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A#137654 DE112617 B#135846 Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning OLLI Staff Institute at Texas Tech University! Shelby Crews OLLI Director At Texas Tech University, we aspire (806) 742-OLLI (6554) to provide students an experience [email protected] that is transformative, one that promotes intellectual curiosity, and Melanie Hart, Ph.D. promotes life-long learning. Vice Provost, Texas Tech University OLLI Texas Tech Oversight The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Texas Tech University embodies these Otto Ratheal, M.B.A attributes. It ofers unique opportunities Associate Director for local citizens of more than 50 years of age who have a Tina Crowson common interest in continuing OLLI Coordinator their learning experiences and intellectual stimulation in an organization of like- minded people who value the joy of learning. OLLI Advisory Board Len Ainsworth, Ed.D. Many individuals have taken advantage of the oferings aforded Nicky Anderson through this exciting program. Courses are developed by peers with James Brink, Ph.D. the goal of providing a high quality learning experience accessible Jan Broome to all. In addition, OLLI membership provides an opportunity for Jim Douglass social interaction and new friendships with members who bring Gary Elbow, Ph.D. a lifetime of personal and professional experience to class. Ed Fowler Larry Hess, M.M. I welcome and encourage your participation in this program that Nancy Isom will provide opportunities to grow intellectually and socially. Karen King Peter Laverty Sincerely, Joan McComb-Dominey Sam Medina, J.D. Jimmy Moore, M.Ed. Jane Nagy, M.A. Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D. Terri Navrkal, MS.Ed. – Chair President. Greg Pare Paul Rostad, M.Ed. Kathy Stocco

The Osher Foundation OLLI Offce Hours The Bernard Osher Foundation, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. headquartered in San Francisco, Friday 9 a.m.-Noon was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman Please check our website and and community leader. The monthly electronic newsletters for Foundation seeks to improve holiday or other closing dates. quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. Mr. Osher is a community-oriented businessman whose philanthropy www.olli.ttu.edu created Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) across the country. Our OLLI is in a network of 121 lifelong learning programs on university and college campuses across the country, with at least one grantee in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

OLLI owes its existence to Bernard and Barbro Osher, whose vision and continuing moral and fnancial support of lifelong learning is unprecedented and unparalleled. We are very fortunate and proud to have an OLLI at Texas Tech University.

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Our Mission The mission of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech University is to provide enjoyable and stimulating non-credit learning and cultural opportunities for its members.

What is Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)? OLLI began as a continuing education program at Texas Tech University in 2002-2003 as Texas Tech Lifelong Winter Party 2016 Learning. In 2008, endowment support was received from the Bernard Osher Foundation. In recognition of its afliation with the Osher Foundation and as one of 120 What if I have to cancel such institutes nationwide, Texas Tech Lifelong Learning was re-named Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at my registration? Texas Tech University. We are self-sustaining, supported Because space in classes is limited, please let the through membership dues, class fees, an endowment ofce know as soon as possible if you need to from the Bernard Osher Foundation, donations and in- cancel a class registration. It is important that you kind support from Texas Tech University. No tests, no are aware that canceling any class requiring bus grades, no research papers – just intellectual stimulation. transportation, food or supplies will result in loss of the registration fee unless the member is able What are the requirements to join? to fnd a replacement to attend in their place. Everyone age 50 and older may join. For all other classes, we ask that members let us know of The only prerequisite is a desire to learn. their cancellation at least 4 days in advance to be eligible to receive a credit transfer to be applied to another class or a refund. Members may also choose to donate What does membership cost? their refund if they wish to support OLLI operations. Membership is $35 per person, valid for a year from date of We do provide full refunds on a case-by-case purchase, and does not include cost of individual courses. basis for illness, medical emergencies etc. Membership fees cannot be credited or refunded.

Who teaches OLLI classes? What happens for weather or Most of our classes are taught by distinguished professors, both active and retired. Other instructors are other emergency cancellations? experts in their felds, university doctoral students or OLLI follows the same policy as Texas Tech University OLLI members. There is one common denominator: they for cancellations because of weather or other acts of teach because they enjoy education and OLLI students. nature or emergencies. If TTU classes are canceled, OLLI classes are also canceled. Postings can be found at www.emergency.ttu.edu as well as on local television or How do I sign up? radio stations. OLLI reserves the right to substitute instructors, Below are the methods to register for rearrange class schedules, or cancel classes because of memberships, classes and other events: low enrollment or illness. In case of class cancellation or a • Register securely online at www.olli.ttu.edu. schedule change, you will be notifed and may receive a We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. credit for another class in the same semester or a refund. • Mail a completed registration form with a check. The form can be found in this catalog or printed from www.olli.ttu.edu. See form for details. Where is the OLLI offce? • Bring completed form with check to the Our ofce is in the Texas Tech Plaza, 5th foor, Lubbock OLLI ofce during ofce hours. Suite 513 at 19th & University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas. Our email is [email protected], and our phone number is (806) 742-OLLI (6554).

