2019 Course Catalog

SPRING: MARCH 11-MAY 3 Gold Member Registration: Feb. 5 • Silver Member: Feb. 12 SUMMER: MAY 6-MAY 31 Gold Member Registration: Feb. 5 • Silver Member: Feb. 12

2019 COURSE CATALOG

SPRING &

SUMMER 2019

A New 12-Week Series Guest Speakers Listening to Women: Changing the Future p. 13 · Spring Lecturer: Hedda Matza-Houghton p. 9 · Einstein’s Circle: Dr. Susan MacManus p. 11 Celebrations for Gold Members, Instructors, and Volunteers p. 10 www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org • 941-309-5111 Stay Curious. Stay Connected.

EVERY GIFT MATTERS IN BUILDING OUR FUTURE

Dear OLLI Friend,

As we enter the 20th year of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College, our future has never looked brighter! In the fall we will be in our permanent home at the Sarasota Museum of Art. Also, we are expanding our services in Lakewood Ranch through a partnership with Schroeder-Manatee Lakewood Ranch. Our Strategic Program Committee is helping us develop programs for pre and new retirees. With 10,000 Boomers turning 65 every day, it’s an exciting time to be a lifelong learning provider. As we look to the future, we also want to acknowledge some important milestones: • In 1999 we provided lifelong learning services to 75 retirees; in 2018 that number rose to 2,648 retirees • We provided educational services in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island • Because of our excellent programming and stewardship of resources, we received The Bernard Osher Foundation Grant to become one of only 122 OLLIs in the nation • We celebrated our five-year partnership with Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton as its lifelong learning provider In addition to these milestones, our members continue to tell us what OLLI means to them:

“Retirement was not easy for me. The frustration of being retired was eased when I became an instructor and felt purpose again.” “Since we moved to Sarasota, OLLI has provided us the perfect opportunity to become engaged in our areas of interest as well as to meet new friends with similar interests. We continue to be impressed by the diverse class offerings.”

Last year, with the support of 197 individuals and businesses, we raised nearly $80,000 for scholarships and program enrichment. As our mission to serve retirees continues to grow, we encourage you to join us in building the future by making a gift to OLLI. Some of the many ways you can help are through annual giving, monthly gifts, planned giving, and charitable IRA rollovers. Your gift will help support new initiatives as we explore expanded outreach to retirees across our two-county region. This is YOUR program, and every gift matters.

We would like to thank—our members, instructors, volunteers, Advisory Council members—for all you have done for OLLI at Ringling College over the years. We wouldn’t be where we are without your support. We hope you enjoy our spring and summer courses and events. We look forward to seeing you in the halls!

With gratitude,

Janna Overstreet Susan Samelson OLLI Executive Director OLLI Development Committee Chairwoman INDEX

2 Director’s Message 42-43 Courses: HEALTH & WELL-BEING Index U.S. Healthcare: Facts and Fixes 6 Mission, Locations, Advisory Council, Staff, OLLI Adventures, Mindfulness as a Path to Peace Academic Calendar Stress: The Silent Killer 7 Membership Options / Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace with Meditation 8 Gallery Exhibitions / Campus Tour / Information Expo Your Lifestyle and Nutrition 9 Spring Lecture / Lecture & Lunch Series: Catania 10 Gold Member Party / Volunteer Breakfast 43-45 Courses: HISTORY 11 Einstein’s Circle 1968: Triumphs and Tragedies 12 CONNECTIONS Documentary Film Series Egypt: Rise of an Empire 13-18 Listening to Women Series American Slavery 19-25 Travel Section U.S. Presidents’ and Their Secret Illnesses Effect 26 OLLI Adventures: Ybor City on History, Politics, Wars 27 How to Register Sarasota and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair 28-29 Spring Quick-Find Guide World Heritage Sites: Greece 30 Boomer Conference Photo Page Classical Greece 31-32 Spring Mail-in Registration Form Archaeological Mysteries of the Bible 33 OLLI Adventures Cuba “Their Finest Hour:” The British and the Blitz 34 Summer Quick-Find Guide History of the Human Experience: 18th-19th Century 35-36 Summer Mail-in Registration Form The Epic of Medicine History of the Human Experience: Baroque Rococo 37 Courses: ART APPRECIATION It’s Not About the F-Stop 46 Courses: LANGUAGES Introduction to Calligraphy Italian For Travelers Cultivating the Artist Within Beginners’ Hebrew, Part II The Sarasota School of Architecture Italian Reading Class

38 Courses: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 46-47 Courses: LITERATURE Contemporary Voices in Latin American Cinema Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot: The Makers of Modern Poetry Italian Cinema From Neorealism to Present Short Stories: The Gems of Literature Cult Films Great Books The Golden Age of Television Playreading: The Human Experience

38-40 Courses: CURRENT EVENTS & GLOBAL ISSUES 47-48 Courses: MUSIC APPRECIATION The World in Transition Novelty Songs—The Last Laugh Listening to Women…Changing the Future The Music of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Part 2 “Special Prosecutor” or “Special Counsel” – From Archibald Cox to The Evolution of Jazz, Part II Robert Mueller Listening to Jazz Debate the Issues A Song Grows in Brooklyn Today’s Intelligence & National Security Challenges Music Gems Inspired by the Bible Locked Up: Justice Denied Chamber Music for Everyone Best American Magazine Writing 2018, Part II Rascals, Rogues, Royalties, and Ripoffs

40-41 Courses: ECONOMICS & FINANCE 49 Courses: PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION A Snowbird’s Checklist for Living in Florida Judaism 101 Understanding the Great Depression: From Crash to Recovery Passover Seder Experience Portfolio Management Second Isaiah A Critical Look at Central Banking Successful Strategies for Today’s Market 49-50 Courses: PSYCHOLOGY No More “Teflon Listening” Positive Transitions...The Promise of Life’s Pivot The Odyssey—A Journey Into and Beyond Self, Part 2 ONLINE: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Freud and Jung: What Really Happened to Their Friendship The Dream Belongs to the Dreamer, II PHONE: 941-309-5111 Wisdom of the Enneagram I & Wisdom of the Enneagram II

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is a division of Ringling College of Art and Design. OLLI at Ringling College operates year-round and is supported through student registrations and private contributions. OLLI courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning. Students may attend classes at any of our locations, participate in OLLI Talks, Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend lectures and special events. Tuition varies depending upon course length. INDEX

51 Course: SCIENCE 53 How to Donate Artificial Intelligence: Good or Evil 54 Anna Maria Island: Einstein’s Circle and Lecture Climate Change: Local Impacts and Local Adaptation 55 Westminster Point Pleasant, Bradenton: Courses and Lectures 56 OLLI East State College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch: Courses 51 Course: SPORTS 58-61 About OLLI Instructors Is Baseball a Sport or a Business, Or Are the Owners 61 OLLI at a Glance Giving You the Business? 62 Volunteer Appreciation 63 Donor Thanks 51-52 Courses: TECHNOLOGY iPhone for Experienced Users iPhone for Travelers Android Smartphone, Part 2 OLLI at Ringling College thanks iPad Tools and Techniques From the Beginning its volunteer/student photographers:

52 Courses: WRITING Jennifer Joy Walker Writers’ Workshop Dr. Joseph Penn Memoir Plus

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OLLI AT RINGLING COLLEGE MISSION

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interaction that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 ADVISORY COUNCIL Many classes have later start dates. Check the catalog for your favorite class! Sam Samelson - Council Chairman - Development/Nominating Phillip Buck - Curriculum FALL 2019: SEPTEMBER 30-NOVEMBER 22 Janis Cohen - Vice Chairwoman/Membership/Nominating Julie Cotton - Strategic Program Planning/Co-Chairwoman WINTER 2020: JANUARY 13-MARCH 6 Victoria Eckl - Membership SPRING 2020: MARCH 9-MAY 1 Holly Freedman - Curriculum Committee Chairwoman Louise Gallagher - Strategic Program Planning/Co-Chairwoman SUMMER 2020: JUNE 1-JULY 24 Al Goldis - Strategic Program Planning Bev Harms - Development Susan Samelson - Curriculum/Development Chairwoman Charlie Stryker - Volunteerism COURSE LOCATIONS Jack Sukin - Development Joanne Swick - Secretary/Volunteerism TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Building #1 Sarasota, FL 34237 OLLI STAFF

THE CENTER OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 407 Magnolia Ave. Janna Overstreet, Director Anna Maria, FL 34216 [email protected] OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF Sheila Reed, Project Coordinator [email protected] FLORIDA, LAKEWOOD RANCH) 7131 Professional Parkway E. Debby Sharp, Registration and Operations Assistant Sarasota, FL 34240 [email protected] WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT Rhonda Stapleton, Membership and Community Education Coordinator [email protected] (formerly Westminster Towers & Shores) 1533 4th Ave. W. Melinda Whitson, Records and Accounts Specialist Bradenton, FL 34205 [email protected]

OLLI ADVENTURES

An educational travel program that promotes and provides learning opportunities through local, state, and international trips. Students participating in any OLLI Adventures must sign the Ringling College of Art and Design Travel/Activity Release Agreement. To view the Activity Release Agreement, go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org. Click on OLLI Adventures and download the form.

6 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 MEMBERSHIP | SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS WHO IS A MEMBER? SILVER (No annual membership fee required) Membership means something different everywhere you • Access to over 300 liberal arts, humanities, and go. So what does it mean to be a member of OLLI? Simply technology courses, and lectures put, it means you’re a part of our community of ambitious, • Course catalog delivered to your home intellectual lifelong learners. As soon as you join a class, • Free parking you’re officially a Silver Member. Those who want to take • Rewarding volunteer opportunities their involvement a bit deeper can choose to become • Connection to the academic and cultural resources Gold Members. of Ringling College of Art and Design, including access to the campus library and campus galleries Either level you choose, you will become a part of a nationally recognized lifelong learning institution dedicated GOLD (Annual membership fee of $85) to enhancing your learning experience, stimulating your • Includes all the benefits of Silver Membership, intellect, and connecting you with a unique community of PLUS: adults. Your life will be enriched by special friendships and • Early registration privileges extraordinary learning adventures. • 10% tuition discount on courses and other educational offerings Simply log on to our website at • 3 free lectures per academic year www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org/join • Leadership opportunities • Access to Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) Click “Quick Links;” then click “Become a Gold Member.” • An invitation to Gold Member-only You can also call 941-309-5111 to join over the phone; or if Appreciation Celebration you prefer, indicate your desire to become a Gold Member • Free docent-led tours of Ringling College on the Mail-In Registration Form. campus galleries • OLLI instructor-led tours of Ringling College galleries • Invitation to free campus presentations from national leaders in Art and Design • Invitation to Avant-Garde award celebration at Ringling College

SIGS: SHARED INTEREST GROUPS A Shared Interest Group (SIG) brings together members who focus on a certain area of interest and enjoy social interaction. You must be an OLLI Gold Member to participate in a SIG. Each SIG is led by a group member known as the Facilitator. Joining a SIG is a great way to make new friends and socialize with people who have interests similar to your own. Once you have a Gold Membership, there is no fee to join a SIG.

HOW DO I JOIN A SIG? MAD ABOUT CRAFTS (MACS) • Be an OLLI Gold Member. Facilitator: Beth Grindal, [email protected] • Email the SIG Facilitator if you have questions. Meets 3 pm on the third Thursday of the month • Attend meetings scheduled by the Facilitator. at Temple Beth Sholom. Resumes January 2019. HOW DO I START A SIG? MAH JONGG Facilitator: Ellie Davidson, [email protected] • Be an OLLI Gold Member. Meets 3-5:15 pm every Tuesday. Contact the Facilitator • Complete a SIG proposal form, available at the OLLI office for location details. or via email request. • Return completed form to the OLLI office. THRIFT SHOPPING GROUP • For SIG ideas or information, contact Rhonda Stapleton Meets 10 am-1 pm the second Saturday of the month at 941-309-5116 or [email protected] Facilitators: Janna Overstreet, [email protected] CURRENT EVENTS/WORLD AFFAIRS and Andrea Nierenberg, [email protected] Facilitator: Jay Rixse, [email protected] An opportunity to meet new friends as we shop. Meets 3-4:30 pm on the first and third Tuesdays Over lunch, we’ll share our discoveries. of the month at Temple Beth Sholom.

www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org | 941-309-5111 | [email protected] 7 GALLERY EXHIBIT | INFORMATION EXPO | CAMPUS TOUR

GALLERY EXHIBIT

The Best of Ringling juried exhibitions draw people from all over the world to discover new talent and take the pulse of innovation in Fine Art, Photography, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Creative Writing, Motion Design, Film, Illustration, Computer Animation, Game Art, Virtual Reality, and the Business of Art & Design. Over a dozen jurors, well-known in their respective fields, participate in the vetting, selection, and awards process. Each juror provides their criteria for selection and comments about the winners. The latest hardware and software applications are used to convey and promote the artists’ ideas and present them to visitors. More than a thousand students participate in this annual competition and the winners are Location: The docent-led tour will begin at the Stulberg Gallery in the considered the best of the best. Basch Visual Arts Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way then move across campus to include all six on-campus galleries for the annual Best TOUR OPTIONS: of Ringling Juried Exhibitions. 10:30-11:45 am • Fri., Apr. 12 Tour activity level: Easy stroll with lots of stops. You will need 10:30-11:45 am • Fri., Apr. 26 comfortable attire and shoes. Bring a bottle of water. Admission: Free. Pre-registration required. Call 941-309-5111 Parking/Directions: Turn onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way from or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Tamiami Trail and take the first right into the long parking lot that parallels Tamiami. Guests will take the sidewalk to the right from the parking area at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.

INFORMATION EXPO CAMPUS TOUR – RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN

Join us for an inspiring tour of Ringling College, where you will experience firsthand the creative energy that permeates the campus. You will learn about its growth from an initial enrollment of 14 students to now more than 1,400 emerging artists and designers from over 65 countries, enrolled in 13 majors.

TOUR OPTIONS: 10-11:30 am • Wed., Mar. 27 10-11:30 am • Wed., Apr. 17 Admission: Free. Pre-registration required. Call 941-309-5111 or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org HELP US – HELP YOU Limited to the first 20 members to register. Do you have ideas for making OLLI at Ringling College even better? Do you have skills and expertise you would like to share with OLLI? Location: Our docent-led tour begins in front of the Keating Center We need your help to grow. just inside the college entrance.

Tour activity level: Easy stroll with lots of stops. You will need Stop by the tables during the Information Expo comfortable attire and shoes. 10:20 am-3 pm • Mar. 11-14; Mar. 25-28 Parking/Directions: Turn onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way from to learn more about how you can make a difference in your Tamiami Trail and take the first right into the long parking lot that

lifelong learning program by volunteering. parallels Tamiami. Guests will take the sidewalk to the right from the parking area and go to the college entrance in front of the Keating We’ll have information on our new membership levels and Shared Center. Guests are encouraged to carpool. Interest Groups (SIGs), as well as a list of volunteer opportunities. You might even win a prize for just stopping by.

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SPRING LECTURE

INNER VOICES: SEX, INTIMACY, AND AGING WITH HEDDA MATZA- HAUGHTON 2:30-4 pm • Thursday, Mar. 7 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Free: Gold Member. Pre-registration suggested. Fee: $15 Silver Member and General Admission To register, call 941-309-5111 or visit www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org No refunds. Tickets are transferrable. Through the eyes and souls of four different characters, Hedda Matza-Haughton, illuminates the unspoken truths about sex, intimacy, and aging, digging deeply into each character’s emotions and bringing laughter and joy while profoundly touching hearts. Join us for an entertaining and educational performance. Plus you won’t want to miss Hedda’s talk-back with the audience.

Hedda Matza-Haughton, LCSW, is an actor, drama director, teaching artist, social worker, consultant, and health educator who has been integrating drama into her work in schools and other community settings locally and nationally for over 25 years. She has also performed monologues on a number of life issues as part of education and prevention programs. She is the president and founder of “For the Health of It” Consultation Services, Co-Chair of Arts for Health Sarasota-Manatee, Inc., and creator of the nationally-acclaimed “Laugh For the Health of It” and improvisational drama program “Words Not Spoken.”

LECTURE & LUNCH WITH CHEF ROBERT GAGLIO

CATANIA—THE PHOENIX OF ITALY 11:30 am-1 pm • Friday, Mar. 22 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 1050 S. TUTTLE AVE., BLDG. # 1 ROOM 13 Presenter: Robert Gaglio Fee: $59 (Includes a lecture, lunch, and live entertainment. No refunds. Tickets are transferrable.) Catania has suffered the ravages of both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and even tyrants, yet it has continually risen from the ashes to become one of Europe’s unique cities. Italian travel specialist and epicurean entertainer Robert Gaglio presents his exciting lecture and lunch session on Sicily’s second largest city—Catania! During this journey, you will learn about and experience some of Catania’s food specialties (the seafood, citrus, sweets, nuts, and wine) and the beauty (Mount Etna) of the amazing land. In addition, you will enjoy a Sicilian lunch and listen to live performances of your favorite Italian songs. Please join us!

Robert Gaglio spent 25 years in banking and wealth management before he decided to pursue his passion for Italian cooking and his culture. As a result, he created Italian Culinary Tours, a specialty travel company that creates unique culinary tours in the diverse regions of Italy.

Related Travel Information, p. 20

www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org | 941-309-5111 | [email protected] 9 GOLD MEMBER PARTY | VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST

ATTENTION GOLD MEMBERS IT’S OUR ANNUAL Appreciation Party Temple Beth Sholom, Social Hall Wednesday, Mar. 13 • 2:30-4 pm Food • Drinks • Music It’s our ﬁnal party at Temple Beth Sholom. Join us for a look back at our time here. Don’t miss this one! Please RSVP to 941-309-5111 by Wednesday, Feb. 27

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EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE Listen and participate in a discussion of issues on a timely and topical basis.

March 6 WEDNESDAY 2:30-4 pm March 27 WEDNESDAY 2:30-4 pm

Politics From the Front Row To Be Announced

MODERATOR: SUSAN MACMANUS, PH.D MODERATOR: TBA Florida’s Most Quoted Political Scientist In keeping with our effort to remain timely and topical, Susan MacManus is a Distinguished Emerita of Government and the March 27 Einstein’s Circle topic and moderator will be International Affairs at the University of South Florida-Tampa announced on Feb. 1. where she taught 30 years prior to her retirement. She has appeared on every major broadcast, television, cable, and radio network in the country and been interviewed by major newspapers in Florida, the United States, and internationally. MacManus is known in the media and in her classroom for her analysis of political issues on a nonpartisan basis. It’s that unbiased examination, combined with her ability to connect with everyday audiences, that has led to her being sought out for her political analysis. With both hindsight and foresight, she’ll discuss what happened in November 2018 and how things are shaping up for the 2020 elections.

Wednesdays • 2:30-4 pm Everyone is invited — OLLI students, FOR MORE INFORMATION: members of Sarasota and Manatee 941-309-5111 Temple Beth Sholom communities, and students of Ringling 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota College. There are no educational Bev Harms prerequisites to attend. Moderators Producer of Einstein’s Circle $10 Silver Member/Gen. Admission present on a non-biased basis and [email protected] $9 OLLI Gold Member participants are encouraged to arrive with an open mind. www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Register online or call 941-309-5111 Pre-registration suggested. No refunds. Tickets may be transferred. 11 CONNECTIONS: FILM SERIES

CONNECTIONS: THE DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES OF OLLI AT RINGLING COLLEGE

2:30-4:30 pm • Tuesdays: Mar. 12, Apr. 2, and Apr. 23 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Moderator: Julie Cotton Fees per film: $11 Gold Member; $12 Silver Member and General Admission In conjunction with the new course “Listening to Women: Changing the Future,” CONNECTIONS is devoting our spring selections to films about women. Please join us for three films that feature amazing women accomplishing extraordinary things.

