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Videos and Amazing History of WWI Poets: The Great 17 Viewpoints 18 the World’s Ships 22 War and Modern Memory

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Osher Lifelong Learning for ages 50+ Quick Reference AbOuT uS Council...... 2 Diverse Program Oﬀerings Committees ...... 2 Staff ...... 2 Instructors ...... 42–58 Auto Registration/ Parking...... 35, 63, 64 Arts | Economics/Finance COuRSES IT/Computer | Humanities Course Schedule by Day ...... 4–6 Health | History | Languages Arts ...... 7 Music | International Studies 971 34 Life Skills | Literature Humanities ...... 16 COURSES SUBJECTS Philosophy | Religion | Science Information Technology...... 25 Languages ...... 27 Math and Sciences ...... 32 About OLLI Community Service ...... 37 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Extracurricular Activities ...... 37 the University of Delaware in Wilmington is a Disability Accommodations ...... 19 membership cooperative for adults 50+ to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel Important Dates....Inside back cover together. The program provides opportunities Location/Directions ...... 64 for intellectual development, cultural stimulation, personal growth and social interaction in an academic cooperative run by its members, who volunteer their time MEMbERSHIP and talents. Established as the Academy of Lifelong Learning in 1980 by the University of Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard Fees ...... 3 Osher Foundation. Membership is open to people from any state, 50 years of age or Membership Benefits...... 3 older, and to the spouses of members at any age. Trips and Extracurricular Activities ...... 3, 60, 62 Arsht Hall, University of Delaware Registration...... 11, 59–62 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Refunds ...... 33 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] Scholarships ...... 21 www.olli.udel.edu/wilm Gift Certificates...... 27, inside back cover The advertising in this booklet subsidizes the cost of printing. The University receives no profit from it, nor does the University endorse any of the products of the advertisers. Volunteering ...... 9, 13, 60, 62 The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and Title IX institution. Special Events Wednesdays...... 39 For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Weather Closings ...... 29 CEP 6263 6/18 Printed on recycled paper. Background cover photo: Emily Reed

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware in Wilmington

COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Council Executive Vice Chair—Martha Hays Co-Chairs—Susan Flook and Saul Reine J. Harry Feldman (2019), Chair Book Sale—Eric Sallee (A) Art History and Appreciation— Stuart Siegell Martha Hays (2020), Executive Vice Bulletin Boards and Displays— Chair Rhoda Dombchik (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Cree Hovsepian Ruth Sokolowski (2019), Vice Chair— Café Committee—Susan Arruda and (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Membership Ellen Goldstein Norwood Coleman Duplication—Rudy Frazier John Fulgoney (2020), Vice-Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Academics Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays Stuart Siegell Robert Ehrlich (2019) Fundraising—Neil Cullen (D) General Studies—Parry Norling and Myriam Medinilla (2019) IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine Susan Arruda Karen Ingram (2020) Reading Room—Susan Flook (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich (F) Culture and Social Studies— Nedda Barth (2020) Reception—Joan Van Oosterhout Parry Norling and Susan Arruda Joan Van Oosterhout (2020) Strategic Planning— Boyd Sorenson (G) History: U.S.—Carolyn Stankiewicz Susan Arruda (2021) Travel—Carol Derosier (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Ellen Goldstein (2021) Wireless Device Registration— (H) Literature—Susan Flook Carol Callaghan and John Callaghan Neil Cullen (2021) (J) Philosophy and Religion—Susan Dagenais Boyd Sorenson (2021) Vice Chair of Academics—John Fulgoney (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Lucie Shader (2021) Art—Mary Kate McKinley and Karen Foster Ruth Flexman Phil Weinberg (2019), Financial Officer Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and (L) Information Technology PC— Doug Johnston Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole Joan Miller (ex officio), Past Council Chair Curriculum—Susan Flook and Saul Reine (M) Mobile Devices—Ken Mulholland Ken Mulholland, Council Advisor Distance Viewing Team—Anita Sterling (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Jennifer Merrill (ex officio), Manager and Ken Mulholland (O) Languages—Jim Higgins and Marcia Adato, Secretary June a la Carte—Corky Conner and Mary Shenvi, James Weiher (emeritus) Larry Peterson (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and Stephen Toy University Staff Music—Paul Hess (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and Jennifer Merrill—Manager, Osher Learning Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael Stephen Toy Centers and Joan Miller Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator (Q) Health and Wellness: Tai Chi/Yoga— Summer Session—Karen Foster and Anna Marie D’Amico Joni Bero—Outreach Specialist John Fulgoney (R) Physical Sciences and Math— Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant II Vice Chair of Membership—Ruth Sokolowski Carolyn Stankiewicz Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant II Marketing—Linda Kellogg and (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant II Steve DeVeber Law—Peter Galleshaw and Jack Schmutz Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support Diversity Team—Larry Peterson (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and New Member Relations—Anne Hampton Susan Flook Dorothy Hofer—Office Support and Ellen Goldstein (Y) Community Services—Eleanor Pollak Colleen Olexa—Office Support Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich and Elaine Scholz Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling Outreach—Myriam Medinilla Technician III Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Registration—Sylvia Bachman Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Ken Mulholland Socials—Joan Ellis Brian Medina—Audiovisual Technician Secretary—Judy Diner Volunteer Development—Lucie Shader John Wolf—Audiovisual Technician Jennifer Merrill (ex officio), Manager and Ken Chisholm Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Coordinator

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Become a member!

Come join us at OLLI. The fall 2018 membership fee is $260. The 2018-2019 annual membership fee, which includes fall and spring, is $445. Scholarship assistance is available; see page 21 for more information. See page 7 for information about our Open House.

Lifelong Learning extracurricular activities (pages 37–41) Lifelong Learning This Week,bulletin Membership Benefits in addition to five courses. Sign up for boards and postings include extracurricular activities on the back of information about upcoming events. the registration form or online. Lifelong Learning Courses Events Open to the Public Membership includes up to five courses Trips On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or each semester (pages 7–36). Member trips and class trips are activity is offered that is free and open Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall planned by the Travel Committee and to the public (page 41). Check the weekly during the day, Monday through Friday. instructors in coordination with activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning University staff. Upcoming trips are This Week,bulletin boards and postings Community Service Courses advertised on the travel board at Arsht for information about upcoming events. Members have an opportunity to give Hall. Requests for disability Bring friends and introduce them to back to the community by participating accommodations should be made the joys of lifelong learning! in unlimited community services several weeks in advance by calling courses (see page 37). These courses 302-831-4643. also fall outside the five academic Members-Only Events course limit. Art Exhibits • Lectures Extracurricular Activities Musical Performances • Social Events Members may participate in unlimited The weekly activities noticeOsher JENNA FORD JENNA

University of Delaware without paying tuition. Does not include UD Internet Access online/distance learning courses, Opportunities and Privileges Members are eligible for a UDel email certificate programs or UD travel/study account, which provides access to WiFi programs. All relevant fees apply. Final University of Delaware ID Card on the UD campus and use of Morris day to request to audit fall classes is Members are eligible for a University ID Library databases. Information and September 11. To search for available card that offers privileges at the request forms are available at courses, visit www.udel.edu/courses. University’s Morris Library and Reception. Request for internet access Information and request forms are Carpenter Sports Building, and offers must be submitted by November 16. discounts at University stores and some available in the office. Lectures and Events University-sponsored events and Carpenter Sports Building, performances. Information and request Student Fitness Center The University of Delaware offers many forms are available in the Office. The fee events that are open to the public. Stay Members are eligible to use the “Hen is $10. Request for ID card must be informed through the weekly activities House,” the student physical fitness submitted by November 16. notice Osher Lifelong Learning This Week, center in the Carpenter Sports Building bulletin boards and postings at Arsht Auditing University of Delaware on the University’s Newark campus for a Hall or the University website Courses fee of $50 for six months or $100 for a www.udel.edu. Audit/Listener: Registration without credit year. To enjoy this privilege, a University or grade. Class attendance is required, ID card is needed. Information and but class particiption is not. Audit one request forms are available in the Office. UD credit course each fall and spring Request for ID card must be submitted semester on a space-available basis by November 16.

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Fall 2018 Course Schedule by Day

MONDAy 10:30 a.m. The Artist’s Way Creative 1 p.m. Cluster D10 9 a.m. ADHD Across the Lifespan Q02 Artists’ Workshop B09 Cathedrals in the Middle Ages Artists’ Lives and Techniques 12:30 p.m. Polymer Clay: Learn and Play G19 A02 B24 CANCELEDConservative Thought Since Chinese Painting and Beyond Boundaries J02 1945 G06 2 p.m. Calligraphy Workshop 1 B14 Chinese Painting and Conservatives and Liberals: Chamber Choir C06 French: Elementary, Part 7 O11 Calligraphy Workshop 2 B15 A Healthy Discussion S02 Change a Life—Tutor an Adult Great Books 50th Anniversary Critical Thinking and Decision Contemporary Idea Sharing Y01 H02 Making D03 D01 Drum Circle C11 Immunology P03 Digital Photo Editing Lecture Current Events: Speakers S03 ECO Team D04 N01 Journey Through the Music Desktop Publishing Lab L05 German: Beginner, The Fun Charts C39 French Conversation and Way, 2 O19 Reading O07 Desktop Publishing Lab L06 Mixed Media for Cardmaking Italian for Travelers O21 German Review II O17 Digital Photo Editing Lab L07 B22 Rock Band C24 Science Documentaries R03 Guitar: Intermediate, Part 3 Digital Photo Editing Lab L08 C15 Short Subjects: Stories Aloud South American Cultures French: Contemporary Novels H07 Through the Conquest G24 Italiano! Part 4, Intermediate O10 O28 The 20th Century in Poetry: Spanish Seminar O33 German: Reading and 1969–1988 H09 Pages—Mac Word Processing The Changing Face of War: Discussion, Advanced O20 L16 Video Concert Hall: The A-Bomb G26 Help a Child—Be a Mentor Y02 International C47 The Concerto C46 World War I Poets: The Great Hike into History, Part 4 G12 World Cinema in the 21st War and Modern Memory H12 The Good News: What Luke Century C48 Says and How He Says It, Italiano! Part 5, Advanced O29 Yoga: Basic, Take Home Q14 Part 1 J09 Mac Computer Lab, Novice, Yoga: Intermediate Q17 10 a.m. Yesterday for Tomorrow K05 Part 1 L15 3:20 p.m. Continuing Drawing at the 12 p.m. The Bernstein Legacy: Lenny Chorus Rehearsal X10 Delaware Art Museum B18 Adult Swim Lessons at the at 100 C45 Dominoes X14 The Artist’s Way Workshop X32 Fraim Center Q03 Victorian Art and Society A03 Sax Ensemble X28

CATEgORy INDEx THE ARTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOgy O Latin ...... 30 A Art History and Appreciation ...... 7 L Computing ...... 25 O Portuguese ...... 30 b Fine Arts ...... 7 L Beginner—PC...... 25 O Spanish ...... 30 C Performing Arts Participation ....10 L Intermediate—PC ...... 25 MATH AND SCIENCES C Performing Arts Appreciation ....14 L Beginner—Mac ...... 26 P Life Sciences ...... 32 HuMANITIES M Mobile Devices ...... 26 Q Health and Wellness ...... 32 D General Studies ...... 16 N General Topics ...... 26 R Physical Sciences and Math ...... 34 E Genealogy ...... 17 LANguAgES S Economics, Finance, Political F Culture...... 18 O Ancient Greek...... 27 Science and Law ...... 35 g History...... 18 O Chinese ...... 27 yCOMMuNITy SERVICE ...... 37 H Literature ...... 21 O French ...... 27 J Philosophy and Religion ...... 23 O German ...... 28 x ExTRACuRRICuLAR ACTIVITIES ...... 37 K Writing...... 24 O Italian ...... 29

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TuESDAy Computer Lab: Novice, WEDNESDAy 11:30 a.m. Windows 10 L01 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Anton Chekhov: Plays and Computer Lab: Novice, Short Stories 2 H01 Abstract Art Workshop: Ceramic Techniques for All Windows 10 L02 Intermediate B01 Workshop X06 France: Absolute Monarchy Home Brewing Beer D07 G10 Active Aging in Place for Chinese Conversation: Success S01 Let’s Go to the Opera: Light Intermediate O03 German Classic Films O14 Opera 2 C41 Earth: Up Close R01 Color for the Oil Painter B17 Health and Wellness International Folk Dance C17 Noteworthy Topics for Today Approaches Q05 Excel: Advanced Topics L09 Italian: Tutto Italiano! O27 D09 History of Jazz, Part 1 C36 Excel: Advanced Topics L10 Legalized Racism in the U.S. Retirement Income by Design History of Russia, Part 2: G17 S13 German Seminar O18 The Soviet Era G14 Medical, Dental and Public Spanish: Beginning Insurance: An Introduction S07 How to Sell a House in 30 Health Lectures P04 Conversations O36 Japan 2020 D08 Days S06 Selected Music Masterpieces Spanish: Situaciones Poetry of Samuel Taylor Investing for a Successful C44 Espanolas V O42 Coleridge H04 Retirement S08 Spanish Now! 3rd Semester Surprising Aspects of Being Reading Genesis J08 Italian: Chiacchieramo! O25 O32 Human P06 Scottish Castles: A History G23 Madrigal Singers C19 The Explosive Middle East G27 Your Story Painted in Words K06 Sketching in Watercolor B25 Mysteries with Histories H03 The Power of the Presses G29 2 p.m. Two Constitutions S17 Stocks and Options: Intelligent Stroke: Incidence, Prevention Angevins and Plantagenets: Investing S14 and Rehabilitation Y03 Zorba and Yeats H13 A New Dynasty 1154–1399 Stories: Out of the Mist H08 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. G02 Jewelry Making at CCArts B21 Tai Chi, Beginners: 8-Form Q07 Acrylic Painting Made Simple Concert Band Sectional Class The Black Death G25 B02 10:30 a.m. C10 Videos and Viewpoints D12 Ceramic Techniques for All B13 Alfred Hitchcock, Part 2 C28 French Cinema C34 Yoga: Beginners, Gentle Q15 12:45 p.m. Amazing History of the French, Intermediate— World’s Ships G01 Advanced, Part 7 O08 10 a.m. Beginning Pastel Painting, Part 1 B11 Discover Classic Farm Tractors Gardening Speakers D05 Introduction to Drawing at G08 Latin: Roman Authors O30 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Films F03 CCArts B20 Golden Years of Folk Music: 10:15 a.m. 1:45 p.m. Part 1 C35 PC Users Group X21 Spanish, Part 1: Speak! Listen! Connections F01 Orchestra C21 HistoryCANCELED of Wine G15 Italian: A Tavola! Learn and O34 French: Short Story and Film 2 p.m. Cook Italian O24 Spanish: Reading and O13 Ancient Greek: Continuing O01 Shakespeare in Performance Conversation O41 German History: The Middle Caught In The Act! C05 H06 String Ensemble C25 Ages O15 Everybody Loves Dean Martin! Smartphones and Their The New Yorker: Review and History of Aviation, Part 1 G13 C32 Applications M01 Opinion H10 Investing With Options: Basics French: Beginner, 3rd Semester Spanish: Cantemos! O38 Trombone Ensemble C26 S09 O09 Spanish: Intermediate O40 Writers’ Advanced Workshop Jesus and His Jewish German Intermediate: The Fun The Holocaust: Two Wars G28 Tuesday K03 Influences J05 Continues O16 Windows 10 Management L11 Yoga for Beginners Q11 Kennedy: The President G16 Guys and Dolls D06 Windows 10 Management L12 3 p.m. Manhattan: A History G18 Interviewing Movie Stars C37 Write Now! K02 Concert Band Rehearsal X12 Of Minds and Men F04 Jazz Singers, Part 3 C38 12:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Of Minds and Men F05 OLLI Investment Study Group A Light to Read By J01 Portuguese: Beginning S11 Acrylics and More B03 Close Knit and Crochet Group X11 Speakers O31 Tai Chi, Beginners: 8-Form Q08 Art Sampler: Intro to Drawing Spanish: Cantemos! O39 Writers’ Advanced Workshop and Painting B07 French: Intermediate Tai Chi: Seated on a Chair Q10 Wednesday K04 Band, Intermediate Players C02 Conversation X16 3:20 p.m. Carving Workshop B12 String Ensemble: Intermediate 10:30 a.m. Book Club X04 Catastrophes and Disasters G03 Pops X30 A Holistic Approach to Your Chamber Music Explorers X08 Churchill’s First Atomic Bomb Violin Instruction, Beginner X34 Golden Years at Brandywine G04 Violin Instruction, Beginner X35 Hundred Library X01 Mah Jongg X20

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THuRSDAy Using Family Tree Maker Genealogy: Computer Band, Beginning Players C01 Software E08 Workshop—PC Laptop E03 9 a.m. Brass Ensemble C04 Using Family Tree Maker Genealogy: Computer Ceramics Workshop X07 Art of Collage B06 Software E09 Workshop—PC Laptop E05 British Drama: Outlander C29 Clarinet Ensemble C08 11:45 a.m. Poetry Writing Workshop K01 Coen Brothers at the Movies Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Spanish: Advanced Level 1 O04 Piano: Advanced Music Makers C31 at the Music School of Conversation O35 Co-op Hiking With Wilmington French: Intermediate, Part 7 Delaware X22 Tai Chi: 24-Form, Part 1 Q09 Trail Club D02 O12 12:30 p.m. The Constitution Tour S15 Creative Fun With Clay B19 Guitar: Intermediate, Part 1 Artists’ Open Workshop B08 Travel, Food and Culture D11 C14 Cultural History of Food G07 > Become a Better Singer C03 < C.S. Lewis: Prophet of Joy J03 Feminism for Beginners F02 Violin Instruction, Advanced Nature in Autumn at Ashland Chinese: Practical Mandarin, C27 Nature Center P05 Great Decisions 2018 S05 Level 3 O06 3:20 p.m. Pompeii: Time Capsule of Italian: Reading and Discussion Excel: Introduction to Roman Life G21 O26 Flute Choir Sectionals X15 2007/2010/2013/2016 L03 U.S. History as Viewed by Mysteries of Death and Dying Genealogy Interest Group X17 Excel: Introduction to African Americans, Part 1 G30 J06 Jazz Explorations X19 2007/2010/2013/2016 L04 Windows 10 Operation L13 New Castle History G20 Tai Chi Practice X31 Genealogical Research Windows 10 Operation L14 Pro Football—The Expansion Methods E01 Violin Instruction, Intermediate Years G22 Yoga: Basic Q13 Good Decision/Bad X36 Recorder, Beginning C22 Decision G11 Yoga: Chair Q16 Sobriety—Dealing with Those Italian is Still Fun! Part 3 O22 FRIDAy 12 p.m. in Your Life Q06 Meditative Cold Wax Painting Jazz Band C18 8:30 a.m. Thriving in Retirement S16 B16 Judi Dench C40 Concert Band C09 Where Does It Say That in the 12:30 p.m. Bible? J10 Philosophy of Human Nature J07 9 a.m. Become a Safer Defensive Yoga: Basic Q12 W.G. Sebald’s Austerlitz H11 Acrylics: A New Approach B04 Driver (Two Day) X02 Your Amazing Brain— Adventures With Watercolor Become a Safer Defensive An Update P07 1 p.m. B05 Driver (Two Day) X03 Pastel Painting: Intermediate 10:30 a.m. Aqua Cardio/Arthritis PLUS at Bridge for the Fun of It! X05 to Advanced B23 A New History of Life on Earth the Fraim Center Q04 Chess Club X09 P01 C03 moved to Thurs. 1:15 p.m. at 12-30-1:45 p.m. Environmental Issues P02 Dementia Caregivers Support ------Become a Better Singer C03 Piano: Late Elementary, Level 7 Folk Guitar, Beginner I C13 Group X13 at the Music School X25 Beginner Watercolor B10 Guitar: Intermediate— Digital Photography Chinese: Practical Mandarin, 2 p.m. Advanced I C16 Workshop X37 Level 2 O05 Ancient Greek: Reading O02 History of Baseball G05 Films of the Classic Era: Chorus C07 Classical Music: Real and Law 201 S10 1930–1959 C33 Current Issues: Lecture and Fictional People, Series 1 C30 Paleontology 101 R02 Guitar Music Jam X18 Discussion S04 Discover Historical Markers G09 Scale Modeling X29 Puccini: His Life and Music C43 How Jesus Became God J04 Flute Choir C12 Watercolor: Intermediate Robert Burns: Scotland’s Bard Italian Short Stories and Workshop B26 Genealogy: Computer H05 Grammar Review O23 Workshop—Mac E06 NEW -- Family History The Physics of Flight, Part 2 R04 Piano: Late Elementary, Level 9 Genealogy: Computer Narratives (X38) at the Music School X26 Workshop—Mac Laptop E07 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Principles of Investing S12 Genealogy: Computer A Matter of Balance: 8-Week Native American Flute C20 Recorder, Ensemble C23 Workshop—PC E02 Q01 Recorder Practice X27 Spanish: Beginning Genealogy: Computer Architects: From Frank Lloyd 2:30 p.m. Conversations O37 Workshop—PC E04 Wright to Zaha Hadid A01 Ukulele Group X33

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Fall 2018 Courses

Open House—August 2 An Open House is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 2 in Arsht Hall for prospective members to learn about Art History and lifelong learning activities and programs. Drop in for light Appreciation refreshments, a tour and a preview of the coming semester. You may register for classes the same day if you wish. For more information, call A01 ARCHITECTS: FROM 302-573-4486. Please consider introducing your friends and neighbors to the FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT benefits of lifelong learning membership by bringing them to the Open House. TO ZAHA HADID* Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. medievalism, Orientalism and B02 ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor: Judy Filipkowski aestheticism. Syllabus is available at MADE SIMPLE* http://www.udel.edu/004640. Architects have given the world Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. amazing structures and include many Instructors: Katherine Kelk, Patti Morse Fine Arts fabulous women and men, some For those with little experience with famous and some we all do not know, All art classes require participants to have acrylics or painting to explore painting such as Hadid. In this class, we travel the their own supplies. For beginning art with acrylics. Step-by-step world from Philadelphia to Beijing, from classes, a materials list is provided prior demonstrations and instruction of a Texas to Israel, exploring mostly to or during the first class of the semester. painting each week, with support and modern and postmodern architecture. Supplies, if needed, may be purchased assistance to the class as needed. from an online or local art supply store. Discussions about materials, brush A02 ARTISTS’ LIVES AND In a few classes, supplies may be purchased strokes, basic techniques, color theory TECHNIQUES* at cost from the class instructor. Check the basics, composition and textural Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. course listing for further information. techniques applicable to acrylic paints. Instructor: Elaine Wilks Limited to 24 students. B01 ABSTRACT ART This course presents the life history, WORKSHOP: paintings and techniques of the B03 ACRYLICS AND MORE* following artists: Avery, Schmidt-Rottluff, INTERMEDIATE*** Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Beal, Varley, Rouault, Vuillard, Gwathmey, Tuesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, O’Keeffe, Evergood, Bosch, Rothko, Instructors: Jag Deshpande, Eric Sallee Mary Lou Hamilton Prerequisite: Prior painting experience. Kokoschka and Morisot. Intermediate and advanced painters Materials needed: Art supplies in create original artworks using chosen medium. H New! experimental techniques, imagination, Abstract painting workshop for art water-based paints and a sense of A03 VICTORIAN ART AND students with prior painting experience. humor. This course features individual SOCIETY* Guidance provided upon request. help in a relaxed atmosphere! Limited Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Students work on subjects provided by to 22 students. Instructor: Robert Ehrlich instructors or on their own. Biweekly critique and class discussions. Limited A look at the art and lives of artists in to 20 students. Britain during Queen Victoria’s reign in the context of the political, artistic and social culture and the industrial revolution. Among the areas of art discussed are Pre-Raphaelitism, COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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B04 ACRYLICS: B07 ART SAMPLER: INTRO B11 BEGINNING PASTEL A NEW APPROACH* TO DRAWING AND PAINTING, PART 1* Friday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. PAINTING* Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructors: Linda Simon, Nancy Martin, Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructor: Carol Durney Rick Wellons Instructors: Patti Morse, Katherine Kelk, Materials required: Soft pastels, pastel A systematic approach to the basics of Marty Gross paper, easel, clips or tape. this water-based medium paint. A survey course for those with little or This course introduces pastel beginners, Students are taught how to start and no experience with drawing or painting. or artists experienced in other media, to structure their paintings. A supply list Four three-week segments focus on the art and fun of pastel painting. will be sent to students prior to the first drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oil Structured class includes materials, class. Limited to 22 students. painting. Discussion and hands-on layering methods, color theory, values practice with all four media, along with and composition basics. Materials fee of introductory exploration of the $10 payable to instructor. Limited to 20 H New! materials used in each. Participants students. actively draw or paint each week. B05 ADVENTURES WITH Materials fee of $25 payable at the first B12 CARVING WORKSHOP* WATERCOLOR* class. Limited to 24 students. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Robert Krajeski, Joseph Stalter, Instructors: Patti Morse, John Erickson B08 ARTISTS’ OPEN Jim Schell Prerequisite: Beginner’s Watercolor WORKSHOP* Come discover the world of This class is not for the intermediate Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. woodcarving. Students learn to carve or watercolor purist. Our watercolor Instructor: Dot Owens-Davis work on their own projects with the adventure includes a variety of papers, An opportunity for artists to work instructor presenting and reviewing water soluble media and paint additives independently in an open workshop. techniques. Basic carving knives and to create unique textures and vibrant No instruction, no critiques. Limited to gouges available for in-class use. Kevlar art. Students should have beginner 24 students. gloves, thumb guard and carving tools watercolor experience and supplies. required. Materials fee of $5 payable to Limited to 22 students. B09 ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP* instructor. Limited to 8 students. Monday: 1 p.m.–3:15 p.m. B06 ART OF COLLAGE* Instructor: Mary Tanne B13 CERAMIC TECHNIQUES Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Workshop for artists and art students of FOR ALL* Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, all levels and all media. After a short Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Ronna Hochman discussion, presentation or Instructors: Linda Simon, Rolf Eriksen demonstration, participants work Come play with clay and realize talent Collage is an art form using paper, glue, independently, with guidance upon you didn’t know you possessed. paint and found objects in new ways. request, using their own materials and Working with clay is good for your This course is exploratory and includes subjects. Limited to 20 students. printmaking and painting techniques. hands and mind. No experience necessary. Materials fee of $20 payable The curriculum varies each semester B10 BEGINNER WATERCOLOR* due to the multitude of ways to create to instructor covers everything required collages. All levels of experience Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the class. Limited to 12 students. welcome! Limited to 22 students. Instructors: Cynthia Kauffman, Patti Morse, John Erickson Step-by-step learning of the basics. Since this is not a workshop, weekly attendance is necessary. Classes consist of demos, speakers and videos. Supply list will be discussed in the first session. Required text: Mastering the Watercolor Wash by Joe Garcia, ISBN: 978- 1581804867. Limited to 23 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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B14 CHINESE PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY Thank you to our volunteer instructors! WORKSHOP 1* Did you know all OLLI instructors are volunteers and members? Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. If you would like to share an interest with other members by Instructor: Mary Lewis becoming an instructor, contact Andrea Majewski in the Office at Explore this medium via instructional 302-573-4447 or [email protected]. video, then practice painting subjects provided or choose your own. Reference material provided. Topic B17 COLOR FOR THE OIL B19 CREATIVE FUN WITH requests addressed as time permits. PAINTER* CLAY* Tools, materials, techniques and Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. resources will be discussed. A problem- Instructor: Eve Stone Instructors: Joseph Germano, solving approach will help you advance. Isabel Kramen Information about how to buy materials Learn to create paintings with beautiful will be provided, or pay a $25 materials and expressive color harmony. Students Beginners and experienced students fee. Limited to 20 students. complete artwork experimenting with will enjoy sculpting and ceramic the many moods of color. Previous techniques. Beginners work with the B15 CHINESE PAINTING painting experience helpful, but not instructor alongside experienced AND CALLIGRAPHY required. Limited to 21 students. students using simple coils, slabs and WORKSHOP 2* hand sculpting of figures, bas relief and B18 CONTINUING DRAWING ceramics. Emphasis on form and Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. AT THE DELAWARE ART textures. Be creative, try what appeals Instructor: Mary Lewis MUSEUM* to you. $20 fee for clay, tools, etc. Similar to Part 1 but with different Limited to 12 students. Monday: 10 a.m.–noon discussion subjects and video Instructors: Cynthia Swanson, instruction. Handouts provided to help Stuart Siegell B20 INTRODUCTION TO practice both traditional and Location: Delaware Art Museum, DRAWING AT CCARTS* nontraditional subjects or choose your 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wednesday: 10 a.m.–noon own. Materials fee of $25 or bring your Wilmington, DE 19806 Instructors: Cynthia Swanson, Emily Reed own. A materials list with purchasing Location: Center for the Creative Arts A 10-week course information will be made available to (CCArts), 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, taught by Cynthia students prior to the first day of class. Hockessin, DE 19707 Limited to 20 students. Swanson. Take your drawing skills to the next level by Fundamental learning to depict the textures of flora drawing skills are H New! and fauna in your artwork. Learn to combined with basic draw landscape foliage, trees and perceptual strategies of drawing. B16 WAXING AND WANING: ground textures as well as fur and Students can learn to look as an artist MEDITATIVE COLD WAX feathers. Repeat students are welcome and learn to draw. A series of exercises PAINTING*** to expand on previous lessons. There is and lessons, such as line placement, Friday: Noon–2 p.m. a $90 class fee and $20 materials fee composition, perspective and shading, Instructor: Petra Cesarine (if needed), payable to the Delaware are taught, leading to finished Art Museum by Aug. 31. Class meets drawings. There is a $25 fee payable to Learn a method of meditative painting for 10 weeks only (September 10– CCArts at the first class. A materials list on wax. There is a $25 materials fee November 12). Limited to 12 will be provided to students prior to payable the first day of class. Limited students. first class. Class meets for 10 weeks to 15 students. only (September 12–November 14). Limited to 12 students.

