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Volume XVIII, Issue 2 · Fall 2013 Welcome to OLLI at LSU The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU is one of a network of 117 university-affiliated lifelong learning programs supported by The Bernard Osher Foundation. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, offers non-credit educational programs specifically developed for older adults who are age 50 and older; university connection and university support; robust volunteer leadership and sound organizational structure; and a diverse repertoire of intellectually stimulating courses.

We invite anyone who is interested to become an OLLI at LSU member. Membership entitles you to register in as many courses, field trips, or special events as you like. Come learn with us!

Our mission is to foster lifelong learning and individual growth for learners ages 50 and over by creating intellectually stimulating learning opportunities that enrich lives.

• LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts MEMBERSHIP OLLI AT LSU BENEFITS Performing Arts Academy: 10% discount for OLLI at LSU is open to anyone who meets its two • Courses: Experience learning something fun, registration fees. requirements: challenging or amazing —200 choices this year. • Campus Federal Credit Union: Provides full 1. is 50 years old or older; and • Field Trips: Visit special places throughout membership privileges to OLLI members. southern Louisiana. Stop by one of their three branches in Baton 2. enjoys learning! Rouge (Main Branch at 3535 Nicholson The annual membership year is from July 1 to • Coffees: Hear outstanding speakers on Extension, Perkins Road Financial Center at June 30. The membership fee is $40. The fee topics of current interest. 6230 Perkins Road, or the LSU Union Branch) covers the entire membership year, so join or visit their website at campusfederal.org. • Nature Walks: Enjoy naturalist-accompanied now to take advantage of this year’s offerings. Membership entitles you to a wide range of walks on the third Friday of the month in • LSU UREC Auxiliary Membership: Special benefits, including registering in as many non- some of the most beautiful places in southern memberships available to OLLI members. credit OLLI courses as you like by paying course Louisiana. Stop by the UREC front desk and ask to take fees and any additional book or supply fees. An a tour of the facility. OLLI member may attend activities offered by any • OLLI NEWS: OLLI happenings e-mailed each of the five chapters within OLLI at LSU: Ascension week listing upcoming OLLI activities and • Best of all Benefits: Friendships and learning Charter Chapter, Assumption Charter Chapter, concerns. with more than 1300 other OLLI at LSU Cajun Prairie Charter Chapter, Felicianas Chapter, lifelong learning members! or Lagniappe Chapter. See the inside back cover • OLLI Membership Directory: An annual list for guidelines on paying your membership fee. of the OLLI members published the first of each calendar year. HAVE QUESTIONS? OLLI MEMBERSHIP Give us a call at (225) 578-6763 Monday - Friday, • LSU Library Privileges: Check out up to 10 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, or visit our web site at Thanks to the fantastic help of so many dedicated books or other materials at a time and have www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli OLLI members, OLLI at LSU has over 1300 access to the University’s more than 500 members. Pass the word. Put some sparkle in a databases on campus. friend’s eye. Learning in OLLI courses is fun! Call 225-578-6763 to enroll or give the gift of OLLI to • OLLI Socials: Different activities for OLLI a friend. OLLI at LSU is one of 117 OLLIs located on members coordinated by members of the university campuses throughout the US, together respective chapter Advisory Councils. comprising more than 108,000 members.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT LSU CONTINUING EDUCATION STAFF REPRESENTATIVES LSU Continuing Education Doug Weimer, Executive Director 1225 Pleasant Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Wendy Overton, Director Phone: 225-578-6763 Fax: 225-578-4800 Joanne Johnson, Coordinator Website: www.outreach.lsu.edu/OLLI E-Mail: [email protected] Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 3 Course Calendar Ascension Charter Chapter Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Life Writing Zentangle: Basics and Beyond Introduction to Watercolor Ascension Council on Aging Ascension Council on Aging Ascension Council on Aging 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tue., Oct. 1, 8, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Thurs., Oct. 3, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 22, 29, Nov. 5 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14 Instructor: Patt Roberson Instructor: Kathy Redmond Instructor: Wendy Hazey Assumption Charter Chapter Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 5:00 pm

Conversational Spanish Pierre Part Library 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Wed., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor: Veeder Bell Cajun Prairie Charter Chapter Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Cajun Dancing: Waltz, 2-Step, Beginning Cajun Fiddle Cajun Dancing: Waltz, 2-Step, Jig, Jitterbug LSU-Eunice Jig, Jitterbug LSU-Eunice 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tue., Sept. 3, LSU-Eunice 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Mon. & Wed., 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Mon. & Wed., Oct. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 5, 12, 19 Oct. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 Instructors: Carrol & Margaret Ardoin Instructor: Henry Hample Instructors: Carrol & Margaret Ardoin

7:00 pm

Intermediate Cajun Fiddle LSU-Eunice 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tue., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 Instructor: Henry Hample OLLI at LSU O¡ce Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

Financial Strategies for a OLLI at LSU Registration Help Successful Retirement Workshop Student Training & Research Student Training & Research Center Center Computer Lab 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Thurs., Aug. 29 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Instructor: Pama Barber Personal Enrichment Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 11:30 am

Women’s Week Kick-O¤ Luncheon Boudreaux’s 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Fri., Sept. 27

ASCENSION CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS OLLI AT LSU COURSE LOCATIONS 1:00 pm Ascension Council on Aging, 526 South Irma Student Training and Research Center Computer Lab, Boulevard, Gonzales East Fraternity Circle, LSU Campus What is the Cloud? And Other Computer Jargon ASSUMPTION CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COURSE LOCATIONS Cajun Clickers Computer Club 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Fri., Sept. 27, Pierre Part Library, 2800 LA 70, Pierre Part Boudreaux’s, 2647 Government Street, Baton Rouge Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 Instructor: Phil Chenevert CAJUN PRAIRIE CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS Cajun Clickers Computer Club, 10120 Red Oak Drive, LSU-Eunice, Community Classroom Education Building, Baton Rouge Eunice 4 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 5

Lagniappe Chapter Courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:00 am 9:00 am

Drawing the Head Introduction to Fused Glass Broadmoor United Methodist Church N the Art Space 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wed., Sept. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Thurs., Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: Steve Shamburger Instructor: Linda Robinson

9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am

Heroes of the Environment American Entrepreneurs Art History Russia’s Cultural Treasures Ballet/Tap Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Jee Jean Dance Studio 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Mon., Sept. 23, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Tue., Sept. 24, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Wed., Sept. 25, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Thurs., Sept. 26, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Fri., Sept. 27, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 Instructor: Charles Fryling Instructor: Lamar Jones Instructor: Marchita Mauck Instructor: Monica Bradsher Instructor: Valerie Perioux

Loving Louisiana Conversation in French French Intermediate Special Topics for Gardeners Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Mon., Sept. 23, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Tue., Sept. 24, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Wed., Sept. 25, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Thurs., Sept. 26, 30, Oct. 7, 14 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: Leslie Tassin Instructor: Denise Magnat Instructor: Denise Magnat Instructors: Claire Fontenot, Trenton James, Danna Spayde Romantic Poetry and Five Questions for a 21st Meet East Baton Rouge Victorian Painting Century Christian O¡cials Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Mon., Sept. 23, 9:15 am – 11:15 am, Tue., Sept. 24, 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Wed., Sept. 25, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Instructor: Stephan Toms Instructor: Ron Perritt Instructor: Linda Lightfoot

Passport to Italy I Broadmoor United Methodist Church 9:15 am - 11:15 am, Tue., Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Instructor: Fara Mabrey

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Basic Watercolor Survey of French What You Didn’t Learn in The Second Amendment Broadmoor United Methodist Church Impressionist Painting Western Civilization St. James Place 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, St. James Place St. James Place 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Thurs., Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Tue., Sept. 24, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Wed., Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: Roberta Loﬂin Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Instructor: Jim Bolner Instructor: Nancy Harris Instructor: Henry Bradsher Mosaics Broadmoor United Methodist Church Waterscapes in Watercolor 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, Broadmoor United Methodist Church 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, Instructor: Anne-Marie Davis Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Instructor: Roberta Loﬂin Southern Women Writers St. James Place 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Mon., Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Instructor: Jaime Cantrell

LAGNIAPPE CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS Andonie Sports Museum, N The Art Space, 3828 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge 7809 Jefferson Hwy, Buildings G, B, C, Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Bridge Center, Pelican Yacht Club, 3033 Old Forge Drive, Baton Rouge 9000 False River Road, New Roads Broadmoor United Methodist Church, St. James Place, Theater Room, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge 333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge Jeffie Jean Dance Studio, University Baptist Church, 11600 South Harrell’s Ferry Road, Baton Rouge 5775 Highland Road, Baton Rouge Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 5

