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OLLI.UDEL.EDU/KENT-SUSSEX CONTENTS Join us for fun and learning The Arts...... 1, 15 this fall at OLLI Kent/Sussex! Art History & Welcome to all new, returning and prospective Appreciation ...... 1, 15 participants in our UD lifelong learning program at Fine Arts ...... 2, 15 OLLI Kent/Sussex! We’re thrilled to provide the new Fall 2021 OLLI catalog listing both in-person Performing Arts classes and statewide online offerings to Appreciation...... 4, 18 serve all OLLI members throughout Delaware Performing Arts and beyond. Participation ...... 5, 20 Not only are we excited to General Studies ...... 5, 21 announce approximately 200 online courses, but, finally, that we can return to Culture ...... 24 meeting again in all four of our OLLI locations in Geneaology ...... 6, 23 Bridgeville, Dover, Lewes and Ocean View, with approximately 60 classes to choose from. Our History ...... 6 dedicated instructors are returning this fall with more of the high-quality, well-researched, wide- International Studies...... 32 ranging topics to appeal to the interests of all members. Literature ...... 7, 30 Don’t forget that you may take both online and in-person courses as a part of your OLLI Kent/Sussex membership, see registration details at right. Philosophy and Religion...... 8, 33 We invite you to mark your calendars for these upcoming Open House events: Information Technology...... 8, 37 • Online Open House — August 9, 1 p.m. and August 12, 10 a.m. Writing ...... 35 • In-person Open House — August 10, 10 a.m., Languages ...... 40 Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes In-person Open House — August 11, 10 a.m., Math and Sciences ...... 9, 46 • Wyoming Church, Dover Life Sciences...... 46 • Visit olli.udel.edu/kent-sussex for details! Health and Wellness...... 9, 48 We have so much to look forward to this fall. Physical Sciences and Most of us are excited to be back together again in Math...... 12, 50 the classroom seeing friends and instructors. The social and travel committees are excited to announce their plans for a picnic in October, Economics, Finance, get-togethers, and other activities and trips this fall. Stay tuned for Political Science, Law ...... 13, 51 upcoming dates, times, and details. Community Service ...... 54 We can’t wait for you to join us at OLLI Kent/Sussex this fall. Extracurricular ...... 14, 54 Connie Benko, Council Chair, OLLI Kent/Sussex Online class offerings ...... 15-56 Rosemary Engle, Council Vice Chair, OLLI Kent/Sussex Instructors ...... 57-74

OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 COURSE FALL 2021 SCHEDULE BY DAY IN-PERSON COURSES Download and print a convenient “at-a-glance” schedule! olli.udel.edu FALL REGISTRATION THE ARTS

Fall 2021 membership and fees ART HISTORY & APPRECIATION Fall classes take place online and in-person, with A201 registration taking place 100% online. Sign up for OLLI Kent/Sussex membership, and then enroll in as many ART FREE WRITE * classes as you wish at the per-class rates listed here. A TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. few classes may have different fees noted in the course Dates of class: 10/19/2021 - 11/16/2021 description. Instructor: Patti Bennett • OLLI Kent/Sussex Fall 2021 membership — $100 Number of class sessions: 5 • In-person 10-week class — $30/class Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes • In-person 5-week class — $15/class Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $15 • Online 11-week class — $50/class Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ physical movement) • Online 5-week class — $25/class • For details about online-only memberships, Local artists are invited to bring three pieces of their visit olli.udel.edu/online. artwork to the class. One piece at a time, you will write your reaction for six minutes. You will then share what you wrote Registration takes place August 3-16 via a computer- (with an option to pass) and the artist will tell us the real based lottery process. (Registration is not first-come, story behind the piece. No previous writing experience is first served.) required, just be sure to have something on which to write.

Our locations! A202 OLLI Kent/Sussex in-person classes are held in Bridgeville, INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN ART Dover, Lewes or Ocean View, Delaware, with some off- TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. site classes held at partner locations in the community. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 Instructor: Art McLaughlin In-person participation guidelines Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover All OLLI members who will be participating in on-site Class limit: 32 Price for course: $30 classes or activities this fall are required to be fully • Course format: immunized against COVID-19 before arriving to any OLLI Lecture location or activity, with options to request a religious or Essentials of painting, sculpture and architecture from medical exemption. Other participation guidelines include prehistory through classical art, the Middle Ages and social distancing and completion of daily health surveys. Renaissance, to post-impressionist art.

Visit the website for more details For more details about class locations, the UD vaccination requirement, how to register, benefits of membership and more, visit us online!. olli.udel.edu/kent-sussex CATALOG UPDATED 8/11/2021

1 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 B209 FINE ARTS BASKET WEAVING CIRCLE B204 WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. ADVANCED WOODWORKING USING HAND Dates of class: 10/20/2021 - 11/17/2021 TOOLS—FALL *** Instructors: Karen Schaub, Harriett Smith, Maurice McGrath MONDAY 2:15 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Dates of class: 9/13/2021 - 10/11/2021 Class limit: 8 Price for course: $15 Instructor: Joe DeFeo • Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Number of class sessions: 5 Prerequisite: One semester of basket weaving class or Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes equivalent Class limit: 6 Price for course: $15 • An opportunity for basket weavers to create baskets while Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) enjoying casual, sometimes lively conversations with other This is a continuation of the Advanced Woodworking weavers. While this is not an instructional course, classmates Course that was canceled in the Spring of 2020. It will only may help each other with weaving questions/share be the last five classes of that course, and preference is experiences as we look forward to learning/growing with given to the students that were originally enrolled in this others. If you have completed at least one beginner’s basket course. There will be five 3-hour classes. Each class will weaving class, please consider joining us. Classmates consist of a 30-minute lecture followed by 2 1/2 hours of should gather supplies before class. If you need help shop time. The course will include how to hand-cut rabbets, ordering supplies, the leaders can help. dados and grooves, box joints, dovetails, mortise and tenons, and more. B213 BEGINNING WATERCOLOR * B207 BASIC WOODWORKING USING HAND WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. TOOLS *** Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 10/6/2021 Instructor: Chris Dodd TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Number of class sessions: 5 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 Location of class: Ocean View Town Hall, Ocean View Instructor: Joe DeFeo Class limit: 8 • Price for course: $15 Number of class sessions: 10 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Learn basic watercolor techniques. Hands-on projects Class limit: 6 Price for course: $30 • culminating in a painting you can be proud of. No experience Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) necessary. It’s easier than you think. No drawing required. This course provides basic instruction on woodworking using hand tools. We will discuss the core set of hand tools B223 and how to use them. Instruction will include sawing, drilling, INTERMEDIATE PAINTING WORKSHOP planing, shaping, sanding, and finishing. We will build a small picture frame and a keepsake box during class that can be MONDAY 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. customized to your choosing. Students need to bring safety Dates of class: 9/13/2021 - 11/15/2021 glasses with them to class. There is a fee of $15 for supplies Instructor: Peter Feeney plus the cost of the wood students choose for their projects. Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $30 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Join us for a cooperative workshop for art students of all levels and mediums. Exchange ideas, gain knowledge and new perspectives from fellow artists. Students should bring their own art supplies, reference materials, setup and lunch.

2 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more B226 class will be five 3-hour sessions. Some woodworking MAKE A WOODEN HAND PLANE *** experience is helpful, but not required. The cost of the course is $15 dollars and includes all the wood for a project up to 16 WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. inches square. Dates of class: 10/20/2021 - 11/17/2021 Instructor: Joe DeFeo B231 Number of class sessions: 5 OPEN STUDIO FOR ARTISTS Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Class limit: 6 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Prerequisite: Woodworking experience necessary Instructor: Cade Gibson This course will use your woodworking skills to make a Number of class sessions: 10 wooden hand plane of your choosing. The plane you make Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover can be a bench plane, block plane, router plane, or a plane Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $30 of your own design. The basic course is not a prerequisite, Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) but some woodworking skills are required. There will be five This is an open studio with instruction. Students may work in 3-hour classes. The student will need to bring safety glasses their preferred medium. Instructor functions as a facilitator and the core hand tools. There is a $15 cost for supplies used to guide and critique. There will occasionally be artwork in class plus the cost of lumber and the iron used to make challenges, for example to paint a piece in the manner of a the plane. designated artist.

B227 B236 MAKING FABRIC JEWELRY STAINED GLASS FUNDAMENTALS TUESDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 10/7/2021 Instructors: Diana Beebe, Diana Pollisino Instructors: Paul Puch, Rodney Lau Number of class sessions: 5 Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) This course features simple techniques for making some Students will learn the Tiffany method of stained glass fabric jewelry, using items likely to be found around the creations. They will design a pattern, cut glass, grind, foil and house. Members can also bring other fun projects or ideas solder a project. This course is open to beginners and to share. No sewing machine required, but knowledge of advanced artists. The instructor must approve all projects. basic sewing is helpful. There will be a $25 lab fee to cover the cost of materials. Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or flip-flops B229 should be worn. MOSAIC WOOD ART WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 10/6/2021 Instructor: Joe DeFeo Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 6 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Using wood of varying shapes and species the student will design and make a piece of art of their own creation. Students will be taught how to cut the wood to various shapes and sizes to create their own unique design. The

3 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 CA216 PERFORMING ARTS THE WORLD OF FIGARO * APPRECIATION TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 CA213 Instructor: George Christensen SHORT STORY TO BIG SCREEN PART THREE Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Class limit: 32 • Price for course: $30 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Instructors: Robert Ackerman, Kathleen Ackerman Examination of the Beaumarchais The Figaro Trilogy (plays) Number of class sessions: 5 and Rossini/Sterbini’s (opera) depictions of the iconic Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes characters Figaro, Rosina, Almaviva, Dr. Bartolo, et al. Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $15 Primary course focus will examine The Barber of Seville in Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based depth, with consideration also given to Mozart/da Ponte’s In advance of each class, students read a specific short The Marriage of Figaro if time permits. story that was later adapted into film. In the classroom, we’ll screen the movie and follow up with discussion. Students CA219 must purchase Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen, AARON COPLAND AND FRIENDS edited by Stephanie Harrison. Available at Amazon.com, WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. ISBN 978-1-4000-5314-8. Please read pages 38-66 for the first class. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Instructors: Jon Newsom, Roo Brown CA214 Number of class sessions: 10 STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG AND MUSIC Location of class: The Moorings at Lewes Class limit: 40 Price for course: $30 WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. • Course format: Discussion, Lecture Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/17/2021 Few composers of any time have played such a vital part in Instructors: Susan Watkins, Larry Watkins the arts of their time as Aaron Copland. His music for ballet, Number of class sessions: 11 film, theatre and the concert hall would make him a major Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover composer on these accomplishments alone. Yet his Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $30 mentorship of so many other contemporaries of all ages Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based established him as a major leader and cultural statesman. Learn the stories behind the song and/or music - sometimes This semester we will explore the works of Copland and his about real events and sometimes just a story. Musical stories many friends, including Leonard Bernstein, Martha Graham, are a way to share history and important stories. Language Bernard Herrmann and others. is limited. Music/song allows you to more deeply explore the emotions that are part of the story. Using videos, audio, lecture and discussion explore the meaning behind old songs and discover new stories in newer songs. Class is also offered online, CA220 (Monday 12:30-1:45 p.m.).

4 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more PERFORMING ARTS GENERAL STUDIES PARTICIPATION

CP205 D203 CELTIC MUSIC SLOW JAM DISCOVERIES: ARTS, INFO, TRAVEL THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Instructor: Patricia Thompson Instructor: Andy Dowell Number of class sessions: 5 Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 30 Price for course: $15 Class limit: 24 Price for course: $30 • • Course format: Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ physical movement), Video Based Play Celtic—Irish and Scottish—music in a no-stress environment. All skill levels welcomed. All acoustic string Gain insights for a Virginia field trip, on your own or as a instruments and other instruments such as flute, meet-up. In this class we will take a virtual visit to the pennywhistle are welcomed. Stringed instrument players Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, rated among the should know basic chords in keys of G, D and C. Sight- top-10 art museums in the U.S. We’ll learn about Ginter reading music is not a requirement, but very helpful. Botanical Gardens with its Asian garden/tea room plus stunning blossoms, its children’s garden, and more. Along the CP208 way we will learn about other area attractions and swap travel ideas. CHORUS THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. D208 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 11/11/2021 INTRODUCTION TO PARANORMAL Instructor: Roo Brown INVESTIGATION Number of class sessions: 10 WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 10/6/2021 Class limit: 24 Price for course: $30 • Instructor: Carol Pollio Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Number of class sessions: 5 Join the Elder Moments in song. Sight-reading is preferred, Location of class: Lewes Public Library but a good ear and a smile are a must! We sing four-to-six- Class limit: 18 Price for course: $15 part harmony, and our music ranges from folk tunes to • Course format: Lecture Gershwin. All voice parts are welcome. Would you like to learn how to conduct a paranormal CP223 investigation? This course will present the knowledge and techniques used to conduct a professional, science-based RECORDER ENSEMBLE * investigation. Using current technology and recent research, TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON participants will be able to determine the likelihood that Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 experiences in a given location are paranormal in nature. Instructor: Carol Neild Class is also offered online, D215 (Tuesday 10:45 – noon). Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Class limit: 8 • Price for course: $30 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Students continue their progress and increase their skill in playing the recorder. Course covers folk music as well as music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Prerequisite: Students should have taken a past semester’s recorder class or have equivalent proficiency on the recorder.

5 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 D209 GENEAOLOGY MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. E201 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Instructor: Katherine Henn BEGINNING GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH * Number of class sessions: 10 WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $30 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Instructor: John Roberts physical movement) Number of class sessions: 10 This class is for beginners, refreshers, or those who wish to Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover play well and learn this widely-used and respected version Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $30 of Mah Jongg, with the National Mah Jongg League rules. Course format: Discussion, Lecture Beginner players will learn tiles, hands, play and strategies The course will focus on using internet resources to study, using a 300 point “pie.” Support and problem solutions will research and report family genealogy and history. We will be available during play, as well as league news updates. explore both free and paid websites and specific tools to Instructor has many years of experience with the National maximize their benefits. Although this class will be geared Mah Jongg League game. mostly toward helping students just starting their research, it will also be useful to the more experienced researcher. D212 When possible, the instructor will adjust class content to the SENIOR ODYSSEY OF THE MIND needs of the students and when possible, use students’ ancestors in examples. TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 Instructor: Rebecca Lowe HISTORY Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 32 • Price for course: $15 G201 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL: Senior Odyssey promotes cognitive health in older adults through AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE KENNEDY mindful and fun creative problem-solving activities. Based ASSASSINATION on the international Odyssey of the Mind program, Senior WEDNESDAY 11:45 A.M. - 1 P.M. Odyssey engages cognition through puzzles, brainteasers Dates of class: 10/13/2021 - 11/10/2021 and think-on-your-feet problems that are solved individually Instructor: Sandy Boyar or as a group. Be prepared to put your brain in gear! Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Heritage Shores Clubhouse, Bridgeville D213 Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $15 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Course format: Discussion, Lecture THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Using period photos, audio and video, events of November Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 1963 will be studied in real time as they actually happened Instructor: Bruce MacGloan providing the audience with a virtual “you are there” Number of class sessions: 5 experience. Coverage will include the entire four-city Texas Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover trip, hourly movements of the Kennedys, corresponding Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 movements of Oswald and Ruby, and a full examination of Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) all people and places that played a role in this traumatic event. Facts, myths and conspiracies will all have their place In-depth course on how to get the maximum life out of in this detailed in-depth analysis. your very expensive power equipment, mainly four-cycle engines will be addressed, with some overlap on two-cycle engine repair.

6 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more G202 G225 ANTIETAM: THE BATTLE AND MORE THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Instructor: Patrick Weaver Instructor: Richard Ward Number of class sessions: 5 Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $15 Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion, Lecture A discussion of the battle of Antietam, the battle’s impact on The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Maryland, its people, its history, and the impact on America’s American Revolution, and recent historical research has history and view of death. added some new dimensions to this event. We will discuss the causes for Burgoyne’s defeat and decisions made by G206 American leadership that resulted in an American victory. FRANCES PERKINS: IN THE CRUCIBLE TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON LITERATURE Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 Instructor: Jo-Ann Vega Number of class sessions: 5 H203 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes BOOK CLUB: THE FOUR WINDS Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Course format: Discussion Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Frances Perkins was the first female U.S. secretary of labor, Instructor: Bobbi Neaton and “midwife” of much of FDR’s New Deal legislation. Perkins Number of class sessions: 5 honed her advocacy skills in the crucible of the nascent Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Progressive Era in New York in the first decades of the 20th Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $15 century. Let’s discuss what was happening and why the Course format: Discussion time period is so consequential. Participants will read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, (ISBN-10: 9781250178602), a historical novel devoted to one G212 woman’s striving to find herself amid the bias of the 1920s, HOOVES OF IRON AND HEARTS OF STEEL as well as to protect her family in their migration to TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON California during the Dustbowl years of the 1930s. The class Dates of class: 11/9/21 - 12/7/21 will discuss these topics as well as delve into the historical Instructor: Ray Glick realities of these turbulent times. Number of class sessions: 10 Class is also offered online, H213 (Thursday 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.). Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $30 Course format: Lecture This course covers, in detail, the role and uses of the equine in the American Civil war. These animals were critical for both sides in the conduct of field combat operations and were actually in combat beside the men. Important scheduling note: class will not meet on Tuesday, October 12 and Tuesday, November 2. Class is also offered online, G238 (Tuesday 9-10:15 a.m.).

7 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 H205 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION EXPLORING POETRY TRANSLATION * TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON J208 Dates of class: 10/19/2021 - 11/16/2021 Instructor: Jan Feidel JESUS’ PLAN FOR A NEW WORLD * TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/12/2021 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 Instructor: John Grady Course format: Discussion, Lecture Number of class sessions: 5 One text, written by the instructor, will be made available Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover for purchase: Swahili Poetry Anthology, Volume 1, Selected Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $15 Poems of Ahmed Sheikh Nabhany. Other examples of Swahili Course format: Discussion, Lecture poetry will also be discussed. Class members will be In this class we will discuss the book Jesus’ Plan for a New requested to bring poems not originally composed in English World: The Sermon on the Mount (ISBN-10:0867162031) by to our attention. Various translations that have been Richard Rohr with John Feister. Richard Rohr is a well-known undertaken will be considered and discussed. Franciscan lecturer and writer whose wisdom includes “Getting Ready to Hear Jesus” and “Understanding the H207 Sermon.” Scheduling note: class will not meet on Tuesday, NOW WHERE DID WE LEAVE OFF LAST? September 14. Makeup date is Tuesday, October 12. A.R. AMMONS’ GLARE * THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Instructor: Russell Endo Number of class sessions: 5 L201 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: GOOD OR EVIL Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $15 MONDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Course format: Discussion, Lecture Dates of class: 10/25/2021 - 11/22/2021 “..that is the artists’ realm: I’Monday really not a/palpabilist: Instructor: Paul Collins seeing into the nature of the/apple explodes its skin, Number of class sessions: 5 mystifies the sweet:/I want to see how things work..” In this Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes class we will see into the nature of the apple under the Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $15 poetic wit and guidance of A.R. Ammons, reading from his Course format: Lecture Scat Scan in Glare (ISBN 978-0-393-04096-8). We will review the history of AI (artificial intelligence) and some of its notable successes. We will look at some of the current applications and the impact on our lives. We will hear what the scientists and other pundits are saying about the short-term and long-term consequences of AI. And finally, we will try to make our own predictions for the future.

8 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more MATH AND SCIENCES HEALTH AND WELLNESS All course information and course materials presented to OLLI class participants is intended to be informational only and LIFE SCIENCES should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. P202 BURDEN OF PROOF: BEYOND A REASONABLE Q202 DOUBT—FALL (RE)LEARN HOW TO MOVE—WITH FELDENKRAIS THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. TUESDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 11/11/2021 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 Instructor: Cornelius Sullivan Instructor: Claire Brown Number of class sessions: 10 Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: 15 Price for course: $30 Class limit: 20 Price for course: $30 • • Course format: Course format: Discussion, Lecture Active (Hands-on/physical movement) The course will examine the well-established “beyond a Lie on the floor and make unfamiliar movements. Get up reasonable doubt” legal standard and its application in the and notice a difference in the way you move. No experience American judicial system, including law enforcement, needed! These lessons reactivate infant learning skills to criminal prosecution, legal defense, and to the layperson increase your ease in moving. Gradual, incremental changes (jury). The course will also address the burden-of-proof bring long-term improvement. (Re)learn with your body, not differences between criminal and civil cases. The last your head! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and have a session will include a presentation by class volunteers blanket or quilt for the floor. (prosecutor and defense counsel) to the jury (class) of an actual major case. Q203 A GUIDE TO END-OF-LIFE CHOICES * P207 TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. FALL BIRDING IN THE CLASSROOM AND FIELD Dates of class: 10/19/2021 - 11/16/2021 THURSDAY 9 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Instructors: Myriam Khalifa, Nicole Fullmer Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 Number of class sessions: 5 Instructors: William Fintel, Sally Fintel Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Number of class sessions: 5 Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $15 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 physical movement) Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Discover how end-of-life planning can give your life new physical movement) meaning. Learn how to define, document and communicate This class will focus on fall migration in Delaware and parts your end-of-life wishes in an advance directive so loved of the rest of the world. We plan to cover bird migration ones can honor your choices with dignity and respect. Get patterns, key visual bird IDs, and present photos of some ready to live your best life with greater insight and intention. great birding travel destinations. When in the field, we will visit excellent local birding areas, such as Cape Henlopen State Park and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Registrants should have binoculars and be able to walk about 1/4 mile.

9 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 Q207 present beautiful rhythms and movements that are fun, ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE uplifting and easy to learn. No experience or dance partners are necessary. Dances are from Greece, Israel, Russia, Serbia, THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Bolivia, Turkey and many other regions. Dancing is one of Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 11/11/2021 the best ways to exercise both mind and body, improve Instructors: Carol West, Ted Mason stamina and balance, meet people and have fun. Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Q216 Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $30 LIVING INDEPENDENTLY USING ASSISTIVE Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) TECHNOLOGY Come and enjoy the dance form America grew up with. It TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. has been fun for more than three centuries, and it is easy to Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 learn! If you can walk and smile, you can do this kind of Instructor: Gail Hamblin dance. The caller will explain all the moves and walk you through the dance before it starts, then continue to prompt Number of class sessions: 5 you as the dance goes on. Dances focus on the group, not Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover the individual. We customarily change partners after each Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $15 dance, so we get to dance with lots of different people. We Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on/physical movement) are a friendly group! It’s easy, and there’s the music! Assistive technology is defined as any item, device or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the Q210 independence and function of people with disabilities and GOOD GRIEF: AN EDUCATION AND SUPPORT seniors, in education, employment, recreation, and daily GROUP FOR THOSE DEALING WITH LOSS living activities. There are devices that can help you live more safely and independently with whatever conditions TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON come with aging: hearing or vision loss, mobility or Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 organization. Learn about these types of devices and how Instructor: Veronica Grady they might help you or someone you love. Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Q217 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $30 MATTER OF BALANCE Course format: Discussion THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. This course is designed to be educational and supportive in Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 10/28/2021 How to Go on nature. The book we will be discussing is Instructors: Monica Fleischmann, Ann Gorrin Living When Someone You Love Dies (ISBN 0-553-35269-5) by Therese Rando, Ph.D. We will cover three chapters each Number of class sessions: 8 week followed by group discussion. Class members will be Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes encouraged to share their opinions and raise questions, as Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $30 well as to add topics for discussion in the final two weeks. Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Matter of Balance is a course specifically designed to stop Q214 the fear of falling cycle and improve activity levels among INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE adults. Sessions are conducted for a 2-hour session. Matter of Balance uses practical coping strategies to reduce fear of WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON falling and to diminish the risk of falling with group Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 10/6/2021 discussion and mutual problem solving. We cover exercises Instructor: Tamara Steele to improve strength, coordination and balance, and home Number of class sessions: 5 safety evaluation. Please wear sneakers or other closed-toe Location of class: Savannah Inn, Lewes shoes. Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Dances taught in this program bring a great variety of music and steps from countries and cultures around the world. We

10 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more Q218 Q220 MEDICARE OPTIONS IN RETIREMENT RE-DISCOVER SLOWER LOWER DELAWARE THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 10/7/2021 Dates of class: 9/10/2021 - 10/8/2021 Instructor: Joseph Cisco Instructor: Maureen Sherlock Number of class sessions: 5 Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Location of class: Off-Site Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Strategies for all your health and insurance needs. We will We will walk, learn a little history, talk and laugh! Welcome address Medicare changes such as plans that are being back to a reintroduction to parks and history south of the phased out and a new “letter” option. We will discuss the Indian River Inlet Bridge. We will start with a walk across Medicare options, what all the letters mean, the difference the bridge and back and continue our way down the coast between the F, G and N plans, and taking the confusion out and inland parks all the way to Fenwick Island and the of Medicare choices. border with Maryland. Most walks will be about 1.5 to 2 miles long. I will send an e-mail outlining the schedule Q219 before we start. Bring masks and a Delaware State Parks POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ANALYZING A parking pass. MODEL OF A NEW PYRAMID Q225 WEDNESDAY 1:15 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Dates of class: 10/13/2021 - 11/10/2021 Instructor: Antoine Laguerre MONDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON Dates of class: Number of class sessions: 5 9/13/2021 - 11/15/2021 Instructor: Location of class: Heritage Shores Clubhouse, Bridgeville Marjorie Weber Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $15 Number of class sessions: 10 Course format: Discussion Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Class limit: Price for course: In March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) 15 • $30 Course format: declared the COVID-19 pandemic a worldwide pandemic. Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Between then and now, we have been thinking about the The class focuses on the basics of the tai chi 24-form, yang end of the COVID-19 pandemic, with each one of us style, for beginning students and students who are familiar forecasting her/his own post-COVID-19. Because we are all with the form. Class includes learning the form step-by-step in this together, we can collectively ask these two key through demonstrations and practice. questions: how could we forecast a better future based on preparedness and prevention, and what are our individual, family, society and organizational social responsibilities? Required text: Seasonal Allergies and Viruses: Prevention, ISBN: 978-1-936197-11-8.