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H New! H New! PERFORMINg ARTS B21 JEWELRY MAKING B24 POLYMER CLAY: Performing Arts AT CCARTS* LEARN AND PLAY* Participation Tuesday: 10 a.m.–noon. Monday: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructors: Sharon Livesay, Emily Reed Instructors: Karen Foster, Lorraine Lacsny C01 BAND, BEGINNING Location: Center for the Creative Arts Novice and experienced polymer clay PLAYERS*** (CCArts), 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, artists will work independently on Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Hockessin, DE 19707 individual projects with opportunities Instructors: Thom Remington, Carroll Taught by Sharon to share ideas and techniques, and to Humphrey, Dennis Cherrin Livesay of CCArts. learn new skills. Limited to 20 Required: Instrument (look in your Explore the world of students. attic, rent or borrow), Standard of artful adornment by learning how to Excellence Book 1 and Book 2 for your construct basic jewelry pieces, such as instrument and music stand. B25 SKETCHING IN necklaces, earrings and pins. Wire For fun and real health benefits, start or bending, beading, combining forms, WATERCOLOR* restart learning a band instrument. working with unique materials and Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Learn good habits and technique early. adding clasps are presented. Students Instructor: Marvin Stone Gain eye-hand coordination, lung will make many pieces to own or give as Watercolor is the ideal medium for function improvement and brain gifts. There is a $25 class fee and $40 making spontaneous sketches that stimulation, and have a joyful materials fee payable to CCArts at the first capture the spirit of nature. Learn to see experience with music and friends. class. Limited to 12 students. Class like an artist organizing even the most meets 10 weeks only—Sept. 11–Nov. 13. complex scenes into a good C02 BAND, INTERMEDIATE composition. In each session, we strive PLAYERS** B22 MIXED MEDIA FOR to create two small, colorful landscapes Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. CARDMAKING* that represent first impressions of our Instructor: Margaret Love photo references. Limited to 20 students. Monday: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Prerequisite: Intermediate-level Instructors: Karen Foster, LeeAnn Cappiello playing experience. B26 WATERCOLOR: Materials required: Instrument and Use fine art applications in miniature for music stand. constructing greeting cards, including INTERMEDIATE pastels, watercolor, paper sculpture and WORKSHOP* Join the Intermediate Band to improve your musical skills in playing your drawing. Limited to 20 students. Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. instrument, reading music (rhythm and Instructors: John Erickson, Patti Morse notes), interpreting music and playing Prerequisite: Previous watercolor in ensemble. A variety of band literature B23 PASTEL PAINTING: experience. INTERMEDIATE TO is performed within the capabilities of ADVANCED* This is a workshop for watercolor the musicians. Limited to 75 students. students with previous experience with Thursday: 1 p.m.–3:15 p.m. watercolor. The instructors are available Instructor: Carol Durney for critique or assistance with any Prerequisite: Previous experience with problems. Limited to 24 students. pastels. Corequisite: Ability to work independently. Pastel painting in a pleasant environment for artists with previous experience and their own materials able to work independently. Be prepared for a critique at the end with class participation. Limited to 20 students. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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C03 BECOME A BETTER SINGER* 3 Easy Ways to Register Thurs.: 12:30-1:45p.m. *REVISED TIME* Prerequisite: Ability to sing in tune and MAIL—Complete the form on page 59–60 or 61–62 and mail to healthy vocal folds. OLLI at UD, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 A course designed to enhance your IN-PERSON—July 31–August 3 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. basic singing skills, focused on ONLINE—Visit olli.udel.edu/wilm July 23–August 3 increasing range, improving breathing All registrations received by August 3 will be included in the priority and sound quality, and acquiring more allocation process. overall stamina. We apply these techniques to many songs and enjoy Registrations received after August 3 will be accepted on a first come, first listening to many notable singers. served basis. Limited to 15 students. Priority registration deadline: August 3!

C04 BRASS ENSEMBLE* C06 CHAMBER CHOIR* C08 CLARINET ENSEMBLE** Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Buddy Bratton, Brian Instructors: Dana Ulery, William Fellner, Instructor: Joyce Hess Hanson, Brian Hanson Prerequisite: Ability to play at a Ken Cavender Prerequisite: Previous choral concert band level. Prerequisite: Brass instrument player experience and ability to read music. Materials required: Hal Leonard at the intermediate or higher level. Join a small vocal ensemble performing Intermediate Band Method (Clarinet). Develop good instrumental technique, choral music ranging from classical to An opportunity for experienced clarinet listening skills, sight-reading and modern. Enjoy advancing your personal and bass clarinet players to perform in a improved sound for your instrument by musicianship while musically small ensemble, where both individual playing in a small ensemble. Limited to 15 students. interacting with a small team of other preparation and teamwork are enthusiasts. Participants should have essential. New students must interview previous choral experience, be able to with the instructor prior to signing up C05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT!* read music, and are required to for this class. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. purchase music. Instructor: Arlene Bowman C09 CONCERT BAND** C07 CHORUS* This course exposes participants to Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. basic acting concepts, stage Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess conventions and theatre terminology. Instructors: Janet Taylor Miller, Prerequisite: Students must be able to Through theatre games and script Richard Miller perform music at a very good high readings, we develop a foundation for Prerequisite: Singing experience in school or early college level. effectively communicating characters high school, college, church or Materials required: An instrument, and their relationships to one another. community choirs and by permission music stand and pencil. Those participants who never had a of the instructors. This course includes literature from chance to be an actor or actress will Materials: Choral materials per different periods, styles and genres. finally do so without the presence of an semester are $20-$25. Students will learn appropriate intimidating audience. Limited to 25 A performance group for those who can performance practices as they enhance students. read from a four-part (SATB) score. ensemble performance skills. This is a Repertoire is chosen from American recurring class with limited openings, favorites and/or the best of Broadway. and new students MUST interview with Performances are scheduled at the end the instructor prior to signing up. of the semester. Attendance on Thursday and at Monday’s 3:20 p.m. rehearsal (X10) is expected. Limited to 75 students.

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C10 CONCERT BAND doable steps so that the experience is C17 INTERNATIONAL FOLK SECTIONAL CLASS** pleasurable and low stress. Explore DANCE* playing while singing, playing by ear Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. and reading simple music and Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess Instructors: Mary Anne Edwards, tablature. Experience the benefits of Prerequisite: Students must be Harriet Ainbinder, Mary McLaughlin music; realize your innate ability to enrolled in Concert Band. Koprowski participate in creating music. Instructor Materials required: Concert Band music. Prerequisites: Ability to move on your provides notebook with music at first feet for class period. Good balance This class is available to Concert Band class for $5. members who need additional help and hearing. preparing their parts or working as a C14 GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE, Boost your energy levels with folk section. PART 1** dancing! Authentic folk dances are taught from the easiest to more C11 DRUM CIRCLE* Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. difficult. Basic steps are emphasized to Instructors: Jay Weisberg, Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. build toward more complex dances. William Wasserman, Norm Holt Have fun, learn to dance, develop better Instructors: Peter Popper, Sid Datskow, Prerequisite: OLLI Guitar: Beginning I Roberta Washington balance and sense of rhythm. Laugh a and II. lot! Limited to 40 students. Drumming is an ancient musical This course continues efforts to gain tradition that energizes, builds unity, proficiency on acoustic guitar. provides relaxation, heightens C18 JAZZ BAND* creativity, heals the spirit and is great Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. fun! We cover a range of rhythms and H New! Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Steve DeMond patterns from around the world. Bring a drum or other percussion instrument; C15 GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE, Jazz Band focuses on performing a some are provided. No musical PART 3** variety of big band music. Players experience necessary. Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. should be able to perform at a Instructors: Jay Weisberg, reasonably high level. New students C12 FLUTE CHOIR** William Wasserman, Norm Holt MUST interview with the instructors prior to signing up for the class. Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Prerequisite: OLLI Guitar, Intermediate Instructors: Dorothy Boyd, Gretchen Cox, I and II Pamela Finkelman This course continues efforts to gain C19 MADRIGAL SINGERS* Flutists improve technique and gain proficiency on acoustic guitar. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. self-confidence through ensemble Instructor: Margaret Love performance. Repertoire is selected to C16 GUITAR: Prerequisite: Ability to sing and to suit the ability level of the group. One or INTERMEDIATE— sight-read music. two informal performances will be ADVANCED I** Course focuses on the madrigal and scheduled. Previous playing experience Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. acappella part-song styles. The class is required, and practice outside of class Instructor: Andy Geyer will sing music by Gibbons, Dowland, is expected. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Morley, Purcell, Stanford, Parry and Folk Guitar I and II or equivalent. others. Required text available in class: C13 FOLK GUITAR, Materials required: Acoustic guitar, Madrigal Treasury compiled by George BEGINNER I*** electronic tuner, capo, music stand, Bayley ($10). Limited to 25 students. Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. metronome. Instructors: Lynda Hastings, Continue to improve your playing style Nancy Travis Wolfe, Mary Miller and techniques. Gain the skills and Materials required: Acoustic guitar, confidence needed to perform with, strap, electronic tuner, flat pick, music and for, others using songs you know stand. and love in the folk and American rock Students need little or no experience traditions. Those with good basic skills, playing the guitar. Learn in simple, as well as those with more experience, are welcome.

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C20 NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE* Volunteer! Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. OLLI is even more fun when you volunteer. Members volunteer Instructor: Kathy Owen in a variety of areas and with varying levels of commitment. Materials required: A six-hole Native Check out the opportunities on page 60 and 62 and give one a try. American flute in the key of A minor (available from instructor). With its unique, enchanting sound, the C22 RECORDER, C25 STRING ENSEMBLE*** Native American flute has become BEGINNING** Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. increasingly popular as both a musical Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Rick Wellons, Brian Hanson, instrument and as a tool to enhance Instructors: Don Von Schriltz, Eleanor Dooley relaxation, meditation and healing. We Judith Lesnaw Prerequisite: Two or more years’ will learn basic and advanced fingering playing experience. and playing techniques that allow for Learn to play a musical instrument. No Materials needed: Instrument and stand. the creation of beautiful songs from the experience necessary. This course starts Performance of string ensemble music— heart. No prior musical experience is at the beginning. You will learn how to light classics, show tunes and standards. required. Limited to 30 students. read music and play one of the simplest but most beautiful instruments in the Work on intonation, technique, phrasing, dynamics and listening to each other. C21 ORCHESTRA*** world—the recorder. One-half hour per day of practice is encouraged. Recommended practice time is three to Wednesday: 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. four hours per week. Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Rick Wellons This course aims to develop your C23 RECORDER, ENSEMBLE* C26 TROMBONE ENSEMBLE* symphonic experience playing the Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. classics. Previous playing experience Instructors: Don Von Schriltz, Instructors: Terry Rave, Allen Tweddle and some ability to sight-read are Andy Corbett Prerequisite: Participants must play trombone at the intermediate or required. This course focuses primarily on higher level. building repertoire in ensemble playing and improving technique. Participants An opportunity for experienced trombone should have at least two years of players to perform in a small ensemble— playing experience or instruction. Bring sLide by sLide. Group will play four-, or your own recorder and music stand. more, part trombone ensemble music from early Renaissance to show tunes. A trombone stand is strongly C24 ROCK BAND*** recommended. Limited to 12 students. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Earl McMaster C27 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, Rock Band focuses on performing a ADVANCED*** variety of popular rock music from the Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. 1950s to the 1970s. Blues, country-rock, Instructors: Rick Wellons, Eleanor Dooley, folk-rock and jazz-rock genres are Elisabeth Kottenhahn included, depending on student Prerequisite: At least 2–3 years of interest. Singers, guitar players previous study required. (including amplified acoustic), bass A fun learning experience that will guitar players, keyboardists, horn develop stronger playing with players and drummers are all needed. advanced skills. Study and review of scales, positions, bowing and exercises for facility in playing violin solo repertoire and concerti pieces. Four to six hours’ practice time a week is recommended. TOM DOHERTY TOM

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Performing Arts H New! C35 GOLDEN YEARS OF Appreciation FOLK MUSIC: PART 1* C31 COEN BROTHERS AT Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. THE MOVIES* Instructor: Forrest Hawkins H New! Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This is the first of a three-semester Instructor: Dick Hagan course. Using CDs and videos, the music C28 ALFRED HITCHCOCK, View and discuss movies by the Coen of Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, The PART 2* brothers. First film will be Fargo; Weavers, Kingston Trio, Brothers Four, Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. subsequent films will be chosen by the Limeliters, Highwaymen and others will Instructor: James Cosgrove class. be explored. This course is the second part of the C32 EVERYBODY LOVES C36 HISTORY OF JAZZ, Hitchcock treasure of suspense. The PART 1* films presented are Rebecca, Notorious, DEAN MARTIN!* Shadow of a Doubt, Rear Window, Vertigo Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and North by Northwest. Instructor: Michael Walsh Instructor: J. Michael Foster Sit back and enjoy a trip down memory This is the first of a three-semester H New! lane with legendary performer Dean course in the history of jazz; Part 1 ends Martin. Class discussion covers his life in the swing era. The course consists of C29 BRITISH DRAMA: and is supplemented with CD lectures illustrated with recorded OUTLANDER* recordings, videos, biographies and TV examples. and movie clips. Find out how Dino Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. C37 INTERVIEWING MOVIE Instructor: Ted Wilks became one of the world’s favorite entertainers. New videos! STARS* Outlander is a British-American Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. television drama series based on Diana C33 FILMS OF THE CLASSIC Instructor: Patrick Stoner Gabaldon’s Outlander series of history time-travel novels. Claire Randall, a ERA: 1930–1959* With over a quarter century of married former World War II nurse, finds Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. interviewing film stars for WHYY-TV and herself transported back in time from Instructor: Madeline Abath PBS, the instructor shares DVD 1946 to Scotland in 1743, where she Class members choose films from a list examples of current interviews with meets the dashing highland warrior of nominations in the first class. One time for discussion after each viewing. Jamie Fraser and becomes embroiled in film is shown each week, with a 10- to See website www.whyy.org/flicks. the Jacobite risings. 15-minute intermission. Recommendations Instructor may miss some sessions, as are made by class members, the movie stars take precedence—but New! instructor and film critics. Class ends at you’ll be among the first to hear about H approximately 3:15 p.m. each week. it! Limited to 60 students. C30 CLASSICAL MUSIC: Discussion and comments are welcome. REAL AND FICTIONAL PEOPLE, SERIES 1* C34 FRENCH CINEMA* Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Instructor: Ted Wilks Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls This semester presents a series of This course is designed for Francophiles, concerts that illustrate how composers interested students of French and fluent have used music to depict well-known speakers. We will watch recent and characters who were real, such as the vintage French films with English Belgian painter James Ensor, or were subtitles. No prior knowledge of French featured in literature, such as Romeo required. We will discuss topics, culture, and Juliet, Hamlet and Faust. and other relevant items in English. JOHN WOLF JOHN

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C43 PUCCINI: HIS LIFE AND C47 VIDEO CONCERT HALL: H New! MUSIC* INTERNATIONAL* C38 JAZZ SINGERS, PART 3* Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: John Quintus Instructor: Ted Wilks Instructor: J. Michael Foster This course covers Giacomo Puccini’s life This semester presents a series of video This course continues Parts 1 and 2, and music, including his mass and the concerts, most in high definition, from offering a survey of jazz singers up to following operas: Manon Lescaut, La countries such as Austria, the Czech the present. Many recorded examples Bohème, Madama Butterfly, La Fanciulla Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, will be used. del West, Gianni Schicchi and Turandot. the Netherlands, Russia, Scandinavia and the U.S. Most program timings will be 75-90 minutes; a few may be slightly H New! H New! longer. C39 JOURNEY THROUGH C44 SELECTED MUSIC C48 WORLD CINEMA IN THE MUSIC CHARTS* MASTERPIECES* THE 21ST CENTURY* Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Instructor: Glenn Rill Instructor: Larry Peterson Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls This is an active singalong class. Each Selected masterpieces by Handel, We will watch 21st-century films from week includes songs of many genres Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven, R. Strauss, around the globe (with subtitles) and that ranked high in music charts (1920s- Haydn, Schubert, Chopin, Orff and discuss the subjects, cultures and values 1960s). Learn history of the music charts Schönberg are explored. portrayed. and industry. No lobby performance— just come and have fun. Acoustic guitars are welcome. Instructor will C45 THE BERNSTEIN provide arrangements for the songs. LEGACY: LENNY AT 100* Limited to 50 students. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Anne Turner New! The course examines the life and work H of Leonard Bernstein, whose centenary C40 JUDI DENCH* we celebrate this year. Conductor, Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. composer, pianist, author, educator and Instructor: Esther Schmerling social activist, Bernstein was a prodigiously talented and iconic Dame Judith Dench is much loved as cultural figure in 20th century America. one of the greatest actresses through her work in theatre and film. Relax and enjoy her films in which she plays New! dignified, strong-willed women. H C46 THE CONCERTO* C41 LET’S GO TO THE OPERA: Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. LIGHT OPERA 2* Instructors: Ben Raphael, Ted Wilks Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Enjoy and learn from a guided tour of Instructor: Larry Peterson the concerto from its conception as a This semester, we will view operas and child of Renaissance ideals through its operettas by Offenbach, Strauss, Puccini maturation in the Classical age and its and Romberg, as well as sample the metamorphosis in the Romantic era to Spanish musical theatre genre known its radical transformation in the 20th as zarzuela. century. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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H New! H New! D04 ECO TEAM* D08 JAPAN 2020* Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. general Studies Instructor: Judy Winters Instructor: Hirohiko Kizuka This environmentally-focused group is In anticipation of the 2020 Tokyo D01 CONTEMPORARY IDEA designed to support green behavior in Olympics, this course covers a wide SHARING* our homes, communities and at OLLI. range of topics, including the modern Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. history of Japan (Meiji and Taisho Instructor: Rose Greer periods), culture, current issues, popular D05 GARDENING sightseeing sites and unique traditions, Based on TED Talks, a popular nonprofit SPEAKERS* and will examine Tokyo’s readiness for radio and internet phenomenon, this Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. the 2020 Olympics, to help prepare your class explores a series of short, dynamic Instructors: Ann Hapka, Peggy Soash, real or virtual visit to Japan. talks covering a vast array of topics. Join Barbara Bareford us as we view and discuss these fascinating, insightful and sometimes Both professional and amateur New! humorous presentations. New topics specialists in all fields of horticulture H each semester! and garden-related topics give colorful and informative presentations. D09 NOTEWORTHY TOPICS FOR TODAY* D02 CO-OP HIKING WITH Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. WILMINGTON TRAIL D06 GUYS AND DOLLS* Instructor: Ron Robertson CLUB* Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. A series of topical lectures, presented by Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Debbie Dintenfass several experienced OLLI lecturers, Instructors: Kathy Tidball, Eric Sallee Small group discussion of topics covering economic, medical, Prerequisite: Ability to hike four to five relevant in the third trimester of life, geopolitical and historical issues of miles on flat and hilly terrain. such as having more fun, bucket list relevance today. Thirteen hikes with the Wilmington Trail adventures, healthy planet gardening, Club at sites in northern Delaware, favorite things, senior health, handling southeastern Pennsylvania, southern grief, end of life choices, holidays, and D10 THE ARTIST’S WAY New Jersey and eastern Maryland— heaven or hell. Participants may add CREATIVE CLUSTER** best not to schedule other classes until topics and lead discussion. Limited to Monday: Noon–2 p.m. 2 p.m. A $10 fee is required and includes 20 students. Instructor: Petra Cesarine membership in the Wilmington Trail Do you want to write that play? Put that Club. Participants will be emailed the list vision down on paper? Are you blocked, of hikes. Lunch, after hike, is optional. D07 HOME BREWING BEER*** not sure what to do next? Come on a Limited to 15 students. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. journey through The Artist’s Way. Instructor: Charles Carter Students are asked to complete free- D03 CRITICAL THINKING This course is for anyone interested in association journaling and artist’s dates AND DECISION beer-making as a hobby. Structured outside class time. Confidentiality MAKING* around lectures and class discussions, required. Required texts: Julia Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. different beer styles and brewing Cameron’s The Artist’s Way (ISBN 978- Instructor: Bob Dunlap techniques are covered. Participants will 1585 421466), The Artist’s Way Workbook Principles of logic, intuition, probability, get the most from this course if they (ISBN 978-1585 425334), The Artist’s Way randomness and psychology are brew a batch at home. Required text: Datebook (ISBN 978-0874 776539). combined to augment the critical How to Brew (4th edition) by John Limited to 12 students. thinking and decision-making skills of Palmer, ISBN: 978-1-938469-35-0 the students. Practical application of Limited to 15 students. these skills will be practiced by the class.

