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Dear Friends,

Please join me in wishing the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute a very happy 10th birthday! Over the past decade, hundreds of individuals, like you, have taken classes that have challenged, enlightened, and informed the way that we all think. Whether studying an important piece of art, debating the merits of a controversial new piece of legislation, or simply learning about the marketing of college football, these classes help shape the community in which we all live.

The College of Education and Health Professions is proud to be able to count OLLI as one of our “departments.” Offering educational programs for the youngest elementary school children through lifelong learning programs such as OLLI, we believe that the most important work we do is to help create a learned society where ideas and differences can be debated and challenged in a civil, constructive manner.

In addition to serving an important role in creating the kind of community we all want to live in, OLLI classes are also just plain fun! They provide a wonderful opportunity for individuals to learn something, but also to make friends and get to know their hometown a bit better. We have been

fortunate to have incredible leaders work with our OLLI,

including Kathleen Dorn and Susan Toneymon, and we are especially pleased to have a UA graduate in Josh Raney so effectively

providing the leadership that will usher OLLI into its

second decade.

So please, renew your membership, take a class, volunteer, or even give OLLI a call with a class you would like to see offered. I hope to see you at an OLLI event soon, and again, please join me in wishing OLLI a Happy Birthday!

Sincerely,

Michael T. Miller

Professor and Dean

Henry Hotz Endowed Chair

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEat University of Arkansas

1 East Center St., Suite 230, Fayetteville, AR 72701

479-575-4545Website: www.olli.uark.edu | E-mail: [email protected]

FOLLOW OLLI NEWS @ OLLIatUofAOLLI UA Office Hours Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Michael T. Miller

Professor and DeanHenry Hotz Endowed Chair

“Live Well. Learn Forever.”FALL 2017 COURSE CATALOG

OLLI UA STAFFJosh Raney

DirectorSandra Sawyer

Assistant Director

ADVISORY COUNCILChair: Ross Hooper

Curriculum: Clarice CoxDevelopment: Judy Schwab

Membership: Cathy CaseSocial: Lou WhisenhuntVolunteer: Matt Musial

AT LARGE MEMBERSKen Allen

Hugh EarnestDenise Garner

Marilyn HeifnerAnn Henry

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Chair: Clarice CoxMEMBERS

Trisha BelandTaylor Bridges

Malcolm CleavelandJenny CooganHugh Earnest

Jim GattisRoss Hooper

Owen JohnsonFred Paillet

Janice PanellaVis Viswanathan

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Chair: Judy SchwabMEMBERS

Denise GarnerAnn Henry

Emily Williams

Message from the Dean

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEChair: Cathy CaseMEMBERSEssie AndersonJohn BaldridgeRoss HooperTaylor HurstBill LunsfordPat Molle SOCIAL COMMITTEEChair: Lou Whisenhunt MEMBERSNed DownieJoye GartsideMelinda NickleGary PetersJenny CooganRita DanielSteve Parker VOLUNTEER COMMITTEEChair: Matt Musial

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“Live well. Learn Forever”Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas!OLLI at the U of A began in 2007 and is a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Network, a group of 120 institutes across the country. These institutes are partially funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation and are dedicated to providing non-credit courses and continuing education opportunities to seasoned adults.

Our MissionOLLI at the U of A’s mission is to provide a venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable education and social programs. Our programs and services are tailored to anyone who enjoys learning, expanding their knowledge, taking on new challenges, and engaging with likeminded individuals.

CoursesEach school year, the OLLI curriculum committee develops hundreds of stimulating courses in a variety of topic areas. Programs range from single sessions focused on one topic to eight-week seminars covering a wide range of engaging and fascinating subjects. Individual class sessions usually last about two hours and are offered in a variety of formats and locations. OLLI courses require no prerequisites and there are no tests or exams. There are no age restrictions to participate, only a love of learning is needed.

InstructorsAlong with university professors and other educators, facilitators who lead OLLI courses include experienced professionals, passionate hobbyists, and distinguished scholars. OLLI instructors are there both to educate and to engage, and they love sharing their knowledge and fascinating stories.

Exceptional ProgramsIn addition to courses, OLLI members enjoy the opportunity to engage in monthly social and cultural events, distinguished lectures, book clubs, special interest groups, and many opportunities to cultivate any of your interests. We invite adults across northwest Arkansas to come experience our wonderful programs for intellectual and physical stimulation, thoughtful discussion and pure enjoyment. Your curiosity is all you need!

OLLI Annual MembershipJuly 1- June 30

Memberships are tax deductible. Support OLLI’s mission, programs and services by joining or renewing today.

ABOUT OLLI

Active ArkansasAlumni Membership

$40

Regular Membership

$50

Linked Membership Option!You can also link your membership with another person at no cost! Linking a membership online provides a unique feature allowing members to register one another for courses and events. Just select the linked membership options at the time you join or renew!

• OLLI UA memberships are tax deductible• Advanced notice and discounted prices on OLLI programs and services • Access to member exclusive programs and services• Updates on the most recent OLLI news, UA campus events and

community activities• Student ticket prices for UA Department of Music & Department of

Theatre events• Discounted tickets to the performances at the Faulkner Performing

Arts Center• Discounts at the UA bookstore and computer store and 40 percent

discount at UA Press publications• U of A Recreation (UREC) memberships & services at faculty/staff

prices. UREC offers state of the art facilities and services such as swimming pools, indoor track, personal fitness training & assessment, massage therapy services and recreational equipment rentals.

• Access to purchase a U of A student ID Card for a one time fee. The UA ID provides increased access to selected UA resources and events like the UA Library (material borrowing privileges and use of most electronic resources while in the library building) and a number of discounts around the community.

OLLI MEMBER BENEFITS


ARKANSAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (AAA) AND OLLI UA PARTNER BENEFITS • Current Arkansas Alumni Association members receive a $10 discount on OLLI memberships• Access to AAA group study abroad programs• Special OLLI & AAA member’s exclusive events and trips• AAA members have access to 70+ perks at restaurants, retail outlets and travel destinations

UNIVERSITY RECREATION (UREC) BENEFITSOLLI Members can join UREC at the discounted faculty/staff rate: Individual Membership*: $75 (Semester) or $203 (Annual)

Members who join will enjoy access to UREC’s state of the art health and wellness facilities HPER Building:

• Fitness Center with weight and cardio machines • 50-meter pool with lap and shallow sections• 200-meter indoor walking/jogging track• Racquetball courts

UREC Fitness Center in the Arkansas Union:• Weight and cardio machines including treadmills, ellipticals, and

stairclimbers• Great pricing for Fitness Assessments, Personal Training, Yoga/

Stretching sessions• Group fitness classes, Adult Swim Lessons, Massage Services• Recreational Rentals and Services.

UREC also offers the following courses to its member’s each semester (prices vary): Aquatics, stand up paddle boarding, healthy cooking, yoga in water, ballet, modern and social dance, American Red Cross First Aid, Adult CPR, AED, and lifeguard certification.

*A $10 additional one-time fee applies to obtain a University of Arkansas identification card to access these benefits

For more information or details on how to join or register for classes visit: http://urec.uark.edu/, call 479-575-4646, or e-mail Linda Fricke at [email protected]

I have been a member of UREC at the U of A for at least 20 years. I love the facilities, they are clean, uncluttered, well monitored, and staffed with professionals that are very helpful. ”

“~ OLLI Member, Martha Devault

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS

Give the gift of adventure, learning and growth.

Gift memberships are tax deductible and come with ALL the benefits of regular memberships. Support lifelong learning in northwest Arkansas by giving someone special a membership to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas. To purchase a gift membership contact us directly at 479-575-4545 or via email: [email protected]. If you would like, the Institute can email a printable certificate to you or your recipient.

With Dr. Gregory Gagnon

Thursday, Nov. 30 - Drake Airfield, Fayetteville (5:30-7pm)

Saturday, Dec. 2 - at MONAH, Bentonville (5:30-7pm)

OLLI U of A Partners


All members, but especially those new to lifelong learning programs, are cordially invited for a session on how to maximize your enjoyment, mobilize your sense of discovery and fulfillment throughout the “third age” of life with OLLI at University of Arkansas. Lifelong learning recognizes that knowledge is not confined to childhood or the classroom but takes place throughout life and in a range of situations. Over coffee and refreshments, director Josh Raney shares the Bernard Osher Foundation vision to support programs that celebrate learning for the joy of learning, resulting in more than 120 institutes on college campuses throughout the nation.

Learn what makes the institute a unique and successful peer led organization and a contributor to the University of Arkansas’ mission. Get answers to your questions regarding institutional funding, policies & procedures, website navigation, newsletters, special events and more. Hear from OLLI instructors, staff and volunteer leaders. Following the program attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a networking lunch with other likeminded individuals. We will encourage participants to share their interests and engage in discussion at this fun event. This is your opportunity to learn how you can take full advantage of your OLLI membership!

Tuesday, September 12 at 10amDrake Municipal Airfield

OLLI U of A Partners OLLI U of A Partners


Sandra Sawyer, assistant director of OLLI-UA, has been with the institute since 2008. She has seen it grow from just over 100 members and a handful of courses to over 500 members and 200 programs annually.

Sandra began working part time with OLLI in the fall of 2008, assisting with finances. As the institute gained momentum and quickly grew, the work became overwhelming for then director, and sole staff member, Kathleen Dorn. “It was a lot of work for one person. Think recruitment, promotions, outreach, curriculum and development,” says Sawyer. Recognizing this, Sandra, who at that time was working with the Road Scholar program, asked to have her duties shifted to assist OLLI with finances.

In May of 2012, Sandra accepted a full time position with the institute as the Operations Manager, working with all facets

of the program. Within a few shorts months she was asked to work more closely with the curriculum development team to allow the director more time to focus on membership, marketing, and development. “I was terrified. I had observed a curriculum meeting prior but was new to the process of devising course ideas, developing content and recruiting instructors.” Learning from committee members she gained a lot and quickly took the reins. Currently Sandra is the institute’s assistant director, working closely with the director, Josh Raney and each of the volunteer committees.

When asked what is her favorite part about being with OLLI she quickly replied “Working with this great demographic. We have some of the best people in and around Northwest Arkansas as OLLI members. I have met and worked closely

with doctors, nurses, former congressmen, teachers, artists, farmers, housewives, bank associates, and CEO’s. They are all warm and open, some of the friendliest people you would ever want to meet. I have come to learn just how important OLLI is to our members at this stage of their lives and I want to do all I can to help it continue.”

When Sandra isn’t keeping the OLLI wheels spinning she is heavily involved with the Kiwanis Club and PeeWee Spirit program in Farmington where she lives. She also enjoys reading and is a member of the Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library. Sandra loves spending time with her family, son Barry and his wife Rachel, and her daughter Mycayla, who will be attending the U of A this fall as a freshman. Let’s not forget her fur baby, Chew.

This fall Sandra is embarking on new ventures. In August she will be hosting, Nanaka, an exchange student from Japan, who will be residing with her until June 2018. Sandra will also be continuing her collegiate studies this coming year at the University of Arkansas.

SOCIAL EVENTS

MEET THE STAFF

OLLI Socials, Special Interests Groups & Member Exclusive Events Keep informed, entertained and connected to OLLI through fun social and cultural experiences. Join the social activities and special interest groups to connect outside the classroom, continue learning from peers and grow lifelong OLLI friendships! Watch your e-mail and OLLI’s Facebook page for announcements about monthly social gatherings and event details.

MONTHLY SOCIAL OUTINGSOLLI Lunch Bunch with Authors at Bordino’sOLLI members and guests are welcome to attend this enriching, informative and entertaining luncheon. Each month a new guest author or speaker will give a short program with great conversation. A free crème brulee dessert is awarded to those celebrating a birthday during the month. The Lunch Bunch meets the third Thursday of each month at Bordino’s Restaurant at 11:30a.m.