Lagniappe Chapter Courses (continued) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 11:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am

Environmental & Ecosystem Birds, Birds, Birds! Are You Listening to Me? The Art & Craft of the Psalms Sustainability Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Wed., Sept. 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, Oct. 1, 8, 15 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Instructor: Darlene Reaves Instructor: Phil Chenevert Instructor: Tip Tipton Instructor: Court Freeman Romance and Reality Passport to Italy II Beginning Spanish Great Drama & Literature of Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church the Russian Revolution 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Wed., Sept. 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. Broadmoor United Methodist Church Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, Instructor: George Judy Instructor: Fara Mabrey Instructor: Trudi Meyers 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Instructor: Bridget Connor- Shakespeare Uncovered The Birth of the Messiah Feldbaum Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Wed., Sept. 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. The Race by Television News Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 to be Wrong Instructor: Erica Daigle Instructor: Francis Vanderwall Broadmoor United Methodist Church 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, The Race by Television News 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 to be Wrong Instructor: John Camp University Baptist Church 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: John Camp

12:00 pm

French Magniﬁque Broadmoor United Methodist Church 12:00pm - 2:00 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Instructor: Denise Magnat

1:00 pm

Film Stories Broadmoor United Methodist Church 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wed., Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Instructor: Peter Callery

1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

What You Didn’t Learn in A Twenty-Fourth Opera Religion & Art in the The Great Gatsby Line Dancing World Civilization Season American Southwest University Baptist Church Jee Jean Dance Studio Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church Broadmoor United Methodist Church 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Thurs., Sept. 26, 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Fri., Sept. 27, 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Wed., Sept. 25, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Instructor: Stephanie Alexander Instructor: Jerisse Grantham Instructor: Henry Bradsher Instructor: Thomas Beard Instructor: Shirley Sands Life Writing Mind-Body Skills for Stress Broadmoor United Methodist Church Reduction & Wellness 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Thurs., Sept. 26, Broadmoor United Methodist Church Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Tue., Sept. 24, Instructor: Patt Roberson Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Instructor: Carolee La®oon Pleasures of the Fall Herb Garden Broadmoor United Methodist Church 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: Sarah Liberta

4:00 pm

Jim Engster’s Louisiana Andonie Sports Museum 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Instructor: Jim Engster

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Flicks and Food Beginning Bridge Juban’s Restaurant Baton Rouge Bridge Center 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Mon., Sept. 23, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Tues., Sept. 24, Oct. 7, 21 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 Instructor: Don Beale Instructor: Greg Arnette SATURDAY 9:00 am

Sailing Pelican Yacht Club 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat., Oct. 19 Instructor: Brent Evans 6 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 7

Felicianas Chapter Courses SESSION 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00 am 8:00 am

Beginning Yoga Beginning Yoga Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Tue. & Thurs., 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Tue. & Thurs., Sept. 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, Sept. 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Nov. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Nov. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 Instructor: Owen Kemp Instructor: Owen Kemp

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Remarkable, But Not So Famous Four on the Floor (Quilting) Home Gardening-Raised Beds Presidents-James K. Polk First Baptist Church & What to Put in Them First Baptist Church 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wed., Sept. Louisiana War Veterans Home 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Mon., Sept. 16, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Thurs., Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 Instructor: Mary Boneno 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 Instructor: Lewis Kilbourne Instructor: André Brock

11:00 am Introduction to iPhones & iPads Italian Cooking First Baptist Church First Baptist Church 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. 19 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tue., Sept. 17, Instructor: Ron Perritt 24, Oct. 1, 8 Instructor: Karry Hosford

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm

Spanish for Beginners Beginning French Conversational Spanish for First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Intermediates 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Mon., Sept. 16, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thurs., Sept. 19, First Baptist Church 23, 30 Oct. 7 26, Oct. 3, 10 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fri., Sept. 20, 27, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Instructor: Liliana Lopez-Ahlskog Instructor: Sally Jones Oct. 4, 11 A Gathering of Writers and Readers Instructor: Liliana Lopez-Ahlskog 4:00 pm With feature authors Wiley Cash, Rheta Grimsley Johnson, Julie Kane, and Anne Butler, who will discuss Channeling the Muse their creative processes and read excerpts from their Grace Episcopal Church 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mon., Sept. 16, works. Professor Charles Elliot of Souteastern Lousiana 23, 30 Oct. 7 University will emcee the event. Coming February 22, 2014. Instructor: Jane Simmons

SESSION 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00 am 8:00 am

Beginning Yoga Beginning Yoga Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Tue. & Thurs., 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Tue. & Thurs., Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, Jan. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, Jan. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Feb. 4, 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Feb. 4, 6, 11, 13 6, 11, 13 Instructor: Owen Kemp Instructor: Owen Kemp

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Remarkable, But Not So Culture War: The Polarization Birds, Birds, Birds! Famous Presidents-Ulysses S. of American Politics First Baptist Church Grant First Baptist Church 9:30 am -11:30 am, Wed., Oct. 30, First Baptist Church 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Tue., Oct. 29, Nov. 6, 13, 20 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Mon., Oct. 28, Nov. 5, 12, 19 Instructor: Darlene Reaves Nov. 4, 11, 18 Instructor: Shane Landry Instructor: Lewis Kilbourne

10:00 am 10:00am FELICIANAS CHAPTER COURSE LOCATIONS First Baptist Church, 12404 LA Hwy 10, Old It’s Fun to be Square Louisiana Creole Language Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Through Folklore Fellowship Hall, St. Francisville 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Thurs., Oct. Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Grace Episcopal Church, 11621 Ferdinand Street, St. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 Center Instructor: Patricia Alexander 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Fri., Nov. 1, 8, 15, Francisville 22 Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 West Instructor: Angélique Bergeron 1:30 pm Main Street, New Roads 1:30 pm 1:30 pm Louisiana War Veterans Home, 4739 Hwy 10, Spanish for Beginners Beginning French Conversational Spanish for First Baptist Church Jackson, LA First Baptist Church Intermediates 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Mon., Oct. 28, Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 11485 Ferdinand Street, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Thurs., Oct. 31, First Baptist Church Nov. 4, 11, 18 Nov. 7, 14, 21 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Fri., Nov. 1, 8, Instructor: Liliana Lopez-Ahlskog St. Francisville Instructor: Sally Jones 15, 22 Instructor: Liliana Lopez-Ahlskog Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 7 Course Descriptions