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OLLI Member Discounts • OLLI Members now have the ability to access the • SAVE $8 ON MAINSTAGE THEATRE OR $5 Texas Tech University Robert H. Ewalt Recreation ON LAB THEATRE at Texas Tech University (Rec) Center with reduced membership rates – $295 Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre-Mainstage for a year or $120 per semester. Join today to take Theatre. OLLI price for Mainstage Theatre is advantage of the extensive facilities, the numerous $10 & Lab Theatre is $5. Call (806) 742-3603, ftness and wellness classes and the resort style pool. or visit www.depts.ttu.edu/theatreanddance/ For more information about the Rec Center, please call (806) 742-3351 or visit www.depts.ttu.edu/recsports. • PURCHASE AT STUDENT RATE for ticketed **This ofer applies only to the OLLI Member and performances at The School of Music. cannot be applied to a spouse or child. Proof of OLLI For more information, call 806.742.2270 membership may be required to ensure reduced or visit www.depts.ttu.edu/music/ rates at the time of Rec Center enrollment.**

• SAVE $6 on the TTU Presidential Lecture and OLLI presents programs exclusively for the members Performance Series. OLLI individual general of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at admission price is $12 with a 2016-2017 OLLI name Texas Tech University. Please consider joining today! badge and can be purchased at the Select-A-Seat box ofce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Even if a class is free, pre-registration or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com using is required to ensure adequate seating discount code OLLI. Tickets available August 1! and refreshments (when ofered).

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Table of Contents Orientation & Orientation & Spring Kickof ... 6 Spring Kickoff Arts & Culture ...... 7

Current Topics ...... 9 Don’t miss these special OLLI events where you can Film Study ...... 11 meet other members, learn about additional ways to get involved and be frst in line to register for spring classes. Finance ...... 12

Food ...... 12 OLLI Orientation for Health & Wellness ...... 13 New and Prospective Members If you are a new member, or are interested in learning Hidden Lubbock Tour ...... 15 more about what OLLI has to ofer, this is your chance! Learn about OLLI’s many programs and activities, meet History ...... 16 board members and staf. You will also fnd out about our wide variety of course topics, committees and volunteer opportunities. Bring your catalog if you already have one; we Hobbies & Activities ...... 16 will go over classes and procedures using this publication. This class is open to current members and those who are Science & Technology ...... 17 not currently members, but are interested in fnding out more about what OLLI has to ofer. Refreshments will be served. Readers Circle ...... 18 Instructor: Terri Navrkal is honored to serve as president for the Lubbock OLLI Advisory Board. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in Table Talks ...... 19 education administration from Texas Tech University. Date: January 17, 2018 Class Summary ...... 22 Day: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: FREE Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Registration ...... 23 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

OLLI 2018 Spring Kickoff Discover what the spring semester has to ofer by joining us for the spring kickof event. Make plans to attend this come and go event at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center where you can enroll in classes, mix and mingle with OLLI friends, and visit with this semester’s professors who will be on hand to answer questions about their upcoming presentations. This evening will be free to OLLI members as a thank you for your participation in the OLLI program at Texas Tech University. Date: January 24, 2018 Day: Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: FREE Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St, Lubbock, TX 79409