Happy Hour SocialOLLI members and guests are invited to connect each month at one of the fun filled cocktail socials. Events are held at various locations and are typically on the final Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Dutch treat)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIG) (FREE and exclusively for OLLI members)Non-Fiction Book ClubThe OLLI nonfiction book club meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday each month at Rolling Hills Baptist Church in

Fayetteville. Join this group to enjoy good reading and discussions! Members choose the books. To join this group email Fred Palliet at [email protected]

Current Events Interest GroupThe OLLI Current Events group meets the final Friday of each month (11:30am) at Bordinos Restaurant and Wine Bar to discuss interesting, fun, and controversial topics that are

the news of today. To join this group email Beth at [email protected]

Let us know if you have an idea for fun ways to connect with OLLI members outside of the classroom, whether for casual conversation, in depth discussions or to explore one of the many exciting venues or events in northwest Arkansas!

OLLI Special Interest groups meet regularly to engage in activities that are of a shared interest.

Often they complement and enhance our OLLI programs by branching off of course topics and

extending what is learned in the classroom to future discussions and activities.

If you would like to see a SIG formed from an OLLI course you’ve attended let us know!


ART & ARCHITECTURE• Gallery To Studio ............................................. 17• Landscape Photography ............................... 28• Motivations in Architecture .......................... 18• Soft Sculpture Dolls........................................ 28• Stuart Davis in Context .................................. 20• The Art of Calligraphy .................................... 27• The Development of Religion and Religious

Architecture ..................................................... 27• Tyson Art Collection Tour .............................. 31

FOOD/BEVERAGESA Different Take on the Traditional Holiday

Meal ................................................................... 33Tour the Wiederkehr Winery............................ 20

GOVERNMENT, POLITICS & ECONOMICS• A Sociological Analysis of the

Trump Election ................................................ 19• Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

(Issue 6) Update: Where Are We Now? ........ 28• Climate Change Law and Policy ................... 33• Human Rights in Argentina .......................... 32• John Brummett on “Trump: Politics of the

Moment” ........................................................... 29• Personal Finance ............................................. 27• Supply and Demand ...................................... 32• The Development of Economic Thought Prior

to Adam Smith ................................................ 29

HEALTH & WELLBEING• Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

(Issue 6) Update: Where Are We Now? ........ 28• Better Mobility and General Health ............ 17• Carousel for Special Needs: Humans, Horses

and Harmonies ................................................ 26• Grief and Loss in Life – Finding Your Way ... 33• Hinduism and Health ..................................... 18• Improve Movement, Improve Life ............... 32• Keep Your Grandchild Out of Jail ................. 17

• Learning About Dementia and Alzheimer’s ............................................... 26

• Long-Term Care, Make Your Future Worry-Free ....................................................... 31

• Tai Chi for Health ............................................ 26• The Alexander Technique .............................. 19

HIKES• Hike Lake Leatherwood ................................. 17• Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas-

Madison County ................................................ 29• Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas-

Hawksbill Crag ................................................ 32

HISTORY• All Aboard! Railroads in

Northwest Arkansas ....................................... 28• An Absolute Guide to Genealogy ................ 17• Arkansas in the First World War ................... 18• Mr. Fulbright’s Railroad to Summit ............. 30• Mt. Sequoyah-A Hideaway

Above the City ................................................. 26• Murder and Memory ...................................... 19• Native American Conversations: History

and Culture in the American Indian Experience ....................................................... 33

• Our Historic Garden Heritage ....................... 19• The Path to Nazi Genocide ............................ 29• The 70’s: A Decade Like No Other! ............... 31• Tombstone Symbolism 101 .......................... 28

LEISURE & RECREATION• Advanced Bridge ............................................ 27• Intermediate Bridge ....................................... 26• Soft Sculpture Dolls........................................ 28

LITERATURE & WRITING• Bram Stoker’s Dracula ....................................20• Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life and Writing .. 28• Fairytales for Adults ....................................... 34• Introduction to Screenwriting ..................... 18

• Ozark/Arkansas Writers ................................. 17• Survey of Fiction ............................................. 20• The Joy of Writing (…an Essay) .................... 30

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION• Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life and Writing .. 28• The Bible and the Quran ............................... 20• The Development of Religion and Religious

Architecture ..................................................... 27• The Infancy Gospel of James ........................ 33• The Sabbath Day of the Bible ....................... 31• “When Words Cannot Express” .................... 26• Who Are the Mormons? ................................. 34

SCIENCE & NATURE• A Social History of Garden Plants ................ 18• Our Historic Garden Heritage ....................... 19• Secrets of the Ice Age ..................................... 32• Tales of the Quantum ..................................... 27• Tigers in the Snow .......................................... 30• The Truth About Trash ................................... 30• The World of Energy ....................................... 31• Well Behaved Natives .................................... 27

SPECIAL INTEREST• Enhancing Personal Creativity ..................... 29• Keep Your Grandchild Out of Jail ................. 17• Refuse to be a Victim ...................................... 18• Peeling Back the Pigskin ............................... 19

THEATRE, FILM & MUSIC• Behind the Curtains – Walton Arts Center

Tour ................................................................... 32• Bram Stoker’s Dracula ....................................20• Facing Our Fears: A Cultural History of U.S.

and U.K. Horror Films ..................................... 30• Swing Music Through the Great Depression,

WWII and Beyond ........................................... 19• “When Words Cannot Express” .................... 26

CLASS CATEGORIES


BeginDate Day Time Location* Course

# of Sessions

Cost (OLLI Members)

Cost (Non OLLI Members) PG #

8/31/17 Thur 4:00 PM Pryor Bldg OLLI Fall Open House Event 1 FREE FREE 44

9/6/17 Wed 2:00 PM FPL Ozark/Arkansas Writers 4 $12.00 $27.00 17

9/11/17 Mon 10:00 AM Drake An Absolute Guide to Genealogy 3 $40.00 $55.00 17

9/12/17 Tues 10:00 AM Drake Introduction to Lifelong Learning: OLLI at U of A 1 FREE FREE 6

9/13/17 Wed 9:00 AM E. Springs Hike Lake Leatherwood 1 $40 .00 (T) $25.00 (CR)

$55.00 (T) $40.00 (CR)

17

9/14/17 Thur 9:30 AM Drake or UPT-W Keep Your Grandchild Out of Jail 2 $30.00 $45.00 17

9/15/17 Fri 10:00 AM Drake or UPT-W Better Mobility and General Health 1 $30.00 $45.00 17

9/18/17 Mon 2:00 PM WAC Gallery To Studio 1 $50.00 $65.00 17

9/19/17 Tues 10:00 AM Drake Arkansas in the First World War 1 $30.00 $45.00 18

9/19/17 Tues 1:30 PM BGO A Social History of Garden Plants 3 $35.00 $50.00 18

9/19/17 Tues 6:00 PM Drake Refuse to be a Victim 2 $40.00 $55.00 18

9/20/17 Wed 10:00 AM Drake or UPT-W Motivations in Architecture 2 $30.00 $45.00 18

9/20/17 Wed 1:30 PM Drake Introduction to Screenwriting 1 $25.00 $40.00 18

9/21/17 Thur 2:00 PM UPT-W Hinduism and Health 1 $25.00 $40.00 18

9/22/17 Fri 10:00 AM Drake Our Historic Garden Heritage 1 $35.00 $50.00 19

9/22/17 Fri 1:30 PM Drake Murder and Memory 1 $36.00 $51.00 19

9/25/17 Mon 10:00 AM Drake The Alexander Technique 1 $35.00 $50.00 19

9/25/17 Mon 12:30 PM Drake A Sociological Analysis of the Trump Election 2 $35.00 $50.00 19

9/26/17 Tues 10:00 AM Drake Swing Music Through the Great De-pression, WWII and Beyond 3 $60.00 $75.00 19

9/26/17 Tues 1:00 PM Drake Peeling Back the Pigskin 2 $35.00 $50.00 19

9/27/17 Wed 5:30 PM Drake Survey of Fiction 5 $55.00 $70.00 20

9/28/17 Thur 9:30 AM Drake The Bible and the Quran 3 $60.00 $75.00 20

9/28/17 Thur 1:30 PM Drake Stuart Davis in Context 1 $30.00 $45.00 20

9/29/17 Fri 9:00 AM Wiederkehr Village Wiederkehr Wine Cellar Tour 1 $45.00 (T) $25.00 (CR)

$60.00 (T) $40.00 (CR)

20

9/29/17 Fri 10:00 AM UPT-W or Drake Bram Stoker's Dracula 5 $60.00 $75.00 20

10/3/17 Tues 10:00 AM Mt. Sequoyah Mt. Sequoyah-A Hideaway Above the City 1 $30.00 $45.00 26

10/4/17 Wed 10:00 AM Drake or UPT-W Carousel for Special Needs: Humans, Horses and Harmonies 3 $36.00 $51.00 26

CLASSES AT A GLANCE



# of Sessions

Cost (OLLI Members)


10/4/17 Wed 1:30 PM Drake Tai Chi for Health 6 $80.00 $95.00 26

10/5/17 Thur 2:00 PM Drake "When Words Alone Cannot Express" 1 $40.00 $55.00 26

10/9/17 Mon 10:00 AM RHBC Intermediate Bridge 6 $40.00 $55.00 26

10/9/17 Mon 1:30 PM BTV-Lodge Learning About Dementia & Alzheimers 1 $25.00 $40.00 26

10/10/17 Tues 10:00 AM RHBC Advanced Bridge 6 $35.00 $50.00 27

10/10/17 Tues 1:30 PM UPT-W Personal Finance 3 $30.00 $45.00 27

10/11/17 Wed 1:00 PM BGO Well Behaved Natives 1 $30.00 $45.00 27

10/12/17 Thur 9:00 AM BTV - Villa Tales of the Quantum 6 $40.00 $55.00 27

10/12/17 Thur 10:00 AM UPT-W The Art of Calligraphy 1 $45.00 $60.00 27

10/12/17 Thur 1:30 PM Drake or UPT-W The Development of Religion and Re-ligious Architecture in Early India 1 $30.00 $45.00 27

10/13/17 Fri 10:00 AM UPT-W All Aboard! Railroads in NW Arkansas 2 $35.00 $50.00 28

10/13/17 Fri 1:30 PM Drake Tombstone Symbolism 101 1 $30.00 $45.00 28

10/16/17 Mon 9:00 AM BTV-Lodge Soft Sculpture Dolls 2 $55.00 $70.00 28

10/16/17 Mon 10:00 AM Drake Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life and Writ-ing 1 $30.00 $45.00 28

10/18/17 Wed 9:30 AM UPT-W Landscape Photography 5 $60.00 $75.00 28

10/19/17 Thur 1:00 PM DrakeArkansas Medical Marijuana Amend-ment (Issue 6) Update: Where Are We Now?

