and the park New! Harry Truman’s second Fair Deal, with a H mansions, the public schools and their focus on national health insurance and names, and the growth and death of G15 GENERALS STONEWALL civil rights. We’ll also cover the crises of department stores. red scares, the Soviet A-bomb, JACKSON AND WILLIAM New! communist spies, McCarthyism, civil SHERMAN* H liberties and internal security. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. G18 DECLINE OF THE BRITISH Instructor: Carl Schnee EMPIRE: 1815-1965* G21 U.S. HISTORY AS VIEWED BY AFRICAN We will learn about the lives and Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. legacies of Civil War generals Stonewall Instructor: John Fulgoney AMERICANS, PART 2* Jackson (the lost cause of the Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. An illustrated history of the empire that confederacy) and William T. Sherman Instructors: Norwood Coleman, once ruled one-quarter of the land (the concept of total war). Stanley Williams surface of the globe and its disintegration and swift fall, 1815-1965. This is a continuation of a course offered Limited to 40 students. in the fall. We will trace the history of African people in the Americas from the end of Reconstruction in 1887 to the present. EMILY REED EMILY

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Reading and Discussion Program, Second Volunteer! Series, Volume Two. Limited to 25 students. Osher Lifelong Learning is even more fun when you volunteer. Members volunteer in a variety of areas and with varying levels H New! of commitment. Check out the opportunities on page 56 or 58 and give one a try. H04 STEINBECK: PART 2, GRAPES OF WRATH/ EAST OF EDEN** H New! Literature Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. New! Instructor: Paul Desmond G22 WORLD WAR II: H This course is a study of John 1939-1942* H01 ANNE TYLER: BALTIMORE Steinbeck’s novels The Grapes of Wrath, Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. CONTEMPORARY East of Eden and Cannery Row. Instructor: Susan Shoemaker NOVELIST** New! The widest-ranging, deadliest conflict in Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H human history, the Second World War Instructor: Paul Desmond H05 NAVAJO MYSTERIES lasted approximately seven years. We Study of the works of Baltimore’s AND CULTURE, III* will cover the reasons why and major outstanding contemporary novelist, Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. events from 1939-1942 in both the Anne Tyler. We will read Dinner at the Instructor: Bruce Morrissey European-Atlantic and the Asia-Pacific Homesick Restaurant, The Accidental theaters. Lectures will be accompanied Finish reading Tony Hillerman’s Jim Chee/ Tourist and the Pulitzer Prize winning by slides, speeches and music. The war Joe Leaphorn mystery novels and the Breathing Lessons. One book each month. from 1942-1945 will continue next two recent novels by his daughter Anne semester. New! Hillerman. Study Indian myths and H cultural concepts in the stories. Enjoy G23 HAGLEY DOES H02 CAN THE ARTS TRUMP descriptions of western landscape and HISTORY!* SCIENCE?** its effect on people. Consider issues of control and exploitation of Native Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Americans and their resources, and Instructor: Roger Horowitz Instructor: Susan Flook efforts to maintain their cultures. Come hear Hagley’s experienced staff When it comes to understanding the present some of the amazing stories of brain, maybe the arts got there first! We H06 POETRY FOR EVERYONE* the past that can be found in Hagley’s will read and discuss the fascinating Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. library, the largest business library in book Proust Was a Neuroscientist by Instructor: Suzanne Rescigna the U.S. Several class meetings will be Jonah Lehrer (ISBN 978-0-547-08590-6 held at Hagley to allow class or 13: 978-0-618-62010-4), which Afraid of poetry? Poetry can be fun— participants to go behind the scenes describes the surprising convergence of no, really. Forget the pain of past high and see the collections. literature (and other arts) and science school classes. You will learn to read and (especially neuroscience). Limited to analyze a wide variety of poems through 35 students. active discussion and cooperative learning. No poetry background needed. H03 GREAT BOOKS, SECOND Limited to 25 students. SERIES VOLUME TWO** H07 SHAKESPEARE IN Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. PERFORMANCE* Instructors: Jeff Wilkinson, Judy Goldbaum Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. This is a continuing course of readings Instructors: Irene Farrance, and discussions of the great books of Jeff Wilkinson, Judy Goldbaum civilization. This semester: Hobbes, Melville, Smith, Shakespeare, Videos of three plays are viewed each Kierkegaard. Required text: Great Books semester, combined with supplemental EMILY REED EMILY

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lectures on the background and themes New! New! of each play. Plays this semester are H H Henry IV, Part 2, The Merry Wives of H11 THE 20TH CENTURY IN H14 WILKIE COLLINS: Windsor and Coriolanus. POETRY** TWO NOVELS** H08 SHORT STORIES: AMONG Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. FRIENDS AND FAMILY** Instructor: Janet Fielding Instructor: Susan Shoemaker Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Join the circle to read, hear and respond A mid-Victorian writer, Wilkie Collins Instructor: Linda Zanella to work by international poets of this contributed to the development of the century. Since this is a discussion group, mystery and detective genre of fiction. More stories to explore and appreciate participation is important and We will explore his most famous novels, – this time about joys and tribulations, encouraged. Required text: The 20th which also involve critiques of British complexities and oddities of family and Century in Poetry, eds. Michael Hulse Victorian society. Recommended texts: friends. Works from Poe, Parker, Harte and Simon Rae, ISBN978-1-60598-455-1 The Woman in White and The Moonstone and Hawthorne, among others, will be Limited to 25 students. by Wilkie Collins, Penguin editions. discussed in an informal setting. At-home reading is required. H12 THE NEW YORKER: Philosophy and Religion REVIEW AND New! H09 SHORT STORIES: OPINION*** H CHEKHOV AND CARVER*** Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. J01 BEYOND BOUNDARIES** Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Carol Banz Instructor: John Snyder Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. This class is designed to review and Instructor: Christa Stefanisko The stories of Anton Chekhov and discuss various articles that appear in In this class, we are leaving commonly Raymond Carver are considered to be The New Yorker magazine. Participants accepted views and limitations on what among the finest: probing insights, will be assigned certain articles from we can know and how we can written with humanity. They shall the current issue and then have an experience life and spirit. The class will provide our class with much to discuss. opportunity to present them to the be experimental and experiential, Required texts: Anton Chekhov’s Short class for discussion. Participants are leaning toward the mystic and shaman’s Stories, ISBN 0-393-09002-7 and Where requested to have a subscription to ways of knowing and experience. Class I’m Coming From by Raymond Carver, The New Yorker. ISBN 0-679-72231-9. Limited to participation and homework exercises 35 students. H New! are essential. Limited to 25 students. H10 SHORT SUBJECTS: H13 THE PLAYS OF HENRIK J02 BUDDHISM FOR A STORIES ALOUD* IBSEN* SECULAR AGE** Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Chenda Davison Instructor: Don Byrne Instructors: Yvette Rudnitzky, Marilyn Hauser Enjoy the luxury of hearing a wide A discussion class – no lecture. We will variety of stories read aloud, ranging discuss three of Ibsen’s plays: A ’s This semester’s course is an ongoing from humorous to serious to House, The Wild Duck and The Master exploration of the dharma and the provocative to hilarious. Among those Builder. Limited to 35 students. deepening of our meditation practice. chosen are works by authors such as The course requires the reading of After Lucia Berlin, E.B. White, Stuart Dybek, Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Louise Erdrich, Garrison Keillor, Frank Secular Age by Stephen Batchelor ISBN Sullivan, Ian McEwan and Dorothy 978-0-300-20518-3. The book places the Parker. Limited to 30 students. Buddha and his teachings in his time and culture while making both accessible to us. Limited to 35 students.

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J07 JESUS AND HIS JEWISH Café INFLUENCES* Entrees, sandwiches, salads, soups and beverages are Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Instructor: Chuck Miller Wednesdays the café is open until 1:30 p.m. Members The aim of this course is to provide an may also bring their lunch or purchase snacks and understanding of how Jesus’ teachings beverages from vending machines. Room 105 is available for and views were sharpened by his seating during café hours and on Fridays from 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Jewish background and context. We will draw on various sources including the Hebrew Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of New! J05 HOW JESUS BECAME Alexandria, Flavius Josephus and the H GOD* New Testament. J03 CHILDREN OF LIGHT Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. New! AND OF DARKNESS** Instructor: Bob Faatz H Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. How did a rejected Jewish preacher J08 MODERN POLITICAL Instructors: Dick Kirk, Arthur Goldberg who ended up on the wrong side of the TRADITIONS I* Material required: The Children of Light law and was executed by those in Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. and the Children of Darkness by power come to be thought of as God? Instructors: Marion Ehrlich, Irving Esbitt, Reinhold Niebuhr, any edition This two-semester course will examine Robert Ehrlich the historical realities, myths and This title refers to those who hold an This is the first semester of a three- impact of the experience of Jesus. optimistic view of humanity versus semester course. We will be examining Limited to 60 students. those who hold a pessimistic view and the contributions to political thought how these different attitudes affect our New! of luminaries such as Aristotle, behavior. The key reference is Reinhold H Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau Niebuhr’s The Children of Light and the J06 IMMORTAL DIAMOND* and Montesquieu. Children of Darkness. The course will consist of lectures and discussion. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. New! Instructors: James Moser, H H New! Christine Loveland J09 MYSTERIES OF DEATH This course is about spiritual growth; it AND DYING** J04 EVIL—MUST WE BE is not necessarily religious. The central WICKED? PART II* Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. theme and the focus for the semester is Instructor: Gary Soulsman Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. a comparison of “true” and “false” self as In discussion and exercises, we will Instructor: James Moser we examine questions of identity, safely explore ideas on grief, Carl Jung, spirituality and meaning. Required text: We will pursue a richly rewarding Kübler-Ross, the near-death experience, Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr, encounter with dynamic inquiries into hospice stories, finding meaning at the ISBN 978-1-118-30359-7. western civilization’s greatest thinking end of life and states ranging from on this ancient and timely subject, tragedy to grace. Weekly readings. focused by a Great Courses lecture Required text: The Journey Home by series by Professor Charles Mathewes of Phillip L. Berman, ISBN 978-0671502379. the University of Virginia Why Evil Exists. Limited to 18 students. Scope: the Enlightenment to the present day. KEN SWANN KEN

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New! K02 POETRY: ADVANCED K04 WRITERS’ ADVANCED H WORKSHOP*** WORKSHOP J10 THE TRUTH—ACCORDING Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY** TO THE GOD SQUAD* Instructors: Betsey Cullen, Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Patricia Goodman Instructors: Christine Waisanen, Instructors: Jeanne Cashman, Prerequisite: Some experience with Karen Clark Williams writing and critiquing poetry. Peter Grumbacher, David Mueller Same as K03 except for day. Limited to The latest offering from the pastor, the This workshop, conducted by two 12 students. nun and the rabbi. From their years of published poets, is geared to serious ministry (and using their own inimitable poets who have work-shopped poems K05 YESTERDAY FOR personal skills), they will explore and understand basic issues of critique TOMORROW* and craft. We will discuss issues like interfaith perspectives on various issues Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. generating material, using the best such as the future of religion, the Instructors: Karen Clark Williams, word, figurative language and revision. Palestinian situation, abuse of women Rose Greer in the church/synagogue and other Then we’ll write, critique and revise free current topics. verse poems. Required text: Crafty Poet Beginning and experienced writers II by Diane Lockward, available at the practice principles and enjoy the first class for a discounted price of $13. pleasures of memoir writing. We read Writing Limited to 10 students. aloud our times of laughter, sorrow, fear and joy. We express our history, leave K01 POETRY WRITING K03 WRITERS’ ADVANCED treasures for our descendants and WORKSHOP*** WORKSHOP TUESDAY* inspire each other to chronicle Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. memorable moments. Come! Write Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Helen Griffith your memoirs! Instructor: Rick Cassar For those who enjoy writing poetry and Notice: We request confidentiality. Advanced writers’ workshop where those who would like to try, this is an What you see, what you hear, when participants share and critique their opportunity to read your poems to you leave, leave it here. prose writing, fiction, memoir or people interested in helping you Limited to 35 students. nonfiction in lively discussion following improve as a poet. Having specific established writing principles. Not for assignments will stretch you as a poet, beginning writers or those K06 YOUR STORY PAINTED while reading and critiquing poems can inexperienced in workshop format. Be IN WORDS** broaden your outlook and enrich your prepared to write! May take Tuesday or Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. own work. Class participation and help Wednesday workshop, not both. Instructor: Ruth Flexman with facilitation are encouraged. Limited to 12 students. Limited to 18 students. Express yourself through memoirs or stories. Share your work aloud with classmates. Exercises in class will help you connect with your inner writer. Achieve increased understanding and appreciation for your lived experiences and stories, fiction or nonfiction. New and experienced writers, bring your creativity for an interesting writing experience. Limited to 22 students. JENNA FORD JENNA

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make students comfortable with INTERMEDIATEMPC personal computers and provide basic knowledge needed to perform major DESKTOP PUBLISHING LAB* functions without assistance. Skills Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. learned will be applied to applications Instructor: William Heaney These courses are divided into categories such as word processing, spreadsheets L07 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited to help members make appropriate (tables of numbers) and the internet. to 12 students. selections. Courses classified as Two sections are held concurrently in L08 for those bringing their own COMPUTER LABS involve hands-on Room 202. laptops which must have MS instruction with individual equipment. Publisher 2013 or 2016. Limited to 12 Courses classified as COMPUTER COMPUTER LAB: NOVICE, students. PRESENTATIONS consist of classroom WINDOWS 7 AND 10* Prerequisites: Good mouse skills and lectures and demonstrations and are Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. word processing ability. applicable to PC, to Mac or to both if so Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Elaine O’Toole, Create newsletters, letterhead, signs, specified. Anita Sterling brochures, greeting cards, mailing The laboratory courses are divided into L03 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited labels and other publications using three levels of difficulty: beginner, to 12 students. Microsoft Publisher 2013. Publisher intermediate and advanced. These levels L04 for those bringing their own needed for home practice. Two sections refer to the MINIMUM computer laptops which must have Windows 7 are held concurrently in Room 214. background needed to understand the or 10. Limited to 4 students. Requirement for laptop users: UD New! material fully. More specific prerequisites H are provided in the course description and connection by week 6. MICROSOFT ONENOTE: syllabus for each course. A hands-on guide to the basic functions INTRODUCTION* Meeting such prerequisites for laboratory of personal computers, designed for Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. courses is essential for completing class persons with little or no computer Instructor: Allen Alexander exercises. If you are unsure if a course is experience. Basics of applications such L09 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited appropriate for your level of experience, as word processing, working with to 12 students. contact the instructor for more photos, spreadsheets, email and the L10 for those bring their own laptops information. A presentation course, internet. Students may use Windows 7 which must have OneNote. Limited however, may include topics which appeal or 10. Two sections are held to 4 students. to all levels of computer users unless specific concurrently in one computer lab. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft prerequisites are included in the description Office. or syllabus. EXCEL: INTRODUCTION TO 2007/2010/2013* Review of and introduction to Microsoft Computing Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. OneNote, a component of Microsoft Office intended to create notes from BEGINNERMPC Instructors: Phil Weinberg, Sandra Schubel scratch and have them in well- L05 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited organized notebooks. We will learn how COMPUTER LAB: BEGINNERS, to capture information from the WINDOWS 7 AND 10* to 12 students. L06 for those bringing their own internet along with the source Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. laptops which must have Windows 7 documentation, organize it and export Instructor: Phil Weinberg or 10, Excel 2007, 2010, or 2013. it into Microsoft Office. Two sections are L01 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited to Limited to 3 students. held concurrently in one computer lab. 12 students. L02 for those using their own laptops An introductory Excel 2007/2010/2013 WORD 2007-2016 course for people who have a working which must have Windows 7 or 10. FUNDAMENTALS** Limited to 3 students. knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students learn the basic concepts Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. An overview of basic computer involved in spreadsheeting. Two Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Elaine O’Toole, functions and how to use them. sections are held concurrently in Anita Sterling Designed for those with little or no Room 202. L11 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited computer experience, the purpose is to to 12 students.

