2020 SPRING CATALOG OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS 50+
www.uky.edu/olli WelcomeTO THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE YOUR GIFT COUNTS! AT THE Your donation goes exclusively toward OLLI at UK’s programs and UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY! operations. Your gifts will help us achieve our goal of providing enhanced classroom spaces, support daily operational expenses and help keep OLLI membership and course fees affordable. OLLI at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, programs and events created for dynamic lifelong learners Donate Online at: aged 50+ who are continually searching for exciting topics and • http://bit.ly/supportolliatuk exploring new opportunities in learning! • Add it to your online registration at For more information, contact the OLLI Office: uky.augusoft.net (859) 257-2656 or Toll Free (866) 602-5862 or visit www.uky.edu/OLLI By Mail: • Mail Check to: OLLI at UK c/o University of Kentucky Philanthropy 210 Malabu Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40502
• Include with your spring registration COURSE LOCATIONS 2020 SPRING Beaumont Presbyterian Lexington Theological REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Church Seminary 1070 Lane Allen Road 230 Lexington Green Circle, Early Bird Registration #300 and #510 Bluegrass Youth Ballet For current 2019-2020 OLLI Members 442 Southland Drive McConnell Springs Park 416 Rebmann Lane To distribute registration traffic more evenly, Central Kentucky Computer registration will open online in 4 phases for current Society Second Presbyterian Church 2019-2020 members. Please note the scheduled 160 Moore Drive, #107 460 East Main Street opening for each category. Once the category is open for registration it will remain open. Consolidated Baptist Church Southern Heights Baptist 1625 Russell Cave Road Church 3408 Clays Mill Road Monday, January 6 Crestwood Christian Church 10 a.m. - Phase One 1882 Bellefonte Drive Twin Pines Christian • Computers and Technology Church • Languages Friends Meeting House 1139 Tanbark Road 649 Price Avenue • Visual Arts UK Center for Innovation in • Travel, Socials & Soptlight Lecture Series Hunter Presbyterian Church Math and Science Education 109 Rosemont Garden 1737 Russell Cave Road 1 p.m. - Phase Two • History and Government Lexington Bridge Club UK Fine Arts Building • Literature and Writing 3517 Lansdowne Drive 465 Rose Street • Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) Lexington Senior Center Unitarian Universalist 195 Life Lane Church Tuesday, January 7 3564 Clays Mill Road 10 a.m. - Phase Three • Culture West Sixth Brewing • Experiential Learning 501 West 6th Street, #100 • Performing Arts
1 p.m. - Phase Four TABLE OF CONTENTS • Health and Wellness Spring Registration Schedule...... 1 • Science and Environment OLLI Advisory Board ...... 2 • Out of the Box Donovan Forum Series ...... 3 Public Registration Socials...... 4 & New 2019-2020 Memberships OLLI at UK Spotlight Lecture Series...... 5 For New 2019-2020 OLLI Members Travel...... 6 Public registration and new memberships will open Spring 2020 Course Offerings ...... 7-23 on Tuesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. Instructors ...... 24-26 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)...... 27 OLLI Scholarships...... 27 OLLI at UK courses are offered in the spirit of academic Inclement Weather and Refund Policies...... 27 freedom. Our learning environments encourage involvement by all members and offer opportunities for Registration Information ...... 28 open and sincere discussions. Any views expressed are Registration and Risk Release Forms ...... 29-30 those of the individual and are not representative of the Bolshoi Ballet, BY Experience | HD and Metropolitan University of Kentucky. Opera Encore Screenings...... 31 Donovan Scholarship...... 32
1 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
OLLI Scholars are eligible to register for: • Courses • Shared Interest Groups • Experiential Learning opportunities • OLLI Travel • OLLI events • OLLI Socials • College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance performances • UK’s Johnson Recreation Center and Alumni It may be COLD outside but THINK SPRING! Your OLLI Gym Catalog is here for your pleasure! Relax and take time to • Lancaster Aquatic Center Lap Swim review the many tempting offerings for the Spring semester. OLLI Scholars receive: Mark your choices but also think about alternatives. Classes • Member-only, early-bird registration window for and SIGs soon fill up - it is a fact - but for a new decade, (it’s the Spring and Summer semesters; 2020 after all!) - try something new & different perhaps? • Catalogs in the mail each semester We also hope to see you at the many Social Events that have • Discounts to encore screenings of the Bolshoi been specially planned for your enjoyment by our volunteer Ballet and The National Theatre at the UK committees. All Good Wishes for 2020. Gatton Student Center Cinema Get involved and volunteer: Cordially, • For programs and events Your OLLI Advisory Board • To serve on a committee or task force • To serve on the Advisory Board • To teach a course or facilitate a special interest 2019-2020 group LEXINGTON ADVISORY BOARD Visit www.uky.edu/olli/olli-handbook to review the Diana Rast, Chair updated Member Handbook Phil Maxson, Vice-Chair Sandy Emerson, Immediate Past Chair
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS 2 WAYS TO REGISTER Tom Clayton Larry Grannis Virginia Gregg Larry Iaquinta Pat Lawrence Phil Maxson Online at Mail registration forms on page 29 to Julia Moore uky.augusoft.net address below. Ed Reeves
COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS OLLI at UK Office Connections – Jane Friedman 658 S. Limestone, UK Ligon House Curriculum – Marcia Freyman Lexington, KY 40506-0442 Development - Maryann Wellman Donovan Forum – Sue Scheff Complete Registration Directions Promotion and Membership - Norma Wirt can be found on page 28. Social – Carol Swiderski Travel – Patsy Anderson Volunteer – Anna Watson
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 2 DONOVAN FORUM SERIES THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 6 - MAY 7 | 2 - 3 P.M. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | FREE PARKING Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane Light refreshments served the 1st Thursday of each month. No need to RSVP. Watch the OLLI website and monthly newsletters for updates and adjustments.
Lexington is home to decades of strong women, including mayors, doctors, lawyers, suffragettes, and women who raised other strong women and men. The Donovan Forum celebrates the Year of the Woman, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, with a few contemporary items of interest. Enjoy! February 6 March 12 April 16 Raise the Bronze Ceiling “Shall Not Be Denied or Abridged” The Ikaria, Greece: Keys to Well-Being Jennifer Mossotti, Centennial of Woman Suffrage Amy Kostelic, Ph.D., Associate Extension 9th District Councilwoman Carolyn S. Bratt, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Professor, University of Kentucky & University of Kentucky Peggy Ellis, OLLI at UK Member February 13 Kentucky’s Fight for Woman Suffrage March 19 April 23 Melanie Beals Goan, Ph.D., LGBT History in the Bluegrass Election Monitoring Around the World Associate Professor, University of Kentucky Edwin Hackney, Retired Licensed Clinical Deborah Alexander, Ph.D., Retired, Senior Social Worker, SAGE of the Bluegrass Advisor, U.S. Department of State February 20 Overcoming Life’s Obstacles - March 26 April 30 Yes You Can! Gender Differences in Childhood: Stories of the Struggles for the Voting Pamela Goodwine, Judge, Science versus Stereotypes, and Why Rights Act Kentucky Court of Appeals We Should Care Karen Cotton McDaniel, Ph.D., Professor Christia Spears Brown, Ph.D., Lester and Emeritus, Kentucky State University February 27 Helen Milich Professor of Children at Risk, The Town Branch Park Project University of Kentucky May 7 Allison Lankford, JD, Executive Director, The 19th Amendment and the Trail to Town Branch Park April 2 Ratification Lexington Storytellers The Women Suffrage Centennial Chorus March 5 Lee Edgerton, Storyteller, Hemp THC and Regulatory Compliance Lexington Storytellers Frank Sikora, Ph.D., Director of Laboratories and Soils Program, University of Kentucky April 9 Meet Your Muslim Neighbor Nadia Rasheed, M.D.
3 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES LET’S GET SOCIAL! Floracliff Wildflower Guided Hike Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. (Weather Permitting) Location: Floracliff Nature Sanctuary (8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington) Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Cost: $15
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary is a 346 acre non-profit nature preserve located in the Kentucky River Palisades Region. This wildflower hike will cover natural history, folklore, pollinator relationships, and other information about early spring ephemerals. The hike is a moderate level and will be at a leisurely pace. More information about the hike will be provided closer to the event date.
OLLI at UK, Lexington and Morehead Golf Outing Date and Time: May 5, 10 a.m. (Rain Date: May 12) Location: Eagle Trace Golf Course (1275 Eagle Drive, Morehead, KY) Maximum Enrollment: 15 | Cost: 9 Holes: $20, 18 Holes: $30 (Includes cart and light lunch)
Join OLLI at UK members from Lexington and Morehead for a golf outing at Eagle Trace Golf Course. Nestled in the lush green splendor of northeastern Kentucky, Eagle Trace is a gently rolling, beautifully wooded public 18 hole golf course designed to challenge the skills of the most seasoned players, yet enjoyable and playable to all golfers. This par 72 course covers a maximum distance of 6,902 yards from the championship tees. Green fees, cart rental and light lunch are included in the price.
McConnell Springs Guided Tour Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 11 a.m. (Weather Permitting) Location: McConnell Springs Park Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Cost: $11
On this one hour guided tour lead by a Park Naturalist, learn about the history of McConnell Springs and how it has become an urban ecosystem. Two miles of trails loop around the sinking springs, vegetation, stone fences, and vestiges of historical buildings. McConnell Springs boasts more than 130 species of plants and numerous species of urban wildlife. After the tour, enjoy a box lunch on the patio.
Upcoming Social Events Watch the OLLI Newsletter for dates, times and more information about these upcoming 2020 social events!
• February: Bella Notte Pop-Up Dinner
• March: Tour of the Historic Lexington Courthouse and Lunch at Zims Cafe
• July: University of Kentucky Campus Tour
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 4 OLLI at UK Spotlight Lecture Series Spotlighting UK’s Research, Programs and Initiatives American Spiritual Ensemble Friday, February 14 UK Hilary J. Boone Center | Cost: $28 | Limit 100 4 - 5 p.m. Reception with Heavy Appetizers, Desserts and Cash Bar | 5 - 6:30 p.m. Special Guest Presentations
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, join Dr. McCorvey and the Members of the internationally known American Spiritual Ensem- ble (ASE) for a personal look into their 24 year musical history and a preview of their coming performances. We’ll meet each Member, hear their musical journey and how it led them to the ASE family. We will enjoy a few samples from their upcoming performance of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert.
American Spiritual Ensemble is comprised of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States whose mission is to keep the American Negro spiritual alive. Since its inception by Dr. Everett McCorvey in 1995, the ASE has thrilled audiences around the world with its dynamic repertoire ranging from spirituals to classical to jazz and Broadway numbers highlighting the Black experience. The American Spiritual Ensemble is unique in that over 90% of the members are accomplished soloists who have sung in theaters and opera houses worldwide. The resulting sound of this group is something that choral groups with two or three featured soloists cannot duplicate. The American Spiritual Ensemble has presented diverse concerts throughout the United States, Europe and South America and has toured Spain twelve times presenting more than 100 concerts.
A Conversation with Walter Mosley - Awaiting Confirmation Friday, March 27 Unitarian Universalist Church | Complimentary Seating is Limited | Registration Required 2 p.m. Special Guest Presentation | Refreshments served
Join us for a conversation with award-winning author, Walter Mosley. After a short introduction, Mr. Mosley will sit down for a leisurely conversation, led by a guest facilitator. OLLI Members will have an opportunity to submit questions in advance.