MAR. 12

“MERCURY 13” (2018) 1 hour 18 minutes

“Mercury 13” is a remarkable story of the women who were them passed and in some cases, performed better than the tested for spaceflight in 1961 and who reached for the stars, men. They were called the Mercury 13 and had the “right stuff” but were ahead of their time. NASA’s “man in space” program, but were, unfortunately, the wrong gender. During the U.S. dubbed “Project Mercury” began in 1958. The men chosen obsession with the space race, these women were aviation —all military test pilots—became known as The Mercury 7. pioneers who were thirsty for a new frontier, but whose time But away from the glare of the media, and behind firmly would have to wait. closed doors, female pilots were also screened. Thirteen of

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“SERVED LIKE A GIRL” (2017) 1 hour 43 minutes

“Served Like A Girl” is an engaging and honest look at an often serious illness, and military sexual abuse, these remarkable unseen reality for women veterans. The film follows several women harness humor to adapt to the emotional, social, and American women who were wounded in action and are economic challenges they face. Through the little-known transitioning from soldier to civilian after serving their country “Ms. Veteran America” competition they are able to regain in Iraq and Afghanistan. Struggling with post-traumatic their identities and a way of life that they sacrificed while stress syndrome, homelessness, broken families, divorce, fighting for their country.

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TO BE ANNOUNCED

There are several highly interesting films celebrating women this series will be announced on our website to be released in late 2018 or early 2019 that are not yet (www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org) shortly before available as this catalog goes to print. The last selection for the spring series begins. Stay tuned!

CONNECTIONS is an opportunity for OLLI students and others to Julie Cotton, a member of our Advisory connect to many of today’s pressing global issues via the penetrating Council’s Strategic Program Planning Committee, perspectives of contemporary documentary films. As the series name is the coordinator and host of this series. implies, the themes for the films will showcase the CONNECTIONS Julie has a doctorate in Human Development humans have with one another, with our environment, and with other and is a former organizational development species that share our planet. After viewing the film, participants can consultant and executive coach. She is an engage in thoughtful discussions and forge deeper learning and social aficionado of documentary films and a skilled connections with one another. facilitator of group conversations.

12 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 OLLI AT RINGLING COLLEGE PRESENTS

A 12-session series featuring women whose innovations and accomplishments, locally and globally, are having an impact and influencing lives.

Thursdays 1-2:30 pm • March 14-May 30, 2019 Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota

Call 941-309-5111 or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org | 941-309-5111 | [email protected] 13 LISTENING TO WOMEN

“Listening to Women” is a 12-session series on Thursdays at 1 pm from March 14 to May 30. These sessions feature women whose innovations and accomplishments, locally and globally, are having an impact and influencing lives. Each week we will meet women who are driven by a cause and who have the passion and determination to have achieved outstanding success in a variety of fields.

MARCH 14: “My Story: Breaking Barriers in Classical Music” with Ann Hobson Pilot

MARCH 21: “Women Writers – Literature’s Warriors” with Diane Browne-Sterdt and Tanner Saxon

MARCH 28: “Visionary Women of the Avant-Garde” with Anne-Marie Russell

APRIL 4: “Judy Chicago: Feminist Artist Speaking for Women” with Judith Levine

APRIL 11: “The Film Industry Through Women’s Eyes” with Terry Brackett and Amy Adrion

APRIL 18: “My Journey as a Woman in Science: A Career Filled with Opportunities and Challenges” with Dr. Kevan Main

APRIL 25: “Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Wisdom, Challenges, and Successes” with Judy Rosemarin, Georgia Court, Eileen Hampshire, and April Glasco Jones

MAY 2: “Women in the Media: Journalists Share their Stories” with Mary Braxton-Joseph, Chris Serio Martin, and Sheila Rue

MAY 9: “Inspiring Girls Through the Power of Sports” with Beth Green and Christina Unkel

MAY 16: “Women Civic Intellectuals in Latin America: From Readers to Writers to Policymakers” with Sonia Labrador-Rodríguez

MAY 23: “Inherently Strong: The Role of Female Biologists in Facing Global Biodiversity Challenges” with Dr. Emily Saarinen

MAY 30: “Listening to Our Mothers: Mary Shelley’s Maternal Ghost” with Miriam L. Wallace

SERIES FEES THE LISTENING TO WOMEN TEAM

ALL 12 SESSIONS: March 14-May 30 Holly Freedman, Team Leader $190: Silver/Gold members/General Admission Julie Cotton FIRST SIX SESSIONS: March: 14, 21, 28; April: 4, 11, 18 Vicki Eckl $100: All six sessions: Silver/Gold members/General Admission Louise Gallagher $30 each: Individual session(s) Silver Member/General Admission $27 each: Individual session(s) Gold Member Bev Harms Andrea Nierenberg SECOND SIX SESSIONS: April: 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Susan Samelson $100: All six sessions: Silver/Gold members/General Admission $30 each: Individual session(s) Silver Member/General Admission Tobie van der Vorm $27 each: Individual session(s) Gold Member Bonnie Wagner

To register or for more information, call 941-309-5111 or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota

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LISTENING TO WOMEN

MARCH 14 MARCH 28 My Story: Breaking Barriers in Classical Music Visionary Women of the Avant-Garde Ann Hobson Pilot, the first African-American woman to hold a principal This session will discuss the pioneering and visionary women behind position with a major orchestra, talks about how she reached the pinnacle many avant-garde art institutions of the 20th century. During eras of her career in spite of the obstacles and prejudices that she faced. where women were prevented from full participation in society, a Ann will discuss how she uses her lifetime experience to teach young remarkable number of female leaders executed what might have people how to navigate their way in classical music. Issues of racial, been considered impossible feats by realizing exhibitions, creating ethnic, and gender diversity in the orchestral field will be discussed institutions, and championing innovation. Viewed through an in an interview with her husband, Prentice Pilot, a bassist and the former intersectional lens, Anne-Marie Russell will examine the role of women Director of Music for the City of Boston. in the rise of the avant-garde from the 1920s to present.

Ann Hobson Pilot retired in 2009 after 40 years Anne-Marie Russell holds a master’s in art history as the principal harpist with the National Symphony from the University of Arizona and a bachelor’s and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ann is a in cultural anthropology from the University graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, where of Colorado, Boulder. She designed, taught, she gave the commencement address and received and administered a Master of Arts program an honorary doctorate in 2018. She retired from the in connoisseurship and art market studies at faculties of Boston University and New England Christie’s Auction House, and is an award-winning Conservatory but continues to teach students at the documentary filmmaker. Previously Executive Tanglewood Institute (MA) each summer. Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, she is currently MARCH 21 Executive Director of the Sarasota Museum of Art. Women Writers – Literature’s Warriors Women’s literature has given a voice to the folk stories, memories, APRIL 4 personal narratives, and dreams that were discouraged—even silenced—for Judy Chicago: Feminist Artist Speaking for Women so long in the publishing realm. It took two centuries for women writers Judith Levine will examine the work of the American feminist artist, to find a way to illuminate their experiences and their literary art for Judy Chicago. Levine and Chicago attended art schools at the same themselves and for their readers. Diane Browne-Sterdt and Tanner Saxon time and infused their art with experiences of being a woman and will discuss the history of literature written by women from the 19th century shared the same determination to challenge the status quo. Chicago to the present. They will focus on their personal favorites: Edith Wharton, became a leading figure in feminist art for her art collaborative Willa Cather, Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Munro, and Zadie Smith. project “The Dinner Party.” This installation tells the history of women

in Western Civilization. It has been shown around the world and is Diane Browne-Sterdt earned a bachelor’s in considered by many to be Chicago’s greatest work. But, for many psychology from Temple University (PA) and a years she was shunned for this imagery being too sexually explicit. master’s in clinical educational psychology at the We will examine Chicago’s commitment to create art from a female University of Rhode Island. After spending 34 point of view. years as a school psychologist, Diane taught a short story course at the Center for Lifetime Studies Judith Levine has a bachelor’s in art and art at Marist College (NY) for 11 years. education, and a master’s in visual arts from

Montclair State University (NJ), where she was on Tanner Saxon majored in early childhood education the art education faculty. She has photographed at Columbia College and the University of South the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. Carolina. She worked in Special Education at the She creates limited-edition jewelry and owns Babcock Center and then the Head Start program in Phoenix Art Workshops, which provides art talks Columbia, SC. During a teaching layoff and program and workshops. restructuring, she began a second career in retail sales and management with the J. B. White Co. After a 1994 relocation to Sarasota, she trained in health care as a medical assistant in both the public and private sector. She has been a voracious reader since age four.

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APRIL 11 APRIL 25 The Film Industry Through Women’s Eyes Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Wisdom, This session will address the history of a successful 20-year women’s Challenges, and Successes film festival, including the range of topics covered over the past two Three successful entrepreneurs will talk about innovation and decades. A panel of women involved in filmmaking will discuss the independence as well as the challenges and joys of building their own hurdles they faced over the years. One of the panelists, via video, enterprise. The women will share stories, discuss their inspirations, and will be Amy Adrion, director and producer. We will view a portion of offer straight talk about the challenges of being a woman entrepreneur. her film, Half the Picture, which premiered at Sundance in 2018. It is a What does it take to be successful? Is it harder to achieve success for documentary of women directors candidly talking about their experiences a woman than a man? While an accomplished entrepreneur needs in the film and television world. Through this glimpse of the industry, particular qualities, each panelist will bring her own view and story to we will learn how film, seen “through women’s eyes,” has provided a this lively conversation that will encourage audience participation.

new depth and perspective of the world. Judy Rosemarin, the panel moderator, has a Terry Brackett was the director of Through Women’s master’s in counseling and a master’s in social work, Eyes International Film Festival for nine years and and is an executive coach, founder of Sense-Able is currently on its advisory board. She is a retired Strategies, Inc., and co-author of Becoming an Federal Energy Regulatory Commission attorney, Exceptional Executive Coach. She taught at has done volunteer work on issues impacting New York University and Baruch College (NY), women, is a member of the board of the U.S. and was the original CareerPlus columnist for the National Committee for U.N. Women, and is on New York Post. advisory boards of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Georgia Court, panelist, is the Owner of Bookstore1 and WUSF Public Radio. in Sarasota. Georgia believes success comes from Amy Adrion is a director and writer whose work picking the best people, managing relationships has screened at the Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and well, and being kind and generous.

Los Angeles Film Festivals, been broadcast on PBS and MTV, and won numerous awards including a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Student Film Award and the Impact Award at the Sarasota Film Eileen Hampshire, panelist, is the Owner of Art to Festival / Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival. Amy is a graduate of the Walk On which is celebrating its 30th anniversary MFA Film Directing program at UCLA, with an undergraduate degree in this year in Sarasota. Eileen is a strong believer in Literature and Theology from Georgetown University. women taking themselves seriously.

APRIL 18 My Journey as a Woman in Science: A Career Filled April Glasco Jones, panelist, is the CEO of with Opportunities and Challenges Second Chance Last Opportunity, a nonprofit that Dr. Kevan Main has worked in the field of aquaculture for over 30 years. helps empower individuals in crisis by providing Her presentation will address the challenges and opportunities that them with essential skills to manage their lives resulted in her becoming Director of the USDA Regional Aquaculture productively. April believes that part of success is Center, President of the World Aquaculture Society, and Research enjoying what you do. Director at Mote Marine Laboratory. Highlights from her scientific career will include experiences as a teacher, researcher, science advisor and coordinator, public speaker, manager, fundraiser, and mentor—all with a focus on expanding sustainable aquaculture around the world. These activities were accomplished along with a focus on her most important job—being a wife and mother of two children.

Dr. Kevan Main is a Senior Scientist and Director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Aquaculture Research Park, where she is developing biotechnological tools and sustainable farming technologies. In 2016, Dr. Main was recognized as a “White House Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood,” and was inducted as a Fellow of the World Aquaculture Society.

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MAY 2 MAY 9 Women in the Media: Journalists Share Their Stories Inspiring Girls Through the Power of Sports Despite facing discrimination, women were active journalists even before Want to know how many women watched the Super Bowl last year, the 1890s. Nelly Bly, who died in 1922, was an American journalist who or perhaps you’re curious about who was the first female to run the faked insanity to study a mental institution from within. Decades later, Boston Marathon? You’ll learn these answers and more in a lively Martha Gellhorn was considered one of the greatest war correspondents discussion about the power of sports and how sports impact our lives of the 20th century. However, with rare exceptions, until the latter half of and the future of girls. Christina Unkel and Beth Green will highlight the 20th century, women journalists were generally limited to covering dynamic women athletes, coaches, and executives who blazed the trail topics like fashion and cooking. But overcoming significant obstacles, to empower the next generation to pick up a bat, ball, or take that sprint. women today are prominent journalists covering every aspect of society, Learn about the Women’s Sports Museum in Sarasota and the platform politics, science, and more. This session is a conversation with three it is taking to honor and celebrate the past and present and inspire distinguished journalists from print media, television, and radio. They will the future. share their professional experiences, focusing on the realities of being a Beth Green is a financial advisor with Morgan woman journalist today. Stanley and holds a bachelor’s from Wittenberg Mary Braxton-Joseph, an Emmy award-winning University (OH) and an MBA from Georgia State journalist and media consultant, has worked in print, University. Her passion for sports encompasses radio, and television. Upon graduating from college, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse as well as tennis and she was selected to participate in the Management adventure sports. She is President of the Women’s Training Program at WJLA-TV 7, the ABC Network Sports Museum in Sarasota.

affiliate in Washington, DC, and was subsequently Christina Unkel is an attorney whose practice, promoted to Editorial Director—the first woman among other areas, includes sports law. She holds in the company’s history to hold that position. a bachelor’s from Palm Beach Atlantic University, a She then was the on-air voice of the station’s J.D. from Stetson College of Law, and an MBA from editorials. Mary became the Manager of Community Stetson University. She is a member of the U.S. Affairs and Editorials and handled the station’s Soccer Foundation and FIFA and is a soccer referee. corporate philanthropy.

Chris Serio Martin, Communications Director for UN MAY 16 Women, Gulf Coast Chapter, was an award-winning Women Civic Intellectuals in Latin America journalist in Elkhart (IN). She has written for local From Readers to Writers to Policymaker publications on compelling social issues and has This presentation narrates the story of women during the nation-building taught writing at the Out-of-Door Academy and to period in the Caribbean and Latin America, focusing on Cuba and victims of human trafficking at Selah Freedom. Argentina. Traditionally, the concept of “civic intellectuals,” writers who Sheila Rue is the Program Director at WUSF Public did not make a distinction between their literary and civic-political work, Media, encompassing both its NPR and classical has been exclusively associated with men due to their work in the music stations. She has a rich history of radio station nation-building process during the 19th century. Sonia Labrador- programming and on-air broadcasting across the Rodriguez contends that women who founded newspapers, supported country, including having guest-hosted Morning them, and who wrote and published their work, were also part of Edition and All Things Considered, both popular NPR the creation of a national discourse. Their work paved the road for news and commentary programs. contemporary activist women like the “Mothers of Plaza de Mayo” in Argentina and “Ladies (dressed) in White” in Cuba. Sonia Labrador-Rodríguez is an associate professor in the Division of Humanities at New College of Florida. She teaches Spanish language and Caribbean and Latin-American literature. She directed the Cubano-American Community Project 2016-2017. Her area of research includes race and national discourses in the Spanish Caribbean and literature written by Cuban slaves.

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MAY 23 MAY 30 Inherently Strong: The Role of Female Biologists Listening to Our Mothers: Mary Shelley’s Maternal Ghost in Facing Global Biodiversity Challenges Virginia Woolf once wrote that “If we are women, we think back Conservation biology has been a male-dominated field since its inception, through our mothers.” Mary Shelley, the teen author of Frankenstein, but female scientists have made important lasting contributions in recent is one of our mothers. Named for her mother, Mary grew up knowing decades. In this talk, Dr. Emily Saarinen will discuss her own work and that her birth caused her mother’s death. She was the daughter of that of other women on the front lines of conservation, including the Mary Wollstonecraft, defender of the “rights of women” and the challenges regularly faced as women doing fieldwork, museum research, philosopher William Godwin. Mary’s childhood home was filled with and laboratory studies. Some of the strengths that women scientists prominent scientists, philosophers, and writers—but no mother. She contribute to this discipline are multi-tasking, problem-solving, and clear sought her mother through reading her books…as we seek ourselves communication—skills that we encourage in the new group of scientists through the writings of women.

we are training. Miriam L. Wallace is a professor of English Dr. Emily Saarinen is an endangered species and Gender Studies at New College of Florida biologist and has conducted research on butterflies and Chair of Division of Humanities. She is the throughout the U.S. and as a Fulbright Fellow author of “Revolutionary Subjects in the English to Malaysia. She leads a conservation genetics Jacobin Novel” and a special issue of Publication laboratory and teaches at New College of Florida, of Modern Language on “Emotions.” She teaches where she is an associate professor and Co-director courses including Revolution and Romanticism, of the Environmental Studies Program. Rhetoric in Action: Law and Literature, and Feminist Theory: Conceiving Women.

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SICILY — ERUPTING WITH CULTURE THE COLORS OF CUBA TOUR June 22-29, 2019 December 2-10, 2019

35TH ANNUAL HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL January 14-20, 2020

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OLLI ADVENTURES: SICILY, JUNE 22-29, 2019

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College presents SICILY — ERUPTING WITH CULTURE TOUR

TOUR DATES ROBERT GAGLIO, GUEST FACULTY June 22-29, 2019 Robert Gaglio spent 25 years in banking and wealth management before he decided to pursue his passion for Italian cooking and his culture. As a result, PROGRAM COST he created Italian Culinary Tours, a specialty travel company that creates unique $3,900 per person standard double; culinary tours in the diverse regions of Italy. Over the years, Chef Robert has $850* standard single traveled to various Italian regions to discover true Italian cooking and has researched the rich culinary history of Italy to share through his cooking with clients $4,350 per person premium double; and guests. Chef Robert’s innovative events company called Ciao Bella Productions $1,250* premium single specializes in thespian dining experiences served and performed in your home.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION - FEB. 15, 2019

OVERVIEW: Join Italian Culinary Tours (ICT) for an eight-day magical adventure to Sicily — the region of Italy with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites. Our mission is to introduce our guests to the cuisine and culture of Sicily which is more complex, thanks to contributions from its multi-ethnic makeup. We have planned experiences that will give guests a deep understanding of the diverse fabric of this beautiful and exciting island! Each morning starts at a relaxing pace with breakfast at the villa before the tours and activities begin. Each night personal chefs will prepare a dinner that characterizes the soul of the villa and of Sicilian cuisine — elegantly served under the Mediterranean sky. Guests will relax in the Sicilian countryside at the charming Villas of Imbastita. Premium villa suites are located in the Casa Imbastita, a rural house carefully restored with private one and two bedrooms. Standard rooms are located in Villa La Fornace, designed to ensure the privacy of individual guests and facilitate the meeting and sharing in common living areas.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS: NOT INCLUDED: • Standard Room: $3,900 per person (double occupancy required); • Roundtrip airfare to Catania (approx. $1,500). standard single supplement $850* Airfare tickets must be purchased individually. • Premium Villa Suite: $4,350 per person (double occupancy required); • One wine tour lunch and five tour day lunches premium single supplement $1,250* • Optional free-day services or excursions • All ground transportation in air-conditioned bus • Tips for drivers, Italian tour guide, and servers (transfer to and from Catania) • Gratuities for luggage handlers and hotel staff • Seven nights at the Villas of Imbastita www.casaimbastita.it • Pre- and post-travel planning expenses • Seven breakfasts • Seven chef-prepared dinners • Villa party with live entertainment INFORMATION SESSION WITH ROBERT GAGLIO • Admission to all sites and parks on the itinerary DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 12 • Bilingual Italian tour guide TIME: 2:30-3:30 pm • 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Bldg., #1 • Experienced tour leader traveling with the group To register for the free session, call 941-309-5111 • Orientation program at the villa *Note: There are a limited number of single supplements available. All reservations are subject to availability. Rates are subject to change until reservations are booked and confirmed.