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L12 for those bringing their own WINDOWS 10 MANAGEMENT* computer back-up will be covered. laptops. Limited to 4 students. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Limited to 16 students. Prerequisite: Keyboard and mouse Instructors: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston Note: This is a 10-week class. skills and possession of a USB drive to L17 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited New! save documents. to 12 students. H An introductory course in Microsoft L18 for those bringing their own L22 PHOTO APPS FOR MAC* Word 2007 through 2016. Learn to laptops. Limited to 12 students. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. create, edit and format documents, This course should be taken by people Instructor: Jerry Hapka create multi-page documents, add who are skilled in the use of the This course covers digital photo editing pictures and use mail merge features Windows operating system, but want to using the Mac Photos application. to create labels. Two sections are held learn how Windows 10 has changed the Students will get hands-on experience concurrently in one computer lab. game plan. We will stress security, using this software. maintenance, touch screen navigation ADVANCEDMPC and accessing the cloud. Two sections are held concurrently in Room 214. Mobile Devices EXCEL: ADVANCED TOPICS* New! Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. WINDOWS 10 TOUCH SCREEN* H Instructor: Allen Alexander M01 WELCOME TO IPHONE, L13 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. to 12 students. Instructors: Kenneth Mulholland, IPAD AND IOS, PART 2* L14 for those bringing their own Anita Sterling Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. laptops which must have Excel 2010 L19 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited Instructor: Sandro Cuccia or later. Limited to 4 students. to 12 students. Prerequisite: Welcome to iPhone, iPad Prerequisite: Completion of L20 for those bringing their own and iOS, Part 1. laptops. Limited to 8 students. Introduction to Excel or good working During this second part of a two-part knowledge of basic Excel. Windows 10 uses a touch screen series, the course focus moves to Course covers basic arithmetic, technology to accomplish tasks on the learning about specific iOS apps and statistical, database and business computer. This course prepares the practical applications of your iOS functions commonly used in business student for touch screens, and introduces technology. While photography and and industry. Illustrations will range the capabilities of Windows 10, touch image editing will be emphasized, we from simple tabulations to more screens and mouse interface. Two sections will also look at productivity, complex forms employing lookups or are held concurrently in Room 214. entertainment and utility apps and the state of iOS security and privacy. For decisions. Two sections are held BEGINNERMMAC concurrently in Room 214. more info, visit www.ImageMedic.com. L21 MAC COMPUTER LAB, WEB PAGES: CREATING AND NOVICE, PART 2* General Topics MAINTAINING** Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H New! Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. End Date: 4/17/2017 Instructors: Tom Keane, Mayis Seapan Instructor: Andrew Feiring N01 A HISTORY OF DIGITAL L15 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited Prerequisite: Mac Computer Lab, TECHNOLOGY* to 12 students. Novice, Part 1 or previous Mac Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. L16 for those bringing their own computer lab courses. Instructor: David Steel laptops. Limited to 12 students. Second semester of course for This class will chronicle the story of the This fast-paced, in-depth course will computer novices who want to learn women and the men who have created challenge students to learn the skills how to use a Mac. After a two class what are possibly the greatest necessary to design, create and publish review of basic operations from Part 1, inventions mankind has ever known. a website using HTML. Two sections are course will focus on Mac apps including From ENIAC to the internet, you’ll hear held concurrently in Room 214. iTunes, Photo, Time Machine, Grab, the fascinating story of digital Calendar, Text Edit and Preview. technology and how it’s revolutionizing Alternative web browsers and everything we do.

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usages; to communicate in situations Integrated Chinese, Level 1/Part 1, that are typical when traveling, dining Textbook (3rd edition, simplified out or socially networking; to enlarge character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung vocabulary in content areas such as Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. food, festivals and transportation. Ancient Greek O06 CHINESE: PRACTICAL O40 CHINESE: DECODING MANDARIN, LEVEL 3*** CHARACTERS* O01 ANCIENT GREEK: Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. BEGINNING, PART 2*** Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 a.m. Instructors: Beth Xu, Rosanne Murphy Instructors: Beth Xu, Rosanne Murphy Prerequisite: Chinese Level 2 or Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. equivalent. Instructors: Jane Owen, Jim Higgins Are you interested in learning what’s in Prerequisite: Willingness to catch up, a Chinese character? This course invites Designed to consolidate overall aural- using textbook, with instructor’s students to explore the history of the oral proficiency. Objectives: to guidance, to the point reached by Chinese written system, principles of understand sentences and expressions the Part 1 class. formation, strokes and stroke order, related to areas of most immediate written style/fonts, radicals. Students relevance (e.g. shopping, school life A continuing class in reading the will be able to read/write/type some and transportation); to communicate in ancient Greek language. Build the most commonly used characters. simple and routine tasks requiring a foundations of grammar and direct exchange of information. vocabulary with an engaging text. For Required text: Integrated Chinese, beginners or anyone whose Greek is O04 CHINESE: PRACTICAL MANDARIN, LEVEL 1*** Level 1/Part 1, Textbook (3rd edition, rusty. Required text: Athenaze, Book 1, simplified character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao- Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. second edition, ISBN 9780195149562. chung Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. Instructors: Beth Xu, Rosanne Murphy O02 ANCIENT GREEK: Designed to develop language skills in French READING** listening, speaking and reading as it Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. relates to everyday situations. Main O07 FRENCH CONVERSATION Instructor: Jane Owen objectives: to master pinyin and tones AND READING* with satisfactory pronunciation, to build Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. up essential vocabulary, to use basic of ancient Greek. Instructor: Mary Shenvi Chinese grammar and sentence Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a For anyone who enjoys the company of a structure. Required text: Integrated conversation in French and friendly interactive group in refreshing Chinese, Level 1/Part 1, Textbook (3rd understand spoken and written and retaining their Greek through reading edition, simplified characters) by French for native speakers. original authors. Chosen texts have Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao, et al. ISBN helpful intermediate-level commentaries. 9780887276385. This intermediate-advanced course is Now reading Homer’s Iliad, Book 1, P.A. conducted exclusively in French and is Draper, (ed.) ISBN 978-0472067923. O05 CHINESE: PRACTICAL designed to encourage lively discussion MANDARIN, LEVEL 2*** based on readings, comics, news Chinese articles and songs. Grammar and Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. vocabulary are reviewed and reinforced O03 CHINESE Instructors: Beth Xu, Rosanne Murphy as needed. Prerequisite: Chinese Level 1 or CONVERSATION: equivalent. New! INTERMEDIATE** H Designed to reinforce and further Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. develop language skills in listening, O08 FRENCH LITERATURE: Instructors: Beth Xu, Rosanne Murphy speaking and reading as it relates to CLASSICS* Prerequisite: Skill level equivalent to everyday situations. Objectives: to Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Chinese Level 2. introduce oneself with details, to Instructors: Judy Diner, Cathie Kennedy Designed to develop students’ converse over topics like family and Prerequisite: Ability to speak and read communicative competence in Chinese. weekend plans, to make phone calls to French fluently. Objectives: to master natural, colloquial schedule appointments. Required Text: This course will be conducted entirely in

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French. We will read and analyze French literary classics (poetry, drama, comedy, novels, etc.) Limited to 25 students. Scholarships Need-based partial scholarships are available from the Reilly O09 FRENCH WRITERS: and Lundgaard funds. Application is confidential. Contact CONTEMPORARY Joni Bero at 302-573-4433 for more information and to make NOVELS** an appointment. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Chenda Davison Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading Nouveau Taxi 1 by Capelle and Menand, German and conversing in French. ISBN 978-2-01-155548-9 and French First Year, new edition, by Blume and Stein, H New! The course is conducted entirely in ISBN 978-1-56765-3090. French as we discuss L’etranger by O14 GERMAN 101: Albert Camus and Meursault, contre- O12 FRENCH, INTERMEDIATE, THE FUN CONTINUES* enquête by Kamel Daoud. Class Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. members will share the responsibility of PART 4** Instructors: Hans Mueller, Angela Drooz leading the discussion each week. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge Everyone must have the same edition, Instructors: Kristine Cassar, Karen Black of German. which the instructor will have available Prerequisite: French: Intermediate, for purchase. Limited to 25 students. Part 3 or equivalent. This course is intended for intermediate We will build upon and expand the students who want to continue to O10 FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, information learned during previous expand their knowledge of German PART 2* French courses by focusing on readings, through conversation and reading. The emphasis is on speaking. Grammar Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. grammar practice, and supplementary reviews, listening, conversation, printed Instructors: Ellen Mayer, Carla Westerman materials such as poems, short articles, stories and songs. Review of verb tenses material, videos and German websites This class will learn thematic and the subjunctive, as well as more may be used. vocabularies and grammatical advanced structures. We will also constructions necessary to speak continue reading Persepolis. Required O15 GERMAN CLASSIC FILMS* French. Various teaching methods will texts: French Three Years, 2nd Edition, by Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. be implemented for using the language Blume and Stein, ISBN 978-1-56765- Instructor: James F. Weiher in daily situations. We’ll sing, practice 331-1; and Persepolis, Book 2, French Classic and modern German films pronunciation and vocabulary, and read edition, by Marjane Satrapi. stories. Required text: Le Nouveau Taxi 1 provide an entertaining and educational German immersion by Capelle and Menand, ISBN 978-2-01- O13 FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE, 155548-9. Limited to 35 students. experience. The language of all films PART 4** and discussion is German; some films O11 FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. have German subtitles. This course may PART 4** Instructors: Jacquelyn Keoughan, be profitably taken concurrently with Chris Goodrick German Travel Films and/or German Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Prerequisite: Some intermediate French. Seminar. Limited to 20 students. Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan Prerequisite: Previous elementary With correct pronunciation and French courses. conversation being emphasized, the class will be guided by text that utilizes This class will learn thematic dialogs, videos, grammatical reviews, vocabularies and grammatical exercises and authentic French realia. constructions necessary to speak Required texts: Le Nouveau Taxi 2 by French. Various teaching methods will Menand, ISBN 978-2-01-155551-9; be used with an emphasis on correct French Three Years, 2nd edition, by Blume pronunciation in the development of and Stein, ISBN 978-1-56765-331-1. daily conversation. Required text: Le THOM REMINGTON

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ample time for class discussions. German Priority Registration Deadline: January 6! films, videos and German websites will be used. Limited to 15 students. 3 Easy Ways to Register MAIL—Complete the form on page 55–56 or 57–58 and mail to Italian OLLI at UD, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 IN-PERSON—January 4–6 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Arsht Hall O21 IMPARIAMO, PARLANDO L’ITALIANO!* ONLINE—Visit lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm (beginning December 12) Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. All registrations received by January 6 will be included in the priority allocation Instructor: Sandro Cuccia process. Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced Italian. For intermediate to advanced students O16 GERMAN SEMINAR* O18 GERMAN: BEGINNER, of Italian, this continuing course provides Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. THE FUN WAY, 2, additional opportunities to acquire Instructor: James F. Weiher CHAPTERS 4–6* fluency in spoken Italian with emphasis Entertaining and educational Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. on natural, colloquial usage. New audio/video material along with weekly Instructors: Christiane Shields, vocabulary and idiomatic phrases will be short news broadcasts from Germany Linda Simpson emphasized, and students will hold provide an immersion experience. German: Beginner, The Fun Way series conversations in 100% Italian during Additional time is allotted for questions, consists of 12 chapters of the studio d each class. We’ll share all things Italian: group discussion, and word games. The A1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache textbook stories, culture, cinema, travel, cuisine, language of all materials is German, but (, Kuhn, Dumme ISBN 978-3-464- humor and more! For more information, a manuscript of the audio or video is 20707-9) utilized over several visit www.SiParlaItaliano.com. Limited handed out the week before it is semesters. Part 2 will cover chapters 4 to 20 students. presented. This course may be through 6. New! profitably taken concurrently with H German Travel Films and/or German O19 GERMAN: O22 ITALIAN NOVELS OF Classic Films. Limited to 20 students. INTERMEDIATE II** ELENA FERRANTE* O17 GERMAN TRAVEL FILMS* Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Elisabeth Kottenhahn Instructor: Sergio Tentor Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Prerequisite: German: Intermediate I. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Instructors: James F. Weiher, Italian. Richard Jensen Intermediate level German course offers grammar review, readings and discussion Books by Elena Ferrante will be read Short German travel films—Schätze der of short prose, poetry and cultural and discussed in Italian. Works to be Welt—and ample time for discussion German history. Wir sprechen Deutsch. read will be announced on the first day provide a German immersion of class. experience. All films are in German and O20 GERMAN: READING AND the German manuscript of each film is DISCUSSION O23 ITALIAN SHORT STORIES handed out the week before the ADVANCED* AND GRAMMAR presentation. This course may be profitably taken concurrently with Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. REVIEW* German Classic Films and/or German Instructors: Christiane Shields, Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Seminar. Limited to 20 students. Veronika Kruse Instructors: Annie Dugan Gilmour, Prerequisite: Ability to read and Harold DeCarli understand German. Prerequisite: Italian Sampler 12 or The course is conducted in German for equivalent. students who can read, write and speak Short stories will be read and discussed German. Much of the reading will be every week. Grammar will be reviewed done as homework in order to leave on an as-needed basis. An aria from a

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different Italian opera will be played and discussed each week. Required Outreach Program texts: Prego!, 6th ed., ISBN 0-07-256131-9 and Avventure in Città, ISBN 978- OLLI musical groups and individual members are available to 087720-589-0. give performances and/or presentations to acquaint the community with the offerings of UD Lifelong Learning. O24 ITALIAN: Contact the Office at 302-573-4486 for more information. CHIACCHIERAMO!* Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Instructor: Cesare Protto Latin Spanish This course is designed for those who O27 LATIN: ROMAN O29 SPANISH ADVANCED have the ability to speak Italian at an intermediate level at least. Topics will be AUTHORS** CONVERSATION* determined each week with the purpose Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. of developing vocabulary and perfecting Instructors: Jim Higgins, Jane Owen Instructor: Myriam Medinilla pronunciation. The required text Ciao!, Prerequisite: Ability to read Latin. Prerequisite: Previous experience 6th ed., ISBN 978-1-4130-1636-9 will Readings of selected Roman authors in speaking Spanish. serve as a guide for discussion. Latin. Required text: Introducing Cicero Class for Spanish speakers who want to by The Scottish Classics Group, ISBN: practice and improve their vocabulary. O25 ITALIANO! GETTING 978-1-85399-637-5. Using short stories and other reading STARTED, PART 1** materials, discussion will include cultural Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Portuguese context, vocabulary and grammatical Instructor: Sandro Cuccia aspects. Limited to 15 students. O28 PORTUGUESE: This introductory course, presented by O30 SPANISH ADVANCED* a native Italian speaker, will introduce BEGINNING SPEAKERS** the absolute beginner to “la bella Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. lingua” (the beautiful language). The Instructors: Fred Cash, Benadir Hunter Instructor: Liliana Raffo only prerequisite is a desire to learn and Prerequisite: Ability to read and First semester of a six-semester Brazilian practice. There will be a book understand texts written in Spanish. Portuguese course to enable participants requirement. For more information, visit to speak and understand enough to travel Class will focus on the four major skills www.SiParlaItaliano.com. Limited to and handle basic needs in Portuguese to develop proficiency in Spanish: 25 students. speaking countries. Necessary vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and oral common constructions and basic comprehension. O26 ITALIANO! GETTING grammar will be provided for frequent in- STARTED, PART 2** class practice of everyday dialogues. O31 SPANISH NOW! 4TH Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Songs and cultural videos will also be SEMESTER** Instructor: Sandro Cuccia included. Required text: Living Language Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Prerequisite: Italiano! Getting Started, Basic Portuguese, ISBN 978-1-4000-2419-3 Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Part 1. (book) or 978-1-4000-2420-9 (set—book, Prerequisite: Spanish Now! 3rd dictionary and CDs). This is Part 2 of a two-part course semester or equivalent. presented by a native Italian speaker that This is the fourth semester of a introduces the absolute beginner to “la continuing course in elementary bella lingua.” Part 1 is required. For more Spanish. The course will include information, visit www.SiParlaItaliano.com. textbook work, songs and other Limited to 25 students. material provided by the instructor. Required texts: Spanish Now! Level I with CD-ROM, ISBN: 978-0-7641-7774-3; Easy Spanish Reader, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0- 07-142806-4. Limited to 30 students. KENSWANN

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Thanks to many of you, the Renewing the Dream HOW TO GIVE Campaign has already enjoyed significant success. Tax-deductible contributions that will count in our We have raised 78% of our $1.5 million goal and Renewing the Dream: Osher Lifelong Learning in Arsht Hall campaign can be directed to: have reached 79% of our 100%-member- • The OLLI–Wilm (OLLI–W) Future Fund, which provides participation goal, both remarkable achievements. funds for capital improvements at Arsht Hall, such as upcoming renovations to the elevator and HVAC NOW, DOUBLE YOUR IMPACTQ systems. Endowment gifts, multi-year pledges, planned RENEWING THE DREAM CHALLENGE FUND gifts, and room-naming gifts are also welcome. Please contact TJ Cournoyer in the UD Development office at To inspire us all, a few members of the OLLI 302-831-7459 or [email protected]. community have committed $103,000 to a • The OLLI-W Gift Fund, which supports current program Renewing the Dream Challenge Fund. They will needs, such as program supplies and equipment donate $103,000 if other members and friends replacement. contribute new gifts and pledges of at least During the Renewing the Dream capital campaign, $103,000 between now and June 30, 2017. the Lundgaard and Reilly Scholarship Funds continue to accept donations which will be used to support Their generosity doubles the impact of membership fees for those in need. every new gift and pledge, dollar for dollar, up to $103,000. This challenge has the HOW TO MAKE A GIFT potential to raise up to $206,000 in new funds • By check—Please make all checks payable to the for the campaign. “University of Delaware” and note in the memo line that the purpose is for OLLI-W, and specify which fund you wish to support. Mail to: University of Delaware, Development and Alumni Relations, Gifts Receiving and Processing Office, However you give, 83 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, DE 19716 whatever the amount, • Online—Visit www.udel.edu/makeagift-renewthedream all gifts are welcome and to use a credit card. • By phone—Call 302–831–2104 weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. appreciated. • When registering—Members may make a gift when registering by using the space provided on the registration form.