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Arts & Culture Another Side of Acrylics Acrylics are easy and incredibly versatile. They can What is a Recycled Roomscape, Anyway? be used as liquid (like watercolor) or more solid (like Join well-known Lubbock artist and graphic designer, oils) depending on your desire. This class will show you Pat Maines, as she shares her passion for collecting and the fundamental roots of acrylics, how to make your creating miniatures. To most people, miniatures are paintings come alive with vibrant color and realism, or dollhouses and serve as a foundation for collecting, but create movement and balance in an abstract or still life. to Pat they are an art form – giving items like broken The class will be hands-on common approaches jewelry, buttons and small containers a second chance. to painting fne art with acrylic. You will receive Instructor: Pat Maines creates interior environments instruction on the technical use of the tools and some of that are small spaces, inner sanctuaries, which the mediums that can further the use of your acrylics. beckon you to take another look. The assemblages • Day 1 Introduction of Acrylic Applications and Design are miniature, three-dimensional sculptures of • Day 2 Paint the Light places created by a skilled recycler who reinvents • Day 3 Contrast, Focus, and Defning Patterns found items into new accoutrements of home. • Day 4 When a Shadow is a Shadow Date: February 7, 2018 Instructor: “Eclectic” – that is the word that best Day: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. describes the muralist June Musick. Her idea of art is, Fee: $15 “Paint everything!” She paints fast and passionately Location: Texas Tech Plaza, and humor fuels her energy for the arts. Every stroke 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 of the brush comes with a smile (or a joke) whether it is a two-inch chip brush or the fnest sable! Dates: March 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2018 The Reign in Spain, 1492 – Day: Monday-Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Sephardic Memories and Music Fee: $70 (includes instruction and supplies) Location: Texas Tech Plaza, The area that is now modern Spain was home to “Las 1901 University Avenue, Tres Culturas,” Christians, Muslims, and Jews, who Lubbock, TX 79410 coexisted in relative peace for many centuries. Due Capacity: 20 participants to extreme persecution promoted by the Inquisition, the Sephardic (Spanish) Jewish culture was forced underground but was never completely forgotten. This short course will bring to light a bit of this history and the rich collection of music that has survived. Exploring the Early Christian Instructor: Eric Fried, associate professor of music and assistant to the director of the School of Music Mosaics of Ravenna, Italy at Texas Tech University, earned music degrees from This class is an exploration of the 5th and 6th Indiana University, the University of Denver, and the century Greco-Roman Christian mosaics of Ravenna, University of Arizona. He has led the Music of Spain Italy. These mosaics contain elements of Byzantine program at the TTU Center in Seville, Spain since 2007. and Roman iconography that refects the city’s key Date: March 1, 2018 location toward the northern end of the Adriatic Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Sea, where Byzantine and Roman traditions came Fee: $15 together. The city’s ancient churches have been Location: Texas Tech Plaza, designated a United Nations Educational and 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Cultural Organization World Heritage Site. Instructor: Gary Elbow, Ph.D., has taught classes on geography and Latin America at Texas Tech University for over 45 years. He is the recipient of Fulbright Awards for teaching and research in Costa Rica and Ecuador and has received local and national recognition for his contributions in teaching, research, and service. Date: March 22, 2018 Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Jazz and Swing Legends – A Retrospective Panel Discussion on the Arts in Lubbock Enjoy a live jazz quartet! Join us to discover the Lubbock is the hometown of famous artists, such as evolution of jazz styles from the swing era to present. sculptor Glenna Maxey Goodacre, musicians Mac Davis Although jazz may be perceived as a unifed genre of and Ralna English, Broadway singer David Gaschen, and music, there are actually many substyles within jazz that the ofcial State of Texas photographer Wyman Meinzer. include swing, bebop, cool, modal, hard bop, soul jazz, What is it about Lubbock that allows us to produce jazz-rock fusion, contemporary, and so forth. We will so many nationally recognized artists and what do explore the evolution of jazz styles, including the main the major players in today’s arts community say jazz innovators and social trends that fostered each style. about the current state of the Lubbock art scene. Instructor: Dr. Benjamin Haugland is the assistant Our panel will also discuss what the future holds as professor of Jazz Studies at Texas Tech University. we approach the completion of the new Buddy Holly He has a history of musical distinction and is a Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, a state-of-the- recipient of nine DownBeat awards for jazz including art venue that will play host to numerous concerts “Best Soloist” and “Best Jazz Composition.” and productions slated for completion in 2020. Date: March 27, 2018 Date: TBDJanuary 24, 2018 Day: Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Day: TBDWednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Fee: $15 Location: Lubbock Piano Gallery, 4621 S. Loop 289 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Members are responsible for own transportation. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Leonard Bernstein Teaches You Music An Afternoon With Kenneth Wyatt The world is in the process of celebrating the Join OLLI for the short trip to Tulia, TX to explore centennial of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). His the galleries of world-renowned artist, Kenneth Wyatt. genius lives on in the 21st century. Bernstein was a Attendees will hear from the artist himself on his composer, a musician, a conductor, a social activist passion for art and what has kept him creating all these and an educator. We will learn about music directly years. After spending time at the gallery, members will from him. During the 1950’s “Lennie” was a seven- have lunch at Tulia favorite, El Camino Restaurant. time guest on the award-winning television program Date: May 1, 2018 “Omnibus” hosted by Alistair Cook. This semester, Day: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. class participants will view and discuss two episodes Fee: $35 (includes transportation and lunch) of the program featuring Bernstein the educator. Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Instructor: Bill Pesetski is a retired Department 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 of Defense systems analyst. He attended Drake University and the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, earning a B.A. in Economics. Date: April 17 and 24, 2018 Day: Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Current Topics Feeding the Beast Fox 34 news director/anchor Jef Klotzman Finding a Job in the 21st Century will discuss how stories are discovered and When you are Over 50 presented on a daily newscast. The presentation involves a case study of a news Are you considering changing careers or going back event that took several weeks to cover. This to work after a well-deserved sabbatical? No longer do is an interactive class discussing news today’s job seekers simply write a resume and answer ethics, freedom of the press, and what newspaper job advertisements. Today’s job search makes a compelling story. Find out what separates real encompasses a high-tech fast-paced automated process. news from fake news. Just because you are over 50 does not mean you do Instructor: Jef Klotzman is news director of not have advanced skills, knowledge and abilities to Ramar Communications, Inc. and anchor of Fox be a great employee. Come join us while we discuss 34 News @Nine. He has more than 40 years of how boomers can still be an innovative generation! experience in all aspects of broadcast news; serving Instructor: James M. Childers, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, has in various markets as producer, reporter, sports, extensive experience teaching in face-to-face graduate weather, news anchor, and news director. programs and in an online undergraduate program. Date: March 21, 2018 Date: March 19, 2018 Day: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Day: Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 Fee: $15 Location: Fox 34 Ramar Communications, 9800 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79423 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Tweet for Tat: Is It Social Media or Antisocial Media? Posting, messaging, tweeting, trolling and bullying are all terms that are associated with the use of what we have come to call social media. But is that an accurate name – has social media evolved to become antisocial media or has it always been a bit of both? We will discuss views on the communication role, societal impact and ever evolving use of social media. Our focus will Don’t Let the Airlines Take You for not be on a “how to” but on a “what is” approach that a Ride – Know Your Flight Rights reviews social media’s efect on our communication. Instructor: Michael Zahn is an assistant professor The media brims with airline horror stories – of practice at Texas Tech University in the Department passengers dragged of planes bleeding and screaming, of Advertising within the College of Media and insulted by unruly fight attendants, sitting next to Communication. He has experience in both higher obnoxious passengers, being stuck on tarmacs for hours education teaching and professional practice. without food and restrooms, and fnding their luggage Date: February 8, 2018 did not make the trip. Professor Beyer will set the Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. record straight by telling you your rights with regard Fee: $15 to passenger bumping, tarmac delays, damaged and Location: Texas Tech Plaza, lost baggage, and other issues which could transform 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 your dream vacation into a nightmarish experience. Instructor: Dr. Gerry W. Beyer is the Governor Preston E. Smith regents professor of law at Texas Tech where he has received numerous awards including the coveted Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award. Date: April 10, 2018 Day: Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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The Human Traffcking Paradox Dick and Jane Master the Twitterverse This ostensibly veiled subject is ofered to engage This session will explore the lure of using newer and challenge participants to become mindful of technologies (social media) to do old things – like human trafcking in all its insidious incarnations. stay in touch with family and other loved ones – even This course includes research gathered by Dr. better than older ways. It will also examine where Crews for his two doctorates from Texas Tech the landmines are, where the rattlesnakes hide, University; and narratives from law enforcement, and where the snipers are likely to be lurking. By professional counselors, trafckers, and victims. dealing with both the promises and the dangers, we Come learn about why human trafcking is such can more intelligently determine how to incorporate an elusive concern from behind the scenes. these newer technologies into our lives. Instructor: Charles Crews, Ph.D. is an Instructor: Randy Reddick, Ph.D., is the Morris associate professor in counselor education and Professor of Journalism at Texas Tech University supervision. He began at Texas Tech University and assistant dean for technology in the College of in 2007, leaving Central Texas where he worked Media and Communication. He served as managing as a school counselor in Burnet CISD. editor of The Daily Press (Paso Robles, Calif.) Date: April 5, 2018 and as company vice president 1973-1988. Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Date: April 12, 2018 Fee: $15 Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Fee: $15 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Film Study Dinner and a Movie – Julie & Julia (2009) Skyviews Restaurant’s executive chef, Jason Lindley Film Night: My Man Godfrey (1936) has created a Julia Childs inspired dinner menu to Be Godfrey’s guest for a lovely dinner. Back by complement a special viewing of the flm “Julie & Julia”, popular demand, this flm will have you laughing, the critically acclaimed movie that chronicles the origins crying and intrigued. William Powell gives one of of Julia Childs’ professional career through the eyes his best performances as a vagrant who is hired as of blogger/author Julie Powell. Meryl Streep stars as a family butler by a scatterbrained socialite played the efervescent Julia Childs and Amy Adams portrays by Carole Lombard. Directed by Gregory La Cava. blogger Powell in her yearlong mission to prepare Facilitator: Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is humanities every recipe in Childs’ groundbreaking cookbook, librarian for the College of Visual and Performing Arts “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” The food station and of Film Studies for Texas Tech University. He has style dinner provides for guests to sample recipes from written several articles about flm and television which the trailblazing cookbook while watching the flm. have appeared in books such as “Too Bold for the Box Instructor: Garvin O’Neil is a professor of practice Ofce: The Mockumentary from the Big Screen to at Texas Tech University. Mr. O’Neil is a 40 year veteran the Small Screen and Movies in American History.” of the hotel industry, holding executive positions in Date: March 20, 2018 some of the country’s fnest properties, including Day: Tuesday, 5:30-8 p.m. tenures at Rosewood Hotel’s fagship properties, The Fee: $27 (includes a meal) Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Crescent Court Location: Lubbock Women’s Club, in Dallas and the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 Date: March 29, 2018 Day: Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. Fee: $35 The American West Through Silent Film (includes the dinner and movie, wine selections The myths and legends of the American West don’t available for purchase by the glass or bottle) always stem from historical fact, but rather through Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Top Floor, Texas Tech our impressions from the movies. For nearly 60 Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 years, the western flm genre was one of the most Capacity: 40 participants popular forms of mass entertainment. Actors like John Wayne and directors like John Ford became synonymous with the genre. In this course, we’ll watch selected flms or clips from flms and discuss how early cinema helped to form our understanding of both the historical and fctional American West. Facilitator: Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is humanities librarian for the College of Visual and Performing Arts and of Film Studies for Texas Tech University. He has written several articles about flm and television which have appeared in books such as “Too Bold for the Box Ofce: The Mockumentary from the Big Screen to the Small Screen and Movies in American History.” Date: May 17 and 24, 2018 Day: Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Finance Food Chef’s Table With Dirk Rambo I & II In his fourth series of cooking classes, Dirk Rambo introduces us to the chef’s table. Traditionally, the chef’s table is located in a restaurant kitchen and is reserved for special guests of the chef. Guests at this table receive a special front row view of the culinary action – sometimes even participating in the preparation. Join Dirk Rambo and his wife Jan in their home to receive our very own OLLI chef’s table experience! For $45, customers are treated to a fve-course menu including wines and cofee. Menu #1 (January 25, 5:30-7 p.m. or February 22, 5:30-7 p.m.) • The Devil’s Egg with Lacquered Bacon • Sweet and Sour Salad The Power of Pre-Planning • Creamy Mushroom Soup • Certifed Angus Beef Tenderloin Brochette We spend our entire lives protecting the ones we • Loaded Potato Casserole love. End of life advance planning takes our protective • Steamed Broccoli nature one step further. We will discuss the diferent • Crème Brulee facets of end-of-life arrangements and the choices Menu #2 that we can make early. This will be an open forum (March 22 or April 12, 5:30-7 p.m.) where you may obtain answers to the many questions • Classic Shrimp Cocktail you may have concerning any area of the funeral • Caesar Salad with House Made Dressing industry. Participants will receive a thoughtful • New England Clam Chowder decisions guide in which to record their wishes. • Roasted Cornish Hen with Lemon and Capers Instructor: Laura Landes has been the restorative • Roasted Summer Vegetables artist and pre-need specialist at Lake Ridge Chapel • Chocolate Lava Cake and Memorial Designers for the past eight years. As Instructor: Dirk Rambo is head of operations the education coordinator at Lake Ridge Chapel, she and concept development for Abuelo’s, a 41-unit is committed to educating the community concerning chain of Mexican restaurants. He has been in the many need-to-know “life and death” topics through restaurant industry for 42 years and developed monthly workshops, seminars and special events. menu items, recipes, presentations, restaurant Date: February 5, 2018 design, and operating systems for 26 years. Day: Monday, 2:30-4 p.m. Fee per class: $45 Fee: $15 Location: Dirk and Jan Rambo’s Home (address Location: Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, will be sent out to registrants prior to the class.) 6025 82nd Street (82nd Street & Iola Avenue) Capacity: 12 OLLI participants

