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Wilmington OLFor adults 50+ • Serving the greaterLI Delaware Valley FALL 2017 | Sept. 11 – Dec. 8

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

Osher Lifelong Learning for ages 50+ Quick Reference About Us Council...... 2 Diverse Program O$erings Committees...... 2 Staff...... 2 Instructors...... 44–58

Auto Registration/ Parking...... 31, 63, 64 Arts | Economics/Finance IT/Computer | Humanities Courses Health | History Course Schedule by Day...... 4–6 Languages | International Studies Arts...... 8 976 25 Life Skills | Literature Humanities...... 18 COURSES SUBJECTS Philosophy | Religion | Science Information Technology...... 26 Languages...... 28 Math and Sciences...... 34 Extracurricular Activities...... 40 About OLLI The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Disability Accommodations...... 33 the University of Delaware in Wilmington is a membership organization for adults 50+ to enjoy Important Dates....Inside back cover classes, teach, exchange ideas and travel 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 Fees...... 3 of Delaware, in 2010 the Academy received endowment support from the Bernard 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 Registration...... 17, 59, 61 Arsht Hall, University of Delaware 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169 Refunds...... 27 Scholarships...... 29 Phone: 302-573-4417 • Email: [email protected] www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm Gift Certificates...... 35 Volunteering...... 13, 60, 62 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. Special Events Wednesdays...... 15 The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and Title IX institution. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Weather Closings...... 37 CEP 6069 6/17 Printed on recycled paper. Background cover photo: Kathy Atkinson

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

COMMITTEE CHAIRS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Council Executive Vice Chair—J. Harry Feldman Co-Chairs—Susan Flook and Saul Reine Joan Miller (2018), Chair Book Sale—Eric Sallee (A) Art History and Appreciation— Stuart Siegell J. Harry Feldman (2019), Executive Vice Bulletin Boards and Displays— (B) Fine Arts—Kenneth Farrance and Chair Rhoda Dombchik Cree Hovsepian Duplication—Rudy Frazier John Fulgoney (2020), Vice Chair— (C) Performing Arts: Participation— Facilities/Safety/Equipment—Martha Hays Membership Norwood Coleman Martha Hays (2020), Vice-Chair— Fundraising—Neil Cullen, chair and (C) Performing Arts: Appreciation— Academics Pam Meitner, vice chair Stuart Siegell IT Pro Team—John Taylor and Saul Reine Pam Meitner (2018) (D) General Studies—Parry Norling Reading Room—Susan Flook (E) Genealogy—Robert Ehrlich Larry Peterson (2018) Reception—Joan Van Oosterhout (F) Culture and Social Studies— William Rowe (2018) Strategic Planning—Pam Meitner Parry Norling and Susan Arruda Anita Sterling (2018) Travel—Carol Derosier (G) History: U.S.—Crawford MacKeand (G) History: Non-U.S.—Robert Ehrlich Robert Ehrlich (2019) Wireless Device Registration— (H) Literature—Susan Flook Myriam Medinilla (2019) Carol Callaghan and John Callaghan (J) Philosophy and Religion—James Moser Ruth Sokolowski (2019) Vice Chair of Academics—Martha Hays and Susan Dagenais Nedda Barth (2020) OLLI at the Ocean—Parry Norling and (K) Writing—Helen Griffith and Anthony Jones (2020) Nan Norling Ruth Flexman (L) Information Technology PC— Joan Van Oosterhout (2020) Art—Lois Parke, Mary Kate McKinley and Karen Foster Ken Mulholland and Elaine O’Toole Phil Weinberg (2019), Financial Officer (L) Information Technology Mac—Sally Stier Computer Coordination—Saul Reine and Thom Remington (ex officio), Doug Johnston (M) Mobile Devices—Sally Stier (N) General IT—Ken Mulholland Past Council Chair Curriculum—Susan Flook and Saul Reine (O) Languages: Non-Romance— Ken Mulholland (ex officio), Distance Viewing Team—Bruce Morrissey James Weiher and Jim Higgins Adviser to Council and Ken Mulholland (O) Languages: Romance—Mary Shenvi Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager June a la Carte—Larry Peterson and (P) Life Sciences—Saul Reine and John Bullock Marcia Adato, Secretary Stephen Toy Music—Paul Hess (Q) Health and Wellness—Saul Reine and University Staff Special Events Wednesdays—Ben Raphael Stephen Toy Carol Bernard—Manager, Osher Learning and Stan Hughes (Q) Health and Wellness: Tai Chi/Yoga— Centers Summer Session—Karen Foster and Anna Marie D’Amico John Fulgoney Andrea Majewski—Program Coordinator (R) Physical Sciences and Math— Carolyn Stankiewicz Joni Bero—Administrative Assistant Vice Chair of Membership—John Fulgoney (S) Economics, Finance, Political Science and Jenna Ford—Administrative Assistant Marketing—Linda Kellogg, Steve DeVeber Law—Jack Schmutz and Martha Hays Ellen Saienni—Administrative Assistant Multicultural Team—Larry Peterson (X) Extracurricular—Parry Norling and Susan Flook Pam Vari—Administrative Assistant New Member Relations—Anita Sterling and Anne Hampton (Y) Community Services—Elliott Ketay Kathleen DiCamilla—Office Support Newsletter—Robert Ehrlich Instructor Recruiting—Parry Norling Dorothy Hofer—Office Support Outreach—Myriam Medinilla Audiovisual Team—Anita Sterling and Ken Mulholland Tim Ward—Classroom Technology Registration—Sylvia Bachman Technician Summer 2017 Chair—Carolyn Stankiewicz Socials—Joan Ellis Secretary—Judy Diner Jay Higgin—Audiovisual Technician Volunteer Development—Bill Rowe and Carol Bernard (ex officio), Manager Ruth Sokolowski Brian Medina—Audiovisual Technician Andrea Majewski (ex officio), Program Weekly Activities Notice—Cree Hovsepian Coordinator

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Become a member!

Come join us at OLLI. The 2017–2018 annual membership fee (fall and spring combined) is $445. The membership fee for Fall 2017 is $260. Scholarship assistance is available; see page 29 for more information. See page 9 for information about our Open House.

Lifelong Learning instructors in coordination with activities notice Osher Lifelong Learning Membership Benefits University staff. Upcoming trips are This Week,bulletin boards and postings advertised on the travel board at Arsht for information about upcoming events. Lifelong Learning Courses Hall. Requests for disability Bring friends and introduce them to accommodations should be made the joys of lifelong learning! Membership includes up to five courses several weeks in advance by calling each semester (pages 8–39). 302-831-4643. Classes meet once a week in Arsht Hall Members-Only Events during the day, Monday through Friday. Art Exhibits • Lectures Extracurricular Activities Musical Performances • Social Events Members may participate in unlimited The weekly activities noticeOsher extracurricular activities (pages 40–43) Lifelong Learning This Week,bulletin 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. Events Open to the Public Trips On many Friday afternoons, a lecture or Member trips and class trips are activity is offered that is free and open planned by the Travel Committee and to the public. Check the weekly JENNA FORD JENNA

University of Delaware without paying tuition. Does not include UD Internet Access online/distance learning courses, Associate Opportunities and Privileges Members are eligible for a UDel email in Arts program, certificate programs or account, which provides access to WiFi UD travel/study programs. All relevant University of Delaware ID Card on the UD campus and use of Morris fees apply. Final day to request to audit Members are eligible for a University ID Library databases. Information and fall classes is Monday, September 12. card that offers privileges at the request forms are available at To search for available courses, visit University’s Morris Library and Reception. Request for internet access www.udel.edu/courses. Information and Carpenter Sports Building, and offers must be submitted by November 17. discounts at University stores and some request forms are 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 17. 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 17.

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Fall 2017 Course Schedule by Day

MONDAY 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. German: Beginner, The Fun 9 a.m. Artists’ Lives and Techniques Conservatives and Liberals: Way, 3, Chapters 7–9 O21 A01 A Healthy Discussion S04 Help an Adult Learn to Read: Age in Place: Lifetime Homes Be a Tutor Y03 S01 Complete Financial Contemporary Idea Sharing, 2 Management Workshop S03 D02 Mac Computer Lab, Novice, Archaeology—How Do We Part 1 L13 Know That G01 Eternal Hatred: Adolf Hitler, Current Events: Speakers S05 the Psychopathic God G08 French Writers: Contemporary Retirement Income by Design Art of Polymer Clay B06 S13 Excel: Introduction to Novels O12 Critical Thinking and Decision 2007/2010/2013/2016 L03 German: Reading and Rock Band C24 Making D04 Excel: Introduction to Discussion Advanced O23 Science Documentaries: Finding Your Way D05 2007/2010/2013/2016 L04 Great American Songbook C37 Favorites P07 Short Subjects: Stories Aloud French: Elementary, Part 5 O15 French Conversation and Italian: Travel at a Glance O29 H10 Modern Marvels G16 Reading O10 Italiano! Getting Started, The 20th Century in Poetry: German: Intermediate III O22 Part 3 O31 Sing Blues, Country and 1923–1945 H11 Great Books, Second Series Scientific Perspectives on Doo-Wop C25 Video Concert Hall: Volume Three H04 Healthy Aging, Part 1 Q04 Spanish Seminar O36 International C49 Italiano! Getting Started, Short Stories: Within Us H09 Spanish: Cantemos! O38 World Cinema in the 21st Part 2 O30 What’s in a Face? A03 Century C50 Virginia Woolf: Novels H16 Music as a Mirror of History C45 1 p.m. Yoga: Basic, Take Home Q13 Windows 10 Operation L11 ON1 Photo RAW 2017 N01 Artists’ Workshop B09 3:20 p.m. Windows 10 Operation L12 What Do Women Want? F07 Hike into History, Part 2 G09 Cardmaking Techniques X06 Yoga for Beginners Q10 Yesterday For Tomorrow K05 Chorus Rehearsal X13 2 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Dominoes X18 Chamber Choir C08 Ceramics: Hand-building The Artist’s Way Creative Poetry-pourri X32 Techniques at CCArts B14 Cluster D11 Drum Circle C12 Sax Ensemble X34

CATEGORY INDEX

THE ARTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY O Italian...... 31 A Art History and Appreciation...... 8 L Computing...... 26 O Latin...... 32 B Fine Arts...... 8 L Beginner—PC...... 26 O Portuguese...... 32 C Performing Arts Participation.... 11 L Intermediate—PC...... 26 O Spanish...... 32 C Performing Arts Appreciation.... 15 L Advanced—PC...... 26 L Beginner—MAC...... 27 MATH AND SCIENCES HUMANITIES M Mobile Devices...... 27 P Life Sciences...... 34 D General Studies...... 18 N General Topics...... 27 Q Health and Wellness...... 35 E Genealogy...... 19 R Physical Sciences and Math...... 37 F Culture...... 20 LANGUAGES S Economics, Finance, Political Science and Law...... 37 G History...... 20 O Ancient Greek...... 28 Y Community Services...... 7 H Literature...... 23 O Chinese...... 28 J Philosophy and Religion...... 24 O French...... 29 X EXTRACURRICULAR K Writing...... 25 O German...... 30 ACTIVITIES...... 40

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TUESDAY Excel: Advanced Topics L07 WEDNESDAY German Classic Films O18 9 a.m. Excel: Advanced Topics L08 9 a.m. History of Jazz: Part 3 C39 Abstract Art Workshop: Happy 100th Birthday, Dean Beatrix Potter: A Remarkable Insurance: An Introduction S09 Intermediate B01 Martin! C38 Life G03 Investing for a Successful Chinese Freehand Painting I Illusions of Consciousness and Chinese Conversation: Living Retirement S10 B16 Free Will P02 in China O03 Italian: Chiacchieramo! O28 Create a Community: Aging in Let’s Go to the Opera: Light Contemporary Oil Painting B18 Madrigal Singers C19 Opera C43 Place Y01 Doctors and “Docs” P01 Mysteries in the Arts H06 Earth: Up Close R01 Origins: Stardust to Civilizations R04 Economic Issues in the U.S. S07 Post-Cold War Era, 1991 to Folk Tales’ Families H03 the Present G17 Spanish: Beginning German Seminar O19 Impariamo, Parlando Conversations O37 Jewish Folk Tradition J03 The Future of Democracy in America S15 L’Italiano! O24 Spanish: Situaciones Lord Byron (George Gordon), International Folk Dance C17 Españolas IV O42 Part 1 H05 The Plays of Henrik Ibsen H15 Medical Lecture Series P05 The Divine Comedy of Dante Medieval Science and 12:15 p.m. Musical Settings of Events and Alighieri, Part 1 H13 Technology, Part 1 G15 Aqua Pilates at the Fraim Ideas III C46 The Divine Dance J06 Revisiting the Rising Sun G19 Center Q02 Printing: History, Art and Word 2007–2016 Sketching in Watercolor B22 12:30 p.m. Science G18 Fundamentals L05 Stocks and Options: Acrylic Painting Made Simple Spanish Now! 1st Semester O35 Word 2007–2016 Intelligent Investing S14 B02 The Bible as Literature H12 Fundamentals L06 Tai Chi, Beginners: 8-Form Q06 Ceramic Techniques for All B13 U.S. Navy in the Civil War G23 Your Story Painted in Words K06 Yoga: Beginners, Gentle Q14 12:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Ballet I at the Wilmington Latin: Roman Authors O32 Alfred Hitchcock, Part 1 C29 Nature in Autumn at Ashland Ballet Academy C01 Nature Center P06 Soft Pastel Painting for Become a Better Singer C05 2 p.m. Beginners B23 Oil Painting at CCArts B20 Chinese Freehand Painting II French Cinema C34 1:45 p.m. B17 10:15 a.m. French, Intermediate, Part 5 O13 Orchestra C21 Fake News, Group Think and Connections F01 Gardening Speakers D07 2 p.m. Con Men H01 Eisenhower’s Presidency: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Films F02 Ancient Greek: Beginning, Modern Art: The Early Years, First Term, 1952–1956 G06 John Wayne: Duke Rides Part 3 O01 Part IV A02 French Literature: Classics O11 Again! C42 Caught In The Act! C07 Scotland D10 Generation and Gender Gaps Meet the Experts at F03 Fantasy and Mythology: Shakespeare in Performance Winterthur F04 Ursula Le Guin H02 H08 German Travel Films O20 PC Users Group X28 German 101: The Fun Smart Phones and Their Spanish: Reading and History of New York, Other Continues O17 Applications M01 Boroughs G11 Conversation O41 Guys and Dolls D08 Spanish: Cantemos! O39 Italian Novels of Elena String Ensemble C26 Interviewing Movie Stars C40 Spanish: Intermediate O40 Ferrante O26 Wind and Percussion Basics C51 Jazz Singers C41 Jesus and His Jewish Windows 10 Management L09 World War II: 1942–1945 G24 Influences J02 Tai Chi, Intermediate: 12-Form Windows 10 Management L10 Writers’ Advanced Workshop Q07 Of Minds and Men F05 Write Now! K02 Tuesday K03 The New Yorker: Review and Of Minds and Men F06 Your Digital Legacy N02 Yoga: Intermediate Q16 Opinion H14 Portuguese: Beginning 2:30 p.m. Writers’ Advanced Workshop 11:30 a.m. Speakers O33 Ballet II Plus at the Wilmington Wednesday K04 Adult Swim Lessons at the Sobriety—Dealing with Those Ballet Academy C02 3:20 p.m. Fraim Center Q01 in Your Life Q05 3 p.m. Bluegrass Jam X03 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi: Seated on a Chair Q09 Concert Band Rehearsal X15 Book Club X04 Acrylics and More B03 11:30 a.m. 3:20 p.m. Chamber Music Adventures Art Sampler: Intro to Drawing Ancient Greek: Reading O02 and Painting B07 Close Knit and Crochet Group X08 X14 Eat More Kale! Q03 Band, Intermediate Players C04 Investment Analysis Seminar: How to be an Activist X23 French: Beginner, 1st Semester Advanced X24 Carving Workshop B12 Violin Instruction, Beginner X38 O14 Mah Jongg X26

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THURSDAY 11:30 a.m. Spanish Advanced Guitar: Intermediate, Country, Conversation O34 Rock, Blues C16 9 a.m. Piano: Level 3A at the Music School X29 Tai Chi: 24-Form, Part 1 Q08 Basic Drawing for Beginners U.S. History as Viewed by B10 12:30 p.m. Violin Instruction, Advanced African Americans, Part 1 G22 C28 British Drama: Monarchy C31 Armageddon: The World at Yoga: Basic Q12 War, 1914–1956 G02 3:20 p.m Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Yoga: Chair Q15 Level 1 O07 Art of Collage B05 Dementia Caregivers Support 11:45 a.m. Group X16 Co-op Hiking with Wilmington Buy, Sell, Rent or Stay Put S02 Eco Team X19 Trail Club D03 Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Genealogy Interest Group X21 12:15 p.m. Creative Fun With Clay B19 Level 3 O09 Jazz Ensemble, Extracurricular Become a Safer Defensive Genealogical Research X25 Great Decisions 2017 S08 Driver (Two-Day) X02 Methods E01 Tai Chi Practice X36 Help a Child—Be a Mentor Y02 Home Brewing Beer D09 Violin Instruction, Become a Safer Defensive History of Baseball, Part 2 G10 Driver (Two-Day) X40 Ignored by History G13 Intermediate X39 John Quincy Adams G14 12:30 p.m. Italian is Fun! O25 Pastel Painting: Intermediate FRIDAY Bridge for the Fun of It! X05 to Advanced B21 Meryl Streep C44 8:30 a.m. Chess Club X09 Puccini: His Life and Music C47 Modern Political Traditions II Concert Band C11 J04 Digital Photography Recorder, Intermediate C23 Open Studio X27 Poetry: The Birth of Modernity Workshop X17 The Holocaust: Two Wars G20 H07 9 a.m. Family History Narratives X20 Yoga: Basic Q11 Tchaikovsky in Three Venues England and India Before the Films of the Classic Era: Your Amazing Brain—But C48 Raj G07 1930–1959 C33 What Can Go Wrong? Q18 1 p.m. Environmental Issues R02 Guitar Music Jam X22 10:30 a.m. Artists’ Open Workshop B08 Folk Guitar, Beginner I C14 Scale Modeling X35 Beginner Watercolor Piano: Level 5A at the Music B11 History of Russia, Part 1 G12 Watercolor: Intermediate School X30 Workshop B25 Chinese: Practical Mandarin, Law 101 S11 2 p.m. Level 2 O08 Logic of Life P04 2 p.m. Classical Music: Seas, Rivers, Chorus C09 Native American Flute C20 Lakes, Fountains C32 Math From the Visual World R03 Computer Lab: Novice, Ukulele Group X37 Flute Choir C13 Mysteries of Death and Dying Windows 7 and 10 L01 J05 Food and Culture Worldwide 2:30 p.m. Computer Lab: Novice, D06 Structuring Your Watercolor Recorder Practice X33 Windows 7 and 10 L02 B24 Genealogy: Computer Cultural History of Food G05 Workshop—Mac E06 10:30 a.m. Current Issues: Lecture and Genealogy: Computer Discussion S06 Acrylics: A New Approach B04 Workshop—Mac Laptop E07 How Jesus Became God J01 Band, Beginning Players C03 Genealogy: Computer Baseball at the Movies C30 Italian Short Stories and Workshop—PC E02 Grammar Review O27 Genealogy: Computer Brass Ensemble C06 Piano: Level 6A at the Music Workshop—PC E04 Ceramics Workshop X07 School X31 Genealogy: Computer Chinese: Decoding Characters Recorder, Ensemble C22 Workshop—PC Laptop E03 O04 Science of Cybersecurity R05 Genealogy: Computer Clarinet Ensemble C10 Thriving in Retirement S16 Workshop—PC Laptop E05 Colonial Turning Points in Trombone Ensemble C27 Inside the Delaware Museum American History G04 of Natural History P03 Using Family Tree Maker French: Intermediate, Part 5 Software E08 Jazz Band C18 O16 Using Family Tree Maker Poetry Writing Workshop K01 Golden Years of Folk Music: Software E09 Principles of Investing S12 Part 3 C36

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NEW at OLLI! Community Service Courses!

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King Jr. Take advantage of these unique opportunities to volunteer in the local community. Members who register for these courses will receive expert instruction in volunteerism techniques, will have time to share and debrief with fellow volunteers and will have the satisfaction of serving their local communities. Courses take place during the regular OLLI academic schedule, with outreach or volunteering activities coordinated through the course’s community partner. Community Service Courses fall outside the five- course limit, so members may participate in any or all of these opportunities in addition to taking five academic courses and unlimited extracurricular activities. Sign up for these opportunities on the back of the registration form. JENNA FORD

Y02 HELP A CHILD— H New! BE A MENTOR* H New! Y01 CREATE A Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Y03 HELP AN ADULT COMMUNITY: Leader: Big Brothers Big Sisters of LEARN TO READ: AGING IN PLACE* Delaware BE A TUTOR*** Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Requisite: Delaware criminal Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Leader: Brandywine Village Network background check; Big Brothers Big Leaders: Literacy Delaware, Sisters of Delaware will provide Elliott Ketay Aging in place is the latest buzz term, assistance. but what does it really take to There are many adults in our area successfully age in place? This course Be a mentor to a child in a local waiting for a tutor to help them learn will present the village concept and elementary school! Bring your life to read. The executive director of what is being done on a local level experience and compassion to a local Literacy Delaware will teach, prepare through Jewish Family Services of child. You will visit your assigned and support OLLI members to tutor Delaware’s Brandywine Village student one hour weekly at either an adult in reading. Each OLLI tutor Network. Students will be prepared to Shortlidge or Warner Elementary will be paired with an adult learner serve as volunteers by the end of the School. Weekly OLLI class time for one-on-one tutoring sessions course. Taught by Karen Commeret. includes mentor training, discussions (lasting approximately two hours each) Limited to 20 students. about each of our prior week’s to be held at Arsht Hall. For questions, mentoring experience and guest please contact Cynthia Shermeyer, speakers. Taught by Mary Fox. executive director of Literacy Delaware at 302-658-5624 or [email protected].

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Fall 2017 Courses

Setting Europe Ablaze: Fine Arts All art classes require participants to have Britain and the their own supplies. For beginning art European Resistance classes a materials list is provided prior to Free lecture series open to the public Art History and or during the first class of the semester. featuring Ray Callahan, Ph.D. Supplies, if needed, may be purchased Appreciation from an online or local art supply store. In Friday: 12:30–1:45 p.m. a few classes, supplies may be purchased October 6–November 17 A01 ARTISTS’ LIVES AND at cost from the class instructor. Check the TECHNIQUES* After World War I, as Britain dedicated catalog for further information. monuments to its 750,000 war dead, Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. military thought turned, unsurprisingly, Instructor: Elaine Wilks B01 ABSTRACT ART to how to do it better “next time.” Out WORKSHOP: of this came the concept of swiftly- We will cover the lives and techniques moving tank armies as well as the of the following artists: Thaulow, INTERMEDIATE*** idea of strategic bombing. Both Daumier, Tanguy, Hammershoi, Freud, Tuesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. would have enormous impact on the Marquet, Eakins, Waterhouse, Robinson, Instructors: Eric Sallee, Jag Deshpande way World War II was waged. Burne-Jones, Milne, Boudin and Hopper. Prerequisite: Prior painting experience. There was however a third new idea Materials needed: Art supplies in which would make a profound A02 MODERN ART: THE chosen medium. impression, not only on World War II EARLY YEARS, PART IV* Abstract painting workshop for art but on events down to the present Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. students with prior painting experience. day: using resistance groups inside End Date: 11/14/2017 Guidance provided upon request. an enemy’s territory to distract and Instructors: Gus Sermas, Jerry Hapka, Students work on subjects provided by damage your opponent. Frowned upon by orthodox soldiers, irregular Alan Goodman instructors or on their own. Biweekly critique and class discussions. Limited warfare might have remained Continue your appreciation of modern to 20 students. marginal but for Winston Churchill. art. A beginner’s level class. Note: This is Confronted by an existential a 10-week class, ending the second challenge in 1940, he grasped the week in November. B02 ACRYLIC PAINTING idea, overrode all opposition and MADE SIMPLE* created the Special Operations New! Wednesday: 12:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Executive, telling its first head, H Instructors: Katherine Kelk, Patti Morse “Now go set Europe ablaze.” A03WHAT’S IN A FACE?* For those with little experience with What happened next is the subject Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. acrylics or painting to explore painting of this series of lectures about the Instructor: Marilyn Bauman with acrylics. A painting will be created organization that was the model for Prerequisite: Eyes Open: Seeing Art in each week with step-by-step the U.S. Office of Strategic Services Painting and Life (which in turn gave birth to the CIA). demonstrations and instruction, with Portraits challenge both artist and Ray Callahan is a University of support and assistance to the class as Delaware professor emeritus of observer. This course illuminates the needed. Discussions about materials, history, where he taught for 38 art in portrait painting by objectively brush strokes, basic techniques, color years. In addition, he is former examining portraits, from Egyptian to theory basics, composition and textural director, Master of Arts in Liberal modern, to assess their relevance in the techniques applicable to acrylic paints. Studies program (MALS) and 21st century. Limited to 50 students. Limited to 24 students. served as associate dean of arts and sciences. His most recent book is Churchill and His Generals.