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O37 SPANISH: Free Parking INTERMEDIATE** Parking is FREE on the Wilmington Campus! To receive your Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Jeanne Hanson parking tag, simply register your cars using the forms on Prerequisite: Six semesters of Spanish pages 59 and 60. This benefit also allows for limited parking at OLLI or equivalent. on the University’s main campus in Newark. Members with a valid parking tag may park in red lots anytime (shuttle bus service This is an intermediate Spanish course is available) and in unrestricted lots after 5 p.m. on weekdays, all day on for students with at least six semesters weekends and on University holidays. For more information about of Spanish at OLLI or the equivalent. parking on the Newark campus, including detailed parking maps, visit We will cover intermediate vocabulary www.udel.edu/parking. and grammar in the textbook as well as supplemental materials, including stories and songs. Required text: O32 SPANISH SEMINAR* O34 SPANISH: BEGINNING Situaciones: Spanish for Mastery 3 by Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. CONVERSATIONS* Valette, Valette and Carrera-Hanley ISBN: Instructor: Alberto Raffo Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. 0-669-31365-3. Limited to 20 students. Prerequisites: Reasonable proficiency Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, reading and discussing texts for Mary Shenvi O38 SPANISH: READING AND Spanish speakers. Active participation Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish. CONVERSATION* required, no English allowed. Have you learned the basics of Spanish, Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Topics range from history to current but you lack the confidence you need Instructor: Myriam Medinilla events with preferences considered the to really speak the language? This A continuing course for students having first day of class. All students are beginning conversation course will completed elementary Spanish or who expected to choose a theme, circulate have you speaking and interacting for know Spanish. The course goal is to articles in advance and lead discussions. an entire hour through communicative have students practice what they have Reading is homework so class can focus activities, games and songs in a friendly, been taught in previous Spanish on conversation. relaxed atmosphere. Limited to 25 courses. Grammar and pronunciation New! students. will be reviewed as needed. Limited to H New! 20 students. O33 SPANISH, PART 4: SPEAK! H O39 SPANISH: SITUACIONES COMMUNICATE!** O35 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!** ESPAÑOLAS III** Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Alan Goodman, Instructor: Sydney Jiménez Instructors: Kristine Cassar, Debbie League Prerequisite: Basic to advanced Spanish. Sydney Jiménez This fourth and final semester will This course is designed to enhance Prerequisite: Spanish: Situaciones launch your capability to reasonably pronunciation, vocabulary and cultural Expanolas II or equivalent. follow spoken Spanish, make yourself fluency. In each class, one or two popular The third semester of a multi-semester understood during everyday activities Spanish language songs will be introduced intermediate course based on the text and prepare you to advance to another with explanation of lyrics; exercises Situaciones, Spanish for Mastery 3, ISBN Spanish class. based on salient grammatical structures 0-669-31365-3. Within the text are and finally, listening with participation. short, humorous stories; thematic vocabulary; applicable grammar lessons; O36 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!** as well as cultural points and authentic Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Spanish literature. Emphasis is on all four Instructor: Sydney Jiménez language skills (speaking, listening, Prerequisite: Basic to advanced Spanish. reading, and writing), and classwork and supplementary materials are used to Same as O35 except day and time. support and enhance the curriculum. JENNA FORD

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Gift Certificates Gift certificates for memberships are available in the Office. Memberships make thoughtful gifts for retirements, birthdays, Life Sciences anniversaries and holidays. Gift certificates are non-refundable and may be used only for the semester for which they are P01 BUTTERFLIES: ART purchased. MEETS SCIENCE* Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Barry Marrs P04 NATURE IN WINTER New! AND SPRING* H Butterflies have inspired artists, Wednesday: 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. P06 VIROLOGY 2017* philosophers and scientists alike Start Date: 3/1/2017 through the ages. Come and be Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. End Date: 5/10/2017 inspired by their beauty and behavior. Instructor: Stephen Toy Instructor: W. Eric Roberson Metamorphosis, mating, migration and Viruses infect every life form and are a mimicry have each been examined by Experience the best of nature major cause of human disease and arts and sciences. The class will present during the transition from death. What are viruses? How do we equal parts of awe and aha! winter to spring. Focus on the detect and defend against them? How study and enjoyment of wildflowers, do viruses infect, replicate and cause P02 MEDICAL LECTURE birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, diseases? This course will answer these SERIES* insects and more. You will become questions, and more, about these familiar with the natural world and the Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. agents on the fringes of biology. phenomenon of the emergence of Instructors: Tim Gibbs, Ralph Milner spring. Classes will be led by a variety P07 WHAT DARWIN DIDN’T Weekly medical lectures by physicians, of highly-skilled staff and naturalists. KNOW* physical therapists, RNs, nurse Coffee and tea will be available at each practitioners, dentists and other class. There is an additional fee of $100 Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. medical ancillary specialists. They tell us that includes a year-long membership Instructor: Harry Dillner about their specialty and update us on in the Delaware Nature Society. The fee Explore discoveries in paleontology, their work. Q & A and discussion are is payable to the Delaware Nature embryology and genetics that confirm always interesting after the lecture. Society on the first day of class. Limited and strengthen the theory of evolution to 13 students. by natural selection. Today the theory P03 MEMORY AND THE New! has such great explanatory power for HUMAN LIFESPAN* H understanding living things that scientists confidently assert that Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. P05 THE SEA AROUND US, Instructor: Saul Reine nothing in biology makes sense except PART 3* in the light of evolution. This two-semester course is based on Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. the Teaching Company course Memory Instructor: Paul Haefner and the Human Lifespan by Professor A continued visual excursion of the Steve Joordens. The course will center world’s oceans, based on Rachel on Dr. Joorden’s lectures followed by Carson’s award-winning book The Sea supplemental materials developed by Around Us. Limited to 40 students. the instructor. SUSAN ARRUDA SUSAN

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Health and Wellness Q03 MEDITATION FOR H New! Information provided to Health and WELLNESS* Wellness class participants is intended to Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Q06 STRETCH AND YIN be informational only and should not be Instructors: Hardy Hoegger, YOGA* construed as advice. Michael Glessner Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. This course is a mixture of lecture and Instructor: Anna D’Amico Q01 ADULT SWIM LESSONS participatory experience. Active class Materials required: Yoga mat (FRAIM CENTER)* response and discussion is encouraged. (preferred); beach towel acceptable. Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Emphasis is on practicing various This class will focus on flexibility, with a Instructors: Dot Archer, Sam Watson methods in class and at home. All mix of total body stretching and yin sessions include periods of sitting Led by Amie K. Pinelli, certified yoga. Yin is deep stretching by holding meditation requiring maximum poses for a few minutes. Limited to swim instructor. Individualized stillness. Limited to 50 students. lessons for every level of 60 students. swimmer from white-knuckle water New! dippers to swimmers who want to H Q07 TAI CHI, BEGINNERS: improve their form. Instruction tailored Q04 SCIENTIFIC 8-FORM** to your needs. Additional weekly PERSPECTIVES ON Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. instruction, offered to class members on HEALTHY AGING, PART 2* Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., is Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Teddi Collins, Eleanore Morrow recommended and included in the cost. Instructor: Dennis Zanella Tai chi is a slow-motion Chinese Offered jointly with the Fraim Center for exercise that may improve balance and Active Adults, all classes take place at Part 2 is a continuation of the lecture flexibility. The exercise consists of a set 669 S. Union Street, Wilmington, 302- series on healthy aging. New disease pattern of standing movements. This 658-8420. An additional fee of $50 is states will be reviewed with an one semester 8-form class is an payable to the Fraim Center for Active emphasis on evidence-based excellent introduction to learn many of Adults on the first day of class, along prevention and wellness. the basic movements of the tai chi with a $20 refundable deposit for a exercise. Daily practice outside of class magnetic entry card. Q05 SOBRIETY—DEALING WITH THOSE IN YOUR is essential. Limited to 30 students. LIFE* Q02 AQUATICS IN MOTION! Q08 TAI CHI, INTERMEDIATE: (FRAIM CENTER)* Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. 12-FORM*** Wednesday: 12:15 p.m.–1 p.m. Instructor: Allen Tweddle Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructor: Eudel Drain Discussion about dealing with issues of Instructor: David Hamilton Warm water (86°) stretching, sobriety—alcohol and drugs. Signing Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion exercise, healthy movement up for this course is not making an Chinese exercise which may help with low impact. Exercise free admission, it is merely educational. improve balance and flexibility. Tai chi of pain and in a warm and friendly Confidentiality is expected. Textbooks consists of a set form of continual environment. Led by Mary Owens, required: Under the Influence by Dr. flowing movements. This intermediate certified aquatics/arthritis instructor. James R. Milam and Katharine Ketcham, course teaches the basic stances and Offered jointly with the Fraim Center for ISBN: 0-553-27487-2 and Beyond the postures. Practice outside class is Active Adults, all classes take place at Influence by Katharine Ketcham and essential to reinforce material learned in 669 S. Union Street, Wilmington, 302- William F. Asbury, ISBN: 0-553-38014-1. class. Limited to 30 students. 658-8420. There is an additional fee of Limited to 12 students. $50, plus a $20 refundable deposit for magnetic key card. Fees are due on the first day of class, payable to the Fraim Center for Active Adults.

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Q09 TAI CHI: 24-FORM, PART 2*** Disability Accommodations Thursday: 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Accessible parking is available at several locations on campus. Instructors: Roger Thomson, Arsht Hall is accessible, with ramp entrances in the front and Lynda Hastings, Jane Strobach back. An elevator is located at the south end of the lobby. Prerequisite: Completion of Tai Chi: A unisex accessible restroom is located on the second floor near 24-Form, Part 1. the elevator. To request other disability accommodations, contact This is the second part of the 24-form the OLLI Office. Disability accommodation requests for trips should be begun in the fall of 2016. You must have made several weeks in advance with Disability Support Services at completed 24-Form, Part 1 to continue 302-831-4643, TDD 302-831-4563 or [email protected]. in this class. Limited to 30 students.

Q10 TAI CHI: SEATED ON A Q13 YOGA: BASIC* New! CHAIR*** Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructors: Lorie Tudor, Brian Hanson Q16 YOGA: BEGINNERS, Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. GENTLE* Marlene Lichtenstadter Learn about yoga philosophy and Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Developed especially for persons for lifestyle through instructor-guided yoga Instructor: Linda Hall whom the traditional standing tai chi practice (poses, breathing and Materials required: Yoga mat. forms are difficult or impossible. This relaxation). Explore basic postures, Beginning with the “wake up” routine, class represents a modified version of stretches, breath control, balances, basic yoga postures are done slowly, the Yang Style 8 Form done entirely relaxation and meditation. Practice designed to increase flexibility and while seated. Tai chi movements are between sessions is helpful but not balance, while reducing stress. Guided slow and relaxing while exercising many required. Those with physical disabilities relaxation ends the class, creating a muscle groups. Limited to 20 students. are welcome to participate according to feeling of well-being in body, mind and their ability. Limited to 60 students. spirit. Soft background music and low Q11 YOGA AND GOLF* lighting enhance the peaceful Q14 YOGA: BASIC* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. atmosphere. Limited to 60 students. Instructor: Steve DeMond Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. New! Instructor: Steve DeMond H Become more physically and mentally Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. prepared to improve your golf game Q17 YOGA: CHAIR* Same as Q13 except for day and time. through the practice of yoga, golf- Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Limited to 60 students. specific exercises and training drills. A Instructor: Carol Lovett series of videos will be utilized to clarify Materials required: Yoga mat. and simplify golf techniques for Q15 YOGA: BASIC, TAKE Chair yoga is offered as an option to beginners and old pros alike. We will HOME* those who wish to practice yoga and have a class outing or two to practice Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. are uncomfortable transitioning and play golf. Bring a mat or towel. Instructor: Mary Pro between floor poses and standing Limited to 25 students. Materials required: Bring a mat or towel. poses. Options for stretches and yoga This course emphasizes practices to poses will be offered seated on a chair Q12 YOGA FOR BEGINNERS* develop and improve flexibility, and using a chair for support. Limited Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. strength and balance of the body and to 20 students. Instructor: Yvette Rudnitzky to focus the mind through postures, This class will focus on basic beginner breathing and meditation. Participants yoga postures, including yoga will learn practices to do at home—take breathing technique. home yoga. Limited to 60 students.

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H New! Economics, Finance, S04 COMPLETE FINANCIAL Political Science and Law MANAGEMENT Q18 YOUR AMAZING WORKSHOP* Information provided to Finance and BRAIN—BUT WHAT CAN Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Economics class participants is intended Instructor: Michael Briglia GO WRONG? to be informational only and should not Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. be construed as business, financial, In this information-packed workshop, Instructor: Lanny Edelsohn investment, legal, regulatory, tax or learn seven keys to financial success We will discuss brain anatomy; diseases accounting advice. and cover topics including retirement of the frontal, parietal and temporal income planning, key investment lobes; strokes; Alzheimer’s disease; S01 A COLLABORATION OF concepts and risk management, tax memory disorders; Parkinson’s disease; PEERS* minimization and estate planning, long- term care and advanced planning epilepsy; migraine; multiple sclerosis Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. strategies for wealth maximization and and paralyses. Instructor: Michael Kindergan charitable giving. Basic concepts and Back by popular demand. Lectures with approaches for investment, retirement Physical Sciences and Math interaction covering the issues of our planning and estate maximization time such as climate change, income presented at a usable, practical level for R01 PLANETS, UP CLOSE* inequality, population concerns, social participants. Limited to 60 students. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. security, the rise of India, global trade Instructor: Craig Lewis and education policy, among others. S05 CONSERVATIVES AND Presenting the latest info on our planets Come dig for insight into the issues LIBERALS: A HEALTHY and moons and planets around other beneath the headlines. DISCUSSION* stars. Pictures and videos from space New! Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. missions showing shocking results— H Instructor: Peter Galleshaw active volcanoes, rivers of ethane and S02 AGE IN PLACE: LIFETIME Conservatives and liberals will discuss active searches for extraterrestrial life . . . HOMES* all with the boring bits omitted! (But all the main political themes of the day. We science based!) Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. encourage conservatives to sign up. Instructor: Scott Fulton Limited to 15 students. Introductory course looking at the interdependent aspects of aging in S06 CURRENT EVENTS: place, functional and architectural SPEAKERS* elements of age-friendly homes and Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. emerging strategies for long-term Instructors: Carl Schnee, Susan Del Pesco, success. Participants will receive the tools Liane Sorenson to develop their personal home plan. This class invites speakers who are New! politicians or political candidates, leaders H in the arts, science and social services S03 BUY, SELL, RENT OR STAY and other important community leaders PUT, PART 2* to address current issues. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Libby Zurkow This is the second semester of a course on how to decide where to go next. It covers a variety of living choices with speakers from local retirement communities. No previous course requirement. JENNA FORD JENNA

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S07 CURRENT ISSUES: LECTURE AND Weather Closings DISCUSSION* In case of inclement weather, visit Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm for information on Instructors: Diana Stevens, Coralie Pryde closings, or call the Office at 302-573-4417 to listen to the Knowledgeable guest speakers present recording. Even when the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at lectures, usually accompanied by the University of Delaware in Wilmington is open, members should audiovisuals, on timely regional, come to campus only if they personally judge that it is safe to do so. national and international issues, providing the basis for lively interaction with the speaker. S10 INVESTING FOR A and security analysis and some New! SUCCESSFUL behavioral finance research. Suggested H RETIREMENT* text: The Definitive Guide to Point and Figure, 2nd Edition by Jeremy duPlessis. S08 FRENCH NATIONAL Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ISBN: 978-0857129455. ELECTIONS 2017* Instructor: Fred Cash Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. This is the fourth semester of a Instructor: William Lawrence S13 PRINCIPLES OF continuing course to assist students, INVESTING: II* Next spring, France will hold an election retired or near retirement, to find, Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. for president of the republic, followed evaluate and determine the safety and Instructor: Theodore Zak by elections for members of its national suitability of various investment choices Prerequisite: Students are encouraged assembly. We will discuss the process, for their portfolios. Major factors such as to have taken Principles of Investing: I the candidates, the issues and historical risk reward, diversification, dividends, or have general financial market factors (even scandals). You will have a earnings, and other pertinent sources of knowledge. chance to vote twice, first with your information will continue to be discussed. heart and then with your head. Covers multiple topics ranging from New! S11 POLITICS OF stock and bond analysis, exchange H DEMOCRATIC traded funds, international investments, GOVERNANCE* behavioral finance, economic indicators S09 GREAT DECISIONS 2017* and their relationship to financial Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. markets and psychological market Instructors: Steven Dombchik, Bob Fisher Instructor: Arthur Goldberg indicators to asset allocation concepts. DVD presentations followed by class Politics entails managing value conflicts Developing a personal investment policy discussion. Topics include the future of without precipitating civil war. This and philosophy as well as strategies for Europe, trade and politics, conflict in course is intended to develop a skeptical successful investing are also taught. the South China Sea, Saudi Arabia in appreciation of what is required in a transition, U.S. foreign policy and democracy to be an effective politician. petroleum, Latin America’s political It is NOT about what is required to get pendulum, prospects for Afghanistan elected, but, rather, what is required to and Pakistan, and nuclear security. The actually get policy enacted. Great Decisions text, available from the instructors, is recommended. Limited S12 PORTFOLIO to 60 students. CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT** Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Steve Michaels The goal of the course is to identify ways to make better investment decisions. This will be done by exploring three key ideas—a probabilistic model for

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A University of Delaware Program The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies of the University of Delaware. All members must comply with University policies and procedures, including those which prohibit sexual harassment and disruptive behavior. The University of Delaware reserves the right to refuse for good and sufficient reasons enrollment of any applicant and/or member. Except for specifically designated activities, individuals or groups are not permitted to conduct sales or solicitations on campus.