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Wine Savvy – What to Health & Wellness Drink & How to Shop Could Lubbockites Be Too Friendly? Is there any challenge more intimidating than navigating through dozens of grape varietals with Lubbock prides itself on being “the friendliest city perplexing labels and wide-ranging prices to fnd in America.” But are we, perhaps, too friendly? How the right wine at the right value? If this describes do our rates of communicable disease compare with your wine pilgrimage, this tasting dinner and other areas of the state? Why do our rates difer from seminar is designed just for you. The four-course those of other regions? In this session, we’ll discuss wine pairing menu and lively discussion will how Lubbock – from the biological and social factors provide you with great insight in discovering wines to the built environment – stacks up and what we can you like, selecting wines by occasion and, most do to improve the well-being of our community. importantly, how to become a savvy wine buyer. Instructor: Madeline McClure serves as the health Instructor: Garvin O’Neil is a professor of practice education facilitator for the City of Lubbock Health at Texas Tech University. Mr. O’Neil is a 40 year veteran Department. She graduated from Baylor University with of the hotel industry, holding executive positions in a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Social Science and some of the country’s fnest properties, including from Boston University with a Master of Public Health. tenures at Rosewood Hotel’s fagship properties, The Date: February 15, 2018 Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Crescent Court Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. in Dallas and the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. Fee: $15 Dates: February 1, 2018 or May 3, 2018 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Day: Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Fee: $45 (includes the tasting dinner and wine selections) Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Top Floor, Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Capacity: 40 participants

