Welcome to OLLI...... 2 Become a Member...... 3 Benefits of Membership...... 3 Contact Us...... 3 Registration...... 4 Payment and Credit Card Security...... 4 Scholarship Requests...... 4 Non-member Registration...... 5 Refunds and Withdrawals...... 5 Guests...... 5 Catalog Limitations and Discrepancies...... 6 Policies...... 6 Concord Classes...... 8 Conway Classes...... 11 Manchester Classes...... 13 Seacoast Classes...... 17 Class Description and Information...... 21 OLLI Steering Committee 2019-2020...... 132 Frequently Asked Questions About OLLI Fundraising...... 133 OLLI Friends and Community Partners...... 134

1 WELCOME TO OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at GRANITE STATE COLLEGE

OLLI at Granite State College (GSC) is a “learning for the fun of it,” member-driven, volunteer-based, educational program for lifelong learners, age 50 and better. For fifteen years OLLI members have been exploring ideas and interests with their peers in traditional classrooms, and out in the community. There are no tests, grades, or prerequisites. Social- events, travel abroad and domestic, special interest groups (SIGS) and a wide array of volunteer opportunities enhance member benefits.

Volunteer opportunities encourage older adults to remain active and purposeful. Non-credit courses are developed by volunteers in response to member interests. They are facilitated by volunteer presenters who enjoy sharing their area of expertise with learners whose life experiences enrich discussion. 569 volunteers either support the membership experience locally by assisting presenters, preparing social events and through marketing efforts or at the state level assisting with development, the OLLI Outlook newsletter and/or in the OLLI office.

OLLI values high standards of program excellence with an emphasis on educational and social enrichment, volunteerism, fiscal sustainability, a diverse membership, mutual respect and member safety. Programs are held on GSC campuses in Concord, Conway, Manchester, Portsmouth and Rochester as well as in accessible community locations. Addresses for campuses and community programs (outdoor and active) are indicated within the course descriptions found in this catalog.

OLLI at GSC is one of 124 OLLIs at colleges and universities nationwide, representing more than 170,000 members, 25,718 active volunteers serving 390 cities and towns. To learn more about Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the USA consider visiting: http://nrc.northwestern.edu/

OLLI is fortunate to be hosted by Granite State College https://my.granite.edu/ part of the University System of New Hampshire family that includes Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of NH. GSC provides OLLI with safe and clean classroom space, free parking, administrative and technical support at no cost.

Thanks in large part to the generosity of Granite State College our OLLI membership and class fees are among the lowest within the national OLLI network.

Why not join today? Come for the classes and stay for the friends!

We look forward to meeting you,

Sharon Kace Jane Fletcher Chair, OLLI Steering Committee Program Director OLLI Class of 2010 OLLI Class of 2011

2 ABOUT US Become a Member Membership in OLLI is required to participate in the full range of offerings. Memberships are valid for one year. To join you may: 1. Complete the secure online application found on the OLLI website at olli.granite.edu, or 2. Complete the registration/application in the back of the catalog and mail it with your $40 check to the OLLI office, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each member applying 3. Phone or visit the OLLI office with your credit card.

Benefits of Membership • $20 discount per class (prices shown in this catalog reflect the discount) • Reasonably priced classes, events and trips • Scholarship for members in need • Access to 500+ programs/year at five locations and their surrounding communities (Concord, Conway, Manchester, Portsmouth and Rochester) • Bus trips to museums, theaters, historical venues and other places of interest • International travel • Remaining active and vibrant in support of a healthy brain • A wide variety of opportunities to volunteer • Learning for pleasure with peers • Interest groups, social gatherings and opportunities to meet new friends • Newsletters and catalogs • Student ID card which may be accepted for student discounts where available • Support of OLLI mission

Contact Us The OLLI office is located at Granite State College, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH, and is staffed by three employees with assistance from member volunteers. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information about OLLI: • Visit our website: olli.granite.edu • Call us in Concord at 603.513.1377 • Email us: [email protected] • Write us: OLLI at GSC, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301

3 Registration • Online and mail-in registration for classes will open on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM. • Phone, walk in, and nonmember registration will open on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 9:00 AM.

Classes fill up quickly.Those who register online and early will have the best chance of fulfilling their first choices. Help is available from staff and volunteers in the OLLI Office. Registration is ongoing throughout the term. You may register until the start date unless the class has reached its maximum class size. Registrations will not be accepted without payment.

Wait Listing is Recommended. Should you find that a course you’d hoped to attend is full , please add your name to the waitlist. Waitlisted individuals are contacted in the order in which they were added when seats become available in the course and/ or when a second section of the course has been added due to popular demand. Payment is not required when adding your name to a waitlist. Online, and Mail-in: To register online visit the OLLI web site, olli.granite.edu. When choosing to register by mail, the application/registration form at the back of the catalog may be returned with your check payable to OLLI at GSC. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each student to avoid potential errors. Our mailing address is: OLLI at GSC, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301.

Payment and Credit Card Security Payments for OLLI programs and fees may be completed online or phoned in with a credit card. You may also choose to mail a check directly to the OLLI office: 25 Hall St. Concord NH 03301. For your protection, OLLI does not keep/store your credit/debit card information. Credit/debit card information should never be left on voicemail, included in an email or faxed.

Scholarship Requests Donations from members and community partners contribute to financial support for members in need, to defray the cost of class fees. Scholarships may not be used for membership fees. Please call the OLLI office to request a scholarship – it’s an easy and respectful process and there’s no paperwork.

4 Non-member Registration Non-members may enroll in any OLLI class (unless otherwise indicated). Non-members do not receive a member discount; the cost of courses for non-members is $20 more than the member price found online or in this catalog. Non-members must call into the office to register; non- members cannot register online.

Refunds and Withdrawals • Classes that are cancelled by OLLI qualify for refunds/donations. • Requests for withdrawals from classes or events must be made seven days prior to the start date (of the class or event), to qualify for a refund; after that, fees are no longer refundable. • Neither absences nor presenter cancellations of a single session in a multi-session class qualifies for a refund. (note; presenters who cancel class sessions are encouraged to offer make-up sessions) • Special exceptions to this policy will be indicated in the class/event/trip description, if applicable.

Guests Members are welcome to invite non-member friends and relatives who might be interested in joining OLLI, to one session of a class, contingent on space/seat availability. Members MUST CALL the OLLI Office first, to ensure that there is room in the class for a guest to attend. Guests may attend one session at no charge, however, must pay for class materials or additional expenses such as: lunch, admission fees or class supplies. The complimentary guest privileges do not apply to day trips or extended travel.

Inclement Weather In General, OLLI follows Granite State College’s winter weather closure policy:

Closures and course cancellations will only occur due to severe weather conditions. Often this will mean that GSC will remain open when residential colleges and K-12 schools close. In general GSC will close by region rather than by campus and the Concord Administrative Center (including the OLLI office) and Concord Campus will close or delay together.

OLLI students, presenters and staff are personally responsible for their own safety and must exercise good judgment when making travel choices in winter weather. The College advises them not to travel if they believe they are putting themselves in harm’s way.

The designated public media sources for Granite State College cancellation information is WMUR TV and its website www.wmur.com. OLLI students 5 will be notified by public broadcast on WMUR TV, and on WMUR’s website. WMUR’s information is also posted automatically at NHPR. (Campuses may choose to notify though additional media outlets at their judgment.) Please do not call the OLLI Office for information if the Concord campus is closed.

For your convenience please consider signing -up for free weather alerts that can be directed to your phone or email address or both- you choose : https://www.getrave.com/login/unh

For safety reasons, OLLI meetings and activities are considered cancelled if the GSC campus where they were to be held has been closed.

If GSC remains open but OLLI decides to cancel an event/class due to weather conditions, those registered will be notified by email or phone.

Catalog Limitations and Discrepancies The printed catalog describes courses, policies and procedures of OLLI at Granite State College that are in effect at the time of its preparation. Print catalog information including, but not limited to, dates, times, number of sessions, presenters, locations and fees are subject to change without notice. The online catalog is updated with changes as they are made. Any discrepancies should be clarified with the OLLI office.

To learn more about OLLI at Granite State College and our policies please refer to the OLLI Member Handbook at: https://olli.granite.edu/membership

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20 Aging Brain The brain, like the rest of our bodily organs, ages over time. Some people may develop brain aging diseases that abnormally affect memory, cognition and functioning. People affected by brain aging diseases may exhibit symptoms that interfere with daily life. In this presentation we will discuss different diseases that impact the brain, how those diseases can impact day-to-day life and talk about some resources that are available for support and guidance.

Caitlin Cawley received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2013. She is a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. As the Home Care Consultant, Caitlin works with professionals and families to ensure that seniors are able to stay at home, safely, and keep readmissions to the hospital low. Caitlin also works with clients and families in Quality Assurance, to ensure a client’s care plan remains up-to-date and individualized to their needs.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 6/4 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Aging Eyes: Challenges and Solutions When Diagnosed With Low Vision This course describes the common causes of vision loss as well as the implications that vision loss can have on everyday tasks. We will review solutions to overcome challenges that living with low vision can present. Low vision aids and devices will be available for hands-on demonstrations.

Denise Caruso is a COA, LVT, VRT (certified ophthalmic assistant, low vision therapist, vision rehabilitation therapist). She has been working with NHAB, now FIS, for 19 years. Her role includes working with older adults to make the most of their remaining vision. Her goal is to reach their goal!

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/30 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

All About Dogs Come learn about the types of problems today’s dogs suffer from and what we can do to prevent them. From the basic biology and evolution of dogs to breed-specific problems, this course is jam-packed with information to make you a better dog lover.

Helen St. Pierre is the owner and operator of No Monkey Business Dog Training. Based in Concord, she is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer; Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and an Operation Socialization Certified Trainer (OSCT). Helen has been training dogs for

21 over 12 years. She is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, a member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals and is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Helen is also a licensed Dogs and Storks presenter, a licensed Dogs and Toddlers presenter, and a certified AKC evaluator. She volunteers countless hours at the local SPCA and works with homeless dogs to help them learn skills to find a home faster.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Tu 4/7 - 4/21 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

American Literature: “Attack on the Village” American writers have long challenged the notion of the ‘small town’ as a place where “dear hearts and gentle people” gather to enjoy conversation with one another over “white picket fences.” Sherwood Anderson, Robert Frost and Sinclair Lewis are among those who rejected the romantic view of small-town America portrayed in popular culture. We will read and discuss “Main Street” by Sinclair Lewis and short selections from other American authors. Read the first 100 pages of “Main Street” ISBN 13:978-1- 4209-5931-4 for the first class.

Mike Baker, a former teacher and administrator, is a frequent presenter for the OLLI program.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 M 2/17 - 3/16 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Animals of Ill Repute No snakes or spiders in this class but there will be animals that have bad reputations. Meet some of these animals at naturalist Margaret Gillespie’s lecture. Afterward walk through Squam Lakes Natural Science Center exhibits at your own pace.

Margaret Gillespie, BS in Wildlife Management from UNH and MS in Environmental Education from Cornell, joined the Squam Lake Science Center in 1986 as a naturalist.

Member tuition: $20.00 An $18.00 entrance fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $38.00 1 W 5/27 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 Squam Lake Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH

22 Antiques: Appreciate, Accumulate and Even Liquidate Would you like to learn more about the “treasures” you’ve acquired but don’t know whom to ask or trust? Learn to appreciate the beauty and history of the items you own - or wished you owned. Acquire knowledge about methods of accumulating and liquidating possessions including the upsides and downsides of these activities. This is a full one-day, 2 session seminar-style class that will begin with the basics of antiques/collectibles and conclude with a mini Antiques Road Show to discover your treasures. This will be a full day course; please bring your lunch and your favorite antique item for the appraisal section.

Sharon Kace owned Bell Hill Antiques, is a past president of the NH Antiques Dealers Association and created the successful “Antique Week in NH.” Richard Thorner is a collector, dealer, past officer of the NH Auctioneers Association and owner, with his wife, of Resser-Thorner Antiques, Manchester. Sharon and Richard have each been studying, collecting, buying and selling antiques for over 35 years.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/25 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Appledore Walking Tour - Cruise to the Isle of Shoals Join this educational cruise aboard the research vessel, the R/V Gulf Challenger, to Appledore Island. Enjoy a guided tour of Celia Thaxter’s garden and the Shoals Marine Lab. The 40-minute boat ride has minimal seating so be prepared to stand or lean, not sit. The onboard facilities include a marine toilet. Required: ability to navigate the boat ramp, unstable docks, and uneven terrain. Bring a lunch/drink and dress in layers suitable for any weather. Each participant must sign a waiver.

Member tuition: $20.00 $50 boat rental fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $70. 1 Su 6/14 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 32 UNH Pier, next to US Coast Guard Station25 Wentworth Road, Fort Point, New Castle, NH

April Showers Bring...Tulips? Cross Stitching for Beginners Learn counted cross stitch by stitching a tulip in your chosen color using cross stitch and backstitch. Students will need to bring 4 skeins of floss, a light and dark shade in the color of the tulip and 2 greens for the leaves, 3 or 4 inch embroidery hoop, #22 or #24 tapestry needles and scissors. Instructor will donate 14 count adia fabric - for the project. Finishing techniques will be discussed.

23 Violet Anderson is a member of the Embroiders Guild of America and American Needlepoint Guild. She has over 50 years stitching experience starting with stamped doilies, continuing on to crewel, various counted techniques (counted cross stitch, Hardanger, pulled work, drawn thread work) and canvas work. She previously taught needlework classes to elementary students in after-school programs as well as adults in guilds and has won national awards in guild shows.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 Th 5/7 - 5/28 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 8 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Art of the Therapeutic Harp The universal, non-verbal language of music offers regenerative energy. The harp has a large range of pitches and can vibrate the entire human organism. Harp Therapy is playing a small harp and using music to meet the client at all levels: body, mind and spirit. It promotes balance, eases suffering and anxiety and re-energizes. It revives memories, relieves stress and improves a person’s quality of life. Harp therapy is intentional, individualized and interactive. The music is soft, and approaches pure sound more closely than any other instrument. Come and relax and enjoy the therapeutic effects.

Valerie May is a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner who received her certification through the International Harp Therapy Program. She is a volunteer for Central NH VNA and Hospice where she plays for hospice clients and directs a Hospice Choir. She also plays for her church, local retirement communities and the Huggins Hospital Adult Day Program. Valerie also presents programs on the value of therapeutic harp for local organizations and Plymouth State University. She is a retired Vocal Music teacher who majored in Voice at Trenton State College in New Jersey.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec S01 1 Tu 3/31 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

SEC W01 1 Th 4/30 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

24 Arthur Miller: Playwright with a Conscience Although he often called himself “Mr. Marilyn Monroe,” Arthur Miller remains as one of America’s preeminent playwrights. We will discuss and view three of his finest works: “Death of a Salesman,” “All My Sons,” and “The Crucible” and come to know three of the most enduring characters in dramatic literature: Willy Loman, Joe Keller and John Proctor. Moreover, we will discuss how Miller was attempting to awaken the social and political responsibilities of a nation.

Mike Baker, a former teacher and administrator, is a frequent presenter for the OLLI program.

Member tuition: $45.00 6 Th 4/2 - 5/7 | 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Artisans and History of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Concord NH Convene outside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for a tour that will touch on the exterior architecture of the church, built in 1859, and the grounds. Proceed inside where presenter Duncan MacIntyre will provide a short description of the founding of the church in 1817 and those prominent citizens within the Concord community that helped build and grow the church. Hear about some of the church parishioners that were involved not only with Concord history but with national history as well. The main focus of the tour is on the current interior architecture of the church which literally rose from the ashes of a devastating fire, and of the NH artisans that created the stained glass, brass and woodwork. The church address is Centre Street but we will meet Duncan at the Park Street entrance, across from the NH State House and next door to the Upham Walker House (18 Park Street). Metered three and ten-hour parking is available on the streets surrounding the church and in the School Street and North State Street garages.

Duncan MacIntyre is a docent at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord and has been a member of St. Paul’s parish for over 20 years. For over 16 years he has been a volunteer for the Granite State Ambassadors, helping visitors to NH explore our state and region and answering travel related questions.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 6/1 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 15 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21 Centre Street, Concord, NH

25 Ask a Trans Person Anything Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to have an open, respectful conversation with your transgender neighbors! This event series began a year and a half ago, and has toured to well over a dozen libraries, schools, and churches across the state, educating the general public about what it means to be a transgender person in NH. The event begins with our panelists sharing a little bit about themselves, then the rest of the event is turned over to a moderated conversation between panelists and audience.

Palana Belken is the Trans Justice Organizer at the ACLU-NH. Palana works on efforts to pass comprehensive non-discrimination protections in NH, expand the gender marker set at DMV to include non-binary identities, and to teach workshops on trans identities

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

26 Augmented Reality Games; Pokemon Go and Harry Potter Can Keep You Walking Imagine small crowds of people at a Historic Site or Marker who are all doing something on their phones? Do friends or grandchildren play Pokemon Go or Wizards Unite/Harry Potter on their phones? Does walking seem boring? Come and find out what Augmented Reality Games are about. This course is an introduction and information session. No experience with games is necessary. Martha Walsh has been playing Pokemon Go since its inception in 2016 and started Harry Potter in June of 2019. The games keep her walking. A smart phone and a generous data plan is needed to play these games that use GPS. Technical help with your smart phone is not included.

Martha Walsh is a retired Software Project Manager who loves to travel and read.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 6/9 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Avian Adventures Welcome back our spring migrants as we delve into the fascinating world of the migratory and resident birds that visit the beautiful sanctuary of the Massabesic Audubon Center. Learn about the behavior of our brilliantly- colored migrants through exploration of their behaviors, songs and nesting strategies. Our walk will take us through the fields and forests of the sanctuary, with a stop along the picturesque shores of Massabesic Lake. Bring your binoculars. Students need ability to walk over uneven trails for two hours.

Kelly Dwyer is an educator and naturalist with Audubon. She served as a Trustee for eight years and as a volunteer for several decades. As an avid birder, Kelly loves to share her knowledge of birds with people of all ages!

Member tuition: $20.00 $10 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $30.00

Sec M01 1 F 5/8 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 20 Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH

Sec M02 1 F 5/15 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 20 Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH

27 Barbershop Harmony - How Do They Do That? Through live performances, video examples and audience participation, Eric Ruthenberg and the Concord Coachmen Chorus will show (and sing!) for all (men and women!) about the great American art form of barbershop. Come listen to them sing, hear about how it all began and maybe even try your hand at singing! This fun performance/demonstration will leave you wanting more and will prove that you can do it, too!

Eric Ruthenberg has conducted the Concord Coachmen since 1994. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from BU in 1993. In 1993 he moved to NH, where Eric served as the choral director at Newport Middle High School until 2006. Eric has served as chairman of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Young Men in Harmony committee, and has coordinated the NH High School Barbershop Festival. Ruthenberg was honored by the chorus as “Barbershopper of the Year” in 1996, and was awarded the “Volunteer of the Year’ in 1999 by Harmony Foundation. He has been a member of the faculty at Harmony College Northeast, and at the Great Northern Harmony Workshop in Montreal. In 2005 he was guest conductor at an international choral festival in Indonesia. Eric is a two-time district quartet champion, singing baritone with Overdrive (2000), and tenor with Average Joes (2011).

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/9 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Class limit: 75 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Basic Beginners Quilting, a Step Beyond As a prerequisite for this class, the student must have taken a basic beginner quilting class or by experience, be able to sew a perfect 1/4 inch seam. A quilting square will be taught that enables students to sew angles. We will discuss the project to be worked on for this semester in the first session. Bring two 1/2-yard pieces of fabric, basic sewing supplies, and your machine.

Nancy Morrison has taught sewing in the past and has been quilting for many years.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Th 4/9 - 4/23 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 6 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

28 Battle of the Bulge: Hitler’s Last Gasp This winter marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the last major military battle on the Western Front of Europe in World War II. We will examine how the German Wehrmacht incredibly amassed a major Panzer Army without being detected by the Allies under Dwight D. Eisenhower after it had been essentially wiped out in the previous seven months of running battles across France. Why did the Germans pick this site for the attack? What were their objectives; their initial successes? We will explore the Allied Forces’ initial responses and retreat, including the defense of Bastogne; and the counterattacks by the British and American Armies, particularly Patton’s 90-degree pivot of his Third Army to blunt the attack and then collapse the salient.

Dave Hess is a retired trial lawyer who served as NH Assistant Attorney General under Warren Rudman and David Souter, and was a member of the NH House of Representatives for 25 years. Dave developed a passion for politics more than 50 years ago when he became involved in the 1964 presidential primary as a Dartmouth student. Dave has presented a number of diverse and varied classes at OLLI. History in general and western political and military history in particular have been interests of his over his entire life.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Th 4/16, 4/30 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Be Heard: Voice Training for Performance and Public Speaking This two-hour workshop will focus on voice for the public speaker or actor. From basic breath support to honest voice to being heard in the last row of the balcony, we will turn our attention to this important building block of all performance or public speaking. No experience or prior training is necessary. Participants will leave with a very basic vocal warm-up and some practical tips for improving their voice as an actor and speaker. Come prepared to move a little and to speak!

Carey Cahoon creates and performs regularly with theatre Kapow. Last season, she appeared in “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” and in “Living in Exile as Briseis,” for which she won the 2017 NH Theatre award for Best Actress (professional). She also won the 2017 NH Theatre Award for Best Actress (Community) as Queen Marguerite in “Exit the King.” Carey has also performed and directed with Boston Playwright’s Platform, Stage One Productions, Jean’s Playhouse, the Palace Theatre, and the Anselmian Abbey Players. She holds a BA in Classics from St. Anselm College and trained at the Atlantic Acting School, Shakespeare; Co., and with SITI Company.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/9 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

29 Beautiful Bugs Insects are everywhere and are incredibly diverse! They are not only pollinators but composters, predators, pest controllers and food for other animals. Come learn about these wild and amazing animals by looking closely at them in the classroom and in the wild. This is a hands-on class! In the first session we will learn about the many groups of insects and will gain an understanding of what makes a beetle different from a true bug and a bee different than a fly. We will focus on basic insect identification and appreciation and explore presenter Emily Preston’s collection of insects using magnifiers and a microscope and learn about tools to catch and observe insects in the wild. The following two sessions will be outdoors, searching for insects in two different habitats; a meadow and a pond. Come explore this fascinating group of animals and then share your knowledge with friends and family.

Emily Preston is a Wildlife Biologist with the NH Fish and Game Department. She is the co-coordinator of the NH Wildlife Action Plan and participates in conservation and land use planning efforts throughout the state and region. She provides technical assistance to landowners, communities, conservation organizations and agencies on wildlife habitat protection and management. She is also responsible for monitoring several of the state endangered and threatened and other at-risk species.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 M 5/11 - 6/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Best Books of 2020 and Beyond What are the hot new books? Get ready to make your lists. The class will focus mainly on fiction books and will include all the highly anticipated titles coming out soon, as well as some sleeper hits that you can discover first. There will also be a concerted effort to include upcoming nonfiction titles. Plus, we will talk about smaller press regional titles. Share your favorite reads, too. As an added bonus, participants will go home with a new book to read.

Laura Cummings is the owner of White Birch Books in North Conway Village. A major part of her job is to steer people to the books they might love, so she is constantly reading in a variety of genres and discussing what she reads with anyone who will listen.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 6/2 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Conway53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

30 Beyond Reusable Grocery Bags: Ways to Cut One Time Use Materials Want to reduce the amount of plastic and other materials you throw away or recycle? Wonder what alternatives work as well? Come join Cheryl as she shares ways she has found to reduce the amount of trash her family generates. She will also share products she has tried which work as replacements for plastic and other one time use items. Bring ideas/things/ habits you have incorporated into your life and share with the group. We will also discuss why it matters and how we can all help to save the planet.

Cheryl Sprinkle is a retired biology/science teacher with over 30 years in the classroom. She loves to travel, learn about current science topics, explore nature, and bake, which is all really science!

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/18 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Bird Watching for Beginners Learn how to identify birds by sight and song. The first session will be in the classroom learning techniques to help us find birds in the field. The second session will be spent out in the field looking and listening for birds!

Shelby Morelli graduated from UNH with a BS in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. She has taught environmental education at New Hampshire Audubon for three years. Shelby trains and works with the Audubon’s in house rehabilitated raptors but most of her time is spent doing education programs for groups.

Member tuition: $25.00 A $10.00 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $35.00. First session: F, 5/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Second session: Th, 5/7 | 8:00 - 9:30 AM Class limit: 10 NH Audubon McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

Border Collie Breeding, Handling and Judging Border collies are intelligent, obedient, faithful, and loving. Roger Deschambeault currently has five dogs that he works. To get the dogs to drive, which is to go away from you (which goes against its instinct), you must teach them to respond to directions, both verbal and by a whistle. For instance, two short whistles signify “Forward,” another command instructs the dogs to hold one sheep apart from the others. Called the working- class dogs of the world, these border collies and their owners are making a living and winning championships. Join us at Nearfield Farm and watch Roger and his dogs go through their paces. Roger, with his daughter Lynn will work as a team. He will work the dogs, and Lynn will explain what he

31 is doing and how he directs the dogs. The class requires short walking on uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes. For your additional comfort, bring a chair, water, hat, and bug spray for a fun-filled morning.

