Support the OLLI at UK

2020 FALL CATALOG OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS 50+

www.uky.edu/olli

1 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES 2020 FALL REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

To distribute registration traffic more evenly, registration will open online in 4 phases. Please note the scheduled opening for each category. Once the category is open for registration it will remain open.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 10 a.m. - Phase One • Computers and Technology • Visual Arts

1 p.m. - Phase Two • History and Government • Literature and Writing • Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 10 a.m. - Phase Three • Culture • Experiential Learning • Performing Arts

1 p.m. - Phase Four • Health and Wellness • Science and Environment

TABLE OF CONTENTS OLLI AT UK 2020 FALL Fall Registration Schedule...... 2 OLLI Advisory Board ...... 3 VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Donovan Scholarship...... 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 10:00 AM Online Zoom Meeting Donovan Forum...... 5

Fall 2020 Course Offerings ...... 6-14 In this Virtual Open House: Registration Directions...... 14 • Chat with instructors • Learn about fall course offerings Instructors...... 15-16 • Find out how you can get involved Support the OLLI at UK...... 17 Helen Evans Birthday Celebration...... 18 OLLI at UK courses are offered in the spirit of academic freedom. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...... 19 Our learning environments encourage involvement by all Chaffin Kash Award...... 20 members and offer opportunities for open and sincere discussions. Any views expressed are those of the individual and are not representative of the University of Kentucky.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 2 2020-2021 IMPORTANT NOTE TO LEXINGTON ADVISORY BOARD OLLI MEMBERS Phil Maxson, Chair Once you have registered, you will Virginia Gregg, Vice-Chair at a later date receive an e-mail Diana Rast, Immediate Past Chair message that gives you the individual Zoom link(s) needed AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS June Burchard to enter the class or classes you Tom Clayton registered for. Lee Edgerton Pat Lawrence Mary Miller Julia Moore HOW TO REGISTER Kathleen Roper Janis Strassner Kempa Turner

COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS Online at Connections – Jane Friedman uky.augusoft.net Curriculum – Ed Reeves Development - Maryann Wellman Donovan Forum – Sue Scheff OLLI at UK Office Promotion and Membership - Norma Wirt 658 S. Limestone, UK Ligon House Rules & Procedures - Larry Iaquinta Lexington, KY 40506-0442 Social – Carol Swiderski Complete Registration Directions Travel – TBA can be found on page 14 Volunteer – Anna Watson

If you are having Registration issues... 1. Be sure if you have a new email address, contact 4. If your billing address is different than your [email protected]. The email on your profile address, please add your billing address profile has to match your current email or you when paying. will not be able to log in. 5. When paying, enter straight numbers, 2. When registering for classes, don’t stop in no - or / when entering your credit card between adding to cart and paying. If you take number. The same for your expiration date. too long, walk away from your computer, etc, 6. Please be sure to update your internet browser you will get an error. (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet 3. Don’t wait on your computer earlier than Explorer) to the latest version. classes opening or you may receive an error message.

Teresa Hager Robin Kleven Nick Farr CONTACT THE OFFICE 859-257-2656 859-257-2657 859-257-2667

3 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Donovan Scholarship for Adults 65 and Older Tuition Waiver for Academic Studies

The Donovan Scholarship is a tuition waiver program for adults aged 65 and older to take academic courses at the University of Kentucky. Donovan Scholars can enroll in courses listed in the UK General Catalog and in limited UK online courses. Acceptance is based upon available space, may require the consent of the instructor and/or have prerequisites. Donovan Scholars may audit courses for the joy of learning (no exams, papers or other assignments required), take classes for credit without working toward a degree or take classes for credit as a degree-seeking candidate. There is no previous educational requirement for Donovan Scholars not seeking a degree, whether auditing a course or taking it for credit. When working toward a degree, UK admissions criteria must be met. There is no limit on the number of semesters a person may enroll. Please note: Donovan Scholars are responsible for the cost of any required textbooks, materials, parking permits, applicable income taxes, late registration fees, and student ID.

Donovan Scholarship Office | 658 S. Limestone,UK Ligon House, Lexington, KY 40506 - 0442 | 859-257-2657

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 4 DONOVAN FORUM SERIES THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 3, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. To keep everyone safe, this semester’s Donovan Forum Series will be held on ZOOM. Please be sure to register online in order to get the link two days prior to the lecture. Membership not required. Watch for weekly updates from OLLI Office for ZOOM link.

September 10 October 15 November 19 All the News That Will Not Stop: Gender Differences in Childhood: Sleep & the Health of Women Journalism in 2020 Science versus Stereotypes & Why Mairead Moloney, Ph.D., Linda Blackford, Columnist, We Should Care Department of Sociology, UK Herald-Leader Christia Spears Brown, Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, UK November 26 September 17 No Forum: Happy Thanksgiving! Regulation in the time of COVID-19 October 22 Secretary Becky Goodman, IKARIA, Greece: Keys to Well-Being December 3 Secretary of Energy Amy Kostelic, Ph.D., Department of Traces - Slavery at Ashland Family Science, UK Eric Brooks, Curator, Ashland, September 24 Henry Clay Estate Shall not be Denied or Abridged – October 29 The Centennial of Women Suffrage Meet your Muslim Neighbor Carolyn S. Bratt, Professor Emerita, Nadia Rasheed, MD UK College of Law November 5 October 1 The 19th Amendment & Lexington’s Town Branch Park the Trail to Ratification Allison Lankford, Executive Director, The Women Suffrage Centennial Chorus Town Branch Commons Project November 12 October 8 Guarding the Safety and Security LGBT History in the Bluegrass of Kentuckians Edwin Hackney Secretary Mary Noble Secretary of the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

5 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES FALL 2020 COURSE OFFERINGS

COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Instructor: Joe Dietz Get More Out of Your Mac Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, Instructor: Kurt Jefferson 1 – 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Mondays, September 14 – October 19, Location: Online Zoom Course 10 - 12 Noon Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 5 | Course Fee: $48 Learn important (and hidden) functions of your iPhone. Learn how to download apps, move them, nest them and delete them. You probably use your Mac every day but you’re probably not Learn how to get better photos with your phone, organize your getting the most out of your computer. This course will teach pictures, and send them in text and emails. Texting messages you techniques you can use to be more effective. Topics range and using Siri will also be covered along with lots more. from organizing files in a folder to suit you better to keyboard Participants should know their iPhone’s passcode, Apple ID, shortcuts to customizing your Dock. Tips provided in this and password. Participants should make sure their iPhone is course will save you time and make your computer use more updated with the latest operating system (IOS). Students should enjoyable. have a different device (like a computer, laptop, or iPad) to log into the ZOOM class to be able to practice the instructions on Getting the Most Out of Your iPad their iPhone. Instructor: Brooke Thomas Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 24– October 29, Introduction to Infrared Photography 1 - 3pm Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, & Eugene Potter Location: Online Zoom Course Date and Times: Monday, October 12 Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 1 - 3 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Learn how to use the built-in Apple apps on your iPad. Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32 Personalize and organize your apps, take better photos, and organize them. Acquire information about settings, learn the Infrared photography is gaining in popularity all over the world. secrets of the keyboard, emailing, and texting with animation. Your camera with an Infrared filter is all you need to begin Get tips on using the Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and Books. photographing Infrared pictures. This filter blocks all light Face-time will be included if time permits. Participants should wavelengths except infrared, making sure only infrared light make sure their iPad is updated with the latest operating system reaches the sensor. The instructors will demonstrate how to and have their Apple ID and password accessible. check your camera to see if it will work with a filter. Infrared can Students should have a different device (like a computer, laptop, be photographed as B&W or color. Students will learn where to or smartphone) to log into the Zoom class to be able to practice send their camera to have an Infrared conversion the instructions on their iPad. for B&W or color.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 6 Introduction to Big Technology Companies: The Learning to See Creatively in Photography Role Social Media & Technology Giants Play in Instructor: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, and Eugene Potter Society Dates and Times: Mondays, November 2 - November 23, Instructor: Dennis Zlosel 1 - 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10 Location: Online Zoom Course 10 - 11:15 a.m. Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $40 Location: Online Zoom Course Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Learn the ingredients for a good photo. We will study the elements of design, perspective, composition, lighting, and This class will provide students with a basic understanding color of light. Why are some pictures more appealing than of the major “big tech” companies like Google, Microsoft, others? They follow some simple rules: A. Simplicity. B. Facebook, Twitter, etc. Each class will start with a 30-40 minute Drawing Attention to the Subject. C. Positioning the Subject. company overview followed by 20-30 minutes of discussion. D. Knowledge of Graphic Design for Interest and Harmony. The hope is, at a minimum, we all will better understand Understanding and using these guidelines will show you how to how big these companies are, how powerful they are, how implement this knowledge and become a better photographer. they operate and how they use their customers data. These Instruction will consist of lecture, class discussion & video companies play such a big role in society, many of us (instructor presentations. Homework assignments will be emailed to the included) probably don’t really understand how much they instructor and will be critiqued by the entire class. This class influence our everyday lives. will be taught via Zoom, so students will need a computer with audio and a camera with a fully charged battery. iPhone Advanced Workshop Instructor: Joe Dietz Making Personal Note and Greeting Cards Using Date and Time: Tuesday, November 24 Microsoft Word 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Myra Engle Location: Online Zoom Course Date and Time: Tuesday, October 20 Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $24 10 - 1 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course In this workshop we will build on iPhone techniques that Maximum Enrollment: 8 | Course Fee: $24 students learned in “Getting the Most out of your iPhone” and “Secrets of your iPhone”. After taking one or both sessions, Note cards and greeting cards can be expensive. Learn to make many students have asked for more! This is it! Group text and your own personalized note and greeting cards using your e-mail messages, verifying backup, working with your photos, own photos or resources from the Internet. Learn to set up cleaning up bursts, scanning documents, blocking calls, and templates that can be used over and over. This is not only a silencing unknown callers, get your phone to read to you, and fun workshop, it’s a money-saver. Think creative and personal lots more will be demonstrated. Christmas, birthday, and other cards. It’s a win-win. Sign into the session on your smart phone and set it next to your computer so Is Windows 10 Driving You Crazy? you can practice what we are doing in real time. Instructor: Mike Seiler Dates and Time: Tuesday, October 20 Organizing Personal Computer Files in Windows 10 9 - 12 Noon Instructor: Myra Engle Location: Online Zoom Course Date and Time: Thursdays, December 3 - 17 Maximum Enrollment: 11 | Course Fee: $24 10 - 12 Noon Location: Online Zoom Course In this Workshop, students will learn how they can change the Maximum Enrollment: 8 | Course Fee: $36 Start Window to make it less confusing. Also, they will learn how to change the appearance of File Explorer. A free program Learn the correct way to file items on your personal computer. will be demonstrated that will change the Start Window making Learn nifty tricks for moving files and folders and organizing it look like the Windows 7 or XP Start Window. these files and folders so they can easily be found on your personal computers or external storage devices. This is a hands- on class. If possible, to get the most out of the lessons, access the Zoom session via your smart phone or tablet and set it next to your computer so you can practice the lesson activities in real time.