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D11 TRAVEL, FOOD AND CULTURE* New Café Options! Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. UDairy will now be operating OLLI’s café! Hot and cold options will Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Corky Connor be available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. UDairy ice An important part of travel to other cream will also be available! Members may also bring their lunch or countries is experiencing cultural purchase snacks and beverages from vending machines. Room 105 differences. Food is an important part of is available for seating when classes are not scheduled in that room. cultural identity. Presenters will convey their own adventures in food and culture around the world. for Genealogy: Computer Workshop E02 immediately following lecture class. For those using OLLI PC computers H New! Contact: [email protected]; syllabus: Instructor: Tom Doherty udel.edu/~tdoherty/gensy18f.pdf. Limited to 12 students. D12 VIDEOS AND VIEWPOINTS* GENEALOGY: COMPUTER Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. WORKSHOP*** E03 Instructor: Carolyn Stankiewicz Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. For those bringing their own PC laptops Instructor: Jane McKinstry Educational, informative and just plain Instructor: Tom Doherty Limited to 14 students. old fun videos for your enjoyment. This Needed at first class: UDelNetID and course presents a mix of TED Talks and password. Apply during in-person other videos from the internet. Bring registration on purple form. (Mail-in E04 registrants must call the office.) ID and your open mind, and we will have For those using OLLI PC computers password process takes a minimum of plenty of time for discussion. Some Instructors: Carol Callaghan, two weeks. weeks include science-based topics, MaryLou Macintyre Prerequisites: One of the following pop culture, travel and philosophy. Limited to 12 students. Topics announced one to two weeks in lecture courses previously or advance. No class on 9/26. concurrently: Genealogy: Fundamentals of Research; Genealogical Research E05 genealogy Methods; or Genealogy: Your Family For those bringing their own PC laptops Roots. Experience searching the web Instructors: Reg Herzog, Bonnie Smith Genealogy studies involve learning what and a valid email address. For exceptions, Limited to 4 students. sources/databases contain ancestral contact [email protected]. information and analyzing/interpreting For those using OLLI’s PC computers. the evidence therein (lectures E01), and E06 Brief lectures and handouts followed by how to search in archives and web one-on-one assistance to help you find For those using OLLI Mac computers databases (computer workshops E02-E07). ancestors in old documents using Instructors: Linda McMeniman, online databases. Learn to search the Mike Miscoski E01 GENEALOGICAL web, build family groups and discover Limited to 17 students. RESEARCH METHODS* genealogy resources, including those Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. free to UD OLLI members. Syllabus: E07 Instructor: Tom Doherty udel.edu/~tdoherty/gensy18f.pdf. For those bringing their own Mac laptops Prerequisites: Experience searching Six sections are held concurrently in Instructor: Bob LaRossa the web and an email address. two PC computer labs and one Limited to 7 students. Finding archival records (e.g., census, Macintosh lab. land, court, tax, immigration, vitals) to Either enroll in a PC section for a UD research your own family history, computer or bring your own PC laptop; emphasizing web resources, deciding or in the Mac lab for a UD computer or what to believe, reading handwriting, bring your own Mac laptop. building family groups, and DNA. Strongly recommend also signing up

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USING FAMILY TREE MAKER sexism and feminism play out even today? SOFTWARE** Required text: Women’s Reality by Anne H New! Wilson Schaef, ISBN: 0-06-250770-2. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. G02 ANGEVINS AND Prerequisite: Intermediate computer F03 GAY, LESBIAN, PLANTAGENETS: A NEW skills. BISEXUAL FILMS* DYNASTY 1154–1399* After a 45-minute presentation on Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Family Tree Maker software, students Instructor: Larry Peterson Instructor: Susan Shoemaker will practice with some help from This course continues the history of instructors. Students must have Family This is a continuing course with new England, but is a stand-alone course. Tree Maker 2017 software for PCs and a films each semester. Films are selected We will cover, by lecture and images, flash drive to copy their own family from the following: Bridegroom, the establishment of the Angevins from trees to work on in class. Strongly Freeheld, Itty Bitty Titty Committee, She’s a Henry II through Richard II, and the recommend signing up for Boy I Knew, Wedding Wars, Chef’s Special important developments in politics, Genealogical Research Methods, E01. (Spanish with English subtitles), Leave It On the Floor, Will You Still Love Me culture, religion and ideas, to the end of E08 Tomorrow? (Chinese with English subtitles), the dynasty. For those using OLLI PC computers Retake, Hidden Kisses, Philadelphia. Instructors: Carol Callaghan, G03 CATASTROPHES AND Jane McKinstry F04 OF MINDS AND MEN* DISASTERS* Limited to 12 students. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Michael Lanham, Tom Deutsch Instructors: Ed Flexman, Bob Foss E09 And women too! A discussion class Through PowerPoint presentations and For those bringing their own laptops exploring current intellectual issues videos, learn about catastrophes and with Family Tree Maker for Windows from a man’s perspective. Each member or Mac. disasters: natural and man-made, will lead the class discussion one time Instructors: Suzanne Milazzo, ancient and modern, familiar to little on a subject of their choice. Members MaryLou MacIntyre, Bonnie Smith known, and relatively instantaneous to must be willing to agree to disagree. Limited to 12 students. lengthy. Class discussion will encourage Limited to 14 students. exchanges from different viewpoints. Culture A disaster brings devastation but the F05 OF MINDS AND MEN* ultimate effect may lead to future F01 CONNECTIONS* Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. opportunities. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: Jim Krum Instructors: Susan Arruda, Nedda Barth, Same as F04 except for instructor. H New! Scarlette McLean Limited to 14 students. This is an open forum that allows us to G04 CHURCHILL’S FIRST explore contemporary social and cultural History ATOMIC BOMB* issues affecting everyone. We access Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. many experts from the community and H New! Instructor: E. Keith Binnersley then dialogue freely about the issues This course summarizes the race explored. Limited to 45 students. G01 AMAZING HISTORY OF between the Allies and Germany to THE WORLD’S SHIPS* New! make an atomic bomb. Recently H Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. discovered archival material sheds a F02 FEMINISM FOR Instructor: Edward Grygo new light on these programs. Although BEGINNERS* From the beginning of recorded history, ultimately successful, anguish, doubt, ships have played a vital role but have contention and distrust occasionally Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. often gone unnoticed. Ships affect fractured the relationship. A video Instructors: Yvette Rudnitzky, every part of our lives, from commerce describing Allied efforts to disrupt Edee Fenimore and recreation to amazing and heavy water production will be shown Start date: 9/13/18 powerful war ships. We will go from the in five episodes. What is feminism? Why do we need it? famous British man o’ war of yesterday How does the tension/battle between to the monstrous tankers of today.

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New! H Disability Accommodations G05 HISTORY OF BASEBALL* Accessible parking is available at several locations on campus. Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Arsht Hall is accessible, with ramp entrances in the front and back. Instructors: Dick Hagan, Matt Dodge An elevator is located at the south end of the lobby. A unisex Trace the story of the American accessible restroom is located on the second floor near the elevator. pastime, from the early years till today. To request other disability accommodations, contact the OLLI Office. Brief presentation each class, followed Disability accommodation requests for trips should be made several weeks in by discussion on a specific topic. advance with Disability Support Services at 302-831-4643, TDD 302-831-4563 or Students will receive handouts each [email protected]. week. H New! G12 HIKE INTO HISTORY, H New! PART 4* G09 DISCOVER HISTORICAL Monday: 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m. G06 CONSERVATIVE MARKERS** Instructors: Deborah Haskell, Judy Tigani THOUGHT SINCE 1945* Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Visit local museums and/or historic sites Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Barbara Hart featuring a docent-led tour followed by Instructor:CANCELED William Stanley an optional one-to-three-mile hike in Learn history through the numerous the surrounding area. Participants drive History of conservative theory in historical markers in the local area. Class or carpool directly to the scheduled America since 1945 and its influence on members will research markers and locations listed on a syllabus, which society. share with the class. Resources will be includes driving directions. All sessions available. are conducted rain or shine. All sites G07 CULTURAL HISTORY require a fee or small donation. The OF FOOD* New! ability to receive email communication H is important. Limited to 40 students. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Corky Connor G10 FRANCE: ABSOLUTE MONARCHY* G13 HISTORY OF AVIATION, Exploring the origins and impact of Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PART 1* food and beverages on society from Instructor: John Bullock Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. cultures throughout the world, from Instructor: Ray Hain ancient times to current food trends. Absolute monarchy as an effective and successful government and as a We will introduce students to the powerful state in foreign affairs under development of aviation by discussing the G08 DISCOVER CLASSIC Henry IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV. people, places, methods and hardware FARM TRACTORS* used to make aviation what it is today. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. G11 GOOD DECISION/BAD Instructor: John Harvey DECISION* G14 HISTORY OF RUSSIA, Collecting, restoring and showing Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. PART 2: THE SOVIET restored vintage farm tractors is the Instructors: Ron Robertson, Barry Keane, ERA* hottest thing since sliced bread, with Lanny Edelsohn Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. tractor clubs in existence throughout Instructor: Stuart Siegell We will examine select corporate, the United States. Classic tractors medical and governmental decisions, Why does Russian world view differ appear at state fairs, and are driven in both good and bad, each of which has from ours? It’s all in their historical parades and used in weddings and left profound and lasting impacts. From experiences, starting a millennium ago funerals! the Cuban Missile Crisis to lobotomies, with invaders from outside to the from the pollution of the Hudson River autocracy of its rulers. Part 1 ended at to mad cow disease, we will examine the 1917 communist revolution; Part 2 the amazing stories of 13 such goes from the communist takeover to decisions. the Russian Federation of today.

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G18 MANHATTAN: H New! A HISTORY* H New! G15 HISTORY OF WINE* Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. G22 PRO FOOTBALL— Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Barbara Siegell THE EXPANSION YEARS* Instructor:CANCELED Barbara Trigg An in-depth look at the largest of the Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Everything we eat and drink today has a five New York City boroughs, Instructor: Dick Hagan past, but no other part of our diet has a Manhattan Island. We will discuss the history of history as rich and complex as wine. We professional football through the will follow wine through the eyes of G19 CATHEDRALS IN THE expansion years, beginning in 1960. history. Limited to 40 students. MIDDLE AGES Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Donald Grimes H New! H New! These magnificent buildings were the centerpiece of much of medieval life. G23 SCOTTISH CASTLES: G16 KENNEDY: This course looks at their architecture, A HISTORY* THE PRESIDENT* history and the art and music Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. associated with them, as well as their Instructor: Margaret Gutteridge Instructor: John Bullock impact on people’s daily lives. Guest Scotland’s castles reflect the nation’s Kennedy tried to push the Eisenhower speakers and videos will complement tempestuous history. Through centuries consensus into a moderately expansive the presentations. of war and political struggles, Scottish liberalism. A cold war hardliner, he castles provided the settings for stirring developed a new nuclear strategy of G20 NEW CASTLE HISTORY* events. Famous castles and lesser- flexible response. The Cuban Missile Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. known Scottish strongholds are Crisis strengthened his hand in both Instructor: James Meek featured in the course, which includes foreign and domestic policy. New Castle is an interesting, historic, explorations of castle architecture and picturesque, well-documented, safe domestic life, and the clan system. and well-preserved nearby town that is New! H fun to learn about and visit. This course G24 SOUTH AMERICAN presents the town’s history, people, G17 LEGALIZED RACISM architecture, archaeology, organizations CULTURES THROUGH IN THE U.S.* and more with material drawn from the THE CONQUEST* Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. author’s web site www.nc-chap.org. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Jim Krum, Bebe Coker, Everything from pirates to women’s Instructor: Frank Gay Judy Govatos dresses! By 7000 BCE, the inhabitants of Peru The war on drugs resulted in mass were showing signs of settling down incarceration and family breakdown, G21 POMPEII: TIME and domesticating plants and animals. and impacted housing, education and CAPSULE OF ROMAN By 2000 BCE, major construction and health. This course consists of LIFE* gold- and copper-working had begun. discussion of the required text, The New Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Current status of research on Chavin Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age Instructor: William Jones culture, the Moche, the Huari, Tiwanaku of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander, and the Inca are covered. Explore the history of Pompeii from the supplemented by expert speakers on 5th century BCE to its death in 79 CE, Delaware criminal justice and public with the eruption of Vesuvius. We will education systems. Limited to 35 look at this time capsule of architecture, students. art and daily life at the height of the Roman Empire, the eruption and death of the city, and current excavations and preservation efforts.

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New! H Scholarships G25 THE BLACK DEATH* Need-based partial scholarships are available. Application is Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. confidential. Contact Joni Bero at 302-573-4433 for more Instructor: Rita Meek information and to make an appointment. Travel into the medieval world of the mid-14th century and experience the wide-ranging impact of the Black Death as it swept across Europe, leaving a G29 THE POWER OF THE H02 GREAT BOOKS 50TH third of the population dead in its wake. PRESSES* ANNIVERSARY** View the Great Courses DVDs followed Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. by additional materials and class Instructors: Edward Grygo, Instructors: Judy Goldbaum, discussions. Charlene Gaynor Sharen Taylor, Gabe Passero The history of printing in America is a This is a continuing course of readings New! story of invention and perseverance. and discussion of great writers centered H Get an inside look at the evolution of on a theme. This semester: Aristotle, G26 THE CHANGING FACE the printing trade, its history, workforce, Mehta, Berger, Larin, Price, Shakespeare, OF WAR: THE A-BOMB* customs and vocabulary. Learn about Dickinson. Required text: Great Books, amazing machines and the incredible 50th Anniversary Series, Happiness and Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. craftsmen who kept the presses Discontent, ISBN 978-1880323823 Instructors: Carl Schnee running. End with a glimpse of what’s Limited to 25 students. We will examine the changing face of new and what’s coming. war and how it changed as a result of New! the development of the atomic bomb. G30 U.S. HISTORY AS H VIEWED BY AFRICAN H03 MYSTERIES WITH G27 THE EXPLOSIVE AMERICANS, PART 1* HISTORIES*** MIDDLE EAST* Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Norwood Coleman, Instructor: Rebecca Worley Instructor: Susan Warner Stanley Williams Although mystery novels are The Middle East is at the crossroads of Part 1 is a review of U.S. and world history captivating stories of intrigue from the cultural and political divisiveness. Right since 1503 with a focus on tracing the author’s imagination, some of these here is where civilizations do battle. The participation of African people in the stories draw upon factual events. We history of the area gives us a backdrop New World from 1503 to 1877, the end of will discuss mystery novels based on to explosive current events. Reconstruction in America. Part 2 will history, such as Richard III’s murder of cover 1877 to the present. his nephews, the Nazi theft of art from G28 THE HOLOCAUST: the Leningrad museum, the Greenbrier TWO WARS* Ghost of 19th century West Virginia and Literature other fascinating events. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Jack Vinokur H01 ANTON CHEKHOV: How does one teach about the PLAYS AND SHORT Holocaust? One must begin with STORIES 2* questions. Between 1941 and 1945, the Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. German state led by Adolf Hitler Instructor: Don Byrne murdered 6 million Jews. This course This is a discussion class—no lectures. considers many questions in order to We will discuss two Chekhov plays gain insight into how this monstrous (The Seagull and The Three Sisters) and occurrence happened. Limited to 35 five short stories. Required text: any students. copy of Chekhov’s plays and short stories. Limited to 30 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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P.G. Wodehouse, O. Henry, Allegra H New! Goodman, V.S. Pritchett, Neil Gaiman, H New! H04 POETRY OF SAMUEL Ray Bradbury and Lucia Berlin. Limited H11 W.G. SEBALD’S to 30 students. TAYLOR COLERIDGE** AUSTERLITZ** Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Paul Desmond H08 STORIES: OUT OF Instructor: John Steffney Read and study the major poetry of THE MIST* Sebald is one of the most profoundly Samuel Taylor Coleridge as primarily a Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. original writers of the late 20th century. poet, and secondarily as a critic and Instructors: Edee Fenimore, Judith Pool Were it not for his premature death at literary theorist. Required text: any Celtic myths, fairy tales, legends and 57, he would have been a contender for edition of the complete poems of folk tales will be experienced and the Nobel Prize. We will do an in-depth Coleridge. discussed. Do these ancient tales offer reading of his final novel, Austerlitz something to today’s hearers? Limited (ISBN 978-0-8129-8261-9). NOTE: Sebald H New! to 25 students. is difficult and demanding. H05 ROBERT BURNS: SCOTLAND’S BARD* H New! H New! Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H09 THE 20TH CENTURY IN H12 WORLD WAR I POETS: Instructor: Joseph Olinchak POETRY: 1969—1988** THE GREAT WAR AND Discover the life, times, poetry and songs Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. MODERN MEMORY** of Robert Burns. Each poem will include Instructor: Janet Fielding Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. its historical context and an English Instructor: Paul Desmond glossing of Scots words. The class will This semester, the focus is on the period hear each work recited or sung by a called “Peace and Cold War,” 1969–1988. This course is based on Paul Fussell’s native Scots performer. Biographical and Required text: The 20th Century in The Great War and Modern Memory, a historical information on Burns and his Poetry, editors Michael Hulse and Simon study of World War I poets. We will study times will supplement the presentations. Rae, ISBN 978-1-60598-455-1. Limited select poems from Hardy, Sassoon, Limited to 30 students. to 25 students. Graves, Owen and Simpson. Required text: The Great War and Modern Memory, ISBN 13-978-1951333325. H06 SHAKESPEARE IN H10 THE NEW YORKER: PERFORMANCE* REVIEW AND Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. OPINION*** New! Instructors: Irene Farrance, H Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Jeff Wilkinson, Judy Goldbaum Instructor: Carol Banz H13 ZORBA AND YEATS*** Each semester we view and discuss Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. This class reviews and discusses various three Shakespeare plays. This semester Instructor: John Snyder articles that appear in The New Yorker will feature Hamlet, Henry VI, Part 3 and magazine. Participants are assigned We all shall leisurely discuss Nikos The Tempest. certain articles from the current issue Kazantzakis’ Zorba the Greek, one of the and have an opportunity to present great novels of the 20th century, and the H07 SHORT SUBJECTS: them to the class for discussion. poetry of William Butler Yeats, one of the STORIES ALOUD* Participants are requested to have a great poets. Required texts: Selected Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. subscription to The New Yorker. Limited Poems and Four Plays by William Butler Instructor: Chenda Davison to 40 students. Yeats, ISBN 0-684-82646-1 and Zorba the Enjoy the luxury of hearing a wide Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis, ISBN 978- variety of stories read aloud, ranging 0684-8255-40. Limited to 35 students. from humorous to serious to provocative to hilarious. Among those chosen are works by authors such as

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Philosophy and Religion A university of Delaware Program New! The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the Division H of Professional and Continuing Studies of the University of J01 A LIGHT TO READ BY** Delaware. All members must comply with University policies and procedures, including those which prohibit sexual harassment and Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Christine Loveland, disruptive behavior. The University of Delaware reserves the right to Susan Dagenais refuse for good and sufficient reasons enrollment of any applicant and/or member. Except for specifically designated activities, individuals or groups are This course is about spiritual growth, not permitted to conduct sales or solicitations on campus. not necessarily religion. We will read and discuss three books: Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr (ISBN 978- J04 HOW JESUS BECAME tragedy to grace. Weekly readings and 0824519957), A Book of Quaker Wisdom GOD* The Journey Home by Phillip Berman, by Lawrence Smith (ISBN 978- ISBN-10: 0671502379. Limited to 25 Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. 0688172336), and When Things Fall students. Instructor: Chuck Miller Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (ISBN 978-157062969) by Pema How did a rejected Jewish preacher Chodron. Come join our journey. who ended up on the wrong side of the H New! law and was executed by those in J07 PHILOSOPHY OF J02 BEYOND BOUNDARIES** power come to be thought of as God? HUMAN NATURE* Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. This two-semester course will examine Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Christa Stefanisko the historical realities, myths and impact of the experience of Jesus. Instructors: Marion Ehrlich, Robert Ehrlich On the sacred quest journey, spiritual Limited to 60 students. We will utilize philosophical, power arises in awakening to what is all psychological and literary perspectives around us, the simple blessings, J05 JESUS AND HIS JEWISH to explore human nature with an guidance, lesson and connections if we INFLUENCES* emphasis on happiness, morality and will notice them. This class is centered political philosophy. around home experiments in awareness, Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. intuition, connection with life, nature, Instructor: Chuck Miller others and larger realms of feeling and This course provides an understanding H New! knowing. Limited to 30 students. of how Jesus’ teachings and views were shaped by his Jewish background and J08 READING GENESIS* New! context. We will draw on various Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. H sources including the Hebrew Bible, Instructor: Michael Kramer Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria, J03 C.S. LEWIS: PROPHET An examination of the creation story Flavius Josephus and the New OF JOY* and pre-history tales of Genesis, Testament. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. beginning with Genesis 1 through Instructor: Patricia Fish Genesis 11, using both medieval J06 MYSTERIES OF DEATH rabbinic and modern commentaries. What could change an atheist Oxford AND DYING* Limited to 20 students. don into the foremost Christian Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. apologist of the 20th century? Why Instructor: Gary Soulsman would a medieval scholar and professor create the fantasy worlds of Narnia and In discussions and exercises, we will Perelandra? We will study the life and circle the subject of aging and death, writing of C.S. Lewis—the man some exploring the ideas of Carl Jung, and have called “the most quoted Christian” E. Kübler-Ross, what it means to grieve, of his century. Required text: Mere the near death experience, hospice Christianity by C.S. Lewis, ISBN stories, finding meaning at life’s end, 9780060652920. and emotional states ranging from COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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Writing K04 WRITERS’ ADVANCED H New! WORKSHOP J09 THE GOOD NEWS: K01 POETRY WRITING WEDNESDAY*** WHAT LUKE SAYS AND WORKSHOP*** Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. HOW HE SAYS IT, PART 1* Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Instructors: Christine Waisanen, Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Helen Griffith Karen Clark Williams Instructor: James Linehan For those who enjoy writing poetry and Advanced writers’ workshop where Luke assures us of the saving value of those who would like to try, this is an participants share and critique their what he narrates. His tradition stems opportunity to read your poems to prose writing, fiction, memoir or from “original eyewitnesses and people interested in helping you nonfiction in lively discussion following ministers of the word.” In the long pull improve as a poet. Having specific established writing principles. Not of sacred history, Jesus is the assignments will stretch you as a poet, for beginning writers or those centerpiece binding together Israel and while reading and critiquing poems can inexperienced in workshop format. the Christian Church. We’ll screen broaden your outlook and enrich your Be prepared to write! May take Tuesday masterpiece paintings, which resonate own work. Class participation and help or Wednesday workshop, not both. with story and discussion. with facilitation are encouraged. Limited to 12 students. Limited to 16 students. K05 YESTERDAY FOR H New! TOMORROW* K02 WRITE NOW!* Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. J10 WHERE DOES IT SAY Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. THAT IN THE BIBLE?* Instructors: Karen Clark Williams, Instructor: Claire Cosgrove Rose Greer Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Come prepared to write and share with Instructor: Joseph Theranger Beginning and experienced writers class members. Work done previously practice principles and enjoy the The Bible is full of interesting passages, and work in progress (with an emphasis pleasures of memoir writing. We read some of which are quite surprising. This on work in progress) will be aloud our times of laughter, sorrow, fear course surveys the Bible, pointing out a encouraged. Writers of all levels are and joy. We express our history, leave number of such passages, and provides welcome. Pen and paper are sometimes treasures for our descendants and a historical, political or religious context needed. Limited to 20 students. inspire each other to chronicle to explain them. memorable moments. Come! Write your K03 WRITERS’ ADVANCED memoirs! Notice: We request WORKSHOP TUESDAY** confidentiality. What you see, what you hear, when you leave, leave it here. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Limited to 35 students. Instructor: Rick Cassar Prerequisite: Previous experience in K06 YOUR STORY PAINTED writing. IN WORDS** Advanced writers’ workshop where Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. participants share and critique their Instructor: Ruth Flexman prose writing, fiction, memoir or nonfiction in lively discussion following Express yourself through memoirs or established writing principles. Not for stories. Share your work aloud with beginners. Be prepared to write three classmates. Exercises in class will help pieces during the semester, and to read you connect with your inner writer. and critique three pieces written by Achieve increased understanding and classmates each week. Limited to 12 appreciation for your lived experiences students. and stories. New and experienced writers, bring your creativity for an interesting writing experience. Limited to 22 students. JENNA FORD JENNA

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Outreach Program OLLI musical groups and individual members are available to give performances and/or presentations to acquaint the community These courses are divided into categories with the offerings of UD Lifelong Learning. Contact the Office at to help members make appropriate 302-573-4486 for more information. selections. Courses classified as COMPUTER LABS involve hands-on instruction with internet. Laptop users must have any publication using Microsoft individual equipment. Courses classified Windows 10 loaded on their computers. Publisher 2013/2016. Publisher needed as COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS consist Two sections are held concurrently in for home use. Must have MS Publisher of classroom lectures and demonstrations one computer lab. 2013 or 2016 or 365 on laptop. and are applicable to PC, Mac or both if so L01 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited Two sections are held concurrently in specified. to 11 students. Room 214. The laboratory courses are divided into L02 for those bringing their own L05 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited three levels of difficulty: beginner, laptops. Limited to 4 students. to 12 students. intermediate and advanced. These levels refer to the MINIMUM computer EXCEL: INTRODUCTION TO L06 for those bringing their own background needed to understand the 2007/2010/2013/2016* laptops. Limited to 6 students. material fully. More specific prerequisites Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. are provided in the course description and Instructors: Phil Weinberg, Sandra Schubel DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING LAB* syllabus for each course. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Meeting such prerequisites for laboratory Windows 7 or 10. Instructors: Dale Bostic, John Callaghan, courses is essential for completing class Materials required: Flash drive (also Rosa Watson exercises. If you are unsure if a course is known as thumb drive). Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic appropriate for your level of experience, An introductory Excel course for people Windows 7 commands. contact the instructor for more who have a working knowledge of Corequisite: Must also register for N01, information. A presentation course, Digital Photo Editing Lecture. however, may include topics that appeal Microsoft Windows. Students learn the to all levels of computer users unless basic concepts involved in During the lab students will practice specific prerequisites are included in the spreadsheeting. downloading images into Adobe description or syllabus. Two sections are held concurrently in Organizer, working with images in the Room 202. organizer (creating catalogs, tags and albums), backing up images (best Computing L03 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited method), editing images using various to 12 students. Photoshop Elements tools, creating BEGINNEROPC L04 for those bringing their own selections and layers for more specific laptops, which must have Windows 7 editing and sharing and printing COMPUTER LAB: NOVICE, or 10, Excel 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016 images. WINDOWS 10* loaded on laptop. Limited to 3 students. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Two sections are held concurrently in Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Elaine O’Toole, INTERMEDIATEOPC two computer labs. Anita Sterling L07 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited Requirement for laptop users: DESKTOP PUBLISHING LAB* to 12 students. UD connection by week 6. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. L08 for those bringing their own A hands-on guide to the basic functions Instructor: Lewis Martin laptops. Limited to 8 students. of personal computers, designed for Prerequisites: Good mouse skills and people with little or no computer word processing ability. experience. Basics of applications such Learn to put anything anywhere on a as word processing, working with page to create newsletters, letterheads, photos, spreadsheets, email and the brochures, greeting cards or virtually