S14 RETIREMENT INCOME BY S15 STOCKS AND OPTIONS: DESIGN* INTELLIGENT Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. INVESTING** MAJEWSKI ANDREA Instructor: Ambrose Carr Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. New! This course aims to teach you how to Instructor: Anil Parikh H make the most of retirement savings The basics of stocks and options, S16 UNDERSTANDING and investments. We will explore the characteristics of well performing FINANCIAL JARGON* history of the markets, traditional stocks, fundamental and technical Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. retirement strategies, optimizing Social analysis, how to determine buy points Instructor: Martha Hays Security, distribution strategies from for stocks and some selling rules. traditional investments, the different The objective of the class is to explain kinds of income annuities available, common financial terms and jargon, so sample retirement plans and tax that individuals can better understand sensitive strategies. Materials will be what they read, watch and hear, and posted online at www.ambrosecarr.com. can better understand investment choices. Introductory level. Lecture and discussion format. Limited to 45 students. H New! S17 THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY* Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: David Hoopes We will focus on how the U.S. intelligence community operates and the support we receive from our allies; the problems and issues caused by defectors and traitors; and the scope and threat caused by our enemies. We will highlight successes and failures with attention to noted past and current issues and/or controversies. JENNA FORD JENNA

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X04 BOOK CLUB* X09 CHORUS REHEARSAL* Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Dorothy Kalbfus Leader: Janet Taylor Miller Join in a stimulating discussion of both This is the same chorus that meets on fiction and nonfiction. Members select Thursday at 10:30 a.m. as a regular X01 APPLE USERS GROUP* books to read and discuss during course. We will extend our choral work, Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. meetings held on the first Wednesdays sometimes using this time as a sectional Leader: Sandro Cuccia of each month. rehearsal. All chorus members are expected to participate. An informal and interactive get- X05 BRIDGE FOR THE FUN together where Apple iDevice and Mac X10 CLOSE KNIT AND users can demo and discuss tips, tricks, OF IT!* cool apps, techniques, etc. A 30-year Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. CROCHET GROUP* Mac veteran will facilitate with live Leader: Cree Hovsepian Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. demonstrations. Together, we’ll explore Come and play bridge with other like- Leaders: Sheila King, Margaret Love all the wonderful things you can do minded members. No instruction will An informal gathering of and with your Apple product. We’ll also be given, just playing for the fun of it! crocheting enthusiasts who share their discuss technology news, trends, New! creativity and help each other with their speculation and Apple lore. H projects. Instruction is given on various knitting techniques. New knitters X02 ART SALAD (DELAWARE X06 CARDMAKING welcome! Just bring worsted weight CONTEMPORARY)* TECHNIQUES* yarn and size 8 needles. Thursday: Noon–1 p.m. Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Mary Anne Edwards Leaders: LeeAnn Cappiello, Karen Foster X11 CONCERT BAND Weekly forum for learners of all ages to An opportunity for experienced card REHEARSAL* expand the way we think about makers to share techniques and Tuesday: 3 p.m.–4:20 p.m. contemporary art. Artists, art historians, demonstrate new techniques. Leaders: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess arts educators and curators exchange This is the same band that meets on views with members of the community X07 CHAMBER MUSIC Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. as a regular and offer multiple perspectives on ADVENTURES* course offering. It is hoped that those current issues and trends within today’s Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. who attend this rehearsal will also art world. All meetings take place in the Leaders: Rick Wellons, Joseph Zimmerman, attend the Friday morning course. As auditorium at the Delaware Elisabeth Kottenhahn with that course, new students are Contemporary (DC), 200 S. Madison St., Prerequisite: Ability to read string music. expected to have an interview with the Wilmington, 19801. Explore and enjoy quartet/quintet for teacher prior to signing up. New! strings and more. No instruction H except phrasing and ensemble. X03 BLUEGRASS JAM* Instruments other than strings by Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. invitation through instructors. Leader: Jerry Schultz X08 CHESS CLUB* Jam in the bluegrass idiom. For attendees who are fairly comfortable Friday: 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m. with their instrument (fiddle, mandolin, Leaders: Nathaniel Morse, Dan Hamilton banjo, guitar, Dobro, bass) and enjoy Learn and play chess. Instruction singing. We will learn standard includes basic moves, openings, tactics, bluegrass jam etiquette and adapt to strategy, recording of games and clock the level of participants. use. Bring a chess set and board if you have one. EMILY REED EMILY

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X12 DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS X16 FOLK MUSIC JAM* X20 JAZZ ENSEMBLE, SUPPORT GROUP* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. EXTRACURRICULAR* Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Glenn Rill Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Carol Lovett Slow jam for guitar, banjo, mandolin, Leader: Steve DeMond Are you caring for someone who has fiddle, dulcimer, string bass, autoharp Rhythm section and wind been diagnosed with dementia and all other instrumentalists and instrumentalists meet for a jam session (Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body singers. Practice chords, learn new of standard, Latin and Dixieland tunes. dementia, frontotemporal songs and enjoy ensemble work. Gigs and concerts will be scheduled. degeneration, ALS, Parkinson’s Participants will be asked to bring dementia, vascular dementia, etc.)? copies of at least one song illustrating X21 MAH JONGG* the weekly theme. A list of song themes Providing care to a dementia sufferer is Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. for each week will be made available. recognized as the most labor intensive Leader: Carol Durney and isolating form of caregiving. New! Studies have shown that interventions H Experienced players, come and play American mah jongg for fun. No that break the isolation and provide X17 FURNITURE education improve the quality of life of instruction. Please bring your own card the caregiver. Support groups rank high REFINISHING* and a set if you have one. among those interventions. Meets 2nd Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. and 4th Thursdays each month. Leaders: James Hainer, Sylvia Adams X22 OPEN STUDIO* Join fellow OLLI members in Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. X13 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY refurbishing the wooden benches on Leaders: Rick Wellons, John Molter WORKSHOP* the Arsht Hall mezzanine, including This is a chance to work on painting Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. assembling new cushions. Limited to personal projects and assignments from Leader: Charley 12 students. your other classes. No instruction provided. Drop in when you feel the need Basics of digital photography will be X18 GENEALOGY INTEREST explored, using cameras such as Nikon to be creative. Limited to 20 students. 3200, Canon T-5 or equivalent. Bring GROUP* your own camera. Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. X23 PC USERS GROUP* Leader: Susan Kirk Ryan Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. X14 ECO TEAM* Meet with like-minded enthusiasts and Leaders: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston Friday: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. discover new ways to coax those elusive This group provides a forum for Leader: Judy Winters ancestors out of the archives. Some members to discuss their experiences guest speakers. Informal setting to get The Eco Team is designed to support using the Windows 8.1/10 operating help, help others and share our personal green behavior in our homes, system. University of Delaware successes and “brick walls.” community and at OLLI. resources are explained. X19 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS X15 FANTASY BASEBALL X24 PIANO: BEGINNING, SEMINAR: ADVANCED* DISCUSSION GROUP* LEVEL 2 (MUSIC Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. SCHOOL)*** Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Fred Cash Leader: Matt Dodge Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Members interested in investments in Start Date: 2/7/2017 Open forum for fantasy baseball stocks and other vehicles get together Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe participants to discuss and share their and exchange information. Investment game/team/league statistics, player A group lesson held at the Music School experience preferred. Discussion is valuation, roster analysis, draft of Delaware (where it’s listed as level 1). aided by charts and comments preparation or any other topics related An additional fee of $285 for 15 lessons obtained from internet financial sites. to fantasy baseball. is payable to The Music School of Sessions are led by seminar Delaware. Lessons include theory, participants. Outside speakers are rhythm, technique, sight-reading, sometimes scheduled. harmonization, ensemble playing and

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expressive performance. Learn efficient X27 PIANO: LATE X31 UKULELE GROUP* practice skills for the busy adult! ELEMENTARY, LEVEL 8 Friday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Instructor: Margaret Love. Class begins (MUSIC SCHOOL)*** Leader: Hillary Shade February 7, 2017. Required text: The Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Keyboard Musician by Frances Clark. For Do you own a ukulele and would you like Start Date: 2/16/2017 questions contact Nancy Wolfe to join a group to play along with? We’re Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe ([email protected], 302-762-6975). all just beginners looking to practice and Limited to 8 students. A group lesson held in the piano lab at play our ukuleles more. Please join us – the Music School of Delaware. An maybe you can help teach us, too! X25 PIANO: EARLY additional fee of $227 for 12 lessons is INTERMEDIATE, LEVEL 10*** payable to the Music School of X32 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, Delaware. Preference is given to those BEGINNER* Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. who have taken previous sessions. Start Date: 2/16/2017 Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Additional students may be admitted Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe Leaders: Rick Wellons, Eleanor Dooley, through consultation with the Doug Adolphson A group lesson held in the piano lab at instructor, Joan Fasullo. Class begins the Music School of Delaware. An February 16, 2017. Required text: The For continuing students of previous additional fee of $227 for 12 lessons is Keyboard Musician by Frances Clark. For semesters. A fun learning experience payable to The Music School of questions contact Nancy Wolfe featuring easy pieces and duets. Study Delaware. Preference is given to those ([email protected], 302-762-6975). will develop music sight-reading, left who have taken previous sessions. Limited to 8 students. and right hand position and playing Additional students may be admitted technique. Four to six hours of practice through consultation with the X28 SAX ENSEMBLE* time a week is recommended. Students instructor, Joan Fasullo. Class begins should rent or purchase a violin. Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. February 16, 2017. Required text: The Limited to 15 students. Leaders: Peter Popper, Bob Fenimore Keyboard Musician by Frances Clark. For questions contact Nancy Wolfe This ensemble will include all types of X33 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, ([email protected], 302-762-6975). saxophones. We’ll play a range of classical INTERMEDIATE* Limited to 8 students. and jazz tunes. No beginners, please. Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leaders: Rick Wellons, Doug Adolphson, X26 PIANO: ELEMENTARY, X29 SCALE MODELING* Eleanor Dooley LEVEL 4 (MUSIC Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Prerequisite: At least one to two years SCHOOL)*** Leader: Ray Hain of previous study required. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. An opportunity for those interested in A fun learning experience featuring Start Date: 2/7/2017 scale modeling to work on at least one interesting pieces and duets with Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe project while being able to exchange growing skill and confidence. A group lesson held in the piano lab at ideas and techniques with others. Continuing study of violin playing the Music School of Delaware (where Participants will decide on their own including scales, bowing and exercises, it’s listed as level 2). An additional fee of projects and provide their own tools advancing to study of positions and $285 for 15 lessons is payable to The and materials. solo pieces. Four to six hours of weekly Music School of Delaware. Lessons practice time is recommended. include theory, rhythm, technique, X30 TAI CHI PRACTICE* sight-reading, harmonization, ensemble Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. playing and expressive performance. Leaders: Roger Thomson, Lynda Hastings Learn efficient practice skills for the Prerequisite: Must have completed an busy adult! Instructor: Margaret Love. 8, 12 or 24-form class. Class begins February 7, 2017. An opportunity for members who have Required text: The Keyboard Musician by learned the 8-, 12- or 24- tai chi forms to Frances Clark. For questions contact practice, review and refine the forms Nancy Wolfe ([email protected], 302- learned in class. 762-6975). Limited to 8 students. JONI BERO JONI

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ABATH, MADELINE—B.A., Good Counsel BAREFORD, BARBARA—B.S., State instructor, La Salle University. Also College, White Plains, N.Y.; M.S., library University of New York at Cortland. Began qualified in psychology practicum in science, Columbia University. Worked in gardening with kindergarten classes family therapy at Children’s Hospital of various public and school libraries. Has a (beans, marigolds). President for 10 years Philadelphia. Evaluator for National Board long-time fascination with movies, of community garden club, longtime for Professional Teaching Standards. Who’s especially old movies. (C36) member of Longwood Gardens, special Who Among American Teachers. (F01) interests in garden photography, ADAMS, SYLVIA—A.S., industrial BRIGLIA, MICHAEL—Full-time wealth gardening with seniors, mosses and engineering, Delaware Technical advisory professional, Chartered Financial vertical gardening. (D04) Community College, B.S., business Consultant (ChFC®), Certified Financial administration, Goldey-Beacom College. BARTH, NEDDA—B.A., English; M.Ed., Planner (CFP®), and member, American Retired from DuPont as research associate reading, Northeastern University. Retired Institute of Certified Public Accountants. in quality assurance. Hobbies include home after 40 years teaching English and B.S., accounting, University of Delaware; décor, gardening and traveling. (X17) language arts. Presently teaching GED M.B.A., finance and economics, University skills to adult learners. Community of Chicago Booth School of Business. (S04) ADOLPHSON, DOUG—Played violin for organization board member. Interests BULLOCK, JOHN—A.B., St. Joseph’s personal pleasure during working life; include modern literature, guitar, plays, University; M.A., University of Pennsylvania. member of OLLI String Ensemble; first and molding the minds of my above- Retired from Northwestern State University violin section of the Brandywine Pops average children and grandchildren. (F02) Orchestra. (X32, X33) of Louisiana, Western Washington BLACK, KAREN—B.A., French, Cedar Crest University, Holy Family University and AINBINDER, HARRIET—Ph.D., University College, Allentown, Pa. Taught for 30 years Villanova University. (G19, G20) of Chicago. Retired child psychologist. Has in New Jersey and North Carolina: 18 years BURKE, GERALDINE—Studied violin at been in a performing folk dance group French (all levels through AP), the rest the New School of Music, Philadelphia and taught teenagers Israeli folk dance. (C19) Spanish and some English. Personal (affiliated with Curtis Institute). Academic interests: travel, reading, writing, getting ALEXANDER, ALLEN—Ed.D., University of studies at Widener University. Plays with together with family and friends— Delaware, ABD cultural anthropology, the Brandywine Pops; previously with especially grandchildren. (O12) Temple University. Retired department Swarthmore Chamber Group, West chair, Delaware Technical Community BOWMAN, ARLENE—B.A., Boston State Chester Symphonette and Delaware College (DTCC). Adjunct instructor of Teachers College, English; M.A., Widener Symphony. (C27, C29) computer science at DTCC, now pursuing University. Retired English/drama teacher, BYRNE, DON—Graduate of Pace interests in computer science, anthropology drama department chair, and theatre University. Interests in Shakespeare, and nature photography. (L09, L10, L13, L14) teaching artist/mentor for Delaware philosophy and classical music. (H13) ARCHER, DOT—A.B., University of Institute for the Arts in Education. Avid CANNON, MARY—Ph.D., urban affairs Delaware. Taught junior high art and theatre goer. Proud of former students and public policy research, University of English in Connecticut and Delaware. OLLI performing professionally and two young “performing” grandchildren. (C07) Delaware. Delaware Department of member since 2004. Interests: handbells, Services for Children and Families, 23 wire sculpture, cooking (and eating), BOYD, DOROTHY—B.S., music education, years. Carpet and home furnishing sales, exercise (especially swimming) and family Lebanon Valley College. Former music 15 years. Collage artist with focus on tissue (3 children, 6 grands and 4 greats). (Q01) teacher, recently retired from the Newark paper designs. Member of National Symphony Orchestra. (C15) ARRUDA, SUSAN—B.S., Drexel University; Collage Society. (B05) BRATTON, BUDDY—B.S., business M.S., University of Delaware. Educator for CAPPIELLO, LEEANN—Education degree administration, University of Delaware. 28 years, now retired. Community from University of Delaware. Retired Marine Corps musician playing trombone volunteer, court appointed special teacher and card maker for 30 years. and sousaphone. Self-employed retailer advocate and educational surrogate Interests include crafting, visual and for over 30 years. Enjoys recreational parent for children in foster care. Enjoys performance arts, and travel. (X06) travel, and grandparenting. (F02, F04) music, church work, model trains and spoiling three grandchildren. (C06) CARR, AMBROSE—Seasoned retirement BANZ, CAROL—B.S., M.Ed., West Chester advisor working with retirees as they plan BRENNAN, FRANK—Ed.D., psychology/ University; graduate study, University of their exit strategies. With a 20+ year career, education, Temple University; M.A., Delaware. Thirty-two years’ elementary brings a wealth of knowledge to the English education, Villanova University; teaching experience in Pennsylvania and subject. (S14) Delaware schools. (H12) high school English teacher; adjunct