7 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Understanding Facebook on Windows PC For the Love of Tea Instructor: Brooke Thomas Instructors: Diana Rast and Seetha Subramanian Date and Time: Thursday, November 12, 1 - 4 p.m. Dates and Times: Mondays, September 14 – October 12, Location: Online Zoom Course 2– 4 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $24 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25 This workshop will teach students about maintaining a Facebook Page on a Windows PC, including how to find friends; Are you a tea drinker? Would you like to learn more about and how to make, edit and respond to posts. The profile and your favorite brew? You are invited to join us as we explore home page will be explained. Students will also learn about the fascinating world of tea and tea drinking customs in an checking privacy settings, unfriending, blocking friends, as well armchair journey around the globe. Bring along your favorite as deleting and deactivating their account. teacup (or mug) and sample the different teas brought to you from far-away lands. Using Your iPhone Camera to the Max Instructor: Joe Dietz Italian Baroque Art Date and Time: Thursday, September 17, 1 - 4 p.m. Instructor: Michael Worley Location: Online Zoom Course Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $24 September 29 – December 3, (No class November 3 & 26) 1 – 2 p.m. Using apps already on the iPhone students will learn techniques Location: Online Zoom Course to take better pictures, fix them up by cropping, lightening, or Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25 darkening, or adding filters. They will learn how to take videos, time-lapse and panoramas. They will also learn how to create This course covers 17th century Italian art, with a focus on albums and several ways to share their photos with others. Rome, and the evolution of the Baroque style, which begins as a reaction against Mannerism. In the Carracci Academy in Bologna, the emphasis was on looking at nature, as well as Greco-Roman masterpieces and High Renaissance masters. CULTURE There will be one unit on architecture and another on sculpture. Caravaggio began a parallel movement of intense naturalism, Celtic Spirituality which had a great number of followers. We will continue with Instructor: Phil Maxson High Baroque and awesome examples of ceiling decoration. Dates and Times: Mondays, September 28 - October 12, There was also an undercurrent of “philosopher-painters” who 10 – 11:15 a.m. selected unusual historical and religious themes, scenes of Location: Online Zoom Course witchcraft, and stoic philosophers contemplating the human Maximum Enrollment: 75 | Course Fee: $25 condition. Finally, if time allows, we will cover landscape, genre painting and still-life. The Zoom format is still experimental and This is a class that discusses the history, culture and religion the goals of the original course may have to be altered. of the Celtic people. It starts off describing exactly who the Celtic people are and where they came from and how their Opening the Doors of Architecture features of spirituality were adapted into the Celtic Christian Instructor: Marcia Freyman Church. Then, we will discuss the rise of the ancient Celtic Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18, Christian Church and Celtic monasticism which includes 2 – 3:30 p.m. the main Celtic saints: Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid and Saint Location: Online Zoom Course Columba of Iona. We will then describe the decline of that Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25 church and where it stands today. Along the way we will discuss the history of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Britain, This class will look at the history and functions of architecture including the influence of the Roman Empire on Britain. throughout the world. Included in our study will be the psychological effects of various structures that we experience in our daily lives. We will also examine the materials and sites used by different ages and cultures.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF OLLI: GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER • Join the OLLI Ambassadors • Lead an interest group • Greet and answer questions for • Serve as a tech assistant members • Serve on committees and task forces • Teach a course WE NEED YOU! CALL, 859-257-2656

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 8 Renaissance Art and Architecture in Florence, Italy A Seniors Guide To Over-the Counter Medicine Instructor: Lisa Smith Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, Instructor: Barbara Kemp 3 – 5 p.m. Dates and Times: Wednesdays, September 30 – October 28, Location: Online Zoom Course 11 – 12:30 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 100 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25 This class explores the unique partnership that occurred in Renaissance Florence between artists, patrons, and Many people would like to avoid seeing a physician when the community at large. We will examine Florentine art they ail or hurt, but they don’t always know the best way to commissioned by the guilds, the monastic community, private do so. This course will introduce you to the world of over- patrons, as well as the art commissioned by the ducal courts the-counter medicine, the products available without a of Urbino and Mantua, and will discuss the major artistic prescription that the average person can use to treat pain, currents that swept across Italy from the fourteenth through stomach ache, allergies, rashes and the like. We will also the sixteenth centuries. In addition to considering key themes discuss when NOT to use the different treatments, when self- such as the revival of antiquity, religious devotion, and artistic medicating can be harmful. We will not discuss any drugs that style, we will survey significant works by artists and architects are available by prescription only, nor any drugs/products that including Giotto, Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo, Botticelli, are not FDA approved. Alberti, Michelangelo, and many others. Line Dancing - Safe At Home Instructor: Shirley Bryan Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8 – December 3, (No Class November 26) 10 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 80 | Course Fee: $25

Fun low impact exercise available while you are safe at home. Clear your safe dance space (5’X5’ non carpeted area) and join us as we line dance to a variety of dance styles and music. Im- prove your strength, balance, posture and endurance. Exercise your brain by learning different dance combinations. Class will start with beginner dances then progress to improv- er dances the last half hour. Fun for everyone!

OLLI Fitness Instructors: Josette Garstka and Diane Sutton Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, HEALTH AND WELLNESS September 9 – December 11, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Aging Mindfully: Positive, Healthier, Happier Maximum Enrollment: 98 | Course Fee: $40 Instructor: Don Gash Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 10 – November 12, This course will feature aerobics and strength training to 10 – 11 a.m. improve physical fitness, cardio respiratory endurance, muscle Location: Online Zoom Course strength/endurance, flexibility and body composition. A Maximum Enrollment: 25 | Course Fee: $25 typical class format is warm-up, aerobics, weights, standing cool down, toning and stretching. The last portion of the class Aging Mindfully: Healthier, Happier uses interactive consists of abdominal work and stretching done on the floor. discussion and skill building to study lifestyle practices Emphasis is placed on movement for specific purposes and a recommended by older adults successfully managing aging’s daily choice of levels of difficulty.Required Materials: Water challenges and proven by medical research for enhancing bottle, weights and yoga mat. brain, body and mind fitness and function. The topics covered include Bad Stress, Good Stress, Attitude, Exercising Brain, Body and Mind, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sustained Self Renewal, Compassion, Empathy and Community. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes a day on skill practices. A course guidebook Mindfully Aging: Healthier, Happier is provided for elective reading going deeper into the topics being discussed.

