Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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OLLI STAFFSusan Morrow, Assistant Director for Program:

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Rob Hyssong, OLLI Program Coordinator:

228-8336; robert.hyssong@maine.edu

Sue Schier: Administrative Specialist 2

228-8482; sue.schier@maine.edu

Linda Skinner, Administrative Specialist 1

228-8225; linda.skinner@maine.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall: 780-4406 or 1-800-800-4876

E-mail: olliatusm@maine.edu

Visit: www.usm.maine.edu/olli to

register for OLLI courses online

OLLI ADVISORY BOARD 2016-17Janet Stebbins, Chair

Jack Lynch, Vice Chair

Lois Winter, Secretary

Sue Gesing, Immediate Past Chair

Matt Goldfarb, SAGE Chair

Paula Johnson, Community Chair

Dick Leslie, Resource Development Chair

Dick Sturgeon, Nominating Chair

John Sutherland, Education Chair

Elsa van Bergen, Communications Chair

Bob Bahm

Susan Jennings

Joy Larrabee

Tom McGovern

Gael McKibben

Steve Schiffman

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If you are 50 or older, with a curious mind and an interest in learning just for the joy of it, you are invited to join more than 1,700 like-minded older learners who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine. OLLI at USM is committed to providing its members with a wide variety of stimulating courses, lectures, workshops, and complementary activities in a creative and inclusive learning community.

As a member of OLLI at USM, you’ll choose from an extensive array of peer-taught courses in the liberal arts and sciences. There are no entrance requirements, grades, or tests. Your experience and love of learning are what count. Some OLLI at USM classes involve homework — usually reading or honing skills taught in class. Homework is not mandatory, but it can enhance your learning experience; what you put in is what you’ll get out of the course.

OLLI at USM is one of 17 Senior Colleges throughout Maine and participates in the Maine Senior College Network (www. maineseniorcollege.org). The National Resource Center for all Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (www.osher.net) is located at Northwestern University in Chicago. Currently, there are 119 OLLIs throughout the country.

MEMBERSHIP OLLI at USM is a self-sustaining, self-governing organization supported through an annual membership fee of $25. The membership fee covers the fiscal year July 1 to June 30. Your annual membership allows you to participate in all OLLI at USM courses and Special Interest Groups at OLLI. You’ll also get Internet access and notification when the OLLI Newsletter is available online.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you need special accommodations to participate in OLLI at USM because of a disability, please call the USM Office of Support for Students with Disabilities at 780-4706 as soon as you register but at least two weeks before classes begin. OLLI at USM has purchased a portable assistive-listening device that can be used in any Wishcamper classroom. Students using the device will be able to hear the instructor. Any OLLI at USM student with hearing difficulties may request the use of this system. Contact the OLLI at USM office at 780-4406 as soon as you register for class.

SCHOLARSHIPS Full and partial scholarships are available through a simple, friendly, confidential process. Because of the overwhelming response, scholarships are limited to $50 per person per term, applicable to one course, the SAGE program, or workshops. Scholarships do not apply to OLLI at USM membership, trips, or special events. Scholarship applications are available in the OLLI at USM office. These must be completed, signed, and turned in with each of your course registrations.

NOTE: It is not possible to register for courses online with a scholarship. Please mail or bring your registration form and scholarship to the OLLI office BEFORE registration day to ensure timely enrollment in your class.

Call 780-4406 for more information.

CLASS LOCATIONS All classes, except where noted, are held in the Wishcamper Center at 44 Bedford Street on the USM Portland campus. See map on page 5.

General Information

Online registration allows you to sign up for classes in real

time. To begin the process, visit the OLLI website at:

www.usm.maine.edu/olli

There you will find step-by-step instructions and a link to the

registration website. Once you have perused the catalog and

chosen which classes you wish to “purchase,” you are ready

to go “shopping” on the registration website. You’ll be able

to tell how many spaces are still available in your chosen

class and can add your name to a wait list if a class is full.

Once you pay for your classes, you’ll receive multiple e-mail

confirmations of your registration within minutes. It’s fast,

easy, and secure. Please note: Credit card is the only form

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of payment you can use for online registration. If you must

use another payment form (check, cash, scholarship,

gift certificate), you’ll need to mail or hand deliver your

registration with payment attached.

If you’ve shopped online, you should find online OLLI

registration a snap. But if you’re not comfortable doing your

own online registration at home, the OLLI staff is standing

by to help you. We’re offering onsite instruction in the

Wishcamper Computer Lab (see timetable below) and will

have one computer in the OLLI office dedicated to online

registration. Anyone may use this computer to register

online, but you must use a credit card for payment.

Winter REGISTRATION TIMELINE Nov. 29 Online registration for OLLI winter courses begins at 10 a.m. Students with scholarships or gift certificates should get registrations into the OLLI office before this deadline to ensure they are processed in-house on Nov. 29.

Nov. 29-30 If you need help navigating the online process, onsite help setting up student accounts and registering for classes will be available in the Wishcamper Computer Lab (Room 128) from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m.

Dec. 6 OLLI staff will start accepting mail-in, drop-off, and phone registrations.

Dec. 17-Jan. 17 USM semester break — no food available on campus.

Dec. 26 OLLI closed to observe Christmas Day.

Jan. 2 OLLI closed to observe New Year’s Day.

Jan. 10 OLLI winter term classes start.

Jan. 16 OLLI and USM closed for Martin Luther King Day.

Jan. 19 Deadline to receive refund on dropped classes.

Feb. 16 OLLI winter term ends.

Feb. 20 OLLI and USM closed for Presidents Day.

Feb. 20-24 USM winter break — no food available on campus.

Feb. 21-23 OLLI winter term makeup week.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: For weather closings, call the USM storm line at 780-4800. If USM is closed, OLLI will be closed.