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EXCEL: ADVANCED TOPICS* Two sections are held concurrently in general Topics Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. one computer lab. Instructor: Allen Alexander L13 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited N01 DIGITAL PHOTO Prerequisite: Completion of to 12 students. EDITING LECTURE* Introduction to Excel or good working L14 for those bringing their own Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. knowledge of basic Excel. laptops. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: John Callaghan Course covers basic arithmetic, Prerequisite: Intermediate familiarity statistical, database and business BEGINNEROMAC with the Windows/Mac operating functions commonly used in business system. and industry. Illustrations will range L15 MAC COMPUTER LAB, This course covers digital photo editing from simple tabulations to more NOVICE, PART 1* using Adobe Photoshop Elements. The complex forms employing lookups or accompanying computer lab decisions. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Andrew Feiring workshops offer hands-on practice Two sections are held concurrently in using exercises coordinated with the First semester of a two-semester course. one computer lab. lectures. Photoshop Elements is a very Aimed at people who have limited sophisticated and complex program. L09 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited computer skills who want to learn using We recommend that you have a to 8 students. a Mac. Learn by doing, using OLLI thorough understanding of how to use L10 for those bringing their own laptops. Fall session will focus on basic a Windows or Mac operating system. laptops, which must have Excel 2016. computer operations and using the One to two hours per week will be Limited to 4 students. internet and email. Spring session will needed practicing the skills learned in cover Mac applications and backup best the lecture and lab. Limited to 20 WINDOWS 10 MANAGEMENT* practices. Note: This is a 12-week course. students. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Limited to 16 students. Instructors: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston This course should be taken by people L16 PAGES—MAC WORD who are skilled in the use of the PROCESSING* Windows operating system but want to learn how Windows 10 has changed the Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. game plan. We will stress security, Instructor: Jerry Hapka maintenance, touch screen navigation We will learn to prepare a number of and accessing the cloud. document types, from simple letters to Two sections are held concurrently in reports to newsletters that incorporate one computer lab. photos and videos. Limited to 24 students. L11 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited to 12 students. L12 for those bringing their own Mobile Devices laptops. Limited to 12 students. M01 SMARTPHONES AND WINDOWS 10 OPERATION* THEIR APPLICATIONS* Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Kenneth Mulholland, Instructor: Jerry Lucas Anita Sterling This course is geared toward current Windows 10 uses touch screen and prospective smartphone users, and technology to accomplish tasks on the covers computer and phone basics and computer. This course prepares the most useful Apple and Android student on how to use touch screens applications. and to understand the capabilities of Windows 10, touch screen and mouse interface. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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gift Certificates Gift certificates for memberships are available in the Office. Memberships make thoughtful gifts for retirements, birthdays, O01 ANCIENT GREEK: anniversaries and holidays. Gift certificates are non-refundable and CONTINUING *** may be used only for the semester for which they are purchased. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Jane Owen Prerequisite: Basic exposure to the O04 CHINESE: PRACTICAL O06 CHINESE: PRACTICAL language and some catch-up effort. MANDARIN, LEVEL 1*** MANDARIN, LEVEL 3*** A continuing class in reading the Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. ancient Greek language. Build the Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy foundations of grammar and Designed to develop language skills in Prerequisite: Chinese Level 2/Chaper 4 vocabulary with an engaging text. For listening, speaking and reading as it or equivalent. near-beginners or anyone whose Greek relates to everyday situations. Main Designed to consolidate overall aural- is rusty. Required text: Athenaze, Book 1, objectives are to master pinyin and oral proficiency. Objectives are to second edition, ISBN 9780195149562. tones with satisfactory pronunciation, understand sentences and expressions to understand the construction of related to areas of most immediate O02 ANCIENT GREEK: commonly used Chinese characters, to relevance, such as shopping, school life READING** build up essential vocabulary, to use and transportation, and to communicate Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. basic Chinese grammar and sentence in simple and routine tasks requiring a Instructor: Jane Owen structure. Required text: Integrated direct exchange of information. Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge Chinese, Level 1/Part 1, Textbook (3rd Required Text: Integrated Chinese, Level 1/ of ancient Greek. edition, simplified characters) by Part 1, Textbook (3rd edition, simplified Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao, et al. ISBN character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung For anyone who enjoys the company of 9780887276385. Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. a friendly interactive group in refreshing and retaining their Greek through O05 CHINESE: PRACTICAL O07 FRENCH reading original authors. Chosen texts MANDARIN, LEVEL 2*** CONVERSATION AND have helpful intermediate-level commentaries. Now reading Homer’s Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. READING* Iliad, Books 6 and 22, Geoffrey Steadman, Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (ed.) ISBN 978-0984306596. Prerequisite: Chinese Level 1/Chapter 3 Instructor: Mary Shenvi or equivalent. Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a O03 CHINESE Designed to reinforce and further conversation in French and CONVERSATION: develop language skills in listening, understand spoken and written INTERMEDIATE** speaking and reading as it relates to French for native speakers. Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. everyday situations. Objectives are to This intermediate-advanced course is Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy introduce oneself with details, to conducted exclusively in French and is Prerequisite: Skill level equivalent to converse over topics like family and designed to encourage lively discussion Chinese Level 2. weekend plans, and to make phone based on readings, comics, news calls to schedule appointments. articles and songs. Grammar and Designed to develop students’ Required Text: Integrated Chinese, Level 1/ vocabulary are reviewed and reinforced communicative competence in Chinese. Part 1, Textbook (3rd edition, simplified as needed. Limited to 25 students. Objectives are to master natural, character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung colloquial usages, to communicate Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. in situations that are typical when traveling, dining out or social networking, and to enlarge vocabulary in content areas such as food, festivals and transportation.

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O08 FRENCH, O10 FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE- CONTEMPORARY H New! ADVANCED, PART 7** NOVELS** O13 FRENCH: SHORT STORY Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. AND FILM* Instructors: Kristine Cassar, Karen Black Instructor: Chenda Davison Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Prerequisite: French, Intermediate, Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading Instructors: Judy Diner, Cathie Kennedy, Part 6 or equivalent. and conversing in French. Joyce Strojny Build upon and expand the information The course is conducted entirely in Prerequisite: Ability to converse in learned by focusing on readings, French as we discuss La Promesse de French and understand spoken and grammar practice and supplementary l’Aube by Romain Gary. Class members written French. materials such as poems, short articles, will share the responsibility of leading Course conducted in French, designed stories and songs. Verb tenses and more the discussion each week. Everyone to encourage discussion. All work done advanced grammar are reviewed and must have the same edition, which the in class. We read (aloud) French short practiced. We will continue the reading instructor will have available for stories and view a film in French. Short of Persepolis, Book 4. Verbal and written purchase. Limited to 25 students. story authors to include de Maupassant, expression will play a larger part as skills Colette, Joseph Kessel. Film: Les advance. Required texts: Persepolis, O11 FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, Choristes (2004). Texts provided by Book 4, French edition, by Marjane PART 7** instructors. Limited to 25 students. Satrapi and Schaum’s Outlines—French Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Grammar, 6th edition, by Mary E. Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan O14 GERMAN CLASSIC FILMS* Coffman Crocker, ISBN 978-0-07- Prerequisite: Previous elementary 182898-7. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. French courses. Instructor: James F. Weiher O09 FRENCH: BEGINNER, This class teaches thematic vocabularies Classic and modern German films 3RD SEMESTER** and grammatical constructions provide an entertaining and necessary to speak French. Various educational German immersion Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. methods will be used with an emphasis Instructors: Mary Shenvi, Cathy Elder experience. The language of all films on correct pronunciation in the and discussion is German; some films Prerequisite: Two semesters of French development of daily conversation. or equivalent. have German subtitles. This course may Required texts: Le nouveau taxi 1— be taken concurrently with German This interactive course is designed for Methode de Francais by Capelle and History and/or German Seminar. students who have had the equivalent of Menand, ISBN978-2-01-155548-9 and Limited to 25 students. two semesters of French. Listening and French, First Year, new edition, Blume speaking skills are emphasized in a and Stein, ISBN 978-1-56765-3090. relaxed environment with a focus on fun. H New! Vocabulary and structure are reinforced O12 FRENCH: O15 GERMAN HISTORY: through music, games, videos, skits and INTERMEDIATE, PART 7** short readings. Required text: Le nouveau THE MIDDLE AGES* Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. taxi 1—method de francais, ISBN978-2- Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructors: Jacquelyn Keoughan, 01-155548-9. Limited to 25 students. Instructors: Bill Holstein, James F. Weiher Chris Goodrick Prerequisite: A solid elementary Improve your understanding of spoken French background. German by watching and discussing German language historical With correct pronunciation and docudramas with German subtitles. This conversation being emphasized, the semester will focus on five leaders of class is guided by text that utilizes the Holy Roman Empire from its dialogues, videos, grammatical reviews, inception under Charlemagne through exercises and authentic French realia. the Crusades and one remarkable Required texts: Le Nouveau Taxi 2 by woman. May be taken concurrently Menand, ISBN 978-2-01-155551-9 and with German Seminar and German French Three Years, 2nd edition, by Blume Classic Films. Limited to 25 students. and Stein, ISBN 978-1-56765-331-1. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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O16 GERMAN INTERMEDIATE: Weather Closings THE FUN CONTINUES* In case of inclement weather, visit olli.udel.edu/wilm for information Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. on closings, or call the Office at 302-573-4417 to listen to the Instructors: Angela Drooz, Hans Mueller recording. Even when the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge University of Delaware in Wilmington is open, members should come of German. to campus only if they personally judge that it is safe to do so. This course is for intermediate level students who wish to expand their knowledge of German through O19 GERMAN: BEGINNER, bella Italia. Required text: Italian at a conversation and reading. The THE FUN WAY, 2* Glance by Mario Costantino, ISBN 978-0- 7641-4772-2. Limited to 20 students. emphasis is on comprehension and Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. speaking. We will use newspaper Instructors: Christiane Shields, articles, short stories, videos and web- Sieglinde Simpson based material for reading, translation O22 ITALIAN IS STILL FUN! and discussion. Brief grammar reviews This is the second of a three-semester PART 3* are provided as needed. series using simple texts and Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. contemporary German language Instructors: Annie Dugan Gilmour, videos. The emphasis is on acquiring Harold DeCarli O17 GERMAN REVIEW II** language in a natural way by listening Prerequisite: Italian is Still Fun! Part 2 Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. to, understanding and repeating basic or equivalent. German vocabulary and phrases. Instructor: Elisabeth Kottenhahn This course begins with learning the Prerequisite: Intermediate German. Language learning apps are encouraged. Limited to 20 students. vocabulary, pronunciation and German grammar plus love of learning mechanics of the Italian language. creatively by reading, analyzing and O20 GERMAN: READING Italian history, geography, culture and music will be included as well. Required discussing selected literary texts. Wir AND DISCUSSION sprechen, lesen und schreiben Deutsch. text: Italian is Fun by Giuliano and Wald, ADVANCED* ISBN 978-0-87720-597-5. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. O18 GERMAN SEMINAR* Instructors: Christiane Shields, Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Veronika Kruse, Chris Goodrick O23 ITALIAN SHORT Instructors: James F. Weiher, Dick Jensen Prerequisite: Ability to read and speak STORIES AND German. GRAMMAR REVIEW* Entertaining and educational audio/video material along with weekly The course is conducted in German for Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. short news broadcasts from Germany students who can read, write and speak Instructors: Annie Dugan Gilmour, provide an immersion experience. Time German. Much of the reading is done as Harold DeCarli is allotted for questions, group homework in order to leave ample time Prerequisite: Ability to read Italian. discussion and word games. The for class discussions. German films, Short stories are read and discussed language of all materials is German, but videos and German websites are used. every week. Grammar is reviewed on an a manuscript of the audio or video is Limited to 15 students. as-needed basis. An aria from a different handed out the week before it is Italian opera is played and discussed presented. This course may be taken O21 ITALIAN FOR each week. Required text: Avventure in concurrently with German History TRAVELERS* Città, ISBN 978-087720-589-0. and/or German Classic Films. Limited Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. to 25 students. Instructor: Harold Giacomini A course designed to help make your trip to Italy even more pleasurable. We will learn and practice Italian vocabulary applicable to the situations you may encounter during your visit to

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O27 ITALIAN: TUTTO some more. Required text: Living H New! ITALIANO!* Language Italian, Complete Edition, ISBN 978-0307478573. For more O24 ITALIAN: A TAVOLA! Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. information, visit LearnFromSandro.com. LEARN AND COOK Instructor: Sandro Cuccia ITALIAN* Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced Italian. O30 LATIN: ROMAN Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. AUTHORS** Instructor: Sandro Cuccia For intermediate to advanced students of Italian, this continuing course Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m. A novel approach to learning basic provides additional opportunities to Instructor: Jim Higgins conversational Italian. A native speaker acquire fluency in spoken Italian with Prerequisite: Ability to read Latin. will introduce the language, culture and emphasis on natural, colloquial usage. Readings of selected Roman authors in cuisine, based on the stories behind New vocabulary and idiomatic phrases Latin. Required text: Introducing Cicero (and videos of) preparation of delicious are emphasized, and students will hold by The Scottish Classics Group, ISBN: and healthy Mediterranean dishes, conversations in Italian during each 978-1-85399-637-5. while also presenting bite-sized class. We’ll share all things Italian: portions of the language and culture. stories, culture, cinema, travel, cuisine, For more information, visit O31 PORTUGUESE: humor and more! For more information, LearnFromSandro.com. BEGINNING SPEAKERS* visit LearnFromSandro.com. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. O25 ITALIAN: Instructors: Fred Cash, Benadir Hunter O28 ITALIANO! PART 4, CHIACCHIERAMO!* INTERMEDIATE** Fourth semester of a six-semester Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Brazilian Portuguese course to enable Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Cesare Protto participants to speak and understand Instructor: Sandro Cuccia enough to travel and handle basic This course is designed for those who Prerequisite: Completion of Italiano! needs in Portuguese-speaking have the ability to speak Italian at an Getting Started, Part 3 or equivalent. countries. Necessary vocabulary, intermediate level at least. Topics will be This is Part 4 of a six-part course common constructions and basic determined each week with the purpose presented by a native Italian speaker. grammar is provided for frequent in- of developing vocabulary and perfecting Students continue their study of la bella class practice of everyday dialogues. pronunciation. The required text Ciao!, lingua. Completion of Parts 1 through 3 Songs and cultural videos will also be 6th ed., ISBN 978-1-4130-1636-9, will or equivalent is required. The only included. Required text: Living serve as a guide for discussion. corequisite is a desire to learn and Language Brazilian Portuguese, ISBN practice … and practice some more. 978-1-4000-2419-3 (book) or 978-1- H New! For more information, visit 4000-2420-9 (set—book, dictionary LearnFromSandro.com. Required text: and CDs). O26 ITALIAN: READING AND Living Language Italian, Complete DISCUSSION* Edition ISBN 978-0307478573. O32 SPANISH NOW! 3RD Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. SEMESTER* Instructors: Carla Westerman, O29 ITALIANO! PART 5, Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Janice Floyd Durante ADVANCED** Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Spanish conversation in Italian and read texts Instructor: Sandro Cuccia or the equivalent is required. written for native speakers. Prerequisite: Completion of Italiano! This is the third semester of a This is entirely in Italian. We will read, Parts 1-4 or equivalent. continuing course in elementary analyze and discuss short stories, Part five of a six-part Italian language Spanish. The course includes textbook excerpts from novels and contemporary program presented by a native Italian work, songs and stories. Students are nonfiction that provide insights into speaker. Students continue their strongly encouraged to take Spanish: Italian culture. Class is aimed at ongoing study of la bella lingua. Beginning Conversations along with increasing fluency and gaining an Completion of parts 1-4 or equivalent is this course. Required text: Spanish Now! appreciation for Italian writers. Limited required. The only corequisite is a desire Level I with CD-ROM, ISBN: 978- to 15 students. to learn and practice … and practice 0764129339.

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O33 SPANISH SEMINAR* O36 SPANISH: BEGINNING O40 SPANISH: Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. CONVERSATIONS* INTERMEDIATE* Instructor: Alberto Raffo Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisites: Reasonable proficiency Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Instructor: Jeanne Hanson reading and discussing texts for Mary Shenvi, Ross Wilcox Prerequisite: Four semesters of Spanish speakers. Active participation Prerequisite: Two semesters of Spanish Spanish at OLLI or equivalent. required, no English allowed. or equivalent. This is an intermediate Spanish course Topics range from history to current This interactive program is a companion for students with at least four semesters events with preferences considered the course for students in third semester of Spanish at OLLI or the equivalent. We first day of class. All students will choose Beginning Spanish. Join us for a lively will cover intermediate vocabulary and a theme, circulate articles in advance session of basic Spanish conversation, grammar in the textbook as well as and lead discussions. Reading is using games, rhymes, music and supplemental materials, including homework, so class focus is on movement to reinforce learning in a fun stories and songs. Required text: conversation. Limited to 10 students. and friendly environment. Limited to Situaciones: Spanish for Mastery 3 by 30 students. Valette, Valette and Carrera-Hanley, ISBN: 0-669-31365-3. O34 SPANISH, PART 1: SPEAK! LISTEN!* O37 SPANISH: BEGINNING CONVERSATIONS* O41 SPANISH: READING Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. AND CONVERSATION* Instructors: Alan Goodman, Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Debbie League Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, Ross Wilcox Prerequisite: Two semesters of Spanish Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, This first of a six-semester course for or equivalent. Ross Wilcox beginning speakers will start you on This is a continuing course for students your path to fluency in conversational Same as O36 except day and time. having completed elementary Spanish Spanish. Develop skills in or who know Spanish. The goal is to pronunciation, sentence creation and O38 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!* have students practice what they have listening to understand in everyday Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. been taught in previous Spanish situations. Includes active participation Instructor: Sydney Jiménez courses. Grammar and pronunciation in a supportive, fun environment. are reviewed as needed. Materials will be handed out in class This course enhances pronunciation, and sent by email. vocabulary and cultural fluency. In each class, one or two popular Spanish O42 SPANISH: SITUACIONES language songs will be introduced with ESPANOLAS V* O35 SPANISH: ADVANCED explanation of lyrics, exercises based on Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. CONVERSATION* salient grammatical structures and Instructor: Kristine Cassar finally, listening with participation. Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Prerequisite Spanish: Situaciones Limited to 30 students. Instructor: Myriam Medinilla Espanolas IV or equivalent Prerequisite: Previous experience O39 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!* The sixth semester of a multi-semester speaking Spanish. intermediate course based on the Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Class for Spanish speakers who want to required text Situaciones, Spanish for Instructor: Sydney Jiménez practice and improve their vocabulary. Mastery 3, ISBN 0-669-31365-3. Within Using short stories and other reading Same as O38 except day and time. the text are short and humorous stories, materials, discussion will include thematic vocabulary and applicable cultural context, vocabulary and grammar lessons as well as cultural grammatical aspects. notes and authentic Spanish literature. Emphasis is on all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), and classwork and supplementary materials are used to support and enhance the curriculum. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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P04 MEDICAL, DENTAL AND P07 YOUR AMAZING BRAIN— PUBLIC HEALTH AN UPDATE* LECTURES* Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Lanny Edelsohn Life Sciences Instructor: Tim Gibbs We will discuss brain anatomy diseases Weekly medical lectures by physicians, of the frontal, parietal and temporal physical therapists, RNs, nurse lobes, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, H New! practitioners, dentists and other memory disorders, Parkinson’s disease, medical ancillary specialists. They tell us epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis P01 A NEW HISTORY OF LIFE about their specialty and update us on and paralysis. ON EARTH* their work. Q&A and discussion are Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. always interesting after the lecture. Instructor: Saul Reine Health and Wellness A New History of Life is a Teaching P05 NATURE IN AUTUMN AT Information provided to Health and Company series of lectures presented ASHLAND NATURE Wellness class participants is intended to by Professor Stuart Sutherland from the CENTER* be informational only and should not be University of British Columbia. Professor Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. construed as advice. Sutherland’s lectures will be the central Instructors: W. Eric Roberson, themes for our sessions. Supplemental Joe Sebastiani materials from other sources will Location: Ashland Nature Center, Q01 A MATTER OF BALANCE: provide additional/update concepts for 3511 Barley Mill Rd., 8-WEEK* the 13 sessions. Hockessin, DE 19707 Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Enjoy the autumn season by Instructor: TBD P02 ENVIRONMENTAL experiencing nature outdoors Each two-hour session includes group ISSUES* with the Ashland Nature Center discussion, problem-solving strategies, Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. in Hockessin. Take part in walks focusing DVDs, gentle physical exercise, and a Instructor: Pam Meitner on tree identification, reptiles and visit from a physical therapist. This amphibians, wildflowers, insects and bird program is sponsored by the State of Each class will have a different lecturer banding research. Survey a small stream Delaware’s State Office of Volunteerism/ addressing topics across a broad for aquatic health. Become a better Volunteer Delaware 50+ in partnership spectrum as diverse as renewable naturalist and learn to understand the with the Division of Services for Aging energy and solar power to butterflies world around you. An additional fee and Adults With Physical Disabilities and dumbo octopuses. Our lecturers payable to Delaware Nature Society of (DSAAPD). Note: This class meets 8 hail from the University of Delaware, $70 (DNS members)/$100 (nonmembers) weeks from September 21 through Delaware Technical Community includes a yearlong membership. Note: November 9. Limited to 16 students. College, Delaware Museum of Natural This is a 10-week class, from September 7– History, and fish and wildlife service. November 9. Limited to 17 students. All new lectures. New! P06 SURPRISING ASPECTS H P03 IMMUNOLOGY* OF BEING HUMAN* Q02 ADHD ACROSS THE Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. LIFESPAN* Instructor: Stephen Toy Instructor: John Taylor Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. In order to maintain integrity, Things are not what they seem! Reality Instructor: Dr. J. Jordan Storlazzi organisms, from single cell-bacteria to is in our head. Our memory is not A look at the diagnosis and treatment complex human beings, have reliable. Many of our decisions are of attention deficit hyperactivity developed systems of defense or actually irrational. Our perception, disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan, immune systems to protect themselves. judgement and worldview are not the including medications and This course offers an overview of same as others’. We will learn why these comorbidities for the disorder. immunology from basics to modern are true and how they affect our lives. advancements. Visit tinyurl.com/2b5mse6 for more information. Limited to 130 students.

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Q03 ADULT SWIM LESSONS AT THE FRAIM CENTER* Refunds Monday: Noon–1 p.m. Instructors: Jim Keane, Amie K. Pinelli For full refunds, requests must be made in writing before Location: Fraim Center for Active Adults, September 4, 2018. Refund requests will be processed as soon as 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 administratively possible after October 9, 2018. If you registered online, please include a copy of your email receipt with the request. Led by Amie K. Pinelli, certified swim instructor. Parking hangtags must be returned with the written refund request. Full Individualized lessons for refunds will be granted prior to the beginning of the semester for those who every level of swimmer: whether you cannot attend and those who have chosen courses that have no openings. hate the water or want to improve your No membership fee will be refunded because a request to audit a University swim strokes. Additional weekly course cannot be honored. instruction on Wednesdays from noon- Refund requests may be submitted after the start of classes for withdrawals 1 p.m. is recommended and included in caused by illness, pressing family situations or other circumstances beyond a the cost. Offered jointly with the Fraim member’s control. Refund requests received after the start of the semester will Center for Active Adults. An additional be prorated based on the date that the written request and parking hangtag fee of $50, plus a $20 nonrefundable are received in the Office. Refund requests will be accepted only during the deposit for a magnetic key card, is semester for which the refund is requested. payable to the Fraim Center for Active Adults on the first day of class. Membership fees may not be transferred to another semester. Q04 AQUA CARDIO/ ARTHRITIS PLUS AT Q06 SOBRIETY— the tai chi exercise. Daily practice THE FRAIM CENTER* DEALING WITH THOSE outside of class is essential. Limited to Friday: 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. IN YOUR LIFE* 25 students. Instructors: Mary Owens, Eudel Drain Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Location: Fraim Center for Active Adults, Instructor: Allen Tweddle Q08 TAI CHI, BEGINNERS: 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 8-FORM* Discussion about dealing with issues of Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Take one or stay for two! Aqua sobriety—alcohol and drugs. Signing Cardio takes place 9-9:45 a.m.; up for this course is not making an Instructor: David Hamilton Arthritis PLUS is from 9:45- admission; it is merely educational. Same as Q07 except for time. Limited 10:30 a.m. Warm water stretching, Confidentiality is expected. Textbooks to 25 students. exercise, healthy movement with low required: Under the Influence by Dr. impact. Exercise free of pain and in a James R. Milam and Katharine Ketcham, Q09 TAI CHI: 24-FORM, warm and friendly environment. Led by ISBN: 0-553-27487-2 and Beyond the PART 1** Mary Owens, certified aquatics/arthritis Influence by Katharine Ketcham and instructor. An additional fee of $50, plus William F. Asbury, ISBN: 0-553-38014-1. Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. a $20 nonrefundable deposit for a Limited to 12 students. Instructors: Angela Drooz magnetic key card, is payable to the Prerequisite: Completion of 8-form or Fraim Center for Active Adults on the Q07 TAI CHI, BEGINNERS: intermediate 12-form. first day of class. 8-FORM* Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion Q05 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. exercise, consisting of a set of continuous flowing movements, that APPROACHES* Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, Teddi Collins may help improve balance and Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. flexibility. This is a two-semester class. Instructor: Rosemary Volpe Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion Part 2 will be taught next semester. Chinese exercise that may improve Guest lecturers on the modalities of Practice outside of class is essential. balance and flexibility. The exercise Limited to 20 students. health and healing to attain optimum consists of a set pattern of standing health on all three levels of the being: movements. This one-semester, 8-form spiritual, mental and physical. Limited class is an excellent introduction to to 20 students. learn many of the basic movements of

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Q10 TAI CHI: SEATED ON Q14 YOGA: BASIC, TAKE Physical Sciences and Math A CHAIR** HOME* Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. R01 EARTH: UP CLOSE* Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, Instructor: Mary Pro Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Marlene Lichtenstadter Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. Instructor: Craig Lewis Developed especially for people for This course emphasizes practices to Presenting the latest information on the whom the traditional standing tai chi develop and improve flexibility, strength Earth—earthquakes, glaciers, forms are difficult or impossible. This and balance of the body and to focus volcanology, oceanography, economic class represents a modified version of the mind through postures, breathing geology of coal and oil—all with the the Yang style 8 form done entirely and meditation. Participants will learn boring bits omitted, and some jokes while seated. Tai chi movements are practices to do at home—take-home added (but all science based!). slow and relaxing while exercising yoga. Limited to 60 students. many muscle groups. Limited to 20 students. Q15 YOGA: BEGINNERS, H New! GENTLE* R02 PALEONTOLOGY 101* Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Q11 YOGA FOR BEGINNERS* Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Linda Hall Instructor: William Jones Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. Instructor: Yvette Rudnitzky Where did life on Earth come from and Beginning with the “wake up” routine, Start date: 9/11/18 how did it evolve? With the basic and basic yoga postures are done slowly, easily understandable science of the This class includes breathing exercises designed to increase flexibility and Great Courses’ Introduction to and gentle stretching. Please bring a balance while reducing stress. Guided Paleontology, we will explore the answers yoga mat plus a small pillow and a relaxation ends the class, creating a man’s tie or belt to assist you in feeling of well-being in body, mind and to these and other questions related to stretching. Limited to 60 students. spirit. Soft background music and low life on Earth and the great extinctions lighting enhance the peaceful that have occurred in its history. atmosphere. Limited to 45 students. Q12 YOGA: BASIC* R03 SCIENCE Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. DOCUMENTARIES* Instructors: Brian Hanson, Lorie Tudor Q16 YOGA: CHAIR* Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Carol Lovett Instructors: James Hainer, Tom Keane Learn about yoga philosophy and Materials required: Blocks and a tie or Class members will select and watch lifestyle through instructor-guided belt are helpful. science documentaries from a list yoga practice (poses, breathing and available or bring their own. The class relaxation). Explore basic postures, Chair yoga is offered as an option to members will share why these are their stretches, breath control, balances, those who wish to practice yoga and are favorite documentaries. Limited to 25 relaxation and meditation. Practice uncomfortable transitioning between students. between sessions is helpful but not floor poses and standing poses. Options for stretches and yoga poses are offered, required. Those with physical disabilities including sitting on a chair and standing are welcome to participate according to R04 THE PHYSICS OF using a chair for support. their ability. Limited to 60 students. FLIGHT, PART 2* Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Q17 YOGA: INTERMEDIATE* Instructor: Ray Hain Q13 YOGA: BASIC* Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. The second of a two-semester course to Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructors: Anna D’Amico, Enid Hirst explain what it is that engineers do to Instructor: Steve DeMond Prerequisite: Some yoga experience. design an airplane. What are the Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. physical processes that must be Same as Q12 except for day and time. A combination of yoga poses, which considered and then used to design the Limited to 60 students. foster core strength and flexibility, are new airplane? We will use a Great taught. Some yoga experience Courses DVD to explore these and other necessary. Limited to 60 students. issues in the “hows” and “whys” of flying.

