11:15am-12:15pm - Emory Continuing Education
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11:15am-12:15pm - Emory Continuing Education
01 OLLI at Emory is a lifelong learning program for seasoned adults who enjoy learning for fun. At OLLI, the thirst for knowledge never ends, with classes and social programs that nourish the mind, body, and soul. Even if you can’t fit a full course into your schedule, OLLI offers other ways to get inspired, engaged, and excited. Build friendships with others who live in the spirit of learning and personal growth by choosing from more than 35 classes and special interest programs. Re-imagine your retirement at OLLI! NEW - One Day Workshops for Summer Defensive Driving - Jun 14 / 9:30AM-3:30PM / Cost: $64 ($49 regular course fee + $15 supply fee)........................................p.14 AARP TEK Workshops - Jun 7 & 14 / Times Vary / Free.….........................................................................................................................p.14 Nature Printmaking Workshop - Jun 9 / 9:30AM-2:30PM / Cost: $84 ($49 regular course fee + $45 supply fee).................p.14 CPR/First Aid - Jun 21 / 9:30AM-3:30PM / Cost: $94 ($49 regular course fee +$45 supply fee).................................................p.14 Social Media for Seasoned Adults - Jul 6 / 9:00AM-2:00PM / Cost: $49 (regular course fee).......................................................p.14 T’ai Chi - Between Spring and Summer Session Tue, May 31--Jun 21 / 12:30-1:30PM @ Dance 101 (2480 Briarcliff Rd NE #11, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-542-3887) Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Limited to 20 students. Prior experience in T’ai Chi required. This is NOT a beginner class! OLLI Book Clubs There are three OLLI book clubs that meet from 12:30-1:30PM on the first Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday of the month. Members vote on book selections. To learn more and to obtain a list of books, please contact: Tuesday Book Club: Barb Sorenson, [email protected]; Jill Parks, [email protected] Wednesday Book Club: Phyllis Irby-Downing, [email protected] Thursday Book Club: Elizabeth Deschenes, [email protected] Trip Chihuly in the Garden Fri, Aug 5 / 11:00AM-12:15PM / Atlanta Botanical Garden (1345 Piedmont Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30309) Internationally acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art presented in a setting that has doubled in size since his blockbuster show there in 2004. Join OLLI members for a Docent led guided tour of Chihuly’s kaleidoscopic colored glass in 21 installation sites all set amongst the Garden’s natural beauty! Register by Wed, Jul 27 by calling the OLLI Office at 404-727-6000 (option 2). Minimum 20 people. Cost: $25 plus parking ($2 per hour, paid separately to the parking garage on site). NOTE: We will meet out front near the Visitor Center at 10:30-10:45AM to check in. After the tour is over, we can spend the afternoon in the Garden. Lunch is available at The Café at Linton’s (reservations recommended) or at Petit Café, a Bistro like setting with sandwiches, snacks and beverages. MARTA also has a stop outside the main entrance. Support OLLI at Emory by Shopping at Kroger Do you shop at Kroger? Interested in helping raise money to support OLLI at Emory? A portion of your grocery purchases at Kroger will go towards OLLI at Emory’s annual fundraising campaign. It’s easy to sign up -- learn how you can participate by visting olli.emory.edu/kroger. 1 CONTENTS Contact Information……………………………… 2 Membership Rates & Fees………………………2 Schedule at a Glance………………………………3 Course Descriptions……………………………… 4-12 Movement Classes at Dance 101………………… 12-13 One Day Workshops…………………………… 14 Lunch and Learn Schedule……………………… 15-16 Trip…………………………………………………17 Registration Instructions…………………………Back Cover MEMBERSHIP RATES 2016 Enroll in the membership that fits your lifestyle! Sampler: $49 (single class) Bronze: $85 (two classes) Silver: $105 (three classes) Gold: $125 (four classes) Platinum: $140 (five classes) Diamond: $156 (six classes) *Each class above 6 is $26/class. Membership level discounts require completion of all course enrollments in one single transaction. ADDITIONAL FEES NEW/FEATURED FOR SUMMER 2016! Defensive Driving……………………………………14 AARP TEK Workshops………….….….….….….….….14 CPR/First Aid……………….….….….….….….….…. 14 Nature Printmaking Workshop………….….…….… 14 Social Media for Seasoned Adults………….….….….14 Chihuly in the Garden Trip……………………….…...17 PARKING FREE parking is available to OLLI members in the surface lot next to building 6 as well as in the covered parking deck. Please enter the deck from the side entrance and park on or near the third floor to have walking access out of the deck. LOCATIONS Main Location: 6 Executive Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-727-6000 Dance 101: 2480 Briarcliff Rd NE #11, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-542-3887 CLASS DATES Summer Quarter 2016: Jul 11-Aug 18 Fall Quarter 2016: Sep 13-Nov 3 Winter Quarter 2017: Jan 9-Mar 2 Spring Quarter 2017: Apr 3-May 25 Summer Quarter 2017: Jul 10-Aug 17 CONTACT US Program Manager, Jessica Wilson: [email protected] Program Coordinator, Heather Bedillion: [email protected] OLLI Office Hours: Tue-Wed-Thu / 9:00AM-4:00PM OLLI Website: olli.emory.edu OLLI Email (volunteers only): [email protected] OLLI Phone: 404-727-6000 (option 2) Weather Hotline (Emory): 404-727-1234 Instructor fees: These nominal fees help compensate our professional instructors currently receiving payment for teaching courses outside of OLLI at Emory. Supply fees: Materials required for some classes. REGISTRATION No payments will be processed before the start of registration. Online registration is preferred. We cannot guarantee seats for checks sent in the mail. See back cover for online registration instructions and dates for online registration assistance. REFUND POLICY No refunds for tuition, supply fees and/or instructor fees will be given after start of class session. OLLI students may transfer to another course within a quarter, but not between quarters. Limit: one class transfer per quarter. COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY Classes that do not meet minimum student registration numbers are subject to cancellation. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Help us build our future and have fun doing so. Volunteering is a great way to apply or develop your skills, create new friendships and make important contributions. Choose from the following committees: Advisory, Curriculum, Events, Fundraising, and Membership/Hospitality, by emailing: Advisory: [email protected] Curriculum: Sal DePasquale, [email protected] Events: Judy Sutter, [email protected] Fundraising: [email protected] Membership/Hospitality: Jane McDonald, [email protected] Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 2 OLLI Classes at a Glance JULY 11 - AUG 18 MONDAYS: TUESDAYS(CONT.): THURSDAYS: 1:30-2:30PM 1:40-2:40PM 10:00-11:00AM Bollywood (Mukherjee)(Dance 101) TUESDAYS: Wine Making (Van Der Vort) South America: A Virtual Tour (Noud) (ends 3:40PM) Meet the Artists (Lathrop) Atlanta Beltline (Bigham)(ends 3:10PM) Yoga for the Truly Inflexible (Zoller) (Dance 101) 10:00-11:00AM WEDNESDAYS: Broadway Lyricists (Allen) Financial Fraud and Elder Abuse – Are Your Personal Finances Protected? (Baker) Introduction to Biotechnology (Steves) Dream Work (Foy) Learn to Love the Voice in your Head (Shannon)(ends 11:30AM) 2:00-3:00PM Big Band Ballroom (Tolentino) (Dance 101) Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today (Sollish) 10:00-11:00AM American History Part II (DePasquale) Poetry of Witness (Brooks) Sight and Sound, Part 4 (Cohen) (ends 12:00PM) Microbiomes and You (Shaw) Social Dancing (Smith) Social Media for Business (Gray) Evolutionary Astrology (Sullivan) (ends 12:15pm) 11:15AM-12:15PM TED Talks (Cohen and Bennett) Art History Part III (Morton) Intro to Behavioral Economics (Robkin) Blindness Experience (Byrd) In Your Own Words (Lee) Gentle Yoga & Meditation (Zoller) (Dance 101) 12:30-1:30PM T’ai Chi (Meisner)(Dance 101) 3 11:15AM-12:15PM Improv I (Drake) Introduction to Bacteriology (Inglis) (ends 1:15PM) 1:40-2:40PM AARP Driver Safety (Lee)(1:30-4:45) The Brave New World of Books: How To Buy and Sell Books and Publish Your Own (Taylor) Ageless Grace (Bramlett) Facebook (Ratliff )(ends 3:10pm) 11:15AM-12:15PM I Dig Rock & Roll Music (Dell) Maximizing Income in Retirement (Bean and Dozier) The History of Photography (Goldsmith) King Lear (Friedman) 12:30-1:30PM Dance: From Country to the Disco (Aponte)(Dance 101) 1:40PM-2:40PM Improv II (Drake) From Sinai to Seinfeld: The History of Jewish Humor (Buxbaum)(ends 3:40PM) MONDAYS: 1:30-2:30PM Bollywood (at Dance 101) Instructor: Sudakshina Mukherjee, trained in Indian Classical Form (Bharatnatyam) and Bollywood Learn the latest and popular dance moves to hit Bollywood songs! No prior dance experience required. Classes are technique-driven but taught through choreography. Students learn a new dance every 4-5 classes and can take advantage of many opportunities to perform. This is a one hour cardio exercise with a lot of stretching exercises. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Sudakshina is the artistic director of the dance studio, Atlanta Nritya Academy. Her choreography has won many accolades throughout India and the U.S. MONDAYS: 2:00-3:00PM Big Band Ballroom (at Dance 101) Instructor: Robert Tolentino, Ballroom Professional Experience the fun and excitement as you build confidence on the dance floor. Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz and Tango will keep you moving to the music you love. The series is taught with the inter-related system of teaching, making several dances just as easy to learn as one. This is an ongoing entry level class; however, the class utilizes four different step lists for the class repeaters and experienced dancers. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Robert has more than 20 years of experience. TUESDAYS: 10:00-11:00AM Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks To Us Today Instructor: Rabbi Ari Sollish Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair. And it humbles us as we encounter heroes of the spirit who fought for truth and decency in the darkest of times. Learn what the Holocaust teaches us about G-d, humanity, meaning, hope, and purpose. Supply fee: $21.50 (covers book). Rabbi Sollish is the founder and director of the Intown Jewish Academy in Atlanta. American History, Part II: American Revolution and Declaration of Independence Instructor: Sal DePasquale, MCJ, MBA, Vietnam Veteran The so-called Founding Fathers were anything but a cohesive group with a common agenda. This class will examine the stark disparity between the colonies and the conflicting worldviews that joined in forming a nation-state. This was not a gathering of visionaries creating a land of freedom and justice, but instead more of two opposing magnets forced into a package that was certain to explode. Suggested reading: Revolutionaries: A New History of the Invention of America (Rakove); Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World (Davis); and Slave Nation: How Slavery United the Colonies & Sparked the American Revolution (Blumrosen). Sal has a strong focus in history to identify the underlying roots of contemporary conflict. Sight and Sound: Art and Music for a Hot Summer Day Instructor: Howard Cohen, BA, MA From Botticelli to Brubeck, Rubens to Rubenstein, Picasso to Porter, En Plein Air to a smoky Cabaret. We will explore the sensual side of Music and Art. A mélange of colorful videos will blend perfectly with Atlanta’s heat and humidity. Howard has 35 years of experience in the music industry. Microbiomes and You Instructor: Kelly Shaw, BS Genomics and Molecular Genetics Delve into the science of human microbiomes. What bacteria call our bodies home, and what are they doing to help or hurt us? Can we leverage that knowledge to improve our health? Kelly is a PhD candidate in Genetics and Molecular Biology at Emory University. Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 4 TUESDAYS: 10:00-12:15PM Social Media for Business Instructor: Denis Gray, MEd, Technology Support 8 sessions: Tue and Wed, July 5-26 Which social media platform should your business use? We will explore this question and examine how to use and benefit from social media. We will cover in detail how to choose the right platform(s), as well as how to start campaigns and use analytics and metrics to measure your success. Several little-known social media platforms can help yield surprising results. This course will cover 8 sessions (two per week for 4 weeks). Please have at least one social media account set up for experimentation and practice. Instructor fee: $40. Limited to 22 students. Denis has extensive experience in adult training and education, including working as a Technology Support Teacher providing training and technology support to high school teachers. TUESDAYS: 11:15AM-12:15PM TED Talks Instructors: Howard Cohen, BA, MA; Marty Bennett, MA Education, MS Int’l Politics/Russian Studies, BS Aeronautical Engineering-US Air Force Academy TED Talks are dynamic, powerful, fascinating, and entertaining 15-20 minute video lectures. We will carefully select and share those that are most relevant to OLLI students. Watch inspired speakers on fascinating topics and join in the discussion. These social, psychological, political, and personal lectures, seen on our large screen, will generate interesting debate. Howard has 35 years of experience in the music industry; Marty spent 22 years writing, editing and teaching report writing to defense dept. intelligence officers. 5 Art History Part III: Middle Ages Gothic Period Instructor: Marilyn Morton, BS Art Education; PhD Interdisciplinary Studies Gothic was originally a negative term implying primitive origins, but by the 13th and 14th centuries, had become the opus modernum (modern work) of western Europe. We will review the stunning architecture with its associated sculpture, as well as book illumination and other privately commissioned luxury objects in the region -- including the Neo-Byzantine version of Gothic in Italy. These changed the demographics of Europe and Anglo-Saxon England, and triggered a new type of fire-resistant building construction: Romanesque. Art History Part II not a prerequisite. Marilyn served as Adjunct Professor of Art History at Atlanta College of Art. Introduction to Behavioral Economics Instructor: Shai Robkin, BA Economics, MBA Marketing 5 Sessions: July 12 - Aug 9 The course introduces students to key concepts designed to help people and organizations make better decisions and avoid common pitfalls resulting from instinctive human behaviors. While classical economic theory assumes that people make rational decisions -- weighing costs and benefits in order to optimize the likelihood of achieving desired outcomes -- behavioral economists start by asking how humans actually behave in the real world. The course covers basic theories of evolutionary psychology, automatic vs. controlled thinking, heuristics (simple procedures that people use unconsciously to reach decisions on difficult questions), prospect theory and inaccurate perceptions of risk, the role of chance, public policy and choice architecture, and when and when not to trust experts. Shai (pronounced “Shy”) Robkin is a serial entrepreneur who was born and raised in Atlanta. He moved to Israel in 1976, where he and his wife opened in 1981 Israel’s first combination bookstore/coffee shop. TUESDAYS: 11:15AM-12:15PM Blindness Awareness Instructor: Judy Byrd, BS Math The blind community is interested in sharing their world with others in hopes that everyone will learn that blindness does not change one’s ability to lead a normal, productive and satisfying life. We will explore many aspects of blindness through informative and entertaining speakers, both blind and sighted. We’ll learn how people who are blind travel, work, have fun, play sports, go to school, have families and live independently. And we’ll learn about what you can expect if you or someone you know has the most common eye disease among seniors, Macular Degeneration. Judy is the Founder and Director of The Beep Kickball Association, a new sport for children with visual impairments. She travels the nation promoting the sport and introducing it to children who are blind. evocative settings, and techniques to make action and characters resonate with readers. No prior writing experience required. We will draw from outside materials, but no required texts. Limited to 8 students. Georgia Lee, award-winning journalist, author and editor, has curated writing programs in higher education, and has a lifelong love of the written word. She is writing her first novel. Gentle Yoga & Meditation (at Dance 101) Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd Relax and feel better! Enjoy the benefits of yoga as you learn basic asanas with the help of experienced yoga instructors. You will be guided every step of the way. This class will also incorporate meditation during the last part of class. NO prior experience required. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 10 students. Susan studied yoga with Dr. Valarie Wright, Hamsa Yoga Shala. TUESDAYS: 12:30-1:30PM T’ai Chi (at Dance 101) Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor 8 Sessions: July 5-Aug 23 T’ai Chi is a series of movements designed to open the body while creating strength, balance, and flexibility and improving cardiovascular health. These are gentle, easy, yet effective movements that anyone can do, and all special needs are taken into consideration by the instructor. All body types are welcome. Come share the joy! Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Limited to 20 students. Harvey studied and practiced Transcendental Meditation for 30 years. In Your Own Words –Writing Your Personal Story Instructor: Georgia Lee, Vice President, Programming Atlanta Writers Club “You should write a book!” Whether you’ve heard that from friends or thought it yourself, everyone has a fascinating story to tell. Writing your memoir doesn’t need to be overwhelming, but now is the time to start. We’ll demystify writing your story through manageable time periods, TUESDAYS: 1:40-2:40PM Atlanta Beltline Instructor: Lucy W. Bigham, BA, MPA 5 Sessions: July 12 - Aug 9 / ends 3:10PM The Atlanta BeltLine is a sustainable redevelopment project slated to provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails, and modern streetcar transit along a historic 22-mile Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 6 railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods. We will cover BeltLine history, project updates, and long-range plans, and will also touch on the history and future of streetcars in Atlanta. The class will culminate with a three-hour tour of the BeltLine on Mon, Aug 8. Supply fee: $20 (bus tour). Minimum 20 students. Maximum 31 students. TUESDAYS: 1:40-2:40PM Wine Making Instructor: Karen Van der Vort, Winemaker Learn the basics of growing your own grapes, the best time to harvest, lab and winemaking equipment, juice and wine analysis and product bottling preparation. Obtain a better understanding of the challenges winemakers face in producing a product that brings joy (and sometimes intimidation) to the consumer. An overview of wine history, global wine regions, and food and wine pairings will also be provided. Class will also include discussions about sensory evaluation and personal preferences. Supply Fee: $50. Minimum 10 students. Karen has 35+ years of wine-making, grape-growing and wine education experience. Meet the Artists Organizer: Leeann Lathrop, Teacher, Advertising Coordinator, Antiques Business Owner Enjoy meeting six different artists and discover how they work. There will be different mediums presented and the artists will come prepared to display and share their work. Be prepared to ask questions as most artists love to talk about their work. You will come away with a greater appreciation for different styles of art. South America: A Virtual Tour Instructor: Pam Noud (ends 3:40PM) The Olympics are coming to Rio de Janeiro this summer, so it’s a perfect time to explore Brazil and the 11 other countries that comprise South America! Where is Machu Pichu? Lake Titicaca? Copacabana? Patagonia? Come pinpoint on a map the world’s highest waterfall (Angel Falls in Venezuela), the driest place on earth (the Atacama Desert in Chile), and the highest point in the Western hemisphere (Aconcagua in Argentina). Along the way, learn about local dishes like ceviche and feijoada. Drink a glass of chicha in Peru, a gourd of maté in Paraguay, and then a caipirinha in Brazil! Come learn about South America by viewing images and maps. A binder of optional home-study handouts may be purchased for $30 at first class. Pam loves maps and is passionate about sharing her knowledge of World Geography. She has compiled images from around the world into pictorial lessons about countries near and far. TUESDAYS: 1:45PM-2:45PM Yoga for the Truly Inflexible (at Dance 101) Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd Can’t touch your toes? Designed for people who consider basic movements that release and relax hamstrings, knees, hips, back, shoulders and neck. It will be particularly helpful for those who experience discomfort. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 10 students. Susan studied yoga with Dr. Valarie Wright, Hamsa Yoga Shala. 7 WEDNESDAYS: 10:00-11:00AM WEDNESDAYS: 11:15AM-12:15PM Poetry of Witness Improv I Instructor: Dorothy Brooks, MEd 3 sessions: July 13 - 27 / ends 12:00PM Poetry of witness is poetry that reflects on the larger social issues of its time: war, racial and social injustice, poverty, immigration, etc. It looks at the human condition and bears witness. This class is for poets and non-poets alike. We will explore the art of poetry as well as the idea of witness, reflect on contemporary poems, and do some writing of our own. Limited to 15 students. Dorothy’s poetry and fiction have appeared or is forthcoming in numerous literary magazines, including Atlanta Review, Tampa Review, and Poet Lore. Her full length book of poetry, A Fine Dusting of Brightness, was published in 2013 by Aldrich Press. Instructor: Robert Drake, Artistic Director, Academy Theater Want to learn how to think more quickly on your feet while conquering your fear of public speaking? Improvisation is the key! We have a great time and also build key skills to interact with people both on stage and in real life. Instructor fee: $20. Limited to 15 students. Social Dancing Made Easier Instructor: Dan Smith, BS, MBA, JD Learn guided exercises and techniques proven to enable social dancing with any partner(s) to any music. Wear comfortable street shoes with leather soles. Limited to 30 students. Dan has been a social dancer for 35 years. Introduction to Bacteriology Instructor: George Inglis, B.S. Biology, Genetics & Developmental Biology 2 sessions: July 13 and 20 / ends 1:15pm This course aims to provide a basic understanding of bacteriology, covering topics such as the mechanisms of drug resistance, bacterial physiology, the microbiome, and probiotics. Each class will focus on both common pathogenic examples of these organisms, as well as close relatives that have benefited society and medicine, looking at the pros and cons of each group. Limited to 25 students. George is a PhD student at Emory University in Genetics & Molecular Biology. Evolutionary Astrology: Using the Heavens to Navigate Your Journey with Greater Awareness, and without Doom & Gloom WEDNESDAYS: 1:30-4:45PM Instructor: Vickie Sullivan, MA Special Education Understand the symbols that western astrologers use to gain a deeper understanding about themselves and others. Navigate your personal evolutionary journey by exploring