IMPORTANT OLLI AT USMWINTER TERM DATES

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Schedule-at-a-Glance Winter 2017

Tuesday Afternoon12:45-2:45

See pages 6-7MothersJanet GunnGUNN_MOTHER

Rethinking Paul’s Authentic Epistles Tom McGovernMCGOVERN_PAUL

French for the Complete and Utter BeginnerRoberta MuseMUSE_BEGINFRENCH

Exploring Modern GreeceMary Snell and Irwin NovakSNELL_GREECE

Playing the Recorder: Very Basic Peter SteadSTEAD_RECORDER International Auteur Cinema 15: The IconoclastsJuris UbansUBANS_AUTEUR15

Wednesday Morning9:30-11:30See pages 7-8

Intro to Land-Use Control Law and Policy Orlando Delogu, Mark LappingDELOGU_LAND-USE

Black History of Maine Bob Greene GREENE_BLKHIST

The Art and World of Pieter Bruegel Nathaniel LarrabeeLARRABEE_BRUEGEL

OLLI Goes to the Movies: Six Asian Films and Directors John SerrageSERRAGE_ASIAFILM

More Pulitzer Prize Winners for FictionRuth StorySTORY_PULITZER3

A Taste of HebrewAriela ZuckerZUCKER_HEBREW

Wednesday Afternoon12:30-3:30

See page 9Introduction to Opera: Operas No One Can Resist Carl SmithSMITH_LOVE/OPERA

Wednesday Afternoon12:45-2:45

See pages 9-10Ukulele 101: Finding Joy with Four Strings on a Shoestring Lynne and Rick GammonGAMMON_UKE

Global Migration and Refugees: Humanity’s CrisisBetsy Mayberry, Karen MasseyMAYBERRY_REFUGEE

World War II RevisitedPat Davidson ReefREEF_WWII

Thursday Morning9-11:30

See page 10Principled People Films: Courage of Convictions Can Be ChallengingRobert LyonsLYONS_PRINCIPLE

Thursday Morning9:30-11:30

See pages 10-11Roots of Anti-Semitism from Early Christianity to 1492Alicia HardingHARDING_ANTISEM

Richard II: Shakespeare’s Most Poetic History and the Beginning of the StoryChris QueallyQUEALLY_RICHARD2

Cosmos Updated, Part 1Gale RhodesRHODES_COSMOS1

Great Speeches by American PresidentsLarry SharpSHARP_PREZSPEECH

Winter Workshops

Registration Form & Information for

classes and workshops. See pages 16-17

Thursday Afternoon12:30-3

See page 11Loving Beyond the Boundaries 2 Joan AldrichALDRICH_FILMLOVE2

Thursday Afternoon12:45-2:45

See pages 11-12Psychology Looks at Musicals Mike BerkowitzBERK_PSYMUSICALS

Western Movies: GunfightersRichard BuddBUDD_GUNFIGHTER

Therapeutic Creative WritingPreston HoodHOOD_THERAPYWRIT

Exploring Our Elder Years from the Viewpoint of CronesDelores LanaiLANAI_CRONES

Lies, Damned Lies, and StatisticsStephen Schiffman SCHIFFMAN_STATS

Friday, Jan. 20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Feral Newfoundland:Planning Your AdventureDeborah GordonGORDON_NEWFIE

Friday, Jan. 209:30-11:30 a.m.

From Blizzards to Terrorism: Family Disaster Preparation in the 21st CenturyBarbara RichRICH_DISASTER

Ways To Manage Long-Term-Care RisksGregory RogovinROGOVIN_LTCARE The iPhone: From Practical to AdventurousBern ShanfieldSHANFIELD_IPHONE

Breathe Easy: Unclutter Your Home and End the Tyranny of StuffDianne SinclairSINCLAIR_CLUTTER

Friday, Jan. 27 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Love, Fate, Responsibility, and Planning Timothy Vogel, FacilitatorVOGEL_PLANNING

Friday, Jan. 279:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Discovering Your Inner Crone Pat TaubTAUB_INNERCRONE

Friday, Feb. 39:30-11:30 a.m.

Visual Illusions Mike BerkowitzBERK_ILLUSIONS

Safe Mobility at Every Age: Transportation Networks, Driverless Cars, and YouKatherine FreundFREUND_MOBILE

Hidden Ireland: A Native’s Perspective Ann Quinlan QUINLAN_IRELAND

Friday, Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 39:30 -Noon

International Auteur Cinema 16: The APU Trilogy by Satyajit RayJuris Ubans UBANS_AUTEUR16

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USM is based in the Wishcamper Center at 44 Bedford St. on the Portland Campus.

l OLLI classrooms are on the 1st and 2nd floors

l The OLLI office is on the 2nd floor in Room 210

l The elevator is off the lobby

PARKING AT OLLIParking in surface lots on campus may earn you a parking ticket. OLLI pays for our students

to park in the USM garage on Bedford St. Simply push the button at the

entrance to gain access to the garage. The exit gates will open automatically as you leave.

To park in a handicapped space anywhere on campus, you must have a State of Maine

handicapped placard or license plate. There are 20 handicapped spaces in the parking

garage and eight in the parking lot directly behind the Wishcamper Center.

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l All OLLI at USM classes must have a minimum of 12 registered students to run.

l Enrollments are determined two weeks prior to the first class or at the discretion of the OLLI staff. Under-enrolled classes will be cancelled. If classes are cancelled, all students will be notified of the cancellation. You will be given a full refund for the course or the opportunity to register for an alternate class.

Tuesday Afternoon 12:45-2:45MothersJanet Gunn

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The autobiographical writing of/about Warwick University’s Carolyn Kay Steedman, New York writer Vivian Gornick, and Janet Gunn will guide discussion. Steedman’s account is “the endless longing of the underprivileged that history (and life) be different from what it has been and what it still is.” Gornick tells how “her difficult, symbiotic relationship with her widowed [Jewish] mother … both defined and confined her.” A third portrait is of a mother’s central role in the Palestinian Uprising as witnessed by the instructor. Required books: Landscape for a Good Woman: A Story of Two Lives, Carolyn Kay Steedman, ISBN 9780813512587, USM price $27.95; Fierce Attachments, Vivian Gornick, ISBN 9780374529963, USM price $16. Suggested book: Second Life: A West Bank Memoir, Janet Varner Gunn, ISBN 9780816668670 (available on amazon.com).

Janet Gunn is an only child and the mother of an adopted, now-46-year-old son. Janet’s mother worked as a secretary/bookeeper from her husband’s early death at 33 until her retirement and retreat into Alzheimer’s at 76.

Rethinking Paul’s Authentic Epistles Tom McGovern

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Contemporary scholars identify seven authentic epistles composed by Paul. They were letters of encouragement, coaching, and love, written to urban, egalitarian communities led by women and men in the first century CE. They illuminate how the earliest disciples of Jesus’s Good News implemented a radical new spirituality during difficult times. We will deconstruct the stereotypes accrued from theologians over the centuries about Paul’s authoritarian views of community and personal

relationships. Discussions will focus on his psychology of courage, grit, benevolence, and transcendence, which remains viable in the 21st century. Required book: The First Paul, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan, ISBN 9780061430732, USM price $15.99.