Laughter Yoga Yes. Laughter yoga is a real thing and not only is it a real thing, but this physical exercise has been found to beneft the body by reducing blood pressure; bringing more oxygen to the brain and lungs, and helping to strengthen our natural immune functions. Join other OLLI members as we laugh our way to better health! Instructor: Patricia Lynn (Patty) Freier, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, CPHQ, has been a registered nurse for more than 44 years and is a certifed laughter yoga leader with more than 10 years experience. Date: March 27, 2018 Day: Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Skin Care for Men & Women Have the Talk of a Lifetime Come join us as we learn how both men and women How well do you really know those with whom can optimally take care of their unique skin care you share your life? How well do they know you? We needs. We will discuss how to craft a skin care regimen will explore how to bridge the gap by learning new tailored to your individual skin care needs as well as ways to initiate conversations about the things that what steps you can take to protect the skin you’re in. really matter in our busy and ever-changing world. Instructor: Dr. Michelle Tarbox is an assistant Having the talk of a lifetime can make the diference professor in the Department of Dermatology at Texas of a lifetime, and creates a beautiful journal of shared Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). memories throughout the years to come. Join us as Date: March 12, 2018 we come to understand how much our stories matter. Day: Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Participants will receive a deck of conversation cards and Fee: $15 a workbook to document these special conversations. Location: TTUHSC, Instructor: Laura Landes has been the restorative Academic Classroom Building, 3601 4th St. artist and pre-need specialist at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers for the past eight years. As the education coordinator at Lake Ridge Chapel, she is committed to educating our community concerning many need-to-know “life” topics through monthly workshops, seminars and special events. Date: April 30, 2018 Day: Monday, 2:30-4 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street (82nd Street & Iola Avenue)

Hearing Loss in America, a Silent Epidemic? The statistics are alarming! 36 million Americans have hearing loss – this includes 17% of our adult population. Unfortunately, only 20% of those individuals who might beneft from treatment actually seek help; most tend to delay treatment until they cannot communicate even in the best of listening situations. This course’s objective is to give an overview of the history, present, and future of hearing loss and hearing devices. Instructor: Arica Black, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Doctor of Audiology/COO received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders as well as her Doctor of Audiology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Date: March 29, 2018 Day: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Hidden Lubbock Tour An Insider’s View of Two of the Longest Serving Newscasters An Inside Look at the Lubbock For most in the TV business, KCBD is just a stepping Medical Examiner’s Offce stone to a larger market. However, Abner Euresti Join the Lubbock County chief medical examiner as and Karin McCay have made KCBD their permanent he gives an inside look into his role as lead pathologist home, working together for over 30 years. They are for the county. Dr. Natarajan and his team are called the longest running dual anchor team in the United upon in any and all unnatural or unexpected deaths, or States. Join us for dinner, a tour, live newscast situations where a medical doctor is unable to certify a and Q&A with Abner Euresti and Karin McCay. cause of death. The medical examiner’s ofce is required Instructors: Karin McCay is a Texas Tech graduate to be involved in cases of homicide, suicide, accidents, and the most recognized health reporter on the and deaths that are undetermined. In such instances, it South Plains. She is a 17-time Anson Jones Award is the role of Dr. Natarajan and his staf to determine the winner, selected by the Texas Medical Association. cause and manner of death and give testimony in court. She has won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Instructor: Sridhar Natarajan, M.D., M.S., is Award four times and earned an Emmy for her board certifed by the American Board of Pathology documentary on the frst South Plains Honor Flight. in Anatomic, Clinical and Forensic Pathology. He Abner Euresti, a Texas Tech graduate, has more has been a chief medical examiner for nearly 15 than 30 years of news gathering experience. Abner years with involvement in more than 10,000 forensic has received a number of awards for excellence in autopsies that included determining natural and non- education reporting, including statewide awards natural causes of death and manners of death. from: the Texas State Teachers Association, the Date: February 8, 2018 Association of Texas Professional Educators Day: Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. and the Texas Parent Teacher Association. Fee: $15 Date: March 6, 2018 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Day: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Fee: $20 (includes a meal) Location: KCBD, 5600 Avenue A., Lubbock, TX 79404 CTE Emerges as a Hidden Gem How Breedlove, Inc. is in the Lubbock Community Feeding the World – Literally Celebrating 20 years, the Bryon Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) began its partnership between Breedlove CEO Bill Miller will host a tour and Lubbock ISD, South Plains College and Market Lubbock presentation sharing the impact that Breedlove Foods, (now LEDA) with one idea in mind – preparing students Inc., based in Lubbock, has on the local and global to enter the workforce with a wide range of high-wage, communities. As the largest commercial-sized non-proft high skill, high-demand career choices through career food processor in the world dedicated to humanitarian and technical education (CTE) classes. Come see our aid, Breedlove flls a unique need in providing state-of-the-art culinary lab, welding and manufacturing nutritious meals to the world’s most vulnerable. labs, automotive and collision labs, construction Instructor: Bill Miller has been CEO of Breedlove technology lab, foral design lab and LISD TV station. since January of 2017 and was Executive Director of Instructor: Lisa Dudding, M.Ed., assistant director the Reese Technology Center for 7 years prior to that and administrator of the Byron Martin ATC, has time. Bill has served on a variety of banking, business, been an educator for 35 years as a middle and high foundation and civic boards and he continues to serve school classroom teacher, testing coordinator, and the community in many capacities including as a career and technical education coordinator. Trustee and President of the South Plains Foundation. Date: February 27, 2018 Date: April 18, 2018 Day: Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m. Day: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Fee: $15 Location: Byron Martin ATC, 3201 Avenue Q Location: Breedlove Foods, Inc., 1818 N. Martin (Corner of 34th Street & Avenue Q) Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Lubbock, TX 79403