directions, and expressions of advanced level. Emphasis is on courtesy and daily conversation. developing oral skills and building a Ascension Pronunciation includes vowels as well Felicianas practical vocabulary. Handouts are as commonly mispronounced letters provided by the instructor. Charter and words. You may request words Chapter Course Code: OFSPAI.(1) and expressions you want to learn. Coordinator: Pat Heurtin Chapter Course Code: OPCONSP.(1) Session 1 Coordinator: Lucille Husband Introduction to Watercolor Four on the Floor (Quilting) Learn to piece a quilt top using Come explore the possibilities of Beginning French four fat quarters, plus fabric for the watercolor painting. Cover the tools Several aspects of the French Cajun Prairie alternate block and borders. The and techniques needed to get you language are covered in this size of the quilt is your choice--baby, started in watercolor. Step by step introductory course. Become familiar Charter lap, twin, queen, or king. In addition, instructional guidance will culminate with correct pronunciation of French tips and hints for quilting shortcuts, in completed paintings. Come with sounds, and practice these sounds pattern ideas and quilting techniques your ideas and imagination to open Chapter through reading and repetition. are presented. Beginning quilters up the possibilities of this process, Learn common vocabulary and are welcome, but basic sewing skills and have fun. Beginning Cajun Fiddle English meanings, and use this vocabulary in realistic conversations. would be helpful. Course Code: OAWCLR.(1) Cajun fiddle is easy, if you begin at Basic grammar points are discussed Course Code: OFFFQ.(1) Coordinator: Wendy Hazey the beginning. With no prior musical as needed. Cultural information is Supplies: A required supply list will be knowledge of any kind, you’ll slowly intermingled among all the lessons. emailed prior to the start of the walk through getting your fiddle Feel more confident and motivated course. Life Writing and bow ready to be played, how to to continue your study of the French Coordinator: Charlotte McNamara Begin or continue writing the story hold the fiddle and bow correctly, language. of your life. Share reading, writing and which fingers to put on which Course Code: OFFFB.(1) and critiquing with classmates. strings. By the end of the course, you Home Gardening: Raised Prepare a valuable family document will be able to play four simplified Supplies: The required texts are by searching back through your life Cajun two-steps and waltzes. All French Made Simple by Pamela Rose Beds & What to Put in to link one generation to another songs are taught by ear, so reading Haze, and a French/English dictionary Them -- something you’ve probably been music isn’t required, but written (Larousse is a good choice). Learn the basics of horticulture, meaning to do. This is a fun and tablature diagrams are provided. Coordinator: Josette Lester concentrating mostly on planning productive opportunity. We recommend that you bring a recording device to class. for a spring garden. Plant some Course Code: OALFW.(3) fall ornamentals and build a raised Course Code: OCBEGCF.(1) Beginning Yoga Note: Students need to provide their own bed garden at the Jackson, LA War Breathe, stretch, and relax your way writing supplies. Note: You must provide your own violin. Veterans Home. The garden and to a healthier life. No prior yoga Coordinator: Darlene Schexnayder Coordinator: LSUE Continuing Education ornamentals will be cared for by experience is needed. When coming residents. You can expect to take to class, please keep your talking some plants home as well. Cajun Dancing: Waltz, Two- to a minimum, remove your shoes, Zentangle: Basics and and leave your cell phone in the Course Code: OFGRDN.(1) Beyond Step, Jig, Jitterbug car. Come to class with an empty Supplies: A supply fee of $10-15 will be Zentangle is an easy-to-learn and Join us as we learn how to do the stomach, be early, bring a yoga mat, collected by the instructor the ﬁrst relaxing method of creating beautiful Cajun-style waltz, two-step, jig and wear comfortable clothing that day of the course. images from repetitive patterns. and jitterbug from experienced does not impede your activity. This Coordinator: Bettye Winham Through meditation, Zentangle can instructors. This course is free to class meets continuously during the increase focus and creativity, reduce anyone who wants to have fun and fall sessions. stress, provide artistic satisfaction, learn the Cajun version of these Course Code: OFBEYOG.(11) Introduction to iPhones & popular dances! and increase a sense of personal Coordinator: Georgia LaCour iPads well-being. People of different ages Course Code: OCCDANC.(1) Learn the basics of iPhones and with a wide range of skills can enjoy Coordinator: LSUE Continuing Education iPads, use of WiFi and 3G/4G Zentangle. Non-artists are welcome Channeling the Muse networks, the camera, taking and and encouraged to participate! Explore the source of the creative viewing photos and movies, use of Course Code: OAZEN.(1) Intermediate Cajun Fiddle nature involved in art. Focus on standard apps such Safari, Calendar, Supplies: Supply fee of $30 collected at ﬁrst If you already know a few fiddle directions that artists take as the Notes, and Reminders, and security class. All supplies provided, including tunes, or haven’t played in a long creative muse leads them. Participate features. As time permits, we will Zentangle tiles, pens, pencils, special time and want to take it up again, in creative exercises and guided discuss iCloud and synchronization technique paper, and a Starbucks this course is for you. Build a visualizations that afford a valid, of data with other devices and insulated coee mug. repertoire of well-known Cajun try-me-on opportunity to explore transferring music to your device. Coordinator: Kathy Redmond waltzes and two-steps, focusing on ideas, in poetry, pottery, writing, Course Code: OFIPIP.(2) dancing, or acting. This course the underlying fiddling techniques Note: Students should bring their own includes the participation of a (including scales, chords, slides, iPhones and iPads to class. slurs, seconding, and licks) that can variety of individuals involved in the Assumption eventually lead to the desirable skill arts. We will access TED talks as Coordinator: Bettye Winham of improvising your way through well as readings that focus on self- Charter an unfamiliar tune. All songs are awareness of the artist within each taught by ear, so that reading music of us. Italian Cooking isn’t required, but written tablature Course Code: OFMUSE.(1) Focus on the basics of Italian cuisine, Chapter diagrams are provided. We suggest and the differences between the Coordinator: Olivia Pass that you bring a recording device to northern and southern regions Conversational Spanish class. of Italy. Learn about regional ingredients and cooking techniques. Course Code: OCINCF.(1) Learn useful conversational Conversational Spanish for Find out why the American version expressions using correct Note: You must provide your own violin. Intermediates of Italian cuisine does not include pronunciation. Expressions include Coordinator: LSUE Continuing Education Continue learning the Spanish this amazing culture. Basic knife skills numbers, telling time, how to are included. deal with money, how to ask for language at the intermediate to 8 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 9

Course Code: OFITC.(1) Birds, Birds, Birds! sentence structure while reading and something anyone can now do from Supplies: A supply fee of $35 will be translating Creole folklore and folk the comfort of home with an Internet collected by instructor at the first Birds have such appeal to us. Just remedies. Experience a tour of the connection, a microphone, and free class. step out of your door, and within Pointe Coupee Parish Museum given editing software. Whether you are minutes you’ll see birds and have Coordinator: Georgia LaCour in Louisiana Creole with docent interested in exploring the voice- immediate contact with animated and native speaker, Winona Sicard. over field, or just want a fun way nature. Learn about birds inside No prior experience with Louisiana to preserve your reading of Peter Remarkable, but Not-So- and out! The first part of each Creole is needed. Handouts are Rabbit for your great grandchildren, class covers bird biology: anatomy, provided by instructor. Dictionary this course explains how to get Famous Presidents: James physiology, natural history, and and other materials available for started. K. Polk behavior. The second part teaches purchase. skills you can use to identify birds by Course Code: OLLIST.(1) Learn about James K. Polk, the 11th sight and sound. Course Code: OFLCHL.(2) Coordinator: Phil Chenevert president. Although self-described Coordinator: Olivia Pass and elected as a one-term president, Course Code: OFBIRD.(1) he met all four of his stated goals: Note: Though we are not going afield, Art History admitting Texas as a state, ending please bring a bird field guide (any Remarkable, but Not-So- Beginning at the revival of the war with Mexico, acquisition of guide for North American birds east Holy Roman Empire with the California, and acquisition of Oregon of the Rockies) for each class. Famous Presidents: Ulysses coronation of Charlemagne in Rome country. He is often referred to as Coordinator: Kathleen Harris S. Grant on Christmas day, 800, explore the leader of the Manifest Destiny Examine the presidency of Ulysses the artistic impact both north and of the United States. Explore his S. Grant (b. 1822 - d. 1885), the 18th south of the Alps. What was the early life, election, opposition, Conversational Spanish for president of the United States. Study relationship between Charlemagne achievements, and legacy. Intermediates and discuss early Grant in the US and the Byzantine Empress in Course Code: OFRNFP.(1) Continue learning the Spanish Army and as commanding general, terms of power and influence? Supplies: The required text is A Country language at the intermediate to his first-term presidency (1869-1873), The Frankish Carolingian dynasty of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, The advanced level. Emphasis is on his second-term presidency (1873- of Charlemagne, his son and his Mexican War, and the Conquest of developing oral skills and building a 1877), and his legacy. grandsons, was followed by the the American Continent by Robert W. practical vocabulary. Handouts are Course Code: OFRNFP.(2) German (Saxon) lineage of the Merry. provided by the instructor. Supplies: The required text is The Man Who Ottonians, the Ottos and Henrys. Coordinator: Fred Mendenhall With the Ottonians came new Course Code: OFSPAI.(2) Saved the Union: Ulysses S. Grant, in War and Peace by H.W. Brands. alliances, a different view of the Coordinator: Pat Heurtin world, and new artistic expressions. Coordinator: Fred Mendenhall Spanish for Beginners This period lays the foundations for the Romanesque world. Study the Spanish language from Culture War: The the primary basics. Handouts are Spanish for Beginners Course Code: OLARH.(2) Polarization of American provided by the instructor. Study the Spanish language from Coordinator: Claire Fontenot Course Code: OFSFB.(1) Politics the primary basics. Handouts are Coordinator: Barbara Glass Study the ideas that guide and provided by the instructor. The Art and Craft of the inform public policy as it animates Course Code: OFSFB.(2) American politics at the dawn of the Coordinator: Barbara Glass Psalms Session 2 21st century. Review the history of Who wrote the psalms? Why were political ideas, examine the many they written? How were they used manifestations of ideas in political by the early Israelites? What means Beginning French praxis, and explore the political Lagniappe have been used to express the struggles resulting from competing psalms throughout history? Where Continue your study of the French ideologies as they fight for power. are the psalms found in current language. Become familiar with Chapter practice? And why is it important to correct pronunciation of French Course Code: OFCULT.(1) examine and employ the psalms in sounds, and practice these sounds Coordinator: Arlene Folmar American Entrepreneurs: the 21st century? Explore all of these through reading and repetition. questions, and more. The focus is Learn common vocabulary and Innovators and Economic on a literary examination rather than English meanings, and use this It’s Fun to be Square Change theological explication of selected vocabulary in realistic conversations. Learn to square dance to the Discover the contributions and psalms. Oh, and there will be singing! Basic grammar points are discussed recorded music and calls of Ed lives of six famous American as needed. Cultural information is Course Code: OLACP.(1) Durlacher. To experience dancing entrepreneurs and innovators: intermingled among all the lessons. success, a certified physical Cornelius Vanderbilt, the first Coordinator: Emily Hubbard Gain confidence and prepare education teacher instructs and tycoon; Thomas Edison, the wizard to continue learning the French demonstrates dance skills for each of Menlo Park; E.H. Harriman, the language. square dance. Some of the benefits financier and railroad builder; J. Ballet/Tap Course Code: OFFFB.(2) to be enjoyed from square dancing Pierpont Morgan, the investment Have you always wanted to be are: recreating in a group activity, Supplies: The required texts are banker and statesman; John D. a ballerina? Don’t miss your exercising in a fun and unique way, French Made Simple by Pamela Rose Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil; opportunity again! Absorb some and improving skills in listening and Haze, and a French/English dictionary and James B. Duke, master of mass ballet history as you learn to perform following directions. The balance of (Larousse is a good choice). production and mass distribution. some basic steps. Wear your socks male and female partners does not and comfortable attire. For tap, Coordinator: Josette Lester Course Code: OLAMEN.(1) matter, so sign up as a single person wear hard-soled shoes and enjoy or as a couple. Join with others and Coordinator: Kathy Bosworth the rhythmical sounds of your feet. Beginning Yoga learn how fun it is to be square! Both ballet and tap are such fun, Course Code: OFSQAR.(1) and provide great exercise! Make Breathe, stretch, and relax your way Are You Listening to Me? this course your healthy choice. Be to a healthier life. No prior yoga Note: Comfortable clothing and tennis shoes recommended for class. Learn to be an active, as opposed to careful, you might get hooked! experience is needed. When coming a passive, listener. We all hear, but Coordinator: Georgia LaCour Course Code: OLBALT.(3) to class, please keep your talking most of the words others say never to a minimum, remove your shoes, reach our understanding. Like any Note: Wear your socks and comfortable and leave your cell phone in the attire for ballet. For tap, wear hard- Louisiana Creole Language other skill, this marvelous gift can be car. Come to class with an empty learned and practiced. Explore the soled shoes. stomach, be early, bring a yoga mat, through Folklore difference between passive listening, Coordinator: Annette Guerra and wear comfortable clothing that Get a taste of the Louisiana Creole where we absorb 25-45% of what is does not impede your activity. This language as it was spoken in said, and active listening, where we class meets continuously during the Pointe Coupee parish through absorb 100% of what is said. Come Basic Watercolor fall sessions. folk tales recorded in the 1930s. with an open mind and practice in Start your journey in the process Course Code: OFBEYOG.(12) Study basic Louisiana Creole class using simple tools. Find out of making art if you are new to Coordinator: Georgia LaCour vocabulary, pronunciation, and about recording books online. This is watercolor painting, or just want to Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 9

