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Email: [email protected] Website: www.olli-umich.org

Registration will begin on January 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. both online and in person. Sign up for Winter/Spring 2017 classes online at www.olli-umich.org, in person at 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor or by mailing in your registration form. Title: OLLI Catalog Issue Date: December 2016 Published: Bi Annual Authorized Name and Address: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Michigan, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Issue 4, Volume 2 Dear OLLI Friends, Welcome to the Winter 2017 catalog. This semester’s cover art, “Indian Soap,” is taken by OLLI member George Valenta, a retired speech pathologist and yoga instructor who teaches Beginning Lip Reading with OLLI. George’s photo, which was displayed in Gallery 55+, is of foam near the Barton Pond Dam in Ann Arbor. George chooses local images as his subject matter. We invited you attend our OLLI Winter Open House on Monday, January 9, 2017. This casual Open House will be held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with study group instructors and OLLI committee members, learn about opportunities for volunteering and upcoming offerings, and explore our new lectures venue starting in summer 2017. We are pleased to offer you over seventy study groups to choose from this winter and spring. You’ll find favorites, such as Great Decisions and Monday Art, as well as new offerings such as Beginning Chinese, Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis, and a service learning class that combines volunteer work and academic theory called The Complexity of Homelessness. Our Winter Distinguished Lecture Series and our Thursday Themed Lectures on the Future of Transportation, The Library—Civilization’s Treasure, and the African- American Experience offer engaging expert speakers on timely subjects. After Five explores storytelling, vodka distilling, and the state of local theater, and OLLI Out of Town has trips to explore the auto industry, Detroit libraries, minority communities in Detroit, and the Motown Museum and Wright Museum of African-American History. Registration begins Wednesday, January 11 at 9:30 a.m. We strongly encourage you to register online. If you prefer to register in person, OLLI volunteers will be at the TSRC to take your registration. (Registrations received prior to January 11 will be opened the morning of January 11). We hope to see you at the Winter Open House!

Best wishes, Jean Leverich Program Director Table of Contents Special News: Big Hearts Event...... p. 8

After 5:00 Gatherings The Moth Story Hour…...... p. 9 Vodka Tasting…...... p.10 Local Theater…...... p.10

Rave Cinema Map………...... p. 11

Distinguished Lecture Series……….....p. 12-13

Thursday Morning Lecture Series The Future of Transportation: Don’t Turn in Your Car Keys Yet!...... p. 15 The Library – Civilization’s Treasure House of Knowledge...... p. 16 The African-American Experience……...... ……p. 17

Art & Architecture Monday Art…………...... p. 18 Shodo-Japanese Calligraphy...... …...... p. 18 Unbuilt Michigan: University that Never Was...... p. 19 Walking Tour of Central Campus Sculpture...... p. 19 Walking Tour of Historic Ann Arbor...... p. 20 Walking Tour of UM...... p. 20 What the Heck is Abstract Art...... p. 21 Table of Contents Current Events, Law, Policy & Politics Coverage of Current News Topics………...... p. 21 Criminal Sentencing and the “War on Drugs”.....p. 22 Current Events……………….…...... p. 22 Great Decisions……...... …...... …...... p. 23 Role of Science in Politics...... p. 23 Scorpions: Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s...Justices...p. 24 What’s Going on in Housing?...... p. 24 Social Media and the Arab Spring...... p. 25 TED Talks……...... …...... ….…...p. 25

Foreign Language Advanced French Conversation II……………...... p. 26 Beginning Chinese……...... …...... p. 26 Advanced German IV……..…...... p. 27 Español Intermedio…………………………...... p. 27 Beginning Lip Reading……………...... p. 28

Group Facilitation Training Group Facilitation Training…………………...... p. 28

History & Culture Chinese Culture and History………………...... p. 29 Dining with Shakespeare……...... …...…p. 29 Guide to Essential Italy……...... …….…p. 30 Italy: Geography and More…………...... …...…p. 30 Great World Mythologies Part II: Middle East…...... p. 31 Nineteenth Century Women’s History.…...... …p. 31 Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis...... …p. 32 The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage...... p. 32 Ta Da Moon, Alice!!! Golden Age of Space Flight....p. 33 Table of Contents Hobbies, Games, & Sports Mah-Jongg………………………………………...... p. 34

Investing, Economics & Finance Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 1……...... p. 34 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 2……...... p. 35 Computerized Investing: Stocks...... p. 35

Literature, Poetry & Drama Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East…p. 36 Homer’s Odyssey.…...... p. 36 Virgil’s Aeneid.…...... p. 37 Women/Aging through Literature/Writing…...... p. 37 Poetry of Hope and Feathered Things…...... ……....p. 38

Music, Theater & Film Almost Maine Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 39 Anatomy of a Murder Theater Discussion...... p. 39 August: Osage County Theater Discussion...... p. 40 Choral Music: Looking BACHwards and Forward...p. 40 Film Classics...... p. 41 Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques..…...... p. 41 In The Next Room ... Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 42 Love, Loss and What I Wore Theater Discussion....p. 42 Met Opera Live in HD Pre-Talks..…...... p. 43 Morning’s at Seven Pre-Show Discussion...... …..p. 43 Mystery of Edwin Drood Pre-Show Discussion...... p. 44 What’s So Great About Beethoven Anyway?...... p. 44 Join us for the OLLI Open House January 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at WCC! Table of Contents Religion, Philosophy & Spirituality Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #1...... p. 45 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #2...... p. 45 Decisions at End of Life...... p. 46 Grace Without God: Search for Meaning...World.....p. 46 Genesis: Where it all Began...... p. 47 Glimpses of Spirit in Story...... p. 47 Year to Live ...... p. 48

Science Chemistry Without Pain...... …p. 48 Evolution of Everything…….…...... p. 49 Nature of Matter…...... ….p. 49 Cosmology: History and Nature of Our Universe….p. 50 Why is the Sky Blue?...Other Physics Questions…p. 50

Service Learning The Complexity of Homelessness...... …p. 51

Social Sciences The Hidden Brain...... p. 52 Human Language II: Language and Culture...... p. 52 A Mindfulness Book Reading...... p. 53 “Play” Matters...... …...... …p. 53 Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans...... p. 54

Technology Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 1…...... p. 55 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 2…...... p. 55 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 1...... …p. 56 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 2...... …p. 56 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 1…p. 57 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 2…p. 57 Table of Contents Writing Memoir Writing…………………………….…...... p. 58 Memoirs and Personal Essays…………...... p. 58 Writers Unlimited……………………..………...... p. 59 Writing a Novel…...... ……p. 59

OLLI Out of Town 2016 - 2017 Transportation: Today and Tomorrow.…...... p. 60 Libraries: Preserving the Past, Educating the Present...... …p. 61 Exploring Armenian, Bangladeshi and Vietnamese Communities in Metro Detroit………….…...... p. 62 African American History: Detroit Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum Visit……..….…..…...p. 63

Study Groups in Alpha Order………...... ……...... p. 64-65 Study Groups by Day of the Week……....…...... p. 66-67 Study Groups by Start Date…………...... p. 68-69 Venues for OLLI Study Groups and Lectures…....p. 70-71 Scholarships………………………………….…...... p. 72 Acknowledgements………………………….…...... p. 72 Class Cancellation Policy………………..….…...... p. 72

Save the Date! OLLI Annual Picnic Wednesday, June 28 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gallup Park 3000 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 8 SPECIAL NEWS Save the Date! May 25 Big Hearts for Seniors Fundraiser A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone

We are excited to announce that the annual Big Hearts for Seniors fundraiser will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Michigan Theater. This year’s Big Hearts event focuses on the power of art to create community across generations. The film, A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone, follows Edy Boone’s lifelong work as a muralist and teacher who uses the power of community-led art to advocate for social and racial equality. Join us for an evening exploring the power of art. Big Hearts for Seniors benefits the five University of Michigan senior health programs: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Silver Club, and Turner Senior Wellness program. For more information, call (734) 998-9353 or visit www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/BHS After Five 9 “After 5” provides informal learning in a congenial group setting. Local personalities present programs in the early evening to encourage attendance by pre-retirees as well as retirees.

The Moth Story Hour: Your Days as Caterpillar Have Expired – Your Wings Are Ready Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: UM North Campus Research Complex Building 10 Research Auditorium 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $8 Join Breeda Kelly Miller (breedamiller.com), a winner of the 2014 Ann Arbor Moth StorySlam, to learn how she developed her award-winning story, Ticket to Heaven, broadcast on the Peabody Award-winning Moth Story Hour on National Public Radio. Breeda’s decision to participate in The Moth was about the freedom and courage to say yes to opportunities that present themselves and the desire to share those experiences. She will incorporate stories about how she finds her inspiration and how, as she aged, she developed the confidence and courage to seize the moment. 10 After Five Vodka Tasting Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Ann Arbor Distilling Company 220 Felch Street, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $15 The Ann Arbor Distilling Company builds their spirits from scratch. Not every boutique distillery has the setup or the vision to start right from grain and manage the process all the way to your glass. After 5 will join Ari Sussman, co-founder of Ann Arbor Distilling Company, for a private tour and tasting of spirits and cocktails. Mr. Sussman will discuss the distilling process and the history of the company, and lead a tour of the historic Ann Arbor building that has been re- purposed for making spirits.