Roger Deschambeault of Nearfield Farm is a local dairy farmer, turned collie breeder, handler and judge. Originally he used border collies to herd cattle. In the mid 1970’s he began training them. In the 1980’s he switched to sheep with concentration on trialing and training his dogs.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 5/28 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 40 Nearfield Farm, 2275 East Conway Road, Center Conway, NH

Bridge for your Brain: More Techniques for Making your Contract - Part II This course continues with the planning of the play of the hand. The focus, once again, will be on making a plan as declarer to have the best chance to make the contract, including managing entries to your hand and dummy, watching out for the dangerous opponent, handling the trump suit, putting all of the concepts together - plus and a bonus lesson on Jacoby transfer bids. The course is based on materials sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). The student text for the class is available from bridge supply houses and through Amazon for a reasonable cost. The corresponding teacher’s manual is accessible online through www.acbl. org. Participants are encouraged to bring an open mind and a willingness to learn new methods and set aside older approaches to the game. Most of all, the class is intended to be fun and thought-provoking.

Rick Weinstein is one of six accredited American Contract Bridge League teachers in NH. He has been playing bridge competitively for almost 30 years. He has attained the rank of Silver Life Master and is almost a Ruby Life Master. Last year Rick was recognized by NH American Contract Bridge Association as member of the year.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 Sa 3/14 - 4/11 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Bringing History North: Slavery in Massachusetts Province of Maine This course destroys racists’ myths and brings truth to light, confronting 19th century historians’ racist views. It offers eye-opening information, and suggestions for further study.

Patricia Q. Wall has been involved for over 40 years in educating the public about colonial American history; through writing and professional and volunteer museum work. Since 1995 her focus has been on New England’s early African American history, resulting, first, with two novels designed to introduce children to that vital topic: “Child Out of Place” (2004) set in Portsmouth and then a sequel “Beyond

32 Freedom”(2010), set in Boston. Wall’s six years of intensive research resulted in publication of “Lives of Consequence: Blacks in Early Kittery and Berwick in the Massachusetts Province of Maine,” a much detailed work that refutes old myths of slavery’s scarcity in this northern region.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 4/3 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 26 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Buddhism - Philosophy, Religion and Science Buddhism is one of the world’s major religions. It is also appreciated, from the non-religious perspective, as an influential philosophy and a discipline that encourages scientific inquiry into the true nature of reality. Learn about the life and core teachings of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived 2500 years ago and explore how the major currents of Buddhism developed as these teachings took hold within different cultures. The program will also review the variety of Buddhist organizations and centers that have sprung up in NH in recent years.

Aurore Eaton is a freelance writer whose history column Looking Back appears weekly in the New Hampshire Union Leader. She is the former Executive Director of the Manchester Historic Association and the author of the book, The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company: A History of Enterprise on the Merrimack River.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/23 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 27 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Burned - Are Trees the New Coal? The acclaimed documentary movie “Burned - Are Trees the New Coal?” will be shown followed by an interactive question and answer session. This stunning film reveals the controversy over the power industry’s destruction of vast forests for fuel, calling trees a “renewable” resource. Burning wood sends carbon into the atmosphere while destroying a forest’s ability to sequester carbon and protect wildlife. This film takes a hard look at the latest false solution to climate change - woody biomass. The biomass industry will tell us the story of how biomass has become the alternative- energy savior for the electric power-generation industry. This film has been recognized as an invaluable tool for educating and engaging the public on this issue As an example of a close to home electric utility plant using such biomass is the Northern Wood Power Project, Schiller Station, located at 400 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth became operational in December 2006. This wood chip based electric generating plant currently consumes 400,000 tons of wood/trees annually. 33 John Werner is a retired organizational improvement specialist with over 35 years of experience. Over his career he was employed by numerous manufacturers, heavy industrial fabricators and several health service providers including hospitals, nursing homes and medical office practices. In retirement John became a climate/environmental activist and volunteers with 350 NH, 350 ME and Sierra Club affiliated action groups including the York (ME) Ready for 100 group. He also keeps active with home improvement projects and is an avid model railroader.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 5/5 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 22 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Caesar: The Man from Venus Experience the performance and discussion of a remarkable story. This is a storyteller’s telling of the life of Caesar, a life formed by a circle of extraordinary women: mother, aunt, wives, daughter and mistress... and Cleopatra. This man is a philosopher, historian, writer, engineer, architect, politician and the greatest general in history. Caesar sees himself as descended from the Goddess Venus on his father’s side and the Tarquin Kings of old on his mother’s side. We meet Caesar in the apartment building his mother owns in Rome and follow his meteoric rise to become the first amongst men: the most powerful man in the world. No period in history has been better recorded. An extensive reading list will be offered.

Sebastian Lockwood is a traveling bard and performer. He studied the roots of storytelling, classics and anthropology at Boston University and Cambridge UK. He has recorded a series of classic novels and poems including Homer’s “Odyssey,” the “Epic of Gilgamesh” and more.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 3/3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Camino de Santiago: Walk With Us on The Way The Camino de Santiago is a 500 mile pilgrimage walk in Spain along old Roman roads and trade routes. Thousands walk this path each year in search of spiritual enlightenment, physical challenge, and personal growth. Hear what it is like to be a modern-day pilgrim walking this journey.

Judi Lindsey is a recently retired K-8 educator who specialized in developing and implementing the Enrichment and Challenge program at Moore School in Candia. She has her BS in Arts and Media from Grand Valley State College in Michigan and her M.Ed. from Rivier College in Nashua. She is active on her local Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Church.

34 Barbara Robidoux has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in Reading from the University of NH. She retired after thirty-five years of teaching with positions ranging from teaching emergent readers and writers in kindergarten, to teaching American literature to high school students, to being the Literacy Coordinator at an elementary school. She is an avid runner, having completed seventeen marathons and many half marathons and shorter races.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/9 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Celebrating Votes For Women! The Women on the Walls and Who Walked the Halls of the NH State House It’s 1861, you are Harriet Patience Dame, forty-six years old. You become one of the first women in NH to go to war to serve as a nurse. It’s 1869, you are Marilla Ricker and you are a suffragette. In 1870 you hand in your first ballot to vote. It is rejected but for decades you keep trying. You study and become a prominent lawyer and in 1910, though you still can’t vote, you run for governor of NH. It’s September 10, 1919. NH ratifies the 19th amendment, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” It’s August 18, 1920. Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the amendment and on August 26, 1920, the ratification is certified. Women have the right to vote! It’s 1921. You are Jessie Doe or Mary L.R. Farnum, the first two women to walk into what had been an all-male NH House of Representatives. How did you feel entering Rep’s Hall? These are just a few of the firsts of NH women in politics. Join us as Virginia Drew takes us on a women’s highlights tour of the NH State House. Hear more about these women, view the nine women’s portraits that grace the walls of the State House, and learn about the firsts of the women who have followed in their footsteps. We will meet by the Daniel Webster statue in front of the steps to the State House. If it is raining we will meet on the covered portico. Three and ten hour metered parking is available on the streets surrounding the State House and in the School Street and North State Street garages. (https://www.concordnh.gov/844/Downtown-Parking)

Virginia Drew is the Director of the State House Visitors’ Center. She is a native and on the Board of Selectman in Epsom, a founder and member of the Friends of The Epsom Library, former Library Trustee, former School board member, Municipal Budget Committee member, and active in the Epsom Historical Association. Virginia is on the Executive Board for the National Legislative Services and Security Association and she has visited 40 US capitols and 4 Canadian capitols, as well the British Parliament, and the seats of the French and Netherland parliaments.

35 Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 4/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 45 NH State House, 107 North Main St, Concord, NH

Chocolate Adventure at Dancing Lion Journey into the magical world of chocolate! Sip the drinking chocolate the ancient Mayans called “Xocoatl.” Grind cacao beans into chocolate with your own hands. Learn to taste chocolate like a chocolatier. Chocolate Adventure will answer your questions: Are we running out of chocolate? Is white chocolate really chocolate? Can milk chocolate be darker than dark? This class will be an interactive (eating and drinking) journey into the myths and realities of fine chocolate.

Originally a physicist, Richard Tango-Lowy has been working with chocolate since 1996. He graduated with honors from Ecole Chocolat in Vancouver, and has earned Master Chocolatier designations from Ecole Du Grand Chocolat Valrhona in Tain L’Hermitage, France and Ecole Chocolat’s Master Chocolatier course in Tuscany. He opened Dancing Lion Chocolate in Manchester, NH in 2007.

Member tuition: $20.00 $20 chocolate tasting fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $40.00 1 W 5/20 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | Class limit: 14 Dancing Lion Chocolate, 917 Elm St, Manchester, NH

Christian Perspective on Leadership A Christian Approach to Effective and Ethical Leadership uses the stories and lessons of the Bible to lay out a path for the development of effective, ethical, Christian leadership. This course uses lessons throughout many books of the Bible, incorporating the Word of God with practical steps and wise advice to establish an easy to follow process for becoming and developing as a Christian leader. In these troubling times, where ethical leaders are hard to come by and yet more important than ever, the guidance, process, and practical advice laid out in Christian Perspective on Leadership is much needed and promises to become an invaluable guide for all who want to become Christian leaders.

George R.B. Ware was born to a devoutly Islamic family in Liberia. Initially, he planned on becoming an Islamic scholar, but changed his mind after his acceptance of Christ as his Savior and Lord. He converted to Christianity in 1992, in the city of Danane, Ivory Coast, West Africa, where he resided as a refugee after fleeing the 1989 civil unrest in Liberia, at the age of twenty. He obtained an associate degree in Theology from Evangelical College of Theology in Kasoa, Ghana, and a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA, as well as a Master of Pastoral Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camila, Georgia. He is a co-founded and senior pastor of Christ’s Kingdom Builders Church, Manchester, NH, a marriage counselor and an author of the book, “Kingdom Perspective on Leadership.” 36 Member tuition: $25.00 2 Th 4/30 - 5/7 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Class limit: 50 Christ’s Kingdom Builders Church, 25 Lowell Street, Suite 101, Manchester, NH

Civil War Soldier: “Myth vs. Reality” This course is an overview of life as a soldier during the American Civil War. Through discussion and a PowerPoint presentation participants will gain an understanding of training and camp life during the war. A number of artifacts will also be brought in to enhance student understanding of what soldiers had to endure.

Warren Sommers is a retired Special Education teacher and administrator who has worked in the Lakes Region for over thirty-five years. He has presented numerous lectures and workshops that address Civil War history, including The Life of the Civil War Soldier, Generals, and Views, relative to camp life during the Civil War, to many historical societies, schools, and civic organizations in NH.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Sa 5/30 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 30 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

Climate Change and its Impact on New England Professor Rock will present and discuss the scientific lines of evidence supporting the scientific consensus view of human-caused global climate change. Beginning with the known natural causes of past climate change (volcanic eruptions, variations in Solar output and changes in the Earth’s orbital patterns), Rock will compare these natural climate forcings with the over-riding effects of greenhouse gas emissions, urban aerosols and land cover change associated with human activities. Rock will also discuss the impacts of current and future warming on New England forests, with a focus on climate changes that have occurred over the past 100 years as well as what climate models suggest are likely changes over the next 100 years. He will present some of his own research on the recent (since 1970) climate impacts on both white pine and sugar maple.

Barry Rock is a Professor Emeritus at the University of NH in the Earth Systems Research Center. Trained as a botanist (a comparative wood anatomist), he teaches courses in forestry and the environment. His research makes use of Earth-orbiting satellites to monitor the health of forests from orbit as part of a study of climate change impacts on forests in the northern hemisphere, using a combination of field work, laboratory analyses, and satellite image processing. He also has focused on developing a series of K-12 science outreach classroom activities that involve authentic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs for pre-college students.

37 Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 4/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Collecting Weather Data in Your Own Backyard Calling all weather hobbyists! If you have a weather station in your backyard or are looking to establish one, this course will teach you everything you need to know about the data you can collect, how to properly site the station, maintenance, weather terminology, and more. Come with your “if I could ask a meteorologist” questions.

Cyrena Arnold is a Meteorologist and Vice President at Athenium Analytics. She is a previous Director of Summit Operations for the Mount Washington Observatory and NH1TV Meteorologist. Before living in NH, Cyrena installed weather stations on the Alaskan tundra in helicopter access only locations and completed icing and turbulence test flights with a NASA contractor in Colorado. Cyrena is the 2019 NH Tech Professional of the Year and was named to the Union Leader’s 40 under 40.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/23 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Come Take a Taste of Dandelion Wine Discuss the brilliant coming-of-age story by Ray Bradbury. Enter his sensory imagination as he takes us on a stroll through the summer of 1928. Meet some unforgettable characters such as Bill Forrester, Helen Loomis, Colonel Freeleigh and the Lonely One. Please read “ Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury ISBN 0-553-27753-7 by first class.

Mike Baker, a former teacher and administrator, is a frequent presenter for the OLLI program.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 6/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Constructing Magic Squares Magic Squares are squares of numbers with special properties. In Roman times they were thought to bring good luck. There was a time when people would display magic squares on the walls of their house, much as we would display a painting. We will start with an introduction to several types of magic squares and how to construct them, and then participants will actually create their own magic squares of various sizes.

38 (Douglas) Scott Hewitt, a retired Math teacher, still teaches occasional courses in calculus and statistics for Great Bay Community College. He enjoys math puzzles and on a Sunday afternoons may be found enjoying a game of Billiards.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/22 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Covered Bridges of New Hampshire: Past & Present A century ago, the covered bridge was a ubiquitous part of New Hampshire’s landscape. Fire, flood and progress have destroyed 90% of them so that only slightly over 50 remain. Take a virtual tour of some of the state’s past and present covered bridges while learning about their designs, the craftsmen who built them, how the bridges met their demise and the efforts to preserve those which remain.

Bill Caswell has been interested in covered bridges for over 30 years. In 2003, he co-founded Covered Spans of Yesteryear, a project which has documented over 13,000 existing and former covered bridges in the U.S. and Canada. The research is available to others at www.lostbridges.org. In 2013, he became president of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving American Historic Covered Bridges.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/2 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Creating an Art Quilt: A Demonstration and Interactive Dialog In this class, Nancy explains the making of one of her fabric art pieces through a series of step by step quilts, each quilt depicting one step in creating the piece from start to finish. Participants will be able to view and discuss each step of the creation process. This is a very interactive discussion so many questions and comments come up, which adds to the diversity of the material covered. After the discussion there will be a slide show featuring some of Nancy’s current works.

Nancy Morgan grew up in the Seacoast area and her fabric art depicts many of its familiar scenes. Her technique and process are her own and have evolved through her lifetime of sewing and 20 years as a Fabric Artist. Currently she owns Nancy Morgan Art, a working studio and gallery in Portsmouth, NH

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 6/3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

39 Crumpacker Art Gallery Tour Tour St. Paul’s Crumpacker Gallery. After a brief introduction by the gallery’s staff, artists Annette Frye, Kathleen Dustin and Patricia Paulsen will talk about their spring show, “Beautiful Compulsion: Three Women’s Careers in Adornment.” You may then take your time examining the gallery’s permanent collection and the spring show. Parking is across the street from the gallery. If the weather is promising, feel free to wander the campus.

Lindsay Bolduc is the gallery assistant at St. Paul’s School Crumpacker Gallery. She installs and staffs all shows as well as manages the school’s artwork collection. Since earning a MA in museum studies from the University of NH, Lindsay has worked in historical institutions and art galleries throughout the state. She is also the busy mom of 2.5 year old triplets.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 4/22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 Crumpacker Gallery, 11 Halcyon Place, Concord, NH

Curiosities in Mathematics Demonstrate to yourself, to your friends and particularly to your grandchildren that you are interested in mathematics and that they should be too. Must there be a Friday the 13th every calendar year? How many randomly selected people in a room assures better than a 50-50 chance of a birth month-and-day match? Are all triangles isosceles? Why are some numbers “perfect” and others deficient? How many prime numbers are there? Euclid knew! We will discuss and answer these questions, more as time allows. Inquisitiveness is the only skill required. No advance reading and no homework.

Bill Faulkner has presented 31 times with OLLI, nine unique courses in seven cities. Now in his 55th year of teaching, he likes to interact with inquiring minds and welcomes suggestions for the content of his upcoming courses.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 F 5/8 - 5/15 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Current Events: Here, There, and Everywhere Explore the news in NH, the US and the world with focus on the interest of the attendees. In a combination of multimedia presentations, participant contribution and discussion, we’ll look at the issues of the day, including historical perspectives and their implications for the future. There may be guest speakers to add depth to some of our topics.

40 Josh Shaine has been teaching courses through the MIT Educational Studies Program for more than thirty years. He also works with schools and families on issues of under-achievement and gifted education. He has been teaching for OLLI since 2008.

Member tuition: $60.00 9 W 2/19 - 5/20 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Currier Museum of Art and Its Neighborhood Walking Tour The Currier Museum of Art is the legacy of two generous people, Moody and Hannah Currier. Learn the story of how Moody Currier rose up from obscurity to become Manchester’s Renaissance Man — a successful educator, lawyer, banker, politician, poet and scholar of languages. His wife Hannah, a former schoolteacher, shared his vision that their fortune be used to create a museum of art that would enrich the lives of local citizens. The tour will include a walk through the museum to learn about its architecture, including the fine classical-revival structure that opened in 1929, preserved as the heart of the building. Afterwards the group will take an architectural tour through the surrounding neighborhood. Everyone is encouraged to have lunch in the Winter Garden Cafe and visit the galleries on their own.

For Aurore Eaton bio see Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20.00 $12.50 admission will be added to registration. Total cost: $32.50 1 Th 5/28 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH

Daniel Chester French: The Sculptor Who Captured the American Spirit This talk will reveal the fascinating life of a modest but greatly talented and accomplished man, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931), who is recognized today as one of America’s foremost sculptors. French produced an astounding body of work including public art of great significance such as the iconic Minute Man statue in Concord, Massachusetts and the magnificent statue of Abraham Lincoln enshrined in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. He was born in Exeter, NH and given the middle name “Chester” in honor of his family’s ancestral village of Chester, NH. And he would name his beautiful estate in western Massachusetts, Chesterwood.

For Aurore Eaton bio please see Buddhism.

41 Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/20 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 40 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Day Tour of Littleton Our journey of discovery to the town of Littleton begins in the morning at the Historical Society with a one hour guided tour of the Museum and Opera House, followed by a one hour guided walking tour of its historic downtown including the must see Pollyanna Statue. After a luncheon, the class will tour the famous Thayers Inn with some time to explore a few of the unique Main Street shops including a visit to Chutters, the world’s largest candy counter, White Mountains Canning Company and more before ending the afternoon with a libation at Schilling’s Brewery, an old grist mill transformed into a pub! So come crawl Littleton with us. Cost of lunch and libations, on your own.

Nanci Carney has a background in non profit management, real estate and teaching. She is currently employed as a regional manager of a non-profit in Littleton. She will share her knowledge of the beautiful, historic” Be Glad” town, Littleton, NH.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/13 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Littleton Historical Museum, 4 Union Street, Littleton, NH

Dead Kettles and Indigenous Afterworlds This lecture focuses on early colonial encounter (late 1500s through the 1600s) along the Atlantic seaboard in northeastern North America and the ways this period was marked by the exchanging, acquiring, and keeping of objects across cultural boundaries. Specifically, we will explore some of the ways European-origin kettles, an especially popular item in the fur trade, were used by indigenous communities not for cooking, the European value ascribed to these objects, but for ceremonies related to death and afterworld.

Meghan Howey, Chair and Professor of Anthropology, UNH. is an anthropological archaeologist who has done an array of ethnohistoric and archaeological research on the early colonial period in the Northeast and the late precontact period in the Midwest. Over the years during field research in these areas, she developed a fun side interest in early colonial trade kettles and the powerful way these were transformed by indigenous peoples into hybrid indigenous/European objects used not to cook but for powerful ceremonial purposes through the 1600s. She has published three articles/book chapters on this topic.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/9 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 42 Death and the Meaning of Life This course focuses on a number of important philosophical questions about death and the meaning of life, such as: Is it bad to die? Should we fear death? Should we want to live forever? What is the meaning of life? Participants should obtain following required text: “10 Good Questions about Life and Death” by Christopher Belshaw, Blackwell Publishing 2005, ISBN: 978-1-4051-2604-5.

Dr. Kiki Berk is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from the VU University Amsterdam in 2010. Her current research interests include analytic existentialism (especially the meaning of life), the philosophy of death and value theory (especially happiness).

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Tu 3/17 - 3/31 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 20 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH, 03102

Decorate a Ukrainian Style Egg: Beginner These are not your grandkids’ Easter eggs! Decorate your own holiday egg in the distinctive Ukrainian pysanka style, using wax-resist method on a real egg. Melt beeswax over a candle, draw lines of wax on a raw egg with a traditional waxing tool, dip the egg in dye, and watch your pattern appear. The finished eggs will be varnished and hollowed, creating a permanent keepsake. No previous artistic experience required! Every year, my students amaze themselves with the beautiful and unique eggs that even first-timers produce. If you have previously taken this class, consider the Intermediate class.

Jodi Smith lives in Lovell, Maine. Her ancestors came to America from Lusatia (a Slavic minority in what is now Germany) in 1854, on the sailing ship Ben Nevis, hoping to protect their Slavic language, culture and religion. Jodi has been decorating eggs in pysanka style for over 30 years, and teaching classes for about 25 years. Her eggs have been displayed at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum.

Member tuition: $20.00 $3 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost: $23.00 1 M 3/30 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 8 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Decorate a Ukrainian Style Egg: Intermediate This class session is geared to people who have some previous experience making pysanky. We will be doing a different, more complex design than the beginner class.

For Jodi Smith bio, see Decorate Ukranian Egg Beginner

43 Member tuition: $20.00 $3 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost $23.00 1 F 4/3 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 8 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Denmark and France Under Nazi Occupation: Rescue, Memory and Myth This class begins by exploring the German occupation of Denmark, its rescue operation to Sweden and the postwar reintegration. White discusses the factors shaping Danish attitudes towards its Jewish neighbors and what was different about the Nazi policy in Denmark. The second session concentrates on the German occupation of France covering such topics as Vichy collaboration, the French resistance, life in Paris and its liberation, as well as exploring the significance of the rising tide of antisemitism, the appeal of authoritarian leaders in France and Marine Le Pen’s defeat in 2017.

Thomas M. White,the Coordinator of Educational Outreach for the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies at Keene State College, serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO); serves as training center coordinator for ADL/USC Shoah Foundation/ Yad Vashem’s Echoes and Reflections curriculum; has participated as observer and facilitator in the Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention at the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR); Yad Vashem and US Holocaust Memorial Museum International Conferences; received NEA-NH’s Champion of Human and Civil Rights Award in 2009; and in 2015 was named a Peace Ambassador by the Center for Peacebuilding from Bosnia and Herzegovina. In his position he is responsible for organizing holocaust educational programs with local schools; developing educational materials for use by schools; assisting teachers and school districts with curriculum development; working with survivors and witnesses; maintaining a speakers’ bureau; visiting schools; speaking to civic and community groups; maintaining the Center’s website; coordinating the CCHGS listserv for teachers; and coordinating events commemorating April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention month in NH.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 W 4/29 - 5/6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 45 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

Digital Footprints, Free Speech, Privacy and Propaganda Freedom isn’t free and neither is the Internet. Some of the world’s largest corporations are stalking you, collecting data and selling access to you (personally) to others, including political campaigns and nation-state propaganda. To maximize their profit, they seek to dominate your screen time with kittens, fear and outrage. At the same time they censor or de-prioritize content they consider objectionable from hate speech to controversial topics. This class may help you pop your filter bubble and get a better idea of who is doing what to you and why when you are online.

44 Jim Isaak is a retired computer wizard with an eclectic background and set of interests. He has been active in the Society on Social Implications of Technology for some years (see blog at http://TechnologyAndSociety.org) and is trying to track the many aspects of change affecting our future including genetics, artificial intelligence, the Internet, augmented humanity, and more.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/15 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Digital Photography is Not Rocket Science Learn the basics of your digital cameras and demystify the controls and hidden menus of today’s photographic equipment. You will also learn about file management and how to find and print those hidden photos from your memory cards or computer. Bring your digital camera(s) to class.