1 $30.00 $45.00 28

10/19/17 Thur 6:00 PM BTV Auditorium John Brummett on "Trump: Politics of the Moment" 1 $40.00 $55.00 29

10/23/17 Mon 1:00 PM Drake or UPT-W Enhancing Personal Creativity 2 $50.00 $65.00 29

10/25/17 Wed 8:30 AM Madison Co. Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas - Madi-son County Wildlife Management Area 1 $40.00 (T)

$25.00 (CR)$55.00 (T) $40.00 (CR)

29

10/26/17 Thur 1:00 PM Drake & Jones Ctr The Path to Nazi Genocide 2 $35.00 $50.00 29

10/31/17 Tues 10:00 AM Drake or UPT-W The Development of Economic Thought Prior to Adam Smith 1 $30.00 $45.00 29

10/31/17 Tues 2:00 PM Drake or UPT-W The Joy of Writing (…an Essay) 5 $65.00 $80.00 30

11/2/17 Thur 1:00 PM Drake Tigers in the Snow 1 $25.00 $40.00 30

11/2/17 Thur 6:00 PM Drake Facing Our Fears: A Cultural History of U.S. and U.K. Horror Films 3 $40.00 $55.00 30

11/3/17 Fri 10:00 AM UPT-W Mr. Fulbright's Railroad to Summit 1 $25.00 $40.00 30

11/6/17 Mon 8:30 AM City of Fay Recycle The Truth About Trash 2 $40.00 $55.00 30

CLASSES AT A GLANCE



# of Sessions

Cost (OLLI Members)


11/6/17 Mon 10:00 AM Drake The World of Energy 5 $50.00 $65.00 31

11/7/17 Tues 10:00 AM Drake The 70's: A Decade Like No Other 2 $35.00 $50.00 31

11/8/17 Wed 9:30 AM Seventh Day Ad-ventist Church The Sabbath Day of the Bible 1 $25.00 $40.00 31

11/9/17 Thur 10:00 AM Tyson Headquar-ters Tyson Art Tour 1 $45.00 N/A 31

11/9/17 Thur 11:30 AM Drake Long Term Care-Make Your Future Worry-free 1 $40.00 $55.00 31

11/10/17 Fri 9:30 AM UPT-W Human Rights in Argentina 1 $24.00 $39.00 32

11/15/17 Wed 8:30 AM Ponca, AR Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas - Hawks-bill Crag 1 $40.00 (T)

$25.00 (CR)$55.00 (T) $40.00 (CR)

32

11/15/17 Wed 2:00 PM WAC Behind the Curtains 1 $30.00 $45.00 32

11/27/17 Mon 1:00 PM Drake Improve Movement; Improve Life 2 $35.00 $50.00 32

11/28/17 Tues 9:30 AM Drake or UPT-W Supply and Demand 2 $35.00 $50.00 32

11/29/17 Wed 11:00 AM Drake Secrets of the Ice Age 1 $40.00 $55.00 32

11/29/17 Wed 1:30 PM BTV-Lodge Grief and Loss in Life - Finding Your Way 1 $25.00 $40.00 33

11/30/17 Thur 9:30 AM Drake The Infancy Gospel of James 2 $45.00 $60.00 33

11/30/17 Thur 1:30 PM UPT-W Climate Change Law and Policy 1 $30.00 $45.00 33

11/30/17 Thur 5:30 PM DrakeNative American Conversations: History and Culture in the American Indian Experience

1 $35.00 $50.00 33

12/1/17 Fri 1:30 PM Mt. Sequoyah A Different Take on the Traditional Holiday Meal 1 $48.00 $63.00 33

12/7/17 Thur 1:30 PM Drake Fairy Tales for Adults 1 $30.00 $45.00 34

12/8/17 Fri 9:30 AM Drake or UPT-W Who Are The Mormons? 1 $26.00 $41.00 34

CLASSES AT A GLANCE

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VOLUNTEERING

Be a vOLLIunteer! Osher Institutes are member driven

organizations and volunteering is an ideal way to connect and serve. Your time, talents, and resources are valuable to ensure that OLLI is able to provide the highest level of educational experiences to adults in northwest Arkansas. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend training sessions to receive detailed information about program policies and procedures and each year they are recognized at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s annual member celebration!

We always need and appreciate volunteers just like you for:

• Course Ambassadors/Greeters: OLLI courses are held at various venues across the region so we need your help to check-

in participants, make announcements and introduce instructors. If you are planning to register and attend a course consider being a course ambassador!

• Office Ambassadors: At OLLI-UA we have a hard-working, but small staff. Volunteer a couple hours of your time helping in the OLLI office compiling packets, bulk mailings, photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, or other various administrative duties.

• Community outreach: Help OLLI grow by spreading the news of all the great opportunities at OLLI-UA. Assist OLLI staff in distributing catalogs, flyers and promotional materials. Connect us with community stakeholders who have an interest in supporting or sponsoring our programs. Present information on OLLI at

your next club meeting! • Special projects & events: Periodically

throughout the year OLLI has special events, fundraisers and exclusive programs. Be a part of making these moments special by helping plan, coordinate and facilitate these events.

• Drivers: If you like getting out and about then consider driving an OLLI van on one of our courses that offers transportation.

• Be an OLLI Leader: serve on one of OLLI’s committees and help shape future programs, courses and the direction of OLLI at the U of A.

To volunteer or for more details, contact the Volunteer Committee at [email protected], the OLLI office at (479)575-4545 or email us at [email protected].



8.20 Find the OLLI Fall Course Catalog in your NWA Democrat Gazette, OLLI website and at various locations around NWA.

8.22Learn what OLLI- UA is and how it became at a 2pm Ribbon Cutting with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on the Fayetteville downtown square.

8.23 OLLI at the Fayetteville Public Library! Show your OLLI badge and get a private tour of the libraries hidden spaces!

8.24 Join OLLI outside the classroom on our Social Day. Happy hour drinks and appetizers at Outback Steakhouse, 4:30pm (Springdale – Hwy 71) 8.28

OLLI-Anthropy! OLLI wants to give back to the community that has

supported it. Visit the OLLI website for an announcement about the fun

philanthropic projects we will be participating in!

8.29Help us recognize and thank all of our Sponsors, Partners and

Volunteers that have played such a vital role in the institute’s success!

8.30Location Tours & OLLI Ambassador workshop at Drake Municipal Airfield!

8.31Join us at the OLLI Open House, 4-7pm in the Pryor Center on the Fayetteville

Square. Hear Mayor Jordan make remarks and proclaim this day as OLLI

Day! Drinks, refreshments and live entertainment as well!

8.25 Get to know OLLI’s instructors at this meet and greet! Students will participate in “speed rounds” with each instructor. Learn firsthand what the fall has in store!

8.26 OLLI at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market. Come by our booth to learn about our programs and get some cool giveaways.

Give to OLLI Private gifts support every aspect of

OLLI operations and help keep costs low for our members, as we work to create an

intellectually stimulating and socially invigorating learning environment.

Gifts to support OLLI are tax-deductible and help ensure OLLI can continue offering affordable, lifelong learning opportunities

for adults who are interested in the joy of learning. Every gift, no matter the size, is an investment in the future of OLLI and helps us continue to build sustainable and vibrant programs.

Private support is crucial as we work to expand the outreach of OLLI to reach

a broader demographic, as the Northwest Arkansas community continues to grow.

It also allows us to prioritize the development of services and programs to enhance the infrastructure of OLLI,

such as creating an orientation program for new members, expanding the class

schedule to accommodate more evening classes for additional accessibility and upgrading our technology to improve

the delivery of class content.

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8.21 Grab your eclipse viewing shades and look to the skies for a once in a lifetime sight of a total solar eclipse.



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ARKANSAS ADVENTURE.Visit OnlyInArk.com and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

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Visit OnlyInArk.com and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Plan Your

There’s so much to see and do in our home state, you might not

know where to start. But we do! OnlyInArk.com is packed with information

on unique festivals, weekend travel ideas,

historical sites, hole-in-the-wall dining and much more.

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Ozark/Arkansas WritersDESCRIPTION: What do Arkansas/Ozark writers say about our regional culture? Explore this topic by reading and discussing four (4) works of fiction by regional authors. September 6: Donald Hayes, Dixie Association (1984); October 4: Shirley Abbott, Womenfolks: Growing Up Down South; November 1: Brooks Bevins, Ghost of the Ozarks: Murder and Memory in the Upland South; and December 6: Daniel Woodrell’s, Winter’s Bone (2007).Instructor: Carol GaetjensDay / Date: 9/6/2017, 10/4/2017, 11/1/2017, 12/6/2017 (4)Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: FPL Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $12.00 OLLI Member / $27.00 Non-OLLI Member

An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to GenealogyDESCRIPTION: Many people want to search for their ancestors but have no idea how to begin. In this course, Susan Riggs, a 20 plus year veteran of genealogy research will slowly guide participants through the steps needed to begin searching and then to advance that process. Individual attention will be given. Class sessions will focus on basic forms, helpful websites, and other materials to help find ancestors. **This class is for beginners only.*The first session will meet in the classroom and the last two sessions will be in the home of Ms. Riggs.Instructor: Susan RiggsDay / Date: Mon, 9/11/2017 - 9/25/2017 (3)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: 9-11: Drake ; 9-18, 25 Riggs home Max Enrollment: 12Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Lake Leatherwood HikeDESCRIPTION: Lake Leatherwood is nestled within 1600 acres located just outside of Eureka Springs. This 85 acre spring-fed lake is formed by one of the largest hand-cut native limestone dams in the country. The dam and several structures in the park were built in the early 1940’s by the WPA. The park maintains over 21 miles of trails with varying terrain. We will begin our hike at 10:00 am and will take the Beacham Trail. This is an easy to moderate hike encompassing approximately four miles. Wear comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses and sun screen. Bring a walking stick (if needed), bottled water and a brown bag lunch.*The meeting location for transportation and directions for commuters will be sent upon registering. Activity level: 3-4Instructor: Denis DeanDay / Date: Wed, 9/13/17 (1)Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmLocation: Eureka Springs Max Enrollment: 15 total (T and CR combined)Cost: $40.00 (T) $25.00 (CR) OLLI Member / $55.00 (T) $40.00 (CR) Non-OLLI Member

Keep Your Grandchild Out of JailDESCRIPTION: Behavioral approach is based on the concept of explaining behavior through observation and that our environment is the cause for our different behavior. Dr. John Marr, a Clinical Psychologist specialists, describes the overall rationale of the Behavioral Approach, demonstrating the use of Cognitive Dissonance in changing cognitions and attitudes. First Session describes the overall rationale of the Behavioral Approach. It then demonstrates the use of Cognitive Dissonance to changing cognitions and attitudes. Behavioral treatments for anxiety and fears, depression, and couple problem solving are then described. The Second Session illustrates the Behavioral Approach applications to child and adolescent behavior problems including positive reinforcement, positive practice, negative practice, and bullying. The five parent practices that guarantee your teen will never go to jail. Questions are welcome.Instructor: Dr. John MarrDay / Date: Thur, 9/14/2017 - 9/21/2017 (2)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member Better Mobility and General HealthDESCRIPTION: “It just hurts.” “I don’t get around like I used to.” “I’m so clumsy.” Obviously, the aging body battles the young mind on a daily basis. The fear of losing the ability to take care of yourself is real. What happens if one day getting up and getting out is not possible? Help! Dr. Clint Freeman, a successful NWA doctor of chiropractic, is an advocate of empowering the senior crowd with knowledge that will keep them mobile and healthy for many years. There are ways to combat lack of balance and mobility that don’t require drugs or surgery. It’s not always “eat less, workout more.” Quality of life and maintaining independence are Dr. Freeman’s goals. His dedication and his enthusiastic personality make him a popular teacher and the perfect guide for moving on and staying out there.Instructor: Clint FreemanDay / Date: Fri, 9/15/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member Gallery To StudioDESCRIPTION: Dr. Patricia Relph, Arts Learning Specialist for Walton Arts Center, will facilitate a Gallery to Studio class of the exhibit, Glacial Shifts, Changing Perspectives of the works by Diane Burko, American landscape painter. Ms. Burko is known for her panoramic views and vistas of such locations as the Grand Canyon to the Himalayan peaks. After a tour and discussion in the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery, students will move to the art studio in the Community Creative Center to reflect and connect to Diane Burko’s work through the manipulation of clay, guided by teaching artist, Amber Eggleton.Instructor: Dr. Patricia Relph and Amber Eggelton

