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Red Hot Courses Bonsai-Gems ofArt byBeaAlmada t\or Winter and create works ofart with plants. Basic Bonsai Gardening Barney BelynHe has will led bean treatingexciting life.us to A a retiredspecial Navy class man, this Bameysession has on anhow engineering to grow Bamey Belyn, Horticulturist degree from Iowa State and did graduate work in business at New York State Univer- sity. He has 30 years in Judo andAikido with a Black Belt and was president ofthe The End ofthe Hunt: Irish Black Belt Association. He is an instructor and shelter manager for the Red Cross, History 1916-l923 is on the crew of the SS Lane Victory, volunteers for Bill Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. the Long Beach Police Department working on Elder Abuse, and belongs to various Bonsai organizations. Great Steps ofCivilization Bamey took up Bonsai gardening l5 years ago. His S.I. Salem, Ph.D. late wife taught Bonsai for 30 years. I asked how many plants he had and he replied, 66Too many." He is look- The Return ofFilm Forum ing forward to teaching the art ofBonsai. Bamey will Michael Gavin M.D. have a textbook for students and plans to combine lec- ture and workshops with anAmerican pointofview. (I will Royal Scandals let hin explain that.) Bar"ey BLrty" Doreen Seelig, M.A. Bonsai originally came from India, was taken to China by Buddhist priests and then on to Japan. Bonsai gardening was available in the U.S. as early as the l900's but Today's Health Issues wasn't well known. Prem Gupta, M.D. In BASIC BONSAI GARDENING, Bamey will talk about what plants or trees are natural to this area that one can use. He will tell you what location in your yard or Who's Afraid ofJane home is best, what pots and soils work best with these creations. He has many pictures Austen? to share, a library of books to lend out to students, and most exciting' he will bring Arthur Axelrad, Ph.D. some ofhis Bonsai to class. He feels that Bonsai gardening is artistic, relaxing and gives a great sense ofaccom- Yeats: The LaterYears plishment. The Bonsai gardener is creating a 6.gem" from a little plant. It's a project Les Mittleman, Ph.D. where one,s personality can be incorporated into the finished product. Sign me up! + see class description on page 18
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU|B Building HS&D, Rooms 100 & 101 :Lt C'alil-omin Slate ITniversity 1250 Bellflower Blvd. II()llg Beach Long Beach, CA 90840-5609 IJIJI Phone: 562-985-8237 Fax: 562-985-8213 OLLI at CSULB Editor,s Comments Goveming Council
Carl Curtis President holiday season. In the spirit of gift-giving? Michael Gavin Vice President The SUNSanta staff (yes, extends Virginia) to has our arranged readers for a alljoyous card- Karin Covey TreasoreI carrying students at CSULB to ride free on all Long Diane Kalfus Secretary Beach buses. Adeal was made between the University Judie lrving Publicity and the Long Beach Transit Co. to allow students, Con Rader Computer Lab including OLLI members, to use their student body Sydney Benowitz Membership cards for free transportation on Long Beach buses Max Slegers Membership Jack BIecher for a year. Jean Lowe VolunteersflJiaiSon This is a win-win situation. By riding on a bus you don,t use expensive Mary Jane Payan Fund Raising =| fuel, there is less pollution, you Don Friedman Curriculum save money? and probably the Phyllis Ciscle-McDaniels Curriculum most important-you,re spared thl- Jack Blecher Newsletter Editor agony offinding a place to park. A JudyMednick AssistantNewsletterEditor student body card is required to ride Barbara Katz Archivist free. Ifyou don't have one already. Barbara Stevens Member-at-Large the OLLI office has information on Gary Grayson Member-at-Large getting a student card. Harold Drab President Emeritus December is a month for giving, Dean Ronald Vogel Ex-Officio but remember..a gift given with stings attached is not truly a gift» Carolyn Harris Ex-Officio
Winter Solstice.. Sunday, December 21, 2008, 5:04 am PST
Advisory Board
Kathryn Berry Olfat Mohamed Dorothy Fomia Jack Shainline Casey Goeller Dean Ronald Vogel Donald Lauda Barbara \hthite Theresa Marino- Charlene Young Deborah Miller
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The SUN is a qunr(erly publication of OLLl at CSULB Editor Jack Blecher Assistant Editor Judy Mechick Reporters Bea Almada Syd Benowitz Linda Fuchik Dave Lowe Sylvia Manheim Graphics Harold Drab ==fi Production Cindy Smith
2 President,s Comer by Carl Curtis
Look for written bulletins and emails for current many young people information. In the meantime because ofthese pending One ofharbor the stereotypesconceming us changes in our govemance, our scheduled election of 66older folks,' is that we do not new officers has been postponed. Your Got,eming like change very much. And Council made that decision at a special meeting on you know what? They are right November I during which we voted to postpone the (speaking only for myself, of election of four officers plus two..Members at Large" course)! I notice as the years which was scheduled for the January lO General pass, I have become ever more Membership/Registration Meeting. Perhaps we will be '6set in my ways" and that Col.I Curlis ready to elect mew officers at the Spring MemberslliP setting myself up to have new Meeting on Saturday) April 4. Most of the current adventures is increasingly less appealing. Yet change group of officers have agreed to continue to serve in seems to be inevitable - even in OLLI, an organization the interim. We will fill any vacancies with temporary for us 66seasoned leamers.,, appointments and will inform you of these changes One major change has already taken place. Our also. OLLI no longer employs a Community Outreach Director. During her four-year tenure in that position, Barbara McCIinton made significant contributions to our growth and maturation. We are deeply grateful for her service. OLLI Calendar 2009 Anotherverymajorchangeisjustaroundthecomer-our Winter Session January 26- March 20, 2009 entire system ofgovemance is going to be modified! In order to conform to new requirements from the Bemard Spring Session April 20 -June 15, 2009 Osher Foundation (which are very strongly supported Summer Session July 13 - September 4, 2009 by the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services), we must have an executive director. This Holidays - No Classes person must be a I.full-time, director-level university Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19, 2009 employee [who] has been hired to oversee the operation Cesar Chavez Day March 31, 2009 and management of the Institute" (OLLI at CSULB). Memorial Day May 25, 2009 At the time this column is being written (November 2) Independence Day (observed) July 3, 2009 a more precisejob description and the process by which Labor Day September 7, 2009 this person Mill be hired are unclear. Equally ulldefined at this moment are the ''Ieadership" roles to be assumed in the.'new" organization by the officers/members of General Membership Meetings the Goveming Council elected by the membership as Winter Registration January 10, 2009 well as the roles ofthe other members ofthe Goveming Spring Registration/EIections April 4, 2009 Council. The roles of the members of our Advisory Summer Registration June 27, 2009 Board will also probably need re-definitiol1. Overthe next couple ofmonths, there will be meetings Class Breaks - No Classes involving your currently elected leadership in which March 21 -April 19, 2009 the details of the new structure and the relationships June 16-July 12, 2009 between its component parts will be decided. Our membership will be kept informed and up to date. September 5 - October 4, 2009
3 SpanishClasses-Zero Stress, The class \+ill be taught in both English and Spanish and guaranteed stress-free and satisfying. I can,t imagine Mucho Fun two more experienced 66Spanish Language Leamers who by Bea AImada became Teachers" to teach this class. They know exactly how one feels when beginning a foreign language class. \hThat a wonderful experience for our students! a foreign language? And how many times have Our third gifted teacher is Lilia Vergara de Ovens How manyyou wishedtimes haveyou knewyou saidone, you'd especially like toSpanish? leam who is a native of Mexico and has an M.A. in Spanish As a former bilingual teacher I can tell you that Spanish literature. Lilia will be teaching CONVERSATIONAL is one of the easiest languages to leam because the a-e- SIIANISH, a comprehensive program that includes i-o-u,s always sound the same. Here at OLLI we have a everyday Spanish, the history and cultures ofMexico and wonderful opportunity to lean with three talented teachers. Spain, and instmctional strategies that help students build on previous knowledge. In addition, Lilia introduces art by Hispanic artists. Lilia is always impressed with the desire ofOLLI students to lean. All three teachers expressed their delight in teaching Spanish to such interested and enthusiastic students. So, who is ready to lean and have fun atthe same time? Time to challenge the brain again!! !
