Table of Contents Welcome to OLLI .......................................................................2 Become a Member .....................................................................3 Benefits of Membership ..............................................................3 Contact Us................................................................................3 Registration ..............................................................................4 Payment and Credit Card Security ................................................4 Scholarship Requests .................................................................4 Nonmember Registration ...........................................................4 Refunds and Withdrawals ............................................................4 Guests .....................................................................................5 Catalog Limitations and Discrepancies ..........................................5 Academic Integrity ....................................................................5 Care Assistants ..........................................................................5 Code of Conduct .......................................................................6 Inclement Weather Policy ...........................................................6 Pets and Service Animals ............................................................6 Concord Classes ........................................................................7 Manchester Classes .................................................................. 10 Seacoast Classes ...................................................................... 13 Conway Classes ....................................................................... 15 Class Description and Information .............................................. 17 OLLI Steering Committee 2017-2018 ........................................ 110 Frequently Asked Questions About OLLI Fundraising ................... 111 OLLI Friends and Community Partners ...................................... 112 1 WELCOME TO OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at GRANITE STATE COLLEGE OLLI is CELEBRATING 15 YEARS as a learning for the fun of it, member-driven, volunteer- based educational program for lifelong learners age 50 and better! We offer non-credit courses that do not require college prerequisites, tests, or grades. Events, trips, social activities and volunteer opportunities enhance member benefits. Programing is responsive to our members who are eager to explore ideas and interests in a safe and relaxed environment, with a community of peers. We are a self-sustaining organization supported by program fees, in-kind contributions from GSC, endowments from the Bernard Osher Foundation, member donors and local corporate sponsorships. Our Mission is to develop and provide a broad array of affordable and accessible lifelong learning, social and participatory activities for active and intellectually engaged adults over the age of 50. We value high standards of program excellence with an emphasis on educational and social enrichment, volunteerism, fiscal sustainability, a diverse membership, mutual respect and member safety. OLLI at GSC is one of 122 OLLIs at colleges and universities nationwide, representing more than 165,430 members nation-wide, serving 364 cities and towns. To learn more about other Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the USA consider visiting: http://nrc.northwestern.edu/ OLLI is fortunate to be hosted by Granite State College https://my.granite.edu/ part of the University System of New Hampshire family that includes Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of NH. GSC offers OLLI safe and clean classroom space, free parking and administrative support. OLLI classes are primarily offered at GSC campuses in Concord, Conway, Manchester, Rochester and Portsmouth. Addresses for campuses and community programs are indicated within the course descriptions found in this catalog. Thanks in large part to the generosity of Granite State College our OLLI membership and class fees are among the lowest within the national OLLI network. Why not join today? We invite you to Celebrate OLLI’s 15th anniversary with us. Come for the classes and stay for the friends! We look forward to meeting you, Sharon Kace Jane Fletcher Chair, OLLI Steering Committee Program Director OLLI Class of 2010 OLLI Class of 2011 2 ABOUT US Become a Member Membership in OLLI is required to participate in the full range of offerings. To join you may: 1. Complete the secure online application found on the OLLI website at olli.granite.edu, or 2. Complete the registration/application in the back of the packet and mail it with your $40 check to the OLLI office, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each member to avoid the potential for errors. Benefits of Membership • $20 discount per class (prices shown in this catalog reflect the discount) • Reasonably-priced classes, events and trips • Scholarship for members in need • Access to programs at four sites (greater Concord, Conway, Manchester/Nashua and Seacoast) • 500+ programs per year • Bus trips to museums, theaters, historical venues and other places of interest • International travel • Pursuit of active brain, healthy brain • Talent-sharing opportunities in a variety of volunteer roles • Learning for pleasure with peers • Interest groups, social gatherings and opportunities to meet new friends • Newsletters and catalogs • Opportunities to volunteer and shape the future of OLLI • Student ID card which may be accepted for discounts where available • Support of OLLI mission Contact Us The OLLI office is located at Granite State College, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH, and is staffed by three employees with assistance from member volunteers. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about OLLI: • Visit our website: olli.granite.edu • Call us in Concord at 603.513.1377 • Email us: [email protected] • Write us: OLLI at GSC, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301 3 Registration Registration for spring classes opens on Monday February 4, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Classes fill up quickly. Those who register online and early will have the best chance of fulfilling their first choices. Help is available from staff and volunteers in the OLLI Office. Registration is ongoing throughout the term. You may register until the start date unless the class has reached its maximum class size. Registrations will not be accepted without payment. Online, and mail-in: To register online visit the OLLI web site, olli.granite.edu. When choosing to register by mail, the application/registration form at the back of the catalog may be returned with your check payable to OLLI at GSC. Please use a separate registration form and a separate check for each student to avoid potential errors. Our mailing address is: OLLI at GSC, 25 Hall Street, Concord NH 03301. Payment and Credit Card Security All payments for OLLI programs and fees must be either completed online (credit card) or mailed (check) directly to the OLLI office. For your protection, credit/debit card information should never be left on voicemail, included in an email or faxed. Scholarship Requests Donations from members and community partners contribute to financial support for members in need, to defray the cost of class fees. Scholarships may not be used for membership fees. Please call the OLLI office to request a scholarship – it’s an easy and respectful process and there’s no paperwork. POLICIES The following are some key policies intended to ensure optimal enjoyment of the OLLI experience by all. Nonmember Registration Nonmembers may enroll in any OLLI class (unless otherwise indicated). Nonmembers do not receive a member discount; the cost of courses for nonmembers is $20 more than the member price found online or in this catalog. Refunds and Withdrawals • Classes that are cancelled by OLLI qualify for refunds/donations. • Requests for withdrawals from classes or events must be made seven days prior to the start date (of the class or event), to qualify for a refund; after that, fees are no longer refundable. 4 • Neither absences nor presenter cancellations of a single session in a multi-session class qualifies for a refund. (note: presenters who cancel class sessions are encouraged to offer make-up sessions) • Special exceptions to this policy will be indicated in the class/event/ trip description, if applicable. Guests Members are welcome to invite nonmember friends and relatives who might be interested in joining OLLI, to one session of a class, contingent on space/seat availability. Members MUST CALL the OLLI Office first, to ensure that there is room in the class for a guest to attend. Guests may attend the class at no charge, however, must pay for class materials or expenses such as: lunch, admission fees or class supplies. The complimentary guest privileges do not apply to day or extended trips. Catalog Limitations and Discrepancies The printed catalog describes courses, policies and procedures of OLLI at Granite State College that are in effect at the time of its preparation. Print catalog information including, but not limited to, dates, times, number of sessions, presenters, locations and fees are subject to change without notice. The online catalog is updated with changes as they are made. Any discrepancies should be clarified with the OLLI office. Academic Integrity