11 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 Q232 Q228-03 THE ART OF LIVING AND DYING WALK AND TALK MONDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. TUESDAY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 - 10/11/2021 Dates of class: 10/19/2021 - 11/16/2021 Instructor: Deborah Finger Instructor: David Johnson Number of class sessions: 5 Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Ocean View Town Hall, Ocean View Location of class: Off-Site Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Life is both joy and loss, not just one or the other. How do The title describes the course. It is fall and time for “leaf we bring mindfulness and presence to every moment of life? peeping,” and we will be going to forests to catch the colors. By our breath and moving our bodies with yoga we will feel Since we walk, there is an exercise component. We talk with our presence of living. Through readings and discussion, we new and old friends, and about our perceptions of nature. will examine the progression through life, the experience of aging and the transition to death. We will learn about the Q228-04 role of Aging Life Care Professionals, end-of-dife doulas, WALK AND TALK palliative care and hospice. THURSDAY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Q228-01 Dates of class: 10/21/2021 - 11/18/2021 WALK AND TALK Instructor: David Johnson Number of class sessions: 5 TUESDAY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Location of class: OLLI Kent/Sussex Off-Site Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 10/5/2021 Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 Instructor: David Johnson Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Number of class sessions: 5 Same as Q228-03 except day/time Location of class: Off-Site Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 Technological Requirements for optimal viewing: Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATH The title describes the course. Outdoors is our venue in a variety of places to walk: state parks, downtowns, historical R201 paths, nature preserves and centers. Since we walk, there is LIVING IN SPACE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE an exercise component. We talk with new and old friends, Monday 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and about our perceptions of nature. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 - 10/11/2021 Instructor: Jim O’Leary Q228-02 Number of class sessions: 5 WALK AND TALK Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes THURSDAY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 10/7/2021 Lecture, Video Based Instructor: David Johnson We have been a spacefaring civilization for 60 years, from Number of class sessions: 5 our first forays into space to six landings on the moon. Location of class: Off-Site Follow early efforts to get to space, go behind the scenes to Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $15 see details of the U.S and Soviet space programs’ triumphs Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) and tragedies. Follow missions and individuals that led us to the moon and to the Space Shuttle and the International Same as Q228-01 except dates of class. Space Station, how humans perform in space and explore plans for future visits to the moon and Mars from both nations and private companies.

12 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more R209 S202 PLANE EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY * ADVENTURES OF A GLOBAL JOURNALIST TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON MONDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 Dates of class: 10/25/2021 - 11/22/2021 Instructor: Dean Hoover Instructor: Ralph Begleiter Number of class sessions: 10 Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Location of class: The Moorings at Lewes Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $30 Class limit: 40 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion, Lecture This is a history course on Euclidean geometry from Euclid in Join me for a hopscotching, storytelling trip through the 300 B.C. to the present, centered on The Elements, Euclid’s career of a global broadcast journalist, with glimpses behind treatise on the fundamentals of geometry. We learn how it’s the scenes of network television during the final decades of structured and how it’s been propagated over the last 2300 the Cold War. We’ll visit every continent, meet some of the years, who are important people involved and how it’s been most important world leaders of the time and learn about used. There has not been a book other than the Bible with how journalists and their sources interact to bring you the such a long and widely-distributed history: its copying, news. This biopic class will be unabashedly ego-centric, printing, translating and learning have taken time and hard presented by UD professor emeritus and former CNN work. We will also discus its long history of adaptations and journalist Ralph Begleiter. uses in areas like construction, carpentry, astronomy, art, Class is also offered online, S225 (Monday 10:45 a.m. - noon). music, philosophy, theology and education. S222 ECONOMICS, FINANCE, COMPLETE GUIDE TO RETIREMENT TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. POLITICAL SCIENCE, LAW Dates of class: 10/19/2021 - 11/9/2021 Instructor: Robert Jeter All course information and course materials presented to OLLI class participants is intended to be informational only and Number of class sessions: 4 should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. Class limit: 32 • Price for course: $15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture S201-01 This four-course series is a detailed retirement planning ADVANCED INVESTMENTS AND PLANNING seminar designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired. Over the course of WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON four classes, we will cover the important and basic Dates of class: 10/20/2021 - 11/17/2021 strategies to plan a successful retirement, maximize your Instructor: Michael Loftus social security benefit and positioning your portfolio to last. Number of class sessions: 5 Our goal is to help make people aware of the challenges in Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes retirement and teach them suitable ways to prepare and Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $15 overcome them. Course format: Discussion, Lecture Tired of hearing the financial advice of “buy and hold” and traditional asset allocation? I have spent the last seven years searching to find a better way, after a student at OLLI told me I was like every other financial adviser. No more! Class is also offered online, S224 (Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – noon).

13 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 X216-01 EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTING ISSUES IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW X211 THURSDAY 9 A.M. - NOON OSHER CRAFT CIRCLE Date of class: 10/14/2021 Instructor: Mary Boyd WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. Number of class sessions: 1 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 - 11/10/2021 Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Instructors: Diana Beebe, Karen McKinnon Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $0 Number of class sessions: 10 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Discussion of instructor’s book Apples of Gold: Voices from Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $0 the Past That Speak to Us Now, which covers the U.S. Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Constitution and other founding documents, and discusses This course is open to any OLLI students who enjoy each cultural and historical events to World War I. Participants other’s company as they work on their handicraft. This is not should read the book before attending. Book is available on an instructional course but a venue for creative Amazon.com (search with author's name as M.E. Boyd along handiworkers to share what they do best while sitting with with complete book title and subtitle) or at Browseabout genial folks. If you knit or crochet and are looking for a Books in Rehoboth Beach. project, we can find you one that will help a good cause! Join the group as your schedule allows. X216-02 INTERESTING ISSUES IN CONSTITUTIONAL X215 LAW TRIVIA TIME THURSDAY 9 A.M. - NOON TUESDAY 2 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Date of class: 10/22/2021 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 - 11/9/2021 Instructor: Mary Boyd Instructor: Daniel Pritchett Number of class sessions: 1 Number of class sessions: 10 Location of class: Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes Location of class: Wyoming Church, Dover Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $0 Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $0 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Same as X216-01 except for date and location. Get together with people who enjoy the challenge of playing trivia games. Bring a set of trivia cards if you have them.

14 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more COURSE FALL 2021 UD OLLI ONLINE COURSES SCHEDULE BY DAY Download and print a convenient “at-a-glance” schedule! olli.udel.edu

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By signing up for OLLI Kent/Sussex membership, members can register for any combination of both online ART HISTORY & APPRECIATION and Kent/Sussex-based, in-person classes at the per-class rates listed on page 1 of this catalog. A204 For details about enrolling in online classes only, visit TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN ART olli.udel.edu/online. WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 About online learning at OLLI Instructor: Art McLaughlin UD OLLI Online classes are offered through the Zoom Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online videoconferencing platform and are taught by Price for course: $25 experienced OLLI instructors. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—any screen Check technology requirements before registering. You • Course format: Lecture will need a reliable internet connection and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, preferably with camera This course will cover primarily painting but also some and microphone. Visit Zoom.com to review system sculpture and architecture by American artists approximately requirements. Refunds will not be issued for personal 1900-1970 in PowerPoint presentations with commentary technology malfunctions. by instructor. • Take advantage of free Zoom training provided by the OLLI team! FINE ARTS • Plan a realistic class schedule. Online classes require significant attention and energy, so we recommend B201 avoiding too many consecutive classes on your ABSTRACT ART WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE *** schedule. TUESDAY 9 A.M. – NOON For more details about UD OLLI Online, visit Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 olli.udel.edu/online. Instructors: Eric Sallee, Jag Deshpande Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 33 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisite: Prior painting, drawing or art-making experience The class format revolves around biweekly assignments on themes such as still life, landscape, movement etc. A presentation with slide show illustrates examples from famous and less-known artists that students can use as inspiration for their work. The following week, work by individual students is presented and discussed, which can be highly

15 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 participatory. Students are provided with positive comments B210 and suggestions by their peers to improve upon their work. BEGINNER DRAWING The methods used for the successful continuance of our WITH CCARTS * class online during the spring term will be augmented by the use of Zoom for the presentation and discussion components. WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 B203 Instructor: Stephanie Przybylek ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY ** Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $75 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Audio and Instructor: Michael Rudolph video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online physical movement) Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and If you can make a mark, you can draw! This intro-level class video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size explores drawing through fun and engaging content. Using Course format: Discussion, Lecture global methods and materials, learn about diverse drawing styles and work with a variety of media, including graphite Prerequisite: A DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera with the pencil, pen and ink and gel pens. Learn about the latest new option to control settings is required for this class. materials being developed, and try your hand at Participants are expected to know how to use their camera representational and abstract techniques. and to have significant photography experience. This class is intended to bring together experienced B211 photographers to learn advanced techniques from each other BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR WITH through interactive discussions. The instructor’s goal is to act as THE ART STUDIO * a discussion moderator to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between class participants. Class participants WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON are assumed to be experienced in capturing and editing Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 photographs and be willing and able to share their knowledge Instructors: Karen Berstler, Nicole Sexton in a structured way. The instructor will solicit topics from class Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online participants, organize classes and moderate the discussion. Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $35 Participants will be encouraged to try the techniques discussed Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and and to share their work the following week. video—any screen Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) B206 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY-YOUR CAMERA ** Students will learn a variety of watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. Techniques include TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. washes, wet-on-wet brushwork, dry brushwork, glazing and Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 color mixing. Participants practice these techniques during Instructor: Michael Rudolph each class and then complete a small example of each one. Then students will take what they have learned to create a Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • complete painting. A supply list will be provided for students Class limit: 25 Price for course: $50 • to purchase before the beginning of class. Class is offered in Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen partnership with The Art Studio, the arts education center of Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ New Castle County’s Department of Community Services. physical movement) Prerequisite: Camera with adjustable settings, the ability to download and email images and your best friend, the camera manual This course will provide instruction on how to use your camera. We will cover camera settings and how they influence the image captured. As camera skills develop we will discuss photographic techniques, special topics and accessories that can enhance your photography.

16 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more B214 B220 BEYOND BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR EDITING WITH LIGHTROOM CLASSIC ** WITH THE ART STUDIO * THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 Instructor: Michael Rudolph Instructors: Karen Berstler, Nicole Sexton Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $35 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ video—any screen physical movement) Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Prerequisite: Lightroom/Lightroom Classic Prerequisite: Beginner’s Watercolor course This course provides instruction on using Adobe Lightroom Explore the use of light, shadow and color to create forms Classic to catalog and edit your photographs. The course using watercolors. Focus on painting from life. Previous will focus on using the Library and Develop modules in experience required. A supply list will be provided for Lightroom with the objective of providing tools and students to purchase before the beginning of class. Class is techniques to easily upload and retrieve images as well as offered in partnership with The Art Studio, the arts basic editing to improve the appearance of your photos. education center of New Castle County’s Department of Other modules will be covered as time and interest permit. Community Services. B221 B217 EXPLORE COLORED PENCIL CREATING COMICS WITH CCARTS TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 Instructor: Becky Varlas Instructor: Stephanie Przybylek Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $75 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size If you like to doodle, draw and laugh, and wish to explore Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical your creative side, this class is for you. Planned and movement) spontaneous drawing activities will be explored as each Want to make your world more colorful? Learn how to work participant prepares to create a comic strip. Drawing ability with colored pencils to get vivid color and art that pops. is not necessary! This class includes lecture, demonstration and exercises to increase ability to get the most out of artist-quality colored pencils. We will cover a brief history of pigments in pencils and cover several brands of colored pencils, how they work with related media like watercolors and watercolor pencils and explore tips and techniques that can push color to its fullest. Class offered in partnership with CCArts (Center for the Creative Arts in Hockessin, Delaware).

17 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 PERFORMING ARTS CA208 HISTORY OF RHYTHM & BLUES AND SOUL APPRECIATION MUSIC REVISED: PART 1 THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON CA201 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 ANOTHER LOOK AT THE WAGNER RING Instructor: Jerry Grant MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Price for course: $50 Instructor: Robert Violette Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 We will study the evolution of Black popular music 1945-70 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen and the rise of the independent record company, this semester Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based featuring Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Fats Domino and James Brown. Previously The Wagner Ring Cycle added a whole new musical offered as a single course, we are expanding into two language and production concept into the history of music, semesters in order to study more overlooked performers like especially opera. Philosophers, politicians, theologians and Chuck Willis, The Clovers, Barbara Acklin and Tyrone Davis. sociologists have written volumes about the Ring of the Nibelung. We will watch a variety of productions with the CA209 intent of asking our own questions, seeking our own understanding, increasing (discovering?) our own enjoyment HISTORY OF THE ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL of these four powerful works of musical theatre! WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 CA203 Instructor: Art McLaughlin CABARET 50 ** Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 Course format: Video Based Instructor: Thomas Powderly Explore the influence of Mississippi and Texas blues, country Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online • and western music, swing, jazz and rhythm and blues on the Class limit: 25 Price for course: $25 • development of early rock and roll. Special attention will be Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen placed on the development of instruments and band Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based personnel structure. Video based with instructor commentary. In 2022, the Academy Award winning film Cabaret will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release. Its characters, CA210 who first came to life in 1934 in The Berlin Stories, have LATE 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN OPERETTAS evolved through various incarnations on stage and screen TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. and their story continues to be thought-provoking entertainment today. We will examine Cabaret’s creative Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 evolution, view the film and discuss its contemporary Instructor: William Fellner relevance. Required text: The Berlin Stories by Christopher Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Isherwood, B00AN2C1Z2. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Video Based The second half of the 19th century saw a flowering of the European operetta. In today’s difficult environment, why not just relax and enjoy these musical romantic, comedic farces? We will view four examples of the genre bys Jac que Offenbach, Bedrich Smetana, Johann Strauss II, and, of course, Gilbert and Sullivan. All performances will be in English or with English subtitles.

18 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more CA211 CA215 LET’S EXPLORE AMERICAN OPERA THE GREATEST SONGS OF BROADWAY WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Larry Peterson Instructor: Daniel Pritchett Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Video Based Course format: Lecture We will screen and discuss operas by Menotti, Bernstein, This class will listen to—and in most cases, be able to read Weill, Wuorinen, Preven, Adams, Gershwin and Hammerstein. the lyrics of—many of the greatest songs written for broadway musicals, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to CA212 Andrew Lloyd Webber, from Oklahoma to Come From RUSSIAN OPERAS YOU MAY NOT KNOW (OR Away, from “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” to “The Room MAYBE YOU DO) Where it Happens.” THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: CA217 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 THERE’S MORE TO PUCCINI THAN BOHEME Instructor: Robert Violette AND BUTTERFLY Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Instructor: Robert Violette There is a wide world of opera out there! Opera houses, Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online even the Met, cannot be expected to produce all of the Price for course: $50 repertory. Through video we do have the chance to Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen experience a special genre: national culture told with Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based national music in a national theatre. This course will focus on Giacomo Puccini’s operas are certainly and deservedly very Russian culture with Russian music performed in Russian popular. However, there are several works that do not get theatres with Russian singers. It doesn’t get much more frequent performances. We will explore these through authentic! videos of live performances in the historical order of their composition. It’s always interesting to hear a composer’s self CA220 discovery! STORYTELLING THROUGH SONG AND MUSIC MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructors: Susan Watkins, Larry Watkins Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture, Discussion, Video Based Learn the stories behind the song and/or music—sometimes about real events and sometimes just a story. Musical stories are a way to share history and important stories. Language is limited. Music/song allows you to more deeply explore the emotions that are part of the story. Using videos, audio, lecture and discussion explore the meaning behind old songs and discover new stories in newer songs.

19 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 CP226 PERFORMING ARTS INTERMEDIATE CONCERT AND JAZZ BAND PARTICIPATION SMART MUSIC** THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. CP216 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 FUN SONGS FROM BROADWAY MUSICALS Instructors: Sheila Normandeau, Ellen Sherin, Darlene Slaughter Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. • Price for course: $50 Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Instructor: Gary Lippe video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical Price for course: $25 movement) Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Prerequisite: Intermediate level musical playing experience Course format: Lecture, Video Based Intermediate Concert and Jazz Band will practice using Here are performances that show the fun side of Broadway SmartMusic.com and Zoom. Various types of music will be musicals. A selection of songs that may invoke a smile, played to include concert and jazz styles. Instruments chuckle, giggle or even a laugh. The moderator will do his allowed to enroll include all concert and jazz band best to introduce each song and its show with a synopsis to instruments along with violin, viola, cello, double bass, help understand the context. Of course there will be factoids. recorder, concertina, guitar (picking), bass guitar (picking). See course outline for more information at CP222 https://www.olli.udel.edu/course-info. READERS’ THEATRE: “THE LARAMIE PROJECT” * CP227 THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA SMART MUSIC Dates of class: 10/28/2021 – 12/2/2021 Instructor: William Fellner MONDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Price for course: $25 Instructors: Sheila Normandeau, Ellen Sherin, Pam Wilson Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical Price for course: $50 movement) Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and In 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a gay man, video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more was kidnapped and savagely killed. This innovative play Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical addresses the various issues relating to the tragedy, told in movement) actual interviews with friends and strangers, giving readers Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner performance level a full picture of a quiet town suddenly thrust into the media Intermediate Orchestra will practice using SmartMusic.com spotlight. In this readers’ theatre activity, we will share a and Zoom. Various types of orchestra music will be played. reading and discussion of the play, and the issues it raises. Instruments allowed to enroll include the following: all orchestra instruments, recorders, concertinas, accordions, guitars (picking) and bass guitars (picking). See course outline for more information.

20 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more CP228 INTERMEDIATE POPS STRING ORCHESTRA GENERAL STUDIES SMART MUSIC WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. D201 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 CONTEMPORARY IDEA SHARING Instructors: Sheila Normandeau, Ellen Sherin, Pam Wilson TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Price for course: $50 Instructor: Rose Greer Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen movement) Course format: Video Based Prerequisite: Students should be at an Intermediate level Based on TED Talks, a popular nonprofit radio and internet Intermediate Pops String Orchestra will practice using phenomenon, as well as possible podcasts, this class SmartMusic.com and Zoom. Various types of music will be explores a series of short, dynamic talks, covering a variety played along with a segment of technical instruction. of topics. Join us as we view and discuss these fascinating, Instruments allowed to enroll include the following: violin, insightful, and sometimes humorous presentations. viola, cello, double bass, recorder, guitar (picking), bass guitar (picking). See course outline for more info. D204 DOCUMENTARIES TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Patrick Weaver Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Video Based Documentaries of a wide range of subjects, including history, biographies, music and more. Each week we will review a documentary and discuss as needed. Subject matter will be wide-ranging current matter, dated matter, historical, biograph- ical, music—each week will be of a different interest. In some cases the documentary will run a little long, perhaps bring lunch.

D205 GARDENING SPEAKERS TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Instructors: Ann Hapka, Barbara Bareford, Ann Alves Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Both professional and amateur specialists in all fields of horticulture and garden-related topics give colorful and informative presentations. Our objective is to explore a variety of information related to horticulture and to have fun sharing gardening experiences.

21 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 D206 techniques used to conduct a professional, science-based HEALING THE HEART OF DEMOCRACY ** investigation. Using current technology and recent research, participants will be able to determine the likelihood that MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON experiences in a given location are paranormal in nature. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Class is also held in-person at OLLI Kent/Sussex: D208 Instructor: Marcia Halio (Wednesday 10:45 a.m.—noon). Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 D210 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS Course format: Lecture THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Appalled by the current state of polarization in our beloved Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 country, I will teach from Parker Palmer’s outstanding book, Instructors: Gerri Sanchez, Lynn Smith Healing the Heart of Democracy. Together, we will explore Palmer’s ideas about how we can once again learn to work Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online together for the good of all as we move into the future. Each Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $25 week, we will discuss a chapter from his book and evaluate Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen his ideas and suggestions. Diverse opinions will be Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) encouraged and welcomed. This is a class is for beginners! We will teach the basics of Mah Jongg and spend time practicing the game. You will D207 need to purchase a 2021 Mah Jongg card from the National INTENTIONAL PHILANTHROPY Mah Jongg League (https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org) as soon as possible upon registering because it takes a few FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. weeks for the card to arrive. In addition, you will need to set Dates of class: 10/29/2021 – 12/3/2021 up an online subscription to the Real Mah Jongg app at Instructor: Beth Harper Briglia orientation, which costs $5.99 a month. The subscription can Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online be canceled at any time. See how much fun Mah Jongg is! Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen D211 Course format: Lecture RV LIFESTYLE: IT’S AN ADVENTURE! This course will provide tactical tools and techniques to TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. broaden the participant’s knowledge of the philanthropic Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 sector and to encourage their exploration of the role of Instructor: G. Cort Massey philanthropy (time, talent and/or treasure) in their lives. We explore the role of philanthropy in the U.S. nonprofit sector, Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online intentional philanthropy (what inspires you to give), selecting Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 charitable causes and organizations to support, due-diligence Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen tips, your legacy and an overview of common charitable tools. Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based If you are wondering what it would be like to be a self- D215 contained traveler in a recreational vehicle (RV), especially INTRODUCTION TO PARANORMAL during theseCANCELED socially distant times, then this course is for you. INVESTIGATION A PowerPoint format combines facts and personal experiences with some humor to explore this lifestyle. With TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. 20-plus years traveling in almost every type of RV, the Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 instructor will provide an overview of the different RV rigs, Instructor: Carol Pollio general operations and the challenges—but mostly the Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online rewards—of choosing an RV travel lifestyle. Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture Would you like to learn how to conduct a paranormal investigation? This course will present the knowledge and

22 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more D214 E203 THOUGHT PROVOKING TED TALKS * GENEALOGY RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS * WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructor: Carolyn Stankiewicz Instructor: Linda McMeniman Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $25 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Course format: Lecture Course includes thought-provoking TED Talks including body Prerequisite: Some experience researching genealogy language, how great leaders inspire action, the satisfying For both new and experienced researchers. Provides math of origami and several more. All new talks this session! practical guidance for researchers and introduces a Audio and video must be on for introduction of TED Talk and framework for thinking about genealogical discoveries. breakout rooms. Two TED Talks per session (10 videos total) Topics include online search strategies, understanding and will be presented. There will also be some fun trivia every using sources, search methodology, analysis of evidence week for your enjoyment! and building genealogical arguments.

E204 GENEALOGY INTERPRETING YOUR DNA RESULTS TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. E202 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 GENEALOGY COMPUTER LABORATORY * Instructor: Robert Larossa THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Class limit: 40 • Price for course: $50 Instructors: Linda McMeniman, Robert Larossa Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Screen 12” or more Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • Course format: Lecture Class limit: 20 Price for course: $50 • Prerequisite: Interest in genealogy Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size This course focuses on explaining the mechanisms of Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical inheritance so that results of genetic genealogy can be movement) understood by OLLI members. We will look at current tests Prerequisite: Co-registration with or previous exposure to and project future advances. We will investigate platforms genealogical fundamentals or equivalent provided by Ancestry, 23andme and GEDMatch. Benefits, pitfalls and ethics of genetic genealogy are discussed. Application of genealogical fundamentals to family histories Expect lecturers with short videos, and remember that the is the focus of this course. Students will delve into census only dumb question is the one that is not asked. and vital records as well as other genealogical data available on the internet, including those free to UD OLLI members. This course is essentially a study-hall for individual genealogical research by the students. Instructors will offer one-on-one and group assistance to help you find ancestors in old vital records using online databases. UDelNetID and password are required.

23 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 E205 F203 USING FAMILY TREE MAKER SOFTWARE ** COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 Instructors: Carol Callaghan, John Callaghan, Reg Herzog Instructors: Scarlette McLean, Elizabeth Stirk Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 45 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Lecture This is an open forum that allows us to explore Prerequisite: A genealogy class contemporary social and cultural issues affecting everyone. This is a class for people who have Family Tree Maker We access many experts from the community and then Software 2019 with the latest upgrade. This software is dialogue freely about the issues explored. available for both PCs and Macs. In addition, they should have intermediate computer skills and some experience F205 with genealogy research. Required Software: FamilyTree FLOWERS—ORIGIN, HISTORY, MEANING Maker Software 2019. AND USE MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. CULTURE Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 F201 Instructor: Melanie Moser (BASED ON) TRUE STORY MOVIES WITH Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online DISCUSSIONS Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen MONDAY 2:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 They bring us such joy and contentment, yet flowers have also Instructor: Sondra Weidman been associated with warfare (the poppy) and sorrow (the Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online iris), in past traditions. Plant explorers stalked across the globe Price for course: $50 to find new blooms for their sponsors. And science, from early Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and history through current time, has exploited flowers for healing, video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more bewitching, fragrancing, coloring and repelling purposes. Course format: Discussion, Video Based Illustrated with photos/painting of blossoms, this class will look In this class we watch movies based on true stories. This into the backstory of several species per session. semester we are able to watch an entire movie at a time with discussion afterwards. We will be watching six movies. F206 The selection of movies are Everest, The Great Debaters, GAY-LESBIAN-BISEXUAL-TRANS CLASSIC FILMS The Soloist, Into the Wild, Something the Lord Made, and TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. The Visitor. Scheduling note: no class on September 27 and October 3. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Larry Peterson Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Video Based We will screen major films with LGBT content with major well-known actors, e.g. Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, Marianne Moore, Guy Pierce, Antonio Banderas.