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Day /Date: Mon, 9/18/17 (1)Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: Walton Arts Center (WAC) Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $50.00 OLLI Member / $65.00 Non-OLLI Member Arkansas in the First World WarDESCRIPTION: World War I marked the first exposure of many Americans to the European world. Not only were they mingling with personnel from every state in the United States, but they were also experiencing the culture and people from countries they had only heard about prior to the war. The “War to End All Wars” shaped the attitudes and perspectives of the military men and women in very unique ways, and because of this, Arkansas was changed, too. Dr. Jeannie Whayne, professor of history at the U of A, will take the class through this time period of Arkansas history and talk about the expectations of the German American Arkansans and the African American Arkansans surrounding their military service.Instructor: Dr. Jeannie WhayneDay / Date: Tues, 9/19/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

A Social History of Garden PlantsDESCRIPTION: Plants from all over the world make our gardens the special places we enjoy. These plants didn’t just magically appear but were a part of an ongoing continuum of activity by private enthusiasts and commercial interests that brought them to the fore. This course will explore the social, technological and scientific forces behind the waves of interest in plants and flowers that are commonplace in our gardens today.Instructor: Gerald KlingamanDay / Date: Tues, 9/19/2017 - 10/3/2017 (3)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member Refuse to be a VictimDESCRIPTION: Developed in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Participants will be presented with a variety of common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated into personal, home, automobile, telephone, technological and travel security. Since 1993, this NRA developed seminar has been endorsed by law enforcement members throughout the U.S. for its positive impact. This seminar is for all ages, however, this course will focus on the challenges facing today’s senior population. While this seminar is developed by the NRA, it is a NON-firearm seminar.Instructor: Jamie Green

Day / Date: Tues, 9/19/2017 - 9/26/2017 (2)Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member Motivations in ArchitectureDESCRIPTION: Architecture expresses two basic motivations – function and expression. Bret Park, a Fayetteville architect will describe and illustrate each motivation beginning with extreme examples of each. The course will conclude with examples of buildings which fulfill both functional and expressive motivations successfully.Instructor: Bret ParkDay / Date: Wed, 9/20/2017 - 9/27/2017 (2)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Introduction to ScreenwritingDESCRIPTION: Screenwriting is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass media. Russell Sharman, writer for Warner Bros., Fox and Disney will cover the fundamentals of what makes a screenplay unique among other forms of writing, exploring its role as a literary genre, a technical document, and a sales tool for attracting collaborators. Script samples, clips from films, and class brainstorming will assist in inspiring ideas for a first – or next – screenplay.Instructor: Russell SharmanDay / Date: Wed, 9/20/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 40Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member Hinduism and HealthDESCRIPTION: The mind and body are connected and controlled by breathing. When one consciously regulates his breathing, better health will ensue. This pragmatic view is a focus of Hinduism and its relationship to health and well-being. Prana, a yogic breathing exercise, gives you the ability to increase your energy, release stress, improve mental clarity and improve physical health. Professor R. Panneer Selvam from the UA Department of Civil Engineering is the founder and first president of the Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas. He will instruct participants on this health topic and additional realistic and spiritualist information related to Hinduism using as reference, the Hindu books Mahabharatha – Bagavadgita, Upanishads and Thirumandhiram. Questions and discussions about Hinduism will be welcomed.Instructor: R. Panneer SelvamDay / Date: Thurs, 9/21/17 (1)Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 15Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member

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Our Historic Garden HeritageDESCRIPTION: Arkansas has a long and involved gardening history. Even before the coming of Europeans, early residents of what would become Arkansas were sophisticated gardeners. American settlers in early Arkansas struggled to make a living, but that did not prevent them from planting flowers and other ornamentals in addition to food crops. Tom Dillard, a historian specializing in Arkansas history and culture, has studied Arkansas landscape history for years and he has accumulated a large collection of landscape photographs to illustrate this class. Our ancestors planted for food and beauty and photographs of these historic gardens will be discussed in the class.Instructor: Tom DillardDay / Date: Fri, 9/22/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

Murder and MemoryDESCRIPTION: Tom Dillard, a historian specializing in Arkansas history and culture, will present the investigation that followed the brutal murder of Green Walter Thompson, a major African-American political leader and businessman from Arkansas. Thompson was born a slave in 1848 but following the Civil War relocated to Little Rock and quickly became a successful businessman and won his first elective office while still in his twenties. He was active in business and politics until being murdered on March 20, 1902. This course will disclose many connections to the complicated history of black family life during slavery, Reconstruction and turn-of-the-century Arkansas.Instructor: Tom DillardDay / Date: Fri, 9/22/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $36.00 OLLI Member / $51.00 Non-OLLI Member The Alexander TechniqueDESCRIPTION: The Alexander Technique is a well-known method of movement education that is effective in all walks of life, allowing the body to move with ease and coordination. With this technique, Kate Frank will guide participants in how to recognize habits of tension and the chronic addition of pressure to the body in daily movement. The technique is helpful in addressing issues of chronic neck and back pain and can be used to inhibit unconscious tensing of muscles allowing the body to move more naturally. Kate Frank is a UA Theatre instructor and is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique. *If you have a yoga mat, bring it, but mats are not a requirementInstructor: Kate FrankDay / Date: Mon, 9/25/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Drake Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member A Sociological Analysis of the Trump ElectionDESCRIPTION: Class participants will explore the economic, cultural, and sociological factors that influenced the 2016 presidential election, including the nation’s political realignment along social, economic, and cultural lines that began in the 1970s.Instructor: William SchwabDay / Date: Mon & Wed, 9/25/2017 & 9/27/2017 (2)Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member Swing Music Through the Great Depression, WWII and BeyondDESCRIPTION: As with all art, music is shaped by world events and in no other period of American history do world events have a greater impact than in the music called Swing. History records the stress created by economic crisis and war, a stress that was mainly addressed through dance, music and the movies. Swing Music was an integral force in all three. Running from 1932 to 1942, the Swing Era took music that had roots in New Orleans with Louis Armstrong and developed it into a sophisticated art form that was, and continues to be, enjoyed by people of all cultures from around the world. In addition to delving into a bit of American history, sociology and expressive movement, classroom lectures and group discussions will provide glimpses into the music and fascinating loves of the Americans who created it. Some names in this group include Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Hermann, The Andrew Sisters, Harry James and Glenn Miller.Instructor: Gary BarrowDay / Date: Tues, 9/26/2017 - 10/10/2017 (3)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $60.00 OLLI Member / $75.00 Non-OLLI Member Peeling Back the PigskinDESCRIPTION: Each fall football stadiums around the country light up and hungry fans tune in to watch their home team compete for a chance at the championship. The increased TV exposure has changed the game and proceed monies have powered the growth of new stadiums, coaching salaries and staff. Find out what it means to the university, the student athlete and the consumer. Steve Dittmore, Assistant Dean & Associate Professor of Recreation & Sport Management at the U of A, will discuss how the 1984 Supreme Court case of NCAA v. Board of Regents impacted media rights and set the stage for conference realignment, even Arkansas moving to the SEC and the arrival of the College Football Playoff. Learn the process for which games are broadcast by which networks and at which time. This course will take you from the fieldhouse to the broadcast booth as you learn the business of college football media.


Instructor: Steve DittmoreDay / Date: Tues, 9/26/2017 - 10/3/2017 (2)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member Survey of FictionDESCRIPTION: To analyze the elements of fiction in the contemporary novel, Jane Blunschi will discuss the ways writers either employ or avoid the elements of narrative voice, character, setting, plot, theme, point of view, and style. Discussions and analyses will come from Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger; Mariette in Ecstasy by Ron Hansen; The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides; and The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. Ms. Blunschi is a published writer, a Pushcart Prize nominee, and an MFA graduate of the University of Arkansas fiction writing program. *Students need to provide their own copies of the selected texts. Paperback and Kindle versions are available at Amazon.comInstructor: Jane V. BlunschiDay / Date: Wed, 9/27/2017 - 10/25/2017 (5)Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $55.00 OLLI Member / $70.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Bible and the QuranDESCRIPTION: The Quran is the Muslim’s Holy Bible, the same as the Bible is to Christians. The word ‘Quran’ means recitation. The Quran is written in Arabic poetic prose and is divided into 114 chapters. It contains the religious, social, civil, commercial, military and legal code of Islam. It also contains stories which occur in the Jewish and Christian Scriptures.Dr. Allen, who currently teaches courses on ancient Near Eastern history and religion, biblical and early Christian history, and biblical interpretation at the King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies within the Fulbright College at the University of Arkansas, will explore the portrayals of the prophets found in these scriptures beginning with the earliest traditions of the prophets – Noah, Abraham, Lot, Moses and Jesus – and following their trajectories into the Middle Ages. This study will illustrate how Biblical and Quranic interpreters forged identities by appropriating and recasting prophets.Instructor: Spencer L. AllenDay / Date: Thurs, 9/28/2017 - 10/12/2017 (3)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $60.00 OLLI Member / $75.00 Non-OLLI Member

Stuart Davis in ContextDESCRIPTION: Stuart Davis: In Full Swing, a major exhibition organized by the Whitney in New York and the National Gallery in Washington, opens at Crystal Bridges in September. It presents four decades of Davis’s work, from the late 1920s through the early 1960s. Unlike many of his contemporaries who are known for their despair over the modern condition, Davis celebrated the American spirit as an embodiment of pleasure and optimism. Like Matisse, he

favored bright colors and bold shapes. His work captures the movement and spontaneity of jazz and the energy of American sports. He was one of the first artists to incorporate American commercial products into his work, anticipating Pop Art. This course will look at Davis’s work in the context of American realism, the tradition in which he was educated, as well as the movements of cubism and abstraction that he incorporated later on. It will combine a slide lecture about Davis and his contemporaries with discussion of individual works.Instructor: Linda LeavellDay / Date: Thurs, 9/28/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member Bram Stoker’s DraculaDESCRIPTION: Get into the Halloween spirit by diving into the vampire novel that started it all … Bram Stoker’s, Dracula! We’ll kick off this five week course with a peek at early English vampire literature before jumping into Stoker’s classic novel. We’ll be exploring themes ranging from gender to English imperialism with one question in mind: Why are we still so fascinated with Count Dracula? (Note: garlic and holy water not provided.)*To really get you in the spirit, on the fifth day (October 27) prepare to watch the movie, Dracula.Instructor: Ashley RobinsonDay / Date: 9/29/2017 - 10/27/2017 (5)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $60.00 OLLI Member / $75.00 Non-OLLI Member

Wiederkehr Wine Cellars TourDESCRIPTION: Here in the beautiful Ozark Mountains sits a countryside that matches some of Europe’s great wineries. Because of the soil and climate that closely matched that of his homeland in Switzerland, Johann Andreas Wiederkehr and his family chose St. Mary’s Mountain (near Altus) as their new home. Here he carved his wine cellar and produced his fine wines from the grapes, blackberries and persimmons that were native to the area. Discover the Swiss winemaking heritage at the oldest and largest winery in mid-America. OLLI participants will tour the long rows of oak aging casks, wine storage, production and bottling areas. Afterwards the group will stop at the tasting room and shops, then conclude the tour with lunch in the Weinkeller Restaurant (lunch on your own).*The meeting location for transportation and directions for commuters will be sent upon registering. Activity level: 2Instructor: Robin SmithDay / Date: Fri, 9/29/17 (1)Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pmLocation: Wiederkehr Village, AR Max Enrollment: 13Cost: $45 (T) / $25 (CR) OLLI MembersCost: $60 (T) / $40 (CR) Non-OLLI Members


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10:00 AM-4:00 PMOLLI Private Tour of Fay Pub Library(FPL)

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10:00 AM-12:00 PMOLLI Non-Fiction Book Club(RHBC)

2:00 PM-4:00 PMOzark/AR Authors (FPL)

10:00 AM-2:00 PMIntroduction to Lifelong Learning(Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMKeep Your Grandchild Out of Jail (UPT-W)