Walter Mosley is one of the most versatile and admired writers in America today. He is the author of more than 43 critically acclaimed books, including the major bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins. His work has been translated into 23 languages and includes literary fiction, science fiction, political monographs, and a young adult novel. His short fiction has been widely published, and his nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Nation, among other publica- tions. He is the winner of numerous awards, including an O. Henry Award, a Grammy and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. To view clips of his previous conversations, please visit https://icmspeakers.com/speaker/walter-mosley/.
5 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES OLLI TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Nelson & First Vineyard Day Trip Tuesday, July 7 Cost: $57
On this day trip, explore the history of Camp Nelson which was established as a Union supply depot and hospital during the Civil War. The trip will also include a tour of First Vineyard - the site of the first commercial winery in the U.S., established over 200 years ago. Price includes transportation, boxed lunch, admission fees and gratuities.
Tour of Frankfort Day Trip Wednesday, June 17 Cost: $53
The area that is now the Frankfort area was one of several fords on the Kentucky River and was one of the great buffalo trails that served settlers as early highways. On this day trip, explore the history of Frankfort and the surrounding area. Tour the Josephine Sculpture Park, Buffalo Trace Distillery and enjoy lunch at the Glen Willis House. Price includes transportation, lunch, admission fees and gratuities.
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OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 6 SPRING 2020 COURSE OFFERINGS
COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Get More Out of Your Mac Instructor: Kurt Jefferson Close-Up and Micro Photography Dates and Times: Mondays, February 24 – March 30, 10 – Noon Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, Eugene Potter Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Dates and Times: Mondays, February 3 – 10, 1 – 3 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 9 | Course Fee: $48 Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society You probably use your Mac every day but are probably Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32 not getting the most out of your computer. In this course, In this course, students will learn the difference between students will learn steps they can take to be more productive close-up and microphotography, as well as how to photograph and effective on their Macintosh computers. Topics range subjects using each technique with their camera. An emphasis from organizing files in a folder to keyboard shortcuts to will be placed on Focus, Composition and Depth of Field. customizing the Dock. Tips provided in this course will save you time and make computer use more enjoyable. Required Materials: An object to use as the subject for this workshop, camera, camera and lens manuals, tripod, flash drive and note pad. Getting the Most Out of Your iPad Computer Basics Instructor: Brooke Thomas Instructor: Myra Engle Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – March 11, 1 – 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Thursdays, February 20 – March 26, Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society 10 – Noon Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society This course will teach students how to use the built-in Apple Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $48 apps on their iPad. By the end of the course students will know In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of using how to arrange, nest, download and delete apps; send emails a Microsoft Windows 10 personal computer. Learn to use and texts; be able to take better photos; make folders; and various aspects of the Microsoft Word Processing program, send photos. Other topics covered in this course include using including manipulating text and inserting graphics into a the Calendar, Notes, Reminders, Books and FaceTime apps. document. Basic filing and file management are introduced. Required Materials: iPad, Apple ID and password. The final class of this course includes a through review of the class and the basics of Internet safety and successful Internet Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone searches. Instructor: Joe Dietz Dates and Times: Thursdays, February 6 – March 12, 1 – 3 p.m. Digital Imaging: Using Corel PaintShop Pro for Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $48 Windows PC Instructor: Joe Dietz Learn important and hidden functions of the iPhone! Students Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 18 – March 24, 10 – Noon will learn how to download, move, nest, and delete apps. How Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society to take better photos, organize pictures, and send them in text Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $48 and emails will also be covered. Students will learn how to text messages and use Siri. Required Materials: iPhone, passcode, In this class, students will learn how to enhance their pictures Apple ID and password. using Corel’s Paint Shop Pro. They will learn the steps of how to crop, brighten, lighten, and generally clean up their pictures for better presentation. Students will also learn how to properly scan old photographs and slides so they can be enhanced. Using text with images, working with layers, straightening pictures, and using scripts to create a variety of different presentations such as color sketch or charcoal sketch of pictures will also be covered. Required Materials: Corel PaintShop Pro (a 30-day free trial is available).
7 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES How To Take Sharp Photographs Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, Eugene Potter Dates and Times: Mondays, March 16 – 23, 10 – Noon Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32
In this course, students will learn how to set up their camera and other techniques to take a sharp, in focus and well- exposed photograph. The instructors will demonstrate the correct way to focus, stand and breathe when taking a photograph. Because many cameras do not have the settings selected for optimum performance, the instructors will help students make the correct settings for their camera. Required Materials: Camera, camera manual and note pad.
Introduction to Infrared Photography Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, Eugene Potter Dates and Times: Mondays, April 6 – 13, 10 – Noon Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society iPhone Apps to Simplify Your Life Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32 Instructors: Brooke Thomas and Joe Dietz Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31, 1 – 3 p.m. Infrared photography offers photographers of all abilities and Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society budgets the opportunity to explore the world of the unseen. Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $24 In this course, students will learn how to adapt their camera to take infrared photographs. Students will also learn which Students will learn how to use various apps for their iPhones. infrared filter to purchase and what camera settings to use to Bring your iPhone to class and learn about useful and fun achieve the best photographs. Required Materials: Camera, apps. Some of the apps covered in this course, will include camera manual and note pad. apps used for directions, organizing reward cards, paying for parking, using various weather apps, making your pets talk, Introduction to Photoshop Elements for Windows making Holiday videos, using Apple Pay, Finding my Phone, PC and plant identification. The apps will be demonstrated and Instructor: Anne Campbell students will be able to practice using them. Dates and Times: Mondays, February 3 – March 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Is Windows 10 Driving You Crazy? Maximum Enrollment: 3 | Course Fee: $48 Instructor: Mike Seiler Date and Time: Monday, March 16, 1 – 4 p.m. In this introductory course to Adobe’s Photoshop Elements Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society program, students will learn to use the tools of this program to Maximum Enrollment: 11 | Course Fee: $24 do basic photo enhancements including quick fixes, cropping, cloning, spot healing, red eye removal, levels, and adding In this workshop, students will learn how to make Windows 10 borders. Other topics covered include: Photo considerations more user-friendly. Topics covered include how to set up the prior to printing, introduction to layers, converting images to Windows 10 Start Menu, Desktop, Taskbar, and File Explorer, black and white, enhancing and restoring old photos, adding making them easier to use and understand. A free program text, using brushes, graphics, adjustment layers, templates, will be demonstrated that changes the Start Window making special features, filters, and other creative techniques. it look like the Windows 7 or XP Start Window. The instructor Required Materials: Flash drive, Adobe’s Photoshop Elements will primarily use lecture to demonstrate the steps in changing version 19 (may be purchased or download the 30-day trial a Windows 10 computer. Students who have a laptop that version). is running Windows 10 are welcome to bring them to the workshop.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 8 Learning to See Creatively in Photography Making Personal Note Cards Using Microsoft Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, Eugene Potter Word Dates and Times: Mondays, April 27 – May 25, 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Myra Engle Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Date and Time: Thursday, May 7, 10 – Noon Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $44 Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $24 In this course, students will learn to see the different photographic design elements through the viewfinder of Note and greeting cards can be expensive. In this course, their camera. Students will study the elements of design, students will learn to make their own personalized note perspective, composition, lighting and color of light, and will and greeting cards in different sizes and orientation using a learn to choose a lens for various photographic techniques. Windows 10 personal computer. Students will learn to use the The class will include two outings to practice the skills learned Internet and personal photos to personalize their own note in class. Required Materials: Camera, camera manual, memory cards. The instructor will provide a ‘starter kit’ of potential card, flash drive and note pad. note card graphics that will be transferred to each student’s flash drive.Required Materials: Flash Drive. Let Your Fingers do the Walking: Using the Electronic Library Instructor: Toni Greider Date and Time: Tuesday, March 10, 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 7 | Course Fee: $24
This course provides an overview of the wealth of information available through public libraries as well as other resources that are freely available. By the end of the workshop, students will know what is available to them and how to use them. There will be time for students to download apps and begin working with the interface. Students will be introduced to other websites and catalogs as well as how to find and access various resources for general information. The course will focus on free online services offered by public libraries focusing on the Lexington Public Library. Services include remote use of the library services, accessing ebooks, and popular magazines (including informational services such as Consumer Reports). Other free information services, tips on validating websites and spotting “fake news” will be included as time permits. Required Materials: Laptop or tablet. We will not be working with phones. Organizing Personal Computer Files Instructor: Myra Engle Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly Dates and Times: Thursdays, April 9 – 23, 10 – Noon Instructor: Joe Dietz Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 10 – 17, 1 – 4 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $36 Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $32 Students will learn the correct way to file documents, photos and videos, and will learn to create a filing system that is In this workshop, attendees will learn how to prepare pictures personally fitted to each student. The course will also offer tips for a photo book, how to transfer pictures to the Shutterfly for moving files and folders as well as organizing them so they workspace, and then organize the pictures from the front to can easily be found. Students will use the classroom computers last page of the book. Finally, the steps to ordering the book for the first lesson. After the first class, students may bring and applying coupons to reduce the price will be covered. their own laptops or a flash drive loaded with personal files During Session One attendees will use pictures supplied by the they want to organize. Required Materials: Flash Drive. instructor. For Session Two students will be using their own pictures to create a photo book.