Tom McGovern has an AB in Theology and PhD in Counseling Psychology and was a National Teaching Award-winning university professor. This is his sixth OLLI course. He is currently working on a book manuscript about the virtues and character strengths found in the Gospels and Paul’s epistles.

French for the Complete and Utter Beginner

Roberta MuseMUSE_BEGINFRENCH

The only requirements for this class are an interest in the French language and a total lack of experience with it. After learning the rudiments of everyday French in six non-threatening, participatory classes and some at-home exercises, you will be ready to head off to Paris, Québec, or your next course with new confidence! Required book: French Made Simple, Pamela Rose Hazo, ISBN 978076791859-6, USM price $15.

Bobbie Muse taught French for over 25 years, mostly at Fryeburg Academy. Since retirement, she has kept her beloved second language alive through travel, private tutoring, and asylum document translation.

Exploring Modern GreeceMary Snell and Irwin Novak

SNELL_GREECE Ah, Greece. Does the idea fascinate you? Are you thinking of traveling there? This brief introduction to Greece will just scratch the surface of this complicated, intriguing country. Although we think of it as the ancient foundation of our Western civilization, Greece is a modern European country (undergoing historic economic and social change). It is positioned between the West and the East. In this six-week, repeat class participants will learn a bit about its rich culture – history, landscape, religion, language, music, literature, and food.

Mary Snell and Irwin Nowak, board members of the Hellenic Society of Maine, have spent the last 27 summers on Lesvos Island, Greece. They led USM classes there from 1993 until 2011. Mary taught a summer course on Greek culture for 10 years. She is a poet and writer who earned her MFA in poetry at Stonecoast. Irwin is Professor Emeritus of Geology at USM and has taught Environmental Geology courses on Lesvos.

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Playing the Recorder: Very Basic Peter Stead

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In this repeat class, you will learn how to make music with a very old instrument. Musical knowledge is not a prerequisite. You will learn to perform solos, duets, and trios. Most schools offer this instrument to elementary students as a basis for further musical education. A sense of humor and a sense of perspective are very important. Required book: Basic Recorder Lessons, Omnibus Edition, for groups or individuals, ISBN 9780825615313, USM price $24.99. Also required: Plastic recorder, $5 to $10 maximum; a music stand (borrow if possible; instructor has some to loan).

Peter Stead began his recorder studies in 1995 and has played in several groups and medieval orchestras. He is self-taught. He has been involved in OLLI since retirement in 2007. This is the fifth time he has offered the recorder class.

International Auteur Cinema 15: The Iconoclasts

Juris UbansUBANS_AUTEUR15

This course will examine six American directors who have made good (3.5 stars) films that fall in a genre I call “The Iconoclasts,” from an aesthetic point of view. These color films, made in an era from 1967 to 1988, normally are action packed and have at least one anti-hero. The primary focus will be on the films, with some lecture and discussion of related material. An optional, extended time period, from 2:45 to 3:20 p.m., will be set aside for discussion for interested participants. Suggested book: A Short History of the Movies, Gerald Mast, ISBN 9780205755578 (a copy is available in the OLLI Library).

Professor Emeritus Juris Ubans is a recent (2009) retiree from the USM Art Department. He is a lifelong practitioner of Studio Art as disciplinary immersion and has also been an influential voice in elevating film and photography to the status of Fine Art.

Wednesday Morning 9:30-11:30An Introduction to Land-Use

Control Law and Policy Orlando Delogu and Mark Lapping

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Each class during the six sessions of this term will focus on a major aspect of land use: 1. The utility/need for a comprehensive plan; 2. Developing, adopting, updating, administering a zoning ordinance; 3. Controlling commercial (non-housing) development; 4. Dealing with the unanticipated — moratorium, variances, contract zoning, overlays; 5. Dealing with NIMBYs and locally unwanted land uses; and 6. What to do when developers cry, “That’s a Taking!” Required reading: Photocopied materials covering all six topics will be distributed to enrollees at minimal cost. Each block should be read before class.

USM Professors Mark Lapping and Orlando Delogu have a combined 95 years of experience teaching, researching, writing, and working

with state and local governments in the preparation, implementation, and enforcement of land-use controls.

Black History of Maine Bob Greene

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Maine is considered one of the whitest states in the USA, but people of color have been part of our history since the first Europeans made it to our part of the world. In this repeat course, we’ll explore this history through film, lecture, and discussion. Suggested book: Maine’s Visible Black History, H.H. Price and Gerald Talbot, ISBN 9780884482758.

Bob Greene is a native of Portland, retired journalist, historian, and genealogist whose family has been in Cumberland County since at least 1750.

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Membership in OLLI at USM entitles you to:

l Parking in the USM garage, courtesy of OLLI at USM

l Access to wireless Internet on the USM campus

l An OLLI-designated USM photo ID card (fill out a simple request form in the OLLI office)

l Access to the USM library

l Special USM discounts throughout Greater Portland (details at usm.maine.edu/olli/olliusm-student-privileges)

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The Art and World of Pieter Bruegel Nathaniel Larrabee

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Pieter Bruegel’s art represents both the end of the Middle Ages and rise of the Northern Renaissance in Europe. Beginning with Jan van Eyck, this course will survey the art, history, and cultural changes from 14th century Netherlands through the Dutch Golden Age and how this relates to our times. Seminal figures include Hugo van der Goes, Roger van der Weyden, Bosch, and later artists, including Rembrandt and Vermeer. We will focus on Bruegel’s vision of the common man and how that set the stage for Modern Art. This “shared Inquiry” class has no prerequisites; all are welcome. Suggested book: Bruegel (Basic Art 2.0), Rose-Marie Hagen and Rainer Hagen, ISBN 9783836553063

Nathaniel Larrabee is a retired Professor of Fine Arts at the Columbus College of Art and Design. He has also taught at Wellesley College, Boston University, and Northeastern University. Exhibited at the regional, national and international levels, he is represented in diverse public and private collections.

OLLI Goes to the Movies:Six Asian Films and Directors

John SerrageSERRAGE_ASIAFILM

This course will feature films from six outstanding Asian directors. We’ll view films from Turkey, Iran, India (Bollywood), Mongolia, Viet Nam, and Japan (anime). There will be time allotted for discussion, sometimes before, sometimes after the showing.

John Serrage, a retired pediatrician, is an organist, opera lover, and Portland history buff.