Local Theater Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: UM North Campus Research Complex Building 10 Research Auditorium 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $8 Are you curious about the array of intriguing small local theater options in our area? A panel of artistic and executive directors from Chelsea Area Players, Dream- land Theater, Encore Theater, Pointless Brewery and Theater, PTD Productions and Theatre Nova will share their unique approaches to delivering outstanding theater experiences, as well as details about future produc- tions. Join us to learn more from these talented professionals who are passionate about their theaters. Rave Cinema Map 11 12 Distinguished Lecture Series The OLLI Distinguished Lecture Series consists of ten lectures, once per month from September through June. The speakers are well-informed experts from town and gown who share their specialized knowledge in an engaging manner. Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Rave Cinema (see page 11) 4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI Cost: $25/DLS Series #2 (5 sessions, February 14 - June 13) or $10/day pass

January 10, 2017 Anti-Semitism: What has Changed Since 1945 Victor Lieberman, Raoul Wallenberg Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of History, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, U-M

February 14, 2017 The Importance of the Private Equity Markets David J. Brophy, Director of the Office for the Study of Private Equity Finance, Professor of Finance, Ross School of Business, U-M

March 14, 2017 Why Big History? Why Now? The Case for Adding 14 Billion Years of History to Education Bob Bain, Director, World History and Literature Initiative; Associate Professor of Educational Studies and History, School of Education and College of Literature, Science & the Arts, U-M

April 4, 2017 (note: this is the first Tuesday) Emergency Medicine - The Good Things Wars Give Us! Gregory L. Henry, former Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Oakwood Hospital; Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine at the U-M Medical School

Distinguished Lecture Series 13 May 9, 2017 Self-Medication by Animals in the Great Green Pharmacy Mark D. Hunter, Henry A. Gleason Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, U-M

June 13, 2017 The Vanishing American Corporation: Navigating the Hazards of a New Economy Gerald F. Davis, Wilbur K. Pierpont Collegiate Professor of Management, Ross School of Business and Professor of Sociology, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, U-M

Moving across country from San Diego to a strange, new and cold climate of Ann Arbor, I was embraced by OLLI members, intelligent, active, culturally aware, compassionate, beautiful people. They saved my life from loneliness and instead helped me to immerse myself in the many opportunities of this university community. Friends at OLLI nurtured me through the death of my husband. and they kept my intellectual wheels turning with Board events and a stimulating array of lectures and classes. My renewed wholeness is, in large measure, the result of UM’s OLLI. 14 Thursday Themed Lecture Series OLLI-UM offers five OLLI Thursday Morning Lecture Series each year. Each series offers six lectures on a unifying theme and a variety of speakers who cover specific aspects of the theme. Learning continues in an active question-and-answer period following each lecture. Most presentations are at 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Rave Cinema in Ypsilanti. (see pg. 11 for map)

Cost: $30 per 6-week session. Lecture packages offer special savings: • All Lecture Package (10 Distinguished lectures plus all 30 Thursday lectures) = $165 • Thursday Lecture Package (all 30 Thursday lectures in all five series) = $125

Save the Date! Summer Lecture Series Thursday, June 29 Thursday, July 13 Thursday, July 29 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI $15/series or $10/day pass Thursday Themed Lecture Series 15 The Future of Transportation: Don’t Turn in Your Car Keys Yet! Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: January 5 - February 9 Location: Rave Cinema 4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI Cost: $30/series or $10/day pass

We’ve all seen media coverage of “autonomous vehicles” – self-driving cars and trucks. How quickly will these vehicles be adopted, along with “connected vehicles” – cars and trucks connected to nearby vehicles via radio signals? Will we be throwing away our car keys? Will we even own cars? This lecture series offers an overview of the development and potential of these new vehicles, especially given our nation’s need to increase highway safety, conserve energy, and curb carbon emissions. Speakers will describe what can go wrong with these vehicles – problems of reliability, weather extremes, hacking, and privacy. They’ll describe work at University of Michigan’s M-City vehicle test facility in conjunction with auto manufacturers. Speakers will also discuss “multi-modal” transportation systems of the future, which combine small vehicles with bus and rail components, plus the new multi-modal system being planned for Southeastern Michigan. Finally, the series will examine the general social impact of future transportation systems – the ways they might affect our daily lives, and whether these new systems will make urban, suburban, and rural life better. 16 Thursday Themed Lecture Series The Library – Civilization’s Treasure House of Knowledge Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: February 16 - March 30 No lecture on March 2 Location: Rave Cinema 4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI Cost: $30/series or $10/day pass The collection of written knowledge in some sort of repository is a practice as old as civilization itself. About 30,000 clay tablets found in ancient Mesopotamia date back more than 5,000 years. Aristotle was the first to put together a collection of books (Papyri) and to have taught the kings of Egypt how to arrange a library. In this series we will learn some things about the resulting Library of Alexandria, the greatest such institution in the ancient world, built in 300 BCE. During the Renaissance, libraries grew as universities developed. As we celebrate U of M’s bicentennial, we will discover some of the University’s unique institutions, such as the Clements Library. We will also learn about special collections and hear fascinating stories about people who were instrumental in civil rights, the labor movement and the turbulent times of the 60’s, that are recorded in these collections. We will understand how our libraries are looking to the future and changing to meet the challenges of the digital world. Thursday Themed Lecture Series 17 The African-American Experience Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: April 6 - May 11 Location: Rave Cinema 4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI Cost: $30/series or $10/day pass This series will trace the African-American experience in the United States from its origins in slavery to the present day. The lectures will address such general questions as how has the nature of racism changed since the Civil War and how do contemporary U.S. institutions continue to express the injustice and subjection that have been so common in their experience? More specifically, they will focus on racial inequities in the U. S. educational, political, criminal justice and health care systems. They will help us to understand how the efforts of African-Americans and their allies to overcome bigotry and indifference have begun to make a difference and what additional steps need to be taken to get closer to liberty and justice for all. 18 Arts and Architecture Monday Art Day/Time: Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 9 - August 28 No class on 1/16, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1 and 5/29 Instructors: Barbara Anderson and Nancy Major Location: Jewish Community Ctr., Gelman Lounge 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $65 You decide what to create in this informal, year-round class. You can bring bag lunches (no meat please) and stay or drop in for a while. You can work in any medium. If you wish, we will critique your work. If you want to learn a new medium, we can help. Occasionally, we will view DVDs or do new, experimental work. Please bring materials to start, along with your enthusiasm. Expect to have fun. This is a continuation of a year-long class.

Shodo—Japanese Calligraphy Day/Time: Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Date: May 5 Instructor: Konomi Shinohara Corbin Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $10 plus $5 in-class materials fee Shodo is the art of drawing characters with brush and ink to express spiritual depth through the beauty of the brush strokes. Shodo combines both kanji (Chinese characters) and kana (Japanese phonetic characters) to create a uniquely Japanese art. By controlling the thickness and the tone of the characters, the calligrapher expresses his or her own spirit and thought. $5 in-class materials fee. Tools provided for classroom only. Because we will use black ink, please wear a smock or painting clothes. Konomi Shinohara Corbin taught the first Calligraphy class offered at UM some years ago. She taught Japanese language at both UM and EMU.

Arts and Architecture 19 Unbuilt Michigan: The University that Never Was Day/Time: Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Date: March 2 Instructor: Fred Mayer Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10 The UM has one of the most active programs of building renovation and new construction of all American universities. Some projects never make it to the construction phase. Because most never progressed beyond preliminary stages, there is often little documentation remaining, and they are difficult to reconstruct. This presentation focuses on those for which design drawings survive. For more recent projects it draws on knowledge gained during 37 years as the university planner. Fred Mayer was University Planner at UM from 1968 through his retirement in 2003.

Walking Tour of Central Campus Sculpture Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: May 10 Instructor: Ina Sandalow Location: In front of University of Michigan Museum of Art Frankel addition Cost: $10 Central campus has many wonderful sculptures. This walking tour will expose visitors to examples of outdoor sculpture by some of the most significant artists of our time. We will begin at the Mark di Suvero large black sculpture, Shang, in front of the University of Michigan Museum of Art Frankel addition. We will end at Leonard Baskin’s Holocaust Memorial on the Rackham Campus. Participants must be able to walk approximately half a mile. The tour will be led by Ina Sandalow, UMMA docent. 20 Arts and Architecture Walking Tour of Historic Ann Arbor Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: May 3 Instructor: Susan Nenadic Location: Meet by Farmers’ Market sign, Kerrytown, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor Cost: $10 Susan Nenadic will conduct a walking tour of the Kerrytown area, the Huron River and Lower Town. The walk, which is slightly less than 1.5 miles, begins at Sculpture Plaza on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Catherine Street. We will proceed north on Detroit Street, cross the River via the Broadway Bridge and return via Fourth Avenue. Most of the walk will be flat but there is at least one steep hill. Please bring water.

Walking Tour of the University of Michigan Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: May 17 Instructor: Susan Nenadic Location: Meet on front steps of Rackham, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor Cost: $10 To celebrate UM’s bicentennial, join Susan Nenadic for a walking tour of UM’s original 40-acre campus. Participants will meet on the steps of the Rackham Building on Washington St. The tour will end at Hill Auditorium. The walk is slightly more than a mile on very flat sidewalks. Please bring water.

Did you know you can become a member, renew your membership and register online? www.olli-umich.org/ Arts and Architecture 21 What the Heck is Abstract Art? Day/Time: Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: March 3 - March 24 Instructor: Michael Kapetan Location: University Commons, Houghton Room Cost: $25 For thirty-five thousand years people have been making art. How and perhaps even why we chose the first decades of the twentieth century to start making art with no reference to the visible, tangible world are the puzzles this group will try to untangle. Mr. Kapetan is a semi-retired artist living in Ann Arbor. Most of his artwork is liturgical. However, that which has not been liturgical has been abstract. He can’t get enough of it, so he organized this discussion group.

Current Events, Law, Policy and Politics Coverage of Current News Topics Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Dates: January 25 - April 12 Instructor: Thomas Murray Location: TSRC, Conference Room D Cost: $45 This study group is for participants who seek a wider and deeper understanding of the media coverage of current news topics. Members will take turns reporting on an item from a current news source from a critical point of view. Following each report, participants contribute questions and ideas that aim to provide additional insights regarding the topic covered. The facilitator is Tom Murray, Ph.D. in communication from UM and Emeritus Professor of Communication at EMU. 22 Current Events, Law, Policy and Politics Criminal Sentencing and Casualties of the “War on Drugs” Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Date: March 29 Instructor: Donald Shelton Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $10 Our prisons are overflowing and the costs in human and monetary terms are enormous. How and why have we sentenced the over 2.2 million adults currently in our prison systems? This class discusses how judges decide criminal sentences and how politicians control those sentencing decisions. We discuss the impact of the “War on Drugs”, the fact that more than half of all federal prisoners are serving sentences for drug offenses and the huge proportion of drug-related offenders in our state prisons. Alternative approaches to drug abuse are discussed. The Hon. Donald E. Shelton directs the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program at UM-Dearborn.