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Teaching SIAN[SH I -2 is Sue Griffiths who began leaming Spanish in her native New York and then in challenging style. Below is his farewell message to all Califomia where she worked with ESL students and their at OLLI. parents. Hertravels to Mexico and Central America helped O"r "ame is Osher Lifelo"g Let".Ming II.SIilule. BLII increase her vocabulary and knowledge of the language. lhal is "ol I.ighl. 1l'e should be Ike Oshel. Lealuning Long Sue was also an adjunct professor at CSULB helping Life ]nsfill!te. For. i( iS ll".Ollgh tear"ing That we hal,e a foreign speakers with their oral language skills. Sue has longeI. life. taught Spanish at OLLI and is retuming this winter to Il is \rell kIIO\Hl thai continue herprogram. Who betterto teach it than someone teal.niIlg i"CI.eases Ike - _ 4 I qr i". ,lQj ., ,£dt _ _ itrF= Luncheon Honors Olympic In the Spotlight Class Volunteers ('yiRp by Sylvia Manheim by Judy Mednick EXTRA! EXTRA! n eleven years, we have groun from a handful ofstudents toanextraordinarymembershipofonethousand and more celebrated as winners at an Olympic-themed I to come. Pretty spectacular isn't it? OnAugustevent, l6, complete well over with 100 luncheon, OLLI volunteers tributes and were en- Due to the interest in our program and tertainment. Jean Lowe welcomed the group and gave our accomplishments these past eleven special recognition to former OLLI member, Ethe] Al- years, two new satellites of OLLI have lured, for her long service as a dedicated volunteer. opened, one in dounto\rm Long Beach, president Carl Curtis reiterated OLLrs secret of suc- the other in Leisure World. Both satellites cess-.6Leam more, age less," then thanked all volun- are doing well. teersunffice \+,orkers, instructors, class liaisollS. registration Let us thank the OLLI members at workers, goveming council and committee members. Leisure World for their hard work. They Svlvia Manheim Guests enjoyed special Olympian treats at their tables: set up classes; worked on schedules, .6gold" medals, Chinese nibbles and fortune cookies, and found classrooms, located iusrfuctors, and much more, tonm a black and gold-colored M&M's with OLLI's logo and smooth, efficiellt educational experiellCe. The lmplemelltatiOn motto. Following a refreshing lunch of sandwiches, sal- Team included Do]ores Vo]pe and Bea Roth, Corchairs; Bill ads and two huge cakes decorated in the Olympic colors, Drulcker, Outreach Support; Pat Glow, Curriculum Rep.; President Curtis gave a talk citing the astounding accom- Walter Gobas, Otto Ross9 Roger Saville, Advisors; Anna plishments of our school. We have over one thousand Sigman, Secretary; VIrdnia Skinner, Liaison; Danny paid members, qualifying us for a generous endowment, TannehilI, Photography; and Tom Pontac, CSULB Senior and we,ve developed two successful satellites in down- Liaison. town Long Beach and Leisure World. Dave Love took the podium with his poetic tr]'bute, a OLLI Leisllre Wol.ld WiIllel. Session Classes: .6heartfelt accolade" to Don Friedman, our tireless cur- 1 ) Chronological Bible, Part I (Christian Scripture, New riculum committee chair. He praised him as ''the very Testament) - Diane Wood model ofa modem instruc- 2) Is Military Justice Just? - Bill Drukker tor hustler... (who) can never ever retire." OLLI Downtown Winler Session ClcISSeS: I ) SelfHypnosis for Relaxation, Self-Improvement and Next, OLLI?s Choms, Fun - Dr. Donna Kannard led by Louise Wilde, en- 2) Sensual Belly Dancing - Annitra Ravenmoon. tertained the group with 3) Eatl'ng WeJ] For Good Health - StMaryMedical Center lovely Scottish and Welsh 4) Mime and Improvisation - Beverly Shields airs and a soulful gospel 5) Still Life Drawing - Namette Maclellan tune. Our PLAY THE RE- CORDER class, conduct- The Saturday moming Long Beach historic tour was a ed by Muriel Pendleton. hit! Students toured the Wilmore District Open House played several traditional and Caroll Park, including the Art Theatre on 4th Street, melodies dating back to which has been totally renovated. DLIYe Love c"d Doll Fl.iedmuI1 the 1600s. Congratulations to Joy and Jim Mullen, who after President Curtis concluded 50 years of marriage will be going to Hawaii with their the program with congratulations to all Olympic class vol- children and grandchildren to repeat their marriage vows. unteers and paid special tribute to the committee members Mazel Tov! Available soon on Amazon.com is Wesla Kerr,s new who planned and executed such a successful fete. These bock, C"I-de-Sclc: 1^,lop-"P for Malice. The frTst of rhaee five OLLI stalwarts w.'ere Karin Covey, Diane Kalfus, of her..Matty'. books, it features housekeeper Matty's Kay Rennison, Dottie Leach, and Jean Love. involvement with her clients-Yen while her son is Finally every volunteer, all winners, received appre- accused ofmurder. ciation gifts of note pads, retractable ballpoint pens, and Sharpen your pencils and minds and hop on that bus-see pencils, all with the OLLI logo and motto and in CSULB you at OLLI!! colors. They left all smiles, savoring the sweet taste of thanks. 5 Literature Classes are Thriving at OLLI by Linda Fuchick t,s no secret that students at OLLI have been able to Both men and women have been passionate fans and if participate in a number ofrewarding literature classes you're a person who hasn't readror hasn't read in a long I over the years. Two stellar examples are MicheIIe timerone of her gently satirical and totally entertaining Roberge,s FEAR NOT, I SPEAK SHAKESPEARE novels, this class is for you. and Judy Mednickts LITERARY POTPOURRI. These With great good humor and enthusiasm, Dr. Axelrad two classes attract large numbers of students as different \\.ill first discuss Austel1'S use OfPIOt. Characterization and course matter is presented each time they are offered. dialogue (she's great at that!). Then in the succeeding In this same category are the classes presented at various classes. he will talk about times by Dr. Les Mittleman. Professor Emeritus of each ofher novels and in English, CSULB. His reputation for claritye enthusiasm essence..tempt,I you- and sound knowledge has made his classes tremendously but of course without popular and he retums now with YEATS: THE LATER giving away the entire YEARS. Many students participated in the summer pitotl. PI.iCIe clml Pl.ej"clic.e class (which dealt with Yeats' early years) and were very and Sense and SellSibiliiT receptive to this great poet even if they had very little are probably her best prior knowledge. known works, but there In this session, the study ofthe poet who penned..That are fourothers to consider is no country for old men" will focus on the further as well. development of Lest anyone think Jane Yeats' poetry. This Austen is a "woman's AI.lI"I. AxelI.ad is inspiring because writer, be aware that as he aged, his men the caliber ofSir Walter Scott wrote glowing reviews intellectual powers ofher novels. didn,t lessen- Was she a prude? No. Was she a feminist? No. She,s they increasedI between these extremes and discovering that is one of He produced a tIle joys Ofa.lane Austen novel. Alld With the benefit Of great quantity of Dr. Axelrad's scholarly insights, you can look fo"/ard work with renewed to delightful reading. In that same vein, you will be imagination. and as entertained ellOI.mOuSly in the last Class With SeVel.a] film Le.s MittlerIIurl always, his poems treatments of one of the most famous..proposal scenes" helped him come in all of ]iterature! to grips with what mattered most tO him: he loved Ireland Add two more classes to your choices at OLLI-and and he was active in its politics; in addition. his faith in experience the richness of good literature-whether it,s the spiritual world (including ghosts and reincamation) been a lifelong pleasure for you or something you'rejust became stronger. He also became less prudish and more discovering. sensual (and married and had children in his 50s!). Rest ? See class descriptions on pages ll & 17 assured, arguably the greatest poet of the twentieth I;.I---i-i..:-i,i;;:\ century will be accessible in a most rewarding way under Dr. Mittleman's superb direction. Another outstanding literature class to consider is offered by Dr.ArthurAxelrad' professorofEnglish at CSULB for 32 years. Recently he taught a very well-received class on one ofSirArihur Conan Doyle`s Sherlock Holmes novels' and now he is retuming in another area of his expertise with WHOtS AFRAID OF JANE AUSTEN? This famous novelist has been.'reincamated" for ne\\. readers and viewers countless times since she \\TOte her nO\.elS. 6 co\n\uFT%Tr Classes Y\oa by Dave Lot+.e hen I