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History The Political and Cultural Implications of the Kennedy Assassination since 1963 A Look at Lubbock History: This lecture will explore the legacy of the Kennedy George Mahon assassination from both political and cultural Join author, Janet Neugebauer for a short presentation perspectives. It will highlight the assassination’s impact based on her book, “A Witness to History: George H. on American politics since 1963, while also emphasizing Mahon, West Texas Congressman”. The presentation the vast cultural implications of the tragedy on the will focus on Mahon’s service on the House Committee American psyche up to the present day, as refected in on Appropriations and the Subcommittee on Defense television, movies, and the recent release of previously Appropriations. She will also talk about his service on classifed fles from the original investigation. special committees, such as the one that went to Oak Instructor: Sean Cunningham, Ph.D., is associate Ridge, Tennessee to learn about the atomic bomb just professor and chair of the Department of History at prior to its being dropped on Japan. There will be time Texas Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in modern at the end for questions as long as attendees wish to stay. American history from the University of Florida in 2007. Instructor: Janet Neugebauer worked at the Date: April 23, 2018 Southwest Collection for 39 years before retiring at the Day: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. end of last May. “A Witness to History”, her ffth book, is Fee: $15 based on the papers of former U.S. Congressman George Location: Texas Tech Plaza, H. Mahon that are housed in the Southwest Collection. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Date: January 30, 2018 Day: Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: FREE Hobbies & Activities Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Courage With the American Presidents: Truman, Kennedy, and Reagan It takes extraordinary courage to be president of the United States. The person occupying the Oval Ofce is subject to criticism from all sides of the political spectrum. Political parties, the public, and lobbyists are often fckle and the presidents have to make hard choices that they think are in the best interest of the country. Let’s Play Golf They have to show courage in the face of opposition that in some cases may cost them the presidency. This class is designed to introduce you to the This course is an on-going discussion of presidential game of golf or improve your existing game. You historian’s Michael Beschloss’s New York Times bestselling will gain an understanding of the equipment, rules, book, “Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How etiquette and basic technique to play golf. This They Changed America 1789-1989”. These classes will outdoor class will cover both short game and full focus on Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald swing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Reagan. Required text: “Presidential Courage” by Michael Instructor: Gregory Fields is the PGA director Beschloss ISBN-10: 0743257448 ISBN-13: 978-0743257442 of instruction at The Rawls course at Texas Tech. Facilitator: Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is humanities He and his wife moved here two years ago from librarian for the College of Visual and Performing Arts Maui, Hawaii where he held the position of senior and of Film Studies for Texas Tech University. He has instructor for the Kapalua Golf Academy. written, edited, and co-edited numerous books related Date: April 16, 2018 to popular culture, flm, music, and sequential art. Day: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. Date: February 13 and 20, 2018 Fee: $25 Day: Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. (includes rental clubs, range balls and practice area) Fee: $30 Location: The Rawls Course at Texas Tech, 3720 4th Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Street, Lubbock, TX 79415 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Capacity: Maximum 10 students