24 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more F202 F210 IKEBANA: ADVANCED ** IKEBANA (JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING)— THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON BEGINNER ** Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. Instructor: Sima Sariaslani Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructor: Sima Sariaslani Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $50 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement), Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Video Based Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement), This course is limited to students who have completed the Video Based intermediate course with the instructor. Students will further Sogetsu ikebana, taught in this course, is a modern form of their knowledge of classical moribana and nageire as well the formal Japanese art of flower arrangement and values as free-style arrangements. They will use fresh and dried discipline, which uses unconventional materials such as iron, plant materials as well as unconventional materials in their stones, driftwood, plastic, etc. in its free-style arrangements. arrangements. Students will obtain additional containers, Participants will first learn basic styles of Sogetsu ikebana kenzans and unconventional materials as instructed. followed by free-style arrangements. A basic package of Students will provide their plant materials for class. Required supplies, including the required text, is purchased from the text will be provided by the instructor. instructor for $150. Students will purchase their own branches and flowers. Required text: Sogetsu text book 1 and 2. F207 IKEBANA: INTERMEDIATE ** F212 THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE, LEVEL 2 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Instructor: Sima Sariaslani Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructor: Lorraine Cohn Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $50 video—with monitor or screen of any size Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement), Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Video Based Prerequisite: Previous OLLI International Folk Dance class Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginners Ikebana Course or equivalent. This course is for students who have completed the This course is designed for folk dancers who are interested Beginners Spring 2021 course with the instructor. Students in learning more than just beginner dances, so they can will perfect their basic moribana and nageire classic comfortably participate in-person in recreational folk dance arrangements as well as using more unconventional clubs. It is best to wear comfortable flat or low-heeled materials in free-style arrangements. Students will make shoes and be able to balance on one leg for at least two arrangements in two moribana containers and combine seconds, or have a chair nearby to reach. The majority of them to get one cohesive arrangement. Student will the dances will be from European countries, since the purchase a textbook, a kenzan and moribana from the rhythms are complex as well as culturally interesting. instructor. Students will provide their plant materials for class. Class is also taught in-person at OLLI Wilmington, Arsht Hall: F208 (Wednesday 10:45 a.m.—noon).

25 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 F204 G210 THE RISE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION HISTORY OF BYZANTINE EMPIRE TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/14/2021 – 11/30/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructors: Charles Johnson, Ann Kneavel Instructor: Ernest Novak Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: audio Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen and video—any size screen • Course format: Lecture Course format: Lecture, Video Based The word Byzantine evokes images of bizarre and sinister Western civilization from ancient world to the pre-Italian- intrigues, and a overly bureaucratic government. However, Renaissance, emphasizing Greco-Roman and Judeo- the historical facts are more positive. The Byzantine Empire Christian traditions. Topics include ancient Near East and was a fusion of Roman law, Greek culture and Christianity. Mediterranean, classical roots of modern civilization, roots It thrived for two centuries, and lasted for a thousand years of western religion in ancient Israel, Hellenistic and Roman past the fall of Rome. It was pivotal in establishing the dogma worlds, Christianity, medieval Europe and more. and the organizational structure of Christianity. While the main topic is history, the course will include some art. HISTORY G211 G204 HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE * CARS BETWEEN THE WARS WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M.—1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructor: Stuart Siegell Instructor: Larry Watkins Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture, Video Based Course format: Lecture, Video Based Why does the Russian world view differ from ours? The This class is a survey of developments in the automotive answer lies in Russian experiences, starting a millennium ago industry from 1914 to 1945. It will include technological from outside invaders to the autocracy of its rulers. This innovations and motor sports. course is an overview of a chaotic history from Kievan Rus to the Russian Revolutions of 1917. Course format is videos G209 from varied sources augmented by lecture. HAMILTON: THE MAN AND THE MUSICAL WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON G238 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 HOOVES OF IRON AND HEARTS OF STEEL Instructor: Daniel Pritchett TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 12/7/2021. No class 10/12 and 11/2 Price for course: $50 Instructor: Ray Glick Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Lecture Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: This class will examine the remarkable life and career of Any screen Course format: Alexander Hamilton, the “ten-dollar founding father,” whose Lecture status among the architects of our republic has reached This course covers, in detail, the role and uses of the equine new heights since the publication of Ron Chernow’s in the American Civil war. These animals were critical for biography in 2004 and the subsequent musical by Lin- both sides in the conduct of field combat operations and Manuel Miranda, which has played on Broadway since 2015. were actually in combat beside the men. Both the graceful prose of Chernow’s book and the brilliant Course also offered in-person at OLLI Kent/Sussex (G212: lyrics of Miranda’s songs will highlight our trip into the past. Tuesday 10:45 a.m.—noon).

26 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more G214 environments of medieval Islam and Christianity. We will IRELAND FROM THE BEGINNING I explore how these three major Western religions interacted with and influenced each other between the seventh and THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. 17th centuries. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructor: Robert Ehrlich G217 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online MODERN FRANCE: EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: Price for course: $50 THE ENLIGHTENMENT, PART 2 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Course format: Lecture, Discussion Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 The history of Ireland from the first settlers to the English Instructor: John Bullock takeover by the Tudors, Stuarts and Cromwell. Irish history is the story of prehistoric invaders, Iron Age Celts, Christian Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Ireland of the golden age that “saved Europe”; Vikings who Price for course: $50 established cities; and the Normans, Tudors and Stuarts— Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen based on archaeology, legends and written texts. Part one Course format: Lecture of a two semester course. In this course we will examine the ideas of 18th century French Enlightenment, including its attacks on Christianity; its G215 focus on rational religion, natural religion, deism, ultra- JERUSALEM: THE CRUSADERS’ PRIZE skepticism and atheism; and its thinkers Voltaire, Rousseau, TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Diderot, d’Holbach and Hume. We will also consider the responses and role of the Catholic Church during this period. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Katherine Henn G218 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 NINE DISEASES THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Dates of class: 9/14/2021 – 11/30/2021 The Crusades—with savagery and chivalry, maniacal Instructor: Rita Meek monotheists battled over centuries for control of Jerusalem, Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online their common “holy city.” Motivated by piety, penitence, the Price for course: $50 pursuit of riches, and the power of sovereignty, peoples, rich Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen and poor, aristocratic and common, from multiple complex Course format: Lecture, Video Based cultures, peculiarly sought to bring peace and love out of Explore the impact of nine diseases on the way we look at violence. Meet the medieval characters and their historic sickness and learn about the public health measures enterprises, and evaluate their legacy and gifts which still developed to stem the spread of disease, as well as which abound and impact us today. strategies have been effective and which have been less so. G237 Diseases include the Black Death (bubonic plague), cholera, smallpox, malaria, tuberculosis, yellow fever, the 1918 JEWISH LIFE IN MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN influenza outbreak and HIV/AIDS. Similarities and differences LANDS to coronavirus pandemic will be discussed as well. Great FRIDAY 10:15 A.M. – NOON Courses lectures, other videos, lectures, class discussion. Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 Instructor: Steven Saks Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture This history course focuses on the encounter of a rabbinic civilization shaped centuries earlier in the Near East with the emerging new social, political, economic and intellectual

27 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 G219 Phoenician city-states and their interactions with NIXON ADMINISTRATION: THE NEW neighboring regions, including ancient Israel and Greece. It will explore the trade and colonization of western CONSERVATISM Mediterranean regions; ending with the conflict between WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Carthage and Rome. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructor: John Bullock G222 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online RACISM IN AMERICA—THE HISTORY WE DIDN’T Price for course: $50 LEARN IN SCHOOL Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 We will be discussing the Nixon administration, examining its Instructor: Suzanne Linderman positions as centrist or right of center, not following traditional Republican Party paths. We will look at the Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Eisenhower administration and its relationship to modern Price for course: $25 republicanism, and the evolution of liberalism and the Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Democratic Party in the last 50 years. Finally we will discuss video—with monitor or screen of any size the viability of Democrats joining with neoconservative Course format: Discussion, Lecture republicanism to form a new permanent majority. Much of the racial turmoil in our country today can be traced directly to elements of our history, even before the G220 founding of the United States. Understanding this history ONE SOLDIER’S WORLD WAR II gives us a foundation for action to address the profound inequities that exist in our society today. Topics include the MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. early years, slavery by another name, public policy and the Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 civil rights movement, mass incarceration and the war on Instructors: Suzanne Souder, Glenn Rill drugs, and voter suppression then and now. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 G223 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more SAGE OR INFIDEL: THOMAS JEFFERSON’S LIFE Course format: Lecture AND LEGACY THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Suzanne Souder’s father, John Souder, spent most of his adult life in the Rehoboth Beach area. During WWII he was Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 drafted, ufo ght briefly in Italy and then became a German Instructor: Burton Cutting prisoner of war. Through over a hundred letters between Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online John and his family, learn about their experiences and love, Price for course: $50 and how world events affected their lives. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen G221 Course format: Discussion; Lecture PHOENICIANS, CARTHAGE AND THEIR This course focuses on issues inadequately addressed in COLONIES most Thomas Jefferson biographies. Topics include slavery, FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Native Americans, pirates, suffrage/gender, health concepts, Dates of class: 10/29/2021 – 12/3/2021 routine and condition, world affairs, the Industrial Revolution, Instructor: Robert Ehrlich economics and others. We will strive to understand the context of his life as well as the social and cultural Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online environment in which he lived, grew, survived and thrived. Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture This course will explore the political and cultural history of the Phoenicians beginning with the early culture of the

28 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more G224 G227 SHIFTING MENACE/THE RISE OF THE NEW THE HISTORY, ART AND SCIENCE OF PRINTING ANTISEMITISM AFTER WWII TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructors: Edward Grygo, Charlene Gaynor Instructor: Susan Warner Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/ Laptop Screen video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Course format: Lecture The history of printing is a story originating in early Chinese The alarming rise of antisemitism in Europe and America in history to the present. Get an inside look at the evolution of the recent decades has people worried. Their concern is the printing trade, its history, how the advent of newspapers focused on some unexpected activities such as the recent and books gifted literacy to the world. Learn about amazing vicious antisemitic attacks on college campuses where next machines and the incredible craftsmen who kept the generation leaders are being formed and trained. Also presses running. End with a glimpse of what’s new and surprising and unexpected is that hatred of Jews and Israel what’s coming. is coming from an emerging leftist movement once thought to be most tolerant. Explore the twists and turns of the G229 newest version of the oldest hatred. TO PHILADELPHIA AND BEYOND THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON G226 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 THE HISTORY OF SHIPS OF THE WORLD Instructor: Judy Filipkowski TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Price for course: $50 Instructor: Edward Grygo Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Lecture Price for course: $50 There are many stories to tell about the Delaware Valley, Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and from Chinatown to Germantown and all around town! We video—Computer/ Laptop Screen will cover history from the past to the present, sometimes Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based going off on tangents and down the rabbit hole! From the beginning of recorded history, ships have played a vital role but often gone unnoticed. Ships affect every part G231 of our lives, from commerce and recreation to amazing and TWO CONSTITUTIONS * powerful war ships. We will go from the famous British man THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. o’ war of yesterday to the monstrous tankers of today. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructor: Thomas Reed Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture An exploration of the development of a shadow second constitution that allows the U.S. president and Congress to suspend civil liberties relating to dissenters during time of war or national emergency, beginning with the treatment of Tories during the Revolution through the Civil War, WWI and WWII, the Cold War, Vietnam and the modern global war on terrorism.

29 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 G234 G236 U.S. HISTORY AS VIEWED BY AFRICAN WORLD WAR II IN THE PACIFIC AMERICANS * THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON FRIDAY 10:15 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 Instructor: Donald Egan Instructor: Norwood Coleman Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 30 Price for course: $50 Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Video Based Course format: Discussion, Lecture This class focuses on the history of people of African WWII was perhaps the most momentous and calamitous descent in the Americas from the 1500s to the end of event in human history. This class discusses the events in the Reconstruction with possible blending into the beginning of Pacific Theater, which ranged from Australia to Alaska and the Jim Crow period. Sessions involve the use of videos with Hawaii to India. It was fought on land, air, sea and undersea. the possibility of links being sent to students prior to class. We will review the people, places, plans, campaigns/battles, Discussion is strongly encouraged. Students are invited to events and equipment that were used. share their experiences and/or linkages to the topics covered. LITERATURE G235 WAR AND PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: YOM KIPPUR TO OSLO H201 MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE/HISTORY/ MUSIC ** Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 Instructor: Nicholas Simmonds WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 • Instructor: Price for course: $25 Aimee Wiest Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Lecture Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: This is the third class in the series tracing the history and Audio and roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Previous OLLI classes video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Course format: covered the period from the end of the 19th century through Discussion Required Text: The Norton Anthology of African American 1948 (Seeds of Conflict) and the creation of the state of Literature, Gates and McKay, second edition Israel through the 1967 Six-Day War (The Poisoned Well). The ASIN: series continues with the latest class, which covers the two B004NPDYLU (Amazon Standard Identification Number) decades between 1973 (the Yom Kippur War) and 1993 (the Course explores African American literature, history and Oslo Accords). Participation in the earlier classes is not a music, including the vernacular, by delving deeply into prose, prerequisite. poetry and drama through historical traditions.

30 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more H202 H205 BANNED AND CHALLENGED BOOKS *** PACK YOUR BOOK BAG FOR THE AMERICAN FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON SOUTH AND WEST *** Dates of class: 10/29/2021 – 12/3/2021 WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Instructor: Emily Ginder Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructor: Rebecca Worley Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Class limit: 75 • Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Why are books banned? Are there some books that are video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more inappropriate for preteens or teenagers to read? Should Course format: Discussion, Lecture parents have input in the selection of books read in school? In the previous course, we explored novels where place and Who gets to decide what a child should be reading? We national history is as essential as character, specifically the will read and discuss five books that have been banned or Australian outback and the Scottish highlands. For this challenged in schools around the country. What better way course, we will look homeward, to the unique peoples, to begin than to read and discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray history and cultures that shaped the American South and Bradbury? We will also read Of Mice and Men, Animal Farm, West, and gave this country its literary identity. Please see Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird. the course website for the complete list of authors and books, available at https://sites.google.com/a/udel.edu/ H213 pack-your-book-bag/. BOOK CLUB: THE FOUR WINDS THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. H208 Dates of class: 10/21/2021 – 11/18/2021 SHORT SUBJECTS: STORIES ALOUD Instructor: Bobbi Neaton MONDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Class limit: 24 • Price for course: $25 Instructor: Chenda Davison Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Discussion Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $50 Participants will read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen (ISBN-10: 9781250178602), a historical novel devoted to one Course format: Discussion, Lecture woman’s striving to find herself amid the bias of the 1920s, Enjoy the luxury of hearing a wide variety of short stories as well as to protect her family in their migration to read aloud, ranging from humorous to serious to provocative California during the Dustbowl years of the 1930s. The class to hilarious. Among those chosen are works by authors such will discuss these topics as well as delve into the historical as Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, Patrick McManus, Ruth realities of these turbulent times. Rendell, Ian McEwan and Bill Bryson. Course also offered in-person at OLLI Kent/Sussex (H203: Thursday 9—10:15 a.m.).

31 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES I204 THE U.S. AND CHINA IN THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD ORDER I202 MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. GREAT DECISIONS 2021 * Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 10/11/2021 THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Instructor: Christopher Mark Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructors: Sergei Boboshko, Steven Dombchik, Lee Price for course: $25 Standford Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Lecture Class limit: 125 • Price for course: $50 How can America both challenge and co-exist with China in Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? How will Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based globalization and the international order be re-shaped? This Introduction followed by DVD presentation and class is intended as a follow-on to the fall 2020 course The United discussion. Topics include global supply chain and national States and China in a Post-Pandemic World. Lectures and security, Persian Gulf and security issues, Brexit and the graphics will provide historical, political and economic European Union, struggles over the melting Arctic, China’s background and context, with time reserved at the end of role in Africa, the Korean Peninsula, roles of international each session for questions and discussion. organizations in a global pandemic and the end of globalization. Purchase of The Great Decisions 2021 briefing I205 book is highly recommended and is available online. (This U.S., RUSSIA AND UKRAINE course was previously listed under Economics, Finance, THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Political Science and Law or the S category.) Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 I203 Instructor: Eric Terzuolo INTRODUCTION TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE * Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $25 THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 10/28/2021 – 12/2/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Instructor: Trudie Thompson Russia-Ukraine tensions, and bilateral relations with both Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online countries, have been at the top of the new Biden Price for course: $25 administration’s foreign policy agenda. What are the Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen historical roots of the problem? How did the end of the Cold Course format: Lecture War shape U.S./Russia/Ukraine relations? How have three This course introduces functions of U.S. embassies, different U.S. administrations dealt with Russia’s efforts to consulates and other overseas missions. It includes a brief reclaim territory from Ukraine? Where do we go from here? look at the Washington agencies that send personnel The course is based on lectures and discussion. No assigned overseas, the foreign service structure, and the U.S. role in readings or prerequisites. international affairs. The focus is on the Department of State, but other agencies will also be discussed. Participation and contributions from other retired U.S. government personnel are welcome.

32 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION J203 CHRISTIAN MORALITY IN CONTEXT: PART 1, GENESIS TO THE EARLY CHURCH J201 WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. THE WISDOM PATTERN ** Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Instructor: Joseph Theranger Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructors: Christine Loveland, Jennifer L. O’Brien Price for course: $25 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and The moral teachings of Christianity began with Judaism. video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Part One is a 5-week course that will look at the events Course format: Discussion from Genesis through to the Early Church that impacted This course is based on the book The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Christian moral thinking. Part Two will be a second 5-week Disorder, Reorder by Richard Rohr, O.F.M., an internationally course that will look at events from Constantine to the recognized author and spiritual leader. He is founding Reformation. Islam is discussed in this section. A third 5- director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in week course will be offered in the spring that will cover the Albuquerque, New Mexico. Father Richard teaches on events from the Reformation to modern times with incarnational mysticism, non-dual consciousness, and emphasis on the Enlightenment. contemplation. This course is about spiritual growth yet not necessarily religious. An ability to complete readings and J204 participate in weekly discussion is paramount. Required text: CHRISTIAN MORALITY IN CONTEXT: ISBN#978-1-63253-346-3. CONSTANTINE TO THE REFORMATION WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. J202 Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 A MODERN GUIDE TO THE BIBLE Instructor: Joseph Theranger MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Price for course: $25 Instructor: John Holden Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Discussion, Lecture Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 This is the second part of a three-part course. It covers the Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and history, politics and events that influenced Christian moral video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size thinking from the time of Constantine to the time of the Course format: Discussion Reformation. The course will look at the end of the Roman Exploring understanding the Bible by emphasizing history Empire, the drift and separation between East and West. and metaphor rather than forcing literal interpretation, this The rise of Islam played an interesting and unexpected role course is a guided discussion of Marcus J. Borg’s Reading the on Christian morality. We’ll examine the outburst of civilization Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously but in the High Middle Ages and end on the Reformation. Not Literally. This methodology is then applied in an overview of the biblical record. Required Text: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously but Not Literally by Marcus J. Borg, ISBN: 0-06-060918-4 or -2.

33 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 J206 readings with an emphasis on living fully now and a chance INTRO TO THE SIKH RELIGION to reimagine the larger mystery ahead. Practical medical topics are addressed as well. Required text: On Living by MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Kerry Egan: 9781594634826. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 10/11/2021 Instructor: Bill Innes J211 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online SOULFULNESS: A LOOK AT THE INNER LIFE Price for course: $25 OF AGING ** Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Course format: Discussion, Lecture Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Sikhs have been in the news lately because they have been Instructors: Susan Dagenais, Susan Flook the target of hate crimes. Their beards and turbans give them a distinctive look that reflects their beliefs. The Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online tradition emerged in 15th century India and is today the Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 world’s sixth major religion. We will explore their history, Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen foundational leaders, beliefs and practices, and show Course format: Discussion examples of song and worship. The final week, a member of The goal of this discussion-based course is to develop more the Delaware Sikh community will join us for a question- deeply our inner lives during aging. Concurrently reading and-answer session. works on aging by Parker J. Palmer and Joan Chittister, we will understand aging as both action and contemplation, J209 production and reflection, and gravitas and levity. The JUNTO FORUM course will also include other short, inspirational works by THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. some poets whose work is additive to our class. Required text: On the Brink of Everything, Parker J. Palmer ISBN Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 9781523095438(hardback) and The Gift of Years, Joan Instructors: Boyd Sorenson, James Moser Chittister, ISBN# 978-1-933346-10-6. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 J212 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more SUFI STORIES * Course format: Discussion, Lecture THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. A structured team-taught virtual lecture/discussion course Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 patterned after Benjamin Franklin’s “Junto Club” Instructor: Claire Brown (https://conversational-leadership.net/junto-club/) wherein Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online a group of friends interact in a forum environment for Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 mutual improvement and education. Speakers present an Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen argument for the common good, followed by critique and Course format: Discussion discussion by class members. Required Text: Any book of stories translated by Idries Shah and/or any book of poems by Rumi translated by J210 Coleman Barks MYSTERIES OF LIVING AND DYING ** Learn about a different way of looking at the world. Explore WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sufism and its philosophy to be “in the world but not of it.” Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Based on love, not intellect or asceticism, Sufism is Instructors: Gary Soulsman, Jo-Ann Baca, Linda Hall recognized worldwide as a mystical spiritual tradition. Sufis teach through tales and poems. So, we will read aloud and Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • discuss short Sufi stories and poems as a way into this Class limit: 26 Price for course: $50 • tradition. Participants should obtain one or more of the Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and following suggested books: Delicious Laughter by Rumi, video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more translated by Coleman Barks, ISBN: 0-9618916-1-0; Open Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Secret by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks, ISBN:0- A look at life and death from many perspectives through 939660-06-7; The Dermis Probe by Idries Shah, ISBN: lectures, film, class discussion, meditation and weekly 0-86304-045-4; Wisdom of the Idiots by Idries Shah, ISBN:0-

34 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more 86304-046-2; The Way of the Sufi by Idries Shah, ISBN:0- comprehensible and comprehensive survey of the best of 525-47261-4. the contemporary thinkers. Required text: Who on Earth Was Jesus? by David Boulton, ISBN 978 1 84694 018 7. J213 THE LIFE OF JACOB * WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON WRITING Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 Instructor: Michael Kramer K201 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online ADVANCED WRITERS WORKSHOP—TUESDAY ** Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Instructor: James Russell From early childhood to adulthood, the biblical Jacob Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online undergoes growth and maturity. Jacob deceives his brother, Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $50 Esau, and later his father, Isaac. He takes on a new identity Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen when wrestling with a mysterious individual. Join us to Course format: Discussion discuss the quirks and foibles of this biblical forefather. Prerequisite: Advanced experience in writing, no poetry For experienced writers of fiction, nonfiction or memoirs J214 THE POWER OF NOW with advanced skills. Be prepared for lively discussion where BY ECKHART TOLLE ** you will critique three classmates’ pieces each week and be MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON responsible for handing in three pieces of your own during Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 the semester. Be ready for helpful comments to improve Instructor: Deborah Brown your writing skills. Not for poetry or technical writing. Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online • K202 Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen ASPIRING POETS *** Course format: Discussion WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Class reads and discusses two chapters each week of The Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and discusses salient points Instructor: Betsey Cullen or questions. Class participants should acquire a copy of the Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online book prior to the first day of class. ISBN: 978-1-57731-480-6. Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen J215 Course format: Discussion WHO ON EARTH WAS JESUS? ** Prerequisite: Some experience with writing and critiquing poetry FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Calling adventurous poets! Stretch your poetry skills. We will Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 focus on the “ordinary genius” in all of us, delving into Instructor: John Holden Addonizio’s “inner and outer worlds”—gender, identity, sex and love. Compose four poems! Write and grow. Required Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • text: Ordinary Genius by Kim Addonizio, ISBN 9780393334166. Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion What happens when the Christ of faith meets the Jesus of history? Who on Earth Was Jesus? by David Boulton is a synthesis of historical Jesus scholarship. It gives an overview of several factions of Jesus scholars, comparing their conclusions and explaining their theses. The scope is as wide-ranging as it is evenhanded; from theologians to scholars to popes, it distills their thoughts into a

35 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 K203 K205 OBITUARIES: AS YOU LIKE IT WRITING MEMOIRS THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructor: Peter Harrigan Instructor: Rae Tyson Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 35 • Price for course: $25 Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion For most of us, our obituary is the last word on our lives and As a means of preserving your personal legacy, memoirs shapes the way we are remembered. Yet many people have become one of the most popular forms of creative leave the task of preparing their obituary to bereaved expression. But crafting a good memoir can be a challenge. family members and funeral homes. The result may be an To guide that journey, this course helps you master and incomplete memorial tribute, omitting details and facts practice the art of writing a good, readable memoir. considered important by the deceased. In this course, we will explore the history of obituaries, look at examples from K206 the heartbreaking to the hilarious, and have the opportunity WRITING NONFICTION ** to create our own as we would like it. MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. K204 Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructor: Rae Tyson POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. • Class limit: 14 • Price for course: $50 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Instructor: Helen Griffith Course format: Discussion Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online When it comes to creativity, fiction writing dominates. Or Class limit: 18 • Price for course: $50 does it? Good nonfiction also relies on heavy doses of Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen creative writing. The nonfiction bonus is writing about things Course format: Discussion that are true. This course explores a variety of nonfiction For those who enjoy writing poetry or those who would like genres, including memoir and other forms of creative to try, this is an opportunity to read your poems to people nonfiction. This offering is suitable for all, regardless of prior interested in helping you improve as a poet. Having specific writing experience. assignments will stretch you as a poet, while reading and critiquing poems can broaden your outlook and enrich your own work. Class participation and help with facilitation are encouraged.