More Pulitzer Prize Winners for FictionRuth Story

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This winter we will review four highly acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winners. We will ask why each book earned the $10,000 Pulitzer Prize over so many other fine novels. What criteria do you think informed the decisions of the reviewers? In the process we will determine the literary merit of each book and its insight into human nature and the culture of its time. Newcomers welcome. Required books: All The Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr, ISBN 9781476746586, USM price $27; March, Gerald Brooks, ISBN 9780143036661, USM price $16; The Hours, Michael Cunningham, ISBN 9780312243029, USM price $16; The Shipping News, Annie Proulx, ISBN 9780671510053, USM price $16.

Ruth Townsend Story, editor, writer, and award-winning teacher, has written books and scripted eight computer-assisted programs for teaching composition and literature. She edits and writes feature stories as well as educational materials for Scholastic Publishing. She is also a frequent presenter at professional conferences.

A Taste of HebrewAriela Zucker

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A Taste of Hebrew, as the name implies, is a beginner’s class for those who want to understand the basics of the language and learn to communicate simple information. This course will address the overall structure of the language, the Hebrew alphabet, and everyday vocabulary and useful phrases. Reading and writing will be practiced to offer a wider aspect of the language; however, the verbal component will be emphasized. No prior knowledge is needed. No grammar will be taught. And, no, you will not be able to read the bible in its original Hebrew version, sorry.

Ariela Zucker grew up in Jerusalem. She and her husband left Israel in September 2001 and, followed by three daughters, decided to stay in Maine. They live in Ellsworth, in the motel they own and operate. Ariela has a BA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a MA in Counseling Education from the University of Pittsburgh.

l Winter classes are held once a week from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday and run for six weeks, from Jan 10 through Feb. 16.

l Morning classes run from 9:30 to 11:30; afternoon classes run from 12:45 to 2:45. Any exceptions to usual times are noted. There also are winter workshops on Fridays (see pages 13-15). l Tuition is $50 per course for regular OLLI at USM classes. Workshops typically cost $15 for single sessions and $25 for two or three sessions or a full day. Exceptions to the usual pricing structure are clearly noted.

l You must be an OLLI at USM member to enroll in classes and workshops. Membership costs $25 per fiscal year, July 1 to June 30.

l In addition to classes, OLLI offers several Special Interest Groups. (See page 18 for a list.) You must be a current OLLI member to participate in these. For news and updates on OLLI activities, read your OLLI at USM Newsletter, go to the OLLI at USM website (www.usm.maine.edu/olli), and check the literature racks in the main lobby and at the top of the stairs.

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l Books and materials will be listed in each course description as Required (the class — i.e., a literature course — cannot function without the book) or Suggested (it would enhance the class but is not necessary).

l Book prices are listed only for required books and reflect USM Bookstore prices. If no books or materials are listed in a course description, none are needed.

l For your convenience, all required books and a limited number of copies of suggested books will be carried in a special OLLI-designated section at the USM Bookstore on the USM Portland campus. However, students also are welcome to procure books from other sources, including online vendors, local libraries, and friends.

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Wednesday Afternoon 12:30-3:30Introduction to Opera:

Operas No One Can Resist Carl Smith

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Many music lovers draw the line at opera – too difficult, too long, not my cup of tea, etc. This course will feature only operas – most importantly, particular performances of operas – that have been popular favorites in my past courses. These performances of Puccini’s La Boheme, Verdi’s La Traviata, Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti, Donizetti’s The

Elixir of Love (with Pavarotti), and Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (with Rene Fleming), plus some great one-act operas, are guaranteed to win the hearts of even the most skeptical music lover, as well as seasoned opera fans, who are welcome to join the fun.

Carl Smith has been teaching music-appreciation courses in opera, classical music, and jazz at OLLI since 2008. He uses a 10-foot video screen with very-high-quality audio and video equipment to approximate a live music experience in the classroom.

Wednesday Afternoon 12:45-2:45Ukulele 101: Finding Joy with Four Strings on a Shoestring

Lynne and Rick GammonGAMMON_UKE

This repeat course is your opportunity to learn to play one of the easiest and happiest of instruments. In just a few short weeks, you will learn the chords and strumming technique needed to play hundreds of songs; no need to read music. We will start with the basics and add new chords each week. We will practice those new skills weekly by playing and singing old and new favorites. Required supplies: A soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele (no baritones, please); a ukulele tuner or tuner app on smart phone or other device; enthusiasm!

Lynne and Rick Gammon have been happily strumming the ukulele for a few years. They can’t believe the joy they’ve found singing and playing with friends.

Global Migration and Refugees: Humanity’s Crisis

Betsy Mayberry and Karen MasseyMAYBERRY_REFUGEE

The Camden Conference, a Maine organization founded to promote understanding of world events and other nations and cultures, will again offer a winter course at OLLI. It will include discussion of two books, viewing and discussion of two award-winning films, and presentations by two people who’ve migrated to Portland. Required books: City of Thorns, Ben, Rawlence, ISBN 9781250067630, USM price $26; What is the What, David Eggers, ISBN 9780307385901, USM price $16.95.

Betsy Mayberry chairs the Camden Conference’s Southern Maine Initiative Committee in Portland, working with eight Southern Maine libraries to develop events related

to the Camden Conference theme “Global Migration and Refugees: Humanity’s Crisis.” Karen Massey is a retired Social Studies teacher who taught courses in Global Studies and Contemporary Global Issues and coached the WorldQuest and Model UN teams at Freeport High School. She is a member of the Camden Conference Southern Maine Initiative Committee, working with libraries in Yarmouth, Falmouth, and Freeport.

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Thursday Morning 9-11:30Principled People Films: Courage of

Convictions Can Be ChallengingRobert Lyons

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In this class we will view and discuss movies that dramatize stories of people who challenge Monarch, State, Church, or powerful commercial interests. Lives and society are changed. The films: A Man for All Seasons — Thomas More vs Henry VIII; The Winslow Boy — young English naval cadet wrongly accused seeks justice; Salt of the Earth

— Mexican American miners’ strike; Northern Lights — Norwegian farmers in North Dakota form the Nonpartisan League to fight banks and railroads; A Love Divided — Irish parents vs. Catholic Church boycott; Evelyn — an Irish father seeks custody of his children and challenges the Irish Constitution.

Over the past 19 years, Bob Lyons has led OLLI courses (Irish Short Stores, Irish Film Classics, Irish Readers Theatre) at USM and Tufts University, as well as at Dartmouth, and while living in Ireland, at University College Cork and the Briery Gap Arts Centre, Macroom.