brush up on your techniques. Learn Birds, Birds, Birds! Drawing the Head Five Questions for a 21st about composition, values, and color theory. It’s not as hard as you think! Birds have such appeal to us. Just Learn how to draw the human head Century Christian Beginning students are welcome. step out of your door, and within using basic form construction. Each What type of literature is the Bible? minutes you’ll see birds, and have class focuses on a specific feature, Course Code: OLBAW.(2) What methods of interpretation are immediate contact with animated such as eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, appropriate? What is the meaning of Supplies: A supply list will be emailed prior nature. Learn about birds, inside describing their shape, proportion “faith?” What is Christianity about? to class. and out! The first part of each and placement on the head. Finish How is Jesus central to our faith? Coordinator: Kathy Bosworth class covers bird biology: anatomy, the course with a completed Explore answers to these questions, physiology, natural history, and rendering of the head. along with the implications for our behavior. The second part teaches Course Code: OLDTH.(1) understanding of the authority of Beginner’s Bridge skills you can use to identify birds by scripture, parables, prayer, how sight and sound. Supplies: Supply list to be provided prior to Come learn to play beginner’s course. God interacts with humanity, right bridge in a friendly, fun, and non- Course Code: OLBBB.(1) Coordinator: Kathy Bosworth relation with God, the historical threatening environment. The Note: Though we are not going afield, bring Jesus vs. the Jesus of faith, the course is taught by two instructors, a bird field guide (any guide for North meaning of Jesus’ death on the both of whom are certified bridge American birds east of the Rockies). Environmental and cross, and the very meaning of the instructors. word “faith.” Knowledge of the Coordinator: Darlene Reaves Ecosystems Sustainability Course Code: OLBRB.(2) issues related to these questions Discover the complexities of is essential for the modern person Supplies: The required text, Easy Bridge, will environmental issues and the to understand the changes and be available at the first class for $13. The Birth of the Messiah restoration of ecosystems. LSU controversies taking place in Coordinator: Greg Arnette Explore the Infancy narratives professors or speakers with a special Christianity today. found in the Gospels of Luke and interest in the environment present Course Code: OLEQC.(1) Matthew. From the Gospel of Luke: a topic and lead a discussion at Coordinator: Ron Perritt Beginning Spanish the annunciation, the visitation, the each class meeting. The majority Since Spanish is the second-most Magnificat the Benedictus, the Birth of presenters participated in the of Jesus, the visit of the shepherds, spoken language worldwide, it Aldo Leopold workshop this past Flicks and Food: Oscar behooves us to learn something the presentation of Jesus, the Nunc November. A recommend reading about the vast Spanish speaking Dimittis, and the two prophecies of is Aldo Leopold’s essay, The Land Winners Simeon and Anna. From the Gospel world! Learn to formulate simple Ethic. This essay, written about 70 Enjoy dinner as we watch and sentences and questions with verbs, of Matthew: the genealogy and years ago, describes our historical conception of Jesus, the visit of the discuss three Oscar-winning films nouns and adjectives. Along with efforts to form an ethic for our that span the eighty-five years of learning how to travel, examine Magi, the flight into Egypt, and the collective conduct; now our need is massacre of the innocents. the Academy Awards. First is the some of the diverse culture and a to form an ethic for the land. winner in 1935, It Happened One little history of our Spanish-speaking Course Code: OLBTM.(1) Course Code: OLENVIR.(1) Night, Frank Capra’s very influential friends. One class includes a Mexican Coordinator: Louis Leggio Coordinator: Court Freeman romantic comedy. Next is the fiesta, with food, juice, plus music! winner twenty years later, On the Handouts, DVDs with quizzes, tourist Waterfront, a crime drama that guidebooks, CDs and other articles Conversation in French includes one of Marlon Brando’s of interest are provided. When the Film Stories Use your knowledge of the French most powerful performances. Last six weeks have ended, test your After watching a film during each language acquired from previous is the unusual comedy-drama, The skills at the Superior Grill restaurant, session, we will discuss the film’s courses to reinforce your ability to Artist, the 2012 winner shot in the ordering your lunch in Spanish. story and other related topics. As style of black-and-white, silent films. converse in French. You should have food should nourish our bodies, so Course Code: OLSPAFB.(1) a good grasp of past and future At the end of each class, you’ll have stories should nourish our spirits. a chance to win a copy of the film. Supplies: Required text is Spanish in 10 tenses, and have a good base of The films for these sessions are Minutes a Day. grammar and usage skills. chosen by the presenter with input Course Code: OLFLICK.(6) Coordinator: JoAnn Fryling Course Code: OLCFR.(2) from those who have previously Coordinator: Diana Wells Supplies: The required text is Better participated in this course. Reading French, 2nd Edition by Annie Course Code: OLFILMS.(6) Hemingway. Coordinator: Kathy Bosworth Coordinator: Claire Fontenot