36 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more K207 YESTERDAY FOR TOMORROW ** INFORMATION MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON TECHNOLOGY Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructors: Rose Greer, Becky Varlas L203 Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • DESKTOP PUBLISHER * Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Course format: Discussion Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Beginning and experienced writers practice principles and Instructor: Lewis Martin Jr. enjoy the pleasures of memoir writing. We write at home. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Then in class, we read aloud our times of laughter, sorrow, Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $50 fear and joy. We express our history, leave treasures for our Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and descendants and inspire each other to chronicle memorable video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size moments. Come! Write your memoirs! Notice: We request Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ confidentiality. What you see, what you hear, when you Physical Movement) leave, leave it here. Learn to put anything anywhere on a page to create newsletters, letterheads, brochures, greeting cards or K208 virtually any publication using Microsoft® Publisher 2016 or YOUR STORY PAINTED IN WORDS ** later. Must have Microsoft® Publisher 2016 or Office 365 and TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Microsoft® PowerPoint on laptop or desktop computers. Good mouse skills and word processing ability are needed. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Ruth Flexman L205 Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • EDITING IMAGES IN APPLE’S PHOTOS APP * Class limit: 22 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 physical movement) Instructor: Jerry Hapka Express yourself through memories or stories. Share your Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online work aloud with classmates. Exercises in class help you Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $25 connect with your inner writer. Achieve increased Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and understanding and appreciation for your lived experiences video—Computer/ Laptop Screen 12” or more and stories. New and experienced writers, bring your Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on/physical movement) creativity for interesting writing inspirations. The course covers the use of all of the tools available in the Photos edit menu. Sample images are provided for students to use to practice during classes. Some video presentations may be used. If time permits, we will also learn how to use other programs such as ON 1 or Photoshop Elements with Photos. Videos demonstrating the various techniques may be used during class.

37 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 L202 L207 EXCEL: ADVANCED TOPICS * HOME NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 Instructor: Allen Alexander Instructors: Saul Reine, Charles Carter Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Course format: Lecture Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Prerequisite: Basic Excel course This course is an introduction to computer networks and the The course covers Format as Table, If Statement, Table internet with emphasis on home networks. It describes the Lookup, Pivot Tables, and interface with Microsoft Word and roles of Wi-Fi routers and other network components. Local Access. Classes will work with material provided online from network examples like Wi-Fi printers, help explain network files on my UDel account. The documents must be protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and communication links (e.g. Wi-Fi downloaded before class as they provide the basis for and Ethernet). Browsing websites illustrates how the internet classroom demonstrations. The documents are annotated is accessed through a router. A basic understanding of these and contain links to Microsoft online reference material. fundamentals will help set up, secure, optimize and troubleshoot home networks. L206 EXCEL: INTRODUCTION ** L208 THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. iPHONE BASICS Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Instructors: Phil Weinberg, Sandra Schubel Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructor: Barbee Kiker Class limit: 12 • Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $25 video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Prerequisite: Knowledge of Zoom and basic PC or Mac Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) know-how Prerequisite: Must have an iPhone—preferably with the An introductory Microsoft® Excel course for people who current iOS know how to use the Microsoft® Windows or the MacIntosh Make sure you haven’t missed any of the basics. Organize Operating system and possess Excel software. Students will your apps. Evaluate apps. Search for lost apps. Identify the learn the basic concepts involved in spreadsheeting. Each status icons. Access the Control Center. Learn phone and week, students will receive the lesson instructions to be texting tips. Set up conference calls. Close Safari tabs. Set used, which will be sent via email. Each class involves a Bookmarks in Safari. Let Siri be your assistant. Charge your short video previewing the lesson to be taught followed by iPhone before class. The class is not for other smartphones. a step-by-step hands-on walk through the lesson. The user We will use the latest operating system, IOS 14.5.1, as of must be familiar with the use of Zoom. May 2021.

38 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more L209 stress security, maintenance, touchscreen navigation and MAC COMPUTER LAB, NOVICE, PART 1 accessing the cloud. MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON L211 Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructor: Andrew Feiring WORD FUNDAMENTALS II TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Anita Sterling video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Lecture Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $25 This course is for people with limited computer skills who Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and want to learn to use a Mac. It should also be useful for those video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size switching from PC to Mac. Fall semester will focus on basic Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Mac operations, using the internet, email best practices and Prerequisite: Word Fundamentals I or equivalent backing up the hard drive. The course will be taught using This intermediate word processing course uses Microsoft® the Big Sur operating system (OS11). Part 2 in spring 2022 will Word 2016. Use built-in templates to create a letter. Add cover Mac apps. graphics (images, shapes and text boxes) to a Word document. Orient them with respect to the text. Use mail L213 merge to create labels and envelopes. Experience at the SMARTPHONES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS level of Word Fundamentals I is needed as well as basic experience with Zoom, including screen sharing. TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 L212 Instructor: Jerry Lucas WORD PROCESSING FUNDAMENTALS I Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Anita Sterling movement) Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online This course covers both IOS and Android smartphone Class limit: 10 • Price for course: $25 applications and a limited coverage on definitions and how Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and both IOS and Android smartphones work. Questions and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size discussion are encouraged. Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Prerequisite: Microsoft Word or Word-compatible program on home computer. Keyboard and mouse skills. Some L210 experience with editing, character and paragraph WINDOWS 10 MANAGEMENT formatting in a text document. Basic experience with TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Zoom. Patience while individual questions are addressed. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 This introductory word processing course will use Microsoft® Instructors: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston Word 2016 but is suitable for any version since 2007. Review Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online editing and formatting. Set up multi-page documents. Learn Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 styles, tables and columns for arranging documents. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Prerequisite: Working Knowledge of Windows 10 Operating System This course should be taken by people who are skilled in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating system but want to learn how Windows 10 has changed the game plan. We

39 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 O203 LANGUAGES FRENCH CONTEMPORARY NOVEL ** MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. O201 Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructors: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL): Judy Diner, Chenda Davison BEGINNER ** Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: Price for course: MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON 25 • $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Instructor: Sondra Weidman Prerequisite: Ability to converse in French; advanced. Number of class sessions: Location of class: 11 • OLLI Online Join our interactive class to refresh your French speaking Class limit: Price for course: 20 • $50 skills and expand your knowledge. We discuss a different Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and contemporary French novel each term. Participants take video—screen 12” or more turns leading the discussion each week, based on that Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ week’s reading assignment. Selection for fall 2021: Traversee physical movement), Video Based de la Mangrove by Maryse Conde. Participants should be Come and join me and learn the basics and principles of able to converse in French and understand spoken and ASL, American Sign Language! It is a beautiful language that written materials for native speakers. ISBN-13:978- you will love getting to know. Required text: The Joy of 2070385461. Also available in Kindle. Signing, 2nd edition, ISBN-13: 978-0882435206. O204 O202 FRENCH FROM THE GROUND UP: PHONETICS * J’ACCUSE EMILE ZOLA’S DEFENSE OF DREYFUS: * TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Instructors: Alice Cataldi, Susan Watkins Instructors: Alice Cataldi, Susan Watkins Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $25 Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion Course format: Discussion, Lecture Using everyday vocabulary, participants in this course will Prerequisite: Five semesters of French or the equivalent practice the basic sounds of French. They will have Participants in this course will enhance their communicative opportunity to ask questions to clarify the challenges they skills in the French language as they read and discuss encounter. At the same time, they will acquire vocabulary excerpts from Zola’s J’accuse. They will become familiar useful for basic communication. with the historical events that served as the backdrop for the Dreyfus Affair. Zola’s letter will be provided as well as O205 weekly PowerPoint guides for discussion. FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, PART 1 ** TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture This elementary level French course is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of the language. Thematic vocabularies, grammatical constructions and exercises, and correct pronunciation, all derived from a text,

40 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more will systematically aid in developing and achieving O232 elementary communicative goals. Your questions will be FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE, PART 3 answered. Required texts: Le nouveau taxi! 1, Capelle and Menand, ISBN 9782011555489; Le nouveau taxi! 1, Cahier MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. d’exercices, Capelle and Menand, ISBN 9782011555496; French Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 First Year, New Edition, Blume and Stein, ISBN 9781567653090. Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online O206 Price for course: $50 FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, PART 3 ** Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Prerequisite: Completion of Le nouveau taxi! 1 or equivalent Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan This intermediate level course emphasizes correct pronunciation and conversation using dialogues, videos, Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online grammatical reviews and exercises, and authentic realia Price for course: $50 from the text. The class is conducted in French and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen encourages as much free conversation as possible. Required Course format: Discussion, Lecture texts: Le nouveau taxi! 2, Robert Menand, ISBN 978-2-01- Prerequisite: Units 1 and 2 of text or equivalent 155551-9; Le nouveau taxi! 2, Cahier d’exercices, Hutchings and This is Part 3 of an elementary level course requiring some Hirschsprung, ISBN 9782011555526 and French Three Years, knowledge of French, such as that found in units 1 and 2 of second edition, Blume and Stein, ISBN 9781567653311 (optional the text, or an equivalent. Thematic vocabularies, or similar grammar workbook). grammatical constructions and exercises, and correct pronunciation, derived from a text, will systematically aid in O208 developing and achieving elementary communicative goals. FRENCH: ECHANGES ANIMES ** Required texts: Le nouveau taxi! 1, Capelle and Menand, ISBN 9782011555489, Le nouveau taxi!, Cahier d’exercices, by MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Capelle and Menand, ISBN 9782011555496 and French First Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Year, New Edition, Blume and Stein, ISBN 9781567653090. Instructors: Mary Shenvi, Judy Diner Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online O207 Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE, PART 12 ** Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Course format: Discussion, Lecture FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Prerequisite: Intermediate-advanced conversational French Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 Instructors: Jacquelyn Keoughan, Chris Goodrick Join our intermediate to advanced level French class to refresh, refine and update your speaking skills in a relaxed Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online environment. Discussions are based on authentic readings or Price for course: $50 videos, selected to spark lively discussions, on topics such as Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen history, the fine arts, science, trending topics and modern Course format: Discussion, Lecture dilemmas. Materials are provided one week in advance. Prerequisite: Intermediate level speaking Class sessions are designed with participants’ expressed This continuing intermediate level course uses dialogues, interests and needs in mind. grammatical reviews and exercises, and authentic French realia from the text and outside sources to encourage correct pronunciation and conversational opportunities. The goal for this class is to build and perfect the fluency developed during previous semesters in a friendly atmosphere that encourages participation. Required texts: Le nouveau taxi! 2, Menand, 9782011555519; French Three Years, second edition, Blume and Stein, 9781567653311 or an equivalent grammar book.

41 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 O209 O216 FRENCH: FOCUS ON FLUENCY ** GERMAN: INTERMEDIATE THE FUN TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. CONTINUES ** Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Instructor: Mary Shenvi Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructors: Angela Drooz, Hans Mueller, Christiane Shields Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Prerequisite: Intermediate level conversational French Course format: Discussion, Lecture Have fun speaking French in a lighthearted atmosphere Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of German while developing your conversational skills at the This course is for intermediate level students who wish to intermediate level. Sessions are conducted in French and expand their knowledge of German through conversation designed to maximize speaking opportunities in response to and reading. The emphasis is on comprehension and authentic readings, listening activities, songs, games and speaking. We will use newspaper articles, short stories, discussions. Brief grammar and vocabulary explanations, as videos and web-based materials for reading, translation needed, are incorporated into activities to ensure accuracy and discussion. Grammar reviews are added as needed. without detracting from the ongoing conversation O211 O224 GERMAN: READING AND DISCUSSION, GERMAN: BEGINNING 3 ** ADVANCED ** MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructors: Christiane Shields, Lorena Meunier Instructors: Chris Goodrick, Ben Raphael, Christiane Shields Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 25 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Prerequisite: Ability to read and speak German physical movement), Video Based The course is conducted in German for students who can Prerequisite: Continued interest in learning a foreign language. read, write and speak German by native German speaking Learn German with stories while reading Karneval in Köln: instructors. Since the text is rather long, some of it will be 10 German Short Stories for Beginners by André Klein. The read to the students to train their listening comprehension. emphasis is on acquiring a foreign language in a natural Additional visual support materials will be provided to way by listening, reading, understanding and enjoying enhance the understanding of Alma Mahler-Werfel and her stories about Germany today. The use of language learning world in the first half of the 20th century. Interested students apps and internet resources is encouraged. Required text: may want to google her obituary in the New York Times, André Klein’s Karneval in Köln. December 13, 1964. Required text: Witwe im Wahn, Das Leben der Alma Mahler-Werfel by Oliver Hilmes, ISBN 978-570- 55112-7.

42 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more O210 O213 GERMAN GRAMMAR: THE BASICS GERMAN SHORT STORIES THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructor: Angela Drooz Instructor: Angela Drooz Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisite: Knowledge of beginner or intermediate German Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of German From Adjektiv (adjective) to Zeitwort (verb), this course gives In this course we will read German short stories, mostly of an overview of the structure of the German language. It is the period after WWII. We will explore and discuss the intended for advanced beginners and intermediate students. development of the ‘Kurzgeschichte’ into a favorite subject Some knowledge of German is required. The class will by writers such as Ingeborg Bachmann, Wolfgang Borchert, consist of visual presentation, student participation in Marie Luise Kaschnitz, Jurek Becker, Ilse Aichinger and exercises, question and answers. Some work will be others. This class is for students with an intermediate ability completed by students at home independently. to read, understand and speak German.Texts will be provided by the instructor. O212 GERMAN SEMINAR O214 WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. GERMAN: LEARN WITH SONGS Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Instructors: Mary Shenvi, William Holstein Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructors: William Holstein, Mary Shenvi Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a conversation in German, to Course format: Discussion, Lecture understand written and spoken materials designed for Prerequisite: Some prior exposure to the German language native speakers and adapted for use at the intermediate In this intermediate level course we will translate, watch and to advanced level. listen to easy-to-understand German songs, including old This intermediate/advanced course is conducted entirely in favorites, national songs, ballads, Schlagermusik, and German and is designed to encourage a lively exchange German-language versions of well-known English-language based on a broad range of topics. A rich variety of sources songs such as Lili Marlene, Mackie Messer, Deutschland assures that students have accurate models of German as it ueber Alles, Sie liebt dich, Paff der Zauberdrachen, Oma so is actually spoken for different purposes. Authentic readings, lieb, Edelweiss and many others. The focus will be on recordings, songs and games provide an immersive developing an ear for and an understanding of everyday experience. conversational German (while having fun).

43 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 O217 O220 ITALIAN 2—SCUOLA DI ITALIANO ** ITALIAN: READING AND DISCUSSION ** MONDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructor: Sandro Cuccia Instructors: Vincent Cariello, Janice Durante, Carla Westerman Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Completion of ITALIANO 1, or equivalent Prerequisite: For intermediate to advanced speakers of Italian This is Italian 2, the second of a fun-filled, seven-part This class is conducted entirely in Italian. We will read and program presented by a native Italian speaker. Beginner discuss articles and short stories to provide insights into Italy students continue their study of “La Bella Lingue” The course past and present. Class is aimed at increasing fluency and is regularly punctuated by tidbits of all things Italy via video gaining an appreciation for Italian writers and culture. and audio clips that promote continued interest in the culture, language, arts and cuisine. Completion of Italian 1 or O225 equivalent is required. The only corequisite is a desire to OVERVIEW OF HUMAN LANGUAGE learn and practice! Required text: Living Language Italian, Complete Edition, ISBN-13 : 978-0307478573. For more FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON information visit: LearnFromSandro.com. Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 10/8/2021 Instructor: Trudie Thompson O218 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online ITALIAN 4—SCUOLA DI ITALIANO ** Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructor: Sandro Cuccia Led by a language enthusiast who has studied English, German, French, Korean, Spanish and Russian, this course Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online will introduce the history of language study, various Price for course: $50 branches of linguistics, the origin of human language and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen what makes it unique, human language acquisition, the Course format: Discussion, Lecture origin of writing and a bit about the history of the English Prerequisite: Completion of Italian 1 through 3, or equivalent language. This is Italian 4, the fourth of a fun-filled seven-part program presented by a native Italian speaker. Intermediate students O226 continue their study of “La Bella Lingue.” The course is SPANISH INTERMEDIATE ** regularly punctuated by tidbits of all things Italy via video and audio clips that promote continued interest in the WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. culture, language, arts and cuisine. Completion of the first Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 three parts or equivalent is required. The only corequisite is a Instructor: Jeanne Hanson desire to learn and practice! For information visit: Number of class sessions: 11 LearnFromSandro.com. Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Course format: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisite: Six semesters of Spanish or the equivalent This is an intermediate Spanish course for students with at least four semesters of Spanish at OLLI or the equivalent. Intermediate vocabulary and grammar in the textbook as well as supplemental materials, including stories and songs,

44 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more are covered. Required Text: Complete Spanish Grammar, third participants an opportunity to enrich their vocabulary and edition, Nissenberg, ISBN: 978-1-259-58419-0, and Situaciones: increase their fluency in Spanish in a relaxed, friendly Spanish for Mastery 3, Valette, ISBN: 0-669-32365-3 environment. Authentic weekly readings, on a variety of topics, serve as a springboard for discussion. Materials are O227 selected and presented with participants’ expressed SPANISH INTERMEDIATE READING AND interests and needs in mind. Music, pictures and video clips round out class sessions. Limited to 25 students. CONVERSATION ** TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. O230 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 TEACHING ADULTS BASIC READING OR E.L.L. ** Instructors: Ross Wilcox, Sydney Robertson TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • Dates of class: Class limit: 20 Price for course: $50 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 • Instructors: Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dale Ashera-Davis, Cynthia Shermeyer, Course format: Discussion, Lecture Susan Trzonkowski Prerequisite: Ability to follow a simple conversation in Spanish Number of class sessions: • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: Price for course: This is a continuing intermediate conversation course. Each 25 • $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen week we will discuss some current topic(s), practice some Course format: Discussion basic Spanish conversation examples in small groups, and read excerpts from Spanish text. We will normally end the Literacy Delaware is a volunteer based 501(c)3 organization class listening to and discussing grammar and vocabulary that teaches adults either basic adult education, reading or of a Spanish song. English Language Learners (ELL). Background check with nominal cost is required of all tutors. Training is provided to O228 all incoming tutors with opportunities to ob serve a tutoring session and learn from experienced tutors. We pr ovide SPANISH NOW! THIRD SEMESTER ** resources to the tutor for use with the learner based on the THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. learner’s intake assessment. Come learn how to ge iv the gift Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 of literacy to an appreciative adult! Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online O231 Price for course: $50 TUTTO ITALIANO! ** Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Instructor: Sandro Cuccia Prerequisite: Six semesters of Spanish or the equivalent Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online The course will be based primarily on the textbook, starting • Price for course: $50 with Unit 9. The material will be supplemented with songs Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen and discussions. Required Text: Spanish Now! Level One, 8th Course format: Discussion, Lecture edition, ISBN: 978-1-4380-7523-5 Prerequisite: Ability to read Italian and hold a simple conversation O229 For advanced-intermediate to advanced students of It alian, SPANISH: ADVANCED CONVERSATION ** this continuing course provides additional opportunities to THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. enjoy and discuss all things Italian and to acquire fluency in Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 speaking and emphasizing natural, colloquial usage. New Instructors: Mary Shenvi, Ross Wilcox vocabulary and idiomatic phrases are emphasized, and students are encouraged to speak in Italian during each Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • class. We will share stories, culture, cinema, travel, cuisine, Class limit: 25 Price for course: $50 • humor and more! This course is all about.Tutto Italiano! For Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen information, visit LearnFromSandro.com. Course format: Discussion Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a conversation in Spanish This advanced-level course is designed to provide

45 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 P205 MATH AND SCIENCES ECOLOGY: LIFE COMPETING AND COOPERATING MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. LIFE SCIENCES Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 10/11/2021 All course information and course materials presented to OLLI Instructor: Craig Lewis class participants is intended to be informational only and Number of class sessions: Location of class: should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, 5 • OLLI Online Price for course: financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture P203 Life in Earth’s varied environments: how do species compete DENTAL, MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERIES and cooperate? How does geology and climate change the TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. game? We will introduce the various biomes including arctic Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 tundra, hot deserts, boreal forests, savannas and oceanic Instructors: Timothy Gibbs, Kate Smith biomes such the continental shelf, the open ocean and the Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online deep. The recent discoveries of life in the oceans’ twilight Price for course: $50 zone (real term). All with stunning photographs and videos, Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen some jokes added, and the boring bits omitted. But all will Course format: Video Based, Lecture be firmly science based. Join us virtually and learn about the latest in dental, medical P206 and public health disciplines. A combination of local experts and prerecorded national speakers are coupled with ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES audience participation through the chat and Q&A features, FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. and through direct interaction with the presenters and your Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 classmates. Instructor: Pam Meitner Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online P204 Price for course: $50 DINOSAURS: THEIR RISE AND FALL Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Each class has a different lecturer addressing topics across a Instructor: Craig Lewis broad spectrum from reforestation projects to state climate Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online initiatives to research in Antarctica. Our speakers hail from Price for course: $25 the University of Delaware, DNREC (Delaware Department of Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Natural Resources and Environmental Control), and both Course format: Lecture nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Come zoom with us. Dinosaurs arose after the largest mass extinction ever and P209 only slowly moved across the continents to become top predators and titanic plant eaters. Shocking recent advances HOW NOT TO DIE that upended 20th century thinking will be presented on TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON topics like feathers, warm blood, coloration, DNA and more. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 (Without the boring bits, and some jokes added.) Instructors: Reid Kellogg, Linda Kellogg Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Discover how a plant-based lifestyle can improve immunity and protect us from our most common diseases: heart attack, strokes, diabetes, cancer and dementia. It is

46 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more estimated that plant-based eating can add many healthy P213 years to our life span. Pertinent research studies over the LOCAL SCIENCE…AND BEYOND past 80 years are reviewed. Recipes and cooking techniques are presented, showing that healthy meals can be easy to TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON prepare and tasty to eat. Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Instructor: Christopher Petrone P210 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online HOW THE BRAIN AGES Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 10/28/2021 – 12/2/2021 In just five weeks, we wil l examine the science around us, in Instructor: Michael Salvatore your backyard and beyond! Researchers and educators Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online from Delaware Sea Grant, UD and other institutions will Price for course: $25 provide an in-depth look at what’s living/occurring in our Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen backyard, under our backyard, in local creeks, the Delaware Course format: Lecture Bay, the coastal ocean, the mysterious deep sea and even in This course is comprised of five lectures on aging, aging of space. Be prepared to be amazed! the brain, aging of memory and emotion, diseases of the brain and strategies to optimize aging of the brain. P214 NATURE IN AUTUMN P211 FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON HUMAN STRESS: BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Instructor: Joe Sebastiani Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Instructor: Michael Salvatore Price for course: $50 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Price for course: $25 Course format: Lecture Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen In this online course, we will explore the various aspects of Course format: Lecture nature in the fall through lectures with various Delaware The acute stress response can save our life by causing us to Nature Society experts and naturalists. Bird migration, fall react with “fight or flight,” however, chronic stress can impair wildflowers, fall reptiles and amphibians, interesting natural the function of our body and mind. We will explore both areas, butterflies, aquatic ecosystems, and opportunities to types of stress. make your own sightings and submit them to citizen science projects are all featured. Each week, a Delaware Nature P212 Society staff expert helps you become more in tune with HUMAN STRESS: HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR nature, understand how natural systems work, introduces you to the flora and fauna of the region, and gives you the BODY AND MIND * ability to enjoy nature more.Through PowerPoint, we will THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. - NOON share wonderful photography of Delaware Nature Society’s Dates of class: 9/9/2021 - 10/7/2021 staff as we virtually explore Delaware’s natural side. Class is Instructor: Michael Salvatore offered in partnership with The Delaware Nature Society. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $25 Course format: Lecture The acute human stress response is a life-saving response that allows us to react with “fight or flight.” Chronic human stress can damage our bodies and our minds. This course will explore the effects of chronic stress on our lives.