Michael St. Germain has over 60 years of experience in the photographic industry, teaching client about nearly all aspects of photography. The last 20 years he has expanded that knowledge of photography into the digital direction that photography has expanded. So much to learn, so little time.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec C01 1 F 4/17 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec C02 1 F 4/24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Discovering the Art That Is All Around Us Using examples of architecture, painting, sculpture, and fine craftsmanship found in NH, the instructors will discuss how the visual arts can be understood as manifestations of culture, history, and life.

Ann and David Wilkins are teachers and authors who have been teaching art history together for many decades and have led national and international tours for adults and students. They currently teach a course on Modern Art and Architecture in Rome in Italy for Duquesne University.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 F 6/5 - 6/12 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

45 Do I Need a Trust? Estate Planning Basics Do you have questions about estate planning? What options are available? What is a trust, and why would I want one? This course will provide an introduction to the basics of estate planning. It will address common estate planning documents, including advance directives for health care, durable general powers of attorney, wills and trusts. A well-crafted estate plan can provide you great peace of mind, making it easier on your loved ones should you become incapacitated and ensuring that your assets pass as you intend following your death.

Alyssa Graham Carrigan is an attorney at Ansell Anderson, P.A. in Bedford, NH. She focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and gift and estate tax planning. She received her JD from Suffolk University and her LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 3/5 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Don’t Be the Next Victim / Protect Your Financial Future These classes are designed to provide investor protection and financial education to seniors and include significant time for questions and class discussion. The overall intent of the series is to provide class participants with investor education to protect those who are being targeted by fraud perpetrators or unscrupulous sales people. How to Detect and Prevent Investor Fraud and Understanding Investments and Special Considerations of Investing When Retired are two main themes. We feel the best defense against investor fraud is a well-educated citizen.

Kevin Moquin is the Senior Staff Attorney for the NH Bureau of Securities Regulation where he has served since 2001. He oversees the Bureau’s licensing, registration and examination functions and helps coordinate investor education efforts. Also, he serves as the Bureau’s primary hearing officer. Kevin is a 1995 graduate of Suffolk University Law School and he is a lifelong resident of NH.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 M 5/18 - 6/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Dunfey Family - Counter Culture: Clams, Convents & a Circle of Global Citizens Stories and the meaning of life! While this course spans a hundred years of one family’s journey, its themes are universal. We make our meaning in all life’s imperfect places - family, church, convent, business and politics. As participants, you will be encouraged to expand the scope and enrich our class conversations with your own stories of family, religion, business and politics. 46 Eleanor Dunfey is the youngest of 12 children. Her position in her family has provided a unique lens into the lives of teenage mill working parents and 11 siblings whose lives led the four sisters into and beyond religious life; her eight brothers from clams to a hotel corporation; and all of them into creating a non- profit focused on social justice issues.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Tu 4/7 - 4/14 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 23 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Electricity: Wind, Gas, Coal or Oil? Wind energy is both a clean alternative to the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis and an engine for job creation across the U.S. An average onshore wind turbine with a capacity of 2.5-3.0 mega Watts can produce more than 6 million kilowatt hours in a year - enough to supply 1,500 average households with electricity. Come learn about the phase 1 1/8 scale prototype floating wind turbine developed by the University of Maine and installed off Castine, Maine and grid-connected on June 13, 2013. Phase 2 of this project will focus on the construction and installation of full scale floating wind turbine farm in the Gulf of Maine. This class will help participants understand the differences between the types of power sources used to generate electricity.

John Werner is a retired organizational improvement specialist with over 35 years of experience. Over his career he was employed by numerous manufacturers, heavy industrial fabricators and several health service providers including hospitals, nursing homes and medical office practices. In retirement John became a climate/environmental activist and volunteers with 350 NH, 350 ME and Sierra Club affiliated action groups including the York (ME) Ready for 100 group. He also keeps active with home improvement projects and is an avid model railroader.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 4/14 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Ella Fitzgerald - the Queen of Swing Ella Fitzgerald - the Queen of Swing, the singer all singers call the best. Ella is the story of a young woman who, against impossible odds, achieved fame as a jazz singer by the age of seventeen. At that young age she found herself at the heart of the Harlem Renaissance and American Jazz. Expect Nanette not only to tell Ella’s story but to sing her songs. You may join the singing if you wish.

A jazz singer, yoga teacher, jazz presenter, indie author, video coach, and founder of Lux Lifestyle, Nanette Perrotte was raised in Amsterdam, Holland and Orlando, Florida (yes she did work at Walt Disney World!) before attending Boston’s Berklee

47 College of Music where she received her BA in Jazz Composition and Arranging with a principal instrument of Voice. This course of study was the fulfillment of a childhood spent singing and performing that continues on as a professional vocalist. Perrotte’s Master’s degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts focused her work on arts as a tool to learn about and experience cultural diversity. In 2013 Nanette launched her lifestyle brand LUX Lifestyle. LUX offers online classes, one-on-one coaching and boutique health and wellness products. Ella Jane the Jazzy Cat: an Ella Fitzgerald Fable brings Nanette into the world of Indie Publishing.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 3/10 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

English Garden In New Hampshire; Tarbin Gardens Visit an English landscape style garden in the middle of NH. On this guided tour of Tarbin Gardens we examine at least one thousand different plants such as lilies, hostas, astilbes, flowering trees, vines, and shrubs. The greenhouse includes a tropical jungle and a large collection of cacti, succulents, and orchids. Wander among the many ponds featuring native and tropical plants, waterfalls, koi, goldfish, and trout. View plants from around the world in this five-acre site. The gardens abound in native wildlife, birds, and butterflies. The barnyard contains dwarf goats, Scottish Highland cattle, and Jenny the Hinny. Richard Tarbin leads the tour and shares his love and knowledge. Enjoy an authentic English Cream Tea after the walk, with homemade scones with Devon clotted cream and jam plus homemade European style pastries. The admission fee for tour and tea is $19 payable on-site, cash only. Tips are acceptable at the English tea. Wear walking shoes; bring bug spray and sunscreen.

Richard Tarbin is a self taught gardener, coming from a family of florist and vegetable garden parents. He started the garden in 1975 as a young man. Over the years he has enlarged the garden to include a habitant for birds and bees and butterflies. Richard created the ponds, and has taken items and re-purposed them from its original use, into a brand new artistic use to decorate the garden.

Member tuition: $20.00 Admission not included, $19 (cash only) payable at the door. 1 W 6/17 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Class limit: 30 Tarbin Gardens, 321 Salisbury Road, Franklin, NH, 03235

Enterprising Shakers - Canterbury Shaker Village Tour Explore the historic structures of Canterbury Shaker Village and hear about the people who lived and worked there. Learn of the key beliefs and enduring values of the Canterbury Shakers that allowed them to create a successful utopian community that lasted for more than 200 years. 48 Please wear comfortable walking shoes and do be aware that many of the buildings have limited handicapped access. Meet at the Museum Store.

Docent for Canterbury Shaker Village will lead tour

Member tuition: $20.00 A $13.00 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $33.00 1 Tu 4/21 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH

Entrepreneurship- Starting Your Own Business This course will provide an introductory view of entrepreneurship and small business management with a focus on achieving and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage as a small business.

Jack Roche is the owner and principal consultant of HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT. of New England, LLC, and has managed the human resource function for a number of companies in a broad range of industries. He started his consulting practice in 1986 on Long Island and moved it to NH in 2007. In addition to the consulting practice, he is currently Associate Professor teaching Entrepreneurship at Fisher College in Boston.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 F 5/8 - 6/5 | 3:30 - 4:45 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Ethan Frome - Winter of Discontent Explore the early 20th century American classic, Edith Wharton’s “Ethan Frome.” “Frome” is a tragic story of frustrated love and ambition set amidst a cruel winter’s spite on a hardscrabble Massachusetts farm. The novel is a short read (130 pages) but is dense with portent. The 1993 movie adaptation starring Liam Neeson, Rosanna Arquette and Joan Allen: which we will view and discuss in the second class session, is as atmospheric as the novel and was filmed in the hills of Peacham, Vermont. Please read “Ethan Frome” by Edith Wharton, ISBN: 9781508474135 prior to first class.

John Peterson holds an MA in English Literature from UNH. He has presented numerous OLLI reading/discussion group classes on literature, film, history and current events. He is also active in organizing OLLI outdoor excursions.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 M 5/11 - 5/18 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 30 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

49 Experience Malaysia - A Delicious Triculture You are invited to enjoy a multi course tasting menu highlighting a selection of dishes favored by this food loving nation. Brief background information about the country, its history and people will accompany the meal as well as recipes and tips for preparing the dishes. Small group seating will encourage conversations and new friendships.

Dar Roy is happiest when trying out new recipes for friends to enjoy. During a teaching career spanning over 20 years and 8 countries she has had the opportunity to experience and cook some delicious international foods.

Member tuition: $20.00 $10 food fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $30.00 1 F 5/1 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Explore Bedrock Gardens Bedrock Gardens is an oasis for horticulture, art and inspiration. It has been described as a haven in the ever expanding land of stop-lights and traffic jams on our formerly quiet by-ways. Over the last 30 years, this 37-acre 1740’s farm site was recreated as a unique garden journey through numerous outdoor rooms with artful installations, rare botanical collections, diverse habitats, and a whole lot of joy. Today this private garden is in the process of transferring ownership from the founders so that it might be shared with the general public for generations to come. When you tour this garden, you are supporting the non-profit, Friends of Bedrock Gardens. A tour through the garden with executive director John Forti will take from 1.5 - 2 hours. The terrain is flat to gently sloping and covers about 3/4 of a mile. There are many places to pause and lots of seating along the way. Feel free to bring a lunch and stay a while.

Bedrock Gardens was named ‘Best Cultural Oasis’ by NH Magazine, and described by the Boston Globe as “one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire.”

John Forti is a nationally recognized lecturer, garden historian, ethnobotanist and garden writer. He has been the Horticulture Director for Mass Horticultural Society, Strawberry Banke Museum and Plimoth Plantation Museum. www.jforti.com.

Member tuition: $20.00 $20 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $40.00

Sec M01 1 Tu 5/19 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH

50 Sec M02 1 Th 6/11/ | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH

Falling Off the Empire State Building: Writing Poems About Family Join Chichester poet Jimmy Pappas as he shares his award-winning poetry chapbook “Falling off the Empire State Building.” Poems will be read together, themes, writing process and ideas for writing family-based poems discussed. Class participants will be involved in a detailed study of Jimmy’s poetry and can later share ideas for writing their own family related stories and poems. Autographed copies of “Falling off the Empire State Building” will be available for purchase.

Jimmy Pappas served in the Vietnam War as an English language instructor for South Vietnamese soldiers who then trained with American pilots. His book “Scream Wounds” was published by A15 Publishing in 2019, and his chapbook “Falling off the Empire State Building” (2020) was selected as the winner of the prestigious Rattle Poetry Contest out of 1,404 entries.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 5/5 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Fashioning the 18th Century New England Family What can clothing selections reveal about the multiple meanings of fashion and fashionable goods in 18th century New England? Costume frequently reflects patterns of consumption, self-fashioning, politics and agency. Explore these topics and more via stories revealed by various examples of extant clothing, textiles and accouterments.

Dr. Kimberly Alexander is on the faculty of the History Department at the University of NH. She has held curatorial positions at several New England Museums, including the MIT Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum and Strawbery Banke. Her most recent book, entitled Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era, traces the history of early Anglo-American footwear from the 1740s through the 1790s [Johns Hopkins University Press 2018]. Dr. Alexander’s forthcoming book, Fashioning the New England Family, will be available winter, 2020. She was Guest Curator of “Fashioning the New England Family,” at the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 6/3 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

51 Fatal Miscalculations: The Hurricanes of 1900 and 1938 Due to innocent mistakes made by forecasters during the hurricanes of 1900 and 1938, approximately 7,000 people lost their lives. In addition, over 12,500 buildings and homes were destroyed as well as the fishing fleets of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Texas. The cost of damages was in the billions in today’s dollars. This class will explore what happened and what changes were made to prevent these catastrophes from happening again.

Michelle Langa is a retired superintendent of schools with a profound interest in history. She has authored two books in education and enjoys writing as a hobby. She is a firm believer in the adage that those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Tu 4/21 - 4/28 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

52 Films: The Old West Turns Newly Violent In 1969, “The Wild Bunch” debuted with an extraordinary ensemble cast. To this day, it remains one of the most provocative and controversial of American films. A new book calls it the greatest Western ever made. It certainly seemed like the Western to end all Westerns. But decades later, the genre produced two more great ones, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar winner, “Unforgiven,” starring Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman followed by Kevin Costner’s “Open Range,” with Costner, Robert Duvall, and a luminous performance by Annette Bening. These films are all exceedingly bloody, but there is much more to them than their violence. They address questions of honor and sacrifice that go back to Homer.

Bob Pingree has been teaching film courses for fifty years and previously led seventeen different courses for OLLI in Concord.

Member tuition: $45.00 6 Tu 3/3 - 4/7 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 18 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Finance, Taxes and Protection Finance and Fun! No, seriously! This class will discuss the three top things that throw wrenches into a retiree’s plan, the top five taxes and how to reduce them giving as little money as possible to the IRS, ensuring you have enough income to cover expenses, the hidden expenses in your money and how to protect yourself from market losses. Lastly, we’ll discuss the effect of getting sick and costs of nursing care that leave a spouse and/ or family stranded. We’ll cover all of these things while keeping you awake and having fun!

Jenny Rivard is a licensed attorney in MA and NH as well as a licensed financial advisor and focuses her practice solely on providing retirees a smooth transition into retirement and the ability to age gracefully as the need for nursing care arises.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 F 3/27 - 4/10 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Financial Fraud Detection, Prevention and Protection This course will examine the ever-growing threat of financial fraud to seniors. It has been estimated that this is a $37 billion issue in the United States affecting at least five million seniors annually. Given that many victims don’t report their losses, chances are excellent that these figures understate the problem. What are some of the most common schemes that you or someone you know may encounter? What are some red flags to help you spot an attempt to defraud you? What behaviors might you

53 observe in someone you know to help you identify when a family member or friend may be the victim of fraud? We will discuss resources that may be available to help one evaluate their suspicions We will also share strategies to help lessen the risk to one’s financial resources. If someone does use fraud to get access to your money, what are some next steps you might take?

Abbe Shaine has twenty years of experience working in the area of financial fraud, including a significant period addressing the needs of victims, many who are elderly. Most recently she served as Special Counsel to the NH State Bank Commissioner in his capacity as Liquidator of Noble Trust Company. In that role, she helped victims of a ponzi scheme and life insurance fraud recover funds. She now focuses her private practice on helping fraud victims, with a focus on elderly fraud victims and on Medicaid planning and the application process, although she also has a general practice. She majored in American History as an undergraduate. That interest combined with her legal practice makes the study of the Supreme Court a hobby.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/25 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Financial FUNdamentals Learn the fundamentals of finance in plain English. This class is not a session to provide investment advice, but a class to demystify the financial page and help you to understand how financial decisions are made, how the markets work and interact and what’s going on in these turbulent times.

David Johnson grew up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming and retired from the Bond Corporate Finance department at John Hancock in Boston as Managing Director of the Food Commodities Team. The team was responsible for origination and administration of a $4 billion portfolio of debt and equity investments in the agribusiness sector. He and his wife, Jo Lynne, split their time between the Seacoast and their home on the ranch and various points elsewhere!

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 6/2 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Flight of Remembrance: A World War II Memoir of Love and Survival Flight of Remembrance is the true story of the speaker’s family during the tumultuous decades before, during, and after World War II in Latvia, occupied Poland, and Germany. It is a love story, but also a narrative of surviving war waged on home soil on the losing side that includes two German veterans. Follow their escape from Latvia before the first Soviet

54 takeover of the Baltic States, their arrival in Germany, the mandatory military service of the speaker’s technically-skilled father and grandfather under the Nazi regime, and the family’s postwar immigration to the US where, thanks to generous sponsors in northern Indiana, the protagonists’ lifelong dreams reach fulfillment. This presentation is accompanied by a map of northern Europe, WWII era photographs, and an heirloom dress worn by the speaker, handmade by her grandmother in 1930’s Latvia. Flight of Remembrance empowers people from both sides of the worst conflict in world history to gain a new perspective on war in general, while providing an opportunity to engage in discussion and questions, to consider preserving and sharing their own individual and family memories, and to take a step forward together on the path to world peace.

Marina Dutzmann Kirsch spent over four years researching and writing the story of her family in Latvia, occupied Poland, and Germany during WWII and has spoken at nearly 100 venues across 9 states in the past 5 years. Her book, “Flight of Remembrance,” was an award-winning finalist in the narrative non-fiction category of the 2012 USA Best Book Awards. Marina lives in Kensington, NH and is also a graphic designer and editor, a NH Humanities-to-Go speaker, and an officer in Toastmasters International, a world-wide organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.

Member Tuition $20.00 1 W 4/8 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Class limit 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Forecasting the Weather and Large Scale Weather Patterns This course offers a deeper dive into weather, just beyond an intro course. We will review weather terminology and take a more detailed look into how weather forecasts are made. The class will review large scale weather patterns, discuss differences between high and low pressure and analyze current weather maps. We will also read through the National Weather Service “forecast discussion” and define terms and bring clarity where things are cloudy.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

55 Frank Lloyd Wright Legacy & the Zimmerman House In this course, participants will share in the behind-the-scenes story of how famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright created a mid-century masterpiece in Manchester. A classroom talk at the Currier about Wright’s work will prepare the group for a private tour of the Zimmerman House.

Museum admission and the Zimmerman House tour are included. Registrants may enjoy the galleries all day before and after the class during museum hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour requires 90 minutes of standing or walking. Participants will be taken to the house by Currier van. Restrooms are available at the museum but not at the Zimmerman House.

Carolyn Hollman is a retired professor and a volunteer docent for the Currier Museum and the Zimmerman House.

Pamela Harvey is a retired librarian and educator and a volunteer docent for the Currier Museum and the Zimmerman House.

Member tuition: $20.00 $25 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $45.00 Last date to register is April 13, 2020, and the admission fee is non- refundable after this date. The class must have a minimum of 12 to proceed. 1 W 5/13 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH

Freedom Trail Stories Part 2 We’ll explore two more sites on Boston’s Freedom Trail: the Old State House and the Old South Meeting House. The Old State House is famous for its role in the aftermath of the Boston Massacre, and the Old South Meeting House is well known as the place where angry protesters gathered to carry out the Boston Tea Party. However, there are many more stories associated with these sites. We’ll look at the fascinating stories of the buildings themselves, and then explore the stories of people associated with them. They include: James Otis, Jr., a brilliant orator who led opposition to British policies while battling mental illness; Dr. Joseph Warren, a very influential patriot leader who tragically was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill; and Phillis Wheatley, a slave who became the first published African American poet. It is not necessary to take Freedom Trail Stories Part 1 before taking this course, since the two courses focus on different sites and different people.

Eleanor Strang has been presenting popular classes for OLLI since 2013. She received her MA from Michigan, and her MLS from Simmons. She was the director of the Kelley Library (Salem, NH) for 15 years, and has pursued her interest in American and Canadian history since retiring.

56 Member tuition: $20.00

Sec C01 1 Tu 4/28 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec M01 1 Th 4/30 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

From Bell to Broadband: Over a Century of Telephone History Your visit to the NH Telephone Museum begins with a short introductory video followed by a guided tour. Hear stories about party lines, operators and the early beginnings of rural telephone service as told by the folks who lived and worked during those times. Learn the real story of the race to claim the title of inventor of the telephone. You will be amazed by one man’s collection of nearly 1000 telephone-related artifacts. Come and discover why people say, “WOW” when they walk through the door.

Graham Gifford is a history buff who enjoys giving museum tours that leave you with a new appreciation for the history of telecommunication.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 4/15 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 New Hampshire Telephone Museum, 1 Depot Street, Warner, NH

From Our Farm to Your Table - Tour Miles Smith Farm Miles Smith cleared the land and built the farmhouse in the 1830s. Today the Miles Smith Farm is home to grass-fed cattle, pigs, ducks, geese and a rabbit. Cattle’s life on a local farm is vastly different from large scale operations. Present-day owners Carole Soule and Bruce Dawson consider themselves “grass farmers” because their cattle thrive on grass in the summer and hay in the winter. Scottish Highlander cattle are the pride of Miles Smith Farm and one of the sources of their antibiotic-free beef. A Market in Manchester, Canterbury Country Store, Chichester Country Store, Concord Food Coop and local farmers markets are among local retailers that sell Miles Smith meats. There is also a solar-powered retail store at the farm where you can find other local products in addition to meat. The farm also serves as an educational resource to local schools and clubs by practicing rural land use that is environmentally, economically and culturally sustainable. “Concord Monitor” readers will recognize Carole from her weekly articles about farm life. Wear sensible footwear for the farm tour and allow extra time to shop at their retail store.

57 Carole Soule is co-owner of Miles Smith Farm in Loudon where she raises and sells beef, pork, lamb, eggs, and other local products. She also writes a weekly article about farm life for the Concord Monitor. She was voted one of New Hampshire Magazine’s Remarkable Women in 2014 and is also the author of the children’s book, “The Curious Little Calf Named Bleu,” published in 2012.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Sa 5/9 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 10 Miles Smith Farm, 56 Whitehouse Rd, Loudon, NH

Fungi: Forest, Farm, Fermentation, Food and...Fun! Fungi have been recognized since antiquity, yet to most people they are little understood and somewhat mysterious. Neither plants nor animals, the fungi are considered to be a separate kingdom of organisms. This course will explain what fungi are, discuss their importance in nature, and how they impact our lives. We will cover topics such as the role of fungi in forest ecology, agriculture, diseases, medicinals and food. There will be opportunity to sample some recipes using edible mushrooms.

Gary Emberger is a retired biology professor. He taught mycology and botany courses and is active in mushroom clubs in the northeast. He maintains a website on the identification of wild fungi.

Sylvia Emberger is a registered dietitian. She retired from a career in clinical nutrition and as corporate nutritionist for a major supermarket chain. She enjoys cooking with mushrooms.

Member tuition: $20.00 $3 material fee will be added to registration. Total cost: $23.00 1 Th 5/21 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Genealogy and Family Trees: Doing it Right the First Time Have you started to do your family tree? Are you certain that the online resources you are using are accurate? This class will focus on how to evaluate online trees and avoid common mistakes made when using them. Using real examples of online trees we will analyze them for content, accuracy, sourcing and how to add the correct information on your own tree. We will also briefly discuss the use of DNA in your family research.

Muriel Normand is an active researcher for the American Canadian Genealogical Society. She has presented on many topics related to effective research, both locally and regionally.

58 Gerry Savard has held various offices at the American-Canadian Genealogical Society in Manchester. He has lectured on a number of topics related to French- Canadian research, online resources, basic and advanced genealogy research techniques. Gerry volunteers as a research assistant at the society.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/23 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Grandparents as Caregivers and Custodians: Is it Good for Your Health? This course aims to engage older adults in the community on the topic of the increasing role that grandparents serve as caregivers of their grandchildren. Dr. Rickenbach will discuss the various societal and demographic changes contributing to this phenomenon, as well as her research conducted at Saint Anselm. The course will include discussion of the importance of grandparents in communities, resources needed by grandparents, and the potential impacts on the health and well-being of older caregivers providing extensive care for grandchildren.

Beth Rickenbach is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Saint Anselm College and an active member of the Gerontological Society of America. Her research focuses on the promotion of health and wellbeing in the daily lives of middle-aged and older adults and risk factors related to cognitive change.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 4/3 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Walk Join us for a walk around this hidden gem of the Seacoast, home to fox, deer, osprey, kestrel, and an occasional bald eagle. We will walk the William Furber Ferry Way Trail (2 miles) and, if time permits, the Peverly Pond Trail (1/2 mile). Both trails are graded and include gentle inclines. Wear good walking shoes (no sandals or flip-flops), long pants (there may be ticks) and a hat. Cameras, binoculars and walking sticks are optional.

John Russell enjoys the outdoors, poetry, and mathematics (especially statistics). He is enthusiastic about sharing this enjoyment with others. He is a retired quality engineer, former trip leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club and sometime poet.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/22 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH

59 Great Decisions - Conway Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, “Great Decisions” provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy-makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa. org/great_decisions. Please note, you must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

Sharon Meyer graduated from college with a degree in history and sociology and worked for many years as a Human Resources Manager at Boston Scientific Corporation. She never lost her passion for history and has continued to read historical non-fiction and fiction.

Member tuition: $40.00 You must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org. 5 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Great Decisions Part 1 Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, “Great Decisions” provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy-makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa. org/great_decisions. Please note, you must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

Merle Luber-Friedenberg, PhD, has been a college professor for many years. Recently, she has taught at lifelong-learning programs at Brandeis and Rivier College, as well as OLLI. Merle’s classes always reflect her in-depth historical reading and research and her ability to present serious topics as both education and entertainment. (Manchester)

Tessa McDonnell works for OLLI supporting the efforts of Seacoast and Conway volunteers. A skillful moderator and always curious about the complexities of public policy, Tessa will facilitate discussions for Great Decisions deliberations. (Portsmouth)

Member tuition: $35.00 You must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

60 Sec M01 4 M 2/17 - 3/9 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Sec S01 4 Th 5/14 - 6/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Great Decisions Part 2 Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, “Great Decisions” provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion on contemporary international issues. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa.org/great_decisions. You must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org.