9 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Slow Flow Yoga People Count/Counting People Instructor: Josette Garstka Instructor: Alice Goldstein Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8 – Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 20 – November 17, December 10, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 12 Noon Location: Online Zoom Course Location: Zoom Online Course Maximum Enrollment: 98 | Course Fee: $25 Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25

This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath In this year of the Census, this course will examine aspects to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and of population studies: the size, distribution, and composition meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class of populations. We will examine their fertility, mortality, will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link and migration patterns and include attention to the socio- these with our breath to create a balance between the mind economic, racial, health, and other characteristics of various and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so populations. Special attention will be given to the situation in all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core less developed nations (such as China) as well as to that in the exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, United States. While most of the focus will be on the current balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. situation, attention will also be given to historic patterns. Required Materials: Yoga mat, straps and yoga block. Return to History’s Back Alleys Instructor: Susan Bottom Dates and Times: Wednesdays, September 9 – November 11, HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT 10 – 11 a.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Elder Law 101 Maximum Enrollment: 75 | Course Fee: $25 Instructor: Dave Emerson Dates and Times: Tuesdays, October 6 – November 3 History is the ever-evolving story of the human race. But like 1 - 3 p.m. all repeated stories, changes creep in over time. This course Location: Online Zoom Course explores some of the people and events whose story changed. Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25 A few may seem familiar, like King George III of England. Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten may surprise you. And how This course will explore wills, probate procedures, powers of three very different women shaped the role of First Lady is attorney, trusts and other legal subjects mature Kentuckians fascinating. We will travel history’s dusty back alleys to find need to know. Topics covered in this course include, their original stories and others Kentucky’s law of intestate descent and distribution, and how that may affect your choice of having a Last Will and Testament. The procedures involved in having an individual declared incompetent, and how some of that angst can be avoided with a durable Power of Attorney; and several different Powers of Attorney and when they might be helpful. No discussion of these general areas of probate and Elder Law can be complete without a basic understanding of the process of going through the probate process, A-Z.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 10 The Religious and Cultural Origins of the United States Constitution and its Evolution Instructor: Larry Hood Dates and Times: Wednesdays, September 9 – October 7, 10 – 12 Noon Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25

This course will consider the Constitution through the Judeo- Christian understanding of reality and Greco-Roman ideals concerning the cultivation of the mind and the structure of government filtered through 2000 years of history. The course will review the Ancient, Medieval and Modern worlds’ Political and Religious Antecedents; English and Colonial History; the Creation of the Constitution including the Great Compromise; Federalism and Slavery; Interpretations and Revisions; and end with Modern Cultural and Constitutional Flashpoints.

The Warp and Woof of American Politics in Kentucky LITERATURE Instructor: Larry Hood Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 21 - November 18, Life, Love, Lieder: German Poetry in Translation Instructor: Penny Lamb 10 – 12 Noon Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 7 - November 25 Location: Online Zoom Course 11 – 12 Noon Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 In this course, students will look back in history, beginning in 1774, to explore Kentuckians’ understanding of and It seems as soon as there is language, there are songs and poems, experiences in political ideology; the structures of which means we have more than 1500 years worth of German governmental power; class conflict and politics; race and poetry to explore. In 8 sessions we will sample some of German’s gender issues and politics; the partisan pursuit of power and best, looking first at the poem in its original form, but focusing post-modern multiculturalism and politics. The course will primarily on the images and ideas of the poem in English. Can also cover the Judeo-Christian understanding of tragedy, the the poet still speak to us across the gap of time and language? 1981 Constitution’s shift of power and more. Does the poem still have the power to bring insights to our lives today? Join us on Zoom as we encounter these poems together. Western Dreams and Ideals Underlying American Civilization Instructor: Larry Hood Dates and Times: Mondays, September 7 – October 5 10 - 12 Noon PERFORMING ARTS Location: Online Zoom Course Musical Concepts Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Instructor: Debby Owen and John Stegner Dates and Times: Wednesdays, September 2 – December 2 American theologian Paul Tillich has written that culture is (No class November 25), 1 – 2 p.m. how people interact based on their common understanding Location: Online Zoom Course of Truth that is their value system, their religion. American Maximum Enrollment: 100 | Course Fee: $40 sociologist Peter Berger has asserted that people crave meaning, that religion provides this and social solidarity with all united This course will include the following: Sight Reading (skill in a common understanding of reality. The Judeo-Christian building exercises), Rhythm Exercises, (learning duration and religion, intertwined with Greek rationalism and idealism, counting skills / exercises within the musical score) Musical underlies the western world’s ethos and its expressions in daily Terms and Definitions, and various other Elements, such patterns of living. This course examines the creation of the as Dynamic Markings and much more. Within each week’s Western Tradition, its values and world-view, and how American session there will be at least one listening example of Choral culture is one distillation of that tradition. It will consider the Music followed by a class discussion of the various elements of meaning and ramifications of Americans’ understanding of music, as well as a discussion of quality choral / vocal skills and community, the individual’s proper relationship to community artistry. Class members will be encouraged to participate in the and the purpose and rightful authority of government. discussions.

11 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT Geology Rocks! The People and Ideas that Shaped the Science Instructor: Diana Rast Avatars – Women in Science Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 3 – October 1, Instructor: Seetha Subramanian 10 – 12 Noon Dates and Times: Tuesdays, September 15 – October 27, Location: Online Zoom Course 2 – 3:15 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Online Zoom Course Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25 We will follow the development of geology & geological thought through five “eras” Preclassical & Classical, Dark & This course will explore a variety of topics from different Middle Ages, Renaissance & Age of Reason, Darwinian Age fields of science. Presenters are invited to speak about their and finally the Contemporary Age. From a time when early own research work or about their favorite pioneer women peoples extracted red ochre from the earth to use for body in science. Students will learn about new ideas developed by art & cave art, through fevered discussions by geologists on various scientists in their research and gain an understanding the age of the earth and fossil life forms to the ideas of plate of how different systems work. tectonics & paleomagnetism to contemporary geological discoveries on other planets. Effects of Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Weapons Instructor: Diane Vance Dates and Times: Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18, VISUAL ARTS 1 – 2 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course How to Critique Your Own Painting Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Instructor: Joe Schum Dates and Times: Tuesdays, September 8 – December 1, This is a continuation of the class that was interrupted due (No Class October 6, November 3 & 24) to the pandemic, so this class will discuss only biological 10 – 12 Noon and chemical weapons. You don’t need to have attended the Location: Online Zoom Course nuclear classes to take this course. No science background is Maximum Enrollment: 75 | Course Fee: $50 necessary. Each class will begin with a short (approximately 15 min) It will be easy to use the events of the past few months lecture to introduce the specific topic of the day. Some of the to discuss how biological agents can be effective weapons of topics to be covered are: hard vs soft edges, intense vs muted mass “disruption” as much as mass “destruction.” We’ll discuss colors, best placement of the focal point, reflections in water, the 3 CDC categories of bioweapons; the BioWatch program to and the color of shadows. Following the lecture, the instructor monitor for the release of an agent, and add some information will be available for follow up discussion, questions, or class about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, such as basic information on its critique of any art that students have an interest in. Finally, cellular mode of action, the different types of tests, and a bit in the remainder of the class (usually about 1.5 hour) the about vaccine development. The section on chemical weapons instructor will demonstrate a painting technique related to the will include information about the 8 classes of weapons and topic of the day. Students may watch the demonstration, paint the activity now going on near Richmond to destroy the along with the demonstration, or work on any personal project last remaining nerve agents in the US. There will be extra they wish. information about riot control agents, since we’ve been hearing a lot about these during recent protests.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 12 Introduction to Painting with Oils and Acrylics SIG for Writers Instructor: Joe Schum Facilitators: Sandy Emerson and Gerard Howell Dates and Times: Tuesdays, September 8 – December 1, Dates and Times: Mondays beginning September 14, (No Class October 6, November 3 & 24), 1 – 3 p.m. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Online Zoom Course Location: Online Zoom SIG Maximum Enrollment: 75 | Course Fee: $50 Maximum Enrollment: 18 | SIG Fee: $15