PAYMENT OPTIONS CANCELLATION POLICY (Fees Apply): Check, credit card, or 3.9% PayPal processing fee. 90 or more days: $250, plus the costs of any non-refundable hotel or ground transportation tickets already purchased by ICT for the guest. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DUE DATES 1st deposit: 50% (per person) due at booking 89 – 60 days: $150, plus 75% of guest’s share of total tour cost, plus the costs (signing of tour agreement) of any nonrefundable hotel or ground transportation tickets already purchased Final payment: 50% (per person) due 90 days before tour date by ICT for the guest and not covered by the other cancellation charges. start. Trip interruption and cancellation insurance available for 59 – 1 day: 100% of guest’s share of total tour cost. additional purchase. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING: Send via email to [email protected] or mail to Italian Culinary Tours, Attn: Robert Gaglio P.O. Box 374, Anna Maria, FL 34216 Cancellations become effective on the date received by Italian Culinary Tours.

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A relaxing view from the Villas of Imbastita. Chefs prepare dinner nightly. Archaeological site in Syracuse.

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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SCICLI DAY 5: LEISURE TIME/TOUR OF SCICLI Transfer by private transportation to Casa Imbastita, an old farmhouse with After breakfast, choose one of these options: splendid panoramic views of the city, the sea, and hillsides where almond, • 8-10 am On-site massage/bodywork. Price will be around 65 euro olive, and carob trees surround the property. per person. Relax before enjoying dinner at the villa. • 10 am Cooking class with Robert Gaglio and a local chef. Later we gather for a guided tour of Scicli, the smallest and most DAY 2: DAY TRIP TO MODICA laid-back of the region’s four main Baroque cities. Its main street is a Modica is custodian to a 400-year-old tradition of Sicilian chocolate-making. UNESCO World Heritage site, and its unobtrusive Palazzo Beneventano A guided tour of Modica includes a visit to Antica Dolceria Bonajuto was described by British art historian (and spy) Anthony Blunt as (chocolate factory) for a demonstration in chocolate making followed “Sicily’s most beautiful Baroque palace”; it certainly has some of the by a stop to the Museo del Cioccolato. Lunch will be on your own at a most bizarre gargoyles. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. local restaurant. Return to the villa; enjoy refreshments and a walk on the beach. After lunch, we transfer to Ragusa Ibla. This sloping area of tangled alleyways, grey stone houses, and Baroque palazzi on handsome squares is DAY 6: TOUR GLI AROMI effectively Ragusa’s historic center. Gli Aromi herbs and spice samples provided. Lunch at Sgarlata, a local organic farm and cheese producer, DAY 3: WINERY TOURS where we will see how ricotta cheese is produced. Leisure time We journey to the countryside to take in a few of southern Sicily’s to relax before dinner. finest wineries. Our first stop is to COS Vittoria where we sample Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Wind down and enjoy a beautiful multi-course dinner under the stars while listening to and dancing to live entertainment. The next stop is to Gulfi to sample its award-winning organic wines; followed by lunch at Locanda Gulfi where guests will experience a DAY 7: FREE DAY (CHOOSE AN ACTIVITY/TOUR) journey through the flavors of Sicily. • Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina: The Villa Romana del Casale was built in the first quarter of the 4th century. It contains the richest, DAY 4: TOUR OF SYRACUSE largest, and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world and More than any other city, Syracuse encapsulates Sicily’s timeless beauty. has been designated as one of 49 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. Ancient Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards, café tables spill onto Private driver and tour guide. dazzling Baroque piazzas, and honey-hued medieval lanes lead down to the sparkling blue sea. • Catania: Catania has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century BC. The city has a rich culture and history, Other stops include Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, one of Sicily’s hosting many museums, restaurants, churches, parks, and theatres. greatest archaeological sites, and Ortygia, the city’s most beautiful corner, a Catania is well known for its street food. Private driver and tour guide. casually chic, eclectic marvel with an ever-growing legion of fans. Lunch on your own. • Hiking, horseback riding, or a beach excursion. • Attend a traditional Sicilian cooking class. After lunch comes a guided tour of Noto, an architectural supermodel, so • On-site massage/bodywork. gorgeous you might mistake it for a film set. The town is home to one of Sicily’s most beautiful historic centers. The pièce de résistance is Corso Leisure time to relax before dinner. Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant walkway flanked by thrilling baroque palazzi and churches. DAY 8: FAREWELL Check out. Breakfast provided at the villa. Enjoy your private transfer from Scicli to Catania.

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OLLI ADVENTURES: CUBA, DECEMBER 2-10, 2019

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College presents THE COLORS OF CUBA TOUR 2019

TOUR DATES DR. STEVEN DERFLER, GUEST FACULTY December 2-10, 2019 Steven Derfler is a retired university professor who teaches both courses and innovative daylong workshops at OLLI at Ringling College. This is his PROGRAM COST eighth journey to Cuba since the island was opened for “people to people” $5,699* per person; double visits in 2011. $699* per person added; single For more information, call Friendly Planet 800-555-5764 Ext. 203. Price includes roundtrip airfare

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION - AUG. 2, 2019

OVERVIEW: You will be captivated and delighted by all the aspects of Cuba during this engaging and comprehensive tour. From the picturesque Spanish Colonial towns of Sancti Spiritus, Santa Clara, and Trinidad to the bustling city of Havana, Cuba’s political and cultural center. Cuba’s culture is rich with contributions from its indigenous African and European roots. But above all, the people of Cuba are the island’s greatest asset. This program will introduce you to the Cuban people and provide ample opportunities to interact with them in meaningful and rewarding ways.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS: • Comprehensive educational exchange program, • $5,699* per person in twin / double sharing accommodation; including entrance fees single supplement: $699.* • Professional, English-speaking local guide, who will facilitate the • Roundtrip flights from Tampa to Havana educational exchanges with Cubans via scheduled carrier including all taxes and fees • Health insurance in Cuba (mandatory) • U.S. Treasury Department, OFAC license certification, • Specially prepared study guide and authorization letter • Cuba entrance visa and departure tax NOT INCLUDED: • All land transportation, transfers, and porterage in Cuba • Passports • One night in a first-class hotel in Tampa • Personal Items • Seven nights superior first-class hotel accommodations in Cuba • Items not mentioned above • 14 meals: Seven breakfasts, five lunches, and two dinners • Tips for drivers, guides, or hotel staff • Optional (recommended) comprehensive travel insurance $167- $326 *Note: This is a quotation only based on estimated rates. All reservations are subject to availability, and rates are subject to change until reservations are booked and confirmed.

RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS A deposit of $600 per person is required when placing reservations. INFORMATION SESSION WITH STEVEN DERFLER PAYMENT DUE DATES DATE: Tuesday, Mar. 26 • All online reservations may be completed at any time UP TO Aug. 2 TIME: 2:30-3:30 pm • 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Bldg., #1 Final payment deadline: Sept. 17 • To register for the free session, call 941-309-5111 CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellation fees vary by package. Cancellation fees may change at any time, and your booking is CANCELLATION POLICY (per person fees) subject to the fee schedule in effect at the time of booking. • 120+ days prior to departure $600 119–90 days prior to departure $1,000 You are liable for the cancellation fees listed or any deposit(s) already • 89–76 days prior to departure $1,500 paid, whichever is greater. However, cancellation fees shall not exceed the • 75–46 days prior to departure $1,700 total price of your package. If you have already made payments in excess • 45–0 days prior to departure No refund of your cancellation fee, we will refund you the difference. •

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Las Terrazas is an ecotourism reserve. Musicians in the city of Trinidad. Teatro Terry, a performance theatre, in Cienfuegos.

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DAY 1: TAMPA DAY 5: SANTA CLARA • SANCTI SPÍRITUS • TRINIDAD (Con’t) Attend an introductory briefing at the Tampa Marriott to get acquainted Lunch in Trinidad followed by a visit to Casa del Alfarero, a pottery with your fellow travelers, review your documents, and complete the final house where you will have an opportunity to create a piece of your own. paperwork for travel. Continue to Templo de Yemaya to hear Santeria practitioners explain the principles of Santeria. Arrive Cienfuegos. Dinner on your own. DAY 2: TAMPA • HAVANA Transfer to Tampa International Airport to board your non-stop flight to DAY 6: SANTA CLARA • CIENFUEGOS • HAVANA Havana. Arrive at the José Marti International Airport where you will be Cienfuegos is known as the “Pearl of the South.” We explore the town’s welcomed by your Cuban guide, then board your air-conditioned coach main square, the Punta Gorda Peninsula, and Teatro Terry. We visit a to your first destination–Plaza de la Revolucion. Next stop is the colorful rehearsal of Cantores de Cienfuegos, a youth choir. Enjoy lunch at a local Callejon de Hamel, one of the shortest and most interesting streets in restaurant (not included). Havana. Lunch on your own in Old Havana; join your guide for a walk Travel to Havana and check into Hotel Melia Cohiba in Havana. along the cobblestone streets. Check into the Hotel Meliá Cohiba; attend Free evening. Dinner on your own. an orientation meeting; enjoy a welcome dinner.

DAY 7: HAVANA DAY 3: HAVANA • LAS TERRAZAS We begin our day with a visit to a primary school in Old Havana; visit the Depart for Las Terrazas (in the Artemisa Province), a “must see” in Cuba studio of one of Cuba’s talented independent artist’s Eduardo “Choco” and known worldwide for its magnificent, scenic beauty. Las Terrazas is Roca; learn different techniques of printmaking, sculpture, and other art recognized internationally as a Biosphere (73 km west of the capital city forms from innovative and internationally-acclaimed Cuban artists and of Havana). It is an ecotourism reserve set amongst the Sierra del Rosario their teams. Lunch on your own followed by a stop at the Artisan Market, and has been assigned UNESCO status. It has a steady population of where you’ll find handicrafts, posters, and other collectibles. 1,500. Other stops include Café Maria for a sample of the “best coffee in the country”; then on to the art studio of Lester Campa. We’ll end the afternoon with a visit to Bet Shalom, the Jewish Community Center in Cuba. Dinner on your own. Enjoy a Cuban country-style lunch at Casa del Campesino. On the way back to Havana, we visit “Fusterlandia,” the home of Jose Fuster, known DAY 8: HAVANA • ALARMAR • COJIMAR as “The Picasso of the Caribbean.” Free evening. Dinner on your own. Our first stop is to Havana’s famous cigar factories where you will see workers rolling cigars by hand. The next stop is to Hemingway’s mansion DAY 4: SANTA CLARA Finca Vigía, (literally meaning “lookout farm”) which includes Pilar his Our first stop is the Che Guevara Mausoleum. It houses the remains of famous fishing boat. executed Marxist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara and 29 of his fellow combatants killed in 1967. Lunch at the Los Caneyes Hotel; then to Other stops include Alamar on the outskirts of Havana. Among the a Jewish Community in Santa Clara. Free evening. Dinner on your own. buildings in Alamar are community gardens, called “Organopónicos,” where residents grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs. We have lunch in the DAY 5: SANTA CLARA • SANCTI SPÍRITUS • TRINIDAD fishing village of Cojimar, the setting for Hemingway’s “The Old Man and After breakfast, we travel to the charming city of Trinidad. On the way, the Sea.” we stop at Sancti Spíritus one of the original seven cities founded in Cuba Farewell dinner at a private restaurant. by the Spanish and home to Cuba’s oldest church, the Parroquial Mayor. Other stops include a train ride to Valle de los Ingenios; Manaca Iznaga; DAY 9: HAVANA • TAMPA and Sancti Spíritus Province, a community built around an 18th-century Breakfast. Transfer to Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport and check- sugar plantation. in for your scheduled flight back to Tampa.

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OLLI ADVENTURES: CUBA, JANUARY 14-20, 2020

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College presents 35TH ANNUAL HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL

TOUR DATES MARTIN ADAMS January 14-20, 2020 Martin Adams began his exposure to jazz as a youth in jazz clubs in Manhattan, playing gigs, and running a jazz radio program during (Limited to 12 participants) college. After a career in marketing with Eastman Kodak, he taught PROGRAM COST courses in jazz at the Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) and $3,960 per person; single the Chautauqua Institute (NY). $3,610 per person; double

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION - JULY 1, 2019

OVERVIEW: At the center of our program is Afro-Cuban Jazz, the earliest form of Latin jazz. It mixes Afro-Cuban clave-based rhythms with jazz harmonies and techniques of improvisation. Experience the vibrant richness of Cuban music at the 35th Annual Havana Jazz Festival. Latin Jazz (also known as Cuban Jazz) has achieved an important tradition and international recognition thanks to prestigious figures in the music world such as Luis Monge, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Chucho Valdés, and many others. With an all-access pass, participants will attend concerts with Cuban musicians and international guests and hear presentations from bands, ensembles, and soloists. In addition to the Jazz Festival experience, the program provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn about Cuban architectural restoration, dance, and music. Cuban experts in these areas will share their experiences and each day lead tours to restored architectural sites (or those in the process of restoration) and optional evening venues to experience Cuban arts.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS: • Access pass to all Jazz Festival activities INFORMATION SESSION • Ground transportation in air-conditioned vans DATE: Tuesday, May 14 • Six nights at a bed and breakfast, with daily breakfast TIME: 2:30-3:30 pm • 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Bldg., #1 • Panoramic tour of Havana To register for the free session, call 941-309-5111 • Welcome and farewell dinners and two lunches • Admission to all sites on the itinerary • Tips for museum docents, drivers, and servers are included NOT INCLUDED: • Lecture by Cuban music expert • $225 (estimate) roundtrip airfare to Havana from Tampa • Visits to a contemporary dance company on Southwest Airlines • Guided visits to Las Terrazas and Rancho Vista Hermosa • Airline tickets must be purchased individually; • Guided walking visit to Old Havana (health insurance while in Cuba is included in the airfare). • Cuba travel guide; plus information about sites to be visited • $50 Cuban tourist visa. Travelers will be able to buy the Cuban visa • Bilingual program leader traveling with the group online before departure or at the Southwest check-in counter at the • Educational license to travel to Cuba airport on the day of departure • Orientation before departure • Cost of four dinners and five lunches • Tips for bed and breakfast waitstaff and housekeeping staff • Transportation to bed and breakfast after evening performances • Airfare to Tampa, if traveling to Florida from another state • Overnight accommodations before departure • Trip interruption and cancellation insurance

PAYMENT OPTIONS CANCELLATION POLICY Credit card or cashier’s check Cancellations after registration and before second (2nd) payment: 50% refund Cancellations after second (2nd) payment: No refund REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DUE DATES July 1, 2019 Registration Documents Deadline FOR A REGISTRATION PACKET 50% (per person) of Program Cost Please visit www.CubArtEdu.com “Contact Us” page and provide all required December 2, 2019 45 days before departure Information. As soon as they hear from you, they will email a registration packet 50% (balance per person) of Program Cost with required forms and instructions. You can also call at 978-998-0039.

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Cuban Jazz is recognized nationally. Lizt Alfonso Dance Company. Old Havana, the Plaza Vieja.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 DAY 4 Our flight from Tampa to Havana will take one hour. Once in Havana, Our day begins with an overview of the architectural restoration efforts we will be on our way to our bed and breakfast for a luggage drop, in the area of Parque Central (Central Park) and includes a walking tour followed by a panoramic tour of the city and lunch in Old Havana. of the Manzana Kempinski Hotel and the Capitol Building—jewels of the After lunch, we check in at the bed and breakfast and enjoy a Cuban architectural restoration effort. After the walking tour, we will travel welcome dinner in the evening. to Hotel Nacional for lunch. The hotel opened in 1930 with eclectic style architecture such as Art Deco, DAY 2 Moorish, Neoclassical, and Neocolonial characteristics. Hotel Nacional We begin with breakfast (provided daily) at our bed and breakfast, was home for guests such as Johnny Weissmuller, Edward VIII (Prince followed by a lecture with a Cuban music expert. After the lecture, we of Wales), Jack Dempsey, Errol Flynn, the Duke of Windsor, Carol II of travel to the National Music Museum for a docent-led tour, where we will Romania, Mario Moreno (Cantinflas), Tyrone Power, Rita Hayworth, learn about the development of music and the musical instruments in Prince Ali Khan, Ernest Hemingway, Fred Astaire, Cesar Romero, Cuba from the 16th century to the present. We will have the opportunity and Gary Cooper, among others. to learn Cuban music through its most representative instruments: claves, maracas, bongós, and the timbales. Almost all are percussion or serve to In the evening, you are free to attend any of the Jazz Festival set the beat and are excellent accompanists of melodic instruments such performances taking place in several venues in Havana. as guitar and violin. DAY 6 After lunch, we visit the Lizt Alfonso Dance Company for a private For our last day in Cuba, a unique experience awaits you at Rancho Vista presentation. The Company is the precursor and maximum exponent of Hermosa, located 20 minutes from Havana. “Fusion” style in Cuban dance. Alfonso founded the company 25 years ago and is the creator, director, and choreographer. Fusion style dance Over the past four years, this diversified organic farm has played a vital has been performed by audiences of all ages in hundreds of cities with role in Mediterráneo’s “Farm-to-Table Project,” as the main provider of the strength and rhythm of the Cuba that vibrates today. The Company fresh, local ingredients for the restaurant. works with the Old Havana community providing dance classes to During a tour of the farm, you will learn about their organic methods 1,200 students. for growing vegetables and breeding animals. Enjoy a beautiful country In the evening, after dinner, we will attend the Jazz Festival opening gala. setting while savoring a delicious lunch prepared with fresh ingredients. In the evening, to complete the Farm-to-Table Project, we will have our DAY 3 farewell dinner at the Mediterráneo restaurant; after dinner, we will After breakfast, we visit Old Havana. Founded in 1519, UNESCO declared attend the Jazz Festival’s closing gala. Old Havana “Universal Patrimony of Humanity.” We will learn about Old Havana as a unique urban development project that integrates DAY 7 community and economic development with art. An architect-historian will lead the group on walking tours to Cathedral Square and We enjoy our final breakfast followed by check-out; and later, lunch Arms Square. before we travel to José Martí International Airport for departure. In Cathedral Square, we will visit the Experimental Graphic Workshop (printmaking), and in Arms Square, we will visit the Palace of the Captains General and the City Museum of Havana. Lunch is on your own. In the evening, you are free to attend any of the Jazz Festival performances taking place in several venues in Havana.

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OLLI ADVENTURES: YBOR CITY HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

WHAT: Ybor City Historic Walking Tour WHEN: Friday, Mar. 22 TIME: 9 am depart Temple Beth Sholom parking lot; return approximately 4 pm FEE: $65 per person INCLUDES: Transportation, tour fee, and gratuities. The fee does not include lunch. No event refunds. Tickets are transferrable.