9 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Photo Stacking and Photo Stitching CULTURE Instructors: Boone Baldwin, Larry Neuzel, Eugene Potter Dates and Times: Mondays, February 17 – 24, 1 – 3 p.m. Ape To Octopus: How Should We Care About Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $32 Animals With Minds? Instructor: Jack Furlong Students will learn to take multiple photos using photo Dates and Times: Wednesdays, March 4 – April 1, 2 – 4 p.m. stacking and photo stitching techniques and then bring them Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor together in post-production to have a single well exposed and Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25 correct print. Topics covered in this course include the photo stacking technique which takes multiple images and processes This course is for students interested in animals and them into one photograph that is in focus front to back. wondering about animal intelligence, consciousness, emotions, Students will also learn the photo stitching technique which and consequently, what we owe them, and why. After overlaps 2, 3, 4 or more images to create one panoramic print. examining human attitudes toward animals throughout our history, we will look at what we are now learning about the Required Materials: Camera, camera manual, tripod and note surprising mental and emotional complexity of different kinds pad. of animals, and then focus on how those discoveries could change our ethical attitudes toward them. We will introduce Understanding Facebook and work with the new approach to animal cognition and Instructor: Brooke Thomas a relatively new ethical theory often called the Ethics Of Date and Time: Thursday, March 26, 1 – 4 p.m. Difference. Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Maximum Enrollment: 6 | Course Fee: $24 Art History 101: Art to See in Your Lifetime This workshop will teach students about maintaining a Instructor: Lisa Smith Facebook Page on a Windows PC, including how to find Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 17 – April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. friends; and how to make, edit and respond to posts. The Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Fifth Floor profile and home page will be explained. Students will also Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25 learn about checking privacy settings, unfriending, blocking friends, as well as deleting and deactivating their account. Art to See in Your Lifetime will provide an overview of art from Western civilizations across time, highlighting pivotal Using Your iPhone Camera to the Max works of art that every art-lover should know. This course Instructor: Joe Dietz will also highlight works that are not traditionally considered Date and Time: Wednesday, April 1, 1 – 4 p.m. “masterpieces” but are nonetheless important works of art Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society because of their cultural relevance, innovation or sheer aesthetic beauty. We will view a collection of art works, from Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $24 pre-historic times to the present day, highlighting works that Students will learn how to take better pictures, edit them, are currently on view in museums and collections around the share them and store them in different albums using apps world. that are on the iPhone. Topics covered in this course include cropping, lightening or darkening, and adding filters. The Exploring the World One Ingredient at a Time course will also cover creating albums and several ways Instructor: Chef John Foster to share photos with others. Required Materials: iPhone, Dates and Times: passcode, Apple ID and password. Session One: Thursdays, February 6 – March 5, 2 – 4 p.m. Session Two: Thursdays, April 9 – May 7, 2 – 4 p.m. Location: Sullivan University Maximum Enrollment: 20 (Per Session) | Course Fee: $55
Explore the world one ingredient at a time! Join Chef John Foster and Sullivan University students for a tasty adventure of cuisines from selected countries! During this course, we will choose one ingredient each week to dive into. Students will learn food preparation and buying tips, learn about cultural perspectives and sample a variety of common country-specific cuisines. For additional information, contact facilitator Sharon Sheahan ([email protected]). Select one session only. $30 food fee included in course fee.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 10 For the Love of Tea Italian Baroque Art Instructors: Seetha Subramanian and Diana Rast Instructor: Michael Worley Dates and Times: Mondays, March 23 – April 20, 2 – 4 p.m. Dates and Times: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 26, 1 – 3 p.m. Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Fifth Floor Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall Maximum Enrollment: 25 | Course Fee: $25 Maximum Enrollment: 28 | Course Fee: $25
Are you a tea drinker? Would you like to learn more about In Baroque art, widely regarded as a reaction against your favorite brew? You are invited to join us as we explore Mannerism, artists sought to avoid the excesses of late 16th the fascinating world of tea and tea drinking customs in an century painting and sculpture. In addition, more intense armchair journey around the globe. Bring along your favorite observations outdoors, in the landscape were pursued. In teacup (or mug) and sample the different teas brought to you this course, students will view and discuss slides of painting, from far-away lands. sculpture, and architecture of the seventeenth century in Italy, mainly in Rome. The specific focus will be Baroque German Expressionism style, as it developed at that time. Students will discover Instructor: David Shattuck and learn to appreciate the beauty of this art, its novelties, Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 4 – March 10, creative experimentation, its exploration of illusionism, and 1 – 2:30 p.m. the establishment of a non-classical aesthetic, which becomes Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor a significant feature of modernism. This course will cover Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 the birth of the Baroque in the late 1580s in the Carracci academy and in the parallel naturalistic movement initiated The art movement known as German Expressionism emerged by Caravaggio in Rome. We will end around 1700 when church simultaneously in various cities across Germany as a response decoration was still dominated by the Baroque style. to a widespread anxiety about humanity’s increasingly discordant relationship with the world. It began around LGBT History in the Bluegrass 1905 and had largely run its course by 1920. This course will Instructor: Edwin Hackney examine the principal artists and paintings of the period, Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 19 – April 8, 1 – 3 p.m. and provide historical and critical context to assist in the Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall appreciation of the works shown. Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25
History of Women Artists LGBT History in the Bluegrass will cover major developments Instructor: Marcia Freyman over the last 40 years in the LBGT community, with a Dates and Times: Mondays, February 3 – March 9, 2 – 4 p.m. focus on Lexington and Kentucky. The course will consist Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Fifth Floor of PowerPoint presentations and brief lecture, followed by Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 discussion and commentary by students. Sections will begin with pre-1970s era, 70s, 80s, and 90s to present. Students will This class will focus on women who have been involved in the also learn about barriers that had to be overcome and local making of art throughout history and their work in the context LGBT achievements. of mainstream art. We will discuss various media used over time in both 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional art. Wild, Weird, Wacky and Wonderful Films, Part II Instructor: Ken Kurtz Dates and Times: Mondays, February 24 - April 27, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Twin Pines Christian Church Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25
In this course, students will watch films that are often overlooked, but that still have merit - and entertainment value. These are cult films and films from such genres as crime, fantasy, sci-fi, Avant garde, drama, comedy, mystery and others. Films shown in the course may include a strange Sherlock Holmes comedy; a film with Walter Matthau as a crook who beats the Mafia; a “spaghetti western” knock-off; Fred Astaire speaking French; a film with a political speech that is worth the price of admission and more.
11 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES How To Make Craft Beer at Home Instructors: Stephen Scheff and Don Keach Dates and Times: Wednesdays, March 4 – 25, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Location: West Sixth Brewing, Barrel Room Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25
Home brewing is becoming a great new hobby. In this course, students will discover how easy and fun it is to make beer at home. We will discuss the basic ingredients of beer including different malts, hops and yeast. We will discuss basic equipment for home brewing and demonstrate how to use a basic commercially available extract beer kit. The third class will stress the importance of record keeping and basic equipment sanitation. The final class will demonstrate how to prepare the fermented beer for bottling and actually demonstrate how to bottle beer. At the end of this class, students will have the knowledge of using an extract beer EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING making kit.
An Afternoon with the Artists: HEALTH AND WELLNESS Amplified Dance Concert Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m. Aging Mindfully: Healthier, Happier Location: UK Fine Arts Building, Guignol Theatre Instructor: Don Marshall Gash, Ph.D. Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Fee: $10 Dates and Times: Thursdays, February 6 – March 26, 10 – Noon Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor Meet the Choreographers, Producer, and Designers of Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25 Amplified Dance Concert at 1:00 pm and take a back stage tour prior to the show. Immediately following the show enjoy a Aging Mindfully: Healthier, Happier uses interactive conversation with the performers and crew. discussion and skill building to study lifestyle practices recommended by older adults successfully managing aging’s The 9th annual dance concert, Amplified, offers an enticing challenges and proven by medical research for enhancing program featuring new dance works in a variety of genres brain, body and mind fitness and function. The topics covered from dance faculty, guest artists, and a UK dance student. Each include Bad Stress, Good Stress, Attitude, Exercising Brain, choreographic work uses movement to celebrate the art form, Body and Mind, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sustained Self- explore issues and topics, and ultimately bring people together Renewal, Compassion, Empathy and Community. Participants through the power of dance. are asked to spend 15 minutes a day on skill practices. A course guidebook Mindfully Aging: Healthier, Happier is provided for An Afternoon with the Artists: elective reading going deeper into the topics being discussed. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 1 p.m. Location: UK Fine Arts Building, Guignol Theatre Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Fee: $10
Meet the Director, Producer, and Designers of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 1:00 pm and get a back stage tour prior to the show. Immediately following the show enjoy a conversation with the performers and crew.
Shakespeare’s Rom-Com masterpiece comes to life in this new adaptation by director Stephen Wrentmore. The world is turned upside down and the Gods walk among us, using mortals as aphrodisiacs for their own conquests and fantasies. Young lovers are enchanted by fairies, men turned into asses, and all the while, our fairy-guide Puck revels in the chaos of this mid-summer love story. “All’s well that ends well,” as long as the Gods get to have a little fun along the way.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 12 Line Dancing: Contemporary, Classic and Country Instructor: Shirley Bryan Dates and Times: • Level One: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 7 – May 21, 9:30 – 10 a.m. • Level Two: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3 – May 21 (No Class March 31 & April 2), 10 – 11 a.m. • Level Three: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3 – May 21 (No Class March 31 & April 2), 11 - Noon Location: Bluegrass Youth Ballet Maximum Enrollment: 30 (All Levels) | Course Fee: $25 each
Level One –Absolute Beginner: An introduction to line dance for those who have never line danced and want to learn the basic steps and styles. Learn to follow various rhythms OLLI Fitness while practicing dance etiquette and step technique. This Instructors: Josette Garstka & Diane Sutton course will focus on proper foot and body positions, dance Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, terminology, varying rhythms, and basic line dances, an January 27 – May 15, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. essential foundation for success in line dancing! May be taken Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Gymnasium simultaneously with Level 2. Maximum Enrollment: 90 | Course Fee: $40
Level Two – High Beginner: Continue expanding your This course will feature aerobics and strength training to knowledge of steps, rhythms, and styles of beginner line improve physical fitness, cardio respiratory endurance, muscle dances. Practice improving your step technique. Successful strength/endurance, flexibility and body composition. A completion of OLLI Line Dance Level One or equivalent typical class format is warm-up, aerobics, weights, standing suggested. cool down, toning and stretching. The last portion of the class consists of abdominal work and stretching done on the floor. Level Three – Improver: Experienced dancers that are able to Emphasis is placed on movement for specific purposes and a pick up beginner dances without trouble will enjoy this class. daily choice of levels of difficulty.Required Materials: Water This faster paced class includes challenging choreography and bottle, weights and yoga mat. step sequences with turns. Performance choreography may also be practiced on Thursdays. Successful completion of OLLI Line Dance Level One and Two or equivalent required. Slow Flow Yoga Instructor: Josette Garstka Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 28 – May Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi 14, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Tony Stallins Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Gymnasium Dates and Times: Maximum Enrollment: 90 | Course Fee: $25 • Session One: Wednesdays, January 15 – February 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m. This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath • Session Two: Saturdays, January 18 – February 15, to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and 9:30 – 11 a.m. meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class Location: will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link Session One: Unitarian Universalist Church these with our breath to create a balance between the mind Session Two: Friends Meeting House and body. This class will include moving from standing to the Maximum Enrollment: floor. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels Session One: 20 can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for Session Two: 15 strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and Course Fee: $25 each relaxation postures for stress release. Required Materials: Yoga mat, straps and yoga block. In this five-week course, we will learn the first seventeen moves of the Taoist Tai Chi set. Through gentle stretching and continuous turning of the spine, this art form exercises the muscular, skeletal, and circulatory systems, as well as tendons, joints, connective tissue and organs. Over time, these movements have a calming effect on the mind and promote a spirit that is light and peaceful, yet resilient. Required Materials: Flat-soled shoes and loose, comfortable clothing.
13 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT The Bill of Rights as Interpreted by Our Supreme Court Agonizing Choices, Disastrous Turns: German Instructor: David Emerson People and Their Lives, 1920 – 1950 Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 10 – April 21, 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Penny Lamb Location: UK Center for Innovation in Math and Science Dates and Times: Thursdays, March 12 – April 30, Education 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 35 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor In this course, students will discuss the development of Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 the law surrounding the first ten amendments to the US How did a supposedly rational people like the Germans, with Constitution. As the Kentucky Constitution has a number of their long history of significant contributions to science, parallel provisions, we will compare and contrast those with philosophy, theology, and the arts, end up under the spell of the federal provisions. While most of these amendments raise a man like Hitler? How could Nazi thinking permeate the significant “political issues,” the presentations will be about society so completely that the actions of Germans during this how the courts have dealt with issues. period have become one of the ways we define evil? What was it like to be an ordinary German during the twenties, thirties and forties? What effects did the war have on families, culture and religion? In this exploration of World War II, we will consider these questions and try to discover some causes and effects.
World Voice Day: International Celebration of the Voice Thursday, April 16, 2020
World Voice Day (WVD), an international celebration of the voice, is held annually on April 16th.
Human communication is essential to the health and well being of the individual throughout their lifetime. Voice creates mood, melody and intent of our spoken words. Please join us for an exciting, interdisciplinary day of discovery and celebration of the voice on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Our day will include a wide range of presentations, experiential workshops, a panel discussion and more, culminating in a multi-chorus performance that evening.
OLLI Members can register by contacting the OLLI at UK Office. Tickets are complimentary, seats are limited.