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B03 ACRYLICS AND MORE* Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. OLLI Info Day—August 2 Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, OLLI Info Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Mary Lou Hamilton August 2 at Goodstay Center for prospective members to learn Intermediate and advanced painters about lifelong learning activities and programs. Drop in to learn will create original artworks using more about the coming semester. Register for classes the same day if experimental techniques, imagination, you wish. For more information, call 302-573-4486. Please consider introducing water-based paints and a sense of your friends and neighbors to the benefits of lifelong learning membership by humor. This course features individual bringing them to OLLI Info Day. help in a relaxed atmosphere! Limited to 22 students. New! B09 ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP* B04 ACRYLICS: A NEW H Monday: 1 p.m.–3:15 p.m. APPROACH* B07 ART SAMPLER: INTRO Instructor: Mary Tanne Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. TO DRAWING AND Workshop for artists and art students of Instructors: Linda Simon, Rick Wellons, PAINTING* all levels and all media. After a short Nancy Martin Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. discussion, presentation or A systematic approach to the basics of Instructors: Cynthia Miller, Patti Morse, demonstration, participants work this water medium paint. Many Katherine Kelk independently, with guidance upon techniques will be taught for landscape A survey course for those with little or request, using their own materials and and abstract paintings. A supply list will no experience with drawing or painting. subjects. Limited to 20 students. be sent prior to first session. Limited to Four 3-week segments focus on 22 students. drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oil B10 BASIC DRAWING FOR painting. Discussion and hands-on BEGINNERS* B05 ART OF COLLAGE* practice with all four media, along with Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. introductory exploration of the Instructor: Kathleen Donahey materials used in each. Participants will Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, This class is intended for the true be actively drawing or painting each Mary Cannon beginner. Learn the skills and week. Materials fee of $25 payable at techniques necessary to draw from Collage is an art form using paper, glue, the first class. Limited to 20 students. paint and found objects in new ways. observation. Through practice, we become more confident in expressing This course is exploratory and includes B08 ARTISTS’ OPEN printmaking and painting techniques. our ideas. Limited to 22 students. The curriculum will vary each semester WORKSHOP* due to the multitude of ways to create Thursday: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. B11 BEGINNER collages. All levels of experience Instructors: Dot Owens-Davis, WATERCOLOR* Sally Berninger welcome! Limited to 22 students. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. An opportunity for artists to work Instructor: Cynthia Kauffman B06 ART OF POLYMER CLAY* independently in an open workshop. Step-by-step learning of the basics. No instruction, no critiques. Limited to Monday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Since this is not a workshop, weekly 22 students. Instructors: Karen Foster, Lorraine Lacsny attendance is necessary. Classes consist Polymer clay is a versatile medium of demos, speakers and videos. Supply that can be used for stand-alone list will be discussed in the first session. sculpture, decoration of other objects, Required text: Mastering the Watercolor jewelry and mixed media art. This class Wash by Joe Garcia, ISBN: 978- explores the various uses. Students 1581804867. Limited to 22 students. will make projects of their choice. Supplies are required, and can be obtained from local craft stores. Limited to 24 students. JENNA FORD JENNA

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B12 CARVING WORKSHOP* mixing up hand-building techniques to and interests. No previous experience is Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. craft unique vessels and also templates required, but completion of Chinese Instructors: Robert Krajeski, to create your own forms. Explore hard Freehand Painting I is helpful. Limited Joseph Stalter and soft slab construction, and create to 22 students. organic forms with structural support. Come discover the world of wood All work will be glazed and fired for H New! carving. Students will learn to carve or display or use. There is a fee of $75 plus work on their own projects. Instructor $25 materials fee payable to CCArts at B18 CONTEMPORARY OIL will go over techniques. Basic carving the first class. Accessibility note: The PAINTING* knives and gouges available for in-class ceramic studio is located downstairs. Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. use. Kevlar gloves, thumb guard and Limited to 11 students. Instructor: Eve Stone carving tools required. $5 materials fee Have fun painting landscapes, still lifes payable to instructor. Limited to 8 B15 CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY students. and portraits in the style of successful FOR BEGINNERS** and exciting contemporary artists. You’ll Monday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. learn from step-by-step instructor B13 CERAMIC TECHNIQUES demonstrations of painting methods FOR ALL* Instructor: Tingting Li Materials needed: Chinese brush, ink, that emphasize beautiful color and Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. containery, design. This techniques course will Instructors: Linda Simon, Rolf Eriksen open up a new world of possibilities for In this course, students will learn to your artwork. Limited to 21 students. Come play with clay! No experience appreciate works of Chinese calligraphy, necessary. We will help you realize talent learn about basic strokes, learn about B19 CREATIVE FUN WITH you didn’t know you possessed. Working structureCANCELED and composition of formal with clay is good for your hands and CLAY* script and running script, and learn mind. Materials fee of $20 payable to about Chinese language and culture. Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. instructor covers everything required in Limited to 20 students. Instructor: Joseph Germano the class. Limited to 12 students. Beginners and experienced students will New! B16 CHINESE FREEHAND enjoy sculpting and ceramic techniques. H PAINTING I*** Beginners work with the instructor B14 CERAMICS: HAND- Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. alongside experienced students using BUILDING TECHNIQUES Instructor: Fang Guo simple coils, slabs and hand sculpting of AT CCArts* figures, bas relief and ceramics. Emphasis Chinese painting is an ancient art that on form and textures. Be creative; try Monday: 10 a.m.–noon. captures the world in deceptively End Date: 11/13/2017 what appeals to you. $20 fee for clay, simple strokes. Students will enter into tools, etc. Limited to 12 students. Instructor: CCArts, Emily Reed this art through simple, gradual and Location: The Center for Creative Arts fascinating steps. Students will learn (CCArts), 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, New! basic skills in drawing various H Hockessin, DE 19736 landscapes, such as rocks, trees, flowers B20 OIL PAINTING AT Taught by Tia and animals, and will be introduced to CCArts** Santana of CCArts. famous painters and their works. Wednesday: 10 a.m.–noon. No experience Limited to 22 students. End Date: 11/13/2017 necessary. Explore the joy of clay by Instructor: CCArts, Emily Reed B17 CHINESE FREEHAND Materials required: A supply list will PAINTING II*** be provided prior to the first class. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Location: The Center for Creative Arts Instructor: Fang Guo (CCArts), 410 Snuff Mill Row, Hockessin, DE 19707 By the end of the semester, students will be able to complete several styles Open to all of landscape painting. The teacher will experience levels. provide students with personalized Taught by Cynthia instructions customized to skill levels Swanson. Beginners will learn painting

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experienced students may work on their own paintings with individual Thank you to our volunteer instructors! attention. The class will learn color theory and mixing. A $12 materials fee, Did you know all OLLI instructors are volunteers and members? payable to the instructor, is due from If you would like to share an interest with other members by those who wish to share the instructor’s becoming an instructor, contact Andrea Majewski in the Office at paints rather than buying their own. 302-573-4447 or [email protected]. There is an additional $75 fee payable to CCArts at the first class. Limited to 12 students. fee payable to instructor. Limited to PERFORMING ARTS 20 students. B21 PASTEL PAINTING: INTERMEDIATE TO B24 STRUCTURING YOUR Performing Arts ADVANCED** WATERCOLOR* Participation Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Instructor: Dawn McCord Instructors: Patti Morse, John Erickson C01 BALLET I AT THE Prerequisite: Previous course or Prerequisite: Previous watercolor WILMINGTON BALLET experience with pastels. experience is necessary. ACADEMY* Corequisite: Creative outlook, willing Tuesday: 1 p.m.–2:15 p.m. to experiment. Use design and composition skills to clarify and organize your watercolor Instructor: Wilmington Ballet Aims: Creative finished work; a quiet, painting. You will learn to be selective in Location: Wilmington Ballet Academy, constructive environment; and a the shapes, lines, textures and colors 1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806 lengthy critique with student you choose. Limited to 22 students. Students will learn beginner participation. Limited to 21 students. ballet and basic French B25 WATERCOLOR: terminology associated with B22 SKETCHING IN INTERMEDIATE ballet. No previous dance WATERCOLOR* WORKSHOP* experience is required. The class, taught Wednesday: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. by an experienced instructor at Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Marvin Stone Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Instructors: John Erickson, Patti Morse Dance, progresses at an appropriate Watercolor is the ideal medium for Prerequisite: Previous watercolor pace for those exploring ballet for the making spontaneous sketches that experience. capture the spirit of nature. Learn to see first time or those who need a refresher. like an artist organizing even the most Learn about the various uses of papers, There is a $65 fee payable to the complex scenes into a good develop additional painting skills and Wilmington Ballet Academy at the first composition. Each session we will strive strengthen techniques to improve your class. Limited to 15 students. to create two small, colorful landscapes style through guidance of the that represent first impressions of our instructor. Limited to 40 students. photo references. Limited to 20 students.

B23 SOFT PASTEL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS* Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructor: Carol Durney This course introduces pastel beginners or artists experienced with other art media to the art—and fun—of soft pastel painting. Structured class will include use of materials, layering methods and applications, color theory, values and composition. $10 materials KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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C02 BALLET II PLUS AT THE in ensemble. A variety of band literature C08 CHAMBER CHOIR** WILMINGTON BALLET will be performed within the Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. ACADEMY* capabilities of the musicians. Limited to Instructors: Dana Ulery, William Fellner, 75 students. Tuesday: 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Brian Hanson Instructor: Wilmington Ballet Prerequisite: Previous choral experience Prerequisite: Ballet I C05 BECOME A BETTER and ability to read music. SINGER** Location: The Wilmington Ballet Join a small vocal ensemble performing Academy, 1709 Gilpin Ave., Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. choral music ranging from classical to Wilmington, DE 19806 Instructor: Anne Turner modern. Enjoy advancing your personal Prerequisite: Ability to sing in tune is Students will progress from musicianship while musically required. where we left off in Ballet I. interacting with a small team of other We will also take time to try This course is for those of you who enthusiasts. Participants are expected other forms, such as jazz and would like to improve your singing to have previous choral experience, be modern dance, and study dance history. skills. Your voice will gain flexibility, your able to read music and are required to Taught by an experienced instructor at breathing will become more efficient purchase music. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the and your voice will sound better. Dance. There is an $85 fee payable to Limited to 15 students. C09 CHORUS** the Wilmington Ballet Academy at the Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m. first class. Limited to 15 students. C06 BRASS ENSEMBLE* Instructor: Janet Taylor Miller Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisite: Singing experience in C03 BAND, BEGINNING Instructors: Brian Hanson, Buddy Bratton, high school, college, church or PLAYERS** Ken Cavender community choirs. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisite: Brass instrument player at Materials: Choral materials per semester Instructors: Thom Remington, the intermediate or higher level. are $20-$25. Carroll Humphrey, Dennis Cherrin Develop good instrumental technique, A large, four-part choral group for Required: Instrument (look in your attic, listening skills, sight-reading and experienced singers who can read and rent or borrow), Standard of Excellence improved sound for your instrument by sing their vocal parts from an SATB Book 1 and Book 2 for your playing in a small ensemble. Limited to score. This semester will highlight instrument, and music stand. 15 students. holiday music around the globe. For fun and real health benefits, start or Performances are scheduled at the end restart learning a band instrument. C07 CAUGHT IN THE ACT!* of the semester. Excellent attendance is expected for the Thursday class and on Learn good habits and technique early. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday at 3:20 for sectionals at the Gain eye/hand coordination, lung Instructor: Arlene Bowman function improvement, and brain Chorus Rehearsal extracurricular stimulation, and have a joyful This course exposes participants to activity. Limited to 75 students. experience with music and friends. basic acting concepts, stage Limited to 18 students. conventions and theatre terminology. C10 CLARINET ENSEMBLE** Through theatre games and script Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. readings, we’ll develop a foundation for C04 BAND, INTERMEDIATE Instructor: Joyce Hess effectively communicating characters Prerequisite: Ability to play at a concert PLAYERS** and their relationships to one another. band level. Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Those participants who never had a Materials required: Hal Leonard Instructor: Margaret Love chance to be an actor/actress will finally Intermediate Band Method (Clarinet). Prerequisite: Intermediate-level do so without the presence of an playing experience. intimidating audience. Limited to 30 An opportunity for experienced clarinet Materials required: Instrument and students. and bass clarinet players to perform in a music stand. small ensemble, where both individual Join the Intermediate Band to improve preparation and teamwork are your musical skills in playing your essential. New students must interview instrument, reading music (rhythm and with the instructor prior to signing up notes), interpreting music and playing for this class.

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C11 CONCERT BAND** Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Volunteer! Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess OLLI is even more fun when you volunteer. Members volunteer Prerequisite: Students must be able to in a variety of areas and with varying levels of commitment. perform music at a very good high Check out the opportunities on page 60 or 62 and give one a try. school or early college level. Materials required: An instrument, music stand and pencil. C14 FOLK GUITAR, C17 INTERNATIONAL FOLK This course includes literature from BEGINNER I*** DANCE* different periods, styles and genres. Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Students will learn appropriate Instructors: Lynda Hastings, Instructors: Mary Anne Edwards, performance practices as they enhance Nancy Travis Wolfe, Marti Maloney Mary Koprowski, Harriet Ainbinder ensemble performance skills. This is a Materials required: Acoustic guitar, Prerequisites: Ability to move on your recurring class with limited openings, electronic tuner, flat pick, music stand. feet for class period. Good balance and new students MUST interview with and hearing. the instructor prior to signing up for the Students need little or no experience class. playing the guitar. Learn in simple, Boost your energy levels with folk doable steps so that the playing dancing! Authentic folk dances will be C12 DRUM CIRCLE* experience is pleasurable and low taught from the easiest to more stress. Explore playing while singing, difficult. Basic steps are emphasized to Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. playing by ear and reading simple build toward more complex dances. Instructors: Peter Popper, Sid Datskow music. Experience the benefits of music; Have fun, learn to dance, develop better Drumming is an ancient musical realize your innate ability to participate balance and sense of rhythm. Laugh a tradition that energizes, builds unity, in creating music. Instructor provides lot! Limited to 40 students. provides relaxation, heightens notebook with music at first class for $5. creativity, heals the spirit and is great C18 JAZZ BAND** fun! We will cover a range of rhythms C16 GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE, Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. and patterns from around the world. COUNTRY, ROCK, Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Steve DeMond Bring a drum or other percussion BLUES*** instrument; some will be provided. No Jazz Band focuses on performing a Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. musical experience necessary. variety of big band music. Players Instructors: Andy Geyer, William Stanley should be able to perform at a Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner C13 FLUTE CHOIR** reasonably high level. New students Folk Guitar I and II or equivalent. MUST interview with the instructors Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Materials required: Acoustic guitar, prior to signing up for the class. Instructors: Dorothy Boyd, Gretchen Cox, electronic tuner, capo, music stand, Pamela Finkelman metronome. C19 MADRIGAL SINGERS* Flutists improve technique and gain Continue to improve your playing style Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. self-confidence through ensemble and techniques. Gain the skills and Instructor: Margaret Love performance. Repertoire is selected to confidence needed to perform both Prerequisite: Ability to sing and to suit the ability level of the group. One or with and for others using songs you sight-read music. two informal performances will be know and love in the folk and American scheduled. Previous playing experience rock traditions. Those with good basic The Madrigal Singers will study the is required, and practice outside of class skills and also those with more madrigal and a cappella part-song is expected. experience are welcome. Limited to styles. The class will sing music by 25 students. Gibbons, Dowland, Morley, Purcell, Stanford, Parry and others. Required text available in class: Madrigal Treasury compiled by George Bayley ($10). Limited to 25 students.

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C20 NATIVE AMERICAN C27 TROMBONE FLUTE** H New! ENSEMBLE** Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. C24 ROCK BAND*** Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Kathy Owen Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: Terry Rave, Allen Tweddle Materials required: A six-hole Native Instructor: Earl McMaster Prerequisite: Participants must play American flute in the key of A minor. trombone at the intermediate or Rock Band focuses on performing a higher level. With its unique, enchanting sound, the variety of popular rock music from the Native American flute has become 1950s to the 1970s. Blues, country-rock, An opportunity for experienced increasingly popular as both a musical folk-rock and jazz-rock genres will be trombone players to perform in a small instrument and as a tool to enhance included, depending on student ensemble—sLide by sLide. Group will relaxation, meditation and healing. We interest. Singers, guitar players play four- or more-part trombone will learn basic and advanced fingering (including amplified acoustic), bass ensemble music from early Renaissance and playing techniques that allow for guitar players, keyboardists, horn music to show tunes. A trombone stand the creation of beautiful songs from the players and drummers are all needed. is strongly recommended. Limited to heart. No prior musical experience is 12 students. required. Limited to 30 students. H New! C28 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, C21 ORCHESTRA*** C25 SING BLUES, COUNTRY ADVANCED*** AND DOO-WOP* Wednesday: 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: Allen Tweddle, Rick Wellons Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Eleanor Dooley, Rick Wellons Instructor: Glenn Rill This course helps to develop your Prerequisite: At least 2-3 years of symphonic experience playing the This is an active sing-along course—no previous study required. classics. Previous playing experience and skill required. Each week includes blues, A fun learning experience that will some ability to sight-read are required. country and doo-wop songs. Learn a bit develop stronger playing with of history about the three genres. No advanced skills. Study and review of C22 RECORDER, lobby performance—just come and scales, positions, bowing and exercises ENSEMBLE** have fun. Guitars and other instruments for facility in playing violin solo welcome. Instructor will provide Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. repertoire and concerti pieces. Four to arrangements for songs. Limited to 45 six hours’ practice time a week is Instructors: Don Von Schriltz, students. Andy Corbett recommended. This course focuses primarily on C26 STRING ENSEMBLE*** C51 WIND AND building repertoire in ensemble playing Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. PERCUSSION BASICS** and improving technique. Participants Instructors: Rick Wellons, Eleanor Dooley, Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3 p.m. should have at least two years of Brian Hanson Instructors: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess playing experience or instruction. Bring Prerequisite: Two or more years’ Prerequisite: Rudimentary skills and your own recorder and music stand. playing experience. understanding of your instrument. Materials needed: Instrument and stand. C23 RECORDER, This course continues skills learned in Performance of string ensemble music— beginning band or the equivalent. INTERMEDIATE** light classics, show tunes and standards. We will focus on the basics of playing Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Work on intonation, technique, phrasing, all band instruments and will include Instructor: Don Von Schriltz dynamics and listening to each other. embouchure, tone production, Prerequisite: Recorder, Beginning. Recommended practice time is three to fingerings, hand-to-hand control four hours per week. This course focuses on learning to sight- (percussion), phrasing, rhythms and read recorder ensemble music. intonation. There will not be a Completion of two semesters of performance for this class. Required recorder instruction or previous text: Hal Leonard Intermediate Band experience playing the recorder is Method by Harold Rusch. required. One-half hour per day practice is encouraged.

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Performing Arts Appreciation Special Events Wednesdays Join us each Wednesday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 105 for H New! Special Events that will surely enrich your day. These programs are C29 ALFRED HITCHCOCK, for all members of OLLI at the University of Delaware in Wilmington. PART 1* Feel free to attend each week or select the programs that most interest you. You can buy your lunch, bring your lunch or just come Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. and enjoy. Please note that the first program is September 13, 2017, the first Instructor: James Cosgrove week of fall semester. Alfred Hitchcock, the “master of 9/13 Help a Child—Be a Mentor 10/25 Surviving the Holocaust suspense,” was an outstanding director Elliot Ketay, OLLI instructor through Music of both British and American films. We and Mary Fox, executive Steve Gonzer, documentary will present, screen and discuss six of director, Big Brothers Big Sisters filmmaker his classic movies: The 39 Steps, Rebecca, of Delaware I Confess, The Man Who Knew Too Much, 11/1 Sinatra 101 Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. 9/20 OLLI Forum Sean Reilly, vocalist Joan Miller, council chair H New! 11/8 Stewards of Children 9/27 The Stanley Brothers and Patricia Dailey Lewis, C30 BASEBALL AT THE their Steam Cars executive director, Beau Biden MOVIES* Richard Bernard, OLLI member Foundation Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:45 a.m. and volunteer at the Marshall Instructor: John Hagan Steam Museum 11/15 UD OLLI Orchestra Allen Tweddle, conductor View baseball movies, selected by the 10/4 Jazz Concert class, followed by class discussion. Elmer Dill and the Swing City 11/29 UD OLLI Concert Band Band New! Paul Hess, conductor H 10/11 The New Castle Frenchtown 12/6 UD OLLI Chorus Railroad and the C&D Canal C31 BRITISH DRAMA: Janet Taylor Miller, director MONARCHY* Mike Dixon, historian and writer Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. 10/18 Fortepiano Concert Instructor: Ted Wilks Susan Duer, DMA, OLLI “Monarchy” is a British TV series shown member and fortepiano artist between 2004 and 2006. British academic David Starkey charts the political and ideological history of the C33 FILMS OF THE CLASSIC English monarchy from the Saxon H New! ERA: 1930-1959* period to modern times. C32 CLASSICAL MUSIC: Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. SEAS, RIVERS, LAKES, Instructor: Madeline Abath FOUNTAINS* Class members choose films from a list Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. of nominations in the first class. One Instructor: Ted Wilks film is shown each week, with a 10- to Musical compositions depicting seas, 15- minute intermission. rivers, lakes, fountains, thunderstorms, Recommendations are made by class etc., will be presented. Some programs members, the instructor and film critics. feature videos; others feature DVDs. Class ends at approximately 3:15 p.m. each week. Discussion and comments are welcome. JENNA FORD

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C34 FRENCH CINEMA* C39 HISTORY OF JAZZ: C42 JOHN WAYNE: DUKE Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. PART 3* RIDES AGAIN!* Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. This course is for Francophiles, interested Instructor: J. Michael Foster Instructor: Michael Walsh students of French and fluent French This course, the final installment of a Sit back and enjoy a ride down the trail speakers. We will watch recent and series of courses covering the history of with legendary movie star John Wayne. vintage French films with English jazz, covers the period from cool jazz to Class discussion will cover his life and subtitles. No prior knowledge of French the present. The course consists of career, and will be supplemented with required. We will discuss topics, culture, lectures illustrated with recorded movie clips, book biographies, videos etc., in English. examples. The lectures can be and CD recordings. Find out how the supplemented by readings from Ted Duke got his name and became one of C36 GOLDEN YEARS OF Gioia’s History of Jazz. ISBN: 0-19-509081-0. the world’s favorite superstars! Limited FOLK MUSIC: PART 3* to 30 students. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. C40 INTERVIEWING MOVIE Instructor: Forrest Hawkins STARS* H New! Performance videos of Woody Guthrie, Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Patrick Stoner C43 LET’S GO TO THE Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, the Kingston OPERA: LIGHT OPERA* Trio, the Clancy Brothers and others will With over a quarter century interviewing Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. be shown. film stars for WHYY-TV and PBS, the Instructor: Larry Peterson instructor will share DVD examples of H New! current interviews. There will be time for We will explore opera that is light, e.g. zarzuela, operetta, opéra comique, C37 GREAT AMERICAN discussion after each viewing. See website www.whyy.org/flicks. Instructor opera buffa. SONGBOOK* may miss some sessions, as movie stars Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. take precedence—but you’ll be among New! Instructor: Anne Turner the first to hear about it! Limited to 60 H Take an unforgettable trip down students. C44 MERYL STREEP* memory lane as we listen to a selection Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. of great American popular songs and H New! Instructor: Esther Schmerling jazz standards from the 20th century. C41 JAZZ SINGERS* Enjoy films with the multiple Academy We’ll also learn about the composers Award-nominated Meryl Streep. Other and librettists who created the songs Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: J. Michael Foster films this semester feature Emma Stone, and the singers who sang them. Jack Lemmon and Amy Adams. We will This course offers a survey of jazz marvel at a lavish Busby Berkeley- C38 HAPPY 100TH singers from about 1900 to the present. choreographed dance film for the BIRTHDAY, DEAN Many recorded examples will be used. golden age of Hollywood. Who but Jack MARTIN!* Lemmon and Tony Curtis will keep us Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. laughing? Instructor: Michael Walsh Celebrate Dean Martin’s 100th birthday! H New! Class discussion of legendary performer C45 MUSIC AS A MIRROR OF Dean Martin will cover his life and career, and will be supplemented with HISTORY* CD recordings, videos, book Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. biographies and TV and movie clips. Instructors: Ben Raphael, Ted Wilks Find out how Dino became one of the An in-depth survey of musical works world’s favorite entertainers. New written in direct response to videos! Limited to 30 students. contemporary historical events that shaped the composers’ lives and TIM WARD TIM

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inspired the creation of the works in question. This is an enthralling and richly informative course about both 3 Easy Ways to Register history and music. MAIL—Complete the form on page 59–60 or 61–62 and mail to H New! OLLI at UD, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 IN-PERSON—August 1–4, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Goodstay C46 MUSICAL SETTINGS OF EVENTS AND IDEAS III* ONLINE—Visit lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm July 25–August 4 Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. All registrations received by August 4 will be included in the priority allocation Instructor: Larry Peterson process. Similar to Parts I and II. We will Priority registration deadline: August 4! view/listen to musical works based upon various topics, including togetherness, stories/portraits, music, C49 VIDEO CONCERT HALL: C50 WORLD CINEMA IN THE out-of-the-ordinary love, lullaby, INTERNATIONAL* 21ST CENTURY* imitation/borrowing, time of day and transformations. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Instructor: Ted Wilks Instructor: Gloria Lambert Pauls H New! This semester presents a series of We will watch 21st-century films from video concerts, most in high definition, around the globe (with subtitles) and C47 PUCCINI: HIS LIFE AND from countries such as Austria, the discuss the subjects, cultures and MUSIC* Czech Republic, Denmark, England, values portrayed. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, Instructor: John Quintus Scandinavia and the USA. Most programs This course studies Giacomo Puccini’s will be 75-90 minutes; a few may be life and music, including his Mass and slightly longer. the following operas: Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, La Fanciulla del West, Gianni Schicchi and Turandot.