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Science & Technology Drones Drones are a hot topic in contemporary culture Watching the Wacky Weather of West Texas and regulation. From advanced military applications In this class, we’ll look at some of the factors that make to delivering defbrillators to patients faster than an weather in West Texas so varied and unusual. We’ll explore ambulance can get to those in need, drones are fast how severe weather is defned, the ingredients necessary becoming a common part of everyday life. Like the for severe weather to occur, and the role storm-spotters automobile, the airplane, the personal computer and play in the weather-warning process. Real-world examples the internet, drones will soon be so ubiquitous it will of severe weather events will also be shown, allowing be difcult to remember a life without them. In this participants to practice their “chasing skills”. We’ll keep discussion, we will explore the future applications of the discussion non-technical yet informative and fun! drones in our personal lives, as well as in places you Instructor: Derrick “D.G.” Ginter has been an NWS would least expect. Several examples will be on hand Skywarn volunteer with the Lubbock Storm Spotting Team from fxed wing to quadcopter, and demonstrations since 1990, and he has been a member of Ron Roberts’ of each platform’s abilities will be displayed. “Storm Team” on KAMC-TV since 1998. Meteorology and Instructor: Joseph B. Dannemiller is an instructor Wind Engineering were among his areas of study in earning and coordinator for the Whitacre College of Engineering a Master’s Degree from Texas Tech University and severe and holds B.S. degrees in civil engineering and weather has been a passion/interest/hobby since his youth. architecture. He is currently an NSF fellow fnishing Date: February 21, 2018 a Ph.D. in wind science & engineering focusing on Day: Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. hurricane wind damage estimation modeling. Fee: $15 Date: April 4, 2018 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Day: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Sixteen Minutes from Home On January 16, 2003, just 83 seconds after liftof, a piece of foam the size of a briefcase broke of and struck the space shuttle Columbia’s wing. NASA ofcials did not consider the incident to be critical to the mission, and notifed Commander Rick Husband of this via email. His response: “Roger. Copy.” For 16 days, the crew of the space shuttle conducted dozens Bioethics – A Philosophical Discussion of international scientifc investigations and sixteen minutes before the scheduled landing, Columbia broke This class will focus on bioethics issues with apart. All aboard perished. At the age of 41, Navy certain gene editing technologies. We will discuss Cmdr. “Willie” McCool was the youngest astronaut on eugenics, disabilities and disableism, and the board, and this was his frst and only fight into space. potential for a GATTACA world. GATTACA is a Join us as Dr. Barent “Barry” McCool shares 1997 movie by Andrew Niccol telling the story of his personal story of a father’s pride. “The seven a society divided between those who have been astronauts were all unique individuals. They were all perfected through genetic editing technology and heroes,” McCool says. “Willie was my little boy.” those who have not. As gene editing technologies Instructor: Barent (Barry) McCool, Ph.D., LCDR, have progressed so much in the last 20 years, it is USN. Ret. Associate professor and doctoral adviser, certainly time to take a look at where we are going. Hospitality and Retail Management Texas Tech Instructor: Francesca di Poppa, Ph.D., is an associate University, served as a combat marine in the Vietnam professor in the Texas Tech University Department of War and his son, William “Willie” C. McCool, was Philosophy. Her studies focus on the history of modern the pilot of NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia. philosophy, in particular the causation debate and the Date: February 26, 2018 development of modern notions of man and the world. Day: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. Date: April 11, 2018 Fee: FREE as a part of the Louise Cummins Honorary Day: Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Course Series Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Debunking Myths about Alzheimers Readers Circle Do you sometimes feel like your memory is not what it used to be? Forgetting where the keys are? Non-Fiction Reading Group: Can’t remember special dates? Difculty calculating or “Between the World and Me” processing? All too often, we just claim these moments are due to aging. Perhaps – but what if these are early Discussion of the book “Between the warning signs of unhealthy aging impacting our brains? World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Join us to examine what dementia/Alzheimer’s is, Facilitator: SarahLee Morris is a diferent types of cognitive decline, and what can be spiritual director who spent many years done to prevent and/or reverse cognitive decline. in church service at all levels of her Instructor: Cheryl Benoit, M.S., is chief wellness denomination. She’s been involved with ofcer of PforymWELL, certifed in MPI protocol- OLLI at TTU since its earliest days, and reversal of cognitive decline American college of especially enjoys reading and discussing good books. sport medicine, a certifed exercise physiologist, and Date: March 26, 2018 certifed in the Bale Doneen method of prevention Day: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Fee: FREE Date: February 6, 2018 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, Day: Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410 Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Prompt, Relaxed Dining & Extraordinary Views

Skyviews Restaurant Reopens Monday, January 15th for Lunch, Monday – Friday

Emphasizing quality, the signature daily bufet selectons meet and exceed those found in the nicest venues in Lubbock ($10.95). The Soup and Salad Bar choices allow guests to customize their perfect salad which includes daily oferings of chicken and tuna salads and grilled chicken ($7.99). There is also a variety of sandwiches and wraps that can be served a la carte or taken to-go.

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Table Talks Join us for an informal and more personal conversation over lunch with the designated speaker to learn more about topics in our community or its citizens who have led interesting lives and careers. A delicious lunch is included in the fee. Enrollment is limited to 32 participants. Don’t delay in reserving your spot by enrolling online.

The Maines Brothers, a Family Tradition From a small farm in Acuf, the seeds of music were planted that would grow into the second generation of Maines brothers. However, success with music was not great enough to overshadow their love and time for family. You are welcome to join us for lunch, music and stories as Steve Maines and Kenny Maines share an inside look at their musical roots, their love for family, and the highways and by-ways they took along the way! Date: February 6, 2018 | Day: Tuesday, 11:30-1 p.m. Fee: $20 | Location: Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 | Capacity: 32 participants

Don and Terri Caldwell, Robert Giovannetti, a True Lubbock Legends Name Synonymous With Don and Terri Caldwell have long been an active Texas Tech Athletics part of the Lubbock and West Texas communities. Robert Giovannetti was named the senior Just the mention of their names brings up images associate athletics director for external operations such as The Cactus Theater, the Cactus Cuties, and strategic communications for Texas Tech in and 4th on Broadway. Music and love for family 2015. As a part of his responsibilities, he has direct have been full time jobs for the Caldwells and oversight over all of the department’s external the talent that has been showcased through units; including= athletics communications, sports the years has included all of the immediate broadcasting, promotions and fan engagement, Caldwell family: Don, his wife Terri, and their ticket sales and ticket operations. Don’t miss this children Todd, Toby and Cami. Come enjoy a opportunity to spend your lunch hour learning great meal and visit with the Caldwells on what all about TTU athletics and Robert Giovannetti. life holds for them after the Cactus Theater. Date: February 28, 2018 Date: February 21, 2018 Day: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Day: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $20 Fee: $20 Location: Lubbock Women’s Club, Location: Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 Capacity: 32 participants Capacity: 32 participants