This year’s World Voice Day Celebration at UK is a collaborative effort by numerous schools and departments involved in the care and training of the voice including UK Departments of: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Music Therapy, Otolaryngology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Theatre and Dance, UK Opera Theatre, UK School of Music and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 14 Elder Law 101 Mirth, Magic and Myth Instructor: David Emerson Instructor: Susan Bottom Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 4 – March 3, 1 – 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – March 25, Location: UK Center for Innovation in Math and Science 10 – Noon Education Location: McConnell Springs Park Maximum Enrollment: 35 | Course Fee: $25 Maximum Enrollment: 62 | Course Fee: $25
This course will explore wills, probate procedures, powers of History is not just dates and names, it is the human story with attorney, trusts and other legal subjects mature Kentuckians all our foibles. The history behind familiar events and items need to know. Topics covered in this course include, includes scandal, humor, danger and human hopes. This Kentucky’s law of intestate descent and distribution, and class looks at the origins of Mother Goose rhymes -- and they how that may affect your choice of having a Last Will and weren’t rated G. Fairy tales were initially meant for adults who Testament. The procedures involved in having an individual loved scary stories. The stories and the people who preserved declared incompetent, and how some of that angst can be them for us created some of our most enduring heroes and avoided with a durable Power of Attorney; and several different villains. We end this class with arguably our greatest hero, Powers of Attorney and when they might be helpful. No King Arthur. The stories we know were written long after he discussion of these general areas of probate and Elder Law can died. But there are still glimpses and hints of the real man who be complete without a basic understanding of the process of motivated the writers. going through the probate process, A-Z. Reliving the History of the Cold War Kentucky in the Civil War Instructor: Jeffrey Freyman Instructor: Phil Maxson Dates and Times: Mondays, February 3 – March 16, 2 – 4 p.m. Dates and Times: Mondays, February 17 – April 20, 2 – 4 p.m. Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor Location: Second Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25 Maximum Enrollment: 75 | Course Fee: $25 Many of us lived through the events of Cold War – the Korean This class is a fascinating look at Kentucky and the Civil War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Arms Race, the Vietnam War. It looks at the very important position Kentucky had War, Détente - but what really happened, and why? If we had geographically and politically before and during the war. It made American foreign policy then, would we have done also deals with the important native Kentuckians as well as things differently? Based on the Great Courses series of videos those Kentuckians who were at the heart of both sides of the “America and the World: A Diplomatic History”, we will war. The course will also discuss the fact that Lexington was discuss the key events and personalities which shaped Soviet- actually at the epicenter of the upcoming storm during the American relations and defined America’s role in the world 1830s and 40s over the issue of slavery. It will also describe the between 1945 and 1991. splitting of families in Kentucky during the war with particular attention to four prominent Kentucky families. War and Memory Instructors: Terri Crocker and Karen Petrone Kentucky, America’s Restless Heart: A Study of the Dates and Times: Tuesdays, January 21 – March 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Commonwealth’s Contributions to and Reflections Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Fifth Floor of American Culture and Character Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Instructor: Larry Hood Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – March 4, 10 – Noon The World Wars were two of the most formative events of Location: Southern Heights Baptist Church the 20th century. Understanding historians’ accounts of what Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 happened in the trenches of the First World War and during two dramatic battles at Dunkirk and Normandy can help us This course will follow the state of Kentucky as it moved to appreciate how the war affected its participants and their through five distinctive historical periods, and its people as societies. But wars are also memorialized in popular memories. they confronted the great issues of each era. We will consider These remembrances of war often conflict with one another how Kentuckians have understood and/or contributed to and they change over time as society changes. This course such things as the meaning of land ownership, the definition explores not only the key events of the two World Wars, but of family and work, individual liberty and community competing memories of these wars and how remembrance and parameters, religious doctrine and practice, education, commemoration changed over time. American arts, race relations, and party politics.
15 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Western Dreams and Ideals Underlying American Civilization Encore Screening Instructor: Larry Hood Dates and Times: Wednesdays, March 18 – April 15, 10 – Noon in Worsham Cinema Sunday, January 26th at 1p.m. Location: Southern Heights Baptist Church Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25
American theologian Paul Tillich has written that culture is how people interact based on their common understanding of Truth that is their value system, their religion. American sociologist Peter Berger has asserted that people crave meaning, that religion provides this and social solidarity with all united in a common understanding of reality. The Judeo-Christian religion, intertwined with Greek rationalism and idealism, underlies the western world’s ethos and its expressions in daily patterns of living. This course examines the creation of the Western Tradition, its values and world- view, and how American culture is one distillation of that Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas tradition. It will consider the meaning and ramifications of Americans’ understanding of community, the individual’s proper relationship to community and the purpose and rightful authority of government. by Giacomo Puccini LaProduction by Franco ZeffirelliBohème The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus (2008 production) LANGUAGES
This encore presentation is being shown by special permission from the Metropolitan Opera. Basic French for Travelers Instructor: Dale Henley Free admission. Open to the UK community only. Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 18 – April 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the UK Office of Lifelong Learning and UK Opera Theatre. Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Mission Center 5 Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25
Traveling in France is a wonderful adventure. No other War of the Pacific country offers as much in terms of history, culture and cuisine. Instructor: Ken Scher In fact, France is the #1 tourist destination in the world. As Dates and Times: Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 10 - Noon you prepare for this grand vacation it is advisable to learn Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall some basic but very useful expressions, which will facilitate Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 and enrich the experience. In this course, students will learn the basics of how to have a simple and polite conversation In this courses, students will discuss the political, economic, with the hotel door attendant, the taxi driver, the retail clerk and social events in China, Japan, the U.S., Russia, Great in the Gallerie Lafayette and more. Some exposure to the Britain and their possessions/colonies which brought them French language (such as two years of high school French, or into conflict in the most expansive theatre of WWII. equivalent) is recommended for this course.
Spanish 1B Instructor: Richard Dwyer Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – April 15, 10 – 11 a.m. (No Class February 19) Location: Beaumont Presbyterian Church Maximum Enrollment: 45 | Course Fee: $25
Spanish 1B is a continuation of Spanish 1A that began in the fall 2019 semester. During the course, students will review material learned in Spanish 1A, develop a usage of the present tense and begin learning the past tenses. The goal of the course will be to develop vocabulary and phrases that will enable you to begin communication in Spanish.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 16 Spanish 2B LITERATURE AND WRITING Instructor: Richard Dwyer Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – April 15, Oral Reading and Recitation of Traditional 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. (No Class February 19) Locations: Beaumont Presbyterian Church Narrative Poetry Instructor: Robert Lipman Maximum Enrollment: 35 | Course Fee: $25 Date and Time: Monday, April 6, 11 – 2 p.m. Spanish 2B is a continuation of Spanish 2A that was offered Location: UK Center for Innovation in Math and Science in the fall 2019 semester. This course will include a review of Education what was learned in Spanish 2A and the development of using Maximum Enrollment: 40 | No Course Fee the present, past and future tenses. Students will also have the opportunity to write their own story in Spanish. This course will offer some readings and primarily recitation of some of the classical narrative poems so many of us were exposed to in our earlier years. Some poems featured in this Spanish 3B course include, R. Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Instructor: Richard Dwyer Evening”; L. Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat”; C. Moore’s “A Visit Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – April 15, from St. Nicholas”; E.A. Poe’s “Eldorado,” “Annabel Lee,” and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (No Class February 19) “The Raven”; A. Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade”; Locations: Beaumont Presbyterian Church F. S. Key’s “The Star Spangled Banner”; J. Dean’s “Big Bad Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 John”; and several of the presenters own narrative poems based closed on famous O. Henry short stories. All selections Spanish 3B is a continuation of Spanish 3A offered in the fall will be thoroughly introduced with interesting information 2019 semester. This course will include a review of material about the poetical elements contained within each poem as learned in Spanish 3A, continued development of the present, well as background information from a historical perspective. past and future tenses, as well as the more complicated verb Additionally, pertinent biographical facts about each poet will tenses. Students will also study idiomatic usage of the language be offered. and have experience in reading, translating and writing. OUT OF THE BOX Spanish 4B Instructor: Richard Dwyer A Course is Born Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – April 15, Instructor: Penny Lamb 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. (No Class February 19) Dates and Times: Wednesdays, January 29 – March 18, Locations: Beaumont Presbyterian Church 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Mission Center 3 Maximum Enrollment: 10 | No Course Fee Spanish 4B is a continuation of Spanish 4A that was offered in the fall 2019 semester. This course will include a review of Have you taken OLLI courses and thought maybe it would be material learned in Spanish 4A, using reading materials as fun to try your hand at teaching a class? Or maybe you have students develop speaking and listening skills, and continued already plunged into teaching but you would like some extra development of present, past and future tenses. Each session help in preparation and organization. Over the course of eight will build on the material learned in the previous session. weeks, we will take you through all the steps, beginning with selecting a topic and ending with teaching a sample class. We will talk about possible formats, bolster your research skills, and provide you with lots of information about effectively working with OLLI Scholars. By the end of this hands-on class you will be well on your way to becoming a dedicated OLLI instructor.
17 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES The Wisdom Based Retirement Instructor: Steve Franklin Dates and Times: Fridays, April 3 – May 22, 10 - Noon Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Fifth Floor Maximum Enrollment: 40 | Course Fee: $25
This course will cover the full spectrum of the financial issues and legislation that directly impact the daily lives of the retired. The content is designed for the currently retired, or those who will be retiring soon. We will open by examining the risk/reward relationship that underlies every important financial decision and what it means to your bottom line. From here we will take a whirlwind tour of the global economy and the “New Normal” to help you make sense of market behavior and the possible future direction of both the stock and bond markets. You will be introduced to Modern Portfolio Theory: what it is; where it came from; why it dominates Wall Street’s current thinking and practice; and, an evaluation of whether it even still works in today’s new global economy. All topics will be explored with a thorough level of academic depth, yet the emphasis will always be on simple solutions Life in a Tale Spin and practical applications. And don’t forget that this is your Instructor: Lee Edgerton course, so your questions and concerns will help to guide the Dates and Times: Mondays, March 2 – April 20, 2 – 4 p.m. instruction. You will leave this program better prepared to deal Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Mission Center 5 with the challenges we all face every day in the complex, and Maximum Enrollment: 12 | Course Fee: $25 always changing, world of money and regulations. Somewhere between Aesop and Zeus, there is “U”. In this class, we will discover why some storytellers (think PERFORMING ARTS Scheherazade) are more effective in crafting and sharing their stories. We will listen to and observe experienced tellers. Beginning Mountain Dulcimer Continued: Let’s Through preparation, participation, and practice, we will make Add Chords progress in finding and expressing the stories that are within Instructor: Rosemary Carter each of us --- and we will live more happily ever after. Dates and Times: Fridays, February 28 – April 3, 10 – 11:45 a.m. Location: Consolidated Baptist Church, Room 115 Maximum Enrollment: 25 | Course Fee: $25 OLLI Chorus Artistic Director: John Stegner Learn to play traditional Appalachian folk tunes and other Dates and Times: Wednesdays, January 29 – April 22, familiar songs as you learn to play chords to enhance and 1 – 2:30 p.m. embellish your music in DAD tuning in this continuation Location: Twin Pines Christian Church of the beginner Mountain Dulcimer class. Students in this Maximum Enrollment: 152 | Course Fee: $40 course will learn cord slides, plucks and flat picking in addition to reviewing and reinforcing material from the fall class. The chorus is designed to provide an opportunity for growth and development in quality choral music. A multitude of Required Materials: Dulcimer, tuner, music stand, picks, and genres and musical styles, while dealing with proper vocal text “First Lessons Dulcimer DAD Tuning” by Joyce Ochs and choral techniques, will be emphasized in the preparation (purchased by students prior to class). and rehearsal of the music. OLLI singers will be encouraged to sing with a sense of blend and balance, striving for a professional choral sound. Join the chorus for an enjoyable, yet challenging, experience.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 18 OLLI Opera Day: One Day Intensive SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT Instructors: Diana Hallman & Tedrin Lindsay Date and Time: Monday, March 30, 10 - 3 p.m. Avatars – Women in Science Location: UK Center for Innovation in Math and Instructor: Seetha Subramanian Science Education Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 10 – April 7, 2 – 4 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25 Location: Second Presbyterian Church, Forum Room Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Join UK Opera Theatre for a day of exploring Robert Ward’s Pulitzer Prize winning opera The Crucible. The Crucible is This course will explore a variety of topics from different an English-language opera based on Arthur Miller’s haunting fields of science. Presenters are invited to speak about their play chronicling the Salem witch trials. Dr. Tedrin Lindsay own research work or about their favorite pioneer women and Dr. Diana Hallman from the UK School of Music will lead in science. Students will learn about new ideas developed by the day of activities, including a lunch time panel discussion various scientists in their research and gain an understanding and performances from UK Opera students. This will be great of how different systems work. day exploring the history of this important artistic work, but it will also be a wonderful opportunity to have your questions But That’s Not What It’s Like on CSI! about opera answered! What does it take to put on an opera Instructor: Diane Vance production? What does the life of an opera singer look like? Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 3 – 31, 10 – Noon Bring your questions and we will answer them! Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25 Writing and Performing Theatre Arts Instructor: Donna Gann There are many misconceptions about what a forensic scientist Dates and Times: Wednesdays, February 5 – May 6, actually does, due in large part to the television shows which 1 – 3:30 p.m. often portray crime scene investigation, police investigations, Location: Unitarian Universalist Church and forensic science as nearly the same thing. This course will attempt to clarify this by discussing the work that is done Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25 in the forensic laboratory, rather than on a crime scene or by In this course, students will learn about preparing plays for a police officer. The class will begin with an overview of the stage performance including acting, staging and set design. various areas of a forensic lab and a discussion of some of the Students will also learn about writing scripts and preparing for main issues and challenges facing forensic labs now. Then we all components of performing the scripts on the stage. Classes will discuss the work done in the four areas of the lab where will include warm up and exercises for acting and improv. the great majority of activity is: DNA, toxicology, controlled substances, and pattern evidence (such as fingerprints). In each area, we will explain what the evidence is and the techniques used to get information. Participants will have time to examine sample results from each of these four areas and make their own conclusions about “match” or “non-match” to get a better idea of the issues involved in testifying about results in court. No actual lab work will be performed. This course requires no science background.