Member tuition: $35.00 You must obtain the Great Decisions Book 2020 on your own. Can be purchased online from Foreign Policy Association greatdecisions.org. 4 M 3/23 - 4/13 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Gripping Tale of Art Forgery and Theft - The Last Painting of Sara de Vos Three locations, three time frames: Amsterdam in 1631; New York City in 1957; and Sydney, Australia in 2000. What links the three is a painting, “The Last Painting of Sara de Vos,” painted in 1631; stolen and replaced in 1957 by a forgery; and resurfacing as both a forgery and original in 2000. That is the structure of the novel “The Last Painting of Sara de Vos,” and only a highly skilled author could pull it off. We will see how the author, Dominic Smith, navigates this complex structure while creating a book that is both a page turner and an intellectual delight. Required reading prior to class is “The Last Painting of Sara de Vos” by Dominic Smith ISBN 978-1-250- 11832-5 paperback.

Judith Castle has a passion for novels and the light they shed on the human condition. She has led several courses in English and American Literature at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement. She has a degree in English from the University of London and a master’s degree from Harvard. 61 Member tuition: $25.00 2 Tu 3/10 - 3/17 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Portsmouth51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Growing Your Own Food: Organic Gardening for Beginners This class attempts to give confidence to people who like to dig in the dirt and who want to try out a vegetable garden, or even to those who already garden at home and wish to discover what others have tried and found successful. Joanne describes her own experiences over the years, both bitter and sweet, and includes time for class questions, comments, tales of successes or failures, and how to enjoy, interpret, and learn from them. Suggested readings and teacher-made handouts are available on various topics, such as taking time in fall and spring preparing plots and amending soils and defending your hard work against garden blights and pests. This class is for those who love nature and being outdoors.

Joanne Brooks began vegetable gardening soon after she retired from 20 years of teaching 7th and 8th graders at the Josiah Bartlett School. She then began teaching Critical Thinking and Writing courses at Granite State College in Conway, but seasonally was also found at home in Jackson growing healthy produce for two, and, in good years, enough also to give away to friends and neighbors. She came to understand the joys of intensive organic gardening, and found she could manage seven small, easy-to-care-for vegetable plots. Still considering herself very much an amateur gardener and a trial-and-error learner, she loves talking to others about gardening, and sharing tips, knowledge, and experiences.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 3/24 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Hamilton: The Musical - Historically Accurate or Not? Once I heard the music/lyrics of “Hamilton: An American Musical,” I wondered if this were the true story of Alexander Hamilton’s life and career. This course reviews the history of the American Revolution and the administration of George Washington, focusing on the role of Hamilton. Once the history has been reviewed, the class will compare the music and lyrics of the hit Broadway show, which was nominated for 16 Tony Awards, to the history and try to determine the accuracy of what Lin-Manuel Miranda has brilliantly created. Purchase of the music lyrics in any format is required.

Steven Freiberger is a retired educator with a Ph.D. in history whose career spanned 42 years at the secondary and college level. He has taught numerous subject areas within his discipline, including classes on film, psychology, and music.

62 Member tuition: $35.00 4 M 2/24 - 3/16 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Handbells and Handchimes--You Too Can Play Them! Join the Memorial Bell Choir of the South Congregational Church for an evening of music and music-making. The choir will perform a short program and afterward will engage participants in the basics of how to play handbells so that they can successfully perform with the group. Interested participants can participate as much or as little as they like, just to satisfy their curiosity. No prior music reading experience is required, however, it can be helpful. Some physical activity may be involved, including standing and swinging arms, but can be adapted to individual participants’ needs and abilities.

Carlene Ruesenberg has been the director of the Memorial Bell Choir since 2015. As a ringer, she became a founding member of the Granite State Ringers where she played for six years, and is in her fifth year ringing with the Merrimack Valley Ringers from Chelmsford, MA. She holds a B.M. in Bassoon Performance from Arizona State University, and a M.Ed. from Plymouth State University, and has a Level 1 Certification from the Handbell Musicians of America

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/16 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Class limit: 15 South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH

Having a Fine Time in Manchester: Vintage Post Cards and Local History Post cards have many a story to tell about the built landscape, disastrous events such as fires or floods, daily folk customs, and the identity of place. During the golden age of the post card, before telephones, personal messages could contain anything from the mundane, “Having a fine time, wish you were here...” to more profound reflections on family life or colorful portraits of towns and cities from the perspective of newly- landed immigrants. Learn how to study the local history of any city or town through vintage post cards.

Robert Perreault has worked as a research assistant/oral history interviewer, librarian/archivist, freelance writer, historical tour guide, public speaker, photographer, and conversational French teacher to promote Manchester’s history and New England’s Franco-American culture since 1973. His works of nonfiction and fiction, written in French, in English, or in both languages, include seven books and more than 160 articles, essays, and short stories published in the US, Canada and France. Perreault holds an MA in French with specialization in New England Franco-American studies from Rhode Island College and an MFA in Creative Writing/Fiction from SNHU. In June 2012, Manchester’s Centre Franco-Americain named him “Franco-American of the Year.”

63 Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 5/11 | 10:00 - 11:30AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Haydn- The Father of the Symphony and String Quartet This course examines the work of the highly accomplished and prolific musician Franz Joseph Haydn, who wrote 104 symphonies, 68 string quartets, over 50 keyboard sonatas, numerous concertos, chamber works, choral pieces, and songs, many of which are still in the repertory. Haydn solidified the formal structure of the symphony, string quartet, and classical era sonata, and was one of the earliest internationally renowned “rock stars” of classical music. Among the composers influenced by Haydn were Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and even Prokofiev.

Robert Hoffman is a musician whose diverse professional life includes performing on Double Bass, teaching adult education music appreciation and history classes, and writing musical articles and concert program notes. He has toured as Principal Bass with the Goldovsky Opera Company, played with the Boston Pops under Arthur Fiedler and John Williams, and was Principal Bass in two inaugural concert seasons of the NY String Orchestra under Alexander Schneider of the Budapest Quartet. He currently performs regularly with Symphony NH, Portsmouth Symphony, Longwood Symphony (the Doctor’s Orchestra), New England Philharmonic, and many other ensembles. He is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has studied with Homer Mensch (NBC Symphony; NY Philharmonic), Leslie Martin (BSO), and Eddie Gomez (Bill Evans Trio). His strong belief that music brings people together in new and perhaps unexpected ways was reinforced by an adult student who said (as a result of and in gratitude for his class on Beethoven) “Robert Hoffman changed my life — my hibernating desire to play the piano, sleeping for over fifty years, was awakened.” My retirement life has become more exciting and purposeful. He is honored and grateful to have received such an accolade.

Member tuition: $45.00 6 Tu 3/24 - 4/28 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Class limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Health Care Reform--What Kind of System Would You Like? Healthcare reform is usually a top concern of voters and can be very confusing. The goal of this course is not to give you “the correct” answer, but rather to help you formulate your own preferences and explore them with others. The session begins with brief role-playing illustrating the difficulties that lack of healthcare coverage places on providers and patients. A review of international comparisons of how our healthcare system fails and a brief survey of the different systems that exist around the world will follow, focusing on clarifying definitions since people often do not understand what is meant by universal coverage, single-payer, deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, etc. We will then speculate about what

64 a good health care system would look like if we could design a new one from scratch, the components of which will be: 1) Who is covered?, 2) How do you pay for the care?, 3) How do you pay providers and facilities? 4) Does the patient share costs?, and 5) What is covered? Finally we will discuss the current proposals (Medicare for All, Medicare for America, Medicare buy- in for those over 50, public option, tinkering with the ACA) with a brief explanation of what each proposal entails and the merits of these options given what we have discussed as our ideal system - how well do they meet our desires and needs and are they politically viable?

Jerry Knirk is a retired orthopedic spine surgeon who practiced both surgery and non-operative spine care. When he retired from practice in 2015, he ran for State Representative in the NH House of Representatives and has served since 2016. He is on the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee in the House where he works on health care policy. He also serves on other commissions and committees regarding health care issues at the state level and has sponsored health care reform bills in the House. When he recognized that there was much confusion about health care reform, he created a health care reform town hall which he has presented a number of times in Carroll County and in Hollis, NH.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 M 6/1 - 6/8 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Hemingway: A Twenty-First Century Assessment As we move closer to a third decade of the twenty first century, scholars are obliged to determine which works of American literature should continue to represent the “American literary tradition” and which need to be excised in favor of contributions from more recent writers. Such assessments inevitably involve additions and deletions which will please some readers and gore the oxen of many others. What, then, is to be done with Ernest Hemingway, once projected as a permanent fixture in the canon, but whose prose and gender politics have landed him in some rather hot water? What are the arguments for retention and what are the arguments for expulsion? Required readings are the short stories “Indian Camp” and “My Old Man.”

Ed Gleason taught at Saint Anselm College for 47 years. His teaching topics were Creative Writing (poetry and fiction), English Composition, 19th and 20th Century American Literature, 20th Century Irish literature and Postmodern American Poetry. He was the presenter on Hemingway for the elective classes in the core Humanities Program. He has recently published a book on Hemingway.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 W 4/1 - 4/8 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 20 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

65 Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte When Jim Whyte settled outside the slate mining town of Monson, Maine in 1895, people hardly knew what to make of him. Almost 130 years later, we still don’t. A world traveler who spoke six languages fluently, Whyte came to town with sacks full of money and a fierce desire to keep to himself. It was clear that Whyte was hiding from something - enough to make even the FBI eventually come looking (twice!). But even the Feds couldn’t imagine how Whyte, who lost every penny he had when WWI broke out, amassed another fortune before he died. Based on the true story, Hermit follows one man’s quest to discover all he can about Whyte’s secret life before it was too late. Jeffrey Ryan will discuss how he researched the story of Jim Whyte and how he went about creating his enormously popular coming of age tale that evokes 20th century imagery of the Maine woods and rural life as it then existed.

Maine based author, speaker and photographer Jeffrey Ryan has a contagious passion for exploring the outdoors, particularly on foot. Jeff has hiked thousands of miles including his first trip of a lifetime, a 6 -12 month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. In 1985, Jeff began section hiking the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend, a journey that would take 28 years to complete and culminated in his first book, “Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America’s trail.” Intrigued by the question of how the legendary trail came into being, he researched and wrote his second book, Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail. His latest book, a historical novel entitled, “Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte,” is centered in Monson, Maine on the Appalachian Trail. When he is not researching and writing, Ryan explores the back roads of the USA and Canada in his vintage 1985 VW camper.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec S01 1 Tu 4/7 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Sec W01 1 M 4/27 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Hike the Piscassic Greenway The Piscassic Greenway is a reservation of the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) located in Newfields on the border with Newmarket and Epping. It was rescued from becoming a 102 lot subdivision in 2005 and now is comprised of woods and fields with a network of trails including a connection to the adjacent Manchester-Portsmouth Rail Trail. We’ll hike from the parking area on Bald Hill Road, past a community garden to follow one loop of the

66 Mraz Trail to the Byrne Trail and the link to the rail trail, then back to the parking lot by the other Mraz Trail loop. The trails are a mixture of old roads and typical rocks and roots paths through the woods. There are only slight elevation changes on this hike. Total distance just under 3 miles.

Nan Nutt pursued a career in scientific research and software engineering, but she claims that having an English teacher mother and a college-chaplain father may have had as much impact on her long-term interests. Reading and theology discussions, as well as land and underwater adventures, are among her favorite activities. She has spent some time studying various subjects in US and world history.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 6/5 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Piscassic Greenway, Bald Hill Road, Newfields and Newmarket, NH

Hike Safe: Planning Outdoor Hikes in the White Mountains Hike Safe is a program that was developed as a joint mission between the White Mountain National Forest and the NH Fish and Game Department to create and develop a Mountain Safety Education Program - the first of its kind for the state. The program was designed to educate those hiking throughout NH about the steps they must take to be prepared before hiking. The project was launched in May of 2003. During this course session, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officer and a White Mountain National Forest Ranger will discuss the tenets of safe hiking and hike planning, as well as overview some of the dangers that NH’s wild outdoors can pose.

Alex Lopashanski has been with NH Fish and Game for just over a decade, becoming sergeant in 2016. His patrol area typically encompasses eight towns in the Mount Washington Valley region along the Maine border. Prior to his career with NH Fish and Game, he had a distinguished military career as part of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. This is an elite military team trained for combat and survival skills in extreme weather.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 3/19 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Hiking 101- Hike Safely at Any Age Whether a walk in the woods, climbing Mt. Washington, or something in between, hiking is for all ages; the goal is to have fun and return home safely. The course will include selecting a trip, selecting equipment needed for different types of hikes, and precautions to take while on the trail. Handouts, including a list of reference materials will be provided.

67 John Russell enjoys the outdoors, poetry, and mathematics (especially statistics). He is enthusiastic about sharing this enjoyment with others. He is a retired quality engineer, former trip leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club and sometime poet.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/20 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Hiking the Hampstead Trail System Did you know the town of Hampstead, NH has an extensive trail system, approximately 43 total miles, that was started back in the 1970s? Join us as we explore a 3 to 5 mile section of these trails. The length of the hike will be dependent upon the participants and how far they wish to go. The trails are studded with rocks and roots, and have some short, fairly steep inclines so be sure to wear sturdy shoes. Don’t forget water and your bug spray as mosquitoes and ticks are always around.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Hampstead Conservation Area, Stage Road, Hampstead, NH

Historic Music Hall in Portsmouth Tour Take a private tour of one of the oldest continually operating theaters in the country. You will be guided through the building and discover interesting facts about the Music Hall’s 140 year history. You will learn about the theater’s role in the community not only for entertainment, but as a multipurpose gathering place. Discover how the Music Hall was impacted by other theaters in the area as well as the onset of film and television. Get a behind the scenes look at the 1901 rigging system still used backstage today. Climbing stairs will be involved in parts of the tour.

Zhana Morris has been the Production Manager and Historian at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH since 1997 and is the co-author of a book on the historic venue (Arcadia Publishing). She is also a Stage Manager and Costumer for seacoast area theaters.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 5/19 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Portsmouth Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH

68 Holy Moly! New Tax Forms Just for Seniors As if the 2018 income tax forms changes were not enough, the 1040 Form is changed again for 2019. And there is a new Form 1040-SR just for seniors 65 and older. The class will introduce you to the new forms and offer line by line explanations. Even if you don’t prepare your own taxes, you should know about these forms. Handouts will be available.

Norma Boyce has a designation of Enrolled Agent by the IRS. This simply means she has been tested by the IRS and found competent to prepare Federal Income Taxes. In addition, she is required by the IRS to obtain qualified continuing education every year to keep the designation. She has been in practice for over 40 years, specializing in individual and small business income taxes. She currently serves as Secretary of the NH Chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/20 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Homer’s “The Iliad” The seminar will discuss “The Iliad,” one of the defining documents of Western life. It dramatically describes bitter conflicts between heroes, the intervention of the gods and the tragic consequences of uncontrolled rage.

Philip Valley is a former Professor of Humanities and participant in the Great Books Program at St. Anselm College.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Tu 4/7 - 4/21 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 25 St. Elizabeth Seton Church190 Meetinghouse Rd., Bedford, NH

How Hitler Came to Power: Can It Happen Here? Unlike Lenin and the Bolsheviks in Russia, Castro in Cuba and so many other autocrats and dictators in modern times on both the right and left, Hitler and the Nazis actually came to power through the democratic process in Wiemar, Germany. The stage for Hitler’s rise was set by Germany’s defeat in World War I and the crippling, punitive terms imposed on Germany by the Allies in the Versailles Peace Treaty. But social, economic and political events which followed contributed significant fuel to a German society in disarray, paving the way for the rise of this charismatic speaker. We will explore all of these events and how they were exploited by the Nazis, culminating in their electoral success in 1932, and followed by Hitler’s seizure of absolute dictatorial powers shortly thereafter. We will examine whether that confluence of people and events was essentially unique historically; or whether it could indeed happen again, here or elsewhere.

69 For Dave Hess bio see Battle of the Bulge.

Member tuition: $25.00 3 Th 5/21 - 6/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

How Service Dogs are Changing the World Service dogs are becoming an ever-relevant part of our society today - from airplanes to the grocery store, to under tables at restaurants. What’s the deal with these dogs, and are they doing anything? Service dogs have life-altering jobs and can drastically improve an individual’s quality of living. When trained properly, a true service dog can alert to seizures, open doors, help someone stand after falling, give an alert to an impending panic attack, and even search for a child. A service dog can allow a person to regain their independence. Have you wondered what it takes to really train a service dog? Come to our course and learn the entire process. Little Angels Service Dogs is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in both NH and California. Classes are both lecture-based and hands-on with dogs. There will be dog demos at each class.

Josh Drew is a Certified Service Dog Trainer and the Site Director of Little Angels Service Dogs in Bartlett, NH. Josh received his degree in marketing, but got into the service dog industry after he helped his younger brother acquire a service dog. Josh fell in love with the work and moved to San Diego to work for Little Angels Service Dogs. After three years of learning the company, Josh moved back home to Bartlett to open a second branch for the company. Little Angels services those with disabilities relating to psychiatric, mobility, autism, seizures, diabetic and hearing.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 F 4/17 - 5/8 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Class limit 30 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Hydro-power in a NH Village: 140 years of Wool, Wooden Toys and Electricity in the Lyle Drew Mill Come to Union for a history of the development of some 5 mills in this small village, spanning from the early 19th century to the 1990s. Find out how the coming together of water power, the railroads, and good old New England know how was responsible for a series of shingle mills, felt mills, woolen mills, brass mills, wood turning mills which produced children’s toys, and excelsior mills kept a small village humming for some 140 years. Along with this historical presentation, take a tour of a wood turning mill which is being rehabilitated with historically accurate machinery, including overhead line shafting and an 1890 steam engine. Hear how the last major owner, Lyle Drew, a 1912 graduate of UNH in electrical engineering, powered this mill with a combination of water, electricity, and stream.

70 Dick House is a retired UNH professional whose graduate studies took him to Russia in the 1970s and 1990s. While in Russia, he discovered a hydroelectric dam on the Angara River between Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Upon moving into Union Village in the Town of Wakefield 15 years ago, he discovered that another, much smaller dam was threatened with destruction. Since then, he has been involved with the Union Village Community Association in efforts to preserve the dam and the wood turning mill associated with it. The group’s efforts have begun to bear fruit, with an application for reconstruction of the dam being presented to the State of NH in the next few months, and with erection of period-accurate “line shafting” in the mill itself.

Richard Mauser is recently retired from a 30 year career in owning and operating small to intermediate hydro electric dams in Rochester, Bristol, and Campton. For the past 8 years, he has spear-headed the UVCA’S efforts to repair the dam and reconstruct the turbine in the mill.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 4/24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 22 Drew Mill Location, 317 Main St, Union, NH

I Do Not Know You, God, Because I Am in the Way: Flannery O’Connor Flannery O’Connor (1929-1964) is best known for her brutal and hilariously funny short stories set in the American South. Considered by many to be the most important Catholic fiction writer of the twentieth century, O’Connor leads her readers into a comically fallen world that is visited by grace in a shocking and mystifying way. Stories such as “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” and “Revelation” have helped to shape the art of American fiction writing. The first session will offer a glimpse into O’Connor’s early and intensely personal struggle to forge an authentic life of prayer. We’ll learn about her great longing to find God, and, even more compelling, her deepest fears that she herself - her ego and even her artistic talent - are blocking God out. This presentation will lead us through O’Connor’s dark night of the soul, and finally allow us to derive some very practical ideas for developing an authentic relationship with God. The second session will be a discussion of her comedic shocker of a short story: “Revelation.” Participants will meet one of O’Connor’s most notorious characters: the sanctimonious Ruby Turpin, who encounters the beatific vision in a rural Georgia pig “parlor.”

Denise Askin received her Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. She taught literature for almost four decades at Saint Anselm College where she worked in the English Department and as executive vice president. She has written about Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, Flannery O’Connor, and the 18th Century Mohegan preacher, Samson Occom.

71 Member tuition: $25.00 2 M 3/16 - 3/23 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Immigration Reform: Drowning in the Swamp We talk about immigration reform, but the problems persist. Dreamers remain in limbo; asylum policy changes on a weekly basis; deportations are on the increase, while the agricultural, hospitality, and high tech industries cannot find workers; and the Wall (for which Mexico is paying) has replaced the Statue of Liberty as the new symbol to displaced persons seeking refuge in America. This course, presented by a former U.S. ambassador, begins with a brief recap of our current visa structure, and then explores the evolving shape in the Trump of America’s brave new world of immigration policy.

George Bruno is a practicing immigration lawyer with Mesa Law LLC in Manchester,NH and principal in the consulting firm of the International Resource Group LLC. He is the former US ambassador to Belize.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/2 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Increase the Odds of Your Grandchildren Enjoying More Productive Lives Grandparents can be instrumental in helping grandchildren achieve successful lives. Sharon Harris will discuss the importance of Advanced Placement courses that could dramatically increase a student’s chances of acceptance to the higher education institution(s) of their choice and will also answer questions about the 250+ colleges she has visited and the things they are seeking on a student application; Professor Quinn will compare private and public 2 and 4 year colleges and universities and some of the common pitfalls to avoid as well as the importance of timely financial planning in the process; Attorney Meanor will discuss the use of trusts in estate and legacy planning in general and also as it pertains to partially or fully funding college tuitions without jeopardizing opportunities for financial assistance (aka “free money”); and Mark Sullivan will compare the various non-trust funding options, including the pros and cons of 529 plans, Uniform Gift To Minor (UGMA) and Uniform Transfer To Minor (UTMA) accounts as well as loans and other funding options, and the most common mistakes many parents make, including tapping their retirement plans and/or home equity lines to pay for higher education for their children.

72 As a Registered Investment Advisor, Certified Estate Planner, Board Member of UMass College of Management, and former Business Instructor at UNH, Mark Sullivan has been assisting parents and grandparents with the accumulation, protection and ultimately most efficient transfer of personal wealth since 1984.

Other presenters may include Attorney Frank Meanor, LL.M, former Professor of Accounting at Boston University, Francesca Quinn, MBA, CFP, ChFC, and Professor Emeritus of Merrimack College, and Sharon Harris, MBA, CCDF (Certified Career Development Facilitator).

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 3/5 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Insider’s Guide to Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) If you are considering a move to a retirement community, attend this informative seminar to learn about the ins and outs of the increasingly popular Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model. Starting with statistics on current life expectancy and demographic trends framing life for today’s retirees, you will learn the basics of this concept of retirement community. We will review the different contract types of CCRCs as well as the key questions to ask before you decide. Attendees will leave with a detailed workbook to take home.

Cathleen Toomey, Vice President of Marketing for RiverWoods Group, has been in the aging industry for more than 13 years. She manages the marketing for Birch Hill, RiverWoods Exeter and RiverWoods Durham. A graduate of Fairfield University and Fordham University, she has experience in advertising in New Your City and Boston, and has built brands such as Timberland, Stonyfield Farms and Lender’s Bagels.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 3/6 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Intuitive Eating: A Non Diet Approach to Health and Wellness Intuitive eating is an approach to health and food that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. It teaches you how to get in touch with your body with cues like hunger, fullness and satisfaction. Join Jessica for this overview of Intuitive Eating and learn how to release yourself from food guilt, restrictions and calorie counting.

Jessica O’Connell, MBA, RD, LD is an energetic and fun loving dietitian with over 12 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Areas of interest include pediatrics, food allergies and overall nutrition wellness.

73 She has a passion to help clients make small changes that make a big difference and impact a lifetime of health and wellness.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/23 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Hannaford Supermarket, 141 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter, NH iPhone: Basics, Fun Stuff and Updates Do you have an iPhone, and want to learn how to use it for more than just a phone? An introduction and/or expansion of your knowledge of the basic elements of the IOS operating system, including apps (including the Health app that comes on the phone), buttons, sliders, settings, folders, camera and picture options, copy and paste will be discussed. The format of the class will be flexible and topics can be adjusted by those attending. We will touch on update changes in the IOS 13. Please bring your own iPhone to class, preferably a version 6 or newer.

This class will make NO reference to Android devices. iPhones only will be discussed.

Coleen Smead has had an iPhone since version 4 and now has a 7s and loves playing with it and making it work. Many friends over the years have asked Coleen for help with their iPhones.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Th 3/12 - 3/26 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 8 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Kickstart Watercolor “You are your only limit!” This class introduces basic variations and techniques to beginner watercolorists with demonstrations and guidance in a practical step-by-step manner. Participants will provide their own watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper and supplies. The class assistant will provide participants with a detailed list of specific materials to purchase.