Current Events Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dates: January 24 - August 22 No class on April 11 and July 4 Instructors: Joan Innes and Bill Milne Location: TSRC, Annex Cost: $70 This discussion group is for people interested in what’s happening at the local, national and global level. All opinions receive a courteous hearing. No materials or special expertise required. Just bring an open mind and a good sense of humor. Current Events, Law, Policy and Politics 23 Great Decisions Day/Time: First and Third Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: February 7 - June 20 Instructors: Barbara Comai and Leo Shedden Location: University Commons, Houghton Room 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $65 Our self-facilitating group will discuss eight critical international issues facing the U.S. this year. Topics include: European Union, Trade Policy, South China Sea, Saudi Arabia, Geopolitics of Energy, Latin America, Afghanistan/Pakistan and Nuclear Security. The course fee includes a copy of the Great Decisions Briefing Book and access to the corresponding DVD.

The Role of Science in Politics Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: May 23 - June 13 Instructor: Sydney Kaufman Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $25 Science and politics are strange bedfellows. Currently science shapes our lives more than ever before. Problems such as global climate change, genetically modified foods, toxic waste and digital information collection require both scientific and political solutions. In this study group, we hope to come away with a better understanding of the role science should take in guiding public policy. Sydney Kaufman was a Research Scientist for Ford Motor Company for 27 years and worked with a U.S. Senate Task Force on Strategic Materials during the Cold War.

Volunteer with OLLI! Many varied opportunities! 24 Current Events, Law, Policy and Politics Scorpions: Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s Great Supreme Court Justices Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: March 8 - April 12 Instructor: Ann Tomlanovich Location: Jewish Community Ctr., Lewis Room 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $35 Building on the OLLI lecture series, we’ll read and discuss the title book by Noah Feldman. The four Supreme Court Justices, Felix Frankfurter, William Douglas, Hugo Black and Robert Jackson, were all brilliant, came from humble backgrounds and did not like each other. They served during the great depression, World War II and the Cold War, and had a great influ- ence on the law. Please read through the first 60 pages of the book for the first session. Volunteers will be sought to facilitate the course after the first session.

What’s Going on in Housing? Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dates: April 25 - May 9 Instructor: Wayne Esch Location: Brecon Village, Auditorium 200 Brecon Drive, Saline Cost: $20 This three-session course will help home and property owners, investors and intellectually active seniors understand the latest developments in the local housing market and how it affects them, their friends and families. Topics include: current housing market trends, factors that influence future market prices, preparing your home to sell, how property taxes are calculated, normal vs. distressed sales, foreclosures, short sales, the rental market and other topics proposed by the participants. Wayne Esch is a long-time Ann Arbor realtor. Current Events, Law, Policy and Politics 25 Social Media and the Arab Spring: Amplification or Instigation? Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Dates: January 26 - February 16 Instructor: Tawfiq Ammari Location: First Presbyterian Church, Curtis Room 1432 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor Cost: $25 Do we think the Arab Spring was actually a Facebook/ Twitter revolution? Why was this view so strong in our media? Tawfiq Ammari will present a more complete picture of the effects of social media and the socioeco- nomic situation in the Middle East. He will explain the effects of new media on governance (or lack thereof) and the resulting revolutions. He will then turn to Syria, which provides a good case study of changes taking the region by storm because of its many religious and ethnic minorities. We will learn about Syria’s history, governance and the events leading up to the current situation. Tawfiq Ammari is a graduate student in the UM School of Information.

TED Talks Day/Time: Every Other Thurs., 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: April 6 - June 1 Instructor: Jerry Bricker Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $30 TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks have become very popular. They are short presentations by notable people at TED conferences around the world. Over 1,500 talks are available on the internet. In each session we will view two or three talks as a group and then engage in a guided discussion of what we saw.

26 Foreign Language Advanced French Conversation II Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 24 - May 30 No class on April 11 Instructor: Ricardo Wyatt Location: Genesis of Ann Arbor, Room 7/8 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor Cost: $50 This class will be conducted entirely in French. Participants will be able to improve their conversational French through discussion of current events and subjects of mutual interest. A text, perhaps a short novel, will be chosen by the class. Prerequisite: Due to the advanced coursework, participants must have taken Advanced French Conversation with Mr. Wyatt previously. Mr. Wyatt is a former professor of French.

Beginning Chinese Day/Time: Mondays, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Dates: March 6 - April 17 No class on April 10 Instructor: Angela Yang Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $35 Chinese is getting a lot of attention. Angela Yang will use analytical, logical and even scientific ways to share her knowledge to help OLLI members understand the Chinese language and culture. By the end of the six weeks, they should be able to count numbers, tell days/week/months and time, name fruits/vegetables/animals/colors and siblings/family members, handle ordering in a restaurant and use important verbs and things in daily life, so they can carry on a simple Chinese conversation.

Foreign Language 27 Advanced German IV Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 24 - May 9 No class April 11 Instructor: Renate Gerulaitis Location: University Commons, Seminar Room 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $45 This course will be a continuation of Advanced German of fall ‘16. We will focus on the use of idiomatic German for conversation. Renate Gerulaitis is Professor Emeritus of German Language and Literature at Oakland University.

Español Intermedio Day/Time: Various Mon. and Thurs., 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dates: 1/19, 1/23, 1/26, 1/30, 2/2, 2/9, 2/13, 2/16, 2/20, 3/2, 3/6, and 3/9 Instructor: Mary Thomas Location: Genesis of Ann Arbor, Room 7/8 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor Cost: $45 Want to improve your proficiency and feel more confident using your Spanish language skills? Join us as we explore the culturally rich and intellectually stimulating Mundo De Español. Classes include vocabulary, mini-grammar lessons with written and spoken exercises, opportunities to speak individually and in pairs/small groups and guided reading selections. Participants are expected to have a solid background of basic Spanish and be able to comprehend discussion. Our text, The Complete Spanish Grammar by Gilda Nissenberg (1st or 2nd edition), is available through Amazon.com. Mary Thomas is a retired high school Spanish teacher. 28 Foreign Language Beginning Lip Reading Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Dates: January 31 - February 28 No class on February 14 Instructor: George Valenta Location: TSRC, Conference Room D Cost: $25 Do you want to read lips? Take this introduction to speech-reading. The instructor will start with “spondee” words (two syllable words) and move on to phrases. George Valenta has an MS from the UM in Speech Pathology and Audiology. He has taught at the Detroit Hearing Center and all three Detroit Day Schools for the Deaf.

Group Facilitation Training Group Facilitation Training Day/Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: August 11 Instructor: Stu Simon Location: Saline Senior Center 629 N. Maple, Saline Cost: No fee Do you want to brush up on your facilitation skills so that you can feel comfortable leading one of OLLI’s many fine courses? Topics to be covered include planning for sessions, creating a participative atmosphere and handling group dynamics. All class material will be provided. No outside study is required. Stu Simon has facilitated group processes as a manager at Ford Motor Co. and has been a consultant since his retirement.

Want to lead a study group in fall 2017? Submit your proposal by Wednesday, May 15, 2017! History and Culture 29 Chinese Culture and History Day/Time: Mondays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dates: March 6 - April 17 No class on April 10 Instructor: Amy Seetoo Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $35 This class will provide a general survey of Chinese history, geography, philosophy and culture. It will cover education, government, communication, health beliefs, sports, migration, wars and their impacts, American influence and the Taiwan issue. Amy Seetoo was a co-founder of the Chinese American Society of Ann Arbor and the Healthy Asian Americans Project at U of M. She is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange in Michigan and was the President of the AAUW Ann Arbor Branch, 2015-16.

Dining with Shakespeare Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Dates: March 28 - April 4 Instructor: Susan Nenadic Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $15 The first session will be a power point presenta- tion about diet and health during the Elizabethan age. Food references in Shake- speare’s works will be cited as well as dining/banquet scenes which play an influential role in several plays. At the end of the first session, participants will choose an Elizabethan recipe to cook and bring the following week to share. All the recipes have been written using modern products. Not to worry. There are no recipes for stuffed peacock. 30 History and Culture The Guide to Essential Italy Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00 -2:30 p.m. Dates: March 20-May 1 No class on April 10 Instructor: Richard Galant Location: Brecon Village, Auditorium 200 Brecon Drive, Saline Cost: $35 The Guide to Essential Italy takes Knowledge Seekers on a DVD video tour and travelogue of Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pompeii and Venice. You will explore the most famous and culturally important Italian sites with each of their special palaces, statuary, cathedrals and churches and monumental artworks. Professor Kenneth Bartlett teaches this course, which the Great Courses Teaching Company produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian. Richard Galant will be the on-site assistant guide as Knowledge Seekers gain a deeper understanding of Italy’s premiere destinations with side trips to additional treasures of Italian civilization.

Italy: Geography and More Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 23 - January 30 Instructor: Marcella Corona Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $15 Come learn about Italy! Marcella Corona will discuss the geography, culture and history of this intriguing country. She was born and raised in Italy and immigrated to the US at age 22. She owned a travel agency in Michigan for many years, and teaches Italian. History and Culture 31 Great World Mythologies Part II: The Middle East and South Asia Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Dates: January 23 - March 6 No class on February 6 Instructor: Richard Galant Location: Brecon Village, Auditorium 200 Brecon Drive, Saline Cost: $35 The Knowledge Seekers will continue to study some of the most famous mythology stories that are central to our daily lives and helped build the foundation for modern-day legacies. While these myths are entertaining, they also are a means to pass along history and teach important lessons about morals and rules. Renowned scholars of mythology from the Great Courses DVD series provide the primary content about the Babylonian, Egyptian and Indian myths. Richard Galant will be the on-site assistant guide as Knowledge Seekers gain a deeper understanding about the world of myth.