Thursday Morning 9:30-11:30Roots of Anti-Semitism from

Early Christianity to 1492Alicia Harding

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This repeat course is an exploration of writings and attitudes that led to medieval practices of blood libel accusations, laws restricting Jews, rampant killings, and expulsions. These prejudices continued into the modern day in the form of discrimination, pogroms, and the holocaust. Suggested book: New Testament Bible, ISBN 9781563206641.

Alicia Harding is an instructor in World History and Historical Archaeology at Southern Maine Community College. She retired from Deering High School in 2000 and has since enjoyed teaching at the college level. Alicia has a Master’s degree in European Intellectual History, has attended workshops at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and received a National Endowment of the Arts grant to study in England.

Richard II: Shakespeare’s Most Poetic History and the Beginning of the Story

Chris QueallyQUEALLY_RICHARD2

We continue an exploration of Shakespeare’s History Plays. Richard II, while the fifth one written, is first in the series chronologically. Each of the History Plays differs in major ways from all of the other history plays; Richard II is the most poetic. Historically the start of the Histories, it lays out the initial usurpation of the English Crown that occupies Shakespeare for eight plays, written in two four-play sequences called tetralogies. No experience with Shakespeare or history is necessary. Required book: Richard II, William Shakespeare, ISBN ISBN 9780486796949, USM price $3. (Any edition will do, although the Signet [school] or Arden [scholarly] editions are recommended.)

Chris Queally has a Master’s from The Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. He has been teaching and directing Shakespeare’s plays at Thornton Academy (where he is the retired English Chair) for many years. This is his seventh Shakespeare class at OLLI and the fourth of the eight History Plays.

World War II RevisitedPat Davidson Reef

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Significant classic and modern films depicting the impact of War II show that art in films can reflect the times with compassion, humor, pathos, and a sense of humanity for all involved in the search for freedom, justice, dignity, and human courage. We will address leadership, the need to belong, and the importance of the individual to speak up and fight for ideals. The films: Woman in Gold, with Helen

Mirren; Judgment at Nuremberg, Marlene Dietrich, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland; The Monuments Men, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett; and Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid. Pat Davidson Reef has a Master’s in Education and taught English and Humanities for many years at Catherine McAuley High School. She writes on the arts for the Lewiston Sun Journal, and her children’s book, Dahlov Ipcar, Artist, was published by the Maine Authors Publishing Cooperative of Thomaston, Maine, in September 2016. She has taught at OLLI for 15 years.

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Thursday Afternoon 12:30-3Loving Beyond the Boundaries 2

Joan AldrichALDRICH_FILMLOVE2

This film-discussion series will explore the experiences of protagonists who feel forced by life circumstances to go beyond the traditional boundaries and limits of society. How much do others’ perceptions affect our own sense of possibility, or limitation? When one feels “different” from others within his or her mainstream culture, what resources provide resiliency and fortitude? We’ll also explore factors that may contribute toward prejudices and stereotypes and will consider how such prejudices are overcome (using

our film stories as the foundations for discussion). Films explore issues of religion, gender identification, same-sex attraction, deafness, communications, and even crossing over barriers of time. Characters reveal incredible courage and coping ability: Friendly Persuasion (1947); Carol (2015); The Danish Girl (2015); Somewhere in Time (1980); Gentleman’s Agreement (1947); Transamerica (2006); and Children of a Lesser God (1986). This seven-week course will start Jan. 12 and end Feb. 23. (Not a repeat course; no prerequisite.)

Joan Aldrich fosters respectful and wide-ranging discussions.

Thursday Afternoon 12:45-2:45Psychology Looks at Musicals

Mike BerkowitzBERK_PSYMUSICALS

We’ll look at famous musicals from another perspective. Mini-lectures on psychology concepts, theories, and experiments will offer different views on sample songs from those musicals. After watching videos of those songs, we’ll discuss them in the context of the musicals themselves: Annie, Les Miserables, Fame, Guys and Dolls,

Oliver, West Side Story, South Pacific, Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera, Man of La Mancha, Chicago, and Marat/Sade. Let’s listen, learn, and laugh. Mike Berkowitz received a BA from Brown and a MA from the University of Massachusetts. He taught preschoolers, fifth-graders, and undergraduates before finding his niche at OLLI. He loves to use psychology to examine human interactions, to explore personal growth, and to critique society.

Cosmos Updated, Part 1Gale Rhodes

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From atoms to life to universe — watch and discuss Neil deGrasse Tyson’s sweeping 2014 TV series and learn about recent advances in series topics: gravity waves, Higgs particle, medical advances. We’ll watch one episode of Cosmos in the first hour of each session. The second hour features demonstrations, topic updates, and discussion based on your questions and interests. Finally, we seek to connect science to society, the humanities, and the arts. This is a two-term course, though each course can stand alone. Winter 2017 will cover Cosmos episodes 1 to 6; in spring 2017, part 2 will cover episodes 7 to 13. Readings at http://oneculture-olli.blogspot.com.

Gale Rhodes (BS, mathematics; PhD, chemistry) has taught college Chemisty, Biochemistry, and interdisciplinary courses, and several OLLI courses. Publications include biochemical research, science/interdisciplinary education, natural history, and a book about how scientists learn the structures of biomolecules. His website — One Culture — connects science with other forms of knowledge.

Great Speeches by American PresidentsLarry Sharp

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We will begin with George Washington’s Farewell Address to the Nation and Lincoln’s Gettysburg and Second Inaugural addresses. We then will turn to addresses from presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan that held the spirit of the nation together through the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the mid-century Civil Rights struggles, and the Vietnam conflict. These speeches are remarkably different in style and content, but all are important markers in the building of our national character. At the end, we will think about how a president should use the Bully Pulpit to lead the nation.

Larry Sharp practiced law in Washington, D.C., from 1969 to1999. From 2001 to 2004 he worked with the Private Enterprise Partnership, part of the World Bank Group, in Russia and Eastern Europe, assisting businesses and government agencies facing the challenges of moving from a managed economy to a free market system.

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l Don’t know where your class is being held? Room numbers for all classes are posted throughout the building as well as on the electronic bulletin board in the Wishcamper lobby. l As a courtesy to your instructor and fellow students, please wear your nametag. If you don’t have a nametag yet, stop by the OLLI office and request one. l Please silence all electronic devices before your class starts.

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Western Movies: GunfightersRichard Budd

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A recurring theme throughout Western film is the professional killer, called a gunfighter, occurring on both sides of the law. We will show and discuss a number of classic films centered on this theme, and the variety of story that is built around this simple theme. A few of the examples are: Reluctant gunfighter (High Noon), retiring gunfighter (The Gunfighter), out-of-character gunfighter (The Magnificent Seven), and comedy (Support Your Local Sheriff).