Our adventure takes us through a 10-block area in Ybor City designated as a National Historic Preservation District. You will learn about Vicente Martinez Ybor, the Spanish entrepreneur and cigar manufacturer, Cuban patriot Jose Marti and how the orders for the Cuban uprising against Spain were smuggled from Ybor City to Havana. Historic landmarks on The Ybor City Historic Walking Tour showcases a unique community filled the tour include a walk down La Septima Avenida (Seventh Avenue) with history, architecture, ambiance, and more. designated as one of the Great Streets in America for its history and character, the casitas (the shotgun houses used by cigar factory workers), TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy stroll with lots of stops; limited seating. the Cuban Club, Jose Marti Park, the former Don Vicente Inn, old cigar Tour time: 2 hours. You will need comfortable attire and shoes. factories, Ybor’s first firehouse, and more. Lunch will be on your own at an Ybor City restaurant, after which you can browse local shops before we return to Sarasota.

OLLI INSTRUCTORS AND SPEAKERS

Photos courtesy: Dr. Joseph Penn

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HOW TO REGISTER

ONLINE: Visit our website at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org and follow the links. If you have more than one address, remember to use the address that is associated with the credit card you are using. BY MAIL: Fill out the mail-in form. Enclose it with IN PERSON: Stop by the office your check or credit card information and mail to Monday through Friday • 8 am to 4 pm

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Contacting the OLLI Office Building Evacuation Procedures Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday Upon receipt of an evacuation order, all employees and students shall exit PHONE: 941-309-5111 via the nearest unaffected exit. They shall proceed quickly and quietly to the EMAIL: [email protected] designated evacuation relocation point for the area they were in at the time VISIT: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org of the evacuation order. If class is in session, it is the responsibility of the 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1, Sarasota instructor to direct their students from their classroom to the appropriate egress route and relocation point. Cancellations and Schedule Changes • If a class is cancelled due to under enrollment, students will receive Learning Environment a full refund. Above all else, our ultimate goal is to provide a stimulating and thoughtful • Students will also receive a full refund if an instructor cancels a class prior learning experience. to its start. We are committed to creating an intellectually nurturing environment that • Once a class has started, and an instructor cancels a class for medical encourages a collegial exchange of ideas and concepts and enables us to or personal reasons, students will receive a prorated refund based on broaden our perspectives and hone our opinions. Sometimes we agree the number of classes held prior to cancellation. Students are expected with others’ viewpoints; sometimes we question them and feel the need to to pay for course session(s) they attend. present an alternative view. This honest give and take of scholastic discourse, Refund Policy tempered with mutual respect and an open mind, makes for a rare and If you drop a course less than 48 hours after the first scheduled class session, memorable learning experience. you will receive a refund minus a $15 administrative fee. We all play a role in maintaining this balance of civility and If you drop a course more than 48 hours after the first scheduled class academic freedom. session, you forfeit your entire tuition. Here’s how you can do your part: There are no refunds for: OLLI Talks, Einstein’s Circle, Lectures, • ALLOW others to have their say. Membership Fee, Workshops, Special Events, or OLLI Adventures. • RESPECT the rights of others to express their views. Dropping a Course • LISTEN quietly while instructors or other students are speaking. If you must drop a course before it begins, please notify the office • REFRAIN from quarrelsome interruptions to an instructor’s presentation. so that we can accommodate students who may be on a wait list. • ENSURE cell phones are switched off during the class. (See refund policy) • COMPLY with staff and instructor requests. Transfer Policy Scholarship Program You may request a transfer to another course (within the same term), up to To apply for a scholarship, you must submit a brief letter of request, including 48 hours after the first scheduled class session, at no charge. A transfer can your name, address, phone number, and email address. Send your letter to: be accommodated only if there is space in the class. Janna Overstreet, Director OLLI at Ringling College Wait List

Once a student is placed on a wait list, he/she will be notified if a seat 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1, Sarasota, FL 34237 becomes available in the class he/she wishes to attend. The student will or email: [email protected] have 24 hours to notify OLLI staff of their interest in the class. We will use Successful applicants will receive a reduction in tuition for one course, the student-provided contact information for notification by phone or email. one lecture, or an Einstein’s Circle. Scholarships are good for one term. If the student has not contacted the office within 24 hours, the next student Please submit only one scholarship letter request per academic school year. on the wait list will be contacted. Guest Policy Guests are welcome to visit a class one time on a space-available basis. When classes are closed (all seats filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot “bump” a registered student from any class. Guests must register in the office prior to the class.

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COURSES AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM • 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1, Sarasota MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY It’s Not About The F-Stop (6) Great Books (8) Android Part 2 (4) Climate Change (7) SP19-01 (p. 37) SP19-11 (p. 47) SP19-26 (p. 52) SP19-39 (p. 51) iPhone Experienced (6) Chamber Music (6) Italian for Travel (8) SP19-02 (p. 51) SP19-12 (p. 48) SP19-41 (p. 46) Quiet the Mind (8) Voices Latin American Cinema (6) American Slavery (8) 9:00-10:20 SP19-03 (p. 42) SP19-17 (p. 38) SP19-42 (p. 43) No More Teflon Listening (6) Writers’ Workshop (8) SP19-04 (p. 49) SP19-43 (p. 52) (9 am to 12 pm) Portfolio Management (8) SRQ and Chicago's World Fair (1) SP19-05 (p. 41) SP19-40 (p. 44) Short Stories (8) Judaism 101 (Cont. Thurs.) (6) Evolution of Jazz II (8) Magazine Writing 2018, Pt II (8) SP19-06 (p. 46) SP19-13 (p. 49) SP19-27 (p. 47) SP19-44 (p. 40) Locked Up: Justice Denied (6) iPhone for Travelers (6) 1968 (6) Memoir Plus (8) SP19-07 (p. 40) SP19-14 (p. 52) SP19-28 (p. 43) SP19-45 (p. 52) Novelty Songs the Last Laugh (6) Ezra Pound & T.S. Eliot (8) Short Stories (8) U.S. Presidents (6) SP19-08 (p. 47) SP19-15 (p. 46) SP19-29 (p. 46) SP19-46 (p. 44) A Song Grows in Brooklyn (6) Baseball (8) iPad from the Beginning (6) 11:00-12:20 SP19-16 (p. 48) SP19-30 (p. 51) SP19-47 (p. 52) National Security (4) Judaism 101 (Cont. from Tues.) (6) SP19-31 (p. 40) SP19-13 (p. 49) Intro. to Calligraphy (6) SP19-32 (p. 37) Enneagram I & II (8) SP19-33 (p. 50) Stress the Silent Killer (4) Central Banking (3) Nutrition & Lifestyle (6) Playreading (8) SP19-09 (p. 42) SP19-21 (p. 41) SP19-34 (p. 43) SP19-48 (p. 47) Special Prosecutor to Special Counsel U.S. Health Care (8) World in Transition (2) The Odyssey Part 2 (8) (Cont. Wed.) (6) SP19-22 (p. 42) SP19-35 (p. 38) SP19-49 (p. 50) SP19-10 (p. 40) Beginners' Hebrew II (8) Egypt: Rise of an Empire (6) Debate the Issues (6) SP19-23 (p. 46) SP19-36 (p. 43) SP19-51 (p. 40) Listening to Jazz (6) Music Gems Bible (6) Human Exp. Baroque Rococo 1:00-2:20 SP19-24 (p. 48) SP19-37 (p. 48) (Cont. from Tues.) (6) SP19-20 (p. 45) Snowbird's Checklist (6) Understanding the Great Depression (3) SP19-25 (p. 40) SP19-38 (p. 41) Human Exp. Baroque Rococo Second Isaiah (6) * Denotes(Cont. extended Thurs.) time (6) SP19-20 (p. 45) SP19-61 (p. 49) Special Prosecutor to Special Counsel (Cont. from Mon.) (6) SP19-10 (p. 40) 1:00-2:30 Listening to Women (6) SP19-50 (p. 39)

Number of sessions noted in parentheses.

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WORKSHOPS at Temple Beth Sholom FRIDAY, MARCH 15 FRIDAY, MARCH 15 FRIDAY, MARCH 22 FRIDAY, MARCH 29 1-4 pm 9:30 am-3 pm 9:30 am-3 pm 9:30 am-3 pm Cultivating the Artist Within Dream Belongs to Dreamer Pt. II Freud & Jung World Heritage Sites-Greece SP19-55 (p. 37) SP19-53 (p. 50) SP19-54 (p. 50) SP19-52 (p. 44) (Half Day) (Full day incl. lunch) (Full day incl. lunch) (Full day incl. lunch) FRIDAY, APRIL 12 12:30-3 pm Passover Seder Experience SP19-18 (p. 49) (Half Day)

COURSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS: State College of FL - Lakewood Ranch (SCF) Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Mindfulness (8) 11:00-12:20 SP19-SCF-56 (p. 42) Today’s Market (4) 1:00-2:20 SP19-SCF-58 (p. 41)

1:00-3:00 Cult Films (7) SP19-SCF-57 (p. 38)

COURSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS: Westminster Point Pleasant (formerly Westminster Towers & Shores) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Classical Greece (5) Italian Cinema (5) 1:00-2:00 SP19-WPP-59 (p. 44) SP19-WPP-60 (p. 38) Number of sessions noted in parentheses.

GUIDE TO COURSE LOCATIONS: SCF WPP State College of FL-Lakewood Ranch Westminster Point Pleasant 7131 Professional Pkwy E. 1533 4th Ave. W. Sarasota, FL 34240 Bradenton, FL 34205

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THEY CAME. THEY LISTENED. THEY LEARNED. Welcome More than 50 students attended the Boomer Conference at Temple Beth Create Your Sholom in November 2018. The theme, “How to Live Your Best Life: Next Chapter Pre- and Post-Retirement” offered a number of intellectually-stimulating BOOMER topics for those facing retirement. Best-selling author and internationally- CONFERENCE 2018 recognized speaker Jeri Sedlar delivered the keynote address and hosted a breakout session titled, “Don’t Retire: REWIRE.”

Photos courtesy: Jennifer Joy Walker

Rick Miners, Jeri Sedlar, and Andrea Nierenberg

Kathy Flora, Presenter Janna Overstreet, OLLI Director

Jeri Sedlar Panel of speakers

Throughout the day, panelists shared meaningful life tips related to happiness, caregiving, and forging new connections in retirement.

Laughter and learning were hallmarks of the conference.

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SPRING 2019 MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Early registration for Gold members begins Feb. 5 | Registration for Silver members begins Feb. 12 Please indicate your choice of course(s) from the list below, then complete all information on the reverse side of this page.

SPRING COURSE SELECTIONS: March 11-May 3 (Number of sessions noted in parentheses.)

MONDAY 9:00-10:20 WEDNESDAY 11:00-12:20 (Cont.) _____ It’s Not about the F-Stop (6) SP19-01 _____ National Security (4) SP19-31 _____ iPhone for Experienced (6) SP19-02 _____ Intro. to Calligraphy (6) SP19-32 _____ Quiet the Mind (8) SP19-03 _____ Enneagram I & II (8) SP19-33 _____ No More Teflon Listening (6) SP19-04 WEDNESDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ Portfolio Management (8) SP19-05 _____ Nutrition and Lifestyle (6) SP19-34 MONDAY 11:00-12:20 _____ World in Transition (2) SP19-35 _____ Short Stories (8) SP19-06 _____ Egypt: Rise of an Empire (6) SP19-36 _____ Locked Up Justice Denied (6) SP19-07 _____ Music Gems Inspired by the Bible (6) SP19-37 _____ Novelty Songs the Last Laugh (6) SP19-08 _____ Understanding the Great Depression (3) SP19-38 _____ Second Isaiah (6) SP19-61 MONDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ Stress: The Silent Killer (4) SP19-09 THURSDAY 9:00-10:20 _____ Special Prosecutor to Special Counsel (Cont. on Wed.) (6) SP19-10 _____ Climate Change (7) SP19-39 _____ Useful Italian for Travel (8) SP19-41 TUESDAY 9:00-10:20 _____ American Slavery (8) SP19-42 _____ Great Books (8) SP19-11 _____ SRQ and Chicago’s World Fair (1) SP19-40 _____ Chamber Music (6) SP19-12 _____ Voices in Latin American Cinema (6) SP19-17 THURSDAY 9:00-12:00 _____ Writers’ Workshop (8) SP19-43 TUESDAY 11:00-12:20 _____ Judaism 101 (Cont. on Thurs.) (6) SP19-13 THURSDAY 11:00-12:20 _____ iPhone for Travelers (6) SP19-14 _____ Magazine Writing 2018, Pt II (8) SP19-44 _____ Ezra Pound & T.S. Eliot (8) SP19-15 _____ Memoir Plus (8) SP19-45 _____ A Song Grows in Brooklyn (6) SP19-16 _____ U.S. Presidents (6) SP19-46 _____ iPad from the Beginning (6) SP19-47 TUESDAY 11:00-12:20 (OLLI EAST – SCF) _____ Mindfulness (8) SP19-SCF-56 THURSDAY 1:00-2:00 (WESTMINSTER) _____ Italian Cinema (5) SP19-WPP-60 TUESDAY 1:00-2:00 (WESTMINSTER) _____ Classical Greece (5) SP19-WPP-59 THURSDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ Playreading (8) SP19-48 TUESDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ The Odyssey, Part 2 (8) SP19-49 _____ Wagner’s Ring Cycle (8) SP19-19 _____ Debate the Issues (6) SP19-51 _____ Central Banking (3) SP19-21 _____ U.S. Health Care (8) SP19-22 THURSDAY 1:00-2:30 _____ Beginners’ Hebrew, Pt. II (8) SP19-23 _____ Listening to Women (6) SP19-50 _____ Listening to Jazz (6) SP19-24 FRIDAY 12:30-3:00 _____ Snowbird’s Checklist (6) SP19-25 (Half-Day Workshop) _____ Human Experience Baroque Rococo (Cont. on Thurs.) (6) SP19-20 _____ Passover Seder Experience SP19-18 TUESDAY 1:00-2:20 (OLLI EAST – SCF) (Apr. 12) _____ Today’s Market (4) SP19-SCF-58 FRIDAY 1:00-4:00 TUESDAY 1:00-3:00 (OLLI EAST – SCF) (Half-Day Workshop) _____ Cult Films (7) SP19-SCF-57 _____ Cultivating the Artist Within SP19-55 (Mar. 15) WEDNESDAY 9:00-10:20 _____ Android Part 2 (4) SP19-26 FRIDAY 9:30-3:00 (Full-Day Workshop with lunch) WEDNESDAY 11:00-12:20 _____ The Dream Belongs to Dreamer, Pt 1 SP19-53 _____ Evolution of Jazz, Pt. II (8) SP19-27 (Mar. 15) _____ 1968 (6) SP19-28 _____ Freud & Jung: What Really Happened? SP19-54 _____ Short Stories (8) SP19-29 (Mar. 22) _____ Baseball (8) SP19-30 _____ World Heritage Sites-Greece SP19-52 (Mar. 29)

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RETURN THESE COMPLETED FORMS TO COURSE INFORMATION OLLI at Ringling College 8-Session Courses Quantity: x $95 = $ 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 6 & 7-Session Courses Quantity: x $90 = $ Sarasota, FL 34237 5-Session Courses Quantity: x $85 = $ 4-Session Courses Quantity: x $70 = $ PHOTO POLICY 3-Session Courses Quantity: x $60 = $ By registering for courses, I acknowledge that my 2-Session Courses Quantity: x $45 = $ photo may be taken while at the OLLI at Ringling 1-Session Courses Quantity: x $30 = $ College and utilized for purposes of promoting the Subtotal = $ OLLI. If I do not want my photo utilized, I will step Gold Membership Discount (-10%) = $ aside when photos are being taken. Top Upper Portion Total = $ WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Number of Half-Day Workshops: $49 Gold Member; $55 Silver Member Quantity: x $ = $ Number of One-Day Workshops: $98 Gold Member; $109 Silver Member (incl. box lunch) Quantity: x $ = $ Einstein’s Circle: $9 Gold Member, per lecture; $10 Silver Member, per lecture 2:30-4 pm • Wednesdays: Mar. 6 and Mar. 27 Quantity: x $ = $ CONNECTIONS: Documentary Film Series Individual films: $11 Gold Members; $12 Silver Members 2:30-4 pm • Tuesdays: Mar. 12, Apr. 2, and Apr. 23 Quantity: x $ = $ Spring Lecture: Free to Gold Member; $15 Silver Member “Inner Voices: Sex, Intimacy, and Aging” with Hedda Matza-Haughton • 2:30-4 pm • Thursday, Mar. 7 Quantity: x $ = $ Lecture & Learn Series (Circle your preference) - Fee: $59 each “Catania—The Phoenix of Italy” • 11:30 am-1 pm • Friday, Mar. 22 (Sarasota) Quantity: x $59 = $ OLLI Adventures: Ybor City Walking Tour, Ybor City Fee: $65 (does not include lunch) 9 am-3:30 pm (approx.) • Friday, Mar. 22 Quantity: x $65 = $ Westminster Point Pleasant Lecture (Circle your preference) Free. Limited seating. Pre-registration required. 1-2 pm • Tuesdays: Mar. 12 and Apr. 23 Quantity: x $15 = $ Listening to Women (Circle your preference) • ALL 12 SESSIONS: $190: Silver/Gold members/General Admission 1-2:30 pm • Thursdays: March 14-May 30 Quantity: x $190 = $ • FIRST SIX SESSIONS: $100: All six sessions: Silver/Gold members/General Admission $30 each: Individual session(s) Silver Member/General Admission $27 each: Individual session(s) Gold Member 1-2:30 pm • Thursdays: March: 14, 21, 28; April: 4, 11, 18 Quantity: x $ = $

SUBTOTAL = $ $85 • Early Registration • Shared Interest Groups Gold Membership Fee: = $ GOLD MEMBERSHIP • 10% Tuition Discount • Appreciation Celebration Tax-Deductible Donation = $ BENEFITS (Full list page 7) • Free Lectures FINAL TOTAL = $

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OLLI ADVENTURES: CUBA NOVEMBER 2018 OLLI at Ringling College has offered travel programs to Cuba since 2016. Our small-group tours are expertly curated to give you a unique travel and learning experience. In addition to local guides, an OLLI instructor accompanies travelers on each trip to share information and answer questions.

We have trips planned in December 2019: “The Colors of Cuba” with Dr. Steven Derfler and in January 2020: “The 35th Annual Havana Jazz Festival” with Martin Adams.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Check out the tour information on pages 22 and 24, then join us for one of the upcoming information sessions.

OLLI instructor Judy Levine and Dr. Pedro Schuck, program coordinator for CubArtEdu, guided guests to the wonders of Cuban architecture, visual arts, dance, and music during a six-day trip to Havana in November. Photos courtesy: CubArtEdu

Photos courtesy: Rosalie O’Connor

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COURSES AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM • 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1, Sarasota MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Quiet the Mind (4) No More Teflon Listening (3) Italian Reading Class (4) 9:00-10:20 SU19-02 (p. 42) SU19-07 (p. 49) SU19-10 (p. 46) Archaeological Mysteries Their Finest Hour Archaeological Mysteries Memoir Plus (4) (Cont. Wed.) (6) SU19-01 (p. 45) (Cont. Thurs.) (6) SU19-03 (p. 45) (Cont. from Mon.) (6) SU19-01 (p. 45) SU19-11 (p. 52) 11:00-12:20 Rascals, Rogues, Royalties (4) Their Finest Hour SU19-04 (p. 48) (Cont. from Tues.) (6) Golden Age of TV (4) Nutrition & Lifestyle (4) Playreading (4) SU19-05 (p. 38) SU19-08 (p. 43) SU19-12 (p. 47) 1:00-2:20 Today's Market (4) Epic of Medicine (4) SU19-06 (p. 41) SU19-09 (p. 45)

1:00-2:30 Listening to Women (6) SU19-50 (p. 39)

Number of sessions noted in parentheses.