The course will consist of 10, two hour sessions. A new, and Are you a writer, or a writer wannabe? Do you want to share different painting will be completed in each session. The your writings and your love of writing with others? This group instructor will demonstrate the individual steps needed to is for writers of fiction, poetry, life stories, technical writings complete each painting, as students follow along to complete and songs. The group meets weekly to share our free or their own version. Students may use either oils or acrylics, structured writings and to support each other in our writing depending on their preference. Each painting will incorporate efforts. Experience not required. Enthusiasm expected. See artistic principles and techniques. you there!

Storytelling SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) Facilitators: Lee Edgerton Dates and Times: Tuesdays, September 8 - October 27 Genealogy: Where Did I Come From? 10 – 11 a.m. Facilitator: Bax McClure Location: Online Zoom SIG Dates and Times: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month Maximum Enrollment: 20 | SIG Fee: $15 beginning on September 10, 1 – 3 p.m. Location: Online Zoom SIG Members of this SIG will practice the art of storytelling and No Maximum Enrollment | SIG Fee: $15 provide positive evaluations to help each other improve their stories and talent for telling. Many people are hoping to learn more about their family history. Have you wondered where you came from? Where The Next Chapter Book Club was your family in the 1800’s? Genealogy is more fun when Facilitator: Mary Beth McCormac others with a shared interest meet to aid each other with Dates and Times: Tuesdays, September 29, October 27, such questions as: Where do I start? Where do I look for November 10 and December 8 information? How do I document my findings? What type 3 - 4:30 p.m. of family history software is out there? And many other Location: Online Zoom SIG questions and topics that can be discussed to learn where you Maximum Enrollment: 30 | SIG Fee: $15 came from. Occasionally, we attend classes put on by others or visit libraries or other genealogy-related facilities. The members of the SIG suggest books for the group to read and discuss. The facilitator will lead the discussion unless a Geology Rockhounds! member of the group volunteers to lead the discussion of a Facilitator: Diana Rast specific book. Dates and Times: To Be Determined After Registration Location: To Be Determined The Wonderful World of Stamp Collecting Maximum Enrollment: 20 | SIG Fee: $15 Facilitator: Tom Krill Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 10 – October 1, This SIG is for those who are fascinated by rocks, fossils and 4 - 5 p.m. minerals and are interested in going “rockhounding” on the Location: Online Zoom SIG occasional field trip! Members of this SIG will attend 1-2 Maximum Enrollment: 20 | SIG Fee: $15 seminars on selected geological topics followed by a field trip to geological sites illustrating seminar content. Have you ever collected stamps or perhaps have a collection you inherited years ago? Perhaps you think it is a dead hobby. Please Note: Field trips will require members to walk on rough 4 to 5 million people in the US and more than 60 million ground and for short distances. people worldwide don’t think so. There are many interesting and exciting avenues to this pastime which can also add to your ongoing education. In a series of presentations and discussions members of the Henry Clay Philatelic Society will introduce you to the basics and the many possibilities of the hobby.

13 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Writer’s Group 2.0 Facilitator: Kempa Turner Dates and Times: First and third Thursdays of the month beginning September 17, 10– 12 Noon Location: Online Zoom SIG Maximum Enrollment: 12 | SIG Fee: $15

This SIG was formed due to a high interest in writing. The group is a community of writers who constructively support each other. The goal of this SIG is to encourage writing activities as members learn together. All types of writers are welcome and no experience is necessary.

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER ONLINE: Visit www.uky.edu/olli/how-to for the online registration step-by-step guide. After reading the registration guide, go to the online registration site, uky.augusoft.net – Read through FAQs for important information. Online registrants will be able to view and print their confirmation information immediately after registering. Receipts and confirmation letters will automatically be emailed.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Membership in OLLI at UK is contingent upon following the policies and procedures of OLLI at UK and our host locations. The OLLI at UK Member Handbook is available at www.uky.edu/OLLI. • Request to register does not guarantee enrollment. • Instructors cannot override OLLI registration procedures. Please contact OLLI Office for assistance.

ONE DAY FOR OLLI AT UK Mark your calendar for September 16, when the University of Kentucky will have its second annual 24-hour day of giving. This is our biggest giving day of the year! It will be an opportunity for you to make a gift supporting OLLI at UK. Please help us build OLLI’s future with a generous gift. Your gift will supply immediate and long term support.