Dick Budd is a retired physicist who studied Physics at NYU and Harvard, leading to a doctorate. He spent most of his career developing special-purpose scientific computer systems. He teaches at OLLI on a wide variety of subjects, including bridge, development of the physical sciences, movies, science fiction, and history.

Therapeutic Creative WritingPreston Hood

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People see and experience the world differently after a traumatic event. Often their writing becomes an outlet of beautifully crafted, creative work. In this repeat course, through journaling, readings, classroom discussions, handouts, and writing prompts — both descriptive and poetic — you will learn techniques and tools essential to effective writing and editing. Therapeutic writing will be introduced, suggesting that students, through their experiences, insights, and stories, can move through their darkest moments to find compassion and meaning. Required materials: notebook or journal.

Preston H. Hood published A Chill I Understand, which was a finalist for the 2007 Maine Literary Award for Poetry, and The Hallelujah of Listening, which won the 2012 Maine Literary Award for Poetry. He earned a BA, English, Magna cum laude. University of Massachusetts Boston, a BS in Industrial Arts Education, USM, and a ME, UMO.

Exploring our Elder Years from the Viewpoint of Crones

Delores LanaiLANAI_CRONES

As women grow older in our culture, there are two attitudes: One views older women as the throw-away generation — maybe put in a home — but there’s an increasing recognition of older women as Crones with Wisdom to share. “Crone” and “hag” have been negative words used to describe older women. Feminists are using “crone” intentionally with a totally new and positive definition. Native Americans have Elder Councils, and they provide a role model to the rest of us! Come explore your elder years; can you see yourself as a crone?

Delores Lanai has been in two Women’s Spirituality groups – in Washington, D.C., and in the Feminist Spiritual Community in Portland since 1989. Delores has traveled extensively, which introduced her to various religions. She grew up Congregational, which she appreciated for focusing on philosophy questions, not dogma, and the music. Later she chose the Pagan route – Native European – as the closest to the Native American way of life.

Lies, Damned Lies, and StatisticsStephen Schiffman SCHIFFMAN_STATS

Daily we are bombarded with statistical pronouncements: “The stock market will rise 3 percent next year”; “Eggs are good for your health.” But the next day we read: “The stock market will fall 3 percent”; “Eggs are bad.” Oy! How are we to make any sense of it all? Join us as we look at the world of data, probability and statistics. This will not be a traditional course in probability and statistics, but we will introduce important concepts (e.g. “normal curve”) and use examples and cases for discussion. A 50-year-old memory of high school math is sufficient prerequisite.

Stephen Schiffman received a PhD in Mathematics from Dartmouth College in 1974. Although his career wandered into other areas of business and higher education, he always maintained a love for the beauty of math.

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WINTER WORKSHOPSFriday, Jan. 20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — $15

Feral Newfoundland: Planning Your Adventure

Deborah GordonGORDON_NEWFIE

Join in a conversation about the secrets and hidden natural wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost yet surprisingly accessible province. Discover the less-frequented outposts, national and provincial parks, World Heritage Sites, and the infectious humor and uplifting spirit that comprise its culture and people. We’ll explore the necessary preparations for travel and accommodation options, highlighting seasonal activities, literature, and history resources. We’ll also view a captivating slide show of the wildlife, landscape, architecture, and mysteries of this dauntingly exquisite, unpretentious place.

An artist and musician by profession, Deborah Gordon lives on the northernmost tip of the Northern Peninsula, immersing herself in the color, light, and space that are quintessentially Newfoundland. Winters are spent in Cape Porpoise, nearer to her family, as she continues to make art, teach voice, and sing Balkan music.

Friday, Jan. 20 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

From Blizzards to Terrorism: Family Disaster Preparation in the 21st Century

Barbara RichRICH_DISASTER

While we still face hurricanes and blizzards and other natural disasters, we now must anticipate terrorist attacks and pandemics as well. Is your family ready for the next disaster, whatever it may be? The Red Cross wants you to be Red Cross Ready, and this presentation will tell you everything you need to know: How to make a disaster plan with your family; how to make a disaster kit and the differences between get-home bags, work-place bags, 72-hour kits, and bug-out bags; as well as how to be informed about disasters.

Barbara Rich is a retired tenured faculty member in the School of Social Work at USM. In addition to teaching fiber jewelry-making at OLLI and running two online stores, she is the Community Outreach Disaster Preparation Specialist at the Red Cross of Southern Maine.

Friday, Jan. 20 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15Ways To Manage Long-Term-Care Risks

Gregory RogovinROGOVIN_LTCARE

Long-term-care planning is one of the most important, and too often overlooked, parts of one’s retirement and estate plans. This repeat workshop will present the topic of long-term-care planning in a clear, compassionate, and comprehensive manner. We will discuss the various options which can help us manage our long-term-care risks and will compare and contrast these different solutions. Those who attend will leave with a clear understanding of the risks associated with long-term care and will be fluent with the terms and concepts they will need in order to confidently begin researching this subject on their own. Copies of relevant articles, a Long-Term-Care Shopper’s Guide, and a list of online resources will be provided.

Gregory Rogovin is a Certified Long-Term-Care Advisor and has been helping people plan for their long-term care for the last eight years. He currently helps members of over 700 alumni and professional associations who look to him for counsel when they decide to examine ways to manage their long-term-care risks.

Friday, Jan. 20 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

The iPhone: From Practical to Adventurous

Bern ShanfieldSHANFIELD_IPHONE

Use your iPhone to find and go anywhere your heart or head desires! There’s a destination for everyone, from yard sale to vacation oasis. Discover, develop, and have fun with several essential iPhone techniques, such Copy/Paste, Editing, using GPS, Voice Data Entry, and wherever else our interests lead and time allows. Required: Bring your iPhone to class.

Bern Shanfield is an enthusiastic longtime Apple device user who enjoys supporting folks with getting the most from their Apple devices and learning more along the way.

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Friday, Jan. 20 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

Breathe Easy: Unclutter Your Home and End the Tyranny of Stuff

Dianne SinclairSINCLAIR_CLUTTER

Whether you are planning a move to a smaller place or just want to clean out years of accumulation, there are techniques that can help. We’ll share ways to reduce clutter (including successes you’ve had), talk about stumbling blocks, and explore what kind of support might help. You’ll leave with a long list of suggestions and some ideas about how to get started.