C48 TCHAIKOVSKY IN THREE VENUES* Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Joseph Zimmerman We will present some examples of Tchaikovsky’s works in opera, ballet and the concert hall (symphonies and concertos) along with a few smaller works. Most, but not all, will be vintage DVD recordings. TOM DOHERTYTOM

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D04 CRITICAL THINKING D07 GARDENING AND DECISION SPEAKERS*

MAKING* Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Ann Hapka, Peggy Soash, Instructor: Bob Dunlap Barbara Bareford General Studies Principles of logic, intuition, probability, Both professional and amateur randomness and psychology are specialists in all fields of horticulture H New! combined to augment the critical and garden-related topics give colorful D02 CONTEMPORARY IDEA thinking and decision making skills of and informative presentations. SHARING, 2* the students. Practical application of these skills will be practiced by the class. New! Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. H Instructor: Rose Greer H New! D08 GUYS AND DOLLS* Based on TED Talks, a popular nonprofit Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. radio and internet phenomenon, this D05 FINDING YOUR WAY* Instructor: Debbie Dintenfass class explores a new series of short, Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Small group discussion of topics dynamic talks covering a vast array of Begin Date: 9/18/2017 relevant in the third trimester of life, topics. Join us as we view and discuss Instructor: Noreen Campbell such as having more fun, bucket list these fascinating, insightful and Ever wonder why people approach new adventures, healthy-planet gardening, sometimes humorous presentations. situations so differently? You will learn favorite things, senior health, handling Contemporary Idea Sharing, 1, which how your approach to learning affects grief, end of life choices, holidays, and explores different topics, is NOT a everything you do. Learn to recognize heaven or hell. Participants may add prerequisite for this class. the four patterns that people use when topics and lead discussion. Limited to they are learning, and see how this can 20 students. D03 CO-OP HIKING WITH help you learn faster and get along WILMINGTON TRAIL better with everyone you meet. H New! CLUB* Limited to 25 students. D09 HOME BREWING BEER*** Thursday: 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Eric Sallee, Kathy Tidball H New! Instructor: Charles Carter Prerequisite: Ability to hike four to five D06 FOOD AND CULTURE miles on flat and hilly terrain. WORLDWIDE* For anyone interested in beermaking as a hobby. Structured as lectures and class Thirteen hikes with the Wilmington Trail Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. discussions. Participants will get the most Club at sites in northern Delaware, Instructors: Corky Connor, Robert Ehrlich from this course if they brew at least one southeastern Pennsylvania, southern batch of beer at home. The course is New Jersey and Maryland—best not to An important part of travel to other structured around John Palmer’s book schedule other classes until 2 p.m. A countries is experiencing cultural How to Brew. Required text: How to Brew $10 fee is required and includes differences. Food is an important part of by John Palmer, available free of charge membership in the Wilmington Trail cultural identity. Presenters will convey at http://howtobrew.com. Limited to 15 Club. Participants will be emailed the their own adventures in food and students. list of hikes. Bringing lunch is optional. culture around the world. Limited to 15 students. D10 SCOTLAND* Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Crawford MacKeand A brief geography, prehistory, history and social history of Scotland from earliest to fairly recent times. Land and agriculture, people, languages, war and peace, churches and culture. TIM WARD TIM

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H New! How are courses assigned? D11 THE ARTIST’S WAY CREATIVE CLUSTER*** Classes are assigned by a computer-based allocation process. All registrations—whether online, in-person or mailed in—received Monday: Noon–2 p.m. by the August 4 priority registration deadline will be included in Instructor: Petra Cesarine the allocation pool. When demand exceeds availability in popular Are you wanting to write that play? Put courses, the allocation process takes into account a variety of factors, that vision down on paper? Are you including the priority you’ve assigned to the class and whether or not you’ve blocked, not sure what to do next? taken the class before. Registrations received after August 4 will be processed Come on a journey through The Artist’s on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to class availability. Way. Students will be asked to complete free association journaling and artist’s dates outside class time. GENEALOGY: COMPUTER E02 Confidentiality required. Required texts: WORKSHOPS*** Instructor: Tom Doherty Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way (ISBN Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. For those using OLLI PC computers. 978-1585 421466), The Artist’s Way Prerequisites: One of the following Limited to 12 students. Workbook (ISBN 978-1585 425334), The lecture courses previously or Artist’s Way Datebook (ISBN 978-0874 concurrently: Genealogy: E03 776539). Limited to 12 students. Fundamentals of Research; Instructor: Jane McKinstry Genealogical Research Methods; or For those bringing their own PC laptop. Genealogy Genealogy: Your Family Roots. Limited to 14 students. Genealogy studies involve learning what Experience searching the web and a sources/databases contain ancestral valid email address. For exceptions, E04 information and analyzing/interpreting contact [email protected]. Instructor: Carol Callaghan the evidence therein (lectures E01), how to Needed at first class: UDelNetID and For those using OLLI PC computers. search in archives and web databases password. Apply during in-person Limited to 12 students. (computer workshops E02-E07) and how registration on purple form. (Mail-in to organize what you learn using Family registrants must call the office.) ID and Tree Maker software (E08, E09). password process takes a minimum E05 of two weeks. Instructor: MaryLou MacIntyre E01 GENEALOGICAL Brief lectures and handouts followed by For those bringing their own PC laptop. RESEARCH METHODS** one-on-one assistance to help you find Limited to 5 students. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. ancestors in old documents using Instructor: Tom Doherty online databases. Learn to search the E06 Prerequisites: Experience searching web, build family groups and discover Instructors: Linda McMeniman, the web and an email address. genealogy resources, including those Mike Miscoski free to UD OLLI members. Syllabus: For those using OLLI Mac computers. Finding archival records (e.g., census, http://udel.edu/~tdoherty/gensy17f.pdf. Limited to 17 students. land, court, tax, immigration, vitals) to research your own family history, Four sections are held concurrently in emphasizing web resources; deciding one PC computer lab and one E07 what to believe; reading handwriting; Macintosh lab. Instructor: Bob LaRossa building family groups; DNA. Strongly Either enroll in a PC section for a UD For those bringing their own Mac laptop. recommend also signing up for a Osher PC desktop or bring your own PC Limited to 8 students. Genealogy Computer Workshop laptop; or in the Mac lab for a UD Osher immediately following lecture class. Mac laptop or bring your own Mac laptop. Contact: [email protected]; syllabus: udel.edu/~tdoherty/gensy17f.pdf

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USING FAMILY TREE MAKER F03 GENERATION AND F07 WHAT DO WOMEN SOFTWARE** GENDER GAPS** WANT?* Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Monday: 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer Instructor: Frank Brennan Instructors: Yvette Rudnitzky, Edee Fenimore skills. Disruptive gender or generation gaps After a 45-minute presentation on go unnoticed. Men search for someone What do women want? Using film to Family Tree Maker software, students to be closer to who will leave them explore this often unspoken but very can practice what was covered with alone. Women search for deep, important question, we will cover a some help from instructors. Students meaningful friendships to fulfill their variety of women’s experiences in need Family Tree Maker 2017 software intimacy needs. People in their 20s different time periods. Some are light, for PCs and a flash drive to copy their come to a crossroads: which door to some are heavy, all are important. own family trees to work on in class. open now? Recommended text: Strongly recommend signing up for Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, History Genealogical Research Methods, E01. Family by Anne-Marie Slaughter. Limited to 25 students. G01 ARCHAEOLOGY—HOW E08 DO WE KNOW THAT?* Instructors: Carol Callaghan, H New! Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Jane McKinstry F04 MEET THE EXPERTS AT Instructor: Frank Gay For those using OLLI PC computers. WINTERTHUR* The history of humankind and the Limited to 12 students. Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. history of civilization are fascinating and Instructors: Jean Raleigh, Thomas Savage dominated by statements that are E09 amazing. The development of Explore America’s treasure house with Instructors: MaryLou MacIntyre, archaeology and analysis techniques experts from Winterthur Museum, Suzanne Milazzo will be studied with some comparisons Garden and Library. Specialists from the of current literature to older conclusions. For those bringing their own laptop collections, garden, public programs, with Family Tree Maker for Windows or library, conservation and academic H New! Mac. Limited to 12 students. affairs departments will introduce a special aspect of this great institution G02 ARMAGEDDON: Culture from historic decorative arts to rare THE WORLD AT WAR, books from the du Pont family to 1914–1956* F01 CONNECTIONS* creating the Yuletide tour. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: John Fulgoney Instructors: Susan Arruda, F05 OF MINDS AND MEN* An illustrated talk on war and society Scarlette McLean, Nedda Barth Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. worldwide between 1914 and 1956. Instructor: Robert Johnson This is an open forum that allows us to explore contemporary social and cultural And women too! A discussion class H New! issues affecting everyone. We access exploring current intellectual issues G03 BEATRIX POTTER: many experts from the community and from a man’s perspective. Each member A REMARKABLE LIFE* then dialogue freely about the issues will lead the class discussion one time Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. explored. Limited to 45 students. on a subject of their choice. Members Instructor: Margaret Gutteridge must be willing to agree to disagree. F02 GAY, LESBIAN, Limited to 14 students. Beatrix Potter’s fame as a children’s BISEXUAL FILMS* author was only one facet of her F06 OF MINDS AND MEN* extraordinary life. A talented artist and Tuesday: 2 p.m.–4 p.m. naturalist, Beatrix was also an astute Instructor: Larry Peterson Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. businesswoman who rebelled against Instructor: Jim Krum Films provide insight into gay, lesbian, Victorian cultural constraints. Ultimately, bisexual and transgender topics and Same as F05. Limited to 14 students. she became an influential landowner include historical films, drama and who conserved thousands of acres of comedy. the Lake District land she loved.

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G04 COLONIAL TURNING POINTS IN AMERICAN Café HISTORY* Entrees, sandwiches, salads, soups and beverages are available Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. On Wednesdays, Instructor: Joan Miller the café is open until 1:30 p.m. A limited selection of sandwiches, This course looks at colonial American salads and beverages is available on Fridays from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. history from the smallpox epidemic of Members may also bring their lunch or purchase snacks and beverages 1617 to the 1803 Marbury vs. Madison from vending machines. Room 105 is available for seating during café hours. case.

H New! G08 ETERNAL HATRED: G10 HISTORY OF BASEBALL, G05 CULTURAL HISTORY ADOLF HITLER, PART 2* OF FOOD* THE PSYCHOPATHIC Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. GOD* Instructor: John Hagan Instructor: Corky Connor Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Course continues from History of Instructor: David Kelberg Exploring the origins and impact of Baseball, Part 1. Trace the story of the food and beverages on society from The first seven sessions of this class American pastime, from the early years cultures throughout the world, from culminates 12 consecutive years of until today. Lecture, handouts, ancient times to current food trends. understanding the origins, events and discussion and fun things! effects of antisemitism in Europe and H New! the middle east, with an analysis of G11 HISTORY OF NEW YORK, Adolf Hitler, the “psychopathic god,” OTHER BOROUGHS* G06 EISENHOWER’S followed by six sessions focused on the Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PRESIDENCY: Nuremburg Trials, Josef Goebbels, Instructor: Barbara Siegell FIRST TERM, 1952–1956* propaganda techniques and the feature Using film from various sources, this Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. film Varian’s War. course explores the history of those Instructor: John Bullock other boroughs of New York City— Conservatism after the New Deal-Fair G09 HIKE INTO HISTORY, PART 2* Bronx, Staten Island, Queens and Deal era: modern conservatism and Brooklyn. The ethnic groups that settled moderate welfare state. Foreign policy: Monday: 1 p.m.–4 p.m. each borough will be reviewed looking hardline, but seeking understanding. Instructors: Deborah Haskell, Judy Tigani, at different neighborhoods and events Jim Riley that happened in each area. H New! Visit local museums and historic sites G07 ENGLAND AND INDIA featuring a docent-led tour followed by G12 HISTORY OF RUSSIA, BEFORE THE RAJ* an optional one- to four-mile hike in the PART 1* surrounding area. Participants will be Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. contacted about the schedule prior to Instructor: Stuart Siegell Instructor: Robert Ehrlich the first class and will drive or carpool From 1601 to 1857, the East India directly to the scheduled locations. All Why does the Russian world view differ Company was a dominating military, sessions are different from part one. from ours? The answer lies in historical political and commercial enterprise. It Limited to 40 students. experiences, starting a millennium ago influenced public and private life, both from outside invaders to the autocracy in India and at home. Its powers of its rulers. This course is an overview gradually superseded by official of a chaotic history from the Kievan Rus’ government, the company, too big to to the current Russian Federation fail, failed. Examine colonialism, focusing on rulers through the capitalism, conquest, consumerism, centuries, using videos from varied science and scandal. sources and lecture. The semester ends at the Russian Revolution of 1917.

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G13 IGNORED BY HISTORY* German state led by Adolf Hitler New! murdered six million Jews. This course Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. H will consider many questions in order to Instructor: Ron Robertson G17 POST-COLD WAR ERA, gain insight into how this monstrous Who were the female American 1991 TO THE PRESENT* occurrence happened. Limited to scientists/inventors of the 19th and Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 25 students. early 20th centuries? Their Instructor: John Bullock accomplishments are impressive, but Democracy and capitalism won! Or did G22 U.S. HISTORY AS ignored by history. We will look at the they? The Washington consensus and VIEWED BY AFRICAN lives and work of 36 such women, western triumphalism; begging to differ AMERICANS, PART 1* giving them the attention they deserve. and striking back. The confident and Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. prosperous ‘90s, the troubled 2000s. Instructors: Norwood Coleman, H New! Stanley Williams G18 PRINTING: HISTORY, G14 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS* ART AND SCIENCE* Part 1 is a review of U.S. and world history since 1503 with a focus on Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. tracing the participation of African Instructor: Carl Schnee Instructors: Edward Grygo, people in the New World from 1503 to Charlene Gaynor The life of John Quincy Adams, sixth 1877, the end of Reconstruction in president of the United States. The printing press has been an anchor America. Part 2 will cover 1877 to the of society for centuries. Explore printing present. G15 MEDIEVAL SCIENCE as a catalyst, an industry and an art AND TECHNOLOGY, form. Examine the history and impact of H New! PART 1* printing as well as the important technological, practical and visual G23 U.S. NAVY IN THE Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. elements. End with a glimpse of what’s CIVIL WAR* Instructor: Ray Hain new and what’s coming. Limited to Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. 25 students. This first semester of a two-semester Instructor: Thomas Reed course covers the development of A survey course on the operations of medieval science from Aristotle to H New! the U.S. Navy in the Civil War, covering Galileo. The second semester will cover G19 REVISITING THE naval technology, the ironclads, and medieval technology. RISING SUN* major naval battles, such as the Monitor Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. vs. CSS Virginia, as well as combined H New! Instructor: Hirohiko Kizuka operations, such as the assault on G16 MODERN MARVELS* When Commodore Perry sailed into Fort Fisher. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Tokyo Bay on July 8, 1853, he handed the Tokugawa shogun a letter from Instructors: Ron Robertson, Barry Keane President Fillmore and white flags, We will explore manmade wonders that suggesting surrender. Japan opened are at the leading edge of human the country peacefully the following inspiration and ambition. From stealth year, ending its seclusion policy of more technology to the New York City than two centuries. The history of subway system, from the transatlantic Japan’s struggle for modernization will cable to the World Trade Center, we will be explored. celebrate the ingenuity and imagination of 13 fascinating wonders. G20 THE HOLOCAUST: TWO WARS* Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Jack Vinokur How does one teach about the Holocaust? One must begin with

questions. Between 1941 and 1945, the KASER LEE

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H New! H New! H New! G24 WORLD WAR II: H03 FOLK TALES’ FAMILIES* H06 MYSTERIES IN THE 1942–1945* Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. ARTS*** Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Edee Fenimore Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Shoemaker Folk tales, myths and fairy tales provide Instructor: Rebecca Worley This course continues World War II: us with a view of families that Discussing five novels that focus on art, 1939-1942. All the major aspects of this sometimes is disturbing. We will listen historical documents and rare books, war are covered while maintaining a to these tales and discuss their this course considers the mysteries that broad perspective on the interactions of influence and application to family life lurk among the museum galleries, book events, why key decisions were made, in 2017. Limited to 30 students. shelves and library drawers where priceless and their significance. Slides accompany works of art reside—or used to—until they the lecture, and questions are welcome. New! were stolen. Additional material on H these subjects will be provided. H04 GREAT BOOKS, SECOND Literature SERIES VOLUME THREE* H07 POETRY: THE BIRTH H New! Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. OF MODERNITY* Instructors: Jeff Wilkinson, Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. H01 FAKE NEWS, GROUP Judy Goldbaum Instructor: John Steffney THINK AND CON MEN* This is a continuing course of readings A religious, philosophical, and Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. and discussions of the great books of psychological approach to the Instructor: Bruce Morrissey civilization. This semester: Herodotus, inception and early development of Using fake news to take advantage of Locke, Swift, Thoreau. Required text: modern poetry, focusing on Whitman, group think susceptibilities has become Great Books Reading and Discussion Yeats, Wallace Stevens, William Carlos a rhetorical strategy of choice. How can Program, Second Series, Vol. 3. Limited Williams, D.H. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot. false information sway the population? to 25 students. How does adoption of fake news H08 SHAKESPEARE IN facilitate identification with comfortable H New! PERFORMANCE** groups? Explore the impact of group H05 LORD BYRON Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. think through the confidence man (GEORGE GORDON), Instructors: Irene Farrance, novels of Melville and Mann. PART 1** Jeff Wilkinson, Judy Goldbaum New! Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Videos of three plays are viewed each H Instructor: Paul Desmond semester, combined with supplemental H02 FANTASY AND lectures on the background and themes Read and discuss the lyric and narrative of each play. Plays this semester are MYTHOLOGY: poetry of Lord Byron. A main focus will URSULA LE GUIN* Romeo and Juliet, Henry V and Two be on the Byronic hero, the cultural Gentlemen of Verona. Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. superstar of Europe. Required text: Instructor: Susan Shoemaker Lord Byron: Selected Poems (ISBN-10: H New! Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea series will be 0140424504. ISBN-13: 978-0140424508) read and discussed. It masterfully H09 SHORT STORIES: employs world mythology in the WITHIN US** creation of an alternate world, exploring Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. the nature of sin and redemption, of Instructor: Linda Zanella youth and maturity, of gender roles and New short stories this semester which the temptations of power. This emphasize conflicts within ourselves. This beautifully written series with engaging is the third of a three-part series. At-home characters will surprise you with its reading is suggested. Fascinating points profound message. Limited to 40 of view from interested students are students. presented in a casual exchange of ideas. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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H10 SHORT SUBJECTS: H13 THE DIVINE COMEDY Philosophy and Religion STORIES ALOUD* OF DANTE ALIGHIERI, Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. PART 1* J01 HOW JESUS BECAME Instructor: Chenda Davison Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. GOD* Enjoy the luxury of hearing a wide Instructor: Dick Kirk Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. variety of stories read aloud, ranging Read, discuss and enjoy one of the Instructor: Bob Faatz from humorous to serious to greatest pieces of Christian literature How did a rejected Jewish preacher provocative to hilarious. Among those and use Dante’s portrayal of his own who ended up on the wrong side of the chosen are works by authors such as pilgrimage as a mirror for seeing and law and was executed by those in Frank Stockton, Dorothy Parker, Allegra interpreting our own spiritual journeys power come to be thought of as God? Goodman, Neil Gaiman, T.C. Boyle, Ray more clearly. Required text: The Divine This two-semester course will examine Bradbury and Lucia Berlin. Limited to Comedy translation by either Dorothy the historical realities, myths and 30 students. Sayers or Mark Musa. Limited to 50 impact of the experience of Jesus. students. Limited to 60 students. H New! H14 THE NEW YORKER: J02 JESUS AND HIS JEWISH H11 THE 20TH CENTURY IN INFLUENCES* POETRY: 1923–1945** REVIEW AND OPINION*** Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Monday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Instructor: Chuck Miller Instructor: Janet Fielding Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Carol Banz This course provides an understanding Join the circle to read, hear and respond of how Jesus’ teachings and views were This class reviews and discusses various to works by poets who reflect the ideas shaped by his Jewish background and articles that appear in The New Yorker and history of the 20th century. Class context. We will draw on various magazine. Participants will be assigned participation is essential to successful sources including the Hebrew Bible, sharing. Required text: The 20th Century certain articles from the current issue Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria, in Poetry, eds. Michael Hulse and Simon and then have an opportunity to Flavius Josephus and the New Testament. Rae, ISBN 978-1-60598-455-1. Limited present them to the class for discussion. to 25 students. Participants are requested to have a New! subscription to The New Yorker. Limited H to 40 students. J03 JEWISH FOLK TRADITION* H12 THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE*** Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. H15 THE PLAYS OF Instructor: Michael Kramer Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. HENRIK IBSEN* Instructor: John Snyder In addition to Jewish texts like the Torah Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and Talmud, throughout the ages, Not Bible study, not Bible history; rather, Instructor: Don Byrne Judaism was influenced by a rich folk a leisurely tour through the Bible as tradition. Largely ignored today, the A discussion class—no lecture. We will literature and history. We shall discuss folklore focused on magic and discuss three of Ibsen’s plays: Hedda some of the great literary passages in superstitions and involved angels and the Hebrew and Christian scriptures Gabler, The Wild Duck and Ghosts. demons, and golem and dybbuks. You such as Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, Required text: Any copies of these three are invited to learn about these Isaiah, Song of Songs, the four Gospels, plays. Limited to 35 students. fascinating traditions from Judaism’s letters of Paul and Revelation. Required past. Limited to 30 students. text: Oxford Study Bible or any Bible. H New! Limited to 35 students. H16 VIRGINIA WOOLF: H New! NOVELS** J04 MODERN POLITICAL Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. TRADITIONS II* Instructor: Paul Desmond Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. We will read and discuss major works of Instructors: Marion Ehrlich, Irving Esbitt, Virginia Woolf: Jacob’s Room, Mrs. Robert Ehrlich Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Possibility Second semester of a three-semester and The Waves. course. We shall learn about the

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political philosophy of such luminaries Writing K04 WRITERS’ ADVANCED as Tocqueville, Hegel, Mill, Nietzsche, WORKSHOP Dewey and Hayek. K01 POETRY WRITING WEDNESDAY** WORKSHOP*** J05 MYSTERIES OF DEATH Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:30.m. AND DYING** Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Instructors: Christine Waisanen, Instructor: Helen Griffith Karen Clark Williams Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Gary Soulsman For those who enjoy writing poetry and Same as K03, except day. Limited to those who would like to try, this is an 12 students. In discussion and exercises, we will opportunity to read your poems to safely explore ideas on grief, Carl Jung, people interested in helping you K05 YESTERDAY FOR Kübler-Ross, the near-death experience, improve as a poet. Having specific TOMORROW* hospice stories, finding meaning at the assignments will stretch you as a poet, Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. end of life and states ranging from while reading and critiquing poems can tragedy to grace. Weekly readings. Instructors: Karen Clark Williams, broaden your outlook and enrich your Rose Greer Required text: The Journey Home by own work. Class participation and help Phillip L. Berman, ISBN 978- with facilitation are encouraged. Beginning and experienced writers 0671502379. Limited to 24 students. Limited to 16 students. practice principles and enjoy the pleasures of memoir writing. We read New! H K02 WRITE NOW!** aloud our times of laughter, sorrow, fear and joy. We express our history, leave J06 THE DIVINE DANCE** Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. treasures for our descendants and Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Claire Cosgrove inspire each other to chronicle Instructor: Christine Loveland Come prepared to write and share with memorable moments. Come! Write your This course is about spiritual growth. class members. Work done previously memoirs! Notice: We request It is not necessarily religious. Drawing and work in-progress (with an emphasis confidentiality. What you see, what you from scripture, theology and the deep on work in-progress) is encouraged. hear, when you leave, leave it here. insights of mystics, sages and Writers of all levels are welcome. Pen Limited to 35 students. philosophers throughout history, Father and paper are sometimes needed. Richard Rohr, in the required text The Limited to 20 students. K06 YOUR STORY PAINTED Divine Dance (ISBN: 978-1-62911-729-4), IN WORDS** offers us a gift and a new perspective K03 WRITERS’ ADVANCED Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. which may challenge us: God as WORKSHOP Instructor: Ruth Flexman community, friendship and as...dance. TUESDAY*** A personal journal is also required for Express yourself through memoirs or Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. use in class. stories. Share your work aloud with Instructor: Rick Cassar classmates. Exercises in class will help Prerequisite: Previous experience in you connect with your inner writer. writing. Achieve increased understanding and Advanced writers’ workshop where appreciation for your lived experiences participants share and critique their and stories, fiction or nonfiction. New prose writing, fiction, memoir or and experienced writers, bring your nonfiction in lively discussion following creativity for an interesting writing established writing principles. Not for experience. Limited to 22 students. beginning writers or those inexperienced in workshop format. Be prepared to write! May take Tuesday or Wednesday workshop, not both. Limited to 12 students. TIM WARD TIM

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Computing INTERMEDIATEPPC BEGINNERPPC WORD 2007–2016 FUNDAMENTALS** COMPUTER LAB: NOVICE, Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. These courses are divided into categories WINDOWS 7 AND 10** Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Elaine O’Toole, to help members make appropriate Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Anita Sterling selections. Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Elaine O’Toole, Prerequisite: Keyboard and mouse Courses classified as COMPUTER LABS Anita Sterling skills and possession of a USB drive to involve hands-on instruction with Requirement for laptop users: save documents. individual equipment. Courses classified UD connection by week 6. An introductory course in Microsoft as COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS consist A hands-on guide to the basic functions Word 2007 through 2016. Learn to of classroom lectures and demonstrations of personal computers, designed for create, edit and format documents, and are applicable to PC, to Mac or to persons with little or no computer create multi-page documents, add both if so specified. experience. Basics of applications such pictures and use mail merge features to The laboratory courses are divided into as word processing, working with create labels. three levels of difficulty: beginner, photos, spreadsheets, email and the Two sections are held concurrently in intermediate and advanced. These levels internet. Laptop users may use one computer lab. refer to the MINIMUM computer Windows 7 or 10. L05 for those using OLLI PCs. background needed to understand the Two sections are held concurrently in Limited to 12 students. material fully. More specific prerequisites one computer lab. L06 for those bringing their own laptops. are provided in the course description and L01 for those using OLLI PCs. Limited to 4 students. syllabus for each course. Limited to 12 students. Meeting such prerequisites for laboratory L02 for those bringing their own laptops. ADVANCEDPPC courses is essential for completing class Limited to 4 students. exercises. If you are unsure if a course is EXCEL: ADVANCED TOPICS* appropriate for your level of experience, EXCEL: INTRODUCTION TO Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. contact the instructor for more 2007/2010/2013/2016* Instructor: Allen Alexander information. A presentation course, Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Prerequisite: Completion of however, may include topics which Instructors: Phil Weinberg, Introduction to Excel or good working appeal to all levels of computer users Sandra Schubel knowledge of basic Excel. unless specific prerequisites are included Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Course covers basic arithmetic, in the description or syllabus. Windows 7 or 10. statistical, database and business Materials required: Flash drive functions commonly used in business (also known as thumb drive). and industry. Illustrations will range An introductory Excel from simple tabulations to more 2007/2010/2013/2016 course for complex forms employing lookups or people who have a working knowledge decisions. of Microsoft Windows. Students learn Two sections are held concurrently in the basic concepts involved in one computer lab. spreadsheeting. L07 for those using OLLI PCs. Two sections are held concurrently in Limited to 12 students. Room 202. L08 for those bringing their own L03 for those using OLLI PCs. laptops, which must have Excel 2016. Limited to 12 students. Limited to 4 students. L04 for those bringing their own laptops, which must have Windows 7 or 10, Excel 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016 loaded on laptop. Limited to 3 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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WINDOWS 10 MANAGEMENT* Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Refunds Instructors: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston For full refunds, requests must be made in writing before This course should be taken by people September 11, 2017. Refund requests will be processed as soon who are skilled in the use of the as administratively possible after October 16, 2017. If you registered Windows operating system, but want to online, please include a copy of your email receipt with the request. learn how Windows 10 has changed the game plan. We will stress security, Parking hangtags must be returned with the written refund request. Full maintenance, touch screen navigation refunds will be granted prior to the beginning of the semester for those who and accessing the cloud. cannot attend and those who have chosen courses that have no openings. No membership fee will be refunded because a request to audit a University Two sections are held concurrently in course cannot be honored. one computer lab. L09 for those using OLLI PCs. Refund requests may be submitted after the start of classes for withdrawals Limited to 12 students. caused by illness, pressing family situations or other circumstances beyond a L10 for those bringing their own laptops. member’s control. Refund requests received after the start of the semester will Limited to 12 students. be prorated based on the date that the written request and parking hangtag are received in the Office. Refund requests will be accepted only during the WINDOWS 10 OPERATION* semester for which the refund is requested. Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Membership fees may not be transferred to another semester. Instructors: Kenneth Mulholland, Anita Sterling Photo RAW to non-destructively Windows 10 uses touch screen Mobile Devices edit/enhance raw photo images. technology to accomplish tasks on the Limited to 20 students. computer. This course prepares the M01 SMART PHONES AND student for using touch screens and THEIR APPLICATIONS* New! understanding the capabilities of Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. H Windows 10, touch screens and the Instructor: Jerry Lucas N02 YOUR DIGITAL LEGACY* mouse interface. Focused on practical smart phone Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Two sections are held concurrently in applications. Use of PowerPoints and End Date: 10/31/2017 one computer lab. lecture to review Apple and Android Instructor: Sandro Cuccia L11 for those using OLLI PCs. handsets and programs or applications This eight-week course helps you plan Limited to 12 students. such as transportation, medical, etc., and engage in digital estate planning. L12 for those bringing their own laptops. with some classroom demonstrations. Learn to identify important information Limited to 8 students. to pass on to your descendants, BEGINNERPMAC General Topics— document your wishes and make Mac Presentations decisions about preserving your L13 MAC COMPUTER LAB, computer data. Learn to assign the New! disposal of your current email and NOVICE, PART 1* H online social media accounts. For more Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. N01 ON1 PHOTO RAW information, visit Start Date: 9/18/2017 2017** www.ImageMedic.com. Instructor: Andrew Feiring Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Part 1 of a two-semester course for new Instructor: Ronald Yabroff computer users who want to learn using a Mac. Learn by doing, using OLLI ON1 Photo RAW can be used as a raw laptops. This semester focuses on basics converter, Photoshop or Lightroom of computer operation and how to use plug-in or a complete photo editor. the internet and email. Part 2 will focus Many of the ON1 shortcuts are identical on Mac applications. Limited to 16 to those of the Adobe products. We will explore these various uses of ON1

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Chinese differentiate character structures and read/write/type characters and short H New! sentences. O03 CHINESE H New! Ancient Greek CONVERSATION: LIVING IN CHINA** O06 CHINESE: LEARN THROUGH SONGS* O01 ANCIENT GREEK: Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. BEGINNING, PART 3*** Instructors: Zhixiang Zhou, Wenqian Chen, Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Rosanne Murphy Instructors: Wenqian Chen, Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Rosanne Murphy Instructor: Jane Owen Prerequisite: Skill level equivalent to Prerequisite: Basic exposure to the Chinese level 2. This course introduces Chinese pop language and some catch-up effort. Designed to develop students’ songs. Students will learn different communicative competence in Chinese. themes of song including folk songs, A continuing class in reading the revolutionary songs of Mao’s era, ancient Greek language. Build the Objectives: to master natural, colloquial usages; to communicate in situations college campus songs and current pop foundations of grammar and songs.CANCELED Student will learn to understand vocabulary with an engaging text. For that are typical when traveling, dining out or social networking; to enlarge the lyrics of the songs, read and sing the near-beginners or anyone whose Greek songs in Chinese. is rusty. Required text: Athenaze, Book 1, vocabulary in content areas such as food, festivals and transportation. second edition, ISBN 9780195149562. O07 CHINESE: PRACTICAL MANDARIN, LEVEL 1*** O02 ANCIENT GREEK: O04 CHINESE: DECODING READING** CHARACTERS** Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Instructor: Jane Owen Instructors: Wenqian Chen, Designed to develop language skills in Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge Zhixiang Zhou, Rosanne Murphy listening, speaking and reading as it of ancient Greek. Are you interested in learning what’s in relates to everyday situations. Main a Chinese character? This course invites objectives: to master pinyin and tones For anyone who enjoys the company of with satisfactory pronunciation, to a friendly interactive group in refreshing students to explore the history of the Chinese written system, principles of understand the construction of and retaining their Greek through commonly used Chinese characters, to reading original authors. Chosen texts formation, strokes and stroke order, written style/fonts, radicals. Students build up essential vocabulary, to use have helpful intermediate-level basic Chinese grammar and sentence commentaries. Now reading Homer’s will be able to read/write/type some of the most commonly used characters. structure. Required text: Integrated Iliad, Books 6 and 22, Geoffrey Chinese, Level 1/Part 1, Textbook (3rd Steadman, (ed.) ISBN 978-0984306596. edition, simplified characters) by H New! Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao, et al. ISBN O05 CHINESE: DECODING 9780887276385. CHARACTERS, LEVEL 2** O08 CHINESE: PRACTICAL MANDARIN, LEVEL 2*** Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: Wenqian Chen, Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Zhixiang Zhou, Rosanne Murphy Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy Prerequisite: Chinese Level 1 or Designed to enhance students’ ability to equivalent. read and write Chinese characters. The course focuses on compound structures Designed to reinforce and further of theCANCELED characters and invites the develop language skills in listening, students to explore more radicals and speaking and reading as it relates to characters used on special occasions everyday situations. Objectives: to and events. Students will be able to introduce oneself with details, to CAROL BERNARD CAROL

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converse over topics like family and weekend plans, to make phone calls to Scholarships schedule appointments. Required Text: Integrated Chinese, Level 1/Part 1, Need-based partial scholarships are available from the Reilly, Textbook (3rd edition, simplified Francis and Lundgaard funds. Application is confidential. character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Contact Joni Bero at 302-573-4433 for more information and Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. to make an appointment.

O09 CHINESE: PRACTICAL O11 FRENCH LITERATURE: O13 FRENCH, MANDARIN, LEVEL 3*** CLASSICS* INTERMEDIATE, Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PART 5** Instructors: Junli Gao, Rosanne Murphy Instructors: Cathie Kennedy, Judy Diner Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Prerequisite: Chinese Level 2 or Prerequisite: Competency in French. Instructors: Kristine Cassar, Karen Black equivalent. This course is conducted entirely in Prerequisite: French, Intermediate, Designed to consolidate overall aural- French. We will read and analyze a Part 4 or equivalent oral proficiency. Objectives: to French literary classic, supplementing We will build upon previous French understand sentences and expressions discussion with video clips. Suitable for courses, focusing on reading, grammar related to areas of most immediate participants seeking to improve practice and supplementary materials relevance (e.g. shopping, school life and competency through reading and such as poems, short articles, stories transportation); to communicate in conversation. Text can be purchased and songs. Review verb tenses, simple and routine tasks requiring a from the instructors. Limited to 18 including the subjunctive, and more direct exchange of information. students. advanced grammar structures. Required Text: Integrated Chinese, Level Continue reading Persepolis. Verbal and 1/Part 1, Textbook (3rd edition, O12 FRENCH WRITERS: written expression will play a larger part simplified character) by Yuehua Liu, Tao- in the curriculum, as skills advance. chung Yao, et al. ISBN: 9780887276385. CONTEMPORARY NOVELS** Required texts: Persepolis, Book 3, French Edition, by Marjane Satrapi, and French Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. possibly a new grammar text TBD. Instructor: Chenda Davison O10 FRENCH Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading New! CONVERSATION AND and conversing in French. H READING* The course is conducted entirely in O14 FRENCH: BEGINNER, Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. French as we discuss a 20th or 21st 1ST SEMESTER* Instructor: Mary Shenvi century novel. Class members will share Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Prerequisite: Ability to carry on a the responsibility of leading the Instructors: Mary Shenvi, Cathy Elder conversation in French and discussion each week. Everyone must This interactive course is for students understand spoken and written have the same edition, which the with little or no French experience. You French for native speakers. instructor will have available for will acquire skills in a relaxed purchase. Limited to 25 students. This intermediate-advanced course is environment with a focus on fun and conducted exclusively in French and is with lots of opportunity to speak designed to encourage lively discussion French. Skills are reinforced through based on readings, comics, news music, games, videos, skits and short articles and songs. Grammar and readings. Limited to 25 students. vocabulary are reviewed and reinforced as needed. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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O15 FRENCH: ELEMENTARY, German O20 GERMAN TRAVEL PART 5** FILMS* Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. O17 GERMAN 101: THE FUN Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: Jacquelyn Keoughan CONTINUES* Instructors: James F. Weiher, Dick Jensen Prerequisite: Previous elementary Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Short German travel films—Schätze der French courses. Instructors: Hans Mueller, Angela Drooz Welt—and ample time for discussion This class covers thematic vocabularies Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge provide a German immersion and grammatical constructions of German. experience. All films are in German and necessary to speak French. Various For intermediate-level students who the German manuscript of each film is teaching methods will be used with an wish to expand their knowledge of handed out the week before the emphasis on correct pronunciation in German through conversation and presentation. This course may be the development of daily conversation. reading. The emphasis is on profitably taken concurrently with Required text: Le Nouveau Taxi 1 by comprehension and speaking. We will German Classic Films and/or German Capelle and Menand, ISBN 978-2-01- use newspaper articles, short stories, Seminar. Limited to 20 students. 155548-9 and French First Year, new videos and other web-based material edition, Blume and Stein, ISBN 978-1- for reading, translation and discussion. O21 GERMAN: BEGINNER, 56765-3090. Brief grammar reviews will be injected THE FUN WAY, 3, as needed. CHAPTERS 7-9* O16 FRENCH: Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. INTERMEDIATE, O18 GERMAN CLASSIC Instructors: Christiane Shields, PART 5** FILMS* Linda Simpson Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. German: Beginner, The Fun Way series Instructors: Jacquelyn Keoughan, Instructor: James F. Weiher consists of 12 chapters of the studio d Chris Goodrick Classic and modern German films A1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache textbook Prerequisite: Some intermediate provide an entertaining and (Funk, Kuhn, Dumme ISBN 978-3-464- French. educational German immersion 20707-9) utilized over several With correct pronunciation and experience. The language of all films semesters. Part 3 will cover chapters 7- conversation being emphasized, the and discussion is German; some films 9. The emphasis is on acquiring class will be guided by text that utilizes have German subtitles. This course may language in a natural way by listening dialogs, videos, grammatical reviews, be profitably taken concurrently with to and understanding frequently exercises and authentic French realia. German Travel Films and/or German repeated words and phrases. Required texts: Le Nouveau Taxi 2 by Seminar. Limited to 20 students. Menand, ISBN 978-2-01-155551-9 and O22 GERMAN: French Three Years, 2nd edition, by O19 GERMAN SEMINAR** INTERMEDIATE III** Blume and Stein, ISBN 978-1-56765- Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. 331-1. Instructors: James F. Weiher, Dick Jensen Instructor: Elisabeth Kottenhahn Prerequisite: Previous intermediate- Entertaining and educational level German courses. audio/video material along with weekly short news broadcasts from Germany This course offers the joy of German provide an immersion experience. grammar, short stories, discussions, Additional time is allotted for questions, German history, art, poetry and music. group discussion, and word games. The language of all materials is German, but a manuscript of the audio or video is handed out the week before it is presented. This course may be profitably taken concurrently with German Travel Films and/or German Classic Films. Limited to 20 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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O23 GERMAN: READING AND DISCUSSION Free Parking ADVANCED* Parking is FREE on the Wilmington Campus! To receive your Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. parking tag, simply register your cars using the forms on pages 63 Instructors: Christiane Shields, and 64. This benefit also allows for limited parking on the Veronika Kruse University’s main campus in Newark. Members with a valid parking Prerequisite: Ability to read and speak tag may park in red lots anytime (shuttle bus service is available) and in German. unrestricted lots after 5 p.m. on weekdays, all day on weekends and on The course is conducted in German for University holidays. For more information about parking on the Newark students who can read, write and speak campus, including detailed parking maps, visit www.udel.edu/parking. German. Much of the reading will be done as homework in order to leave ample time for class discussions. language. Italian history, geography, O28 ITALIAN: German films, videos and German culture and music will be included, as CHIACCHIERAMO!* websites will be used. Limited to 15 well. Required text: Italian is Fun by Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. students. Giuliano and Wald, ISBN 978-0-87720- Instructor: Cesare Protto 597-5. Italian This course is designed for those who O26 ITALIAN NOVELS OF have the ability to speak Italian at an O24 IMPARIAMO, ELENA FERRANTE* intermediate level at least. Topics will be determined each week with the PARLANDO Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. purpose of developing vocabulary and L’ITALIANO!* Instructor: Sergio Tentor perfecting pronunciation. The required Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Prerequisite: Ability to read Italian. text Ciao!, 6th ed., ISBN 978-1-4130- Instructor: Sandro Cuccia Books by Elena Ferrante will be read 1636-9 will serve as a guide for Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced and discussed in Italian. Works to be discussion. Italian. read will be announced on the first day For intermediate to advanced students of class. O29 ITALIAN: TRAVEL AT of Italian, this continuing course A GLANCE* provides additional opportunities to O27 ITALIAN SHORT Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. acquire fluency in spoken Italian with STORIES AND Instructor: Harold Giacomini emphasis on natural, colloquial usage. GRAMMAR REVIEW* We’ll cover many words and phrases for New vocabulary and idiomatic phrases Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. traveling to Italy. Includes hotel, travel, will be emphasized, and students will Instructors: Annie Dugan Gilmour, food, beverages and banking. We’ll also hold conversations in 100% Italian Harold DeCarli cover correct pronunciation of Italian. during each class. We’ll share all things Prerequisite: Ability to read Italian. Required text: Italian at a Glance by Italian: stories, culture, cinema, travel, Mario Costantino, ISBN 13: 978-0-7641- cuisine, humor and more! For more Short stories will be read and discussed 2513-3. Limited to 20 students. information, visit every week. Grammar will be reviewed www.SiParlaItaliano.com. Limited to on an as-needed basis. An aria from a 20 students. different Italian opera will be played and discussed each week. Required New! texts: Prego!, 6th ed., ISBN 0-07-256131- H 9 and Avventure in Città, ISBN O25 ITALIAN IS FUN!* 978-087720-589-0. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Annie Dugan Gilmour, Harold DeCarli A beginning course in which we will learn new vocabulary, pronunciation and the mechanics of the Italian JENNA FORD JENNA

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O30 ITALIANO! GETTING Portuguese STARTED, PART 2** H New! Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. O33 PORTUGUESE: O35 SPANISH NOW! Instructor: Sandro Cuccia BEGINNING 1ST SEMESTER** Prerequisite: Italiano! Getting Started, SPEAKERS** Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Part 1. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Instructor: Jeanne Hanson This is Part 2 of a four-part course Instructors: Fred Cash, Benadir Hunter This is the first semester of a continuing presented by a native Italian speaker Second semester of a six-semester course in elementary Spanish. The that introduces the absolute beginner Brazilian Portuguese course to enable course includes textbook work, songs to “la bella lingua.” Part 1 is required. The participants to speak and understand and stories. Students are strongly only corequisite is a desire to learn and enough to travel and handle basic encouraged to take Spanish: Beginning practice...and practice some more. For needs in Portuguese speaking Conversations along with this course. more information, visit countries. Necessary vocabulary, Required text: Spanish Now! Level I with www.SiParlaItaliano.com. Limited to common constructions and basic CD-ROM, ISBN: 978-0-7641-7774-3. 25 students. grammar will be provided for frequent Suggested text: Easy Spanish Reader, in-class practice of everyday dialogues. 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-07-142806-4. H New! Songs and cultural videos will also be O31 ITALIANO! GETTING included. Required text: Living O36 SPANISH SEMINAR* STARTED, PART 3** Language Brazilian Portuguese, ISBN Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. 978-1-4000-2419-3 (book) or 978-1- Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Alberto Raffo 4000-2420-9 (set--book, dictionary and Prerequisites: Reasonable proficiency Instructor: Sandro Cuccia CDs). Prerequisite: Completion of Italiano! reading and discussing texts for Getting Started, Part 2. Spanish speakers. Active participation Spanish required, no English allowed. This is Part 3 of a four-part course presented by a native Italian speaker Topics range from history to current O34 SPANISH: ADVANCED events with preferences considered the that introduces the absolute beginner CONVERSATION* to “la bella lingua.” Completion of Parts 1 first day of class. All students are and 2 is required. The only corequisite is Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. expected to choose a theme, circulate a desire to learn and practice... and Instructor: Myriam Medinilla articles in advance and lead discussions. practice some more. For more Prerequisite: Previous experience Reading is homework so class can focus information, visit speaking Spanish. on conversation. Limited to 10 www.SiParlaItaliano.com. Required text: Class for Spanish speakers who want to students. Living Language Italian, Complete Edition practice and improve their vocabulary. ISBN 978-0307478573. Using short stories and other reading O37 SPANISH: BEGINNING materials, discussion will include CONVERSATIONS* Latin cultural context, vocabulary and Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. grammatical aspects. Limited to 20 Instructors: Myriam Medinilla, O32 LATIN: ROMAN students. Mary Shenvi AUTHORS** Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or 2. Wednesday: 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m. This interactive program is a companion Instructors: Jim Higgins, Jane Owen course for students in first or second Prerequisite: Ability to read Latin. semester Spanish. Join us for a lively hour of basic Spanish conversation, Readings of selected Roman authors in using games, rhymes, music and Latin. Required text: Introducing Cicero movement to reinforce learning in a fun by The Scottish Classics Group, ISBN: and friendly environment. Limited to 978-1-85399-637-5. 25 students. TIM WARD TIM

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O38 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!* Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Disability Accommodations Instructor: Sydney Jiménez Accessible parking is available at several locations on campus. This course enhances pronunciation, Arsht Hall is accessible, with ramp entrances in the front and back. vocabulary and cultural fluency. In each An elevator is located at the south end of the lobby. A unisex class, one or two popular Spanish accessible restroom is located on the second floor near the elevator. language songs will be introduced with To request other disability accommodations, contact the OLLI Office. explanation of lyrics; exercises based on Disability accommodation requests for trips should be made several weeks in salient grammatical structures and advance with Disability Support Services at 302-831-4643, TDD 302-831-4563 finally, listening with participation. or [email protected]. Limited to 30 students.

O39 SPANISH: CANTEMOS!* O42 SPANISH: SITUACIONES 0-669-31365-3. Within the text are short, humorous stories; thematic Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. ESPAÑOLAS IV** vocabulary; applicable grammar Instructor: Sydney Jiménez Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. lessons; as well as cultural notes and Instructor: Kristine Cassar Same as O38, except day and time. authentic Spanish literature. Emphasis Prerequisite: Spanish: Situaciones Limited to 30 students. is on all four language skills (speaking, Españolas III or equivalent listening, reading, and writing), and O40 SPANISH: The fourth semester of a multi-semester classwork and supplementary materials INTERMEDIATE** intermediate course based on the text are used to support and enhance the Situaciones, Spanish for Mastery 3, ISBN Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. curriculum. Instructor: Jeanne Hanson Prerequisite: Six semesters of Spanish at OLLI or equivalent. This is an intermediate Spanish course for students with at least six semesters of Spanish at OLLI or the equivalent. We will cover intermediate vocabulary and grammar in the textbook as well as supplemental materials, including stories and songs. Required texts: Situaciones: Spanish for Mastery 3 by Valette, Valette and Carrera-Hanley ISBN: 0-669-31365-3. Limited to 20 students.

O41 SPANISH: READING AND CONVERSATION* Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructor: Myriam Medinilla A continuing course for students having completed elementary Spanish or who know Spanish. The course goal is to have students practice what they have been taught in previous Spanish courses. Grammar and pronunciation will be reviewed as needed. Limited to 25 students. KARL LECK

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P05 MEDICAL LECTURE H New! SERIES* P03 INSIDE THE DELAWARE Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. MUSEUM OF NATURAL Instructors: Tim Gibbs, Ralph Milner HISTORY* Weekly medical lectures by physicians, Life Sciences Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. physical therapists, RNs, nurse End Date: 11/16/2017 practitioners, dentists and other P01 DOCTORS AND “DOCS”* Instructor: Delaware Museum of medical ancillary specialists. They tell us Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Natural History about their specialty and update us on Instructor: Marvin Cytron Location: The Delaware Museum of their work. Q & A and discussion are A journey of western scientific Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, always interesting after the lecture. medicine. Biographies of physicians and Wilmington, DE 19807. their contributions to medicine, Experience the P06 NATURE IN AUTUMN AT including blood circulation, disease, inside mechanics ASHLAND NATURE anesthesia, modern surgery and germ of a natural history museum. Delaware CENTER* theory. Remember when your Museum of Natural History staff will Wednesday: 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. neighborhood druggist was known as provide opportunities for intellectual Instructor: Delaware Nature Society, “Doc?” With paintings, personal development, cultural stimulation, W. Eric Roberson anecdotes and guest speakers, we will personal growth and social interaction Location: Ashland Nature Center, trace the history of pharmacy, from the in this series of 10 classes, which take 3511 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707 caveman to modern pharmacy services place at the museum. Learn about this and research. Limited to 60 students. gem of a museum and be inspired to Experience nature in autumn love our natural world! An additional by walking nearby natural H New! fee of $60 is payable to the Delaware areas to identify birds, Museum of Natural History (DMNH) on wildflowers, insects, reptiles, and P02 ILLUSIONS OF the first day of class. amphibians to gain an understanding CONSCIOUSNESS AND and appreciation for our local FREE WILL* H New! environment. Classes will be led by a Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. variety of highly-skilled Delaware Instructor: John Taylor P04 LOGIC OF LIFE* Nature Society staff and naturalists. Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Coffee and tea will be available at each Illusions of consciousness and free will Instructor: Bob LaRossa class. There is an additional fee of $100 and other mysteries of the mind. that includes a year-long membership Experiences from everyday life may not Life has been described by the processes in the Delaware Nature Society. The fee be what they appear to be. We will learn of growth, differentiation and replication. is payable to the Delaware Nature what science can tell us about the Advances in genomic sequencing are Society on the first day of class. Limited illusions of our perceived experiences affecting our food, health and to 15 students. and what is really going on. Visit environment; technology provides tinyurl.com/2b5mse6 for more opportunities as well as responsibilities H New! information. that society must address. P07 SCIENCE DOCUMENTARIES: FAVORITES* Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Instructors: James Hainer, Tom Keane Class members will select and watch science documentaries from a list available or bring their own. The class members will share why these are their favorite documentaries. Limited to 30 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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Health and Wellness Information provided to Health and Gift Certificates Wellness class participants is Gift certificates for memberships are available in the Office. informational only and should not be Memberships make thoughtful gifts for retirements, birthdays, construed as advice. anniversaries and holidays. Gift certificates are non-refundable and may be used only for the semester for which they are purchased. Q01 ADULT SWIM LESSONS AT THE FRAIM CENTER* Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–1 p. m. Q03 EAT MORE KALE!* Q06 TAI CHI, BEGINNERS: Instructor: Fraim Center, Dot Archer Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 8-FORM** Location: Fraim Center for Active Adults, Instructor: Judy Filipkowski Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 Did your mother tell you to eat your Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, Led by Amie K. Pinelli, vegetables? She was right! Explore why Teddi Collins, Eleanore Morrow certified swim instructor. whole food, plant-based foods are so Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion Individualized lessons for good for you. We will see excerpts of Chinese exercise that may improve every level of swimmer: from white- the video Food Choices and hear how balance and flexibility. The exercise knuckle water dippers to swimmers food choices impact our health and the consists of a set pattern of standing who want to improve their form. health of the planet. movements. This one semester 8-form Instruction tailored to your needs. class is an excellent introduction to Additional weekly instruction, offered Q04 SCIENTIFIC learn many of the basic movements of to class members on Thursdays 11:30 PERSPECTIVES ON the tai chi exercise. Daily practice a.m.-1 p.m., is recommended and HEALTHY AGING, PART 1* outside of class is essential. Limited to included in the cost. Offered jointly with 30 students. the Fraim Center for Active Adults. An Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructor: Dennis Zanella additional fee of $60 is payable to the Q07 TAI CHI, INTERMEDIATE: Fraim Center for Active Adults on the Learn how to quarterback your own 12-FORM*** first day of class, plus a $20 refundable health care and navigate our complex deposit for magnetic key card. medical system. Course focus employs a Wednesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. prevention and wellness approach Instructor: David Hamilton H New! toward aging successfully. Popular Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion Q02 AQUA PILATES AT THE health topics are reviewed with an Chinese exercise that may help improve emphasis on evidence-based balance and flexibility. Tai chi consists of FRAIM CENTER* prevention and modification. a set form of continual flowing Wednesday: 12:15 p.m.–1 p.m. movements. This intermediate course Instructor: Fraim Center Staff Q05 SOBRIETY—DEALING teaches the basic stances and postures. Location: Fraim Center for Active Adults, WITH THOSE IN YOUR Practice outside class is essential to 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 LIFE* reinforce material learned in class. Limited to 30 students. For newcomers to this type of Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. water exercise. Designed to Instructor: Allen Tweddle use water’s natural resistance to increase the body’s full range of Discussion about dealing with issues of motion while stabilizing the core sobriety—alcohol and drugs. Signing muscles. Feel better and improve up for this course is not making an posture, muscle movement and tone. admission, it is merely educational. Offered jointly with the Fraim Center for Confidentiality is expected. Textbooks Active Adults. There is an additional fee required: Under the Influence by Dr. of $60, plus a $20 refundable deposit James R. Milam and Katharine Ketcham, for magnetic key card. Fees are due on ISBN: 0-553-27487-2 and Beyond the the first day of class, payable to the Influence by Katharine Ketcham and Fraim Center for Active Adults. William F. Asbury, ISBN: 0-553-38014-1. Limited to 12 students. JENNA FORD JENNA

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Q08 TAI CHI: 24-FORM, between sessions is helpful but not Q15 YOGA: CHAIR* PART 1** required. Those with physical disabilities Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. are welcome to participate according to Thursday: 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Instructor: Carol Lovett their ability. Limited to 60 students. Instructors: Angela Drooz, Materials recommended: Yoga blocks Marlene Lichtenstadter and strap are helpful. Q12 YOGA: BASIC* Prerequisite: Completion of 8-form or Chair yoga is offered as an option to intermediate 12-form. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. those who wish to practice yoga and Tai chi is a standing, slow-motion Instructor: Steve DeMond are uncomfortable transitioning exercise, consisting of a set of Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. between floor poses and standing continuous flowing movements that Same as Q11 except day and time. poses. Options are offered for stretches may help improve balance and Limited to 60 students. and yoga poses while sitting in a chair flexibility. This is a 2-semester class. Part and standing using a chair for support. 2 will be taught next semester. Practice Q13 YOGA: BASIC, TAKE Limited to 15 students. outside of class is essential. Limited to HOME* 20 students. New! Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. H Q09 TAI CHI: SEATED ON Instructor: Mary Pro Q16 YOGA: INTERMEDIATE* Materials required: Bring a mat or towel. A CHAIR** Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. This course emphasizes practices to Instructor: Anna D’Amico, Enid Hirst Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. develop and improve flexibility, Prerequisite: Some yoga experience. Instructors: Betty Ann Themal, strength and balance of the body and Materials required: Yoga mat. Marlene Lichtenstadter to focus the mind through postures, A combination of yoga poses are Developed especially for persons for breathing and meditation. Participants taught, which foster core strength and whom the traditional standing tai chi will learn practices to do at home—take flexibility. Some yoga experience forms are difficult or impossible. This home yoga. Limited to 60 students. necessary. class represents a modified version of the Yang Style 8 Form done entirely Q14 YOGA: BEGINNERS, Q18 YOUR AMAZING while seated. Tai chi movements are GENTLE* slow and relaxing while exercising BRAIN—BUT WHAT many muscle groups. Limited to 20 Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. CAN GO WRONG?* Start Date: 9/20/2017 students. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Linda Hall Instructor: Lanny Edelsohn Materials required: Yoga mat Q10 YOGA FOR BEGINNERS* We will discuss brain anatomy; diseases Beginning with the “wake up” routine, Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. of the frontal, parietal and temporal basic yoga postures are done slowly, Instructor: Yvette Rudnitzky lobes; strokes; Alzheimer’s disease; designed to increase flexibility and memory disorders; Parkinson’s disease; This class focuses on basic beginner balance, while reducing stress. Guided epilepsy; migraine; multiple sclerosis yoga postures, including yoga relaxation ends the class, creating a and paralysis. breathing technique. Beginners could feeling of well-being in body, mind and benefit from small pillows, a man’s tie to spirit. Soft background music and low use as a strap and a good yoga mat. lighting enhance the peaceful atmosphere. Limited to 60 students. Q11 YOGA: BASIC* Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructors: Brian Hanson, Lorie Tudor Materials required: Yoga mat or towel. Learn about yoga philosophy and lifestyle through instructor-guided yoga practice (poses, breathing and relaxation). Explore basic postures, stretches, breath control, balances,

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Physical Sciences and Math Weather Closings New! H In case of inclement weather, visit R01 EARTH: UP CLOSE* www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm for information on closings, Tuesday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. or call the Office at 302-573-4417 to listen to the recording. Even Instructor: Craig Lewis when OLLI at the University of Delaware in Wilmington is open, members should come to campus only if they personally judge that it is Presenting the latest information on the safe to do so. Earth—earthquakes, glaciers, volcanology, oceanography, economic geology of coal and oil—all with the R05 SCIENCE OF S02 BUY, SELL, RENT OR boring bits omitted, and some jokes CYBERSECURITY* STAY PUT* added (but all science based!). Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. R02 ENVIRONMENTAL Instructor: Saul Reine Instructor: Libby Zurkow ISSUES* Since the internet has become an A one-semester course divided into Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. integral part of our lives there is a need three segments: selling your home, Instructor: Pam Meitner to use this wonderful tool safely. The staying in place and going to a Teaching Company’s Thinking about retirement community. Guest speakers All new lectures! Each class has a Cybersecurity: From Cyber Crime to Cyber most days. different lecturer addressing topics Warfare lectures by Professor Paul from a broad spectrum, including the Rosenzweig will be the springboard to S03 COMPLETE FINANCIAL importance of Delaware migratory introduce and explain how the internet MANAGEMENT shorebirds to sea spray and its global functions, problems and risks of its WORKSHOP* impact. Our lecturers hail from the improper use and behaviors we must Monday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. University of Delaware, state agencies take to insure we are not victimized. and environmental practitioners. Instructor: Michael Briglia Economics, Finance, Learn seven keys to financial success. H New! Take an in-depth tour of topics Political Science and Law including retirement income planning, R03 MATH FROM THE Information provided to Finance and VISUAL WORLD* key investment concepts and risk Economics class participants is management, tax minimization and Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. informational only and should not be estate planning, long-term care and Instructor: Barbara Hart construed as business, financial, advanced planning strategies for We will cover a variety of topics of investment, legal, regulatory, tax or wealth maximization and distribution mathematics in nature, art and accounting advice. to the next generation. Basic concepts architecture, using the Great Courses and approaches presented at a usable, as a guide. S01 AGE IN PLACE: LIFETIME practical level for participants. Limited HOMES* to 75 students. H New! Monday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Scott Fulton S04 CONSERVATIVES AND R04 ORIGINS: STARDUST LIBERALS: A HEALTHY Functional and architectural elements TO CIVILIZATIONS* DISCUSSION* Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. of aging in place. Emerging strategies Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Instructors: Ed Flexman, William Jones for long-term success. Developing your support network and your personal Instructor: Peter Galleshaw Learn about the origins and evolution home plan. Conservatives and liberals will discuss of the universe, our planet and our the main political themes of the day. We species. PowerPoint presentations will encourage conservatives to sign up. be used to follow these subjects from Limited to 20 students. their beginnings to their present status. Alternative hypotheses will be presented and discussions encouraged.

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S05 CURRENT EVENTS: S08 GREAT DECISIONS S11 LAW 101* SPEAKERS* 2017* Friday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Monday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Instructor: Eric Grayson Instructors: Carl Schnee, Instructors: Steven Dombchik, We have an endless fascination with the Liane Sorenson, Susan Del Pesco Bob Fisher, Vincent Pro law, so did you ever wonder what it This class invites speakers who are DVD presentations followed by class would be like to be a first-year law politicians or political candidates, discussion. Topics include the future of school student (without the pressure)? leaders in the arts, science and social Europe, trade and politics, conflict in We will explore an introduction to the services and other important the South China Sea, Saudi Arabia in law of torts, contracts, criminal community leaders to address current transition, U.S. foreign policy and procedure and constitutional law. issues. petroleum, Latin America’s political Required text: A pamphlet of the U.S. pendulum, prospects for Afghanistan Constitution with all amendments. S06 CURRENT ISSUES: and Pakistan and nuclear security. The Limited to 50 students. LECTURE AND Great Decisions text, available from the DISCUSSION* instructors, is recommended. Limited S12 PRINCIPLES OF to 60 students. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. INVESTING* Instructors: Diana Stevens, Coralie Pryde Thursday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. S09 INSURANCE: AN Instructor: Theodore Zak Knowledgeable guest speakers present INTRODUCTION* lectures on timely regional, national An introduction to investing that Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and international issues across a broad reviews common stocks, corporate and Instructor: Paul Hollos spectrum of topics, followed by a lively municipal bonds, U.S. Treasury and question and answer session. A broad introduction to insurance government agency obligations, concepts covering practical information international investments, mutual H New! about auto, homeowner, tenant, condo funds, tax sheltered annuities and owners, business and not-for-profit reading and understanding basic S07 ECONOMIC ISSUES IN insurance; as well as Medicare and financial information. Develop an THE U.S.* other insurance products. Learn what is investment philosophy and an Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. important and how to choose from a appropriate asset allocation strategy; Instructor: Martha Hays bewildering array of options from an explore the use of professional money independent consultant deliberately management. IRA and retirement plan We will focus on macroeconomic issues not licensed to sell products. Limited to distribution concepts are reviewed, as in the United States, covering such 25 students. well as the new 529 savings plans. topics as supply and demand, labor and unemployment, inflation, international trade, monetary and fiscal policies, the S10 INVESTING FOR A S13 RETIREMENT INCOME Federal Reserve System, taxation and SUCCESSFUL BY DESIGN* GDP. Introductory level. Lecture and RETIREMENT* Monday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. discussion. Limited to 45 students. Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Instructor: Ambrose Carr Instructors: Fred Cash, Rajeev Vaidya This course teaches you how to make This is the fifth semester of a continuing the most of retirement savings and course to assist students, retired or near investments. We will explore the history retirement, to find, evaluate and of the markets, traditional retirement determine the safety and suitability of strategies, optimizing Social Security, various investment choices for their distribution strategies from traditional portfolios. Major factors such as risk investments, the different kinds of reward, diversification, dividends, income annuities available, sample earnings, and other pertinent sources of retirement plans and tax sensitive information will continue to be strategies. Materials will be posted discussed. Limited to 35 students. online at www.ambrosecarr.com. ANDREA MAJEWSKI ANDREA

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S14 STOCKS AND OPTIONS: INTELLIGENT A University of Delaware Program INVESTING* The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the Division Wednesday: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. of Professional and Continuing Studies of the University of Instructor: Anil Parikh Delaware. All members must comply with University policies and The basics of stocks and options, procedures, including those which prohibit sexual harassment and characteristics of well-performing disruptive behavior. The University of Delaware reserves the right to stocks, fundamental and technical refuse for good and sufficient reasons enrollment of any applicant and/or analysis, how to determine buy points member. Except for specifically designated activities, individuals or groups are for stocks and some selling rules. not permitted to conduct sales or solicitations on campus. H New! S15 THE FUTURE OF Outreach Program DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA* OLLI musical groups and individual members are available to give performances and/or presentations to acquaint the community Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. with the offerings of UD Lifelong Learning. Contact the Office at Instructor: William Stanley 302-573-4486 for more information. Too often we take our democratic republic for granted, but the threats to the survival of democracy in the U.S. are more serious than we realize. In this course, we will examine the numerous threats to democracy over the past 100 years and the debates regarding the limits of participatory democracy.

S16 THRIVING IN RETIREMENT* Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. End Date: 11/2/2017 Instructor: Joe Cisco Strategies for all your health and insurance needs. We will address Medicare changes, a new model for choosing your primary care physician, lifetime income options, new long-term care options and taking the confusion out of Medicare choices. Note: This is an 8-week course that ends 11/2/17. JENNA FORD JENNA

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X03 BLUEGRASS JAM* X08 CHAMBER MUSIC Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. ADVENTURES* Leader: Jerry Schultz Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Jam in the bluegrass idiom. For Leaders: Rick Wellons, attendees who are fairly comfortable Elisabeth Kottenhahn X02 BECOME A SAFER with their instrument (fiddle, mandolin, Prerequisite: Ability to read string music. DEFENSIVE DRIVER banjo, guitar, dobro, bass) and enjoy Explore and enjoy quartet/quintet for (TWO-DAY)* singing. We will learn standard strings and more. No instruction except Friday: 12:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. bluegrass jam etiquette and adapt to phrasing and ensemble. Instruments Start Date: 9/29/2017 the level of participants. other than strings by invitation through End Date: 10/6/2017 instructors. Leader: Dianne Paris X04 BOOK CLUB* This certified defensive driving course is Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. X09 CHESS CLUB* on two consecutive Fridays with Leader: Dorothy Kalbfus Friday: 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m. options for a three-hour refresher or a Join in a stimulating discussion of both Leaders: Nathaniel Morse, Dan Hamilton six-hour full course. The first session is fiction and nonfiction. Members select Learn and play chess. Instruction both a refresher for those who already books to read and discuss during have certification and the first half for includes basic moves, openings, tactics, meetings held on the first Wednesdays those seeking certification. If you have strategy, recording of games and clock of each month. not taken a certified defensive use. Bring a chess set and board if you driving course within the last five have one. years, you must attend both sessions. X05 BRIDGE FOR THE FUN You may take the refresher course 180 OF IT!* H New! days prior to expiration. This course is Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. X10 CHINESE CHESS CLUB* fun, has energy and uses a variety of Leader: Cree Hovsepian teaching tools. Delaware residents may Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Come and play bridge just for fun. A qualify for an insurance discount and a Leaders: Tingting Li, Fang Guo short review of beginner bridge will be 3-point DMV credit. There is a $25 cash This club introduces various Chinese offered to those interested. A novice fee for materials and certificate, to be traditional chess and card games to table will be available after instruction paid to the instructor at the first session. American players. In this club, players while other games continue Students must be on time and stay will learnCANCELED the rules, game strategies and concurrently. for the entire three/six hours to related cultural background while receive their certificate for insurance playing. discount. For more information, email X06 CARDMAKING the instructor at [email protected]. TECHNIQUES* . Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. X40 BECOME A SAFER Leader: Karen Foster DEFENSIVE DRIVER An opportunity for experienced card (TWO-DAY)* makers to share techniques and make Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. cards together. Start Date: 10/27/2017 End Date: 11/03/2016 X07 CERAMICS WORKSHOP* Leader: Dianne Paris Friday: 10:30 a.m.–noon Same as X02, except dates. Leader: Joseph Germano Corequisite: Creative Fun with Clay or Ceramic Techniques for All Provides additional work time for various clay projects from the corequisite classes listed above. CHRISTINE WARHEIT CHRISTINE

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New! X16 DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS X19 ECO TEAM* H SUPPORT GROUP* Friday: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. X12 CHINESE MAHJONG* Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Judy Winters Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Leader: Carol Lovett This environmentally focused group is Leaders: Wenqian Chen, Junli Gao Are you caring for someone who has designed to support green behavior in Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, been diagnosed with dementia our homes, communities and at OLLI. strategy and calculation, and involves (Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body degrees of chance. Mahjong is very dementia, frontotemporal X20 FAMILY HISTORY similarCANCELED to rummy, and is played with degeneration, ALS, Parkinson’s NARRATIVES* tiles. In this course, we will introduce dementia, vascular dementia, etc…)? Friday: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. the basic rules of Chinese mahjong and Providing care to a dementia sufferer is Leader: Susan Dion will play the game. recognized as the most labor intensive and isolating form of caregiving. A writing group focused on compiling X13 CHORUS REHEARSAL* Studies have shown that interventions family histories in narrative form. that break the isolation and provide Participants will share works in progress Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. education improve the quality of life of and exchange ideas. Short writing Leader: Janet Taylor Miller the caregiver. Support groups rank high assignments (optional) will offer fresh This is the same chorus that meets on among those interventions. Meets 2nd opportunities to explore and research Thursday at 10:30 a.m. as a regular and 4th Thursdays each month. our families past. Open to all, especially course. We will extend our choral work, beginners. sometimes using this time as a sectional X17 DIGITAL rehearsal. All chorus members are PHOTOGRAPHY X21 GENEALOGY INTEREST expected to participate. WORKSHOP* GROUP* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. X14 CLOSE KNIT AND Leader: Charley Leader: Susan Kirk Ryan CROCHET GROUP* A workshop in digital photography that Meet with like-minded enthusiasts and Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. covers the function of various cameras. discover new ways to coax those elusive Leaders: Sheila King, Margaret Love Will enable students to handle most ancestors out of the archives. Some An informal gathering of knitting and photographic situations. guest speakers. Informal setting to get crocheting enthusiasts who share their help, help others and share our creativity and help each other with their H New! successes and "brick walls." projects. Instruction is given on various knitting techniques. New knitters X18 DOMINOES* X22 GUITAR MUSIC JAM* welcome! Just bring worsted weight Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. yarn and size 8 needles. Leader: Suzanne Cleaver Leader: William Stanley Dominoes is an ancient game played X15 CONCERT BAND Folk, rock and pop music styles. Guitar, with rectangular tiles, usually by four banjo, fiddle and other instruments REHEARSAL* people in teams of two. Rules and tiles welcome. Participants are asked to Tuesday: 3 p.m.–4:15 p.m. vary by country. Learn the rules as bring a copy of a song to share with the Leaders: Paul Hess, Joyce Hess played in Cuba with double nine tiles. group and related to the week’s theme. Bring your own set of tiles if you have This is the same band that meets on them. For people who want to learn to Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. as a regular play and have fun. Experienced players course offering. It is hoped that those are welcome to come and share their who attend this rehearsal will also expertise! Limited to 24 students. attend the Friday morning course. As with that course, new students are expected to have an interview with the teacher prior to signing up.

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X23 HOW TO BE AN X26 MAH JONGG* X30 PIANO: LEVEL 5A AT ACTIVIST* Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. THE MUSIC SCHOOL* Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leader: Carol Durney Thursday: 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Leaders: Rose Greer, Rebecca Varlas Want to play a friendly game of Mah Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe Take an active role in government Jongg (American version), but don’t Location: The Music School of Delaware, policies by learning how you can effect know how? Join us! You’ll learn quickly 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE change. Leaders and guest speakers will and have fun. Experienced? Bring your 19802 explain how you can get involved in card and a set (if you have one). There is an additional fee of $227 for 12 various current issues. Internet group lessons with instructor Joan resources will be explored and local X27 OPEN STUDIO* Fasullo. Introduces new accompaniment opportunities will be shared. Friday: 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. style, syncopation, dotted eighth and Leaders: Rick Wellons, John Molter sixteenth notes. Classes begin X24 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS September 14. Questions, contact SEMINAR: ADVANCED* This is a chance to work on painting Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). personal projects and assignments from Required text: The Keyboard Musician Wednesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. your other classes. No instruction by Frances Clark. Limited to 8 students. Leaders: Fred Cash, Rajeev Vaidya provided. Drop in when you feel the need Preference given to those who have Members interested in investments in to be creative. Limited to 20 students. taken previous sessions, however, stocks and other vehicles get together additional students may be admitted and exchange information. Investment X28 PC USERS GROUP* through consultation with the experience preferred. Discussion is Tuesday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. instructor. aided by charts and comments Leaders: Saul Reine, Doug Johnston obtained from internet financial sites. This group provides a forum for X31 PIANO: LEVEL 6A AT Sessions are led by seminar THE MUSIC SCHOOL* participants. Outside speakers are members to discuss their experiences sometimes scheduled. using the Windows 8.1/10 operating Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. system. University of Delaware Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe X25 JAZZ ENSEMBLE, resources are explained. Location: The Music School of Delaware, 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE EXTRACURRICULAR* X29 PIANO: BEGINNING, 19802 Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. LEVEL 1A AT THE MUSIC There is an additional fee of $227 for 12 Leader: Steve DeMond SCHOOL* group lessons with instructor Joan Rhythm section and wind Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fasullo. Covers more accompaniment instrumentalists meet for a jam session Leader: Nancy Travis Wolfe styles, major 7th chords, sixteenth notes of standard, Latin and Dixieland tunes. Location: The Music School of Delaware, in compound time. Classes begin Gigs and concerts will be scheduled. 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, DE September 14. Questions, contact 19802 Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). Required text: The Keyboard Musician There is an additional fee of $227 for by Frances Clark. Limited to 8 12 group lessons with instructor Joan students. Preference given to those Fasullo. Perfect for the adult who longs who have taken previous sessions, to play the piano but has little or no however, additional students may be musical experience. Read music and play admitted through consultation with from the first class. Lessons include the instructor. theory, rhythm, technique, sight-reading, harmonization, ensemble playing and expressive performance. Efficient practice skills are emphasized. Classes begin September 14. Questions, contact Nancy Wolfe ([email protected]). Required text: The Keyboard Musician by Frances Clark. Limited to 8 students. KATHY ATKINSON KATHY

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New! X36 TAI CHI PRACTICE* develop music sight-reading, left and H Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. right hand position and playing X32 POETRY-POURRI* Leaders: Betty Ann Themal, technique. Four to six hours of practice Marlene Lichtenstadter time a week is recommended. Students Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. should rent or purchase a violin. Leader: Pamela Finkelman Prerequisite: Must have completed an 8, 12 or 24-form class. Limited to 15 students. Join the fun as we explore poetry from all eras and authors. We will read and An opportunity for members who have X39 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, discuss poems that challenge, delight learned the 8-, 12- or 24- tai chi forms to INTERMEDIATE* and often move us. All are welcome to practice, review and refine the forms Thursday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. share insights and recognize that there learned in class. Leaders: Doug Adolphson, Rick Wellons, are no dumb questions or wrong Eleanor Dooley answers when it comes to poetry. X37 UKULELE GROUP* Prerequisite: At least one to two years Friday: 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. of previous study required. X33 RECORDER PRACTICE* Leader: Hillary Shade A fun learning experience featuring Friday: 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Do you own a ukulele? Would you like interesting pieces and duets with Leader: Judith Lesnaw to join a group to play along with? We’re growing skill and confidence. Aspiring players will hone skills learned all just beginners looking to practice Continuing study of violin playing in the beginning or intermediate and play our ukuleles more. Please join including scales, bowing and exercises, recorder classes. Our goal is to us – maybe you can help teach us, too! advancing to study of positions and experience the joy of ensemble playing. solo pieces. Four to six hours of weekly We will focus on playing easy but X38 VIOLIN INSTRUCTION, practice time is recommended. beautiful pieces together. We will BEGINNER* review recorder maintenance, tone Tuesday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. production, articulation (tonguing), and Leaders: Rick Wellons, Eleanor Dooley, practice routines. Doug Adolphson X34 SAX ENSEMBLE* A fun learning experience featuring easy pieces and duets. Study will Monday: 3:20 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Leaders: Peter Popper, Bob Fenimore This ensemble of intermediate to advanced players will include all types of saxophones. We’ll play a range of classical and jazz tunes. Not for beginners.

X35 SCALE MODELING* Friday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Leader: Ray Hain An opportunity for those interested in scale modeling to work on at least one project while being able to exchange ideas and techniques with others. Participants will decide on their own projects and provide their own tools and materials. JENNA FORD JENNA

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Thank you to our Fall 2017 volunteer instructors!

ABATH, MADELINE—B.A., Good BANZ, CAROL—B.S., M.Ed., West Chester Carolina: 18 years French (all levels Counsel College, White Plains, N.Y.; M.S., University; graduate study, University of through AP), the rest Spanish and some library science, Columbia University. Delaware. Thirty-two years’ elementary English. Personal interests: travel, Worked in various public and school teaching experience in Pennsylvania and reading, writing, getting together with libraries. Has a long-time fascination with Delaware schools. (H14) family and friends—especially movies, especially old movies. (C33) grandchildren. (O13) BAREFORD, BARBARA—B.S., State ADOLPHSON, DOUG—After playing University of New York at Cortland. Yoga BOWMAN, ARLENE—B.A., Boston State violin for personal pleasure during my student for more than 10 years. Taught Teachers College, English; M.A., Widener working life, joined the OLLI String yoga for OLLI summer session and at the University. Retired English/drama Ensemble and play in the first violin Unitarian church. (D07) teacher, drama department chair, and section of the Brandywine Pops theatre teaching artist/mentor for Orchestra. Looking forward to working BARTH, NEDDA—B.A., English; M.Ed., Delaware Institute for the Arts in with both new and returning violin reading, Northeastern University. Retired Education. Avid theatregoer. Proud of students here at OLLI. (X38, X39) after 40 years teaching English and former students performing language arts. Presently teaching GED professionally and two young AINBINDER, HARRIET—Ph.D., University skills to adult learners. Community “performing” grandchildren. (C07) of Chicago. Retired child psychologist. organization board member. Interests Has been in a performing folk dance include modern literature, guitar, plays, BOYD, DOROTHY—B.S., music group and taught teenagers Israeli folk and molding the minds of my above- education, Lebanon Valley College. dance. (C17) average children and grandchildren. Former music teacher, recently retired (F01) from the Newark Symphony Orchestra. ALEXANDER, ALLEN—Ed.D., University (C13) of Delaware, ABD cultural anthropology, BAUMAN, MARILYN—M.A., Penn State. Temple University. Retired department Artist, writer, instructor. Director BRANDYWINE VILLAGE NETWORK— chair, Delaware Technical Community emeritus, Violette de Mazia Foundation. Designed to help older adults remain College (DTCC). Adjunct instructor of Teaches aesthetic appreciation at various independent at home through a computer science at DTCC, now pursuing locations, including the Barnes network of professional and volunteer interests in computer science, Foundation. Wrote Edward L. Loper, Sr., support. Karen Commeret is presently anthropology and nature photography. The Prophet of Color and publishes essays member coordinator after a long history (L07, L08) on art and artists. (A03) working as a social worker. Experienced advocate for domestic violence ARCHER, DOT—A.B., University of BERNINGER, SALLY—B.F.A., art survivors, homeless individuals and the Delaware. Taught junior high art and education, University of Arizona. A elderly. (Y01) English in Connecticut and Delaware. painter who has taught art at all levels in OLLL member since 2004. Interests: public schools. (B08) BRATTON, BUDDY—B.S., business handbells, wire sculpture, cooking (and administration, University of Delaware. eating), exercise (especially swimming) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF Marine Corps musician playing and family (3 children, 6 grands and 4 DELAWARE, INC.—BBBS provides trombone and sousaphone. Self- greats). (Q01) mentoring relationships that benefit employed retailer for over 30 years. everyone involved—the child, the family, Enjoys recreational music, church work, ARRUDA, SUSAN—B.S., Drexel the volunteer and the community. Mary model trains and spoiling three University; M.S., University of Delaware. Fox is the current executive director, with grandchildren. (C06) Educator for 28 years, now retired. over 30 years’ experience in the field of Community volunteer, court appointed evidence-based mentor programming. BRENNAN, FRANK—Ed.D., special advocate and educational B.S., University of Delaware. (Y02) psychology/education, Temple surrogate parent for children in foster University; M.A., English education, care. Enjoys travel, crafts and BLACK, KAREN—B.A., French, Cedar Villanova University; high school English grandparenting. (F01) Crest College, Allentown, Pa. Taught for teacher; adjunct instructor La Salle 30 years in New Jersey and North University. Also qualified in psychology

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practicum in family therapy at Children’s CARR, AMBROSE—Seasoned retirement CcARTS—Center for the Creative Arts Hospital of Philadelphia. Evaluator for advisor working with retirees as they has been a community art center for National Board for Professional Teaching plan their exit strategies. With a 20+ year more than 30 years. Their mission is to Standards. Who’s Who Among American career, brings a wealth of knowledge to provide high quality visual and Teachers. (F03) the subject. (S13) performing arts opportunities; programs, events and exhibitions BRIGLIA, MICHAEL—Full-time wealth CARTER, CHARLES—B.S. and M.S., designed to nurture the creative spirit in advisory professional, Chartered electrical engineering, North Carolina people of all ages and abilities. Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Certified State University, Raleigh. Retired after Instructors include Tia Santana and Financial Planner (CFP®), and member of 40+ years in the field. Began brewing Cynthia Swanson. Tia Santana is a the American Institute of Certified Public beer several years ago after receiving a ceramic artist and educator. B.F.A., Moore Accountants. B.S., accounting, University home brew kit from family. Applies College of Art; M.F.A., University of of Delaware; M.B.A., finance and engineering and science background to Delaware. Cynthia Swanson B.F.A, economics, University of Chicago Booth home brewing. (D09) painting, Philadelphia College of Art. School of Business. (S03) Experience teaching all the fine art CASH, FRED—B.S., electrical mediums. Professional artist for 30 years. BULLOCK, JOHN—A.B., St. Joseph’s engineering, University of Missouri; (B14, B20) University; M.A., University of M.B.A. equivalent, University of Pennsylvania. Retired from Northwestern Delaware. Retired from U.S. Air Force CESARINE, PETRA—Newly stumbled State University of Louisiana, Western (communications, armaments), DuPont into art and creative expression after 25 Washington University, Holy Family (international marketing, plastics years as a nurse. Continues to work on University and Villanova University. (G06, product management) and H&R Block. both art and career. (D11) G17) Traveled extensively and lived in Japan and Brazil. (O33, S10, X24) CHARLEY—Graduate of Germain School BYRNE, DON—Graduate of Pace of Photography, New York, black and University. Interests in Shakespeare, CASSAR, KRISTINE—B.A., French and white photography. (X17) philosophy and classical music. (H15) education, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota; M.A.T., multidisciplinary CHEN, WENQIAN—Chinese language CALLAGHAN, CAROL—B.A., studies, Webster University, St. Louis. instructor with more than seven years of English/education, Merrimack College, Lived and studied in France and Spain. language teaching experience in Massachusetts. Retired English and Used languages in airline industry career, mainland China, the Philippines and computer teacher. Avid and experienced then teaching French and Spanish, all U.S.A. Experienced in Chinese cooking. researcher of own family’s genealogy. levels, in Connecticut public school for Interests include singing, Chinese music (E04, E08) 22 years. Loves languages and animals! and poetry. (O03, O04, O05, O06, X12) CAMPBELL, NOREEN—B.S., M.S., (O13, O42) CHERRIN, DENNIS—B.S., business, chemistry, University of Delaware. CASSAR, RICK—B.A., English, and University of Delaware. Retired from the Retired from DuPont after a 28-year M.S.Ed., Western Connecticut State city of Wilmington after 42 years of career in technical and management University. Taught grades 8-12 for 33 positions with a focus on individual and service. Played in several community years in Danbury, Conn. Enjoys music, organizational development. On the bands for many years. (C03) photography and biking. (K03) board of directors for Let Me Learn, Inc., CISCO, JOE—B.S., Widener University. a nonprofit focused on improving CAVENDER, KEN—B.E.E., Villanova President of Caise Benefits, health learning outcomes in schools and in the University. Wartime engineer officer in insurance advocates and consultants workplace. (D05) the Navy followed by 40 years with our with over 25 years’ experience. Also CANNON, MARY—Ph.D., urban affairs local power utility. Now retired, currently currently instructing at the Temple and and public policy research, University of building on 65 years of playing trumpet Widener University OLLIs. (S16) Delaware. Department of Services for by performing with OLLI ensembles, the CLEAVER, SUZANNE—B.S., University of Children and Families, 23 years. Carpet Wilmington Community Orchestra, and Delaware; M.Ed., Wilmington University. and home furnishing sales, 15 years. leading and performing with the 28th PA Former teacher and training facilitator. Collage artist with focus on tissue paper (Civil War Reenactors’) Regiment Band. Retired from corporate human resources designs. Member of National Collage (C06) with PNC Bank. Enjoys traveling, and Society. (B05) learned to play dominoes in Cuba. (X18)

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COLEMAN, NORWOOD—B.S., music after teaching for 36 years. Avid reader. DECARLI, HAROLD—B.S., chemical education, Delaware State University; Dedicated woodworker and furniture- engineering, Worcester Polytechnic M.S., rehabilitation counseling, Virginia maker. (C29) Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. Commonwealth University; ABD, social Many interests, including ballroom and behavior sciences, Bryn Mawr COX, GRETCHEN—B.A., biology, dancing, movies and Italian. (O25, O27) College. Retired training/diversity Wittenberg University; M.A.T., Baylor administrator, race relations/social University. Flute playing experience since DEL PESCO, SUSAN—B.A., University of justice trainer/planner. Lincoln University fifth grade. (C13) California, Santa Barbara; J.D., Widener adjunct professor. (G22) School of Law; L.L.M., University of CUCCIA, SANDRO—B.S., University of Virginia. Delaware Superior Court judge COLLINS, TEDDI—B.S.Ed., West Chester Delaware. Native-born Italian. 21 years as 1988-2008; Delaware Health and Social University. Retired nurse clinical a DuPont IT professional. Holds technical Services, Division of Long Term Care educator and laser specialist from certifications from Apple: specialist in Residents Protection, director 2009-2012. Christiana Care. Life member of the technology support and corporate (S05) Brandywiners Ltd., interested in all infrastructure, data security, web aspects of theatre. Other interests: oil operations and corporate IT trainer. 30+ DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL painting, photography and tai chi-- years’ work in photography, HISTORY—DMNH has a mission to learned at Osher and have been photography course designer and inspire people of all ages to a lifetime of practicing for 10 years. (Q06) instructor. Writer for exploration and discovery, investigate TheMacObserver.com specializing in nature and science, conduct scientific CONNOR, CORKY—B.S., accounting/ how-tos for Apple iOS and Mac OS X research, and preserve and interpret finance, Drexel University. Owned a food users. (N02, O24, O30, O31) their expansive collections of mollusks industry corporation that included a and birds, including the second-largest restaurant, catering business, cooking CYTRON, MARVIN—Third generation collection of birds’ eggs in North school, food writing and TV. Worked with “pill counter” (B.S., St. Louis) started America. (P03) prominent U.S. and European food working at an uncle’s drugstore at age 9 experts. Owns a gourmet/confection as a stock and delivery boy and soda DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY— brokerage. World traveler and involved jerk. Four years in the U.S. Air Force, Connecting people with the natural in international exchange. (D06, G05) Alaskan Air Command hospital world to improve our environment pharmacy services and 35 years with through conservation, advocacy and CORBETT, ANDY—Born and raised in Endo Laboratories and DuPont education, DNS manages over 2000 Chicago. B.A., English, Penn State Pharmaceuticals in sales and marketing. acres of land, including four nature University; master of counseling, (P01) preserves, and operates three University of Delaware. Licensed educational nature centers. (S05) professional counselor of mental health D’AMICO, ANNA—M.D., Jefferson and master addiction counselor in public Medical College. Practiced obstetrics and DEMOND, STEVE—A.A., Wesley College, and private facilities. Plays French horn in gynecology in Wilmington for 35 years. B.S.Ed. and M.Ed., University of Delaware. the OLLI concert band, orchestra, a wind Avid practitioner of yoga for more than Retired elementary school teacher in the quintet, and an alto in the recorder 40 years. (Q16) Colonial School District. Interests in golf, ensemble. (C22) travel, yoga and music. (C18, Q12, X25) DATSKOW, SID—B.B.A., accounting, COSGROVE, CLAIRE—B.A., Trinity Wharton School. Retired CPA, having DESHPANDE, JAG—Degree in University, Washington, DC; M.S., C.W. worked for the U.S. Treasury Department architecture from Bombay University, Post, Long Island University, NY. for 34 years. Hobbies include classical India. Now retired, owned and operated Participated in National Writing Project guitar, photography, skiing, audio a Wilmington architectural firm for 15 at University of California, San Diego and recording and world music focusing on years. Lifelong interest in drawing and writing seminars at Bard College and percussion from a variety of cultures. art. Paintings exhibited at several local Hofstra University. Retired teacher. (C12) juried shows with awards. (B01) Interests include reading, writing and DAVISON, CHENDA—B.A., French and DESMOND, PAUL—B.A., DeSales travel. (K02) English; M.A., education. Taught at University; Northeast Catholic High COSGROVE, JAMES—B.A., philosophy, secondary and elementary levels. Born in School faculty. Worked in metallurgical University of Dayton; M.A., English, Ohio England, educated in the U.S., foreign and chemical technology; technical State University; S.T.L., theology, study in France. Retired to Wilmington writing; production process and University of Fribourg, Switzerland; D.A., and will accept nearly any excuse to analytical laboratory. (H05, H16) English, St. John’s University. Retired travel. (H10, O12)

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DINER, JUDY—Ph.D., French literature, activity director, Boy Scouts of America. EHRLICH, ROBERT—M.S., New York University; M.A., Enjoys landscape painting, gardening environmental engineering, University of communications studies, West Chester and grandchildren. (B10) Delaware; Ph.D., physics, Rutgers University. Lived in France for 14 years. University. Research in biochemistry and Taught conversational English, worked as DOOLEY, ELEANOR—B.S., pharmacy, environmental chemistry at University of a journalist and spent nearly 20 years as University of Texas. Plays with Delaware. Editor of Lifelong Learning a fundraiser and manager in the Brandywine Pops Orchestra and with the Newsletter. (D06, G07, J04, L01, L02, L05, nonprofit sector. Interests include French Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s String L06) culture and language, cinema (especially Ensemble as a founding member. Enjoys French), travel and hiking. (O11) gardening and volunteer work, ELDER, CATHY—B.A., Smith College, especially with children. (C26, C28, X38, M.L.S., Simmons College. As part of a DINTENFASS, DEBBIE—M.B.A., X39) highly mobile childhood as “DuPont University of Pennsylvania. Retired brat” spent two years and graduated human resources manager DROOZ, ANGELA—Born and educated from Château Brillantmont in Lausanne, (manufacturing and higher education). in Germany. Study of library science. Switzerland. Subsequently spent over Interests include fitness, travel, art, Worked as a bookseller and for two decades in commercial and gardening and global issues. (D08) publishing companies. Retired from New investment banking. (O14) Castle County Community Services. DION, SUSAN—B.A., University of Interests: languages, gardening and ERICKSON, JOHN—Art teacher for 35 Connecticut; M.A., Ph.D., American travel. (O17, Q08) years for junior high and middle school. history, Marquette University. Directed a Graduate of University of Delaware. (B24, multifaceted women’s center in northern DUNLAP, BOB—B.A., University of B25) Wisconsin. Taught history and women’s Delaware; J.D., Dickinson School of Law. studies. Published research articles, Retired DuPont attorney with interests in ERIKSEN, ROLF—M.A., economics, essays and poems. Developed a methods to improve reasoning and University of Delaware. Senior vice nonprofit writing project for the decision-making. (D04) president and economist, Delaware Trust chronically ill. (X20) Company; CEO, Beneficial Mortgage DURNEY, CAROL—B.A., English Corp.; retired as executive director, DOHERTY, TOM—Ph.D., chemistry, education; M.I., University of Delaware. Lutheran Senior Services, Inc., University of Illinois. Former Delaware Retired after 26 years teaching special Wilmington. Served on boards of several Genealogical Society president. Author education. Self-taught pastel artist. local volunteer organizations. Current Delaware Genealogical Research Guide Strong interests include pastel art chairman, Delaware Health Facilities (2002). Researched family in U.S., U.K., techniques and macrophotography. Authority and member since 1974. (B13) Canada, Germany and France. Enjoys (B23, X26) writing, tennis, running. Retired from ESBITT, IRVING—B.S., chemistry, City EDELSOHN, LANNY—B.A., University of DuPont fibers technology forecasting. College of New York; M.S., chemical Pennsylvania; M.D., Hahnemann Medical (E01, E02) engineering, New York University. College; residency, Harvard Neurology. Retired from DuPont as research DOMBCHIK, STEVEN—B.S., University of Neurologist, Christiana Care. Clinical associate involved with coatings Rochester; M.S. and Ph.D., organic professor of neurology, Jefferson Medical research and process engineering. chemistry, University of Illinois. Retired College. (Q18) Enduring interests in family, science, DuPont Co. research fellow in new philosophy, comparative world religions, EDWARDS, MARY ANNE—B.A., history, business development. Past Osher literature, history and golf (as time University of Delaware. Lived in Lifelong Learning council chair and past permits). (J04) Minneapolis and Chicago for 30 years president of four nonprofit before retiring to Delaware. Career in organizations. Lifelong love of history FAATZ, BOB—A.A., B.A., M.Div., medical industry and community-based and current events. (S08) postgraduate courses University of organizations. Longtime folk dancing Delaware, Wilmington University and DONAHEY, KATHLEEN—M.Ed., student who loves to dance! (C17) Adelphi University. Retired minister and education, Wilmington University; B.S., school administrator. Past council chair. EHRLICH, MARION—B.A., political art education, Delaware State University; Traveled to many regions of the ancient science, Hunter College; M.A., public A.D., business, Delaware Technical world. (J01) administration, University of Delaware. Community College. Art teacher for 24 Retired senior investigator, U.S. years. Art director, Camp Menito for Department of Labor. (J04) disabled children; volunteer art and

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FARRANCE, IRENE—B.A. with honors, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command FULTON, SCOTT—Engineering, St. English, University of London; M.Ed., for 28 years. Past president, United Lawrence. Founder, Home Ideations. University of Delaware. Taught English at Nations Association, U.S.A. Delaware Retired DuPont/Chemours: technology the high school level for 20 years. Division. (S08) manager, plant manager, facilities Lifelong interest in the English language contracts manager. Private consultant: and literature. (H08) FLEXMAN, ED—B.S., Bradley University; expert witness, stress analyst, Ph.D., Indiana University. Retired DuPont transportation engineer. A homebuilder, FEIRING, ANDREW—B.S., chemistry, fellow with 42 years’ research experience coach, two-time ironman, father to four Georgetown University; Ph.D., organic in polymer chemistry; recipient of sons. (S01) chemistry, Brown University. Retired Lavoisier and Pedersen awards. Lifelong from DuPont after 32 years in research interest in many sciences and history. GALLESHAW, PETER—B.S.E.E., M.B.A., and research management. Currently Enjoys travel, world affairs and wide- B.S., accounting. U.S. Army—New Jersey, working part-time with Compact ranging discussions. (R04) Germany, Vietnam. School in Indiana and Membrane Systems in Newport, Del. Delaware. Worked in electric utilities in Dedicated Mac user for over 25 years at FLEXMAN, RUTH—B.S., University of design and plant start-up. Worked in home and work. (L13) Illinois; M.A.T., Indiana University, Ph.D., Canada, China, Algeria, Iraq, Ecuador as University of Delaware. Lutheran engineering project manager/manager. FELLNER, WILLIAM—Ph.D., biostatistics, Community Services executive director (S04) University of California at Berkley. Retired (17 years); OLLI University Coordinator, from DuPont Co. An accomplished Statewide Osher Program Coordinator GAO, JUNLI—Eight years of language singer, actor and pianist, has appeared (18 years). Served on many teaching and research experience in often with local community theatre statewide/local nonprofit China. Has taught students of all ages groups, both on-stage and as music boards/committees. Enjoys travel, and with various learning backgrounds. director. (C08) writing and music. (K06) Loves the Chinese language, Chinese food and cooking. Huge fan of FENIMORE, BOB—Plays in several OLLI FOSTER, J. MICHAEL—B.A., University of photography. (O07, O08, O09, X11, X12) musical groups. (X34) Richmond; M.A., University of Virginia; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina. GAY, FRANK—Ph.D., chemistry, FENIMORE, EDEE—Careers as a teacher Retired music department librarian at University of California, Berkeley. Retired and pastor take a backseat to an University of Delaware. Taught jazz DuPont research fellow. Interest in avocation as a storyteller. A love of history at UD for 20 years. Hosted jazz anthropology and archaeology from stories began over 75 years ago and radio programs for 50 years. (C39, C41) childhood. (G01) continue to this day. (F07, H03) FOSTER, KAREN—Education degrees GAYNOR, CHARLENE—B.A., journalism, FIELDING, JANET—B.A., University of from the University of Toledo and the Marquette University. Alumna, Stanford Delaware, major in English and minors in University of Maryland; Ph.D., Catholic Professional Publishing Course and the education and art. Taught English at the University. School administrator for over Center for Creative Leadership. Over 40 secondary level for 25 years. Avid reader 30 years. Interests include art, crafts, years in publishing. Former CEO of the with a passion for mythology, folk tales, cooking and travel. (B06, X06) Association of Educational Publishers. poetry, Native American and women Past publisher of Learning magazine. writers, theatre and film. (H11) FRAIM CENTER—The Fraim Center for Interests: travel, music, reading and Active Adults provides certified grandkids. (G18) FILIPKOWSKI, JUDY—Certified to teach instructors that offer research-based plant-based diet. M.S., M.A., Temple activities and quality exercise for people GERMANO, JOSEPH—Business degree, University. Docent at the Delaware Art age 50 and older. In-water exercise helps University of Pennsylvania. Retired from Museum and Rockwood Museum. (Q03) people stay healthy by moving JPMorgan Chase credit card after 50 comfortably. The indoor warm water years managing and designing FINKELMAN, PAMELA—B.A., Carleton pool is kept at 86 degrees. (Q01, Q02) computer systems for various companies College; M.A. music, University of Iowa. in the Philadelphia region. Hobbies Played flute in high school band and FULGONEY, JOHN—B.A., history, include bonsai, ceramics, sculpture, art orchestra. Conductor of the a cappella University of York, England; Ph.D., and gardening. Studied ceramics for two group Nothing But Treble. (C13, X32) history, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., years at Absalom-Jones Art Studio. (B19, Harvard University. Taught at Penn, FISHER, BOB—B.S., electrical X07) Rutgers and Widener. (G02) engineering, University of Delaware; M.S.A., George Washington University. Worked as an aerospace engineer for the

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GEYER, ANDY—B.S., mechanical GOODMAN, ALAN—B.S., chemistry, several years. Worked as a curatorial engineering, United States Merchant University of Delaware; Ph.D., chemistry, assistant and tour guide for almost 20 Marine Academy; M.S., environmental Stanford University. Retired after 28 years years at Winterthur. (G03) engineering, University of Delaware. at DuPont in research, consulting, Commissioned naval officer, senior development, manufacturing and HAGAN, JOHN—Graduate of University engineering manager, Naval Sea Systems teaching. Taught at Keller Graduate of Delaware, history. Member of Society Command. Registered engineer, State of School of Management. Guide at the for American Baseball Research. Delaware. Has been playing guitar and Brandywine River Museum. (A02) Published book on 1943 Phillies. other instruments since age 13. Currently Currently writing a book on WWI hero gives live group and solo performances. GRAYSON, ERIC—B.S., accounting, Eddie Grant. (C30, G10) (C16) University of Delaware; J.D., Widener University School of Law. Has practiced HAIN, RAY—B.S., aeronautical GIACOMINI, HAROLD—B.S., education, law in the Wilmington area for 38 years. engineering, St. Louis University; M.A., Glassboro State College; M.A., Temple Has appeared in and tried cases in every military studies, American Military University. Spoke Italian as a child. Many jurisdictional court in Delaware and University; M.A. philosophy, Holy trips to Italy. (O29) serves as a certified Superior Court Apostles College and Seminary. Retired mediator and arbitrator. (S11) engineer and Air Force officer. Worked in GIBBS, TIM—B.A., Earlham College; the aerospace industry for 40 years. M.P.H., Arcadia University. Certifications GREER, ROSE—B.S., biology, College of Currently a Smithsonian National Air and in nonprofit management and Lean Six Notre Dame of Maryland; M.S., Space Museum docent. Interested in Sigma Performance Improvement. educational leadership, University of scale modeling since age 12. (G15, X35) Executive director of the Delaware Delaware; M.S., guidance and Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public counseling, Loyola College. Retired HAINER, JAMES—M.D., Marquette Health Association. Delaware native with middle school science teacher in Cecil University; internal medicine and MPH, a passion for working in the medium of County, Md. Enjoys travel, reading, University of Washington. Spent 25 years stained glass, and in the garden. (P05) sewing, cooking, volunteer work with in the pharmaceutical industry early onset Alzheimer’s patients. (D02, (cardiovascular research). Hobbies GILMOUR, ANNIE DUGAN—B.A. +30, K05, X23) include wooden boat building and old Spanish and French, University of furniture repair. (P07) Delaware. Studied Italian at West Chester GRIFFITH, HELEN—Delaware native. University and the Puccini Institute in University of Delaware graduate (1998). HALL, LINDA—Retired after 17 years at Italy. Retired teacher; taught French, Professional writer with 16 books for Winterthur (development staff). Yoga Spanish and Italian for 30 years. Other children published, including picture and meditation instructor experience: interests include reading and watching books, beginning readers and novels. Brandywine YMCA, Beyond Fifty, foreign films. (O25, O27) Other interests include birding, nature Christiana Care Health Services. Poetry and gardening. (K01) and nonfiction published in books and GOLDBAUM, JUDY—B.A., secondary magazines. Founding board member, education, English major, social science GRYGO, EDWARD—B.S., business, Seton Cancer Support Community Delaware. minor, Michigan State University. Taught Hall University. CFO of two companies (Q14) in Michigan, California and Delaware. before taking ownership of family Retired in 2011 from Brandywine School printing business in New Jersey. Sold the HAMILTON, DAN—Following two years District after 18 years. Enjoys reading, company and became general manager in the military (USMC), attended genealogy and traveling. (H04, H08) of printing shops in New York City and Villanova College (two years) and Drexel New Jersey. Retired as a senior estimator Evening College (five years). Worked in GOODRICK, CHRIS—Educated in for commercial web plants. (G18) electrical power and control design, Mexico and Switzerland; B.A., French, mostly petrochemical facilities. Became Louisiana State University. Translator of GUO, FANG—Professional Chinese attracted to chess at age 20 and played German to English, proofreader/copy language instructor, with more than 10 in many USCF-rated tournaments. (X09) editor, high school teacher’s aide in years’ experience with Chinese freehand Spanish, French and German. Lifelong painting and calligraphy. Applies class HAMILTON, DAVID—B.A., M.S., biology, interests in languages, travel, hiking, design experiences from language University of Delaware; M.S., information gardening, music, art, reading and courses to art courses. (B16, B17, X10) science, Drexel University. Student of tai knitting. (O16) chi at lifelong learning since 2004. Other GUTTERIDGE, MARGARET—Earned B.A. interests include literature, folk dance, and teaching diploma in Great Britain choral music and hiking. (Q07) and taught in England and Scotland for

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HAMILTON, MARY LOU—M.S., RN, HASTINGS, LYNDA—B.A., sociology and Formerly an assistant treasurer of an University of Delaware. Clinical nurse education, University of Delaware. industrial company responsible for risk specialist. Retired from nursing Retired from State of Delaware. Past management; treasurer of the Insurance education at St. Francis Hospital, commander, Wilmington Sail and Power Company of North America; vice Delaware Technical Community College Squadron. Recovering sailor. Have president at Cigna’s property and and University of Delaware. Renewed developed my new loves for tai chi and casualty insurance division and a painting interests at Osher. Has exhibited for singing, songwriting and playing consultant at Arthur Andersen. Currently in several juried shows. Hobbies include guitar at OLLI. (C14) an independent fee based consultant. fiber crafts, antique button collecting, (S09) plein air painting, gardening, attending HAWKINS, FORREST—B.A., West Virginia car shows and photography. (B03) University; M.D., George Washington HOVSEPIAN, CREE—B.S., chemistry, St. University. Pediatrician for 30 years. Lawrence University; M.S., analytical HANSON, BRIAN—B.S., M.S., mechanical Longtime interest in popular folk music chemistry, University of engineering, MIT. Worked as a research groups. (C36) Wisconsin/Madison; retired from and development engineer, technical Polaroid/DuPont/DuPont writer, web developer, IT application HAYS, MARTHA—B.B.A., finance, Pharmaceuticals; current pharmaceutical support specialist. Lifelong bicyclist and University of Wisconsin; J.D., Duke quality consultant and expert technical vocal musician, recently into playing low University School of Law. Retired partner, writer. Past member/secretary of council brass and strings. (C06, C08, C26, Q11) Ballard Spahr LLP, member of business and art committee chair; current OLLI HANSON, JEANNE—B.A., secondary and finance department. Legal practice curriculum committee, This Week editor, education, Antioch College; J.D., Widener for 25 years focused on corporate and and newsletter staff member; hobbies University School of Law. Practiced securities matters. (S07) include OLLI art classes, attending primarily family law. Spent some years in concerts, fitness and bridge. (X05) HESS, JOYCE—B.A., University of Latin America, including two years in the Delaware. Forty-nine years of teaching Peace Corps in El Salvador. (O35, O40) HUMPHREY, CARROLL—B.A., Oberlin experience that include public, private Conservatory; M.S., Temple University, HAPKA, ANN—B.S., University of and college level. Enjoys performing in music education. Forty years public Wisconsin, graduate work in special the clarinet quartet with husband Paul school band director. During retirement education. Worked as home training and playing bassoon in the concert organized the New Castle County specialist for United States Public Health band. Active member of the Delaware Community Band. Hobbies: four children Service and as a teacher in grades K-8 Music Educators. (C10, C11, C51, X15) and eleven grandchildren. (C03) and in special education. Hobbies are gardening, reading and crafts. (D07) HESS, PAUL—B.A., M.M., University of HUNTER, BENADIR—Born and Delaware. Forty-five years of teaching educated in Brazil, elementary education HAPKA, JERRY—B.S., pharmacy; J.D., experience that include public and degree; A.A., data processing University of Wisconsin. Retired from college levels. Performed in a variety of technology, Delaware Technical DuPont and Pew Center for Global genres on string bass, electric bass and Community College. Member, Lions Club Climate Change. Now pursuing hobbies tuba. Enjoys cycling, reading and other in photography and fly-fishing and International and Academy of Art and things that add to the quality of life! Culture of Brazil. Interests include: looking to share interest in computers, (C11, C51, X15) photography and beyond. (A02) custom jewelry maker (studied at Delaware Art Museum), photography HIGGINS, JIM—B.A., history, Holy Cross HART, BARBARA—B.S., mathematics, and sculpting. (O33) Grove City College; M.Ed., University of College; J.D., Harvard Law School. Retired Pittsburgh; graduate work, mathematics DuPont attorney with interests in history, JENSEN, DICK—B.S., Rose-Hulman; and statistics education, West Virginia international relations, and classical M.Che., University of Delaware. Retired University. Former mathematics studies, including the Latin and Greek after 35 years as research fellow in educator. (R03) languages. (O32) DuPont engineering and central research; Spent nearly three years in HASKELL, DEBORAH—B.A., theatre, HIRST, ENID—B.A., Brooklyn College; Germany with U.S. Army in the 1960s; Penn State University; Ph.D., mass M.F.A., University of Hartford. Certified enjoys German study, travel, computers, communications, New York University. yoga instructor with many years of boating, and scuba diving. (O19, O20) Taught speech and communications experience teaching movement and courses at various colleges including health-related classes. (Q17) JIMÉNEZ, SYDNEY—A.B., French, Hunter College. Former executive Spanish, Wellesley College; M.A.T., HOLLOS, PAUL—B.A., Brown University; director of Delaware Heritage Spanish, Brown University. Taught Commission. (G09) M.B.A., Harvard Business School.

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Spanish levels 1-5 at Tower Hill Upper KEANE, BARRY—B.S., political science Dartmouth College; adjunct professor School and English as a Second and history, Fordham University. Retired New England College graduate program, Language in Spain, Indonesia, Korea and after 31 years of commercial and mental health. Controller/treasurer, Mexico. Lived from 1964-2010 mostly in consumer banking, having served most Motts Apple; consultant, Ernst & Young, Spain and still travels there regularly. recently as president/COO of Citibank CPA; computer engineer, General Peace Corps Mexico 2007-2010. (O38, (Delaware) and director of finance Electric; president, Ketay Real Estate O39) reengineering, MBNA. (G16) Development. (Y03)

JOHNSON, ROBERT—B.A., sociology, KEANE, TOM—B.S., M.S., chemical KING, SHEILA—B.S., pharmacy, Guilford College, North Carolina; M.A., engineering, M.I.T. Retired from DuPont University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. counseling, Western Carolina University. after a 46-year career in research, Retired from AstraZeneca after 29 years, Retired following work in hospital manufacturing and engineering. mainly devoted to managing product administration, teaching sociology, Specialized in chemical-reaction complaints. Long-time knitter and avid administration in a United Way engineering. Interests include computer vegetable gardener. (X14) organization working with juvenile programming, music and family history. delinquents and 25 years in private (P07) KIRK, DICK—An Episcopal priest for 60 practice mental health counseling. (F05) years, having first received a degree in KELBERG, DAVID—B.S., secondary engineering from Princeton. Theological JOHNSTON, DOUG—A.A.S.M.E., education and history, Penn State; M.E., degrees from three institutions. Former Delaware Tech; B.S., computer elementary education, Temple rector, Church of the Advent in Kennett management, Neumann University. University; M.A., Jewish history, Gratz Square, Pa., and freelance organizational Retired after 38 years with Delmarva College. Courses taught in lifelong consultant. (H13) Power. Self-taught computer junkie. Also learning include A History of Anti- enjoys genealogy, home repairs, Semitism in America, Hitler’s American KIRK RYAN, SUSAN—B.A., English, Saint gardening and fixing all things Helpers, the Kosher Nostra and Eternal Joseph’s University; J.D., Villanova mechanical or automotive. (L09, L10, Hatred: Understanding Anti-Semitism. University School of Law. President of X28) (G08) the Delaware Genealogical Society; Diocesan Archivist. Interests include JONES, WILLIAM—B.S., Cornell KELK, KATHERINE—B.S. business genealogy, computers, music, painting University. Retired from DuPont and education, University of Delaware; M.A., and travel. (X21) Change Management consulting. educational administration, Rowan Teaches at both the Wilmington and University. Retired after 30 years as KIZUKA, HIROHIKO—Educated in Japan Dover OLLIs. He and his wife travel teacher and school administrator. Kathy and the U.S. (Ph.D., Northeastern extensively, garden and enjoy their has learned about watercolor, oil, and University). After a brief career as a grandchildren. (R04) acrylic painting from many Osher research scientist, engaged in instructors since 2009 and now feels international business management in KALBFUS, DOROTHY—B.A., University confident to share what she has learned. radiopharmaceuticals for 30 years. Enjoy of Rochester. Career in government and (B02, B07) sharing my knowledge about Japanese business management in Washington, history, culture and language with D.C. Retired to this area to pursue KENNEDY, CATHIE—B.A. French, M.A., others. (G19) interests such as reading, travel, West Chester University. Taught high gardening, grandchildren and time for school French at the Charter School of KOPROWSKI, MARY—Bachelor’s in learning. (X04) Wilmington. (O11) psychology and doctor of medicine from Temple University. Over 30 years of KAUFFMAN, CYNTHIA—Studied KEOUGHAN, JACQUELYN—B.A., French, practice in anesthesiology. Married with isometric engineering at New York St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; M.A.T., three grown children, enjoying University during World War II. Moore French/education, University of South retirement. Have always loved dancing College of the Arts; University of Carolina. Retired French language and now get to share that with others. Delaware; Berté Fashion, Philadelphia, educator, Delaware public schools. Also love travel, skiing and sailing. (C17) illustration. Taught at Berté Fashion and Backgrounds in credit lending, banking in Wilmington public schools. Watercolor and medical billing. Lifelong musician. KOTTENHAHN, ELISABETH—M.A., medium instructor for adults, member of Avid traveler. Active in sports. (O15, O16) University of Delaware. Former The Delaware Contemporary and the instructor, Department of Languages, Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts. KETAY, ELLIOTT—M.Ed. Licensed pre-K- Literatures and Culture at the University (B11) 12 school counselor in Delaware and of Delaware. (O22, X08) Vermont. Prior assistant director,

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KRAJESKI, ROBERT—B.S.E.E. After 50+ LEWIS, CRAIG—B.S., M.S., statistics and University. Attended Eastern Baptist years in information management for computer science, University of Theological Seminary. Interests include business and government, retired to this Delaware. A lifelong amateur astronomer music, writing, spirituality, friends and area to pursue interests in computers, and armchair astrophysicist. Interests family. (J06) travel, woodcarving, nature and various include physics, engineering, business, volunteer jobs. Enthusiastic in helping investing and earth sciences. (R01) LOVETT, CAROL—Licensed clinical others learn. (B12) social worker and certified addictions LI, TINGTING—An experienced teacher counselor. Advocate for dementia KRAMER, MICHAEL—B.A. Trinity who has been studying calligraphy since sufferers and their caregivers. Facilitates College, Hartford, Conn. Ordained a childhood, with personal aesthetics and several caregiver support groups and rabbi at Hebrew Union College-Jewish teaching skills in Chinese calligraphy. In workshops about dementia. Discovered Institute of Religion in New York. Served addition, has extensive knowledge of yoga while caregiving. (Q15, X16) congregations in Bowie, Md., and Long Chinese culture and likes to blend it into LUCAS, JERRY—B.S., Worcester Island, N.Y., before a year as a chaplain teaching. (B15, X10) Polytechnic Institute, electrical resident at Christiana Care. (J03) LICHTENSTADTER, MARLENE—B.A., engineering; M.B.A., George Washington KRUM, JIM—Retired from the University M.P.A., University of Delaware; M.S.Ed., University. Retired as assistant vice of Delaware after teaching marketing for Youngstown State University. Retired president from Union Pacific Railroad. 31 years. Real education began in the State of Delaware: parole board chair, Worked for various companies in IT for College for Seniors at UNC-Asheville and director special court services, over 40 years. (M01) continues at OLLI. (F06) management analyst, inmate classification and probation-parole MACINTYRE, MARYLOU—B.A., Boston KRUSE, VERONIKA—M.S., chemistry, officer. Studied tai chi at lifelong learning University; Longwood Gardens University of Illinois. Born and educated and elsewhere. (Q08, Q09, X36) Certificate Program 1, 2; hotel in Hungary and attended high school in management. Lifelong interest in Germany. Retired from DuPont Company LITERACY DELAWARE—Since 1983, genealogy, travel, oceans, birding, art after 35 years in research, development Literacy Delaware has assisted adult history, gardening, computers, knitting, and marketing. (O23) learners to realize their potential as fishing, old Jaguars and grandchildren. confident, self-sufficient and productive (E05, E09) LACSNY, LORRAINE—B.S., M.Ed., employees, family members and University of Delaware. Retired after 30 contributors to their community. Cynthia MACKEAND, CRAWFORD—B.Sc., years of teaching in the Wilmington and Shermeyer is executive director with 22 electrical engineering, University of Christina school districts. Married with years in adult education and experience Manchester, England. Worked in Europe, two grown daughters and four in instruction, assessment, professional Asia, North and South America. Wide granddaughters. Interests include development, curriculum design and interests include history, languages and knitting, crocheting, jewelry making, program administration. (Y03) education in all its aspects. (D10) exercise and visiting our national parks. (B06) LOVE, MARGARET—B.M.E., Florida State MALONEY, MARTI—Native Delawarean, University; M.M.E., Kansas State married with three sons. Self-taught on LAROSSA, BOB—Well-known molecular University; former church music guitar since the seventh grade, playing in biologist. Research fellow at DuPont. In director/organist. Teaches lever harp, church in the 1970s. Recently begun retirement, combining this knowledge early childhood music and adult piano at strumming again, continuing to build with a love of history to study genealogy. the Music School of Delaware. Member guitar skills. (C14) (E07, P04) of Brandywine Harp Orchestra and church hand bell director. Hobbies MARTIN, NANCY—Domestic and LESNAW, JUDITH—Ph.D., biology include sewing, knitting and crochet. international flight attendant for 34 (virology), professor emeritus, University (C04, C19, X14) years. Combined career as an R.N. of Kentucky. Explores ways of pursuing, working in trauma/surgical stepdown integrating and sharing passions for LOVELAND, CHRISTINE—Licensed and cardiac surgery. Upon retirement, playing recorder, experimental music, psychologist. Ph.D., psychology, Temple has enjoyed exploring OLLI classes with nature and abstract photography, University; M.A., English and clinical a special interest in art classes. (B04) writing, and a conviction that viruses are psychology, West Chester University. not altogether nasty. (X33) Certifications in school psychology, MCCORD, DAWN—M.S., clinical secondary English and Spanish, psychology, Penn State University. Art elementary and secondary principal. teaching certificate from the University Adjunct professor, Immaculata of Tennessee. Experience in art therapy

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and photography. Studied art at Hunter Enjoys dancing, swimming, writing and University; M.S.Ed., computer education, Museum of Art, Fleisher Art School and crafts. (O34, O37, O41) Fordham University. Retired after 35 Chattanooga Art Museum. Passionate years’ teaching in New York City and interest in music, with experience in MEITNER, PAM—B.S., chemical Scotch Plains, N.J. (G04) bassoon, piano and flute. (B21) engineering, Drexel University; J.D., Widener University. Retired attorney for MILNER, RALPH—B.S., Ursinus College; MCKINLEY, MARY KATE—B.A., fine DuPont in the areas of patents, labor, M.D., Temple University School of art/art history, University of Delaware. litigation and environment. Member of Medicine; pediatric residency, Chicago; Art educator, K-8 for 22 years. Past visual Community Involvement Advisory ophthalmic residency, Philadelphia; artist for Young Audiences of Eastern Council. (R02) pediatric ophthalmology fellowship, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Co- Philadelphia. Retired 2014. Enjoys authored the visual arts curriculum for MILAZZO, SUZANNE—B.S., Furman grandchildren, photography and University. Created and owned three the Diocese of Wilmington. Interests reading. (P05) small businesses in Delaware, retiring include photography, technology, after 20 years from Coffee Creations. MISCOSKI, MIKE—B.E.E, M.B.A., gardening, metalsmithing and jewelry. English as a Second Language tutor in University of Delaware. Retired after 32 (B03, B05) reading for Literacy Volunteers Serving years with Hewlett-Packard and Agilent MCKINSTRY, JANE—B.A., history, Adults. Hobbies include genealogy, Technologies. Worked as an IT consultant University of Delaware. Former teacher, photography and cooking. (E09) doing “deep data diving” into SAP substitute teacher and volunteer teacher enterprise software. This was perfect MILLER, CHUCK—B.A., biology, of English as a second language. preparation for genealogy research, University of Delaware. Taught earth Amateur genealogist since 1990. (E03, learned here at OLLI in 2012. science, biology and physical science in E08) Researching families from Poland and secondary schools. Retired Master Ireland. (E06) MCLEAN, SCARLETTE—A.A., business Gardener, world traveler, student of management, Lansing Community religions, especially early Christianity and MOLTER, JOHN—Interested in art, College, Lansing, Mich. Retired after 31 Judaism. (J02) especially acrylics and drawing. years in the property and casualty Longtime lifelong learning attendee. MILLER, CYNTHIA—University of insurance industry. Enjoys reading, Graduate of University of North Carolina- Delaware graduate in fine art and genealogy, grandparenting and taking Chapel Hill, N.C. Retired DuPont. (X27) education. After selling a wholesale lifelong learning courses. (F01) business supplying museum gift shops MORRISSEY, BRUCE—Ph.D., MCMASTER, EARL—Physics degrees with fossils and jewelry, renewed interest physical/theoretical chemistry, from Cornell University and UC Irvine. in art at lifelong learning and has been Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; J.D., Worked on the space shuttle and GPS teaching since 2000. Other interests George Washington University Law programs (1970s); research in biophysics include African travel, music, singing, School. Currently retired from the and computational quantum mechanics guitar, handbells, recorder, dulcimer, University of Delaware research office (1980s); computer consulting (1990- photography and producing artwork. and as corporate counsel for DuPont. 2000s). Interests include playing guitar, (B07) Longtime interest in literature, Native bass, and trumpet, sailing, American cultures, politics and equal MILLER, JANET TAYLOR—B.S., music exercise/nutrition, theoretical physics rights. (H01) education, Lebanon Valley College; M.S., and mathematics. (C24) choral music, Towson University. MORROW, ELEANORE—B.A., Spanish, MCMENIMAN, LINDA—B.A., New York Graduate credits include gifted Pennsylvania State University; and University; Ph.D., University of education certification. Taught for over journalism, Georgia State University. Pennsylvania. Retired communications 35 years. Past president of Delaware Retired from editorial field. Studied tai professor in the New Jersey state college Music Educators Association, teacher chi at lifelong learning since 2003. A system. Current interests include writing, chair of Delaware Commission for Music longtime dancer, she enjoys folk dance, genealogy and history. (E06) Standards, recipient of Jesse Ball duPont poetry and painting. (Q06) Award for statewide contributions to MEDINILLA, MYRIAM—Guatemala music education and DMEA Lifetime MORSE, NATHANIEL—A.A.S.M.E., native; B.A. elementary and high school Achievement Award. (C09, X13) Delaware Technical Community College. biology teacher in Guatemala. In U.S.A., Retired from DuPont. Current member of worked as bookkeeper/manager of MILLER, JOAN—B.A., history, Hunter United States Chess Federation and medical office. Retired after 30 years. College; M.S., Fordham University; A.L.D., Brandywine Library Chess Club. Enjoys literature in education, New York travel and sports. (X09)

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MORSE, PATTI—Work experience in Former public school teacher. Currently PRO, MARY—B.S., Indiana University of drafting and mechanical design. owner and operator of Newark Kenpo Pennsylvania; M.A., Pennsylvania State Attended Antonelli Institute of Graphic Karate. A lifelong musician, current focus University. English teacher at Design and Photography, Plymouth is Native American flute and guitar. (C20) Brandywine High School, Delaware Meeting, Pa., with focus on commercial Technical Community College and art. Interests include travel, fitness and OWENS-DAVIS, DOT—B.A., fine Goldey Beacom College. Enjoys reading, improving culinary skills. (B02, B07, B24, arts/graphic design, University of New gardening and guiding. (Q13) B25) South Wales. Retired from marketing communication at DuPont. (B08) PRO, VINCENT—B.S., social studies, MUELLER, HANS—Born and educated Temple University; M.A., history, West in Germany, mechanical engineer by PARIKH, ANIL—M.S., University of Chester University; graduate studies, training, retired from DuPont. Many Massachusetts; M.B.A., University of University of Pennsylvania. High school interests including volunteering, rowing Tennessee. Twenty-eight years with history teacher for 30 years in and travel. (O17) DuPont and eight years with Crompton Brandywine School District with Corporation, global director of Six Sigma. instructional emphasis in European MULHOLLAND, KENNETH—B.S., Interests are trading and investing in history; social studies department chair. chemical engineering, Lehigh University; stocks and options, the study of neuro- (S08) Ph.D., chemical engineering, University associative conditioning and of Kansas. Thirty-year career with self-improvement technologies. (S14) PROTTO, CESARE—B.S., Northeastern DuPont. Registered professional University. Lived and studied in Italy. engineer in Delaware. (L11, L12) PARIS, DIANNE—Ed.D., Temple Traveled extensively. Eclectic lifestyle. University; M.S.Ed., B.S.Ed. Certified in (O28) MURPHY, ROSANNE—Undergraduate adult, special and driver education. degrees in art history and education and Taught driver education at Ursuline, PRYDE, CORALIE—B.S., chemistry, a master’s degree in education. During Friends and other private schools. University of Wyoming; M.S., teaching career, she was a member of Trained at National Safety Council as a organometallic chemistry, University of the Delaware Geographic Alliance and a defensive driving instructor and certified Massachusetts (Amherst). Conducted graduate of the National Geographic in Delaware by Department of Insurance research in polymer chemistry and Leadership Institute. Retiring after thirty and Division of Motor Vehicles. (X02, material science. Hobbies include years of teaching, she began to take X40) traveling, walking, writing, gardening Mandarin at OLLI. Became a mentor for and attending dance and music teachers from mainland China at the PAULS, GLORIA LAMBERT—A.A., performances. (S06) University of Delaware and helps make banking, economics major, University of the transition from teaching in Chinese Delaware. Retired from Citicorp, QUINTUS, JOHN—Retired diplomat schools to American schools. (O03, O04, corporate cash management. Native of whose last posting was Vienna. Studied O05, O06, O07, O08, O09) Wilmington. Avid reader, Francophile, music history at UNC-Chapel Hill and dog lover, comfort food cook. Member, earned a Ph.D. in English at UD. He is also O’TOOLE, ELAINE—B.A., English, Hunter board of directors of Brandywine Friends a composer. (C47) College, CUNY; M.A., education, Adelphi of Old Time Music. (C34, C50) University, New York. Gifted education RAFFO, ALBERTO—M.C.E., University of certification, University of Delaware. PETERSON, LARRY—Ph.D., professor Buenos Aires; M.A., University of Taught second through sixth grade emeritus and former chair of music at Pennsylvania. Born and raised in gifted classes in Delaware school University of Delaware. Degrees from Argentina. Passionate about history, districts. (L01, L02, L05, L06) University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill languages, geography and sports and Texas Christian University. Currently (tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer and OWEN, JANE—M.S., physical chemistry, on OLLI Council, chair of the volleyball). Traveled extensively in University of Bristol. IT practice and multicultural committee. (C43, C46, F02) Spanish-speaking countries. (O36) management, DuPont. Interests in cultures, languages and the ancient POPPER, PETER—B.S., University of RALEIGH, JEAN—Retired from the world. Recent adjunct instructor in Massachusetts (Lowell); M.S., Mech.E. public programs division as a guide at ancient Greek, University of Delaware. and Sc.D. mechanical engineering, MIT. Winterthur Museum. (F04) (O01, O02, O32) Thirty-six years with DuPont in fiber technology. Hobbies are skiing, hiking, RAPHAEL, BEN—B.S., chemistry, OWEN, KATHY—B.A., anthropology, travel, sailing, kayaking, biking, University of Delaware. Retired sociology and education, University of photography, computers and music. communications contractor and army Delaware and University of Montana. (C12, X34) reservist. Graduate of the Command and

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General Staff School and Industrial University, Lehigh University. Retired Interests include gardening, travel and College of the Armed Forces, past engineering manager, DuPont, 35 years. reading. (C44) commander, Department of Delaware (G09) Korean War Veterans Association. SCHNEE, CARL—B.A., Muhlenberg Interests include Senior Olympics, RILL, GLENN—B.S. in math and M.S. in College; LL.B., Villanova University School classical music, history and German. Past computer science, University of of Law; M.A., liberal studies, University of council chair. (C45) Maryland. Retired after 40-year career in Delaware. Assistant public defender, trial computer technology. Interests include attorney in all courts, Delaware U.S. RAVE, TERRY—Ph.D., chemistry, tennis, golf, guitar, traveling and all types attorney during Clinton administration. University of Wisconsin. Career in of music. (C25) Retired in 2008 and then volunteer research, marketing, management, assistant to the Delaware YMCA patents. Fully retired after 50 years. ROBERSON, W. ERIC—B.S., business president, volunteer Common Cause Played trombone with several groups (economics), University of Delaware. Delaware. (G14, S05) before joining OLLI in 2017. Also enjoys Retired IT system analyst for DuPont, golf, tennis and volunteer work. (C27) Accenture and MBNA. Thirty-year SCHUBEL, SANDRA—B.A., Rutgers veteran, active and reserve. Delaware University; M.B.A., New York University. REED, EMILY—B.A., philosophy, political Nature Society and Delaware SCORE Management information systems, science and French, Marquette Volunteer. Lifelong interest in nature, marketing, strategic planning during 25- University; M.A., public administration, nature photography, and American year career at Merck. Afterwards, ran University of Hartford; Ph.D., political Indian art and culture. (P06) consulting business and taught IT at science, University of Massachusetts. Monmouth University for 10 years. Loves Worked in criminal justice system, taught ROBERTSON, RON—B.A., economics, music, foreign languages, sailing and criminal justice and political science at Moravian College; M.B.A., University of Longwood Gardens. (L03, L04) college level; database and systems Bridgeport. Retired from DuPont’s administrator. (B14, B20) Department of Medical Products after 15 SCHULTZ, JERRY—B.S., M.S., University years. Former president of a Long Island of California; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon REED, THOMAS—B.A., Marquette biological research instrument company University. Professor emeritus of University; J.D., Notre Dame University. and a New Jersey company specializing materials science, University of Delaware. Law professor at Western New England in highly engineered components for Has hosted an open bluegrass jam for 15 College (1976-81); Widener University instrumentation markets. (G13, G16) years. Amateur symphony flutist for 60+ School of Law (1981-2010). Author of years. (X03) four Civil War books and numerous RUDNITZKY, YVETTE—Degrees in articles on Civil War history. Historic nursing and social work. Retired SERMAS, GUS—B.A., history and Greek, preservation planner and legal specialist. psychotherapist. Active in women’s Baylor University; B.S., art history, (G23) issues since the late 1980s and a past University of Texas; B.F.A., painting, state coordinator for the National University of Texas; M.F.A., painting and REINE, SAUL—B.S., biology, and M.S. Organization for Women (NOW) in lithography, University of Wisconsin. equivalent, microbiology, Long Island Delaware. Has taught Feminism 101 and (A02) University. Retired after 38 years as a Women in Religion for more than a biology teacher, assistant principal and decade. (F07, Q10) SHADE, HILLARY—B.S., business director of science. Self-taught computer administration, Penn State; occupational nerd who loves tinkering with cars and SALLEE, ERIC—M.Arch., University of therapy, Delaware Technical Community houses, digital photography and Virginia. Practicing architect for more College. Interests include music, fine arts, roaming Civil War battlefields. (L09, L10, than 30 years. Strong interest in collage, travel, sports, photography and R05, X28) photography and technology and their genealogy. (X37) use in the appreciation and making of REMINGTON, THOM—A.B., sociology, abstract art. Enjoys outdoor activities SHENVI, MARY—B.A., University of Earlham College; M.S., clinical and travel; officer in the Wilmington Trail Delaware. High school foreign language psychology, Oklahoma State University. Club. (B01, D03) teacher for 30 years. Speak and has Has been a musician for decades; played taught French, German, Spanish and ESL in bands, orchestras, brass quintets, jazz SAVAGE, THOMAS—Director, museum at all levels, K-adult, with a focus on the groups. (C03) affairs, Winterthur Museum. (F04) fun of language learning. Has lived and worked in Germany and Switzerland and RILEY, JIM—Native of Wilmington, SCHMERLING, ESTHER—B.S., Penn traveled to a variety of countries, Delaware. Chemical engineering, State University; M.S., University of including India and Cyprus. (O10, O14, University of Delaware, New York Maryland. Taught for 25 years in O37) Montgomery County high schools.