Refer to page 17 for information on how to donate to OLLI at UK

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 14 DAVE EMERSON LARRY HOOD Dave attended the University of Kentucky and New Larry has a Ph.D. in American history from the MANY THANKS TO OUR York University. He has worked for the U.S. Army University of Kentucky. He was a Certified Public (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) and Private Manager for 30 years in state government and OLLI INSTRUCTORS AND Practice of Law. Dave has also previously been a has 30+ years of teaching experience in western Donovan Fellows Student. civilization, American, and Kentucky history. Larry FACILITATORS has also edited books, published review essays, and SANDY EMERSON published articles and books on Kentucky history, Our instructors and facilitators are Sandy is a lover of words and the ways they go American history and western civilization. dedicated to providing fun and together. She started her writing SIG to support writers in their process. She has a graduate degree GERARD HOWELL exciting learning opportunities from UK and spent her career with children who Gerard is a retired minister and chaplain who writes for OLLI Members. They are use their words to say the darnedest things. for fun and to pass a story history of his life to his knowledgeable, innovative and two children. His lack of personal discipline requires MYRA ENGLE the weekly group meeting for motivation. He leans extremely hard working! They have a Myra has a bachelor’s degree in education toward writing biographical and fictional stories, passion for learning and a willingness from Eastern Kentucky University and a M.Ed. and the power and richness of short stories have from Xavier University. She is the instructor of always appealed to him. He majored in sociology to share their knowledge. Please join Computer Basics, Organizing Personal Computer and theology and minored in history and English. us in thanking all our instructors and Files and Making Personal Notecards for Central Kentucky Computer Society for 14 years and an KURT JEFFERSON facilitators for their time, effort and instructor for OLLI for 4 years. She has passion for Kurt began teaching Mac classes on Saturday expertise! tennis, learning, teaching, enjoys painting (water mornings back in the late 1990s using Mac OS 9. color, acrylics, oils), crafts/needlework and is an Eventually, in addition to the operating system, he avid reader. began teaching ClarisWorks and Mac classes for BOONE BALDWIN Pages. When Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, Boone is retired from his two businesses: Baldwin MARCIA FREYMAN Kurt began teaching classes in iOS in addition to Distributing Company and Boone Photo Graphics. Marcia has a master’s degree in art history from Pages and Numbers for the iPad. He joined the Central Kentucky Computer Society George Washington University. She has taught in 2011 and his interests have been promoting Survey of Art History and Introduction to Art at BARBARA KEMP photography. He has taught many classes on all UK, EKU and BCTC. She has taken students to Barbara Kemp is a registered pharmacist with a phases of photography, from beginner to advanced. Florence, Italy to teach Renaissance art history. PharmD from the University of Kentucky. She practiced at Kroger Pharmacy, Good Samaritan SUSAN BOTTOM JOSETTE GARSTKA Hospital, Lifetek/Medshares Infusion Group, Susan graduated from the University of Kentucky Josette has worked in the fitness industry for Walmart Pharmacy, Geri-Care Pharmacy and with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1969, and more than 40 years. She is certified through the Omnicare Pharmacy. She received credentials as a received a master’s in public affairs from Indiana American Fitness Association of America and holds Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. She retired in 2018. University in 1981. She continues to teach classes certifications to teach Silver Sneaker Aerobics, on American and British history and Mother Goose Circuits, Water Fitness and Yoga. She is trained and TOM KRILL and Fairy Tales. Susan periodically leads A Course certified to teach mat Pilates and Pilates Reformer, For the past several years, Tom has been the editor of Is Born for those who want a little help putting an and is a member of Yoga International and Henry Clay Stamp Notes, the monthly publication of OLLI class together. Yoga Alliance. the Henry Clay Philatelic Society. He began collecting stamps in his grade school years but like many of us SHIRLEY BRYAN DON MARSHALL GASH, PH.D. dropped the hobby midway through high school. Shirley has been dancing most of her life! Always Don is a Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience in the Years later he was posted to Hong Kong where, over trying to improve her skills she holds a National College of Medicine and the Lewis Honors College. a period of 14 years, he developed a renewed interest Teachers Association Level 3 certificate. Striving Teaching has been an important part of his career in the hobby collecting stamps of the British colony to teach the best dance methods, material is in Academia beginning as a graduate student at and Burma. He, his wife Akemi and son Ken moved presented to enhance cognitive learning. She Dartmouth College 50 years ago. He has published to Lexington from Hong Kong in 1986. He has since enjoys traveling across the United States to dance 3 books and over 200 scientific papers, articles and developed a topical collection of bonsai on stamps events to fuel her passion. letters on neuroscience, aging and the diseases of and a modest collection of Japanese stamps. aging. JOE DIETZ PENNY LAMB Joe has been a member/instructor at Central ALICE GOLDSTEIN Penny is a retired Asbury University faculty Kentucky Computer Society since 1996. He serves Alice has served for some 25 year as a demographic member where, among other responsibilities, she as vice-president on the board of directors and is research associate at Brown University, with taught German for 33 years. She has graduate an instructor for the Beginning and Advanced/ specialization in Historical demography, the degrees in German and Comparative Literature Independent Digital Imaging classes using demography of American Jewry and issues of from Indiana University - Bloomington. She Corel’s PaintShop Pro. Joe also heads up CKCS modernization in Asia and Africa. Alice was born in began taking OLLI courses as soon as she retired, Digital Photography Special Interest Group Germany just before the Nazis came to power and and in 2015, realizing how much she would enjoy and orchestrates the monthly and annual photo experienced first hand the onset of the regime’s it, Penny began teaching OLLI courses. Penny contest. actions against Jews. She has spoken extensively to relishes the challenge of preparing a new course, a variety of audiences (but especially middle and but the greatest pleasure comes from helping OLLI LEE EDGERTON high school students) about her own experiences scholars increase their understanding of the world. Lee Edgerton is retired from the Department and the causes for the rise of Nazism. of Animal & Food Science at the University of PHIL MAXSON Kentucky. He was a recipient of a great teacher FRANCES GOODFRIEND Phil has taught numerous OLLI history courses award sponsored by the UK Alumni Association Frances has taught literature and history at the including “Kentucky and the Civil War,” the and a Master Teacher Award within the College secondary and college level, and has led various “Invasion of Kentucky,” “Camp Nelson” and of Agriculture sponsored by Gamma Sigma small group discussions for young people and “Kentucky’s Lincoln.” Phil has also led several OLLI Delta. He is a member of Sunrise Toastmasters adults. She is the facilitator for the Favorite Classic history tours of downtown Lexington, Perryville, and of Lexington Storytellers. He has twice Novels SIG. the Lexington Cemetery and Camp Nelson. been a featured teller at Lexington’s Wandering Storytellers and has been a featured storyteller at BAX MCCLURE a Road Scholar program in Pokagon State Park in Bax is the facilitator of the Genealogy Shared Indiana. Interest Group.