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CASH, FRED—B.S., electrical engineering, interested in all aspects of theatre. Other singing along with Broadway shows from University of Missouri; M.B.A. equivalent, interests: oil painting, photography and tai her vast collection of musical films. (C41) University of Delaware. Retired from U.S. chi—learned at Osher and have been D’AMICO, ANNA—M.D., Jefferson Medical Air Force (communications, armaments), practicing for 10 years. (Q07) College. Practiced obstetrics and DuPont (international marketing, plastics CONNOR, CORKY—B.S., accounting/ gynecology in Wilmington for 35 years. product management) and H&R Block. finance, Drexel University. Owned a food Avid practitioner of yoga for more than 40 Traveled extensively and lived in Japan industry corporation that included a years. (Q06) and Brazil. (O28, S10, X19) restaurant, catering business, cooking DATSKOW, SID—B.B.A., accounting, CASHMAN, JEANNE—Ursuline nun and school, food writing and TV. Worked with Wharton School. Retired CPA, having teacher since 1969. Worked with prominent U.S. and European food worked for the U.S. Treasury Department Delaware’s homeless, at Sojourners’ Place experts. Owns a gourmet/confection for 34 years. Hobbies include classical (1989-2010). Master’s, creation-centered brokerage. World traveler and involved in guitar, photography, skiing, audio spirituality, Chicago’s Loyola-Mundelein international exchange. (G07) recording and world music focusing on University. Chair, Governor’s Advisory COX, GRETCHEN—B.A., biology, percussion from a variety of cultures. (C14) Council on Social Services/Child Support Wittenberg University; M.A.T., Baylor Enforcement. Active in interfaith circles DAVISON, CHENDA—B.A., French and University. Flute playing experience since forever, currently writing her first book. (J10) English; M.A., education. Taught at fifth grade. (C15) secondary and elementary levels. Born in CASSAR, KRISTINE—B.A., French and CUCCIA, SANDRO—B.S., University of England, educated in the U.S., foreign education, Gustavus Adolphus College, Delaware. Native-born Italian. 21 years as a study in France. Retired to Wilmington and Minnesota; M.A.T., multidisciplinary DuPont IT professional. Holds technical will accept nearly any excuse to travel. studies, Webster University, St. Louis. Lived certifications from Apple: specialist in (H10, O09) and studied in France and Spain. Used technology support and corporate languages in airline industry career, then DECARLI, HAROLD—B.S., chemical infrastructure, data security, web in teaching French and Spanish, all levels, engineering, Worcester Polytechnic operations and corporate IT trainer. 30+ in Connecticut public school for 22 years. Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. years’ work in photography, photography Loves languages and animals! (O12, O39) Many interests, including ballroom course designer and instructor. Writer for dancing, movies and Italian. (O23) CASSAR, RICK—B.A., English and M.S.Ed., TheMacObserver.com specializing in how- Western Connecticut State University. to’s for Apple iOS and Mac OS X users. DEL PESCO, SUSAN—B.A., University of Taught grades 8-12 for 33 years in (B20, M01, O21, O25, O26, X01) California, Santa Barbara; J.D., Widener Danbury, Conn. Enjoys music, School of Law; L.L.M., University of CULLEN, BETSEY—B.A., history, photography and biking. (K03) Virginia. Delaware Superior Court judge; University of Rochester, M.A., education, Delaware Health and Social Services, CHARLEY—Graduate of Germain School Cornell University. Retired from a Division of Long Term Care Residents of Photography, New York, specializing in fundraising career; began writing poetry Protection, director. (S06) black and white photography. (X13) at an OLLI poetry workshop in 2007. Work published in online journals, print journals DEMOND, STEVE—A.A., Wesley College, CHERRIN, DENNIS—B.S., business, and anthologies. Prize-winning chapbook B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Delaware. University of Delaware. Retired from the Our Place in Line published Fall 2016. (K02) Retired elementary school teacher in the city of Wilmington after 42 years of Colonial School District. Interests in golf, service. Played in several community CYTRON, MARVIN—Experienced travel, yoga and music. (C20, Q11, Q14, X20) bands for many years. (C03) Broadway musicals at the St. Louis Muny Opera, the country’s largest outdoor DESHPANDE, JAG—Degree in COLEMAN, NORWOOD—B.S., music musical theatre. Musical show architecture from Bombay University, education, Delaware State University; M.S., involvement was backstage and publicity India. Now retired, owned and operated a rehabilitation counseling, Virginia support. Pharmaceutical industry moves Wilmington architectural firm for 15 years. Commonwealth University; ABD, social allowed Marv and family to enjoy many Lifelong interest in drawing and art. and behavior sciences, Bryn Mawr College. musicals on New York’s Broadway. (C41) Paintings exhibited at several local juried Retired training/diversity administrator, shows with awards. (B01) race relations/social justice trainer/ CYTRON, SUSAN—Grew up in St. Louis planner. Lincoln University adjunct and was a regular attendee at the St. Louis DESMOND, PAUL—B.A., DeSales professor. (G21) Muny Opera. High school choral University; Northeast Catholic High School involvement and later acting and singing faculty. Worked in metallurgical and COLLINS, TEDDI—B.S.Ed., West Chester in local musical productions, especially chemical technology; technical writing; University. Retired nurse clinical educator Fiddler on the Roof, provided her a great production process and analytical and laser specialist from Christiana Care. love of Broadway musicals. Still enjoys laboratory. 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DILLNER, HARRY—B.S., Indiana DONAHEY, KATHLEEN—M.Ed., EHRLICH, ROBERT—M.S., environmental University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., education, Wilmington University; B.S., art engineering, University of Delaware; Ph.D., University of Delaware. Retired Delaware education, Delaware State University; physics, Rutgers University. Research in high school biology teacher and state A.D., business, Delaware Technical biochemistry and environmental science education specialist. Developed Community College. Art teacher for 24 chemistry at University of Delaware. Editor extensive instructional activities and years. Art director, Camp Menito for of Lifelong Learning Newsletter. (D05, G14, teacher training on evolution, genetics disabled children; volunteer art and J08, L03, L04, L11, L12) activity director, Boy Scouts of America. and biotechnology. (P07) ERICKSON, JOHN—Art teacher for 35 Enjoys landscape painting, gardening and DINER, JUDY—Ph.D., French literature, years for junior high and middle school. grandchildren. (B09) New York University; M.A., Graduate of University of Delaware. (B10, communications studies, West Chester DOOLEY, ELEANOR—B.S., pharmacy, B11, B26) University. Lived in France for 14 years. University of Texas. Plays with Brandywine ERIKSEN, ROLF—M.A., economics, Taught conversational English, worked as Pops Orchestra and with the Osher University of Delaware. Senior vice a journalist and spent nearly 20 years as a Lifelong Learning Institute’s String president and economist, Delaware Trust fundraiser and manager in the nonprofit Ensemble as a founding member. Enjoys Company; CEO, Beneficial Mortgage Corp.; sector. Interests include French culture gardening and volunteer work, especially retired as executive director, Lutheran and language, cinema (especially French), with children. (C27, C29, X32, X33) Senior Services, Inc., Wilmington. Served travel and hiking. (O08) DRAIN, EUDEL—Retired critical care on boards of several local volunteer DINTENFASS, DEBBIE—M.B.A., Wharton nurse from Christiana Care. B.S. in organizations. Current chairman, Delaware School, University of Pennsylvania. psychology and sociology from University Health Facilities Authority and member Retired human resources manager who of Maryland. Barbados native with an since 1974. (B13) specialized in benefits and labor relations affinity for water. (Q02) ESBITT, IRVING—B.S., chemistry, City in manufacturing and higher education. DROOZ, ANGELA—Born and educated in College of New York; M.S., chemical Current interests include fitness, travel, Germany. Study of library science. Worked engineering, New York University. Retired global concerns, Chinese language and as a bookseller and for publishing from DuPont as research associate farming. (F04) companies. Retired from New Castle involved with coatings research and process engineering. Enduring interests in DODGE, MATT—B.S., mechanical and County Community Services. Interests: family, science, philosophy, comparative industrial engineering, Clarkson College; languages, gardening and travel. (O14) world religions, literature, history and golf M.B.A., Augusta College. Data analyst for DURNEY, CAROL—B.A., English (as time permits). (J08) BaseballHQ.com since 2001 and member education; M.I., University of Delaware. of the Baltimore and Philadelphia chapters Retired after 26 years teaching special FAATZ, BOB—A.A., B.A., M.Div., of the Society for American Baseball education. Self-taught pastel artist. postgraduate courses University of Research. (D03, X15) Strong interests include pastel art Delaware, Wilmington University and Adelphi University. Retired minister and DOHERTY, TOM—Ph.D., chemistry, techniques and macrophotography. (B25, X21) school administrator. Past council chair. University of Illinois. Former Delaware Traveled to many regions of the ancient Genealogical Society president. Author EDELSOHN, LANNY—M.D.; neurologist, world. (J05) Delaware Genealogical Research Guide Christiana Care Medical Center; clinical FARRANCE, IRENE—B.A. with honors, (2002). Researched family in U.S., U.K., professor of neurology, Jefferson Medical English, University of London; M.Ed., Canada, Germany, France and Britain. College. (Q18) Enjoys writing, tennis, running. Retired University of Delaware. Taught English at from DuPont fibers technology EDWARDS, MARY ANNE—B.A., history, the high school level for 20 years. Lifelong forecasting. (E02) University of Delaware. Lived in interest in the English language and Minneapolis and Chicago for 30 years literature. (H07) DOMBCHIK, STEVEN—B.S., University of before retiring to Delaware. Career in FEIRING, ANDREW—B.S., chemistry, Rochester; M.S. and Ph.D., organic chemistry, medical industry and community-based Georgetown University; Ph.D., organic University of Illinois. Retired DuPont Co. organizations. Longtime folk dancing chemistry, Brown University. Retired research fellow in new business student who loves to dance! (C19, X02) development. Past Osher Lifelong from DuPont after 32 years in research Learning council chair and past president EHRLICH, MARION—B.A., political and research management. Currently of four nonprofit organizations. Lifelong science, Hunter College; M.A., public working part-time with Compact love of history and current events. (S09) administration, University of Delaware. Membrane Systems in Newport, Del. Retired senior investigator, U.S. Dedicated Mac user for over 25 years at Department of Labor. (J08) home and work. (L21)

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FELLNER, WILLIAM—Ph.D., biostatistics, (17 years); OLLI University Coordinator, GAY, FRANK—Ph.D., chemistry, University of California at Berkley. Retired Statewide Osher Program Coordinator (18 University of California, Berkeley. Retired from DuPont Co. An accomplished singer, years). Served on many statewide/ DuPont research fellow. Interest in actor and pianist, appeared often with local nonprofit boards/committees. Enjoys anthropology and archaeology from local community theatre groups, both on- travel, writing and music. (K06) childhood. (G05) stage and as music director. (C08) FLOOK, SUSAN—B.A., French literature, GERMANO, JOSEPH—Business degree, FENIMORE, BOB—Plays in several OLLI Muhlenberg College; M.Ed., counselor University of Pennsylvania. Retired from musical groups. (X28) education, Millersville University. Twenty- JPMorgan Chase credit card after 50 years five years as a teacher and counselor in FERSHT, EDWARD—Ph.D., physical managing and designing computer secondary schools. Lifelong interest in chemistry, Imperial College, University of systems for various companies in the poetry, cross-cultural communication and London. Retired after 33 years with Philadelphia region. Hobbies include spirituality. (H02) DuPont in research and development, bonsai, ceramics, sculpture, art and product management and business FOSTER, J. MICHAEL—B.A., University of gardening. Studied ceramics for two planning. Long-time love of history, Richmond; M.A., University of Virginia; years at Absalom-Jones Art Studio. (B17) especially the American Revolution. (G08) M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina. GEYER, ANDY—B.S., mechanical Retired music department librarian at FIELDING, JANET—B.A., University of engineering, Merchant University of Delaware. Taught jazz history Delaware, major in English and minors in Marine Academy; M.S., environmental at UD for 20 years. Hosted jazz radio education and art. Taught English at the engineering, University of Delaware. programs for 50 years. (C42, C44) secondary level for 25 years. Avid reader Commissioned naval officer, senior with a passion for mythology, folk tales, FOSTER, KAREN—Education degrees engineering manager, Naval Sea Systems poetry, Native American and women from the University of Toledo and the Command. Registered engineer, State of writers, theatre and film. (H11) University of Maryland; Ph.D., Catholic Delaware. Has been playing guitar and University. School administrator for over other instruments since age 13. Has FILIPKOWSKI, JUDY—Historian and 30 years. Interests include art, crafts, been a member of several bands. educator, Philadelphia native and teacher. cooking and travel. (B06, X06) Currently gives live group and solo B.S., M.S., M.A., Temple University. Docent performances. (C18) emeritus at the Delaware Art Museum and FOX, MARY—B.S., University of Delaware. Rockwood Museum. (G17) Current executive director, Big Brothers GIBBS, TIM—B.A., Earlham College; Big Sisters of Delaware, Inc., with over 30 M.P.H., Arcadia University. Certifications in FINKELMAN, PAMELA—B.A., Carleton years’ experience in the field of evidence- nonprofit management and Lean Six College; M.A. music, University of Iowa. based mentor programming. (F03) Sigma performance improvement. Played flute in high school band and Executive director of the Delaware orchestra. Conductor of the a cappella FULGONEY, JOHN—B.A., history, Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public group Nothing But Treble. (C15) University of York, England; Ph.D., history, Health Association. Delaware native with University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Harvard FISHER, BOB—B.S., electrical engineering, a passion for working in the medium of University. Taught at Penn, Rutgers and University of Delaware; M.S.A., George , and in the garden. (P02) Widener. (G18) Washington University. Worked as an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Army Test FULTON, SCOTT—Engineering, St. GILMOUR, ANNIE DUGAN—B.A. +30, and Evaluation Command for 28 years. Lawrence. Founder, Home Ideations. Spanish and French, University of Past president, United Nations Retired DuPont/Chemours: technology Delaware. Studied Italian at West Chester Association, U.S.A. Delaware Division. (S09) manager, plant manager, facilities University and the Puccini Institute in contracts manager. Private consultant: Italy. Retired teacher; taught French, FLEXMAN, ED—B.S., Bradley University; expert witness, stress analyst, Spanish and Italian for 30 years. Other Ph.D., Indiana University. Retired DuPont transportation engineer. A home builder, interests include reading and watching fellow with 42 years’ research experience coach, two-time ironman, father to four foreign films. (O23) in polymer chemistry; recipient of sons. (S02) Lavoisier and Pedersen awards. Lifelong GLESSNER, MICHAEL—B.A., Villanova interest in many sciences and history. GALLESHAW, PETER—B.S.E.E., M.B.A., University; S.T.L., theology, Pontifical Enjoys travel, world affairs and wide- B.S., accounting. U.S. Army—New Jersey, Lateran University, Rome, Italy. Retired. ranging discussions. (G02) Germany, Vietnam. School in Indiana Diverse career included positions in and Delaware. Worked in electric utilities ministry, education, human resources, FLEXMAN, RUTH—B.S., University of in design and plant start-up. Worked in consulting and administration with Illinois; M.A.T., Indiana University, Ph.D., Canada, China, Algeria, Iraq, Ecuador Christiana Care Health System. Interests University of Delaware. Lutheran as engineering project manager/ include reading, writing and Community Services executive director manager. (S05) volunteering. (Q03)