Rosemary Gerbutavich is a juried member of MWV Arts Association who has been a lifelong lover of the visual arts since childhood. Only since her retirement has she been able to pursue the opportunity of her passion for watercolor. Rosemary’s approach has been described as “bright, bold colors with a whimsical expression which reflects her personality in both life and in art.”

Member tuition: $35.00 4 W 3/4 - 3/25 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 8 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

74 King Sejong the Great: The Everlasting King of Korea Enjoy food, films and traditional costume as you learn about Korea. The presentation will include two documentary films. One will focus on King Sejong the Great, a truly enlightened monarch from the 15th century Korea. His motto was, “The duty of a king is to love his people. That is all.” With this belief, King Sejong initiated numerous cultural achievements and scientific inventions to improve the welfare of his people. The other film illustrates the modern-day achievements of Korea. Following the program, traditional Korean meals will be served in Bangjja Bronzeware. This is one presentation not to be missed.

The Korean Spirit Culture Promotion Project is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in September, 2005 to promote Korean history and culture to the wider world. This multimedia presentation brings to life Korea’s rich and unique cultural heritage, from colorful art to modern Korea.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Sa 5/16 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 70 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

Knitting for the Intermediate Knitter Take your knitting beyond k1, p2. Learn how to follow directions, make cables, turn a heel when you knit socks, and sew a project together. This year’s project is a neck-down sweater. The student needs to bring a size 8 circular needle, 24 inches (Susan Bates brand if possible), along with five skeins of worsted yarn #4.

Sandy Perry has a Master’s degree in speech pathology and audiology and a PhD in deaf education. She presently teaches “A Matter of Balance” and “tai je Quan” classes at Gibson Center and Memorial Hospital. She has been knitting for more than 50 years and is currently teaching a knitting class at Silver Lake Landing.

Member tuition: $40.00 Class dates are 4/15 - 5/6, and 5/27. No classes on 5/13 and 5/20. 5 W 4/15 - 5/27 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 8 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Early Detection Matters Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

75 Carrie Amorim Good graduated with her Bachelor’s of Psychology degree in 2010 from Plymouth State University, and later obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from UNH in Durham in 2016. Carrie has worked in the areas of developmental disabilities, elder activities and engagement, and long-term care. She has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, since 2017 and is currently the Program Coordinator for the State of NH. Her role includes providing the Alzheimer’s Association’s core educational programs for people with memory loss. She also seeks to raise community awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias through community outreach efforts at health fairs and presentations.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec M01 1 M 2/24 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Sec W01 1 F 5/15 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 28 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

Learn How To Listen for Free With Podcasts Would you like to listen to short stories, National Public Radio Shows and other programs on your schedule? This class introduces you to Apple Podcast. You will learn how to download the Podcast app to your iPhone or iPad, and how to find, subscribe and listen to Podcasts. A list of favorite Podcasts will be reviewed to get you started. Class is limited to those who have an iPhone or iPad; no instructions for android phones will be included.

Martha Walsh is a retired Software Project Manager who loves to travel and read.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 5/12 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Learning Facebook This course offers a beginners guide to Facebook. It will cover setting up and utilizing Facebook, protecting your information and utilizing tools unknown to the average user.

Christopher Small is a Retired Engineer and Instructor from Hewlett Packard (Digital). He has been a self-employed consultant and teacher via Craigslist (3 years) and freelance contacts. He is also a volunteer teacher at the Cashin Senior’s Center in Manchester N.H.

Member tuition: $25.00

76 Sec M01 2 F 4/17 - 4/24 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Sec M02 2 F 6/5 - 6/12 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Learning the iPhone and iPad Did you recently get an iPhone or iPad, or have had one for awhile and are wondering how to make it work better for you? This class is an introduction to the history, basic buttons, and the iOS operating system of these devices. We hope to make you familiar and comfortable with this marvel of modern engineering. Topics will include learning the buttons, sliders, and finger gestures; what do all those funny symbols mean; how do we personalize these wonderful tools and toys and make them work. We will explore (a few) of the millions of apps which could make life easier and more fun. Please bring your own iPhone or iPad to class, and don’t silence them when we start.

Bob Jones is a lifelong film fanatic, avid outdoorsman, skilled computer user and fan of New Yorker Magazine. Bob shares his many interests by presenting a variety of OLLI courses.

Dottie Nelson is a retired Software Engineer whose interest in foreign films was renewed when she attended an OLLI foreign film class. She has further fed her film interest with back-to-back screenings 3 days running each fall at the Telluride Film Festival in Portsmouth.

Member tuition: $35.00

Sec C01 4 Th 3/5 - 3/26 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 16 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec M01 4 Th 3/5-3/26 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Learning to Look at Art Using the Currier Museum of Art’s collection and current exhibition, this course will introduce participants to ways of approaching, thinking about, and appreciating art. We will begin in the classroom with a brief overview of different genres of art followed by an exercise where we look together and discuss one picture in order to introduce some of the fundamental

77 building blocks of art. Participants will then tour the Currier’s galleries with a docent to closely examine some of the museum’s highlights, including the exhibition A Life Made in Art: Maud Briggs Knowlton. The group will return to the classroom to debrief. The tour segment involves some walking and standing; collapsible chairs are available.

Carolyn Hollman is a retired professor and a volunteer docent for the Currier Museum and the Zimmerman House.

Pamela Harvey is a retired librarian and educator and a volunteer docent for the Currier Museum and the Zimmerman House.

Member tuition: $20.00 $20 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total price: $40.00 Last date to register is March 25, and admission is non-refundable after this date. 1 W 4/22 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 20 Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH, 03104

Let Your Creativity Take Flight: Create An Owl Pastel Join the fun. Let your creative talents show. No prior experience is necessary. Each participant will make a finished pastel drawing of an owl of his/her choosing. All materials will be provided. We are exploring the wondrous beauty and variety of owls through the medium of pastels. A wide spectrum of photographs along with Tin Mountain’s stuffed owl collection will be our guide and inspiration. We will study the characteristics of owls and difference between them, learn to create various poses using simple shapes, identify and blend colors to match your owl. Bring an old shirt or smock if you wish.

Deb Ayers is a former art teacher who taught in Mt. Washington Valley for many years. She has been blessed to be able to share her love of art with her love of teaching. The natural world is the inspiration for all of her art work in pastels, watercolors, acrylics and oils.

Member tuition: $20.00 $12 materials fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $32.00 1 W 5/6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Life With an Artic Fox Meet Maria Laycox and her arctic fox, Yuka. Learn about Maria’s interest in arctic foxes, her life with Yuka and listen to her relate stories about Yuka. Yes, Yuka will be coming to class!

78 Maria Laycox holds many certifications as a realtor and associate broker who focuses on the NH home buyer and home seller. She lives in Salisbury, NH with her arctic fox, Yuka.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 4/17 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Life’s Purpose: Discover your Golden Thread! Are you curious about doing more in-depth work around your life’s purpose, moving through a transition or setting goals? Would you like the support of a creative life coach in a small group setting? Join with Hannah Anderson, founder of Golden Thread Life Coaching, to explore your own ‘golden thread’ of life. In these sessions you’ll have fun making a vision board using images and golden thread. You’ll receive coaching from Hannah and wisdom from the small group members. Expect a boost in your energy and greater clarity about following your golden thread in life.

Hannah Anderson, life coach, artist and Episcopal priest, founded her own company in January, 2018 when she retired from full-time ministry: Golden Thread Coaching and Consultation. She now devotes her energy and heart to the process of supporting people and organizations as they seek their fullest potential. Hannah is a skilled facilitator, creative thinking and public speaker with over 30 years of experience working with children, teens and adults around the country.

Member tuition: $25.00 $10 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost: $35.00 2 M 2/17 - 2/24 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 8 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Lincoln and His Generals: Trial and Error in Troubled Times This class involves Lincoln’s working relationships with a series of Generals, in search of one who could win the War--all while he was trying to govern a nation whose inhabitants largely despised him and/or didn’t know what to make of him and the remarkable abilities he brought to the White House.

Jim Miller was on staff at Granite State College for over 16 years and has been at Plymouth State University since July 2018. All told, he has spent over 30 years in survey and research work. His interest in history and historical figures stretches back to his youth; however, his fascination with Abraham Lincoln began when someone pointed out that he resembles him. He first presented the persona of “A Lincoln” in 2006, when he began visiting Canterbury Elementary School on President’s Day, reading to second and fourth graders. That progressed to keynote speeches at Republican gatherings, appearances at the Omni Mount Washington Resort (with George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt presenters), and recitations of the Gettysburg Address. Jim has also given lectures in Concord at both OLLI and

79 the Pierce Manse, and he co-wrote and appeared in a series of performances of a fictional debate between Lincoln and Robert E Lee.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Live and Let Live Farm’s Rescue and Sanctuary Tour Tour the facilities at Live and Let Live Farm including three barns and several pens. The farm has about 60 horses as well as goats and other animals. Please do not wear open-toed shoes and be aware you will be walking on uneven ground.

As a young girl growing up Teresa Paradise had two dreams. The first was to have a permanent place to call a home of her own. The second was to work for an animal rescue, one that would save horses.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/29 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 22 Live and Let Live Farm, 20 Paradise Lane, Chichester, NH

Living Sustainably at Japan’s Asian Rural Institute Are you interested in food self-sufficiency and eating locally? Love to travel? Participants will take a photo tour of the Asian Rural Institute in northern Japan, a working organic farm practicing integrated agriculture. Learn about the unique training program in which rural leaders from Southeast Asia, the Pacific and Africa are trained in sustainability, community development and servant leadership.

Dunbarton residents Robert and Joyce Ray are three-time volunteers at Japan’s Asian Rural Institute. Robert practices vermiculture and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Friends of the Asian Rural Institute. Joyce co-edited a book for ARI and serves as proofreader for ARI publications. Currently, she is writing a children’s book about this unique training center.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/23 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Living with Bears in Your Community This presentation covers basic bear biology including denning habits and family dynamics. We will look at why bears spend time in human-populated communities and how to prevent unwanted visits from bears; discuss this opportunistic omnivore’s natural food sources and common food attractants people may unwittingly set out for these food-driven animals,

80 and learn methods to deter bears from frequent visits to neighborhoods. The program will discuss ways to educate your neighbors, community and town officials on effective ways to deal with human/bear conflicts. There will be an opportunity to view plenty of bear photos and share bear stories.

Nancy Comeau, Wildlife Ecology, BS Granite State College, Environmental Science and Policy, MS Plymouth State University, has sixteen years experience working as a Black Bear Specialist in human/bear conflict management through the NH Bear Program which is a cooperative program between NH Fish and Game and USDA Wildlife Services.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 6/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 75 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Lunch and Learn: All about the Novel Please arrive at 11:30 to purchase lunch at the cafeteria in the Barrow’s building, right across from Tad’s Place, or you may bring a bag lunch. We will meet in a room just off the cafeteria to eat and begin class by playing the match game, matching an author, or a line, or a thing from a great novel to its title. You will be given clues and titles such as Plato who matches to “the Cave.” Then we will talk about what makes a great novel, and what makes an important novel. We will talk about several great books. How many of these great books have you read? There is still plenty of time to enrich your life.

Phyllis Benoit’s prior life was spent as an English teacher in both high school and college. Her second career was as a certified divorce mediator and included eight years as a volunteer in the NH Attorney General’s office of Consumer Protection. Phyllis and her husband, Herb, love to travel.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/25 | 11:30AM - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 25 Heritage Heights Barrows Activity Center, 149 East Side Drive, Concord, NH

Made in the Mt. Washington Valley Did you know that the Pillsbury Baking Company had its origins in Conway or that wooden spools and pegs were big business there once? Using maps, primary sources, and artifacts, Bob Cottrell shares stories about the local manufacturing and farming businesses of the late 1800s and 1900s while showcasing some items that were made in the Valley. There are sustainability lessons we might learn from our past local practices! The first session will be at GSC-Conway and the second at the Conway Historical Society. Reminisce about our rich history and bring any locally made artifacts that you may have to enhance the class experience.

81 Bob Cottrell is the Curator of the Henney History Room at the Conway Public Library and the Curator of the Conway Historical Society. He loves to share his knowledge about local history and has taught numerous classes for OLLI.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Tu 3/10 - 3/17 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Mah Jongg for Beginners Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game of skill and luck. It is played with four players using 152 tiles. It is a stimulating mental activity that we all need as we get older. Warning - this game is fun, challenging and addictive! Class time will be spent with hands-on instruction and actual playing of the game. The National Mah Jongg League card is required and provided.

Sue Bergoffen remembers falling off to sleep hearing her mother calling Mah Jongg tiles. She has now played for many years and loves teaching others the joy of the game. Mah Jongg is increasing in popularity as we look for ways to challenge our thinking skills. (Conway)

Sam Jamke is a retired chemist and volunteer leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club who has led major hiking and backpacking trips throughout the Americas and other continents. Sam joined a beginner Mah Jongg group many years ago and plays every week with other enthusiasts in the Nashua - Bedford area. She is looking forward to sharing her addiction and welcomes others to play with! (Manchester)

Seventeen years ago, Florette Tilton started playing Mah Jongg and plays in both NH and in Florida where she participates in many tournaments. She is pleased to say that she has started several groups in and around the Concord area. (Concord)

Member tuition: $35.00 $9 for card will be added to your registration. Total cost: $44.00

Sec W01 4 M 3/16 - 4/6 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Sec M01 4 M 4/20 - 5/11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Member tuition: $45.00 $9 for card will be added to your registration. Total cost: $54.00

82 Sec C01 6 W 5/6 - 6/10 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 13 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Major Women in the Hebrew Bible Explore the notable women of the Hebrew Bible - Eve, Deborah, Esther, Ruth and others. Hear their stories and the lessons to be learned from their lives.

Robin Nafshi is the rabbi of Temple Beth Jacob in Concord. She embraces the definition of rabbi as “teacher” and has generously shared her knowledge as an OLLI presenter.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 5/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 50 Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord, NH

Make a Bluebird House An introductory woodworking class is designed to teach you how to use hand tools to make a bluebird house. Bluebirds were an endangered species in NH for many years, but they have made a comeback due to the efforts of concerned citizens who put up bluebird houses every spring. A set of house plans, materials, and instructions will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own hand tools to the class, but the basic tools needed (saw, hammer, drill, tape measure, and square) will be available from the instructor.

Lou Yelgin is a retired technology marketing manager and high school counselor. He has been a member of the Guild of NH Woodworkers since 1991 and is a past officer. He learned woodworking from his father who was a European-trained furniture maker and Holocaust resistance fighter. Lou has done numerous demonstrations throughout NH on Ultralight Boatbuilding, Woodturning, and Toolmaking. His work has appeared in two issues of Fine Woodworking magazine (#153 and #265).

Member tuition: $30.00 $10 materials fee will be added to registration. Total cost: $40.00 M, Tu, W 4/13 - 4/15 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 6 Garage Workshop, 10 Woodbine Lane, Merrimack, NH

Making The Boyg: Art as Hope This course discusses the creation process of the world premiere production of The Boyg. The Boyg tells the story of Per Krohg, a famous Norwegian painter, who was imprisoned by the Nazis during Germany’s occupation of Norway from 1940-1944. During his imprisonment, Krohg covered the walls

83 of his cell with paintings and illustrations from Norwegian folklore, notably images from Henrik Ibsen’s verse play Peer Gynt. Theatre KAPOW’s Artistic Director, Matt Cahoon, will lead the class through the creation process of how the kernel of an idea becomes a play and illustrate, through Krohg’s story, the power of art to get us through the darkest of times. Students should familiarize themselves with Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt (any edition).

Matt Cahoon is one of the co-founders of theatre KAPOW and, over the course of the past ten years, has directed over 30 productions for the company. Matt has received multiple NH Theatre Awards for his work with KAPOW including Best Director for a Drama/Comedy (Penelope and Exit the King) and Best Scenic Design (Raining Aluminum). Matt has also directed for a number of other companies including the Winnipesaukee Playhouse (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Israel Potter, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Miss Julie), Jean’s Playhouse (Kimberly Akimbo), and LaMaMa (Bea and Me and The Life and Times of Lee Harvey Oswald). This summer, Matt completed Tectonic Theatre Projects Teacher Training Intensive in Moment Work and is thrilled to have brought that work to the process of creating The Penelopiad. Matt has an MA in Arts Administration from Goucher College and additional theatre training includes work with Double Edge Theatre Company, LaMaMa ETC., SITI Company, the New England Center for Circus Arts, and Range of Motion Arts. As his day job, Matt serves as the Director of Cultural Programming at Pinkerton Academy in Derry.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 4/13 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Marine Mammal Comparisons Seacoast Science Center has the largest collection of marine mammal skeletons in northern New England! In this program participants will learn about the anatomy, migratory routes and behavioral patterns of marine mammals. Using real seal and dolphin bones, participants will “reconstruct” skeletons and learn about the species’ form and function. Please note that a $10 admission fee will be collected at the door and membership or passes will not be accepted for this program.

Nikki Annelli is the Program and Exhibit Assistant, as well as part of the Marine Mammal Rescue Team at the Seacoast Science Center. She graduated from the University of New England with a BS in Biology and recently received her Masters from Harvard in Museum Studies. She has been involved at the Center for the past 16 years in a variety of positions. She loves teaching about the ocean and the creatures that live there.

Member tuition: $20.00 Does not include $10 admission payable at door. 1 F 3/20 | 10:30AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 84 Mary Baker Eddy Tour Come take a tour of the historic home at 62 North State Street in Concord NH where Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science, lived from 1889-1892. You will learn about Mrs. Eddy’s deep love for her home state and the significant steps she took to establish the Christian Science movement while living in this house. The tour will also include the history of this Greek Revival structure and, through the use of a large-scale diorama, introduce you to Pleasant View, Mrs. Eddy’s home on the outskirts of Concord, where she lived for over 15 years. While there are a few steps to get into the house, once inside, the tour is on the first floor. Following the tour of Mrs. Eddy’s home, you will walk or drive .3 mile to First Church of Christ, Scientist, which was a gift from Mrs. Eddy. The church was dedicated in 1904 and was recently restored. While touring, you will view the magnificent stained glass windows which were made in England, the chime tower, and the pipe organ.

Holly Morris, the docent for Mrs. Eddy’s house in Concord, is a former middle school teacher in St. Louis. After more than 30 years in the classroom, she is delighted to be living in New England. As a house site manager, Holly cares for the home at 62 North Main St., but her favorite activity is to share with visitors the engaging story of Mrs. Eddy’s life in Concord.

Member tuition: $20.00 A $7.00 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $27.00. 1 F 5/1 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 18 Mary Baker Eddy Historic House, 62 North State St., Concord, NH

Mezedes to Share This class will include the preparation of small bites (mezedes) along with an introduction to the Greek language. Students will participate in the demonstration and learn a simple traditional Greek dance.

Diana Seitz has taught Family and Consumer Science at the middle school level in the Manchester school district. Her Greek heritage and involvement in the local Greek community helped her develop a strong familiarity with the culture and language. Throughout her adult life she has had the opportunity to teach and demonstrate a variety of Hellenic and Mediterranean dishes.

Member tuition: $20.00 $10 materials fee will be added to registration. Total cost: $30.00 1 Th 5/28 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Class limit: 20 St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester , NH

85 Minor Writers, Major Stories While often excluded from the canon of major authors, there are scores of writers who have produced gems of short fiction. Writers such as Katherine Ann Porter, Ring Lardner, Sherwood Anderson and Willa Cather have given us works that can easily stand alongside their better-known contemporaries. Copies of the stories will be sent to participants.

Mike Baker, a former teacher and administrator, is a frequent presenter for the OLLI program.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 Th 2/27 - 3/26 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Moral Philosophy: The Ethics of Compromise When is it or isn’t it ethical to compromise? We will look at the philosophical grounds behind certainty, commitment and humility. We will explore both principled and prudential justifications for compromising and for not compromising.

Jon Spira-Savett serves as Rabbi at Temple Beth Abraham, a synagogue based in Nashua. He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1995, is a Board member of the Nashua Area Interfaith Council, and one of the partners in howtobepresident.org.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 F 3/6 - 3/20 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Mount Washington Days: A Year in the Culture, Weather, Characters and Events Atop the Highest Place in New England From the vaulted heights of New England’s highest peak, Dan spent a year exploring the very heart of the White Mountains. But Mt. Washington, home of the world’s worst weather, is more than just a Rock Pile, it’s the cultural and natural soul of climbers and tourists from around the world. From car races to bird watching, from bikes to motorcycles, from the railroad to the stars to a centuries old observatory, Mt. Washington speaks to the adventurer in all of us, and Dan has turned his veteran journalist’s eye toward capturing it all in his new book, “The White Mountain” (available Spring, 2018). In this class, participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and culture of the country’s most famous mountain.

86 Dan Szczesny is a long-time journalist, travel writer and author. He has written extensively on the outdoors and on hiking and traveling with kids. His book, “The Nepal Chronicles,” won the 2016 New Hampshire Library award for work of outstanding Non-Fiction.

Member tuition $20.00 1 Tu 5/5 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Mountain Ear: A Newspaper’s Unusual Stories In 1976 “The Mountain Ear,” a local Mount Washington Valley paper, was created by Tom Eastman’s brother with another friend. This class will take you through the ears of Tom Eastman while he worked on “The Mountain Ear” from 1976 through 2005. He has so many unusual stories from his time at the paper to share,

Tom Eastman is a longtime journalist in the Mount Washington Valley. His work has appeared in several magazines and he frequently lectures on local ski history. He authored two books: “Flight Without Wings: A Celebration of Hannes Schneider and 50 Years of Skiing Mt. Cranmore” and “The History of Cranmore.”

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 4/20 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 35 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

87 Move Well, Make Music Whether you’re just beginning your musical journey, have been playing an instrument for years, or are simply a lover of music in general, personal body awareness and ease of movement is essential for everyone. How we sit, stand and move affects our strength, flexibility and overall well- being. Join us as we explore our anatomical information and kinesthetic (internal) awareness to help us better understand our body structure and alignment. Class participants will gain knowledge that will help develop safe movement practices for reducing pain, avoiding injury and creating a stronger you.

Musicians will gain a greater understanding of the importance of developing good posture, instrument positioning, and technique to avoid pain and injury while playing.

Susan Wilkes, a certified yoga instructor, has been a music educator for more than 3 decades. She is a licensed practitioner in Bodymap, and flautist in the Music for Therapeutic Healing and Transition Program (MHTP.org), playing for patients in healthcare settings. She is also a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Member tuition: $45.00 6 Tu 3/10 - 4/14 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Tour Participants will tour the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Experience the history of Native North America through galleries that span the entire North American continent and reflect over 20,000 years of cultural expression. Your visit will begin with a brief informational video of the museum and its founders, Bud and Nancy Thompson. Your tour will include several galleries that articulate lifestyles, environments and art of each region. Following the tour, participants are welcome to revisit the galleries and enjoy the 12-acre campus which includes wooded trails and an arboretum with over 200 species of plants, flowers and bushes used by Native people for food, medicines and crafts

Andrew Bullock has had a long-time association with Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum and Native art. As the Executive Director, he combines his understanding of the NH Native community, oral traditions and programming. As a Trent University Alumni, Andy has facilitated Traditional Teachings and beading workshops at Trent University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the Canadian Canoe Museum. Andy has taught Beadwork Through the Ages; at Haliburton School of Art and Design. His professional experience includes founding, and being the past owner of, The Wandering Bull, Inc., a supply house featuring top quality beadwork, craft supplies and reference materials.

88 Member tuition: $20.00 $8.00 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $28.00 1 W 5/6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Kearsarge Indian Museum,18 Highlawn Rd, Warner, NH

Music of Decatur Creek Doug Farrell, Jack Henry and Beth Eldridge are accomplished NH musicians, singer/songwriters and performers who together are “Decatur Creek.” They sing and play multiple instruments in their engaging live performances. Their diverse styles complement one another and the group’s evolving original acoustic sound will bring a smile to your face, rhythm to your feet, and leave you wanting for more.

Doug Farrell handles most of the lead vocals and guitar with forays on harmonica, percussion, and mandolin. He has written many of Decatur Creek’s songs and most of the band’s original songs. Jack Henry handles the bass, most harmony vocals, some lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, dobro, electric lap steel, and high-string guitar, and has written a few songs for the band. Beth Eldridge shines on the fiddle and adds rhythm guitar along with her solid lead and harmony vocals. The band’s influences run from traditional/roots to Americana - country, singer/songwriter, folk, blues, and rock - always with the focus on the songs, lyrics, and vocals.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/20 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 80 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Music Therapy for the Aging Brain The fields of neuroscience and music have been converging over the last 20 years. We now know how vital music and music therapy can be for maintaining optimal functioning of the brain well into our later years. Learn the science behind the modern field of music therapy, where it’s being used: schools, nursing facilities, hospitals, and how: for help with stroke recovery, memory, anxiety, Alzheimer’s and other neurologic disorders and even depression! Learn first-hand how music can help you on a daily basis to maintain and even possibly improve brain functioning, memory, and to reduce stress and anxiety. We will have guest speakers who work in the field of music therapy and you will have a chance to try your hand playing music on drums (and/or other instruments) as well as some singing. No musical ability required, just the desire to have a little fun!