Nineteenth Century Women’s History Day/Time: Mondays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: March 20 - April 24 No class on April 10 Instructor: Susan Nenadic Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $30 For the last 12 years, Susan has been studying, presenting and publishing on a variety of nineteenth century subjects. The class will offer a power point presentation supported by discussion. Participants can read A Purse of Her Own, which covers the themes we will be discussing. She will provide copies at a discounted price should people wish to purchase one. March is Women’s History Month, so the topic is timely. 32 History and Culture Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: January 25 - February 15 Instructor: Sarah Swanz Location: Angell Hall, Room G228 435 State Street, Ann Arbor Cost: $25 We will explore the destruction of cultural property through history, covering looting and iconoclasm from ancient times to the present. Topics include: Nazi art looting; the work of the Monuments Men and recent restitution efforts; the looting and destruction of monuments by ISIS and others; and the effectiveness of international efforts to prevent the destruction of cultural heritage. Lecture and discussion. Optional readings will be provided by instructor. Sarah Swanz, a former lawyer, is a graduate student at the UM School of Information and 2016 participant in the Association for Research Into Crimes Against Art summer program in Italy.

The Secret Game: A Wartime Story Day/Time: Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Date: March 8 Instructor: Scott Ellsworth Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $10 Join UM professor and 2016 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing recipient Scott Ellsworth for the behind-the-scenes story of what the New York Post called “a brave moment in basketball, forgotten to history, which resonates far beyond the court.” During World War II, two college basketball teams in the deeply segregated South - one black and one white - played a secret game against each other in a locked gymnasium. This daring affront to Jim Crow marked an important step along the road to civil rights. History and Culture 33 Ta Da Moon, Alice!!! The Golden Age of Manned Space Flight Day/Time: Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: February 3 - February 24 Instructor: Michael Kapetan Location: University Commons, Houghton Room 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $25 How did we do it? How on earth did we get to the moon? This group looks at the people who conceived and achieved one of mankind’s greatest adventures. We will equally consider the unique set of historical, political, social, artistic and economic circumstances that favored such a bold step into the unknown. Mr. Kapetan is a semi-retired artist living in Ann Arbor. He has taught several classes at UM and elsewhere that focus on artistic developments in the twentieth century. He grew up with the space age blossoming, and could not help wondering why this particular time and place bred such intense interest in space flight.

Only in a major university town could the level of course offerings and speakers be so significant. After three years of living here it still seems incredible that university professors would commit to lending their expertise as well as time to the weekly lectures. In addition, friendships are made because of OLLI. I’ve been on trips to France and Philadelphia with a woman I met through this great organization. 34 Hobbies, Games and Sports Mah-Jongg Day/Time: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: January 23 - February 27 Instructor: Stuart Baggaley Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $35 Mah-Jongg is a Chinese game resembling Gin Rummy, but played with colorful tiles instead of cards. Easy to learn, it can become quite addictive! Classes start with a brief lecture, followed by actual playing of the game with continuous guidance from the instructor. Mah-Jongg sets will be provided. Stuart Baggaley has taught his modified and simplified version of the game at many venues. He is a British World War II veteran (RAF) who emigrated from Norway in 1957, leaving the Fulbright Foundation in Oslo. He retired from UM Medical School (Anatomy) in 1990.

Investing, Economics, and Finance Basics of Retirement Investing, Session 1 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 31 - February 14 Instructor: John Sepp Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $20 The class will focus on the basics of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more. You will learn your personal risk tolerance and apply it to an asset allocation model. We will de-mystify the mar­kets and learn how to create and re-balance a portfolio. John Sepp is a veteran of the securities industry. He is employed by Parkland Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. (Required regulatory disclosure, no products will be offered or sold at the class). Investing, Economics, and Finance 35 Basics of Retirement Investing, Session 2 Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: May 30 - June 13 Instructor: John Sepp Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $20 The class will focus on the basics of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more. You will learn your personal risk tolerance and apply it to an asset allocation model. We will de-mystify the mar­kets and learn how to create and re-balance a portfolio. John Sepp is a veteran of the securities industry. He is employed by Parkland Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. (Required regulatory disclosure, no products will be offered or sold at the class).

Computerized Investing: Stocks - Selection and Evaluation Day/Time: Fridays, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Dates: January 20 - March 3 Instructors: Dale Brandenburg and Bob Shaw Location: TSRC, Conference Room D Cost: $40 This course is designed to explore active stock investing strategies using your computer. Which stock (or group of stocks) is most likely to meet your objectives? A pre- requisite for this course is to have taken Computerized Investing 101 or be an active stock investor. We will utilize various sources of information such as Value Line, Morningstar, Better Investing, S&P and other stock related websites. We do not intend to cover basic investing questions. Bob Shaw, a retired airline pilot, and Dale Brandenburg, formerly a research professor, are active investors with each having more than 15 years of investing experience.

36 Literature, Poetry, and Drama Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East Day/Time: Fourth Thursday, 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. Dates: 1/26, 2/23, 4/27 and 5/25 No class in March Instructor: Adnan Salhi Location: Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $25 In this continuation of a year-long class, participants will increase their understanding of the Middle East, its culture and its turmoils through the eyes of Middle Eastern novelists and intellectuals. Readings will focus on novels that bring a better understanding of the Middle East and writers who believe in building bridges with peoples and cultures everywhere. One of the best ways to understand cultures and societies is to look at them from “inside”; among the best insiders are the writers who represent the conscience of those societies. While some of the novels will be provided by the instructor, others will be provided by the participants.

Homer’s Odyssey Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: January 25 - March 8 Instructor: Marilyn Scott Location: Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $40 This study group will do a close reading and discussion of Homer’s Odyssey (Robert Fagles’ translation, Penguin Classics). We will get to know Odysseus, “that man of many ways,” as war hero; as master of disguise; as teller of tales; as skilled craftsman and finally, as husband and father. Marilyn Scott is a former lecturer in UM’s Great Brooks and Classical Studies programs, as well as a retired instructor in Latin and English at Community High School. Literature, Poetry, and Drama 37 Virgil’s Aeneid Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: March 31 - May 12 Instructor: Marilyn Scott Location: University Commons, Houghton Room 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $40 We will read and discuss this famous Roman epic poem (Robert Fagles’ translation, Penguin Classics), which has been a key part of the Western canon for centuries. In addition, we will read and/or watch later interpretations of the hero Aeneas and his ill-fated love affair with Queen Dido. Marilyn Scott is a former lecturer in UM’s Great Brooks and Classical Studies programs, as well as a retired instructor in Latin and English at Community High School.

Women and Aging through Literature and Reflective Writing Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: April 6 - May 4 Instructor: Beth Spencer Location: Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $30 This study group uses essays, fiction, poems and memoir excerpts written by women about aging as prompts for reflective writing. Following a discussion, members will write during class and volunteers will share their writing with the group. Sample prompts are: Write about a fear you have in growing older or describe a strength or positive attribute that has emerged in you as you’ve grown older. This is not a creative writing class, but an opportunity to reflect more deeply through writing about what aging means to us as individuals. Beth Spencer is a geriatric social worker, avid reader, and writer with decades of teaching experience. 38 Literature, Poetry, and Drama Poetry of Hope and Feathered Things Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, and 4/6 Instructor: Michelle Regalado Deatrick Location: StoryPoint of Saline 6230 S. State Road, Saline Cost: $25 In this dark winter of 2017, let’s turn to poetry of flight and hope. We’ll engage in lively discussions of bird poems by Gregg and Hirshfield and several newer poets too. We will have in-class and take-home writing exercises and optional, supportive in-class critiques of your poems. A course reading packet will be distributed in the first class. Michelle Regalado Deatrick holds an MFA from the University of Michigan; she won the Chautauqua Poetry Award and loves teaching poetry. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE. To register, please submit your paper registration form and separate check for $25 by Wednesday, January 18 at 12:00 p.m. to: OLLI at U of M, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Please contact the office with any questions. We will hold a lottery that afternoon and you will hear soon thereafter whether you have been accepted into the course. Music, Theater and Film 39 Almost, Maine Pre-Show Discussion Day/Time: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date: March 10 Instructor: Kat Walsh and Alexandra Berneis Location: Arthur Miller Theater 1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $10 (plus cost of ticket) Join director Kat Walsh for a pre-show discussion of Ann Arbor Civic Theater’s production of Almost, Maine by John Cariani. The NYT writes: “Almost, Maine is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism[.] ... This is a beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings[.] ... Mr. Cariani describes the play’s subject as ‘falling in and out of love.’ It is just as much about pain.” The discussion will focus on an aspect of dramaturgy, directorial choices or stage design. Tickets are $17, to be paid for at the pre-show discussion. http://www.a2ct.org

Anatomy of a Murder Theater Discussion Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: August 23 - August 30 Instructor: Liz Greaves-Hoxie Location: Riverside Arts Center 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti Cost: $15 (plus cost of ticket) This class is organized around Petie the Dog (PTD) Productions’ performance of the riveting courtroom thriller Anatomy of a Murder. Your enjoyment of the show will be enhanced by pre-performance and post- performance discussions. One week prior to seeing the play, you’ll participate in a director-led discussion; immediately following the matinee, the director and cast will answer your questions and discuss the performance. Senior group tickets are $11 per show. PTD Productions has produced quality theater at the Riverside Arts Center for 21 seasons. http://www.ptdproductions.com/

40 Music, Theater and Film August: Osage County Theater Discussion Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dates: May 10 - May 17 Instructor: Liz Greaves-Hoxie Location: Riverside Arts Center 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti Cost: $15 (plus cost of ticket) This class is organized around Petie the Dog (PTD) Productions’ performance of Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, winner of the 2008 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize. One week prior to seeing the play, you’ll participate in a director-led discussion; immediately following the matinee, the director and cast will answer your questions and discuss the performance. Senior group tickets are $11 per show. PTD Productions has produced quality theater at the Riverside Arts Center for 21 seasons.