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Genealogy (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMArkansas in the First World War(Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMA Social History of Garden Plants(BGO)6:00 PM-8:00 PMRefuse to be a Victim (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMSurvey of Fiction (Nightbird Books)10:00 AM-12:00 PMMotivations in Architecture(UPT-W/Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMIntroduction to Screenwriting(UPT-W/Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 PMKeep Your Grandchild Out of Jail(UPT-W)11:30 AM-1:30 PMOLLI Lunch Bunch at Bordinos2:00 PM-4:00 PMHinduism & Health(UPT-W)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMOur Historic Garden Heritage (Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMMurder & Memory (Drake)


Genealogy(S.Riggs Home)2:00 PM-4:00 PMGallery to Studio (WAC)

10:00 AM- 12:00 PMSwing Music (Drake)1:00 PM-3:00 PMPeeling Back the Pigskin (Drake)1:00 PM-2:00 PMOLLI Membership Committee Mtg(Pryor Bldg)1:30 PM-3:30 PMA Social History of Garden Plants(BGO)6:00 PM-8:00 PMRefuse to be a Victim (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMSurvey of Fiction (Nightbird Books)10:00 AM-12:00 PMMotivations in Architecture(UPT-W/Drake)12:30 PM-2:30 PMA Sociological Analysis of the Trump

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9:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Bible and the Quran (Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMStuart Davis in Context (Drake)5:30 PMOLLI Happy Hour (TBD)

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Genealogy (S.Riggs Home)10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe Alexander Technique (Drake)12:30 PM-2:30 PMA Sociological Analysis of the Trump

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Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMSurvey of Fiction (Nightbird Books)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai Chi for Health (Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Bible and the Quran (Drake)2:00 PM-4:00 PMWhen Words Alone (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMSwing Music (Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMPersonal Finance (UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMCarousel for Special Needs(UPT-W/Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMSurvey of Fiction (Nightbird Books)1:00 PM-3:00 PMWell Behaved Natives (BGO)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai Chi for Health (Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)9:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Bible and the Quran (Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMArt of Calligraphy (UPT-W)1:30 PM-3:30 PMDevlopment of Religion & Religious

Architecture-India (UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAll Aboard! Railroads in NWA(UPT-W/Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTomstone Symbolism 101 (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge (RHBC)1:30 PM-3:30 PMLearning About Dementia &

Alzheimer’s (BTV)

9:00 AM-12:00 PMSoft Sculpture Dolls (BTV-Lodge)10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)1:30 PM-3:30 PMPersonal Finance (UPT-W/Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)11:30 AM-1:30 PMOLLI Lunch Bunch at Bordino’s1:00 PM-3:00 PMArkansas Medical Marijuana

Amendment (Drake)6:00 PM-8:00 PMTrump: Politics of the Moment(BTV-Auditorium)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAll Aboard! Railroads in NWA(UPT-W/Drake)

9:00 AM-12:00 PMSoft Sculpture Dolls (BTV-Lodge)10:00 AM-12:00 PMDietrich Bonhoeffer (Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge (RHBC)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)1:00 PM-2:00 PMOLLI Membership Committee Mtg(Pryor Bldg)1:30 PM-3:30 PMPersonal Finance(UPT-W/Drake)

8:30 AM-3:00 PMScenic Overlook-Madison Co(Madison Co)9:30 AM-11:30 PMLandscape Photography(UPT-W/Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai Chi for Health (Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)1:00 PM-3:00 PMPath to Nazi Genocide (Drake)5:30 PMOLLI Happy Hour(TBD)

8:30 AM-2:30 PMHolocaust Conference(Jones Center)11:30 AM-1:30 PMOLLI Current Events SIG(Bordino’s)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge(RHBC)1:00 PM-3:00 PMEnhancing Personal Creativity(UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMDevelopment of Economic Thought(UPT-W/Drake)2:00 PM-4:00 PMThe Joy of Writing an Essay(UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMArt of Calligraphy (Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge (RHBC)1:00 PM-3:00 PMEnhancing Personal Creativity(UPT-W/Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMLandscape Photography (UPT-W/

Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMCarousel for Special Needs (UPT-W/

Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMSurvey of Fiction (Nightbird Books)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai Chi for Health (Drake)



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9:30 AM-11:30 AMLandscape Photography(UPT-W/Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai chi for Health (Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)1:00 PM-3:00 PMTigers in the Snow (Drake)6:00 PM-8:00 PMFacing Our Fears-U.S. & U.K Horror

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10:00 AM-12:00 PMMr. Fulbright’s Railroad to Summit(UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe 70’s-A Decade Like No Other(Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMOLLI Non-Fiction Book Club (RHBC)2:00 PM-4:00 PMThe Joy of Writing an Essay(UPT-W/Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMLandscape Photography(UPT-W/Drake)9:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Sabbath Day of the Bible(7th Adventist Church)1:30 PM-3:30 PMTai Chi for Health (Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)10:00 AM-12:30 PMTyson Art Tour (Springdale)11:30 AM-1:30 PMLong Term Care-Make Your Future

Worry-Free (Drake)6:00 PM-8:00 PMFacing Our Fears-U.S. & U.K Horror

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9:30 AM-11:30 AMHuman Rights in Argentina(UPT-W)

8:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Truth About TrashCity of Fay Recycle10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe World of Energy (Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAdvanced Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe 70’s-A Decade Like No Other(Drake)2:00 PM-4:00 PMThe Joy of Writing an Essay(UPT-W/Drake)

9:00 AM-11:00 AMTales of the Quantum (BTV-Villa)11:30 AM-1:30 PMOLLI Lunch Bunch at Bordino’s6:00 PM-8:00 PMFacing Our Fears-U.S. & U.K Horror

Films (Drake)

8:30 AM-11:30 AMThe Truth About TrashCity of Fay Recycle10:00 AM-12:00 PMIntermediate Bridge (RHBC)10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe World of Energy (Drake)

2:00 PM-4:00 PMThe Joy of Writing an Essay(UPT-W/Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe World of Energy(Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMSupply and Demand(UPT-W/Drake)1:00 PM-2:00 PMOLLI Membership Committee Mtg(Pryor Bldg)2:00 PM-4:00 PMThe Joy of Writing an Essay(UPT-W/Drake)

11:00 AM-1:00 PMThe Secrets of the Ice Age(Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMGrief and Loss(BTV-Lodge)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMInfancy Gospel of James(Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMClimate Change Law & Policy(UPT-W)5:30 PM-7:30 PMNative American Conversations(Drake)5:30 PMOLLI Happy Hour (TBD)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe World of Energy(Drake)1:00 PM-3:00 PMImprove Movement; Improve Health(Drake)

8:30 AM-3:00 PMScenic AR Overlooks-Hawksbill Crag(Ponca)9:30 AM-11:30 AMLandscape Photography(UPT-W/Drake)2:00 PM-4:00 PMBehind the Curtain (WAC)



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Meal(Mt. Sequoyah)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMSupply and Demand(Upt-W/Drake)10:00 AM-12:00 PMOLLI Non-Fiction Book Club(RHBC)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMInfancy Gospel of James(Drake)

9:30 AM-11:30 AMWho Are the Mormons?(Upt-W/Drake)1:30 PM-3:30 PMFairy Tales for Adults(Drake)

10:00 AM-12:00 PMThe World of Energy(Drake)1:00 PM-3:00 PMImprove Movement; Improve Health(Drake)

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OLLI SPEAKERS BUREAU

Throughout the past year at OLLI – U of A, members like Cathy Case, Candy Harrell, John Baldridge and Malcolm Cleaveland joined director, Josh Raney, in speaking to various groups around northwest Arkansas. These groups include the University of Arkansas Retirement Association, Washington County Retired Teachers Association, residents of Butterfield Trail Village and various Rotary Clubs. These speaking engagements give OLLI members an opportunity to share their personal experiences they’ve had with OLLI and what they feel

are the benefit and value of our programs. These presentations give OLLI an opportunity to connect with prospective members and potential instructors.

All OLLI members are invited to participate in the OLLI Speaker’s Bureau and share your love of learning with others in northwest Arkansas. If you would like to participate as a panel member or would like the OLLI Speaker’s Bureau to present at your next club or organization meeting please contact OLLI Director, Josh Raney.

Help spread the word about OLLI! Here are other ways you can share information about OLLI – U of A:

• Hand out the OLLI-U of A 2017 Fall Course Catalog

• Participate in the OLLI Speaker’s Bureau and share your love of lifelong learning at your next club or group meeting

• Connect OLLI with clubs and organizations who may have

an interest in our programs and services.

• Bring prospective members to any of our public events so they can see for themselves all the great things happening at OLLI-UA.

• Give the gift of learning! Buy a membership for friends and family

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Mt. Sequoyah-A Hideaway Above the CityDESCRIPTION: Mt. Sequoyah, a thriving 400 acre haven was established in 1922 as a multi state summer and spiritual retreat via the Methodist Episcopal Church for its south jurisdiction. Originally called East Mountain it was renamed Mount Sequoyah in honor of Cherokee Chief Sequoyah. The retreat opened its doors for the first time during the summer of 1923. The unique history, including the development, spiritual focus, cultural aspect, important events and the impact it had on the Northwest Arkansas community will be shared. Ms. Gentry will also focus on what is currently happening and how participants can become involved in the organization’s future. After the presentation there will be a campus tour of the spaces and buildings followed by lunch in the dining hall.*Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. Activity Level: 2-3Instructor: Emily GentryDay / Date: Tues, 10/3/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Mt. Sequoyah Max Enrollment: 30Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Carousel for Special Needs: Humans, Horses and HarmoniesDESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how horses or music can help people or what makes the horse a great partner when teaching leadership skills or helping people with physical or emotional disabilities? Together Kathi Jogan, who teaches equine and animal science courses at the U of A and Jann Knighten, a music educator, through interactive sessions, will explore not only who can benefit, but how and why people are helped with music and equine therapy. This course will include a brief session allowing participants to see the world through the eyes of a person with disabilities and a trip to one of the many equine organizations dedicated to helping people through their therapy.Instructor: Kathi Jogan and Jan KnightenDay / Date: Wed, 10/4/2017 - 10/18/2017 (3)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $36.00 OLLI Member / $51.00 Non-OLLI Member Tai Chi for HealthDESCRIPTION: Tai Chi is a slow moving exercise designed to strengthen muscles, increase balance and is a great way to relax and relieve stress. It is proven to be beneficial for many age related illnesses including Arthritis, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and others. Tim Murphy, certified fitness and recreational instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching Tai Chi will lead the class from simple movements to more complex forms based on students’ comfort level with the goal of enabling each person to add Tai Chi to their personal exercise program.Students should wear loose relaxed clothing with flat comfortable shoes.Instructor: Timothy Murphy

Day / Date: Wed, 10/4/2017 - 11/8/2017 (6)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 16Cost: $80.00 OLLI Member / $95.00 Non-OLLI Member

“When Words Alone Cannot Express”DESCRIPTION: There are stories behind the words of every hymn, lives changed by a familiar tune, and lines drawn in the sand over the changes in church music. Whether you prefer to hold a hymnal, sing the words from the screen, or just close your eyes and listen, don’t miss the exciting teaching style of Mark Maier who will give you the inside story of hymns you have heard your entire life. Mark’s class will be a combination of fun facts and an interesting look at the history of church music; how it has influenced the people and how it has changed throughout the years. Mark is high energy and a glow of positive spirit, so come prepared to snap your fingers.Instructor: Mark MaierDay / Date: Thurs, 10/5/17 (1)Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Intermediate BridgeDESCRIPTION: If you know a little about bridge but not enough to comfortably play completely on your own or if you just want to brush up on long unused skills, this is the class for you. This course is designed for the bridge player who knows the basics of the game. The ultimate aim of the lessons in this course is to teach students how to “think through” a hand before they play it – either as Declarer or Defender. The lessons are designed to help the students plan a hand when playing bridge. As the student’s game and skill improves, their enjoyment of the game increases. You will learn concepts, do exercises and play hands related to the day’s topic. You will strengthen your bidding and sharpen your technique skills.*Class will use Silverman’s Play of the Hand Student Text (Advanced Intermediate) #1124. Purchase of book will be on your own.Instructor: Tom JacobsenDay / Date: Mon, 10/9/2017 - 11/13/2017 (6)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Rolling Hills Baptist Church Max Enrollment: 28Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Learning About Dementia & Alzheimer’sDESCRIPTION: Globally, more than forty-six million people are affected by dementia which is now identified as one of the public health issues of the 21st century. An aging population has increased the occurrences of mental health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dementia affects 3% of the people in the 65 to 74 age bracket. Understanding the progression of dementia and the six cognitive areas that are