As a fiddler, Lindsay Holden has experienced first-hand the mental and emotional benefits of playing an instrument and being surrounded with music on a daily basis. As a current psychology major at Granite State College, and a future graduate student of music therapy, she has a keen interest in studying the science behind music therapy and its potential uses among many populations. Lindsay has worked

89 in the field of alternative health for almost 20 years as a licensed massage therapist, reiki practitioner, craniosacral therapist and trained classical homeopath.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 F 2/21 - 3/6 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Mythology and the Human Condition: Various Interpretations Mythology tries to answer the most difficult and the most basic questions of human existence. Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? To the ancients, the meaning of the story was more important than the literal truth of a tale. The objective of this class is to explore the way in which myths express the beliefs and values held in certain ancient cultures.

For Merle’s bio, please see Great Decisions, Part 1.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 Th 4/16 - 5/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

New Communication Strategies for Those with Dementia Communication is more than just talking and listening - it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone who has Alzheimer’s, learns to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. The Effective Communication Strategies program of the Alzheimer’s Association was designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia.

Anne Romney, M.Ed, is a Portsmouth resident, educator and group facilitator who has been trained in the program White People Challenging Racism. She has presented the Waking Up White workshop based upon the book by Debby Irving at area libraries and believes that education and awareness are key components to bringing long overdue changes to systemic and interpersonal racism. Anne is involved with anti-racism work and is committed to ongoing work in this critical challenge of our time. Anne has also been a volunteer presenter for the Alzheimer Association (NH/MA and Maine Chapters for the past 9 years where she uses her personal experience with dementia in her family and her professional skills to help support others who are dealing with this enormous challenge. In addition

90 to presenting programs, Anne has led Legacy Storytelling programs that bring people in the early stage of dementia together with student scribes who listen and write up the memories that are shared. Anne has training in support groups for caregivers and sees each program as an opportunity to both educate, support and provide resources to those who participate.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 4/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

New Hampshire Maple Experience The “NH Maple Experience” explores and demonstrates this enduring maple tradition, from the techniques used by Native Americans and early European settlers of the region to the operations of the modern sugar maker. A 1906 historic building on the Rocks Estate houses the working sugar house and interactive museum with maple artifacts from the extensive collection of legendary sugar maker Charlie Stewart of Sugar Hill. You will be treated to a hands-on demonstration of the sugaring process, helping to tap trees and talking with fourth-generation sugar maker Brad Presby as he boils the clear sap into sweet syrup at the sugar house. We will take a horse-drawn ride to the trees where we will learn how to tap a tree, and then return via a tractor ride to the sugar house for a tasting with sour pickles and donuts. Maple syrup is available for purchase. An admission fee of $15 is payable to the Rocks Estate the day of the class. Dress appropriately for late winter weather.

Nigel Manley grew up in the United Kingdom and has worked for the Forest Society for more than 25 years. His degree in agricultural management helped with the startup of the Forest Society’s Christmas tree farm, and his keen interest in public outreach and marketing has enabled him to successfully promote The Rocks Estate as a tourist destination.

Member tuition: $20.00 Admission not included, $15 payable on site. 1 Sa 3/28 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 40 Rocks Estate, 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH

New Hampshire State Library: It’s Your Library! The NH State Library is the oldest institution of its type in the country, dating back to 1717, pre-dating the United States. But what is a state library, its mission, its role? Join State Librarian Michael York as he takes us through the State Library’s current home, built in 1895 of native NH granite, from sub-basement to top floor. On your tour you will learn the history of the State Library, explore this magnificent building, its collections and repositories. You will hear the mission and the major purpose of the State

91 Library and discover how the library fulfills these through the services it provides to you, the citizens of NH, to the government and to your local public libraries. You will see documents dating back to the 1700’s and current digital documents and hear about new innovations, a testament to how the State Library continues to change to remain current and meet your needs. This is a rare opportunity to learn about this fantastic resource available to you and supporting you as a citizen of NH. Weather permitting, meet outside the library and we’ll go in as a group; otherwise, meet inside the lobby and remember . . . sssh! Handicapped access is available at the side entrance. Let the OLLI office know in advance if you will need to use the handicapped entrance. Three and ten hour metered parking is available on the streets surrounding the library and in the School Street and North State Street garages. (https://www.concordnh.gov/844/Downtown-Parking)

Michael York is the NH State Librarian. A native of Newton, Mass, Michael is a graduate of the University of NH, with a Master of Library Science degree from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from Plymouth State College. A resident of Goffstown, he has been a librarian for 47 years, is a former dean of libraries at the University of NH in Durham, was librarian at Colby- Sawyer College in New London and has been NH State Librarian since 1999.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/27 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 20 NH State Library, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH

New Hampshire’s Energy Future: Science, Sophistry and Solutions What’s more “NH” than maple syrup, fall foliage and our iconic moose? Sadly, these and other wonders of the natural world are now threatened by global warming and the time to change course on carbon pollution is quickly running out. Technological and financial innovations now make it possible to power our modern world with clean, renewable energy from the sun, water and wind. See the latest trends in local climate science and learn seven practical steps you can take to stamp out climate sophistry and be part of the clean energy solution from one of NH’s leading voices on climate and clean energy.

Dan Weeks serves as Director of Market Development at ReVision Energy, an employee-owned Benefit Corporation at the forefront of New England’s clean energy transition. Twenty years after racing with the Monadnock Solar Car Team in high school, Dan now leads the development of large-scale solar projects with commercial and institutional partners throughout NH and works with state and local governments on policy change. Named one of NH’s “Most Influential Business Leaders” by NH Business Review and “Forty Under 40” by The Union Leader, Dan has written and spoken extensively on climate and clean energy.

92 Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/13 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

New Strategies for Improving Bone Health Dennis will present effective approaches for building stronger bones at any age without the use of drugs. Topics will include nutrition, supplements that work, the best exercises (especially for seniors), risk factors for osteoporosis, and behaviors and drugs to avoid for long-term. The class will be a combination of science for the non-scientist and practical advice based on the science.

Dennis Chasteen is UNH Professor Emeritus of Biophysical Chemistry with expertise in biomineralization processes, e.g. bone and shell formation. He has served as a consultant to the NIH and has published extensively. He has both professional and personal interests in new and effective approaches to combating osteoporosis without the use of drugs.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 5/26 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

New Yorker (The): The Best Magazine in the World Join us in a well-established OLLI tradition - lively discussions of this chronicle of our times. Started in 1925 as a humor magazine, “The New Yorker” soon became a preeminent forum for serious fiction and journalism. With a circulation above 1 million and content by the most respected writers of fact and fiction, it is one of the most widely read and influential American magazines. Facilitators Jones and Monnelly will choose the first readings; after that, the class decides. You’ll need access to the magazine (subscriptions at www.newyorker.com or check with your local library.)

For Bob Jones bio see Learning the iPad.

John Monnelly is a graduate of UNH and a New Hampshire native. He loves visiting New York City and has been a serious fan of “The New Yorker” for many years.

Member tuition: $55.00 8 Th 3/5 - 4/23 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

93 No One Wants your Hummels: How to Mindfully Declutter Is your “stuff” getting in the way of your life? Do you feel your home is crowded, and do you worry about how to organize or even give it away? Do you worry your kids won’t want your heirlooms, and do you wonder if that collection of Hummels/China/teacups/fill-in-the-blank may actually be worth something? Come to this class to learn the basics of how to downsize from an expert who runs her own large New England business doing just that.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/2 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Normandy to Cold War: How Did it Happen? This class focuses on the preparation and implementation of the June 6, 1944 invasion and its impact on the course of the Second World War. Students will be exposed to the major historical figures and the roles they played in allied successes. American forces will confront the Battle of the Bulge and make their way to Germany and victory. The class will work on determining why the Cold War broke out almost immediately following the war. Student opinion and interaction will be of the utmost importance since this topic lends itself to a great deal of discussion. One episode of the “Band of Brothers” will be shown and a number of handouts will be provided.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 M 4/27 - 5/18 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Not Your Mother’s Decoupage! Remember decoupage-those goopy, gluey craft projects only a mother could love? Well, this isn’t your mother’s decoupage. The market is flooded with products to bring the craft to a new artistic level. In this class, students will adhere fabric scraps to a glass form to create a one-of-a-kind,

94 dishwasher and food safe salad plate. The specialty glue takes 28 days to cure, so students will need to plan accordingly if the piece is meant to be a gift. Students need to bring their own 2 to 6 inch large and small scale fabric scraps, (8 to 10 pieces) or they can choose from my stash. No experience necessary - just a sharp pair of scissors, a pencil and plain 8.5” X 11” paper.

Sharon Baker has been sewing and crafting forever. She weaves, knits, quilts, felts, sews, and always enjoys finding new things to create with fiber. Sharon is a professional singer and voice instructor by trade, recently retired from teaching at St. Anselm College. She has taught sewing and weaving, and finds great satisfaction when inspiring others!

Member tuition: $20.00 $10 materials fee will be added to registration. Total cost: $30.00 1 M 4/20 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Nursing Care, Medicaid and Long Term Care, Oh My! If the prospect of planning for nursing and long term care seems overwhelming, come to this class where Jenny Rivard will help you develop a basic understanding of how to create a sound financial plan. She provides estate planning services which include wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advanced directives. Additionally, American Wealth Protection Legal focuses on Elder Law and Medicaid Planning to help protect your assets from being spent down to qualify for nursing home care. Jenny is also a licensed financial advisor giving her a unique perspective in protecting assets. There are many tools that can be used to help ensure not all of your assets are spent down on the cost of care. She will explain the options in easy terms to help you navigate through the crisis. Please note that the financial details are covered in more depth in the class she is offering in Manchester.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 M 4/20 - 5/4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

95 Of Plants, Packets, Pots & Promise...The Buying and Selling of Seeds and Plants in America Explore the history of selling seeds and plants in America and the people who sought to satisfy the “plant bug.” With names like Bartram, Burbank, Burpee and Ball, learn of the people behind the evolution of America’s plant industry. Yet less well-known people, from ambassadors to a commodore, have also influenced our gardening history in unique ways. The evolution of seed packaging and catalogs, the import/export of plants to “the new world,” scientific advancements and cultural shifts have all led up to today’s modern breeding, marketing and selling of plants. Using contemporary accounts, drawings, lithographs and photos, this illustrated story follows the development of American horticultural history, from subsistence farming to ornamental gardening.

Kevin Bragg has over thirty years of experience in the horticulture field including time spent as Coordinator of Historic Gardens at Canterbury Shaker Village. Owner of Canterbury Plantation, Kevin enjoys combining his passions for plants and history and exploring the relationships among them.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 3/13 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

On the Nature of Love: Plato’s Symposium Plato’s Symposium is an ageless dialogue on the nature of love. The scene is a private drinking party among friends who decide to celebrate the virtues of the Greek god Eros. It is arguably the most private, most poetic, and most secretive dialogue in the Platonic corpus. It is both amusing and enlightening, and deeply philosophical. The text for the class is available online at https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Symposium-Hackett-Classics/ dp/0872200760. Please sample some of it before the first class.

Peter Conklin is the Director of Facilities, Safety, and Sustainability at Granite State College and an adjunct professor of Philosophy and Humanities at UNHM and New England College. Peter has been studying and teaching the relationship between philosophy and ecology for over two decades.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Tu 5/12 - 5/26 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

96 Oratory of Daniel Webster: Eloquence and Civic Life The course offers a brief review of the public life of Daniel Webster and, in particular, will focus on Webster’s mastery of the art of oratory. We will examine noteworthy examples of Webster’s rhetoric from each of the classical genres of oratory.

James M. Farrell is a Professor of Rhetoric in the Communication Department at the University of NH, where he teaches classes in argumentation, propaganda, rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, and American public address. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988, and has published numerous critical and historical studies of eighteenth-and nineteenth-century American discourse. He is a past winner of the Karl R. Wallace Memorial Award from the National Communication Association, and a past winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Liberal Arts at UNH.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/27 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 80 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things Have you ever heard of Margaret Knight, Harriet Dame, Maude Hood or Nellie Brown? These women of NH dared to challenge the norms expected of women at the time. Margaret Knight invented objects and held 87 patents, the first of which she developed when she was 12. Harriet Dame was a nurse in the Civil War and gave comfort at both the Battle of Bull Run and Gettysburg. Maude Hood in 1893 was the first female Century Rider and Nellie Brown, a biracial woman from Dover, was called the “Queen of Song” in 1924. And the list goes on and on, women of New Hampshire’s stalwart nature carving their own ways to make lives better for themselves, their families and their communities.

Peg Fargo has continued her own education as an enthusiastic adult learner and enjoys presenting OLLI classes on several topics.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec M01 1 Th 4/9 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 27 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Sec C01 1 W 4/22 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

97 Paddling the “Wild” Nahanni River! Come follow Gwen and fourteen strong paddlers on an adventure down the classic Nahanni River in the North West Territory of Canada. Guided by Black Feather outfitters, they were both pampered with great food and challenged by Class II rapids. This is by far the most beautiful river to be paddled in northern Canada. At twice the height of Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls is a waterfall you will not want to miss. Spray and mist can be felt from 500 Ft away along with the thundering sound of the water, while the constant spray creates a rainbow in the sun. See where the Dene, sometimes called Slavey, peoples lived long before Europeans arrived. Learn what it takes to paddle a remote river, sleep and share meals on a river bank for 14 days rain or shine. It’s an adventure you don’t want to miss. Optional reading: Dangerous River: Adventure on the Nahanni by R.M. Patterson.

Gwen Hunter has been a paddle leader for Appalachian Mountain Club AMC since 2010. Her first wilderness canoe trip was in 2007 on the Missouri River in Montana. Retirement has allowed time to do more remote trips into Canada, and be on the river for multiple weeks. She enjoys sharing her passion for wilderness canoe tripping with others.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/23 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Painting the Landscape for Absolute Beginners (in oil or acrylic) Have you ever been curious about oil or acrylic paint, but were too intimidated to try? Do you love the NH landscape? If YES, join us for a truly beginner experience in oil or acrylic painting: 3 classes indoors for very basic instruction through lecture and demonstration, and then 2 sessions of outdoor painting. Learn about proper materials and techniques, basic color theory and the history of landscape paintings. Find out how to select the best site to paint ... and then do it! Note: students will need to purchase basic paints/brushes, etc. and complete simple assignments before we paint outdoors. A recommended materials list will be provided before class; students should expect to spend $40-$55 for these supplies. You will need to be able to carry your supplies and walk to our painting site. Please note: this is NOT a watercolor class.

Betsy Holmes, an artist and a librarian,has taught art history at NH Institute of Art and Saint Anselm College. She loves sharing her passion about art - not about dates; about people!

98 Member tuition: $40.00 5 F 5/8 - 6/5 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Painting the Town: Sharing Keene’s History Through Public Wall Murals In June of 2019 more than 200 sign painters and artists from around the world descended on Keene, NH and painted 16 outdoor wall murals in the city’s downtown area over a 3-day period. The topics were chosen by public vote from a list of 30 topics suggested by a local committee. These topics illustrate the history of Keene through people, places, events, businesses and institutions from the city’s past. This public art is attracting visitors from near and far. The class will illustrate the murals and will share the stories of all 16 and their impact on the history of the community.

Alan Rumrill has served as Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH for 36 years. He is the author of 8 books on local art and history, and presenter of more than 1000 programs on historical topics. He served on the Walldogs topic committee, researched the topics chosen, and volunteered to lead tours throughout the festival and after.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 6/11 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Palliative Care; A New Option What is Palliative Care? How do I access this level of care? If I am seeing all my doctors, what can Palliative Care do for me? There are many questions that arise as one navigates through the healthcare system. Palliative Care is its own medical specialty like Cardiology with a primary goal to improve quality of life for patients and their families with life-limiting illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness and to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is based on the needs of the patient, not the prognosis and is appropriate at any age and at any stage of illness. Join us in a discussion on how to get the most out of the healthcare options and become your best advocate for self and loved ones.

Sheila Finkel-Boucher counsels patients to support improved healthcare outcomes. This sparks a variety of healthcare experiences that now include giving a voice to those navigating and making important healthcare decisions. Her goal is to empower patients, families, and caregivers to identify what is most important to them in the aging process and matching services that meet their needs. Her community involvement includes being a board member of ECHO (Enhancing the Healthcare of Older American Living with Dementia) a national curriculum to expand expertise in the recognition and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in the primary care setting.

99 Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 3/24 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Picking the President 2020: The Saga Continues It’s Presidential Primary season again, and the Democrats are off and running! Well, at least 2 or 3 are. And maybe 2 or 3 more are walking. But the rest are pretty much crawling - if that. But even for the “crawlers,” “There is still time” (to quote the banner in the apocalyptic movie “On the Beach”). With the number of candidates and the Party’s requirement that all delegates be awarded proportionately in the primaries and caucuses, this nomination could not only come down to the wire but may actually be decided in the Convention (for the first time since 1956). Join us to find out what’s happening (especially behind the scenes), why, and what it all means - all with a heavy dose of political incorrectness. And don’t forget the Republican race. Like every incumbent but one since 1932, President Trump should get renominated in a walk with only token opposition from two long, long, long, long shots. But there’s this thing called “impeachment” lurking in the background. Consequently, “Pence for President” may not be as far-fetched as you might think! Stay tuned; It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to politics. The first class will be a viewing and discussion of the film, “The Manchurian Candidate,” facilitated by Phyllis Benoit. The final three classes will be presented by David Hess.

For Dave Hess bio see Battle of the Bulge.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 days, Th 2/20, F 3/6, Th 5/7, F 6/11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 80 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Poetry of War, Struggle, and Resistance In this class, we will read and discuss poetry about war and other political struggles. We will look at a few poems about the Civil War and the European political situation around the French Revolution. Most of the session will be spent discussing poems of WWI, Vietnam, more recent political struggles in Africa and the Middle East as well as racial and social conflict in America. How does poetry through the 20th and 21st century communicate truthfully the horrors of war, the pain of suffering, the vigor of resistance and the power of hope?

Meg Cronin, a professor of English literature and the Director of College Writing at Saint Anselm College, teaches Romantic and Victorian literature, introduction to poetry and literature, and writing courses. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and her B.A. from Villanova University.

100 Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 2/28 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Polls, Powerball, Pythagoras & More Why do polls by New England College or by the UNH Survey Center or by major news networks have different margins of error? Can the odds of winning the Powerball (or Mega Millions) jackpot really be seemingly impossible? What pair of propositions connect Euclid (300 BC), President Garfield (19th century) and Pythagoras (500 BC)? These questions and more, with no advance reading and no homework, will be discussed and answered. Join us!

Member tuition: $25.00

Sec M01 2 M 4/13 - 4/20 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Sec S01 2 W 4/22 - 4/29 | 10:00 M - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Tour: From Sails to Atoms For more than 200 years, Yankee ingenuity and craftsmanship have been the keys to success for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In this popular tour, learn about the role and achievements of the Yard in times of war and peace from a military historian’s perspective. A government-issued picture ID is required. Participants will be transported by school bus from the Kittery Lions Club parking lot at 117 State Road, Kittery to stops in the Shipyard. Participants must be able to use the bus and negotiate stairs. Neither the bus nor comfort facilities are handicapped accessible. Gather at the meeting spot by 9:45AM so the tour can start at 10:00 AM.

Joe Gluckert is the historian at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). MSgt Gluckert is also the historian for the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve base in MA.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/27 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 34 Lions Club Parking Lot, 117 State Road, Kittery, ME

101 Quakers: New England History and Their Lives in Today’s World Quakers are often confused with Shakers, or grouped with a brand of cereals, or oil or a rare parrot. Learn how Quakers have been important in NH’s and New England’s history. Discover their diversity, find out where they are most active in the world today and learn of the ways this religious society helps people today.

Marion Baker has been a Quaker for over 73 years. She is an international Quaker women’s historian. She spends several months each year helping to empower women where the largest group of Quakers exists today, in East Africa.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Th 3/5 - 3/19 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Readings for Old Hippies Part Two This exploration is related to Old Hippies Part One, but it is not necessary to have taken that class nor to have been a hippy to explore the ideas of the era of cultural change in the 1960’s. We will discuss these readings in order: “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse; (any edition) “Sometimes a Great Notion” by Ken Kesey; and “The White Album” by Joan Didion (0-67183444-4).

Jim Mahoney holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He is Emeritus Professor from Saint Anselm College where he taught Philosophy for forty years. He was strongly involved in the College’s core Humanities Program, serving as Chair of the Jefferson unit, and developed the Paris-New York class for that Program. His areas of specialization are Existentialism, American Philosophy and Ethics.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 Th 2/27 - 3/19 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Rebalance, Recharge and Love the Rest of Your Life Concerned about how to spend the many years ahead? This interactive, lively two-session workshop will help you explore “encore” opportunities that can give you joy and meaning, wellness and fun. We will share ideas to help you clarify what is important to you so you will leave with ideas to shape a future that reflects your values, desires, skills and perhaps untapped talents. In the second session you will be presented with resources (e.g., Arts, Outdoors, Social, Travel, Volunteerism) to help you to explore and to get involved, especially in the Valley.

Martha Kaubris started her transition to the rest of her life three years ago after a 30 year career in Human Resources. She is a new resident to the Mt. Washington Valley and recently completed the 48 NH 4000 footers.

102 Member tuition: $25.00 2 Th 3/5 - 3/12 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Recycling and Manufacturing in New England Learn what’s going on in the world of recycling and in the world of manufacturing here in NH and the Northeast. We’ll discuss what China truly did to our recycling industry and why in the end we’ll all be better for it. We’ll also discuss how new technologies could make recycling so much easier. By the end of this course you’ll have a better understanding of the total subject and how to use your buying power to shape a better future for us all.

Ray Dube is the Sustainability Manager for the Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a franchise bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products in New England and upper state NY.. In this role, he manages the processing and sales of recycled commodities for the company (over 26 million pounds in 2018) as well as oversees all aspects of the five state bottle bills in the Northeast. However, the most fulfilling part of his current position is the time he spends traveling throughout the NE visiting schools, universities, and businesses educating people on sustainability and recycling in the work place and at home. Ray began working for CCNNE in 1981 loading trucks part time in high school. Other than 6.5 years he served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1985- 1991), he has been with the company his entire career, moving up through various positions (service, sales, marketing, finance) to his current corporate position.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Th 2/20 - 2/27 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Rediscovering the Magic of Aviation This course is an interactive exploration of aviation with a look at the history and lore of this field as well as a layman’s exploration of the scientific principles that underpin it. This class emphasizes the role that NH residents have played in aeronautics from the time of hot air ballooning to the space age. Our two-hour museum visit is designed to change people’s minds about aviation and restore some of the wonder and excitement that’s gone missing in recent times.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 3/24 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 Aviation Museum of NH, 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH

103 Refugee Resettlement A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence, and has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. This course will present an overview of the refugee resettlement program in the US, discuss details about refugees settled in NH and the role of resettlement agencies.

Shannon St. Pierre is the Community Relations Manager at the International Institute of New England where she oversees volunteer recruitment, community engagement and marketing fee for service programs in NH and Lowell, MA. The International Institute is a refugee resettlement agency that helps refugees and immigrants succeed through resettlement, education, employment, and pathways to citizenship.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 2/17 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 50 International Institute Of New England, 470 Pine Street, Manchester, NH

Relationships: Humor and Irony You have all read the “experts” who wax poetic about relationships. Marriage, divorce, widow/widower, single again... all this does is expand the self-help and relationship sections in bookstores. Through humor, and perhaps a sense of irony, we will look at relationships through the eyes of some of the great thinkers and humorists in history. Woody Allen once wrote: “You know, I feel nauseous and tingly all over. Either I’m in love or I have smallpox.” And he suggested that: “Relationships are like a shark you know? A shark must keep moving or it dies. I think what we have on our hands is a dead shark.” Why do we identify so strongly with classic movies like When Harry Met Sally (Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan)? Why do so-called mature “singles sites” drive you bonkers? Where is Dr. Ruth when we need her the most? This course will have four sessions; the 2nd session presents the movie: When Harry Met Sally. There will be a brief discussion following this movie and it will carry over to part of the 3rd session. Disclaimer: Please note that this course will NOT help you in any current relationship. Most likely, this course will irretrievably ruin it. But not to worry, according to one of the most popular singles sites, there are plenty of fish in the sea; so what are you worried about?