OLLI 2013 Chapter Advisory Councils

ASCENSION CHARTER CHAPTER MEMBERS Jackie Choate, Vincent Bettye Winham/Kathleen Harris Lebouf, Carolyn Stutts MEMBERS Jan Bello, Dianne Fontenot, Celeste D. Gomez, Trudy CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CHAIRS Brathwaite, Janis Dugas, Grace J. Patterson, Felicia H. Wiggins Mary Mills FIELD TRIPS Kathy Bosworth CURRICULUM Garon, Kathy Lambert, Millie LSU-E CONTINUING EDUCATION Fred Mendenhall NATURE WALKS John Englesman MEMBERSHIP Matherne, JoAnne Robinson, Darlene PARTICIPANTS David Pulling, Barbara Glass PUBLICITY Connie Smith PUBLICITY Schexnayder, Patricia Voight Kenneth Elliott, Thanda Louviere- Carolyn Douglas/Theresa Simmons Jeanette Marino/Linda Bongiovanni Domingue, Madelaine Landry ASSUMPTION CHARTER CHAPTER HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY Kelly Ward Emily Hubbard/Jane Honeycutt Lucille Husband CHAIR FELICIANAS CHAPTER SUPPLY COORDINATOR Darlene Reaves MEMBERS Paula Bergeron, Nancy Olivia Pass CHAIR ARCHIVES COFFEE & LAGNIAPPE Georgia LaCour Bob Blumberg Duco, Kaye Evans, Linda Fabre, Richard Glass VICE CHAIR COFFEES FINANCE Marion Territo/Mary Johnson/Pat Melina Michel, Laura Pipsair, Cherry Virginia Smith SECRETARY LAGNIAPPE CHAPTER Alford/Emily Hubbard Settoon, Nell Theriot MEMBERS Margaret Beauchamp, Darrell Goudeau CHAIR FIELD TRIPS TBA Linda Cooke PUBLICITY Mary Brandon, Carolyn Douglas, TBA VICE CHAIR LIAISON WITH OTHER Barbara Glass, Richard Glass, Josette Frances Billeaud ORGANIZATIONS CAJUN PRAIRIE CHARTER SECRETARY Lester, Darlene Reaves, Kelly Ward, Smittie Bolner, Marcia CHAPTER MEMBERS Bettye Winham Correll, Louise Couvillion, Roland Alma B. Reed CHAIR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Dommert, Linda Gray, Brenda 10 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 11

French Intermediate Heroes of the Environment The fun begins with “Boot Scootin’ of the bel paese and its language. Boogie” and ends with the “Freeze.” Emphasis is on developing oral Begin on Unit 11, where we left off Learn to more fully appreciate Course Code: OLLID.(3) skills, building a vocabulary, and in the last course. Please bring your the difficulties in protecting the understanding the culture, history, book to the first class. environment. Study numerous Coordinator: Linda Bongiovanni and geography of Italy. Handouts Course Code: OLFRIN.(3) heroes, including Aldo Leopold, are provided by instructor. Gifford Pinchot, Rachel Carson, Supplies: The required text is French Now, Caroline Dorman, and Lady Loving Louisiana: History, Course Code: OLPAITTA.(4) 4th Edition, 3 CDs by Christopher Bird Johnson, who have made Geography, Culture, and Coordinator: Fara Mabrey Theodore Kendris. a significant contribution to this Coordinator: Denise Magnat end. Slides, videos, and guest Tourist Spots presenters help to bring the lives Learn about the history and Passport to Italy: Level II of these heroes to our attention. geography of Louisiana cities Continue to explore the bel paese French Magnifique Their accomplishments, such as and parishes through humorous and its beautiful language. This the protection of the land through We will begin where we left off, on anecdotes and stories. The instructor course is for you if you already have conservation, preservation, design, p. 43. discusses the unique attractions knowledge of basic Italian, such legal action, and sounding the alarm and facts that make Louisiana as pronunciation, greetings, and Course Code: OLFRMAG.(4) about dangerous chemicals and great, such as archeological sites, masculine and feminine articles and Supplies: The required text is Un Autre Ete pollution, should lead us to a better coastal marshes, tourist hot spots, nouns. Handouts and all materials Pas Comme Les Autres by Huguette appreciation and understanding of and much more. This course delves are provided by the instructor. Zahler. the rise of conservation in the United into the culture of Louisiana, and Course Code: OLPAITT.(4) Coordinator: Claire Fontenot States. distinguishes between Cajun and Coordinator: Fara Mabrey Course Code: OLHENVI.(1) Creole. Course Code: OLLOVLA.(1) Gatsby in the 21st Century Coordinator: JoAnn Fryling Coordinator: Judy Miller The Race by Television With the release of Baz Luhrmann’s film adaption of The Great Gatsby, Introduction to Fused Glass News to be Wrong the perennially popular novel has Learn the basics of cutting glass Meet East Baton Rouge We will cover the reasons why the become new again. After reading and designing fused glass pieces O¡cials race by television news to beat its the novel, we will watch Luhrmann’s competition with “breaking stories” to be kiln-fired. Projects that are Come meet and ask questions of adaption. Discuss how Gatsby completed in each class will be fired has resulted in serious reporting remains relevant as literature then key local officials, and learn about inaccuracies. Such examples include during the week and available the the duties of their offices. Officials and now, and how the Jazz Age next class session. the egregious error relating to might be reflected in our own era. include: Coroner William ‘Beau’ the United States Supreme Court Course Code: OLFUSED.(1) Clark; Assessor Brian Wilson; Chief Course Code: OLGATS.(1) decision on the Affordable Care Act, Supplies: The instructor provides all Traffic Engineer Ingolf Partenheimer; colloquially known as Obamacare, Supplies: The required text is The Great additional glass and materials for $50 BREC Director Carolyn McKnight; and events stemming from the Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. on the first day of class. and Library Director Spenser Watts. Boston Marathon bombings. This Coordinator: Judy Miller Coordinator: Linda Robinson Course Code: OLBROF.(1) discussion will also deal with the Coordinator: Linda Lightfoot decision-making process for both journalists and news organizations Great Drama and Literature Jim Engster’s Louisiana: and why television news, especially of the Russian Revolution People and Personalities Mind-Body Skills for Stress cable news, is so quick to report stories without having the complete As the poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko Jim’s people, politics, and Reduction and Wellness facts. Camp claims that this is a said, “In Russia, a poet is more than personalities: hear stories and problem that plagues all of the a poet.” Explore great playwrights Mind-body medicine skills are comments from the host of the media, at both national and local and novelists from Tolstoy to effective for: reducing stress, popular radio program, The Jim levels. This class will feature video Bulgakov, and how their work burnout, and autonomic reactivity; Engster Show, broadcast on WRKF. and have guest speakers to discuss not only responded to, but also managing anxiety, depression, the issues. helped shape the political climate Course Code: OLJEL.(2) insomnia, and chronic medical Please note that this in Russia. Read, watch, and discuss Coordinator: Larry Hubbard conditions; and finding direction course will be held at two locations. works of literature and drama from and meaning in life. Learn basic, Course Code: OLRTNW.(1)( Broadmoor United the mid-1800s to the 1920s while scientifically proven techniques Methodist Church) practiced in Western medicine and learning about their historical Life Writing Course Code: OLRACE.(1) (University Baptist traditional healing cultures based context. Analyze the experience of Church) Begin or continue writing the story on the model developed by the contemporary artists and scholars of your life. Share reading, writing Coordinator: Emily Hubbard that read and perform these works Center for Mind-Body Medicine. and critiquing with classmates. Skills include: meditation, movement, today, including members of our Prepare a valuable family document local community. guided imagery, creative expression, by searching back through your life and much more. Religion and Art in the Course Code: OLDLRUS.(1) to link one generation to another Course Code: OLMBSSR.(1) American Southwest Coordinator: Frances Billeaud -- something you’ve probably been meaning to do. This is a fun and Coordinator: Carolee Laoon Using religious art, explore the productive opportunity. diversity of religions found in the American Southwest. Study Christian Course Code: OLIFEW.(4) Mosaics (Protestant and Catholic), Jewish, Herbs: Pleasures of the Fall Supplies: Students need to provide their Native American (Navajo and Hopi), Herb Garden own writing supplies. Discover the world of mosaics! Learn and other faiths. Coordinator: Janene Wacker to structure a picture or design using With our extended growing small, precut pieces of glass. Using Course Code: OLRASW.(1) season in Louisiana, the fall herb mosaic techniques, you can make Coordinator: Gail Acree garden offers countless delights Line Dancing four projects: two small and two for adventurous cooks. Learn to larger objects. grow and use herbs to make quick, Come have a great time showing Romance and Reality: The easy, and delicious dishes based off all your best dance moves! Course Code: OLMOS.(3) on classroom demonstrations and Line dancing is a line of dancers Suppies: Materials for the projects cost $35, World at War samplings. executing a sequence of steps at the payable on the first day of class. Explore the work of three great same time. It has a strong country Coordinator: Denise Magnat playwrights as they examine the Course Code: OLHERB.(1) music base, but has crossed into nature and cost of war through both Supplies: A $20 fee at the first class covers music styles like disco, pop, Cajun, live and recorded performances a selection of herbs for your home and Latin. In line dancing, the Passport to Italy: Level I and lectures. From ancient Greece, garden and other supplies. balance of male and female partners Learn Italian from a native speaker. Sophocles reveals the conflicts Coordinator: Claire Fontenot doesn’t matter, so sign up for this This course is for travelers who between family, politics and religion course either as a single or a couple. want to have a better understanding in one of his greatest tragedies, Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 11