Choral Music: Looking BACHwards and Forward Day/Time: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: February 28 Instructor: Norma Freeman Location: Liberty School Band Room 7265 Ann Arbor St., Saline Cost: $10 In 300 years, no composer has had more influence over the direction and beauty of Western music than Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This is especially true for choral music where Bach’s creativity and inventiveness have been the mileposts for countless master composers. Join Voices Valiant for an open rehearsal and mini- lesson on Bach. We’ll analyze and sing several Bach choral pieces which highlight his gorgeous melodies and intelligent counterpoint as well as several newer works inspired by this Baroque genius. Music will be provided.

Music, Theater and Film 41 Film Classics Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dates: April 7 - May 12 Instructor: Ira Konigsberg Location: UM North Campus Research Complex Building 10 Auditorium 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $35 We will consider some remarkable mid-20th century international films that reflect and move past the sobering experiences of WWII and also react to Hollywood’s traditional filmmaking. These films are considered “art films” because of their serious artistic intentions and the humanism that filled their images and narratives. Likely films areThe Bicycle Thief (Italy, 1948); Ugetsu (Japan, 1953); Pather Panchali (India, 1955); Hiroshima Mon Amour (France, 1959); Winter Light (Sweden, 1962); The Shop on Main Street (Czechoslovakia, 1965). Parking at the NCRC is $5 per half day; you may also use the park-and-ride and free public transportation options.

Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques Day/Time: Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: March 10 Instructor: Norma Freeman Location: University Commons, Recital Hall 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $10 Remember singing rounds when you were a child? Rounds have a long and proud history. Some are beautiful, some playful and some even bawdy. If you’d like to revisit familiar rounds and learn new rounds and canons, come sing with us. It is not necessary to be able to read music. We will also explore the compositional use of rounds and canons in historical music. The instructor is Norma Freeman, Director of Voices Valiant and retired Director of Choirs, Saline High School.

42 Music, Theater and Film In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play Pre-Show Discussion Day/Time: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date: January 20 Instructor: Melissa Freilich and Alexandra Berneis Location: Arthur Miller Theater 1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $10 (plus cost of ticket) Join director Melissa Freilich for a pre-show discussion of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s Tony Award-nominated play. Funny and poignant, In the Next Room concerns nineteenth century treatment of “hysteria.” The New York Times calls Ruhl “one of the most gifted and adventurous American playwrights to emerge in recent years.” The discussion, which will focus on an aspect of dramaturgy, directorial choices or stage design, will allow you to engage more deeply in the show. Tickets are $17. You will pay for your ticket at the pre-show discussion.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore Theater Discussion Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: February 22 - March 1 Instructor: Liz Greaves-Hoxie Location: Riverside Arts Center 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti Cost: $15 (plus cost of ticket) This class is organized around PTD Productions’ performance of Nora and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore - winner of the 2010 Drama Desk Award. One week prior to seeing the play, you’ll participate in a director-led discussion; immediately following the matinee, the director and cast will answer your questions and discuss the performance. Senior group tickets are $11 per show. PTD Productions has produced quality theater at the Riverside Arts Center for 21 seasons. Music, Theater and Film 43 Met Opera Live in HD Pre Talks Day/Time: Saturdays, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Dates: January 21, March 11 and April 22 Instructor: John Sepp Location: Rave Cinema Party Room 4100 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI Cost: $20 (plus cost of ticket) Opera overview, plot outline, characters, history and interesting stories for three operas in the Met Live in HD Series: Romeo and Juliette, Jan 21, 2017; La Traviata, March 11, 2017; Eugene Onegin, April 22, 2017. Discussions are led by John Sepp, enthusiastic amateur singer and opera fan. Musicologists and performers will be invited as special guests to aid our discussions. Cost of the class does not include opera ticket, which is purchased at the box office.

Morning’s At Seven Pre-Show Discussion Day/Time: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date: April 21 Instructor: Thom Johnson and Alexandra Berneis Location: Arthur Miller Theater 1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $10 (plus cost of ticket) Join director Thom Johnson for a pre-show discussion of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning play, Morning’s At Seven by Paul Osborn. The play focuses on four sisters living in a small Midwestern town in 1938, and it deals with ramifications within the family when two of them begin to question their lives and decide to make some changes before it’s too late. The discussion will focus on an aspect of dramaturgy, directorial choices or stage design. Tickets are $17. You will pay for your ticket at the pre-show discussion. 44 Music, Theater and Film The Mystery of Edwin Drood Pre-Show Discussion Day/Time: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date: June 2 Instructor: Ron Baumanis and Alexandra Berneis Location: Lydia Mendelssohn Theater 911 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $10 (plus cost of ticket) Join director Ron Baumanis for a pre-show discussion of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning play, The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Rupert Holmes. Based on Dickens’ unfinished novel, this interactive play-within-a-play asks the audience to help solve the title mystery. The discussion will focus on an aspect of dramaturgy, directorial choices or stage design. Tickets are $20, to be purchased at the discussion. What’s So Great About Beethoven Anyway? Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: April 18 - May 30 No class on May 9 Instructor: Louis Nagel Location: First Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary 1432 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor Cost: $35 What is so compelling and powerful about Beethoven’s music? An exploration of various aspects of his works will include piano,chamber, symphonic and vocal repertoire. There will be some biographical and analytical discussion. Prof. Nagel will refer to books by Kenneth Drake, Lewis Lockwood and Jan Swofford. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE. To register, please submit your paper registration form and separate check for $35 by Wednesday, January 18 at 12:00 p.m. to: OLLI at U of M, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Please contact the office with any questions. We will hold a lottery that afternoon and you will hear soon thereafter whether you have been accepted into the course. Religion, Philosophy and Spirituality 45 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session 1 Day/Time: Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Date: February 2 Instructor: Sheryl Kurze Location: Saline Senior Center 629 N. Maple, Saline Cost: $10 In Being Mortal, Atul Gawande, MD, discusses “the medicalization of mortality” and its consequences, including loss of independence, separation from loved ones and the financial strains affecting patients and families. This book discussion group, facilitated by a physician with 25 years experience in primary and end-of-life care, allows participants to reflect on the care of their loved ones and on the care they may want for themselves in the future. This knowledge will help you consider when less-is-more might be the best care plan possible. The instructor is board certified in internal, hospice and palliative medicine.

Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session 2 Day/Time: Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Date: February 9 Instructor: Sheryl Kurze Location: Brookhaven Manor 401 W. Oakbrook Dr., Ann Arbor Cost: $10 See above description.

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Decisions at End of Life Day/Time: Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: May 1 Instructor: Marion Holt Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $10 We will cover a number of topics relating to end of life decisions. They include: Michigan’s laws relating to burial; honest talks with doctors, based in part on Atul Gawande’s book, Being Mortal; choosing time of death; interesting cross-cultural funeral rituals and options outside of traditional burial such as cremation, green burial, donation to medical schools, reef burial, cryogenics and bio-urn (ashes planted with a tree seed). Marion Holt has extensive knowledge of this subject and has developed two courses on aging.

Grace Without God: The Search for Meaning, Purpose and Belonging in a Secular Age Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: May 15 - June 26 No class on May 29 Instructor: Gerry Lapidus Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $35 Traditional religion confers identity, belonging, rituals, shared history and moral authority, along with its belief in God. Many who have chosen a secular life miss these aspects of a religious environment, but they find new ways to build community and shared meaning. Grace without God, by Katherine Ozment, describes how people create communities to replace traditional religion and why people can still be honest, kind and compassionate in the absence of religion. She visits many types of communal settings ranging from an atheist church to a nature-based coming-of-age ritual. Please read to pg. 20 for the first session. Religion, Philosophy and Spirituality 47

Genesis: Where It All Began Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: March 29 - April 26 Instructor: Ken Phifer Location: First Presbyterian Church, Lewis Room 1432 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor Cost: $30 Genesis is the first book in both the Jewish and Christian Bibles. It resonates throughout the remainder of both these Bibles, and its stories and themes have a prominent place in the Muslin sacred text, the Qu’ran. We’ll consider how and why the book was written, by whom and how Genesis has continued to play important roles throughout Western Civilization. Reading the book of Genesis before the class would be helpful. The author of three books and numerous articles, Rev. Phifer is a retired minister of First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, where he served for 25 years.

Glimpses of Spirit in Story Day/Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Dates: March 29 - May 3 Instructor: Abby Wilson Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 1400 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $35 Spirituality is the path of knowing ourselves and finding our place in the world. Stories are a window for insight and revelation! We will read and discuss titles like these looking for breakthroughs of insight and Spirit: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince (Section XXI); Hyemeyohsts Storm, Jumping Mouse; Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows (Chapter 7); Ray Bradbury, Bless Me, Father, For I Have Sinned; C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle; J.R.R. Tolkien, Deepak Chopra and selections suggested by class members. Abby Wilson loves dancing with life’s hard questions and finding a place of healing 48 Religion, Philosophy and Spirituality and balance. A Year to Live Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Dates: January 17 - August 15 Instructor: Abby Wilson Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: This year-long class is full We will read and discuss Stephen Levine’s A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as if it Were Your Last (1997). He writes: “It is not simply about dying but about the resto- ration of the heart, which occurs when we confront our life and death with mercy and awareness. It is an oppor- tunity to resolve our denial of death as well as our denial of life in a year-long experiment in healing, joy and revi- talization.” The class will meet once a month.

Science and Mathematics Chemistry Without Pain Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: April 12 - May 17 Instructor: Norm Samuelson Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $35 No, we are not referring to opioids. This series will in- clude some introductory chemistry and then explain how the various chemicals interact with our bodies to pro- duce either positive or negativity affects. We will study how the acidity of the water was the primary cause of the Flint water crisis, how high energy radiation causes mu- tations (such as cancer), why P.B.B. became part of the food chain, thalidomide, why some radioactive isotopes are absorbed by our bones and other topics of interest.