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GOLDBAUM, JUDY—B.A., secondary science teacher in Cecil County, Md. College and Seminary. Retired engineer education, English major, social science Enjoys travel, reading, , cooking, and Air Force officer. Worked in the minor, Michigan State University. Taught in volunteer work with early onset aerospace industry for 40 years. Currently Michigan, California and Delaware. Retired Alzheimer’s patients. (K05) a Smithsonian National Air and Space in 2011 from District Museum docent. Interested in scale GRIFFITH, HELEN—Delaware native. after 18 years. Enjoys reading, genealogy modeling since age 12. (G10, G16, X29) University of Delaware graduate (1998). and traveling. (H03, H07) Professional writer with 16 books for HAINER, JAMES—M.D., Marquette GOLDBERG, ARTHUR—Ph.D., political children published, including picture University; internal medicine and MPH, science, Yale University. Taught books, beginning readers and novels. University of Washington. Spent 25 years undergraduate and graduate courses at Other interests include birding, nature and in the pharmaceutical industry University of Rochester (18 years). gardening. (K01) (cardiovascular research). Hobbies include Associate dean of faculty (9 years). Market wooden boat building and old furniture GRIMES, DONALD—B.S.M.E., University research (18 years). Visiting professor and repair. (X17) of Maryland; M.C., University of Richmond. adjunct faculty at City University of New Retired from DuPont after 38 years in HALL, LINDA—Retired after 17 years at York and New York University (6 years). marketing and new product Winterthur (development staff). Yoga and Lifelong political voyeur. (J03, S11) development. A 15 year OLLI member and meditation instructor experience: GOODMAN, ALAN—B.S., chemistry, past council chair. In addition to Brandywine YMCA, Beyond Fifty, Christiana University of Delaware; Ph.D., chemistry, grandchildren, enjoys travel and taking Care Health Services. Poetry and nonfiction Stanford University. Retired after 28 years photos. (G03) published in books and magazines. at DuPont in research, consulting, Founding board member, Cancer Support GRUMBACHER, PETER—Served development, manufacturing and Community Delaware. (Q16) Congregation Beth Emeth, Wilmington, teaching. Taught at Keller Graduate School for 37 years, retiring in 2009. Community HAMILTON, DAN—Following two years in of Management. Guide at the Brandywine activities include chair of Delaware Human the military (USMC), attended Villanova River Museum. (O33) Relations Commission; chair of the College (two years) and Drexel Evening GOODMAN, PATRICIA—B.A., biology, Delaware Region, National Conference of College (five years). Worked in electrical Wells College. Retired from 40 years Christians and Jews; chair of Interfaith power and control design, mostly running a horse business with her Coalition on Aging. Served on the board petrochemical facilities. Became attracted orthodontist husband in Chadds Ford, Pa. of the Central Conference of American to chess at 20 and played in many USCF- Award-winning, published poet in online Rabbis. Currently teaches and writes. (J10) rated tournaments. (X08) and print journals and anthologies. First HAMILTON, DAVID—B.A., M.S., biology, book published in August 2014. (K02) GUO, FANG—Professional Chinese language instructor, with more than 10 University of Delaware; M.S., information GOODRICH, SARAH—Attended Vassar; years’ experience with Chinese freehand science, Drexel University. Student of tai B.S., social science education, Indiana painting and calligraphy. Applies class chi at lifelong learning since 2004. Other University of Pennsylvania; graduate design experiences from language interests include literature, folk dance, study, TESOL, University of Pennsylvania courses to art courses. (B15, B16) choral music and hiking. (Q08) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. HAMILTON, MARY LOU—M.S., RN, Taught three years at secondary level, HAEFNER, PAUL—B.S., Franklin & University of Delaware. Clinical nurse former guide at Winterthur. Lifelong Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of specialist. Retired from nursing education participant in choruses; enthusiastic Delaware. Retired Rochester Institute of at St. Francis Hospital, Delaware Technical recorder player. (C25) Technology professor of biological sciences. Career teaching and researching Community College and University of GOODRICK, CHRIS—Educated in Mexico marine science. Interests in genealogy and Delaware. Renewed painting interests at and Switzerland; B.A., French, Louisiana watercolor painting. (P05) Osher. Has exhibited in several juried State University. Translator of German to shows. Hobbies include fiber crafts, English; proofreader/copy editor; high HAGAN, JOHN—Graduate of University antique collecting, plein air school teacher’s aide in Spanish, French of Delaware, history. Member, Society for painting, gardening, attending car shows and German. Lifelong interests in American Baseball Research (SABR). and photography. (B03) languages, travel, hiking, gardening, Published book on 1943 Phillies. HANSON, BRIAN—B.S., M.S., mechanical music, art, reading and knitting. (O13) Currently writing a book on WWI hero Eddie Grant. (G11) engineering, MIT. Worked as a research GREER, ROSE—B.S., biology, College of and development engineer, technical Notre Dame of Maryland; M.S., HAIN, RAY—B.S., aeronautical writer, web developer, IT application educational leadership, University of engineering, St. Louis University; M.A., support. Lifelong bicyclist and vocal Delaware; M.S., guidance and counseling, military studies, American Military musician, recently into playing low brass Loyola College. Retired middle school University; M.A. philosophy, Holy Apostles and strings. (C06, C08, Q13)

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HANSON, JEANNE—B.A., secondary HAWKINS, FORREST—B.A., West Virginia at church. Enthusiastic in helping others learn education, Antioch College; J.D., Widener University; M.D., George Washington to find the fun and contentment that University School of Law. Practiced University. Pediatrician for 30 years. guitar playing can bring. (C17) primarily family law. Spent some years in Longtime interest in popular folk music HOOPES, DAVID—B.A., Princeton; Latin America, including two years in the groups. (C40) graduate work at NYU and National War Peace Corps in El Salvador. (O31, O37) HAYS, MARTHA—B.B.A., finance, College. Former Marine officer and HAPKA, ANN—B.S., University of University of Wisconsin; J.D., Duke international banker with 20-plus years Wisconsin, graduate work in special University School of Law. Retired partner, in senior positions with the U.S. education. Worked as home training Ballard Spahr LLP, member of business Department of State and Central specialist for United States Public Health and finance department. Legal practice for Intelligence Agency working on crisis Service and as a teacher in grades K-8 25 years focused on corporate and management and counter-terrorism. and in special education. Hobbies are securities matters. (S16) (S17) gardening, reading and crafts. (D04) HEANEY, WILLIAM—M.S., chemical HOROWITZ, ROGER—Director, Hagley HAPKA, JERRY—B.S., pharmacy; J.D., engineering, Columbia University. Retired Museum and Library. (G23) University of Wisconsin. Retired from after 39 years in marketing at DuPont. HOVSEPIAN, CREE—B.S., chemistry, DuPont and Pew Center for Global Interests include computers, scuba and St. Lawrence University; M.S., analytical Climate Change. Now pursuing hobbies various volunteer jobs. (L07, L08) chemistry, University of Wisconsin/ in photography and fly fishing and HESS, JOYCE—B.A., University of Madison; retired from Polaroid/DuPont/ looking to share interest in computers, Delaware. Forty-eight years of teaching DuPont Pharmaceuticals; current photography and beyond. (A01, L22) experience that include public, private pharmaceutical quality consultant and HART, BARBARA—B.S., mathematics, and college level. Enjoys performing in the expert technical writer. Past member/ Grove City College; M.Ed., University of clarinet quartet with husband Paul and secretary of council and art committee Pittsburgh; graduate work, mathematics playing bassoon in the concert band. chair; current OLLI curriculum committee, and statistics education, West Virginia Active member of the Delaware Music This Week editor, and newsletter staff University. Former mathematics Educators. (C11, C13, C30, X11) member; hobbies include OLLI art educator. (G07) classes, attending concerts, fitness and HESS, PAUL—B.A., M.M., University of bridge. (X05) HASKELL, DEBORAH—B.A., theatre, Delaware. Forty-five years of teaching Penn State University; Ph.D., mass experience that include public and college HUMPHREY, CARROLL—B.A., Oberlin communications, New York University. levels. Performed in a variety of genres on Conservatory; M.S., Temple University, Taught speech and communications string bass, electric bass and tuba. Enjoys music education. Forty years public courses at various colleges including cycling, reading and other things that add school band director. During retirement Hunter College. Former executive to the quality of life! (C13, C30, X11) organized the New Castle County director of Delaware Heritage HIGGINS, JIM—B.A., history, Holy Cross Community Band. Hobbies: four children Commission. (G09) College; J.D., Harvard Law School. Retired and eleven grandchildren. (C03, C51) HASTINGS, LYNDA—B.A., sociology DuPont attorney with interests in history, HUNTER, BENADIR—Born and educated and education, University of Delaware. international relations, and classical in Brazil, elementary education degree; Retired from State of Delaware. Past studies, including the Latin and Greek A.A., data processing technology, commander, Wilmington Sail and Power languages. (O27) Delaware Technical Community College. Squadron. Recovering sailor. Have HOEGGER, HARDY—Ph.D., chemistry, Member, Lions Club International and developed my new loves for tai chi and University of Basel, Switzerland; Academy of Art and Culture of Brazil. for singing, songwriting and playing postdoctoral studies at the University of Interests include: custom jewelry maker guitar at OLLI. (C16, Q09, X30) Colorado. Retired after 29 years as DuPont (studied at Delaware Art Museum), photography and sculpting. (O28) HAUSER, MARILYN—M.A., psychiatric research scientist. Lifelong quest for nursing, Rutgers; Psy.D., clinical seeing unity in diversity. Taught yoga and JENSEN, RICHARD—B.S., Rose-Hulman; psychology, Rutgers. Practicing clinical meditation for over 30 years. (Q03) M.Che., University of Delaware. Retired psychologist for over 25 years; private HOFER, DOROTHY—Former ballet and after 35 years as research fellow in practice in psychotherapy; teaches dance instructor who is looking forward to DuPont engineering and central research; stress management, relaxation and returning to the studio. (C01, C02) spent nearly three years in Germany with meditation techniques for spiritual and U.S. Army in the 1960s; enjoys German psychological healing. Now retired. (J02) HOLT, NORM—Has studied guitar and study, travel, computers, boating and joined in with the guitar jams at OLLI for scuba diving. (O17) several years now. Also plays guitar and sings

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JIMÉNEZ, SYDNEY—A.B., French, Spanish, KELBERG, DAVID—B.S., secondary degrees from three institutions. Former Wellesley College; M.A.T., Spanish, Brown education and history, Penn State; M.E., rector, Church of the Advent in Kennett University. Taught Spanish levels 1-5 at elementary education, Temple University; Square, Pa., and freelance organizational Tower Hill Upper School and English as a M.A., Jewish history, Gratz College. consultant. (J03) Second Language in Spain, Indonesia, Courses taught in lifelong learning include KIRK RYAN, SUSAN—B.A., English, Saint Korea and Mexico. Lived from 1964-2010 A History of Anti-Semitism in America, Joseph’s University; J.D., Villanova mostly in Spain and still travels there Hitler’s American Helpers and the Kosher University School of Law. President of the regularly. Peace Corps Mexico 2007-2010. Nostra. (G06) Delaware Genealogical Society; Diocesan (O35, O36, O39) KELK, KATHERINE—B.S. business Archivist. Interests include genealogy, JOHNSON, ROBERT—B.A., sociology, education, University of Delaware; M.A., computers, music, painting and travel. Guilford College, North Carolina; M.A., educational administration, Rowan (X18) counseling, Western Carolina University. University. Retired after 30 years as teacher KOTTENHAHN, ELISABETH—M.A., Retired following work in hospital and school administrator. Learned about University of Delaware. Former instructor, administration, teaching sociology, watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting from Department of Languages, Literatures and administration in a United Way many OLLI instructors since 2009. (B02) Culture at the University of Delaware. organization working with juvenile KENNEDY, CATHIE—B.A., French, M.A., (O19, X07) delinquents and 25 years in private West Chester University. Taught high KRAJESKI, ROBERT—B.S.E.E. After 50+ practice mental health counseling. (F06) school French at the Charter School of years in information management for JOHNSTON, DOUG—A.A.S.M.E., Wilmington. (O08) business and government, retired to this Delaware Tech; B.S., computer KEOUGHAN, JACQUELYN—B.A., French, area to pursue interests in computers, management, Neumann University. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; M.A.T., travel, woodcarving, nature and various Retired after 38 years with Delmarva French/education, University of South volunteer jobs. Enthusiastic in helping Power. Self-taught computer junkie. Also Carolina. Retired French language others learn. (B12) enjoys genealogy, home repairs, educator, Delaware public schools. KRUM, JIM—Retired from the University gardening and fixing all things Backgrounds in credit lending, banking of Delaware after teaching marketing for mechanical or automotive. (L17, L18, X23) and medical billing. Lifelong musician. 31 years. Continued real education at OLLI, Avid traveler. Active in sports. (O11, O13) KALBFUS, DOROTHY—B.A., University of having begun at the College for Seniors at Rochester. Career in government and KETAY, ELLIOTT—M.Ed. Licensed pre- the University of North Carolina at business management in Washington, K-12 school counselor in Delaware and Asheville. (F07) D.C. Retired to this area to pursue Vermont. Prior assistant director, KRUSE, VERONIKA—M.S., chemistry, interests such as reading, travel, Dartmouth College; adjunct professor University of Illinois. Born and educated in gardening, grandchildren and time for New England College graduate program, Hungary and attended high school in learning. (X04) mental health. Controller/treasurer, Motts Germany. Retired from DuPont after 35 Apple; consultant, Ernst & Young, CPA; years in research, development and KAUFFMAN, CYNTHIA—Studied computer engineer, General Electric; marketing. (O20) isometric engineering at New York president, Ketay Real Estate Development. University during World War II. Moore LACSNY, LORRAINE—B.S., M.Ed., (F03) College of the Arts; University of University of Delaware. Retired after 30 Delaware; Berté Fashion, Philadelphia, KINDERGAN, MICHAEL—B.A., chemistry, years of teaching in the Wilmington and illustration. Taught at Berté Fashion and in Wesleyan University; M.S., chemistry, Christina school districts. Married with two Wilmington public schools. Watercolor California Institute of Technology; M.B.A., grown daughters and four medium instructor for adults, member of Columbia University. Retired after 36-year granddaughters. Interests include knitting, The Delaware Contemporary and the career in Johnson and Johnson’s crocheting, jewelry making, exercise and Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts. pharmaceutical sector. (S01) visiting our national parks. (B06) (B04, B11) KING, SHEILA—B.S., pharmacy, University LANDERL, SANDRA—B.F.A., Pratt KEANE, TOM—B.S., M.S., chemical of the Sciences, Philadelphia. Retired from Institute. Retired interior/architectural engineering, MIT. Retired from DuPont AstraZeneca after 29 years, mainly designer; interests include weaving and after a 46 year career in research, devoted to managing product complaints. other fiber arts, polymer clay, theatre, manufacturing and engineering. Longtime knitter and avid vegetable Osher. (F05) gardener. (X10) Specialized in chemical-reaction LAROSSA, BOB—Well-known molecular engineering. Interests include computer KIRK, DICK—An Episcopal priest for 60 biologist. Research fellow at DuPont. In programming, music and family history. years, having first received a degree in retirement, combines this knowledge with (L15, L16) engineering from Princeton. Theological a love of history to study genealogy. (E05)

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LAWRENCE, WILLIAM—B.A., LOVETT, CAROL—Licensed Clinical Social MCLEAN, SCARLETTE—A.A., business international relations, Stanford Worker and certified addictions counselor. management, Lansing Community University; M.B.A., international business, Advocate for dementia sufferers and their College, Lansing, Mich. Retired after 31 Wharton School of the University of caregivers. Facilitates several caregiver years in the property and Pennsylvania. Manager, foreign support groups and workshops about insurance industry. Enjoys reading, exchange, Hercules, Inc. ATA accredited dementia. Discovered yoga while genealogy, grandparenting and taking for French to English and Spanish to caregiving. (Q17, X12) lifelong learning courses. (F02) English translation. (S08) MALONEY, MARTI—Native Delawarean, MCMENIMAN, LINDA—B.A., New York LEAGUE, DEBBIE—B.S., finance and married with three sons. Self-taught on University; Ph.D., University of accounting, Arizona State University; guitar since the seventh grade, playing in Pennsylvania. Retired communications M.B.A., Arizona State University. church in the 1970s. Recently begun professor in the New Jersey state college Formerly employed in the financial strumming again, continuing to build system. Current interests include writing, services industry where positions guitar skills. (C16) genealogy and history. (E01, E04) included heading a private banking MARRS, BARRY—B.A., biology, Williams MEDINILLA, MYRIAM—Guatemala division and managing commercial loan College; Ph.D., biology, Case Western native; B.A. Elementary and high school portfolios for Citibank, First Union and Reserve University. Professor of biology teacher in Guatemala. In U.S.A., Wells Fargo banks. (O33) biochemistry, St. Louis University School worked as bookkeeper/manager of of Medicine. Director, life sciences, DuPont LEWIS, CRAIG—B.S., M.S., statistics and medical office. Retired after 30 years. Central Research and Development. Serial computer science, University of Delaware. Enjoys dancing, swimming, writing and entrepreneur. (P01) A lifelong amateur astronomer and crafts. (O29, O34, O38) armchair astrophysicist. Interests include MAYER, ELLEN—B.A., French, M.A.Ed., MICHAELS, STEVE—A.B., Providence physics, engineering, business, investing foreign language education, University of College, mathematics; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh and history. (R01) Buffalo; Institut d’Etudes Francaises University, mathematics. Private d’Avignon, summer study abroad program investment manager with a Greenville, LICHTENSTADTER, MARLENE—B.A., through Bryn Mawr College; English Del., investment firm. (S12) M.P.A., University of Delaware; M.S.Ed., certificate, University of Delaware. Youngstown State University. Retired State Consulted for Christina School District; MILLER, CHUCK—B.A., biology, University of Delaware: parole board chair, director adjunct professor of teacher training at UD. of Delaware. Taught earth science, biology special court services, management Interests include horseback riding, exercise and physical science in secondary schools. analyst, inmate classification and and French culture and language. (O10) Retired master gardener, world traveler, probation-parole officer. Studied tai chi at student of religions, especially early lifelong learning and elsewhere. (Q10) MCCORD, DAWN—M.S., clinical Christianity and Judaism. (J07) psychology, Penn State University. Art LOVE, MARGARET—B.M.E., Florida State teaching certificate from the University of MILLER, CYNTHIA—University of University; M.M.E., Kansas State University; Tennessee. Experience in art therapy and Delaware graduate in fine art and former church music director/organist. photography. Studied art at Hunter education. After selling a wholesale Teaches lever harp, early childhood music Museum of Art, Fleisher Art School and business supplying museum gift shops and adult piano at the Music School of Chattanooga Art Museum. Passionate with fossils and jewelry, renewed interest Delaware. Member of Brandywine Harp interest in music, with experience in in art at OLLI and has been teaching since Orchestra and church hand bell director. bassoon, piano and flute. (B22) 2000. Other interests include African travel, music, singing, guitar, handbells, Hobbies include sewing, knitting and MCKINLEY, MARY KATE—B.A., fine art/art recorder, dulcimer, photography and crochet. (C04, C21, X10) history, University of Delaware. Art producing artwork. (B18) LOVELAND, CHRISTINE—Licensed educator, K-8 for 22 years. Past visual artist psychologist. Ph.D., psychology, Temple for Young Audiences of Eastern MILLER, JANET TAYLOR—B.S., music University; M.A., English and clinical Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Co- education, Lebanon Valley College; M.S., psychology, West Chester University. authored the visual arts curriculum for the choral music, Towson University. Graduate Certifications in school psychology, Diocese of Wilmington. Interests include credits include gifted education certification. secondary English and Spanish, photography, technology, gardening, Taught for over 35 years. Past president of elementary and secondary principal. metalsmithing and jewelry. (B03, B05) Delaware Music Educators Association, teacher chair of Delaware Commission for Adjunct professor, Immaculata University. MCKINSTRY, JANE—B.A., history, Music Standards, recipient of Jesse Ball Attended Eastern Baptist Theological University of Delaware. Former teacher, duPont Award for statewide contributions to Seminary. Interests include music, writing, substitute teacher and volunteer teacher spirituality, friends and family. (J06) of English as a second language. Amateur music education and DMEA Lifetime genealogist since 1990. (E03) Achievement Award. (C09, X09)