the ‘who, what, where, when, and how’ embedded within your chart. Learn more about your inner landscape, with its complexities, and how best to work with them. You will need your birthdate and birthplace; birth time is optimal, although not required. Suggested reading: The Inner Sky: The Dynamic New Astrology for Everyone (Forrest). Vickie taught K-12 for 40 years. She has been an Astrologer for 40+ years. Instructor: Jerry Lee Smart Driver is a 6-hour course broken into two 3-hour sessions. Students are required to attend both sessions to complete the course. Driver Safety class helps participants identify individual problem areas, which helps to improve their own driving behavior. Completing this course and submitting your certificate to your insurance company may result in a reduction of up to 10% in your insurance premiums! Course fee: $20. (Note: AARP members receive a $5 discount; please use promo code AARP2016 when registering online or by phone). Register by June 30: 404-727-6000(option 2). AARP Driver Safety (July 13 and 20) Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 8 WEDNESDAYS: 1:40-2:40PM The Brave New World of Books: How to Buy and Sell Books and Publish Your Own Instructor: James Taylor, BA Philosophy; MLS Emory University We will discuss the impact of digital technology on the traditional world of books and reading. Students will learn how to sell their old books online for fun and profit, how to purchase books online and save money, and how to publish their original manuscripts -- whether as bound, hard-copy books, digital books on demand, or eBooks. Learn how bookstores, libraries, and readers are adapting to the changing world of books. James was a professional library and host of the TV show “Writers-inFocus” for more than 30 years. Ageless Grace Instructor: Sandy Bramlett, MEd, Certified Ageless Grace® Trainer/Educator Based on the cutting-edge science of Neuroplasticity, Ageless Grace Exercises consist of 21 movement ‘tools’ that playfully address all 5 functions of the brain, and skills such as balance, joint mobility, muscle tone, cardiac functioning, endurance and more. You will learn why and how to create a personal practice (seated or standing) that focuses on the core to stimulate optimal cognitive and physical function simultaneously. Moving to upbeat music adds to the energizing activity for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels! Instructor fee: $40. Sandy is a certified Ageless Grace® trainer/educator, MDT movement disorder/Parkinson’s disease fitness specialist, and licensed Nia Black Belt teacher. 9 Facebook Instructor: Jane Ratliff, Executive Director, Bluehair Technologies Inc (ends 3:10pm) Join Bluehair Technology for a 4-week Facebook Basics workshop. This class is open to anyone with a laptop, smartphone or tablet. Learn how to create your profile and understand some of the most common terms, search and find your friends and family – then ask them to be friends on Facebook, learn how to Like and make Comments, and set up some of the most important security settings. Complete more features of your profile, add pictures to your newsfeed, and learn how to quickly move through your feed to find the most important updates. Instructor fee: $50. Curriculum can be purchased at $15 per book and downloaded for free via a PDF. Jane is the founder and Executive Director of Bluehair Technology Group. THURSDAYS: 10:00-11:00AM The Art and Lives of the Classic Broadway Lyricists: Love and Laughter William Allen, MA, MPhil, MLn; Technical assistance: Michiyo Allen, BS This latest entry in our series on the Art of the Classic Broadway Lyricists (1900-1965) centers on the lyrics in the variety of love songs and comedy and satirical songs found in a certain strain of mid-century musical comedies with lyrics by Lee Adams (Bye Bye Birdie, All American) and Carolyn Leigh (Wildcat, Little Me), lyrical teams Comden & Green (On the Town, Wonderful Town, Bells Are Ringing) and Adler & Ross (Pajama Game, Damn Yankees), lyricist-composers Meredith Willson (The Music Man) and Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly, Mame). Through the use of relevant recordings and audiovisual materials, we will address not only the romantic and comedic aspects of these songs but also how they reflect the technical 4 R’s of the lyrical art -- rhyme, rhythm, repetition, reason. Come watch, listen, learn and enjoy. Bill wrote a 500 page dissertation on British lyricist and librettist W. S. Gilbert (Gilbert & Sullivan) to obtain his advanced degree from the University of London. Financial Fraud and Elder Abuse – Are Your Personal Finances Protected? Learning How to Love the Voices in Your Head - Inside/Out Instructor: Christopher Baker, CPA As the population ages, losses as a result of financial elder abuse are increasing. Baker Daily Money Management will be presenting on the following topics: Part 1: Financial Fraud and Elder Abuse Part 2: How to Prevent and Report Financial Fraud Part 3: Daily Money Management Services and How They Can Help Chris formed Baker DMM, LLC in 2012 as a full service daily money management firm specializing in providing services to seniors, busy professionals, and young adults. Instructor: Doris Shannon, MBA, Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix, Life Coach (ends 11:30am) Join us for a 4-part personal development series to help you bring the inner voices of your psyche under your control and begin to create a life of greater inner-harmony, creativity, and fulfillment. Learn how and why you created each voice; understand how each voice is designed to serve you; begin to dialogue with voice; and explore how you can begin to manage and transform them. Limited to 15 students. Doris became an independent coach/consultant after successfully serving for more than 20 years as a human resource executive leading strategic organization redesigns. Introduction to Biotechnology Instructor: Alyse Steves, BS Biotechnology, PhD Genetics and Molecular Biology (in