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The Evolution of Everything Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: March 22 - April 19 Instructor: Marlin Ristenbatt Location: Genesis of Ann Arbor, Room 16 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor Cost: $30 This study group will read and discuss Matt Ridley’s explanation of how bottoms-up evolution is not limited to biology but also the true explanation of human activities, including culture, government, business, academic or organized religion. Ridley, a British New York Times best-selling author dispels a dangerous, widespread myth: that we can command and control our world. Although we neglect, defy and ignore them, bottom-up trends shape the world. Please read the first four chapters for the first class. Marlin Ristenbatt is a retired electrical engineer and science enthusiast.

The Nature of Matter Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dates: January 26 - April 13 Instructor: Dick Chase Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 1400 W. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor Cost: $45 The class will cover the nature of matter from a non- specialist point of view emphasizing concepts from chemistry. Each week we will view two 30-minute DVD lectures by David Ball from the Teaching Company, each followed by 20 minutes for answering questions and discussion. The study group leader worked 27 years as an industrial physicist for Ford Motor Company and has taught physics from community college to the graduate level. At OLLI, he has taught Classical, Modern & Particle Physics; Gravity; Quantum Mechanics and two geology courses. He has also led book discussion groups. 50 Science and Mathematics

Cosmology: The History and Nature of Our Universe Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 24 - June 27 No class on 4/11, 4/25-5/9 and 6/6 Instructor: Craig Stephan Location: UM North Campus Research Complex Building 10 Research, Room ACR2 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $50 This course is based on Great Courses DVDs by Prof. Mark Whittle. It covers the structure of the universe including stars, dark matter and dark energy; the big bang and early history of the universe; and the cosmic microwave background; galaxies and their evolution; supernovae; black holes; inflation and anthropic arguments about the universe. A minimum of mathematics is used, though some knowledge of high school physics will be helpful. Craig Stephan is a retired Ford physicist. Visitor parking is $1.60 per hour; there is also free public transportation.

Why is the Sky Blue?...and Other Awesome Physics Questions Day/Time: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: January 23 - March 20 Instructor: Brian Worthmann Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $40 When most people hear “physics”, they often think of cutting edge physics, like the discovery of gravity waves or the Higgs boson. But then the answers to ‘simple’ questions like “why is the sky blue?”, “how far away is the Sun?” or “what’s at the center of the Earth?” are just taken for granted. In this 9-week course, we combine physics, history and our intuition to explore the trials and tribulations of scientists from centuries ago as they set out on their journey to answer these and other awesome questions in physics. Service Learning 51

What is Service Learning? Service learning integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience and strengthen communities. Service learning course objectives are linked to real community needs and are designed in cooperation with community partners and service recipients. Incorporating service learning experiences into our study groups is an important part of OLLI’s strategic plan. OLLI is pleased to work with Groundcover News, a local organization located in the basement of Bethlehem Church in Ann Arbor. This four-week service learning course will include a weekly discussion and volunteer commitment. Volunteering opportunities will include editing stories, video interviewing homeless people for the website, assisting with expunging criminal records and obtaining IDs. You are encouraged to eat a meal together to get to know the community.

The Complexity of Homelessness Day/Time: Mondays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dates: May 1 - May 22 Instructor: Kiela Crabtree Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $25 This service learning course is an introduction to the complexity of homelessness, with a focus on historical, psychological and political perspectives. We will complete several hours of volunteer work a week in the Ann Arbor homeless community (arranged through OLLI). We will discuss and reflect on these experiences in class, connecting them to larger themes of empowerment, inclusion and activism, while challenging stereotypes about homelessness. A variety of speakers, short readings, videos and activities will also help us think critically about the nuances of homelessness in Ann Arbor and beyond.

52 Social Science The Hidden Brain Day/Time: Mondays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Dates: February 13 - March 13 Instructor: Gerry Lapidus Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $30 While we like to believe that our decisions are made in a thoughtful way, we know that our emotions and unconscious processes have a profound impact on our choices and attitudes. In The Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantum, an NPR social science correspondent, presents anecdotes and research to suggest that our “hidden brain” is largely responsible for who we love, who we hate and the clothes we buy. We can have sympathy for one injured animal, yet lose interest in frequent stories of mass human deprivation and death. Read the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 for the first session.

Human Language II: Language and Culture Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: January 18 - March 29 No class on February 8 - 22 Instructor: Arthur Brakel Location: Genesis of Ann Arbor, Room 7/8 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor Cost: $40 Having defined language and examined development in Human Language I, we continue with McWhorter’s lectures and explore how contact between human cultures influences languages. We see how language can start over--as Pidgins and Creoles. We reexamine English, both its history and the variety known as Black English. We conclude by appraising the death of specific languag- es, artificial languages. The course ends with a finale - McWhorter’s Master Class. Each session will consist of two half hour lectures, with discussion following each lec- ture. Arthur Brakel, a linguist, will moderate the sessions. Social Science 53 A Mindfulness Book Reading Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dates: January 25 - March 1 Instructor: Mike Murray Location: Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $35 Can mindfulness live up to the claims that science makes about its healing powers? Is it really as effective as conventional medicine in treating chronic illness and pain? Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman, authors of Mindfulness for Health, think so. Burch, founder of the internationally acclaimed Breathworks, knows the agony of trying to live with persistent pain. She knows the despondency of feeling helpless and hopeless as well as the joy and pleasure of finding a way to manage pain and live a full, happy and meaningful life. We’ll examine these claims and judge their validity. We’ll support our discussions with readings and videos.

“Play” Matters Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Dates: April 19 - May 17 Instructor: Mort Chethik Location: Jewish Community Ctr., Gelman Lounge 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $30 During the last 20 years, the ability to play has been added as a harbinger of good mental health along with the ability to work and love. This course will focus on some of the ingredients of play. What is meaningful play? How does playfulness grow, change or decline over the decades? How does play carry over from childhood to our later decades? What happens when play is impeded? Hopefully our discussions will help us appreciate the potential player within us. Morton Chethik is an Emeritus Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry at UM, and has written about the role of play in our development. 54 Social Science An Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans Day/Time: Fourth Thursday, 3:20 - 4:50 p.m. Dates: 1/26, 2/23, 4/27 and 5/25 No class in March Instructor: Adnan Salhi Location: Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor Cost: $25 American Muslims and Arab Americans are often projected negatively in mainstream media. Newspapers use key words such as extremists, terrorists and fanatics to describe Arabs. The present day Arab stereotype parallels the image of Jews in pre-Nazi Germany, where Jews were painted as dark, shifty-eyed, venal and threateningly different people. These representations of Arab and Muslim Americans have creat- ed a general mistrust and dislike among Americans. Who are Muslim and Arab-Americans? Why are they portrayed negatively? Who benefits from these phenomena? This class will help answer these and many other questions.

Adnan is a scholarly and wise in everything he does. He teaches the material within the social and political context of the countries in which the books are set, giving us insights we would not otherwise have. This is a great course for both its literary value and its orientation to the Middle East. – comment from Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East Technology 55 Face-to-Face Conversations Using Computer Technology, Session 1 Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Date: January 31 Instructor: Stacy Fowler Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class Discover a new way to connect with geographically distant friends and loved ones! Recent technological advancements in computers (and other electronic devices) with cameras now enable you to see and converse with people at the same time. You might have heard of websites such as Skype, or FaceTime, two free services that make this communication possible. Would you like to know more? This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of face-to-face interactions via Skype or FaceTime; assistance in setting up and/or managing an account; inputting contact information and how to start and end conversations.

Face-to-Face Conversations Using Computer Technology, Session 2 Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Date: February 21 Instructor: Stacy Fowler Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class See above description. 56 Technology Intro to Home Computing: Session 1 Day/Time: Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Date: March 7 Instructor: Gordon Totty Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class This course is for those who have a computer, or are thinking of getting one, and don’t quite know what to do with it. With hands-on demonstrations, on your laptop or on a desktop computer at the Center, you will receive instruction in turning the computer on, the proper way to turn it off, antivirus, updating, how to make a folder and move stuff into it, copy, cut, paste, save/save as, delete, trashcan, getting started with e-mail, finding programs, shortcuts, desktop tour, personalizing your computer, privacy and more.

Intro to Home Computing: Session 2 Day/Time: Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Date: March 30 Instructor: Gordon Totty Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class See above description.

OLLi is a wonderful milieu for meeting like-minded seniors who are still interested in the events of the day and friendly enough to share their ideas without fear of being put down. Technology 57 Windows PC Maintenance and Internet Security Tips, Session 1 Day/Time: Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Date: February 28 Instructor: Harvey Juster Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class This course will focus on how to protect your data and stay safe on the Internet. Topics include: keeping your Windows PC safe (firewalls, antivirus, etc); email and Web Security Threats and Tips (ransomware, phishing, etc); backup alternatives; password best practices; wireless security best practices; latest Internet and phone scams; Facebook security tips and identity theft basics. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Harvey Juster is a semi-retired IT Consultant who has helped friends, family and businesses protect their data. He holds an engineering degree from UM and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Windows PC Maintenance and Internet Security Tips, Session 2 Day/Time: Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Date: March 29 Instructor: Harvey Juster Location: TSRC, Sun Room Cost: $10, OLLI membership not required for this class See above description. 58 Writing Memoir Writing Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Dates: March 3 - May 5 Instructor: Janis Price Location: Jewish Community Ctr., Gelman Lounge 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor Cost: $40 Participants will learn how to tell the stories of their lives and those of their ancestors. We will meet weekly and each participant should be prepared to read a story they have written (including the first class). Jan Price calls herself a “very amateur memoirist” who has written her story after being motivated by an OLLI class.