was a young man, I had friends \+.ho Ronald Lloyd Trevithick worked on land surveying crews. They would ( I 934-2008) Ronald Lloyd Trevithick was bom April 30. start at a previously determined landmark. A W l934 in Watertown, South member ofthe survey crew would unspool a lightweight Dakota. TIT l936 his fam- chain the prescribed distance while another member with ily moved to Califomia and a telescope on a tripod would direct the chain guy right or settled in Lolls Beach. left where a stake would be driven. They would repeat this He graduated from Long elldleSSly uIltil tlle PIot of land was deflned. Today. tlley Beach Poly in l951. attend- do this with laser beams, GPS and hand-held computers. When the OLLI computer lab started over ten years ed Long Beach City Col- lege for two years, earIled ago, the courses offiered were limited by text material a B.S. at the University of from SeniorNet, available Califorllia at Los Angeles. School of Business in computer programs and l956; and his LLB from the UCLA School ofLau., instructors. Also, few of our irl l959. He marriedAgdaAmle Moes in l960. They students had home computers had three children, Agdaand twins ScottandJohn.Anne or work experience with died March 3. l972. computers. The lab startup At his 40th Long Beach Poly class reuniol1. Ron crew was kind oflike the crew met classmate Barbara Decker who became his life with chain and stakes. partner and devoted caregiver during his battle with During our summer term at OLLI, a survey was takell Of lung cancer. all the computer studelltS tO find Out wllat kind OfCOmPuter A tax attomey, Ron co-foullded CIark and Trevithick equipment they had at home. They were asked what kind a Los Angeles finn. of classes they wanted OLLI to offer. The schedule of Since 2002, he was active at OLLI as dedicated courses in this SUN tries to reflect the wishes and IleedS Of teacher aIld COmPuter lab coach. This April over 100 our students while retaining our rock solid reputation of relatives alld friends gatllered at OLLI to celebrate Ron's bI'rthday and tIlank tlle School. Donations in guiding students new to computers, both PCs and Macs. Ready to leave the chain and stake era of computing? Roll.S honor raised OVer $6000, designated for pur- Then just take a look at offerings for this term. For chase of computer equipment and student scholar- example, transferring your handuritten genealogy family ships. OLLI has lost a cherished member. sheets, letting the computer keep your family history records and guiding you to new discovery sources from land ownership, church, census, military, immigration, wedding, birth, death, Social Security and civil and VA Connie Shainline ( l930-2008) cemetery records. Connie Shainline was a friend to many on cam- We have a class for PC users to leam about the new pus and an active member ofnumerous CSULB or- Microsoft Windows Vista Operating system. For our Mac galliZatiOnS, illCluding the Fine Arts Affiliates aIld computer conlmunity We Offer Qul'cken spreadslleetS for Women in Philanthropy. She was married to John the Mac and Microsoft Word for the Mac. (Jack) Shainline, retired Vice President for Student As we have done from the beginning? we continue to Services at CSULB and a current member of the offer free Friday Open Lab to our students where they can OLLI Advisory Board. ask questions, chat and practice using our computers from In lieu offlowers, the family has asked that dona- 9:00 AM ulltil 5:00 PM om a first collle - first Served basis. tions be sent to Women in Philanthropy in care ofthe Each teml when you fill out yollr I.egistration fonn. help us CSULB Foundation. improve. Tum it over and \whte out the t)pes ofclasses you wish to see in the future. We,ll tum your wishes into reality. 7 Membership Report evenly-seven eager and motivated OLLI members attended our fall general membership meeting? S takingadvantageofournewstreamlined by Syd registrationBenowitz procedure and producing encouraging results. We are still growing at a healthy pace due largely to the continued dedication ofour staffand volunteers. President Carl Curtis welcomed the group with special i;amara Lipson ackIIOWledgemeIlt Of first time attelldeeS. He ul.fed them to get involved in the school and enjoy the many social and educational opportunities offered to interested and Shit.lc,\. CoIIim qllalified iIldividuals. Carl IIOted tllat in less thall a dozen years we have grown from a very small group to over a thousand enthusiastic members. This is because of the sustained effort of the leadership and the volunteers to lllaintain a Viable Organization- tIlat fulfillS all important role in our senior community. We not+. have students in our two newly established satellite locations--one in downtowll Long Beach and one in Leisure World Seal Beach. We have augmented our curriculum with new and excitillg Classes and are also Offering advanced computer courses that address both PC and MAC systems. Carl noted that the APPRECIATING ART HISTORY class taught by graduate students is very popular and its retum is most appreciated.MarkBamett, our expert on ancient Bill Li"enI-.g amI Dl)Ilie Le,ach history, will offer two new challenging courses, SURVEY OF JEWISH HISTORYandSURVEY OF CHRISTIAN HISTORY. As usual, Dr. Leroy Hardy Mark came in costume to ( I927-2008) promote his courses; he As we are were going to received a warm response. press we leamed that Next Don Friedman Dr. Leroy Hardy has elaborated on the fall \hlI.k Bell.Ilc,lI passed away. lecture class schedule. He has taught many classes Con Radar, our computer chair, \\.as unable to attend at OLLI which stimulated the but his video updating of our computer program was political thinking ofhis many shown and explained. Some Saturday activities are also students. intheworks. including HISTORIC LONG BEACH We moum his loss. WALKING TOURS. 8 9SQsLuLTg@at by Marilyn Carter by Leo Cordley Creative Ways to Support OLLI Drexel D)Arcy CSULB offers a variety of creative and simple ways The OLLI community mourns for you to contribute to the continued growth ofOLLI the death of Drexel DtArcy) and its mission ofproviding lifelong learning opp(muni, who passed away on August 27' ties to adults 50 years ofage or over. With these strate_ 2008l after a lengthy illness. She gies you can combine your desire to support OLLI with was a valued member and volum your personal financial goals. leer and served on the Govern, Give Now Outright gifts allow OLLI to receive i- ing Council as Liaison Co-chair. mediate benefits from your gift, plus you receive a curt She was a capable and profl.s, rent charitable tax deduction. Some of the most popu~ sional addition to our volunteer lar gifts help you save on taxes, increase your income office staff. She began volunteering soon after join- and pass more of your estate on to your heirs. ing and had been an OLLI member for almost 4 Give hater You may also name OLLI as a beneficiary yl.ars. She will be missedl and we send our deepest of your life insurance, retirement account or through sympathy to her family. your will or trust. These gifts allow you to make a large gift with no immediate cost to you and may decrease Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSULB your estate taxes. Building HS&D, Rooms 100 & 101 To determine which type of gift may be best for you' 1250 Bellflower Blvd. please contact CSULB's Office ofEstate and Gift Plam Long Beach, CA 90840-5609 Phone: 562-985-8237 Fax: 562-985-8213 ning at 562,985-5489 or visit the website at www.csulb. Web site: www.csulb.edu/centers/olli edu/plannedgiving. Email: [email protected] 9 LECTURE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS OLLI at CSULB Winter 2009 Monday Today}s Health Issues Travel Without Luggage 8:15-9:45AM (1 hour30minutes) 1:30-3:00 PM (1 hour30minutes) First class meets Monday, January 26. First class meets Monday, January 26. Th.ls course will cover physical, metaphysical, and non-physi- Eight experienced world travelers who are proficient photog- cal understanding of the human body. The physical is the raphers gather at OLLl at CSULB each January to narrate their body,s requirement for energy and food, vegetarian and non- latest travel adventures and display exciting photographs to vegetarian. The metaphysical is mind, yoga, and meditation. OLLl students. We always have exotic, romantic and educa- The non-physical is spiritual food such as a deeper under- tional destinations revealed to us. standing of one,s own belief system. class leader: David Lowe Class Leader: Prem Gupta, M.D. Play the Recorder The Religion ofIndia 3:15-4:45 PM (1 hour30minutes) 10:00- ll:30AM (1 hour 30 minutes) First