WORKSHOPS at Temple Beth Sholom FRIDAY, MAY 10 FRIDAY, MAY 10 FRIDAY, MAY 24 10 am-12 pm 9:30 am-3 pm 9:30 am-3 pm SRQ School of Architecture Dream Belongs to Dreamer, Pt II History Human Exp. 18th-19th Century SU19-16 (p. 37) SU19-15 (p. 50) SU19-14 (p. 45) (Half Day) (Full day incl. lunch) (Full day incl. lunch)

WORKSHOPS at State College of FL-Lakewood Ranch (SCF) Campus TUESDAY, MAY 7 TUESDAY, MAY 21 1-4 pm 1-4 pm The Promise of Life’s Pivot Points Artificial Intelligence: Good or Evil SU19-SCF-61 (p. 49) SU19-SCF-62 (p. 51) (Half Day) (Half Day)

GUIDE TO COURSE LOCATIONS: SCF WPP State College of FL-Lakewood Ranch Westminster Point Pleasant 7131 Professional Pkwy E. 1533 4th Ave. W. Sarasota, FL 34240 Bradenton, FL 34205

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SUMMER 2019 MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

SUMMER COURSE SELECTIONS: May 6-May 31 (Number of sessions noted in parentheses.)

MONDAY 11:00-12:20 THURSDAY 9:00-10:20 _____ Archaeological Mysteries (Cont. on Wed.) (6) SU19-01 _____ Italian Reading Class (4) SU19-10

TUESDAY 9:00-10:20 THURSDAY 11:00-12:20 _____ Quiet the Mind (4) SU19-02 _____ Memoir Plus (4) SU19-11

TUESDAY 11:00-12:20 THURSDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ Their Finest Hour (Cont. on Thurs.) (6) SU19-03 _____ Playreading (4) SU19-12 _____ Rascals, Rogues, Royalties (4) SU19-04 THURSDAY 1:00-2:30 TUESDAY 1:00-2:20 _____ Listening to Women (6) SU19-50 _____ Golden Age of TV (4) SU19-05 _____ Today’s Market (4) SU19-06 FRIDAY 10:00-12:00 (Half-Day Workshop) TUESDAY 1:00-4:00 _____ SRQ School of Architecture SU19-16 (Half-Day Workshops) (May 10) _____ Positive Transitions SU19-SCF-61 (May 7) _____ Artificial Intelligence SU19-SCF-62 (May 21) FRIDAY 9:30-3:00 (Full-Day Workshop with lunch) WEDNESDAY 9:00-10:20 _____ The Dream Belongs to Dreamer, Pt. II SU19-15 _____ No More Teflon Listening (3) SU19-07 (May 10) _____ History of Human Experience: 18th-19th Century SU19-14 WEDNESDAY 1:00-2:20 (May 24) _____ Nutrition & Lifestyle (4) SU19-08 _____ Epic of Medicine (4) SU19-09

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ART APPRECIATION SP19-55 CULTIVATING THE ARTIST WITHIN Friday: 1-4 pm; NEW SP19-01 IT’S NOT ABOUT THE F-STOP (Note: Extended Class Time) 1 Session: Mar. 15 Mondays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 15 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Monique Seyler TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Join us as we explore the nature of inspiration and Barry Bub serendipity and the concepts of staying true to The adage 90% of what you learn you forget. ourselves and adapting creativity to a supercharged 90% of what you experience you remember totally world. The instructor’s current focus is on using art as applies to street photography. This course, based a bridge between traditional techniques and digital on the book “It’s Not About the F-Stop” by noted media. Monique will also discuss rethinking and finding photographer Jay Maisel, is designed to be mostly new ways to share art in an age of decreased funding experiential and practical. We will tap the wisdom and fewer opportunities for the arts in general. After a in the book, practice some street photography presentation that covers influences, materials, and exercises, participate in optional photo assignments methods, she will guide students through a unique, (outings between teaching sessions), and then hands-on drawing experience that even those with review our photographs in class. Join us for a fun, less than perfect artistic ability will enjoy. Materials stimulating, and educational class. provided. Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

SU19-16 THE SARASOTA SCHOOL SP19-32 INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY OF ARCHITECTURE (Summer) Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Friday: 10 am-12 pm; (Note: Extended Class Time) 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 1 Session: May 10 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Marc Scher Karin Jones The desire to learn the lost art of calligraphy has After World War II, during a pivotal time in Sarasota, been growing steadily over the past few years. world-class architects gathered here to create an Ironically, that interest may well be attributable innovative style of architecture. For two decades to the unprecedented growth of information they experimented with new technologies that technology. As keyboard skills have become more merged the international styles of Mies van der important, there is less need to write in a legible Rohe and Walter Gropius with Frank Lloyd Wright’s hand. Perhaps because of this reliance on “Organic” American architecture. This course will trace technology, many people now appreciate and the roots and legacy of the award-winning buildings long to learn the vanishing art of calligraphy. In this we now call the “Sarasota School of Architecture.” class, students will learn both the lower and upper NOTE: Before the first class, the instructor cases of the Chancery cursive alphabet, highlighted recommends reading, “From Bauhaus to Our House” by a calligraphic project. NOTE: Please bring to the by Tom Wolfe (available from online vendors). class lined paper and fiber-tipped calligraphy pens. Silver Member: $30; Gold Member: $27. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEW SP19-SCF-57 CULT FILMS Tuesdays: 1-3 pm NEW SP19-17 CONTEMPORARY VOICES IN (Note: Extended Class Time) LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA 7 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 23 Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, LAKEWOOD RANCH) 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 Jordan Shifrin TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Cult films…Why are they so alluring? What will Patricia Regnier motivate a devoted fan to stand in line to see a film This class examines exciting and innovative they have already seen 50 times before? In this course, cinematic movements in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, you will learn why cult films do not necessarily require and Chile. Various topics to be discussed include blood splatters. In fact, many of them are tame enough the national and transnational nature of these cinemas, for a trip to the movies with your grandchildren. genres, and historical factors which have shaped Would you call The Sound of Music a cult film? If so, them. Students will be asked to view each weekly then how about The Night of the Living Dead? Join film in advance to facilitate classroom discussion in us and you just might become a cult film aficionado. a roundtable format. Films may be obtained from Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. various sources, including online and the county library. The first session will be an overview of the films to be screened during the term (there NEW SU19-05 THE GOLDEN AGE is no required screening). A list of films will be OF TELEVISION (Summer) provided during the first class and made available Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org in 4 Sessions: May 7-May 28 the Course Materials section. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Jordan Shifrin

Where were you on Tuesday at 8 pm in the early NEW SP19-WPP-60 ITALIAN CINEMA ’50s? Was I Love Lucy a family must-see? How about FROM NEOREALISM TO PRESENT Sunday at 8 pm? Was Ed Sullivan required viewing Thursdays: 1-2 pm for your family? And on Nov. 22, 1963, were you glued 5 Sessions: Mar. 14-Apr. 11 to your TV set as the nation mourned together over the assassination of our young president? All these WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT questions and more will be discussed during our trip Patricia Regnier down memory lane. The instructor will guide you from Italy’s contributions to cinema are legendary. This class 1947, the beginning of television, to 1963 and the rise examines the groundbreaking films of Neorealism and of popular TV shows. Live news broadcasts featuring its legacy on world cinema and contemporary Italian the early history of television will also be included. cinema. Directors we will discuss include Visconti, Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. De Sica, Rossellini, Fellini, Moretti, and Sorrentino. We will view scene extracts from Martin Scorsese’s CURRENT EVENTS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS award winning “My Voyage to Italy” of the major works of the above directors. Scorsese’s comprehensive SP19-35 THE WORLD IN TRANSITION film analysis provides a perfect guide to viewing Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm the masterpieces of Italian cinema. 2 Sessions: Mar. 13 and Mar. 20 Silver Member: $85; Gold Member: $76.50. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Peter Mermin The world we live in is in a state of constant change. The instructor will designate a specific aspect of this change to be the focus of study. Using books and movies that help us understand what is behind these changes, we may look at history, psychology, politics, or literature for insight. Specific readings for this course will be made available online two weeks before the start of class at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org. Silver Member: $45; Gold Member: $40.50.

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CURRENT EVENTS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS (Cont.) NEW SP19-50 LISTENING TO WOMEN… CHANGING THE FUTURE Thursdays: 1-2:30 pm 12 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 30 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Multiple Speakers “Listening to Women” is a 12-session series featuring women whose innovations and accomplishments, locally and globally, are having an impact and influencing lives. Each week we will meet and learn about women who are driven by a cause and who have the passion and determination to have achieved outstanding success in a variety of fields. See page 13 for full details. March 14: “My Story: Breaking Barriers in Classical May 23: “Inherently Strong: The Role of Female Music” with Ann Hobson Pilot Biologists in Facing Global Biodiversity Challenges” with Dr. Emily Saarinen March 21: “Women Writers – Literature’s Warriors” with Diane Browne-Sterdt and Tanner Saxon May 30: “Listening to Our Mothers: Mary Shelley’s March 28: “Visionary Women of the Avant-Garde” Maternal Ghost” with Miriam L. Wallace

with Anne-Marie Russell

April 4: “Judy Chicago: Feminist Artist Speaking SERIES FEES for Women” with Judith Levine

April 11: “The Film Industry Through Women’s Eyes” ALL 12 SESSIONS: March 14-May 30 with Terry Brackett and Amy Adrion $190: Silver/Gold members/General Admission

April 18: “My Journey as a Woman in Science: FIRST SIX SESSIONS: March: 14, 21, 28; April: 4, 11, 18 A Career Filled with Opportunities and Challenges” $100: All six sessions: Silver/Gold members/General Admission with Dr. Kevan Main $30 each: Individual session(s) Silver Member/General Admission April 25: Women Entrepreneurs Share Their $27 each: Individual session(s) Gold Member Wisdom, Challenges, and Successes” with Judy Rosemarin, Georgia Court, Eileen Hampshire, SECOND SIX SESSIONS: April: 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April Glasco Jones $100: All six sessions: Silver/Gold members/General Admission $30 each: Individual session(s) Silver Member/General Admission May 2: “Women in the Media: Journalists Share their $27 each: Individual session(s) Gold Member Stories” with Mary Braxton-Joseph, Chris Serio Martin, and Sheila Rue To register or for more information, call 941-309-5111 May 9: “Inspiring Girls Through the Power of Sports” or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org with Beth Green and Christina Unkel Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota

May 16: “Women Civic Intellectuals in Latin America: From Readers to Writers to Policymakers” with Sonia Labrador-Rodríguez

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CURRENT EVENTS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS (Cont.) SP19-07 LOCKED UP: JUSTICE DENIED Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm NEW SP19-10 “SPECIAL PROSECUTOR” OR 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 15 “SPECIAL COUNSEL” – FROM ARCHIBALD TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM COX TO ROBERT MUELLER Harriet Hendel Mondays & Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm Can you imagine being accused of a crime you did not 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Mar. 27 commit and serving decades behind bars? Since 1992, TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM more than 350 people have been exonerated using Robert Gary DNA. Many of those people were on Death Row. This Join us as we review the history of special prosecutors, course will explore the tireless work of The Innocence starting with Watergate and ending with the current Project of Florida and some of the cases they have won. probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential Using short films, as well as scholarly articles, you will election. We will explore the legal authority, powers, learn about the flaws of our criminal justice system and and crimes that occurred and learn the difference how an innocent person can be wrongly incarcerated. between a special prosecutor and a special counsel. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. More importantly, we will understand the mandate under which Special Counsel Robert Mueller operates SP19-44 BEST AMERICAN MAGAZINE WRITING and the scope of his authority so that we can fully 2018, PART II appreciate his powers and limitations. In doing so, Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm we will touch on the emolument clause, the subject of impeachment, and other timely subjects. 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Paul Chassy SP19-51 DEBATE THE ISSUES Wouldn’t you love it if someone selected for you the best thought-provoking magazine articles available today— Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm the ones most worthy of your time, the ones that would 6 Sessions: Mar. 14-Apr. 18 best help you understand current and global issues? TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM That’s just what this course will do. Each week we will Craig Hill and Regan Teague read award-winning articles and critically discuss the From Bitcoin to Bashar al-Assad to legislative issues based on our independent understanding of what proposals. Each week we’ll spend time discussing the author is saying. We will then relate how our personal the headline issues relating to politics, economics, experiences and knowledge confirm or contradict the sociology, and more. The goal is to create an positions articulated in the articles. Our anthology environment of learning and exploring. We like to will be “The Best American Magazine Writing 2018,” think of it as “coffee with friends.” Bring your available from online vendors. opinions, a friendly attitude, and join us for spirited Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. conversations. Please note that participation is not mandatory; feel free to simply listen and enjoy. ECONOMICS & FINANCE Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. NEW SP19-25 A SNOWBIRD’S CHECKLIST FOR LIVING IN FLORIDA SP19-31 TODAY’S INTELLIGENCE & NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 4 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 3 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Craig Hill and Regan Teague TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Many of Florida’s laws are designed to favor retirees, John Rixse but those not familiar with the laws can risk thousands The Cold War ended over 25 years ago, yet it seems of dollars on unnecessary fees and taxes. In this six that the world is a more dangerous and unstable week class, we explore strategies to help you make place today. As it has in the past, intelligence the most of your experience as a part-time or full-time remains our first line of defense against strategic Floridian. We will cover five crucial factors to consider and/or tactical threats both to the international world as a Florida retiree and what you should know about: order and to the U.S. In this course, we will consider 1. establishing residency, 2. buying and renting some current issues and seek to understand the role real estate, 3. tax-planning strategies for migration of intelligence. While there is no required reading, to Florida, 4. organizing your will and estate, material to facilitate discussion may be provided. and 5. important tax, legal, and insurance Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. considerations with keeping an out-of-state home. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

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ECONOMICS & FINANCE (Cont.) SP19-21 A CRITICAL LOOK AT CENTRAL BANKING NEW SP19-38 UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm DEPRESSION: FROM CRASH TO RECOVERY 3 Sessions: Mar. 12-Mar. 26 Wednesdays 1-2:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 3 Sessions: Apr. 3-Apr. 17 Tom Dietrich TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM The central bank of the U.S. is the Federal Reserve Spence Hilton System. In this class, the instructor will discuss: Who Join us as we examine what economic research owns the capital stock of the Federal Reserve Banks? reveals about the Great Depression. What Is the Federal Reserve System a branch of the U.S. developments and policies precipitated the government? How do Federal Reserve Banks create economic decline in 1929? What caused the ensuing money? Do the Federal Reserve Banks act in the contraction to be so prolonged and severe? What best interest of the American taxpayer? What is the was responsible for the subsequent recovery? Topics difference between a U.S. Treasury Note and a Federal include the stock market crash, the Gold Standard, Reserve Note? The instructor will present a critical price deflation, monetary policy and the Federal view of the Federal Reserve System and a monetary Reserve balance sheet, fiscal policy, and New Deal reform plan that could eliminate our national debt. programs. Key findings from articles published in Silver Member: $60; Gold Member: $54. mainstream economics journals and books on the Depression will be presented; however, we will SP19-SCF-58 SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES discuss all technical issues at an introductory level. FOR TODAY’S MARKET Silver Member: $60; Gold Member: $54. Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 2 SP19-05 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, Mondays: 9-10:20 am LAKEWOOD RANCH)

8 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 29 AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Lauren Rudd SU19-06 SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES Once you have decided what you want to invest in, FOR TODAY’S MARKET (Summer) do you know how to use your selections to create Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm and actively manage a portfolio? This course, a 4 Sessions: May 7-May 28 continuation of the instructor’s series of investment TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM analysis courses, will emphasize how to combine and manage a portfolio of investment instruments to Bob Latessa maximize expected returns while controlling risk. The This class will provide a broad look at the current entire active management process—from information state of today’s financial markets. We will not to forecasts to implementation—will be covered. only address the risks investors face but will also Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. outline opportunities that wealth managers look for when allocating portfolios. Themes to be discussed will include: tax-advantaged investing, investing for income in a low-interest-rate environment, analysis of investor behavior, the benefits of having a financial plan, the state of corporate earnings, and, of course, where to seek opportunities when markets are trading at all-time highs. Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING SP19-09 STRESS: THE SILENT KILLER Mondays: 1-2:20 pm NEW SP19-22 U.S. HEALTHCARE: 4 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 1 FACTS AND FIXES TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm Herbert Cohen 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 Stress appears to be epidemic. Research has shown TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM that stress is related to cardiovascular disease, Ronald Gottlieb hypertension, and a depressed immune system that can Take an in-depth look at the minimum requirements for contribute to cancer and other diseases. This course an adequate healthcare system. We’ll discuss equality is designed to give students a better understanding of of access, what determines adequate care, preventable the sources of stress and to learn how to manage and diseases, and how we deal with them, our right vs. overcome the stresses of everyday life. Research will be privilege to adequate healthcare, measurements of presented as well as techniques for coping effectively. results, comparison with other nations, and the costs The mind-body connection will be explored as it relates of healthcare. The U.S. healthcare system is comprised to the effect of stress on life expectancy and the quality of payers, providers, and suppliers. How do they of life. Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. interact with each other? Solutions to our healthcare problems have been proposed but were blocked. What blocked them? What are potential current approaches SP19-03 QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS, to the problem? Prepare to be well-informed on the FIND PEACE WITH MEDITATION U.S. healthcare system, past, present, and future. Mondays: 9-10:20 am Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. 8 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 29 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