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MILNER, RALPH—B.S., Ursinus College; MORSE, PATTI—Forty years of teaching in Chinese schools to American M.D., Temple University School of Medicine; experience in drafting and mechanical schools. (O03, O04, O05, O06, O40) pediatric residency, Chicago; ophthalmic design. Attended Antonelli Institute of O’TOOLE, ELAINE—B.A., English, Hunter residency, Philadelphia; pediatric Graphic Design and Photography, College, CUNY; M.A., education, Adelphi ophthalmology fellowship, Philadelphia. Plymouth Meeting, Pa., with focus on University, New York. Gifted education Retired 2014. Enjoys grandchildren, commercial art. Interests include travel, certification, University of Delaware. photography and reading. (P02) fitness and improving culinary skills. (B02, Taught second through sixth grade gifted B10, B11, B26) MISCOSKI, MIKE—B.E.E, M.B.A. University classes in Delaware school districts. (L03, of Delaware. Retired after 32 years with MOSER, JAMES—M.A., English, Oswego L04, L11, L12) Hewlett-Packard and Agilent State University; M.Div., Colgate Rochester OWEN, JANE—M.S., physical chemistry, Technologies. Worked as an IT consultant Divinity School; D.Min., Pittsburgh University of Bristol. IT practice and doing “deep data diving” into SAP Theological Seminary. Retired after 25 management, DuPont. Interests in enterprise software. This was perfect years as a pastor and 15 years as a college cultures, languages and the ancient world. preparation for genealogy research, which English instructor. Writes poetry and Recent adjunct instructor in ancient Greek, was learned here at OLLI in 2012. prose, works with stained glass. (J04, J06) University of Delaware. (O01, O02, O27) Researching families from Poland and MUELLER, DAVID—Lutheran campus Ireland. (E04) OWEN, KATHY—B.A., anthropology, pastor, Kent State University, 1970, the sociology and education, University of MOLTER, JOHN—Interested in art year of the shootings there. Served as Delaware and University of Montana. especially acrylics and drawing. Longtime pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Former public school teacher. Currently lifelong learning attendee. Graduate of Toledo, Ohio; Concordia Lutheran Church, owner and operator of Newark Kenpo University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Wilmington (1977-2006). B.A., Valparaiso Karate. A lifelong musician, current focus is N.C. Retired DuPont. (X22) University; Master of Divinity, Concordia Native American flute and guitar. (C18, C22) MONT, PHOEBE—B.F.A., fine art/industrial Seminary; Master of Theology, Princeton design, Pratt Institute; M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary. Five interim OWENS-DAVIS, DOT—B.A., fine University. Independent graphic/industrial pastoral positions since retiring. (J10) arts/graphic design, University of New South Wales. Retired from marketing designer, designing major trade show MUELLER, HANS—Born and educated in communication at DuPont. (B07) exhibits and marketing materials for Germany, mechanical engineer by international corporations. Returned to training, retired from DuPont. Many PARIKH, ANIL—M.S., University of painting at OLLI. Past president and active interests including volunteering, rowing Massachusetts; M.B.A., University of board member, Friends of the Hockessin and travel. (O14) Tennessee. Twenty-eight years with Library. (B07) DuPont and eight years with Crompton MULHOLLAND, KENNETH—B.S., Corporation, global director of Six Sigma. MORRISSEY, BRUCE—Ph.D., chemical engineering, Lehigh University; Interests are trading and investing in physical/theoretical chemistry, Rensselaer Ph.D., chemical engineering, University of stocks and options, the study of neuro- Polytechnic Institute; J.D., George Kansas. Thirty-year career with DuPont. associative conditioning and Washington University Law School. Registered professional engineer in self-improvement technologies. (S15) Currently retired from the University of Delaware. (L19, L20) Delaware research office and as corporate PAULS, GLORIA LAMBERT—A.A., MUNSON, ELEANOR—R.N., Cook County counsel for DuPont. Longtime interest in banking, economics major, University of School of Nursing, Illinois. Retired OB/GYN literature, Native American cultures, Delaware. Retired from Citicorp, corporate nurse. Interests include sacred music, folk politics and equal rights. (H05) cash management. Native of Wilmington. music, piano, guitar, handbells, percussion Avid reader, Francophile, dog lover, MORROW, ELEANORE—B.A., Spanish, instruments, singing, writing music and comfort food cook. Member, board of Pennsylvania State University; and poetry, and physical fitness. (C10) journalism, Georgia State University. directors of Brandywine Friends of Old Retired from editorial field. Studied tai chi MURPHY, ROSANNE—Undergraduate Time Music. (C37, C50) degrees in art history and education; at lifelong learning since 2003. A longtime PETERSON, LARRY—Ph.D., professor master’s degree in education. Former dancer, enjoys folk dance, poetry and emeritus and former chair of music at member, Delaware Geographic Alliance; painting. (Q07) University of Delaware. Degrees from graduate, National Geographic Leadership University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill MORSE, NATHANIEL—A.A.S.M.E., Institute. Retired after thirty years of and Texas Christian University. Currently Delaware Technical Community College. teaching, began taking Mandarin at OLLI. on OLLI Council, chair of the multicultural Retired from DuPont. Current member of Became a mentor for teachers from committee, co-chair of June a la Carte United States Chess Federation and mainland China at University of Delaware Brandywine Library Chess Club. Enjoys series for June 2017. (C38, C45, C46) and helps make the transition from travel and sports. (X08)

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POPPER, PETER—B.S., University of RAPHAEL, BEN—B.S., chemistry, ROBERSON, W. ERIC—B.S., business Massachusetts (Lowell); M.S., Mech.E. and University of Delaware. Retired (economics), University of Delaware. Sc.D. mechanical engineering, MIT. Thirty- communications contractor and army Retired IT system analyst for DuPont, six years with DuPont in fiber technology. reservist. Graduate of the Command and Accenture and MBNA. Thirty-year veteran, Hobbies are skiing, hiking, travel, sailing, General Staff School and Industrial College active and reserve. Delaware Nature kayaking, biking, photography, computers of the Armed Forces, past commander, Society and Delaware SCORE Volunteer. and music. (C14, X28) Department of Delaware Korean War Lifelong interest in nature, nature Veterans Association. Interests include photography, and American Indian art PRO, MARY—B.S., Indiana University of Senior Olympics, classical music, history and culture. (P04) Pennsylvania; M.A., Pennsylvania State and German. Past council chair. (C47) University. English teacher at Brandywine ROBERTSON, RON—B.A., economics, High School, Delaware Technical REED, THOMAS—B.A., Marquette Moravian College; M.B.A., University of Community College and Goldey Beacom University; J.D., Notre Dame University. Bridgeport. Retired from DuPont’s College. Enjoys reading, gardening and Law professor at Western New England Department of Medical Products after 15 guiding. (Q15) College (1976-81); Widener University years. Former president of a Long Island School of Law (1981-2010). Author of four biological research instrument company PROTTO, CESARE—B.S., Northeastern Civil War books and numerous articles on and a New Jersey company specializing in University. Lived and studied in Italy. Civil War history. Historic preservation highly engineered components for Traveled extensively. Eclectic lifestyle. planner and legal specialist. (G04) instrumentation markets. (G01, G13) (O24) REINE, SAUL—B.S., biology, and M.S. ROLPH, CHERYL—B.A., mathematics and PRYDE, CORALIE—B.S., chemistry, equivalent, microbiology, Long Island M.Ed., curriculum and instruction, University of Wyoming; M.S., University. Retired after 38 years as a University of Delaware. Retired college organometallic chemistry, University of biology teacher, assistant principal and and high school mathematics teacher. Massachusetts (Amherst). Conducted director of science. Self-taught computer Interests include genealogy, family history research in polymer chemistry and nerd who loves tinkering with cars and and Apple technology. Researching family material science. Hobbies include houses, digital photography and roaming since early 1970s. Program coordinator for traveling, walking, writing, gardening and Civil War battlefields. (L17, L18, P03, X23) Genealogy Discussion Group at Newark attending dance and music performances. Senior Center. (E05) (S07) REMINGTON, THOM—A.B., sociology, Earlham College; M.S., clinical psychology, RUDNITZKY, YVETTE—Degrees in QUARRY, MARY ANN—B.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. Has been a nursing and social work. Retired chemistry, M.S., computer science, musician for decades; played in bands, psychotherapist. Active in women’s Villanova University; Certificate in orchestras, brass quintets, jazz groups. issues since the late 1980s and a past Liturgical Music, St. Charles Borromeo (C03) state coordinator for the National Seminary. Over 25 years in pharmaceutical Organization for Women (NOW) in research and development. Former church RESCIGNA, SUZANNE—B.A., English, Delaware. Has taught Feminism 101 and music director. Plays euphonium and University of New Mexico; Master of Women in Religion for more than a trombone in several ensembles. (C28) Instruction, University of Delaware. Taught decade. (J02, Q12) high school English at Charter School of RAFFO, ALBERTO—M.C.E., University of Wilmington, 16 years as Advanced SALLEE, ERIC—M.Arch., University of Buenos Aires; M.A., University of Placement English teacher. (H06) Virginia. Practicing architect for more than Pennsylvania. Born and raised in 30 years. Strong interest in collage, Argentina. Passionate about history, RILEY, JIM—Native of Wilmington, photography and technology and their languages, geography and sports (tennis, Delaware. Chemical engineering, use in the appreciation and making of cricket, rugby, soccer and volleyball). University of Delaware, New York abstract art. Enjoys outdoor activities and Traveled extensively in Spanish-speaking University, Lehigh University. Retired travel; officer in the Wilmington Trail Club. countries. (O32) engineering manager, DuPont, 35 years. (B01, D01) (G09) RAFFO, LILIANA—B.S., human resources, SCHMERLING, ESTHER—B.S., Penn State University of Delaware; graduate studies RILL, GLENN—B.S. in math and M.S. in University; M.S., University of Maryland. in A.P. teaching, La Salle University; computer science, University of Maryland. Taught for 25 years in Montgomery linguistics studies, University of Cádiz; Retired after 40-year career in computer County high schools. Interests include legal studies, University of Buenos Aires. technology. Interests include tennis, golf, gardening, travel and reading. (C39) High school Spanish teacher at Sanford guitar, traveling and all types of music. School. Enthusiastic tennis player. (O30) (C12, X16)

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SCHNEE, CARL—B.A., Muhlenberg SHIELDS, CHRISTIANE—M.A., school SOULSMAN, GARY—Has been a College; LL.B., Villanova University School psychology, Smith College and Vanderbilt journalist, dream group facilitator and, on of Law; M.A., liberal studies, University of University. Born and educated in Germany. occasion, a religious educator. Reporter at Delaware. Assistant public defender, trial Retired from The Pilot School, Inc. as The News Journal for 30 years, often attorney in all courts, Delaware U.S. psychologist and technology coordinator. writing about religion. (J09) attorney during Clinton administration. Avid traveler. (O18, O20) STALTER, JOSEPH—Thirty-five years as an Retired in 2008; volunteer to the Delaware SHOEMAKER, SUSAN—B.A., St. Mary’s iron worker/welder at New York Ship and YMCA president, volunteer Common College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., North DuPont’s Repauno plant in New Jersey. Cause Delaware. (G15, S06) Carolina State University; M.A., Ph.D., Woodcarving experience goes back to SCHUBEL, SANDRA—B.A., Rutgers University of Delaware. Extensive teaching days whittling as a Boy Scout. (B12) University; M.B.A., New York University. experience at UD and regional colleges. STANKIEWICZ, CAROLYN—B.S., business Management information systems, Former member and chair of Delaware administration, Neumann University; M.A., marketing, strategic planning during Humanities Council. Interests include A.C.L.S., liberal studies, University of 25-year career at Merck. Afterwards, ran music, arts and sciences. (G22, H14) consulting business and taught IT at Delaware. Avid traveler, both domestic Monmouth University for 10 years. Loves SIEGELL, STUART—Ph.D., chemical and international. Enjoys independent music, foreign languages, sailing and engineering, Columbia University. Retired films. Interested in everything from Longwood Gardens. (L05, L06) from DuPont after 36 years in research and astronomy to zoology. (F08) development and manufacturing. Docent STANLEY, WILLIAM—History and social SCHULTZ, JERRY—B.S., M.S., University of at the Delaware Art Museum. (B19, F05) California; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University. science educator. Former high school Professor emeritus of materials science, SIMON, LINDA—B.A., English, University teacher. Served on the faculty of the University of Delaware. Has hosted an of Delaware. Retired from The News University of Delaware, University of open bluegrass jam for 15 years. Amateur Journal after 31 years as a graphic Colorado-Boulder, Louisiana State symphony flutist for 60+ years. (X03) designer. Interests include painting, University and Monmouth University. sculpture and reading. (B04, B13) Interests include history of ideas, military SEAPAN, MAYIS—Ph.D., chemical history, philosophy and music. (C18) engineering, University of Texas, Austin. SIMPSON, LINDA—Native German Professor of chemical engineering at speaker, educated in Germany. University STEEL, DAVID—New York University Oklahoma State University for 10 years. of Delaware graduate with a degree in graduate in systems auditing. After 40 Retired from DuPont after 23 year career in business administration/finance. Interests years of working with technology both research and process development. include reading and travel. (O18) nationally and internationally, retired from Nontechnical interests include music, Wilmington Trust Company in 2010. SNYDER, JOHN—B.A., La Salle University; history and linguistics. (L15, L16) Interests include the study of genetics and M.A., Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., St. a serious interest in classical piano. (N01) SERMAS, GUS—B.A., history and Greek, John’s University. Taught 32 years at the Baylor University; B.S., art history, College of Staten Island, City University of STEFANISKO, CHRISTA—In my earliest University of Texas; B.F.A., painting, New York. Love of literature and teaching. memories, I hungered to know truth as University of Texas; M.F.A., painting and (H09) truth knows itself, without any idea what lithography, University of Wisconsin. (A01) that meant or if it were even possible. SOASH, PEGGY—B.S., biology/nursing, Despite the years and changes, the truth SHADE, HILLARY—B.S., business University of Delaware. Retired master seeker inside still guides my journey. B.A., administration, Penn State; occupational gardener. Retired from home care nursing. computer science. (J01) therapy, Delaware Technical Community Water aerobics instructor at the Jewish College. Interests include music, fine arts, Community Center. Hobbies include STERLING, ANITA—B.S., M.I.S., Widener travel, sports, photography and reading, gardening, kayaking and playing University; postgraduate certification, genealogy. (X31) on the computer. (D04) English and business technical writing, SHENVI, MARY—B.A., University of University of Delaware. Retired IT SORENSON, LIANE—M.C., counseling Delaware. High school foreign language administrator and human resources and B.S., education, University of teacher for 30 years. Speak and have director. Serves on local boards and Delaware. Former member of Delaware taught French, German, Spanish and ESL committees. Interests include fitness, State Senate, 1994-2013; served as senate at all levels, K-adult, with a focus on the environment and genealogy. (L03, L04, minority whip in the Delaware House of fun of language learning. Have lived and L11, L12, L19, L20) Representatives, 1992-1994. Former worked in Germany and Switzerland and director of the University of Delaware’s STEVENS, DIANA—B.A., political traveled to a variety of countries, including Office of Women’s Affairs. (S06) science/international relations, India and Cyprus. (O07, O34) Swarthmore College. Conflict resolution