Dianne Sinclair has led this workshop at OLLI in North Conway, N.H., and at the library in Hiram, Maine. She and her husband own an eight-room farmhouse with ell and barn, which she is committed to keeping (relatively) clutter-free. She loves yard sales, re-gifting and Goodwill.

Friday, Jan. 27 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

Love, Fate, Responsibility, and Planning Timothy Vogel, Facilitator

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Love, Fate, Responsibility, and Planning describes the challenges and opportunities that face individuals and their loved ones as they age and experience Love, Fate, Responsibility, and Planning. The class will focus on a multi-generational approach that provides insight into aging issues and discusses the types of resources available to assist everyone as they face Love, Fate, Responsibility, and Planning over the years. The presenters are members of the Maine Senior Resource Alliance (www.maineseniors.org).

Timothy M. Vogel is a lawyer with 30 years’ experience in Elder Law. Presenters include John LeMieux, Financial Planning, Anton & LeMieux Financial Group; Ann Quinlan, Private Duty Case Management; Linda Wyman, residential loan banker; Sue Durst, Portland’s Choice Realty; Bonnie Davis, Anton & LeMieux Financial Group, Long-term care planning ; Deb Richard, The Personal Financial Assistant; Mark Hutchins, A.T. Hutchins Funeral & Cremation Services; and Dick Emerson, Boothby Square Property Management.

Friday, Jan. 27 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — $25

Discovering Your Inner Crone Pat Taub

TAUB_INNERCRONE In this workshop we’ll get in touch with our Crone energy. In ancient times the Crone, or the older woman, was revered for her wisdom. She was a leading member of her society. Increasingly, contemporary women are reclaiming the powerful symbol of the Crone as a way to counter our culture’s ageism and sexism. This workshop will include personal sharing, journaling, a simple art project, and a short documentary film to encourage each participant to draw on her gifts and strengths to discover new ways to empower herself. Please bring a brown bag lunch for a short lunch break.

Pat Taub has had careers as a family therapist, journalist, and host for the Syracuse, N.Y., NPR station, while teaching Women’s Spirituality for seven summers at the Chautauqua Institute. She has taught “Discovering Our Mothers’ Stories” and “Women and Aging” at OLLI. She writes the blog “Women’s Older Wisdom,” or WOW.

Friday, Feb. 3 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

Visual Illusions Mike Berkowitz

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How do visual illusions work? Why do they trick us into believing that what we are seeing is real — even when we know better? Using a wide range of illusions, we will explore when seeing shouldn’t mean believing. Mini-lectures on the eye, the nerves, the brain, and the mind will help us understand why the illusions work.

Mike Berkowitz received a BA from Brown and a MA from the University of Massachusetts. He taught preschoolers, fifth-graders, and undergraduates before finding his niche at OLLI. He loves to use psychology to examine human interactions, to explore personal growth, and to critique society.

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Safe Mobility at Every Age: Transportation Networks, Driverless Cars, and You

Katherine FreundFREUND_MOBILE

The information revolution is changing everything, and transportation is no exception. When automobiles were invented 130 years ago, we called them horseless carriages. Now we speak of driverless cars because we still don’t have a name for what is coming. But it is definitely coming. This workshop will look at transportation of the future and show how computers and the Internet are helping to create shared mobility though efficient use of privately owned automobiles. Whether you prefer to be the driver or the passenger, there are good times ahead.

Katherine Freund attended the Muskie School of Public Service, where her Capstone Project was the Independent Transportation Network (ITN). She founded the first national, non-profit transportation network for seniors, ITNAmerica. The Wall Street Journal named her one of 12 people who are changing aging in America.

Friday, Feb. 3 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $15

Hidden Ireland: A Native’s Perspective Ann Quinlan

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Irish roots or not, people from all over are drawn to this small (size of Indiana), lush, green island called Ireland. A stalwart example of survival through countless invasions, hunger, and loss of land, the Irish people’s interior way of life has sustained a deep cultural heritage and a deep connection to the land. Ireland’s famous hospitality is not a myth. Ireland straddles a prehistoric past, recent financial challenges, and a prominent role within The European Community, and the Irish engage with neighbors or strangers while putting on the tea kettle at a moment’s notice. This is a repeat workshop.

Ann Quinlan was born and educated In Ireland. While raising her children she was frequently sought after for best ideas on traveling to her native land. Delighted to share the more hidden aspects of her homeland, in 1988 Ann founded Spiral Journeys Inc., an exclusive small company offering spring and autumn land journeys in Hidden Ireland.

Friday, Jan. 20 & 7, Feb. 3 9:30-11:30 a.m. — $25

International Auteur Cinema 16: The APU Trilogy by Satyajit Ray

Juris Ubans UBANS_AUTEUR16

This course will examine the beautiful early work of this most important director from India. Satyajit Ray’s first three films are a very languid and slow-paced classic look at the development of a young boy into manhood. Music by Ravi Shankar. The primary focus will be on the films, with some lecture and discussion of related material for interested participants. Suggested book: A Short History of the Movies, Gerald Mast, ISBN 9780205755578 (a copy is available in the OLLI Library).

Professor Emeritus Juris Ubans is a recent (2009) retiree from the USM Art Department. He is a lifelong practitioner of Studio Art as disciplinary immersion and has also been an influential voice in elevating film and photography to the status of Fine Art.

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OLLI Registration Information

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Contact Information OLLI at USM Office

Starting Nov. 29 at 10 a.m., you can register online at www.usm.maine.edu/olliOLLI will still accept mail-in and walk-in registrations, but the immediacy of online registration

clearly gives the advantage to students who sign up for classes on our website. Please consider giving online registration a try to ensure that you get into your chosen classes.

(Need computer assistance? See p. 3 for our onsite-help schedule.)

Class availability is first come, first served;with online registration, there is no longer a lottery.

l Please use ONE FORM for each registrant.

l Fill out the top section of the registration form

completely. Leaving sections blank can slow registration.

l Write the offering codes for your top selections for

classes in the “1st Course,” “2nd Course,” “3rd Course,”

and “4th Course” sections on the registration form.

Note the price of each course in the “Cost” column.

l If you are concerned that your top choices will be

filled, you may want to add alternate choices. Please

write offering codes for your alternate choices in the

“Alternate 1st Course,” “Alternate 2nd Course,”

“Alternate 3rd Course,” and “Alternate 4th Course”

sections on the form.

l You may sign up for OLLI workshops on the same form.