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affected will help caregivers and family members develop methods to deal with the common behavior problems related to this disease and to Alzheimer’s. Patrick (Pat) Hall, Community Relations Coordinator and Educator for Washington Regional Hospital, is a frequent and popular instructor on geriatric psychiatric topics, and presents to health care providers and to family care givers.Instructor: Patrick (Pat) HallDay / Date: Mon, 10/9/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: BTV-Lodge Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member

Advanced BridgeDESCRIPTION: This class is designed for those who have taken Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bridge and can play well with little to no instruction. The group will meet once a week just to play. Tom Jacobsen will be on hand for guidance.Instructor: Tom JacobsenDay / Date: Tues, 10/10/2017 - 11/14/2017 (6)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Rolling Hills Baptist Church Max Enrollment: 28Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

Personal FinanceDESCRIPTION: Three sessions for both men and women provide a roadmap through the financial challenges and situations of everyday life. With group discussion encouraged, this upbeat class will include information on retirement planning, annuities, social security, life and long term care insurance, and estate planning. Planning for a secure financial future is difficult, and the planning is more fun when one learns alongside his OLLI friends! Class will use Guide to Personal Finance. Book can be purchased at Lightbulb Press. lightbulbpress.com

Instructor: Carrie WilsonDay / Date: Tues, 10/10/2017 - 10/24/2017 (3)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 15Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Well Behaved NativesDESCRIPTION: As concerns increase for the future health of our planet, interest in the use of native plants in the home landscape has increased. Join Lissa Morrison, Garden Designer & Manager at The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, for a presentation on choosing, using and maintaining native plants. A one hour talk will be given at The Botanical Garden, followed by a one hour tour that will focus on the many native plants throughout the gardens. Activity level: 2

Instructor: Lisa MorrisonDay / Date: Wed, 10/11/17 (1)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member Tales of the QuantumDESCRIPTION: Quantum physics is humankind’s most fundamental and far-reaching scientific theory. What is it about? How does it work? What are its main ideas? What is the evidence for it? Is it truly paradoxical or is it logically consistent? This course will be based on my non-technical book for non-scientists and scientists, Tales of the Quantum, published by the Oxford University Press.* In each of the six class meetings, we will discuss one or two of the book’s chapters. Class members will need to buy the book in advance, and will be expected to read about two chapters each week. The course is directed at non-scientists, but scientists are also welcome. No scientific or mathematical background is needed. Class members should read the first two chapters in preparation for the first class meeting.*Book can be purchased through Amazon for approximately $20 or Nightbird Books.Instructor: Art HobsonDay / Date: Thurs, 10/12/2017 - 11/16/2017 (6)Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 amLocation: BTV-Villa Rm Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member The Art of CalligraphyDESCRIPTION: Calligraphy, a visual art, often referred to as the art of writing is a design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument that gives expression to words. Julie Rae, an instructor with intensive background in Calligraphy and who has taught at the U of A, Arkansas Tech and various vo-tech schools, will guide the participants in the art of basic calligraphic lettering and other essentials necessary for creating impressive hand lettering.All supplies and handouts will be provided.Instructor: Julie Rae HarmsDay / Date: Thur, 10/12/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 12Cost: $45.00 OLLI Member / $60.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Development of Religion and Religious Architecture in Early IndiaDESCRIPTION: The birthplace of three of the world’s five largest religions (i.e., Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism), India is characterized by a rich and diverse history of religious development extending back over four millennia. This two-hour lecture and slide presentation will acquaint participants with a broad overview of the development of major religious

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traditions in early India (especially Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism) and to examine how changes in these religious traditions were reflected in the development of religious architecture in the Indian subcontinent.Instructor: Robert BrubakerDay / Date: Thurs, 10/12/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

All Aboard! Railroads in NW ArkansasDESCRIPTION: Arkansas, as a newly created state, needed a means of transportation to speed its development, and the construction of railroads had a significant impact. Some towns were created where none existed, and some towns faded away because the rails weren’t laid close enough to the town limits. The Civil War halted the expansion of rails in NW Arkansas with only thirty-eight miles of usable track. Mike Sypult and Malcolm Cleaveland, both members of the National Railway Historical Society, will team teach and include information on “The World’s Greatest Hobby,” model railroading.Instructor: Malcom Cleaveland & Mike SypultDay / Date: Fri, 10/13/2017 - 10/20/2017 (2)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

Tombstone Symbolism 101DESCRIPTION: In this overview of Arkansas cemeteries, Abby Burnett, an independent researcher and author who studies Arkansas cemeteries, will discuss tombstones, grave carvings, symbolism and unusual types of information found on 19th century markers. While some are fairly simple to interpret, it’s not always easy to figure out the significance of others. In this two session course Abby will focus on the extraction of information from tombstones while sharing tips on how to read and correctly clean a stone.Instructor: Abby BurnettDay / Date: Fri, 10/13/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Basics of Soft Sculpture DollsDESCRIPTION: What a wonderful heirloom gift to make and pass down to grandchildren! Linda Hayes, a retired teacher and creator of soft sculpture animals and dolls for over forty-five years, will guide participants in the design of soft sculpture dolls. Students will construct, and dress a doll, as well as paint the face, sew the clothes, and expand on pattern ideas and designs. Notebooks that include instructions, techniques, tips, and basic patterns will be provided along with basic tools to supplement their

sewing kits. The class is labor intensive and requires knowledge of hand and machine sewing, but the end product will make you a soft-sculpture doll addict.Some experience in both hand and machine sewing will be needed. A list of additional items will be sent to the participants which will include a basic sewing kit and doll embellishments.Instructor: Linda HayesDay / Date: Mon, Tues, 10/16/2017 & 10/17/2017 (2)Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: BTV-Lodge Max Enrollment: 15Cost: $55.00 OLLI Member / $70.00 Non-OLLI Member

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life and WritingDESCRIPTION: Bonhoeffer was one of the lives cut short by the horrors of World War II. His resistance to the government of Adolf Hitler, both in the religious and secular sectors of German life, has inspired generations since and his writings, both before and during the war, have stood the test of time. Participants will review Bonhoeffer’s life with emphasis on his writings, both his famous ones and his not-so-famous ones.Instructor: John KingDay / Date: Mon, 10/16/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Landscape PhotographyDESCRIPTION: As you travel the state and country you witness many vast, open and unending spaces. Learn how to capture these scenes in a great photograph in this hands on workshop! Diana Hausam, photography instructor at NTI, professional photographer and studio owner will emphasize the technique of taking landscape shots such as composition, framing, how to work with ambient light and other advanced landscape techniques. Further discussion will center on how to shoot in full manual mode.Three of the workshop sessions will be meet on-location around the Fayetteville area.Instructor: Diana HausamDay / Date: Wed, 10/18/2017 - 11/15/2017 (5)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 12Cost: $60.00 OLLI Member / $75.00 Non-OLLI Member

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment (Issue 6) Update: Where Are We Now?DESCRIPTION: In 2015, Arkansas voters approved the use of marijuana for medical treatment. Dr. Stephanie Lusk, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Education at the U of A, has conducted research around the legal and ethical issues associated with medicinal marijuana use as well as the attitudes of

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rehabilitation professionals. In this followup to her spring course, Basics of Cannabis, Dr. Lusk will review the current status of marijuana regulation and usage in Arkansas.Instructor: Stephanie L. LuskDay / Date: Thurs, 10/19/17 (1)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Trump: Politics of the MomentDESCRIPTION: John Brummett, forty-two year veteran journalist, popular political analyst, and syndicated columnist visits OLLI each fall to share his comments on the national political scene. Brummett always speaks to a packed room and entertains his audience with his astute insight. His wit and barbs may make his readers either laugh or shake their heads in despair, but they are always dead-on accurate. Register early to hear Brummett take aim once more in this target rich political environment that is the Trump Presidency.Instructor: John BrummettDay / Date: Thurs, 10/19/17 (1)Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: BTV-Auditorium Max Enrollment: 100Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Enhancing Personal CreativityDESCRIPTION: Humans are born with innate abilities - and desires - to create; often, however, the pressures to conform over time have crushed these urges. This course will explore the human drive to create and provide practical strategies to enhance personal creativity. Beginning with an overview of the shared characteristics of highly creative people, the class will move on to a series of exercises designed to explore and enhance personal creativity. Cost includes $25.00 assessment evaluation.Instructor: Carolyn RodefferDay / Date: Mon, 10/23/2017 - 10/30/2017 (2)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $50.00 OLLI Member / $65.00 Non-OLLI Member

Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas-Madison CountyDESCRIPTION: The scenic overlooks of Arkansas are great places to see the state from a bird’s eye view and fall is a great time to visit them as the trees burst into color. This is a full day excursion visiting Withrow Springs state park, the Ozark Natural Science Center and two marvelous overlooks with panoramic views of river valleys, forest and prairies. The day will start with a hike on War Eagle Trail, a 1.5 mile trail running alongside War Eagle creek that leads to a bluff overlooking the river valley. The group will be

led by the Withrow Springs Park superintendent who will also talk about what the state park has to offer. Next participants will travel to Kings River Overlook trail, a 1 mile out and back trail leading to a perch atop a bluff overlooking the Kings River. As part of this trip participants will take a quick tour of the top notch facilities of the Ozark Natural Science Center and learn about the programs they offer.*The meeting location for transportation and directions for commuters will be sent upon registering. Activity level: 3-4Instructor: Josh RaneyDay / Date: Wed, 10/25/17 (1)Time: 8:30 am to 2:30 pmLocation: McIlroy Madison Cty. Wildlife Mgmt. Area Max Enrollment: 20 total (Transporation & Commuters combined)Cost: $40 (T) $25 (CR) OLLI Member / $55 (T) $40 (CR) Non-OLLI Member The Path to Nazi GenocideDESCRIPTION: Contemporary research has directed the attention of scholars of the Holocaust to the realization that it was the ordinary person who was situated at the very center of the perpetration of the crimes against Europe’s Jews and other “undesirables” during World War II. Using insights from the discipline of psychology, this seminar will focus on perpetration and collaboration by ordinary individuals as we learn about the general history of the Holocaust. A wide-ranging perspective will be taken encompassing the origins of the Nazi regime through to the creation of the concentration and death camps, and the essential requirement that the completion of genocide on such a scale required ordinary people and understandable processes. The seminar will also make frequent use of documentary film, podcasts, memoir excerpts and archival photography.Note: Class registration fee will include access to attend the Arkansas Holocaust Conference on Friday, October 27th from 8:30 am – 3 pm at the Jones Center, Springdale, AR. (Lunch is included.) This conference is funded in part through grants from the Jewish Federation of Arkansas, and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Arkansas Humanities Council.Instructor: Kevin SimpsonDay / Date: Thurs & Fri, 10/26/2017 & 10/27/2017 (2)Time: Thurs: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & Fri: 8:30 am to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake and Jones Center Max Enrollment: 30Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Development of Economic Thought Prior to Adam SmithDESCRIPTION: Adam Smith is renowned as the Father of Modern Economics. He was a major proponent of laissez-faire economic policies and wrote what is considered to be the first book on economics, The Wealth of Nations, but what was the Economic Thought before Adam Smith?Tom McKinnon, UA Professor Emeriti of Economics, will take a look at the thought of ancient Greece, Medieval Religious Philosophers, early Mercantilist and Physiocrates. Emphasis will be placed on how these ideas still influence us today. In addition Tom will present and test the hypothesis