47 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Q208 All course information and course materials presented to OLLI EXTENDING HEALTHSPAN AND LONGEVITY class participants is intended to be informational only and FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, Dates of class: 10/29/2021 – 12/3/2021 financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. Instructor: Scott Fulton Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Q201 Price for course: $25 (RE)LEARN FROM YOUR BODY—CONTINUING Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Lecture Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 For the proactive student ready to unlock their “healthspan” Instructor: Claire Brown potential. This course provides practical knowledge to maximize healthy, active years and lifestyle, while learning Number of class sessions: Location of class: 11 • OLLI Online disease prevention and preserving equity. Built on five Class limit: Price for course: 15 • $50 interdependent pillars of longevity—mind, environment, diet, Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen exercise and community—this fast-paced course is intended Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical to push the boundaries of complacent, high-risk habits to movement help inform you how to make the next years your best years. Prerequisite: (Re)Learn Intro or other Feldenkrais class This is a continuation of the previous class and builds on that Q209 work. It is for people who would like to learn more about FUNDAMENTALS OF MAT PILATES themselves and to continue enhancing movement. You must have completed the previous OLLI class or another TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Feldenkrais class to take this course. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Susan Duer Q204 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online AGING WELL WITH TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS * Class limit: 20 • Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Any screen Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 Instructor: Karen Latimer Pilates is a mind-body practice designed to strengthen the core muscles and align, lengthen and stabilize the entire Number of class sessions: Location of class: 5 • OLLI Online body. This course introduces fundamental mat exercises Price for course: $25 and concepts. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Q212 This course will discuss tools and strategies to age safely HOLISTIC GUIDE TO YOUR GOLDEN YEARS: and independently at home using technology devices. Assistive technology (the technical name of these things), HEALTH AND WELLNESS ranges from inexpensive items you can find at local discount WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. stores, through high-tech smart homes. This course will not Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 cover medical devices (wheelchairs, hearing aids) but will Instructor: Elle Van Dahlgren give you an overview of devices available to support or Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online improve their use. Join us to learn more about thriving with Price for course: $50 age-related changes! Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture This course includes presentations by various community professionals who address a variety of topics relating to health and wellness from both planning and “as needed” perspectives, expanding on these issues from prior semesters’ courses. We have seen increasing importance in preparation and support for these over the past few months.

48 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more These presentations help identify ways to plan for events Q221 and needs you may not have even thought about. Speakers SELF COMPASSION FOR ALL OF US cover topics like yoga, mindfulness, physical therapy, Medicare and/or Medicaid, needs and qualifications, FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. chiropractic care, in-home and continuing care and other Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 10/8/2021 similar topics. Instructor: Joseph Anastasio Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Q213 Class limit: 22 • Price for course: $25 HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE AFTER THE Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen LOSS OF A PARTNER Course format: Discussion FRIDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON This course explores various elements of self compassion and what it is like when we truly embrace and love Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 10/8/2021 ourselves. It will be an interactive and experiential exploration Instructor: Carla Pastore of finding insight in bringing more joy into our lives. Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 20 Price for course: $25 Q226 Technological •requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. “I am woman, hear me roar,” is the subtitle of this course for women who have lost their partners and are dealing with a Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 new normal.t P lecturar , e but mostly discussion topics Instructor: Marjorie Weber include coping with the loss of a loved one, finding the Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online support you need, managing your home and finances and Price for course: $25 looking to the future for a new plan. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Q215 Whether you are new to meditation or already practicing it, INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED this course is intended to inspiry pe b roviding a place to STRESS REDUCTION discuss what masters say about the benefits of meditation, WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. and share our own experiences. Each session ends with 20 minutes of silent meditation. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Instructor: Genie Floyd Q227-01 Number of class sessions: Location of class: 11 • OLLI Online UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $50 WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 10/6/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Instructor: Elizabeth Phillips physical movement), Video Based Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online This class is intended as an introduction to the mindfulness- • Price for course: $0 based stress reduction (MBSR) practices as outlined in Jon Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Full Catastrophe Living Kabat-Zinn’s book, . These meditation Course format: Lecture practices include sitting meditation, bodyscan meditation, walking meditation and mindful movement. The class period The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter is organized into approximately equal parts presentation of presents a four-part series: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’, s ideas, mindfulness meditation practice and group discussion. covering topics like recognizing common signs of the No previous experience in meditation or mind fulness disease in yourself and others, understanding Alzheimer’s practices is necessary. No text is required. and other dementia, strategies to be tter communicate with people living with the disease and more.

49 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 Q227-02 were still figuring out the macro world. His work on quantum UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE electrodynamics earned him the Nobel Prize. And yes, he played the bongos! WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 10/27/2021 – 12/1/2021 R204 Instructor: Elizabeth Phillips UNDERSTANDING THE QUANTUM WORLD Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online PART 1 Price for course: $0 TUESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Course format: Lecture Instructors: Bruce Neff, Howard Barth Same as Q227-01 except dates Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 45 • Price for course: $50 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATH Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/ Laptop Screen R202 Course format: Discussion; Lecture; Video Based MYSTERIES OF PHYSICS: TIME Quantum mechanics is the most successful physical theory known in science. This essentially nonmathematical course THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. is geared for the science enthusiast who is interested in Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 understanding the quantum nature of matter and how it is Instructor: Charles Carter used in physical science and technology. We also examine Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online bizarre behavior in the quantum realm. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen R205 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based WEATHER WISE Why does time work the way it does? Time is as mysterious TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON as it is familiar. The course explores sources of the mysteries Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 10/5/2021 and how they are addressed by science. It starts by Instructor: Joan Mansperger examining how time works at a basic level and how we Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online measure it with clocks and calendars. A central mystery • Price for course: about time is: why does it have a direction? The difference $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: between past and future is a primary concern of the course. Any screen Course format: The course is based on a lecture series by Dr. Sean Carroll, a Lecture theoretical physicist at Cal Tech. Weather Wise is an introductory course which will cover cloud types, global atmospheric circulation, weather maps R203 and instruments, air masses, fronts and many varieties of THE GENIUS OF RICHARD FEYNMAN storms and weather phenomena. No books are required, but recommendations will be made for those who want to THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. learn more about the fascinating science of weather. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 Instructors: Saul Reine, Thomas Keane R206 Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online WORLD-CHANGING INVENTION STORIES Class limit: 50 Price for course: $25 MONDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Technological •requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Dates of class: 11/1/2021 – 11/29/2021 Course format: Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Video Based Instructor: Chi-kai Shih This course will follow the life and career of Richard Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Feynman using his lectures, videos and documentaries. His Class limit: 35 • Price for course: $25 genius enabled him to introduce us to fields of science and Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen technology years before the y became mainstream. Course format: Lecture Feynman diagrams simplified physics problems. He Selected scientific inventions, large or small—some that predicted the importance of nano technology while we changed the world—will be explored. We will focus on the

50 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more fascinating and inspiring stories that led to the fruition of S203 these inventions or discoveries. Audience input welcome! BREAKTHROUGH INVESTING WEDNESDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 ECONOMICS, FINANCE, Instructor: Anil Parikh POLITICAL SCIENCE, LAW Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 50 Price for course: $50 All course information and course materials presented to OLLI • Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and class participants is intended to be informational only and video—Computer/Laptop Screen should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, Course format: Lecture, Video Based financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. This course is about achieving breakthroughs in trading and S224 investing. It is based on principles of mastery, covering strategies and techniques used by exceptionally successful ADVANCED INVESTMENTS AND PLANNING investors and how we can implement them. CANSLIM, Chaikin TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON and Wall Street methods are discussed along with state-of- Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 the-art psychological processes used by successful investors. Instructor: Michael Loftus Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online S204 Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $25 CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on/ Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 10/11/2021 physical movement) Instructors: Larry Klepner, Irv Schleifer Tired of hearing the financial advice of “buy and hold” and Number of class sessions: 5 Location of class: OLLI Online traditional asset allocation? I have spent the last seven • Class limit: 30 Price for course: $25 years searching to find a better way, after a student at OLLI • Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen told me I was like every other financial adviser. No more! Course format: Discussion Course is also offered in-person at OLLI Kent/Sussex (S201: Lively yet respectful discussions of topical political, social, Wednesday 10:45 a.m.—noon). economic and health issues of current concern. S225 ADVENTURES OF A GLOBAL JOURNALIST S207 MONDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON CURRENT ISSUES: LECTURE AND DISCUSSION THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Dates of class: 10/25/2021 – 11/22/2021 Instructor: Ralph Begleiter Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructors: Diana Stevens, Jeff Ostroff, Nancy Hannigan Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $25 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Class limit: 290 • Price for course: $50 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Join me for a hopscotching, storytelling trip through the career of a global broadcast journalist, with glimpses Knowledgeable guest speakers present lectures on timely behind the scenes of network television during the final regional, national and international issues across a broad decades of the Cold War. We’ll visit every continent, meet spectrum of topics, followed by a lively question and some of the most important world leaders of the time and answer session. learn about how journalists and their sources interact to bring you the news. This biopic class will be unabashedly ego-centric, presented by UD professor emeritus and former CNN journalist Ralph Begleiter. Course is also offered in-person at OLLI Kent/Sussex (S202: Monday 2:15—3:30 p.m.).

51 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 S208 practical level. This course will contain material where both DISSECTING INVESTMENT PRODUCTS * novice and advanced learners can find common ground. We will explore seven keys to financial success: investing FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. basics, retirement income (and longevity) planning, social Dates of class: 10/29/2021 – 12/3/2021 security optimization, investment portfolio distribution Instructor: Martha Hays planning, long-term care funding strategies, Roth IRA Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online conversions and estate and legacy/gift planning. Class limit: 290 • Price for course: $25 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen S211 Course format: Discussion, Lecture HOLISTIC GUIDE TO YOUR GOLDEN YEARS— In this class, we will delve into the details of a number of LEGAL AND FINANCE investment products. We will start with a discussion of WEDNESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. equity and debt instruments, and then move to Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 pooled/multilayered investment products, such as mutual Instructor: Elle Van Dahlgren funds, ETFs, REITs, and 529 plans. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: S209 $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Course format: Discussion, Lecture FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. This course includes presentations by various community Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 10/8/2021 professionals who address a variety of topics relating to Instructors: Michele Procino-Wells, Amber Woodland financial, estate, Medicare and/or Medicaid, tax planning for Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online seniors and probate planning from both future planning and Price for course: $25 current situational perspectives. This will expand on these Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen issues from prior semesters’ courses. Come get started and Course format: Lecture get the ball rolling! There’s no better time than now to learn from these professionals so that you can begin to plan for Estate planning organizes your affairs to accomplish long- events and needs that may affect your life and the lives of range goals for yourself and your family. We will explore the your loved ones. three stages of estate planning, clarify the role of a power of attorney, unravel the probate process and explain the use of trusts to avoid probate. This class also covers personal S212 property memorandums, jointly owned assets and HOW SOCIETIES ORGANIZE AN ECONOMY appropriate beneficiary designations as well as the ethics TUESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON surrounding asset protection planning. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Eric Brucker S210 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online FINANCIAL LITERACY MASTER CLASS Class limit: 40 • Price for course: $50 TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 10/26/2021 – 11/30/2021 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Instructor: Michael Briglia Scarcity requires that societies make organizational choices Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online in order to respond to three main economic questions: what Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $25 goods to produce, how to produce them and who gets Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and those goods. We will explore how traditional, market, video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size socialist and mixed organizations tend to address the three Course format: Discussion, Lecture key questions. In this action-packed course, we will explore a number of topics tailored both for the current retiree as well as the soon-to-be-retired participant. Designed as a Toastmaster class, this course will go beyond the basics of general financial literacy and discuss issues at a usable and

52 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more S213 Prerequisite: Prior investing experience or coursework. INVESTING FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT Members interested in investments in stocks and other WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. vehicles get together to exchange information. We seek intellectually curious, experienced investors with a diverse Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 set of backgrounds, skill sets and life experiences. Discussion Instructors: Rajeev Vaidya, Ron Materniak, Jane Roe Fox is aided by charts and comments obtained from internet Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online financial sites. Sessions are led by study group participants. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen S217 Course format: Discussion, Lecture RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC TERRORISM: This is the 13th semester of a continuing class to assist REALITIES AND REMEDIES * retired or near retirement investors find, evaluate, and MONDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. determine the safety and suitability of various investment choices for their portfolios. Factors such as risk and reward, Dates of class: 9/13/2021 – 11/22/2021 and information such as earnings, dividends, e tc., are Instructor: Rick Grier-Reynolds discussed.c We fo us the discussion on three broad subjects: Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online investment themes, tools of the trade and the state of the Class limit: 15 • Price for course: $50 market. Schedule and materials are posted on a class Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen webpage at http://udel.edu/~diyinvst. Course format: Discussion The course will investigate the reasons for domestic terror in S214 America today. Some of the groups explored will be QAnon, LAW 501 Oathkeepers, Boogaloo Bois and the KKK. The second half FRIDAY 9 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. of the course will explore various prescriptive ideas to Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 address the variety of reasons why individuals gravitate to Instructor: Eric Grayson the ideologies of these groups. The course will be discussion-based with a variety of videos and assigned Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online readings for each session. Price for course: $50 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture S220 Our focus will be on iconic Supreme Court justices Ruth WHERE TO GO NEXT? Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. Rather than being THURSDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. biographical, we will study their judicial philosophies to see Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 how they shaped “RBG’s” major arguments as an advocate, Instructor: Libby Zurkow as well as both justices’ influential opinions and remarkable Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online dissents. We will also examine enduring cases from the era • Price for course: $50 of Chief Justice Earl Warren and consider how some of Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen these important decisions may be ripe for “correction” by Course format: Discussion the newly constituted conservative court. Required text: A copy of the U.S. Constitution plus Amendments. Leading professionals will introduce their expertise to guide you in the decision process. Open discussion is encouraged. S215 The course is divided into three sections, using the instructor’s “Libby’s Magic Hand” guide to frame our OLLI INVESTMENT STUDY GROUP discussion. The first section discusses the value of your WEDNESDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON present home and the money you’ll receive at settlement. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 The second section covers living independently, either Instructors: Bruce Crawford, Genie Floyd staying in place or scaling down. The final section deals with choices of retirement living, both for-profit and not-for- Number of class sessions: 11 Location of class: OLLI Online • profit communities. Class limit: 50 Price ufor co rse: $50 Technological •requirements for optimal viewing: Audio and video—Computer/Laptop Screen 12” minimum size Course format: Discussion, Lecture

53 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 U202-02 COMMUNITY SERVICE STROKE: INCIDENCE, PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION All course information and course materials presented to OLLI class participants is intended to be informational only and THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, Dates of class: 10/28/2021 – 12/2/2021 financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. Instructor: Eleanor Pollak Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online U201 Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $0 ECOLOGY ACTION TEAM Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen THURSDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Course format: Lecture Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Same as U202-01 except dates Instructors: Judy Winters, Mike Rominger Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online EXTRACURRICULAR Class limit: 40 • Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen ACTIVITIES Course format: Discussion All course information and course materials presented to OLLI We support and invite green behavior in our homes, class participants is intended to be informational only and communities and the world. We will work in small groups should not be construed as healthcare, medical, business, that address reduction of our carbon footprint, biodiversity financial, investment, legal, regulatory, tax or accounting advice. and class interests. The objective is to engage in direct action that is effective and achievable. We are guided by the following books as we educate ourselves and act upon X201 their principles: Drawdown edited by Paul Hawking and BEN FRANKLIN CIRCLE Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas Tallamy. FRIDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 U202-01 Instructor: Diane Senerth STROKE: INCIDENCE, PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Price for course: $0 THURSDAY 10:45 A.M. – NOON Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 10/7/2021 Course format: Discussion Instructor: Eleanor Pollak This group meets to discuss personal and civic virtues with Number of class sessions: 5 • Location of class: OLLI Online an aim of self-improvement and betterment of our Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $0 communities. Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Lecture X202 Stroke is an emergency! What are the symptoms? What CHESS BASICS should you do? When should you seek help? Where should FRIDAY 9 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. you go? What steps can you take to prevent/lessen the risk Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 of this happening to you, your family or anyone? Each week, Instructor: Gary Szczarba expert medical care providers will share knowledge about stroke and its impact on patients, families and communities. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Additionally, most weeks include someone discussing his or Price for course: $0 her personal experience with stroke. The first 5-week Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen session focuses on the common causes of stroke in the U.S. Course format: Active (Hands-on/ Physical Movement), The second 5-week session focuses on radiological Video Based treatment, stroke rehabilitation, volunteering and stroke Tired of playing chess against a computer or unknown worldwide. Members are encouraged but not required to person halfway across the world? Join the Chess Club and enroll in both 5-week offerings. meet up with other chess enthusiasts to play matches on chess.com. This club is intended for individuals with some

54 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more experience and basic understanding of the game. Those X206 who have taken Chess Basics are welcome. Limited MAH JONGG instruction on chess.com and other topics of interest will be done utilizing videos and exercises. Participants will need at THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. least a free basic Chess.com account. Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 Instructors: Gerri Sanchez, Lynn Smith X203 Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online CHESS CLUB Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen FRIDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 Instructor: Gary Szczarba Experienced players only. (A five-week beginner course is being offered separately.) No instruction on playing the Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online game will be given this session. You will need to have a 2021 Price for course: $0 Mah Jongg card. You will also need to purchase an online Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen subscription ($5.99 a month) to Real Mah Jongg at Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement), orientation. It can be canceled at any time. We will provide Video Based instruction on how to use the online game. Same as X202 except for time. X208 X204 MBSR MEDITATION PRACTICE CLOSE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP WEDNESDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. TUESDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/8/2021 – 11/17/2021 Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructor: Genie Floyd Instructors: Sheila King, Margaret Love Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 70 • Price for course: $0 Class limit: 30 • Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical movement), Video Based movement), Video Based This activity is intended primarily as a practice period for An informal gathering of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts those who want to continue their exposure to the who share their creativity and help each other. Instruction is mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation given on various knitting techniques. New knitters welcome! practices as outlined in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book, Full New knitters should have worsted-weight yarn and size 8 Catastrophe Living. Since the meditations offered during this needles. activity period are generally self-explanatory, those students who are new to these MBSR practices are welcome to join X205 this activity. However, because of the time constraints of the GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP now-shortened activity periods, no formal instruction other than the meditations themselves will be offered during this THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. period. This activity period will usually include two Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 meditations and some group discussion. No text is required. Instructor: Michael Miscoski There is no prerequisite to join this activity, but prior MBSR Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online meditation experience can be helpful. Class limit: 75 • Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Lecture Meet with like-minded enthusiasts and discover new ways to coax those elusive ancestors out of the archives. Remember, we are all both students and teachers in the GIG (Genealogy Interest Group). Informal setting to get help, help others and share our successes and brick walls.

55 Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more • OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 X209 X213 MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARE PARTNERS OF TUESDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE LIVING WITH SYMPTOMS OF Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 DEMENTIA Instructors: Gerri Sanchez, Ruth Suarez, Karen Jester FRIDAY 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Dates of class: 9/10/2021 – 11/19/2021 Class limit: 50 • Price for course: $0 Instructor: Carol Lovett Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Course format: Active (Hands-on/physical movement) Class limit: 290 Price for course: $0 Mexican Train Dominoes is easy to learn and lots of fun to • play. We will teach you to play online. Try it with us and see Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen for yourself. This class is for both new and experienced Course format: Discussion players. Are you caring for someone experiencing symptoms of dementia? Caregivers describe this experience as lonely X210 and isolating. Studies have shown that joining a support OLLI BOOK CLUB group may help decrease the isolation and improve the THURSDAY 3:45 P.M. – 4:45 P.M. quality of life for both care partners. Schedule note: We meet the first and third Friday of each month. Drop-ins Dates of class: 9/9/2021 – 11/18/2021 welcome. Instructor: Dorothy Kalbfus Number of class sessions: 3 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 70 • Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion The OLLI Book Club is a group with an interest in reading current books of general interest, either fiction or nonfiction. Members serve as discussion leaders on a volunteer basis and discussions are always spirited and interesting. At the first of our monthly meetings, the book under discussion is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Class meets three times during the semester: 9/9, 10/14 and 11/18.

X212 PC USERS GROUP TUESDAY 2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Dates of class: 9/7/2021 – 11/16/2021 Instructors: Saul Reine, Douglas Johnston Number of class sessions: 11 • Location of class: OLLI Online Class limit: 290 • Price for course: $0 Technological requirements for optimal viewing: Any screen Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on/physical movement), Video Based This group provides a forum for members to discuss their experiences using Windows 10 Operating System. University of Delaware resources are explained.

56 OLLI Kent/Sussex, Fall 2021 • Hours of outside preparation: *0-1 **1-2 ***2 or more FALL 2021 INSTRUCTORS

education and enjoys teaching and working with lifelong learners, creating Thank you OLLI instructors! new programs, walking, kayaking and writing. (J210-OO) Volunteer instructors are at the heart of the OLLI program BANZ, CAROL—B.S., M.Ed., West Chester As an academic membership cooperative, OLLI’s volunteer instructors develop University; graduate study, University of and teach the classes that are at the heart of our lifelong learning program. Delaware. Thirty-two years’ teaching Their efforts and participation are key to the vitality and success of this experience in Delaware and academic cooperative. Pennsylvania schools. Ten semesters of facilitating the New Yorker magazine All OLLI instructors are listed in this section, with a code indicating which review course at OLLI. (H209-W) OLLI location or format in which they teach their courses— UD OLLI Online, OLLI Kent/Sussex or OLLI Wilmington. BAREFORD, BARBARA—B.S., State University of New York at Cortland. Yoga student for more than 10 years. Taught ACKERMAN, KATHLEEN—Lover of head of Computer Information yoga for OLLI summer session and at the classic cinema and the short story genre. Department, Delaware Technical and Unitarian Church. (D205-OO) Spent many years designing adult Community College. Currently pursuing BARTH, HOWARD G.—B.A. and Ph.D., education programs on a variety of interests in photography and land chemistry, Northeastern University. After topics for corporate/industrial clientele. preservation. (L202-OO) a postdoctoral fellowship at Hahnemann (CA213-KS) ALVES, ANN—Delaware native with Hospital, held research positions at Hercules Research Center and DuPont ACKERMAN, ROBERT—Graduate of the interests in traveling, gardening, New York University School of Film and needlework and cooking. (D205-OO) corporate research and development. Television. Worked as a producer and Although retired from DuPont, continues to publish peer-reviewed scientific director of educational videos and ANASTASIO, JOSEPH—M.S., L.C.S.W., papers. (R204-OO) documentaries for corporate clients. Die- University of Maryland; M.S.W., social work, Hunter College; M.S., special hard movie buff with a lifelong love of BECKMAN, PAUL—Lieutenant, Junior education, City College of New York; B.S., classic films. (CA213-KS) Grade, U.S. Navy; B.S., general science, education. Currently a psychotherapist New York University. Worked in the Navy ADOLPHSON, DOUG—After playing providing clinical services to children, nuclear power program, at the Clinton violin for personal pleasure, joined the adults and couples. (Q221-OO) nuclear plant near Chicago and at OLLI String Ensemble and also plays in PSEG’s Hope Creek nuclear plant in New the first violin section of the Brandywine ASHERA-DAVIS, DALE—Dual B.A.’s in Jersey. Retired for three years. Started Pops Orchestra. Look forward to working psychology and women’s studies, birdwatching about seven years ago, with both new and returning violin University of Rhode Island. Retired from learning all the time, which is one of the students here at OLLI. (CP231-W) nursing and pharmaceutical research. Currently Sussex County coordinator for many fun things about birding. (P201-W) AINBINDER, HARRIET—Ph.D., University Literacy Delaware. Hobbies include art BEEBE, DIANA—Lifelong educator. She of Chicago. Retired child psychologist. quilting/fiber art. My passion has always has been stitching and sewing since she Has been in a performing folk dance been other languages, I love helping was a child. Loves repurposing clothes group and taught teenagers Israeli others learn English. (O230-OO) from the thrift shop or taking bits and folkdance. (CP218-W) pieces of old and new fabric and BACA, JO-ANN—Served in various making them into something fun to ALEXANDER, ALLEN—Master’s degree in capacities in Delaware as a teacher, wear. Along with Karen McKinnon, she social anthropology, Temple University, supervisor and adjunct instructor. She has been leading the Osher Craft Circle Ed.D., University of Delaware. Retired holds an Ed.D., an M.I. and a B.S. in for several years. (B227-KS, X21-KS1)