SP19-SCF-56 MINDFULNESS AND AS A PATH TO PEACE SU19-02 QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS, Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm FIND PEACE WITH MEDITATION (Summer) 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, 4 Sessions: May 7-May 28 LAKEWOOD RANCH) Charles Bradt TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM It’s hard to read anything about stress these days without some mention of “mindfulness.” This course Stephen Gillum will introduce and expand upon the principles and In this course, you’ll learn and practice mind-quieting practices of mindfulness as a pathway to a more and mind-observation techniques, identifying causes peaceful life. Instruction in the practice of mindful of stress, and learning how to relieve it. We will discuss meditation will be given, as well as related practices different styles of meditation, but the emphasis will be designed to relieve the anxiety that so many of us on the actual doing, including meditation while walking. experience today. This how-to course is for everyone, The approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart especially those who tell themselves they can’t Tolle’s ideas on mind observation and presence, meditate. Literally anyone can learn to meditate. as well as on Zen silent illumination. Be prepared Students will develop tools they can use anywhere, for a life-changing experience—one that can impart anytime. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. a deep sense of peace, lower blood pressure, and help change compulsive behavior. Please wear non-restrictive clothing. Spring 8 Sessions: Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Summer 4 Sessions: Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING (Cont.) NEW SP19-36 EGYPT: RISE OF AN EMPIRE Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm SP19-34 YOUR LIFESTYLE 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 AND NUTRITION TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm David Miano 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 The New Kingdom period of Egyptian history (16th TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

to 11th centuries BCE) was the time during which AND the Egyptians created an empire. A succession of SU19-08 YOUR LIFESTYLE extraordinarily capable pharaohs, covering the 18th, AND NUTRITION (Summer) 19th, and 20th dynasties, laid the foundations of a strong state and pushed the control beyond the Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm traditional borders into Palestine and Nubia. 4 Sessions: May 8-May 29 The Egyptians entered into a period of unprecedented TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM wealth, cultural achievements, and success in international affairs. We will examine the Egyptian Bernice Borow power, creative pursuits, artistic accomplishments, Learn how to adapt your lifestyle and your diet to and way of life. The great figures considered will attain better health and reach your goals. This course include: Thutmose III, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, focuses on the role of healthy meal plans, nutrition, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses the Great. exercise, and weight management in wellness Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. improvement. You will learn how to prevent and control various disease states such as high blood NEW SP19-42 AMERICAN SLAVERY pressure, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol, using Thursdays: 9-10:20 am proper nutrition and recommendations for exercise 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 and stress management. You will also find out how to transform the science of food into everyday solutions, TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM based on lifestyle, food preferences, budget, and Alfred Jones weight management. Chattel slavery was America’s original sin. For almost Spring: 6 Sessions: 250 years, men and women of European ancestry Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. residing in North America held Africans and their Summer: 4 Sessions: descendants in cruel bondage. For generations after Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. Emancipation, Americans (black and white) avoided coming to grips with the so-called Peculiar Institution. Finally, after World War II, historians began a wide- HISTORY ranging investigation of slavery that continues to this NEW SP19-28 1968: TRIUMPHS day. This research has enriched our understanding AND TRAGEDIES of slavery beyond almost anyone’s expectations and deserves to be better known and appreciated. Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Employing Peter Kolchin’s “American Slavery: 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 1619-1877,” this course will undertake that task. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Monroe Brett Nineteen sixty-eight has been described as “The Year That Changed America.” The country experienced a tumultuous upheaval in political, military, racial, and cultural matters. Two shocking assassinations left the country reeling in disbelief drastically altering both the political and racial atmospheres. The Tet Offensive in Vietnam ushered in the bloodiest year for American troops as well as a new realization of the American role in Vietnam. Civil rights came to the forefront as black gloves were worn by medalists at the Mexico City Olympics, “Hair” opened on Broadway, and Johnny Cash sang at Folsom Prison. Bring your memories and opinions—especially if you spent the summer in Haight-Ashbury! Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

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HISTORY (Cont.) NEW SP19-52 WORLD HERITAGE SITES: GREECE SP19-46 U.S. PRESIDENTS AND THEIR Friday: 9:30 am-3 pm SECRET ILLNESSES’ EFFECT ON HISTORY, 1 Session: Mar. 29 POLITICS, WARS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Steven Derfler 6 Sessions: Mar. 14-Apr. 18 Founded in 1975, UNESCO’s World Heritage mission TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM is to encourage countries to sign the World Heritage Allan B. Schwartz Convention and to ensure the protection of their natural This course combines history, politics, and medicine and cultural heritage. Today there are 18 sites in Greece. involving U.S. presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. They include: Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, Truman, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Woodrow Wilson, Acropolis of Athens, Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, and Abraham Lincoln. Class discussions will include: old city of Rhodes, Olympia, Mycenae, Meteora, and FDR and the New Deal; Eleanor; polio; World War II; Thessaloniki to name a few. We will examine them hypertension; Yalta; Truman and the atomic bomb; in depth. Silver Member: $109; Gold Member: $98. Korea; Gen. Douglas MacArthur; Dewey; Berlin; NATO; strep throat; Nixon and the Kennedy debates; Vietnam War; Watergate; impeachment; Halloween Massacre; NEW SP19-WPP-59 CLASSICAL GREECE Nixon’s pardon; Ford and football; Navy; Congress; Tuesdays: 1-2 pm Ford meets Mao; assassination attempts; headache and 5 Sessions: Mar. 19-Apr. 16 stroke; Wilson and Princeton; Ellen and Edith; World WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT War I; Treaty of Versailles; TIA, stroke; Lincoln and David Miano depression; slavery; Civil War; Gettysburg; Emancipation The classical period in Greece will always be Proclamation; 13th Amendment; John Wilkes Booth; and remembered for its awe-inspiring innovations in assassination. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. political systems, art, literature, and philosophy. This course surveys the history of that period with an eye NEW SP19-40 SARASOTA AND THE 1893 on the development of ideas. Democratic Athens will CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR be at the center of the course, but we will also try to Thursday: 9-10:20 am understand the larger historical context, taking into account the conditions that led to the domination of 1 Session: Mar. 14 Greece by certain city-states and their subsequent ELLING EIDE CENTER decline. Attention will be paid to the testimony of the 8000 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL first written histories, Herodotus and Thucydides, Benita Stambler which not only chronicle the period lucidly but also Although Sarasota was just a fishing village in 1893, create a new type of political discourse. the lives of some of its later significant citizens were Silver Member: $85; Gold Member: $76.50. affected by the World’s Columbian Exposition. The legacies of Bertha Palmer, John Ringling, and Elling Eide were influenced by the Fair’s art, architecture, and commercialization. It occurred at a pivotal time, when the country was grappling with issues of gender and racial inequality, colonialism, and the place of America in the wider world. NOTE: This class will be held at the Elling Eide Center, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, to take advantage of its exhibition focused on the Fair. Silver Member: $30; Gold Member: $27.

44 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 CLASSES | HISTORY

HISTORY (Cont.) NEW SP19-20 HISTORY OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE: BAROQUE ROCOCO NEW SU19-01 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MYSTERIES Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm OF THE BIBLE (Summer) 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Mar. 28 Mondays & Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 6 Sessions: May 6-May 22 Steven Derfler TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Around 1580 in Italy, the Baroque style began to Steven Derfler replace the Late Renaissance. To young artists, it Viewed from the perspective of “a letter written to seemed that everything that could be achieved was each of us,” the Hebrew Bible can be seen as a work already achieved. No more difficulties, technical or outlining an incredible history, geography, spirituality, otherwise, remained to be solved. They would create and cultural identity. However, there are many a new style based on the new world order—elongated passages that remain enigmatic to this day. In this proportions, highly stylized poses with no sense of course, we will use the literary and archaeological optical perspective. The new scientific approach record of the ancient Near East to help explain some to the world gave new understanding to art. of the enigmas that have confronted scholars for We will get a historical glimpse of this important time. millennia. We will explore such questions as: Silver Member: $90: Gold Member: $81. Was there a Garden of Eden, and if so, where was it? How accurate are the accounts of Joseph and his amazing coat of many colors? Were there one or two SU19-09 THE EPIC OF MEDICINE (Summer) Egyptian pharaohs involved in the exodus tradition? Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm Do we know what happened at Sinai, and where it 4 Sessions: May 8-May 29 was located? Join us as we go looking for answers. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Al Tripodi This course traces the history of medicine as it relates NEW SU19-03 “THEIR FINEST HOUR:” to the history of mankind from prehistoric time to THE BRITISH AND THE BLITZ (Summer) the 20th century. The emphasis will be on Western Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm medicine, but influences from Eastern traditions will 6 Sessions: May 7-May 23 be included. A fervent attempt will be made to learn history so we will not be destined to repeat it. Parallels TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM will be drawn throughout the course to “modern Alfred Jones medicine” as well as “alternative medicine.” Come to After France fell to the Nazi war machine in June 1940, learn about the origins of “scientific” medicine, folk Adolf Hitler turned his sights on the island nation remedies, the role of religion in medicine, and more. across the Channel. Thus began the epic Battle of Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. Britain. For many long months, the British people stood alone as the bombs fell, with only their courage and stamina to sustain them as they fought back. Tested NEW SU19-14 HISTORY OF THE HUMAN as never before, it was indeed their finest hour and EXPERIENCE: 18th-19th Century (Summer) richly deserves to be revisited in this course, which will Friday: 9:30 am-3 pm combine political, military, diplomatic, and above all 1 Session: May 24 social history. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Steven Derfler The history of the human experience through art and archaeology continues in the 18th and 19th century. Part of the age of revolution that saw movement, reawakened human rights and dignity including the Neoclassic, Romantic, Realistic, and Impressionist styles of art. We will explore the details. Silver Member: $109: Gold Member: $98.

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LANGUAGES LITERATURE SP19-41 ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS NEW SP19-15 EZRA POUND AND T.S. ELIOT: Thursdays: 9-10:20 am THE MAKERS OF MODERN POETRY 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 Simona Bai TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM When traveling through Italy, communication with Stuart McDougal local residents is an important key to success. In this Early in the 20th century, a pair of brash, young course, you will learn how to speak common Italian Americans challenged the language and forms of phrases and how to communicate your basic needs. 19th century British and American poetry, and, in the You will also learn essential skills, such as how to process, created a revolution that forever altered the book a flight or hotel, how to confirm a reservation, landscape of world literature. Who were these poets and how to ask for directions. During class, you will and what was the nature of this revolution? We will try engage in interactive exercises designed to help to answer these questions (and, no doubt, quite a few you in travel-related situations. By the end of others) by examining a handful of important poems class, you will look forward to your Italian trip by each, including examples of Pound and Eliot’s with anticipation and pleasure. early works as well as several of Pound’s “Cantos” Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. and Eliot’s “The Waste Land.” For this class, you will need “New Selected Poems and Translations” by Ezra Pound, (New Directions paperback, 2nd Edition) SP19-23 BEGINNERS’ HEBREW, PART II and “The Waste Land and Other Poems” including Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T. S. Eliot, 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 ed. Helen Vendler (Signet Classic). TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Susan Konicov This course is designed for those who are already SP19-06 SHORT STORIES: THE GEMS familiar with the Hebrew alphabet. We will build on OF LITERATURE the skills you have and progress to reading, writing, Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm vocabulary, and basic conversational Hebrew. If you 8 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 29 have taken the Beginners’ Hebrew, Part I, we will TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM review the basics as needed. Grammar will be built into the course. The text for the course is “Shalom AND Ivrit 1” available from Behrman House Publishing. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. SP19-29 SHORT STORIES: THE GEMS OF LITERATURE Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm SU19-10 ITALIAN READING CLASS (Summer) 8 Sessions: Mar. 13-May 1 Thursdays: 9-10:20 am TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 4 Sessions: May 9-May 30 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Diane Browne-Sterdt Simona Bai Well-written short stories are the gems of literature— If you know already how to communicate in Italian, small powerhouses of compelling characters, moral but your pronunciation is not at the level you like, imperatives, and psychological richness. They draw this is the right course for you. We will embark on the reader right in and deliver a jolt, quietly or several reading assignments in class, with each student dramatically, at their conclusions. Classics and having the opportunity to read aloud. Then the class contemporary stories will be discussed. The proximity will translate each passage with the help of a native of despair and joy, the vulnerability and power of Italian teacher. You will learn the correct pronunciation women, the search for inner freedom in men, and of Italian and sharpen your translation skills and the mystery and beauty of ordinary lives will all be understanding of Italian. In the end, your reward will explored in our story analyses. This course, following be the enjoyment of reading Italian as a native. in the tradition of the instructor’s previous Gems of Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. Literature classes, features 16 stories that you may download from www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50.

46 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 CLASSES | LITERATURE | MUSIC APPRECIATION

LITERATURE (Cont.) MUSIC APPRECIATION SP19-11 GREAT BOOKS NEW SP19-08 NOVELTY SONGS— Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am THE LAST LAUGH 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 15 Charles Sprandel TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Method: Shared inquiry discussion allows everyone to Tony Moon read and enjoy great works of literature. Discussion is When recorded music began selling in the ’20s and based on the text at hand and only that text. ’30s, novelty songs dominated the hit parade. This Material: The text is from the “Great Books Reading lasted for more than 40 years—then poof! They nearly and Discussion Program,” Vol. 2 and 3 and copies disappeared from top 40 radio, but why? This course for each reading will be distributed one week in will give you some answers. We’ll take a humorous, advance. For the first week’s assignment, students nostalgic trip recalling those funny songs with video can stop by the OLLI at Ringling College (Room 21) and recordings. We will relive the laughter created to pick up a copy. by some of the world’s most creative singers and Assignment: Prior to the first class, please read, songwriters, from Spike Jones and Ray Stevens to “The Wealth of Nations” by Adam Smith. Additional “Weird Al” Yankovic. You will smile, snicker, and have readings this term are: “Antony and Cleopatra” by a great ol’ time! Join us…they just don’t write ’em like William Shakespeare; “The Knight of Faith” by Soren they used to. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Kierkegaard; “The Persian Wars” by Herodotus; “Of Civil Government” by John Locke; “Gulliver’s Travels” NEW SP19-19 THE MUSIC OF WAGNER’S RING by Jonathan Swift; “Civil Disobedience” by Henry David Thoreau; and “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. CYCLE, PART 2 Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM SP19-48 PLAYREADING: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE Albert Cohen Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm In Wagner’s epic “Ring Cycle,” he uses recurring themes to denote people, places, emotions, etc. In this 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 course, we will learn these themes and see how they TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM are used by viewing excerpts from the first two operas

AND of the four-opera cycle. Part 1 was offered in the fall term. It is not necessary to have taken Part 1 to enjoy SU19-12 PLAYREADING: this class. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE (Summer) Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: May 9-May 30 NEW SP19-27 THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ, PART II TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Mar. 13-May 1 Ronni Miller TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM In this course, we will read and endeavor to understand the universality of the human experience Martin Adams through the eyes of the playwright. We will read Jazz was America’s national popular music from the several one-act plays by playwrights who also use 1920s to the mid-1940s. In fact, the decades of the their own life experiences as material for their work ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s are known respectively as the in the collection, “Plays in One Act,” edited by Daniel “Jazz Age” and the “Swing Era.” The roots of both Halpern. The first one-act play to be read is Wendy modern jazz and rock sprang from this era as well. Wasserstein’s “Tender Offer.” Other plays from the We will follow the evolution of jazz from the collection will be assigned in class. Students will “speakeasies” to the concert halls, through recordings participate by reading parts as a way to further and videos of the musical geniuses that led the way. understand the techniques of characterization, Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. plot theme, and point of view. The text is available online or from local bookstores. Spring 8 Sessions: Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Summer 4 Sessions: Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63.

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MUSIC APPRECIATION (Cont.) SP19-12 CHAMBER MUSIC FOR EVERYONE Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am SP19-24 LISTENING TO JAZZ 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 Jack Winberg TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Explore this revised course about chamber music— Harry Miedema once reserved for royalty. We’ll discuss its history, Jazz is composition without an eraser. Jazz players listen to delightful works from Haydn, Mozart, create on the spot. Can we learn to hear how they Beethoven, and Brahms, and learn about the impact of construct their solos? Through examples and the composers’ lives on their music and instruments. demonstrations, we will learn to appreciate this The instructor has played these works for years art form more deeply and understand how solos and has observed the evolution of styles of these are constructed. No musical experience is required. splendid composers. The music will be presented with Questions and discussion will be encouraged as we recordings, movies, and possibly a live performance. put the secrets of jazz performance in the spotlight. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

SU19-04 RASCALS, ROGUES, ROYALTIES, SP19-16 A SONG GROWS IN BROOKLYN AND RIPOFFS (Summer) Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 4 Sessions: May 7-May 28 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Tony Moon Tony Moon Is it in the water? The air they breathe? Why has The music business—all glitz and glamour? Untold Brooklyn given us such a quantity and quality of fame and money? Not always. We often see and hear singers, songwriters, and music VIPs? The list is about the success and fame of many music stars, mind-boggling. Starting with George Gershwin, Carole from public relations firms, fan magazines, television, King, and Marvin Hamlisch, Brooklyn songwriters and social media. However, there are many stories have composed much of the music of our lives. And of wasted opportunities, shady business deals, and Brooklyn singers from all genres, have been a staple personal disappointments the public never hears on the radio forever—Neil Diamond, Harry Chapin, about. In this course, we will take a look behind the and Barry Manilow, to name just a few. Join us as we scenes at the other side of the music business. discover the songs and artists and watch videos of Does talent always make a difference? Do good the music from Brooklyn. Youse guys will be totally guys always win? This fascinating historical journey amazed! Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. will look at fame and (mis)fortune in the music business; uncovering the whys and wherefores SP19-37 MUSIC GEMS INSPIRED BY THE BIBLE of the (occasionally) bitter truth. Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Murray Simon Many of the sacred texts of the Hebrew Bible were the “Genesis” for a number of celebrated musical works. These “creations” can be found in many forms and styles of musical expression. We will identify the original biblical texts that inspired such well-known music as found on Broadway like “Milk and Honey” by Jerry Herman and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Others will be from oratorios, operas, and movies. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

48 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 CLASSES | PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION | PSYCHOLOGY

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION PSYCHOLOGY NEW SP19-13 JUDAISM 101 NEW SP19-04 NO MORE “TEFLON LISTENING” Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Mondays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Mar. 28 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 22; (Note: No Class Apr. 1) TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

Steven Derfler AND Clearly there is a religion called Judaism, with a set of ideas about the world and the way SU19-07-NO MORE “TEFLON LISTENING” we should live our lives. However, many people (Summer) who call themselves Jews do not believe in that Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am religion at all. More than half of all Jews in Israel 3 Sessions: May 8-May 22 today call themselves “secular.” Explore what it TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM means to be a Jew, how it fits in its western world origins, and in the whole world today. Judy Rosemarin Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. A good listener is one who can get out of his

or her own story and be fully present to another’s SP19-18 PASSOVER SEDER EXPERIENCE story. “Teflon Listening” is skimming the surface Friday: 12:30-3 pm; (Note: Extended Class Time) so you can quickly get back to your agenda. 1 Session: Apr. 12 Teflon Listening is also when you rush to judgment. Imagine learning how to slow down, powerfully TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM pause, and how to get out of your own way when Steven Derfler others upset you. This course will help you go below The Passover narrative of the Hebrew Bible is the surface and deepen your understanding and one of those experiences that shapes western relationship with others, whether they be family, religious traditions. Jews celebrate Passover as a friends, colleagues, or business people. commemoration of their liberation by God from Spring 6 Sessions: slavery in ancient Egypt and their freedom as a nation Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. under the leadership of Moses. The concept of no Summer 3 Sessions: human ever being enslaved to another and redemption Silver Member: $60; Gold Member: $54. in the face of evil has been a foundation stone to people of goodwill around the world. In this class, we will explore the Passover narrative, examine NEW SU19-SCF-61 POSITIVE TRANSITIONS… the history and its archaeology, and “relive” the THE PROMISE OF LIFE’S PIVOT POINTS experience to gain a comprehensive understanding of (Summer) a cornerstone of Judaism and Christianity. Dessert will Tuesday: 1-4 pm be served as part of the Passover Seder experience. 1 Session: May 7 Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49. OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, LAKEWOOD RANCH) NEW SP19-61 SECOND ISAIAH Kathy Flora Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm Whether navigating a move to a new area, a new 6 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 17 job, or a new life stage, transitional pivot points are a TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM constant fact of life. Learn new strategies for tackling the challenges that life transitions bring, so that you Rabbi Alan D. Fuchs can claim the promise and personal excitement these Second Isaiah (Chapters 40–55 of the book of changes hold. Kathy will guide you through interactive Isaiah) may be the most important Biblical prophet. exercises and personal reflections to help you uncover He made possible the concept of universalism the best that lies waiting within your new life season. monotheism. Second Isaiah also is one of the primary No matter if your transition is one you chose, or one sources for the belief in Christianity that the Hebrew that came unexpectedly, it can offer fresh perspectives Bible foretells the coming of Jesus. This course will for growth. Are you ready for the challenge? explore the development of the theology of Second Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49. Isaiah and attempt to understand it in its historical context. It will be a fascinating adventure. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

PSYCHOLOGY (Cont.) SP19-53 THE DREAM BELONGS TO THE DREAMER, II NEW SP19-49 THE ODYSSEY—A JOURNEY Friday: 9:30 am-3 pm INTO AND BEYOND SELF, PART 2 1 Session: Mar. 15 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Barbara Shocket and David Eisner SU19-15 THE DREAM BELONGS TO THE Composed over 2,500 years ago, and still relevant, DREAMER, II (Summer) “The Odyssey” by Homer tells a deeply personal Friday: 9:30 am-3 pm story of challenge, love, battle, and survival under 1 Session: May 10 the most exacting of circumstances. We invite you TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM to continue reading with us about Odysseus’ profound journey, his relationship with the gods, the fates that Velva Lee Heraty stalked him, and his battles with powerful adversaries Dreams can be confusing. Have you ever wondered and alien creatures. We will interactively read the what your dreams mean? In this unique course, taught second half of this classic, unraveling its modern around the world, you will be guided through a hands- social and psychological symbolism as we follow on, step-by-step process to learn about the mystery Odysseus on his arduous journey home. Robert of dreams. You will be introduced to innovative Fitzgerald’s clear and empathic translation is our techniques and exercises that simplify the process. text. Although we are reading the second half of You will also learn about proven dream theories and “The Odyssey,” new students are welcome. an exciting new dream method designed to get to Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. the heart of any dream. This interactive class includes

large and small-group exercises that are challenging NEW SP19-54 FREUD AND JUNG: WHAT and fun. Handouts will be available as well as the REALLY HAPPENED TO THEIR FRIENDSHIP optional reference book, “The Dream Belongs to the Friday: 9:30 am-3 pm Dreamer,” which will be available for purchase in class. 1 Session: Mar. 22 Silver Member: $109; Gold Member: $98.