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of John Maynard Keynes who noted, “Ideas of economist and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is generally understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else.”… “Madmen in authority, who hear voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy from some academic scribber of a few years back.”Instructor: Tom McKinnonDay / Date: Tues, 10/31/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Joy of Writing (…an Essay)DESCRIPTION: From memories of high school, the word essay can evoke groans, profuse perspiration, and maybe downright despair. However, there are steps that, once learned, turn the chore into a delight, and the pen will fly across the page accomplishing the purpose with style and creative aplomb. “But I’m not in high school; I don’t write essays any more,” you say. Every time one writes a thank you note, a letter to the editor, a letter of complaint, a letter of recommendation, an evaluation, or even communication to the family, that person is applying rhetorical modes and distinct purpose to his effort. Good writers aren’t born to the process; they learned the steps and have found the joy in putting words in print. Greg Camp is a published writer of books, editorials, and, of course, essays. If you are writing for publication or you want to improve your writing skills, let Greg show you how to turn your groans into big smiles.Participants will need to read essays in advance of the class. The first one: http://wheretheclassroomends.com/wp- content/uploads/2013/07/White_OnceMoretotheLake1.pdf should be read by the first class period.Instructor: Greg CampDay / Date: Tues, 10/31/2017 - 11/28/2017 (5)Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $65.00 OLLI Member / $80.00 Non-OLLI Member

Tigers in the SnowDESCRIPTION: Ozark residents treasure the beautiful deciduous forest for its brilliant fall foliage and expansive winter seasonal views. Half way around the world another mountain forest looks similar, but this landscape is the home to a 900-pound predator, the snow tiger—the largest member of its ferocious tribe. The Ussuri Reserve in the Russian Far East is the subject of a photographic tour following in the footsteps of Russian explorer Vladimir Arseniev and famed ecologist Vladimir Komarov. Class participants will experience the fall splendor of oaks, maple, elm, and walnut trees in a truly exotic location. The Ussuri Reserve is also home to grizzly bears, leopards and brown trout. The film, Dursu the Trapper, about the unlikely bond between a Russian surveyor and a charismatic native shaman encountering storms, tigers, and bandits on the Siberian frontier will be shown as a bonus after the class.

Instructor: Fred PailletDay / Date: Thurs, 11/2/17 (1)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member Facing Our Fears: A Cultural History of U.S. and U.K. Horror FilmsDESCRIPTION: It has been said that horror films depict contemporary socio-cultural anxieties and let the audience experience these fears in the safety of the cinema. This course will explore the history of U.S. and U.K. horror films through the lens of shifting cultural anxieties, and will specifically look at pre- and post-WWII cinema; atomic age and Cold War fears; the cultural upheaval of the 60’s-70’s; the rise of Thatcherism; consumer culture in the 80’s; 90’s fear of the ‘vampiric’; and post-9/11 anxieties. Michelle Pribbernow, a doctoral student at the U of A, will address issues surrounding gender, science, transnational conflict, and religion as expressed through horror films. *A list of films will be shared, some viewing will take place during class.Instructor: Michelle PribbernowDay / Date: Thurs, 11/2/2017 - 11/16/2017 (3)Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Mr. Fulbright’s Railroad to SummitDESCRIPTION: The Combs, Cass & Eastern Railroad was a 16 mile line in Madison and Franklin counties. This railroad was unique, as it was the only standard gauge logging railroad in Northwest Arkansas, the highest railroad in Arkansas and had the youngest railroad president in the U.S. in the person of one J.William Fulbright. Tom Duggan, a member of the local National Railway Historical Society and a train enthusiast since childhood, will share the ups and downs of this historic railway.Instructor: Tom DugganDay / Date: Fri, 11/3/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member The Truth About TrashDESCRIPTION: This class features the fascinating and hidden world of garbage. Through engaging and discussion-based sessions with Rachel Kraus, an Environmental Educator with the City of Fayetteville, participants will learn about a variety of pertinent topics including the history and evolution of solid waste management, recycling, food waste, and hazardous waste. The class will also include field trips to the areas’ solid waste facilities, including the City of Fayetteville Transfer Station/MRF, Eco Vista Landfill in Tontitown, the Washington County Hazardous Waste Drop-off, and/or Tri Cycle Farms to observe a food recovery program. Students will

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understand the eye-opening truth about garbage and how choices made today affect the future.*Participants will car pool to waste facility sites for tour aspect of class.Instructor: Rachel KrausDay / Date: Mon, 11/6/2017 - 11/13/2017 (2)Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: City of Fayetteville Recycle Waste Center Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

The World of EnergyDESCRIPTION: Energy is the lifeblood of the world. Vast quantities of energy, in numerous forms are used in every aspect of life. Yet most people know very little about this massive and omnipresent world of energy, resulting in widespread misunderstandings and complacency. Jim Wimberly, a specialist in energy systems with over 40 years of professional experience will provide an overview of energy forms and resources, electricity, transportation energy and basic energy economics. This five session course will conclude with a focus on key energy issues, sustainability and public policy considerations. Instructor: Jim WimberlyDay / Date: Mon, 11/6/2017 - 12/4/2017 (5)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $50.00 OLLI Member / $65.00 Non-OLLI Member The 70’s: A Decade Like No OtherDESCRIPTION: Like Rodney Dangerfield, the decade of the 70’s typically doesn’t get much respect. This class will review the decade’s cultural themes, political events and the economic trends to compare its achievements and challenges with those of today. The United States will be the primary focus of the discussion but other areas of the world will be included. Sessions will incorporate a number of structured interactive surveys and activities to help spark memories, particularly about how the future looked from that vantage point. Leisure suits are welcome!Instructor: Ken AllenDay / Date: Tues, 11/7/2017 - 11/14/2017 (2)Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

The Sabbath Day of the BibleDESCRIPTION: Come and explore the amazing history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, beginning with its official formation in 1863 into a worldwide denomination with a membership of over 18 million. The name “Seventh-day Adventist” embodies two key Biblical doctrines that characterized their distinctive beliefs. The first being the true Biblical Sabbath being the seventh day of the week and the literal visible return

of Jesus to gather His faithful followers to their heavenly home. By the 19th Century, most established churches were preaching that the Second Coming was more myth than reality and more human than divine. Religious leaders taught that a metaphorical “second coming” symbolized the rise of a new God-fearing, socially responsible generation. Come and learn how William Miller and others changed the course of history and the religious beliefs of their day.Instructor: Rodney WeyerDay / Date: Wed, 11/8/17 (1)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: Seventh Day Adventist Church Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member Tyson Art TourDESCRIPTION: A rare private art tour awaits participants at Tyson Foods, Inc. Headquarters in Springdale. Tyson’s eclectic collection covers a range from Western art and Arkansas artists to 20th century “Pop” and includes works by Ansel Adams, Andy Warhol, Thomas Hart Benton, Donald Harington, George Dombek, Roy Lichtenstein, Wayne Theibaud and many others. Taking us back to the beginnings of Tyson’s corporate history, our visit will include a tour of the Founder’s Room. The Tyson Art collection is not open for public viewing, which makes this class offering a special treat. Enjoy a box lunch brought to you by Tyson Foods following the end of the tour. This class is open exclusively to OLLI members! To register, an active membership is required.*Meet your transportation at Sam’s Club off Garland near gas station by 9:30 am. Will leave promptly in order to arrive at Tyson by 10:00. Activity level: 2-3Instructor: Shannon MitchellDay / Date: Thurs, 11/9/17 (1)Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pmLocation: Tyson Headquarters Max Enrollment: 12Cost: $45.00 OLLI Member / N/A Non-OLLI Member Long Term Care - Make Your Future Worry FreeDESCRIPTION: The term eldercare encompasses services such as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, residential care and home care. The information and choices can be daunting. Join Carrie Wilson, a Certified Long Term Care facilitator in a round table discussion that centers on what elder care expense planning looks like. Bring your questions and learn together about having the family conversation on incorporating quality, dignity, independence and choice into the elder care discussion. Carrie considers the LTC conversation invaluable for all families.*Catering will be providedInstructor: Carrie WilsonDay / Date: Thurs, 11/9/17 (1)Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 20Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

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Human Rights in ArgentinaDESCRIPTION: Human rights in the most general sense are universal principles that apply equally to all human beings regardless of the race or gender and are meant to preserve the minimal requirements for human dignity. The law of a town, state or country is set to protect humans and their rights but all countries seem to have issues. Argentina is a country that faces long-standing human rights problems, with issues including police abuse, poor prison conditions, endemic violence against women and the list continues.Dr. Ram Natarajan, an assistant professor of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas has researched the violence and law of several countries. He will present a survey of human rights in Latin America, focusing on Argentina and the legacy of its state violence.Instructor: Dr. Ram NatarajanDay / Date: Fri, 11/10/17 (1)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $24.00 OLLI Member / $39.00 Non-OLLI Member Scenic Overlooks of Arkansas-Hawksbill CragDESCRIPTION: The scenic overlooks of Arkansas are great places to see the state from a bird’s eye view and fall is a great time to visit them as the trees burst into color. Whitaker Point Trail is a 3 mile round trip, and offers scenic vistas, huge boulders, beautiful waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. Whitaker Point, also known as Hawksbill Crag, is one of the most popular and highly photographed places in the state. Also learn about the best practices and equipment used to hike and backpack. Join other OLLI hikers on this full day trip to a trail you are sure to remember!*The meeting location for transportation and directions for commuters will be sent upon registering. Activity level: 4Instructor: Josh RaneyDay / Date: Wed, 11/15/17 (1)Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pmLocation: Ponca, AR Max Enrollment: 20 total (Transporation & Commuters combined)Cost: $40 (T) $25 (CR) OLLI Member / $55 (T) $40 (CR) Non-OLLI Member

Behind the CurtainsDESCRIPTION: Join Dr. Patricia Relph, an arts learning specialist at Walton Arts Center to learn the business of the Arts and the Theatre by touring Arkansas’ busiest performing arts center. Participants will walk from the dressing rooms to downstage center to take a bow just as performing artists do; observe and learn the architectural and mechanical features of a traditional proscenium arch stage; and meet guest experts who work daily with touring artists and productions.Instructor: Dr. Patricia RelphDay / Date: Wed, 11/15/17 (1)

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmLocation: WAC Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Improve Movement; Improve LifeDESCRIPTION: Discover gentle, structured movement explorations that involve thinking, sensing, moving and imagining. Learn how to reduce muscular effort, improving awareness of your whole self in action. By becoming aware of what is easier and more connected our body becomes more efficient and free to move with ease and spontaneity. In this workshop you will be introduced to the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education, which fosters more optimal musculoskeletal organization and functioning by stimulating the nervous system through a learning process based in neuroplasticity.Benefits include pain relief, improved posture and balance, increased mobility and flexibility, better breathing, stress reduction, increased energy and stamina and a dramatically more comfortable, ‘embodied’ and capable sense of self. The emphasis is on inquiry, not striving. There is nothing to memorize and anyone can participate. The lessons are easy to do, of benefit to everyone and the results can be extraordinary.Instructor: Teresa TeravainenDay / Date: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 12/4/2017 (2)Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

Supply and Demand BasicsDESCRIPTION: When announcing a change in the price of a product, the news anchors often comment that the change is the result of the ‘law of supply and demand.’ Then nodding sagely, they go on reading the news. What does the law of supply and demand mean, and how does it work? Using graphic analysis, Len White, a retired economics professor from UAF, will guide the participants in exactly what it all means and share his knowledge of the topic in an educated way for open discussion. Real world situations will be the basis for illustrations and discussions.Instructor: Len WhiteDay / Date: Tues, 11/28/2017 - 12/5/2017 (2)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: Drake or UPT-W Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

Secrets of the Ice AgeDESCRIPTION: Historically we have learned that in the past, northern latitudes were mysteriously locked in the grip of vast ice sheets. That mystery has been solved. Fred Paillet, an Adjunct Professor of Geosciences at the U of A who has conducted research studies on environmental remediation and past climates, will present his take on the Secrets of the Ice Ages.