progress) This course will focus on the basic concepts and methods behind biotechnology in today’s world. A special emphasis will be placed on biomedical biotechnology. A background knowledge of biology is not required. Alyse is currently pursuing a PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University, where her research focuses on using a stem cell model of spermatogenesis to identify male reproductive toxicants. Dream Work Instructor: Mitchell Foy, MA, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor Tap into your imagination by working with your dreams in a contemporary, process-oriented manner. This unique method animates your dreams in the here-and-now, where they can be explored dynamically. Through the stages of association, amplification, and animation we will dig into the rich soil of our dreams, learning along the way how we can also facilitate the dream work of others. All levels of dream work experience are welcome. Limited to 22 students. Mitchell has more than three decades of experience in dream work and meditation, concurrently indulging in studies of philosophy, spirituality, and art. He is a published writer and musician. THURSDAYS: 11:15AM-12:15PM “I Dig Rock & Roll Music” (1950-1960) Instructor: Tom Dell A history of Rock & Roll from its beginnings in the 1900s through the early 1960s. A look at the people and the music that influenced Rock and Roll and the many variations that arose from it. Tom has been a guitarist, singer, and band member since 1960. Maximizing Income in Retirement Instructor: Mike Bean, BBA Accounting; Brenda Dozier, PhD This course will help you restructure your portfolio to minimize taxes as well as transfer risk of potential financial losses during retirement. Participants will understand Roth conversions and Roth IRA income while managing tax withholdings and preparing for the IRS Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). Learn to get the most out of your pension income (defined contribution and defined benefit plans) and Social Security income while balancing the needs of your dependents and beneficiaries. The course will also explore tax-advantaged and tax-free income sources. Mike has a passion for helping individuals minimize investment risk, maximizing investment returns, maintain tax efficient portfolios, and reduce taxes on income. Brenda is an author, national speaker, and financial consultant. Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 10 The History of Photography Instructor: David Goldsmith, Emory University Emeritus Professor of Chemistry The course will cover the development of photography from the camera obscura of antiquity, to the “fixing” of images in the 19th century, to contemporary “digital capture” -- seeing how technological advances allowed photography to change from a “mechanical” documentary status into that of a recognized art form in its own right. The work of major figures in photography will be shown and discussed, and the course will culminate with illustrations of computer methods of photographic editing, printing, and photographic book publishing. David has engaged with photography since childhood and has taught Photoshop with Adobe Expert Certification. King Lear: A Reflection on Power, Family, Retirement and Ageism Instructor: Ross Friedman, MA American Studies This course, while addressing the beauty of the language and poetry of one of the world’s greatest and most beautiful literary works, will focus on the relevant themes of the uses and abuses of power, family obligations, ageism, and one’s capacity for growth even as one ages and changes careers. Ross taught AP English Literature for 30 years. THURSDAYS: 1:40-2:40PM Improv II Instructor: Robert Drake, Artistic Director, Academy Theater Obtain more advanced techniques of improvisation and learn to better craft scenes, stories, and monologues in this highly interactive, performance-driven class that concludes with a performance in front your peers! Work more effectively with scene partners to heighten and develop what happens on stage. Instructor fee: $20. Limited to 15 students. Prerequisite: Improvisation Part 1. The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Presents: From Sinai to Seinfeld: The History of Jewish Humor Instructor: Shelley Buxbaum, BRE, MA, PhD; Director of the Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning and Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (ends 3:40PM) A treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between cultural and religious Judaism in the early 21st century. Treating Jewish jokes as text, the course invites students to analyze and interpret the evolving concerns, styles, rhythms, preoccupations, and values of the Jewish people that lie buried deep in words that make us laugh as Jews, and that bond us as a people. Instructor fee: $40. 11 Movement Classes at Dance 101 TUESDAYS: JULY 5-AUG 9 11:15AM-12:15PM MONDAYS: JULY 11-AUGUST 15 1:30-2:30PM Gentle Yoga and Meditation Bollywood Instructor: Sudakshina Mukherjee, Trained in Indian Classical Form (Bharatnatyam) and Bollywood Learn the latest and popular dance moves to hit Bollywood songs! We show you how to shake those hips and work those arms and legs into a dance routine right out of the Bollywood films. No prior dance experience required. Classes are technique driven but taught through choreography. Students learn a new dance every 4-5 classes and can take advantage of many opportunities to perform. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Sudakshina is the artistic director of the dance studio, Atlanta Nritya Academy. Her choreography has won many accolades throughout India and the U.S. MONDAYS: JULY 11-AUGUST 15 2:00-3:00PM Big Band Ballroom Instructor: Robert Tolentino, Ballroom Professional Learn the basics of Ballroom’s most popular dances -foxtrot, swing, waltz and tango. Great for beginners and social dancers! With more than 20 years of experience, Robert will have you dancing in no time! Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd Relax and feel better! Enjoy the benefits of yoga as you learn basic asanas with the help of experienced yoga instructors. You will be guided every step of the way. This class will also incorporate meditation during the last part of class. No prior experience required. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 10 students. Susan studied yoga with Dr. Valarie Wright, Hamsa Yoga Shala. TUESDAYS: JULY 5-AUGUST 9 12:30-1:30PM T’ai Chi Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong Instructor 8 weeks / July 12 - Aug 30 T’ai Chi is a series of movements designed to open the body while creating strength, balance, and flexibility and improving cardiovascular health. These are gentle, easy yet effective movements that anyone can do, and all special needs are taken into consideration by the instructor. All body types are welcome. Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Limited to 20 students. Harvey studied/practiced Transcendental Meditation for 30 years. Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 12 TUESDAYS: JULY 5-AUG 9 1:45-2:45PM Yoga for the Truly Inflexible Instructor: Susan Zoller, MEd Can’t touch your toes? Designed for people who consider basic movements that release and relax hamstrings, knees, hips, back, shoulders and neck. The course will be particularly helpful for those who experience discomfort be addressed. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor fee: $50. Susan studied yoga with Dr. Valarie Wright, Hamsa Yoga Shala. Tai Chi Class Available Between Spring and Summer Session! TUESDAYS: MAY 31-JUNE 21 12:30-1:30PM T’ai Chi Instructor: Harvey Meisner, Certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 12 students. Limited to 20 students. Prior experience in Tai chi required. This is NOT a beginner class! 13 THURSDAYS: JULY 7-AUG 11 12:30-1:30PM DANCE: From Country to the Disco Instructor: Ricardo Aponte, Musical Theater Choreographer, Veteran Broadway Performer Scientific studies have shown us that dancing is great exercise, keeps our minds sharp, and builds confidence. In this course, you will explore a variety of dance styles. We’ll be featuring Country, Salsa, The Twist, Musical Theatre, Disco, Jazz, and more. All classes are introductory level. Take a leap and add some pizazz to your step! Instructor fee: $50. Minimum 8 students. Ricardo is one of Atlanta’s most accomplished musical theater choreographers. OLLI Book Clubs There are THREE OLLI book clubs that meet from 12:301:30PM on the first Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday of the month. Members vote on book selections. To learn more and to obtain a list of books, please contact: Tuesday Book Club: Barb Sorenson, [email protected]; Jill Parks, [email protected] Wednesday Book Club: Phyllis Irby-Downing, [email protected] Thursday Book Club: Elizabeth Deschenes, [email protected] One Day Workshops First Aid – CPR – AED (National Safety Council) AARP Intro to Android Tablets: Beginner Workshop Tue, Jun 21 / 9:30AM-3:30PM Instructor: Jim Spano This hands-on practical Basic Life Support course provides each participant receives the practical skills and knowledge using the 3 “C’s” method of CHECK – CALL – CARE! Main emphasis is on acquiring skills to keep an injured victim alive until they can be transported / evaluated by medical qualified staff members. Each participant will receive a student book, pocket guide, and a course DVD. Cost: $94 ($49 regular course fee + $45 supply fee for guide and DVD). Limit 15 students. Jim is an authorized National Safety Council and American Red Cross First Aid – CPR –AED instructor. Tue, Jun 7 & 14 / 10:00-11:30AM New to mobile technology? Discover the power of apps! Join us for a hands-on workshop covering touchscreen basics, texting, photo taking/sharing, downloading apps and more. Please call 1-866-591-8105 or go online: aarp.cvent. com/ aarptekgeorgia to register for this free class. AARP Beyond the Basics – Android Tablets: Intermediate Workshop Tue, Jun 7 & 14 / 12:30-1:30PM So you have the essentials down, but you’re ready to take things to the next level. Learn tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your tablet and wow your friends and family. Please call 1-866-591-8105 or go online: aarp. cvent.com/ aarptekgeorgia to register for this free class. AARP Books, News, and Music – Android Tablets: Intermediate Workshop Tue, Jun 7 & 14 / 2:30-3:30PM Take your daily news, digital book collection, and favorite songs with you, wherever you go. Explore having fun with digital media on tablets in this hands-on workshop. Please call 1-866-591-8105 or go online: aarp.cvent.com/ aarptekgeorgia to register for this free class. Defensive Driving Course (National Safety Council) Tue, Jun 14 / 9:30AM-3:30PM Instructor: Jim Spano, MS Safety Program Management and Education Participants will acquire the mental skills and knowledge to become a defensive driver, by recognizing that safe driving is a matter of personal choices. Focus will be on the seven most common driving mistakes and how to overcome them, along with the five conditions that affect your driving skills / response time. Cost: $64 ($49 regular course fee + $15 supply fee for book). Limit 40 students. Jim is an authorized National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor and has conducted this training course for the past 26 years. Nature Printmaking Workshop Thu, Jun 9 / 9:30AM-2:30PM Instructor: Joy Hartsfield Actual leaves, will be our patterns – both positive and negative images. Spend the day going wild with water-soluble printing inks, brayers on stems, and branches from our gardens! Like the methods of making images in pairs – this class is designed for pairs/couples. One will be printing, one preps, then the roles are switched and all have fun. Bring wide mouth water containers 4-5” at opening (a gallon jug cut), sponge, cleaning rags, up to 50 pieces of paper, and an apron or smock. Bring lunch and snack. Cost: $84 ($49 regular course fee + $35 supply fee for printing inks, brayers, plexiglass, clothesline, and other unusual supplies from the instructor). Limited to 8 students. Joy served as a guest lecturer while traveling in the United Kingdom Social Media for Seasoned Adults Wed, Jul 6 / 9:00AM-2:00PM Instructor: Courtney Teague, BS, MA, EdS, EdD This course is for seasoned adults with little experience with blogging. Share your stories with other generations! Learn how to purchase their own domain name, set up a Wordpress blog, and write their own blog post. Cost: $49. Limited to 15 students. Courtney views technology and new media as essentials in facilitating educational and societal change. Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 14 Olli Summer 2016 Lunch & Learn Schedule 12:30-1:30PM - ROOM 116/118 Reminder: bring your lunch! Registration NOT required for Lunch & Learns TUESDAY, JULY 12 Learn How to Sell Your Books Online James Taylor, Bibliophile and Retired Librarian Learn how to set up an internet account with reputable book traders, sell books, manage postage from your home, and profit from your bookcase(s). James has bought and sold books online for decades. He can walk you through the process of setting up book-selling accounts on the best websites. THURSDAY, JULY 14 Impressions of a Trip to Cuba Jill Parks, BA Sociology, and Cookie Rubin This presentation will discuss impressions of Cuban life today and its artists, accompanied by photos. Jill participated in a Visual Arts in Cuba tour in January 2016, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Latin American and Iberian Institute and Tamarind Art Institute. TUESDAY, JULY 19 Women of Valor - Women of World War II Brandt Ross, Former CEO, M&A Intermediary, Senior Instructor and Folk Singer The “Women of Valor” of World War II include women that you know and some that you may not know…but all of them have remarkable stories. They were pathfinders -- fearless in their relentless quests to fight adversity, overcome obstacles and save lives. This class will include some contemporaneous folk music. THURSDAY, JULY 21 The Leo Frank Case Sandra Berman, Former Activist for the William Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum Frank was a Jewish factory superintendent in Atlanta who was tried and convicted in 1913 of the murder of Mary Phagan, a 13 year old girl. His death sentence was later commuted, but he was kidnapped from prison by a mob and lynched. TUESDAY, JULY 26 Services for Seniors Linda Kadan This presentation will provide information on the following services: Private Duty Home Care, Pallative care & hospice, Geriatric Care Managers, Aging Answers, Home Health Care, and Geriatric attorneys. Linda is the owner/operator of Kadan Homecare-a private duty home care company in Atlanta for more than 35 years. 15 Olli Summer 2016 Lunch & Learn Schedule (Cont.) THURSDAY, JULY 28 Research Social Researchers from Emory University, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and the Veterans Administration will present research studies related to issues that face older adults. Opportunities will be available to sign up to be a study participant. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Solving the Medicare Maze: How To Save On Hidden Costs Keith Nabb, President of Affordable Medicare Solutions This informative presentation will provide an overview of Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Supplement Plans, as well as Medicare Part D. The Coverage Gap, also known as the Donut Hole, will be reviewed and clarified. This presentation will help you make educated choices about you or your family’s health coverage. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Long Term Care and Estate Planning In a Nutshell Victoria Collier, Certified Elder Law Attorney through The National Elder Law Foundation We will cover necessary estate planning documents and discuss strategies to plan and pay for long term care. TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Dance and Movies from India Sudakshirna Mukherjee, Artistic Director of the Dance studio, Atlanta Nritya Academy This presentation will discuss Indian classical dance forms, expression in dance, and emotion/rasa in classical dance. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Atlanta Classical Musicians Current and former chamber players and singers from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus will perform. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Origami: History and Practice Yoshie Brandt, Konnichiwa Club Volunteer Leader Origami is an art for everyone and a way to get in touch with both elements of Japanese culture as well as a sense of beauty. Join us for a brief history of Origami and learn to make your own origami creations! THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Improvables Performance Robert Drake and the Improvables Join us for an hour of lunch, learning, and laughter with the Improvables, an Improv Troupe formed out of OLLI classes. Learn how improvisational techniques are revolutionizing how people approach their lives and work! Register today: olli.emory.edu | 404-727-6000 16 OLLI Trip: Chihuly in the Garden Fri, Aug 5/ 11:00AM-12:15PM - Atlanta Botanical Garden (1345 Piedmont Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30309) Internationally acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art presented in a setting that has doubled in size since his blockbuster show there in 2004. Join OLLI members for a Docent led guided tour of Chihuly’s kaleidoscopic colored glass in 21 installation sites all set amongst the Garden’s natural beauty! Register by Wed, Jul 27 by calling the OLLI Office at 404-727-6000 (option 2). Minimum 20 people. Cost: $25 plus parking ($2 per hour, paid separately to the parking garage on site). NOTE: We will meet out front near the Visitor Center at 10:30-10:45AM to check in. After the tour is over, we can spend the afternoon in the Garden. 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