57 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 BEGLEITER, RALPH—M.S., journalism, BRATTON, BUDDY—B.S., business in a cappella music. Led the Cadbury Columbia University; B.A. political science, administration, University of Delaware. chorus. (CA219-KS, CP208-KS) Brown University. Former CNN world Marine Corps musician playing trombone affairs correspondent (1981-1999) and and sousaphone. Self-employed retailer BRUCKER, ERIC—B.A., University of professor of communication at the for over 30 years. Enjoys recreational Delaware. Ph.D., Duke University, University of Delaware (1999-2016) and music, church work, model trains and economics. Professor of economics and founding director of UD’s Center for spoiling three grandchildren. (CP203-W) dean, UD College of Business and Political Communication. (S202-01-KS, Economics, 1975-1989. Past vice president S202-02-00) BRIGLIA, BETH HARPER—Executive vice of Trenton State University; dean at president of philanthropy services for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, BENNETT, PATTY—Retired high school Chester County Community Foundation. University of Maine and Widener math teacher. Active, published member She works directly with individuals and University. Served on Wilmington Trust of Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild. From families interested in establishing Mutual Fund Board. Enjoys travel. (S212- her days as Mother Goose for Read charitable funds at the foundation. She is OO) Aloud Delaware to teaching math to a CPA and a Chartered Advisor in OLLI seniors, an amateur multimedia Philanthropy. (D207-OO) BULLOCK, JOHN—A.B., St. Joseph’s artist who teaches Art Free Writes to University; M.A., University of support local artisans and celebrate the BRIGLIA, MICHAEL—Full-time, fee-based Pennsylvania. Retired from Northwestern arts. (A201-KS) adviser consulting with clients on a State University of Louisiana, Western number of issues including transition-to- Washington University, Holy Family BERSTLER, KAREN—Has been drawing retirement readiness, retirement income University and Villanova University. (G217- and painting for as long as she can planning, investment management, life OO, G219-OO) remember. Fascinated with people, their and long-term care insurance and personal stories and what makes us all wealth distribution/legacy planning. BYRNE, DONALD—B.B.A., Pace University. tick as human beings. Loves creating Affiliated with a local Registered Interests include Shakespeare, Irish paintings that are both fun and Investment Advisor (RIA) and holds a B.S. playwrights, and Ibsen, Chekhov, Arthur meaningful, sharing them with the world in accounting from the University of Miller and Tennessee Williams, as well as and hopefully leaving the space she has Delaware and an M.B.A. in finance and the great philosophers. (H206-W) occupied a bit more beautiful than it was economics from the University of before she arrived. (B211-OO, B214-OO) CALLAGHAN, CAROL—B.A., English Chicago’s Booth School of Business. education, Merrimack College. Retired (S210-OO) BOBOSHKO, SERGEI—B.A., European high school English and computer history, Queens College (CUNY). Banker teacher for business. Avid and BROWN, CLAIRE—M.A., Institute of for over 30 years, principally with The Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto; B.A., experienced researcher of family Chase Manhattan Bank (now JPMorgan University of Chicago; four-year genealogy. (E205-OO) Chase) in New York and various Feldenkrais Professional Training assignments overseas. (I202-OO) CALLAGHAN, JOHN—B.S., business Program. Taught Feldenkrais privately administration; M.B.A., Northeastern BOYAR, SANDY—Former special and at Esalen Institute in California. She University, Boston. Retired after 35 years education history teacher. Has presented now has a practice in Milton, Delaware. running a Wilmington IT consulting on a variety of subjects including the (J212-OO, Q201-OO, Q202-KS) organization. Interests include golf, Lizzie Borden murders, witches of Salem, photography, family and travel. (E205- BROWN, DEBORAH—M.Ed., George Nat Turner’s slave insurrection, and Mason University. Avid follower of OO) Harriet Tubman. His passion for history Eckhart Tolle. A life coach certified by the has naturally led him to a fascination CAPPIELLO, LEEANN—Education degree International Coach Academy and with the JFK assassination. (G201-KS) from University of Delaware. Retired Transformational Presence Coaching. teacher and card maker for 30 years. BOYD, DOROTHY—B.S., music education, (J214-OO) Interests include crafting, visual and Lebanon Valley College. Former music performance arts, and travel. (B228-W) BROWN, ROO—Smith College graduate. teacher, recently retired from the Newark Retired in 1995 from a singing and acting Symphony Orchestra. (CP214-W) CARIELLO, VINCENT—B.A., University of career in New York. Vocal arranger, Delaware; M.P.A., American University. 38 BOYD, MARY—Attorney and teacher of composer, entertainer and tenor, St. Peter years with Cecil County public schools U.S. constitutional and education law. Her Church and choir. Leads the Mixed from classroom teacher and coach to background includes business, finance Blessings singing group. Received building administrator and associate and historic preservation. (X216-01-KS, American A Cappella Alliance’s Pan superintendent. A continuing student of X216-02-KS) Award in 2000 for her major involvement

58 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 Italian and speaker of the Napolitano or COHEN, MARTIN—M.B.A., business- photography and tai chi—learned at OLLI Neapolitan dialect from birth. (O220-OO) marketing, New York University. Worked and has been practicing for 10 years. entire career in innovation, new product (Q223-01-W, Q223-02-W) CARTER, CHARLES—Electrical and new business development for engineering degrees from NC State several consumer product appliance CONNOLLY, MICHAEL—B.A., DeSales University. Interests include electronics, companies. Last 35 years traveled over University; M.Ed., West Chester University; physics, computers, computer networks, 150 times to China for product M.A., theology, J.C.L. Catholic University ice skating and brewing beer. He retired development and sourcing. Last 10 years of America; retired Latin teacher, high in 2015 after a 43-year career in research worked as a consultant. (I201-W) school and college levels. (O221-W, and development organizations. (L207- O222-W) OO, R202-OO) COHN, LORRAINE—International and Israeli folk dancer and instructor since CONNOR, CORKY—B.S., CATALDI, ALICE—Bachelor’s degree in 1971. Member, Association of Folk Dance accounting/finance, Drexel University. English and French, master’s in French Instructors and Choreographers in Israel Owned a food industry corporation that and pedagogy from University of and abroad since 2016. B.S., occupational included a restaurant, catering business, Connecticut, graduate studies in therapy, SUNY Downstate College of cooking school, food writing and TV. linguistics from University of Delaware. Health Related Professions. Retired 2019. Worked with prominent U.S. and Learned French as a first language at the Pediatrics and geriatric occupational European food experts. Owns a Pensionnat Saint Joseph in Jaffa, Israel. therapist in New York before moving to gourmet/confection brokerage. World She is a Chevalier (knight) in the Delaware. (F208-W, F212-00) traveler and involved in international Academic Palms. (O202-OO, O204-OO) exchange and animal welfare. (G205-W) COKER, BEBE—B.S., Morgan State CAVENDER, KEN—B.E.E., Villanova University, Baltimore. Longtime advocate CORBETT, ANDY—Born and raised in University. Wartime engineer officer in for public education. Administrator of Chicago. B.A., English, Penn State the Navy followed by 40 years with our Jobs for Delaware Graduates. Served on University; master of counseling, local power utility. Now retired, currently boards of education, community service, University of Delaware. Licensed building on 68 years of playing trumpet civil rights, drama and the performing professional counselor of mental health by performing with OLLI ensembles, the arts. Enjoys reading in early childhood and master addiction counselor (MAC) in Wilmington Community Orchestra, and programs, creating poetry and musical public and private facilities. Plays French leading and performing with the 28th theatre. (G216-W) horn in the OLLI concert band and Pennsylvania Regimental Brass Band orchestra, and an alto in the recorder COLEMAN, NORWOOD—B.S., music (Civil War Reenactors). (CP203-W, ensemble. (CP224-W) education, Delaware State University; CP204-W, CP207-W) M.S., rehabilitation counseling, Virginia COX, GRETCHEN—B.A., biology, Wittenberg University; M.A.T., Baylor CHERRIN, DENNIS—B.S., business, Commonwealth University; ABD, social University of Delaware. Retired from the and behavior sciences, Bryn Mawr University. Flute playing experience since fifth grade. (CP214-W) city of Wilmington after 42 years of College. Retired training/diversity administrator, race relations/social service. Played in several community CRAWFORD, BRUCE—B.A., M.A., bands for many years. (CP201-W) justice trainer/planner. Lincoln University adjunct professor. (G234-OO) University of Delaware. Interests include teaching, research and public service. CHRISTENSEN, GEORGE—M.A., Resident of Lewes since Hobbies include attending academic University of Delaware, 2012; B.A., history, COLLINS, PAUL— 2011 and active with OLLI since 2012. conferences, working with multicultural University of Hawaii, 1971. Lieutenant Currently serves on OLLI Sussex Council and transnational teams and traveling to commander, U.S. Navy (retired), and as chair of development committee. other countries. (S215-OO) communications/cryptology; registered With his wife, participates in historical nurse, hospice acute care, 1991-2001. reenactments with the Lewes Historical CUCCIA, SANDRO—B.S., University of (CA216-KS) Society, and during the summer races Delaware. Native Italian speaker. Twenty-one years with DuPont CISCO, JOE—B.S., Widener University. sailboats with the Lewes Yacht Club. information technology. Holds technical President of Caise Benefits, health (L201-KS) certifications from Apple; specialist in insurance advocates and consultants COLLINS, TEDDI—B.S.Ed., West Chester technology support and corporate data with over 25 years of experience. University. Retired nurse clinical educator infrastructure, data security, web Currently an OLLI instructor at multiple and laser specialist from ChristianaCare. operations and corporate IT training. OLLI locations in the area. (Q218-KS) Life member of the Brandywiners Ltd., Developed numerous OLLI courses in interested in all aspects of theatre. Other Italian, technology, photography and interests include oil painting, cinema. (O217-OO, O218-OO, O231-OO)

59 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 CULLEN, BETSEY—B.A., history, University DEFEO, JOSEPH—M.D. Retired Navy M.B.A., Augusta College. Data analyst and of Rochester, M.A., education, Cornell surgeon with 50-plus years of writer for BaseballHQ.com since 2001 University. Retired from a fundraising woodworking experience. Held positions and member of the Baltimore Babe Ruth career; began writing poetry at an OLLI as a clinical assistant professor of Chapter of the Society for American poetry workshop in 2007. Work surgery at Temple University Hospital Baseball Research (SABR). (G203-W) published in online journals, print journals and clinical professor of surgery at and anthologies. Prize-winning Florida State University and University of DOMBCHIK, STEVEN—B.S., University of chapbook, Our Place in Line, published Florida. Has won numerous teaching Rochester; M.S. and Ph.D., organic fall 2015. (K202-OO) awards in surgery and enjoys giving chemistry, University of Illinois. Retired personal instruction in woodworking to DuPont Co. research fellow in new CUTTING, BURTON—Retired financial/ all skill levels. (B204-KS, B207-KS, B226- business development. Past OLLI council ommodity analyst; taught college KS, B229-KS) chair and past president of four nonprofit courses and published research on the organizations. Lifelong love of history futures/options markets. Avocation for DESHPANDE, JAG—Degree in and current events. (I202-OO) decades has been American colonial architecture from Bombay University, history, which includes support for the India. Now retired, owned and operated DOOLEY, ELEANOR—B.S., pharmacy, Princeton Battlefield Society (New a Wilmington architectural firm for 15 University of Texas. Plays with Jersey) and the Netherland Institute years. Lifelong interest in drawing and Brandywine Pops Orchestra and with the (New York) (G223-OO) art. Paintings exhibited at several local Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s string juried shows with awards. (B201-OO) ensemble as a founding member. Enjoys DAGENAIS, SUSAN—B.A., English, minor gardening and volunteer work, especially B.A., DeSales in religion and philosophy, Mt. St. Mary DESMOND, PAUL— with children. (CP229-W, CP231-W) College; M.Ed., secondary school University; Northeast Catholic High counseling, University of Delaware. School faculty. Worked in metallurgical DOWELL, ANDY—B.S., business Certified Myers-Briggs trainer. Retired and chemical technology; technical administration, American University. educator. Enjoys volunteer work, writing; production process and Worked as a software developer and traveling, reading, cooking, analytical laboratory. (H212-W) database administrator. He enjoys Celtic, grandparenting and knitting. (J211-OO) old time, and bluegrass music, and plays DINER, JUDY—Ph.D., French literature, a wood flute in pub sessions, a baroque New York University; M.A., D’AMICO, ANNA MARIE—M.D., Jefferson ensemble and for the Dover English communication studies, West Chester Medical College. Practiced obstetrics and Country Dancers. He and his wife University. Lived in France 14 years. gynecology in Wilmington for 35 years. Katharine have camped in their travel Taught conversational English, worked as Avid practitioner of yoga for 45 years. trailer from Key West to Cape Breton. a journalist, spent nearly 20 years as a (Q205-W) (CP205-KS) nonprofit fundraiser and manager. B.B.A., accounting, The DATSKOW, SID— Interests: French culture and language, DRESSLER, SARAH—B.F.A., University of Wharton School of the University of cinema, travel and hiking. (O203-OO, the Arts. Creates art using techniques Pennsylvania. Retired CPA, having O208-OO) including calligraphy, painting, miniature worked for the U.S. Treasury Department sculpture, fibers and jewelry. Artwork has for 34 years. Hobbies include classical DOBBS, MADELINE—A realtor in been displayed in Art Doll Quarterly and guitar, photography, skiing, audio Delaware and Pennsylvania, and the at The Palette and the Page, Newark Arts recording and world music focusing on author of the signature program How to Alliance, the Gibby Center for the Arts percussion from a variety of cultures. Sell a House in 30 Days! M.B.A., and the Dover Art League. (B222-W) (CP212-W) Wilmington University. Has taught hundreds of homeowners how to DROOZ, ANGELA—Born and educated in DAVISON, CHENDA—B.A., French and prepare their homes to sell now or in the Germany. Study of library science. English, Earlham College; M.A., education, future. (S223-W) Worked as a bookseller and for Lehigh University; taught at secondary publishing companies. Retired from New and elementary levels. Born in England, DODD, CHRIS—B.S., University of Castle County Community Services. educated in U.S., foreign study in France. Maryland; master’s degree, University of Interests include languages, gardening, Avid recorder player. (H208-OO, O203-OO) Baltimore; former president of the Baltimore Watercolor Society. Nearly 20 tai chi and travel. (O210-OO, O213-OO, DECARLI, HAROLD—B.S., chemical years’ experience painting in watercolor. O216-OO, O222-W) engineering, Worcester Polytechnic (B213-KS) DUER, SUSAN—Has been teaching Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. fitness classes for over 20 years and Many interests, including ballroom DODGE, MATT—B.S., mechanical and recently completed the BASI teacher dancing, movies and Italian. (O219-W) industrial engineering, Clarkson College;

60 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 certification in mat Pilates. She plays solo ENDO, RUSS—Trained in poetry with has appeared often with local recitals on fortepiano and has a D.M.A. in Etheridge Knight in the Free People’s community theatre groups, both onstage piano from Peabody Conservatory of the Poetry Workshop of Philadelphia and as music director. (CA210-OO, Johns Hopkins University. (Q209-OO) (Etheridge called him “Little Brother”). CP206-W, CP222-OO) Endo’s first poem Susumu, My Name DURANTE, JANICE—M.A., English- became the basis of a jazz composition FILIPKOWSKI, JUDY—M.S., M.A., Temple creative writing, Temple University; M.L.S., by Sumi Tonooka that appeared on PBS. University, Philadelphia native and Syracuse University. Former school (H207-KS) teacher, was an architectural tour guide librarian, newspaper copy editor and in Philadelphia, currently a volunteer English literature and journalism teacher. ERICKSON, JOHN—Art teacher for 35 guide at the Delaware Art Museum and Audited six Italian courses at the years for junior high and middle school. Rockwood Museum. (G229-OO) University of Delaware and studied at Graduate of University of Delaware. the Cultura Italiana in Arezzo in 2019. (B208-W, B224-W, B238-W) FINGER, DEBORAH—R.N., B.S.N., Upstate Member, national Italian honor society Medical University. Retired nurse Gamma Kappa Alpha. Frequent traveler ERIKSEN, ROLF—M.A., economics, manager and educator. Yoga teacher to Italy. (O220-OO) University of Delaware. Senior vice and business owner of Eastern Shore president and economist, Delaware Trust Senior Care Solutions. Member of Case DURNEY, CAROL—B.A., English education; Company; CEO, Beneficial Mortgage Management Society of America and M.I., University of Delaware. Retired after Corp.; retired as executive director, National End of Life Doula Alliance. 26 years teaching special education. Lutheran Senior Services, Inc., (Q232-KS) Self-taught pastel artist. Strong interests Wilmington. Served on boards of several include pastel art techniques and local volunteer organizations. Current FINKELMAN, PAMELA—B.A., Carleton macrophotography. (B232-W, B233-W) chairman, Delaware Health Facilities College; M.A. music, University of Iowa. Authority and member since1974. (B215- Played flute in high school band and EDWARDS, MARY ANNE—B.A., history, 01-W, X217-W) orchestra. Conductor of the a cappella University of Delaware. Enjoys group Nothing But Treble. (CP214-W) international travel, art, current events. FEENEY, PETER—Local self-taught artist. Retired vice president, medical/surgical Has participated in art shows at FINTEL, SALLY—B.A., Oberlin College; industry in Midwest. Second career in Rehoboth Art League, Ocean City Art M.A., Columbia University Teachers community-based organization, Chicago. League, Millsboro Art League and many College; airline industry executive; Retired to Delaware and found OLLI—folk others. He has also studied yoga, Nashville, Tennessee, Board of Education; dancing and so many interesting people, meditation and tai chi. (B223-KS) teacher of newly blind adults; and Cape things to learn. Twentieth semester Henlopen School District, home school teaching folk dance. (CP218-W) FEIDEL, JAN—Ph.D., comparative coordinator. Instructor at OLLI since literature, Rutgers University. PEN 2008, teaching tai chi and field birding. EGAN, DONALD—B. A., computer translation fellow in Swahili poetry. (P207-KS) science; M.L.S., University of California at Previously taught several poetry courses Berkeley (with many nonmajor courses in at OLLI. Interested in exploring translation FINTEL, WILLIAM—Avid birders for over history). 45 years as an IT consultant who of poetry from other languages into 40 years and recently have led birding used Microsoft Word and PowerPoint English. Taught in Temple University’s field trips for the Sussex Bird Club, Prime extensively. In the 1990s trained more Intellectual Heritage Program. (H205-KS) Hook Nature Wildlife Refuge and Osher than 1,000 students in what we now Lifelong Learning Institute. Bill also know as electronic commerce. First read FEIRING, ANDREW—B.S., chemistry, presents programs on many aspects of military history in ninth grade and has Georgetown University; Ph.D., organic birds and birding and maintains the never stopped. Owns an extensive chemistry, Brown University. Retired from following birding blog library. (G236-OO) DuPont after 32 years and from http://billfintel.blogspot.com. (P207-KS) Compact Membrane Systems after 12 M.Ed., EHRLICH, ROBERT—M.S., environmental years in research and research FLEISCHMANN, MONICA— engineering, University of Delaware; management. Dedicated Mac user for psychology. Has taught a Matter of Ph.D., physics, Rutgers University. more than 25 years at home and work. Balance over the past seven years. Research in biochemistry and (L209-OO) Makes Matter of Balance a fun class to environmental chemistry at University of help everyone stay in their home safely, Delaware. Editor of OLLI Newsletter. FELLNER, WILLIAM—Ph.D., biostatistics, as well as avoid falling outside. (Q217-KS) (G214-OO, G221-OO, L211-OO, L212-OO) University of California at Berkeley. Retired from DuPont Co. An FLEXMAN, RUTH—B.S., University of accomplished singer, actor and pianist, Illinois; M.A. Indiana University; Ph.D.

61 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 University of Delaware. Lutheran resources needed for healing and GILMOUR, ANNIE DUGAN—B.A., French Community Services executive director moving forward. She champions her and Spanish, University of Delaware. (17 years); OLLI Wilmington manager and vision to power a cultural transformation Studied Italian at West Chester University program coordinator, statewide program that normalizes end-of-life conversations and the Puccini Institute in Viareggio, coordinator (18 years). Served on so people feel empowered to make Italy. Retired secondary teacher; taught numerous statewide/local nonprofit choices reflecting their values and French and Spanish for 30 years and boards. Enjoys nature, travel, writing and beliefs. (Q203-KS) Italian for 15 years. Other interests include music. (K208-OO) opera, reading, traveling and foreign FULTON, SCOTT—Scott is a longevity films. (O219-W) FLOOK, SUSAN—B.A., French literature, and aging-in-place authority. Researcher Muhlenberg College; M.Ed., counselor and engineer by training, he distills GINDER, EMILY—B.A., sociology, education, Millersville University. Twenty- medical jargon into useful information University of South Florida. Former five years as a teacher and counselor in for extending health. Scott chairs the homeschooling mom who brings her secondary schools. Lifelong interest in National Aging in Place Council, is a enthusiasm for history and literature to poetry, cross-cultural communication member of the American College of class. Teaches lifelong learners at Bergen and spirituality. (J211-OO) Lifestyle Medicine, National Health Community College and the Institute of Association and True Health Initiative. New Dimensions (IND). Moderates a FLOYD, GENIE—Shocked by the 2008 (Q208-OO) book club on Goodreads, an online stock market crash, began studying discussion site. (H202-OO) investments via courses at OLLI over five GAYNOR, CHARLENE—B.A., journalism, years ago. Active member of several Marquette University. Alumna, Stanford GLICK, RAY—D.V.M. (doctor of veterinary investment study groups. Active student Professional Publishing Course and the medicine), The Ohio State University. of mindfulness-based stress reduction Center for Creative Leadership. 40-plus Executive publishers program, Stanford practices. (Q215-OO, S215-OO, X208- years in publishing. Former CEO of the University. Retired after holding senior OO) Association of Educational Publishers. executive positions with Johnson & Past publisher of Learning Magazine. Johnson, Thompson Publishing, BI FOSTER, KAREN—Education degrees Interests include travel, music, reading Pharma, and Banfield Veterinary from the University of Toledo and the and grandkids. (G227-OO) Hospitals Corporate. A longtime student University of Maryland; Ph.D., Catholic of Civil War and American western University. School administrator for more GERMANO, JOSEPH—Business degree, history. (G212-KS, G239-OO) than 30 years. Interests include art, crafts, University of Pennsylvania. Retired from cooking and travel. (B228-W) JP Morgan Chase credit card after 50 GOLDMAN, JERRY—B.A., accounting, years’ managing and designing George Mason University. Retired from FOX, JANE ROE—M.S. in both chemistry computer systems for various companies the mutual fund industry. Has spent a and computer science, University of in the Philadelphia region. Hobbies lifetime playing the trumpet in concert Delaware. Technical M.B.A., Stevens include bonsai, ceramics, sculpture, art bands. Currently playing in both the Institute of Technology. Retired in 2006 as and gardening. Studied ceramics for two Wilmington Community Orchestra and a principal engineer in the years at Absalom-Jones Art Studio. the Newark Symphony Orchestra. telecommunications research field. (B218-W, X216-W) (CP201-W) Longtime interest in managing investments. Other interests include the GIBBS, TIMOTHY—M.P.H. Executive GOODMAN, ALAN—Retired as director beach, sailing, hiking, gardening and fun director of the Delaware Academy of of quality from a global firm, with grandchildren. (S213-OO) Medicine/Delaware Public Health consultant/facilitator/instructor for Association. A native Delawarean; problem solving, continuous FRINK, JOHN—B.S., mathematics, Penn attended Wilmington Friends School. improvement activities at manufacturing State University. Lifelong interest in folk Member of the American Public Health companies. Beginning Spanish instructor music; has been playing guitar since the Association, American Planning at OLLI for past 10 years. Guide at the age of 10. Performed in coffeehouses Association, New York Academy of Brandywine River Museum. (A203-W) during the folk boom of the 60s and 70s. Sciences and National Academy of Performs with Whirled Peas Band and Medicine. (P203-OO) GOODRICK, CHRIS—Educated in Mexico Gunpowder Lane. (CA207-W) and Switzerland; B.A., French, Louisiana GIBSON, CADE—Decided to pursue her State University. Translator of German to FULLMER, NICOLE—Executive director, lifelong passion for drawing and painting English, proofreader/copy editor, high Honoring Choices Delaware. Since losing after retirement. Cade teaches because school teacher’s aide in Spanish, French her husband to a heart attack at age 43, she wants to share her passion for and German. Lifelong interests in Nicole has connected people to the painting with others. (B231-KS) languages, travel, hiking, gardening,

62 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 music, art, reading and knitting. (O207- GRIER-REYNOLDS, RICK—B.A., history, HALL, LINDA—Retired after 17 years on OO, O211-OO) Trinity College; M.Ed., Harvard University, the development staff at Winterthur former distinguished teacher and Museum, Garden and Library. Yoga and GORRIN, ANN—Volunteer services history/social science department chair meditation instructor experience includes administrator of Volunteer Delaware 50+ at the Wilmington Friends School. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, in Sussex County, which is part of the Currently a consultant for the Brandywine YMCA, Beyond Fifty, State Office of Volunteerism, Division of International Baccalaureate Diploma ChristianaCare Health Services. Poetry State Service Centers and Department Programme. Has been recognized for his and nonfiction published in books, of Health and Social Services. (Q217-KS) innovative teaching of economics, magazines and online. Longtime international relations and peace studies volunteer, Delaware Hospice. Founding GRADY, JOHN—St. Joseph’s University, board member, Cancer Support and Georgetown University Law Center. by various regional, national and Community Delaware. (J210-OO) Retired from private law practice. international organizations. (S217-OO) Previously practiced in all state courts in GRIFFITH, HELEN—Delaware native. HAMBLIN, GAIL—Currently an assistive Delaware, and third circuit court and U.S. University of Delaware graduate (1998). technology manager for the Delaware Court of Federal Claims. Married to Professional writer with 16 books for Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI). Gail Veronica Grady with six adult children. children published, including picture holds a master’s degree in applied Lifetime interest in Scriptures. (J208-KS) books, beginning readers and novels. educational technology from Wilmington Other interests include birding, nature University and a certificate in assistive GRADY, VERONICA—M.S.W. Retired from technology applications from California Delaware Hospice after 26 years and gardening. (K204-OO) State University, Northridge. (Q216-KS) working as social work, bereavement GRYGO, EDWARD—B.S., business, Seton counselor and grief educator. Member of Hall University. U.S. Naval officer for more HANNIGAN, NANCY—B.S. chemistry, OLLI for eight years, active on the than three years. Took over family Rosemont College; M.S., Georgetown Council, and instructor/facilitator in printing business in New Jersey. Sold the Medical School. Retired global market courses and book studies on Great company and became general manager manager from DuPont fluoroproducts. Women in American Life. (Q210-KS) of printing shops in New York and New Lifelong runner. Loves reading, gardening Jersey. Retired as a senior estimator for and learning something new. (S207-OO) GRANT, JERRY—B.A., University of large web printing shops. Served as a Delaware; J.D., Widener School of Law. HANSON, BRIAN—B.S., M.S., mechanical Host of soul and rhythm and blues radio docent on the Battleship New Jersey for engineering, MIT. Worked as a research program on WVUD-FM for 40 years. 10 years. (G226-OO, G227-OO) and development engineer, technical Former record store owner and writer, web developer and IT application HAGAN, DICK—Graduate of University of occasional rock band member. (CA208- Delaware, history. Member of Society for support specialist. Lifelong bicyclist and OO) American Baseball Research. Published vocal musician, recently into playing low brass and strings. (CP203-W, CP206-W, book on 1943 Philadelphia Phillies. GRAYSON, ERIC—B.S., accounting, CP229-W, Q229-W) University of Delaware; J.D., Widener Currently writing a book on WWI hero University School of Law. Member of the Eddie Grant. (G203-W) HANSON, JEANNE—B.A., secondary Delaware Bar since 1979. Has appeared education, Antioch College; J.D., Widener HAINER, JIM—M.D., Marquette University, University School of Law. Primarily before and tried cases in every internal medicine and M.P.H., University of practiced family law. Spent some years jurisdictional court in Delaware. More Washington. Pharmaceutical industry in Latin America, including two years in recent scholarly interest is focused upon cardiovascular clinical research and the Peace Corps in El Salvador. (O226- the application and interpretation of the development. Hobbies include wooden OO, O228-OO) U.S. Constitution. (S214-OO) boat building, repair of neglected wooden furniture, and trees. (X214-W) GREER, ROSE—B.S., biology, College of HAPKA, ANN—B.S., University of Notre Dame of Maryland; M.S., Wisconsin, graduate work in special HALIO, MARCIA—M.S., linguistics and education. Worked as home training educational leadership, University of literature, University of Delaware. Taught specialist for public health service and as Delaware; M.S., guidance and counseling, in the UD English Department and the teacher in grades K-8 and special Loyola College. Retired middle school English Language Institute for education. Hobbies are gardening, science teacher in Cecil County, international students for nearly 40 years. reading and crafts. (D205-OO) Maryland. Enjoys travel, reading, sewing Retired in 2016. Now serving on the OLLI and cooking. (D201-OO, K207-OO) Council and several committees, playing HAPKA, JERRY—B.S., pharmacy, my violin and riding my bike. (D206-OO) University of Wisconsin; J.D., University of Wisconsin. Retired from DuPont and Pew