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Velva Lee Heraty SP19-33 WISDOM OF THE ENNEAGRAM I & The study of the unconscious mind began in 1890 led WISDOM OF THE ENNEAGRAM II by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. Meanwhile, Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 300 miles away in Switzerland, Carl Jung, a young 8 Sessions: Mar. 13-May 1 physician, was on the same trajectory. Eventually, the TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM two began a correspondence that lasted six years Mark Stuart and finally met on March 3, 1907. Their famous 13- hour conversation took place the next day. It was the The Wisdom of the Enneagram goes way beyond beginning of a professional collaboration that lasted just understanding our personality types. seven years. Then in 1914, an abrupt rupture in their Once we understand the concepts of personality relationship occurred. What exactly happened remains typing, this information helps us make a clearer a mystery. What is known is that Freud fainted and connection between our personality types and our Jung left the room ultimately sequestering himself in “essence” and aspects of our non-dual self. Through his Tower Retreat in Switzerland. This presentation will exercises, activities, and discussions, the course will explore the reason for their split and how, given the help us see through the veils of personality nature of their relationship, it was inevitable. structures and how personality limits our Silver Member: $109; Gold Member: $98. “experience” and contracts our qualities of “being.” Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50.

SCIENCE SPORTS SU19-SCF-62 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: SP19-30 IS BASEBALL A SPORT OR A GOOD OR EVIL (Summer) BUSINESS, OR ARE THE OWNERS Tuesday: 1-4 pm GIVING YOU THE BUSINESS? 1 Session: May 21 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm OLLI EAST (STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, 8 Sessions: Mar. 13-May 1 LAKEWOOD RANCH) TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Alex Beavers Al Goldis Headlines are barraging us with warnings that artificial Join the “Knot Hole Gang” and learn what it takes to intelligence (e.g., robotics, automation, data analytics, build a championship organization, both on and off the deep learning, etc.) might just be evil because it will field. Get the inside scoop about your favorite players. boost productivity at the expense of fewer jobs and a Do the teams with the most financial and human diminished role for human labor. Despite these alarms, resources always win the World Series? What are the there is much that dispels the evil myth of technology qualities and ingredients that make up a successful and that builds a hopeful case for a promising future. major league player and organization? What are the This seminar will cover topics including: (1) what is key numbers and stats that must be analyzed? You state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence, (2) where is it will leave this course knowing how to evaluate a game likely going, (3) what are the economic and technical through the eyes of an owner, manager, coach, realities of it, and (4) why we need more of it not less. and scout. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49. TECHNOLOGY SP19-39 CLIMATE CHANGE: LOCAL IMPACTS AND LOCAL ADAPTATION SP19-02 IPHONE FOR EXPERIENCED USERS Thursdays: 9-10:20 am Mondays: 9-10:20 am 7 Sessions: Mar. 14-Apr. 25 6 Sessions: Mar. 11-Apr. 15 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Jack Merriam Alan Freedman What are climate change predictors—those that You know the basics…making phone calls, sending affect our natural and man-made environment? In emails, text messaging, and creating contacts. Now this course, we will discuss how climate change and take your experience to the next level. Learn how to bay level rise are impacting our area and what we use Safari to surf the web, how to use Google Maps, can expect in the future. Each week, we will examine how to select and use various apps to meet your needs, a different topic including storm surge implications, and how to improve your photography and photo pollution sources, biological indicators (seagrass, red collection. We’ll also set up your “Find My iPhone” tool, tide, fish, mangroves, and other living shorelines), local add music, synchronize your phone and computer, economics, and adaptation techniques. After each increase your phone’s security, and explore many other class, there will be an optional (no-cost) field trip advanced—and often hidden—iPhone features. Having where students can see firsthand the conditions and taken the “iPhone for Beginners” course is useful, but adaptation techniques being used to protect the bay not required. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. and us. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

TECHNOLOGY (Cont.) WRITING

SP19-14 IPHONE FOR TRAVELERS SP19-43 WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 6 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 16 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Alan Freedman William Andrews and Helga Harris The iPhone may be the greatest travel tool since the You say no one wants to hear what you’ve written? invention of the wheel! In this class, you’ll learn how Well, that’s just not true because we do, and we offer to use your iPhone to instantly translate languages, a safe, friendly place for you to share it. Beginners are convert currency and temperature, find your way with most welcome to join our always diverse group! Any Google Maps, use your alarm clock to guarantee wake type of writing (well, almost) is acceptable, and the up calls, and check weather worldwide. You’ll also critiquing by class members is always positive and learn how to preserve your battery, make calls, text usually quite helpful. If you wish to share a piece of messages and emails at little or no cost, keep up with your writing during the first class, please bring news back home and take and organize quality photos 15 copies. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. with the location of each photo automatically included. Plus, dozens of other tips to add to your traveling SP19-45 MEMOIR PLUS pleasure. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Mar. 14-May 2 SP19-26 ANDROID SMARTPHONE, PART 2 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 4 Sessions: Mar. 13-Apr. 3 AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM SU19-11 MEMOIR PLUS (Summer) Ronni Loundy Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm You know the basic Android features such as email, 4 Sessions: May 9-May 30 contacts, and texting. Now it’s time to take your phone TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM experience up a level. In this course, we will expand your knowledge of Android by introducing more Ronni Miller advanced features such as memory management, Memoir Plus is a hands-on writing workshop using connecting your desktop and phone browsers, and the raw material of one’s own life to write fact or personalized settings. We will discuss apps that will fiction stories. Documenting and expressing these make your Android even more useful. Use your phone stories is a way to understand our own lives better. to take pictures? Find new ways to use those images. Motivational exercises from the “Write It Out” Some functionality available on newer phones only. program include in-class warm-up exercises and This is a hands-on class so bring your phone fully spontaneous writing activities that stimulate feelings, charged. Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. memories, and experiences. Assignments suggested

on the syllabus are geared to these exercises and SP19-47 IPAD TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES allow for individual interpretation and creativity. FROM THE BEGINNING The fun of sharing stories in a nurturing environment Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm promotes pleasure and recognition. 6 Sessions: Mar. 14-Apr. 18 Spring 8 Sessions: TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. Summer 4 Sessions: Gayle Yaverbaum Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. This course will commence with an introduction to basic tools that make your iPad productive. You will learn to set up your iPad to support personal interests.

Additional topics covered will include an introduction to the various buttons and swiping techniques, typing tips, messaging, the use of contacts and calendar to better organize your life, and more depending upon class interests. Active involvement and hands-on practice will help you enjoy the lessons and retain techniques covered. Bring your iPAD to class, fully charged, with Apple’s latest operating system installed. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81.

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“WHY ANCIENT HISTORY MATTERS” 1-2:30 pm • Wednesday, March 20 ANNA MARIA ISLAND LIBRARY 5701 MARINA DRIVE David Miano Why study ancient history? It seems so distant, so removed from our own experience, so...unimportant. Surely, you’ve heard people dismiss a piece of information with the words, “Oh, that’s ancient history”? The implication is LECTURES that something that happened a long time ago has far Lectures are free and open to the public. less relevance for those of us living in the present than something that happened recently. Ancient history has had EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE ON far more, not less, impact on our modern lives than recent ANNA MARIA ISLAND history. In this lecture, we’ll consider the importance of 11 am-12:30 pm ancient history in the modern world and consider why the study of ancient history is far more than just a hobby. Wednesdays: March 13 and 27; April 3, 10, and 17 Einstein’s Circle discussions are free and open to the public. No prior registration required. Einstein’s Circle is a place where people gather to engage in an open exchange of ideas, opinions, and information on a variety of topics. These popular give-and-take discussions focus on political, social, and economic issues, as well as current events and concerns. Topics to be decided closer to the discussion dates.

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REPLICATING NATURE— A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE Tuesday: 1-2 pm • March 12 James Vartuli Mankind can learn a lot by observing nature. Nature has been evolving over more than a billion years constantly optimizing a more efficient living organism. By mimicking nature, we can find more effective methods that greatly enhance our lifestyle. The presentation will cover how COURSES mankind has tried to replicate nature in two main areas — structures and surfaces. We will discuss how plants, SP19-WPP-59 CLASSICAL GREECE animals, and even insects, have helped solve some of our Tuesdays: 1-2 pm structural and surface challenges. 5 Sessions: March 19-April 16 David Miano HOLD YOUR HORSES…HERE COME The classical period in Greece will always be remembered THE ELEPHANTS! for its awe-inspiring innovations in political systems, art, Tuesday: 1-2 pm • April 23 literature, and philosophy. This course surveys the history of that period with an eye on the development of ideas. Robert Collins Democratic Athens cannot help but be at the center of “Throw your hat into the ring” and join us to hear some the course, but we will also try to understand the larger circus secrets that make our Suncoast unique. Over historical context, taking into account the conditions a century ago, John and Charles Ringling first visited that led to the domination of Greece by certain city-states Manatee County (Sarasota County didn’t exist yet!). They and their subsequent decline. Attention will be paid to fell in love with our area, building homes, developing real the testimony of the first written histories, Herodotus’ and estate and adding to our cultural landscape. Throughout Thucydides’, that not only chronicle the period lucidly but our neighborhoods are dozens of locations with circus also create a new type of political discourse. connections, reflecting circus lore and legend. Learn and Silver Member: $85; Gold Member: $76.50. discuss how the circus helped to transform our community into a vibrant arts center, a unique tourist destination, and a wonderful place to live. SP19-WPP-60 ITALIAN CINEMA FROM NEOREALISM TO PRESENT Thursdays: 1-2 pm 5 Sessions: March 14-April 11 Patricia Regnier Italy’s contributions to cinema are legendary. This class examines the groundbreaking films of Neorealism and its legacy on world cinema and contemporary Italian cinema. Directors we will discuss include Visconti, De Sica, Rossellini, Fellini, Moretti, and Sorrentino. We will view scene extracts from Martin Scorsese’s award winning “My Voyage to Italy” of the major works of the above directors. Scorsese’s comprehensive film analysis provides a perfect guide to viewing the masterpieces of Italian cinema. Silver Member: $85; Gold Member: $76.50.

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SP19-SCF-56 MINDFULNESS AS A PATH TO PEACE Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 30 Charles Bradt It’s hard to read anything about stress these days without some mention of “mindfulness.” This course will introduce and expand upon the principles and practices of mindfulness as a pathway to a more peaceful life. Instruction in the COURSES practice of mindful meditation will be given, as well as NEW SP19-SCF-57 CULT FILMS related practices designed to relieve the anxiety that so Tuesdays: 1-3 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) many of us experience today. This how-to course is for 7 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 23 everyone, especially those who tell themselves they Jordan Shifrin can’t meditate. Literally, anyone can learn to meditate. Students will develop tools they can use anywhere, Cult films…Why are they so alluring? What will anytime. Silver Member: $95; Gold Member: $85.50. motivate a devoted fan to stand in line to see a film

they have already seen 50 times before…Or to see a sing-along version of an old favorite? In this course, NEW SU19-SCF-61 POSITIVE TRANSITIONS… you will learn why cult films do not necessarily require THE PROMISE OF LIFE’S PIVOT POINTS blood splatters. In fact, many of them are tame enough (Summer) for a trip to the movies with your grandchildren. Tuesday: 1-4 pm Would you call The Sound of Music a cult film? If so, 1 Session: May 7 then how about The Night of the Living Dead? Join Kathy Flora us and you just might become a cult film aficionado. Silver Member: $90; Gold Member: $81. Whether navigating a move to a new area, a new job, or a new life stage, transitional pivot points are a constant fact of life. Learn new strategies for tackling the challenges that SP19-SCF-58 SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES life transitions bring, so that you can claim the promise and FOR TODAY’S MARKET personal excitement these changes hold. Kathy will guide Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm you through interactive exercises and personal reflections to 4 Sessions: Mar. 12-Apr. 2 help you uncover the best that lies waiting within your new Bob Latessa life season. No matter if your transition is one you chose, or one that came unexpectedly, it can offer fresh perspectives This class will provide a broad look at the current state for growth. Are you ready for the challenge? of today’s financial markets. We will not only address Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49 the risks investors face but will also outline

opportunities that wealth managers look for when allocating portfolios. Themes to be discussed will SU19-SCF-62 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: include: tax-advantaged investing, investing for income GOOD OR EVIL (Summer) in a low-interest-rate environment, analysis of investor Tuesday: 1-4 pm behavior, the benefits of having a financial plan, the 1 Session: May 21 state of corporate earnings, and, of course, where to Alex Beavers seek opportunities when markets are trading at all-time highs. Silver Member: $70; Gold Member: $63. Headlines are barraging us with warnings that artificial intelligence (e.g., robotics, automation, data analytics, deep learning, etc.) might just be evil because it will boost productivity at the expense of fewer jobs and a diminished role for human labor. Despite these alarms, there is much that dispels the evil myth of technology and that builds a hopeful case for a promising future. This seminar will cover topics including: (1) what is state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence, (2) where is it likely going, (3) what are the economic and technical realities of it, and (4) why we need more of it not less. Silver Member: $55; Gold Member: $49.

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Martin Adams began his exposure to jazz as a youth in jazz clubs in Albert H. Cohen has worked as a classical music critic for more Manhattan, playing gigs, and running a jazz radio program during than 42 years (20 for a Gannett newspaper in New Jersey). In college. After a career in marketing with Eastman Kodak, he taught Florida, he has written for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Orlando courses in jazz at the Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) and Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times, and Pro-Opera magazine. He was the Chautauqua Institute (NY). (p. 47) managing director of the Music Critics Association of North America for 13 years. (p. 47) William Andrews taught English and creative writing in independent prep schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans. Herbert Cohen is a psychologist and marriage and family therapist. He is a graduate of Yale University (CT) with a bachelor’s degree in He taught at New York University and the State University of New English, and Northwestern University (IL) with a master’s in social York (Purchase). Herbert received his doctorate from Columbia policy and school administration. (p. 52) University (NY) and is the author of “Snap Out of It,” a book dealing with stress, addictions, and anxiety. (p. 42) Simona Bai received a teacher’s diploma and a bachelor’s in education in Italy where she taught school for 17 years and was a Robert Collins, with his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern teachers’ supervisor for six years. She lived in Thailand for University (IL) and master’s from American University (D.C.), four years where she taught Italian as a second language to has enjoyed a 44-year career in entertainment marketing. His English speakers. (p. 46) affiliations included Ice Capades, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and World Wrestling Entertainment. (p. 55) Alex Beavers has a doctorate in electrical engineering and an MBA. He is a veteran high-technology executive, entrepreneur, Steven Derfler has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology/ and author of 25 papers and two books. His board memberships archaeology/Jewish studies from the University of Minnesota and include Ringling College of Art and Design, Chai Energy, and Palma Tel Aviv University, and a doctorate in classics and archaeology Sola Consulting. His executive and entrepreneurial experience from the University of Minnesota. He has been researching and includes Stanford Research Institute, Schlumberger, GE, Thomson teaching about ancient civilizations for more than 40 years. A Industries, and three high-tech ventures. (pp. 51, 56) recently retired professor, he is the director of Educational Resources, Inc., a consulting firm. (pp. 44, 45, 49) Bernice Borow is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who has successfully helped men, women, and children improve their health Tom Dietrich worked at Caterpillar for 43 years in management and lifestyles. She has a degree in dietetics and nutrition from City positions. He received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering University of New York and is licensed in Florida. (p. 43) from Millikin University (IL) and an MBA from Case Western Reserve (OH). Tom taught management training programs has been studying and teaching meditation, yoga, Charles Bradt in Caterpillar U. He was on staff in Caterpillar U. when it was and stress transformation for over 20 years. His mindful meditation named best Corporate U. in the U.S. by ASTD. practice is based on the stress transformation program popularized [email protected] (p. 41) by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has offered retreats, workshops, and courses in upstate David Eisner, PsyD, NCPsyA, is a NAAP (National Association New York, South Carolina, and Florida. (p. 42) for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis) Certified Psychoanalyst and a Florida certified teacher of English and social sciences. His holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s Monroe Brett interactive seminars encourage participants to individualize and in secondary social studies education from George Washington integrate the gifts of art, music, literature, cinema, and psychology University (DC). He taught U.S. history, world studies, and into a deeper appreciation of self, soul, and perspective on the advanced placement economics at Eleanor Roosevelt High School complexities of everyday life. (p. 50) in Beltsville (MD), where he was selected as the school’s best teacher in 2001. (p. 43) Kathy Flora, a Nationally Certified Career Counselor and Master Career Coach, has guided hundreds of individuals through a native of South Africa, has worked as a physician, Barry Bub, life/career transitions. She has held leadership positions in Gestalt psychotherapist, chaplain, author, educator, and the corporate world, elected state office, and in the federal professional mentor. Barry’s talks and experiential workshops are government, most recently in Human Resources and program offered to wide-ranging audiences. He serves on the adjunct management for the Congressional Research Service of the Library faculty of Temple University Medical School (PA), and his current of Congress and the Defense Intelligence Agency. (pp. 49, 56) passions include art, photography, and storytelling. (p. 37) Alan Freedman, a communications and public affairs professional has a doctorate in sociology and a J.D. degree. He Paul Chassy with a degree in journalism from Boston University, has taught was a professor of law and sociology. Paul retired from the U.S. nearly 400 OLLI at Ringling College students how to use their Department of Justice and taught at Johns Hopkins University iPhones with skill and confidence. He has an abiding interest (MD) for 15 years. During his spare time, he plays the bassoon in in furthering others’ ability to get all they can out of today’s chamber groups and enjoys competitive bridge. (p. 40) electronic devices. (p. 51)