Memoirs and Personal Essays Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dates: January 12 - June 15 Instructor: Eleanor Linn Location: TSRC, Campbell Room Cost: $55 This year-long course continues from the fall through the winter, and into the spring. We encourage each writer to find his/her subject and voice. We read our work aloud and discuss it, making constructive suggestions for improvement. The important thing is to write well enough to interest others and to convey our ideas clearly. Some people work on extended manuscripts, while others write shorter pieces. Participants may plan to publish their work, just share it with family and friends or keep it strictly private. Eleanor Linn is a published author.

Parlez-vous Français? Sprechen sie Deutsch? OLLI seeks language instructors! Writing 59 Writers Unlimited Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dates: January 6 - August 25 Instructor: Joy Rome Location: TSRC, Campbell Room or Bank of Ann Arbor, Feb. 3 - April 7 2601 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $75 Writers are asked to bring printed copies of their short stories, novels, essays, magazine articles, poems or memoirs to class. Fellow writers will offer friendly criticism on all aspects of writing. Joy Rome was Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Share a passion or discuss a favorite subject! Submit your proposal by Wednesday, May 15, 2017!

Writing A Novel Day/Time: Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dates: January 20 - April 14 Instructor: Allie Hirsch Location: Bank of Ann Arbor 2601 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor Cost: $45 This course is for anyone who wants to write a novel. It doesn’t matter if you’re zero or a hundred pages into your first draft -- everyone is welcome. We’ll be reading several novels as a class as well as workshopping chapters of your novels-in-progress. Writing a novel is lonely work, and our class will give you the encouragement and moral support to keep writing. Allie Tova Hirsch is a novelist and recent graduate of the Helen Zell MFA Program at the University of Michigan. 60 OLLI Out of Town Transportation: Today and Tomorrow Day/Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Meijer, Carpenter Rd. Cost: $141.00 (lunch, snacks and tips included)

In conjunction with OLLI’s lecture series, The Future of Transportation, join OLLI in a tour of the Rouge Factory, followed by lunch at the Union Street Restaurant and a visit to the Auto Show at Cobo Hall.

OLLI Out of Town 61 Libraries: Preserving the Past, Educating the Present Day/Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Time: 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Meet at Meijer, Carpenter Rd. Cost: $128.00 (lunch, snacks and tips included)

In conjunction with OLLI’s lecture series on The Library, join OLLI members on a tour of two renowned libraries: the Benson Ford Research Center at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library on Woodward. We will begin with a guided tour of the Benson Ford and its special collection, which includes precious artifacts and belongings of American presidents and Henry Ford himself. After lunch at the historic Dearborn Inn, we will travel to Detroit for a guided tour of the Detroit Public Library. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1920s building is not just a library but an architectural treasure containing special works of art. The guided tours will involve light walking and some stairs (elevators available). Please notify us of physical limitations in advance so that we can accommodate any special needs or requests. 62 OLLI Out of Town Exploring Armenian, Bangladeshi and Vietnamese Communities in Metro Detroit Day/Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Time: 8:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Meijer, Carpenter Rd. Cost: $131.00 (lunch, snacks and tips included)

Join OLLI as we explore some unique communities in Metro Detroit. Our tour begins at the St. John Armenian Church and the Manoogian Mansion in Southfield, MI, where we will learn about the history and culture of the local Armenian community. Information about the Armenian genocide will be included. Then we will travel to Hamtramck for lunch at the Aladdin Café for a buffet of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, a bus tour of Hamtramck and a visit to Masji-Al-Falah, the Islamic Center of North Detroit, for a presentation, tour and discussion. Our last stop will be Madison Heights, where we will visit Vietnamese shops and markets and hear from a speaker about that community. OLLI Out of Town 63 African American History: Detroit Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum Visit Day/Date: Tuesday, A second trip will June 6, 2017 be offered on Time: 8:45 a.m. - October 3rd. 5:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Meijer, Carpenter Rd. Cost: $136 (includes lunch, snacks and tips)