63 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 Center for Global Climate Change. Now Air Force 1969-73. Public school math now retired. He has enjoyed teaching pursuing hobbies in photography and fly teacher in upstate New York. Adjunct courses covering the entire fishing. Looking to share interests in instructor at SUNY Cortland. undergraduate math curriculum, computers, photography and beyond. Programming computer tech in North including topics like mathematical (L205-OO, X214-W) Carolina. Interests include genealogy, modeling, nonlinear dynamical systems computers, photography and travel. and chaos. Dean has kept bees in the B.S., University of HARRELL, DAVID— (E205-OO) past and now cares for an observation Delaware. Licensed broker and realtor hive at the Moorings in Lewes, Delaware. serving Delaware and Pennsylvania who HESS, JOYCE—B.A., University of (R209-KS) has been selling real estate since 1997. Delaware. Fifty years of teaching Author of Selling Your Home for Maximum experience that include public, private INNES, BILL—B.A., religious studies and Profit, published in March 2020. (S221-W) and college levels. Enjoys performing in geology, Franklin and Marshall; M.B.A., the clarinet quartet with husband Paul Ph.D., church history, St. Andrews B.S., finance, Siena HARRIGAN, PETER— and playing bassoon in the concert University. Taught in seminary, was College; executive leadership program, band. Active member of the Delaware Methodist pastor, spent 40 years in University of Maryland. Retired Lockheed Music Educators. (CP209-W) technology and consulting sales. (J206- Martin Corporation, communications OO) executive. Former reporter, editor with HESS, PAUL—B.A., M.M., University of the Staten Island Advance, where Delaware. Forty-five years of teaching ITZEL, JANICE—B.F.A., University of assignments included state government experience that include public and Connecticut, M.S.T., University of correspondent. (K203-OO) college levels. Performed in a variety of Wisconsin. Elementary and middle school teacher (including art) and is now genres on string bass, electric bass and B.A., sociology and an adjunct instructor at Wilmington HASTINGS, LYNDA— tuba. Enjoys cycling, reading and other education, University of Delaware. University. Started “Art Totes” company in things that add to the quality of life! Retired from state of Delaware. Past 2016 and sells locally. Member of CCArts (CP209-W) commander, Wilmington Sail and Power and Newark Arts Alliance. (B219-W) Squadron. Recovering sailor. Has HIRST, ENID—Certified yoga instructor JESTER, GEORGE—Worked at various developed new loves for tai chi and for having completed more than 200 hours companies in the IT department. I loved singing, songwriting and playing guitar of intensive training including breathing, movies since I was a kid. My favorite at OLLI. (CP213-W, CP215-W, CP217-W) meditation, physiology and mindfulness. movie era was the early thirties until late More than 40 years’ experience teaching B.A., West Virginia forties. (CA204-W) HAWKINS, FORREST— movement classes to children, teens, University; M.D., George Washington adults and seniors and those with JESTER, KAREN—B.S., Accounting, University. Pediatrician for 30 years. special needs. (Q231-W) University of Delaware. Retired after 40 Longtime interest in popular folk music years in banking, most recently as groups. (CA207-W) M.Div., Union HOLDEN, JOHN— operations manager at Chase Credit Theological Seminary. Previously-retired B.B.A., finance, Card. Enjoy spending time with family HAYS, MARTHA— Methodist clergy, pastor of five local University of Wisconsin; J.D., Duke and dogs, crafting, exploring nature, churches and executive director of West University School of Law. Retired partner, gardening, volunteering and taking OLLI End Neighborhood House and of the Ballard Spahr LLP; member of business courses. (X209-OO) Methodist Action Program. Recently and finance department. Legal practice assigned again as pastor of Mt. Salem JETER, ROBERT—Certified Financial for 25 years focused on corporate and Church in Rockford Park, Wilmington, Planner, specializes in working with new securities matters. (S208-OO) Delaware. (J202-O, J215-O) and existing retirees around Sussex County. (S222-KS) Taught graduate HENN, KATHERINE— HOLSTEIN, BILL—B.S.E., chemical and undergraduate courses in medical engineering, Princeton University; Ph.D., JOHNSON, CHARLES—Retired associate ethics, history, philosophy and religion. chemical engineering, Stanford professor, chair of arts and science and Ph.D. (with distinction), M.Phil., The University. Retired from career in research assistant dean, Goldey-Beacom College. Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and development for chemicals, Taught survey of western civilization Drew University; M.A., College of St. alternative energy and electronic courses for many years. Has traveled Elizabeth; B.A., summa cum laude, Seton materials at DuPont. Interests in art and abroad extensively with family for Hall University. (D209-KS, G215-OO) languages. (O212-OO, O214-OO) pleasure as well as with students while leading educational for-credit trips. HERZOG, REG—B.S., math education, aught mathematics HOOVER, DEAN—T (F204-OO) State University College at Buffalo. U.S. at Alfred University for 34 years and is

64 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 JOHNSON, DAVID—With decades of KELLOGG, LINDA—B.A., Wilson College. University of Maryland; B.A., Notre Dame New York and New England mountain Career in family retail business and now of Maryland University. Retired college hiking experience, he is welcoming the OLLI volunteer. Forks Over Knives plant- professor of writing, humanities, lower slower paths of Delaware. The based cooking certificate, 2020. literature, philosophy. Interests include ecological variety of these paths is (P209-OO) liter ature, languages and cultures. (F204- appealing and certainly worthy of good OO) conversation. He is a veteran of many KELLOGG, REID—Ph.D., chemistry, semesters of OLLI Walk and Talk. (Q228- Northwestern University; B.S., Franklin and KRAMEN, ISABEL—B.F.A., textile design, 01-KS, Q228-02-KS, Q228-03-KS, Marshall College. Thirty years with Moore College of Art. Designed original Q228-04-KS) DuPont in research and marketing. Plant- hand-painted and computer-generated based practitioner since 2010 and avid textile patterns for clothing, carpet, JOHNSTON, DOUG—A.A.S.M.E., golfer. (P209-OO) upholstery and drapery lines. Owner, Delaware Technical Community College; graphic design studio, designing B.S., computer management, Neumann KELSO, ARLENE—B.A., sociology and promotional material for hospitals, University. Retired after 38 years with social studies education, University of businesses and the Miami Zoo in Miami, Delmarva Power. Self-taught computer Delaware. Polymer clay artist for four Florida. Now retired and enjoying life! junkie. Also enjoys genealogy, home years. Founder, Polymer Clay Arts Guild. (B218-W, X216-W) repairs, gardening and fixing all things (B235-W) mechanical or automotive. (L210-OO, KRAMER, MICHAEL—Graduated from KEOUGHAN, JACQUELYN—B.A., French, X212-OO) Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., and St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; M.A.T. received ordination as a rabbi from French/education, University of South KALBFUS, DOROTHY—B.A., University of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute Rochester. Retired to this area from Carolina. Retired French language of Religion in New York. He served as a Washington, D.C. Has been active in OLLI educator, Delaware public schools. congregational rabbi in New York and and the OLLI Book Club since 2007. Backgrounds in credit lending, banking Maryland. (J213-OO) (X210-OO) and medical billing. Musician since age 8. Avid traveler. Loves swimming and KRUM, JAMES—Retired from University KAUFFMAN, CYNTHIA—Studied tennis. (O205-OO, O206-OO, O207-OO, of Delaware after teaching marketing isometric engineering at New York O232-OO) for 31 years. Real education began in the University during World War II. Moore College for Seniors at University of North College of the Arts; University of KHALIFA, MYRIAM—M.S., organization Carolina-Asheville and continues at OLLI. Delaware; Berté Fashion, Philadelphia, development. Over 30 years’ experience Serves as a big brother/mentor to a local illustration. Taught at Berté Fashion and in international, private sector, nonprofit second-grader. (G216-W) in Wilmington public schools. Watercolor and consulting organizations. (Q203-KS) medium instructor for adults, member of LAGUERRE, ANTOINE—M.Ed., KIKER, BARBEE—Involved in computer The Delaware Contemporary. (B239-W) Wilmington University; B.S. behavioral training and course development for science, Wilmington University. (Q219-KS) ONLC Training for 15 years. Has taught KEANE, THOMAS—B.S., M.S., chemical engineering, MIT. Retired from DuPont iPhone/iPad and computer-related LAROSSA, ROBERT—A retired DuPont after a 46-year career in research, courses with lifelong learning programs molecular biologist with interests in manufacturing and engineering. in Delaware and Florida since 2007 and American history, sports and politics. Specialized in chemical reaction is doing her best to keep up with today’s DuPont work addressed problems in engineering. Interests include computer technology! (L208-OO) agriculture, pollutant detection, programming, music and family history. environmental biotechnology, genomics KING, SHEILA—B.S., pharmacy, University (R203-OO) and microbial production of biofuels and of the Sciences, Philadelphia. Retired chemicals. Active in the AARP Tax-Aide from AstraZeneca after 29 years, mainly KELK, KATHERINE—B.S., business program providing support to taxpayers education, University of Delaware; M.A., devoted to managing product of moderate means. (E202-OO, E204- educational administration, Rowan complaints. Longtime knitter. (X204-OO) OO) University. Retired after 30 years as KLEPNER, LARRY—B.S., political LATIMER, KAREN—Has been involved in teacher and school administrator. Has science/urban planning, Rutgers learned about watercolor, oil and acrylic the field of assistive technology and University. He is retired from DELDOT. disability service for over 30 years. She painting from many OLLI instructors (S204-OO) has worked for the Technology Act since 2009 and now feels confident to Programs, nonprofits, government share what she has learned. (B202-W) KNEAVEL, ANN—Ph.D., modern British agencies and had her own consulting literature, University of Ottawa; M.A.,

65 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 business. Karen is a certified Assistive LOVE, MARGARET—B.M.E., Florida State Teaches courses on lawn mower repair Technology Professional (ATP) (RESNA, University; M.M.E., Kansas State and maintenance. (D213-KS) 2003). (Q204-OO) University; former church music director/organist. Teaches lever harp, MAIER, LLOYD—Personal interests Born and raised in LAU, RODNEY— early childhood music and adult piano at include genealogy, birding and music. Honolulu, Hawaii. Punahou School and the Music School of Delaware. Member Member of Delmarva Ornithological University of Pennsylvania alum. of Brandywine Harp Orchestra and Society for more than 30 years; was Corporate finance and real estate church hand bell director. Hobbies made a fellow for contributions to the background. Avid gardener! Retired to include sewing, knitting and crochet. study of birds through participation in Rehoboth in 2007 from Maryland (CP202-W, CP 219-W, X204-OO) two breeding bird atlases and Delaware suburbs of Washington, D.C. (B236-KS) bird counts. (P201-W) LOVELAND, CHRISTINE—Licensed LEWIS, CRAIG—B.S., M.S., University of psychologist. Ph.D., psychology, Temple MANSPERGER, JOAN—B.A., biology, Delaware. Lifelong interest in geology, University; M.A., English and clinical M.B.A. Enjoying a busy retirement in paleontology, biology and well as psychology, West Chester University. Lewes after a career in human resources. astrophysics. Twenty years’ experience in Certifications in school psychology, Teaches OLLI courses on nature and the marketing, technology engineering. secondary English and Spanish, environment, reducing your carbon (P204-OO, P205-OO) elementary and secondary principal. footprint, weather and native trees. (R205-OO) LINDERMAN, SUZANNE—B.A., political Adjunct professor, Immaculata University. science, Mount Holyoke College. Retired Attended Eastern Baptist Theological MARK, CHRISTOPHER—M.P.A., Princeton from DuPont and Sterling Diagnostic Seminary. Interests include music, writing, University; B.A., Oberlin College. Assistant Imaging. Co-founder of Westminster spirituality, friends and family. (J201-OO) U.S. Treasury representative in Paris, Peace, a justice work group. Active in France; member of the U.S. delegation to many diversity action groups. Series of LOVETT, CAROL—Licensed clinical social the Multilateral Trade Negotiations in police shootings of unarmed black men worker and certified addictions Geneva, Switzerland; senior analyst in galvanized her to learn how we got to counselor. Advocate for families living the CIA where he was responsible for this point. (G222-OO) with dementia. Facilitates several caregiver support groups and has preparing assessments and briefings on LIPPE, GARY—Technical educator with offered workshops that help increase the China for the president of the United over 15 years’ teaching experience. understanding of dementia. Discovered States and senior U.S. policymakers. Created and taught computer topics for yoga while caregiving. (Q230-W, X213- (I204-OO) five years at OLLI in Lewes, Delaware. OO) MARTIN JR., LEWIS—Former principal Grew up in the 1950s during the origin of consultant at DuPont Engineering, retired rock and roll but had a penchant for LOWE, REBECCA—M.S.S., M.L.S.P., Bryn after 40 years. B.S.M.E., University of Broadway musicals. He maintains that Mawr College; A.B., psychology, Bryn Delaware. Hobbies are coaching youth passion today. (CP216-OO) Mawr College. Adult program coordinator and development director, and high school soccer, playing LIVESAY, SHARON—Has been making competitive tennis, traveling, challenging Lewes Public Library; member, board of and exhibiting her art for more than 40 directors and training coordinator for projects and computers. (L203-OO) years, and selling original jewelry designs Delaware Odyssey of the Mind. (D212-KS) under the name Mimi’s Art 4U for eight MASON, TED—Ted’s love of English country dance started when he saw a years in juried art shows. Has also LUCAS, JERRY—B.S., Worcester coordinated the arts program for Polytechnic Institute, electrical demonstration by the Dover English dementia residents at The Lorelton. Her engineering; M.B.A., George Washington Country Dancers. He loves to explore the jewelry incorporates hand-cut and University. Retired as assistant vice origins and names of a dance. He etched metal designs of animals and president from Union Pacific Railroad, currently volunteers at the John other designs. (B212-01-W, B212-02-W) Omaha, Nebraska. Worked for various Dickinson Plantation and New Life Thrift companies in information technology for Shop, and formerly at Beebe Hospital LOFTUS, MICHAEL—A graduate of over 40 years. (L213-OO) and Delaware 50+ Matter of Balance Villanova University, has been in the program. He has a B.A. in humanities and financial services business for over 25 MACGLOAN, BRUCE—B.S.N., Rutgers a master of divinity. (Q207-KS) years. He spent many years on the University. Taught adult high school in institutional side and has been an New Jersey and small engine repair at MASSEY, G. CORT—Retired Navy adviser since 2010. He is a high-energy Briggs and Stratton service school. 30 healthcare administrator and public presenter and instructor who loves years of experience working on small health administrator who has traveled educating. (S201-KS, S224-OO) engines. Factory-trained technician. extensively. Cross-country VW

66 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 Campmobile trip in 1975 initiated first RV California, Irvine. Worked on the space but primarily in sales for Batesville experience. Over 20 years of lessons shuttle and GPS programs (1970s); Casket Company. Hobbies include skiing learned in multiple rigs. (D211-OO) research in biophysics and and (thanks to OLLI) guitar and music. computational quantum mechanics (CP213-W, CP215-W) MATERNIAK, RON—Retired from DuPont. (1980s); computer consulting (1990- Education in engineering and business. 2000s). Interests include playing guitar, MILLER, CHUCK—B.A., biology, University Worked in the fields of design, project bass and trumpet; sailing; of Delaware. Taught earth science, management, business analysis, exercise/nutrition; theoretical physics and biology and physical science in marketing, sales, mergers and mathematics. (CP225-W) secondary schools. Retired Master acquisitions, and information technology. Gardener, world traveler, student of Has been investing for 40 years at MCMENIMAN, LINDA—B.A., New York religions, especially early Christianity and varying levels of personal involvement University; Ph.D., University of Judaism. (J205-W, J207-W) and using advisers. (S213-OO) Pennsylvania. Has been researching ancestors for over 15 years sliding MILLER, MARY—B.A., English, with a MCGRATH, MAURICE—Spent over 30 sideways from a career that included concentration in journalism, University of years as a carpenter. He was an officer teaching research at the college level. Delaware. Retired from a career in at the New York City District Council of Her other interests include history, poetry, banking, which included project Carpenters. A passionate basket weaver gardening and grandparenting. (E202- management of various technology and at OLLI since 2014. (B209-KS) OO, E203-OO) compliance/regulatory initiatives. (CP213- W, CP215-W) R.N., Yale–New MCKINNON, KAREN— MEEK, RITA—B.A., biology, New York Haven Medical Center. Worked for 43 University; M.D. George Washington MISCOSKI, MIKE—B.E.E., M.B.A., University years, in OB/GYN to neonatal ICU and University; M.S.O.D., American University. of Delaware. Retired after 32 years with general pediatrics. Active in OLLI as Pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Hewlett-Packard and Agilent student and instructor since 2011. She Delaware over 30 years. A.I. duPont Technologies. Worked as an IT consultant enjoys knitting, cross-stitching, reading, Hospital medical director, division chief doing “deep data diving” into SAP cooking, and visiting grandchildren. (X211- pediatric hematology/oncology. OLLI enterprise software. This was perfect KS) council. OLLI marketing co-chair. preparation for genealogy research, Interests: traveling, baking, grandchildren, which was learned here at OLLI in 2012. MCLAUGHLIN, ARTHUR—B.A., political paper crafts, hiking, ballroom dancing. Researching families from Poland and science, B.A., art history, M.A., art history, Ireland. (X205-OO) University of Delaware; A.S., respiratory (G218-OO) care; M.S., community health Interested in art, MEITNER, PAM—B.S., chemical MOLTER, JOHN— administration. Author of six college engineering, Drexel University; J.D., especially acrylics and drawing. textbooks on medical subjects. (A202-KS, Widener Law School. Retired attorney Longtime lifelong learning attendee. A204-OO, CA209-OO) for DuPont in the areas of patent, labor, Graduate of University of North litigation and environment. Member, Carolina-Chapel Hill. Retired from DuPont. MCLAUGHLIN KOPROWSKI, MARY— (B230-W) Bachelor’s degree in psychology and Community Involvement Advisory Council. (P206-OO) doctor of medicine from Temple MORRISSEY, BRUCE—Ph.D., University. Over 30 years of practice in physical/theoretical chemistry, MEUNIER, LORENA—B.A. German, Trinity anesthesiology. Married with three College, Washington D.C., M.A., German Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; J.D., grown children, enjoying retirement. Has language and literature, Middlebury George Washington University Law always loved dancing and now shares College, Vermont. Born and raised in School. Currently retired from the that with others. Also loves travel, skiing Wilmington. Lived and studied in University of Delaware research office and sailing. (CP218-W) Germany for three years. Career and as corporate counsel for DuPont. positions as technical German translator, Longtime interest in literature, Native MCLEAN, SCARLETTE—A.A., business American cultures, politics. (F211-W) management, Lansing Community technical writer and editor. Retired from SAP America. Loves learning languages, College, Lansing, Michigan. Retired after MORSE, PATTI—Rediscovered art after hiking and cross-country skiing, knitting 40-year career in drafting and 31 years in the property and casualty insurance industry. Enjoys reading, and reading. (O224-OO) mechanical design. Attended Antonelli genealogy, grandparenting and taking Institute of Graphic Design and MEYER, ANN—Graduate of University of Photography. After a few semesters in lifelong learning courses. (F203-OO) Cincinnati College of Business OLLI-Wilmington watercolor and Administration. Worked for 40 years in MCMASTER, EARL—Physics degrees drawing classes, became art instructor the business world: interior plantscaping from Cornell University and University of and art committee member. Member

67 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 Delaware Watercolor Society since 2015. Alabama, special education, along with Former public school teacher. Currently (B202-W, B208-W, B224-W, B238-W) three years of music at Marywood owner and operator of Newark Kenpo University and University of South Karate. A lifelong musician, current focus B.A., philosophy, MOSER, JAMES— Alabama. Extended graduate, military is Native American flute and guitar. Alderson-Broaddus University; M.Div., and Department of Justice courses. (CP221-W) religion, Colgate Rochester Divinity (CP226-OO, CP227-OO, CP228-OO) School; D.Min., ministry, Pittsburgh OWENS-DAVIS, DOT—B.S., graphic Theological Seminary; M.A., English NOVAK, ERNEST—B.S., Oberlin College; design and fine art. University of New literature, SUNY Oswego; 25 years as Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Career in pastor and campus minister; 15 years Rochester. Retired from DuPont as senior graphic design, graphic design teaching college English, religion and research fellow; now living at Kendal- management and marketing philosophy; 10 semesters at OLLI. (J209- Crosslands, involved in audiovisual and communications Retired from marketing OO) Zoom services to the community. communications, DuPont Company. Formerly an active skier and ballroom (B205-W) MOSER, MELANIE—B.F.A., College of dancer and now walks and reads a lot. New Rochelle; M.L.A., University of (G210-OO) PARIKH, ANIL—M.S., University of Michigan; president of Moser Consulting; Massachusetts; M.B.A., University of assistant professor of landscape O’BRIEN, JENNIFER L.—B.S., Cornell Tennessee. Twenty-eight years with architecture at Morgan State University. University; M.S., McMaster University; DuPont and eight years with Crompton (F205-OO) M.A., Chestnut Hill College. Former upper Corporation, global director of Six Sigma. MUELLER, HANS—Born and educated in school religion department chair at Mastery training in neuro-associative Germany, mechanical engineer by trade, Westtown School (a Quaker PreK-12), conditioning. Teaching stocks and retired from DuPont. Many interests West Chester, Pennsylvania; taught options trading and investing classes at including volunteering, rowing and travel. classes on religious literacy, Judaism, OLLI since 2007. (S203-OO) (O216-OO) Christianity, social change and spirituality. (J201-OO) PASTORE, CARLA—B.S., horticulture, NEATON, BOBBI—B.A., sociology, University of Vermont; M.S., public Western Maryland College; co-owner O’LEARY, JIM—B.S., biology/premed, horticulture administration, University of and operator of businesses in Dover, Catholic University. Retired senior Delaware; B.A., fine arts and art history, Delaware, for 35 years. Lover of literature scientist, Maryland Science Center (MSC), West Chester University. Retired from a and history. (H203-KS, H213-OO) Baltimore. Served as lead astronomy career in managing nonprofit specialist for MSC, producing programs organizations. A big proponent of NEFF, BRUCE—B.S., mathematics, Tulane for the Davis Planetarium, films for the helping women feel empowered in all University, Ph.D., physical chemistry, MIT, IMAX Theater, astronomy and space aspects of their lives. (Q213-OO) postdoctoral fellow at MIT. Retired from science exhibits, and overseeing DuPont after a long career in research, renovation of the rooftop observatory PETERSON, LARRY—Retired University of research management and chemical and its 1927-era telescope. Received the Delaware professor of music; former regulatory management. (R204-OO) Excellence in Outreach Award from chair of UD music department; former Air NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Force captain; member of OLLI Piano NEILD, CAROL—Retired teacher. Active in Duo with John Quintus. (CA211-OO, F206- music since childhood, singing and now hosts the weekly Skywatch at the Beach for Radio Rehoboth. (R201-KS) OO) playing several instruments. Involved with M.S., marine early music for over 30 years, attending OSTROFF, JEFF—B.S., communications, PETRONE, CHRISTOPHER— various recorder workshops. A founding Temple University. Career of biosciences, University of Delaware; B.S., member of the Holly Consort. (CP223-KS) entrepreneurial and marketing and biology, Washington College. Director, communications endeavors. Author Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory NEWSOM, JON—Music degrees from Successful Marketing to the 50+ Service. Former Delaware Sea Grant and Columbia College (1963) and Princeton Consumer (Prentice-Hall). Interests Virginia Sea Grant Marine education University (1965); retired after 38 years of include podcast hosting; professional specialist, high school teacher and service as chief of the music division, voice-overs; travel; bridge; walking; commercial oyster farmer. (P213-OO) Library of Congress. Taught at OLLI since Stoicism; volunteering; investing; and love 2008. (CA219-KS) PHILLIPS, ELIZABETH—An Alzheimer’s of nature, history, music. (S207-OO) Association Volunteer Community NORMANDEAU, SHEILA—Retired U.S. B.A., anthropology, Educator who has demonstrated Department of Justice and Navy/Coast OWEN, KATHY— sociology and education, University of professional and/or personal experience Guard veteran. B.S., University of South Delaware and University of Montana. as a dementia caregiver. Actively