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Rabbi Alan D. Fuchs recently moved to Sarasota from Hanover, NH. Spence Hilton worked as an economist at the Federal Reserve He last served as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Rodeph Shalom Bank of New York for over 30 years, first in its Research in Philadelphia, where he is Rabbi Emeritus. He was ordained at Department and then in its Open Market Operations Group. Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati from which he holds a Doctor Spence holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Divinity degree. He has taught many courses in the Osher of Wisconsin. (p. 41) program at Dartmouth College. (p. 49) Alfred Jones taught American history to college and university Robert Gary is a former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor students for more than 30 years. When he retired to Sarasota with the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. Robert has some 10 years ago, Alfred discovered a new student body of adult run numerous complex federal investigations and has received learners at OLLI at Ringling College. He says they keep him on his awards and commendations from the Attorney General and the toes with their probing questions and wide reading. (p. 43) Director of the FBI. (p. 40) Karin Jones, ASID, lived in Savannah, GA from 1978 to 1998. Stephen Gillum has practiced meditation for more than 35 years. She graduated summa cum laude from the Savannah College of Art He spent time studying in India, including three years living in an and Design, renovated and managed a Designer Showcase House, ashram. His mentors were leading authorities in the field of mantra served on the board of the Historic Savannah Foundation, and and meditation. Stephen practices his non-theistic style that fuses founded a successful commercial design firm, employing Eckhart Tolle and Zen and focuses on relaxing and observing 12 designers. (p. 37) the mind. (p. 42) Susanne Konicov graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Al Goldis was a professional baseball player, teacher, and coach. Rapids (MI) with a bachelor’s in English. She has taught Hebrew, He worked with the Angels, White Sox, Brewers, Cubs, Reds, and part-time, for more than 40 years at synagogues in several states. Mets in various capacities, including director of scouting and player Susanne also prepares children and adults for their bar and bat development, vice president, and special assistant to the general mitzvah ceremonies. She currently teaches at Temple Beth El manager of the Mets. Al is a Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of in Bradenton. (p. 46) Fame inductee. (p. 51) Bob Latessa is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree Ronald Gottlieb is a board-certified radiologist with extensive in government. He is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley research experience in outcomes-based healthcare including Wealth Management. Bob is a native of Bradenton and the unnecessary medical testing. Ronald obtained his medical degree head wrestling coach at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School from Duke University (NC) and a master’s of Public Health from the also in Bradenton. (pp. 41, 56) University of Rochester (NY). He has practiced radiology for more than 30 years. (p. 42) Ronni Loundy graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in mathematics; she continued her graduate work in software Helga Harris graduated from Pratt Institute (NY) and worked in the development at Wright State University (OH). Ronni is a former fashion industry for over 40 years in New York City. In the ’70s in college software development instructor who formed her own Miami, she manufactured under her own Helga Harris Design label. company which provided custom software and hardware support. Sarasota became her home in 1990. Now, writing is her first love. Ronni now provides technical support for Windows and She is the author of “Dear Helga,” “Dear Ruth,” “We Were There,” Android products. (p. 52) “Susie ... WAIT!” and “Nothing Is Forever,” as well as short fiction and numerous newspaper and magazine articles. (p. 52) Peter Mermin has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Antioch College (OH), a master’s in psychology from the New School for Harriet Hendel taught children with learning disabilities for Social Research (NY), and a doctorate in psychology from Union 30 years. Harriet has been a mentor in Sarasota for 14 years. Institute (OH). Peter taught at Southampton College and Suffolk She is on the Board of Directors of The Innocence Project Community College on Long Island for 34 years. He actively of Florida. In her spare time, she visits and writes to people promotes humanistic and spiritual values. (p. 38) in prison. [email protected] (p. 40) Jack Merriam grew up in Florida and received his bachelor’s Velva Lee Heraty is an internationally recognized expert on dreams. and master’s degrees in natural science from the University of She has master’s degree in social work from Loyola University (IL) South Florida. He is the immediate past chair of the Citizen’s and her depth-psychotherapist certification from the C. G. Jung Advisory Committee of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Institute (IL). She is a seasoned trainer and the author of “The and is currently on the boards of Sarasota Bay Foundation Dream Belongs to the Dreamer.” (p. 50) and Suncoast Waterkeeper. (p. 51)

Craig Hill is a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner with Stuart McDougal received his bachelor’s degree from Haverford more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. Craig most College (PA) and his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. recently worked for Charles Schwab where he managed For many years he chaired the Department of Comparative and ran the Sarasota and Venice offices. He is a graduate Literature at the University of Michigan, where he also taught of Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in personal English literature and film. He has published five books on literary financial planning. (p. 40) and cinematic topics. (p. 46)

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David Miano earned his doctorate at the University of California, Monique Seyler earned a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from San Diego, and is the author of “Shadow on the Steps: Time Seton Hall University (NJ) and attended the Sorbonne in Paris, Measurement in Ancient Israel.” He is an ancient historian and has Fu Jen University in Taiwan, and the Art Students League and written several anthologies designed for classroom use, including School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. After working several years as “Ideas in the Making: A Sourcebook for World Intellectual History.” a China Hand, a Mandarin-speaking liaison, she focused on her art www.davidmiano.net (pp. 43, 44, 55) career, and her paintings are now found in museums and private collections throughout the U.S. (p. 37) Ronni Miller is a playwright, novelist, and short story writer. She is the founder and director of “Write It Out,” an expressive Marc Scher is a retired New York City middle school principal. writing program for individuals of all ages. Ronni has a He has a bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s in education from bachelor’s degree in English from Boston University and has won the City College of New York and a master’s in school supervision/ awards for her fiction. (pp. 47, 52) administration from Queens College. He has taught calligraphy for over 25 years at adult education sites around New York City was saxophonist and music director over his 23 Harry Miedema and uses his calligraphic skills to create wedding invitations and years with the O’Jays. Later, he was director of Jazz Studies at the other projects. (p. 37) University of Indianapolis, where he instituted an undergraduate degree in that subject. Harry retired as Professor Emeritus in Allan B. Schwartz has been a professor of medicine at Drexel 2014. He holds a master’s in saxophone performance from Indiana University College of Medicine (PA) and served as vice University (Bloomington). [email protected] (p. 48) chair of the Department of Medicine and Clinical Service Chief, receiving “Outstanding Clinician” and “Outstanding Teacher” spent 55 successful years in the music business Tony Moon awards. He earned his M.D. from Hahnemann Medical College as an artist, agent, songwriter, producer, and publisher. (later Drexel University College of Medicine). (p. 44) Moving to Nashville, he became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. He has won awards, with songs released by Barbara Shocket, a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, well-known artists. Tony currently administers an entertainment focuses on a Jungian and metaphysical approach to personal company and does music research for Sarasota’s Westcoast growth. She teaches interactive classes at OLLI at Ringling College Black Theatre Troupe. (pp. 47, 48) and the CG Jung Society that promote insight into self and soul by synthesizing art, literature, and psychology. Barbara has a earned a master’s degree in Multicultural Patricia Regnier bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Texas and education from Goddard College (VT) and a C.A.G.S. in a master’s in counseling psychology from the University Comparative Literature and Film Studies from Lesley University of Miami (FL). (p. 50) (MA). Patricia taught English at the International School of Paris and Intercultural Communication at the Sorbonne in Paris. Jordan Shifrin is a retired attorney. He has degrees in history She has been a resident of France since 1985. (pp. 38, 55) from the University of Illinois and a J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School (IL). Jordan is a film buff and devotee of American was a senior official in both the Intelligence Community John Rixse history and culture. His previous classes include “The Great and the Department of Defense (DoD). He was on the National American Musical,” “Hitchcock,” “Cowboys and Indians,” and Security Council Staff. At CIA, inter alia, he was responsible for “Cops and Robbers.” (pp. 38, 56) current intelligence and served as Executive Secretary. At the DoD, he served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary & Deputy Murray Simon served as a cantor for Jewish congregations in Secretary of Defense and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Boston and at the Jewish Center in Princeton (NJ), where he is for Europe & NATO. (p. 40) now cantor emeritus. He earned a master of music degree in voice (Boston Conservatory of Music) and has lectured at Brandeis has a master’s in counseling and a master’s Judy Rosemarin, University, Hebrew College (MA), and The Academy for Jewish in social work. She is an executive coach and co-author of Religion (NYC). (p. 48) “Becoming An Exceptional Executive Coach.” Judy taught at New York University and Baruch College (NY) and was the original Charles Sprandel has a bachelor’s degree in history and political CareerPlus columnist for the New York Post. (p. 49) science from Albion College (MI) and a master’s degree in Japanese studies and comparative education from the University with 40 years of Wall Street experience, is president Lauren Rudd, of Michigan. He taught philosophy of education at the University of of Rudd International Asset Management. Lauren is a syndicated Toledo (OH) and was an administrator and teacher for 29 years at newspaper columnist and recognized public speaker. He has Maumee Valley Country Day School (OH). (p. 47) a bachelor of science in economics and computer science from the University of Maryland and did graduate work at Benita Stambler has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s Wharton (PA) and University of South Florida. degree in teaching Asian studies, and a doctorate in education. [email protected] (p. 41) She taught online cultural studies classes for the State University of New York and, more recently, has been designing museum exhibitions and studying local history. (p. 44)

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Diane Browne-Sterdt earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology James Vartuli received his doctorate in Physical Chemistry in 1973. from Temple University (PA) and a master’s degree in clinical He spent 31 years as a corporate researcher in the area of porous educational psychology at the University of Rhode Island. After materials for catalytic and sorption uses. He and his wife (a former spending 34 years as a school psychologist, Diane taught a short school teacher) enjoy the snowbird life spending half their time in story course at the Center for Lifetime Studies at Marist College Bradenton and the other half near Philadelphia. (p. 55) (NY) for 11 years. (p. 46) Jack Winberg played cello with the Minneapolis Symphony, then Mark Stuart has a bachelor’s from Long Island University (NY) attended college, earning degrees in medicine and microbiology. and a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services Jack is an active chamber music cellist, an award-winning from Springfield College (MA). A former teacher and businessman photographer, and an experienced instructor in both music and specializing in retirement planning, his experience prompted digital imaging. (p. 48) a keen interest in personality types and led him to study the Enneagram system. (p. 50) Gayle Yaverbaum is Professor Emerita at Pennsylvania State University. She was the director of information technology Regan Teague received a bachelor’s at Ashland programs at Penn State (Harrisburg) and an information University (OH) and is pursuing his Chartered Financial technology teacher for more than 25 years. She has a Analyst (CFA) designation. (p. 40) bachelor’s degree in business from Penn State and her master’s and doctorate in computer science from Temple has a bachelor’s from Cornell (NY) and a medical degree Al Tripodi University (PA). [email protected]. (p. 52) from State University of New York Upstate Medical University, where he was an associate clinical professor of medicine. He practiced medicine in Syracuse (NY) and Sarasota for 40 years. He presently volunteers and is medical director of the Senior Friendship Center’s medical clinic in Sarasota. (p. 45)

OLLI: AT A GLANCE The mission of Osher Lifelong Learning at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interaction that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

ADMINISTRATION OLLI Staff Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Bldg. #1, Sarasota, FL 34237 Janna Overstreet, Director • 309-5113; [email protected] Phone: 941-309-5111 Sheila Reed, Project Coordinator • 309-5115; [email protected] Office Hours: 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday Debby Sharp, Operations Assistant • 309-5111; [email protected] Website: www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Rhonda Stapleton, Membership • 309-5116; [email protected] Email: [email protected] Melinda Whitson, Accounts Specialist • 309-5114; [email protected] Volunteering: [email protected]

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 TUITION/FEES Fall 2019: September 30-November 22 • Course tuition ranges from $30 to $109. Winter 2020: January 13-March 6 • OLLI Talks and Einstein’s Circle: $9 Gold Members; Spring 2020: March 9-May 1 $10 Silver Members and General Admission Summer 2020: June 1-July 24 • Lecture: $15 Silver Members and General Admission; free to Gold Members. • OLLI accepts: cash, checks, or Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

GOLD MEMBERSHIP REFUND POLICY Fee: $85 per person, per year • If you drop a course less than 48 hours after the first scheduled class Benefits: Early registration privileges, 10% discount on all courses, session, you will receive a refund minus a $15 administrative fee. OLLI Talks, and Einstein’s Circle; lectures are free to Gold Members. • If you drop a course more than 48 hours after the first scheduled class Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) and invitation to session, you forfeit your entire tuition. Gold Member-only Appreciation Celebration. No refunds on • There are no refunds for OLLI Talks, Einstein’s Circle, Lectures, Gold membership. Gold membership, Workshops, Special Events, or OLLI Adventures.

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Sanchia Adye Laurie K. Hall Andrea Nierenberg Jane Vartuli Andrea Andrus Beverly Harms John Olivo Barbara von Papen Joan Antonicelli Orlene Hart Linda O’Rourke Bonnie Wagner Robert Bahm Martha Hill Pat Owen Barry Waldman Jan Baker Linda Hoffman Rosemarna Pajerski Jennifer Walker Stan Bastacky Karen Hoovler Linda Paul Karen Wehrner Alex Beavers John Horigan Joe Penn Ernest (Doc) Werlin Ken Bechis Daniel Idzik Sherry Penney PJ Widerman Diana Berry Cathy Johnson John Rixse Jack Winberg Claudia Bolcik Don Johnson Terry Rixse Gayle Yaverbaum Donna Boron Alfred Jones Kim Roden J. David Yoder James Borsik Karin Jones Judy Rosemarin Irwin Zucker Monroe Brett Robert Kendal Joe Rosenthal Phil Brown Joe Kerata Margaret Rubinow Phillip Buck Peter Kimble Jeffrey Ryder Judy Buffa David Klain Sam Samelson Nancy Cabral Barbara Kowalyk Susan Samelson Janis Cohen Dale Kowalyk Ronald Saper Ron Cohen Tom Landers Ashok Sawe Julie Cotton Susan Larson Tanner Saxon Steven Derfler Fred Lasky Lt. Richie Schwieterman Ann Diaz Judith Levine Margaret Shaw Carol Dorr Robert Levy Jan Skalny Barbara Duval Sandy Lomax Thomas Skoloda Mary Eckert Debbie Mackler Laura Smith Brian Eckl Jeffrey Mackler JoAnn Spiegel Victoria Eckl Mickie McElroy George Staudt Robert Essner Mina McEvoy Rick Steinmann Kathleen Flora Jennifer Meinert Celia Strickler Shirley Foss Jack Merriam Charlie Stryker Robert Frank David Miano Mark Stuart D. Franklin Dan Miller Jack Sukin Holly Freedman Nathan Miller Joanne Swick Martin Fried Thomas Miller Colleen Tierney Louise Gallagher Winifred Miller Maria Todd Clara Gallo Jerald Moja Robert Toplin Allen Goldis Tony Moon Elizabeth Trainor William Goodman Anne Perry Moore Al Tripodi Alan Grindal Mark Moulin Dianne Utsinger Beth Grindal Sandy Moulin Patricia van der Vorm Debbie Drinkard Grovum Alice Newlon James Vartuli

62 OLLI at Ringling College | 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building #1 | Sarasota, FL 34237 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is grateful to have generous, consistent donors. It is their extra financial support that allows us to offer an affordable and outstanding program. Donations are always appreciated.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE DONORS: $1,500 OR MORE Marcos Carvajal-Cuba ~ Day Hagan Asset Management ~ Shirley Foss ~ Beverly Harms ~ Josephine Hennelly Thomas Landers ~ Sam & Susan Samelson ~ Zuheir & Susan Sofia ~ World Class Cruise

MAGNA CUM LAUDE DONORS: $1,000 - $1,499 Carter & Carol Fox ~ Nathan & Winifred Miller Janna Overstreet ~ Joanne Swick

CUM LAUDE DONORS: $500 - $999 Donna Boron ~ Robert Garvey ~ Alan & Beth Grindal ~ William Hatz ~ David & Louise Klain ~ Kathleen Lorenz ~ Bernie Mindell Premier World Discovery ~ John & Terry Rixse ~ Jeff Ryder ~ Charles & Lorraine Stryker ~ Jack & Adrea Sukin ~ Susan Talarico Al & Fran Tripodi ~ Barry & Ann Waldman

COLLEGE HONORS DONORS: $100 - $499 Francine Achbar ~ Sanchia Adye ~ Charles Albers ~ Andrea Andrus & Margaret Shaw ~ Alan Bandler Richard Belle & Marie Pogozelski ~ David & Janis Blackman ~ Ann Bohlander ~ Robert & Claudia Bolcik ~ Gilbert Bosse Patricia Chotin ~ Celia Cohen ~ Douglas & Janine Cohen ~ Janis Cohen ~ Ron Cohen ~ Phyllis Collins ~ Julie Cotton Vincent DeLisi ~ Barbara Duval ~ Brian & Victoria Eckl ~ Millie Finkel ~ Alan & Holly Freedman Martin Fried ~ Jerry & Joelle Hamovit ~ Myron Harvey ~ Karen Hoovler ~ Irwin & Arlene Horowitz Daniel Idzik & Kathleen Osborne ~ Susan Johnson ~ Anthony Joseph ~ Robert Kendal ~ Joseph Kerata Peter Kimble & Elizabeth Hughes-Gunn ~ Dale & Barbara Kowalyk ~ Andre Krauss & Bette Zaret ~ Eugene Kusekoski Paul Laub ~ Herbert & Francine Lippitz ~ Thomas & Betsy Little ~ Jeffery & Debbie Mackler Anthony & Bonnie Moon ~ Andrea Nierenberg ~ John Olivo ~ Peter & Linda Pichetti ~ Kenneth Pierce ~ Kimberly Proctor Jay & Marion Richter ~ Gabriel Rosica ~ Steve & Joyce Sandler ~ Paul & Anita Sarno ~ Werner & Virginia Schuele Eric & Adele Steinberg ~ Hobart & Janis Swan ~ Patsy Taylor ~ Stan & Elaine Trost ~ Paul Tschirhart ~ Maria Tuccio Ernestine Van Schaik ~ Herbert Walker ~ John Warren ~ Karen Wehner ~ Gisela Weinland ~ Ernest Werlin Jack Winberg & Judith Levine ~ Mary Winckler ~ Robert Yamartino ~ Newell & Mary Yaple ~ Gayle Yaverbaum

We Also Wish To Thank Our Donors Who Gave Gifts Of Under $100 That Total: $5,393 Every Gift Counts! 4 donors gave $75 and up 36 donors gave $50 to $74 41 donors gave $25 to $49 103 donors gave $10 to $24

www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org | 941-309-5111 | [email protected] 63 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE 1050 SOUTH TUTTLE AVENUE PAID BUILDING #1 MANASOTA, FL SARASOTA, FL 34237 PERMIT NO. 296

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Directions to OLLI at Ringling College Exit 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Building # 1 210 Sarasota, FL 34237 N. Tamiami Trail Washington Boulevard Fruitville Road From I-75: Take I-75 to Fruitville Road (Exit 210). Go west on Fruitville Road for approximately OLLI AT 4 miles to S. Tuttle Ave. Turn left onto S. Tuttle Lyle Street RINGLING Ave. In approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Bahia Vista Street, then turn right onto S. Briggs Avenue. Bayfront COLLEGE Building #1 and the parking area will be to your right. Drive S. Euclid Avenue S. Briggs Avenue

Tuttle Avenue Driving from Sarasota north toward Bradenton on Mound US 41: Turn off of US 41 onto Bahia Vista Street, Street and continue east for approximately 2 miles. Just Parking after the intersection of S. Euclid Avenue, turn left onto S. Briggs Avenue. Building #1 and the parking area will be to your left. Sarasota Bay Driving from Bradenton south toward Sarasota on US 41 or Route 301: Turn left onto Fruitville Road,

S. Tamiami Trail Bahia Vista Street and continue east on Fruitville Road to S. Tuttle Ave. Turn right onto S. Tuttle Avenue. In approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Bahia Vista Street, then turn right onto S. Briggs Avenue. Building #1 and the N parking area will be to your right. Exit 207 If you need further assistance, call the Bee Ridge Road OLLI office at 941-309-5111.