class meets Monday, January 26. First class meets Monday, January 26. Learn to play the recorder and discoverthe pleasures of We will discussthe Hindu religion of the people of India. We creating music. The recorder is an early instrument popular will learn about their views and beliefs regarding their stages during Medieval and Renaissance times and is currently of life, growth, and spirituality, their ancient sagas and writ- gaining new popularity. This class is open to those who ings, such as Vedas, Upanishads, & Bhagavad Gita. We will know nothing of the recorder and to those who know a little. cover various Hindu schools of philosophy known as the Dar- Please bring your own recorder. Recorders are available for shanas. Time permitting/ we will look atsome of the unique those without one. aspects ofJainism. Class Leader: Muriel Pendleton Class Leader: Mark Barnett, D.D., Ms.D. The Rehigions ofChina OLLI at CSULB Web site ll:45AM-1:15 PM (1 hour30 minutes) Have \,ou yisited the OLLI at CSULB First class meets Monday, January 26. web site recently.7 We will examine the three major faiths of China: Buddhism, Take a look! Taoism, and Confucianism. We will see how the Buddha www.csulb.edu/centers/olli spread his message, the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, lt contains and the two major divisions of Buddhism (Mahayana and - Classes Theravada) and their schools of thought. We will examine LaoTzu and theTaoTe Chins oftheTaoism faith. Lastlywe - Rl-gistration forms will learn of Master Chung/ who will become for us Confucius, - The SUN Online and his life and writings. - Maps class Leader.. Mark Barnett, D.D., Ms.D. _ FAQs (Frequently asked questions) Registe¢ early, classes dill lip &lalCkly! lO Tuesday Longevity Stick Royal Scandals 1:15-2:45 PM (1 hour30minutes) 8:30-9:30AM (1 hour) First class meets Tuesday, January 27. First class meets Tuesday, January 27. History like you've never known it before! Think Charles and The purpose of Longevity Stick is to prevent disease, protect Diana,s shenanigans were the only ones?...well... Delve into your health, and increase concentration. The objectives in- the personalities and actions of European monarchs from clude: developing better balance, increasing physical strength Russia to England. ln an atmosphere of absolute power these by stretching the muscles and tendons, and supplying a great- er amount of oxygen to the bodythrough deep breathing. kings and queens could do or be anything - cruel, unfaithful, inbred, insane. Today we would call their behavior scandalous Bring a one-inch dowel - one to two inches longer than your height - with rubber (not plastic) end caps. Tennis or athletic and unacceptable. ln the past, it was the norm. Remember! shoes are recommended, as is loose and layered clothing. Absolute power corrupts absolutely! These are more than Seniors are famous for getting dehydrated, so drink plenty of amusing/ titillating tales. This unbridled behavior caused wars, water after exercising. rebellions, and constitutions. Class Leader: Shona Howe Class Leader: Doreen Seelig, B.A. history, UCLA,. M.A. history/ Loyola-Marymount ForWomen Only Taking BetterPhotos 9:45 - ll:15AM (1 hour30 minutes) 3:00-4:30 PM (I hour 30 minutes) First class meets Tuesday, January 27. First class meets Tuesday, January 27. Receive individual instruction on the latest makeup tricks to This class will focus primarily on composition, the keep a more youthful look. Become knowledgeable about philosophies of master photographers, and getting the best the basics of colorforyour individual makeup and wardrobe. from your camera. Some sessions will be devoted to shooting ln this class you will also learn to accessorize, spend half the money/ have half the clothes and still have twice as much to pictures. The final session will be at the instructor,s home studio. You need not have a film ordigital camera. lfyou do, wear. Come enjoy this confidence-building experience. be sure to bring it and your instruction manual to the first class. class Leader: Joy Grand, Certifi'ed Image Consultant/Makeup Class Leader: Terry Fiskin Consultant Yeats.. The IJater Years CSULBts Office of Estate and Gift Planning ll:30AM-1:00PM (1 hour30 minutes) invites you to First class meets Tuesday, January 27. UNDERSTANDING YOUR WILLITRUST In 1925, the year William Butler Yeats won the Noble Prize in Do you understand your will/trust? Does your will/trust Literature at age sixty, he might have retired, content to rest still accomplish your goals? Have changes in your upon his laurels. Instead, he continued writing poetry into his circumstances made your will/trust obsolete? seventies, verses of astonishing youthful passion and inten- VtllunteerS from the Long Beach legal and financial sity. ln this class we will read selections from The Tower, The Winding Stair, and Last Poems, writings of masterful power c(-munity will be available to review your documents and originality. Yeats, themes are love (now erotic love), age, and speak with you about your legal and financial and spiritual rebirth. c{mcerns.* Class Leader: Les Mittleman, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 i See arfu'cle on page 6 Time: By appointment Cost.. FREE to OLLI members L)cation: CSULB, lOOO Studl.baker, Long Beach (Free parking available) Registration: Call 562,985-1662 to schedule your private appointment *There will ha. no sale ofproducts or ser\,icl`s hy the volunteers. ll - IMPORTANT OLLI INFORMATION - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) HOW TO REGISTER at CSuLB is located in the HS8D building Check off the list! on the California State University, Long Beach campus. V Complete the personal information. V Check the classes that you want to take § Membership is open to adults 50 or older. in the column indicated. § Membership is required to take all classes. V Payments may be made by check or in c § Membership is $4O.00 for a full academic year V Make checks payable to: (October I to September 30). CSuLB Foundation for classes/Membership § Membership is pro-rated to $20.00 for half of the CSULB Parking Services for Parking permits year (March 29 to September 30). 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V Call the office with any questions, 562-985-8237 COJVLPqTER CLASSES VITH L[JVl]TS 0 AIl computer classes are limited to ten students and subject to random drawing if over-enrolled. Second choice classes are also subJ.eCt tO random drawing if over-enrolled. a lf necessary, random drawings are held after noon on the Tuesday following the general membership meeting. Registrations received by that time will be included in the random drawing. Classes not filled by noon Tuesday following the membership meeting will be filled on a first comet first served basis. a Those who lose out in a random drawing for a class will have a choice of another class (subject to availability) or a Certificate of Priority Placement. A Certificate of Priority Placement entitles the student to placement in the same class the next session that class is offered. 0 Certificates of Priority Placement are only given to those who lose out in a drawing. They do not apply to classes that are cancelled. 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The views ofthe instructors and their guests are checks. lf your check is returned' you will be responsible for the amount of your check plus $5.00. their own and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views Any check returned to University Parking Services by your of the Osher I.felong Learning Institute at CSULB. bank will be handled by the University. A letter will be sent to you by the university. Please be sure to follow the instructions Fees and donations are tax deductible as allowed by outlined in the letter. current law. l2 Wednesday The End ofthe Hunt: Pohitical Poricy for the Future Irish ELstory l916. l923 2:00-3:30 PM (1 hour30minutes) 8:15-9:45 AM (I hour30 minutes) First class meets Wednesday, January 28. First class meets Wednesday, January 28. Decision, policies and legislation needed from the next presi- Live the most tumultuous period in Ireland,s history - the Eas- dent and administration to secure this nation,s future. Topics ter Rebellion, the War of Independence, Bloody Sunday/ the to include national defense, foreign policy, economic policy/ Civil War. Learn the story of the birth of the ,,terrible beauty,, domestic policy energy' global warning and other areas of - modern Ireland. Watch and hear howthetale,s been told in significant national concern. The focus of the class will be on literature, song, and cinema. identifying the greatest problems facing this country today Class Leader: Bill Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. and fi.nding the best possible solutions the next administra- tion will need to pursue. Great Steps to Civihization Class Leader: Richard Butts B.S. 10:00- ll:30AM (1 hour30 minutes) First class meets Wednesday, January 28. Building Blocks ofInvesting On the road to civilization we had several great steps. 