15 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES MARY BETH MCCORMAC JOHN STEGNER KEMPA TURNER Mary Beth was an educator for over 40 years John has been a music educator for over 35 years. He Kempa originally joined the OLLI program to attend before retiring to Lexington in 2018. She has a has served as a guest conductor/clinician in Virginia, a writing group to hone her own writing skills that Ph.D. in Education and has taught at the graduate Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and at the International were put off while teaching and raising a family. level. She loves reading, gardening, traveling, and Choral Festival in Tian Jin and Shenyang, China. She has led the writing 2.0 group for the past two photography. She is the facilitator for “The Next John was named Secondary Teacher of the Year years and enjoyed it greatly. Her early years, though Chapter” Shared Interest Group. by the Kentucky Music Educators Association and born in Kentucky, were spent on both coasts as she Outstanding Teacher of the Arts by the National was the only daughter of a Marine Corp officer, but DIANA RAST Association of Arts Educators. John is also the director landed back in Kentucky to finish her undergraduate Diana was born and raised in London, England, where of Les Jongleurs and the Carver Community Choir. and graduate degrees. She spends her well-earned she earned a bachelor’s degree in geology and zoology retirement continuing to learn, travel and meet at London University. Her working career has included SEETHA SUBRAMANIAN interesting people. the oil industry, academia and administration. In 2012 Seetha was born in the state of Tamil Nadu, South she retired from the University of Kentucky and India, and grew up in London, England, where she DIANE VANCE immediately joined OLLI. Diana enjoys worldwide received her degrees in math and physics. After moving Diane was a high school teacher before earning a travel for research and pleasure. She has hiked in the to Philadelphia in 1974, Seetha taught mathematics Ph.D. in radioanalytical chemistry at University of Andes of Peru, kayaked in the frigid seas of Alaska and in South Philly high school, and then as a teaching Kentucky, where she studied Alzheimer ’s disease. studied volcanoes in Mexico. assistant in the math and physics departments of the She then worked as a training director and scientist University of Kansas. In 1980 - 81, she taught math and in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex before taking JOE SCHUM physics at the University of Kentucky. Seetha started a faculty position at Eastern Kentucky University. Joe is a self-taught artist who paints in both oils and teaching for OLLI in the Fall 2013. At EKU, Diane taught a variety of chemistry and acrylics. He is retired from Lexmark International forensic science courses and was the director of the where he had extensive experience in pigments and DIANE SUTTON forensic science program. polymer coatings similar to those used in oil/acrylic Diane’s love of group fitness began in the early 90s as painting. His subject matter ranges from still life, a class participant. Her fitness instructor asked her MICHAEL WORLEY landscape, human and animal portraits. He holds a to substitute a class and this led to a 30+ year career Michael specialized in 17th and 18th century master’s degree in chemistry from the University of in the fitness and wellness industry. Diane has taught French and Italian art for his graduate degrees at Kentucky. classes and had administrative roles at the YMCA, the University of Chicago. French government the YWCA, Falling Springs Recreation Center and scholarships allowed him to spend two years in MIKE SEILER most recently for Baptist HealthwoRx Lexington. France - one in Paris where he did dissertation Mike was a high school teacher for thirty-five Diane holds numerous certifications from accredited research. He also has hands-on experience with years and taught Mathematics and Computer institutions for personal training and instructing paintings from his 14-year position as art historian Programming. He started volunteering and group fitness. Now retired from full-time positions, and librarian at a private Chicago art gallery. Michael teaching classes at CKCS in 2006. He has served she enjoys teaching group fitness hopes to be able to has published articles in scholarly art journals and as Vice President and President of CKCS and is continue for many years to come! entries in The Dictionary of Art and in museum currently on its board. He is an ambassador for catalogues. He has taught abroad and at various the Lexington Sister Cities program. Mike is also BROOKE THOMAS locations in Chicago but regards his time with OLLI a member of the Central Kentucky Mended Hearts Brooke is the president of the Central Kentucky as the highlight of his career. chapter and has been active in their program of Computer Society. In addition to volunteering at visiting open-heart surgery patients at Baptist CKCS, she is a volunteer ESL teacher of adults for DENNIS ZLOSEL Health hospital since 2007. Operation Read and is a volunteer with Altrusa Dennis and his wife Mary relocated to Georgetown International of Lexington. She enjoys helping about 3 years ago from Florida. Their daughter, LISA SMITH people understand technology and encouraging Jessica, lives in Charlotte and their son, Nicholas, Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in art history from students to have fun while learning. Her professional lives in Dubuque. Dennis has been retired for 6 Miami University, a master’s degree in art education life prior to retiring was manager of the Adoption years after working at SC Johnson and Son (a family and a master’s degree in art history, both from The and Foster Care programs for the state of Kentucky. owned, household chemical company) for about 30 Ohio State University, and began course work for years. He’s been an OLLI member for 1 year and her Ph.D. in art history at the Graduate School and serves on the Donovan Lecture series committee. University Center, CUNY in New York City. Her During his free time Dennis enjoys golfing, riding areas of specialization are contemporary art, critical his bicycle, traveling (hopefully some day soon) and theory, feminism, and film. Ms. Smith has 20 years of exercising. Dennis is a recent Donovan Scholarship experience teaching a variety of art history courses. recipient and will be attending UK as an undergrad She loves sharing her enthusiasm for art with others. this fall.

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 16 OLLI at UK STAFF

Teresa Hager Robin Kleven OLLI Registrar Donovan Scholars Registrar 859-257-2656 859-257-2657 [email protected] [email protected]

Lisa Higgins-Hord Nick Farr Assistant Vice-President Communications & for Community Engagement Design Assistant 859-257-7144 859-257-2667 [email protected] [email protected]

SUPPORT THE OLLI AT UK Your donation will provide immediate and long-term support for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky, including the creation of new, innovative programming and dedicated classroom space. Together we will ensure the rich tradition of lifelong learning at UK continues to grow and thrive. All gifts will be used to support OLLI’s mission.