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Economics, Finance, Political Science and Law Free Parking Information provided to Finance and Parking is FREE on the Wilmington campus! To receive your parking Economics class participants is intended tag, simply register your cars using the forms on pages 63 and 64. to be informational only and should not This benefit also allows for limited parking on the University’s main be construed as business, financial, campus in Newark. Members with a valid parking tag may park in red investment, legal, regulatory, tax or lots anytime (shuttle bus service is available) and in unrestricted lots after accounting advice. 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and University holidays. For more information about parking on the Newark campus, including detailed parking maps, visit www.udel.edu/parking. S01 ACTIVE AGING IN PLACE FOR SUCCESS* Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. S04 CURRENT ISSUES: S07 INSURANCE: AN Instructor: Scott Fulton LECTURE AND INTRODUCTION* Early retirement planning improves DISCUSSION* Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. success. Sadly, 80 percent fail in Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Paul Hollos Instructors: Diana Stevens, Jan Jones attempts to age in place because they A broad introduction to insurance failed to plan realistically, with serious Knowledgeable guest speakers present concepts covering practical information financial and emotional consequences. lectures on timely regional, national about auto, homeowner, tenant, condo Experts share key elements to achieve and international issues across a broad owners, business and nonprofit the sustained retirement lifestyle. Guest spectrum of topics, followed by a lively insurance as well as Medicare and other question-and-answer session. speakers focus on home automation, insurance products. Learn what is universal design, finance, elder law, life S05 GREAT DECISIONS 2018* important and how to choose from a care and nutrition. bewildering array of options from an Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. independent consultant deliberately Instructors: Steven Dombchik, Bob Fisher, not licensed to sell products—just S02 CONSERVATIVES AND Vincent Pro LIBERALS: A HEALTHY professional advice. Limited to 25 The class consists of a DVD presentation students. DISCUSSION* followed by discussion. Topics include Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. the waning of Pax Americana, Russia’s Instructor: Peter Galleshaw foreign policy, China and America, the S08 INVESTING FOR A new geopolitical equation, media and Conservatives and liberals will discuss SUCCESSFUL foreign policy, Turkey, U.S. global RETIREMENT* the main political themes of the day. engagement and the military, South We encourage both conservatives and Africa’s fragile democracy, and global Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. liberals to sign up. Limited to 30 health. The Great Decisions text, Instructors: Rajeev Vaidya, Dick Arvedlund students. available from the instructors, is Seventh semester of a continuing recommended. Limited to 65 students. course to assist students, retired or nearing retirement, to find, evaluate S03 CURRENT EVENTS: S06 HOW TO SELL A HOUSE SPEAKERS* and determine the safety and suitability IN 30 DAYS* of investments for their portfolios. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Factors such as risk, reward, Instructors: Carl Schnee, Liane Sorenson, Instructor: Madeline Dobbs diversification, dividends, earnings and Susan Del Pesco Ever wondered why some houses sell other pertinent sources of information This class invites speakers who are quickly while others linger on the as well as investment themes, tools of politicians or political candidates, leaders market? This course focuses on today’s the trade and current investment ideas. in the arts, science and social services, marketplace and how to appeal to Limited to 35 students. and other important community leaders buyers, even if your house is not HGTV to address current issues. ready. Guest speakers will join this lively class to help you develop a plan, whether for now or the future. Workbooks will be provided.

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S12 PRINCIPLES OF S15 THE CONSTITUTION H New! INVESTING* TOUR* S09 INVESTING WITH Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. OPTIONS: BASICS* Instructor: Theodore Zak Instructor: Paul Welsh Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. An introduction to investing that Our amazing Constitution, born in Instructors: Rajeev Vaidya, Guy Werner reviews common stocks, corporate and unlikely circumstances and battered in This course introduces students to equity municipal bonds, U.S. Treasury and many a crisis, has survived and options. We cover the basics of how government agency obligations, flourished while other systems faded or options work and are priced and traded. international investments, mutual collapsed. This course tours its We introduce options-based strategies to funds, tax-sheltered annuities, and conceptual heartland and borderlands, enhance returns on equities and to reading and understanding basic looking back to origins and to past and produce income. We demonstrate live financial information. Develop an recent crises, and forward into some trading during market hours to help investment philosophy and an positive futures. students learn by doing. appropriate asset allocation strategy; explore the use of professional money S16 THRIVING IN management. IRA and retirement plan RETIREMENT* distribution concepts are reviewed as H New! Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. well as the new 529 savings plans. S10 LAW 201* Instructor: Joe Cisco Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Strategies for all your health and Instructor: Eric Grayson S13 RETIREMENT INCOME insurance needs. We will address BY DESIGN* Medicare changes, a new model for From 1965 to the present, there has choosing your primary care physician, been a controversial transformation in Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Ambrose Carr lifetime income options, new long-term constitutional law involving complex care options and taking the confusion issues regarding privacy, contraception, This course teaches you how to make out of Medicare choices. Note: This is an abortion and sexual expression, all in the the most of retirement savings and eight-week course that ends Oct. 25. face of fierce religious beliefs. This course investments. We will explore the history will explore how the Supreme Court has of the markets, traditional retirement decided, and continues to wrestle with strategies, optimizing Social Security, H New! these subjects. Limited to 50 students. distribution strategies from traditional investments, the different kinds of S17 TWO CONSTITUTIONS* income annuities available, sample Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. H New! retirement plans and tax-sensitive Instructor: Thomas Reed strategies. Materials will be posted S11 OLLI INVESTMENT An examination of U.S. treatment of online at www.ambrosecarr.com. STUDY GROUP* dissenters in time of national crisis, from Limited to 35 students. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. the American Revolution to the present, Instructors: Bruce Crawford, Genie Floyd focusing on federal measures to curb Prerequisites: Prior investing experience S14 STOCKS AND OPTIONS: dissent and vigilante action. The or coursework. INTELLIGENT reaction of U.S. courts to limitations on INVESTING* freedom of speech and assembly, and Members interested in investments in willingness to limit due process and stocks and other vehicles get together Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. equal protection of the laws to to exchange information. We seek Instructor: Anil Parikh dissenting minorities. intellectually-curious, experienced The basics of stocks and options, investors with a diverse set of characteristics of well-performing backgrounds, skill sets and life stocks, fundamental and technical experiences. Discussion will be aided by analysis, how to determine to buy charts and comments obtained from points for stocks, and some selling rules. online financial sites. Sessions are led by study group participants. Limited to 35 students. COLLEEN OLEXA COLLEEN

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COMMUNITY SERVICE How are courses assigned? Classes are assigned by a computer-based allocation process. All registrations—whether online, in-person or mailed in—received Y01 CHANGE A LIFE— by the August 3 priority registration deadline will be included in TUTOR AN ADULT* the allocation pool. When demand exceeds availability in popular Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. courses, the allocation process takes into account a variety of factors, Leader: Cynthia Shermeyer including the priority you’ve assigned to the class and whether or not you’ve Adult literacy can change everything. taken the class before. Registrations received after August 3 will be processed Low literacy impacts every important on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to class availability. social issue. Weekly OLLI course time will train you to be a Literacy Delaware taken a certified defensive driving tutor to an adult with low literacy and course within the last five years, you English language skills. Tutoring takes must attend both sessions. You may place at local libraries, churches and take the refresher course 180 days prior Arsht Hall. Tutoring four hours per week to expiration. This course is fun, has can give the gift that never stops X01 A HOLISTIC APPROACH energy and uses a variety of teaching giving—literacy! TO YOUR GOLDEN tools. Delaware residents may qualify YEARS* for a 10-15 percent insurance discount Y02 HELP A CHILD— and a three-point DMV credit. There is a BE A MENTOR* Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–noon Leader: Elle Van Dahlgren $25 cash fee for materials and certificate Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Location: Brandywine Hundred Library, to be paid to the instructor the week Leaders: Mary Fox, Jim Krum 1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 prior to the first session. Students must be on time and stay for the entire Join the OLLI/Big Brothers Big Sisters of This course includes presentations by three/six hours to receive their Delaware partnership and mentor a various community professionals who certificate for insurance discount. To student one hour a week at a local address a variety of topics from complete the official Defensive Driving elementary school. You choose your significant medical concerns to financial Registration Form and for more weekly mentoring time. Your life and bill-paying planning to important information, email the instructor at experience can help a child succeed! legal considerations to social [email protected]. This class will support your mentoring interaction and many more! These by providing training, information, presentations help identify ways to plan guest speakers and discussion session for events and needs you may not have X03 BECOME A SAFER with fellow OLLI mentors. even thought about and help you have DEFENSIVE DRIVER the retirement and golden years you’ve (TWO DAY)* dreamed about! H New! Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Y03 STROKE: INCIDENCE, X02 BECOME A SAFER October 19 and October 26 PREVENTION AND DEFENSIVE DRIVER Leader: Dianne Paris REHABILITATION* (TWO DAY)* Same as X02 except for dates. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Leader: Eleanor Pollak September 21 and September 28 X04 BOOK CLUB* Leader: Dianne Paris Stroke is an emergency! What are the Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. symptoms? What should you do and This certified defensive driving course Leader: Dorothy Kalbfus where should you go? We learn about provides options for a one-day, three- Join a stimulating discussion of both stroke incidence, its impact on our lives, hour refresher or a two-day, six-hour full fiction and nonfiction. Members select how to prevent stroke, and course. The first session is both the books to read and discuss during rehabilitation after stroke. We will also refresher for those who already have meetings held on the first Wednesday discuss how class members can assist certification and the first half for those of each month. with this in the community. seeking certification. If you have not

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X05 BRIDGE FOR THE X09 CHESS CLUB* X13 DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS FUN OF IT!* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Leaders: Nathaniel Morse, Richard Glazik Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Leaders: Cree Hovsepian, Karen Ingram Learn and play chess. Instruction Leader: Carol Lovett Come and play bridge just for fun. A includes basic moves, openings, tactics, Are you caring for someone who has short review of beginner bridge is strategy, recording of games and clock been diagnosed with dementia offered to those interested. A novice use. Bring a chess set and board if you (Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body table will be available after instruction have one. dementia, frontotemporal while other games continue degeneration, ALS, Parkinson’s concurrently. X10 CHORUS REHEARSAL* dementia, vascular dementia, etc.)? Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Providing care to a dementia sufferer is Leaders: Janet Taylor Miller, Dick Miller recognized as the most labor-intensive X06 CERAMIC TECHNIQUES and isolating form of caregiving. FOR ALL WORKSHOP* This is the same chorus that meets on Studies have shown that interventions Wednesday: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursday at 10:30 a.m. as a regular that break the isolation and provide Leaders: Rolf Eriksen, Linda Simon course. We will extend our choral work, education improve the quality of life of Corequisite: Must be enrolled in sometimes using this time as a sectional the caregiver and care recipient. Ceramic Techniques for All or Creative rehearsal. All chorus members are Support groups rank high among those Fun With Clay. expected to participate. interventions. Provides additional studio time for X11 CLOSE KNIT AND X14 DOMINOES* students registered in the corequisite CROCHET GROUP* Ceramic Techniques for All or Creative Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Fun With Clay. Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Ruth Suarez Leaders: Sheila King, Margaret Love Mexican Train dominoes is easy to learn An informal gathering of knitting and X07 CERAMICS WORKSHOP* and lots of fun to play. Come try it and crocheting enthusiasts who share their see for yourself. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. creativity and help each other with their Leaders: Joseph Germano, Isabel Kramen projects. Instruction is given on various Corequisite: Creative Fun with Clay or knitting techniques. New knitters H New! Ceramic Techniques for All welcome! Just bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles. X15 FLUTE CHOIR Provides additional work time for SECTIONALS* various clay projects from the above listed classes. X12 CONCERT BAND Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. REHEARSAL* Leaders: Dorothy Boyd, Gretchen Cox, Pamela Finkelman Tuesday: 3 p.m.–4:20 p.m. X08 CHAMBER MUSIC Leaders: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess This time will be used for individuals in EXPLORERS* the flute choir to work on their parts as This is the same band that meets on Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. sections or in small groups. The sessions Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. as a regular Leaders: Rick Wellons, will be led by at least one of the flute course offering. It is hoped that those Elisabeth Kottenhahn choir conductors, who will help the who attend this rehearsal will also Prerequisite: Ability to read string music. players with their technique and make attend the Friday morning course. As practice suggestions. Explore and enjoy quartet/quintet for with that course, new students are strings and more. No instruction except expected to have an interview with the phrasing and ensemble. Instruments teacher prior to signing up. other than strings by invitation through instructors. JENNA FORD JENNA

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X16 FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE Special Events Wednesdays CONVERSATION* Join us each Wednesday from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. in Room Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. 105 for Special Events that will surely enrich your day. These Leader: Mary Shenvi programs are for all members of OLLI at the University of This activity is designed to maximize Delaware in Wilmington. Feel free to attend each week or speaking practice in a relaxed select the programs that most interest you. You can buy your atmosphere. Short readings, songs and lunch, bring your lunch or just come and enjoy. Please note that the first poems serve as a springboard for class program is September 5, 2018, the first week of fall semester. discussions. Students should be enrolled concurrently in a regular, 9/5 News in the Trump Era 10/24 Politics and Paint: barbara intermediate-level French class. Dan Biddle, journalist and bodichon and the adjunct professor, University Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood of Delaware Margaretta Frederick, X17 GENEALOGY INTEREST Pre-Raphaelite curator, GROUP* 9/12 Close to the Vest and under Delaware Art Museum Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. the Skirt/bustles and bras Leader: Susan Kirk Ryan Civil War Era Living History with 10/31 Music and Revolution: The Music of beethoven Meet with like-minded enthusiasts and Thomas Tear and Karen Jessee and Cherubini discover new ways to coax those elusive David Amado, music director ancestors out of the archives. Some 9/19 NO PROgRAM and conductor of the Delaware guest speakers. Informal setting to get Yom Kippur Symphony help, help others and share our Orchestra successes and “brick walls.” 9/26 OLLI update J. Harry Feldman, council chair 11/7 Analysis of the 2018 Election X18 GUITAR MUSIC JAM* Tom Evans, former U.S. 10/3 Today’s Delaware National Representative from Delaware Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. guard Leader: William Stanley Major General Carol A. Timmons 11/14 OLLI Orchestra Folk, rock and pop music styles. Guitar, and Donna Fields, aide-de-camp Allen Tweddle, conductor banjo, fiddle and other instruments welcome. Participants are asked to 10/10 Immigration Policy and 11/21 NO PROgRAM bring a copy of a song, related to the the Trump Administration Thanksgiving week’s theme, to share with the group. Jan Ting, law professor, Temple University 11/28 OLLI Concert band New! Paul Hess, conductor H 10/17 Music Concert X19 JAZZ EXPLORATIONS* Gus Mercante, countertenor 12/5 OLLI Chorus and Hiroko Yamazaki, piano Janet Taylor Miller, conductor Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Norwood Coleman Participants will play jazz standards, have impromptu jam sessions and X20 MAH JONGG* X21 PC USERS GROUP* explore different sounds in jazz. Any Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. instrument acceptable. Participants Leader: Carol Durney Leaders: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston should be reasonably proficient on their Want to play the American version of This group provides a forum for members instruments, in order to contribute to a mah jongg with friendly people? Don’t to discuss their experiences using the good musical sound, and be willing to know how? Join us! You’ll learn quickly Windows 10 operating system. University explore jazz musical sounds. and have fun. of Delaware resources are explained.

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X22 PIANO: ADVANCED X26 PIANO: LATE MUSIC MAKERS AT THE ELEMENTARY, LEVEL 9 H New! MUSIC SCHOOL OF AT THE MUSIC SCHOOL* X30 STRING ENSEMBLE: DELAWARE*** Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. INTERMEDIATE POPS * Thursday: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Leaders: Joan Fasullo, Nancy Travis Wolfe Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leaders: Joan Fasullo, Nancy Travis Wolfe Location: The Music School of Delaware, Leaders: Sheila Normandeau, Pam Wilson Location: The Music School of Delaware, 4101 Washington St., Prerequisites: Ability to play violin, 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19802 viola, cello or bass at an advanced Wilmington, DE 19802 This course offers the opportunity to beginner level and higher level. For students who have completed continue the learning experience begun Continued music performance during Levels 1-12 (or equivalent). Discounted in Beginning Piano, Levels 1-8. The class will allow for exploration of fee of $227 for 12 lessons. Includes course places strong emphasis on fluent different genres of music at rhythm, sight-reading, ensemble reading, secure rhythm, controlled intermediate levels. playing, harmonization, theory and technique and expressive performance. technique. Learn how to work out a There is an additional fee of $227 for the new piece from first sight to artistic 12 class sessions. Questions: contact X31 TAI CHI PRACTICE* performance. Minimum six hours’ Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. preparation weekly. Questions: contact Limited to 8 students. Leader: Betty Ann Themal Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). Prerequisite: Must have completed an Limited to 8 students. X27 RECORDER PRACTICE* 8, 12 or 24-form class. Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. An opportunity for members who have Leader: Judith Lesnaw X25 PIANO: LATE learned the 8-, 12- or 24- tai chi forms to ELEMENTARY, LEVEL 7 AT Aspiring players will hone skills learned in practice, review and refine the forms learned in class. THE MUSIC SCHOOL*** the beginning or intermediate recorder classes. Our goal is to experience the joy Thursday: 1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. of ensemble playing. We will focus on Leaders: Joan Fasullo, Nancy Travis Wolfe playing easy but beautiful pieces together. X32 THE ARTIST’S WAY Location: The Music School of Delaware, We will review recorder maintenance, WORKSHOP* 4101 Washington St., tone production, articulation (tonguing) Monday: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Wilmington, DE 19802 and practice routines. Leader: Petra Cesarine This course offers the opportunity to For those enrolled in The Artist’s Way continue the learning experience X28 SAX ENSEMBLE* Creative Cluster. Come to a workshop to begun in Beginning Piano, Levels 1-6. Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. work on your own media without The course places strong emphasis on Leaders: Peter Popper, John Correia instruction. fluent reading, secure rhythm, controlled technique and expressive performance. This ensemble of intermediate to There is an additional fee of $227 for the advanced players will include all types of X33 UKULELE GROUP* 12 class sessions. Questions: contact saxophones. We’ll play a range of classical and jazz tunes. No beginners, please. Friday: 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). Leaders: Hillary Shade, Frank Clark Limited to 8 students. X29 SCALE MODELING* Fellow ukulele players: Come join our Friday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. group. Members play at a variety of Leader: Ray Hain levels on many types of ukuleles. The more of us the better; it’s more fun than An opportunity for those interested in playing on your own. Come practice scale modeling to work on at least one with the OLLI Ukulele Orchestra while project while being able to exchange we play all sorts of music as we ideas and techniques with others. continue to improve. Participants will decide on their own projects and provide their own tools and materials.

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X34 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, BEGINNER* 2018 Fall Friday Lecture Series Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Rick Wellons All lectures will be held from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in Room 108/9 Arsht Hall. Friday Lectures are free and open to the public. A fun learning experience featuring easy pieces and duets. Study will September 14 develop music sight-reading, left and Contact Lifeline (volunteer helpline) right hand position and playing September 21 technique. Four to six hours of practice Peace Week time a week is recommended. Students should rent or purchase a violin. Note: September 29 Instructors will assign students to one Distant Voices Touring Theatre of two sections based on ability levels Professional nonprofit arts organization dedicated to producing and touring and experience on the first day of class. original plays based on real events from America's past and present Limited to 15 students. October 5, October 12, November 9, November 16 (four-part series) X35 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, The War That Never Ended BEGINNER* Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Exploring the end of World War I and reflection on the legacy Leaders: Doug Adolphson, Eleanor Dooley that those four bloody years left to posterity. Ray Callahan, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history, University of Delaware Same as X34 except for time. Limited to 15 students. October 19 David Kozinski, poet X36 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, October 26 INTERMEDIATE* Senior Expo hosted by Acts Retirement-Life Communities Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leaders: Rick Wellons, Doug Adolphson, Follow us on Facebook for announcements of future lectures! Eleanor Dooley Prerequisite: At least one to two years of previous study required. A fun learning experience featuring interesting pieces and duets with growing skill and confidence. Continuing study of violin playing including scales, bowing and exercises, advancing to study of positions and solo pieces. Four to six hours of practice time a week is recommended.

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AbATH, MADELINE—B.A., Good in 1984, a local advisory firm, which and counseling, University of Delaware. Counsel College, White Plains, N.Y.; M.S., supervises balanced portfolios Retired from Christina School District library science, Columbia University. including both equity and fixed income after 31 years of teaching. Photography Worked in various public and school assets. (S08) restoration for Cameras Etc. for over 15 libraries. Has a long-time fascination years. (L07, L08) with movies, especially old movies. bANZ, CAROL—B.S., M.Ed., West (C33) Chester University; graduate study, bOWMAN, ARLENE—B.A., Boston State University of Delaware. Thirty-two years’ Teachers College, English; M.A., Widener ADOLPHSON, DOug—After playing elementary teaching experience in University. Retired English/drama violin for personal pleasure during my Pennsylvania and Delaware schools. teacher, drama department chair, and working life, I joined the OLLI String (H10) theater teaching artist/mentor for Ensemble and play in the first violin Delaware Institute for the Arts in section of the Brandywine Pops bAREFORD, bARbARA—B.S., State Education. Avid theatregoer. Proud of Orchestra. I look forward to working University of New York at Cortland. Yoga former students performing with both new and returning violin student for more than 10 years. Taught professionally and two young students here at OLLI. (X35, X36) yoga for OLLI summer session and at “performing” grandchildren. (C05) the Unitarian church. (D05, Q01) AINbINDER, HARRIET—Ph.D., bOyD, DOROTHy—B.S., music University of Chicago. Retired child bARTH, NEDDA—B.A., English; M.Ed., education, Lebanon Valley College. psychologist. Has been in a performing reading, Northeastern University. Former music teacher, recently retired folk dance group and taught teenagers Retired after 40 years teaching English, from the Newark Symphony Orchestra. Israeli folk dance. (C17) reading and language arts. Community (C12, X15) organization board member. Interests ALExANDER, ALLEN—Ed.D., University include modern literature, guitar, plays bRATTON, buDDy—B.S., business of Delaware, ABD cultural anthropology, and molding the minds of my above- administration, University of Delaware. Temple University. Retired department average children and grandchildren. Marine Corps musician playing chair, Delaware Technical Community (F01) trombone and sousaphone. Self- College (DTCC). Adjunct instructor of employed retailer for over 30 years. computer science at DTCC, now bINNERSLEy, E. KEITH—State Enjoys recreational music, church work, pursuing interests in computer science, scholarship 1953. B.S.C. with honors, model trains and spoiling three anthropology and nature photography. 1958. Ph.D., 1961. 34.916 years in grandchildren. (C04) (L09, L10) research and development with DuPont Company. Holds five patents. Operated buLLOCK, JOHN—A.B., St. Joseph’s ARRuDA, SuSAN—B.S., Drexel sailing schools in Chesapeake Bay and University; M.A., University of University; M.S., University of Delaware. British Virgin Islands. Skippered own Pennsylvania. Retired from Educator for 28 years, now retired. boat through the Bermuda Triangle 28 Northwestern State University, Western Community volunteer, Court Appointed times. (G04) Washington University, Holy Family Special Advocate and educational University and Villanova University. surrogate parent for children in foster bLACK, KAREN—B.A., French, Cedar (G10, G16) care. Enjoys travel, crafts and Crest College. Taught for 30 years in grandparenting. (F01) New Jersey and North Carolina: 18 years byRNE, DON—Graduate of Pace French (all levels through AP), the rest University. Interests in Shakespeare, ARVEDLuND, DICK—U.S. Naval Spanish and some English. Personal philosophy and classical music. (H01) Academy. M.B.A., Wharton School. interests: travel, reading, writing, Investment experience includes getting together with family and CALLAgHAN, CAROL—B.A., English/ equities research and portfolio friends—especially grandchildren. education, Merrimack College. Retired management of mutual funds and the (O08) English and computer teacher. Avid and DuPont Company pension fund. experienced researcher of own family’s Founded Cypress Capital Management bOSTIC, DALE—B.Ed., music education, genealogy. (E04, E08) University of Delaware. M.Ed., guidance

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CALLAgHAN, JOHN—B.S., business University. Taught grades eight–12 for arts. Enjoys reading stories in early administration; M.B.A., Northeastern 33 years in Danbury, Conn. Enjoys childhood programs, creating poetry University. Retired after 35 years music, photography and biking. (K03) and musical theater. (G17) running a Wilmington IT consulting organization. Interests include golf, CAVENDER, KEN—B.E.E., Villanova COLEMAN, NORWOOD—B.S., music photography, family and travel. (L07, University. Wartime engineer officer in education, Delaware State University; L08, N01) the Navy followed by 40 years with our M.S., rehabilitation counseling, Virginia local power utility. Now retired, Commonwealth University; ABD, social CAPPIELLO, LEEANN—Education currently building on 65 years of and behavior sciences, Bryn Mawr degree from University of Delaware. playing trumpet by performing with College. Retired training/diversity Retired teacher and card maker for 30 OLLI ensembles, the Wilmington administrator, race relations/social years. Interests include crafting, visual Community Orchestra, and leading and justice trainer/planner. Lincoln and performance arts, and travel. (B22) performing with the 28th Pennsylvania University adjunct professor. (G30, X19) Regimental Brass Band (Civil War CARR, AMbROSE—Seasoned reenactors). (C04) COLLINS, TEDDI—B.S.Ed., West Chester retirement advisor working with University. Retired nurse clinical retirees as they plan their exit strategies. CESARINE, PETRA—Newly stumbled educator and laser specialist from With a 20-plus year career, brings a into art and creative expression after 25 Christiana Care. Life member of the wealth of knowledge to the subject. years as a nurse. Continues to work on Brandywiners Ltd., interested in all (S13) both art and career. Developed a new aspects of theatre. Other interests: oil technique of meditative painting on painting, photography and tai chi— CARTER, CHARLES—B.S. and M.S., wax. (B16, D10, X32) learned at OLLI and have been electrical engineering, North Carolina practicing for 10 years. (Q07) State University, Raleigh. Retired after CHARLEy—Graduate of Germain 40-plus years in the field. Began School of Photography, New York, black CONNOR, CORKy—B.S., accounting/ brewing beer several years ago after and white photography. (X37) finance, Drexel University. Owned a receiving a home brew kit from family. food industry corporation that included Applies engineering and science CHERRIN, DENNIS—B.S., business, a restaurant, catering business, cooking background to home brewing. (D07) University of Delaware. Retired from the school, food writing and TV. Worked city of Wilmington after 42 years of with prominent U.S. and European food CASH, FRED—B.S., electrical service. Played in several community experts. Owns a gourmet/confection engineering, University of Missouri; bands for many years. (C01) brokerage. World traveler and involved M.B.A. equivalent, University of CISCO, JOE—B.S., Widener University. in international exchange and animal Delaware. Retired from U.S. Air Force welfare. (D11, G07) (communications, armaments), DuPont President of Caise Benefits, health (international marketing, plastics insurance advocates and consultants, CORbETT, ANDy—Born and raised in product management) and H&R Block. with over 25 years’ experience. Also Chicago. B.A., English, Penn State Traveled extensively and lived in Japan currently instructing at the UD Lewes, University; master of counseling, and Brazil. (O31) Temple, Widener and Immaculata OLLIs. University of Delaware. Licensed (S16) professional counselor of mental health CASSAR, KRISTINE—B.A., French and and master addiction counselor in education, Gustavus Adolphus College, CLARK, FRANK—B.S., M.Ed., West Chester University. Retired teacher of public and private facilities. Plays French Minnesota; M.A.T., multidisciplinary horn in the OLLI concert band, studies, Webster University, St. Louis. mathematics. Interests include music, the study of Chinese and Italian orchestra, a wind quintet, and an alto in Lived and studied in France and Spain. the recorder ensemble. (C23) Used languages in airline industry languages, and woodcarving. (X33) career, then teaching French and COKER, bEbE—B.S., Morgan State CORREIA, JOHN—B.A., Wilmington Spanish, all levels, in Connecticut public University. Longtime advocate of College. Worked 34 years for DuPont Co. school for 22 years. Loves languages effective public education. Co-founding Member of the National Association of and animals! (O08, O42) administrator of Jobs for Delaware Photoshop Professionals. Interests Graduates. Served on boards of include computer multimedia, CASSAR, RICK—B.A., English, and photography, travel and retirement. M.S.Ed., Western Connecticut State education, community service, civil rights, and drama and the performing (X28)

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COSgROVE, CLAIRE—B.A., Trinity D’AMICO, ANNA—M.D., Jefferson DESMOND, PAuL—B.A., DeSales University, Washington, D.C.; M.S., C.W. Medical College. Practiced obstetrics University; Northeast Catholic High Post, Long Island University. and gynecology in Wilmington for 35 School faculty. Worked in metallurgical Participated in National Writing Project years. Avid practitioner of yoga for 45 and chemical technology, technical at University of California, San Diego years. (Q17) writing, production process and and writing seminars at Bard College analytical laboratory. (H04, H12) and Hofstra University. Retired teacher. DATSKOW, SID—B.B.A., accounting, DEuTSCH, TOM—B.A., Washington & Interests include reading, writing and Wharton School. Retired CPA, having Jefferson College; M.D., Temple travel. (K02) worked for the U.S. Treasury Department for 34 years. Hobbies University; U.S. Army Medical Corps, COSgROVE, JAMES—B.A., philosophy, include classical guitar, photography, internship and two years as brigade University of Dayton; M.A., English, Ohio skiing, audio recording and world music surgeon in Hawaii; one year as a State University; S.T.L., theology, focusing on percussion from a variety of pulmonologist at Valley Forge Army University of Fribourg, Switzerland; D.A., cultures. (C11) Hospital in Pennsylvania. Charter English, St. John’s University. Retired member of the American Board of after teaching for 36 years. Avid reader. DAVISON, CHENDA—B.A., French and Family Practice; in private practice for 40 Dedicated woodworker and furniture- English, Earlham College; M.A., years in Malvern, Pa. Interests include maker. (C28) education, Lehigh University. Taught at golf, watching sports, investing and secondary and elementary levels. Born OLLI. (F04) COx, gRETCHEN—B.A., biology, in England, educated in the U.S., foreign Wittenberg University; M.A.T., Baylor study in France. Avid recorder player. DINER, JuDy—Ph.D., French literature, University. Flute playing experience Retired to Wilmington. (H07, O10) New York University; M.A., since fifth grade. (C12, X15) communications studies, West Chester DECARLI, HAROLD—B.S., chemical University. Lived in France for 14 years. CRAWFORD, bRuCE—B.A., M.A., engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Taught conversational English, worked University of Delaware. Interests include Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. as a journalist and spent nearly 20 years teaching, research and public service. Many interests, including ballroom as a fundraiser and manager in the Hobbies include attending academic dancing, movies and Italian. (O22, O23) nonprofit sector. Interests include conferences, working with multicultural French culture and language, cinema DEL PESCO, SuSAN—B.A., University of and transnational teams and traveling (especially French), travel and hiking. California, Santa Barbara; J.D., Widener to other countries. (S11) (O13) School of Law; L.L.M., University of CuCCIA, SANDRO—B.S., University of Virginia. Delaware Superior Court judge DINTENFASS, DEbbIE—M.B.A., Delaware. Native Italian speaker. 1988-2008; Delaware Health and Social University of Pennsylvania. Retired Twenty-one years with DuPont Services, Division of Long Term Care human resources manager information technology. Holds technical Residents Protection, director 2009- (manufacturing and higher education). certifications from Apple; specializes in 2012. (S03) Interests include fitness, travel, art, technology support and corporate date gardening and global issues. (D06) infrastructure, data security, web DEMOND, STEVE—A.A., Wesley DObbS, MADELINE—A realtor in operations and corporate IT training. College, B.S.Ed. and M.Ed., University of Delaware and Pennsylvania, and the Developed numerous OLLI courses in Delaware. Retired elementary school author of the signature program How to Italian, technology, photography and teacher in the Colonial School District. Sell a House in 30 Days! M.B.A., cinema. (O24, O27, O28, O29) Interests include golf, travel, yoga and music. (C18, Q13) Wilmington University. Also teaches DAgENAIS, SuSAN—B.A., English, minor M.B.A. marketing at Wilmington in philosophy and religion, Mt. St. Mary DESHPANDE, JAg—Degree in University. (S06) College; M.Ed., secondary school architecture from Bombay University, DODgE, MATT—B.S., mechanical and counseling, University of Delaware. India. Now retired, owned and operated industrial engineering, Clarkson Certified Myers-Briggs trainer. Retired a Wilmington architectural firm for 15 College; M.B.A., Augusta College. Data educator. Enjoys volunteer work, years. Lifelong interest in drawing and analyst for BaseballHQ.com since 2001 traveling, reading and grandparenting. art. Paintings exhibited at several local and member of the Baltimore and (J01) juried shows with awards. (B01) Philadelphia chapters of the Society for American Baseball Research. (G05)

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DOHERTy, TOM—Ph.D., chemistry, librarian. Published in numerous ERICKSON, JOHN—Art teacher for 35 University of Illinois. Former Delaware venues. Audited University of Delaware years for junior high and middle school. Genealogical Society president. Author Italian courses, traveled to Italy; Graduate of University of Delaware. of Delaware Genealogical Research member of Gamma Kappa Alpha Italian (B05, B10, B26) Guide (2002). Researched family in U.S., honor society. Interests include travel, U.K., Canada, Germany and France. literature and watercolor painting. (O26) ERIKSEN, ROLF—M.A., economics, Enjoys writing, tennis, running, University of Delaware. Senior vice investing. Retired from DuPont fibers DuRNEy, CAROL—B.A., English president and economist, Delaware technology forecasting. (E01, E02) education; M.I., University of Delaware. Trust Company; CEO, Beneficial Retired after 26 years teaching special Mortgage Corp.; retired as executive DOMbCHIK, STEVEN—B.S., University education. Self-taught pastel artist. director, Lutheran Senior Services, Inc., of Rochester; M.S. and Ph.D., organic Strong interests include pastel art Wilmington. Served on boards of chemistry, University of Illinois. Retired techniques and macrophotography. several local volunteer organizations. DuPont Co. research fellow in new (B11, B23, X20) Current chairman, Delaware Health business development. Past Osher Facilities Authority and member since Lifelong Learning council chair and past EDELSOHN, LANNy—B.A., University 1974. (B13, X06) president of four nonprofit of Pennsylvania; M.D., Hahnemann organizations. Lifelong love of history Medical College; residency, Harvard FARRANCE, IRENE—B.A. with honors, and current events. (S05) Neurology. Neurologist, Christiana Care. English, University of London; M.Ed., Clinical professor of neurology, University of Delaware. Taught English DOOLEy, ELEANOR—B.S., pharmacy, Jefferson Medical College. (G11, P07) at the high school level for 20 years. University of Texas. Plays with Lifelong interest in the English Brandywine Pops Orchestra and with EDWARDS, MARy ANNE—B.A., history, language and literature. (H06) the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s University of Delaware. Lived in String Ensemble as a founding member. Minneapolis and Chicago for 30 years FASuLLO, JOAN—B.M., Marywood Enjoys gardening and volunteer work, before retiring to Delaware. Career in College, M.M., New School for Music especially with children. (C25, C27, X35, medical industry and community-based Study; professional teacher training X36) organizations. Longtime folk dancing course, Princeton. Former faculty chair, student who loves to dance! (C17) New School’s elementary department, DRAIN, EuDEL—Retired critical care Bay Area Music Center, Brandywine nurse from Christiana Care. B.S. in EHRLICH, MARION—B.A., political Piano Studio. Former owner of Clear psychology and sociology from science, Hunter College; M.A., public Lake Piano Studio. Founder and first University of Maryland. Barbados native administration, University of Delaware. president, North Delaware Music with an affinity for water. (Q04) Retired senior investigator, U.S. Teacher’s Association. (X22, X25, X26) Department of Labor. (J07) DROOZ, ANgELA—Born and educated FEIRINg, ANDREW—B.S., chemistry, in Germany. Study of library science. EHRLICH, RObERT—M.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., organic Worked as a bookseller and for environmental engineering, University chemistry, Brown University. Retired publishing companies. Retired from of Delaware; Ph.D., physics, Rutgers from DuPont after 32 years in research New Castle County Community University. Research in biochemistry and from Compact Membrane Systems Services. Interests: languages, and environmental chemistry at after 10 years in research and research gardening, tai chi and travel. (O16, Q09) University of Delaware. Editor of management. Dedicated Mac user for Lifelong Learning Newsletter. (A03, D11, more than 25 years at home and work. DuNLAP, bOb—B.A., University of J07, L01, L02) (L15) Delaware; J.D., Dickinson School of Law. Retired DuPont attorney with interests ELDER, CATHy—B.A., Smith College, FELLNER, WILLIAM—Ph.D., in methods to improve reasoning and M.L.S. and M.B.A., Simmons College. As biostatistics, University of California at decision-making. (D03) part of a highly mobile childhood, spent Berkley. Retired from DuPont Co. An two years in Switzerland and graduated accomplished singer, actor and pianist, DuRANTE, JANICE FLOyD—B.A., from Chateau Brillantmont in Lausanne. has appeared often with local English, Temple University; library Subsequently spent more than two community theater groups, both science, Syracuse University. Former decades in commercial and investment onstage and as music director. (C06) newspaper editor, teacher and school banking. (O09)

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FENIMORE, EDEE—Careers as a travel, world affairs and wide-ranging technology manager, plant manager, teacher and pastor take a backseat to discussions. (G03) facilities contracts manager. Private an avocation as a storyteller. A love of consultant: expert witness, stress stories began over 75 years ago and FLExMAN, RuTH—B.S., University of analyst, transportation engineer. A continues to this day. (F02, H08) Illinois; M.A.T., Indiana University, Ph.D., homebuilder, coach, two-time ironman, University of Delaware. Lutheran father to four sons. (S01) FIELDINg, JANET—B.A., University of Community Services executive director Delaware, major in English and minors (17 years); OLLI program manager, gALLESHAW, PETER—B.S.E.E., M.B.A., in education and art. Taught English at Statewide OLLI program coordinator B.S., accounting. U.S. Army—New the secondary level for 25 years. Avid (18 years). Served on many statewide/ Jersey, Germany, Vietnam. School in reader with a passion for mythology, local nonprofit boards/committees. Indiana and Delaware. Worked in folk tales, poetry, Native American and Enjoys nature, writing and music. (K06) electric utilities in design and plant women writers, theatre and film. (H09) start-up. Worked in Canada, China, FLOyD, gENIE—Shocked by the 2008 Algeria, Iraq and Ecuador as FILIPKOWSKI, JuDy—M.S., M.A., stock market crash, began studying engineering project manager. (S02) history, Temple University. Retired investments via courses at OLLI over the Philadelphia teacher and architectural last five-plus years. Active member of gAO, JuNLI—Eight years of language tour guide. Delaware Art Museum and several investment study groups. (S11) teaching and research experience in Rockwood Museum guide. (A01) China. Has taught students of all ages FOSS, bOb—B.A., Northwestern and with various learning backgrounds. FINKELMAN, PAMELA—B.A., Carleton University; Ph.D., chemical physics, Loves the Chinese language, Chinese College; M.A., music, University of Iowa. Caltech. Retired from DuPont after 27 food and cooking. Huge fan of Played flute in high school band and years, Optimer, Inc. after 11 years as photography. (O03, O04, O05, O06) orchestra. Conductor of the a cappella research scientist/engineer. Other group Nothing But Treble. (C12, X15) interests include aeronautics, gAy, FRANK—Ph.D., chemistry, meteorology, travel, wilderness and University of California, Berkeley. FISH, PATRICIA—B.A., comparative natural and human history. (G03) Retired DuPont research fellow. Interest literature, University of Maryland, in anthropology and archaeology from M.Div., New Brunswick Theological FOSTER, J. MICHAEL—B.A., University childhood. (G24) Seminary; ordained Presbyterian of Richmond; M.A., University of Church (USA). Taught biblical theology Virginia; M.S.L.S., University of North gAyNOR, CHARLENE—B.A., for many years after enjoying a singing Carolina. Retired music department journalism, Marquette University. career in opera and the classical librarian at University of Delaware. Alumna, Stanford Professional repertoire. Loves travel, nature and art, Taught jazz history at UD for 20 years. Publishing Course and the Center for and nurtures a scientific curiosity and Hosted jazz radio programs for 50 years. Creative Leadership. Forty-plus years in wonder. (J03) (C36, C38) publishing. Former CEO of the Association of Educational Publishers. FISHER, bOb—B.S., electrical FOSTER, KAREN—Education degrees Past publisher of Learning magazine. engineering, University of Delaware; from the University of Toledo and the Interests: travel, music, reading and M.S.A., George Washington University. University of Maryland; Ph.D., Catholic grandkids. (G29) Worked as an aerospace engineer for University. School administrator for the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation more than 30 years. Interests include gERMANO, JOSEPH—Business degree, Command for 28 years. Past president, art, crafts, cooking and travel. (B22, B24) University of Pennsylvania. Retired from United Nations Association, U.S.A. JPMorgan Chase credit card after 50 Delaware Division. (S05) FOx, MARy—B.S., University of years managing and designing Delaware. Current executive director, computer systems for various FLExMAN, ED—B.S., Bradley Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, companies in the Philadelphia region. University; Ph.D., Indiana University. Inc., with more than 30 years Hobbies include bonsai, ceramics, Retired DuPont Fellow with 42 years experience in the field of evidence- sculpture, art and gardening. Studied research experience in polymer based mentor programming. (Y02) ceramics for two years at Absalom- chemistry. Recipient of Lavoisier and Jones Art Studio. (B19, X07) Pedersen awards. Lifelong interest in FuLTON, SCOTT—Engineering, St. many sciences and history. Enjoys Lawrence University. Founder, Home Ideations. Retired DuPont/Chemours:

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gEyER, ANDy—B.S., mechanical gOODMAN, ALAN—B.S., chemistry, gRIFFITH, HELEN—Delaware native. engineering, United States Merchant University of Delaware; Ph.D., chemistry, University of Delaware graduate (1998). Marine Academy; M.S., environmental Stanford University. Retired after 28 Professional writer with 16 books for engineering, University of Delaware. years at DuPont in research, consulting, children published, including picture Commissioned naval officer, senior development, manufacturing and books, beginning readers and novels. engineering manager, Naval Sea teaching. Taught at Keller Graduate Other interests include birding, nature Systems Command. Registered School of Management. Guide at the and gardening. (K01) engineer, State of Delaware. Has been Brandywine River Museum. (O34) playing guitar and other instruments gRIMES, DONALD—B.S.M.E., since age 13. Currently gives live group gOODRICK, CHRIS—Educated in University of Maryland; M.C., University and solo performances. (C16) Mexico and Switzerland; B.A., French, of Richmond. Retired from DuPont after Louisiana State University. Translator of 38 years in marketing and new product gIACOMINI, HAROLD—B.S., German to English, proofreader/copy development. An 18-year OLLI member Bloomsburg State College; M.A., Temple editor, high school teacher’s aide in and past council chair. In addition to his University. Several trips to Italy. (O21) Spanish, French and German. Lifelong grandchildren, he enjoys travel and interests in languages, travel, hiking, taking photos. (G19) gIbbS, TIM—B.A., Earlham College; gardening, music, art, reading and M.P.H., Arcadia University. knitting. (O12, O20) gROSS, MARTy—B.S., art education, Certifications in nonprofit M.S., student personnel work in higher management and Lean Six Sigma gOVATOS, JuDy—B.A., English, education, Indiana State University. Art Performance Improvement. Executive University of Delaware. Varied 45-year teacher in Indiana and Illinois for seven director of the Delaware Academy of career in teaching, corporate years. Retired from the DuPont Medicine/Delaware Public Health communications and nonprofit Company after 17 years in customer Association. Delaware native with a leadership as executive director of service. While working, continued a love passion for working in the medium of Delaware Academy of Medicine and Arc of art by painting murals, working in oil glass and in the garden. (P04) of Delaware. Lifelong advocate for child and pastels and teaching senior art protection and social justice issues. classes. (B07) gILMOuR, ANNIE DugAN—B.A. +30, Enjoys reading, yoga and fitness Spanish and French, University of activities, meditation and classes at gRygO, EDWARD—B.S., business, Delaware. Studied Italian at West OLLI. (G17) Seton Hall University. U.S. Naval officer Chester University and the Puccini for more than three years. Took over Institute in Italy. Retired teacher; taught gRAySON, ERIC—B.S., accounting, family printing business in New Jersey. French, Spanish and Italian for 30 years. University of Delaware; J.D., Widener Sold the company and became general Other interests include reading and University School of Law. Has practiced manager of printing shops in New York watching foreign films. (O22, O23) law in the Wilmington area for 38 years. and New Jersey. Retired as a senior Has appeared in and tried cases in every estimator for large web printing shops. gLAZIK, RICHARD—B.A., psychology, jurisdictional court in Delaware and Served as a docent on the Battleship Queens College, CUNY; Ed.M., serves as a certified Superior Court New Jersey for 10 years. (G01, G29) educational psychology, Temple mediator and arbitrator. (S10) University. Practicing school guTTERIDgE, MARgARET—Earned psychologist for more than 30 years. gREER, ROSE—B.S., biology, College of B.A. and teaching diploma in Great Retired. Current member of United Notre Dame of Maryland; M.S., Britain and taught in England and States Chess Federation. Enjoys chess, educational leadership, University of Scotland for several years. Worked as a golfing, hiking and travel. (X09) Delaware; M.S., guidance and curatorial assistant and tour guide for counseling, Loyola College. Retired almost 20 years at Winterthur. (G23) gOLDbAuM, JuDy—B.A., secondary middle school science teacher in Cecil education, English major, social science County, Md. Enjoys travel, reading, HAgAN, DICK—B.A., University of minor, Michigan State University. sewing, cooking, volunteer work with Delaware, history. Member of Society Taught in Michigan, California and early onset Alzheimer’s patients. (D01, for American Baseball Research. Delaware. Retired in 2011 from K05) Published book on 1943 Phillies. Brandywine School District after 18 Currently writing a book on WWI hero years. Enjoys reading, genealogy and Eddie Grant. (C31, G05, G22) traveling. (H02, H06)

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HAIN, RAy—B.S., aeronautical technical writer, web developer, IT Hunter College. Former executive engineering, St. Louis University; M.A., application support specialist. Lifelong director of Delaware Heritage military studies, American Military bicyclist and vocal musician, recently Commission. (G12) University; M.A. philosophy, Holy into playing low brass and strings. (C04, HASTINgS, LyNDA—B.A., sociology Apostles College and Seminary. Retired C06, C25, Q12) and education, University of Delaware. engineer and Air Force officer. Worked Retired from State of Delaware. Past in the aerospace industry for 40 years. HANSON, JEANNE—B.A., secondary commander, Wilmington Sail and Power Currently a Smithsonian National Air education, Antioch College; J.D., Squadron. Recovering sailor. Have and Space Museum docent. Interested Widener University School of Law. developed my new loves for tai chi and in scale modeling since age 12. (G13, Practiced primarily family law. Spent for singing, songwriting and playing R04, X29) some years in Latin America, including two years in the Peace Corps in El guitar at OLLI. (C13) HAINER, JAMES—M.D., Marquette Salvador. (O32, O40) HAWKINS, FORREST—B.A., West University; internal medicine and M.P.H., Virginia University; M.D., George University of Washington. Spent 25 HAPKA, ANN—B.S., University of Washington University. Pediatrician for years in the pharmaceutical industry Wisconsin, graduate work in special 30 years. Longtime interest in popular (cardiovascular research). Hobbies education. Worked as home training folk music groups. (C35) include wooden boatbuilding and old specialist for United States Public Health Service and as a teacher in furniture repair. (R03) HERZOg, REg—B.S., math education, grades K-8 and in special education. State University College at Buffalo. U.S. HALL, LINDA—Retired after 17 years at Hobbies include gardening, reading Air Force 1969-73. Public school math Winterthur (development staff). Yoga and crafts. (D05) teacher in upstate New York. Adjunct and meditation instructor experience: instructor at SUNY Cortland. Brandywine YMCA, Beyond Fifty, HAPKA, JERRy—B.S., pharmacy; J.D., Programming computer tech in North Christiana Care Health Services. Poetry University of Wisconsin. Retired from Carolina. Interests include genealogy, and nonfiction published in books and DuPont and Pew Center for Global computers, photography and travel. magazines. Founding board member, Climate Change. Now pursuing hobbies (E05) Cancer Support Community Delaware. in photography and fly fishing and looking to share interest in computers, (Q15) HESS, JOyCE—B.A., University of photography and beyond. (L16) Delaware. Fifty years of teaching HAMILTON, DAVID—B.A., M.S., biology, experience at the public and private University of Delaware; M.S., HART, bARbARA—B.S., mathematics, school, and college levels. Enjoys information science, Drexel University. Grove City College; M.Ed., University of performing in the clarinet quartet with Student of tai chi at lifelong learning Pittsburgh; graduate work, husband Paul and playing bassoon in since 2004. Other interests include mathematics and statistics education, the concert band. Active member of the literature, folk dance, choral music and West Virginia University. Former Delaware Music Educators. (C08, C09, hiking. (Q08) mathematics educator. (G09) C10, X12) HAMILTON, MARy LOu—M.S., RN, HARVEy, JOHN—B.S., agricultural HESS, PAuL—B.A., M.M., University of University of Delaware. Clinical nurse journalism, University of Missouri. Delaware. Forty-five years of teaching specialist. Retired from nursing Writer/editor Successful Farming, Farm experience at the public school and education at St. Francis Hospital, Journal. Key player in 1976 USDA college levels. Performed in a variety of Delaware Technical Community College Yearbook of Agriculture. Wrote book, Big genres on string bass, electric bass and and University of Delaware. Renewed Bud 747, about the world’s largest tuba. Enjoys cycling, reading and other painting interests at OLLI. Has exhibited tractor. Thirteen years, public relations things that add to the quality of life! in several juried shows. Hobbies include manager, DuPont Agricultural Products. (C09, C10, X12) fiber crafts, antique button collecting, (G08) plein air painting, gardening, attending HASKELL, DEbORAH—B.A., theatre, HIggINS, JIM—B.A., history, Holy Cross car shows and photography. (B03) Penn State University; Ph.D., mass College; J.D., Harvard Law School. communications, New York University. Retired DuPont attorney with interests HANSON, bRIAN—B.S., M.S., in history, international relations and mechanical engineering, MIT. Worked as Taught speech and communications courses at various colleges including classical studies, including the Latin and a research and development engineer, Greek languages. (O30)

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HIRST, ENID—B.A., Brooklyn College; chair; current OLLI Curriculum 1964-2010 and still travels there M.F.A., University of Hartford. Certified Committee, This Week editor, and regularly. Peace Corps Mexico 2007- yoga instructor with many years of newsletter staff member. Hobbies 2010. (O38, O39) experience teaching movement and include OLLI art classes, attending health-related classes. (Q17) concerts, fitness and bridge. (X05) JOHNSTON, DOug—A.A.S.M.E., Delaware Technical Community HOCHMAN, RONNA—B.S., HuMPHREy, CARROLL—B.A., Oberlin College; B.S., computer management, mathematics, University of Pittsburgh. Conservatory; M.S., Temple University, Neumann University. Retired after 38 Interested in all types of craft, from music education. Forty years as a public years with Delmarva Power. Self-taught needlework to paper to, currently, glass school band director. During computer junkie. Also enjoys fusing and jewelry making. Volunteered retirement, organized the New Castle genealogy, home repairs, gardening briefly at The Delaware Contemporary County Community Band. Hobbies: four and fixing all things mechanical or and has volunteered at Alfred I. duPont children and 11 grandchildren. (C01) automotive. (L11, L12, X21) Hospital for Children for over 25 years. Also loves to travel. (B06) HuNTER, bENADIR—Born and JONES, JAN—B.Sc. (Hons.), Cardiff educated in Brazil, elementary University, U.K., graduate degrees in HOLLOS, PAuL—B.A., Brown education degree; A.A., data processing science education from King’s College, University; M.B.A., Harvard Business technology, Delaware Technical London and University of Delaware. School. Formerly an assistant treasurer Community College. Member, Academy Retired after 25 years teaching biology of an industrial company responsible of Art and Culture of Bahia. Interests and environmental science at the for risk management; treasurer of the include making custom jewelry secondary level in Canada and the Insurance Company of North America; (studied at Delaware Art Museum), U.S.A. Delighted to grandparent, travel vice president at Cigna’s property and photography and sculpting. (O31) and enjoy life to the fullest. (S04) casualty insurance division and a consultant at Arthur Andersen. INgRAM, KAREN—B.S., human JONES, WILLIAM—B.S., Cornell Currently an independent fee-based resources management, Wilmington University. Retired from DuPont and consultant. (S07) University. Careers in business and Change Management consulting. government. Enjoys bridge, played in Teaches at both the Wilmington and HOLSTEIN, bILL—B.S.E., chemical national and international duplicate Dover OLLIs. He and his wife travel engineering, Princeton University; Ph.D. bridge tournaments; has accumulated extensively, garden and enjoy their chemical engineering, Stanford hundreds of master points and is a grandchildren. (G21, R02) University. Retired from career in member of two national bridge research and development for organizations. Court Appointed Special KALbFuS, DOROTHy—B.A., University chemicals, alternative energy and Advocate (CASA) for children in foster of Rochester. Career in government and electronic materials at DuPont. Interests care. (X05) business management in Washington, in art and languages. (O15) D.C. Retired to this area to pursue JENSEN, DICK—B.S., Rose-Hulman interests such as reading, travel, HOLT, NORM—Has studied guitar and Institute of Technology; M.Che., gardening, grandchildren and time for joined in with the guitar jams at OLLI for University of Delaware. Retired after 35 learning. (X04) several years. In addition, plays guitar years as research fellow in DuPont and sings at church. Enthusiastic in engineering and central research; Spent KAuFFMAN, CyNTHIA—Studied helping others learn to find the fun and nearly three years in Germany with U.S. isometric engineering at New York contentment that guitar playing can Army in the 1960s; enjoys German University during World War II. Moore bring. (C14, C15) study, travel, computers, boating and College of the Arts; University of scuba diving. (O18) Delaware; Berté Fashion, Philadelphia, HOVSEPIAN, CREE—B.S., chemistry, illustration. Taught at Berté Fashion and St. Lawrence University; M.S., analytical JIMÉNEZ, SyDNEy—A.B., French, in Wilmington public schools. chemistry, University of Wisconsin- Spanish, Wellesley College; M.A.T., Watercolor medium instructor for Madison; retired from Polaroid/DuPont/ Spanish, Brown University. Taught adults, member of The Delaware DuPont Pharmaceuticals; current Spanish levels 1-5 at Tower Hill Upper Contemporary and the Delaware pharmaceutical quality consultant and School and English as a second Foundation for the Visual Arts. (B10) expert technical writer. Past member/ language in Spain, Indonesia, Korea and secretary of council and Art Committee Mexico. Lived mostly in Spain from

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KEANE, bARRy—B.S., political science KINg, SHEILA—B.S., pharmacy, KRAMER, MICHAEL—B.A. Trinity and history, Fordham University. Retired University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. College, Hartford, Conn. M.A.H.L. and after 31 years of commercial and Retired from AstraZeneca after 29 years, ordained a rabbi at Hebrew Union consumer banking, having served most mainly devoted to managing product College-Jewish Institute of Religion in recently as president/COO of Citibank complaints. Long-time knitter and avid New York. Served congregations in (Delaware) and director of finance vegetable gardener. (X11) Bowie, Md. and Long Island, N.Y. before reengineering, MBNA. (G11) a year as a chaplain resident at KIZuKA, HIROHIKO—Educated in Christiana Care. (J08) KEANE, JIM—B.A., chemistry, La Salle Japan and the U.S. (Ph.D., Northeastern University, M.S., organic chemistry; University). After a brief career as a KRuM, JIM—Retired from University of Northeastern University. Certified adult research scientist, engaged in Delaware after teaching marketing for swim instructor, Certified Masters swim international business management in 31 years. Real education began in the coach, All-American college swimmer. radiopharmaceuticals for 30 years. College for Seniors at University of Interests include travel, language, Enjoy sharing my knowledge about North Carolina-Asheville and continues cycling, tennis and open water Japanese history, culture and language at OLLI. Serves as a big brother/mentor swimming. (Q03) with others. (D08) to a local second-grader. (F05, G17, Y02)

KEANE, TOM—B.S., M.S., chemical MCLAugHLIN, MARy KOPROWSKI— KRuSE, VERONIKA—M.S., chemistry, engineering, MIT. Retired from DuPont Bachelor’s in psychology and doctor of University of Illinois. Born and educated after a 46-year career in research, medicine from Temple University. Over in Hungary and attended high school in manufacturing and engineering. 30 years of practice in anesthesiology. Germany. Retired from DuPont Specialized in chemical reaction Married with three grown children, Company after 35 years in research, engineering. Interests include computer enjoying retirement. Have always loved development and marketing. (O20) programming, music and family history. dancing and now get to share that with LACSNy, LORRAINE—B.S., M.Ed., (R03) others. Also love travel, skiing and University of Delaware. Retired after 30 sailing. (C17) years of teaching in the Wilmington and KELK, KATHERINE—B.S. business Christina school districts. Married with education, University of Delaware; M.A., KOTTENHAHN, ELISAbETH—M.A., two grown daughters and four educational administration, Rowan University of Delaware. Former granddaughters. Interests include University. Retired after 30 years as instructor, Department of Languages, knitting, crocheting, jewelry making, teacher and school administrator. Kathy Literatures and Culture at the University exercise and visiting our national parks. has learned about watercolor, oil and of Delaware. (C27, O17, X08) (B24) acrylic painting from many OLLI instructors since 2009 and now feels KRAJESKI, RObERT—B.S.E.E. After 50- LANHAM, MICHAEL—B.A., chemistry, confident to share what she has plus years in information management University of North Carolina at Chapel learned. (B02, B07) for business and government, retired to Hill; aeronautical engineering, U.S. Navy this area to pursue interests in Postgraduate School; M.B.A., University KENNEDy, CATHIE—B.A. French, M.A., computers, travel, woodcarving, nature of Delaware. Navy officer, naval aviator, West Chester University. Thirty years’ and various volunteer jobs. Enthusiastic special weapons officer, operational experience teaching all levels of French, in helping others learn. (B12) flight missions, chief aerodynamics including study at Université de instructor, test pilot, Navy Flight Montreal. (O13) KRAMEN, ISAbEL—B.F.A., textile design, Moore College of Art. Designed Instructor School. DuPont, New Venture KEOugHAN, JACQuELyN—B.A., original hand-painted and computer- development. Hanson PLC, (British) French, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; generated textile patterns for clothing, managing director. AEARO, managing M.A.T., French/education, University of carpet, upholstery and drapery lines. director. Retired, but still do New South Carolina. Retired French Owner, graphic design studio, Venture consulting and pro bono language educator, Delaware public designing promotional material for counseling for veterans. (F04) schools. Backgrounds in credit lending, hospitals, businesses and the Miami LAROSSA, bOb—Well-known banking and medical billing. Lifelong Zoo in Florida. Now retired and molecular biologist. Research fellow at musician. Avid traveler. Active in sports. enjoying life! (B19, X07) DuPont. In retirement, combining this (O11, O12) knowledge with a love of history to study genealogy. (E07)

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LEAguE, DEbbIE—B.S., finance and LINEHAN, JAMES—Licentiate in Sacred LuCAS, JERRy—B.S., Worcester accounting, Arizona State University; Theology, Woodstock College, Polytechnic Institute, electrical M.B.A., Arizona State University. Maryland; M.A., pastoral studies, Loyola engineering; M.B.A., George Formerly employed in the financial University, Chicago; M.A., philosophy, Washington University. Retired as services industry where positions Boston College; M.A., human resource assistant vice president from Union included heading a private banking management, University of Utah. Pacific Railroad. Worked for various division and managing commercial Administrator of the Delaware companies in IT for over 40 years. (M01) loan portfolios for Citibank, First Union Developmental Disabilities Council for and Wells Fargo banks. (O34) 21 years. (J09) MACINTyRE, MARyLOu—B.A., Boston University; Longwood Gardens LECK, KARL—President of Delaware LIVESAy, SHARON—Has been making Certificate Program 1, 2; hotel Photographic Society. Photographed and exhibiting her art for more than 40 management. Lifelong interest in international horse sports for 30 years years and selling original jewelry genealogy, travel, oceans, birding, art including six summer Olympic Games. designs under the name Mimi’s Art 4U history, gardening, computers, knitting, Won two Photojournalist of the Year for eight years in juried craft shows. Has fishing, old Jaguars and grandchildren. Awards. Made over 50 magazine covers. also coordinated the arts program for (E04, E09) (X37) dementia residents at The Lorelton. Her LESNAW, JuDITH—Ph.D., biology jewelry incorporates hand-cut and MARTIN, LEWIS—Former principal (virology), professor emeritus, etched metal designs of animals and consultant at DuPont engineering, University of Kentucky. Explores ways of other designs. (B21) retired after 40 years. B.S.M.E., University pursuing, integrating and sharing of Delaware. Hobbies are coaching passions for playing recorder, LOVE, MARgARET—B.M.E., Florida youth and high school soccer, playing experimental music, nature and State University; M.M.E., Kansas State competitive tennis, traveling, abstract photography, writing, and a University; former church music challenging projects and computers. conviction that viruses are not director/organist. Teaches lever harp, (L05, L06) altogether nasty. (C22, X27) early childhood music and adult piano at the Music School of Delaware. MARTIN, NANCy—Domestic and LEWIS, CRAIg—B.S., M.S., statistics and Member of Brandywine Harp Orchestra international flight attendant for 34 computer science, University of and church hand bell director. Hobbies years. Combined career as a registered Delaware. A lifelong amateur include sewing, knitting and crochet. nurse working in trauma/surgical astronomer and armchair (C02, C19, X11, X23, X24) stepdown and cardiac surgery. Since astrophysicist. Interests include physics, retiring, has enjoyed exploring OLLI engineering, business, investing and LOVELAND, CHRISTINE—Licensed classes with a special interest in art. earth sciences. (R01) psychologist. Ph.D., psychology, Temple (B04) LEWIS, MARy—Ph.D., physical University; M.A., English and clinical MCKINLEy, MARy KATE—B.A., fine oceanography, University of Delaware; psychology, West Chester University. art/art history, University of Delaware. M.S., physics, University of Chicago. Art Certifications in school psychology, Art educator, K-8 for 22 years. Past visual education at Penn Academy of Fine secondary English and Spanish, artist for Young Audiences of Eastern Arts; studied Chinese painting and elementary and secondary principal. Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Co- calligraphy at Munson Williams Proctor Adjunct professor, Immaculata authored the visual arts curriculum for Art School, Utica, N.Y., and a Maine University. Attended Eastern Baptist the Diocese of Wilmington. Interests workshop and at OLLI. Interested in art, Theological Seminary. Interests include include photography, technology, photography and travel. (B14, B15) music, writing, spirituality, friends and family. (J01) gardening, metalsmithing and jewelry. LICHTENSTADTER, MARLENE—B.A., (B03, B06) M.P.A., University of Delaware; M.S.Ed., LOVETT, CAROL—Licensed clinical Youngstown State University. Retired social worker and certified addictions MCKINSTRy, JANE—B.A., history, State of Delaware: parole board chair, counselor. Advocate for dementia University of Delaware. Former teacher, director special court services, sufferers and their caregivers. Facilitates substitute teacher and volunteer management analyst, inmate several caregiver support groups and teacher of English as a second classification and probation-parole workshops about dementia. Discovered language. Amateur genealogist since officer. Studied tai chi at lifelong yoga while caregiving. (Q16, X13) 1990. (E03, E08) learning and elsewhere. (Q10)

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MCLEAN, SCARLETTE—A.A., business medical director. Interests include MILLER, RICHARD—B.S., music management, Lansing Community volunteer work, traveling, hiking, education, Lebanon Valley College; M.S., College. Retired after 31 years in the ballroom dancing, crafts, baking and Penn State University; advanced study property and casualty insurance family time. (G25) at Temple University. Taught and industry. Enjoys reading, genealogy, directed bands and orchestras. Adjunct grandparenting and taking lifelong MEITNER, PAM—B.S., chemical professor and director of bands, Drexel learning courses. (F01) engineering, Drexel University; J.D., University. Member of 553rd U.S. Air Widener University. Retired attorney for Force band. Selected for 2009 MCMASTER, EARL—Physics degrees DuPont in the areas of patents, labor, Pennsylvania Music Educators Hall of from Cornell University and University litigation and environment. Member of Fame award. Conducts the Lukens of California, Irvine. Worked on the Community Involvement Advisory Concert Band. (C07, X10) space shuttle and GPS programs Council. (P02) (1970s); research in biophysics and MISCOSKI, MIKE—B.E.E, M.B.A., computational quantum mechanics MILAZZO, SuZANNE—B.S., Furman University of Delaware. Retired after 32 (1980s) and computer consulting (1990- University. Created and owned three years with Hewlett-Packard and Agilent 2000s). Interests include playing guitar, small businesses in Delaware, retiring Technologies. Worked as an IT bass and trumpet, sailing, after 20 years from Coffee Creations. consultant doing “deep data diving” into exercise/nutrition, theoretical physics English as a second language tutor in SAP enterprise software. This was and mathematics. (C24) reading for Literacy Volunteers Serving perfect preparation for genealogy Adults. Hobbies include genealogy, research, learned here at OLLI in 2012. MCMENIMAN, LINDA—B.A., New York photography and cooking. (E09) Researching families from Poland and University; Ph.D., University of Ireland. (E06) Pennsylvania. Retired communications MILLER, CHuCK—B.A., biology, professor in the New Jersey state University of Delaware. Taught earth MORROW, ELEANORE—B.A., Spanish, college system. Current interests science, biology and physical science in Pennsylvania State University; and include writing, genealogy and history. secondary schools. Retired Master journalism, Georgia State University. (E06) Gardener, world traveler, student of Retired from editorial field. Studied tai chi at lifelong learning since 2003. A MEDINILLA, MyRIAM—Guatemala religions, especially early Christianity and Judaism. (J04, J05) longtime dancer, she enjoys folk dance, native; B.A., elementary and high school poetry and painting. (Q09) biology teacher in Guatemala. In the MILLER, JANET TAyLOR—B.S., music U.S., worked as bookkeeper/manager of MORSE, PATTI—Work experience in education, Lebanon Valley College; M.S., medical office. Retired after 30 years. drafting and mechanical design. choral music, Towson University. Enjoys dancing, swimming, writing and Attended Antonelli Institute of Graphic Graduate credits include gifted crafts. (O35, O36, O37, O41) Design and Photography, Plymouth education certification. Taught for over Meeting, Pa., with focus on commercial 35 years. Past president of Delaware MEEK, JAMES—B.S., chemistry, William art. Interests include travel, fitness and Music Educators Association, chair of and Mary; Ph.D., biochemistry, improving culinary skills. (B02, B05, B07, Delaware Commission for Music University of North Carolina; B10, B26) postdoctoral work, University of Standards, recipient of Jessie Ball Gothenburg; B.A., computer science, DuPont Award for statewide MORSE, NATHANIEL—A.A.S.M.E., University of Delaware. Worked at contributions to music education and Delaware Technical Community National Institute of Mental Health, DMEA Lifetime Achievement Award. College. Retired from DuPont. Current DuPont, AstraZeneca, The News Journal. (C07, X10) member of United States Chess Lives in New Castle, is a trustee of New Federation and Brandywine Library Castle Common and a guide for the MILLER, MARy—B.A., English with a Chess Club. Enjoys travel and sports. New Castle Historical Society. (G20) concentration in journalism, University (X09) of Delaware. Retired from a career in MEEK, RITA—B.A., biology, New York banking, which included project MuELLER, HANS—Born and educated University; M.D., George Washington management of various technology in Germany, mechanical engineer by University. Pediatric hematologist/ and compliance/regulatory initiatives. training, retired from DuPont. Interests oncologist in Delaware for 30 years. (C13) include volunteering, rowing and travel. Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, (O16)

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MuLHOLLAND, KENNETH—B.S., Former public school teacher. Currently University of Delaware. Degrees from chemical engineering, Lehigh owner and operator of Newark Kenpo University of North Carolina at Chapel University; Ph.D., chemical engineering, Karate. A lifelong musician, current Hill and Texas Christian University. Chair University of Kansas. Thirty-year career focus is Native American flute and of the Diversity Committee. (C41, C44, with DuPont. Registered professional guitar. (C20) F03) engineer in Delaware. (L13, L14) OWEN, JANE—M.S., physical chemistry, PINELLI, AMIE K.—Certified swim MuRPHy, ROSANNE—Undergraduate University of Bristol. IT practice and instructor. (Q03) degrees in art history and education management, DuPont. Interests in and a master’s degree in education. cultures, languages and the ancient POLLAK, ELEANOR—M.D., Yale During teaching career, she was a world. Recent adjunct instructor in University School of Medicine; A.B., member of the Delaware Geographic ancient Greek, University of Delaware. biochemistry, Harvard University; Alliance and a graduate of the National (O01, O02) associate professor Perelman School of Geographic Leadership Institute. Medicine at the University of Following retirement after 30 years of OWENS, MARy—Certified aquatics/ Pennsylvania; former high school math/ teaching, she began to take Mandarin arthritis instructor. (Q04) science teacher; lifelong volunteer. Understands necessity of strong early at OLLI. Became a mentor for teachers OWENS-DAVIS, DOT—B.A., fine from mainland China at the University public education to improve arts/graphic design, University of New opportunities for all. (Y03) of Delaware and helps make the South Wales. Retired from marketing transition from teaching in Chinese communication at DuPont. (B08) POOL, JuDITH—Master’s degree in schools to American schools. (O03, O04, clinical social work. Specializing in O05, O06) PARIKH, ANIL—M.S., University of addictions, sand tray play and family Massachusetts; M.B.A., University of issues. Credentialed addictions NORMANDEAu, SHEILA—Retired U.S. Tennessee. Twenty-eight years with Department of Justice and Navy/Coast counselor. Studied women’s spirituality. DuPont and eight years with Crompton (H08) Guard veteran. B.S., University of South Corporation, global director of Six Sigma. Alabama, special education, along with Interests are trading and investing in POPPER, PETER—B.S., University of three years of music at Marywood and stocks and options, the study of neuro- Massachusetts Lowell; M.S., Mech.E. and University of South Alabama. Extended associative conditioning and Sc.D. mechanical engineering, MIT. graduate, military and Department of self-improvement technologies. (S14) Thirty-six years with DuPont in fiber Justice courses. (X30) technology. Hobbies include skiing, PARIS, DIANNE—Ed.D., Temple hiking, travel, sailing, kayaking, biking, OLINCHAK, JOSEPH—B.S., electrical University; M.S.Ed., B.S.Ed. Certified in engineering, Drexel University. Retired photography, computers and music. adult, special and driver education. (C11, X28) from Delmarva Power after 32 years in Taught driver education at Ursuline various positions, including manager of Academy, Wilmington Friends School PRO, MARy—B.S., Indiana University of internet development. Adjunct instructor and other private schools. Trained at Pennsylvania; M.A., Pennsylvania State at Delaware Technical Community National Safety Council as a defensive University. English teacher at College. Interests include literature, driving instructor and certified by Brandywine High School, Delaware languages, computer technology and Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Technical Community College and comparative religion. (H05) (X02, X03) Goldey-Beacom College. Enjoys reading, gardening and guiding. (Q14) O’TOOLE, ELAINE—B.A., English, PAuLS, gLORIA LAMbERT—A.A., Hunter College, CUNY; M.A., education, banking, economics major, University of PRO, VINCENT—B.S., social studies, Adelphi University. Gifted education Delaware. Retired from Citicorp, Temple University; M.A., history, West certification, University of Delaware. corporate cash management. Native of Chester University; graduate studies, Taught second through sixth grade Wilmington. Avid reader, Francophile, University of Pennsylvania. High school gifted classes in Delaware school dog lover, comfort food cook. Member, history teacher for 30 years in districts. (L01, L02) board of directors of Brandywine Brandywine School District with OWEN, KATHy—B.A., anthropology, Friends of Old Time Music. (C34, C48) instructional emphasis in European sociology and education, University of history; social studies department chair. PETERSON, LARRy—Ph.D., professor (S05) Delaware and University of Montana. emeritus and former chair of music at

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PROTTO, CESARE—B.S., Northeastern REED, THOMAS—B.A., Marquette components for instrumentation University. Lived and studied in Italy. University; J.D., University of Notre markets. (D09, G11) Traveled extensively. Eclectic lifestyle. Dame. Law professor at Western New (O25) England College (1976-81); Widener RuDNITZKy, yVETTE—Degrees in University School of Law (1981-2010), nursing and social work. Retired QuINTuS, JOHN—Retired diplomat professor emeritus (2011-present). psychotherapist. Active in women’s whose last posting was Vienna. Studied Author of four Civil War books and issues since the late 1980s and a past music history at University of North numerous articles on Civil War history. state coordinator for the National Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a Historic preservation planner and legal Organization for Women (NOW) in Ph.D. in English at UD. He is also a specialist. (S17) Delaware. Has taught Feminism 101 composer. (C43) and Women in Religion for more than a REINE, SAuL—B.S., biology, and M.S. decade. (F02, Q11) RAFFO, ALbERTO—M.C.E., University equivalent, microbiology, Long Island RyAN, SuSAN KIRK—B.A., English, of Buenos Aires; M.A., University of University. Retired after 38 years as a Saint Joseph’s University; J.D., Villanova Pennsylvania. Born and raised in biology teacher, assistant principal and University School of Law. Past president Argentina. Passionate about history, director of science. Self-taught of the Delaware Genealogical Society; languages, geography and sports computer nerd who loves tinkering Diocesan Archivist. Interests include (tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer and with cars and houses, digital genealogy, computers, music, painting volleyball). Traveled extensively in photography and roaming Civil War and travel. (X17) Spanish-speaking countries. (O33) battlefields. (L11, L12, P01, X21) SALLEE, ERIC—M.Arch., University of RAPHAEL, bEN—B.S., chemistry, REMINgTON, THOM—A.B., sociology, Earlham College; M.S., clinical Virginia. Practicing architect for more University of Delaware. Retired than 30 years. Strong interest in collage, communications contractor and army psychology, Oklahoma State University. Has been a musician for decades; photography and technology and their reservist. Graduate of the Command use in the appreciation and making of and General Staff School and Industrial played in bands, orchestras, brass quintets, jazz groups. (C01) abstract art. Enjoys outdoor activities College of the Armed Forces, past and travel; is an officer in the commander, Department of Delaware RILL, gLENN—B.S. in math and M.S. in Wilmington Trail Club. (B01, D02) Korean War Veterans Association. computer science, University of Interests include Senior Olympics, Maryland. Retired after 40-year career in SCHELL, JIM—B.A., Temple University, classical music, history and German. computer technology. Interests include music education; B.S., La Salle Past council chair. (C46) tennis, golf, guitar, traveling and all University, electronic physics; P.E., types of music. (C39) electrical engineering. Retired from RAVE, TERRy—Ph.D., chemistry, Exelon Corporation after 25 years as a University of Wisconsin. Career in RObERSON, W. ERIC—B.S., business senior electrical engineer and research, marketing, management, (economics), University of Delaware. Williamson College of the Trades as a patents. Fully retired after 50 years. Retired IT system analyst for DuPont, teacher after 23 years. Instructed young Played trombone with several groups Accenture and MBNA. Thirty-year men in power plant technology. Enjoys before joining OLLI in 2017. Also enjoys veteran, active and reserve. Delaware woodcarving as a hobby. (B12) golf, tennis and volunteer work. (C26) Nature Society and Delaware SCORE Volunteer. Lifelong interest in nature, SCHMERLINg, ESTHER—B.S., Penn REED, EMILy—B.A., philosophy, nature photography, and American State University; M.S., University of political science and French, Marquette Indian art and culture. (P05) Maryland. Taught for 25 years in University; M.A., public administration, Montgomery County high schools. University of Hartford; Ph.D., political RObERTSON, RON—B.A., economics, Interests include gardening, travel and science, University of Massachusetts. Moravian College; M.B.A., University of reading. (C40) Worked in the criminal justice system, Bridgeport. Retired from DuPont’s SCHNEE, CARL—B.A., Muhlenberg taught criminal justice and political Department of Medical Products after College; LL.B., Villanova University science at college levels, and was a 15 years. Former president of a Long School of Law; M.A., liberal studies, database and systems administrator. Island biological research instrument University of Delaware. Assistant public (B20, B21) company and a New Jersey company specializing in highly engineered defender, trial attorney in all courts,