3:15-4:45 PM (1 hour30minutes) Among them the domestication of plants and animals, First class meets Wednesday, January 28, Room 119. the invention of the wheel, the study of medicine, the obser- We will cover a wide variety of topics related to personal investing including: basics of financial planning, how to read vations of the stars and faith and religion. How has religion stock tables, fixed income investments, bonds, Ions term care affected our views about sexuality. These points insurance, retirement plans, annuities, distribution options will be discussed and their importance will be demonstrated. for retirement plans, overview of estate planning and what Class Leader: S. I. Salem, Ph.D., Professor CSULB you should know and expect in selecting and working with a Memory Into Poetry: professional financial planner. Finding Words foryourLife Class Leader: Steve Masoner, Investment Counselor 10:00- ll:30AM (1 hour30 minutes) Victimless Crimes: haw) Privacy) First class meets Wednesday, January 28, Room 119. Morals & Opinion Shape your life experiences into poems! ln our poetry 3:45-5:15PM (1hourand30minutes) workshop you will learn how to develop language for those First class meets Wednesday, January 28. meaningful events as well as the "snapshots" of a lifetime. Lively debates: ls it the law,s business? Abortion - stop it, Each class meeting will include time to free-write and to read limit it, full choice? Homosexual acts & gay rights - legal- aloud. In order to provide creative inspiration there also will ize them? Smoking and begging- should they be banned? be a spirited discussion of a contemporary poet. First-time Legalize drugs, prostitution, pornography' all gambling? Right poets welcome! Class limit: 20. to die/doctor assisted suicide/family and state euthanasia Class Leader: Linda Carr, Ph.D. - should they be legal? Enjoy several videos, much humor, and a spirited but relaxed class interaction. Who,s Afraid ofJane Austen? Class Leader: Bill Drukker, J.D. Criminal Justice ll:45AM-1:45 PM (2 hours) First class meets WednesdayJ January 21. Note early start. Additional class dates: January 28; February 11' 18, & 25; Auditing Classes March ll, 18, &25. Are there other classes on the schedule that you are We shall talk about the life (facts and fictions, with mostly curious about.7 the latter), times (Georgian and Regency England), literary influence, memorabilia, and novels of Jane Austen, the most You have the opportunity to audit one meeting ofany popular writer of prose fiction in the English language. Highly nomcomputer class free. recommended: Some familiarity with at least one of her six If you do audit a class and decide to continue simply novels. stop by the office to sign up for the class. class Leader: Arthur M. Axelrad, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ? See article on page 6 l7 Thursday A Novel Approach to Memoir Writing Let,s Go Auto Racing! 8:30- 10:00AM (1 hour30 m'lnutes) 3:00-4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes) First class meets Thursday, January 29. First class meets Thursday, January 29. Write a living legacy for your family and generations tO come. Anyone who has lived in Southern California for the past Tell where you came from, who you are, your dreams and 33 years knows that in mid April the streets of Long Beach feelings, and the depths of your soul. Beginning writers will become a racecourse for some of the most powerful race cars be introduced to the technique of using dialogue, dialect, and in the world. How did th'ls all get started? Come learn some syntax and how to write from the heart. Learn from exposure of the history of auto racing in the United States and Europe to your classmates, writings and from critiques of your own from the early days to the blindinglyfast race cars of today,s submissions. pro and amateur racing. Class Leaders: Florence Dodge Class Leader: Jim Elsten i) See article on back cover World ofMusic 10:15- ll:45 AM (1 hour30 minutes) Friday First class meets Thursday, January 29. Music is the universal language and gives us insight into the culture and time in which it iswritten. Join us as we listento Basic Bonsai Gardening the Classics and learn howa composition is made. We,ll also 8:15-10:15AM (2 hours) delve into the lives of composers. First class meets Friday, January 30. Class Leader: Fran Harding/ retired music teacher This class will be a combination of lecture, classroom par- ticipation, and practice. Students will come away from the National and lntemational course with an understanding of the evolution of bonsai Current Events and Issues through India, China, and Japan and in the last century in Eu- rope and America. We also will coverthe science of growing 12:00-1:30 PM (1 hour,30minutes) bonsai, the tools used, and the selection of trees to consider First class meets Thursday, January 29. for bonsai. This course will satisfythose with a passing inter- Students will participate in a friendly discussion of current est in the art and those interested in furthering their knowl- events and issues in national and international news. They edge and practice of the growth and treatment of bonsai. will be encouraged to be informed, make comments, express A workbook will be used during the classes. Copies will be opinions, and periodically disagree with each other while available for $5.00 in the first class session. remaining courteous. Class Leader: Barney Berlyn, experienced Bonsai Horticulturist Class Leader: Gary Colboth, B.S., M.P.A., J.D., Professor ? See article on front cover Emeritus, retired lawyer, professor and university administrator. Intermediate Bridge Tai Chi Chih 8:30- 10:00AM (1 hour30minutes) 1:45-2:45 PM (1 hour) First class meets Friday, January 30, Room 119. First class meets Thursday, January 29. lfyou have some bridge experience, this class is for you. We Tai Chi Chih is an American version ofa Chinese system for will review all of the basics and gradually learn some refine- maintaining health and balance. There are 19 movements ments to improve your skill in playing. This class is designed and one pose in this discipline. Students can betaughtthis for pleasure, not competition. simple program regardless of physical capability. er:::s:::ItffTrdfier vng+twsoinifeTENha Class limit of 30. class Leader: AI Talberg l8 Friday Advanced Bridge Beginning Bridge 10:15 - 12:00 PM (1 hour45 minutes) 12:45-2:15 PM (1 hour30minutes) First Class meets Friday, January 30, Room 119. First class meets Friday, January 30, Room 119. This class is for players who understand the basics: opening Everyone is welcome, even if you do not know a spade from with a suit, no trump/ overcalls and pre-emptive bidding. we a heart. Bridge is mentallystimulating and a lotoffun; but will start with slams, explore other conventions, and also play mainly this game will bring friendships for years to come. duplicate bridge. This class is designed for enjoyment and learning step by step. Class limit 20 Class limit 20 Class Leader: lnge Johnson, Retired Elementary Teacher class Leader: lnge Johnson, Retired EIementary Teacher Spanish I & 2 WatercolorWorkshop 10:30AM-12:15 PM (1 hour45 minutes) 1:00-3:00 PM (2 hours) First class meets Friday, January 30. First class meets Friday, January 30, Des.lgn Building room 121. Students refreshing their high school or college Spanish stud- This class is for beginners and intermediates. Basic watercolor ies or students new to Spanish language studies will enjoythis techniques and colortheory will be stressed. lfyou have fun Spanish language class. We will be watching "Destinos," a supplies, bring them to the first meeting. Spanish video, singing Spanish songs, and practicing conversa- Class Leaders: Roy Hubbs, Retired Art Teacher tion using The Living Language course book. The course book Assisted by Betty Hutchens will be available at a nominal cost at the first class meeting. This class will continue for a year and is recommended as a Papier Mach6 2:00-4:00PM (2 hours) prerequisite for the Conversational Spanish class. First class meets Friday, January 30, Design Building room 121. Class Leaders: Sue Griffiths, B.S., M.A. and Aida Porteneuve, B.A. This class will introduce you to techniques for form'lng three + See article on page4 dimensional images with easily worked and attainable materials. Drawing Workshop class Leader: Roy Hubbs, Retired Art Teacher 12:00- 2:00 PM (2 hours) Conversational Spanish First class meets Friday, January 30, Design Bu.llding room 121. 