Donate Online at: By Mail: Leave A Legacy Through Planned Giving: • uky.networkforgood.com/ Mail check to: causes/4781-fund-for- OLLI at UK c/o Contact lifelong-learning University of Kentucky UK Gift and Estate Planning for more information at • Add it to your online Philanthropy 210 Malabu Drive Suite 200 [email protected], registration at uky. plannedgiving.uky.edu or augusoft.net Lexington, KY 40502 859-257-7886 (Or include with fall registration)

17 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES HELEN EVANS 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On June 11th, 2020, OLLI Member Helen Evans turned 100 years old. OLLI Members celebrated her birthday with an organized drive through, with several members greeting her one car by one.

In addition to being a member, Helen Evans is a graduate of University High and the University of Kentucky Colllege of Home Economics. To learn more about how Helen has spent the first 100 years of her remarkable life, visit uky.edu/olli/life-and-times-helen-evans-so-far

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 18 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The OLLI at UK is pleased to offer scholarships for OLLI WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN OLLI AT UK? members. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of Any adult 50 years of age and older is eligible to register OLLI course fees or educational offerings such as one day for OLLI membership, courses, events, SIGs, trips, etc. intensives, trips and workshops. Individual scholarships of

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? up to $50 are available each semester. First-time applicants will be given priority. Current and prospective members Membership can be purchased online or mailed-in with are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is based on 150% of the your semester registration. When registering online, U.S. 2019 Annual Poverty Guidelines. Apply using the form membership must be completed first before courses can at www.uky.edu/OLLI or contact our Executive Director at be selected. 859-257-2658 or [email protected]. HOW LONG DOES MY MEMBERSHIP LAST? ALL APPLICATIONS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL All annual memberships are effective from August 1 through July 31. Summer membership is prorated. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE ONLINE? When a class is open for registration, it will have an “Add to Cart” button to the right of the description. If it is REFUND POLICY already full, it will have a “Wait List” button. Always add yourself to the wait list. Additional spaces may be added Refunds will be given only if courses are already filled or and there is no fee to be on the list. OLLI at UK cancels the course. If the course you request- HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE ONCE I LOG IN? ed is full, you may request another. If you are on the wait It is helpful to decide which courses you would like list and do not get into your requested course, we will re- in advance. Class space is not held until the payment fund your course fee once it is determined no spaces will process is completed. become available or upon request. Refunds of course fees are not available for students who have enrolled but were HOW WILL I KNOW IF I SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED? unable to attend. Membership fees are non-refundable. If you have an email, you will receive a confirmation and transaction receipt via email once your registration payment is confirmed. If you do not have an email, you will receive your confirmation and receipt by mail.

CAN I REGISTER FOR A COURSE AT OLLI’S OTHER SITE? Yes, if you are an annual member in Lexington or Morehead, you are a member of both sites.

WHAT IF I NEED TO DROP A COURSE? Please call or email the OLLI Office as soon as possible. We often have multiple people on the waiting list. (Please note our refund policy.) The online system cannot be used to cancel a class.

WHERE DO COURSES MEET? We have numerous host locations in the community where our courses are held. A list of locations can be found on page 24 of the catalog. A link to map the locations is available online. WHO TEACHES OLLI COURSES? Instructors are qualified members of OLLI, the university or the community who have a passion for their topic and enjoy sharing their love of learning. All Instructors submit a proposal to teach that is reviewed by the Curriculum Committee.

WHAT IS A SHARED INTEREST GROUP? A SIG is a group of current OLLI members who share a specific interest. Members provide all resources needed and cover any costs incurred. SIGs may last one, two or three semesters in any annual year.

19 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES OLLI AT UK THE CHAFFIN-KASH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING Congratulations to the 2020 Winners!

For Prose: For Poetry: Honorable Mention: Anna Watson Anna Watson Debbie Rice Jan Isenhour Lee Edgerton

A Special Thank you to our Guest Judges: Tom Eblen and Elizabeth Hansen

And to our OLLI committee judges: Carolyn Franzini and Fran Helphinstine, Morehead campus Sandy Emerson and Kempa Turner, Lexington campus

THE CHAFFIN-KASH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING 2021 AWARD

Categories: · Poetry: A body of work not to exceed 5 poems. · Fiction Prose: Maximum of 1000 words. · Non-Fiction Prose: Maximum of 1000 words.

* Submissions must be unpublished, original works. Submission address to be announced.

Criteria for judging: · Expression of Ideas. · Language Use. · Unique Perspective and Voice.

Entry Deadline – May 1, 2021 Awards announced in August, 2021

A short history of the Chaffin-Kash Award: Lillie D. Chaffin-Kash, 1974 Kentucky Associate Poet Laure- ate, Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet, and award-winning Kentucky author, lived from 1925 – 1993. She was a graduate of Pikeville College and Eastern Kentucky University, where she was a non-traditional student OLLI at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, programs and events and life-long learner. While she began her career as an elementary school teacher and librarian, it was in the created for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50+ who are continually 1960’s that she became a freelance writer of poetry and books for children. During her distinguished career, searching for exciting topics and exploring new opportunities in learning! she received many awards and accolades for her picture books and poetry, 300 or more which were included in anthologies and journals. Lillie served as an instructor from 1972-74 in UK’s annual Writing Workshop for For more information, contact the OLLI Office: People Over 57, ongoing from 1967-1995, teaching poetry and children literature. She left a generous bequest (859) 257-2656 or Toll Free (866) 602-5862 to the university to fund the, “The Chaffin-Kash Award for Excellence in Writing”. or visit www.uky.edu/OLLI

OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 20 University of Kentucky Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK Office of Lifelong Learning 658 S. Limestone - Ligon House Lexington KY 40506-0442 Phone: (859) 257-2656 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

OLLI at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, programs and events created for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50+ who are continually searching for exciting topics and exploring new opportunities in learning!

For more information, contact the OLLI Office: (859) 257-2656 or Toll Free (866) 602-5862 or visit www.uky.edu/OLLI

21 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES