Welcome to OLLI...... 2 Become a Member...... 3 Benefits of Membership...... 3 Contact Us...... 3 Registration...... 4 Payment and Credit Card Security...... 4 Scholarship Requests...... 4 Nonmember Registration...... 4 Refunds and Withdrawals...... 5 Guests...... 5 Catalog Limitations and Discrepancies...... 5 Policies...... 5 Concord Classes...... 6 Conway Classes...... 9 Manchester Classes...... 10 Seacoast Classes...... 14 Class Description and Information...... 17 OLLI Steering Committee 2019-2020...... 108 Frequently Asked Questions About OLLI Fundraising...... 109 OLLI Friends and Community Partners...... 110

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

OLLI at Granite State College (GSC) is a “learning for the fun of it,” member-driven, volunteer-based, educational program for lifelong learners, age 50 and better. Members explore ideas and interests with their peers in traditional classrooms and out in the community. Social events, travel, special interest groups (SIGS) and a wide array of volunteer opportunities enhance member benefits. Volunteers develop our non-credit programs in response to member interests. There are never any tests, grades, or prerequisites.

OLLI programs are held at GSC campuses and accessible community locations. Courses are facilitated by volunteers who enjoy sharing their specific expertise with learners whose life experiences enrich an open exchange of ideas.

We value high standards of program excellence with an emphasis on educational and social enrichment, volunteerism, fiscal sustainability, a diverse membership, mutual respect and member safety.

OLLI at GSC is one of 123 OLLIs at colleges and universities nationwide, representing more than 169,772 members, serving 386 cities and towns. To learn more about other Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the USA consider visiting: http:// nrc.northwestern.edu/

OLLI is fortunate to be hosted by Granite State College https://my.granite.edu/ part of the University System of New Hampshire family that includes Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of NH. GSC provides OLLI with safe and clean classroom space, free parking, administrative and technical support. OLLI classes are primarily offered at GSC campuses in Concord, Conway, Manchester, Rochester and Portsmouth. Addresses for campuses and community programs are indicated within the course descriptions found in this catalog.

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

We invite you to Celebrate our 15th anniversary with us. Why not join today? Come for the classes and stay for the friends!

We look forward to meeting you,

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

2 ABOUT US Become a Member Membership in OLLI is required to participate in the full range of offerings. To join you may: 1. Complete the secure online application found on the OLLI website at olli.granite.edu, or 2. Complete the registration/application in the back of the packet and mail it with your $40 check to the OLLI office, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each member to avoid the potential for errors.

Benefits of Membership • $20 discount per class (prices shown in this catalog reflect the discount) • Reasonably priced classes, events and trips • Scholarship for members in need • Access to programs at four sites (greater Concord, Conway, Manchester/ Nashua and Seacoast) • 500+ programs per year • Bus trips to museums, theaters, historical venues and other places of interest • International travel • Pursuit of active brain, healthy brain • Talent-sharing opportunities in a variety of volunteer roles • Learning for pleasure with peers • Interest groups, social gatherings and opportunities to meet new friends • Newsletters and catalogs • Opportunities to volunteer and shape the future of OLLI • Student ID card which may be accepted for discounts where available • Support of OLLI mission

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

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

3 Registration • Online and mail-in registration for classes will open on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM. • Phone, walk in, and nonmember registration will open on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM.

Classes fill up quickly.Those who register online and early will have the best chance of fulfilling their first choices. Help is available from staff and volunteers in the OLLI Office. Registration is ongoing throughout the term. You may register until the start date unless the class has reached its maximum class size. Registrations will not be accepted without payment. Online, and Mail-in: To register online visit the OLLI web site, olli.granite.edu. When choosing to register by mail, the application/registration form at the back of the catalog may be returned with your check payable to OLLI at GSC. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each student to avoid potential errors. Our mailing address is: OLLI at GSC, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301.

Payment and Credit Card Security Payments for OLLI programs and fees may be completed online or phoned in with a credit card. You may also choose to mail a check directly to the OLLI office: 25 Hall St. Concord NH 03301. For your protection, credit/debit card information should never be left on voicemail, included in an email or faxed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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16 ABCs of Assistive Technology for Aging Assistive Technology, or AT as it is commonly called, encompasses a wide variety of low- and high-tech devices and services. Participants in this workshop will learn about a variety of everyday devices to help maintain functional capabilities. Imagine you are unable to hear the television, or you suffer from memory loss and repeatedly forget to take your medication. Maybe you have lost your peripheral vision or suffered a stroke and now have trouble communicating. Maybe the arthritis in your hands makes it difficult to cook or garden. These are only a few examples of situations where AT can help. In addition to exploring and touching the wide variety of devices available to assist with functional limitations, participants will learn about a sampling of apps available to help with vision, hearing, communication and memory tasks.

Stacy Driscoll, M.Ed, ATP is an assistive technology specialist with the Assistive Technology in New Hampshire program. She holds a graduate certificate in Assistive Technology and a master’s degree in Education. After 25 years working primarily with elementary aged children, Stacy has a passion for assisting older adults in finding simple ways to remain independent with their everyday tasks.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/22 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Acupuncture Demystified Acupuncture is an old, strange and useful form of medicine. Let’s demystify this simple, safe treatment through a down-to-earth question and answer period. We’ll outline recent movements in the acupuncture profession that will benefit citizens of average means seeking relief from pain and illness.

Andrew Wegman is licensed to practice acupuncture in NHand has worked as an acupuncturist in Manchester for the past 18years. He established the Manchester Acupuncture Studio (MAS) in 2007 as a way to offer affordable health care.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 8/27 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

ADAK: The Rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586 In 1978, while on a P-3 aircraft reconnaissance mission off the coast of Soviet Kamchatka, the crew lost control of its left outboard engine. They tried to limp back to the westernmost Aleutian Islands, but never made it. The engine caught on fire, and they could not put it out. The crew ditched (controlled landing at sea) in the far north Pacific in near hurricane force

17 weather. A massive search and rescue effort by the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Soviet Fisheries resulted in their rescue twelve hours after the ditching. Ten of the fifteen crew members were still alive; they were taken to the Soviet Union and interrogated, but released after only one week. There is no required reading, but a book about the ditching is still in print, “ADAK: The rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586,” by Andrew Jampoler (ISBN13: 9781591144120).

Ed Caylor is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, a former Naval aviator, and a retired airline pilot. He found his way to the seacoast in 1980. He helps out at The Gundalow, the Portsmouth Athenaeum, the UNH Marine Docents, and on Appledore and Star Islands.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 12/2 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

All About Ticks Tick-borne diseases can be serious and they affect people of any age. This course will cover those diseases that affect us in NH and what you can do to avoid them.

Alan Eaton, entomologist, recently retired from the Extension Service of UNH. He is the expert on everything concerning ticks. Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/15 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Ambassadorial Ambitions! Tourism is New Hampshire’s second-largest industry. As excited guests arrive in our state, eager to explore, they are welcomed by the Granite State Ambassadors who assist them in having the best experience possible. We invite you to learn about the award-winning Granite State Ambassador (GSA) volunteer certification program. GSA volunteers serve at over 20 welcome centers including the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, NH State House Visitor Center, and the Millyard Museum. We will also share how our volunteers stay engaged through our comprehensive hands-on tour and educational programs, social outings, and awards program.

Kelly Bryer has been the Executive Director of Granite State Ambassadors since 2015 and has been with the organization in differing capacities since 2002. Kelly puts her strong background in management, marketing, and operations into maintaining and developing a multitude of partnerships to keep GSA’s 340 active volunteers engaged around the state.

18 Member tuition: $20 1 W 12/11 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

America and the Holocaust Should the United States Have Done More? One of the most contentious debates pertaining to World War II deals with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s role in trying to mitigate the horrors of the Holocaust. Historians have argued for decades whether the United States did enough to try limit the Nazi genocide, and did it pursue a fair and reasonable immigration policy based on the needs of the war. The course will examine FDR’s role, the policies pursued by the State Department, the presence of anti-Semitism in the US, as well as the views of the War Department. Today we are faced with many issues as they relate to immigration and this course will highlight some of the same debates that took place in the 1940’s. The class will focus on lecture, discussion, and a viewing of the American Experience documentary, “America and the Holocaust.”

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

Member tuition: $35 4 M 9/9-9/30 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

America’s Laws and the Making of Nazi Race Laws In formulating the Nuremberg racial laws, Hitler looked to the United States as a model. In September 1933, Hitler ordered a memorandum from Prussia Ministry of the Interior directing German political and legal minds to wrestle with the self-imposed “Jewish Question.” The memo demanded criminalization of racially mixed marriages and specifically cited the American experience as the world leader in white supremacist legislation. Nazis began researching American race laws and discovered that immigration, naturalization, and marriage laws could be useful in crafting what became the infamous Nuremberg Laws. Jim Crow Laws, the eugenics movement, the rise of the KKK and even Hollywood’s hit films demonstrate U.S. embrace of both implicit and explicit racism. By highlighting examples of how leadership has the potential to enhance democratic values, we explore how to utilize this history to promote competencies for democratic citizenship.

19 Thomas M. White,the Coordinator of Educational Outreach for the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies at Keene State College,serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO). For a more detailed bio please see his profile online olli.granite.edu.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/22 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

American Empire: How North America’s Geography Shaped America’s Global Empire Building North America’s dramatic, diverse, demanding geography required a different kind of person to conquer it. Through many generations Americans developed the requisite innovative abilities to cope with this challenge, creating in the process a unique American character that has shaped the nation’s role since its inception and is with us still as our empire went global in the 20th century. As our baseline for discussion we will read and analyze Robert Kaplan’s best-selling “Earning the Rockies” (ISBN 978-0- 399-58822-8). Read first three chapters for first session.

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

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 11/19-11/26 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Art Critical: American Mortal at Lamont Gallery Drawing from the American Mortal exhibition at the Lamont Gallery, this workshop will examine notions of American identity, power, gender and patriotism, and the symbolic representations of political discourse. The sculptures, installations, and works on paper by artists Becky Alley and Melissa Vandenberg address the complex and contradictory constructions of self and nation through sincerity, satire, nostalgia, and metaphor. The workshop will begin with active gallery-based looking where participants will use open-ended discussion strategies to address the exhibition topics. From there, participants will create artworks in response to the themes of identity, diversity, place, politics, and belonging. No art or art history experience is necessary.

Lauren O’Neal is the director and curator of the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy. In addition to curatorial projects for the Lamont Gallery and other venues, O’Neal has presented on art, culture, and aesthetics at the College Art Association Conference and the Southern Humanities Council Conference; has

20 taught at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston University, and the deCordova Museum; and has written for publications including “Art New England” and “The Art Guide.” She is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of the Arts Helsinki.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 10/2 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 Lamont Gallery, 11 Tan Lane, Exeter, NH

Arthur Miller: Playwright with a Conscience Although he often called himself “Mr. Marilyn Monroe,” Arthur Miller remains one of America’s preeminent playwrights. We will discuss and view two of his finest works: “All My Sons” and “The Crucible.” Moreover, we will discuss how Miller was attempting to awaken the social and political responsibilities of a nation. Members can read any edition of the plays and should read “All My Sons” before the first class.

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

Member tuition: $35 4 Th 11/14-11/28, 12/5 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Awakening Wisdom and Compassion through Slogan Practice Contemplative slogan practice is a traditional part of many mahayana Buddhist lineages. This class is an introduction to using slogan practice to develop one’s understanding of the nature of reality (wisdom; prajna) and one’s ability to be kind towards oneself and others (compassion; karuna). Readings will be provided, but the emphasis is on personal experience. Students will meditate and contemplate together in class, as well as independently, and discuss our experience as a way to expand our understanding of slogan practice. The text for this course is “Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness” by Chogyam Trungpa (ISBN (978- 08777-39548).

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

Member tuition: $40 5 Tu 11/12-12/10 | 2:00-3:15 PM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

21 Be an Editor: Write Every Wrong In the tail of Red Hoodie, with its’ childs, two wolfs, and even a cemetary or too, you can enchance you”re skills with grammer , punctuation, and spelling between you and I. Learn how to write every wrong.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/4 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Beautiful Experiments In 2002 George Johnson wrote an article that appeared in the New York Times entitled “Here They Are, Science’s Ten Most Beautiful Experiments.” We shall begin by reading his short article and briefly discuss what might make an experiment beautiful. In the first session several experiments from his list will be described and discussed. Subsequent meetings will include additional experiments. No special prior knowledge is assumed. To understand the significance of each experiment we shall discuss what was known, and more importantly not known, before the experiment. Among the scientists whose experiments and/or explanations we shall consider are Galileo, Newton, Pasteur, Bunsen, Urey, Bohr and Einstein.

George Parodi taught chemistry for eight years at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus, and 30 years at St. Anselm College. His research, at the boundary of physics and chemistry, involves the interaction of light with matter.

Member tuition: $35 4 Th 9/5-9/26 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Behind the Scenes at NHPBS What does it take to put a TV show together? Learn more about the preparation, production and presentation of programming at NHPBS.

Susan Adams is the NHPBS Education Manager and producer of NHPBS High School Game Show,” Granite State Challenge.”

Member tuition: $20 S01 1 Tu 10/8 | 10:00AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 NHPBS, 268 Mast Rd., Durham, NH

22 S02 1 W 10/16-10/16 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Class Limit: 12 NHPBS, 268 Mast Rd., Durham, NH

Best NH News Commentators Reflect on First in the Nation Primary--Past and Present Listen to the three best-known news commentators in NH politics. They will reminisce about past primaries and then demonstrate their wealth of knowledge as they dish the latest information on current candidates running in NH’s First in the Nation Primary.

Recovering politician Arnie Arnesen (“keeping the pot stirred so the scum doesn’t rise to the top”), longtime volunteer host of “The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen” daily on award-winning WNHN-LP, can also be heard as a regular commentator on WGBH, Boston, WGIR, Manchester, WKBK, Keene, and occasionally on CNN and other national outlets. Following her run for Congress, she occupied a Fellowship at the Institute of Politics at Harvard’s Kennedy School.

Dean Spiliotes is a civil scholar at SNHU whose political commentary and analysis is shared throughout the nation.

Jeff Feingold is an editor with NHBR who also writes for many organizations including the NY Times.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/24 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 80 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Beyond the Hearing Aid: Lo-High Hearing Assistive Technology Never miss a sound with new technology. Learn about Assistive Listening Devices, Loops, TV EARS, Clear Blue, visual-alert doorbells, smoke detectors, phone flashers and transmitters. Learn all about Apps for accessibility that can be used to enhance hearing, vision, and speech access. Telecommunications is the connection to people all over NH and the USA. Learn about the various options for communicating on the phone and how to read what is being said by others. Watch a video about how Relay Services are provided.

Joan Marcoux, Communication Access Specialist with DHHS, promotes communication access for individuals who have hearing, vision, and speech challenges. In addition to conducting trainings statewide, she meets with individuals to identify the technological devices to enhance their hearing. She has been employed in the field of Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation for over 25 years.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 8/29 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH 23 Bob Dylan’s Early Love Songs We will listen to several love songs from the first five albums of Bob Dylan. In discussing them, we will note the poetic mastery, the rhythmic precision and the utterly unique approach to human love. My youngest daughter once said to me about “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” that if someone had written a song like that for her she would marry him on the spot! Reminiscing is okay for Dylan lovers.

Dr. Albert LaChance has taught in several colleges. His area of expertise is psychology and spirituality. He owned Greenspirit Counseling for 25 years.

Member tuition: $25 2 W 11/6-11/13 | 4:00-6:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Bretton Woods: A Hotel Goes to Peace not War (Special 75th Anniversary Presentation) This Power Point and interactive presentation tells the story of the 1944 International Monetary Conference and the origin of the problem that was solved at Bretton Woods. It begins with the reparations imposed at Versailles Treaty ending WW I and takes us through the “Nixon shock.” Forty four nations gathered for 21 days at the hotel. Their masterpiece is with us today.

Carl Lindblade began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch. For the past 35 years, he has operated 3- and 4-diamond hotels. He has been the Director of NH Tourism and a delegate to the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism; he now teaches Hospitality Management at UNH.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/20 10:30 AM-1:00 PM Class Limit: 50 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland Street, Moultonboro

Bridge for your Brain: Techniques for Making your Contract - Part I This course follows the introductory course on hand evaluation and basic bidding. The focus will be on making a plan as declarer to have the best chance to make the contract, including developing tricks through promotion, length and the finesse, and eliminating losing cards through trumping and discarding. The course is based on materials sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). The student text for the class is available from bridge supply houses and through Amazon for a reasonable cost. The corresponding teacher’s manual is accessible online through www.acbl.org. Participants are encouraged to bring an open mind and a willingness to learn new methods and set aside older approaches to the game. Most of all, the class is intended to be fun and thought-provoking. 24 Rick Weinstein is one of six accredited American Contract Bridge League teachers in New Hampshire. He has been playing bridge competitively for almost 30 years. He has attained the rank of Silver Life Master and is working on becoming a Ruby Life Master.

Member tuition: $35 4 Sa 10/19-11/9 | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

Patricia Q. Wall has been involved for over 40 years in educating the public about colonial American history; through writing and professional and volunteer museum work. Since 1995 her focus has been on New England’s early African American history, resulting, first, with two novels designed to introduce children to that vital topic: “Child Out of Place” (2004) set in Portsmouth and then a sequel “Beyond Freedom”(2010), set in Boston. Wall’s six years of intensive research resulted in publication of “Lives of Consequence: Blacks in Early Kittery and Berwick in the Massachusetts Province of Maine,” a much detailed work that refutes old myths of slavery’s scarcity in this northern region.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 9/10 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Bucket List Journey to Patagonia - Hiking and Trekking Argentina and Chile Patagonia is a region of South America that includes the far southern sections of both Argentina and Chile. Sam Jamke has traveled and led trips to the area four times, day hiking and hut to hut trekking in both Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park and Chile’s Torres del Paine. The scenery and wildlife are unique and stunning. Sam will share her photos and tales of her travels She will have plenty of time for questions.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/26 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 12/4 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 27 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Buyer BEWARE! We are all consumers. When we purchase products and services, we expect to be satisfied with them and we expect them to meet our expectations. In too many cases we are not satisfied and find out that our expectations are not met. Research shows 50% of consumers who encounter a problem do not complain (25% for business-to-business transactions). Best practices will be presented to help you obtain satisfaction when you purchase autos, appliances, household products, internet supplied items, consumer services like internet and video, etc. This course will also explore how many American corporations are not focused on their customer’s welfare and expectations.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 11/7 | 1:30-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $20 1 M 8/26 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Change over Time: Historical Strawbery Banke Gardens Historic Gardens often include a spectrum of rehabilitated and recreated landscapes in order to accurately portray the history of the regional landscape. Strawbery Banke utilizes different garden designs to portray change over time such as herbalism and the use of medicinal plants.

Erik Wochholz gives a unique garden tour while exploring the historical origins and traditions of utilizing the landscape and natural resources in New England. Topics of discussion will include the change over time of landscape design and management; history of cultivating plants, ecology, and the biodiversity of the changing landscape in early America. An admission fee of $20 for non-members or $15 for Strawbery Banke members will be collected at the door. Admission is good for the entire day and all open exhibits.

Member tuition: $20. Does not include admission (see description) collected at door. 1 W 8/21 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 40 Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

Citizen Science 101 In the last twenty years, citizen science has grown as a way to engage a broad range of individuals in doing science. Citizen science projects involve non-scientists participating in the processes of scientific research, and are valuable to both the researchers using the data and those who participate. This introductory presentation provides an overview of the history of citizen science and current trends in the field. You will learn about many of the citizen science projects that happen right here in NH where you can get involved to help researchers monitor water quality, weather and environmental changes, document species, restore habitats, and more.

27 Haley Andreozzi is the Wildlife Outreach Program Manager for UNH Cooperative Extension, and works with volunteers, landowners, natural resources professionals, and communities to enhance, restore, and conserve wildlife habitat throughout NH. She provides technical assistance for outreach, citizen science, and stewardship projects related to NH’s wildlife species and their habitats. Haley coordinates the NH Coverts Project and Speaking for Wildlife volunteer programs, and is a team member of both Nature Groupie and Taking Action for Wildlife. She also coordinates citizen science projects and trainings related to cottontail rabbits, monarch butterflies, and other wildlife species of special interest. She is part of the Citizen Science Area of Expertise in UNH Cooperative Extension, working to increase and enhance citizen science programs in NH.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/24 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $20 1 Sa 8/24 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Colonial Living History in Folsom Tavern Learn about colonial life at the American Independence Museum. Join an engaging workshop that presents different aspects of colonial life and a hands-on understanding of history. Topics may include colonial clothing, quill pen writing, make-your-own sachets and more. Participants will also learn about the Folsom Tavern, its famous visitors and storied past through a brief guided tour with the museum’s Executive Director. Program will be held in historic Folsom Tavern and includes admission to the museum in Ladd-Gilman House. OLLI members may visit the Ladd-Gilman House for a self-guided tour after the workshop. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, participants should be comfortable navigating uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and standing for periods of time. Buildings are not handicapped accessible.

28 Emma Stratton Bray is the Executive Director of the American Independence Museum in Exeter, NH. She has worked in the museum field for over 10 years at locations throughout New England and Washington, DC, including the Heurich House Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Phillips House, and Anderson House. Emma has been with the American Independence Museum since March 2017.

Member tuition: $20. $10 admission will be added to registration. Total cost $30. 1 F 10/18 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH

Color Woodblock Prints Using Traditional Japanese Methods Color woodblock prints are individual prints made using multiple blocks - each block a color. Each print can have as few as two and as many as (in my case...) fourteen colors. I carve each block and then print each color. I will demonstrate the printing process and try and answer all questions: such as what kind of wood to use and how to register the blocks so they all print in the right place. Also what kind of ink should be bought, and where you might buy supplies.

Sandy Wadlington has always thought of herself as a painter of landscape (oils, pastels and a little watercolor). About 20 years ago she became aware of the Japanese color woodblock prints from the 1900s-1930s, which showed everyday life and environments in a way which seemed honest. She learned how to do them, and now she carves and prints her own. Member tuition: $20 1 Th 8/29 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Come Play at Firefly Pottery! Choose a ceramic project to paint from many of our different designs and colors or choose to work with Glass Fusing to build colorful glass projects. Projects may include ornaments, jewelry, sun catchers, dishes and bowls. Participants are responsible for selecting and purchasing their own project materials at Firefly Pottery, expect a cost of approximately $15.

Firefly Pottery is a contemporary ceramic studio where you can come in, relax and be creative by painting pottery, working with glass fusing, canvas painting with acrylics, even clay work. Denise McDonough is ready to provide inspiration and assistance.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 10/30 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Firefly Pottery, 72 Mirona Road, Portsmouth, NH

29 Computers: Word for Windows 2016: Introduction, Tricks, Tips and Traps This four-session course will cover all the basics to become comfortable using the most popular word processing program EVER! We will start with exploring toolbars, shortcuts, tips and the overall structure of Word so that you will be comfortable making simple documents and modifications. We will move on to more intermediate features such as creating tables and potentially working with graphics to create greeting cards and newsletters. Course content will be flexible, based on the needs of participants.

Jen Graf worked as a training professional for nearly 30 years. She started off as a computer trainer and most recently was a training manager in the HR Department at the State Department of Transportation, focusing on securing trainers in all subjects necessary for employees--ranging from engineering to human resources topics such as “Introduction to Supervision” or “Emotional Intelligence.” Currently retired, she enjoys playing pickle ball, going to the theater, Christian spiritual formation, and various forms of volunteering.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 11/4, 11/18-12/2 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 14 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Concord Coaches and Their Makers, Abbot and Downing This class is a multimedia presentation about Concord Coaches, the Abbot and Downing Company and its 100 years in Concord. The Concord Coaches not only opened the Western United States but were used in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America. As they were the highest quality coaches, stage coach operators advertised “We use genuine Abbot and Downing Coaches” to their customers. Come prepared with questions as there will be a question and answer session at the end of presentation.

Peter James is a retired telephone engineer. He is involved with antique fire trucks, John Deere tractors, antique sewing machines, wood and metal working, as well as Concord Coaches and the Abbott and Downing Company.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 9/23 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Cook Up A Crime What could be better than reading cozy mysteries and eating? We will be reading a different mystery novel for each class and members of the class will cook one of the recipes in the book and bring it to class to share. We will discuss the plots while snacking on treats. Recommended reading for this course will be Virginia Rich’s “The Cooking School Murders” (ISBN

30 9780345345035),Tamar Myers’s “The Crepes of Wrath” (ISBN 978-0-451- 20225-3) and Sally Andrew’s “Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery” (ISBN 978-0062397676).

Merle Carrus, a graduate of Emerson College and Hebrew College, is enthusiastic about reading and books. She leads and participates in multiple book groups. Mysteries and their authors are a special passion of hers.

Member tuition: $30 3 M 11/4, 11/18-11/25 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Cornish Colony - A Rural Haven for Artists The Cornish Colony began to take shape after the arrival of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1885. During the course of the next thirty-five years over a eighty painters, sculptors, illustrators, musicians, actors, writers, architects and landscape designers lived and worked in rural Cornish and Plainfield, NH. Learn about Saint-Gaudens, artist Maxfield Parrish, novelist Winston Churchill, and other fascinating “Cornish colonists!”

See Buddhism for Aurore Eaton Bio.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/12 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $20 1 M 8/26 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 40 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

31 Creating Income in Retirement “The secret to a happy life....is to run out of cash and air at the same time” notes Bobby Layne, Hall of Fame quarterback, as he describes the perfect plan for generating income in retirement. Retirement income planning is a process that involves listening and understanding your needs, wants, and wishes to create an income stream that anticipates deviation from “averages,” helps build assured income, and plans for adjustments along the way.

Robert Boulanger is a Certified Financial Planner®; and Accredited Asset Management Specialist ®; with extensive experience and a deep knowledge in all facets of a person’s or a family’s financial picture. On a daily basis he works with clients on creating and implementing defined retirement income strategies based upon their unique situations and evolving income needs. Coordination between Social Security, pension, retirement assets, and taxable assets is an integral part of the planning process and can determine one’s level of success in retirement.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 8/27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Cruising New Hampshire History - Historical Roadside Markers New Hampshire history is uniquely on display along the highways of the Granite State. The NH roadside historical markers commemorate significant events and individuals from the first settlers arriving in 1623 to notable individuals who helped define what NH is today. NH also played a major role in the birth of our nation. From Revolutionary battlefields to individuals of political influence, the Granite State has made an indelible mark on history. This class explores some of the 255 New Hampshire historical markers that dot the state highways and roads. Each marker is described with its location (to include GPS coordinates), date installed, marker inscription, and expanded historical references of this event/individual. Information may also be provided about other points of interest in the vicinity of the historical marker.

Michael Bruno is the author of “Cruising New Hampshire History: A guide to New Hampshire’s Roadside Historical Markers.” Michael has presented his experiences of visiting and cataloging each of the 259 NH historical roadside markers in all seven regions of the state. Michael’s presentation includes his lifelong interest in the markers culminating with his 2+ years of visiting and researching each of the markers.

Member tuition: $20 Sec C01 1 Th 8/22 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 70 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

32 Sec W01 1 Tu 8/20 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

CSI NH Part 3 -Cyber Crimes PART 3 - Cyber Crimes: This is the highly anticipated continuation and follow-up to the CSI classes 1 and 2. Ever wonder how crimes are solved in NH? Ever wanted to be a criminal investigator or a detective for a day? How does Hollywood get it so wrong? What do they have that is right? This presentation will review criminal investigation techniques such as internet crime labs, peering into the criminal mind, surveillance operations, internet spies in your home, privacy, electronic monitoring, encryption, hacking, and non-classified counter terrorism efforts. Learn how police officers solve crimes. During the presentation, short ‘who-dun-it’s are presented for the class to solve.

David J. “Lou” Ferland, Chief of Police (Ret.) earned his doctorate from Franklin Pierce University. His dissertation focused on the history of crime and punishment in the Portsmouth, NH Police Department. He has presented OLLI topics such as the popular Booze, Brothels and Badges of Portsmouth PD, CSI NH Part I and II, and the Murder of Prisoner Canty by Officer Smith (a 1876 Portsmouth Police Officer Murder Trial). Before his semi-retirement, Dr. Ferlandwas a police officer/ Chief of Police with the Portsmouth, NH Police Department for 30 years; is a nationally certified Police K-9 Trainer/Judge; is a published author; and a teacher on leadership issues, criminal justice, public policy, and police history. He especially loves NH history.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/18 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Cuba - Past and Present Join us for a journey through one of the United States’ nearest neighbors, Cuba. Learn about its history, music, culture, natural beauty and people - also its old cars, mojitos and cigars!

Betty and Bruce Fink are retired professionals. For the past twelve years they have pursued their passion for travel, visiting more than 90 countries. They would like to share their memorable trips with you.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 11/19 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

Bill Faulkner has presented 23 times with OLLI, eight unique courses in five cities. Now in his 53rd year of teaching, he likes to interact with inquiring minds and welcomes suggestions for the content of his upcoming courses.

Member tuition: $25 Sec S01 2 F 11/1-11/8 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Sec M01 2 F 11/15-11/22 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $55 8 W 10/16-12/4 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Daily Weather Observations and the Morning Weather Show Participants will learn about the National Weather Service Coop Observer Program, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) volunteer observers and the importance of volunteer weather observers to the NWS in providing accurate weather forecasting. The class

34 will cover the details of daily weather observation and the preparation for the Morning Weather Show along with the highly scientific method of “rating the day from 5 to 50 cents.”

Ed Bergeron has been a National Weather Service Coop Observer and is currently a CoCoRaHS volunteer observer providing the daily weather rating on the WMWV Morning Weather Show.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 11/12 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Damn, I Just Got Hacked! What now? This course will explain how to identify frauds and scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you do get scammed. In this day and age, education and knowledge about various scams is a powerful prevention tool. Handouts will be available.

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

Member tuition: $20 Sec S01 1 M 11/18 | 10:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Sec M01 1 F 8/30 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America” Democracy in America, originally written in the mid 1800s by French political scientist Alexis de Tocqueville after his tour of America, is still required reading in many Political Science classes about American political thought. His keen observations on American democracy remain not only relevant but delightful to read and discuss. Come join this sure-to-be- lively discussion/seminar. Required reading for the course is “Democracy in America” edited by Richard Heffner, A Mentor Book (ISBN-0-451-62320- 7). Please read pgs 39-90 before the first seminar.

Philip Valley is a former Professor of Humanities and participant in the Great Books Program at St. Anselm College. 35 Member tuition: $35 4 W 11/6-11/20, 12/4 | 2:30-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America’s Secret Government John and Allen Dulles shaped US policy from World War II until 1969. Even though they both held major government positions during this time period, as Secretary of State and Director of the CIA , they continually served the interests of their clients from their previous law practice. Their political maneuvers, anti-Communist rhetoric and actual attempts to overthrow many governments around the world helped cement widespread hatred for America. Come learn about the long-lasting influence that these two powerful men had on the United States and the implications for policy decisions made today. Required reading/text: “The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government” by David Talbot (ISBN: 978-0-06-227616-2).

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

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/22-10/29 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

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

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

36 Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/6 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

Diplomatic Road to World War I Historians generally consider that the forces of imperialism, militarism, the alliance systems and nationalism helped to increase the tensions that led to World War I. As the alliance system divided Europe into armed camps, a series of international crises in the years after 1900 moved the powers closer to war. Or did they? Recommended reading for this course is “The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914” by Christopher Clark (ISBN 0061146668 or 978-0061146664).

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

Member tuition: $40 5 Th 10/3-10/31 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Downtown Manchester Walking Tour Stroll through the historic heart of Manchester’s downtown and hear fascinating stories of the people and events that contributed to the city’s vibrant history. Learn about the terrible fire that destroyed the original town hall in 1844, the great firemen’s muster (and riot) of 1859, the labor unrest (and another riot) of 1933; the activities of the USO in World War II based in the old armory building on Pleasant Street; the famous visitors to the city including Abraham Lincoln; and the monuments and memorials that honor the sacrifices of Manchester’s servicemen and women in our nation’s wars. The tour will start at the front entrance of Manchester City Hall. Participants should wear good walking shoes.

For Aurore Eaton bio please read Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20 1 Sa 8/24 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 Manchester City Hall, 1 City Plaza, Manchester, NH

Drama Begins Thousands of years ago in Greece, a chorus sang out. Why? Who stepped out of the chorus and spoke lines? Learn about the beginning of Drama with the “Oedipus Cycle” as an example.

37 For Phyllis Benoit bio please read Be an Editor

Member tuition: $20 1 W 8/28 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 27 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Economics and Ethics: Across The Great Divide? Because they involve varied and meaningful human interactions, economic systems are frequently subjected to ethical analysis and criticism such as heated political discussions about “Socialism” and “Capitalism.” This class combines reading, presentation, and discussion. Class sessions will be guided by the unique perspective of the late Paul Heyne, an economist with deep interests in the intersection between economics and ethics/ religion. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the issues at stake. Please read “Are Economists Basically Immoral? and Other Essays on Economics, Ethics and Religion” by Paul Heyne. ISBN 0865977135.For the first class session, read Chapter 3, “Income and Ethics in the Market System” as well as “The Pretense of Knowledge,” the 1974 Nobel Lecture in Economics by F.A. Hayek available several places online, including at www. mises.org.

Michael S. Bennett is a retired pastor in the United Church of Christ, having served congregations in NH, MA, and Connecticut. He has a B.A. degree in Political Economy from the University of Washington and an M.Div. degree from Yale University Divinity School. Mike’s interests include theology, biblical studies, economics, as well as health coaching.

Member tuition: $30 3 F 11/15-11/22, 12/6 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Eggs: They’re All They’re Cracked Up To Be Most people can’t imagine what a million eggs look like. This course will be a slow paced tour of an egg processing plant where 450,000 eggs are processed daily into frozen and liquid products. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions and answers. No chickens are present.

Taylor Egg Products is the only USDA/FSIS licensed commercial egg further processing plant in New England. It processes (cracks) 2.5 million eggs per week into liquid products for the food processing and bakery industry. The pulp paper trays, wooden pallets, egg shells and waste water are recycled.

Member tuition: $20 Sec S01 1 Tu 10/15 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 12

38 Taylor Eggs, 242 Littleworth Rd., Madbury, NH

Sec S02 1 Tu 10/22 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Taylor Eggs, 242 Littleworth Rd., Madbury, NH

Elizabeth Gaskell’s “North and South:” a Moving Experience In “North and South,” the English novelist Elizabeth Gaskell breaks the traditional pattern. Her heroine, Margaret Hale, moves from the south, home to the educated and comfortable middle class, to the manufacturing heartland of the north of England. Here Margaret confronts a world where masters and men are in a Darwinian struggle, the masters striving for financial success, the workers struggling just to survive. In the traditional 19th century industrial novel, Margaret would return to the ‘civilized’ south. In “North and South” she stays. The novel charts her evolution from genteel young woman to one who will question why things are the way they are. Why is it necessary for the workers to be so poor and to suffer so? Why is it necessary for the masters to exercise their power in such a tyrannical way? Gaskell raises questions central to any modern society. Find out why Dickens, who called her his “dear Scheherazade,” thought so highly of Gaskell and why her novels have attracted renewed interest, firmly establishing her as a major figure in the English literary canon. Please read “North and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell in the Penguin Classics edition, ISBN: 978-0-140-4324-8.

Judith Castle has a passion for novels and the light they shed on the human condition. She has led several courses in English and American Literature at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement. She has a degree in English from the University of London and a master’s degree from Harvard.

Member tuition: $35 4 W 10/2-10/23 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About the Weather Learn about weather terminology, hear about weather that affects New England and why the weather here is different than in other parts of the world. Learn how weather forecasts are made, the difference between weather and climate and how climate impacts our weather.

Cyrena Arnold is a Meteorologist and Vice President at Athenium Analytics.. She is a previous Director of Summit Operations for the Mount Washington Observatory and NH1TV Meteorologist. Before living in NH, Cyrena installed weather stations on the Alaskan tundra in helicopter access only locations and completed icing and turbulence test flights with a NASA contractor in Colorado.

39 Member tuition: $20 Sec C01 1 F 9/13 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec M01 1 W 9/8 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Birch Hill, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH

Evolution Then and Now Darwin’s “great idea” was not obvious when he proposed it in 1859; the then current science just didn’t match up. So we will look at what the world looked like in 1850 and then the explosion of discoveries in the 20th & 21st centuries. An abbreviated and updated version of our previous “Implications of Evolution” class can be seen at http://is.gd/EvolutionImplications

Leonora Isaak has a BS in Natural sciences and an MS in Science Teaching/ Environmental studies. She finds geology and earth movement fascinating.

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/1-10/8 | 3:30-5:30 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Exploration of Spanish for Travelers Spanish is spoken and studied by millions in the world. If you are traveling, there is a good chance you will need some Spanish skills. (Where is the bathroom?) This course will serve as a forum to discuss the basic needs of a traveler and will help you acquire the means to communicate in Spanish. Come share your tips and resources and be ready to practice Spanish!

Gloria Krzynowek has been teaching Spanish for many years and enjoys reading, hiking, traveling and anything dealing with languages, literature, and history. She was born in Spain where she completed her education before moving to the United States many years ago. She has Masters degrees in English and Spanish.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 9/9-9/23, 10/7 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Explore Bedrock Gardens Bedrock Gardens is an oasis for horticulture, art and inspiration. It has been described as a haven in the ever expanding land of stop-lights and traffic jams on our formerly quiet by-ways. Over the last 30 years, this 37-acre 1740’s farm site was recreated as a unique garden journey through numerous outdoor rooms with artful installations, rare botanical

40 collections, diverse habitats, and a whole lot of joy. Today this private garden is in the process of transferring ownership from the founders so that it might be shared with the general public for generations to come. When you tour this garden, you are supporting the non-profit, Friends of Bedrock Gardens. A tour through the garden with executive director John Forti will take from 1.5 - 2 hours. The terrain is flat to gently sloping and covers about ¾ of a mile. There are many places to pause and lots of seating along the way. Feel free to bring a lunch and stay a while. Bedrock Gardens was named ‘Best Cultural Oasis’ by NH Magazine, and described by the Boston Globe as “one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire.”

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

Member tuition: $20. $20 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost $40.

Sec S01 1 Tu 8/27 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH

Sec S02 1 W 8/28 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH

Explore NH Aviation and Fly a Simulator The museum presentation and exhibits will cover aviators, locations, events and artifacts related to aviation in NH. These pioneering men and women, who have represented NH in the air, will take you back in time and may change the way you think about our state’s contribution to aviation history. The program will also include today’s aviation trivia, videos of recent flights and events that are happening at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Museum tour includes time on a computer flight simulator.

Wendell Berthelsen started at the Aviation Museum of NH as a volunteer after a career in Boston area public utilities. An expansion at the museum created a post-retirement employment opportunity for a history lover. Duties as Director of Operations include a multitude of educational programs, public speaking engagements, and opportunities as volunteer coordinator, event planner and exhibit preparation.

41 Member tuition: $20. $3 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $23. 1 M 11/4 | 9:30-11:45 AM | Class Limit: 10 Aviation Museum of NH, 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH

Exploring African Art: Rock Paintings to Politics Over the past 30,000 years, the peoples of in sub-Sahara Africa have developed many distinctive artistic modes which Western viewers often struggle to comprehend and appreciate. Understanding cultural underpinnings is important when studying African visual art forms. In this class we will discuss Western, Eastern and Southern regions of African culture and how we can experience it visually through art, with an emphasis on ritual and performance as part of the artistic experience.

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

Member tuition: $30 3 Tu 11/26-12/10 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

For Michelle Langa bio please see Devil’s Chessboard.

Member tuition: $25 2 W 12/4-12/11 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Faulkner and Hemingway Two giants of American literature writing over three decades but never meeting face to face had an intense rivalry made clear in their terse exchange of letters and their public comments. Neither could have been more different than the other in style, subject matter and creative expression. One, a celebrity, courting public approval, and demanding attention to his work and himself; the other a near-recluse, refusing to talk

42 about his work and barely recognized during his lifetime. Both won the Noble Prize. This course will examine a number of their shorter works and contrast their styles, themes, and their world view. Readings will be sent electronically.

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

Member tuition: $35 4 W 9/4-9/25, 10/2 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 17 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Films: Classics by the Decades This course will present and discuss eight US and foreign classic film masterpieces dating from the silent era of 1925 to the 21st century. The themes are universal and the films span a wide variety of genres. Films include “Battleship Potemkin” (1925), “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1930), “The Third Man” (1949), “Virgin Spring” (1960), “Amarcord” (1974), “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), “The Color of Paradise” (1999) and “Rust and Bone” (2012).

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

Member tuition: $55 8 M 10/7-11/4, 11/18-12/2 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Films: Five Lemmons: Comedies of Jack Lemmon Awarded two Academy Awards and nominated for a record setting eight Oscars in four different categories, Jack Lemmon has entertained generations of movie-goers. This course will concentrate on his exceptional performances from his award wining role in “Mr Roberts” to his tandem role with Walter Matthau in “The Odd Couple.”

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

Member tuition: $40 5 M 10/7-11/4 | 10:00 AM-12:15 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Films: In the MGM Style - Singin’ and Dancin’ While MGM has forever been associated with great musical talent, several

43 performers often get short shrift. We’ll spend the morning learning about Eleanor Powell, Jeanette MacDonald and Kathryn Grayson among others. In the afternoon the class will vote on which film to watch starring one of these overlooked stars.

Paul Brogan is the recipient of a NH Press Association Award for his writing. His latest book, “The Concord Theater and Concord’s Love Affair with the Movies,” is published by Plaidswede Press. He worked in the Concord Theatre from 1967 until 1994. Paul has presented more than three dozen film classes for OLLI at all locations in the past six years. In the process of sharing his love for film with others, he has made many new friends.

Member tuition: $25 1 M 10/7 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 26 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Films: Madness and the Movies VII Films have a long history of portraying mental illnesses in its many dimensions. They have shown the patient to be either a monster or a victim; the therapists as either scheming villains, bungling fools or compassionate heroes; and mental institutions either as chambers of cruelty or corridors of caring. In this survey, we will look at eight films revealing the cinematic approach to mental illness and then how each movie helps us to understand mental illness. This year we will offer all the exciting newer films depicting mental illnesses but also revisit some of the classic movies from the first six showings.

Stephen Soreff, M.D., is a nationally known author, lecturer and teacher in the field of mental health services. He has authored ten books including: “The Handbook of the Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill”, “ The Documentation Survival Handbook”, and “EMS Street Strategies, Edition 2.”

Member tuition: $55 8 W 10/2, 10/16-11/6, 11/20, 12/4-12/11 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Films: Never Taken for “Grant”-ed — Cary, Part II Following the great success of last fall’s Cary Grant Class, Paul presents four new titles showing the great diversity of Cary’s career. There will be a Hitchcock thriller, some romantic comedy and even a drama.

For Paul Brogan bio please see Films MGM Style.

Member tuition: $35 4 F 10/4-10/25 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 44 Films: Teen Movies: Rebels, Rock, Beaches and Angst The teen movie isn’t easily defined. The term is most closely associated with John Hughes’ high school-based movies of the 1980s. Those films became the template for all films that followed, but teens can also be used in satires and even in adaptations of classic literature. This class will look back at anti-drug exploitations of the 1930s, the rock ‘n’ roll movies of 1950s, the beach movies of 1960s, the sex and raunchy comedies of the 1970s and 1980s, and the ongoing transformation of the teen film as well as the recent cultural re-evaluation of John Hughes.

Alec Kerr is the entertainment editor and film and theater critic for The Conway Daily Sun. He studied film critical analysis at Keene State College and earned a masters degree in journalism from the University of Westminster. He hosts Lost in Movies on Valley Vision Channel 3. His original play “Public Domain:The Musical” was produced by M&D Productions in 2014.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 12/4 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $45 6 Tu 8/27-9/17, 10/1-10/8 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Finance, Taxes and Protection Finance and Fun! No, seriously! This class will discuss the three top things that throw wrenches into a retiree’s plan; the top five taxes and how to reduce them giving as little money as possible to the IRS: ensuring you have enough income to cover expenses, the hidden expenses in your money and how to protect yourself from market losses. Lastly, we’ll discuss about

45 the effect of getting sick and costs of nursing care that leave a spouse and/ or family stranded. We’ll cover all of these things while keeping you awake and having fun!

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

Member tuition: $30 3 Tu 9/3-9/17 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

First in the Nation Primary - 2020 The candidates are already here and have been since March 2019. Who are the serious candidates? Who has dropped out already? We in New Hampshire are fortunate; we get to hear and see them and see them in person. What are they discussing? What issues are important to voters? Class will be followed by the usual ‘Graduation Party’ on October 15 at noon at the Stark Mill Brewery with a guest speaker.

Prior to spending 20 years as executive Director of the NH Housing Finance Authority, Claira Monier was Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the Reagan Administration and prior to that was Executive Director of the N.H. State Council on Aging.

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/1-10/8 | 1:30-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Folk Dancing Around the World Starting with simple steps we’ll learn dances from many (mostly European) countries. Beyond the basics, the dances taught will reflect the interests of the participants: Meditative or athletic, fast or slow, simple to complex. We will do dances that raise your heart rate at times but we will build up to that and you can rest when needed. Learning the music and rhythms of different areas gives insight into those cultures; their dances often have deep symbolism. This is a beginners class; enjoyment not perfection is the goal.

Laurie Lockwood began folk dancing over twenty years ago and has been co- leading a folk dance group in Concord for several years. This will be her fourth course for OLLI, teaching dances for fun and exercise. She started as a non-dancing adult, as have most of our participants.

Member tuition: $35

46 4 Tu 11/5-11/19, 12/3 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Concord Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord, NH

Frank Lloyd Wright Legacy & the Zimmerman House In this course, participants will learn about how Frank Lloyd Wright, iconic American architect, created a mid-century masterpiece in Manchester and how this home, once owned by Dr. and Mrs. Zimmerman, was transformed from private home to the biggest work of art in the Currier Collection! After an in-classroom talk at the Currier about Frank Lloyd Wright and his work, participants will be transported via Currier shuttle to the Zimmerman House for a private tour of this stunning 1950 architectural gem. After the tour participants will return to the Currier Museum of Art where they can enjoy the museum collection until 5:00 p.m. Museum admission and the Zimmerman House tour are included in the class. Please note the Zimmerman House tour requires 90 minutes of standing and walking and there are no working restrooms at the house. The house also has limited accessibility.

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

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

Member tuition: $20. $25 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost $45. Last date to register is September 15, 2019, and the admission fee is non- refundable after this date. The class must have a minimum of 12 to proceed. 1 W 10/16 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Freedom Trail Stories Part 1 The sites on Boston’s Freedom Trail were chosen primarily for their connection with the American Revolution, but they were also involved in parts of our New England story that preceded and followed the Revolution. We’ll focus on just two of the Freedom Trail’s sites, Faneuil Hall and King’s Chapel. We’ll explore the stories of five people associated with them: Peter Faneuil, Samuel Adams, Lucy Stone, Thomas Hutchinson, and Isaac Royall. Not all these people are well known today, and not all are heroes. However, each one represents an important facet of New England history, including slavery, the American Revolution (from both a patriot and a loyalist perspective) and the women’s suffrage movement. This is an opportunity to better understand those big topics by exploring the stories of some fascinating individuals.

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

Member tuition: $20 Sec M01 1 W 9/25 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Sec C01 1 F 9/27 | 1:00-3:00PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec C02 1 W 10/2 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

For Eleanor Strang bio please see Freedom Trail Stories Part 1

Member tuition: $20

Sec C01 1 M 10/21 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

48 Sec C02 1 F 10/25 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec S01 1 M 10/28 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Sec M01 1 W 10/30 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

French vs. Irish: Why the Beef? This course examines the historical reasons why Franco-Americans and Irish-Americans did not get along for many generations, from the mid- 19th century until the late 20th century.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 8/21 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Fusion of Art and Glass An introduction to the fine art of fused glass will allow members to view and ask questions about this rather unique process of creating beautiful permanent images of the world around us, especially the sea and the play of light. The base of fusible glass, powders, inclusions and tools, including the kiln firing, will be discussed and demonstrated to some extent (no firing will be done). Colors can be mixed pre-firing or layered to blend when melted in the kiln. The larger, valuable part of the process is the dichotomy of continuous visual thoughts that work through the techniques and are ultimately the artist’s voice. The artist finished works will be shared and the opportunity for local workshops teaching fused glass will be explored. Come to witness a new art form.

49 Volunteering at the Toledo Museum of Art for two years followed by seventeen years as an instructor at the Currier Museum of Art allowed Verne Orlosk to teach the fine arts in several media while maintaining her love of drawing. Verne discovered fused glass and managed the Art Center’s program for fourteen years. Verne continues to exhibit and share her fused glass art from her working studio/ gallery in Manchester as well as galleries in New England.

Member tuition: $25 2 F 10/11-10/18 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Gaining Confidence in Crucial Conversations Many people fret when facing a difficult conversation whether it be with a family member, a friend, a service provider or just anyone. They wish to become more comfortable when dealing with a sensitive situation or disagreement. Some may avoid topics because they are fearful that they will cause a heated dialogue or cause a chasm. If these dilemmas sound familiar, consider this course. The class will explore brain processes that impact how one handles sensitive situations. Participants will learn their own conflict styles and how one can maximize or minimize their style in a given situation. Class time is a combination of material presentation, opportunities to try different techniques, and examples that participants want to share. Class members who are comfortable with role playing will have the opportunity while those who prefer to listen and observe will also gain from the course. The course is designed to be informative, fun and practical. Please read “Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most.” Author: Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, (ISBN: 978-0-14-311844-2).

Susanna Schweizer is a conflict consultant and facilitator. She and her partner, Lynn Dunton, founded Mediation Partners of New England. Their practice focuses on a variety of settings including family businesses, families facing decisions concerning older adults, issues facing adult siblings, facilitation of community dialogs, and helping both for-profit and not-for-profits manage through change or conflict. Susanna focuses on preventing problems as well as helping participants shape a way forward in existing disputes Susanna has graduate degrees from Columbia University, University of Pittsburgh and most recently from Champlain College in Mediation and Conflict Studies.

Member tuition: $40 5 Tu 11/5-11/19, 12/3-12/10 | 1:00-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

50 George Carlin: When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? When American culture began to change in the late 1960s (i.e. most comics were tiresome and irrelevant to a younger generation experimenting with drugs and protesting the war in Vietnam), George Carlin became the most important comedian in America. Along with Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor, Carlin established a new wave of comic genius that transformed our thought process about conventional wisdom. As a result, Carlin has become immortalized as one of America’s most radical and courageous artists. This course includes a review of Carlin’s life with segments from his HBO specials. Students will have with an opportunity for comment and discussion. Please note: You will be exposed to Carlin’s “colorful” language and imagery. Please do not sign up for this course if you are thin-skinned, have a closed mind, never think in the abstract and/or believe that “Live Free or Die” is a state law.

Dennis Hebert is retired and living in Canterbury, NH. with his 13.5 YO Female Lewellin Setter, Ruffian He has had a lifelong interest in certain historical periods and characters. Dennis has presented programs for OLLI including Benedict Arnold: An Alternative View; The Philadelphia Aurora: The Reign of Witches; and George Carlin: When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?

Member tuition: $35 4 Tu 10/8-10/29 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Global Disruptive Forces: The Implications of the Challenges Confronting the World Today and in the Future Geostrategic friction, cyber threats, resource depletion, terrorism, global health, corruption, demographics—”Global Disruptive Forces” draws on 25 years of field-work across 70 countries revealing the texture, connectivity, and implications of the many challenges confronting today’s world. Sources include government officials, scientists, academics, terrorists, traffickers, clergy, refugees, business leaders and NGOs. Film, photos, and interviews from boardrooms to war zones offer vivid testimony and analysis along the front-lines of global transformation.

Tom Sanderson is a consultant and the co-founder and former director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is a course instructor for the U.S. Government and provides global risk assessments and advisory services for the private sector, media and academia.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 11/4 | 1:00-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

51 Granuaile (Grace O’Malley): Ireland’s Pirate Queen Why are a number of Irish pubs in North America named “Grace O’Malley’s”? Here is the way the pub in Norfolk, Virginia answers that question: Grace O’Malley (Irish: Gráinne Ní Mháille) was Queen of Umaill, chieftain of the Ó Máille clan, rebel, seafarer, and a fearless leader of Ireland. Grace’s extraordinary life began in 1530, born to the seafaring O’Malley clan that controlled the southwest of County Mayo from their castle on Clare Island. Proud and feisty from the get-go, Grace cut off all her hair and dressed in boys’ clothes to sneak aboard her father’s ship and prove to her parents that she could live a sailor’s life. Her family then nicknamed her Grainne Mhaol, which meant Grainne the Bald. This was later shortened and anglicised to Granuaile, the Irish name by which this notorious legend is best known today. Ambitious and fiercely independent, Grace excelled in the traditional seafaring trade of her family, with some piracy and plundering on the side. When the English captured her son and brother in 1593, Grace boldly set sail for England to confront Queen Elizabeth I herself. Upon meeting the Queen, Grace defiantly refused to bow, and somehow our daring Irish rebel convinced the bemused Queen to free her family and restore her lands. By the time of her death at the age of 70, Grace was widely known for her sea adventures and fierce leadership, well earning her the title of Pirate Queen and Sea Queen of Connacht. This class includes pictures from the County Mayo environs where she spent her life.

Dan Crean of Pembroke is a now-retired municipal lawyer and has served in numerous local government positions. He currently maintains a municipal consulting practice and is Executive Director of the NH Municipal Lawyers Association for which he presents continuing legal education seminars. His interests range from history to travel to photography and more.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/17 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 50 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

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

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

52 Member tuition: $20 1 F 10/25 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 10 Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH

Great Decisions Part 2 Developed by the Foreign Policy Association to promote understanding of American Foreign Relations, “Great Decisions” provides the perfect opportunity to learn about issues concerning U.S. policy makers today and pose foreign policy challenges for tomorrow. Read, watch and join the discussion on contemporary international issues. The current topics for this year can be explored at fpa.org/great_decisions. Participants new to the class this fall will need to purchase this years book through the Foreign Policy Association.

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

Member tuition: $35. Students will need to purchase their own Great Decisions book. 4 Th 9/12, 9/26, 10/3,10/17 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Great Views, Little Effort Hikes Come join us for our third installment of themed hikes as we now will enjoy great views of mountain tops that require minimal effort to reach. Our first class (meeting at GSC, Conway) will be a warm-up consisting of two 15 minute walks up Foss Mountain in Eaton with its 360 degree view and Jockey Cap in Fryeburg with a bronze marker on top identifying all the mountains and lakes in your view. The second week will be a 60 minute hike up Black Cap Mountain overlooking Cranmore Ski Area, North Conway and vistas beyond. Some hiking on ledges here. The third week will be what many consider to be the best view for the least effort in the White Mountains - the one hour hike up Mount Willard in Crawford Notch. We’re doing hikes every other week so we’re bound to hit peak foliage on at least one.

Dave Wright and Marie Walsh, OLLI members, are both outdoor enthusiasts who like to share the beauty of our area with others. They led the Waterfall Hikes last spring.

Member tuition: $30 3 F 9/20-10/18 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

53 Handmade Holiday Cards with Rubber Stamps In this class, we will make 4 Christmas/Winter Holiday greeting cards using rubber stamps. Participants will get hands-on experience with techniques using different types of rubber stamps, ink pads and embellishments. Participants will take home the cards that they have made. Please note that Art Plus is on the second floor and is not handicapped accessible.

Karen Hicks opened Art Plus in 1993, selling art supplies, custom picture framing, and rubber stamping supplies. She started making greeting cards with rubber stamps when her son was born and she no longer had time to paint. She has been teaching card-making classes for more than ten years.

Member tuition: $20. $5 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost $25. 1 W 10/16 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 Art Plus, 249 Loudon Road, Concord, NH

Hangings, Witches and Strangers in New Hampshire Join the former police chief of Portsmouth, NH, for a look at crime and punishment in southeastern NH before the Salem, MA, witch trials and beyond. David (Lou) Ferland has studied the history of not only witches but all sorts of crime before the 1690’s Salem trials . Looking at crime over 300 years ago and what the punishments were for those crimes is a revelation when seen from a 21st century point of view. Lying, idleness and card playing were brought into court and were punishable with fines, public whippings and even death by hanging. Witches, pirates and prostitutes were subject to arrest by tithing-men and constables. All of these and more are part of the story of one of the oldest police departments in the country.

For David J. “Lou” Ferland bio please see CSI part 3.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/29 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Class Limit: 23 GSC Rochester, 35-E Industrial Way, Rochester, NH

Harvest Festival: Haunting Stories and Spirits of the Head School Let yourself “Fall” into the Harvest season of 1840. As you sit in the one room schoolhouse of the Head School, you’ll be transformed back into an earlier time when storytelling was the prime entertainment medium. You’ll hear some haunting tales, learn a few disipline rules of the schoolhouse and be greeted by the spirits of former Head School students or Hooksett residents now residing in the Hooksett Cemetery. Beware: the school marms will surely put you into the Halloween spirit.

54 Ruth Knowles is a retired Media Specialist and a docent for both the Hooksett Head School Society and the Friends of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses. She has been a member of the AMC for 50 years and has traveled to several National Parks over the years.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/13 | 4:00-5:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 Hooksett Head Cemetery, 16 Pleasant St, Hooksett, NH

Hay Estate: The Fells - Tour of House and Garden Immerse yourself into the history of John Milton Hay. Enjoy the private tour of his 22 room home and then walk through the Fells’ renowned gardens. Be aware that parking is at the top, but you may drop people at the house or park at the house with a handicap sticker.

Brick Moltz is the Education Director at The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens. He came to The Fells three years ago because of his love of history, gardening, and the natural world. Brick was an independent school history teacher and administrator for 32 years in Philadelphia and then, Massachusetts. Trading the joys of the school classroom for the joys of teaching at The Fells feels like a perfect transition.

Member tuition: $20. $15 admission will be added to registration. Total $35. 1 M 8/26 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH

Health Care Reform - The Case for Expanding Medicare to Cover Every Citizen Politicians have been trying to attain health care coverage for every citizen for over a century now. Models exist in most countries which accomplish that goal at half of what is paid in the United States. Proposals are rejected as not politically feasible, but do they make economic sense? The Medicare for All movement has exploded on the scene since the 2016 campaign. With health care as the top voter concern, the 2020 election forces candidates to answer questions about their vision for affordable change in the decades ahead. This class will talk this over and prepare participants for the debate.

Thomas Clairmont MD practiced primary care medicine for 41 years. He has been a member of Physicians for a National Heath Program for twenty five years and is a strong advocate for Medicare for All.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/6 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

55 Hike Pawtuckaway Come hike the Fundy Trail that borders Burnham Marsh and Fundy Cove on the east side of Pawtuckaway Park. The 1.7 mile trail (one way) passes remnants of a 19th century farming community and you will have many opportunities to observe waterfowl and other wildlife. The trail is easy to follow, with gentle grades, and is mostly dry. It ends at the Fundy Cove boat launch. The hike will return to the starting point near the group picnic and camping area. If the round trip distance is a concern, a shuttle car will be arranged to meet hikers at the boat launch parking area. Entrance to the park is free for those 65 or older with ID. For others the fee is $5.

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

Member tuition: $20. Does not include $5 entrance fee payable at the door-under 65 only. 1 F 10/4 | 3:00-5:30 PM | Class Limit: 15 Pawtuckaway State Park, 128 Mountain Rd, Nottingham, NH

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

Cheryl Sprinkle is a retired biology/science teacher who resides in Hampstead. She loves to travel, especially when science and nature are involved. Cheryl also enjoys hiking and frequents the trails of Hampstead on a weekly basis.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 9/23 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Hampstead Conservation Area, Stage Road, Hampstead, NH

History of Auto Racing in New England Take a trip back in time and discover the history of auto racing across New England dating back to 1896. Sit back and relax at the North East Motor Sports Museum as museum president Dick Berggren explains the roots of auto racing in New England. Explore the collection of over thirty historic

56 race cars and motorcycles and hundreds of auto racing artifacts, the region’s largest collection at this 10,000 square foot museum.

Dick Berggren has a lifelong involvement in the sport of auto racing. Starting as an announcer in the 1960’s, he became an auto racing magazine editor. He finished his career as a television broadcast announcer for professional auto racing events over a 30 year span

Member tuition: $20. $10.00 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $30 1 Sa 11/16 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 50 North East Motor Sports Museum, 922 NH-106, Loudon, NH

Holding Your Elected Officials Accountable The ACLU of NH is working to build a movement of activists to advance and defend civil liberties in their local communities and statewide in NH. A key part of this plan is to build relationships between elected officials and their constituents, including holding those officials accountable for decisions. The NH House of Representatives consists of 400 people who are elected every two years. It is the fourth largest English-speaking parliamentary body in the world. Each representative represents roughly 3,500 Granite Staters. Direct constituent engagement is one of the most effective ways at influencing the positions and votes of NH legislators. This workshop aims to train you on a variety of methods to engage and influence elected officials. It will primarily focus on how to engage NH state legislators and give you the tools to do so successfully.

Steven Kidder is an organizer with ACLU-NH based in Concord. Emily Kilheeney is a Field Director with the ACLU of NH. Jeanne Hruska is the Political Director with the ACLU of NH.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/5 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

How a Church Organ Gets That Sound This will be an informal opportunity to get a close view of how an organist produces different sounds from this complex and wonderful machine.

Andrew Thornton has a PH.D. from Stanford University. He was for many years the Director of the Humanities Program at Saint Anselm College. Brother Andrew is the principle organist for the Abbey Church.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/10 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 15 Abbey Church, St. Anselm College, Goffstown, NH 57 How to Cut Your TV Cable Does anyone still need cable for TV/video services? This course will provide information on what video streaming services are available, what their subscription costs are and what content is available if you are considering cutting your cable. Using sources like Consumer Reports and other media articles coupled with over 9 years of actively using video streaming services a comprehensive comparison to cable/TV video services will be presented. Experience with services such as Netflix, Showtime, Starz, HBO, Amazon Prime, Crackle and Hulu will be compared to Comcast video/cable services. After taking this course you will run home and most likely cut your cable service with the benefit of almost never having to watch another TV/video commercial and be able to watch your video selections when you want, not when the cable provider tells you to. Home internet service is required for video streaming. Apple streaming will not be covered in this course. Questions are welcome, but due to the variety of services and individuals equipment differences the instructor may not have all the answers. For John Werner bio please see Buyer Beware!

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/1 | 1:30-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

How to Easily Select the Medicare Health Insurance Plan That’s Best for You With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period coming up once again (Oct 15th - Dec 15th) do you find the process intimidating? Many people do find it confusing and consequently do nothing, which automatically enrolls them into next year’s plan. That makes it easy, but it may not be the best fit for you anymore. Plans change and your needs change, but without reviewing current coverage, you don’t know if that’s where you want to be. So come to this class to learn about your Medicare rights and options, enrollment periods, type of healthcare plans and which plans are available where. Additionally, you will learn how to navigate neutral online informational sources and how to avoid online sales agents. (Bringing a laptop or tablet would be helpful but not necessary.) This will not be a sales or marketing event but an educational event to help you select the plan that best meets your needs and budget.

Ed Hollum is a local Agent/Broker for many, but not all Meidcare plans, available in this area. With his many years of experience he can also provide insights into how to make the system work best for you.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/10 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

58 How to Select a High Quality Health Care Provider Many of us have never needed services from a hospital so we don’t really know how to select a hospital or doctor. Our first experience with a hospital may be in connection with having a baby or as a result of some type of accident. Selecting a hospital or doctor is not like selecting a plumber to complete a repair in your home. The consequences of making a poor decision can be tragic and life threatening. This course will explore the current state of hospital services across America including both hospitals and doctors Best practices that you can use to improve your personal outcomes or the outcomes of your loved ones will be presented in an engaging lecture and discussion format. This course could save your life down the road.

For John Werner bio please read Buyer Beware!

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/15-10/22 | 1:30PM-3:30PM | Class Limit: 24 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

Immigration: Still a Mess - the Sequel There are always new developments in the world of immigration, with implications for the Dreamers, refugees, Temporary Protective Status seekers, children separated at the border, immigration checkpoints on I-93 and progress on building The Wall. Legal immigration is getting much tougher and more expensive. Will the President’s merit point based immigration proposal help? Should the census ask citizenship information? Your discussion and questions welcome.

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

Member tuition: $20

Sec C01 1 F 11/1 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 50 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sec M01 1 Th 12/12 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

59 Insects: The Real Rulers of the World Currently there are estimated to be between five million and ten million insect species. In this class we will look at models and mounts of insects to understand their differences, and the roles they play on Earth. We can’t live without them!

For Leonora Isaak bio please see Evolution Then and Now.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/1 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

Cathleen Toomey is Vice President of Marketing for The RiverWoods Group, and manages the sales and marketing efforts for their family of communities, including Birch Hill, RiverWoods Exeter and RiverWoods Durham. In her 13 years in this industry, she has been a noted speaker at industry events, and has presented a version of this educational talk to more than 45 different financial advisor groups across the US. A graduate of Fordham University (MA) and Fairfield University (BA), she serves as a board member of Womenade of Greater Squamscott and a volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/25 | 9:30-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Israeli/Palestinian Conflict: Historical Background, Where We Are Today The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is long and touches many of us locally in a personal way because of ties of family, faith, community or work. For many, the conflict presents moral and spiritual dilemmas. We will look at the history of the population and settlement of the land, the rise of and philosophies within the Jewish and Palestinian national movements, and major periods such as 1947-1949, 1967 and its aftermath, and the Oslo peace period. What is the situation today and what are the visions of what is possible? We will try to answer questions, be rooted in facts and

60 acknowledge biases. The instructor is a rabbi who has studied and lived in Israel for two extended periods and has been involved in the religious Zionist peace movement.

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

Member tuition: $40 5 Tu 11/5-12/3 | 10:00-11:30AM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

It’s the Sugar, Stupid! How Caloric Sweeteners Make You Fat, Sick, Tired and Crazy With Food As a nation, our consumption of fats has gone down, yet rates for obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to sky rocket. Why? It’s because sugars and other caloric sweeteners are the real culprits in the diet, not fat. In addition to dramatically increasing body fat, girth size, and the production of bad cholesterol - caloric sweeteners lead to chronic systemic inflammation, the common underlying health risk for every major disease you don’t want. Unfortunately, sugar and foods that quickly convert to sugar are in almost everything that comes in a package or container which is why it’s essential to learn how to identify every kind of sugar and to apply one simple guideline for daily sugar consumption. This seminar also includes an overview of artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols and blends and explains which are the safest, least objectionable choices. Participants engage in a practical, hands-on “sugar detective” exercise to learn how to make smart, informed and independent food choice decisions. It really is the sugar, stupid!

Karen Bentley is the author of The Sugar-Free Miracle Diet Handbook, the founder of The Sugar-Free Institute, blogger and for the past 20 years she’s been passionate adult educator on a mission to increase awareness about health and weight problems linked to the consumption of sugars and processed foods. Visit www. karenbentley.com/itsthesugarstupid for more information.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 8/27 | 1:00-3:15 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

61 Jefferson as Philosopher This presentation will argue that, in addition to his other achievements, it is helpful to understand Jefferson as a Philosopher. His ideas about human nature inform his political vision. The group discussion will likely reflect the many disagreements about that vision.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 10/30 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Jitney Years at the Mount Washington Railway: A Cog Kid Recalls Tim Lewis, the son of engineer Norman “Jitney” Lewis, presents the current status of a project looking into the history of the Mount Washington Cog Railway with particular emphasis on those who worked on the railroad, at the Base Station, and the Summit House. Over two thousand former employees who frequently appear in the background of the many photos of the historic tourist attraction have been identified thus far. And Lewis, who spent his first 14 summers growing up at the Cog, needs your help finding more of his lost “mountain relatives.” The Jitney Years presentation briefly covers the well-known Cog history, then focuses on Cog employees from your area and finally features a unique, illustrated talk for those generally interested in the Cog (now celebrating its 150th birthday) and those who either worked at the mountain and/or had relatives who worked on the railroad and its affiliated facilities from 1866 forward.

Tim Lewis is a professor at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. He is researching the Mt. Washington Cog Railway where he grew up (1953-1967) and his father ran steam trains for 18 summers (1950-1967) . He is currently on sabbatical doing presentations about his research focusing on identifying and collecting stories of as many Cog Railway employees as possible (currently over 2200 from 1866 forward). He has been doing presentations in areas where Coggers originated with a focus on their stories in hopes of attracting more names.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/13 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

62 Kayak the Contoocook Join us for a relaxing day on the Contoocook River in Concord. We’ll take a leisurely paddle on flat water. New paddlers are welcome and instruction will be available. Canoes welcome. Bring your own lunch and beverage. The put-in point can be slippery. Ability to enter/exit a kayak (with assistance) is required. You may bring your own kayak ($3 fee payable at the site) or rent one ($24 payable at the site).

Nancy Frankel has been a Girl Scout camp director for 43 years. She loves to teach canoeing and kayaking to children and adults with TLC for new paddlers and tips for experienced ones!

Member tuition: $20 Bring your own kayak or rent one. $3 (no rental) or $24 (includes rental) due on site. 1 Th 9/5 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Contoocook River Canoe Company, 9 Horsehill Road, Concord, NH

Kimball Jenkins: Where Art & History Meet Explore the Kimball Jenkins Estate, a haven of stunning architecture and towering trees that energizes the North End of Concord. Join us as we sit in the historic parlor of the 1882 Gothic High Victorian Main House to learn about the history of the Kimball family, from before the American Revolution to 1981, when Carolyn Jenkins bequeathed the estate to the community. Then tour the main house and adjacent carriage house to view an exhibit of artwork by Bob Larson, Melissa Miller, and Jim Wolcott. Take a peek into the art studios in the Yellow House School of Art, and maybe even meet our artist-in-residence. Please note the estate tour requires walking on a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces, including stairs.

Althea Barton is Director of Outreach & Development at Kimball Jenkins. She has over 20 years of experience in the arts, historic preservation, and nonprofit work, and she loves sharing the Kimball Jenkins story.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 10/28 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 30 Kimball Jenkins, 266 N Main St, Concord, NH

Knitting: Pick Your Own Project Stuck on an old knitting project? Eager to start a new project? This class will provide guidance for projects at all levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced. Consider a new challenge - fairisle, aran sweaters, socks, mittens - or repair an old disaster. Participants must provide patterns and materials for their projects.

63 Charlotte Mandell is recently retired from a long teaching career at UMass Lowell. She has knitted since she was a young child. Charlotte previously taught knitting at the Yarn Basket in Portsmouth.

Member tuition: $40 5 Th 10/10-11/07 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 8

Knitting 101 In this beginning level knitting class, you will learn basic stitches and how to cast on and finish a one skein project in six weeks. Students need to bring size 8 knitting needles, one skein of worsted weight yarn, small ruler and small scissors.

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

Member tuition: $45 6 W 9/18-10/23 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/12 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 28 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

64 Learn Basic Beginning Quilting In this beginner level class, participants will learn to make a 1/4” seam and learn how to use a rotary cutter. Over the duration of the class we will make a nine patch square. Class members should bring sewing machine, thread, scissors, rotary cutter, seam ripper, two fat quarters fabric, extension cord, and cutting mat. A ruler and 1/4” sewing machine foot would be handy additional tools (if you have them).

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

Member tuition: $30 3 Th 9/12-9/26 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 8 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

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

For Bob Jones bio please see Films: Classics by the Decades.

Member tuition: $35 4 Th 10/31-11/21 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Lewis Farm Tour Tour one of Concord’s vegetable farms and see its land and greenhouses. Experience how the best food is grown.

James Meinecke is a self trained farmer and owner of the Lewis Farm in Concord.

Member tuition: $20 1 Sa 9/7 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 30 Lewis Farm, 192 Silk Farm Rd, Concord, NH

65 Life and Survival of Winter Birds Birds are uniquely adapted to survive NH winters. How do they do it? Learn about their amazing adaptations and how we can help them through the coldest winter nights. Gain strategies and information on how to help our feathered friends in winter, and find out how to participate in NH Audubon’s Backyard Winter Bird Survey, a NH Audubon citizen science project celebrating 40 years! December 4 will focus on learning about winter birds survival and feeding, December 7 will include winter bird identification and bird walk around the Silk Farm Sanctuary at the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord.

Hilary Chapman is an educator for NH Audubon. Previously, she worked for the USDA Forest Service and US Fish Wildlife Service. She began her career with the US Peace Corps serving in Guatemala. Hilary loves birds and looks forward to birding with the class.

Member tuition: $25. $20 for admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $45 2 Sessions: W 12/4 - 7:00-8:00 PM & S 12/7 - 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 McLane Audubon Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

Life of Tasha Tudor, Famous NH Picture Book Illustrator and Author Tasha Tudor was a renowned illustrator of the New England countryside and a Webster, NH, resident for 30 years. This illustrated exploration looks at her books, Christmas cards, and doll fantasies from her Webster years. We’ll also see a motion picture made at her house in 1955.

Wm John Hare is a retired librarian. He and his wife, Jill, are proprietors of Cellar Door Books, a specialized book service carrying only the works of Tasha Tudor, American illustrator (1915-2000). They compiled the definitive bibliography, “Tasha Tudor, The Direction of Her Dreams” (1998), and “Christmas Card Designs of Tasha Tudor” (2012). Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/22-10/29 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Lighting the Way for Airmail: “...nor Gloom of Night” Have you ever been on a night flight stuck in the middle seat as a thunderstorm flashes outside your window, rattling your tray and spilling your drink, while babies cry like fisher cats and you think: “Just how DO the pilots know how to get to the airport?” Learn how an upside-down airplane and a 1.6 million dollar postage stamp helped create America’s (and the world’s) air navigation system from bonfires to satellites in this history of the vanished Transcontinental Lighted Airway. This non-technical talk about the origins of the US Post Office’s Air Mail service uses the uncovering of New England’s last existing artifact of the Airway navigation system in

66 Bethany, CT as a jumping off point. The talk covers early attempts to speed delivery of mail from Pony Express times to overnight trains to daylight flight to overnight air-only modalities. Prominent players and key events are examined.

Andy Clifford is a retired IT consultant. He got his private pilot’s license in the mid-70’s and occasionally flies for fun. His interests include aviation history and photography, which he finds is marginally less expensive than flying or therapy.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/27 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Love and Sex in Ancient Israel Ancient Israel was one of the more advanced societies, seeing love and sex as rights of women and obligations of men, at least most of the time. Enjoy a look at texts that give us a new and different perspective on “the battle of the sexes.”

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

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/24 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 75 Temple Beth Jacob, 67 Broadway, Concord, NH

Magic of Migration Migration is a challenging journey for birds, made possible by healthy stopover sites to rest and refuel along the way. Learn about some of our common birds’ migration habitats, why they do it and how they arrive here year after year. We can all play a role in helping birds along their migratory flyways. This program will have a focus on raptor migration and include a live raptor.

For Hilary Chapman bio please see Life and Survival of Winter Birds.

Member tuition: $20 $15 admission will be added to registration. Total cost $35 1 W 9/25 | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 McLane Audubon Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

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

For Sam Jamke bio please read Bucket List Journey to Patagonia.

Member tuition: $35. Non-refundable $9 for card will be added to registration. Total cost $44. 4 M 10/7-10/28 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Make Your Own Soap The presenter will show you how to safely make soap the simple, old fashioned way, using oils and sodium hydroxide. Each step of the process will be explained, during which questions are invited. Free soap samples will be handed out, as well as instructions on the soap making process.

Janet King is the owner of Meadow’s Pond Soaps, a business located in her green, off-the-grid home in the woods of Canterbury. She uses many local ingredients, including flowers, vegetables, animal fats and milks, and herbs. She sells her soaps online, at Farmers Markets and in stores.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 8/27 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Manchester, The Primary and The Presidency Manchester is a magnet for Presidential aspirants, and their intimate interactions with Queen City residents are the subject of a photographic exhibition at the Manchester Historic Association’s Millyard Museum. Longtime journalist John Clayton will discuss the multitude of candidates, explore their favorite haunts and delve into some of the controversies that have erupted while the candidates broke bread, shared drinks and otherwise communed with the citizens of Manchester.

John Clayton is the executive director of the Manchester Historic Association and Millyard Museum. He previously spent 25 years as a reporter and columnist for the NH Union Leader and is the author of seven books about Manchester and NH. John’s “In the City” column was a fixture on the front page of the “Union Leader” for more than 20 years and won numerous awards including best local column from the New England Associated Press News Executives and “Best Local Author” from the readers of the “NH” magazine. John received an Emmy Award for his work with NH Public Television where he was the long-time host of “NH Crossroads” and 68 he was recently honored by the NH Humanities Council as one of its “40 over 40” cultural icons.

Member tuition: $20. $5 admission will be added to registration. Total cost $25. 1 F 11/1 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 Millyard Museum, Bedford Street, Manchester, NH

Manchester’s Famous Little People—Commodore Nutt and Count Nicol The stories of two famous little people—”Commodore” George Washington Morrison Nutt (1848-1881) and “Count” Philippe Nicol (1881-1940)—are Manchester stories. Nutt grew up on a farm in the southeastern part of the city, while Nicol lived with his French-Canadian immigrant family on Manchester’s west side. Both were dwarfs who worked from a young age as “midget” performers. Nutt was one of P.T. Barnum’s top headliners, and Nicol and his wife, the “Countess” Rose Nicol, worked in circuses, and became celebrities in Montreal where they built their famous home (and tourist attraction), the Midgets Palace.

For Aurore Eaton bio please read Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 11/14 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

Sarah Perez is the School and Group Program Manager along with the Marine Mammal Rescue Head Assistant. She has her Master’s in Biology and has been working at the center for nine years. Sarah also assists the New England Aquarium by being part of their necropsy team and is clinically trained to triage cold stunned sea turtles.

Member tuition: $20. Does not include $10 admission payable at door. 1 F 10/11 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH

69 Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: What? There’s a monster? Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Who’s the monster? Or is there one? Or two? Or more? Have you ever wondered why an eighteen-year-old woman would (or could) write a horror/science fiction novel that would be as relevant today as it was in 1818 and after? Hopefully, together we’ll come to appreciate this classic. Required reading for the course is any 1831 edition of “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley (one version is ISBN 9781978421783).

Arthur Deleault has taught as a professor at both Lakes Region Community College and Saint Anselm College for twenty years. He has offered courses in Creative Writing, Dark Literature and Mythology, and was awarded the NH Excellence in Education Award in 2009.

Member tuition: $25 2 Th 10/31-11/7 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

More Than Rosie the Riveter Thanks to Norman Rockwell’s iconic illustration, most people are familiar with Rosie the Riveter and the work women performed in the defense industry during WWII. But young and old, single, married, and widowed women worked and volunteered in other ways, many of which have been forgotten. Learn about the ladies who served at home and abroad while their brothers, fathers, and husbands were off at war.

Linda Shenton Matchett is an author, blogger and history geek. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was born a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry and has lived in historic places all her life. When she is not researching or writing, she is a volunteer docent at the Wright Museum of WWII and a trustee for her local public library.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 8/29 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 50 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Mozart & Beethoven – Two Geniuses Astride the Musical Divide Mozart and Beethoven straddled the “Classical” and “Romantic” musical eras. Although different in several ways, they still shared a surprising number of similarities. This course will explore both composers, their lives, composing styles and works. We will listen to many selections of their music as a vehicle to examine and compare them. We will also have a guest visitor in the form of “Papa” Haydn, who was instrumental in defining the classical style. Haydn was an inspiration to both Mozart and Beethoven.

70 Robert Hoffman is a professional musician, a Double Bassist with extensive experience in performing symphonic music, operas, ballets, and chamber music, as well as Pops and musical theatre. He has played with well-known organizations including the Boston Pops and Goldovsky Opera, and currently performs regularly with Symphany NH, Portsmouth Symphony, Longwood Symphony (the “Doctor’s Orchestra”), and New England Philharmonic, among others.

Member tuition: $45 6 Tu 9/3-10/8 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Murder! Who Killed Jonas Parker? “On Thursday morning, March 27, 1845, the people of this town were thrown into the most intense excitement by the knowledge of the fact that Mr. Jonas L. Parker had been murdered the previous evening, in a thick grove of pines, just east of the village. This piece of woods was just the place in all the neighborhood for a deed of darkness.” So wrote historian C. E. Potter eleven years after the shocking murder of Manchester’s tax collector and saloon owner. To this day the crime remains unsolved (at least officially). Learn about the horrible murder, the investigation, and the sensational trial that ensued.

For Aurore Eaton bio please read Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/17 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Music and The Relaxation Response Take a deeper look into the well-known ability of music to induce relaxation. The work of Herbert Benson, MD, will serve as a primary reference to explain the powerful phenomenon known as the Relaxation Response. The course will examine his work, providing strong evidence that music can serve as a powerful tool for relaxation and well-being. The three classes will each feature an interactive lecture followed by experiential music meditation activities. At the conclusion of each class, participants will be given the chance to share their experiences of the music meditation.

Benjamin Chappell is a music therapist, educator, and performer. He is combining his inspiration for music therapy, teaching and performing in these interactive classes to explore the art and science of music. Using wisdom and tradition from the distant past, and looking at the most recent scientific findings of how music effects the body and brain, Ben hopes to help empower and inspire students and help communities find ways to utilize music to enhance their lives.

71 Member tuition: $30 3 M 9/9-9/23 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Music and More at Concord’s Newest Performance Center For the past three years, the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) worked to raise funds, purchase, renovate, and reopen the former Concord Theatre in downtown Concord. Just a few minutes walk from the CCA’s larger theatre, the new Bank of NH Stage underwent a $6 million dollar transformation and is now presenting a variety of smaller performances in a 300-450 capacity small venue. This class will include a full tour of the venue and demonstration of the audio, lighting, and video systems. Learn about the plans for this space.

Joe Gleason has been connected to the theatre business in one way or another for...a long time. From treading the boards of the Weathervane Theatre as an actor to running theater technical and administrative operations, there aren’t many roles he hasn’t tried. Joe is currently the Assistant Executive Director at the Capitol Center for the Arts where he oversees day to day operations and management of the CCAA.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 9/17 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 60 Bank of NH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord, NH

Music of the Big Band Era The Big Band era is generally regarded as having occurred between 1935 and 1945. It was the only time in American musical history that the popularity of jazz eclipsed all other forms of music. During this course, we’ll listen to and discuss what types of music led to the development of the Big Band, who the most popular Big Bands were at the time, and what types of music ultimately evolved from the Big Band Era. We will also look at what was going on historically during this time frame and how the events of the day influenced the music.

John Zevos is currently a faculty member at Timberlane Regional High School, Junior SYMS, Senior SYMS, and Timberlane Summer Guitar and Bass Camp Director. He also teaches and plays guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, dobro and lap steel. Zevos performs regularly with Ben Rudnick and Friends, Lichen and others. Through Lichen, he has performed with Crosby, Still and Nash, Bruce Hornsby and Bo Diddley.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 10/7-10/28 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

72 Native Americans and United States Law Native Americans occupied the United States long before European colonists arrived. The ensuing relationship between American Indians and the US government is a complex mix of sovereign state interactions, self-rule and protected status, and legal and political disputes extending over the course of more than 200 years. These class sessions explore this history and seek to add a basis for understanding past and current affairs, reviewing some of the important legal decisions affecting the relationship. Suggested reading is “American Indians and the Law,” N. Bruce Duthu, ISBN 978-0-670-01857-4.

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 10/22-10/29 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 70 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

New Hampshire’s Noble Trust Company Ponzi Scheme Learn about this New Hampshire-based ponzi and life insurance fraud scheme through the eyes of the Special Counsel to the NH State Bank Commissioner who was at the center of unraveling it. The course will include a discussion of work with the FBI and the US Attorney’s office to prosecute those principally responsible for the fraud. It will also describe how the State Bank Commission was able to obtain funds to help compensate the victims who had lost approximately $26 million. Learn about some red flags that will help people avoid becoming victims of fraud.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/18 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

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

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

Member tuition: $55 8 Th 10/3-11/21 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

NH State House Art Tour The NH State House is the oldest State House in the country where the legislature still meets in its original chambers, but the site and the building are so much more. They contain a treasure trove of art and history. Join us for an overview tour of the State House art. The tour will include viewing and discussion of various portraits including the Faulkner murals in the Senate Chamber, the Document of the Fourth (Centennial document) and the statues on the State House grounds, including the Daniel Chester French statue behind the State House.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 M 9/16 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 40 NH State House, 107 North Main St, Concord, NH

74 Night Visitors: Wildlife Cameras on a NH Tree Farm Join naturalist Dave Anderson as he shares NH wildlife images from backyard game cameras at his family-owned 46-acre tree farm. Learn about the animals of the night shift: deer, porcupines, raccoons, bears and coyotes and of the day shift: turkeys, squirrels and crows. How do different wildlife species mingle – or not? How do the boom and bust cycles of periodic food supplies from oak acorns, field corn and apples affect wildlife abundance and behavior? What are some ripple effects? Images will include a late-winter deer kill.

Dave Anderson is the Senior Director of Education for the statewide Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, responsible for design and delivery of statewide conservation and forestry education programs including field trips, hikes, tours, classes and presentations. Anderson’s monthly “Forest Journal” column appears in the statewide NH Sunday News. His quarterly “Nature’s View” columns are a regular feature in the Forest Society’s quarterly magazine, “Forest Notes.” Anderson is a writer and host of the Friday “Something Wild” feature on the stations of New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR).

Member tuition: $20 1 W 12/4 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Nottingcook in Blazing Color Walk We will walk some of Nottingcook’s many scenic paths. Walking “cross- country” through some of the forest is an option as well. The class can decide. Bring a lunch for approximately a 30-minute lunch stop. We’ll explore the Bow woods with the goal of sharing a mutual love of nature and the outdoors. Anyone is invited to add input to the experience. One needs to be able to walk about two miles with some hilly terrain included (largely down).

Bob Lux has been involved with the sport of orienteering for many years and made a map of Nottingcook Forest for orienteering. He is active with Bow Open Spaces, the town forest stewardship organization.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/15 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Nottingcook Forest, Allen Road, Bow, NH

75 Off the Beaten Path USA: A Travelogue of Lesser Known National and State Parks, Historic Sites and Landmarks Sit back, relax and take a trip across this beautiful United States. Through a series of photographic images you’ll get to experience many of the places that are often overlooked when traveling across the country. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of the National Parks, as well as state and national historic sites and landmarks.

Ruth Knowles is a retired Media Specialist and a docent for both the Hooksett Head School Society and the Friends of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses. She has been a member of the AMC for 50 years and has traveled to several National Parks over the years.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 9/3 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Ogunquit Playhouse Backstage Tour Join a guide for an insider’s view of a professional theater with access to the dressing rooms, green room and backstage. Your volunteer will share his/her extensive knowledge of the storied history of the Ogunquit Playhouse and the hundreds of stars who have graced the stage. Hear the history of this famous playhouse. Step into the original dressings rooms of the stars - Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Walter Matthau, Steve McQueen, Sally Struthers, Charles Shaughnessy, Carson Kressley and over 300 more since 1937. See the wig room, where the actors prepare for the show. See the Green Room, where the cast and crew spend their downtime. See the Sound Room. Participants will get a feel for what goes on behind the curtain. Closed toed shoes required, some areas include stairs and uneven flooring.

Member tuition: $20. $5 admission will be added to registration. Total cost $25. 1 F 8/30 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 20 Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME

Oh, My Aching Knees! Did you know that over 50 million people in the United States suffer from some type of arthritis? Maybe you have been told your arthritis is a result of your age, your genes or from the wear and tear of being an athlete, now or when you were younger. Instead of accepting your arthritis as the way it is, and the pain and other symptoms that go along with it, learn how to heal yourself by using food as medicine along with other lifestyle changes, and get yourself back on the road to recovery to live a happier, healthier and pain-free life. 76 Barbara Gulino is a life-long cooking teacher and healthy food enthusiast. She is currently working towards her certification as a Health Coach so that she can further assist others on their journey to wellness. She loves sharing her knowledge of food and cooking with her many students in Maine and New Hampshire.

Member tuition: $20

SEC S01 1 W 10/23 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

SEC C01 1 W 9/25 | 1:00-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

On the Campaign Bus with Senator John McCain Steve Duprey will share stories and insights about his travels on the campaign bus as he served as a senior advisor to Senator John McCain, one of our nation’s most respected and beloved statesmen, during McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign.

Steve Duprey served as a senior advisor to Senator John McCain during McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/18 | 1:30-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

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

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

77 Member tuition: $20 SEC S01 1 Th 11/14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

SEC C01 1 Tu 10/8 | 1:30-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

SEC W01 1 W 8/28 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

Our Federal and State Judicial System Steve McAuliffe will give a basic explanation of the organization and functioning of the federal and state judicial branches of government, including examination of how they relate to one another. Discussion will include common law, statutes, constitutional law, illustrative cases, the nature of the judicial power, how judicial work is done and how conflicts in the law and conflicts among the courts are resolved.

Steve McAuliffe, United States District Judge, District of NH has also served as Army Judge Advocate, Assistant Attorney General (NH), and private practice litigator (Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PA) before being appointed to the bench in 1992.

Member tuition: $30 M, W, F 11/4, 11/6, 11/8 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 Warren B. Rudman US Federal Courthouse, 55 Pleasant St, Concord, NH

Paint a Hydrangea Still Life in Acrylics This acrylic painting lesson for the beginner teaches how to create depth with color, tinting and glazing. Please bring the following brushes: ¾” synthetic flat, #1 or 0 script/long liner, #5 round, #8 flat (Royal Aqualon Delux Set is good), water container, palette paper or Styrofoam plate, white and gray graphite paper, paper towels, stylus or ball point pen, paint pot strips (to take instructor provided paint home), 9x12” back stapled canvas i.e. Gallery Wrap which does not require framing. The instructor will provide paints, line drawing and tracing paper. Bring a bag lunch. We will take a ½ hour break for lunch.

Donna Frost has been a member of the Society of Decorative Painters and the White Mountain Decorative Painters Guild for over 30 years. She has taken numerous classes over the years from a variety of teachers in a variety of media but acrylic is her favorite.

78 Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/13 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Paint a Pumpkin Cutting Board Anyone can paint this pumpkin with acrylic paints. Bring: wooden cutting board that measures approx. 9”W x 12”H (set of 2 available at Bed, Bath & Beyond, use the larger one) Before class paint black (acrylic) on one side. Bring brushes: ¾” synthetic flat, #1 or 0 script/long liner, #5 round, #8 flat (Royal Aqualon Delux Set is good), water container, palette paper or Styrofoam plate, white and gray graphite paper, 2oz bottled black acrylic paint, paint pot strip (to take instructor provided paint home). The instructor will provide paint, line drawing and small stipple brush. The stipple brush will be used to teach a dry brush technique. Bring a bag lunch. We will take a ½ hour break for lunch.

For Donna Frost bio please read Paint a Hydrangea.

Member tuition: $20. $3 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost $23. 1 W 9/25 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Paint a Winter Landscape in Acrylics No prior experience is needed for this class. You will learn to use a fan brush to paint spruce trees in this winter landscape. Bring: 12x12 or 14x14 stretched canvas or canvas board, (It is your choice whether to paint on gallery wrap or canvas that needs framing), 2oz bottled white acrylic paint, size 2 bristle fan brush. Also bring brushes: ¾” synthetic flat, #1 or 0 script/long liner, #5 round, #8 flat (Royal Aqualon Delux Set is good), water container, palette paper or Styrofoam plate, white and gray graphite paper, paper towels, stylus or ball point pen, paint pot strips (to take instructor provided paint home). Before class, paint canvas white. The instructor will provide paints, line drawing and tracing paper. Bring a bag lunch. We will take a ½ hour break for lunch.

For Donna Frost bio please read Paint a Hydrangea.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/20 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

79 Painting the Landscape for Absolute Beginners (in oil or acrylic) Have you ever been curious about oil or acrylic paint, but were too intimidated to try? Do you love the NH landscape? If YES, join us for a truly beginner experience in oil or acrylic painting: 3 classes indoors for very basic instruction through lecture and demonstration, and then 2 sessions of outdoor painting. Learn about proper materials and techniques, basic color theory and the history of landscape paintings. Find out how to select the best site to paint ... and then do it! Note: students will need to purchase basic paints/brushes, etc. and complete simple assignments before we paint outdoors. A recommended materials list will be provided before class; students should expect to spend $30-$45 for these supplies. You will need to be able to carry your supplies and walk to our painting site. Please note: this is NOT a watercolor class.

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

Member tuition: $40 5 Th: 8/22-9/5; 9:30-11:00 AM and 9/12-9/19; 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Class Limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Paris-New York in the 20’s and 30’s - Part Three The course consists of a sequence of four sessions, each of which is designed to provide some context about this creative period, suggest connections to other relevant topics, and offer an opportunity for discussion relating to participant experiences. The first session will be a broad introduction addressing several of the significant connections between these cities and the factors that intensified the expressions of creativity in those crisis years between the great world wars. The second session in this sequence will focus on expatriate writers in Paris, primarily Hemingway. We will examine why Paris was such a center of cultural and creative work primarily through “A Moveable Feast.” The third will explore the New York example of Rockefeller Center as a way of looking at the Art Deco movement. For this sequence there will be a fourth session and the participants can choose among several topics. It is not necessary to take the Paris-New York parts in order. Required reading for this course is “A Movable Feast” by Ernest Hemingway (ISBN 0-684-82499).

ForJim Mahoney bio please read Jefferson as Philosopher.

Member tuition: $35 4 Tu 10/29-11/19 | 9:30-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

80 Picking the President 2020: Just When You Thought You Had Seen It All! If you thought 2016 was exciting, entertaining, unpredictable and sometimes frightening, wait until you see 2020! With two dozen candidates already announced, the race for the Democratic nomination will be a doozer - particularly with the elimination of “Super Delegates” and the shuffling of the primary calendar as California tries to move to the front of the pack. It promises to be a battle of the generations - with a collection of septuagenarians battling up and coming progressive activists. Will the President face a primary challenger(s) - if he runs for re-election? We’ll examine the candidates and their philosophies; polling and the role of social media; campaign financing including “dark money”. Nothing will be sacred or off limits.

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

Member tuition: $40 5 Th 8/22, 9/5, 10/10, 11/7, 12/5 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 75 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Plan Your own Funeral or Memorial Service - It Can Be Fun! In addition to easing the burden for those left behind, planning one’s own service affords an opportunity to be creative while looking at what has been meaningful in life. Bring a hymnal, prayer book, poetry, journal and whatever else you need to help you plan. Who might be the participants in the service? Where would you like it to be: in a church, by a lake, in a garden? It’s your service; you have the last word!

Jane van Zandt has been an Episcopal priest for 35 years. Her interest in this particular subject started with doing funerals and memorial services for pets. That motivated her to plan her own service ( in great detail!!). Now she helps others plan theirs.

Member tuition: $25 2 F 9/27-10/4 1:00-2:30 PM Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

81 Podcasting: It’s Easier Than You Think In an era of perpetual screen time, podcasts are a welcome respite. And just like writing, drawing or photography, telling a story with audio is an immensely personal medium of expression. The first part of this course is introducing you to the vast landscape of audio media, and the second is teaching you how to make it yourself. The cost to start tinkering in the world of audio storytelling is minimal, and the reward great. Attendees will leave with a basic knowledge of audio editing, ideas for potential projects, and a list of inexpensive (or free) resources to help you make audio on your own. Having a computer at home is necessary to make your own content, but there are many other options when it comes to listening.

Nick Capodice is a host and producer of “Civics 101” at New Hampshire Public Radio. His previous work was at the Tenement Museum in NYC, where he concentrated on storytelling in the digital age.

Member tuition: $25 2 M 12/2-12/9 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Poet Extraordinaire: Mary Oliver and her Work A private person by nature, Mary Oliver has given very few interviews over the years. Instead, she preferred to let her work speak for itself. Over the course of her long and illustrious career, Oliver received numerous awards including a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, to name a few. “Mary Oliver ranks among the finest poets the English language has ever produced. Whether she’s describing a caterpillar’s transformation… or describing her own mystical connection to birdsong…she almost always can come up with striking, resonant images.…Oliver observes with great sensitivity, and puts her impressions in verse in a way that few can match… her poetry is rigorous, beautiful, well written, and offers genuine insights into the natural world.” Eli Lehrer, The Weekly Standard. This class will explore her poetry and endeavor to determine whether Oliver is truly a visionary in the manner of Emerson and Thoreau or whether she is a romantic who is greatly in tune with the natural world. Many of her poems will discussed. Whether class members have read Oliver or not, each will surely leave this class with a poem that will resonate for years to come.Suggested text, but not required: “Devotions The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver” ISBN-13: 978-0399563249

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/13 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

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

For Bill Faulkner Bio please see Curiosities in Mathematics.

Member tuition: $25 2 W 10/30-11/6 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Class Limit: 20 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland Street, Moultonboro

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

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

Member tuition: $20 SEC S01 1 W 9/25 | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 34 Lions Club Parking Lot, 117 State Road, Kittery, ME

SEC S02 1 W 10/23 | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 34 Lions Club Parking Lot, 117 State Road, Kittery, ME

Pulpit Rock: Glaciation at its Finest The Pulpit Rock Conservation area is “Bedford’s Natural Treasure” and one of the town’s best places for hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences. The 338-acre parcel features the gorge and ledge named “Pulpit Rock”, wetlands, Pulpit Brook, a number of small picturesque waterfalls, rocky outcrops, and glacial erratics, along with forest flora and fauna. Join us on a hike to this 14,000 year-old gorge that is owned by the town and overseen 83 by the Bedford Land Trust. You will learn about its geologic history, as well as its outstanding ecological features. Our hike to the Pulpit is of medium difficulty with roots and rocks to maneuver; stout tie shoes are necessary.

Joreen Hendry is a retired math and science educator who loves to share her love of learning and thinking with others.

Member tuition: $20 SEC M01 1 Tu 10/15 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Kennard Trailhead, New Boston Rd, Bedford, NH

SEC C01 1 W 10/2 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 Kennard Trailhead, New Boston Rd, Bedford, NH

Putting on the Cold River Radio Show with Jonathan Sarty Anyone who has any knowledge of the music scene in the Valley has heard of Jonathan Sarty. So come join him as he explains how he puts together all the aspects of his popular Cold River Radio Shows in North Conway. Not only will he discuss how he goes about selecting the acts for his shows, but also about the less obvious, but just as critical, aspects including obtaining sponsorships, marketing/PR in the digital age, ticket sales, technical aspects of setting up the show and where he wants to take the show in the future - all the little details that make his shows sellouts. The class will take place on the Tuesday (August 20) before his Sunday show (August 25) at The Theater in the Woods, which we will all attend. The show will feature the music of Jonathan as well as the Rocking Horse Music Club, a NH band that has performed around the world and who will hopefully be joined by NH’s current American Idol contestant. Additionally, Jonathan will be joined by Maine’s internationally known author Tess Gerritsen of Rizzoli & Isles fame, Boston comedian and unofficial magician of the New England Patriots Johnny Pizzi and renowned blues guitarist Duke Robillard. Tickets for the show ($30) must be purchased when you register for the class, but additional tickets for the show will be available for spouses and friends at the class. Also, after the class why not join Jonathan at the Wildcat Tavern for his weekly Hoot Night.

Jonathan Sarty (Classic Americana) is a native of New England and founder of the White Mountain Boys, the Jonathan Sarty Band, and the popular Cold River Radio Show (hosted by Jonathan and his renowned Cold River Radio Band). An accomplished songwriter, recording artist, and performer with an extensive repertoire covering a variety of genres Jonathan performs hundreds of shows annually locally and throughout New England.

84 Member tuition: $25 $30 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $55 1 Tu 8/20, 3:00-4:30 PM | 1 Su 8/25, 7:00-9:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Putting the Garden to Bed During this presentation, attendees will learn the steps necessary to properly prepare their gardens for winter, including finishing off annuals and vegetable beds, prepping perennial beds to reduce pests and disease, overwintering non-hardy plants, readying ornamental shrubs and evergreens to survive various winter conditions, and tending to tools and supplies.

Ron Trexler is an Advanced Master Gardener with the UNH Cooperative Extension. He is also the president of the Hooksett Garden Club and on the Executive Board of the NH Federation of Garden Clubs. Ron’s particular area of gardening interest is plant propagation.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/4 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Quantum Computing - What Is It and Why Does It Matter? This class will start with the history of quantum theory and describe its weird features, focusing more on the observable “what” of quantum theory than its mathematical “why.” The second session will describe scientists’ attempts to harness these weird features to create a computer that is potentially much faster than those being built today. While there are many scientific problems that can be addressed by quantum computing, this class will describe its implications for encryption and privacy.

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

Member tuition: $25 2 F 10/25-11/1 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

85 Rainbows and Halos and Glories, Oh My! Optical Wonders in the Sky Humans have been fascinated and perplexed by the lights and colors that appear in the sky since the beginning of civilization. Dr. Aviles is currently writing a book about the science and history of such atmospheric optics. This class will cover the wide variety of optical effects in the sky, from the most common and colorful, like rainbows and halos, to the ones we pay the least attention to, like blue skies, to the extremely rare. We will learn about the science of how it all works and the history of how we figured it out and the people that did it, and about the social and cultural significance of some of the effects.

Lourdes Aviles is originally from Puerto Rico. She has a BS and MS in Physics and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences. She has been teaching in Plymouth State University’s meteorology program since 2004 and is currently the coordinator of the program. Dr. Aviles published the book, “Taken by Storm, 1938: A Social and Meteorological History of the Great New England Hurricane.”

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/13 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Reading the Existentialists: Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche, (1844 - 1900) found himself in the awkward position of distrusting almost everything about the cultural world around him. How is it possible to carve out a meaningful life if traditional sources of value and meaning are undercut? Nietzsche thought of himself as a kind of prophet, warning of disasters to come and advocating an individualism founded on psychological insight. His criticisms of his age were incisive, even bitter. But his proposals were meant to go beyond fixed traditions and express a rigorous authenticity. It is not as heavy as it sounds, mostly because of his humor and outrageous imagination. Each session will have a short introduction, but the main focus will be on discussing the readings. Required reading for this course is “Beyond Good and Evil” by Friedrich Nietzsche (ISBN 97806797246650).

ForJim Mahoney bio please read Jefferson as Philosopher.

Member tuition: $30 3 Th 11/21, 12/5-12/12 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

86 Recent US Supreme Court Constitutional Cases This course will discuss a selection of current and recent Supreme Court constitutional cases. Possible subjects include Janus v. AFSCME, about whether labor unions can require nonmembers to pay union dues; Trump v. Hawaii, about the travel ban; and South Dakota v. Wayfair, permitting states to collect sales taxes on internet sales. The actual cases addressed will evolve as new cases are decided and the class members’ interests are expressed.

For Abbe Shaine bio please read New Hamphire’s Noble Trust Ponzi Scheme.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 11/18-12/9 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Restoration of the Brook Trout in New Hampshire Learn about the natural history of our native wildlife, related research and management activities in NH. You will also learn about the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program that makes the work possible. Then we will look at the work being done to save and restore the brook trout, one of three native species of fish to New Hampshire.

Donald Allen is a Senior Engineer for a leading tech company. He is also an educator/instructor for three programs in the NH Fish and Game Dept. (Fish and Wildlife Steward, Wonders of Wildlife Docent and Hunter Education). He loves the outdoors so this is a great way for him to give back and help to ensure our natural resources and wildlife are available to the generations to come.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/13 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Retirement Living Options in NH We will examine long-term, active living options. These include 55+ housing communities, 55+ apartment housing, Continuing/Life Care communities — both non-profit and commercial. Not included would be nursing care facilities or assisted living facilities unless they are incorporated into the more active living situations. An outline for this class is available at https://is.gd/NHretirement.

87 Steve Gilvar is a retired engineer with a long history of volunteering for non-profits. Besides OLLI, he is active in Destination Imagination and the Society of Plastics Engineers. He and wife, MerryLu, live in Bedford and have been members of a Continuous Care Retirement Community since 2012.

Member tuition: $35 4 F 10/4-10/25 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 22 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Robert Frost - New Hampshire’s Poet Somebody wrote “A poem is a painting with words”. Robert Frost paints wonderful pictures of New Hampshire specifically and New England in general. We will discuss “The Pasture”, “Mending Wall”, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” and other short poems.

For John Russell bio please read Great Bay National Wildlife Walk.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/18 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Roots and Routes of Jewish Humor This program focuses upon humor in three ways. It explores the origins of Jewish humor. Why are there so many books written on this topic? The presentation answers this by looking at the history and literature of Judaism. Next, the talk looks at the anatomy of a joke - what makes a joke funny? It concludes with the role of humor in health. It shows how humor is the best medicine by enhancing your immune system, decreasing heart attacks and relieving stress, to name some of its benefits. The audience not only hears a lively narrative and jokes but also is encouraged to share their own funny stories. The talk makes people feel engaged and good.

For Stephen Soreff, M.D. bio please see Films: Maddness Movies VII.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 10/15 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Safe and Fun Bicycling for Adults We will explore the freedom and joy of adult bicycling: what’s great about biking, dressing for the ride, equipment options, rentals, safety, types of riding, locations, events and answer your questions. The two part class includes a classroom presentation as Part I and bicycle riding as Part II. Location to be determined during the first class. The ride will likely be on roads without heavy traffic around Concord. No special clothing or 88 equipment required. Bring your bicycle for the second meeting, if your bicycle is out of repair or if you don’t have one, don’t worry. We’ll talk about options during the first class. Sorry no dogs.

Robert Baker extols the simple bicycle can improve lives and stitch together the fabric of community. From an early age he discovered the freedom and adventure riding bicycles provide. Robert rides each day choosing one of several bicycles including a quick single speed to zip through town, multi-speed hybrid for adventure and trails, heavy duty cargo to carry a people and groceries - in all weather! He has experience with riders of all ages discovering the joy of cycling.

Member tuition: $25 M 9/9; 10:00-11:30 AM | Sa 9/14; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 21 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Screw Swap: Do You Have a Screw Loose? How many odd nails, screws, washers and whatchamacallits have you collected and saved over the years? Are you downsizing? Here is an opportunity to divest of tools or hardware. Some graduating kids don’t have a nail to their name let alone any tools, and they may find a use for your largesse. Let’s put together interesting Christmas packages and graduation gifts. Bring your screws and thingamabobs to an OLLI exchange. Learn how to make great kits with what you find at the swap. You don’t have to bring anything, but you need to go home with something.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 11/20 | 12:30-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Shaker Lands and Gardens: Hands to Work Upon the Earth Experience the story of the Shakers and their long association of working the land and their gardens for sustenance, commerce and pleasure. This illustrated journey using contemporary and current accounts, drawings, advertising and photos will explore the Shaker communities’ reliance upon and care for their farms, gardens and landscapes. Learn about the seed industry, herbal enterprises, and the evolution of landscapes and gardening throughout the history of the Shakers in America from the 1700s to today.

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

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/6 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 45 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 89 Shakespeare: The Man and the Work in Two Parts (Elizabethan and Jacobean) This two-part class is about the man William Shakespeare, how little we know about him--and what clues in Shakespeare’s text help to paint a clearer picture of the world’s most produced playwright. Both sessions will actively explore Shakespeare through examining and performing excerpts from his works. Part One will cover Shakespeare under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1564-1602). We will dive into relevant context in Elizabethan England, Shakespeare’s biography, the known and unknown, and his early works and influences. Part Two will cover Shakespeare in Jacobean England (1603-1616). In this session we will examine the significance the passing of Queen Elizabeth I and the ascension of James I to the throne of England had on Shakespeare’s life and work. The class will explore the growth of Shakespeare’s later works, learn the story behind the first folio, why we still study Shakespeare today and dip our toes into the conspiracy theories that abound in the authorship question of was Shakespeare really Shakespeare.

Jessie Chapman is the Executive Director of Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s Shakespeare Company, as well as an adjunct lecturer at Plymouth State University where she teaches Theatre History. She has spent her entire professional career working with Shakespeare --including work at Lincoln Center Theater, Theatre for a New Audience in NYC and at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA. She holds an MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College.

Member tuition: $25 2 W 10/2-10/9 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Class Limit: 50 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew Whether you’re someone who’s wondering what all the fuss is about or a long-time Shakespeare fan, you’ll enjoy this interactive approach to “Taming of the Shrew,” Shakespeare’s comic and controversial play about love and marriage. Since Shakespeare wrote plays to be seen and heard, and not necessarily read, the instructor uses an approach that reads the entire play aloud, using class participants to read various roles in a scene (and, no, you don’t have to read if you prefer not to). Along the way, the instructor will lead discussions on themes, language, character, and staging. Required text: any copy of “Taming of the Shrew.”

Presenter will be physically located in Concord and the class will live-stream to Conway. Both locations will be able to interact with the presenter.

Chuck Annal has a BA, MA, Ph.D in English. Now retired, he taught Shakespeare and other literature and writing classes at NHTI (Concord) for over 25 years. Chuck has taught eight plays for OLLI over the last six years.

90 Member tuition: $35 4 Th 10/31-11/21 | 1:00-3:45PM New Live-Streamed SEC C01 Format GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH Class Limit: 15

SEC W01 — Live Streamed GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH Class Limit: 15

Significant Constitutional Cases in American History In this course, we will discuss some of the most significant cases the Supreme Court has decided throughout American History. Likely cases include Marbury v. Madison (1803), establishing the role of the courts in judicial review of Congress; McCullock v. Maryland (1819), establishing the federal government’s implied power over the states; and Korenmatsu v. US (1944), permitting internment of the Japanese during World War II.

For Abbe Shaine bio please read New Hamphire’s Noble Trust Ponzi Scheme.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 10/14-11/4 | 3:30 PM-5:00 PM | Class Limit: 16 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Simple Folk Art Roses for Beginner Painters Learn to paint simple folk art roses and rosebuds with acrylic paint. We will paint a small and medium size gift bag, book marks and a note card for you to take home. Supplies to bring: #8 flat synthetic brush and #1 or 0 script/long liner, palette paper or Styrofoam plate, water container, paper towels, stylus or ball point pen, paint pot strips (to take instructor provided paint home).

For Donna Frost bio see Painting Hydrangeas.

Member tuition: $20. $2 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost $22. 1 M 8/26 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 15 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

91 SMILE? Do I Dare? This course is a brief survey on how oral health affects your body’s overall health. We will be taking a holistic look at oral health from the importance of a balanced chewing system and bite stability to airway issues and sleep apnea. We will conclude with a general overview of the many restorative and rehabilitative options available today. At the conclusion we will have some time for questions and discussion.

Bernard Ang graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996 with his DMD. In 1997, after completing his General Practice Residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, he entered private practice. While dentistry is his main interest, his other interests include photography, reading, playing piano and keeping up with the news.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/20 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Social Media, Artificial Intelligence and Political Polarization: Is Our Democracy at Risk? Social media and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping our political and electoral processes – and not for the better. This technology is contributing to, if not to a significant extent causing, the further political polarization of our population as people increasingly receive only political messages tailored to and reinforcing their own political predispositions to the exclusion of other perspectives and points of view. In this class, we will ask: What are algorithms? Bots? Deep learning? How do they work? How do they shape, influence, manipulate, distort and polarize political discourse? And how have they been used historically to shape political thought and influence the outcome of elections as, for example: by ISIS in Iraq; in the Brexit vote in England; and in our own 2016 presidential election (to mention but a few). And what does the future hold?

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

92 Member tuition: $25 2 F 9/27-10/4 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 75 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Socrates Cafe Socrates led his students to wisdom by challenging their beliefs with piercing and persistent questions. Join us in discussing topics that explore who we are, why we act as we do, what we strive for and how we achieve our goals. It is a seminar of questions - not answers. Prepare to think, to be challenged, and to be open to changing your mind.

George Epstein has undergraduate and graduate degrees in math, psychology and business from Dartmouth and University of Maine. He started and led an electronic medical record business for behavioral health organizations. He has served as a town moderator and University System of NH trustee.

Member tuition: $30 3 M 9/16-9/30 | 9:30-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Spiritual Well-Being Spirituality has been cited as an integral part of the wellness paradigm and to achieving optimal well-being. This course provides participants with resources and an opportunity to explore their own spiritual identity and its relationship to overall well-being.

Nancee Caughey, MSW from Boston University and CAGS from Plymouth, has been teaching behavioral and social sciences at Granite State College for more than 20 years. Over that time she has amassed a variety of references and experiences to share.

Member tuition: $30 3 Tu 9/24-10/8 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

Star Island Tour - Another Isles of Shoals Island Come aboard the Isle of Shoals Steamship Company boat for a visit to Star Island. On the way to Star, participants will hear narration about the Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor, arriving at the island about an hour after our departure. On the island, an OLLI “Old Shoaler” guide will take participants on a walking tour of the island, visiting the old Oceanic Hotel, which is now the center of a vibrant conference facility, conference “cottages,” Caswell Cemetery, the stone village, the Art Barn and other special and historic Star locations. After the tour, participants will have time to do some exploring on their own, including visiting the gift shop, bookstore, and snack bar in the hotel. Participants will also enjoy relaxing

93 on the lawn or using the rockers on the front porch. Requirements: Ability to navigate the dock ramps, which may be steep depending on tides, and some uneven terrain. For those with walking difficulties, the tour can be adjusted to stay mostly on boardwalks and smooth paths. Please dress for the weather both land and sea.

Member tuition: $20. $40 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $60.00 1 M 8/26 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 40 Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, 315 Market St, Portsmouth, NH

Supreme Court of the United States This class provides an overview of federal jurisdiction and procedure; how a case gets to the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS); how cases are decided by the SCOTUS; the composition of the current Court; upcoming critical issues that may be decided (for example, Roe vs. Wade; religious freedom; Obamacare; Kelo); and upcoming vacancies on the Court.

Norman Silber is a highly-experienced attorney admitted to practice in all state courts in NH & Florida, and is also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) among other federal courts. He is a Gilford resident and a past member of the NH House of Representatives. He lectures frequently on SCOTUS.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 8/21 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Sustaining the Peace in South Sudan and Fostering the Orphans of War Spring 2019 found South Sudan in a state of relative peace; what is it like today? What are the factors promoting or interfering with a permanent peace, including the economic, political, religious and foreign involvement issues? War has left so many orphans in South Sudan and the neighboring refugee camps that there is a dire need to develop resources for foster care facilities within the country. Pastor M’noor shall describe the methods being used to create the necessary homes and foster parenting. One marvels often at the courage and strength of children to survive in a war- ravaged environment, separated from their parents whom they may never see again. Hope may often waver but it continues to be seen in the smiles of the orphans of South Sudan.

94 Monyroor Teng is presently the pastor of a growing Evangelical church in Manchester serving a predominantly multi-ethnic Sudanese population, most of whom came to the U.S. as refugees.He also serves with James Tang, a Covenant missionary, as a team to promote peace and reconciliation in their native South Sudan via conferences and workshops in the refugee camps of East Africa.

Member tuition: $25 2 F 8/23-8/30 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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

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

Member tuition: $35 4 Th 11/14-11/21, 12/5-12/12 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 Horseshoe Pond Senior Center, 26 Commerical Street, Concord, NH

Take the Key and . . . Lock Her Up? Is sending a woman to prison a punishment or rehabilitation or restorative justice? Although women are less likely than men to commit crimes, the number of women incarcerated nationwide rose 700% since 1980, but is now dropping slightly in New Hampshire. Is alternative sentencing making a difference? Has the opening of the new women’s state prison resolved the long-term disparity between the programs and services provided to men and women in prison? Explore the impact of incarceration on women (and their families) in NH. Bring a brown-bag lunch for each day.

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

Liz Tentarelli is a retired educator and long-time member of the League of Women Voters. She co-chaired a three year study on the impact of incarceration of women in New Hampshire. Liz has served since 2015 on the Citizens Advisory Board to the NH Correctional Facility for Women.

95 Member tuition: $25 2 W 10/23-10/30 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Tears for my Homeland This Power Point lecture will explain how and why Indians of the Northeastern United States were removed from their ancestral homelands and pushed west or forced to re-settle in Canada.

Norm Desmarais holds a Master’s degree in Applied Management. He was an adjunct professor at Northeastern University and presently teaches at Webster University Graduate School. He is an amateur historian and a frequent speaker in FL and NH. He is a member of the Mayflower Society and Sons of the American Revolution. This is his fourth history class for OLLI at Conway.

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 8/29 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

The History of Drumming for Healing and Communication The word rhythm is derived from the Greek rhuthmos, meaning ‘to flow.’ Learn about one of the oldest known origins of music therapy; drumming for healing and spiritual practice. The course will look at some of the latest research into the effects of drumming on the body and brain. It also will demonstrate how modern scientific research is confirming long-held beliefs of the practitioners of musical healing ceremonies from some of the world’s most ancient cultures. The group will explore the use of drums to communicate and the many ways in which drumming can empower people to express themselves; we will look at some of the proven health benefits that come from individual and group drumming.

For Benjamin Chappell bio please read Music & The Relaxation Response.

Member tuition: $30 3 M 9/9-9/23 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

The Vikings: 300 Years of Terrorism and Exploration Looters, raiders, plunders, marauders, bloodthirsty barbarians, murderers, Sea Wolves are but a few of the epithets used by the medieval Christian church to describe the Vikings. All justified. These heathen Norsemen swept out of the mists of Scandinavia to terrorize all of Europe for almost 300 years, raiding as far south as the Mediterranean. Just as fearless as explorers, they ventured forth in their innovative long ships to places then unknown to Western Europeans, sailing as far west as Newfoundland and

96 Labrador, and as far east and south as the Black Sea. We will be studying their warrior exploits, their guerrilla hit-and-run tactics, their explorations and settlement of such far off places as Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland, their engineering and nautical prowess, and their lasting legacies in such diverse places as England, Normandy and Russia.

For Dave Hess bio please read Picking the President 2020.

Member tuition: $25 2 Tu 9/10-9/17 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 50 Moultonboro Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonboro, NH

This is Not Your Grandmother’s Organ! The organ in First Parish Church in Dover is a fusion of pipes that have sung since 1829, combined with digital pipe samples, combined with MIDI voices downloaded just last spring. This combination of sound sources results in an instrument that produces an incredible array of sounds (mostly musical) over a wide dynamic range. Come and experience the floor shaking low tones all to way to the bird-like flute sounds. The organ also generates the sound of the harp and percussion. This unique instrument will be demonstrated with an opportunity to get up close and personal with the beautiful 3 keyboard console controlled by 5 computer hard drives. Hands-on participation will be available.

Rick Gremlitz is a lifelong seacoast resident with degrees in Theater, Music,and Educational Administration from UNH. A retired high school principal. Rick has served as Director of Music and Organist at First Parish Church in Dover for over 50 years.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 10/30 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 First Parish Church, 218 Main St, Dover, NH

Those Gals in Their Flying Machines: Women’s Air Service Pilots of WWII In 1942, the U.S. was still in shock from the attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite drafting and enlistments, there were not enough qualified pilots. Between November 1942 and December 1944, more than 1,000 women trained to fly. They flew over 60 million miles, transported every type of military aircraft, towed targets for live anti-aircraft gun practice, simulated strafing missions, and transported cargo. Come hear their stories.

For Linda Shenton Matchett bio please read More Than Rosie the Riveter. Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/19 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Class Limit: 50 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

97 Tour of the Historical Clark House Museum Complex in Wolfeboro This guided tour of the historic Clark House Museum Complex includes the Clark House that was built in 1778, the firehouse, the Pleasant Valley schoolhouse, and the barn.

Louise Horsken is the President of the Wolfeboro Historical Society.

Member tuition: $20. $4 admission will be added to your registration. Total cost $24 1 F 8/23 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 20 Clark Museum Complex, 233 S Main St, Wolfeboro, NH

Tour the Forest Society’s Conservation Center and Walk the Merrimack River Floodplain Start your day with a tour of the Conservation Center, headquarters of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. The Conservation Center demonstrates the use of renewable natural resources and energy conservation techniques in design and construction. The original building’s energy-efficient, passive solar design was cutting edge for its time and received many accolades for its use of energy conservation, renewable energy sources, and imaginative use of native forest products. Then take a naturalist-led hike through the Merrimack River Floodplain, scenic and popular destination for recreation. Learn about trees, forests, wetlands, wildlife habitats and wildlife diversity along the bank of the Merrimack River in Concord. It’s an easy, flat, level walking trail. Total distance is less than a mile out and back along the river. Bring a lunch and enjoy it on the deck of the Conservation Center after the hike if you wish.

Dave Anderson is the Senior Director of Education for the statewide Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, responsible for design and delivery of statewide conservation and forestry education programs including field trips, hikes, tours, classes and presentations. Anderson’s monthly “Forest Journal” column appears in the statewide NH Sunday News. His quarterly “Natures’s View” columns are a regular feature in the Forest Society’s quarterly magazine, “Forest Notes.” Anderson is a writer and host of the Friday “Something Wild” feature on the stations of New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR).

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 10/31 | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Class Limit: 30 Conservation Center and Merrimack River Floodplain, 54 Portsmouth St, Concord, NH

98 Tour the New Merrimack County Superior Court Tour the brand new Merrimack County Superior Court and learn about the types of cases heard in the building. Please leave your cell phone and all food and liquid behind. Avoid large purses and backpacks.

Catherine Ruffle graduated from UNH and UNH Law School and served for several years as a prosecutor in several NH courts. She is currently serving as the clerk of Merrimack County Superior Court.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 10/18 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 26 Merrimack County Superior Court, 5 Court St, Concord, NH

Truth and Beauty in Science, Spirit, and Society Four PowerPoint presentations will stimulate class discussions. (1) How do we find truth in our media with its Fake News? (2) How can we make earth cool again? (3) How do we balance economics with ethics? Does economic inequality contribute to the opioid epidemic? (4) How did cooperation between elementary particles create our cosmos? How does human cooperation impact religion, government, culture and civilization?

Paul H. Carr, BS, MS, MIT; PhD Brandeis. He is a IEEE Life Fellow and led a branch of the AF Research Laboratory. The Templeton Foundation awarded him grants for the science and religion courses that he taughtat UMass Lowell. This inspired his book “Beauty in Science and Spirit” (2006). He has taught at OLLI since 2007. His web page is www.MirrorOfNature.org.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 9/16-10/7 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Tundra Tails and Polar Paws Enjoy slides and a video presentation, as we explore the secluded area north of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada where polar bears and other tundra wildlife abound. While the polar bears are the main attraction, foxes, snowy owls, rabbits and wildflowers contribute to the natural beauty of this wilderness. Churchill itself is home to 800 Eskimo Americans who have so wondrously adapted to their environment. We will see the bears await the icing over of Hudson Bay so they can hunt seals, their primary source of food.

Merry Dance has always had a love for travel and animals. After retiring from her nursing career, she has traveled extensively to places known and places rarely explored. All seven continents have provided her with rich and memorable animal/ places/cultures/peoples experiences.

99 Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 11/5 | 12:30-2:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Two Tales of Perseverance: The Creation of the Appalachian Trail and My 30-Year Hike from Maine to Georgia Few know the story of how the Appalachian Trail was envisioned and built. The most famous footpath in the world could easily have been an unfulfilled vision lost to the ages in an architectural journal if not for a number of fortunate events. The idea proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921 had lost steam by 1928. It took the irrepressible drive of a young man named Myron Avery to see the project to completion. The story is a fascinating study of personalities set against the financial challenges posed by The Great Depression, the unprecedented rise of automobile ownership and the need to build a network of trail advocates through 14 states and beyond. Forty- nine years after the AT was completed, Jeff Ryan, a thirty two-year-old from Maine, and his newfound hiking buddy inadvertently began hiking all 2,181 miles. Over the next 30 years, they took on different sections of the trail until they pieced the whole thing together. In 2013, after they finished the nearly three-decade hike, Jeff wrote a book about it, “Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year Hike on America’s Trail,” published in 2016 by Down East Books. In 2017, Jeff wrote his book about the history of the trail, “Blazing Ahead, Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail,” published by Appalachian Mountain Club Books.

Jeffrey Ryan has a passion for the outdoors and for the people that helped create the wild lands throughout America. Jeff has backpacked more than 8,000 miles throughout the country, has written two books about the Appalachian Trail and is the creator of a documentary film series entitled “Voices of the Wilderness.”

Member tuition: $20 1 Th 9/5 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 32 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

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

Arthur “Buddy” Phaneuf is a fourth generation funeral director and has been running the family funeral business since 1989. He is a member of the New Hampshire Funeral Directors’ Association and is a freelance writer for several funeral service

100 trade magazines. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southern New Hampshire and served on several nonprofit boards throughout the Manchester area. In his spare time, he coaches youth hockey and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, playing hockey and traveling.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 9/6 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Using Space-Age Technology to Take the Pulse of Our Planet Our understanding of our home planet has changed dramatically as the result of seeing Earth from orbit, as well as from visiting the Moon, Venus, Mars, and the other planets in our Solar System (including Pluto). This presentation will focus on current studies of Planet Earth conducted by Professor Emeritus Rock and his students, as well as a tour of our Solar System courtesy of NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) spacecraft such as the Mars Curiosity Rover, The Galileo and Cassini Outer Planet Missions, and the recent New Horizons Mission to Pluto and Beyond. Learn why our home planet is truly “One Strange Rock.”

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

Member tuition: $20 1 W 8/28 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Verifying Your Family Tree for Lineage Societies Good documentation is essential to lineage applications. Deborah Moore will take you through the steps to verify and document your family tree in order to join a lineage society. What is the primary source and how do you use secondary sources to your advantage when the first is not available?

Deborah Moore is a long time D.A.R. member and Mayflower Descendant. She has served 9 years as Mayflower Historian. She has also completed applications for others joining D.A.R., S.A.R., and several other lineage groups. As the genealogist for the Division of Vital Records, she cares for the early records of the State.

101 Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/4 | 4:00-6:00 PM | Class Limit: 30 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Vietnam - The War: “It All Went Wrong” We all lived through the Vietnam War. Some of us served in uniform; some of us took to the streets in protest; and some of us just tried to get through our lives as best we could. Now, with 50 years of hindsight and access to previously secret files of our government, North Vietnam and the former Soviet Union, we will explore the war from both political and military perspectives, including: when, why and how we got involved; JFK’s Green Beret buildup; the Tonkin Gulf incident; LBJ and McNamara’s massive but gradual escalation - both on the ground and in the air; our disastrous “search and destroy” “body count” strategy; Tet and and its political consequences; Nixon’s “secret plan”, i.e. Vietnamization; And finally, our abandonment of the South Vietnamese people under Kissinger’s guise of “Peace with Honor”.

For Dave Hess bio please read Picking the President 2020.

Member tuition: $40 5 Tu 11/5-12/3 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 35 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Visit the WWII Wright Museum in Wolfeboro Come join us for a three hour tour of what can be considered to be one of the best museums on WWII. A docent will lead us off with a short film and an overview of the museum so you know how best to spend your time. Then you are free to wander through the museum. The sections are: 1) lifestyle in the 40’s, 2) hall of history 3) military equipment display and 4) special exhibit - the last good war. $8 admission charge is payable at the door.

Dave Wright and Marie Walsh, OLLI members, are both outdoor enthusiasts who like to share the beauty of our area with others. They led the Waterfall Hikes last spring.

Member tuition: $20. Does not include $8 payable at the door. 1 W 10/23 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH

102 Waking Up White - Looking at White Privilege and Systemic Racism Using Debby Irving’s seminal book Waking Up White as a framework. We will focus on looking at racism today through the lens of white privilege and building an awareness of how racism is multi-dimensional – internal, interpersonal, ideological and institutional. The format allows people to discuss and learn in an interactive and supportive environment. Meetings will include videos, exercises and discussion. Additional readings will be assigned. Please read the first three chapters of “Waking Up White” by Debby Irving, ISBN 9780991331307, for the first class.

Anne Romney, M Ed, is a Portsmouth resident, educator and group facilitator who has been trained in the program White People Challenging Racism. She has presented the Waking Up White workshop based upon the book by Debby Irving at area libraries and believes that education and awareness are key components to bringing long overdue changes to systemic and interpersonal racism. Anne is an active member of several local organizations and initiatives involved with anti- racism work and is committed to ongoing work in this critical challenge of our time.

Member tuition: $30 3 Tu 9/17-10/1 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 GSC Portsmouth, 51 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH

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

For John Russell bio please read Great Bay National Wildlife Walk.

Member tuition: $20 1 F 10/18 | 1:30-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 12 Wagon Hill Farm, US Route 4, Durham, NH

Walking Tour in Valley Cemetery Walk through the central portion of Manchester’s picturesque Valley Cemetery and learn how the new city of Manchester transformed a raw forested landscape into one of America’s first cultivated garden cemeteries. The tour will stop at the grave sites of mayors, governors, judges, manufacturers, publishers, philanthropists, musicians, Civil War heroes, mill girls, school teachers, and other people worth knowing. Please note that the tour route will cover some rough and bumpy ground, so caution is advised. Participants will need to negotiate some hilly terrain. Participants should park on Pine St. on east side of the cemetery, or in the cemetery itself using gate on Pine St. 103 For Aurore Eaton bio please read Buddhism.

Member tuition: $20 1 Sa 9/14 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 Valley Cemetery, Pine and Valley Streets, Manchester, NH

Weaving a Small Hearth Basket with Snowflake This smaller (6” x 10” x 8-1/2” w/ handle) version of a traditional hearth basket is accented with dyed reed and a snowflake (which could be switched after the winter). It’s a fairly simple basket and teaches the basics, plus decreasing weaving and an overlapped and wrapped handle.

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

Member tuition: $20 $9 for materials will be added to your registration. Total cost $29.

SEC C01 1 Sa 11/2 | 12:00-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 8 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

SEC C02 1 Sa 11/9 | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM | Class Limit: 8 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

What a Journey: 3200 Births Later (And I’m Still Standing) Judy Edwards will tell you how she came to be a nurse-midwife, what that entails, what regulations exist, where and how she practiced and with whom. Of course there are many stories to tell and she will do that. She will also answer whatever questions one might have about midwifery practice and about birth itself.

Judy Edwards is a retired nurse-midwife who worked as a midwife for 30-something years in Dover, NH. There is often the assumption that midwives only do home births but she always worked at Wentworth Douglas Hospital after returning to NH. She has some stories to tell.

Member tuition: $20 1 W 9/4 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

104 What Makes “The Great Gatsby” So Great? “The Great Gatsby” is at or near the top of everyone’s list of Best American Novels of the Twentieth Century, the novel that best evokes the 1920’s and the exuberance and self-indulgence of the Jazz Age. It is also the subject of numerous films, a play, and even an opera. In session one join us for a 90-minute discussion of what makes “The Great Gatsby” so great. Participants are asked to read the entire novel (ASIN: B00876HWIM, approximately 180 pages) before the first session. The second session of approximately 180 minutes will be a screening of the 1974 film adaptation starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow with a brief discussion of how it compares to the novel.

Bob Irwin is retired from a career in public policy and legistion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has an M.A. in English and American Literature from West Virginia University. He has led OLLI courses in public health and literature.

Member tuition: $25 2 F 11/1-11/8 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Conway, 53 Technology Lane, Conway, NH

What Seniors Should Know When Selling Their Home These workshops will help participants understand what they need to do and how far in advance they need to do it when selling their home; staging, downsizing, buying another home, open houses or not, and many other real estate options and answers. This course is designed for those who need to prepare their homes and themselves for a monumental, and often emotional, process of selling the homestead. NOTE: Class occurs on Monday and Wednesday of the same week.

Gail Athas is a full-time realtor and educator, recently honored as the 2014 NH Realtor of the Year. Gail has been in the real estate industry for nearly two decades. Prior to this career, she was a professor of management and a college administrator.

Member tuition: $25 M 10/7 and W 10/9 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Class Limit: 10 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

What We Don’t Know about Palestine and Its Children Through the use of films, handouts, guest speakers, personal stories, and class discussion, participants will explore the reality of life in Gaza and the West Bank. While the media and politicians often present and advocate for Israel, the lesser known facts about violations of international and humanitarian law are ignored, minimized, or completely absent. This course will focus primarily on the plight of children in a land where war, detention, checkpoints, an invasive wall, and other violent acts against

105 them are the norm. The presenter will email handouts that will be required reading before each class.

Carolyn Cicciu has traveled to Palestine and Israel four times as part of peace delegations and has made friends with Jews, Christians, and Muslims who emphasize peaceful co-existence over militarism and racism.

Gail Page is a resident of Concord and member of the City of Concord Trails Committee. She has led several guided hikes on many of Concord’s trails.

Member tuition: $35 4 M 9/9-9/23, 10/7 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH

Wings of the Dawn The program will cover the efforts of our team since 1987 to rehabilitate and release healthy animals back into their appropriate wild habitats. We shall discuss the natural history of local birds and their importance to the environment. As examples, we shall offer “up close and personal” appearances of our “education birds” that were rescued and rehabilitated but deemed unable to be released back into the wild due to the severity of their injuries. Our program encourages people to contact us if one finds an injured or abandoned animal (like bear cubs, bunnies, young birds, etc.); we then work with state and local animal control agencies.

Maria Colby is a New Hampshire licensed wildlife rehabilitator and owner of the award-winning and non-profit Wings of the Dawn, a bird sanctuary and rehab center in Henniker, NH. She has trained a team of volunteers to work closely with veterinarians to assess, diagnose and treat injured and orphaned wildlife.

Member tuition: $20 1 Tu 12/3 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Women & Investing This two-session course provides unbiased basic financial education designed for women, to help them face the complex world of finance. The first class includes techniques to detect/prevent fraud. We shall also cover how to evaluate financial salespeople and unscrupulous sales. The second class includes special considerations of investing when retired, understanding common investments and simple estate planning concepts. We shall review recent studies on senior investing psychological tendencies and common investing mistakes made by women. Free educational materials will be provided as well as extensive Q & A time. Of course, men are also encouraged to come.

106 Kevin Moquin is Senior Staff Attorney for the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation. He has been with the Bureau since 2001. Kevin oversees the Bureau’s licensing, registration and examination functions and helps coordinate investor education efforts. In addition, he serves as the Bureau’s primary hearing officer. Over the years, he has also acted as the Bureau’s legislative liaison. Kevin is a 1995 graduate of Suffolk University Law School. He is a lifelong resident of New Hampshire.

Member tuition: $25 2 W 8/21-8/28 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Class Limit: 25 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Yarn Junkie Swap Free yarn: If you have bins full of leftover skeins of yarn or nearly full skeins of yarn from projects that you thought you would eventually get to, this is the event for you. Bring the yarn that you no longer want and swap it out for something else. If you have yarn that you would like to use but don’t have enough, look through skeins that you could use that would compliment that yarn that you just cannot give up. Professional amateurs will be available to guide you through so many ideas. How about those odd needles that you never seemed to master? Bring them along, someone may be able to use them. Maybe you don’t have any yarn; come and pick some up. Free patterns available. Bring a bag to take home your treasure. Light refreshments will be served.

Member tuition: $20 1 M 9/9 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Class Limit: 20 GSC Manchester, 195 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

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OFFICERS MANCHESTER Sharon Kace - Class of 2010 Margaret Adams- Class of 2013 - Chairperson Deirdre Angwin - Class of 2015 Bill Faulkner - Class of 2012 Su Bennett - Class of 2014 - Vice Chair - Chairperson Manchester Central Sandy O’Neill - Class of 2013 Andre Normand - Class of 2014 - Secretary SEACOAST Bob Jones - Class of 2007 Sandy O’Neill - Class of 2013 - Immediate Past Chair Beth Wagner - Class of 2010 CONCORD AT LARGE Iris Altilio - Class of 2015 - Chairperson Concord Central Peg Fargo - Class of 2005 Jacki Fogarty - Class of 2012 Bill Faulkner - Class of 2012 Lise Juliani - Class of 2017 Pam Saulten - Class of 2013 Glenn Meyers - Class of 2014 STAFF REPRESENTATIVES Jane Fletcher CONWAY - Program Director Cindy Graham - Class of 2016 - Class of 2011 - Chairperson Conway Central Laura Jawitz - Class of 2012 Laurie Galletta - Program Manager Sharon Kulik - Class of 2017 Patti Rau - Class of 2010 Tessa McDonnell - Program Support - Class of 2009

ACCOUNT TIP:

We encourage you to sign in to your OLLI account prior to registration opening on AUGUST 5, 2019. We are here to help: 603-513-1377

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

WHO OLLI at GSC is a vibrant and healthy organization of more than 1,200 members, one of 123 OLLIs in the USA catering to those 50+ who enjoy classes, social events and traveling together.

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

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

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

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

Thank you in advance for your kind donation!

To donate visit OLLI.granite.edu

109 OLLI FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Bernard Osher Foundation Moultonboro Public Library Granite State College NHPBS Abbey Church NH State House Art Plus North East Motor Sports Museum Aviation Museum Nottingcook Forest Bank of NH Stage Ogunquit Playhouse Bedrock Gardens OSHER National Resource Center Bethany Covenant Church Pawtuckaway State Park Birch Hill Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Clark Museum Complex Red River Theater Concord Community Center Saint Anselm College Conservation Center and Merrimack Seacoast Science Center, Rye NH River Floodplain Silverstone Living Currier Museum of Art Strawberry Banke, Portsmouth NH The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens St John’s Methodist Church Firefly Pottery Tad’s Place; Heritage Heights First Parish Church Taylor Eggs Folsom Tavern Temple Adath Yeshuran, Manchester, Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge NH Havenwood Heritage Heights Temple Beth Jacob, Concord NH Hooksett Head Cemetery Terrapin Tours Horseshoe Pond Senior Center UNH Marine Docents Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Valley Cemetery, Pine and Valley Lamont Gallery Streets, Manchester, NH Lewis Farm Wagon Hill Farm Lions Club, Portsmouth, NH Warren B. Rudman US Federal Courthouse Manchester Community Music School Wright Museum of World War II Merrimack County Superior Court Millyard Museum, Manchester NH

110 111 GET CRUISING!

Celebrate OLLI’s 15th Anniversary, Cruise with us on the Mt Washington!

Round trip from Weirs Beach, 211 Lakeside Ave, Laconia NH September 11, 2019 | 12:30 PM Two-and-a-half-hour sail includes lunch buffet

Please Register Online or by Calling: 603-513-1377 by August 27, 2019

Members and Non-members Welcome

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