3:00 -4:30 PM (1 hour30 minutes) This class is for beginners and intermediates who are intent First Class meets Friday, January 30. on improvingtheir drawing skills. The class will develop visual This class, taught entirely in Spanish, will focus on spoken and perceptual skills which will help students interpret a language used in everyday conversation, as well as on the variety of subject matter. Materials list and class outline will culture and traditions of various Spanish-speaking countries. be available at the first meeting. Bring a No. 2 pencil and The class will cover Spanish grammar, however emphasis will paper or sketchbook. Class Leaders: Roy Hubbs, Retired Art Teacher be placed on oral communication. Thegoal isto help stu- Assisted by Betty Hutchens dents acquire more fluency. Basic knowledge of Spanish strongly suggested. The Retum ofFilm Fon|m Class Leader: Lilia Vergara de Owens M.A. ? See article on page 4 12:30-2:45 PM (2 hour 15 minutes) First Class meets Friday, January 30. This class will emphasize individual participation as we Scholarships discuss selected current cinema releases. Class members will be expected to have attended a screening of the selected OLLI at CSULB has a Schl)larship program for those film each week. The class leader will select a wide variety whc) clearly need financial assistance to participate or of genres to broaden our experience. The first class will continue participating in our classes. Please stop by emphasize how to view a film with a critical eye. the office for more information. Class Leader: Michael Gavin `\i,i().,a,I:ll-l1-/ ut- ---(rI l<__II,\';--H "_r,r ,`,uul 19 OLLI DownTown Classes Tuesday Thursday Sensual Seniors Beuy Dancing Tai Chi Chih 10:00- ll:30AM (1 hour30minutes) 6:00 - 6:45 PM (45 minutes) First class meets Tuesday, January 27. First class meets Thursday, January 29. Low impact, sensuous stretches, belly dance moves designed Tai Chi Chih is an American version ofa Chinese system for for seniors, and slow arm movements with beautiful veils. maintaining health and balance. There are 19 movements Basic classic patterns will be taught. This class will include and one pose in this discipline. Students can betaughtthis movements seated as well as standing. A great workout with simple program regardless of physical capability. music from all ethnicities. Men are most welcome. class Leader: AI Talberg Class Leader: Annitra Ravenmoon Health and |h7ellness 12:30-1:30 PM (1 hour) Saturday First Class meets Tuesday, January 27. During the eight-week series our nutritionist will cover an ar- Mime and Improvisation ray of health and nutrition topics to include: ideas on weight 9:00- ll:30AM (1 hour30 minutes) management, how nutrition affects lifelong health, the impor- First class meets Saturday, January 31. tance of learning to read food labels, eating organic, food and Chances are you have observed the arts of mime and kitchen safety...and much, much more.I improvisation. Now you can learn and participate in mime Health & Wellness Fall Series. and improvisation. Mime is used as a theatr'lcal medium or Class Leader: St Mary Medical Center Staff as a performance art. A mime artist acts out a storythrough body motions without the use of speech. Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and Wednesday creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one,s immediate environment. This can result in the invention SelfHypnosis for Relaxation) of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or new ways to act. ln addition, you'll truly SelfImprovement and Fun enjoy the class. 9:30- ll:00AM (1 hour30minutes) Class Leader: Beverly Shields, M.A., producer for Long Beach First class meets Wednesday, January 28. Community Television, member ofThe Found Theatre Company This is a fun filled adventure into the benefits of self Hypnosis and other self directed techniques which improve the quality of l'lfe. Self Hypnosis is effective in many areas of life including Stiu Life Drawing 1:00-3:OO PM (2 hours) stress reduction, relaxation, pain relief, self control, positive First class meets Saturday, January 31. thinking and better sleep/ but, best of all more JOY. Each class will end with a guided meditation. Using Still Life as subject matter, you will develop your drawing skills. Each week you will complete a drawing using Class Leader: Donna Kannard, Ph.D., Author of Trance Magic a different Still Life set up. The focus will be on line, shape, volume, positive and negative space. Class Leader: Nanette MacLellan, B.A. Fine Arts CSUF OLLl classes at the DownTown site are open to any OLLl at CSULB member. See page 26 ftlr I(lcatilm map. 2O OLLI Leisure World Classes Tuesday Wednesday Is MhitaryJusticeJust? The Chronological Bible} Part II - 2:30-4:00 PM (1 hour30 minutes) Christian ScripfuresINew Testament First class meets Tuesday, January 27 10:00- ll:30AM (1 hour 30 minutes) Club House 4 Section C Club House 4 SectionC Torture, Guantanamo Bay/ Law of War; Servicemen,s First class meets Wednesday, January 28 Rights; Bush Laws: Detainee Act, Military Commissions This class will focus on the Bible through three lenses-the Act, his Supreme Court; 4 "D,s": Desertion , Disobedience, literary, the historical and the cultural, while viewing the indi- Disrespect, Dereliction; Conscientious Objectors, Non- vidual books in the order of the events as they happened. As Judic.lal Punishment, Courts-Martial; Administrative/ literature, the writers create excitement, drama, humor and Medical Discharge; Race, Women, Gays, Walter Reed, VA, tragedy. As history/ the Ancient Near East comes alive in the Leavenworth, Death Penalty. Journey from 15th - 21st familiar Bible stories. As culture, the customs and values of centuries via video, real cases, spirited discussions & end in ancient peoples become clear. the brig with your... class Leader: Diane Wood, M.A. class Leader: Commander Bill Drukker, JAGC, USN-Ret, J.D. Criminal Justice OLLI LEISURE WORLD OLLl classes at Leisure World are open 13533 SEAL BEACH BLVD, SEAL BEACH CA 90740FT to any OLLl at CSULB member. When you sign upt your address and phone lJ NORTHWOOD ROAD number will be passed on to Leisure World in a L^ C)rtt II to }rrl order to allow entrance at the main gate. I>Z I+ =aZ CDbn¬ C)JDrTl +m OP GATE a GOLDEN RAIN ROAD CZ5CIaIC\I=-rn 2l Computer Class Descriptions OLLI Computer Classes you'll find the OLLI computer Classroom an ideal Place to lean. E¢,erg computer is loaded with up-to-date software. Each class is small, with a maxin"m of 10 studems, so you'll get indiuidual attention. In addition to the instTuCtOTSl there are Coaches in each Class Who are there tO help. That means that any time you have questions, there Will ahaayS be SOmeOne tO anSou,eT them for you. And if you ou,ant to spend extra time uloTking On Class aSSigrm\e1"S, you Can COme tO the COmPuter hob tlrat,s open all day on Friday. Monday Very First Computer Class (PC) I,et Spreadsheets Solve Your Problems (PC) 8:30-10:30AM (2 hours) 1:00- 3:00 PM (2 hours) First class meets Monday, January 26. First class meets Monday, January 26. This is where you start. You are welcome even if you have See how you can create and easily change financial records, nevertouched a computer or a typewriter. It is the best such as budgets, expenses, investments and many kinds of opportunity anywhere to learn the basics of email and lists, such as home inventory/ with spreadsheets. They are the Internet. You will learn the mouse tool, along with the powerful because they automatically recalculate the effects keyboard and the desktop. Games and simple exercises will of changes asyou makethem. ln this classyou will learn how be used for emphasis. All questions will be patiently answered to use Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets, enter data, use forthe benefit of the entire class. When you complete formulas and functions, and create simple charts and reports. this class, you will be ready to move into our Intermediate Prerequisites: Intermediate Computer or instructor's Computer class. permission. Prerequisite: None. Instructor: Jim McCune Instructor: Don Patman Beginning Photoshop Elements , Part II Quick and Easy VIIS Tapes To DVD Movies (PC and Mac) (PC *) 3:15-5:15 PM(2 hours) 10:45AM-12:45PM (2 hours) First class meets Monday, January 26. First class meets Monday, January 26. This continuation of the