As a follow-up to our lecture series on the African- American experience, join OLLI for a docent-led tour of the Motown Museum and a visit to the Charles H. Wright African American Museum, including a docent-led tour of the main exhibit, “And Still We Rise.” Between museum visits, we will take a bus tour of the old Hastings Street neighborhood, Lafayette Park, and Black Bottom, emphasizing insights into neighborhood decline and impact of expressways on communities, and eat a buffet soul food lunch at Bert’s Market Place, including a brief presentation + Q/A with either Bert Dearing Jr, Miller London or Bill Foster about the era of Jazz and Motown music, civil rights. We will have time to view the historical murals located inside Bert’s jazz club. 64 Study Groups in Alpha Order Advanced French Conversation II……………...... p. 26 Advanced German IV……..…...... p. 27 Almost Maine Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 39 Anatomy of a Murder Theater Discussion...... p. 39 August: Osage County Theater Discussion...... p. 40 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 1……...... p. 34 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 2……...... p. 35 Beginning Chinese……...... …...... p. 26 Beginning Lip Reading……………...... p. 28 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #1...... p. 45 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #2...... p. 45 Chemistry Without Pain...... …p. 48 Chinese Culture and History………………...... p. 29 Choral Music: Looking BACHwards and Forward...... p. 40 The Complexity of Homelessness...... …p. 51 Computerized Investing: Stocks...... p. 35 Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East…....p. 36 Cosmology: History and Nature of Our Universe…...... p. 50 Coverage of Current News Topics………...... p. 21 Criminal Sentencing and the “War on Drugs”...... p. 22 Current Events……………….…...... p. 22 Decisions at End of Life...... p. 46 Dining with Shakespeare……...... …...…p. 29 Español Intermedio…………………………...... p. 27 Evolution of Everything…….…...... p. 49 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 1…...... p. 55 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 2…...... p. 55 Film Classics..…...... p. 41 Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques..…...... p. 41 Genesis: Where it all Began...... p. 47 Glimpses of Spirit in Story...... p. 47 Grace Without God: Search for Meaning...World...... p. 46 Great Decisions……...... …...... …...... p. 23 Great World Mythologies Part II: Middle East…...... p. 31 Group Facilitation Training…………………...... p. 28 Guide to Essential Italy……...... …….…p. 30 The Hidden Brain...... p. 52 Homer’s Odyssey.…...... p. 36 Human Language II: Language and Culture...... p. 52 In The Next Room ... Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 42 Study Groups in Alpha Order 65 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 1...... …p. 56 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 2...... …p. 56 Italy: Geography and More…………...... …...…p. 30 Love, Loss and What I Wore Theater Discussion...... p. 42 Mah-Jongg.………………………………………...... p. 34 Memoir Writing………………………...... …….…...... p. 58 Memoirs and Personal Essays…………...... p. 58 Met Opera Live in HD Pre Talks..…...... p. 43 A Mindfulness Book Reading...... p. 53 Monday Art…………...... p. 18 Morning’s at Seven Pre-Show Discussion...... …..p. 43 Mystery of Edwin Drood Pre-Show Discussion...... p. 44 Nature of Matter…...... ….p. 49 Nineteenth Century Women’s History.…...... …p. 31 “Play” Matters...... …...... …p. 53 Poetry of Hope and Feathered Things…...... ……....p. 38 Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis...... …p. 32 Role of Science in Politics...... p. 23 Scorpions: Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s...Justices...... p. 24 The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage...... p. 32 Shodo-Japanese Calligraphy…...... …...... p. 18 Social Media and the Arab Spring...... p. 25 Ta Da Moon, Alice!!! Golden Age of Space Flight...... p. 33 TED Talks……...... …...... …...... …...p. 25 Unbuilt Michigan: University that Never Was...... p. 19 Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans...... p. 54 Virgil’s Aeneid.…...... p. 37 Walking Tour of Central Campus Sculpture...... p. 19 Walking Tour of Historic Ann Arbor...... p. 20 Walking Tour of UM…...... p. 20 What the Heck is Abstract Art…...... p. 21 What’s Going on in Housing?...... p. 24 What’s So Great About Beethoven Anyway?...... p. 44 Why is the Sky Blue?...Other Physics Questions…...... p. 50 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 1...... …p. 57 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 2...... ….p. 57 Women/Aging through Literature/Writing…...... p. 37 Writers Unlimited……………………..………...... p. 59 Writing a Novel…...... ……p. 59 A Year to Live…...... ……p. 48 66 Study Groups by Day of the Week Monday 1/9 Monday Art…………...... p. 18 1/23 Great World Mythologies Part II: Middle East…...... p. 31 1/23 Italy: Geography and More…………...... …...…p. 30 1/23 Mah-Jongg………………………………………...... p. 34 1/23 Why is the Sky Blue?...Other Physics Questions…...... p. 50 1/26 Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans...... p. 54 2/13 The Hidden Brain...... p. 52 3/6 Beginning Chinese……...... …...... p. 26 3/6 Chinese Culture and History………………...... p. 29 3/20 Guide to Essential Italy……...... ……...... …p. 30 3/20 Nineteenth Century Women’s History.…...... …p. 31 5/1 The Complexity of Homelessness...... …p. 51 5/1 Decisions at End of Life...... p. 46 5/15 Grace Without God: Search for Meaning...World...... p. 46 Tuesday 1/17 A Year to Live……………...... p. 48 1/24 Advanced French Conversation II……………...... p. 26 1/24 Advanced German IV……..…...... p. 27 1/24 Cosmology: History and Nature of Our Universe…...... p. 50 1/24 Current Events……………….…...... p. 22 1/31 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 1……...... p. 34 1/31 Beginning Lip Reading……………...... p. 28 1/31 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 1…...... p. 55 2/7 Great Decisions……...... …...... …...... p. 23 2/21 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 2…...... p. 55 2/28 Choral Music: Looking BACHwards and Forward...... p. 40 2/28 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 1...... …p. 57 3/7 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 1...... …p. 56 3/28 Dining with Shakespeare……...... …...... …p. 29 4/18 What’s So Great About Beethoven Anyway?...... p. 44 4/25 What’s Going on in Housing?...... p. 24 5/23 Role of Science in Politics...... p. 23 5/30 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 2……...... p. 35 Wednesday 1/18 Human Language II: Language and Culture...... p. 52 1/25 Coverage of Current News Topics………...... p. 21 1/25 Homer’s Odyssey.…...... p. 36 1/25 A Mindfulness Book Reading...... p. 53 1/25 Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis...... …p. 32 2/22 Love, Loss and What I Wore Theater Discussion...... p. 42 3/8 Scorpions: Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s...Justices...... p. 24 3/8 The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage...... p. 32 3/22 Evolution of Everything…….…...... p. 49 Study Groups by Day of the Week 67 3/29 Criminal Sentencing and the “War on Drugs”..…...... p. 22 3/29 Genesis: Where it all Began...... p. 47 3/29 Glimpses of Spirit in Story...... p. 47 3/29 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 2…...... p. 57 4/12 Chemistry Without Pain...... …p. 48 4/19 “Play” Matters...... …...... …p. 53 5/3 Walking Tour of Historic Ann Arbor...... p. 20 5/10 August: Osage County Theater Discussion...... p. 40 5/10 Walking Tour of Central Campus Sculpture...... p. 19 5/17 Walking Tour of UM…...... p. 20 8/23 Anatomy of a Murder Theater Discussion...... p. 39 Thursday 1/12 Memoirs and Personal Essays…………...... p. 58 1/19 Español Intermedio…………………………...... p. 27 1/26 Nature of Matter…...... ….p. 49 1/26 Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East….....p. 36 1/26 Social Media and the Arab Spring...... p. 25 1/26 Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans...... p. 54 2/2 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #1...... p. 45 2/9 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #2...... p. 45 2/23 Poetry of Hope and Feathered Things…...... …...... …....p. 38 3/2 Unbuilt Michigan: University that Never Was...... p. 19 3/30 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 2...... …p. 56 4/6 TED Talks…...... …...... …....…...p. 25 4/6 Women/Aging through Literature/Writing…...... p. 37 Friday 1/6 Writers Unlimited……………………..………...... p. 59 1/20 Computerized Investing: Stocks...... p. 35 1/20 In The Next Room ... Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 42 1/20 Writing a Novel…...... ……p. 59 2/3 Ta Da Moon, Alice!!! Golden Age of Space Flight…...... p. 33 3/3 Memoir Writing…………………………….…...... p. 58 3/3 What the Heck is Abstract Art?…...... p. 21 3/10 Almost Maine Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 39 3/10 Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques..…...... p. 41 3/31 Virgil’s Aeneid.…...... p. 37 4/7 Film Classics…...... …...... p. 41 4/21 Morning’s at Seven Pre-Show Discussion...... …..p. 43 5/5 Shodo-Japanese Calligraphy…...... …...... p. 18 6/2 Mystery of Edwin Drood Pre-Show Discussion...... p. 44 8/11 Group Facilitation Training…………………...... p. 28 Saturday 1/21 Met Opera Live in HD Pre Talks..…...... p. 43 68 Study Groups by Start Date January 1/6 Writers Unlimited…………………...... …..………...... p. 59 1/9 Monday Art…………...... p. 18 1/12 Memoirs and Personal Essays……...... ……...... p. 58 1/17 A Year to Live...... p. 48 1/18 Human Language II: Language and Culture...... p. 52 1/19 Español Intermedio…………………………...... p. 27 1/20 Computerized Investing: Stocks...... p. 35 1/20 In The Next Room ... Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 42 1/20 Writing a Novel…...... ……p. 59 1/21 Met Opera Live in HD Pre Talks..…...... p. 43 1/23 Great World Mythologies Part II: Middle East…...... p. 31 1/23 Italy: Geography and More…………...... …...…p. 30 1/23 Mah-Jongg………………………………………...... p. 34 1/23 Why is the Sky Blue?...Other Physics Questions...... …p. 50 1/24 Advanced French Conversation II……………...... p. 26 1/24 Advanced German IV……..…...... p. 27 1/24 Current Events……………….…...... p. 22 1/24 Cosmology: History and Nature of Our Universe…...... p. 50 1/25 Coverage of Current News Topics………...... p. 21 1/25 Homer’s Odyssey.…...... p. 36 1/25 A Mindfulness Book Reading...... p. 53 1/25 Protection of Cultural Heritage During Crisis...... …p. 32 1/26 Contemporary Translated Novels of the Middle East…....p. 36 1/26 Nature of Matter…...... ….p. 49 1/26 Social Media and the Arab Spring...... p. 25 1/26 Up-close Look at Arab and Muslim Americans...... p. 54 1/31 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 1……...... p. 34 1/31 Beginning Lip Reading……………...... p. 28 1/31 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 1…...... p. 55 February 2/2 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #1...... p. 45 2/3 Ta Da Moon, Alice!!! Golden Age of Space Flight...... p. 33 2/7 Great Decisions……...... …...... …...... p. 23 2/9 Being Mortal Book Discussion: Session #2...... p. 45 2/13 The Hidden Brain...... p. 52 2/21 Face-to-Face Conversations: Session 2…...... p. 55 2/22 Love, Loss and What I Wore Theater Discussion...... p. 42 2/23 Poetry of Hope and Feathered Things…...... …...... …....p. 38 2/28 Choral Music: Looking BACHwards and Forward...... p. 40 2/28 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 1....…p. 57 March 3/2 Unbuilt Michigan: University that Never Was...... p. 19 3/3 Memoir Writing…………………………….…...... p. 58 Study Groups by Start Date 69 3/3 What the Heck is Abstract Art?…...... p. 21 3/6 Beginning Chinese……...... …...... p. 26 3/6 Chinese Culture and History………...... ………...... p. 29 3/7 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 1...... …p. 56 3/8 Scorpions: Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s...Justices...... p. 24 3/8 The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage...... p. 32 3/10 Almost Maine Pre-Show Discussion…...... …..p. 39 3/10 Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques..…...... p. 41 3/20 Guide to Essential Italy……...... …….…p. 30 3/20 Nineteenth Century Women’s History.…...... …p. 31 3/22 Evolution of Everything…….…...... p. 49 3/28 Dining with Shakespeare……...... …...…p. 29 3/29 Criminal Sentencing and the “War on Drugs”...... …...... p. 22 3/29 Genesis: Where it all Began...... p. 47 3/29 Glimpses of Spirit in Story...... p. 47 3/29 Windows PC Maintenance and Security: Session 2...... …p. 57 3/30 Introduction to Home Computing: Session 2...... …p. 56 3/31 Virgil’s Aeneid.…...... p. 37 April 4/6 TED Talks……...... …...... ….…...p. 25 4/6 Women/Aging through Literature/Writing…...... p. 37 4/7 Film Classics...... …p. 41 4/12 Chemistry Without Pain...... …p. 48 4/18 What’s So Great About Beethoven Anyway?...... p. 44 4/19 “Play” Matters...... …...... …p. 53 4/21 Morning’s at Seven Pre-Show Discussion...... …..p. 43 4/25 What’s Going on in Housing?...... p. 24 May 5/1 The Complexity of Homelessness...... …p. 51 5/1 Decisions at End of Life...... p. 46 5/3 Walking Tour of Historic Ann Arbor...... p. 20 5/5 Shodo-Japanese Calligraphy…...... …...... p. 18 5/10 August: Osage County Theater Discussion...... p. 40 5/10 Walking Tour of Central Campus Sculpture...... p. 19 5/15 Grace Without God: Search for Meaning...World...... p. 46 5/17 Walking Tour of UM…...... p. 20 5/23 Role of Science in Politics...... p. 23 5/30 Basics of Retirement Investing: Session 2…...... …...... p. 35 June 6/2 Mystery of Edwin Drood Pre-Show Discussion...... p. 44 August 8/11 Group Facilitation Training…………………...... p. 28 8/23 Anatomy of a Murder Theater Discussion...... p. 39 70 Venues Arthur Miller Theater 1226 Murfin Avenue, Ann Arbor Bank of Ann Arbor 2601 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor (734) 662-3800 Brecon Village 200 Brecon Drive, Saline (734) 429-1155 Brookhaven Manor 401 W. Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor (734) 747-8800 Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd., Ann Arbor (734) 971-6133 First Presbyterian Church 1432 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor (734) 662-4466

Genesis of Ann Arbor (Temple Beth Emeth and St. Clare’s Church) 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor (734) 665-8883 Jewish Community Center 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor (734) 971-0990 Kerrytown Farmers’ Market 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor

Liberty School, Band Room 7265 Ann Arbor St., Saline Lydia Mendelssohn Theater 911 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor Rave Cinema 4100 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti

Venues 71 Riverside Arts Center 76 N. Huron Street, Ypsilanti Saline Senior Center 629 N. Maple, Saline (734) 429-9274 StoryPoint of Saline 6230 S. State Road, Saline (TSRC) Turner Senior Resource Center 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor (734) 998-9351 (OLLI Office) Trinity Lutheran Church 1400 W. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (734) 662-4419 University Commons 817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor (734) 332-1221 University of Michigan Angell Hall 435 State St., Ann Arbor University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor University of Michigan Rackham Auditorium 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor University of Michigan Museum of Art Forum Entrance (by gift shop) 525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor 72 Important Information Scholarships In this economic climate, many older adults have limited financial resources. Scholarships are available to OLLI members who need assistance paying for OLLI study groups or lectures. Please contact the OLLI office (734-998-9351) if you are interested in learning more.

Thank You We appreciate the following people’s assistance in producing this catalog: Gerry Lapidus, Mildred Denecke, Marilyn Scott, JoAnne Shaw, Sandy Smith and Ann Tomlanovich.

Thank you to the volunteers of the Study Group Committee who recruit and develop study groups.

Class Cancellation Policy OLLI study groups and lectures are automatically cancelled whenever Ann Arbor Public Schools cancels school due to severe weather. Check your local television or radio station for information.

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