Early Fall 2020 (Aug 18

OnlineEarly Fall 2020 (AugCatalog 18 - Oct 16) WEBSITE: www.olli.uga.edu FACEBOOK: olliatuga YOUTUBE: olliuga Class fee increase - From the Board of Directors HELP OLLI@UGA Early Fall River’s Crossing SUSTAIN Effective this fall, OLLI@UGA is increasing class 850 College Station Road This catalog contains nine weeks of fees from $10 to $12 for single-session classes. Athens, GA 30602-4811 Telephone: 706.542.7715 OLLI@UGA This is the first increase in class fees in five years classes covering August 18-October Help sustain and OLLI@UGA class fees remain substantially less EMAIL: [email protected] 16. We will be publishing a catalog to OLLI@UGA by than those of other OLLIs throughout the country. WEBSITE: www.olli.uga.edu including a gift in OLLI@UGA’s Board of Directors, which sets both FACEBOOK: olliatuga cover the later half of our usual Fall your estate plans membership and class fees, voted for this increase to the “University to help ensure OLLI’s solvency through these most YOUTUBE: olliuga Semester later in August. of Georgia precarious times. Foundation.” OLLI Staff Executive Director Tim Meehan However, please note that some For more information, Office Manager Shelly Magruder The decision to increase fees was motivated by the please contact the Program Coordinator Amanda Nix classes will start in Early Fall and will Office of Gift and duty of care OLLI’s Board of Directors owes to you, Member Services Coordinator Ryan Robinson Estate Planning. our members, to provide the ongoing level of service, Office Assistant Rita Healan continue into the second half of the support, and engagement everyone has come to (706) 542-8140 Fall. expect. Thanks to your generous donation of unused OLLI Officers of the Board [email protected] legacy.uga.edu class fees following Spring class cancellations, our President Cher Snyder President Elect Dawn Torcivia beloved OLLI@UGA just barely ended this fiscal Secretary Linda DiPietro year in the black. However, despite the increase in Treasurer Greg Mitsoff class fees, current projections indicate we could end OLLI Board of Directors the 2020-21 fiscal year with a deficit. The Board of Jim Alberts Frieda Scott Giles Bill Barstow Sherry Malone Directors envisions vigorous fundraising activities Laura Carter Roy Martin this year to keep OLLI operating in the black and Susan Dougherty Penny Oldfather Free Class! Contents looks forward to your ongoing ideas and support. Victor Gagliano Bob Yorczyk Mastering the OLLI@UGA Communications site p4: Class Registration Guide Fall classes will continue to be delivered via Zoom, OLLI Committee Chairs Bylaws Barbara Lewis (powered by Mighty Networks) with a new benefit. Those unable to participate in Curriculum Renny Barnes p5: Zoom Set-up Guide classes for which they have registered will be able John Muthe (See calendar for dates) to view recordings of these classes for up to two Finance Mamie Mierzwak p6-39: Class list by date Fund Development Jan Turner weeks after the date the class was held. We have an Melinda Thomas OLLI@UGA is a mighty organization for p40-42: Calendar exciting class lineup and hope you will continue to Hospitality Jeanne Davis-Blair lifelong learning...and such a mighty Long Range Planning Susan Doughtery learn and socialize online with fellow OLLI members Marketing & Communications Patricia Dixen organization needs the OLLI@UGA throughout the fall. Membership Terry Kaley Communications site (aka OLLI Comm, Nominating Dawn Torcivia powered by Mighty Networks) to keep Shared Interest Groups Terry Kaley everyone informed about classes, travel Travel Study Volunteer Coordinator study, shared interest groups, luncheons, social gatherings and events, and all _________ Editor, OLLI Times Ann Allen / Larry Dendy things OLLI@UGA. Learning how to Host Coordinators navigate and use the OLLI Comm site will Historian William Loughner enable you to take full advantage of this Parliamentarians valuable member benefit. How to Register How to use Zoom There are two ways of registering for membership and classes: On the day of your class, you will receive an email from OLLI@UGA with a link to your Zoom meeting. This email will also have instruction on have to use Zoom for both desktops and laptops. 1) From your web browser: Below are the same instructions you’ll find in the email. You’ll also find videos on how to use Zoom on a) Enter www.olli.uga.edu into the address bar any device on the OLLI@UGA YouTube Channel. b) Select Sign in / Members Area in the top right hand corner c) Select the red Registration button. Click the Zoom link in your email. Your default browser should open automatically. 