19 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Effects of Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Weapons Instructor: Diane Vance Dates and Times: Tuesdays, March 3 – 31, 1 – 3 p.m. Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $25
Recent activities in North Korea and the Middle East have brought attention to nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. This class will give participants basic information about these three groups of materials. We will begin with an explanation of the basics of radioactivity and its effects on people. Then we will explain the differences between atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs, and provide information about the types and extent of the effects of these bombs. Next, we will describe the characteristics and effects of the main types of chemical weapons, with particular emphasis on those that have been used recently in the Middle East. We will also summarize the activities currently going on at the Blue Grass VISUAL ARTS Army Depot near Richmond to destroy the last remaining stocks of chemical weapons in the U.S. The characteristics Introduction to Book Binding and effects of selected classes of biological agents will be Instructor: David Dickason discussed, along with activities currently going on in the U.S. Dates and Times: Fridays, March 6 – May 1, 1 - 3:30 p.m. to monitor for these agents. The growing technologies used (No Class April 10) for gene editing will potentially create an entirely new group Location: Beaumont Presbyterian Church of harmful organisms. No science background is required. Maximum Enrollment: 20 | Course Fee: $25
Gardening for the Living Landscape In this class, we will learn the foundations of bookbinding Instructor: Katrina Kelly by combining hands-on exercises with discussion, while Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 18 – March 24, making several books to take home. We will learn a little of the 10 – 11:30 a.m. history of books before progressing to a practical knowledge Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, Third Floor of paper grain, cutting and folding, and making and sewing Maximum Enrollment: 25 | Course Fee: $25 the signatures of a book while becoming familiar with the essential tools of the trade. We will learn techniques including In this class, participants will learn about a variety of garden one and two signature pamphlet binding, Japanese stab related topics with an eco-sustainable emphasis. Learn proper binding, Coptic stitch, and case binding. Tools and Materials gardening techniques and how to create a living landscape Fee: Estimated $35 paid to instructor. Fee will be for materials in your own yard that will attract butterflies, birds, and and set of tools that students may keep at the end of the course. pollinators. Other topics include edible gardening, native and invasive plants, and how to be an informed gardening Introduction to Painting with Oils or Acrylics consumer. Required Materials: “Bringing Nature Home” by Instructor: Joe Schum Douglas Tallamy. Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 4 – April 14, 1 – 3 p.m. (No Class March 3) Location: Beaumont Presbyterian Church Maximum Enrollment: 24 | Course Fee: $50
This class will introduce students to painting techniques using either oil or acrylic paints. The subject matter and techniques will be compatible with both media. Students will complete one painting in each two-hour class period, for a total of ten paintings for the semester. The techniques used will allow students to choose the medium that they find most comfortable. A supply list will be provided after registration.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 20 Painting Techniques for Oils and Acrylics Cultural Exploration Through Literature Instructor: Joe Schum Facilitators: Mary Klaus and Mary Miller Dates and Times: Tuesdays, February 4 – April 14, 10 – Noon Dates and Times: Second Mondays of the month, beginning (No Class March 3) January 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Beaumont Presbyterian Church Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library – Maximum Enrollment: 24 | Course Fee: $50 Small Conference Room Maximum Enrollment: 18 This class will explore special techniques using oil and acrylic paints. Both media have advantages and disadvantages that This SIG will provide a forum for OLLI members to select, lend to special techniques and effects. Some examples are share and discuss books by their favorite international authors. glazing, transfer printing, and acrylic “skins”. Each class will The goal of the group is to broaden members understanding begin with a lecture/discussion followed by self-directed of other cultures through literature and explore literature painting. The instructor will be available for individual help, written by international writers. Book discussion will be questions, discussion, and suggestions. A supply list will be member driven and depend on the length of selected books. provided after registration. The facilitators will choose the first book. Group members will each be asked to choose a title, lead discussions and provide background information, with assistance from the facilitators. SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) – NO COURSE FEE
Around the World Travel SIG Facilitators: Marcia Freyman and Seetha Subramanian Dates and Times: Third Saturday of the month, beginning February 15 at 11 a.m. SCHOLARSHIPS Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library AVAILABLE! Maximum Enrollment: 35 SEE PAGE 27 FOR MORE DETAILS This SIG will meet the third Saturday of the month to share knowledge and experiences gained by member’s travels to different parts of the U.S. and the world.
21 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES Genealogy: Where Did I Come From? Intermediate Watercolor – Glazing and Control Facilitator: Bax McClure Techniques Dates and Times: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Facilitator: Bernice Wood beginning January 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Dates and Times: Thursdays, February 13 – April 16, 10 – Noon Location: Eastside Brach, Lexington Public Library Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Art Room Maximum Enrollment: No Limit Maximum Enrollment: 20
Have you wondered where you came from? Genealogy is more Artists’ will increase their painting skills and complete fun when others with a shared interest meet to aid each other successful paintings of landscapes, florals or other subjects with such questions as: Where do I start? Where do I look for they select to paint. Demonstrations of glazing techniques information? How do I document my findings? What type of and control of watercolor will be featured. Artists will share family history software is out there? And many other questions solutions for successes in painting. and topics that can be discussed to learn where you came from. Occasionally, we attend classes put on by others or visit Learning To Play Bridge Continued: Play of the libraries or other genealogy-related facilities. Hand Facilitator: Tom Stanwix-Hay Geology Rockhounds! Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 7 – May 5, Facilitators: Diana Rast and Anna Watson 4 – 6 p.m. First Organizational Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. Location: Lexington Bridge Club Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library – Maximum Enrollment: 24 Large Conference Room Maximum Enrollment: 25 This SIG is a continuation of the Beginning Bridge SIG offered in the fall. Participants will continue to learn and improve This SIG is for those who are fascinated by rocks, fossils and bridge techniques in a logical and progressive fashion. Topics minerals and are interested in going “rockhounding” on the covered include making a plan, developing tricks and making occasional field trip! Members of this SIG will attend 1-2 your contract. Required Materials: “Play of the Hand in the 21st seminars on selected geological topics followed by a field trip Century” (Available on Amazon). to geological sites illustrating seminar content. Please Note: Field trips will require members to walk on rough ground and for short distances. Lifelong Philosophy Facilitator: Jim Carigan Dates and Times: Fridays, beginning January 17, Great Decisions 9:45 – 11:45 a.m. Facilitator: Dave Carpenter Location: Eastside Branch, Lexington Public Library Dates and Times: Wednesdays, January 15 – March 4, Maximum Enrollment: 25 10 – Noon Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library – Members in this SIG will explore a multitude of topics Large Conference Room throughout the term. Members will be involved in the content Maximum Enrollment: 25 and design of each meeting. Leadership will rotate on special topics/ discussions based on a group common experience The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions grassroots such as a movie, book, television episode/series or specific initiative began in 1954 and has grown to tens of thousands historical events and characters. participating each year. The program provides information and a format for groups to discuss the “...most critical global issues facing America today.” Members learn together as they exercise critical thinking skills and share their personal understandings of issues that are sometimes complex and controversial. Topics for the spring include: Climate Change and the Global Order; India and Pakistan; Red Sea Security; Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking; U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle; China’s Road into Latin America; The Philippines and the U.S.; and Artificial Intelligence and Data. The 2020 Great Decisions briefing book is strongly recommended and can be purchased at www.fpa.org.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 22 Mystery and Suspense Book/Movie Discussion UK WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES Group Facilitator: Ed Reeves Johnson Recreational Center (JC) Dates and Times: Third Wednesday of the month, beginning Complex Drive January 15, 1 – 4 p.m. www.uky.edu/recwell/johnson-center Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library – Small Conference Room Alumni Gym Maximum Enrollment: 25 Gatton Student Center, Avenue of Champions www.uky.edu/recwell/alumni-gym This SIG is for anyone who will enjoy discussing book/movie pairings in the mystery and suspense genre. The book/ Gym Membership Fee: $80 (fee payable to JC/Alumni Gym; this movie pairings include the following titles: The Woman in fee allows members access to both facilities) White (Wilkie Collins’ classic tale of deceit and skullduggery), Murder in Mesopotamia (Hercule Poirot mystery), The Glass Access begins February 4 Key (corruption and murder in an American burg), In a Lonely Hours of Operation (subject to change): Place (L. A. serial killer mystery), and The Long Goodbye Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - Midnight (elegiac private eye Phillip Marlow outing). Each book will be Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. read before the movie that was adapted from it is shown. The Sunday: 11 a.m. - Midnight discussion will dwell on how the literary and cinematic modes How to Participate of storytelling are similar and, perhaps more interesting and important, how they differ. OLLI members are welcome to take advantage of the wellness center on UK’s campus. Members are subject to all facility rules and regulations. The Next Chapter Book Club Facilitator: Mary Beth McCormac Dates and Times: Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month Lancaster Aquatic Center beginning February 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Corner of Complex Drive and University Drive Location: Eastside Branch, Lexington Public Library www.uky.edu/recwell/aquatics Maximum Enrollment: 25 No Membership Fee If you like to read books with strong female characters and read more than one book by the same author, this is the SIG Access begins February 4 for you. The selections for the spring semester will include Lap swim hours (hours vary due to campus events; check the women’s fiction, biographies, and/or memoirs. Members of website before visiting): this SIG will be sent a list of the spring semester books after Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. registration. Participants will rate each book and can email Monday - Thursday: 5:15 p.m. - 8 p.m. feedback if unable to attend a session. The facilitator will lead Friday: 5:15 - 7 p.m. the discussion for the first two session and ask members to Saturday and Sunday: Noon - 3 p.m. lead subsequent sessions. How to Participate 1. Register with OLLI Swashbucklers! High Adventure in Literature 2. Upon arrival, request a swipe card in the pool lobby Facilitator: Francis Goodfriend by showing your OLLI member key tag. Dates and Times: Fourth Thursday of the month, beginning February 27, 10:30 – Noon Location: Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library HOW IT WORKS: Maximum Enrollment: 24 1. Register by listing as a course on your registration form. A list of OLLI members registering for the will This SIG will meet to consider and discuss some of the classic be sent to the facilities. tales of derring-do. Dashing heroes? Rescuing maidens? Buried NOTE: You must be on this list and bring your treasure? Swords at dawn? Dastardly villains? The SIG will 2019 - 2020 OLLI key tag to gain admittance. start with The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope. Please 2. Complete the 2019 - 2020 OLLI Risk Release on the have it read by the opening discussion date February 27. The back of the registration form and return it to OLLI following books will be The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska prior to participation. Orczy on March 26, Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini on April 3. Contact UK Transportation at 859-257-5757 for 23, and Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore on May 28. information on parking locations and fees.