68 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 engaged in the association’s mission: a School of Law; master of laws degree in musician for decades; played in bands, world without Alzheimer’s and all other taxation, Villanova University School of orchestras, brass quintets, jazz groups. dementia. (Q227-01-OO, Q227-02-OO) Law. (S209-OO) (CP201-W)

POLLAK, ELEANOR—M.D., Yale University PRZYBYLEK, STEPHANIE—Artist, writer RILL, GLENN—B.S., mathematics and School of Medicine; A.B., biochemistry, and educator. B.A., art, Gettysburg M.S., computer science, University of Harvard University; associate professor College; M.A., art history, University of Maryland. Retired after 40-year career in Perelman School of Medicine at the Delaware. After 20 years in the museum computer technology. Interests include University of Pennsylvania; former field in Pennsylvania, New York and tennis, golf, guitar, traveling and all types researcher and assistant director of Delaware as a curator, exhibit designer of music. ( CP217-W, G220-OO) coagulation lab at the Hospital of the and administrator, she returned to fine University of Pennsylvania. (U202-01-OO, art and creative pursuits. (B210-OO, ROBERTS, JOHN—Retired from Playtex U202-02-OO) B221-OO) Products (Energizer) in 2008. He has an interest in researching family genealogy POLLIO, CAROL—Ph.D. and M.S., PUCH, PAUL—B.A., St. Francis University; and history and has acquired extensive environmental science. She retired in 2016 M.A., Middlebury College. Taught Spanish research skills using internet resources. as a chief scientist with 38 years of and Latin at the secondary level for (E201-KS) service in a federal agency, a 34-year Montgomery County Public Schools in veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Maryland for 31 years. (B236-KS) ROBERTSON, SYDNEY—A.B., French, and a professor of environmental Spanish, Wellesley College; M.A.T., science. (D208-KS, D215-OO) RAPHAEL, BEN—B.S., chemistry, University Spanish, Brown University. Taught of Delaware, native German speaker, Spanish levels 1-5 at Tower Hill Upper POLLISINO, DIANA—M.A., counseling; retired communications contractor and School and English as a second B.S., elementary education; Certified army reservist. Graduate of the language in Spain, Indonesia, Korea and Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Command and General Staff School and Mexico. Lived mostly in Spain from 1964- Worked in information technology for Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 2010 and still travels there regularly. 20-plus years in various roles for a large past commander, Department of Peace Corps Mexico, 2007-2010. (O227- financial firm. (B227-KS) Delaware Korean War Veterans OO) Association. Interests include piano, POPPER, PETER—B.S., University of Senior Olympics, classical music and ROMINGER, MIKE—Thirty-plus years as Massachusetts Lowell; M.S., Mech.E., Sc.D., history. Past OLLI council chair. (O211-OO) process control consultant in the mechanical engineering, MIT. Thirty-six pharmaceutical and chemical industries. years with DuPont in fiber technology; REED, THOMAS—B.A., Marquette Eleven years as facilitator for a national consultant for 20 years. Hobbies are University; J.D., Notre Dame University. nonprofit addressing sustainable site hiking, travel, sailing, kayaking, biking, Law professor at Western New England cleanups. Co-founder of New Castle photography, computers and music. College (1976-81). Widener University County Congregations of Delaware (CP212-W) School of Law (1981-2010), professor Interfaith Power and Light. Interested in emeritus (2011-present). Author of four the fate of our planet and the role that POWDERLY, THOMAS—Native New Civil War books and numerous articles people play. Enjoy family (especially Yorker who has been regularly attending on Civil War history. Historic preservation grandkids!) and friends, travel, tennis and shows on Broadway, the West End and planner and legal specialist. (G231-W) writing. (U201-OO) on the road for over 50 years. Hundreds of performances, books and cast albums REINE, SAUL—B.S., biology, and M.S. RUDNITZKY, YVETTE—Degrees in nursing have given him an educated layman’s equivalent, microbiology, Long Island and social work. Retired psychotherapist. perspective on this uniquely American University. Retired after 38 years as a Active in women’s issues since the late art form. (CA203-OO, G230-W) biology teacher, assistant principal and 1980s and a past state coordinator for director of science. Self-taught computer the National Organization for Women PRITCHETT, DANIEL—M.A., history, nerd who loves tinkering with cars and (NOW) in Delaware. Has taught Feminism University of Delaware; B.S., education, houses, digital photography and roaming 101 and Women in Religion for more than Concord College; taught history in the Civil War battlefields. (L207-OO, L210- a decade. (Q205-W) Capital School District for 34 years and OO, R203-OO, X212-OO) at Delaware State University for seven RUDOLPH, MICHAEL—M.S., imaging years. (CA215-OO, G209-OO, X215-KS) REMINGTON, THOM—A.B., sociology, science, Rochester Institute of Earlham College; M.S., clinical psychology, Technology. Active photography PROCINO-WELLS, MICHELE—B.A., Penn Oklahoma State University. Has been a enthusiast with a background in the State University; J.D., Widener University

69 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 science and technology behind imaging OLLI in 2013 and has been hooked ever technology and making it do what she technologies. Enjoys travel, exploring since. (B209-KS) wants. Has taught online since the early new places, the outdoors and 2000s in addition to science career, and architecture. Photographic interests are SCHLEIFER, ERV—Graduate of Brandeis greatly enjoys online collaboration. varied and include travel photography. University, Columbia University Business (CP226-OO, CP227-OO, CP228-OO) (B203-OO, B206-OO, B220-OO) School and Brooklyn Law School. In addition, he served as vice chair of one SHERLOCK, MAUREEN—B.S., geology RUSSELL, JAMES—B.S., chemistry, of New York’s permanent political and biology, City College of New York; University of Delaware. Has a passion for parties. (S204-OO) M.S., geology, University of California, medieval history, especially illuminated Berkeley. Spent her professional career manuscripts. (K201-OO) SCHUBEL, SANDRA—B.A., Rutgers with U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo University; M.B.A., New York University. Park, California, and Washington, SAKS, STEVEN—Full-time spiritual leader Management information systems. Ran D.C./Reston, Virginia. Organized and led of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth consulting business and taught IT at field trips to geologic and historic sites Congregation since 2008. Rabbi Saks Monmouth University for 10 years. Loves throughout her career. (Q220-KS) received s’micha (rabbinic ordination) in music, foreign languages, sailing and August 2006 from Kollel Ayshel Avraham Longwood Gardens. (L206-OO) SHERMEYER, CYNTHIA—B.S., elementary in Spring Valley, New York. Rabbi Saks education; M.A., linguistics, University of also served two terms as the president SEBASTIANI, JOE—Manager, Ashland Delaware, summa cum laude. She has of DERECH (Delaware Association of Nature Center and has been employed over 20 years of experience in the field Rabbis and Cantors). (G237-OO) by the Delaware Nature Society since of adult basic education. She is currently 1998. He regularly leads adult programs the executive director of Literacy SALLEE, ERIC—M.Arch., University of into the field and online and has guided Delaware. (O230-OO) Virginia. Practicing architect for more eco-tours regionally, as well as than 30 years. Strong interest in collage, internationally for the organization. SHIELDS, CHRISTIANE—M.A., school photography and technology and their (P214-OO) psychology, Smith College and Vanderbilt use in the appreciation and making of University, University of Hamburg and abstract art. Enjoys outdoor activities SENERTH, DIANE—Former Spanish Berlin. Born and educated in Germany. and travel. (B201-OO) professor at The College of New Jersey; Retired from the Pilot School, Inc. as executive director of an educational psychologist and technology coordinator. SALVATORE, MICHAEL—M.D., board- foundation and has been a dedicated Loved to travel when it was possible and certified in sleep medicine, pulmonology, volunteer in organizations that empower simpler. (O211-OO, O216-OO, O224-OO) critical care and internal medicine. young people. She has a keen interest in Practiced for 35 years. (P210-OO, P211- community conversations. (X201-OO) SHIH, CHI-KAI—M.S., Ph.D., chemical OO, P212-OO) engineering, University of Rochester. SEXTON, NICOLE—Coordinator for The Retired senior fellow from DuPont SANCHEZ, GERRI—B.A., Rutgers Art Studio of the New Castle County Company. Research in physical chemistry University. Retired certified pension Department of Community Services. and engineering of polymers and consultant from Vanguard. Lifelong (B211-OO, B214-OO, B222-W) extrusion processing. Past OLLI instructor community volunteer. Loves travel, online on Science of Delicious Flavors, Fall and SHENVI, MARY—B.A., University of games, Toastmasters, biking and Rise of China and Silk Road. (R206-OO) anything Disney. Part of the OLLI family Delaware. High school foreign language teacher for 30 years. Taught French, since 2017. (D210-OO, X206-OO, X209- SHOEMAKER, SUSAN—B.A., St. Mary’s OO) German, Spanish and English as a College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., second language with an emphasis on North Carolina State University; M.A., SARIASLANI, SIMA—Has been studying the fun of language learning. Created Ph.D., University of Delaware. Extensive the art of ikebana for more than 18 years and ran an immersion summer camp in teaching experience at UD and regional and is a certified teacher of the Sogetsu French for children age 6-12. Lived, colleges. Former member and chair of school of ikebana. (F202-OO, F207-OO, worked and/or studied in Germany, Delaware Humanities Council. Interests F210-OO) Switzerland and England. Passionate include music, history, literature, arts and about the adventure of lifelong learning. sciences. (G208-W, H211-W) SCHAUB, KAREN—Retired benefits (O208-OO, O209-OO, O212-OO, O214- communications project manager OO, O229-OO) SIEGELL, STUART—Doctorate in chemical working with large companies to engineering, Columbia University. Retired communicate benefits for over 30 years. SHERIN, ELLEN—A computer geek most from DuPont after 36 years in research Took her first basket weaving class at of her life who enjoys playing with and development and manufacturing.

70 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 Museum guide at the Delaware Art SMITH, LYNN—S.P.H.R. (Senior STANKIEWICZ, CAROLYN—B.S., business Museum. Has taught many courses in Professional Human Resources), management, Neumann University; M.A., history, art history and culture. (G211-OO) graduated with honors from Grace liberal studies plus advanced courses, Institute Business School, New York. University of Delaware. Explores the SIMMONDS, NICK—B.A., political science Retired director of human resources. world from astronomy to zoology. Has and international relations, the Hebrew Discovered the joy of playing mah jongg done extensive travel both domestic and University in Jerusalem, Israel; M.A., late in life. Since then has devoted many foreign. Enjoys foreign films and trivia international relations, the University of hours of playing and teaching it to challenges. Taught over 20 semesters at Sussex, United Kingdom. Nick has a 35- others. (D210-OO, X206-OO) OLLI. (D214-OO) year career in fundraising, public relations and marketing for nonprofits SORENSON, BOYD—B.S., chemistry and STANLEY, BILL—B.A., Kean University; and government in the United Kingdom, M.B.A., Brigham Young University. M.A., Ed.D., Rutgers University. History and the U.S. and Canada. He is a past Twenty-five years marketing and new social science educator at Louisiana president of the Association of business development and management State University, University of Delaware, Fundraising Professionals, Washington, at DuPont. Retired as President of The University of Colorado and Monmouth D.C. chapter and a member of the OLLI CECON Group, a network of 1,400 University. Interests include history, Kent/Sussex executive council. (G235- technical and business consultants. philosophy and music — guitar and OO) Former OLLI-Wilmington Council percussion. (CP217-W) member and led the Strategic Planning SIMON, LINDA—B.A., English, University of team in 2019. Enjoys family and beach. STEELE, TAMARA—B.S., physical Delaware. Retired from The News (J209-OO) education, modern dance, University of Journal after 31 years as a graphic Massachusetts. Strategic relationship designer. Interests include painting, SOUDER, SUZANNE—B.A., sociology, manager, Pepco Holdings, retired after sculpture and reading. (B215-01-W, B215- University of Delaware. Thirty-five years 30 years. Dance is her life’s passion; most 02-W, B234-W) working in Social Security field offices recently Israeli and international folk; retiring as a district manager. Active in performing with the Arden Israeli SLAUGHTER, DARLENE—B.A., biology community, enjoys cooking, hiking, Dancers and Dover English Country and chemistry, University of Delaware. photography, tennis, travel, biking, and Dancers. (Q214-KS) Retired after 36 years as information reading history, cosmology, political chemist at IFI Patent Intelligence. science and biographies. (G220-OO) STERLING, ANITA—B.S., M.I.S., Widener Currently enjoying a return to playing University; postgraduate certification, musical instruments with others in SOULSMAN, GARY—B.A., Johns Hopkins English and business technical writing, ensembles, and learning new University. Has been a journalist, dream University of Delaware. Retired IT instruments. (CP226-OO) group facilitator and, on occasion, a administrator and human resources religious educator. A reporter at The director. Serves on local boards and SMITH, HARRIETT—Retired elementary News Journal for 30 years, often writing committees. Interests include fitness, school teacher and reading specialist, about religion. (J210-OO, Q206-W) environment and genealogy. (L211-OO, having taught for over 30 years in L212-OO) Virginia and Panama. Enjoys making SPADAFORA, EMILY—Dean College; baskets and is eager to share the background in human resources and STEVENS, DIANA—B.A., political tradition and creativity of basket-making training. Currently a professional pet science/international relations, with others. (B209-KS) portrait artist and facilitator of the Swarthmore College. Conflict resolution Sunshine Plein Air Artists group. Worked trainer for YMCA Resource Center of SMITH, KATE—M.D., M.P.H. Clinical for over two years each for a Delaware. Enjoys travel, gardening, director for programs at the Delaware veterinarian hospital and at a greyhound people, yoga and hiking. (S207-OO) Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public rescue. Lifelong lover of art/animals, B.A., social welfare Health Association. Leads the state of active in dog rescue for over 30 years. STIRK, ELIZABETH— and psychology, Chapman University. Delaware’s Immunization Coalition. (B234-W) Comes to Delaware from Australia by Sixty-plus units toward certifications in way of Pennsylvania. Also a member of STANFORD, LEE—B.A., history, Rutgers elementary, early childhood and special multiple national organizations including University; J.D., Rutgers Law School. education, University of Delaware and the American Public Health Association Private law practice for 43 years in New Delaware State University. Retired and the National Immunization Coalition. Jersey. Lifetime interest in history and substitute teacher and special education (P203-OO) foreign relations. (I202-OO) teacher. Community center board member. Enjoys reading, travel and OLLI courses. (F203-OO)

71 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 SUAREZ, RUTH—B.A., University of Illinois Army Reserve officer and retired foreign VARLAS, BECKY—B.S., journalism, M.A., at Springfield. Verizon retiree; has been service officer (State Department). counseling and guidance, West Virginia enjoying OLLI since February 2010. Served in Germany, Botswana, Korea, University. Retired after 36 years as an (X209-OO) Australia, Afghanistan and Washington, educator, 33 of those spent as a school D.C. (I203-OO, O225-OO) counselor in Cecil County, Maryland. B.S., Iona SULLIVAN, CORNELIUS— Interests include reading, drawing, aqua College. Served 22 years as the TRZONKOWSKI, SUSAN—Eight plus fitness, and music. (B217-OO, K207-OO) commanding officer of a detective years in adult education, most as an division. One case had a book written administrative assistant then executive VEGA, JO-ANN—M.A., human resource and a movie made about it. Twenty-four director at NEW START Adult Learning management; development, New School, years in the insurance industry Program, and recently as program New York City. Thirty years of experience investigating and supervising major assistant at Literacy Delaware. She is a designing and delivering programs to cases. Exercise enthusiast. Loves being a graduate of Delaware Tech with a dual academic, business, and community grandfather. (P202-KS) degree in biotechnology and chemistry. members. (G206-KS) She loves reading and logic puzzles. SZCZARBA, GARY—B.S., chemical (O230-OO) VINOKUR, JACK—B.A., Temple University; engineering, Syracuse University. Retired M.A., educational leadership, University from DuPont after 37 years of service. TUDOR, LORIE—B.A., sociology, Westmar of Delaware. Fulbright scholar to Mexico. Enjoys music, movies, wine tasting and College, Iowa; M.S.W., University of Over 45 years in education as a teacher playing chess. (X202-OO, X203-OO) Pennsylvania. Social service of history and a school district and administrator in child protective services, university administrator. Has extensively TERZUOLO, ERIC—Currently a foster care and community prevention studied the Holocaust and taught the professorial lecturer at American programs. Taught grant writing. (Q229- subject at both the high school and University’s School of International W) university levels. (G228-W) Service. From 1982 to 2003, he was a U.S. TYSON, RAE—Professional writer and foreign service officer, with postings in VIOLETTE, ROBERT—Until the pandemic, teacher for over 40 years. His nonfiction Europe, the Middle East, and the spent two months a year for 16 years in work has been published by Random Caribbean. (I205-OO) Italy as opera singer and tourist and House and others. One of his fictional want-to-be resident. To feed your THEMAL, BETTY ANN—A.S., Lasell short stories was published recently by dreams (mine too), let me share some of College. Retired registered medical Cat and Mouse Press in Rehoboth Beach, my favorite finds in and around Venice, technologist; many years a Girl Scout Delaware. Has been teaching at OLLI Rome, Sorrento, Ortigia. Maybe we can leader and trainer. Studied and practiced since 2014. (K205-OO, K206-OO) tai chi since 1978 with several instructors. get there soon! Until then, pleasant Has been teaching tai chi at lifelong ULERY, DANA—B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., planning! (CA201-OO, CA212-OO, CA217- learning since 1998. (Q223-01-W, Q223- Ph.D., computer science, University of OO) 02-W) Delaware. Retired research manager and consultant, U.S. Army Research VON SCHRILTZ, DON—Ph.D., chemistry, THERANGER, JOE—M.A., theology. Has Laboratory and DuPont. Lifelong Duke University. Retired from DuPont. written two books, Can We Obey Our participation in choral groups and Recorder player for 40 years. Founding Way Into Heaven? and What Are We chamber ensembles as singer and member of Brandywine Chapter of the Then To Do? (J203-OO, J204-OO) accompanist, with special interest in American Recorder Society, the Orange American music. (CP206-W) Recorder Rollick and the Ohio Valley THOMPSON, PATRICIA—M.A., English, Recorder Ensemble. (CP224-W) University of Delaware; M.Ed., counseling VAIDYA, RAJEEV—Retired executive from and administration, Wilmington DuPont, has been active in investor WARD, RICHARD—Graduated from University; B.A., English and education, education for three decades. He is Adelphi University as history major. College of William and Mary. Certified director of Better Investing’s Philadelphia United States Secret Service agent for 25 life coach. A retired teacher, enjoys chapter, leads Delaware programs for years working both criminal cases and family fun, writing, meditating and the the American Association of Individual protective assignments. Served as chief arts. (D203-KS) Investors. (S213-OO) of security at the United Nations for three years; worked at Citibank THOMPSON, TRUDIE—M.S., strategic VAN DAHLGREN, ELLE—Graduate of the managing the international credit card intelligence, National Intelligence University of Iowa College of Law. fraud investigations division. (G225-KS) University; M.A., international relations, Member of the Delaware Bar since 2009. University of Southern California; B.A., Practices in estate planning, probate and WARNER, SUSAN—For over twenty years German, Middlebury College. Retired elder law. (Q212-OO, S211-OO) Susan has taught, written and spoken

72 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 about ideas related to Judeo-Christian WEISBERG, JAY—M.D., Thomas Jefferson University. Pianist who plays by ear. history including Christian antisemitism, University. Started playing guitar in the (H201-OO) the Jewish roots of Christianity, Israel in 1960s. Has been enjoying and performing the Middle East, the Israel/ Palestine the music of one of his favorite folk WILCOX, ROSS—B.S., University of conflict and looking at the Middle East singer performers, Leonard Cohen, since Wisconsin, M.S. and Sc.D., MIT, chemical through the Bible. M.F.A., Temple college as his melodies and words never engineering. Three years in the navy, University. (G224-OO) get old. (CP220-W) seven years at Westvaco Corporation and 29 years at DuPont. Spent a year in WATKINS, LARRY—Retired software WELLONS, RICK—B.A., biology, Mexico on an exchange program. Holds design engineer with over 30 years of Westminster College. Studied violin with a private pilot’s license and enjoys experience in the design of embedded Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in amateur traveling and playing tennis. (O227-OO, computer systems. Since retirement, he symphonies and musical productions. Art O229-OO) has done volunteer work with Owls interests include drawing, watercolor, Head Transportation Museum, FIRST acrylic painting and working with metal WILKS, TED—B.S., University of London; Robotics and Delaware Division of and wood. (B230-W, CP207-W, CP229- Ph.D., University of Manchester. Retired Historical and Cultural Affairs. (CA214- W, CP231-W) from DuPont after 33 years (12 in organic OO, G204-OO) chemistry, 21 in information science). WELSH, PAUL—A litigator retired from a Program annotator, Lancaster Symphony WATKINS, SUSAN—M.S., nursing, Rutgers major Delaware law firm, has written Orchestra since 2000. Previous University. Retired registered nurse with a chapters of a legal practice book and annotator, Delaware Symphony wide range of interests including tai chi, given seminars for lawyers. Has Orchestra (32 years). (CA202-W, CA205- history, music, literature and theatre. published 14 public policy newspaper W, CA218-W) Loves to research new subjects and find articles and twice ran unsuccessfully for innovative ways to present the material. public office. (S218-W) WILSON, PAM—B.S., M.S., metallurgy (CA214-OO, O202-OO, O204-OO) engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; WEST, CAROL—Discovered the joys of M.B.A., Wilmington University. Retired WEAVER, PATRICK—M.S., Wilmington English country dance through beloved from DuPont. Pittsburgh native and fan. University; B.S., economics, Delaware OLLI mentors and has expanded dance Always a lifelong learner, so enjoying State University. Retired industrial classes and events to the Dover OLLI OLLI and playing the violin again. engineering manager, Playtex. Active in program and beyond. Avid music lover. (CP227-OO, CP228-OO) Lions Club, and Del-Mar-Va Boy Scouts Plays violin and hand bells with St. of America. (D204-OO, G202-KS) Matthews By-the-Sea in Fenwick Island, WINTERS, JUDY—B.S. elementary Delaware. Taught high school math in education, West Chester University; WEBER, MARJORIE—B.A., English, Ohio Maryland for 25 years. (Q207-KS) M.Ed., exceptional child, University of Wesleyan University. Was consultant for Delaware. Retired public school teacher AT&T specializing in business analysis WESTERMAN, CARLA—B.A., French and from Delaware and New Mexico, 10 and technical writing. Certified teacher Italian, New York University. Studied in years. Member of Earth Quaker Action of the tai chi 24-form by the Silver Lotus Florence and Perugia; frequent travel to Team who successfully campaigned to Training Institute. (Q225-KS, Q226-OO) Italy. Did bilingual work at United Nations get PNC bank to stop financing and for the Franklin Mint. Worked for mountaintop-removal coal mining. (U201- WEIDMAN, SONDRA—Delaware native, International Professional Relations OO) lover of based-on-a-true-story movies leading cross-cultural seminars for or movies with great story lines, avid corporate executives. (O220-OO) WOODLAND, AMBER—B.A., Flagler walker, flower gardener and veggie College; J.D., Regent University School of cooker. (F201-OO, O201-OO) WHEEL, CRAIG—Has more than 50 years Law. (S209-OO) of aviation experience in both fixed and WEINBERG, PHILLIP—B.S., chemical rotary winged civil, military and WORLEY, REBECCA—Retired University engineering, City College of New York; corporate aviation, including functioning of Delaware English professor with an M.S., chemical engineering, Northwestern as an FAA designated pilot and training avid interest in information design, the University. Employed entire career with center examiner. (G232-W) arts and humanities, and literature, DuPont. Member of OLLI-Wilmington particularly mystery novels. Author of a Council for four years and current OLLI- WIEST, AIMEE—Ph.D., literature; textbook, scholarly articles and historical Wilmington finance committee chair. developed the African American research. (H205-OO) (L206-OO) literature syllabus at the University of Nairobi in Kenya through Syracuse

73 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021 ZAK, THEODORE (T.J.)—B.A., University of Delaware. Financial adviser with a Greenville, Delaware, investment firm for 27 years. Experienced certified financial planner. Accredited investment fiduciary as well an institutional plan fiduciary consultant. (S216-W)

ZOLA, ROBERT—M.B.A. Retired president, Sharp Energy. Hobbies include fly fishing, golfing, history. Preparing for the Gettysburg guide test. (G207-W)

ZURKOW, LIBBY—B.A., Wellesley College, honors in consumer economics while studying as an auditor at Harvard Graduate School of Business. One of the first women real estate developers in Delaware. Consumer marketing specialist on the NBC Home show. Forty- five years as a broker in real estate. (S220-OO)

ZYRUK, HANNA—B.S., biology, Saint Joseph College. Spent over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Interests include baking, cooking and gardening. (X214-W)

74 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Fall 2021