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Class Page Day Date Time Fee Location OLLI Orientation for New and Prospective Members 6 1/17 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE TTU Plaza OLLI Orientation for New and Prospective Members 6 1/17 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE TTU Plaza Spring Kickoff 6 1/24 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE McKenzie-Merket Panel Discussion on the Arts in Lubbock 8 TBD TBD TBD $15 TTU Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo Menu 1 12 1/25 Thu. 5:30-8 p.m. $45 Rambo Home A Look at Lubbock History: George Mahon 16 1/30 Tue. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE TTU Plaza The Power of Pre-Planning 12 2/5 Mon. 2:30-4 p.m. $15 Lake Ridge Chapel Wine Savvy – What to Drink & How to Shop 13 2/1 Thu. 6-8:30 p.m. $45 Skyviews Restaurant Debunking Myths about Alzheimer’s 18 2/6 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza The Maines Brothers, a Family Tradition 19 2/6 Tue. 11:30-1 p.m. $20 Lubbock Women’s Club What is a Recycled Roomscape, Anyway? 7 2/7 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Tweet For Tat: Is It Social Media Or Antisocial Media? 9 2/8 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza An Inside Look at the Lubbock Medical Examiner’s Office 15 2/8 Thu. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Courage With the American Presidents (Part 1) 16 2/13 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza Could Lubbockites Be Too Friendly? 13 2/15 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Courage With the American Presidents (Part 2) 16 2/20 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza Don and Terri Caldwell, True Lubbock Legends 19 2/21 Wed. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 Lubbock Women’s Club Watching the Wacky Weather of West Texas 17 2/21 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo Menu 1 12 2/22 Thu. 5:30-7 p.m. $45 Rambo Home Sixteen Minutes from Home 17 2/26 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE TTU Plaza CTE Emerges As a Hidden Gem in the Lubbock Community 15 2/27 Tue. 4:30-6 p.m. $15 Byron Martin ATC Robert Giovannetti, a Name Synonymous with Texas Tech Athletics 19 2/28 Wed. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 Lubbock Women’s Club The Reign in Spain, 1492 – Sephardic Memories and Music 7 3/1 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Another Side of Acrylics: Day 1 7 3/5 Mon. 1-3 p.m. $70 TTU Plaza Another Side of Acrylics: Day 2 7 3/6 Tue. 1-3 p.m. $70 TTU Plaza An Insider’s View of Two of the Longest Serving Newscasters 15 3/6 Tue. 5-7 p.m. $20 KCBD Another Side of Acrylics: Day 3 7 3/7 Wed. 1-3 p.m. $70 TTU Plaza Another Side of Acrylics: Day 4 7 3/8 Thu. 1-3 p.m. $70 TTU Plaza Skin Care for Men & Women 14 3/12 Mon. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTUHSC Finding a Job in the 21st Century When you are Over 50 9 3/19 Mon. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Film Night: My Man Godfrey (1936) 11 3/20 Tue. 5:30-8 p.m. $27 Lubbock Women’s Club Feeding the Beast 9 3/21 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Fox 34 Exploring the Early Christian Mosaics of Ravenna, Italy 7 3/22 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo Menu 2 12 3/22 Thu. 5:30-7p.m. $45 Rambo Home Non-Fiction Reading Group: “Between the World and Me” 18 3/26 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE TTU Plaza Jazz and Swing Legends – A Retrospective 8 3/27 Tue. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Lubbock Piano Gallery Laughter Yoga 13 3/27 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Hearing Loss in America, a Silent Epidemic? 14 3/29 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Dinner and a Movie - Julie & Julia (2009 11 3/29 Thu. 6-8:30 p.m. $35 Skyviews Restaurant Drones 17 4/4 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza The Human Trafficking Paradox 10 4/5 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Don’t Let the Airlines Take You for a Ride – Know Your Flight Rights 9 4/10 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Bioethics – A Philosophical Discussion 17 4/11 Wed. 3-4:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Dick and Jane Master the Twitterverse 10 4/12 Thu. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo Menu 2 12 4/12 Thu. 5:30-7 p.m. $45 Rambo Home Let’s Play Golf 16 4/16 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. $25 TTU Rawls Course Leonard Bernstein Teaches you Music (Part 1) 8 4/17 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza How Breedlove, Inc. is Feeding the World – Literally 15 4/18 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Breedlove Foods The Political and Cultural Implications of the Kennedy Assassination 16 4/23 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 TTU Plaza Leonard Bernstein Teaches you Music (Part 2) 8 4/24 Tue. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza Have the Talk of a Lifetime 14 4/30 Mon. 2:30-4 p.m. $15 Lake Ridge Chapel An Afternoon with Kenneth Wyatt 8 5/1 Tue. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $35 TTU Plaza Wine Savvy – What to Drink & How to Shop 13 5/3 Thu. 6-8:30 p.m. $45 Skyviews Restaurant The American West through Silent Film (Part 1) 11 5/17 Thu. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza The American West through Silent Film (Part 2) 11 5/24 Thu. 5:30-7 p.m. $30 TTU Plaza

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