Beginning Photoshop EIements Learn how to convert VHS video tapes to DVD movies for your class emphasizes basic editing concepts using the tools in home DVD player and TV without editing. Or, you can learn the full editor. You will practice modifying images, using all how to combine analog or digital video clips with still pictures the selection tools and some of the filters. Lighting and color into a DVD movie/slide show, using sound, titles, transitions improvement will be covered. You,Il also get an introduction and effects. See howto use new, inexpensive thumb-sized to layers and styles, plus retouching and restoring old photos. USB adaptors with both Mac and PC computers to convert *Mac users can also benefit from this class. VHS analog tapes into DVD movies and even allow watching Prerequisite: Beginning Photoshop EIements I or instructor's (and recording) "OFF-AIR" digital TV programs on your home permission. computer. Bring your VHS tapes to class so you can start con- Instructor: Noreta Drab verting them. Experience level: Fclmiliar With Macs running Tiger or Leopard, or PC running XP or Vista, or instructor's permission. Instructor: Con Rader 22 Tuesday Word for the Mac (Mac) Intermediate Photoshop Elements -Part II 8:30 - 10:30AM (2 hours) (PC*) First class meets Tuesday, January 27. 1:00-3:00PM (2hours) MS Word does much more thanjust word processing. You can First class meets Tuesday, January 27. use this popular software to create all kinds of professional- This class is designed to move your skills to the next level looking documents-letters, fliers, newsletters, reports and beyond the beginning classes. Turn those snapshots into more-on your computer. Learn how to set up, edit and photographs. Topics covered include: vignettes, collages, save your documents, make bulleted and numbered lists, extracting and adding objects, frames, creations and text insert photos and clip art, make indexes and tables, and use effects. Create pictures you can take real pride in sharing templates and the handytoolbars. Explore Word on the new with others. Leopard operating system. * Mac users can also benefit from this class Prerequisite: Basic Mac skiIIs Prerequisite: Beginning Photoshop EIements Part I and ll or Instructor: Kathy Winkenwerder instructor's permission. Instructor: Harold Drab Beginning Photoshop Elements ,Part I (PC *) Introduction to Vista (PC) 10:45AMto 12:45 PM (2 hours) 3:15-5:15 PM (2 hours) First class meets Tuesday, January 27. First class meets Tuesday, January 27. Adobe Photoshop Elements is one of the most versatile image Explore the features of Microsoft's new Vista operating enhancement photo programs available today. First you will system. You,ll learn how to transfer contents and settings learn how to use the Adobe Organizer Program. This will from your old PC, howto instantly find information on get those picture files in a logical retrievable order. We will your computer, and get acquainted with the new Internet enhance those pictures with hands-on use of the many quick Explorer 7. You,ll get to know the V.lsta desktop with its fix options available. Learning about resolution will help you sidebar and gadgets, wh.lch bring you real-time, direct e-mail or prepare p.ICtureS for right Size Prints. Orientation information. You,ll also see how you can edit, view and share in the full editorwiII give you a real lookatthefull power your digital picture and music files, then organize them. of Adobe's capabilities. We will end the 8-week session of Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the Windows XP classes learning to print those improved photos. operating system or instructor's permission. * Mac users can also benefit from this class Instructor: Wesley Peck prerequisite: very First Computer CIass or instructor's perm.ISSiOn. Instructor: Harold Drab Coaches Wanted! Ifyou have experience with a Computer program, consider coaching in the computer lab. Sign~up in the lab or talk to the course instructor. 23 Wednesday Intermediate Computer (PC) Intermediate Computer (PC) 8:30- 10:30AM (2 hours) 10:45AM - 12:45 PM (2 hours) First class meets Wednesday, January 28. First class meets Wednesday, January 28. An introduction to the elements of word processing by An introduction to the elements of word processing by writing letters using Word, and databases by making address writing letters using Word, and databases by making address lists using Microsoft Works. Take a look at the Internet, and lists using Microsoft Works. Take a look at the Internet, and refresh your knowledge of computer file management so you refresh your knowledge of computer file management so you can easily find your files after you save them. can easily find your files after you save them. Prerequisite: Very First Computer Class or instructor's Prerequisite: Very First Computer Class or instructor,s permission. permission. Instructor: Bob Van Horn Instructor: Bob Van Horn It,s Your Mac - UCLA Scientists Say Googling Do |hThat You Want to Do (Mac) 1:00-3:00 PM (2 hours) is Good Exercise First Class meets Wednesday, January 28. The Macs in the lab have been updated tothe OS 10.5 Internet searches may help the brain' according to a new study at UCLA, which found that searching (Leopard) operating system. Join us for a real hands-on class where you will explore many of the applications that caused more acti\'ity than reading in the decision, came with your Mac. Learn howto usetheApple emaiI making and informatitm analysis parts (1f the brain. program, set up the Address Book, keep a calendar of all your appointments using iCal, use Safari to browse the Games such as crossword pu==les are among the internet, write and save documents, and more. Discover how current reconrmendations to help counter changes to personalize the computer forthe way you want to use in the brain that happen because of agint,tJ. However' it. Change your desktop, screen sever, and views to reflect now scientists are looking at the influences of com- your interests and needs. Learn about free applications you puter and Internet use. can download to your computer. There will be plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered. In a UCLA studyt \,olunteers' who were between Prerequ.ISiteS: You own a Mac, you'd like to own a Mac. the ages of55 and 76, u.ere measured by MRI scans Instructor.. Bonnie Elsten that recorded brain acti\,itv, \\,hile the), searched the Internet and read hooks. When the \,olunteers read crick Start Your Genealogy Research hooks' they all show,ed acti\,it), in the regi.ms of the (Mac) brain that control language' reading' memor\, find vi~ 3:15-5:15 PM(2 hours) sual abilities. Howe\,er, when the yolunteers who had First Class meets Wednesday, January 28. had Internet experience performed searching tasks. Do you want to know more about yourfamily history? Have their brain acti\,ivy doubled because of the engage~ you already gathered information, but need to organize it? ment of dc.cision~mzlking and anal).Sis. Learn what can be done using Internet resources. We will look at popular genealogy programs forthe Mac to help you Acct"ding to Gary Small, pro1-essllr ®l- PS\.Chiatr\, and organize and document your research. We,Il also explore director of UCLA's Memor). and Aging Research ways to locate others researching your family lines, and find Center'.'A simple' e\,er\.da\. task like sl.arching the Web sites to further your research. lf possible, bring a list of \X/eb appears to enhance brain circuitr), in older family last names and localities to the first class. adults' demonstrating that tlur brains are SenSiti\,e Prerequisites: This is a beginning to advanced beginners gene- and can continue t.1 lean aS \\'e grow. tllder." alogy class. Only the ability to use a Mac for Internet access is needed. Instructor: Bonnie Elsten 24 Thursday Introduction to Digital Camera (PC) Very First Computer Class (PC) 8:30-10:30AM (2 hours) 3:15-5:15 PM (2 hours) First class meets Thursday, January 29. First class meets Thursday, January 29. Introduction to the basic functions of the digital camera This is where you start. You are welcome even if you have and scanner. Hands-on learning on howto download your nevertouched a computer or a typewriter. It is the best photos from the memory card (camera) to your computer. opportunity anywhere to learn the basics of email and You will also learn how to scan photos and documents into the Internet. You will learn the mouse tool, along with the your computer. Eventually, you will organize and burn saved keyboard and the desktop. Games and simple exercises will images to a CD. You will also improve your photography be used