Dennis Hebert is a retired professional who worked in the public, private and non profit sectors. He has previously presented OLLI courses on Benedict Arnold -- An Alternative View, the Philadelphia Aurora, The Reign of Witches and George Carlin - When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops?

104 Member tuition: $30.00 4 M 3/30 - 4/20 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Revisit Your Favorite Arcade Games at the American Classic Arcade Museum Anyone who grew up playing old-school arcade games like Asteroids or Space Invaders is in for a treat at the American Classic Arcade Museum. The museum curates over 250 coin-operated video and pinball games originating as far back as the pre-electricity era, all of which visitors can play. It also collects artifacts, documents, audio recordings and other media tracing the history of the games and their creations. After you see, hear about, and maybe play the earliest arcade games, you are on your own to purchase tokens and continue playing your favorite games at the museum, or play the latest games, bowling or indoor 18 hole mini-golf at FunSpot, named “Largest Arcade in the World” in 2008 by Guinness World Records. Meet inside the doors signed “Entrance to Funspot and the American Classic Arcade Museum.”

Gary Vincent began his journey in the arcade business on August 20, 1981 at Funspot. He experienced firsthand the heyday of the video game arcade and its decline and noticed something lacking after the decline: preservation. After the video game boom of the 1980s faded away, many game manufacturers, operators and arcades went out of business and unfortunately, much of the history and games were sent to the landfill. As the 1990s moved on, he was hearing an increasing number of comments about the few remaining classic games still at Funspot. Gary found there was a need for a facility where people could come and experience the games of yesterday and also learn at the same time. Over the years, ACAM has been invited to many game conventions such as PAX East, GameX, The Granite State Comicon, The Escapist Expo and more, presenting historic game displays and speaking at many game preservation discussion panels at these conventions. We have been covered in many magazines both domestic and foreign as well as several inflight airline magazines. ACAM has been featured on television shows including Boston Chronicle, New Hampshire Chronicle and Mysteries at the Museum on The Travel Channel.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 5/4 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 25 Funspot, 579 Endicott St. N, Laconia, NH

River Hikes Come join us for another set of themed hikes - three easy walks along some of our most popular rivers in the Valley. Over the three sessions, we will walk along the Saco, the Swift, and the Sawyer Rivers. After last spring’s wet conditions during our “Pond Hikes,” we’ve learned to be flexible so, although we can’t specify what exact trail segment we will hike, we intend to select paths that will be dry, relatively flat and alongside the rivers as

105 much as possible. Again, this is not a class to learn about hiking, but a chance to get out and enjoy the beauty our area has to offer.

Dave Wright was a Political Science major in college and has been a political junkie ever since. He has taught political oriented OLLI classes in the past.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 F 5/22 - 6/12 (No class 5/29) | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

RMS Lusitania: Caught in the Crosshairs In this class, we examine the series of circumstances, including the tides, that lead, really by chance, to the sinking of the majestic liner Lusitania. This torpedoing by a German U-boat contributed to the U.S. entrance into WW I. But was she just an innocent, unarmed passenger vessel? We’ll discuss the various theories.

Carl Lindblade is a long time OLLI presenter sharing is love of maritime and NH History. He recently transitioned from 19 years at UNH Paul College of Business and Economics

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 4/1 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Class limit: 36 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

Saga of the Submarine Squalus On an ordinary day on the seacoast of NH, May 23rd 1939, the Portsmouth Navy Yard built submarine USS Squalus prepared for her 19th test dive six miles southeast of the Isles of Shoals. During the dive, the main induction valve failed to close and water rushed into the submarine, flooding the aft compartment. She sank in 240 feet of water; 33 of the 59 men would be rescued. The video tells the story of the rescue, salvage and recommissioning of the Squalus as the USS Sailfish. It was the greatest submarine rescue in the history of the United States Navy. It is a story of courage, strength and endurance.

Retiring to Hampton NH nine years ago, Karen Raynes looked for something enriching to invest her energy in after being a chef for a number of years. She found at the Tuck Museum in Hampton a place to research and create programs to benefit her community. Three years ago she met Mike Garland. When she found out that he was interested in film, she asked him to collaborate with researching and producing videos about history. Karen and Mike have produced together two historical documentary videos, “Hampton Voices from WW1” and the “Saga of the Submarine Squalus.”

106 Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/8 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Saving the Planet, One Senior Citizen at a Time! Citizen science is research conducted by amateur (nonprofessional) scientists. OLLI has partnered with representatives of the US Forest Service, NH Division of Forests and Lands, UNH Extension and Dr. Barry Rock to present a full day of training in how to recognize and locate pests that are endangering our state’s forests. The morning session is inside, followed by lunch (please provide your own) and the afternoon is outside applying what you have learned. Class members are then invited to join the Special Interest Group members who completed their initial training in the fall of 2019. This is your opportunity to contribute actively to a vital state-wide project with long-range implications for the health of our forests. And the best part? We can do this in our own back yards and local parks!

For Barry Rock’s bio, please see Climate Change.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec S01 1 W 5/6 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Rd, Portsmouth, NH

Sec C01 1 W 5/13 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount St Mary’s Way, Hooksett, NH

Sec W01 1 W 5/20 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Scream Wounds from the Vietnam War Although we often honor veterans on certain holidays and thank them for their service, we may not know what that service actually entailed. Chichester author Jimmy Pappas will read from his poetry book “Scream Wounds,” inspired by the true accounts of veterans he has known. He will guide the class participants through the world from which his poetry was developed and show them what it must have been like for a soldier to go out on patrol in Vietnam. Autographed copies of “Scream Wounds” will be available for purchase.

107 Jimmy Pappas served in the Vietnam War as an English language instructor for South Vietnamese soldiers who then trained with American pilots. His book “Scream Wounds” was published by A15 Publishing in 2019, and his chapbook “Falling off the Empire State Building” (2020) was selected as the winner of the prestigious Rattle Poetry Contest out of 1,404 entries.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 4/28 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Secret Lives of Trees Barry Rock will introduce you to the cellular structure and function of the principle components of a tree: it’s leaves, wood, bark and roots, and how these parts are specifically adapted to the local environment and seasonal changes. Learn why leaves turn color in the fall. Discover how wood functions at the cellular level - there are three separate functions - and that no two species of trees have exactly the same type of wood. Did you know that specialized types of fungi in tree roots facilitate water and nutrient uptake essential to tree health? You will after you attend this class. The Lorax was wrong when he said, “I speak for the trees, for they have no tongues!” They do communicate their needs, but speak in the language of light! You will never look at a tree the same way again.

For Barry Rock’s bio, please see Climate Change.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/8 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Seed to Cup: Where History, Political Science and Art Intersect in a Cup of Coffee Coffee roasting is a fascinating business. It touches on agriculture, history, socio-economics, industry, art and science! Many people take their cup of joe for granted. Did you ever wonder where your morning cup of coffee comes from or wonder how it gets from there to your cup? In the first session we will follow the arc of coffee history to modern-day production, discussing the legend of Kaldi and the dancing goats to current picking and processing methods. In the second session we will take that knowledge and apply it to brewing and sampling coffees from all over the world. Your requirements are to engage in a lively discussion and be prepared to taste amazing coffees from around the world. The tasting portion will be only regular coffee, no decafs. We will also only taste it black.

Coffee roasting is a fascinating business. It touches on agriculture, history, socio- economics, industry, art and science! Emeran Langmaid has been fortunate to

108 work in the coffee industry for the past 18 years, and she loves it as much now as when she first started. After a short career in the textile industry, she fell into coffee roasting and never looked back.

Member tuition: $25.00 A $5.00 materials fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $30.00 2 F 3/13 - 3/20 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Self-Care Tips for Mind, Body and Soul Do you take time each day to take care of yourself so that you can be at your best mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally? It’s the little things that we do consistently that often have the greatest impact on our overall sense of well-being. Join Trish Manning to learn how you can embrace the six essentials of creating health, and to discover food and lifestyle choices you can make each day to move you in the direction of becoming a healthier you.

Trish Manning enjoyed a successful career as an RN in a variety of roles - Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing, Clinical Educator, Electronic Medical Record Implementation and Director of Quality Improvement. She brings these skills to her role as a Health Coach, along with additional education/certification and experience in holistic health including Meditation, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch. Her personal health journey over the past 6 years has been transformational. Begin your unique journey to optimal health and wellness and with her support and guidance become a more vibrant you!

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 3/4 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sharks Alive Sharks are one of Earth’s most amazing and dynamic fish. In this class participants will learn about shark anatomy, behavior, and their acute senses that make them one of the ocean’s greatest predators. Participants will observe and touch live sharks at our Close Encounters touch tank. Please note that a $10 admission fee will be collected at the door and membership or passes will not be accepted for this special class.

Emma Carey is the Program Coordinator at the Seacoast Science Center. She graduated from the University of NH with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, and will graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Biology from Miami University of Ohio in December of 2019. She has been working in the education department at the Seacoast Science Center for ten years, and is passionate about nature, animals, and conservation.

109 Member tuition: $20.00 $10 admission payable at door. 1 W 3/11 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH

Simplifying Medicare Many folks find Medicare very confusing and get frustrated about the process of enrolling or delaying their Medicare. This informal educational program will help educate and provide you with some guidance as you navigate through all the Medicare process. You will learn what Medicare basic Parts A, B, C and D are and how they work with supplemental insurance. Learn what Original Medicare covers and how the different types of supplemental insurance works with your Medicare so you can make the best decisions for your health care needs in retirement. Know the importance of enrollment periods and make sure you avoid lifetime penalties.

Donna Wilton is an Independent Insurance Agent that specializes in all Medicare Insurance plans and represents all the major insurance carriers. She offers a focus on educating and guiding clients through their transition into Medicare while avoiding lifetime penalties. She is thoroughly educated in the matters of Medicare and takes the time to ensure your understanding of Medicare Part A, B, C and D. She helps clients to research their Medicare plans based on their needs to make sure they get the plan that is best suited for them and most of all make sure they understand the plans and all its benefits.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/23 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Snowshoe Through the Carter Hill Orchard This will be an easy to moderate snowshoe hike around the Carter Hill Orchard and on one of the connector trails if conditions allow. Bring snowshoes and/or some kind of the cleats or microspikes, depending on the conditions. A walking pole (or 2) is recommended. Plan to be out for 1.5 to 2 hours, bring water and snacks, and dress in layers for the weather. A member of the Concord Trails Committee will lead this hike.

The City of Concord Trails Committee is a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission tasked with developing, maintaining, and promoting the mixed-use trail system in Concord. The committee stewards over 80 miles of trails, and hosts monthly guided hikes in an effort to get more people out on the trails.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 2/26 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 15 Carter Hill Orchard, 73 Carter Hill Road, Concord, NH 110 So, You Want to Write a Mystery Murder mysteries are among the most popular forms of fiction worldwide. Many people have an idea for a mystery burning inside them, but don’t know how to get started. You will learn how one writer found his niche, then be instructed how to write your own mystery. Each student should bring a lined pad and writing implement.

Mark Okrant, former professor of tourism management (emeritus, PSU), has written ten published mystery books with most set in New Hampshire. He is a freelance writer with The Laker.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Tu 3/31 - 4/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Social Media: A Predator’s Playground Learn about the dangers that teens face every day. In doing so, we’ll discuss how computers, cell phones, iPads, digital cameras, gaming systems, social networking applications, and internet blogs all play a role in placing students and families at risk. This 1.5-hour presentation is specifically geared towards parents (and grandparents), educators and community leaders who are looking to better understand the technology available to teens today and the way in which child predators use it to exploit them.

Lt. John Peracchi has 23 years of law enforcement experience as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, school resource officer, detective, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant and currently he is a Lieutenant and the Commander of the NH Internet Crimes Against Children. He is a certified polygraph examiner and also a crime scene investigator.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 4/2 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Song Circles Remember those nights at camp when you were a kid? Song Circles are kind of like gathering around the campfire and sharing music, but without the fire! Members of an established Lakes Region Song Circle will anchor an OLLI Song Circle where every person in the circle has an opportunity to lead, suggest or request songs. How will the Song Circle work? Bring your voice, bring your acoustic instruments - guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, harmonica, ukulele, drums - whatever you play and come prepared to sing. If you don’t play an instrument, just come and sing. We’ll have some song sheets of 60’s and 70’s folk and singer-songwriter classics to get us started but you may also bring your own favorite tunes to perform. When your

111 turn around the circle comes, you may present a song, lead a song, request someone else do a song or pass. Songs with choruses are encouraged for sing-a-longs. You are welcome to do one of your own compositions. Everyone is encouraged to join in but be mindful of drowning out voices with loud instruments.

Ruth Zax’s life is full of music. She will be leading this class with her fellow song circlers.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Tu 6/2 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Space, Time and Gravitation: Before and After Einstein In the decade beginning in 1905, Albert Einstein changed our view of space, time and gravitation. This course describes Einstein’s work on these topics from a conceptual and historical perspective. What was Einstein thinking about when he proposed his revolutionary theories? The class will consist of two sessions. The first session will cover Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity that shows how space and time are affected by speedy objects. The second session will cover his General Theory of Relativity where he shows “why” apples fall from trees. We will then discusses the theory’s impact on astronomical riddles that persist to this day.

Glenn Meyers is a retired actuary with a PhD in mathematics and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. In his 37-year career as an actuary he worked on underwriting and pricing for many different lines of personal and commercial insurance. He also has had extensive experience serving on advisory committees on insurance solvency regulation. He has been closely following the development of the ACA since its inception in 2009 and likes to share his general insurance perspective.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 F 3/6 - 3/13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Spies, Lies and Sunken Subs A series of events from 1968 though 1975, and ongoing disclosures, books, freedom of information act revelations create an interesting opportunity to consider critical thinking, reading between the lines, etc. What we do know is that for many years the facts related to the 1968 loss of the Soviet K129 sub, the effort to raise all or part of it and the relationship, if any, to the 1968 loss of the USS Scorpion involve mis-information, cover stories, and lies from many if not all of the persons with information about these. Evaluating the information available over the years as disclosures

112 emerged, gives us an interesting opportunity to ask key questions such as “what did happen?”, “why”, and perhaps most useful “how would we know the real story?”

For Jim Isaak’s bio, please see Digital Footprints.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 W 4/8 - 4/22 (no class on 4/15) | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Spring Birding in the Mount Washington Valley In this two-day seminar we will learn about the common spring bird life of the Mount Washington Valley, both local inhabitants and migrants passing through on their way north. Following a two hour indoor class Power Point and discussion of birds, binoculars and bird books, the group will spend the early morning, outdoors at a local birding hotspot. Participants should bring their own binoculars and bird books to the first class, if you have them. This class is open to anyone interested in birds, not just experienced birders. Walking includes some uneven terrain but is mostly level.

Susan Lee describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur birder. In addition to birding in the Mount Washington Valley, she has added birds to her life list in 14 countries including a recent trip to Australia. She enjoys sharing her passion for birds.

Member tuition: $25.00 First session: W, 5/12 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | GSC Conway. Second session: Th, 5/13 | 7:15 - 10:30 AM in the field Class limit: 14 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Stages of Senior Care This course will educate and guide you through the continuum of care that adults 50+ typically need. We will discuss the options seniors have and the pros and cons of each, the different costs and funding, what to look for and avoid, how to know which option is right and how to deal with any complications (e.g., family conflict and caregiver stress).

For Caitlin Cawley’s bio, please see Aging Brain.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 4/29 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

113 Striped Bass Fishing Join full-time professional fishing guide Tim Moore as he discusses striped bass fishing techniques. Tim will discuss lures and techniques he uses to catch striped bass from a kayak, boat, and shore. He will cover topics ranging from vertical jigging and live bait fishing.

Tim Moore is NH’s only full-time year-round fishing guide. He has been a licensed NH guide for 14 years. He has appeared on regional and national fishing (TV) shows, and has been featured in magazines such as “Field & Stream,” “Outdoor Life,” “In-Fisherman,” and “Kayak Angler.” He has fished the coastal and inland waters of NH for more than 35-years

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 2/27 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Substance Abuse in America: Opioid Crisis in Perspective This course will address the overall issue of substance abuse in America and focus on the current opioid crisis. We will discuss how it has been fueled, how it is being managed, and implications for the future.

Gerard J. Hevern, MD, has four decades of managing simple to complex medical conditions. As a family physician, he has done everything from delivering babies to managing the care of centenarians. He is Board Certified from both the Canadian and American Boards of Family Medicine and has the distinction of being Board Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He has served as a medical director of a 10-bed inpatient substance abuse unit for 20 years and has been a medical director of a comprehensive pain management center for ten years. Dr. Hevern was honored in 2016 by being named the NH Academy of Family Physicians, Family Physician of the Year and in 2018 was recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as the Family Physician of the Year.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 3/9 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Supreme Court: The Least Dangerous Branch of Government Since the turn of the 20th century, the U.S. Supreme Court has been a powerful force in modern society. How did this peculiarly “anti- democratic” institution come to be a powerhouse? Is it too powerful? How does it relate to the other legal and political institutions of government? Explore these questions and examine some familiar examples of historical and contemporary debate over government policies. How is the Court constituted and how does it operate? From its formation to its functional operation, the Court manages to process the major legal disputes of the day. Putting aside current politics, we will explore how it does that.

114 Dick Hesse is a retired law professor who has offered courses at OLLI, Linec, and AIL for more than a decade. He has taught in public school, college and graduate programs for six decades and offered programs for the Humanities Council for more than three decades. The focus of his academic and professional career has been constitutional law and human rights.

Member tuition: $40.00 5 W 3/11 - 4/8 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sustainability: What Choices Matter? Although we all have some understanding of the importance of our relationship to the natural environment, it can be very difficult to figure out which choices make a difference. From food to gas mileage to recycling, it seems there are so many choices and responsibilities. We’ll talk about how we decide which choices matter?

For Peter Conklin’s bio, please see On the Nature of Love.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 Tu 6/2 - 6/9 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sustainable Urban Farming: Tour Hip Peas Farm Hip Peas Farm carries out the Market Garden tradition in Hooksett, NH. They use hand tools and bleeding-edge technology designed for small farmers to reduce labor times and increase efficiency. On their tour students will learn key tips on how to manage a successful, organic, no-spray farm in urban and peri-urban settings. Students will also learn to look at agriculture with a “Systems Approach”, by breaking down each function of the farm from the crop, to the soil, to pests, to the sales, and to customers, to figure out how to make each part complement the others.

Dan Lagueux and his wife, Valerie, opened New England’s Tap House and Grille in January of 2013, a now thriving restaurant in his hometown of Hooksett. Dan has always tried to get the best, freshest product to serve his guests at the Tap House - why not grow it himself? With an emphasis on ecologically safe growing practices, Hip Peas Farm is showing the fruits of all the hard work Dan and his family put in to this adventure.

Dan Birnstihl holds a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems from the University of NH, and has been the Director of Agricultural Operations at Hip Peas Farm since its inception in October, 2017.

115 Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Hip Peas Farm, 191 West River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106

Tai Chi - Learn the Slow Movement Art Tai Chi is considered a gentle, graceful way to improve balance, flexibility and strength. Places like the Mayo Clinic and the Harvard School of Medicine recommend the art form. The movements are easy to learn, relaxing and fluid. Students have noted a refreshed, calm mind after class. Tai Chi is known as “Moving Meditation.” Wear loose clothes and socks, slippers or shoes. No experience needed.

Marcia Wyman is the Director of Inner Peace Tai Chi. She has studied the art for over 10 years. Her programs are in Concord, Wilmot Flat, Wolfeboro and Loudon. She also does guest presentations to organizations.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 Th 3/5 - 3/26 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 20 Horseshoe Pond Senior Center, 26 Commercial Street, Concord, NH

Tangled Treasure-Explore Zen-Doodling Put your knowledge of Zentangles to work in a different way than the standard 4” x 4” tile. We will explore ways to use Zentangling to save memories, reflect on vacations, activities or events, make novel gifts, and study or just draw and find that zenzone! Come with a theme or idea you would like to illustrate or spend your time just tangling away to a selection of music. We will take time to share favorite tangle patterns, exchange ideas and draw inspiration from each other. Bring your tools (pens, smudgers, erasers, colored pencils, etc.), your pattern books, your colors (if you like!) and your imagination. Also bring either 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14 inch drawing paper, 60 or 80 lb. weight. Previous experience with Zentangle drawing is required as this is an application experience not a “how to” course.

Karen Maitland is a retired middle school math/history teacher who discovered mandalas and their mathematical ties during her teaching career with adolescents. An amateur Zentangler, she taught students to create tangles and mandalas for both focus and stress management. She now creates Zendalas and Tangles around themes (ex: fall, weddings, birthdays, music, and even TV/movies she has enjoyed.) She divides her time between volunteer work with service dogs, the theatre, the NH State House and OLLI.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 5/21 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

116 TED Talks to Ponder The idea behind TED Talks was originated in 1984 by Richard S. Wurman as a conference, which has taken place since 1990. TED’s early emphasis was on technology and design, but it now includes talks on many cultural, political, academic and scientific ideas. Speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas. The presenter of this class will present three TED talks on a common theme during each class session. The class will view and discuss the topics as they are shown individually. Come prepared to take part in lively discussions and be amazed by the variety of TED Talks available.

Patti Rau and Laura Jawitz are both retired educators who are passionate about lifelong learning. They have discovered that TED talks expand their knowledge and give them a deeper understanding of the world. (Conway)

For Bob Jones bio see Learning the iPad.

Sandy O’Neill is a retired language arts/ science teacher who enjoys writing, gardening, hiking and crafting. She keeps a journal regularly. (Seacoast)

Member tuition: $25.00

Sec W01 2 Th 2/20 - 2/27 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 15 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Sec S01 2 M 3/30 - 4/6 | 10:00 - 11:30AM | Class limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Member tuition: $35.00

Sec M01 4 F 3/20 - 4/10 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Teilhard de Chardin: The Climate Crisis and Our Planet Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit priest, scientist and theologian understood in the 1930s that our planet would ultimately be in peril. Thomas Berry was a Roman Catholic priest, Christian philosopher and a “geologian.” Influenced by de Chardin, Berry was an early voice awakening moral sensibilities to the environmental crisis. After de Chardin’s death, Berry promoted Teilhard’s life and thinking to a wider audience. Now those problems are here. This course will invite you to new thinking, to see a Sacred Universe, a Sacred Earth, a Sacred Life Community and a Sacred Human. Photocopies of Thomas Berry’s essay will be given to participants. 117 Dr. Albert LaChance has taught in several colleges. His area of expertise is psychology and spirituality. He owned Greenspirit Counseling for 25 years.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 Th 3/5 - 3/26 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

The Colonial Theater: 104 Years and Still Going Strong Located in the heart of the White Mountains in Bethlehem, NH is the historic Colonial Theater, one of the oldest continuously operated movie theaters in the country. When the Colonial opened its doors in 1915, the era of the Grand Hotels was in full swing. With its rich history, the Colonial remains one of the remaining links to the era. The class meets at the theater at 4:45 and Steve Dignazio will give a lecture on its history. Then a movie will play at 5:30. The Colonial Theater is a designated NH Historic Place. This class is an opportunity to go back in time and visit a historic theater. It is too early to name the movie. Admission to the movie will be $6 payable at the box office.

Stephen Dignazio has lived and worked in Northern NH for over 40 years. After graduating from Franconia College and experiencing numerous jobs he finally began serving for five years as executive director of the North Country Chamber Players. While with the Chamber Players he funded and administrated several state-wide programs including “A NH Odyssey,” “Betty Davis Seminar and Concert Series,” and “The Quartet for the End of Time.” Based on his experience in the arts and arts administration he was acutely aware of the need for a regional cultural center in rural NH and spearheaded the drive for a reinvigorated Colonial Theater in Bethlehem, NH. He has been the Executive Director of the Friends of the Colonial since 2001. During that time he has overseen an initial $600,000 renovation of the theater and most recently the $800,000 Campaign for the Next Century. The Colonial Theater presents independently produced and foreign films, professional touring artists and community and school events to 10,000 residents and visitors from May to October.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/13 | 4:45 - 7:00 PM | Class limit: 50 Colonial Theater, 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH

The Electoral College- Why we have it and can we change it? It’s another presidential election year so you know the Electoral College discussion will be coming up again. Join us for this class to find out why our founders even set this system up. Learn how it works, how it has changed over time, and review some critical elections. Then we’ll have a discussion on possible ways to change it and why those ideas may or may not work.