Antigone; from the late 19th century, Note: Wear non-skid shoes, and bring a Plants include camellias, orchids, the heroic ideals of war are exploded brown bag lunch/drinks/snacks and a weeds, lawns, and growing herbs by George Bernard Shaw in his life jacket (or club will provide one). in containers. The three instructors OLLI at LSU brilliant comedy, Arms and the Man; Coordinator: Terry Teekell are Danna Spayde, Trent James, and and from World War II, the dark Clair Fontenot. Financial Strategies for a economic undercurrents of modern Course Code: OLSPGAR.(4) Successful Retirement warfare are uncovered by Arthur Shakespeare Uncovered Miller in his tragic domestic drama, Coordinator: Ronald Read Learn the financial strategies for Watch and discuss the PBS series a successful retirement. In this All My Sons. As an added bonus, Shakespeare Uncovered. get a behind-the-scenes look at the class, find out how to design your making of the 2013-14 Swine Palace Course Code: OLSHAKS.(1) Survey of French retirement, prepare your estate season: Clybourne Park by Bruce Coordinator: Karen Egedy Impressionist Painting plan, and manage your income in retirement. Have questions about Norris; Dove, by Andri Luup; and a Enjoy a colorful lecture, and look Social Security or earning investment stage adaptation of Charles Dicken’s at many of the painters known as income? We look into both, as well Great Expectations. Handouts are The Second Amendment impressionists in late nineteenth as how to build your investment provided by the instructor. century France. Examine their and the Right to Keep and income foundation. Handouts are techniques and innovations. Course Code: OLRRWW.(1) Bear Arms provided by the instructor. Note: The course can be enjoyed without Course Code: OLJSIP.(1) The Second Amendment to Course Code: OOFINSTR.(1) reading the plays, but they are Coordinator: Jo Crankshaw recommended reading to enhance the United States Constitution Coordinator: Wendy Overton your experience. guarantees that “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the Coordinator: Gail Acree security of a free state, the right of A Twenty-Fourth Opera OLLI at LSU Registration the people to keep and bear arms, Season shall not be infringed.” Explore the Help Workshop Enjoy and learn about a single Romantic Poetry and amendment’s constitutional and The OLLI Office is offering an Open opera each week using DVDs and Victorian Painting political background, and the way it Registration Event on Thursday, lectures. The operas are: Puccini’s has been understood over the years. August 29, from 2:00 pm through Victorian painters were fascinated by Turandot; Wagner’s Tannhauser; Special attention is given to recent 4:00 pm at the Student Training and the poetry of the Romantic period. Bellini’s La Sonnambula; Strauss’ Der Supreme Court decisions dealing Research Center’s Computer Lab, In particular, the narrative poetry of Rosenkavalier; and Verdi’s Falstaff, to with the right to bear arms. Learn East Fraternity Circle, LSU Campus. the Romantics provided a source of be presented by Andreas Giger, LSU about policies designed to limit There is free parking available in inspiration for Victorian painters and Professor of Musicology. artistic movements. Survey some of the sale and possession of firearms the adjacent University United the key concepts of Romanticism, (assault weapons bans, magazine Course Code: OLOPRA.(1) Methodist Church south lot. At this and why Victorians were so limits, and background checks), and Coordinator: Ken Nelson registration event, you can learn how absorbed with themes suggested the role of the federal executive, to register online for future ease by the Romantics. Read some of public opinion, the media, and and convenience. This is a one-day the major Romantic poets, such interest groups relating to Second Waterscapes in Watercolor event. as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Amendment rights. Explore composition of and painting Course Code: OOREG.(1) Shelly, and Byron, as well as some Course Code: OLAMND.(1) water in landscapes--creating the Coordinator: OLLI at LSU O¦ce lesser-known poets, and discuss Coordinator: Jim Bolner illusion of rushing water, crashing the interrelationship between some waves, and slowly moving streams. of their poems and the paintings Join us if you are new to watercolor inspired by them. Southern Women Writers or wish to brush up on your Personal technique. Course Code: OLRPVP.(1) Read challenging and diverse works Coordinator: John Engelsman to glean and demonstrate a working Course Code: OLWAT.(1) Enrichment knowledge of the authors, their Supplies: A supply list will be emailed prior texts, and elements of those texts. to the start of the class. What is the Cloud? And Russia’s Cultural Treasures This course will encourage you to Coordinator: Roberta Loﬂin Other Computer Jargon World-famous architecture, painting, not merely hone your appreciation literature, music, dance, drama, and for reading, but to develop the What do all those computer words movies evolved over many centuries critical thinking skills necessary for A World Perspective: mean? Enjoy a fun exploration of from roots in Russian folk traditions discussing fiction as a literary form What You Didn’t Learn words and phrases like the cloud, and the Christian faith. Illustrated and genre. We will focus on southern social media, blu-ray, bluetooth, through paintings, photos, musical women writers and their literary in Western Civilization troll, bandwidth, hard drive, wireless, recordings, and film clips, this course output—from classic, well-known Courses HTML, Dropbox, Google Docs, traces the development of art forms giants including Flannery O’Conner, and hundreds more. Recognize American educations focus on against the backdrop of Russia’s Eudora Welty, Katherine Ann Porter, and understand the general terms the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, turbulent past. and Zora Neale Hurston to more that explain how our computers, contemporary writers including Greek, Roman, and medieval phones, and devices are linked to the Course Code: OLRCT.(1) Bobbie Ann Mason and Dorothy European background to modern Internet. Set up an e-mail account Coordinator: Mary Johnson Allison. Short stories will reveal a civilization. This course broadens with Gmail, and explore more of the rich and varied literary tradition that perspective by discussing the wonderful things that can be done of women writers reflecting on seminal contributions of China, India, with such an account. Explore other Sailing the sights, smells, sounds, beauty, the Arab world, and other early computer topics that you wish to civilizations to science, religion, Catch the wind in your sails, and tensions, and darker sides of life in learn more about. philosophy, economics, and other learn the basic principles of small the South. fields. Handouts will be provided by Course Code: PEEMAIL.(1) boat sailing, including safety Course Code: OLJSWW.(1) the instructor. Coordinator: Chandan Sharma considerations. Put that knowledge Please note that this Supplies: The required texts are Downhome: course will be held at two locations. to the test on the water at False An Anthology of Southern Women River. Join active small-boat sailors Writers by Susie Mee. Course Code: OLWCIV.(1) (Broadmoor United Women’s Week Kick-O¤ on their boats for this information- Methodist Church) Coordinator: Judy Miller packed, hands-on class. The course Course Code: OLWESCI.(1) (St. James Place) Luncheon is a one-day event only, sponsored Coordinator: Karen Egedy (BUMC); David Join other OLLI at LSU members by and held at the Pelican Yacht Special Topics for Wall (St. James Place) at the 12th Annual Women’s Week Club, False River, New Roads, LA. Kick-Off Luncheon at the OLLI at Handouts are provided by the Gardeners LSU table. For more information on instructor. Learn about selecting plants, special Women’s Week, visit the Women’s Course Code: OLSAIL.(1) cultural practices of each, spraying, Council of Greater Baton Rouge special insects/diseases and weeds website at www.wcgbr.com. to identify and eliminate. Course Code: PEWWKL.(1) Coordinator: OLLI at LSU O¦ce 12 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 13 Instructor Biographies