2) or click the ‘Register’ link at the bottom of each of the catalog pages. If you have never downloaded Zoom before, you will be prompted to do so: You will be taken to the Sign-in Page Please Sign in to “Existing Account” by entering your your username and password in the top two For PC: boxes. Click the link that reads “download and run Zoom” If you are not signed in, you will not be able to add items to your cart. After your software downloads, click the Zoom…exe file at the bottom left of your browser. If you have forgotten your username and password, you will be able to request a new one using the Zoom will begin to install. prompts provided For Mac: If you are not currently a member, create a new account by scrolling to the bottom of the page Click the link that reads “download and run Zoom” “Create New Account”. Once you have created your account, we strongly suggest that you go ahead Your new software will be located in your Downloads folder under a PKG or DMG file. Double click this and purchase a membership now so that you will be ready to add classes when class registration file. opens. Zoom will begin to install Zoom will launch, prompting you to enter your name. Please enter your full first and last names to be Membership counted in the roll. Click Join Meeting. • If your membership expired on June 30, 2020, you will need to purchase a membership, i.e. “ You will likely be in a waiting room to allow the host and presenter time to set up. Add a Membership to your cart” before you can select any of the classes. We strongly suggest that you renew before class registration opens. Once you’re allowed into the room, click “Join with Computer Audio.” • If your membership expires on December 31, 2020, you will be able to add classes straight to You will usually be muted upon entry, and your camera is off by default. In order to be heard and seen, your cart. click the options to “Unmute” and “Start Video” at the bottom left of the Zoom window. You’re now ready to begin! Adding Classes: Tips for enjoying (and helping others enjoy) a Zoom meeting: · Early Fall Classes will be available for registration starting on July 31 and running until the day before the class starts. Mute yourself if you are not speaking. Background noise (doors opening and closing, dogs barking, · On the registration site, classes are listed alphabetically and by category laundry machines, dishwashers, microwaves, or microphone feedback in general) is a major · To select a class click the ‘Add to Cart’ button - this will take you through to your shopping cart. distraction for participants. You may not think it’s loud, but it is. If a host mutes you manually, please · To add more classes, preview your cart, then using the ‘Back’ button to return to the catalog to do not unmute yourself until you’ve addressed the noise. select another class. If you’re more than 5 feet from your desktop / laptop, we can’t hear you. Be sure to position your face about 3 feet from your device so that we can hear any questions you may have. Checking out: If you’re going to have your camera on, please be dressed appropriately. If you are not appropriately · Once you have registered for all the classes you wish to take, you can proceed through the dressed, feel free to leave your camera off. We’ll understand. checkout process. · If you want to add classes at a future date, you will be able to do so using these same instructions. If you would rather not speak up, you may click the Chat icon at the bottom of the Zoom window and · If you are using a public computer, please remember to log out. submit your question. The host will make sure to read it. 8/19 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM $12 Art Therapy: For Those of Us Who Can’t Draw Course Listing by Start Date with Descriptions What is art therapy? It’s art making in which the emphasis is on the making rather than the finished product, an emphasis that puts the focus on our own unique self-expression. Week 1 (August 18-21) This workshop will provide information about art therapy, what it is and who benefits from it. You will be invited to participate in directed art making. Together we will explore your 8/18 (Tu) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM $12 unique art making and your story within it, all the while keeping in mind that there is no Working With a Financial Planner right or wrong in art. NOTE: Participants may want to have some simple art supplies handy. Holistic financial planning is a relatively young and rapidly growing field. Professional financial planners can help their clients with everything from risk management to investing Mary Safrai (ATR-BC) is an art therapist with years of experience assisting people in self- and meeting personal goals.

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