118 Dave Wright was a Political Science major in college and has been a political junkie ever since. He has taught political oriented OLLI classes in the past.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec W01 1 W 4/8 | 10:00AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Sec S01 1 W 5/13 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 20 GSC Rochester, 35E Industrial Way, Rochester, NH

Three Great Novels about Art When we view a painting, most of us admire the skill of the painter or connect its subject to our own life experiences. Paintings may have their own stories, too, that are well worth the telling. “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier is the fictionalized account of how the famous Vermeer painting of that name came to be. Harriet Scott Chessman’s “Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper” is a historical novel about the American painter Mary Cassatt and her sister. “My Name is Asher Lev,” an extraordinary novel by Chaim Potok, who was both a rabbi and an artist, tackles the question of what it means to be an artist in a deeply religious community that does not believe art can serve God. Class members should read “Girl with a Pearl Earring” [ISBN-10 0452282152, ISBN-13 978-0452282155 for the first class meeting. Reading assignments are “Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper” [ISBN-10 1583222723, ISBN-13 978-1583222720] and “My Name is Asher Lev” [ISBN-10 1400031044, ISBN-13 978-1400031047].

Joan Mountford holds degrees in English from Tufts University and Simmons College. She taught high school English for 35 years, presented workshops annually at state and regional conferences, and was an occasional columnist for the Concord Monitor.

Member tuition: $35.00 4 F 5/1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Tour Great Bay by Boat Sail on the UNH Gulf Challenger and cruise up the Piscataqua River into the Great Bay Estuary and to the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. Learn about plants and animals from the unique habitats of the estuary, which includes industrial, historical, and military landmarks plus a wildlife refuge and the National Estuarine Research Reserve. Required: ability to navigate boat ramps, unstable decks and walking on uneven terrain. Bring a lunch/drink

119 and dress in layers suitable for any weather. Seating is minimal on board the boat so be prepared to stand or lean. Participants must sign a waiver.

Cruise under the guidance of the enthusiastic and knowledgeable UNH Marine Docents who are volunteers dedicated to the preservation and wise use of our marine resources. They provide a lens through which the marine and associated environments can be viewed, understood and enjoyed. Their knowledge and enthusiasm will make your tour memorable.

Member tuition: $20.00 $50 boat rental fee will be added to your registration. Total cost $70.00 1 Su 5/31 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 26 UNH Pier, next to US Coast Guard Station, 25 Wentworth Road, Fort Point, New Castle, NH

Turning the Tide- Restoring the Health of the Great Bay Estuary Fifty-two towns in NH and Maine are part of the Great Bay/Piscataqua Watershed, with a network of rivers and bays connecting the communities of the Seacoast region. What is the latest science telling us about the health of our waterscape? Learn about the challenges we are facing as well as many innovative and encouraging programs underway to address water pollution, stormwater, and coastal resilience as our climate changes. Learn practical steps you can take around your house and yard to become a better steward of our beautiful rivers and bays, and find out how you can become more engaged in your community to bring our estuary back to health.

Melissa Paly, Conservation Law Foundation’s Great Bay - Piscataqua Waterkeeper, works to advocate, engage, and inspire people to protect and restore the rivers, bays and coast that make the Seacoast such a spectacular place to live, work and play. Melissa works with people - from state and federal environmental officials to scientists, local decision-makers and grassroots activists - to promote programs and policies that reduce pollution and restore the health of the Great Bay ecosystem. Melissa holds a BA in geology from Yale College and a Master of Forest Science from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and serves on the boards of Kittery Land Trust, Coastal Conservation Association, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

120 Tweets, Fuss & Protest: The Art of Political Communication In view of the coming November 2020 election, this course examines and discusses new and traditional modes of expressing political thought and action in the U.S. How do professional media, social media and ordinary conversation create and condition our understanding of who and what we are choosing?

Father Jerome, O.S.B., is pastor of Saint Raphael Parish on the West Side of Manchester. He is a member of the Benedictine community at Saint Anselm College, where he teaches English and communication. He has Masters degrees from Trinity College and University College, both in Dublin, and a Ph.D. from McGill University, Montreal.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 days, M/W 4/20 and 4/22 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | Class limit: 25 St. Raphael Parish, 103 Walker Street, Manchester, NH

Two Existential Films: “A Thousand Clowns” and “My Dinner With Andre” Existentialism is not a system of assertions, but an attitude from which to interpret experience. In this course we will examine a little bit of background from particular thinkers, and then explore how their ideas are embedded in the films. It is best to view the films prior to the first class. The first film, “A Thousand Clowns” is an adaptation of a play by Herb Gardner, with Jason Robards trying to resist the conformity of the 1950’s. The second film, “My Dinner with Andre” is almost entirely a conversation between theater director, Andre Gregory, and Wallace Shawn, who wrote it. Both films are available to view for free on YouTube, by searching the title. The films may also be available at public libraries, or through inter-library loan. By viewing the films ahead of time we can examine and discuss scenes that illustrate particular ideas. No prior knowledge of the existential thinkers is necessary. The characters in the stories give us lots of questions to discuss.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 Th 3/26 - 4/9 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

121 Underground Railroad One of the most fascinating topics in American history is the Underground Railroad, the secret network which assisted fugitive slaves as they escaped to freedom. We’ll focus on the period 1830 to 1860, beginning with a national overview and progressing to the Abolitionist Movement and Underground Railroad activities in New England, particularly MA and NH. Learn about the courageous individuals, many of whom are not well known, who played a significant role, and re-evaluate some common assumptions about the Underground Railroad.

Member tuition: $20.00

Sec S01 1 Tu 5/26 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Sec C01 1 Th 5/28 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec M01 1 F 5/29 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Understanding Autism Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong neuro- developmental disorder of unknown origin and is marked by a number of characteristics. Some of these include a delay in speech acquisition, failure to develop peer relationships, poor social skills, emotional and behavior problems, poor eye contact and lack of empathy. There is a relatively good understanding that this is a spectrum disorder, meaning that severity will vary across the affected population. In this class, we will discuss how ASD affects the brain and some current treatments shown to be effective. Jessica will also take questions and share her experiences working with children with ASD.

Jessica Friedenberg Ozner holds a BS in psychology and health and public policy from Brandeis, an MA in early childhood development from Tufts, and is working toward a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). She has been working with children with autism spectrum disorder in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

122 Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 5/14 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Understanding Cremation Learning about all of your funeral arrangement options in advance is not only considerate; it is a gift of love you can leave as your final legacy. In this course, we will answer some of the most common questions people have asked about cremation. You will also learn about programs such as Coastal Scattering and Nationwide Travel Protection in the event that a death occurs while out of the area.

Arthur “Buddy” Phaneuf is a fourth generation funeral director and has been running the family funeral business since 1989. He is a member of the New Hampshire Funeral Directors’ Association and is a freelance writer for several funeral service trade magazines. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southern New Hampshire and served on several nonprofit boards throughout the Manchester area. In his spare time, he coaches youth hockey and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, playing hockey and traveling.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 W 5/20 | 11:00AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH

Understanding Musical Terms and Basic Theory This course demystifies musical language and basic music theory for people who have had limited or no musical training. We will cover the words that musicians use to describe a musical piece, the notations that communicate the music to musicians and even a brief explanation of the science behind musical sounds.

For Robert Hoffman bio see Haydn.

Member tuition: $45.00 6 Tu 3/24/ - 4/28 | 10:00 - 11:00AM | Class limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

USS Albacore Submarine and Museum The USS Albacore Submarine holds a place in history as the first Navy- designed vessel with a true underwater hull of cylindrical shape that has become the standard for submarines today. Built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Albacore served from 1953 to 1975 without ever carrying a weapon or going to war. Her motto was Praenuntius Futuri (Forerunner of the future), and her mission was experimental. Join Executive Director, Patricia Violette, for a closer look at one of Portsmouth’s more unique

123 attractions and historic site. The submarine museum uses an engaging hands-on approach that will have you climbing aboard this submarine, sitting in the seats, driving the boat, looking through the periscope, experiencing a submariner’s daily life and so much more. The Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association (PSMA) was formed to display and maintain the USS Albacore submarine. Today, Albacore welcomes over 40,000 visitors a year to the Park. Many members of the PSMA are former crewmembers who served on Albacore during her 19-year life-span.

Patricia Violette has more than twenty years of experience in nonprofit management and museum leadership, including Old Fort Western in Augusta, Me; the Shirley- Eustis Historic House in Boston, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, NH and currently she is with the Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association as their Executive Director. Patricia received an AS in Business and a BS in History from the University of Southern Maine. She also has an MS in Education from Thomas College in Waterville, ME. She will be accompanied by an Albacore crew member for this special tour.

Member tuition: $20.00 $7 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost: $27.00 1 M 6/1 | 10:30AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 30 USS Albacore Submarine & Museum, 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH

Valley Cemetery Walking Tour- Part 2 This tour continues where the tour of September 14, 2019 left off - but anyone can sign up! Manchester’s Valley Cemetery was one of the first romantic “garden cemeteries” developed in the United States during the Victorian era. Tour through this historical landmark which serves as the resting place for such fascinating people as portrait painter Edward L. Custer; early mill girl and psychic Eliza Eaton; beloved black washerwoman Samantha Plantin; locomotive maker and philanthropist Aretas Blood and his wife Lavinia who helped the city’s poor and destitute; and Mary Elliot, benefactor of the Elliot Hospital. Participants will visit some of the most beautiful mausoleums in the cemetery as well as some of the most modest stone markers. The walk will cover some rough and hilly ground; please wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the gate on Pine Street.

For Aurore Eaton bio see Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Sa 6/13 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Class limit: 25 Valley Cemetery, Pine and Valley Streets, Manchester, NH

124 Virtual Tour of Concord’s Old North Cemetery So your knees just won’t let you wander near or far any longer. Join us for a virtual tour of Concord’s oldest cemetery, the Old North Cemetery. You will learn the history of how our town became “Concord” as well as interesting stories of those who lived here before us, including a princess, a US president and Nancy the Slave.

Jill McDaniel-Huckins has worked as the Cemetery Administrator for 12 years. She oversees internments, record keeping, and maintenance for 13 cemeteries in Concord and Penacook.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 3/13 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Votes for Women: The Long Road to Women’s Suffrage The campaign for women’s right to vote was a long one, from the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention to ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. Who were the key players? Which suffragists and groups are not those we remember from 11th grade? What challenges did states’ rights and western expansion raise? How did suffragists benefit from World War I in the final push for passage of the women’s suffrage amendment? What made a young legislator in Tennessee cast the deciding vote for ratification? In the first class, using historic photos in a PowerPoint presentation, Liz Tentarelli will guide us on the suffrage journey. We will view and discuss one of several excellent documentaries about the suffrage movement in the second class.

Liz Tentarelli has been fascinated by women’s history for many years. Her involvement with the League of Women Voters, which is a direct descendant organization of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, led her to deeper study of the woman suffrage movement in the US. She has done various presentations on the topic over the years, and in this centennial year of women gaining the right to vote, she has developed a presentation for NH Humanities To Go.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 W 3/11 - 3/18 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 50 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Waking Up White - Looking at White Privilege and Systemic Racism Using Debby Irving’s seminal book “Waking Up White” as a framework. We will focus will on looking at racism today through the lens of white privilege and building an awareness of how racism is multi-dimensional - internal, interpersonal, ideological and institutional. The format allows

125 people to discuss and learn in an interactive and supportive environment. Meetings will include videos, exercises and discussion. Additional readings will be assigned. Please read the first three chapters of “Waking Up White” by Debby Irving, ISBN 978-0-99-133130-7, for the first class.

For Anne Romney’s bio, please see New Communication Strategies.

Member tuition: $30.00 3 F 4/17 - 5/1 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Class limit: 12 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Walk Around Wagon Hill Farm If you’ve driven US Route 4 between Durham and Dover you’ve been by Wagon Hill Farm. Come join us for a walk by the water, through the woods, through the bob-o-link breeding grounds and ending at the Monarch Butterfly habitat. Wear long pants (this will be tick season) and sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip-flops). Hats, water bottles, and cameras are encouraged. Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 F 5/29 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 12 Wagon Hill Farm, US Route 4, Durham, NH

Walking the Path of Bravery: Six Transcendent Actions How can we be more kind and skillful in our interactions with others? In Mahayana Buddhism, there is emphasis on practicing the six paramitas, or “transcendent actions”: generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and wisdom. This course focuses on reading and discussion about the paramitas. The class also involves some meditation and contemplation on specific topics.

Janet Romaine has been a Buddhist teacher and meditation instructor for over 30 years. She is a retired professor of management at Saint Anselm College and lives in Manchester.

Member tuition: $50.00 7 M 3/9 - 4/20 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

126 Wastewater Facility Tour You will tour the facility and Raymond will explain what happens to wastewater after it leaves the home. How does it get where it is going? What happens when it gets there, and what is left when the treatment is done?

Ray Vermette has been with the City of Dover Wastewater Treatment Facility for 29 years and is currently the Facility Supervisor of the facility. He has an Associates degree in water and wastewater technology. He is currently the President of the New England Water Environment Association representing the six New England States.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 6/8 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 15 Huckleberry Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility, 484 Middle Rd, Dover, NH

Weaving a Farmer’s Market Basket The Farmer’s Market Basket has a wide, open design so you can carry a large assortment of vegetables and fruit without having to stack them on top of each other. Basket dimensions are 14.5” diameter, 14” tall and 6” deep. A 10” base Williamsburg provides support and shape. This is a strong and handy basket. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. Although the class is scheduled to end at 3 p.m., the instructor wants you to go home with a finished basket and will stay until you are finished.

Diane Perry-Mann has always loved being creative and has a degree in Art from UNH. Although she has worked in many media, basket weaving has been her latest involvement. Now retired, Diane has been teaching locally to allow others to find the pleasure and appreciation of basketry.

Member tuition: $20.00 A materials fee of $25.00 will be added to your registration. Total cost: $45.00 1 Sa 4/18 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Weaving a Tulip Basket The 8” round Tulip has a wooden slotted base; strips and curls of dyed basket reed form “tulips” to embellish the sides of this pretty spring basket. Although scheduled to end at 3 p.m., the instructor wants you to go home with a finished basket and will stay until you are done.

127 Member tuition: $20.00 $18 materials fee will be added to registration. Total cost: $38.00 1 Sa 3/21 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Class limit: 10 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

When the Mills Ruled Manchester: The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company The impressive mile of brick mill buildings along the banks of the Merrimack River in Manchester is a legacy of the 105-year existence of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. A legend in the history of manufacturing in America, this innovative corporation developed Manchester as a planned industrial city on a large scale. Author Aurore Eaton will present fascinating episodes from the Amoskeag’s history drawing from her book “The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company: A History of Enterprise on the Merrimack River.” Themes will include engineering, labor history, immigration, architecture - and textile, steam fire engine, and Civil War rifle musket production.

For Aurore Eaton bio see Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20.00 1 Th 3/12 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Class limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Where You’ll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova Participants will engage in an interactive discussion with the author Ty Gagne about his book, “Where You’ll Find Me; Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova,” while exploring their own decision-making process and approach to managing risk. Ty will also discuss the research and writing process.

Ty Gagne is the Chief Executive Officer of Primex, a public-entity risk pool serving local governments in NH. He earned an undergraduate degree from Granite State College, and graduate degree from the University of NH. Ty completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Ty is the author of the book “Where You’ll Find Me; Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova” and the essay “Footprints in the Snow.”

Member tuition: $20.00 1 M 2/24 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

128 Who Lives in Great Bay? Come to the Great Bay Discovery Center where you will be introduced to the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and learn about the work our staff is doing to protect Great Bay. We will also visit our Discovery Tank where you can learn about (and hold) some animals that live in the bay. Specifically, we will discuss one of the most researched marine animals in the world, the Horseshoe Crab, and how it has helped you and your loved ones in more ways than you know! Spring is spawning time for the Horseshoe Crab, so after our visit at the tank we will head down to the Bay and see if we can see these prehistoric creatures in action.

Jay Sullivan is a naturalist and educator at the Great Bay Reserve.

Member tuition: $20.00 $3 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $23.00 1 W 5/20 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Class limit: 12 Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH

Wildflower Walk at the Rocks Estate Visit the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem and join in a wild flower walk. This exclusive guided tour will include a talk by Nigel Manley highlighting the history of the estate. On this walk you will see well over 100 varieties of wildflower: columbines, trilliums, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and even the rare yellow lady slipper among many others. A gift shop is on-site. Wear good walking shoes to negotiate uneven terrain. Bring a lunch perhaps to picnic on the grounds. $15 admission fee will be payable on site.

Member tuition: $20.00 Admission not included. $15.00 payable on site. 1 Sa 6/6 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Class limit: 20 Rocks Estate, 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH

Will Peace Ever Come to Our People, Especially the Children? With all the political discord in the present world, the plight of South Sudan tends to be clouded over by other crises. This class will describe the present situation there in order to call attention to the instability, warfare, tribal differences and the devastation perpetuated on the lives of the people. The class will focus on the plight of the children, many of whom

129 have lost their parents and other family members, only to be housed in refugee camps with limited resources.

Presently Monyroor Teng is the pastor of the recently-established Sudanese Covenant Church in Manchester ministering to a multi-ethnic refugee population especially from South Sudan. His country became independent but warring factions within and without threaten its existence. While he maintains additional local employment here to support his growing family, he is also actively engaged in efforts to provide reconciliation efforts to foster peace in South Sudan as he joins with other pastors in visiting his country, the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the orphanages serving so many children from many tribes.

Member tuition: $25.00 2 F 2/21 - 2/28 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Wisdom from the Desert: Learning from the Desert Mothers and Fathers Many religions have emphasized detachment from the pursuit of wealth and power as a way to leave space in life to grow closer to God. About 270 C.E., a young Egyptian Christian named Anthony sought a life of solitude and simplicity, moving deeper into the desert and greater solitude. Soon, people began to seek him out for advice. By the time of his death in 356 (at 105) tens of thousands had followed him into holy communities of a few to a thousand or more. Fifty years later, the desert became unsafe and the solitaries and communities scattered. But their wisdom--in the form of sayings, brief stories, and rules for living together--has formed the inspiration for all Christian monasticism and much of Christian spirituality ever since. The class will look a little at their history and a lot at the legacy of their wisdom.

Keith Beasley-Topliffe is a retired United Methodist Pastor, author of one book and editor of about twenty including “The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation” and “Seeking a Purer Christian Life: The Desert Mothers and Fathers.”

Member tuition: $25.00 2 M 6/8 - 6/15 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Class limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104, Manchester, NH

Women in Hebrew Scriptures This class explores some of the Women of Hebrew Scriptures. There are heroines and villains, the famous and the infamous, the named and the anonymous. We will read and discuss the Biblical texts, and explore these women and their impact in the Biblical narrative and history. While texts will be provided, please feel free to bring your own, as comparisons of different translations can be an added bonus.

130 After Swarthmore, Rabbi Beth Davidson enrolled at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in NY. Ordained in 1987, she joined Temple Adath Yeshurun in 2005. Rabbi Davidson has been a student rabbi for deaf Jews, counseled Jewish prisoners and led services in English, Hebrew and ASL.

Member tuition: $65.00 10 Tu 4/14 - 6/16 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Class limit: 25 Temple Adath Yeshuran, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester, NH

Woven in Time -Story of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company This educational tour of the Millyard Museum, housed in Mill No. 3 at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant Streets in the historic Amoskeag Millyard, features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls. The exhibit tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here. The story starts with the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago and continues with displays on the area’s early farmers and lumbermen, and the beginnings of industry in the area. It then focuses on the story of the development of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. This powerful corporation would become one of the largest textile producing companies in the world, employing over 17,000 people, including immigrants from many countries. The company’s vast brick millyard still dominates the cityscape today. The story continues into the 20th and 21st centuries, as innovative businesses flourish in the city and new groups of immigrants come to Manchester to start new lives.

John Clayton is the executive director of the Manchester Historic Association and Millyard Museum. He previously spent 25 years as a reporter and columnist for the NH Union Leader and is the author of seven books about Manchester and NH. John’s “In the City” column was a fixture on the front page of the “Union Leader” for more than 20 years and won numerous awards including best local column from the New England Associated Press News Executives and “Best Local Author” from the readers of the “NH” magazine. John received an Emmy Award for his work with NH Public Television where he was the long-time host of “NH Crossroads” and he was recently honored by the NH Humanities Council as one of its “40 over 40” cultural icons.

Member tuition: $20.00 $5 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost: $25.00 1 Tu 3/10 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Class limit: 20 Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH

131 OLLI STEERING COMMITTEE | 2019-2020

OFFICERS Manchester Sharon Kace - Class of 2010 Margaret Adams- Class of 2013 - Chairperson Deirdre Angwin - Class of 2015 Bill Faulkner - Class of 2012 Su Bennett - Class of 2014 - Vice Chair - Chairperson Manchester Central Sandy O’Neill - Class of 2013 Andre Normand - Class of 2014 - Secretary SeaCoast Bob Jones - Class of 2007 Sandy O’Neill - Class of 2013 - Immediate Past Chair Beth Wagner - Class of 2010 Concord At Large Iris Altilio - Class of 2015 - Chairperson Concord Central Peg Fargo - Class of 2005 Jacki Fogarty - Class of 2012 Bill Faulkner - Class of 2012 Lise Juliani - Class of 2017 Pam Saulten - Class of 2013

Glenn Meyers - Class of 2014 STAFF REPRESENTATIVES Jane Fletcher Conway - Program Director Cindy Graham - Class of 2016 - Class of 2011 - Chairperson Conway Central Laura Jawitz - Class of 2012 Laurie Galletta - Program Manager Sharon Kulik - Class of 2017 Patti Rau - Class of 2010 Tessa McDonnell - Program Support - Class of 2009

REGISTRATION Tip:

We encourage you to sign in to your OLLI account prior to registration opening on February 3, 2020. We are here to help! Call 603-513-1377

132 OLLI STEERING COMMITTEE | 2019-2020 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OLLI FUNDRAISING

WHO OLLI at GSC is a vibrant and healthy program of more than 1,300 members, one of 124 OLLIs in the USA catering to those 50+ who enjoy classes, social events and traveling together.

WHAT OLLI’s annual fundraising goal is $31,000 • $25,000 in member contributions • $6,000 in corporate sponsorships

WHY Gifts and sponsorships are used to: • Keep the cost of class and membership fees low • Support scholarships and volunteers • Expand access to the ever growing number of adults over 50 • Improve the program’s capacity to accommodate growth • Ensure OLLI at GSC’s future by building its rainy day fund

WHEN Members continually contribute to OLLI: many include donations with their membership renewal and class registration; others choose to donate rather than receive a refund when they drop a class. Annual Appeals in June and November constitute OLLI’s major fundraising campaigns.

DONATE Has OLLI enhanced your life or added value to your friends’ lives? Is it worth it to you to make sure that OLLI thrives for years to come? Donations are Tax Deductible: OLLI at GSC is part of a 501(c)(3) organization, Granite State College, University System of New Hampshire.

Thank you in advance for your kind donation!

To donate visit OLLI.granite.edu

133 OLLI FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Bernard Osher Foundation McLane Audubon Center Granite State College Miles Smith Farm OSHER National Resource Center Millyard Museum, Manchester NH Ambrogi Law Offices Moultonboro Public Library Aviation Museum of NH Nearfield Farm Bedrock Gardens New Hampshire Telephone Museum Bethany Covenant Church NH State House Birch Hill Terrace NH State Library Capital Wealth Management Phaneuf Funeral Home Carter Hill Orchard Piscassic Greenway Christ’s Kingdom Builders Church Portsmouth Music Hall Colonial Theater Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Crumpacker Gallery Red River Theater Currier Museum of Art RiverWoods Exeter Dancing Lion Chocolate Rocks Estate Drew Mill Location Saint Anselm College Funspot Seacoast Science Center, Rye NH Great Bay Discovery Center Silverstone Living Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Squam Lake Science Center Hampstead Conservation Area St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hannaford Supermarket Exeter St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Havenwood Heritage Heights St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Heritage Heights Barrows St. Raphael Parish Activity Center Tad’s Place; Heritage Heights Hip Peas Farm Tarbin Gardens Horseshoe Pond Senior Center Taylor Communities Huckleberry Hill Wastewater Taylor Eggs Treatment Facility Temple Adath Yeshuran, Manchester NH International Institute of New England Temple Beth Jacob, Concord NH Kearsarge Indian Museum The Baldwin Lions Club, Portsmouth, NH UNH Marine Docents Littleton Historical Museum Urban Forestry Center Live and Let Live Farm USS Albacore Submarine and Museum Manchester Community Music School Wagon Hill Farm Mary Baker Eddy Historic House Massabesic Audubon Center

134 Wishing you a Jane, we all want to say “Thank You”! While Happy Retirement your presence will be Jane! missed in the office, the great work you did here ensures that you will not be forgotten anytime soon. What you achieved during your time with the College made quite an impact not only with OLLI and E&TP but also with the many other programs and departments you interacted with over the years. Thank you for being a tireless professional, a helpful coworker, and a good friend. We are all very excited for you to begin the next stage in your professional life! Now go and relax! - Lisa Shawney

135 NEW MANCHESTER CAMPUS LOCATION

1750 Elm Street | Suite 104 Manchester, NH Spring classes will be held in the new location.

For up-to-date information please visit granite.edu/manchester-move

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