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SHIELDS, CHRISTIANE—M.A., school nursing. Water aerobics instructor at the STEVENS, DIANA—B.A., political psychology, Smith College and Jewish Community Center. Hobbies science/international relations, Vanderbilt University. Born and educated include reading, gardening, kayaking Swarthmore College. Conflict resolution in Germany. Retired from The Pilot and playing on the computer. (D07) trainer for YMCA Resource Center of School, Inc. as psychologist and Delaware. Enjoys travel, gardening, technology coordinator. Avid traveler. SORENSON, LIANE—M.C., counseling people, yoga and hiking. (S06) (O21, O23) and B.S., education, University of Delaware. Former member of Delaware STONE, EVE—Graduate of New York SHOEMAKER, SUSAN—B.A., St. Mary’s State Senate, 1994-2013; served as City’s High School of Music and Art; College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., senate minority whip in the Delaware B.F.A., Pratt Institute. In partnership with North Carolina State University; M.A., House of Representatives, 1992-1994. husband, owned and operated a Ph.D., University of Delaware. Extensive Former director of the University of Wilmington graphic art studio for 35 teaching experience at UD and regional Delaware’s Office of Women’s Affairs. years. Paintings exhibited in many juried colleges. Former member and chair of (S05) shows. Author of an article on oil Delaware Humanities Council. Interests painting published in Artist Magazine include music, arts and sciences. (G24, SOULSMAN, GARY—Has been a that featured her work. (B18) H02) journalist, dream group facilitator and, on occasion, a religious educator. For 30 STONE, MARVIN—Graduated from Art SIEGELL, BARBARA—B.S., chemistry, years, he was a reporter at The News School of Pratt Institute. Graphic Queens College, New York City; M.A., Journal, often writing about religion. designer in DuPont advertising science education, Columbia University (J05) department. In partnership with wife, Teacher’s College; J.D., Widener owned and operated a graphic art studio University. Worked as a chemist, a STALTER, JOSEPH—Thirty-five years as for 35 years working primarily for teacher, a consumer affairs investigator an iron worker/welder at New York Ship DuPont. (B22) and an attorney. (G11) and DuPont’s Repauno plant in New Jersey. Woodcarving experience goes STONER, PATRICK—B.A., theatre and SIEGELL, STUART—Ph.D., chemical back to days whittling as a Boy Scout. speech, College of William and Mary; engineering, Columbia University. (B12) M.A., drama, University of Virginia. Retired from DuPont after 36 years in Graduate of the National Critics Institute research and development and STANLEY, WILLIAM—History and social at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center; manufacturing. Docent at the Delaware science educator at University of founding member of the Broadcast Film Art Museum. (G12) Delaware, University of Colorado, Critics Association, film reviewer/ Louisiana State University and producer for WHYY for over 20 years. SIMON, LINDA—B.A., English, University Monmouth University. Interests include (C40) of Delaware. Retired from The News intellectual history, political philosophy, Journal after 31 years as a graphic military history, art and music. (C16, S15, TANNE, MARY—B.A., chemistry, Mt. designer. Interests include painting, X22) Holyoke College; M.S., organic chemistry, sculpture and reading. (B04, B13) Yale University. Retired from DuPont and STEFFNEY, JOHN—B.A. and M.A., found a passion for painting. Studied art SIMPSON, LINDA—Native German literature, Syracuse University; M.A. and at Osher Lifelong Learning, at Center for speaker, educated in Germany. Ph.D., religion, Temple University. the Creative Arts and numerous University of Delaware graduate with a Studied religion and literature, workshops. Exhibiting member of degree in business administration/ philosophy of religion, religion and Delaware Foundation of Visual Arts; finance. Interests include reading and psychology, Oriental religions, and participated in juried and one-woman travel. (O21) existentialism. Has published numerous shows in several states. (B09) scholarly articles. (H07) SNYDER, JOHN—B.A., La Salle TAYLOR, JOHN—B.S., electrical University; M.A., Johns Hopkins STERLING, ANITA—B.S., M.I.S., Widener engineering, Duke University. Retired University; Ph.D., St. John’s University. University; postgraduate certification, from DuPont after 40 years in process Taught 32 years at the College of Staten English and business technical writing, control and information technology. First Island, City University of New York. Love University of Delaware. Retired IT and only DuPont Fellow for Information of literature and teaching. (H12) administrator and human resources Technology. Now operates his own IT director. Serves on local boards and and business strategy consulting SOASH, PEGGY—B.S., biology/nursing, committees. Interests include fitness, company. (P02) University of Delaware. Retired master environment and genealogy. (L01, L02, gardener. Retired from home care L05, L06, L11, L12)

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TENTOR, SERGIO—M.E., Stevens ULERY, DANA—B.A., Grinnell College; WALSH, MICHAEL—B.S., business Institute of Technology. DuPont M.S., Ph.D., computer science, University administration, University of Delaware; engineering career. Italian born with of Delaware. Retired research manager Graduate School of Bank Management, interests in languages and liberal arts and consultant, U.S. Army Research University of Virginia; CFP, College of studies. (O26) Laboratory and DuPont. Lifelong Financial Planning. Retired after 35 years participation in choral groups and in banking. Enjoys Disney, traveling, THEMAL, BETTY ANN—A.S., Lasell chamber ensembles as singer and hiking and good friends. (C38, C42) College, Massachusetts. Retired accompanist, with special interest in registered medical technologist; many American music. (C08) WEIHER, JAMES F.—B.A., Carleton years as a Girl Scout leader and trainer. College; Ph.D., physical chemistry, Iowa Studied and practiced tai chi since 1978 VAIDYA, RAJEEV—Ph.D., polymer State University; Johannes Gutenberg- with several instructors. Has been science, University of Southern Universität, Germany. Retired DuPont teaching tai chi at lifelong learning since Mississippi; B.S., chemical engineering, researcher and consultant. Interested in 1998. (Q06, Q09, X36) Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, using new technology and methods in India. 30 years of business and science adult foreign language instruction. (O18, TIDBALL, KATHY—West Chester leadership at DuPont. Longstanding O19, O20) University, University of Delaware. interest in investment education. Retired educator of 42 years specializing Founding president of the Delaware WEINBERG, PHIL—B.S., chemical in elementary, gifted and environmental chapter of Better Investing. Life member, engineering, City College of New York; education. Program coordinator at Better Investing and the American M.S., chemical engineering, Delaware Department of Education. Association of Individual Investors. (S10, Northwestern University. Employed Enjoys volunteering, outdoor activities X24) entire engineering career with DuPont. and travel. (D03) Member of OLLI Council. Interests VARLAS, REBECCA—B.S., journalism; include computers, reading and sports. TIGANI, JUDY—B.A., anthropology, New M.A., counseling and guidance, West (L03, L04) York University; M.A., special education, Virginia University. Retired after 36 years University of Delaware. Taught music as an educator, 33 of those as a school WELLONS, RICK—B.A., biology, and drama at Centreville School for over counselor in Cecil County, Md. Interests: Westminster College. Studied violin with 20 years. Children’s theatre director. reading, travel, aqua fitness, music. (X23) Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in Interests include violin and rowing. (G09) amateur symphonies and musical VINOKUR, JACK—B.A., Temple productions. Art interests include TUDOR, LORIE—B.A., sociology, University; M.A., educational leadership, drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting and Westmar College, Iowa; M.S.W., University of Delaware. Fulbright Scholar working with metal and wood. (B04, C21, University of Pennsylvania. Social service to Mexico. Over 45 years in education as C26, C28, X08, X27, X38, X39) administrator in child protective services, a teacher of history, a school district and foster care and community prevention university administrator. Has extensively WILKINSON, JEFF—Raised in Lancaster, programs. Taught grant writing. studied the Holocaust and taught the Pa., and attended the University of Practiced yoga for more than 10 years. subject at both high school and Delaware and Millersville University. (Q11) university levels. (G20) Taught high school English in northern Pennsylvania for 30 years before retiring TURNER, ANNE—B.M., Eastman School VON SCHRILTZ, DON—Ph.D., chemistry, in 2008. In 2010 moved to Wilmington of Music/University of Rochester; M.M., Duke University. Retired from DuPont. and has been enjoying Osher Lifelong Cal State Northridge. Professor of voice Recorder player for 40 years. Founding Learning Institute since then. (H04, H08) at Skidmore College 1988-2014. Former member of Brandywine Chapter of the professional singer. Private voice teacher American Recorder Society, the Orange WILKS, ELAINE—B.A., University of 1977-present. (C05, C37) Recorder Rollick and the Ohio Valley Kentucky; M.S.S.W., University of Recorder Ensemble. (C22, C23) Tennessee School of Social Work. TWEDDLE, ALLEN—Retired after 41 Eighteen years as a psychiatric social years as a railroad conductor (Penn WAISANEN, CHRISTINE—J.D., worker; eighteen years as a Montessori Central, SEPTA, AMTRAK). Original University of Denver; B.A., psychology elementary teacher. On retirement member of the Delaware Symphony and comparative literature, University of started painting with instructors at Repertory Orchestra for 24 years; past Michigan. Has published fiction, Osher Lifelong Learning and the musical director for Ardensingers; nonfiction and humor. (K04) Delaware Art Museum. (A01) assistant musical director with Brandywiners, Ltd. Retired from the 287th Army Band. (C18, C21, C27, Q05)

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WILKS, TED—B.S., London University; Carolina. Academic fields: judicial ZANELLA, LINDA—B.S., Philadelphia Ph.D., University of Manchester. Retired process, comparative legal systems. College of Bible. Graduate studies at from DuPont after 33 years (12 in organic Faculty exchanges in China, England, Rowan University. Retired after 39 years chemistry, 21 in information science). Russia, East and West Germany, Canada. of teaching American and British Program annotator, Lancaster Symphony Past chair of council. Hobbies: dog literature in New Jersey. Interests include Orchestra since 2000. Previous therapy volunteer, Read Aloud Delaware, singing with the Philly Pops, traveling, annotator, Delaware Symphony recorder and guitar, gardening, reading, sketching and learning to speak Orchestra (32 years). (C31, C32, C45, C49) crosswords, cryptograms. (C14, X29, X30, Italian. (H09) X31) WILLIAMS, KAREN CLARK—B.A., history ZHOU, ZHIXIANG—B.A., Chinese and political theory; postgraduate art WORLEY, REBECCA—Retired English linguistics and literature; M.A., applied history studies, Oberlin College. professor from University of Delaware linguistics. More than 20 years of American National Red Cross recreation with an avid interest in information experience teaching in China, Singapore and social worker in military hospitals in design, the arts and humanities, and Thailand. Interests include traveling, the U.S. and Japan. Executive director of literature and reading, particularly photography and different cultures. two Delaware agencies working with mystery novels. Published author of (O03, O04, O05, X11) troubled children and families. (K04, K05) book, book chapters and scholarly articles on academic topics, including ZIMMERMAN, JOSEPH—Ph.D., physical WILLIAMS, STANLEY—B.S., elementary historical research. (H06) chemistry, Columbia University. Worked education, Cheyney University; M.S, in research and management at DuPont geography, West Chester University; XI, YANPING—Chinese language for 35 years; made a Lavoisier Fellow in M.Ed., elementary and secondary instructor with more than seven years of 1996. Cellist for more than 80 years, counseling, Wilmington University. language teaching experience in playing in various orchestras for much of Forty-one years teaching and counseling mainland China, South Korea and that time as well as in chamber music in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Full time Indonesia. Interests include Chinese groups. Lifelong learning instructor for musician, performing at professional traditional handicrafts and Chinese over 26 years. (C48) level many years. Hobbies: model trains literature. (X11) and African American history research. ZURKOW, LIBBY—B.A., Wellesley (G22) YABROFF, RONALD—B.S., chemical College, honors in consumer economics engineering, University of Colorado; while studying as an auditor at Harvard WILMINGTON BALLET—Founded in Ph.D., chemical engineering, Cornell Graduate School of Business. One of the 1956, Wilmington Ballet Academy of the University. Retired from DuPont as a first women real estate developers in Dance is one of the longest surviving research fellow after 36 years in research Delaware. Retired licensed realtor after ballet schools in the tri-state area. The and development, patents, marketing 38 years, specialized in last time sellers Academy is dedicated to providing and manufacturing technical support. and senior real estate choices. Now superior classical ballet training to foster (N01) consulting on senior decision-making. discipline, confidence, and poise to Contact Libby: ZAK, THEODORE—B.A., University of students of all ages and ability levels in www.libbyzurkowenterprises.com. (S02) Delaware. Financial advisor with a the Wilmington area. The studio has an Greenville, Del., investment firm, 25 active adult dance community with years. Experienced Certified Financial classes from beginner through advanced Planner. Accredited investment fiduciary. intermediate ballet, including adult (S12) pointe. An adult ensemble rehearses weekly and performs at various events ZANELLA, DENNIS—B.S., biology, throughout the community. (C01, C02) Lynchburg College; M.S., epidemiology, Tulane University; M.D., St. Lucia Health WINTERS, JUDY—M.Ed., University of Sciences University. Medical consultant Delaware. Active with Earth Quaker to pharmaceutical and biotech Action Team (EQAT) current campaign to industries, 25 years. Past president, New power local green jobs by getting PECO Jersey Public Health Association. Fellow, to become sustainably responsible. (X19) Royal Society of Medicine, London and WOLFE, NANCY TRAVIS—Retired Royal Academy of Medicine, Ireland. professor. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Former senior fellow, Thomas Jefferson Delaware; M.C.J., University of South University. Fellow, New Jersey Academy of Medicine. (Q04) ELLEN SAIENNi ELLEN

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Fall 2017 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 • List your classes in order Street______of priority. • DO NOT sign up for City______State______Zip______multiple courses in the Email Address (Print)______same time slot. • Sign up for community M/F______Year of Birth______Phone Number______service courses and Education: H.S. Some College, A.A. B.A., B.S., R.N. M.A., M.S. Ph.D., M.D., J.D. extracurricular activities Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ on the back of this form. Name for Nametag: (First)______(Last)______• Registration forms received by the priority In case of emergency or illness contact: deadline (August 4) will be included in the Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______computer-based Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______allocation process. • Registrations received Physician______Phone______after the priority By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for any claims of deadline (August 4) personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus 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 will be processed on a upon as advice. I authorize the University to record or photograph my image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational space-available basis. and promotional programs and materials. • Registrations will not Signature Required:______be processed until a

TEAR HERE TEAR membership fee is paid. CHOOSE UP TO 5 COURSES IN ORDER OF PRIORITY. Don’t forget to complete the back of this form. COURSE CODE (Ex.: A01) PRINT COURSE TITLE DAY/TIME Three ways to register: 1. ______2. ______Mail completed form to: OLLI at UD 3. ______2700 Pennsylvania Ave. 4. ______Wilmington, DE 19806 In-Person 5. ______August 1–4 10 a.m.–2 p.m., MEMBERSHIP FEE: AMOUNT: Fee $______Goodstay Ⅲ Fall Semester $260 Ⅲ Instructor Fall Semester $230 Online Ⅲ Combined Fall and Spring $445 Ⅲ Instructor Combined Fall and Spring $385 July 25–August 4 PAYMENT OPTIONS: lifelonglearning.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 ASSISTANCE Required for MAILPIN CREDIT CARD payments: August 1–4 Credit Card No.: ______– ______– ______– ______10 a.m.–2 p.m. Exp. Date:______Print Name:______Assistance with online registration will be Authorized Signature:______available in person at Goodstay or by phone GIFTS: Yes, I want to support the: Gift Fund Scholarship Funds GIFT AMOUNT: $______at 302-573-4417. Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Check payable to: University of Delaware. Ⅲ Donation using above credit card. See next page for volunteer opportunities and extracurricular activities. 59 6069OsherWilmCatF17.qxp_Layout 1 6/29/17 4:16 PM Page 62

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Form Fall 2017 Osher Lifelong Learning... what a gift!

Print Name:______Phone: (______)______

Community Service Courses and Extracurricular Activities: Course Code (Ex.: X01) Print Course Title Day/Time 1. ______2. ______3. ______Sign up for additional Extracurricular Activities by attaching the information to this form.

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 ___ Art (Y16) ___ Facilities, safety and equipment coordination (Y11) ___ Fundraising (Y18) (Y26) ___ Wireless device registration (Y12) ___ Marketing (Y19) ___ Reading room (Y27) ___ Multicultural (Y17) Designated On-site OLLI ___ Reception (Y04) Representative (DOOR) ___ Outreach (Y20) ___ Registration (Y05) ___ On-site representative at your Summer Programs ___ Volunteer development (Y06) 55+ community (Y24) ___ June a la Carte (Y28) Communication Events & Activities ___ OLLI at the Ocean (Y21) ___ Bulletin boards (Y07) ___ Bake cookies (Y13) ___ Summer session (Y22) ___ Monthly newsletter (Y08) ___ Book sale (Y29) ___ New member relations (Y09) ___ Special Events Wednesdays (Y14) ___ Weekly activities notice (Y10) ___ Travel committee (Y15)

For more information about committees and responsibilites, see lifelonglearning.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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Fall 2017 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 • List your classes in order Street______of priority. • DO NOT sign up for City______State______Zip______multiple courses in the Email Address (Print)______same time slot. • Sign up for community M/F______Year of Birth______Phone Number______service courses and Education: H.S. Some College, A.A. B.A., B.S., R.N. M.A., M.S. Ph.D., M.D., J.D. extracurricular activities Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ on the back of this form. Name for Nametag: (First)______(Last)______• Registration forms received by the priority In case of emergency or illness contact: deadline (August 4) will be included in the Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______computer-based Name______Relationship______Daytime Phone______allocation process. • Registrations received Physician______Phone______after the priority By submitting this form, I agree to hold the University of Delaware, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless for any claims of deadline (August 4) personal injury or damage arising out of my association with the program or presence on the University campus 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 will be processed on a upon as advice. I authorize the University to record or photograph my image and/or voice for use by the University or its assignees in educational space-available basis. and promotional programs and materials. • Registrations will not Signature Required:______be processed until a

TEAR HERE TEAR membership fee is paid. CHOOSE UP TO 5 COURSES IN ORDER OF PRIORITY. Don’t forget to complete the back of this form. COURSE CODE (Ex.: A01) PRINT COURSE TITLE DAY/TIME Three ways to register: 1. ______2. ______Mail completed form to: OLLI at UD 3. ______2700 Pennsylvania Ave. 4. ______Wilmington, DE 19806 In-Person 5. ______August 1–4 10 a.m.–2 p.m., MEMBERSHIP FEE: AMOUNT: Fee $______Goodstay Ⅲ Fall Semester $260 Ⅲ Instructor Fall Semester $230 Online Ⅲ Combined Fall and Spring $445 Ⅲ Instructor Combined Fall and Spring $385 July 25–August 4 PAYMENT OPTIONS: lifelonglearning.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 ASSISTANCE Required for MAILPIN CREDIT CARD payments: August 1–4 Credit Card No.: ______– ______– ______– ______10 a.m.–2 p.m. Exp. Date:______Print Name:______Assistance with online registration will be Authorized Signature:______available in person at Goodstay or by phone GIFTS: Yes, I want to support the: Gift Fund Scholarship Funds GIFT AMOUNT: $______at 302-573-4417. Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Check payable to: University of Delaware. Ⅲ Donation using above credit card. See next page for volunteer opportunities and extracurricular activities. 61 6069OsherWilmCatF17.qxp_Layout 1 6/29/17 4:16 PM Page 64

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Form Fall 2017 Osher Lifelong Learning... what a gift!

Print Name:______Phone: (______)______

Community Service Courses and Extracurricular Activities: Course Code (Ex.: X01) Print Course Title Day/Time 1. ______2. ______3. ______Sign up for additional Extracurricular Activities by attaching the information to this form.

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 ___ Art (Y16) ___ Facilities, safety and equipment coordination (Y11) ___ Fundraising (Y18) (Y26) ___ Wireless device registration (Y12) ___ Marketing (Y19) ___ Reading room (Y27) ___ Multicultural (Y17) Designated On-site OLLI ___ Reception (Y04) Representative (DOOR) ___ Outreach (Y20) ___ Registration (Y05) ___ On-site representative at your Summer Programs ___ Volunteer development (Y06) 55+ community (Y24) ___ June a la Carte (Y28) Communication Events & Activities ___ OLLI at the Ocean (Y21) ___ Bulletin boards (Y07) ___ Bake cookies (Y13) ___ Summer session (Y22) ___ Monthly newsletter (Y08) ___ Book sale (Y29) ___ New member relations (Y09) ___ Special Events Wednesdays (Y14) ___ Weekly activities notice (Y10) ___ Travel committee (Y15)

For more information about committees and responsibilites, see lifelonglearning.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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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. Do not mail the form. Bring the completed form to Goodstay at registration or Arsht Hall when classes begin. Parking tags must be returned to the Office if requesting a

membership fee refund. ATKINSON KATHY

DO NOT MAIL! Fall 2017 Parking Registration Form (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! Fall 2017 Parking Registration Form (PLEASE PRINT)

Member Name______

Address ______

______

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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FALL 2017 CALENDAR PRIORITY REGISTRATION July 25–August 4, Online and mail-in registration. Mail-in registration accepted anytime. Tuesday–Friday, August 1–4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. In-person registration at Goodstay. Friday, August 4, Priority registration deadline.

OLLI INFO DAY ATKINSON KATHY Wednesday, August 2, FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Goodstay. Monday, September 11– February 5–May 11, 2018 CLASS CONFIRMATIONS Friday, December 8 SPRING BREAK August 21, HOLIDAYS March 26–30, 2018 Class registration letters mailed. Thursday–Friday, November 23–24, DROP/ADD AND REGISTRATION Thanksgiving break. FOR OPEN SEATS August 29–31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 302-573-4417 [email protected] at Goodstay. lifelonglearning.udel.edu/wilm

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 OLLI is location and can be purchased by emailing or calling: for adults Wilmington—Arsht Hall, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue • [email protected] • 302-573-4486 50+ Dover—College Business Park, 1201 College Park Drive • [email protected] • 302-736-7450 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 University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware in Wilmington 115 Arsht Hall 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19806-1169

Expand your horizons at OLLI!

Want to learn more about OLLI at the University of Delaware in Wilmington? Join us for OLLI Info Day! Wed., August 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Goodstay Center University of Delaware Wilmington Campus 2600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Bring a friend and introduce them to the benefits of lifelong learning membership!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu 302-573-4486 OLLI is [email protected] for adults 50+