for emphasis. All questions will be patiently answered by learning some simple creative composition tools while for the benefit of the entire class. When you complete viewing sample images. this class, you will be readyto move into our Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the Windows XP Computer class. operating system or instructor,s permission. Prerequisite: None. Instructor: Larry Hicks Instructor: Don Patman Itls Your Mac - Do Wha\t You \hTanc to Do (Ma\c) Friday 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM (2 hours) First Class meets Thursday, January 29. Friday Open Computer IJab The computer lab is open Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Macs inthe lab have been updated tothe OS 10.5 for computer class students to work on class assignments. (Leopard) operating system. Join us for a real hands-on Instructors are available to answer student questions. class where you will explore many of the applications that came with your Mac. Learn howto use the Apple email program, set up the Address Book, keep a calendarofall More Seniors Now Using Computers your appointments using iCal, use Safari to browse the internet, write and save documents, and more. Discover how A rl.cent survey found that 70 percent of adults agl.s 5O to personalize the computer for the way you want to use to 64 and 35 percent of adults ages 65 and older now it. Change your desktop' screen saver, and views to reflect uSl- a COmPuter. your interests and needs. Learn about free applications you can download to your computer. There will be plenty of Here's what they're doing when they connect to the opportunities to get your questions answered. lntemet: . 90 percent send or read I-ails. Prerequisites: You own a Mac, you,d I.Ike tO own a Mac. " 76 percent of adults aged 50-64 and 7l percent 65 Instructor: Dottie Leach and older look up health or medical information (mlin|.. Quicken for the Mac (Mac) . 68 percent of adults 50-64 and 55 pl.rcent of seniors 1:00-3:00PM (2 hours) First class meets Thursday, January 29. 65 and older get news online. . 67 percent of adults 50,64 and 53 percent of seniors The class will cover: opening accounts such as Banks (check- ing & savings), Credit Cards and Stores, Stock Broker and Mu- 65 and older purchasl. products online. . 52 percent of- adults 50-64 and 44 pl.rccnt of seniors tual Fund; creating the ,,Category" list; creating ,,Standard" reports such as Net Worth, creating "SpeciaI'' reports such 65 and old|.r look for news and information about as searching for a particular expense; and dealing with prlitics and l|ections. . l9 percent of adults 50,64 and 10 pc-rcent of seniors online banking. Prerequisite: Basic Mac skiIIs. 65 and oldc.r have download|.d music. S(`urcl.: Thl. Pl.w lntl.ml.I & Aml.rican Lift. Prujl.ct sun,cy Instructor: Gene Knell ctmductl.I hy Thl. Pl.w Rl.sl.arch Cl.ntcr, a mmpr.`rit rl.search ttr#ani=atittn. 25 OLLI DownTown PARKING OPTIONS - All day parking ;3.00 on the South East corner of 7th Street and Pacific Avenue. - Metered parking: 15 minutes for a quarter, 2-hour limit. - Non-metered parking: North of8th Street on Pacific Avenue and Pine Avenue, as well as neighborhood streets West of PacificAvenue. LONG BEACH TRANSIT North east corner of 7th Street and Pacific Avenue. Long Beach Transit Red Passport C and Routes 51/51, 81, 91/92/93/94, 172/173/174 and 181/182. Please check for a current bus schedule for Route days and times. For further information please call Long Beach Transit at 562-591-2301. .. `T I -_ - . I. EH -I-_ tr- .__- CSULB, IJOng Beach Transit Announce CSULB ID Cards Extension of U,PASS Membl.rship Benefits packets show what OLLI Mc-hership can I(t ftlr you. This u,ill give Free Rides to Studc,nts, Faculty and Staff Do you hat,a a CSULB ID card.7 365 days a year. Current members ofOLLI at CSULB can get ID Students' faculty and staff at California State cards from the ID office next to the bookstore on University, Long Beach (CSULB) are finding out campus. All yttu need is your OLLI at CSULB that st-etimes there IS such a thing as a "fr|.a -me Badg'c. ride." University and Long Beach Transit (1ffiCialS hat,e AdJitioml int-ormation about getting an ID card announcl.I that thlir U-PASS Partnership \\,ill and benefits is a\,ailabl|- in the information center allow the CSULB campus ctrmmunit+, to ride any outside of- the office door. Long Beach Transit bus ®r Passport shuttle free seven days a v\,I.ek, 365 da\,s a \,ear just t`\, s\\,iping a valid CSULB identificatilm card th-|L'h thl- huS' fareh|)x. 26 OELI_a_I--CSULB___ STUDENT PARKING PASSES For the convenience of our students, parking passes are available through our office for $14.00 per session. lfyou have a current DMV disabled persons placard, you may obtain a parking permit and key card for Lot9. Students parked in disabled parking must displaytheir DMV placard or license plate and their OLLl parking permit at all times when theyare parked in that lot, whetheror nottheyare in a designated disabled parking space. Students not displaying the appropriate placards or license plate will be subject to ticketing by Parking Services. Students are not allowed to park in areas marked for carpools or employee parking. Anyone who receives a ticket from CSULB Parking Services must go to the Park.lng Office (Merriam Way) to resolve the ticket. CSULB CAMPUS CONNECTION SHUTTLE ROUTES The white Campus Connection Shuttles run around the campus during the Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions. There is a shuttle stop at the South-west corner of Parking Structure 2 in lot ll which will drop you off in front of the Design building. For further information pick up a brochure in the lobby. Parking Structure 3 continues on track in Lot llA and will be opening in Spring 2co9. LONG BEACH TRANSIT BUS SCHEDULES Bustransportation to CSULB - OLLl at CSULB is easily available on L'lnes D, 81, 91, 92, 93, 94, 171 and 96ZAP. Bus Line 60 may be used ifyou come from Leisure World (exit on 7th Street and transfer to CSULB Campus Connection shuttle to East Campus). For further information please call Transit @ 562-591-2301 or OCTA @714-636-7433. - --- - .i,- ,_-__I__ - =Z:i+-- -.rf_I -_ r', ,... pale verdeAvenue i .RE5±a_ Eir_ t±_I_- ____= JB---ljCTZt=|=L2! i ___-______| ~ - #! ~® ~. **_J_l ~.a.^\ A ==+----- _ -.=li-se. - - _ -_ -iF _ . General Parking lz=.:...t|~|q|IJ-.:ILf.¥REEi¥.¥3 -. -.-I.+.:J i+ = -__i-- i- _ -' ' .. I. . _ _ i{,nu. I-I .c ...JT ¬:i I I-` deukmejlan t-1t . -.-- ` ~ - - ~ OLLl at CSULB iT| 1250 Bellflower BIvd HS&D Building Room 100 :,i: Long Beach, CA 90840-5609 || - - -~ *1- ZJ §! Let's Go Auto Racing by Judy Mednick an you imagine driving with no rear-view minor? No safety belt, radial -i; ; tires or anti-lock brakes? If not for innovations developed by auto racing -Eii C engineers, our cars wouldn't have these lifesavers. In Jim Elsten,s LET?S GO AUTO RACING you will enter the fascinating world of the sport Paul Nevlman called.6a lot more exciting than an)thing else I do." A retired science teacher and football coach, Jim Elsten has been an auto racing fan, student, and corner worker* for 40 years. Bom in Kansas, he came to Southem Califomia after serving in the USAF in Massachusetts where he met his wife Bon- nie who now teaches computer classes at OLLI. Jim was inspired to teach LETtS GOAUTO RAC- ING by the WWII history courses he took at OLLI. Jim Elsten Ei He will present a documentary history ofauto racing in the US, Europe and Asia. Students will view and discuss videos chronicling sports car racing, including the lndy500, Formula 1 , Nascar and Le Mans. One session will focus on Formula I,.the pinnacle ofopen-wheel, single-sealer racing.'' Ken Thomas, an auto racing buffwith an extensive archive on the racing world, will present a video and commentary on Fo-u]a I. Another session will feature the film I.Le Mans," starting Steve McQueen. Paul Nevlman, Who Was a fa- miliar sight around the Toyota Grand Prix ofLong Beach, also appears in..Circuit.I as himself, a race car o\rmer. Along the road, the big questions about car racing will be answered. How is a car engineered for racing? How do drivers get that iron grip and surgeon's concentration? \what about women drivers? Is money so im- portant to success in car racing that 66you can (only) go as fast as you can afford"? Ill the final Session, StudCnlS Will Share their o\rm auto racing experiences. You don,t have to be a Mario Andretti or Janet Guthrie (first woman to compete in the Indy 500) to enjoy sports car racing. Remember those drag races? "\.,:i Let's go auto racing! *warns drivers of polenlial I.OCld ha=aI.dS "ilk flag Signals