23 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES TERRI CROCKER MYRA ENGLE Many Thanks to Our OLLI Terri is an Instructor in the UK Department Myra has a Bachelor’s degree in education of History. Terri is the author of The Christmas from Eastern Kentucky University and a M.Ed. Instructors and Facilitators Truce: Myth, Memory, and the First World War which from Xavier University. She is the instructor of analyzes and contextualizes the historiography Computer Basics, Organizing Personal Computer Our instructors and facilitators are and memory of the 1914 Christmas Truce, a series Files and Making Personal Notecards for Central of unofficial ceasefires on Christmas Eve during Kentucky Computer Society for 14 years and an dedicated to providing fun and World War I between British and German troops. instructor for OLLI for 4 years. She has passion for exciting learning opportunities Dr. Crocker’s academic courses include War, Film tennis, learning, teaching, enjoys painting (water and Memory and this Spring will be co-teaching color, acrylics, oils), crafts/needlework and is an for OLLI Members. They are with Dr. Petrone: War and Memory in World War I avid reader. knowledgeable, innovative and on the Eastern and Western Fronts. BILL FORTUNE extremely hard working! They have a DAVID DICKASON Bill is a 1964 graduate of the University of Kentucky passion for learning and a willingness David has a background that includes a variety College of Law. After five years in private practice of crafts from western-style leather carving he began a long career at the UK College of Law to share their knowledge. Please join to designing and making leaded stained glass in 1969; he retired in 2012 and now teaches as an us in thanking all our instructors and windows. He has been a bookbinding hobbyist for adjunct. He served the University as Academic many years. David began by making journals and Ombud and as Chair of the University Senate and facilitators for their time, effort and sketchbooks, learning at first from books he found twice served the law school as Associate Dean. In expertise! at the library, then taking classes. He mainly makes 2001, He was honored as a Great Teacher by the UK journals for his own use and as gifts, and has done Alumni Association. He teaches Criminal Procedure, BOONE BALDWIN some rebinding of old books. Evidence and Professional Responsibility. Boone is retired from his two businesses: Baldwin Distributing Company and Boone Photo Graphics. JOE DIETZ JOHN FOSTER He joined the Central Kentucky Computer Society Joe has been a member/instructor at Central Chef John Foster, CEC, CHE, is a full-time in 2011 and his interests have been promoting Kentucky Computer Society since 1996. He serves instructor and the Culinary Chair at Sullivan photography. He has taught many classes on all as vice-president on the board of directors and is University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies phases of photography, from beginner to advanced. an instructor for the Beginning and Advanced/ in Lexington, Ky. He joined the faculty in August Independent Digital Imaging classes using of 2006 and is responsible for teaching Advanced SUSAN BOTTOM Corel’s PaintShop Pro. Joe also heads up CKCS Technique, International Cuisines and The Susan graduated from the University of Kentucky Digital Photography Special Interest Group and Externship Program. with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1969, and orchestrates the monthly and annual photo contest. received a master’s in public affairs from Indiana STEVE FRANKLIN University in 1981. She continues to teach classes RICHARD DWYER Steve loves to teach. Steve has been in private on American and British history and Mother Goose Richard holds a bachelor’s degree from Asbury practice in the field of professional financial and Fairy Tales. Susan periodically leads A Course University and a master’s degree from Indiana planning since 1984. In 1991, Steve limited the Is Born for those who want a little help putting an University. He completed 33 hours of Russian study scope of his practice to serving the special OLLI class together. at UK as well as further graduate study at Asbury needs of the retired exclusively. This gives him Theological Seminary and Lexington Theological unparalleled, first-hand experience in the complex SHIRLEY BRYAN Seminary. Richard spent six years in private and challenging issues facing the retired. He is Shirley has been dancing most of her life! Always Spanish study with Dr. Blanca Brashear, retired UK currently an instructor at Bellarmine University. trying to improve her skills she holds a National professor of Spanish. Richard has extensive travel Teachers Association Level 3 certificate. Striving to experience in Spain and Mexico. JEFF FREYMAN teach the best dance methods, material is presented Jeff has a Ph.D. in the field of political science and to enhance cognitive learning. She enjoys traveling LEE EDGERTON has taught the subject at the college level for almost across the United States to dance events to fuel her Lee Edgerton is retired from the Department 40 years, including at Transylvania University from passion. of Animal & Food Science at the University of 1980 to his retirement in 2014. Kentucky. He was a recipient of a great teacher ANNE CAMPBELL award sponsored by the UK Alumni Association MARCIA FREYMAN Anne recently retired from a career in health care and a Master Teacher Award within the College Marcia has a Master’s degree in art history from (radiation oncology) and has enjoyed having more of Agriculture sponsored by Gamma Sigma Delta. George Washington University. She has taught time to spend with her grandchild as well as working He is a member of Sunrise Toastmasters and of Survey of Art History and Introduction to Art at on her hobbies including oil painting (something Lexington Storytellers. He has twice been a featured UK, EKU and BCTC. She has taken students to new) and long-time interests in flower gardening, teller at Lexington’s Wandering Storytellers and Florence, Italy to teach Renaissance art history. photography and travel. She especially is having has been a featured storyteller at a Road Scholar fun learning and trying out new and different program in Pokagon State Park in Indiana. JACK FURLONG photography and photo editing techniques. Jack received his Ph.D. in philosophy in 1982. DAVE EMERSON He spent his career teaching philosophy and DAVE CARPENTER Dave attended the University of Kentucky and New interdisciplinary, team-taught courses, including Dave is a retired geologist with experience in the York University. He has worked for the U.S. Army bioethics, global health, animal minds/human interaction between earth science and public affairs. (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) and Private values and neuroethics. He has given papers on He has participated in and facilitated several Great Practice of Law. Dave has also previously been a animal ethics at academic conferences, and with Decisions classes in the past. Donovan Fellows Student. his daughter (a comparative psychologist) has published papers, and taught students about animal ROSEMARY CARTER SANDY EMERSON ethology and ethics at zoos and sanctuaries. He is Rosemary lives in Jessamine County and has been Sandy has been writing since the first crayon recipient of several teaching awards, national and playing the Mountain Dulcimer since 2013. She scribbles on her parents’ freshly painted walls. local. loves to share this folk instrument with beginner She started the Shared Interest Group for Writers OLLI students and learning at areas events and six years ago to bring together other writers for DONNA GANN clubs. Rose also enjoys singing, the arts and inspiration and support. Since that time, poems, Donna was a theatre arts/teaching major and is the outdoors. essays, tankas, haikus, biographies, life snapshots, currently active in Studio Players productions. She and blogs have been created, read and supported. has also served as the Travel Chair of the OLLI JIM CARIGAN She has a master’s degree from the University of Advisory Board. Jim is the facilitator of the Lifelong Philosophy Kentucky, and is an active participant in all things Shared Interest Group. OLLI.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 24 JOSETTE GARSTKA DALE HENLEY KEN KURTZ Josette has worked in the fitness industry for Dale is a ten year member of the Lexington- Ken has helped make films, for both theatre release more than 40 years. She is certified through the Deauville (France) Sister Cities Cultural Exchange and on TV, over a 70-year career that began in American Fitness Association of America and holds Program. He has a Masters degree in French from college, where he helped make the first all-student certifications to teach Silver Sneaker Aerobics, the University of Louisville, and has a special 35mm film shown in theatres. He continued in Circuits, Water Fitness and Yoga. She is trained and interest in the French General, the Marquis de graduate school where he “majored” in the summer certified to teach mat Pilates and Pilates Reformer, Lafayette and the significant role he played in the film festival at New York’s famed Thalia Theatre, and is a member of Yoga International and American Revolutionary War. While in the U.S. acted in a military training film while in the Army, Yoga Alliance. Navy, he served as the Assistant Naval Attaché at and upon discharge, began a 40 year plus career the American Embassy in Rabat, Morocco. After in broadcasting, making and directing numerous DON MARSHALL GASH, PH.D. retiring as General Counsel for East Kentucky documentaries and news series on TV. A desire to Don is currently Professor of Neuroscience, College Power, Dale was an adjunct faculty member at share his knowledge launched his OLLI career. of Medicine and Lewis Honor’s College, University the University of Kentucky College of Law where of Kentucky and will go to Professor Emeritus status he taught Legal Writing and Appellate Advocacy. PENNY LAMB in January 2020. Teaching has been an important He is currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Penny is a retired Asbury University faculty member part of his 48-year career in Academia, beginning as Association’s Ethics Committee and serves as an where, among other responsibilities, she taught a Graduate Student at Dartmouth. He has published “Ethics Hotline Attorney” providing guidance to German for 33 years. She has graduate degrees in over 200 scientific papers, reviews and letters. Kentucky lawyers on compliance with their Code of German and Comparative Literature from Indiana Professional Conduct. University - Bloomington. She began taking OLLI ALICE GOLDSTEIN courses as soon as she retired, and in 2015, realizing Alice has served for some 25 year as a demographic LARRY HOOD how much she would enjoy it, Penny began teaching research associate at Brown University, with Larry has a Ph.D. in American history from the OLLI courses. Penny relishes the challenge of specialization in Historical demography, the University of Kentucky. He was a Certified Public preparing a new course, but the greatest pleasure demography of American Jewry and issues of Manager for 30 years in state government and comes from helping OLLI scholars increase their modernization in Asia and Africa. Alice was born in has 30+ years of teaching experience in western understanding of the world. Germany just before the Nazis came to power and civilization, American, and Kentucky history. Larry experienced first hand the onset of the regime’s has also edited books, published review essays, and PAT LAWRENCE actions against Jews. She has spoken extensively published articles and books on Kentucky history, Pat has been a working artist for a number of years to a variety of audiences (but especially middle and American history and western civilization. whose work is dedicated to a fun and lighthearted high school students) about her own experiences look at life. She has been an OLLI instructor since and the causes for the rise of Nazism. GERARD HOWELL the fall of 2011. When she is not teaching, Pat enjoys Gerard is a retired minister and chaplain who reading, riding her bike, doing yoga and being FRANCES GOODFRIEND writes for fun and to pass a on the history of his life involved in public art projects. Frances has taught literature and history at the to his two children. His lack of personal discipline secondary and college level, and has led various requires the weekly group meeting for motivation. TEDRIN BLAIR LINDSAY small group discussions for young people and He leans toward writing biographical and fictional Tedrin is a pianist and musicologist, who was adults. She is the facilitator for the Favorite Classic stories, and the power and richness of short stories raised in Rome, Italy and has been a professional Novels SIG. have always appealed to him. He majored in accompanist since the age of ten. He performs well sociology and theology and minored in history and over one hundred concerts annually, boasting a TONI GREIDER English. huge repertoire of vocal and instrumental chamber Toni has a MLA in Library Science with 47 years of works, and of his own virtuosic compositions and experience in the UK Libraries teaching staff and KURT JEFFERSON arrangements for both piano and voices with students what was available to them and how to Kurt began teaching Mac classes on Saturday orchestra. Dr. Lindsay serves on the opera faculty effectively use the free resources. mornings back in the late 1990s using Mac OS 9. at the University of Kentucky as vocal coach and Eventually, in addition to the operating system, he musical director. Dr. Lindsay also teaches the EDWIN HACKNEY began teaching ClarisWorks and Mac classes for popular OperaLex Lecture Series, and for many Edwin has been active in the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Pages. When Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, years has entertained during the intermission Bisexual & Transgender) community for most of his Kurt began teaching classes in iOS in addition to feature for the Metropolitan Opera Council career. In the past he was involved in many of the Pages and Numbers for the iPad. Auditions at both the district and regional levels. significant events in the local LGBT community and For more than a decade, a significant part of Dr. maintained a counseling practice for LGBT clients. DON KEACH Lindsay’s career has unfolded as pianist with the He has recently offered an OLLI course “LGBT Don has been a home brewer for the past five years American Spiritual Ensemble under the direction History in the Bluegrass,” and is now a volunteer and is a member of Brewers of Central Kentucky. of Dr. Everett McCorvey. with SAGE of the Bluegrass, an organization Don is a retiree of the University of Kentucky where “committed to building a safe and affirming place he served as Associate Director of the Intellectual ROBERT LIPMAN for older LGBTQ Kentuckians.” Properties Division for the University. Robert is a former resident of New Jersey, now living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he is an OLLI DIANA HALLMAN KATRINA KELLY instructor of Narrative Poetry and 19th & 20th Diana is Associate Professor of Musicology at the Katrina is the owner of EARTHeim Landscape Century Short Stories. Robert was an elementary University of Kentucky, is a cultural musicologist Design Studio in Lexington. She has Bachelor’s and middle school teacher in New Jersey for 36 who focuses her research in 19th-century French degrees in landscape architecture and in music. years before retiring to live in the South. He enjoys opera and cultural history, with a particular focus Katrina is on the board of the Lexington Wild traveling internationally quite often, and visiting on French grand opera. Her research interests Ones Chapter and is a frequent gardening speaker OLLI branches in various areas of the USA that he extend to fin-de-siècle French and American and writer. Her business focuses on creating have never had occasion to visit in order to present music and culture, including transnational gardens with native plants that benefit pollinators his area of expertise. exchanges and performance history, and she is and wildlife while also following the desires of currently developing a project on social-political her clients. PHIL MAXSON representation in opéra-coamique. Phil has taught numerous OLLI history courses MARY KLAUS including “Kentucky and the Civil War,” the Mary is a retired university ESL teacher and tutor “Invasion of Kentucky,” “Camp Nelson” and who loves language and everything multicultural. “Kentucky’s Lincoln.” Phil has also led several OLLI She has worked with diverse groups of students and history tours of downtown Lexington, Perryville, clients from many countries and has organized and the Lexington Cemetery and Camp Nelson. participated in several international book clubs for native and non-native English speakers.
25 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES BAX MCCLURE STEVE SCHEFF JOHN STEGNER Bax is the facilitator of the Genealogy Shared Steve has been a home brewer for the past 4 years John has been a music educator for over 35 years. Interest Group. and is a member of Brewers of Central Kentucky He has served as a guest conductor/clinician (BOCK). He has accrued extensive knowledge in Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and at the MARY BETH MCCORMAC about making home brew including the use of both International Choral Festival in Tian Jin and Mary Beth was an educator for over 40 years commercial extract kits and all grain brewing. Steve Shenyang, China. John was named Secondary before retiring to Lexington in 2018. She has a taught 36 years at the University of Kentucky in the Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Ph.D. in Education and has taught at the graduate College of Medicine. Educators Association and Outstanding Teacher level. She loves reading, gardening, traveling, and of the Arts by the National Association of Arts photography. She is the facilitator for “The Next KEN SCHER Educators. John is also the director of Les Jongleurs Chapter” Shared Interest Group. Ken is a retired physician and surgeon and former and the Carver Community Choir. Naval officer. He attended Armed Forces Staff MARY MILLER College and Navel War College. Ken is a lifelong SEETHA SUBRAMANIAN Mary Miller belongs to two book clubs and has a student of military history. Seetha was born in the state of Tamil Nadu, South Master of Arts degree in literature. She is enjoying India, and grew up in London, England, where she expanding her horizons by revisiting favorite JOE SCHUM received her degrees in math and physics. After authors and developing new favorites and looks Joe is a self-taught artist who paints in both oils and moving to Philadelphia in 1974, Seetha taught forward to stimulating discussions about literature acrylics. He is retired from Lexmark International mathematics in South Philly high school, and then with her fellow OLLI book lovers. where he had extensive experience in pigments and as a teaching assistant in the math and physics polymer coatings similar to those used in oil/acrylic departments of the University of Kansas. In 1980 - LARRY NEUZEL painting. His subject matter ranges from still life, 81, she taught math and physics at the University of Larry is a professional photographer with many landscape, human and animal portraits. He holds a Kentucky. Seetha started teaching for OLLI in the years of experience. He has been teaching master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Fall 2013. photography classes at the Central Kentucky Kentucky. Computer Society since 2011 and loves to share his BROOKE THOMAS knowledge of photography. MIKE SEILER Brooke is the president of the Central Kentucky Mike was a high school teacher for thirty-five Computer Society. In addition to volunteering KAREN PETRONE years and taught Mathematics and Computer at CKCS, she is a volunteer ESL teacher of adults Karen Petrone, Ph.D., Chair, UK Department of Programming. He started volunteering and for Operation Read and is a volunteer with History joined the UK faculty in 1994. She was teaching classes at CKCS in 2006. He has served Altrusa International of Lexington. She enjoys named College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished as Vice President and President of CKCS and is helping people understand technology and Professor in 2017-2018. Her research interests currently on its board. He is an ambassador for encouraging students to have fun while learning. include cultural and gender history, propaganda, the Lexington Sister Cities program. Mike is also Her professional life prior to retiring was manager war and memory. She is the author of The Great a member of the Central Kentucky Mended Hearts of the Adoption and Foster Care programs for the War in Russian Memory (2011) and is currently chapter and has been active in their program of state of Kentucky. at work on a book tentatively entitled Reading visiting open-heart surgery patients at Baptist War Memory in Putin’s Russia. She teaches a wide Health hospital since 2007. KEMPA TURNER variety of UK courses including advanced graduate Kempa originally joined the OLLI program to seminars in Russian history. Dr. Petrone has been DAVID SHATTUCK attend a writing group to hone her own writing invited to give lectures across the world, including a David is a retired attorney, who was raised in skills that were put off while teaching and raising series of 13 public lectures in Russia as a part of the Middlesboro, and has lived in Lexington since a family. She has led the writing 2.0 group for the U.S. Russian Embassy’s speakers’ program in 2015 beginning law school in 1980. He enjoys all past two years and enjoyed it greatly. Her early and 2016. things OLLI, but especially teaching, fitness and years, though born in Kentucky, were spent on both swimming. David has taught courses on Picasso coasts as she was the only daughter of a Marine EUGENE POTTER and Post-Impressionism and, most recently, the Corp officer, but landed back in Kentucky to finish Eugene has been an instructor for the Central Flaubert novel, Madam Bovary. her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Kentucky Computer Society since 2011 and has many years of experience as a professional LISA SMITH DIANE VANCE photographer. He enjoys teaching especially to Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in art history from Diane was a high school teacher before earning a adult learners because they are eager to learn. Miami University, a master’s degree in art education Ph.D. in radioanalytical chemistry at University of and a master’s degree in art history, both from The Kentucky, where she studied Alzheimer ’s disease. DIANA RAST Ohio State University, and began course work for She then worked as a training director and scientist Diana was born and raised in London, England, her Ph.D. in art history at the Graduate School in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex before taking where she earned a bachelor’s degree in geology and University Center, CUNY in New York City. a faculty position at Eastern Kentucky University. and zoology at London University. Her working Her areas of specialization are contemporary art, At EKU, Diane taught a variety of chemistry and career has included the oil industry, academia critical theory, feminism, and film. Ms. Smith has 20 forensic science courses and was the director of the and administration. In 2012 she retired from the years of experience teaching a variety of art history forensic science program. University of Kentucky and immediately joined courses. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for art OLLI. Diana enjoys worldwide travel for research with others. BERNICE WOOD and pleasure. She has hiked in the Andes of Peru, Bernice facilitates the Intermediate Watercolor kayaked in the frigid seas of Alaska and studied TONY STALLINS SIG. She has attended many workshops conducted volcanoes in Mexico. Tony is an Associate Professor of Geography at by prominent artists which have added to her the University of Kentucky. His research interests experience in learning transparent watercolor ED REEVES include geographies of earth, life, organisms, painting. Ed Reeves was a professor and research director at interactions and boundaries. He teaches Morehead State University before retiring. He has Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi for the OLLI at UK. MICHAEL WORLEY been teaching classes for OLLI at UK since 2012 Michael specialized in 17th and 18th century French and has served on the OLLI Advisory Board. TOM STANWIX-HAY and Italian art for his graduate degrees at the Tom graduated from the University of South University of Chicago. He spent two years in France Florida in Tampa. He moved to Lexington in 1974 - one in Paris where he did dissertation research. He and worked for several manufacturing companies also has hands-on experience with paintings from until he retired. He started taking OLLI classes his 14-year position as art historian and librarian at right after he retired. Tom is the facilitator of the a private Chicago art gallery. Michael has published OLLI Beginning Bridge SIG. articles in scholarly art journals and entries in The Dictionary of Art and in museum catalogues.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 26 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The OLLI at UK is pleased to offer scholarships for OLLI WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN OLLI AT UK? members. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of Any adult 50 years of age and older is eligible to register OLLI course fees or educational offerings such as one day for OLLI membership, courses, events, SIGs, trips, etc. intensives, trips and workshops. Individual scholarships of
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? up to $50 are available each semester. First-time applicants will be given priority. Current and prospective members Membership can be purchased online or mailed-in with are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is based on 150% of the your semester registration. When registering online, U.S. 2020 Annual Poverty Guidelines. Apply using the form membership must be completed first before courses can at www.uky.edu/OLLI or contact our Executive Director at be selected. 859-257-2658 or [email protected]. HOW LONG DOES MY MEMBERSHIP LAST? ALL APPLICATIONS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL All annual memberships are effective from August 1 through July 31. Only summer membership is prorated. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE ONLINE? When a class is open for registration, it will have an “Add to Cart” button to the right of the description. If it is REFUND POLICY already full, it will have a “Wait List” button. Always add yourself to the wait list. Additional spaces may be added Refunds will be given only if courses are already filled or and there is no fee to be on the list. OLLI at UK cancels the course. If the course you request- HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE ONCE I LOG IN? ed is full, you may request another. If you are on the wait list and do not get into your requested course, we will re- It is helpful to decide which courses you would like in advance. Class space is not held until the payment fund your course fee once it is determined no spaces will process is completed. become available or upon request. Refunds of course fees are not available for students who have enrolled but were HOW WILL I KNOW IF I SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED? unable to attend. Membership fees are non-refundable. If you have an email, you will receive a confirmation and transaction receipt via email once your registration payment is confirmed. If you do not have an email, you will receive your confirmation and receipt by mail.