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trainer for YMCA Resource Center of Creative Arts and numerous workshops. grant-writing. Practiced yoga for more than Delaware. Enjoys travel, gardening, Exhibiting member of Delaware 10 years. Certified yoga instructor. (Q13) people, yoga and hiking. (S07) Foundation of Visual Arts; participated in TURNER, ANNE—B.M., Eastman School of juried and one-woman shows in several STONE, EVE—Graduate of New York City’s Music/University of Rochester; M.M., Cal states. (B08) High School of Music and Art; B.F.A., Pratt State Northridge. Professor of voice at Institute. In partnership with husband, TENTOR, SERGIO—Native-born Italian Skidmore College 1988-2014. Former owned and operated a Wilmington with a lifelong interest in Italian culture professional singer. Private voice teacher graphic art studio for 35 years. Paintings and literature. (O22) 1977-present. (C05) exhibited in many juried shows. Author of THEMAL, BETTY ANN—A.S., Lasell TWEDDLE, ALLEN—Retired after 41 years an article on oil painting published in College, Massachusetts. Retired registered as a railroad conductor (Penn Central, Artist Magazine that featured her work. medical technologist; many years as a Girl SEPTA, AMTRAK). Original member of the (B21) Scout leader and trainer. Studied and Delaware Symphony Repertory Orchestra STONE, MARVIN—Graduated from Art practiced tai chi since 1978 with several for 24 years; past musical director for School of Pratt Institute. Graphic designer instructors. Has been teaching tai chi at Ardensingers; assistant musical director in DuPont advertising department. In lifelong learning since 1998. (Q07, Q10) with Brandywiners, Ltd. Retired from the partnership with wife, owned and 287th Army Band. (C20, C23, C28, Q05) THOMSON, ROGER—A.A., accounting operated a graphic art studio for 35 years and business administration, Goldey- ULERY, DANA—B.A., Grinnell College; working primarily for DuPont. (B24) Beacom School of Business. Delaware M.S., Ph.D., computer science, University of STONER, PATRICK—B.A., theatre and native and has lived in all three counties. Delaware. Retired research manager and speech, College of William and Mary; M.A., Retired major, administrative officer, from consultant, U.S. Army Research Laboratory drama, University of Virginia. Graduate of Delaware State Police. Received a senior and DuPont. Lifelong participation in the National Critics Institute at the Eugene division gold medal in the 2006 choral groups and chamber ensembles as O’Neill Theater Center; founding member international tai chi competitions in China. singer and accompanist, with special of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, (Q09, X30) interest in American music. (C08) film reviewer/producer for WHYY for over TIDBALL, KATHY—West Chester VARLAS, REBECCA—B.S., journalism; 20 years. (C43) University, University of Delaware. Retired M.A., counseling and guidance, West STROBACH, JANE—B.A., Washington educator of 42 years specializing in Virginia University. Retired after 36 years University; M.Ed., University of Delaware. elementary, gifted and environmental as an educator, 33 of those as a school Taught special education and French at a education. Program coordinator at counselor in Cecil County, Md. Interests: secondary level for 25 years. Has studied Delaware Department of Education. reading, travel, aqua fitness, music. (C26) tai chi at OLLI since 2006. Other interests Enjoys volunteering, outdoor activities VINOKUR, JACK—B.A., Temple University; include poetry, photography, international and travel. (D01) M.A., educational leadership, University of folk dancing and gardening. (Q09) TIGANI, JUDY—B.A., anthropology, New Delaware. Fulbright Scholar to Mexico. STROBER, ELLEN—A.B., Smith College; York University; M.A., special education, Over 45 years in education as a teacher of M.D., S.U.N.Y. Downstate Medical Center. University of Delaware. Taught music and history, a school district and university Retired associate professor of radiology drama at Centreville School for over 20 administrator. Has extensively studied the (interventional) and director of clinical years. Children’s theatre director. Interests Holocaust and taught the subject at both skills, Medical College of Pennsylvania. Art include violin and rowing. (G09) high school and university levels. (G12) major; studied at Barnes, Pratt, Bezalel and TOY, STEPHEN—Ph.D., medical sciences, VON SCHRILTZ, DON—Ph.D., chemistry, Main Line Art Center. Former council University of Florida; post-degree training, Duke University. Retired from DuPont. member and originator of summer University of Texas, Austin. Teaching and Recorder player for 40 years. Founding session. Avid painter and sailor. (B23) research in virology and immunology at member of Brandywine Chapter of the SUTTON, CAROLINE—B.S., Sweet Briar Case Western Reserve University and American Recorder Society, the Orange College. Careers in elementary education Jefferson Medical Schools; 20 years’ Recorder Rollick and the Ohio Valley and real estate. Lifelong interest in art. research at DuPont; manager, medical Recorder Ensemble. (C24, C25) (B23) affairs, DuPont Pharmaceuticals. (P06) WAISANEN, CHRISTINE—J.D., University TANNE, MARY—B.A., chemistry, Mt. TUDOR, LORIE—B.A., sociology, Westmar of Denver; B.A., psychology and Holyoke College; M.S., organic chemistry, College, Iowa; M.S.W., University of comparative literature, University of Yale University. Retired from DuPont and Pennsylvania. Social service administrator Michigan. Has published fiction, found a passion for painting. Studied art at in child protective services, foster care and nonfiction and humor. (K04) Osher Lifelong Learning, at Center for the community prevention programs. Taught

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WALSH, MICHAEL—B.S., business German. Freelance writer since 1984. Lived XU, BETH—More than 10 years of administration, University of Delaware; in Germany and Hong Kong. Interests language teaching and research Graduate School of Bank Management, include travel, art and history. (O10) experience in China. Taught students of all University of Virginia; CFP, College of age groups and with various learning WILKINSON, JEFF—Raised in Lancaster, Financial Planning. Retired after 35 years backgrounds. Loves Chinese painting, Pa., and attended the University of in banking. Enjoys Disney, traveling, hiking cooking Chinese food and is currently Delaware and Millersville University. and good friends. (C35, C48) learning to play ocarina. (O03, O04, O05, Taught high school English in northern O06, O40) WALSH, RAY—B.S., chemistry, University Pennsylvania for 30 years before retiring in of San Francisco; Ph.D., physical organic 2008. In 2010 moved to Wilmington and ZAK, THEODORE—B.A., University of chemistry, University of California-Davis. has been enjoying Osher Lifelong Delaware. Financial advisor with a Retired from DuPont after 29 years in Learning Institute since then. (H03, H07) Greenville, Del., investment firm, 24 years. research, sales and purchasing. Active WILKS, TED—B.S., London University; Certified Financial Planner™ professional. volunteer with several organizations. (D02) Ph.D., University of Manchester. Retired (S13) WANG, YAN—Twenty years of teaching from DuPont after 33 years (12 in organic ZANELLA, DENNIS—B.S., biology, experience, master’s degree and an chemistry, 21 in information science). Lynchburg College; M.S., epidemiology, advanced certificate in teaching Chinese. Program annotator, Lancaster Symphony Tulane University; M.D., St. Lucia Health Exposed to Peking Opera since a very Orchestra since 2000. Previous annotator, Sciences University. Medical consultant in young age and won the university singing Delaware Symphony Orchestra (32 years). pharmaceutical and biotech industries, 25 competition. Extensive knowledge about (C31, C34, C47, C49) years. Past president, New Jersey Public Chinese culture which is blended into WILLIAMS, KAREN CLARK—B.A., Health Association. Fellow, Royal Society teaching. (B14, C32, C33) postgraduate art history studies, Oberlin of Medicine, London. Former senior fellow, College. American National Red Cross Thomas Jefferson University. Fellow, New WATSON, SAM—Retired from Chrysler. recreation and social worker in military Jersey Academy of Medicine. (Q04) (Q01) hospitals in the U.S. and Japan. Executive ZANELLA, LINDA—B.S., Philadelphia WEIHER, JAMES F.—B.A., Carleton director of two Delaware agencies College of Bible. Graduate studies at College; Ph.D., physical chemistry, Iowa working with troubled children and Rowan University. Retired after 39 years of State University; Johannes Gutenberg- families. (K04, K05) teaching American and British literature in Universität, Germany. Retired DuPont WILLIAMS, STANLEY—B.S., elementary New Jersey. Interests include singing with researcher and consultant. Interested in education, Cheyney University; M.S, the Philly Pops, traveling, reading, using new technology and methods in geography, West Chester University; M.Ed., sketching and learning to speak Italian. adult foreign language instruction. (O15, elementary and secondary counseling, (H08) O16, O17) Wilmington University. Forty-one years ZIMMERMAN, JOSEPH—Ph.D., physical WEINBERG, PHIL—B.S., chemical teaching and counseling in Delaware and chemistry, Columbia University. Worked in engineering, City College of New York; Pennsylvania. Full time musician, research and management at DuPont for M.S., chemical engineering, Northwestern performing at professional level many 35 years; made a Lavoisier Fellow in 1996. University. Employed entire engineering years. Hobbies: model trains and African Cellist for more than 70 years, playing in career with DuPont. Member of OLLI American history research. (G21) various orchestras for much of that time as Council. Interests include computers, WINTERS, JUDY—M.Ed., University of well as in chamber music groups. Lifelong reading and sports. (L01, L02, L05, L06) Delaware. Active with Earth Quaker Action learning instructor for over 20 years. (X07) WELLONS, RICK—B.A., biology, Team (EQAT) current campaign to power ZURKOW, LIBBY—B.A., Wellesley College, Westminster College. Studied violin with local green jobs by getting PECO to honors in consumer economics while Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in amateur become sustainably responsible. (X14) studying as an auditor at Harvard symphonies and musical productions. WOLFE, NANCY TRAVIS—Retired Graduate School of Business. Licensed Art interests include drawing, watercolor, professor. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of realtor for 38 years, now specializing in last acrylic painting and working with metal Delaware; M.C.J., University of South time sellers and senior real estate choices. and wood. (C23, C27, C29, X07, X22, Carolina. Academic fields: judicial process, One of the first women real estate X32, X33) comparative legal systems. Faculty developers in Delaware. Contact Libby exchanges in China, England, Russia, East WESTERMAN, CARLA—B.A. in French, through her new website: and West Germany, Canada. Past chair of New York University. Did bilingual work at www.libbyzurkowenterprises.com. (S03) council. Hobbies: dog therapy volunteer, United Nations and for the Franklin Mint. Read Aloud Delaware, recorder and guitar, Worked as cross-cultural training gardening, crosswords, cryptograms. (C16, consultant. Fluent in French, Italian and X24, X25, X26, X27)

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Spring 2017 Registration Form

How to register Please print clearly. Ⅲ New Member Ⅲ Returning Member • You may register for up to Name______five courses. Last First Middle • List your classes in order Street______of priority. City______State______Zip______• DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the Email Address (Print)______same time slot. • Sign up for extracurricular M/F______Year of Birth______Phone Number______activities on the back of Education: Ⅲ H.S. Ⅲ Some College, A.A. Ⅲ B.A., B.S., R.N. Ⅲ M.A., M.S. Ⅲ Ph.D., M.D., J.D. this form. Name for Nametag: (First)______(Last)______• Registration forms received by the priority In case of emergency or illness contact: deadline (January 6) will be included in the Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______computer-based allocation process. Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______

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Spring 2017 Registration Form

How to register Please print clearly. Ⅲ New Member Ⅲ Returning Member • You may register for up to Name______five courses. Last First Middle • List your classes in order Street______of priority. City______State______Zip______• DO NOT sign up for multiple courses in the Email Address (Print)______same time slot. • Sign up for extracurricular M/F______Year of Birth______Phone Number______activities on the back of Education: Ⅲ H.S. Ⅲ Some College, A.A. Ⅲ B.A., B.S., R.N. Ⅲ M.A., M.S. Ⅲ Ph.D., M.D., J.D. this form. Name for Nametag: (First)______(Last)______• Registration forms received by the priority In case of emergency or illness contact: deadline (January 6) will be included in the Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______computer-based allocation process. Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______

• Registrations received Physician______Phone______after the priority By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for any claims of deadline (January 6) personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus or as a participant of any will be processed on a program-sponsored trip. I agree that information provided in class is intended to be informational only and should not be construed or relied upon as advice. I authorize the University to record or photograph my image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational space-available basis. and promotional programs and materials. • Registrations will not Signature Required:______be processed until a TEAR HERE TEAR membership fee is paid. CHOOSE UP TO 5 COURSES IN ORDER OF PRIORITY. List extracurricular activities on the back of this form. COURSE CODE (Ex.: A01) PRINT COURSE TITLE DAY/TIME Three ways 1. ______to register: 2. ______Mail completed form to: OLLI at UD 3. ______2700 Pennsylvania Ave. 4. ______Wilmington, DE 19806 5. ______In-Person January 4–6 MEMBERSHIP FEE: AMOUNT: Fee $______10 a.m.–2 p.m., Arsht Hall Ⅲ Spring Semester $260 Ⅲ Instructor Spring Semester $230 Ⅲ Fee paid in Fall 2016 Online PAYMENT OPTIONS: December 12–January 6 1. Check payable to: University of Delaware lifelonglearning.udel.edu/ Ⅲ wilm 2. Ⅲ Credit Card: Ⅲ American Express Ⅲ Discover Ⅲ MasterCard ⅢVisa ONLINE REGISTRATION Required for MAILRIN CREDIT CARD payments: ASSISTANCE Credit Card No.: ______– ______– ______– ______January 4–6 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Exp. Date: ______Print Name: ______Assistance with online Authorized Signature: ______registration will be available in person at GIFTS: Yes, I want to support the: Gift Fund Future Fund GIFT AMOUNT: $______Arsht Hall or by phone Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Check payable to: University of Delaware. Donation using above credit card. at 302-573-4417. Ⅲ Ⅲ

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Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Form

Print Name:______Phone: (______)______Extracurricular Activities:

Course Code (Ex.: X01) Print Extracurricular Title

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______Sign up for additional Extracurricular Activities by attaching the information to this form. Volunteer! Get involved! Make new friends! Make a difference!

Administration Computer and AV Support Ongoing Committees ___ Duplicating Committee (Y01) ___ Computer and ___ Art (Y16) ___ Facilities, safety and AV coordination (Y11) ___ Fundraising (Y18) ___ Wireless device equipment (Y02) ___ Marketing (Y19) registration (Y12) ___ Reading room (Y03) ___ Multicultural (Y17) Designated On-site OLLI ___ Reception (Y04) ___ Outreach (Y20) Representative (DOOR) ___ Registration (Y05) ___ On-site representative at Summer Programs ___ Volunteer development (Y06) your 55+ community (Y24) ___ OLLI at the Ocean (Y21) Communication Events & Activities ___ Summer session (Y22) ___ Bulletin boards (Y07) ___ Bake cookies (Y13) ___ Monthly newsletter (Y08) ___ Special Events ___ New member relations (Y09) Wednesdays (Y14) ___ Weekly activities notice (Y10) ___ Travel committee (Y15)

Thinking of becoming an instructor? (Y23) • Would you consider sharing your interests by becoming an instructor? ____Yes ____Maybe ____No

• If yes, what would you consider teaching? ______

Spring 2017 Osher Lifelong Learning... What a gift!

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Auto Registration/Parking Tags

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington Up-to-date parking tags are required to park on the University’s Wilmington Campus. Each car must be registered— the parking tag is associated with the license plate number and should not be moved between cars. Two cars can be listed on one form. There is no charge for the parking tag or date sticker. Parking tags with 2016–17 stickers are up to date. No action is needed. JENNA FORD JENNA Members who need 2017 date stickers or parking tags: Do not mail the form. Bring the completed form to Arsht • Complete one form below, which can be used for one or Hall at registration or when classes begin. two cars. Parking tags must be returned to the Office if requesting a • In addition, returning members must bring their parking membership fee refund. tags, along with the form.

DO NOT MAIL! Spring 2017 Parking Registration Form (PLEASE PRINT)

Member Name______

Address ______

______

Telephone ______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number ______Check one: New______Update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number Check one: New______Update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

Signature______Date______

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DO NOT MAIL! Spring 2017 Parking Registration Form (PLEASE PRINT)

Member Name______

Address ______

______

Telephone ______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number ______Check one: New______Update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number Check one: New______Update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

Signature______Date______

Directions

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, DE 19806 (Latitude 39.760155 • Longitude -75.57862) From the north: Take I-95 South to exit 7B (Rte. 52 North/ Delaware Avenue). Stay straight to go onto North Jackson St. At the light, turn right onto Delaware Ave./Rte. 52 North. Stay toward the left, then bear left onto Pennsylvania Ave./Rte. 52 (Delaware Ave. continues toward the right). The entrance to the Wilmington Campus is about a mile farther on the left, at the traffic signal before the overhead pedestrian bridge across Pennsylvania Ave. From the south:Take I-95 North to exit 7A (Rte. 52/Delaware Ave.). Bear right onto the off ramp, continuing straight onto North Adams St. and staying left. At the fourth light, turn left onto Delaware Ave./Rte. 52. Stay toward the left then bear left onto Pennsylvania Ave./Rte. 52 (Delaware Ave. continues toward the right). The entrance to the Wilmington Campus is about a mile farther on the left, at the traffic signal before the overhead pedestrian bridge across Pennsylvania Ave.

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Nonprofit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington 115 Arsht Hall 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169

SPRING 2017 CALENDAR SPRING BREAK Monday–Friday, March 27–31 PRIORITY REGISTRATION December 12–January 6, Online and mail-in registration. SUMMER 2017 DATES Wednesday–Friday, January 4–6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., May 8–September 8, Arsht Hall closed for renovations. In-person registration. Staff support available by phone. Friday, January 6, Priority registration deadline. May 30–June 2, OLLI at the Ocean. January 10–13, Office closed for registration processing. July 11–August 3, Summer Session held at A.I. duPont High School. Registration begins April 17. OPEN HOUSE FALL SEMESTER 2017 Thursday, January 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Arsht Hall. September 11–December 8, 2017 CLASS CONFIRMATIONS [email protected] • 302-573-4417 January 24, Class registration letters mailed. www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm DROP/ADD AND LATE REGISTRATION FOR OPEN SEATS January 31–February 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. February 3, Office closed to members.

SPRING SEMESTER Monday, February 6–Friday, May 5 JENNA FORD JENNA