Patricia Alexander has been a lifelong resident Angélique Bergeron is a Creole native of Pointe known in Baton Rouge as an investigative reporter of Baton Rouge. She earned a BS in physical Coupee parish who has conducted extensive and documentary producer at WBRZ (Channel education from LSU in 1970, a master’s degree research regarding Creole language. Since 2009, 2) during the 1980s. Camp also worked at local in 1976 and additional coursework beyond the she has served as executive director of the Pointe stations in Miami, Boston, and in New York as a master’s degree. In 2006, she retired from the Coupee Historical Society. In this capacity, she has freelance investigative reporter for ABC’s Close EBR parish public school system after 36 years as overseen the reprinting of historic publications, Up documentary unit. a physical education teacher and coach. produced an original bicentennial play, and recently facilitated the publication of the book, Jaime Cantrell holds an MA in Women’s Studies, Stephanie Alexander is currently writing her New Roads and Old Rivers: Louisiana’s Historic and is a doctoral candidate in English at LSU. She dissertation on contemporary northern Irish Pointe Coupee Parish. Bergeron’s other ongoing is the 2012 recipient of the Phil Zwickler Memorial poetry, and plans to complete her PhD in literature projects include local Creole language lessons and Research Fellowship at Cornell University, and she and women’s and gender studies in the spring of a trilingual collection of local folktales. has published in The Journal of Homosexuality 2014. Her areas of study beyond Irish literature and Feminist Formations. include postcolonial literature and theory and James Bolner, Sr. is a professor emeritus of gender studies. political science at LSU. He received his PhD in Phil Chenevert was born in New Orleans, but he political science from the University of Virginia. His has lived in Baton Rouge for 38 years. He has an Carrol and Margaret Ardoin have been doing area of expertise is American constitutional law MA in counseling from University of Southern Cajun dance since 1998, and they taught at St. and history. He has taught at LSU and at several Mississippi. Retired now, he spends most of his Francis Elementary in Iota. The Ardoins teach and universities in the United States and France. Since time recording books and stories for LibriVox, a assist dance lessons for the Cajun French Music his retirement from LSU in 1999, he has taught site for free audiobooks, of which he is also an Association and LA Cajun Culture and Music Club courses in the OLLI program on American politics administrator. He has taught at Cajun Clickers for in the summer. They also dance at D.I.’s Cajun and digital photography. seven years. Restaurant at least once a week, and teach anyone who wants to learn. Mary Boneno is a graduate of St. Mary’s Bridget Connor-Feldbaum is a theater director, Dominican College with a degree in elementary playwright, performer and puppeteer. She has a Greg Arnette has been playing bridge for over 50 education, and taught in Baton Rouge for twenty BA in Theatre Arts from Mount Holyoke College, years, and is certified as a bridge teacher by the years. Mary has been sewing since childhood and and is currently pursuing a MFA in interdisciplinary American Contract Bridge League. quilting for 25 years. She is co-owner of Barn Door art from Goddard College. Much of her theater Quilting, a longarm quilting company. work is inspired by or adapted from Russian Pama Barber, a financial advisor with Edward drama, literature, and history. Jones, holds both a series 7 and a series 66 Henry Bradsher lived, traveled, and studied for securities registrations as well as an insurance many years in parts of the world that nurtured Erica Daigle obtained a PhD from the University license. She earned an MBA from the University civilizations beyond the Middle Eastern and of Iowa. She is a native of Louisiana who received of Hartford and an undergraduate degree from Mediterranean origins of western civilization. He her BS and MA from LSU. Her primary research Southern Connecticut State University. She was a foreign correspondent, intelligence officer, interest is the literature and science of the English spent 14 years as an RN in various educator/ and has two bachelor degrees, one in history and Renaissance, and she has secondary special management roles before relocating to Baton the other in journalism. interests in history of science and medicine. Rouge with her family. Her practice is built on the principles of highly personalized service, tailored Monica Bradsher has studied Russian culture since Anne-Marie Davis has a degree in commercial financial solutions, compassion and trust. the 1960s when she learned to speak Russian art. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, while living in Moscow with her husband, Henry the South Pacific, and the United States. She is a Donald Beale has an MALA from LSU in general Bradsher. Since 1988, she has visited Russia returning instructor to OLLI at LSU, having taught humanities with an emphasis in film studies. He more than 30 times, working for the National in 2008 and 2009. recently completed his course work for a PhD in Geographic Society, leading church missions, and Jim Engster is a graduate in journalism from English at LSU with a concentration in American exploring as a tourist. literature and film. Beale has taught writing LSU and an inductee into the Manship School of courses for the LSU English department and a André Brock grew up in a small town in south Mass Communication Hall of Fame. Engster is the course on Russian cinema for the Department of Louisiana learning horticulture from his father, a president of the Louisiana Radio Network and Foreign Languages & Literatures. He is a program county agent, and grandfather, an avid gardener. president of Tiger Rag Magazine. He is a former manager of LSU Continuing Education distance He holds a BS in Animal, Dairy and Poultry general manager of WRKF-FM, and currently learning programs. Science and a MS in Horticulture, both from LSU. hosts The Jim Engster Show, covering politics, He currently works as county agent and 4-H agent business, sports, and the arts. His work has been Thomas Beard has a PhD from Duke University, in West Feliciana parish, whose work focuses on recognized nationally. He is a three-time president and is an alumni professor emeritus of economics helping home growers and farmers grow better of the Baton Rouge Press Club, and received at LSU. He received both his bachelor’s and crops and other plants. the YWCA Racial Justice Award in Baton Rouge master’s from LSU. Beard is also an opera in 2011. He also appears regularly as a political enthusiast and collector of opera recordings. Peter Callery is a Jesuit priest who taught in high analyst for WAFB-Channel 9 in Baton Rouge. schools for 36 years. He is currently a retreat director Veeder Bell has a BS in Spanish/English at Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, LA. Brent Evans started sailing while he attended secondary education, and a MA in Latin American Auburn in 1990. It did not take long before he studies, both from LSU. Bell also received a During three decades as an investigative reporter, tackled roles such as Rear Commodore and master’s in Spanish literature from the University John Camp won numerous major journalism Commodore on the Auburn Sailing Team. Since of Northern Iowa. During the course of her prizes, including four George Foster Peabody 2007, Brent has been competitive racing in a twenty-five years of teaching and working on awards. He retired from CNN in 2000 after ten Sunfish sailboat, and has competed at 11 national her education, she spent much of the time doing years as a senior investigative correspondent in and international championships and three world coursework in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Spain. the network’s Special Assignment Unit. He is best championships. 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Claire Fontenot is a retired nurse with a BS Quality Improvement Organization for Medicare at schools in Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, in nursing from Southeastern University in in Louisiana, which improves the quality of and Concordia parishes, and Natchez, MS. In Hammond, LA. She has been a Master Gardner for healthcare and patient safety in hospitals, nursing 2012, he returned to private law practice in St. 12 years, and does volunteer work for the LSU Ag homes, and provider offices across the state. Francisville. Center to further educate the public on gardening topics. Lamar Jones is a retired LSU professor of Sarah Liberta has a MA in English from Texas economics, and holds a PhD from the University of Christian University, and is a retired English Court Freeman attended a workshop in November Texas. professor whose favorite hobby is growing and 2012 about Aldo Leopold, an American forester cooking with herbs. As owner of HERBS by Sarah, and environmentalist. The workshop inspired Sally Jones retired from the East Baton Rouge she provides herbal education, research, and Freeman to increase awareness concerning the School System after teaching French and English business services, including long-running columns environment, and he thought of an OLLI class. at both middle and high school levels over the for Louisiana Cookin’ and The Essential Herbal course of twenty years. She graduated from magazines. For several years prior to her joining Charles Fryling received his MS in landscape LSU’s College of Education with a major degree in the OLLI program in 2011, her culinary herbal architecture from Harvard University, and currently French education and a minor degree in English seminars drew hundreds of guests to White Oak teaches LSU landscape architecture courses. He education. Jones began her teaching career at Plantation and the Baton Rouge Garden Center. uses his photographs extensively to illustrate his Central Middle School, and then moved on to lectures. As an environmental activist, Fryling Central and Zachary High Schools before finishing Linda Lightfoot has a bachelor’s in journalism and has been involved in environmental concerns for her teaching years at Northeast High in Pride, LA. political science. She retired from The Advocate the past 45 years. He is particularly known for his after 42 years of employment, the last 15 of which concern about the protection of the Atchafalaya George Judy is a LSU professor, the head of MFA as executive editor. Basin, a constant proponent for keeping it Wet acting program, and artistic director of Swine and Wild. Palace. He is a member of the Actors Equity Roberta Loflin is a native of Demarest, NJ. After Association, the Screen Actors Guild, as well as an obtaining a BA in art history and theory from Jerrise Grantham owns the Jeffie Jean Dance associate member of both the Society of Directors George Washington University, she studied Studio, which her mother started 72 years ago. and Choreographers and the Dramatist’s Guild. His communication design at Northern Virginia Grantham teaches all forms of dance at the studio, credits as an actor, writer, director, and educator Community College, and color theory, watercolor, and at public and private schools in the Baton include work with the Royal National Theater and drawing at the Art League School in Rouge area. She is an adjunct faculty member Studio in London, the Asolo Theatre, Kentucky Alexandria, VA. She has taught watercolor through of Tulane University in the theater and dance Shakespeare Festival, Pennsylvania Centre Stage, Louisiana Art and Artist Guild, OLLI at LSU, and department. Also, she is certified to teach by Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and twelve seasons LSU Union Leisure classes. She currently has work Dance Masters of America. Grantham earned her with the Tony award-winning Utah Shakespeare on exhibit at the Louisiana Art & Artists Guild BS from LSU. She has enjoyed the art of teaching Festival. Gallery and several other Baton Rouge locations. and sharing the passion of dance for more than 30 years. Owen Kemp has been a yoga instructor for several Liliana Lopez-Ahlskog is a native of Cali, years, and received her yoga training through Colombia. She met her Finnish husband there, and Henry Hample has played fiddle opposite many of the Loving Yoga program at the Barsana Dham together with their family they traveled around Cajun music’s top accordionists, including Jesse Ashram in Austin, TX. She attended training the world for 15 years before settling in Jarreau, Lege, Sheryl Cormier, Ray Abshire, Joe Hall, Don sessions at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY LA. She taught Spanish at Catholic High of Pointe Fontenot, August Broussard, Jamie Berzas, and and various venues around the country. Owen’s Coupee in New Roads for four years, and also Harry Trahan. Nominated for the Cajun French yoga style is best described as flow. serves as a substitute teacher for False River Music Association’s Fiddler of the Year Award in Academy in New Roads. She translated two books 2010, he has taught Cajun fiddle for Louisiana Lewis Kilbourne has over 30 years of experience into Spanish, This is a Story and The Umpire Call Folk Roots, the Jean Lafitte Center, and Tom’s as a senior financial executive for various public by Paula Smith Fulmer. She is very proud of her Fiddle & Bow. He holds a master’s degree in companies. He obtained a PhD in economics heritage, and loves giving students a new insight ethnomusicology from Brown University. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977, and into Latin American culture. studied various economic cycles, events, and Nancy Harris is a painter and instructor, achievements of multiple United States presidents. Fara Mabrey is a native of Italy who has taught maintaining a studio in Baton Rouge. She has a Kilbourne has also visited most of their libraries Italian and French in schools in both Italy and MFA in Painting and a MA in Art History. and memorial sites. France. She has a BA in foreign languages from the Universita Di Bari, and has lived in Switzerland Wendy Hazey is an award-winning teaching Carolee Laffoon, MBA, PE, is a professional and France for extended periods of time. While artist in the Baton Rouge area. She recently chemical engineer, life coach, and mind-body living in Naples, Italy, Mabrey taught French at received her BFA in studio art from LSU and is skills practitioner. She is currently enrolled in the the International School. She is married to an a MFA candidate in studio art. Her work is hung Mind-Body Certification Program through The American, and currently resides in Baton Rouge. nationally. Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and serves on She has taught Italian at the LSU Union Leisure the faculty of the Mind-Body Center of Louisiana. Classes for the last 12 years. Karry Hosford is a professional food photographer She has been an environmental consultant since and food stylist. She owns her own photography graduating from LSU in 1995. Laffoon received Denise Magnat earned her BA in education from business, and has been freelancing for almost her life coaching certification in 2009, when she the University of Algiers, North Africa, and has 10 years. She has a culinary degree from started facilitating workshops and working with taught French to all age groups for 37 years in Johnson and Wales University. In addition to clients to use mind-body skills for stress reduction several countries in Africa, Europe, the South food photography, she teaches cooking classes and healing. Pacific, and in a few states in the United States. and develops recipes for cookbooks and She has taught for seven years with the OLLI at magazines. Shane Landry holds a LLM from University of the LSU program. Pacific in Sacramento, CA and both a JD and BA Trenton James is a retired family physician who in Political Science from LSU. After practicing law Marchita Mauck has a PhD from Tulane University, lives in a home that is 170 years old on Great in the New Orleans and St. Francisville areas for and is retired from the LSU College of Art & Mississippi River Road. [This is correct] He seven years, he obtained his teaching certificate Design. teaches a series for OLLI at LSU on history of through the Alternative Teaching Program. medicine in Louisiana in the 19th century. James He taught history, social studies, and English Trudi Meyers holds a MA from LSU in both is also the associate medical director for the German and Spanish, and has traveled all over 14 /// Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses /// Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Call OLLI at LSU: 225-578-6763 /// Register Online: www.outreach.lsu.edu/olli /// 15

Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Central and Mississippi. She is a retired journalism professor, Orchid Society for over 25 years, and is the South America, with her late husband, Samuel P. former business manager of The Southern Review, society’s current newsletter editor. For 17 years, Meyers, who was a professor at LSU. She has also active newspaper reporter and photographer, ad she has led a study group on orchids with seniors, made several trips to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain). rep for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, and avid which is part of BREC’s Adult Leisure Program. Meyers has taught German and Spanish with OLLI recycler. She grew up in the Panama Canal Zone She is a member of the American Orchid Society, at LSU since its inception as Lagniappe Studies. and lives in a geodesic dome in Baker. the Orchid Digest, and the Southwest Region Orchid Growers Association. Valerie Perioux is an instructor at the Jeffie Jean Linda Robinson has been working with stained Dance Studio. She studied dance with many glass for 25 years and with fused glass for almost Leslie Tassin is a native of Bondelonville in teachers in the industry, and has been a dance two years. Her professional training and career is Avoyelles parish with a BA in political science from instructor for more than 40 years. Perioux is also in the field of child and family studies with a PhD LSU and a master’s degree in American studies an active member of the Dixie Chapter of Dance in human ecology. from Northwestern State University. He was the Masters of America, a national dance organization former director of the State Office of Cultural in which all members are certified to teach dance. Shirley Sands is currently on the faculty at Development, and worked as the Louisiana state the University of Louisiana–Lafayette in the historic preservation officer. He is a proud eighth Ronald Perritt holds a PhD, and has theological Department of History and Geography where generation Louisianan, but the first to grow up training from both the Oxford Summer School she teaches American history and religion. Her speaking English. His philosophy is laissez les bon of Religious Studies at Wadham College, Oxford, doctoral dissertation focused on the religious art temps rouler. England and the New Orleans Baptist Theological of New Mexico. Besides teaching, Sands is the Seminary. He also holds a master’s of theological executive director of the Manuscript Society, an Tip Tipton is a musician of note and composer studies from Chandler School of Theology, Emory international organization of private manuscript of notes, with 18 years of experience as a church University. Perritt is a retired electrical engineer, collectors and universities with manuscript musician, six years of experience on the music who worked for Dow Chemical and taught in the collectors, dealers, historians and others. faculty of Xavier University, with 17 published electrical engineering departments at Georgia musical works, many of which are set to psalms. Tech and LSU. Steve Shamburger has been a professional Tipton is a Presbyterian Church pastor, retired illustrator for more than 25 years. Since graduating since 2008. Darlene Reaves is a retired high school science from the Art Institute of Houston in 1984, he has teacher who taught in Jefferson, Orleans, and produced artwork for such clients as Coca-Cola, Stephan Toms received his PhD in English from West Feliciana parishes. She holds a master’s Turner Entertainment Television, Sports Illustrated LSU, and is a native of Louisiana. His bachelor’s is in science teaching. During her 10 years at the Kids and Time for Kids magazines. Shamburger in sociology from Louisiana Tech University and New Orleans Center for Science and Math, she lives and freelances from his home-based studio in his master’s is in divinity from the New Orleans created, and taught a course about mammals Baton Rouge. Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral and birds called “Wildlife Biology.” The Louisiana dissertation, Ambivalent Idylls, was a comparison Department of Education approved the course as Jane Simmons completed undergraduate work of the novels of Thomas Hardy, William Faulkner a high school science elective. in English and education at Tulane University and and Ellen Glasgow. A minister for over 40 years, graduate work at LSU. Her ventures have included he is currently the vicar of St. Paul’s Anglican Kathy Redmond, CZT, is a certified Zentangle travel and coursework in the arts and becoming a Church (Reformed Episcopal). teacher and has been teaching Zentangle since yoga instructor. Simmons is a lover of the creative 2011. She has a BID from LSU in Interior Design process and all of the pieces that go into it. Francis Vanderwall is a professor of theology at and an MBA from Capella University. Redmond Our Lady of the Lake College, and teaches in the speaks regularly for the Sudden Impact program Danna Spayde is a native of Gulfport, MS RSI program for the Catholic Diocese of Baton dedicated to the education of young drivers about who spent four years in St. Thomas, US Virgin Rouge. He is a spiritual director and pastoral the consequences of distracted driving, and is a Islands, and has been a resident of Baton Rouge counselor who presents retreats at the Jesuit resident of Ascension parish. since 1958. She is a retired social worker and Retreat House in Grand Coteau, La, and elsewhere. works part time for the Louisiana Association The author of five books on prayer, spirituality and Patt Roberson earned a PhD in mass of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers. psychology, he belonged to the Jesuit order for communication from University of Southern Spayde has been a member of the Baton Gouge almost thirty years.

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