CAN I REGISTER FOR A COURSE AT OLLI’S OTHER SITE? Yes, if you are an annual member in Lexington or Morehead, you are a member of both sites. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY WHAT IF I NEED TO DROP A COURSE? OLLI follows Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the University of Kentucky closings. Due to Please call or email the OLLI Office as soon as possible. inclement weather, when FCPS or UK: We often have multiple people on the waiting list. (Please note our refund policy.) The online system cannot be • Are closed: All OLLI programs/activities are canceled used to cancel a class. (courses, SIGs, events, forums, meetings, etc.).
• Let out early during the day: All programs scheduled WHERE DO COURSES MEET? We have numerous host locations in the community from that point on will be canceled. where our courses are held. A list of locations can be • Have a delayed opening: OLLI programs continue as found on page 1 of the catalog. A link to map the locations scheduled. is available online. WHO TEACHES OLLI COURSES? * IMPORTANT * Instructors are qualified members of OLLI, the university • Watch local media for announcements regarding or the community who have a passion for their topic FCPS and UK. and enjoy sharing their love of learning. All Instructors submit a proposal to teach that is reviewed by the • Before heading out in inclement weather, check your Curriculum Committee. email and voice mail; there have been times when individual classes have had to cancel. WHAT IS A SHARED INTEREST GROUP? A SIG is a group of current OLLI members who share a • If you choose to travel in inclement weather, please specific interest. Members provide all resources needed travel with care. and cover any costs incurred. SIGs may last one, two or three semesters in any annual year.
27 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER ONLINE:
Visit www.uky.edu/olli/how-to for the online registration step-by-step guide. After reading the registration guide, go to the online registration site, uky.augusoft.net – Read through FAQs for important information. Online registrants will be able to view and print their confirmation information immediately after registering. Receipts and confirmation letters will automatically be emailed.
DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER BY MAIL
To assist those registering by mail, 20 percent of spaces in each class will be held for mailed registrations. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY. 1. Write in each course/SIG you are requesting on the registration form. 2. Enter each fee individually. Note that fees will differ depending on the class chosen. 3. All members must complete and sign the OLLI risk release every year prior to participation. It is located on the back of the registration form. 4. Prepare your payment - Make checks payable to “OLLI at UK” for the total amount due. 5. Mail right away - courses fill quickly! Include our nine-digit zip code for faster receipt, 40506-0442. 6. Registrations are sorted by postmark prior to processing daily. 7. Membership and registration fees paid in full will be processed immediately in order of receipt. • If payments do not match registrations, paperwork will be returned promptly to allow for quick adjustments and resub- mission. Space cannot be held. • Please double check amounts. We don’t want to return any registrations! Confirmation letters will be sent to those registering by mail. Check the bottom of the confirmation statement for important information. If you do not receive a mailed response to your request for registration within 2 weeks, please contact the OLLI Office. Please check your email and your online profile. Mailed registrations processed in the OLLI Office will also receive email confirmations for registrations and notices of addition to wait lists. PLEASE NOTE: If you have an “out of town” hold on your mail delivery, the post office will not deliver the catalog and will automatically return it to OLLI.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Membership in OLLI at UK is contingent upon following the policies and procedures of OLLI at UK and our host loca- tions. The updated OLLI at UK Member Handbook is available at www.uky.edu/OLLI. • Request to register does not guarantee enrollment. • Instructors cannot override OLLI registration procedures. Please contact OLLI Office for assistance.
TEACH FOR OLLI AT UK! OLLI at UK is always looking for dynamic instructors with a passion for teaching. OLLI Instructors have a passion for their subject, a commitment to lifelong learning education and a willingness to share their LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW knowledge with YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH others who love to learn. For information, contact OLLI AT UK! 859-257-2667 or visit www.uky.edu/olli www.uky.edu/olli.
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 28 SPRING 2020- REGISTRATION FORM (RISK RELEASE ON BACK) * Return this entire page (front and back completed) with payment * ** ALL Members are Required to Complete the Risk Release on Back of this Form ** STEP 1: Member Contact Info (please print)
Name Birth date
Address City Zip+4
Phone Email
Emergency contact Relationship Phone
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Would you like to serve as a volunteer for OLLI at UK? There are lots of ways to get involved! Please mark your preferences below and our Volunteer Chair will be in touch. Committee Short Term As Needed Specific Event Long Term STEP 2: Complete the Annual Risk Release on the back of this form. STEP 3: Fill in the course request form below. Title of Courses, SIGs, Experiential Learning, Travel, etc. Fees (Be sure to specify exact course requesting.) I am a current 2019-2020 OLLI Member or New 2019 - 2020 Annual Membership $35 $ $ $
$ TOTAL $ I would like to offer the following donation to support the OLLI at UK. A letter of receipt will be mailed. $ TOTAL AMOUNT $ ENCLOSED STEP 4: Please make check payable to OLLI at UK & mail with completed form to: OLLI at UK, UK Ligon House, 658 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0442 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY: Date recv’d Fee paid $ of $ Check # G/C# Cash $ Int 1:
Annual Risk Rel Signed Transmittal: # Date Deposit A/L Int 2:
29 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES OLLI AT UK ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM AUGUST 1, 2019 – JULY 2020 All Members and Guests are required to sign prior to participation.
PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION in any of the OLLI at UK Activities (Courses, Programs, Shared Interest Groups, Experiential Education/Learning, Travel, Field Trips and Day Trips, Events, Projects, Volunteer and Community Engagement Activities, UK Lancaster Aquatic Center Swim and/or use of UK Johnson Recreation Center). All OLLI at UK Members and Guests are required to complete and sign this risk re- lease form for each OLLI year (August 1 – July 31).
PHYSICIAN APPROVAL I hereby understand that I am advised to consult my physician and obtain his/her approval before begin- ning any OLLI Activities. I have no known physical contraindications that would restrict me from partic- ipating in these activities. I acknowledge and agree that I am responsible for my own health and I assume all responsibility for avoiding any activity that I and/or my physician do not feel comfortable I can or should perform.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND GENERAL WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS I am aware of the hazards inherent in my involvement in the OLLI activities I have voluntarily selected, and the need for me to ensure my health status and ability to participate in the variety of opportunities made available to OLLI at UK Members and Guests. I acknowledge that OLLI does not own or control many of the facilities where activities occur, and that I am responsible for assuring the activity and the facility is appropriate for me. OLLI staff and instructors are available to discuss and provide additional details on any activity. In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the OLLI at UK, I, for myself, my heirs, successors or assigns, hereby assume any and all risks and hazards attendant to my involvement in OLLI at UK activities and waive and release any claim of any type or nature in any way relating to or arising from such activities, including but not limited to any claim for personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), property loss, in any way arising from my participation in any activity. In further consideration of being afforded the opportunity to participate in the OLLI at UK activities, I for myself, my heirs, successors or assigns agree to hold harmless and indemnify the University of Kentucky and its affiliated entities, its and their Boards of Trustees, agents, servants, and employees, expressly including but not limited to instructors, assistants, facilitators, students, and volunteers, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or damages which may accrue from the aforesaid activities. If any portion of this release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall remain in full legal force and effect.
READ CAREFULLY - THIS IS A RELEASE OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
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OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 30 BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA , BY EXPERIENCE | HD AND THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE
Encore Screening Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas
by Giacomo Puccini LaProduction by Franco Bohème Zeffirelli The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus (2008 production)
Free admission. Open to the UK community only.
This encore presentation is being shown by special permission from the Metropolitan Opera. in Worsham Cinema Sunday, January 26th at 1p.m. Sponsored by the UK Office of Lifelong Learning and UK Opera Theatre. Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera
Metropolitan Opera HD Live: La Bohème, Encore Screening Sunday, January 26, 1 p.m.
Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production. Movie theater audiences for the high-definition transmission of this staging got to see it with fresh eyes in a touching performance starring Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas as the frail seamstress and her poetic lover. Note: This encore presentation is being shown by special permission from the Metropolitan Opera. Free Admission. Open to the 2019- 2020 OLLI Members and the UK community only.
42nd Street, Encore Screening Sunday, February 23, 1 p.m. Ticket Fees: OLLI Members - $10 | General Public - $15
One of Broadway’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street, comes to U.S. cinema screens in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical. Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal the production is directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble. This eye-watering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards (“Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money (the gold digger’s song), “42nd Street” and more), and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: Romeo and Juliet, Encore Screening Wednesday, April 8, 6 p.m. Ticket Fees: OLLI Members - $10 | General Public - $15
The star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired Prokofiev a remarkable cinematic score, from the delicate theme of Juliet to the ominous Dance of the Knights. Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal lovers in Alexai Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight.
Each broadcast will be shown at the Gatton Student Center (160 Avenue of Champions) in Worsham Cinema complete with 4K Digital Projection and 60-Speaker Dolby Atmos Surround Sound. Tickets for each performance will go on sale through the UK Ticket Office, 859-257-8427 or boxoffice.uky.edu.
31 WHERE CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES The Donovan Scholarship is a program for adults aged 65 and older to take academic courses at the University of Kentucky. Donovan Scholars can enroll in courses listed in the UK General Catalog and in limited UK online courses. Acceptance is based upon available space, may require the consent of the instructor and/or have prerequisites. Donovan Scholars may audit courses for the joy of learning (exams, papers or other assignments typically not required), take classes for credit without working toward a degree or take classes for credit as a degree- seeking candidate. There is no previous educational requirement for Donovan Scholars not seeking a degree, whether auditing a course or taking it for credit. When working toward a degree, UK admissions criteria must be met. There is no limit on the number of semesters a person may enroll. The Donovan Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees. There are additional expenses that Donovan Scholars are responsible for including any required textbooks, materials, parking permits, student ID card, late registration fees, and applicable income taxes.
Donovan Scholarship Office | 658 S. Limestone,UK Ligon House, Lexington, KY 40506 - 0442 | 859-257-2657
SPRING 2020 COMMUNITY PARTNERS OLLI STAFF Teresa Hager Joey Conrad Central Kentucky Computer Society OLLI Registrar Program Coordinator Gatton Student Center Cinema 859-257-2656 859-257-2667 Lexington Public Library [email protected] [email protected] Lexington Senior Center Robin Kleven Diana Lockridge UK Department of Theatre and Dance Donovan Scholars Registrar Executive Director UK Opera Theatre 859-257-2657 859-257-2658 [email protected] [email protected]
OLLI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 32 Encore Screening in Worsham Cinema Sunday, January 26th at 1p.m.
Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas
by Giacomo Puccini LaProduction by Franco ZeffirelliBohème The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus (2008 production)
This encore presentation is being shown by special permission from the Metropolitan Opera.
Free admission. Open to the UK community only.
Sponsored by the UK Office of Lifelong Learning and UK Opera Theatre.
Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera
2019-2020 Season
Black & 25 in America written & performed by Jeremy Gillett September 13 - 14, 2019 Cabaret music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb October 31, Nov 1 - 3, 2019 Machinal by Sophie Treadwell December 5 - 8, 2019 Bike America by Michael Lew February 13 - 16, 2020 Amplified Dance Concert March 6 - 8, 2020 A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Adaptation by Stephen Wrentmore April 23 - 26, 2020 TICKETS: SCFATICKETS.COM, 859-257-4929
@uktheatre finearts.uky.edu/theatre University of Kentucky Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK Office of Lifelong Learning 658 S. Limestone - Ligon House OLLI at UK offers Lexington KY 40506-0442 educational and enrichment Phone: (859) 257-2656 courses, programs and events RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED created for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50+ who are continually searching for exciting topics and exploring new opportunities in learning!
OLLI at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, programs and events created for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50+ who are continually searching for exciting topics and exploring new opportunities in learning!
For more information, contact the OLLI Office: (859) 257-2656 or Toll Free (866) 602-5862 or visit www.uky.edu/OLLI