Write the code for your chosen workshop(s) in the space

provided, along with the price of the workshop.

l Add up the fees for your courses and workshops

(and membership, if applicable) and note that

amount in the space marked “Total Cost for All.”

l As soon as your payment is processed and you are

enrolled in your class and/or workshop, you will receive

an e-mail confirmation. If you do not have an e-mail

account, we will mail you a confirmation.

EXPENSESUnless otherwise noted, OLLI at USM courses cost $50. Workshops are priced based on the length of each session.

You must be an OLLI member to take courses or workshops. Annual OLLI membership costs $25.

If you have any questions about registration or membership, call OLLI at 780-4406.

REFUNDSFull refund for classes dropped by Jan. 19. NO REFUNDS AFTER THAT POINT.

You will be refunded for any classes OLLI cancels.

l Phone: 780-4406

l Location: 44 Bedford St. 210 Wishcamper Center USM Portland Campus

l Mailing Address: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute USM P.O. Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104

Special Interest Groups at OLLI

l Arts and Crafts: Try your hand at a new skill on the first Thursday of each month at 3:15 p.m. A member of the group will demonstrate and lead an activity (fabric and paper crafts, jewelry making, book arts, knitting, crocheting, mixed-media collage, etc.). Contact Sue Jennings at jensusa10@gmail.com for more information.

l American Foreign Policy: This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. to discuss issues selected by members. Discussions will be led on a rotational basis. All OLLI members with an interest in American foreign policy are invited to join, discuss, and learn. Contact Betsy Mayberry at betsy.c.mayberry@gmail.com for more information.

l Bicycle and Nosh: If you like to bike, how about joining a group of OLLI members for a ride every couple of weeks, with a delicious treat along the way? Contact Shoshana Hoose at shoshanahoose@gmail.com for more information.

l Book Club: Members meet the third Thursday of each month from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. to discuss readings from a variety of genres, including contemporary novels, classics, biographies, memoirs, short stories, etc. Contact Elsa van Bergen at evanbergen@maine.rr.com for more information.

l Bridge Club: Those who enjoy playing bridge for fun are welcome to join this group every Wednesday from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Contact Dottie Clark at dclark50@maine.rr.com for more information. After that date, contact Barbara Freeman at bhfreewoman@gmail.com.

l Elders for Future Generations: This is an ongoing, peer-facilitated exploration of the advocacy role seniors can play in shaping policy to promote the well-being of future generations. Contact Fred Brancato at opus3@twc.com for more information.

l History Book Club: Members read and discuss one work of history on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Works include social, political, economic and foreign-policy history as well as biography, autobiography, memoir, and historical fiction. Contact Sue Gesing at susangesing@gmail.com or Dawn Leland at lelanddm@gmail.com for more information.

l Mah Jongg: Join players every Friday from 3:15 to 6 p.m. in Room 103 at Wishcamper. National Mah Jongg rules and cards are used. Contact Terry Garrett at terrya@maine.rr.com for more information.

l OLLI Night Out: Come enjoy good food and good company with fellow OLLI gourmands who meet periodically at local restaurants. Watch the OLLI Newsletter for upcoming dates and locations.

l OLLI Singers: This group, co-directed by experienced leaders and supported by a skilled accompanist, meets every Thursday at 3:15 p.m. to have fun with vocal music and prepare for several performances each year. All are welcome. Contact Chuck Hornberger at ckhornberger@gmail.com for more information.

l OLLI Ukes! meets on the second and fourth Monday from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. to share and have fun playing a wide variety of ukulele music. All levels welcome. Contact Cheryl Eling at cfeling@gmail.com for more information.

l Outdoor/Walking Club: Outdoor enthusiasts gather twice a month for invigorating walks in interesting places. They meet at the Back Cove parking lot and carpool. Walking schedules for the year can be found in the OLLI office and in literature racks in Wishcamper. Contact Rae Garcelon at raegarcelon@gmail.com for more information.

l Photography Club: Shutterbugs at OLLI at USM meet and learn from each other while sharing their love of photography. Contact Sharon Roberts at sharonlh@gwi.net for more information.

l Recorder Ensemble: In addition to having fun making music together, the Recorder Ensemble also may perform at OLLI at USM events and venues. Contact Karen Luse at luse.karen@gmail.com for more information.

l Science Reading Club: This group is for those interested in exploring science through readings based on members’ interests and recommendations. It meets at 3:15 on the third Tuesday of each month. Contact Elizabeth Housewright at ehousewright@gmail.com for more information.

l Senior Players: Thespians perform staged readings twice a year at USM and off campus on several occasions. Senior Players is open to all OLLI at USM members. Contact Allan Mills at aljeevbr@gmail.com for more information.

l Ski Club: A seasonal outlet for downhill skiing enthusiasts, the club welcomes new and returning members. Check the OLLI Newsletter in season for schedules. Contact Lois Winter at lwinter@maine.rr.com for more information.

l Wine-Tasting Club: An OLLI wine enthusiast helps educate your palate during featured wine-and-appetizer pairings at a local restaurant. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. every month or so. Novices and wine enthusiasts welcome. Contact Jack Lynch at JLynch001@maine.rr.com if you’d like to join an e-mail list for advance notice of date, price and venue.

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From September through June, OLLI at USM offers many diverse activities beyond the classroom. To participate in any Special Interest Group, you must be a current OLLI member. NOTE: Special Interest Groups are not intended as instructional events.

Mission

OLLI at USM is committed to providing, for its members, a wide variety of stimulating courses, lectures, workshops, and complementary activities in a creative and inclusive learning community.

Vision OLLI will be driven by the creative and innovative spirit of its founding mission, will maintain its strong sense of community and inclusiveness, expand its abundant opportunities for members to exchange ideas and experiences, and maintain a standard of excellence.

Core Organizational Values These are the fundamental beliefs of OLLI at USM that guide our planning

and decision-making. These core values support our vision, shape our

culture, and reflect what we value.

Joy of Learning – We believe that continuing to grow and learn new

things is a deeply fulfilling lifelong priority.

Community – We recognize the importance of interaction with

other members to share knowledge and experiences, to expand our

perspectives, and to make new friends in an atmosphere of inclusiveness,

respect, and openness.

Accessibility – We strive to make classes, lectures, workshops, seminars,

and activities affordable and accessible for all members.

Excellence – We strive for excellence by committing our intelligence,

creativity, and energy to achieving quality in our curriculum, faculty,

facilities, operations, and relationships within our community.

Volunteerism – We recognize the crucial importance of volunteers to the

success of our programs.

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