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Delaware U.S. attorney during Clinton Vanderbilt University. Born and Staten Island, City University of New administration. Retired in 2008, and educated in Germany. Retired from The York. Love of literature and teaching. then volunteer assistant to the Pilot School, Inc. as psychologist and (H13) Delaware YMCA president, volunteer technology coordinator. Avid traveler. Common Cause Delaware. (G26, S03) (O19, O20) SOASH, PEggy—B.S., biology/nursing, University of Delaware. Retired Master SCHubEL, SANDRA—B.A., Rutgers SHOEMAKER, SuSAN—B.A., St. Mary’s Gardener. Retired from home care University; M.B.A., New York University. College, University of Notre Dame; nursing. Water aerobics instructor at the Management information systems, M.Ed., North Carolina State University; Jewish Community Center. Hobbies marketing, strategic planning during M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware. include reading, gardening and playing 25-year career at Merck. Afterward, ran Extensive teaching experience at UD on the computer. (D05) consulting business and taught and regional colleges. Former member information technology at Monmouth and chair of Delaware Humanities SORENSON, LIANE—M.C., counseling University for 10 years. Loves music, Council. Interests include music, arts and B.S., education, University of foreign languages, sailing and and sciences. (G02) Delaware. Former member of Delaware Longwood Gardens. (L03, L04) State Senate, 1994-2013; served as SIEgELL, STuART—Doctorate in senate minority whip in the Delaware SEbASTIANI, JOE—Manager, Ashland chemical engineering, Columbia House of Representatives, 1992-1994. Nature Center. (P05) University. Retired from DuPont after 36 Former director of the University of years in research and development and Delaware’s Office of Women’s Affairs. SHADE, HILLARy—B.S., business manufacturing. Museum guide at the Member, State Board of Education. (S03) administration, Penn State; Delaware Art Museum. (B18, G14) occupational therapy, Delaware SOuLSMAN, gARy—Has been a Technical Community College. Interests SIEgELL, bARbARA—B.S., chemistry, journalist, dream group facilitator and, include music, fine arts, travel, sports, Queens College, New York City; M.A., on occasion, a religious educator. A photography and genealogy. (X33) science education, Columbia University reporter at The News Journal for 30 Teacher’s College; J.D., Widener years, often writing about religion. (J06) SHENVI, MARy—B.A., University of University. Worked as a chemist, a Delaware. High school foreign language teacher, a consumer affairs investigator STALTER, JOSEPH—Thirty-five years as teacher for 30 years. Speaks and has and an attorney. (G18) an iron worker/welder at New York Ship taught French, German, Spanish and and DuPont’s Repauno plant in New English as a second language at all SIMON, LINDA—B.A., English, Jersey. Woodcarving experience goes levels, K-adult, with a focus on the fun University of Delaware. Retired from The back to days whittling as a Boy Scout. of language learning. Has lived and News Journal after 31 years as a graphic (B12) worked in Germany and Switzerland designer. Interests include painting, and traveled to a variety of countries, sculpture and reading. (B04, B13, X06) STANKIEWICZ, CAROLyN—B.S., including India and Cyprus. (O07, O09, business administration, Neumann O36, X16) SIMPSON, SIEgLINDE—Native University; M.A., A.C.L.S., liberal studies, German speaker, educated in Germany. University of Delaware. Avid traveler, SHERMEyER, CyNTHIA—B.S., University of Delaware graduate with a both domestic and international. Enjoys elementary education, minor in degree in business administration/ independent films. Interested in reading, Shippensburg University; M.A., finance. Interests include reading and everything from astronomy to zoology. applied linguistics. Executive director, travel. (O19) Has taught more than 20 semesters at Literacy Delaware. Consultant for OLLI. (D12) Applied Linguistics, Washington, D.C. SMITH, bONNIE—A.S., science/math. Twenty-two years in adult education Worked in information technology and STANLEy, WILLIAM—History and with experience in instruction, electronics, U.S. Air Force. Experienced social science educator at University of assessment, professional development, in researching her own family’s Delaware, University of Colorado, curriculum design and program genealogy. (E05, E09) Louisiana State University and administration. (Y01) Monmouth University. Interests include SNyDER, JOHN—B.A., La Salle intellectual history, political philosophy, SHIELDS, CHRISTIANE—M.A., school University; M.A., Johns Hopkins military history, art and music. (G06, psychology, Smith College and University; Ph.D., St. John’s University. X18) Taught for 32 years at the College of

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STEFANISKO, CHRISTA—In my earliest STONER, PATRICK—B.A., theatre and his own IT and business strategy memories, I hungered to know truth as speech, College of William and Mary; consulting company. (P06) truth knows itself, without any idea M.A., drama, University of Virginia. what that meant or if it were even Graduate of the National Critics TAyLOR, SHAREN—B.A., philosophy, possible. This has taken me on Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater University of Cincinnati; A.B.D., interesting roads. That truth seeker Center, founding member of the philosophy (ethics and cognitive inside still guides my journey. (J02) Broadcast Film Critics Association and science), University of Maryland. film reviewer/producer for WHYY for Homemaker and adjunct philosophy STEFFNEy, JOHN—B.A. and M.A., over 20 years. (C37) professor. (H02) literature, Syracuse University; M.A. and Ph.D., religion, Temple University. STORLAZZI, J. JORDAN—Pediatrician, THEMAL, bETTy ANN—A.S., Lasell Studied religion and literature, Practicing in Delaware since 1966. A College. Retired registered medical philosophy of religion, religion and pioneer and father of ADHD advocacy technologist; many years as a Girl Scout psychology, Oriental religions, and and care in Delaware, diagnosing and leader and trainer. Studied and practiced existentialism. Has published numerous treating himself and other ADHD tai chi since 1978 with several instructors. scholarly articles. (H11) patients since 1965. (Q02) Has been teaching tai chi at OLLI since 1998. (Q07, Q10, X31) STERLINg, ANITA—B.S., M.I.S., Widener STROJNy, JOyCE—B.A., M.A., French, University; postgraduate certification, University of Delaware. Retired French THERANgER, JOSEPH—B.A., French English and business technical writing, teacher. Lived in France for two years with a minor in classical language and a University of Delaware. Retired IT and studied at the Universite de master’s in theology. Has taught administrator and human resources Strasbourg. Organized and led many language and worked as a systems director. Serves on local boards and trips to Europe for middle school engineer in telecommunication committees. Interests include fitness, students. Interests include travel, industry. Has published two books; Can environment and genealogy. (L01, L02, reading, fitness, French language and We Obey Our Way Into Heaven? and L13, L14) culture. (O13) What are We Then To Do? (J10)

STEVENS, DIANA—B.A., political SuAREZ, RuTH—Verizon retiree; has TIDbALL, KATHy—West Chester science/international relations, been enjoying OLLI since February University, University of Delaware. Swarthmore College. Conflict resolution 2010. B.A., University of Illinois at Retired educator of 42 years trainer for YMCA Resource Center of Springfield. (X14) specializing in elementary, gifted and Delaware. Enjoys travel, gardening, environmental education. Program people, yoga and hiking. (S04) SWANSON, CyNTHIA—Instructor at coordinator at Delaware Department of Center for the Creative Arts and Education. Enjoys volunteering, STONE, EVE—Graduate of New York Delaware Art Museum. (B18, B20) outdoor activities and travel. (D02) City’s High School of Music and Art; B.F.A., Pratt Institute. In partnership with TANNE, MARy—B.A., chemistry, Mt. TIgANI, JuDy—B.A., anthropology, husband, owned and operated a Holyoke College; M.S., organic New York University; M.A., special graphic art studio for 35 years. Paintings chemistry, Yale University. Retired from education, University of Delaware. exhibited in many juried shows. Author DuPont and found a passion for Taught music and drama at Centreville of an article on oil painting published in painting. Studied art at OLLI, Center for School for over 20 years. Children’s Artist Magazine that featured her work. the Creative Arts and numerous theatre director. Interests include violin Artist profile on WHYY-TV Channel 12. workshops. Exhibiting member of and rowing. (G12) (B17) Delaware Foundation of Visual Arts; participated in juried and one-woman TOy, STEPHEN—Ph.D., medical STONE, MARVIN—Graduated from shows in several states. (B09) sciences, University of Florida; post- Art School of Pratt Institute. Graphic degree training, University of Texas, designer in DuPont advertising TAyLOR, JOHN—B.S., electrical Austin. Teaching and research in department. In partnership with wife, engineering, Duke University. Retired virology and immunology at Case owned and operated a graphic art from DuPont after 40 years in process Western Reserve University and studio for 35 years working primarily for control and information technology. Jefferson Medical Schools; 20 years’ DuPont. Profiled in-home studio on First and only DuPont Fellow for research at DuPont; manager, medical WHYY TV Channel 12. (B25) Information Technology. Now operates affairs, DuPont Pharmaceuticals. (P03)

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TRIgg, bARbARA—Certified VAN DAHLgREN, ELLE—Graduate of than 15 years, has researched and sommelier, wine writer and educator in the University of Iowa College of Law. taught topics related to Israel and the Napa Valley. (G15) Member of the Delaware Bar since Middle East. (G27) 2009. Practices in estate planning, TuDOR, LORIE—B.A., sociology, probate and elder law. (X01) WASHINgTON, RObERTA— Westmar College, Iowa; M.S.W., Percussionist, saxophonist, teacher and University of Pennsylvania. Social VINOKuR, JACK—B.A., Temple composer. B.M., North Carolina School service administrator in child protective University; M.A., educational leadership, of the Arts, orchestral percussion, minor services, foster care and community University of Delaware. Fulbright in saxophone with a special interest in prevention programs. Taught grant Scholar to Mexico. Over 45 years in percussion instruments and techniques writing. (Q12) education as a teacher of history and a from around the world. Percussionist for school district and university Diamond State Concert Band. Currently TuRNER, ANNE—B.M., Eastman School administrator. Has extensively studied freelancing, composing and arranging. of Music/University of Rochester; M.M., the Holocaust and taught the subject at (C11) California State University, Northridge. both high school and university levels. Professor of voice at Skidmore College (G28) WASSERMAN, WILLIAM—B.A., Rutgers 1988-2014. Former professional singer. College, economics; MBA, University of Private voice teacher, 1977-present. VOLPE, ROSEMARy—A.A., Delaware Denver. Retired controller/financial (C03, C45) Technical Community College. Exercise specialist in banking, insurance and re- TWEDDLE, ALLEN—Retired after 41 physiologist. Karuna Reiki master, insurance. Member of the National Ski years as a railroad conductor (Penn Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) and Patrol. (C14, C15) Central, SEPTA, AMTRAK). Original hands-on touch energy practitioner. WATSON, ROSA—M.L.S., Drexel member of the Delaware Symphony Psychic medium, nutritional adviser. University; B.A., biology and chemistry, Repertory Orchestra for 24 years; past Now dedicated to holistic medicine to Indiana University Bloomington. Retired musical director for Ardensingers; attain optimum health through unified from AstraZeneca after 41 years of assistant musical director with intergrative medicine. (Q05) holding various positions in information Brandywiners, Ltd. Retired from the VON SCHRILTZ, DON—Ph.D., science, project management and 287th Army Band. (C18, C21, C26, Q06) chemistry, Duke University. Retired from competitive intelligence. Interests uLERy, DANA—B.A., Grinnell College; DuPont. Recorder player for 50 years. include photography, skiing, canoeing, M.S., Ph.D., computer science, University Founding member of Brandywine gourmet cooking and adventure travel. of Delaware. Retired research manager Chapter of the American Recorder (L07, L08) and consultant, U.S. Army Research Society, the Orange Recorder Rollick WEIHER, JAMES F.—B.A., Carleton Laboratory and DuPont. Lifelong and the Ohio Valley Recorder Ensemble. College; Ph.D., physical chemistry, Iowa participation in choral groups and (C22, C23) State University; Johannes Gutenberg- chamber ensembles as singer and WAISANEN, CHRISTINE—J.D., Universität, Germany. Retired DuPont accompanist, with special interest in University of Denver; B.A., psychology researcher and consultant. Interested in American music. (C06) and comparative literature, University of using new technology and methods in VAIDyA, RAJEEV—Ph.D., polymer Michigan. Has published fiction, adult foreign language instruction. science, University of Southern nonfiction and humor. (K04) (O14, O15, O18) Mississippi; B.S., chemical engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, WALSH, MICHAEL—B.S., business WEINbERg, PHIL—B.S., chemical India. Thirty years of business and administration, University of Delaware; engineering, City College of New York; science leadership at DuPont. Graduate School of Bank Management, M.S., chemical engineering, Longstanding interest in investment University of Virginia; CFP, College of Northwestern University. Employed education. Founding president of the Financial Planning. Retired after 35 entire engineering career with DuPont. Delaware chapter of Better Investing. years in banking. Enjoys Disney, Member of OLLI Council. Interests Life member, Better Investing and the traveling, hiking and good friends. (C32) include computers, reading and sports. American Association of Individual (L03, L04) WARNER, SuSAN—M.F.A., film and TV Investors. (S08, S09) production, Temple University. For more

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WEISbERg, JAy—M.D., Thomas WILKINSON, JEFF—Raised in WILSON, PAM—B.S., M.S., metallurgy Jefferson University. Started playing Lancaster, Pa., and attended the engineering, Carnegie Mellon guitar in the ‘60s. Over the past 10 years, University of Delaware and Millersville University; M.B.A., Wilmington has performed regularly both solo and University. Taught high school English University. Retired from DuPont. in groups. (C14, C15) in northern Pennsylvania for 30 years Pittsburgh native and fan. Always a before retiring in 2008. In 2010 moved lifelong learner, so enjoying OLLI and WELLONS, RICK—B.A., biology, to Wilmington and has been enjoying playing the violin again. (X30) Westminster College. Studied violin Osher Lifelong Learning Institute since with Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in then. (H06) WINTERS, JuDy—M.Ed., University of amateur symphonies and musical Delaware. Active with Earth Quaker productions. Art interests include WILKS, ELAINE—B.A., University of Action Team (EQAT) current campaign drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting Kentucky; M.S.S.W., University of to power local green jobs by getting and working with metal and wood. Tennessee School of Social Work. PECO to become sustainably (B04, C21, C25, C27, X08, X34, X36) Eighteen years as a psychiatric social responsible. (D04) worker; 18 years as a Montessori WELSH, PAuL—A litigator retired from elementary teacher. On retirement, WOLFE, NANCy TRAVIS—Retired a major Delaware law firm, has written started painting with instructors at professor. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of chapters of a legal practice book and Osher Lifelong Learning and the Delaware; M.C.J., University of South given seminars for lawyers. Has Delaware Art Museum. (A02) Carolina. Academic fields: judicial published 14 public policy newspaper process, comparative legal systems. articles and twice ran unsuccessfully for WILKS, TED—B.S., London University; Faculty exchanges in China, England, public office. (S15) Ph.D., University of Manchester. Retired Russia, East and West Germany, Canada. from DuPont after 33 years (12 in Past chair of council. Hobbies: recorder WERNER, guy—B.S., marine organic chemistry, 21 in information and guitar, gardening, crosswords, engineering, Maine Maritime Academy. science). Program annotator, Lancaster cryptograms. (C13, X22, X25, X26) 40 years as chief engineer and Symphony Orchestra since 2000. superintendent engineer, regulatory Previous annotator, Delaware WORLEy, REbECCA—Retired interface. Board of directors of New Symphony Orchestra (32 years). (C29, University of Delaware English Jersey Chapter of Better Investing and C30, C46, C47) professor with an avid interest in New Jersey Model Club, AAII, options information design, the arts and trading seminars and network. Lifelong WILLIAMS, STANLEy—B.S., elementary humanities, and literature, particularly interest in making money. (S09) education, Cheyney University; M.S, mystery novels. Author of a textbook, geography, West Chester University; scholarly articles and historical research. WESTERMAN, CARLA—B.A. in French, M.Ed., elementary and secondary (H03) New York University. Did bilingual work counseling, Wilmington University. at United Nations and for the Franklin Forty-one years teaching and ZAK, THEODORE—B.A., University of Mint. Worked as cross-cultural training counseling in Delaware and Delaware. Financial advisor with a consultant. Fluent in French, Italian and Pennsylvania. Full-time musician, Greenville, Del., investment firm, 25 German. Freelance writer since 1984. performing at professional level many years. Experienced certified financial Lived in Germany and Hong Kong. years. Hobbies: model trains and planner. Accredited investment Interests include travel, art and history. African-American history research. fiduciary. (S12) (O26) (G30)

WILCOx, ROSS—B.S., University of WILLIAMS, KAREN CLARK—B.A., Wisconsin; M.S. and Sc.D., MIT in history and political theory; chemical engineering. Three years in postgraduate art history studies, the Navy, seven years at Westvaco Oberlin College. American National Red Corporation and 29 years at DuPont. Cross recreation and social worker in Spent a year in Mexico on an exchange military hospitals in the U.S. and Japan. program. Holds a private pilot’s license Executive director of two Delaware and enjoy traveling and playing tennis. agencies working with troubled (O36, O37, O41) children and families. (K04, K05)

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Fall 2018 Registration Form

How to register Please print clearly. Ⅲ New Member Ⅲ Returning Member • You may register for up to Name______five courses. LAST FIRST MIDDLE Street______• List your classes in order of priority. Development/Retirement Community ______

• DO NOT sign up for City______State______Zip______multiple courses in the same time slot. Email Address (Print)______

• Sign up for extracurricular M/F______Year of Birth______Phone Number______activities on the back of this form. Education: Ⅲ H.S. Ⅲ Some College, A.A. Ⅲ B.A., B.S., R.N. Ⅲ M.A., M.S. Ⅲ Ph.D., M.D., J.D. • Registration forms Name for Nametag: (First)______(Last)______received by the priority deadline (August 3) RACE/ETHNICITy(Optional): Please indicate how you identify yourself. will be included in the American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American computer-based Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No allocation process. Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ • Registrations received In case of emergency or illness contact: after the priority Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______deadline (August 3) will be processed on a Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______space-available basis. Physician______Phone______• Registrations will not

TEAR HERE TEAR By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for any claims be processed until a of personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus or any other location membership fee is paid. where classes are offered or as a participant of any program-sponsored trip. I agree that information provided in class is intended to be informational only and should not be construed or relied upon as advice. I authorize the University of Delaware to record or photograph my image and/or voice, and I hereby give the University of Delaware the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, with respect to the video, social media and/or photographs that they have taken of me or in which I may be included with others. To copyright the same Three ways in their own name or any other name they may choose. To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same, in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) to register: illustration, promotion and advertising and trade and to use my name in connection therewith if they so choose. I hereby release and Mail completed form to: discharge the University of Delaware from any and all claims and demands arising out of, or in connection with, the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel. This authorization and release shall also ensure to the benefit of the legal OLLI at UD representatives, licensees and assigns of the University of Delaware as well as the person(s) for whom they took the photographs, video 2700 Pennsylvania Ave. or posted social media. I am over the age of eighteen. I have read the foregoing and I fully understand the contents thereof. Wilmington, DE 19806 Signature Required:______In-Person July 31–August 3 MEMbERSHIP FEE: AMOUNT: Fee $______10 a.m.–2 p.m. Ⅲ Fall Semester $260 Ⅲ Instructor Fall Semester $230 Online Ⅲ Combined Fall and Spring $445 Ⅲ Instructor Combined Fall and Spring $385 July 23–August 3 PAyMENT OPTIONS: olli.udel.edu/wilm 1. Ⅲ Check payable to: university of Delaware 2. Ⅲ Credit Card: Ⅲ American Express Ⅲ Discover Ⅲ MasterCard Ⅲ Visa Online registration Required for MAIL-IN CREDIT CARD payments: assistance available Credit Card No.: ______– ______– ______– ______Mon.–Fri., July 23–August 3 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Exp. Date:______. Print Name:______by EMAIL Authorized Signature: [email protected] by PHONE gIFTS: Ⅲ Yes, I want to support the: Ⅲ Gift Fund Ⅲ Scholarship Funds GIFT AMOUNT: $______302-831-8162 Ⅲ Check payable to: university of Delaware. Ⅲ Donation using above credit card.

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Print Name:______Phone: (______)______

Academic Courses: Choose up to FIVE in order of priority. Course Code (Ex.: A01) Print Course Title Day/Time

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______Community Service Courses: These courses are exempt from the five academic course limit (see page 37).

1. ______

2. ______Extracurricular Activities: You may choose unlimited extracurricular activities (see pages 37–41).

1. ______

2. ______

Volunteer! get involved! Make new friends! Make a difference! I am now serving on or wish to join the following committees: Administration Computer and AV Support Ongoing Committees ___ Duplicating committee (Y25) ___ Computer and AV coordination (Y11) ___ Art (Y16) ___ Facilities, safety and equipment (Y26) ___ Wireless device registration (Y12) ___ Café (Y29) ___ Reading room (Y27) ___ Fundraising (Y18) ___ Reception (Y04) Designated On-site OLLI Representative (DOOR) ___ Marketing (Y19) ___ Registration (Y05) ___ Diversity (Y17) ___ Volunteer development (Y06) ___ On-site representative at your 55+ community (Y24) ___ Outreach (Y20) Communication Summer Programs ___ Bulletin boards (Y07) Events & Activities ___ June à la Carte (Y28) ___ Monthly newsletter (Y08) ___ Bake cookies (Y13) ___ Summer session (Y22) ___ New member relations (Y09) ___ Special Events Wednesdays (Y14) ___ Travel committee (Y15) ___ Weekly activities notice (Y10) For more information about committees and responsibilites, see olli.udel.edu/wilmington/committee-manual/

Thinking of becoming an instructor? (Y23) • Would you consider sharing your interests by becoming an instructor? ____Yes ____Maybe ____No • If yes, what would you consider teaching?______

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• DO NOT sign up for City______State______Zip______multiple courses in the same time slot. Email Address (Print)______

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Print Name:______Phone: (______)______

Academic Courses: Choose up to FIVE in order of priority. Course Code (Ex.: A01) Print Course Title Day/Time

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______Community Service Courses: These courses are exempt from the five academic course limit (see page 37).

1. ______

2. ______Extracurricular Activities: You may choose unlimited extracurricular activities (see pages 37–41).

1. ______

2. ______

Thinking of becoming an instructor? (Y23) • Would you consider sharing your interests by becoming an instructor? ____Yes ____Maybe ____No • If yes, what would you consider teaching?______

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Auto Registration/Parking Tags

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the university of Delaware in Wilmington Up-to-date parking tags are required to park on the University’s Wilmington campus. Each car must be registered— the parking tag is associated with the license plate number and should not be moved between cars. Two cars can be listed on one form. There is no charge for the parking tag or date sticker. All members, new and continuing: • Complete one form below or on the next page, which can be used for one or two cars. • In addition, returning members must bring their parking tags, along with the form to receive updated sticker. Do not mail the form. Bring the completed form to Arsht Hall at registration or when classes begin. Parking tags must be returned to the Office if requesting

a membership fee refund. REED EMILY

DO NOT MAIL! Returning members must bring their parking tag to Fall 2018 Parking Registration Form receive updated sticker. (PLEASE PRINT) Member Name______

Address ______

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Telephone ______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number ______Check one: New______update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number Check one: New______update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

Signature______Date______

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DO NOT MAIL! Returning members must bring their parking tag to Fall 2018 Parking Registration Form receive updated sticker. (PLEASE PRINT) Member Name______

Address ______

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Telephone ______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number ______Check one: New______update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

License Plate Number: ______State:______Parking Tag Number Check one: New______update______Replacement______Make______Model______Type______Color______

Signature______Date______

Directions

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the university of Delaware in Wilmington 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, DE 19806 (Latitude 39.760155 • Longitude -75.57862) From the north: Take I-95 South to exit 7B (Rte. 52 North/ Delaware Avenue). Stay straight to go onto North Jackson St. At the light, turn right onto Delaware Ave./Rte. 52 North. Stay toward the left, then bear left onto Pennsylvania Ave./Rte. 52 (Delaware Ave. continues toward the right). The entrance to the Wilmington campus is about a mile farther on the left, at the traffic signal before the overhead pedestrian bridge across Pennsylvania Ave. From the south:Take I-95 North to exit 7A (Rte. 52/Delaware Ave.). Bear right onto the off ramp, continuing straight onto North Adams St. and staying left. At the fourth light, turn left onto Delaware Ave./Rte. 52. Stay toward the left then bear left onto Pennsylvania Ave./Rte. 52 (Delaware Ave. continues toward the right). The entrance to the Wilmington campus is about a mile farther on the left, at the traffic signal before the overhead pedestrian bridge across Pennsylvania Ave.

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FALL2018 CALENDAR PRIORITy REgISTRATION July 23–August 3 Online and mail-in registration. Mail-in registration accepted anytime. July 31–August 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. In-person registration. August 3 Priority registration deadline. OLLI OPEN HOuSE August 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. CLASS CONFIRMATIONS August 20 Class registration letters mailed. DROP/ADD AND REgISTRATION FOR OPEN SEATS August 28–30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. HOLIDAyS November 6 Election Day. November 22–23 Thanksgiving Break.

SPRINg SEMESTER 2019 FORD JENNA February 11–May 17, 2019 SPRINg bREAK 302-573-4417 • [email protected] • olli.udel.edu/wilm April 1–5, 2019

Give the gift of lifelong learning! Share the love of learning with friends and family If you already enjoy the social and educational benefits of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware, consider sharing the love of lifelong learning with friends and family. With several locations throughout Delaware, there is a program near everyone for educational, cultural and personal enrichment opportunities. Spread the word or consider an OLLI gift certificate for retirements, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Gift certificates are available at each location and can be purchased by emailing or by calling: OLLI is for adults Wilmington—Arsht Hall, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue • [email protected] • 302-573-4486 50+ Dover—Wyoming Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road • [email protected] • 302-645-4111 Lewes—Fred Thomas Building, 520 Dupont Avenue • [email protected] • 302-645-4111 Ocean View—Town Hall & Community Center, 32 West Avenue • [email protected] • 302-645-4111

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Nonprofit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 26 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute University of Delaware at the University of Delaware in Wilmington 115 Arsht Hall 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169

It’s your time to learn!

Want to learn more about OLLI at the University of Delaware in Wilmington? Attend our Open House! Thurs., August 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Arsht Hall university of Delaware Wilmington Campus 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue

Bring a friend and introduce them to the benefits of lifelong learning membership! OLLI is FOR MORE INFORMATION: for adults www.olli.udel.edu 50+ 302-573-4486 [email protected] EMILY REED EMILY