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An obscure Serbian mathematician whiled away his time in Austrian detention during WWI by working out the details of the Milankovich Cycles that serve as the climatic pacemaker. At the time, no one believed this man, but now his work provides a precise time scale with which to date climate events. For example, the specific dates when humans migrating out of Africa would have crossed a well-watered Sahara, or nearly walked across a shrunken Red Sea can be determined by the exact computation of astronomical values. It’s a complex story, but an essential one to understand earth history in evolution or continental drift. It is especially relevant today where the known relation between earth surface temperature and subtle variations in solar heating allows climate scientists to calibrate global warming models much better than the climate change deniers would have you believe. *Catering will be provided.Instructor: Fred PailletDay / Date: Wed, 11/29/17 (1)Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $40.00 OLLI Member / $55.00 Non-OLLI Member

Grief and Loss in Life - Finding Your WayDESCRIPTION: Grief and loss is something that touches everyone’s life. Grieving is a natural response to loss, but the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. Participants will define bereavement terms and identify myths about grief so they can better help family, friends or themselves. Participants will leave this course equipped with tools to help understand reactions and stages of grief. Participants will learn about differentiating between depression and grief, and will be taught techniques to prepare for and manage the feelings/struggles that come along with it.Instructor: Gwen EdwardsDay / Date: Wed, 11/29/07 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: BTV-Lodge Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $25.00 OLLI Member / $40.00 Non-OLLI Member The Infancy Gospel of JamesDESCRIPTION: The Infancy Gospel of James is an early Christian text from the middle of the 2nd Century (ca. 140-170) that explores the conception, the birth and life of Mary up through the birth of her son, Jesus. Dr. Allen, who currently teaches courses on ancient Near Eastern history and religion, Bible and early Christian history and biblical interpretation at the UA King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies, will read through this ancient text in its entirety and explore how early Christians built portions of Mary’s life story using passages from the New Testament Gospels and borrowing from various Old Testament stories. Many Christmas traditions not found in the Bible will also be explained through this ancient gospel.Instructor: Spencer AllenDay / Date: Thurs, 11/30/2017 -12/7/2017 (2)

Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $45.00 OLLI Member / $60.00 Non-OLLI Member

Climate Change Law & PolicyDESCRIPTION: This class provides an overview of the law and policy governing “the most pressing issue of our time”: climate change. Sara Gosman, who teaches environmental, energy, and natural resources law at the U of A, will begin by exploring the international legal regime, then turn to domestic policies at the federal, state, and local levels. Throughout the class, participants will consider how law and policy can be used to mitigate and adapt to climate change.Instructor: Sara GosmanDay / Date: Thurs, 11/30/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: UPT-W Max Enrollment: 30Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member

Native American Conversations: History and Culture in the American Indian ExperienceDESCRIPTION: Professor Gregory Gagnon will identify and explain the role that history and culture has played in the continuing experience of American Indians within the United States. He will offer a narrative on the development of the historic Native American tribes, their encounters with European and American societies, and their survival within the United States. A brief description of present-day tribal governments, reservations, and challenges will precede an extended question and answer period. Audience members are encouraged to pursue their interests through questions to which Dr. Gagnon will offer responses.Participants of this class will be guaranteed premium seating at the optional Special Saturday, December 2 lecture by Dr. Gannon being held at the Native American Museum in Bentonville beginning at 5:30 pm.Instructor: Greg GagnonDay / Date: Thurs, 11/30/17 (1)Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 35Cost: $35.00 OLLI Member / $50.00 Non-OLLI Member

A Different Take on the Traditional Holiday Meal - Italian NataleDESCRIPTION: Natale is one of Italy’s most beloved holidays. Traditional dishes are celebrated within three important meals. Christmas Eve dinner consists of a lot of seafood and is traditionally light. Other items that are served include agnolotti and gnocchi. Christmas Day lunch is meat based and consists of dishes like Lasagne Bolognese, roasted veal, baked chicken or braised beef. Santo Stefano’s Lunch consists of unusual pasta dishes or exotic soups.To recreate this Italian tradition for OLLI participants, Barry will

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demonstrate and encourage everyone to join him in making balsamic citrus pork roast, buttery shrimp cioppino, gnocchi and a surprise dish.Instructor: Barry SawyerDay / Date: Fri, 12/1/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pmLocation: Mt Sequoyah Max Enrollment: 15Cost: $48.00 OLLI Member / $63.00 Non-OLLI Member

Fairy Tales for AdultsDESCRIPTION: Stories by Hans Christian Andersen have inspired ballets, plays and films. They consist of “The Little Mermaid,” The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Nightingale,” and “The Ugly Duckling” to name a few. Padma Viswanathan, author and instructor in Creative Writing at the U of A will conduct close readings of a selection of tales by Andersen, discussing their technical merits, the way they bridge tradition and modernity, and the ways they draw on and refract the author’s biography. This course for aspiring authors will conclude by writing from prompts inspired by the tales.Instructor: Padma ViswanathanDay / Date: Thurs, 12/7/17 (1)Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmLocation: Drake Max Enrollment: 15Cost: $30.00 OLLI Member / $45.00 Non-OLLI Member Who Are the Mormons?DESCRIPTION: This class will provide an overview of the background and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes referred to as the “Mormon” church. It is a worldwide religion with over 15 million members, most of whom live outside of the United States. It is the fourth largest church within the U.S. This class will explain several topics: the origins of the LDS Church, doctrines and principles that distinguish it from other Christian churches, the scope of its humanitarian efforts, and its emphasis on the family and genealogy.Instructor: Eric WingDay / Date: Fri, 12/8/17 (1)Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amLocation: UPT-W or Drake Max Enrollment: 25Cost: $26.00 OLLI Member / $41.00 Non-OLLI Member



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9/14 Keep Your Grandchild Out $30 $45

9/15 Better Mobility & General $30 $45

9/18 Gallery To Studio $50 $65

9/19 Arkansas in First W. War $30 $45

9/19 A Social History of Garden $35 $50

9/19 Refuse to be a Victim $40 $55

9/20 Survey of Fiction $55 $70

9/20 Motivations in Architecture $30 $45

9/20 Intro to Screenwriting $25 $40

9/21 Hinduism & Health $25 $40

9/22 Our Historic Garden $35 $50

9/22 Murder & Memory $36 $51

9/25 The Alexander Technique $35 $50

9/25 A Sociological Analysis $35 $50

9/26 Swing Music Through $60 $75

9/26 Peeling Back the Pigskin $35 $50

9/28 The Bible & the Quran $60 $75

9/28 Stuart Davis in Context $30 $45

9/29 Bram Stoker’s Dracula $60 $75

9/29 Wiederkehr Wine Cellar Tour (T) $45 $60

9/29 Wiederkehr Wine Cellar Tour (CR) $25 $40

10/3 Mt. Sequoyah History $30 $45

10/4 Carousel for Special Needs $36 $51

10/4 Tai Chi for Health $80 $95

10/5 “When Words Alone…” $40 $55

10/9 Intermediate Bridge $40 $55

10/9 Learning About Dementia $25 $40

10/10 Advanced Bridge $35 $50

10/10 Personal Finance $30 $45

10/11 Well Behaved Natives $30 $45

10/12 Tales of the Quantum $40 $55

10/12 The Art of Calligraphy $45 $60

10/12 Development of Religion $30 $45

10/13 All Aboard! Railroads… $35 $50

10/13 Tombstone Symbolism $30 $45

REGISTRATION FALL 2017Join Now and Sign Up for Fall Classes

Registration Opens to OLLI members Tuesday, August 22 and to Non-OLLI members on Thursday, August 31

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Important Policies: Please Read!

COURSE CHANGESPeriodically, due to unforeseen reasons, class times or locations may change after the catalog is printed. Please check your e-mail and the OLLI website for the most up-to-date information www.olli.uark.edu.

MISSING A CLASS:If you miss the first meeting of a class, please call the OLLI office at 479.575.4545 to learn whether the next meeting location or time has been changed. If you register for a class and decide not to attend, please call us to let us know. We have many classes with waiting lists and want to accommodate our members.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS:If the University of Arkansas Fayetteville announces a full-day closure due to weather, OLLI classes will be cancelled. If UA announces a delayed start due to weather, OLLI morning classes may be delayed or cancelled. If UA announces an early dismissal due to weather, OLLI afternoon classes will be cancelled. UA closings are announced on the www.uark.edu website and on all local television stations and KUAF radio.

CLASS CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:Members and students who wish to cancel a course and receive a refund must call the OLLI office at least five (5) days prior to the start of the class to receive a refund.A $15 processing fee will be assessed on all refunds or the cost of the course; whichever is less.No refund will be granted if the request is not submitted five days prior to the start of the course.*Note: You will receive a full refund if OLLI has to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, instructor illness, etc.)**Memberships are not subject to refunds.

LOCATION POLICIES: Please pay very close attention to the location of your class.

UPT Policies• No food or beverage is allowed in the classrooms,

including coffee. Bottled water ONLY.• Please be considerate of other classes in progress

when going to or from your classroom. Please keep hallway conversations to a minimum.

Drake Policies• Do Not park in the first row area.• Please do NOT go into the pilot and flight

lounging areas.• Please do NOT go outside (in the back of the

building) to view the planes.

E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS:It is important that we have your current contact information, especially your email address! OLLI communicates updates and other information via email. If you haven’t been receiving our emails please contact us right away. Make sure we have your current information in order to not miss out. (Please notify the office if you do not have an email account.)• Information about your membership, course registrations and course materials.• Quarterly newsletter, monthly social events, special programs and other important information.• If you haven’t been receiving our emails please contact us right away!• Please notify the office if you do not have an e-mail account

PHOTOGRAPHS:OLLI at UA reserves the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any program and to use them, for promotional purposes. By enrolling in an OLLI program, participants agree to allow their images to be used in such photography. Participants who prefer that their images not be used are asked to contact the OLLI office at (479) 575.4545.

OTHER POLICIES• Please wear your nametags to OLLI classes, socials and special events.• Please sign the roster sheet at each class and update contact information as needed.• Upon the ending session of a course an evaluation will be sent electronically (through Google docs). Please complete these evaluation. We use this information to determine future classes and instructors.Courses listed in this catalog are offered in the spirit of academic freedom. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the University of Arkansas do not endorse any creed, concept, service or product that might be presented by the instructors

Select StartDate Brief Course Title OLLI Non

10/16 Soft Sculpture Dolls $55 $70

10/16 Dietrich Bonhoeffer $30 $45

10/18 Landscape Photography $60 $75

10/19 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment $30 $45

10/19 Trump: Politics of the Moment $40 $55

10/23 Enhancing Personal Creativity $50 $65

10/25 Scenic Overlooks-Madison County (T) $40 $55

10/25 Scenic Overlooks-Madison County (CR) $25 $40

10/26 Path to Nazi Genocide $35 $50

10/31 Development of Economic Thought $30 $45

10/31 The Joy of Writing (…an Essay) $65 $80

11/2 Tigers in the Snow $25 $40

11/2 Facing Our Fears $40 $55

11/3 Mr. Fulbright’s Railroad $25 $40

11/6 The Truth About Trash $40 $55

11/6 The World of Energy $50 $65

11/7 The 70’s: A Decade Like No Other $35 $50

11/8 The Sabbath Day of the Bible $25 $40

11/9 Tyson Art Tour $45 N/A

11/9 Long Term Care $40 $55

11/10 Human Rights-Argentina $24 $39

11/15 Scenic Overlooks-Hawksbill Crag (T) $40 $55

11/15 Scenic Overlooks-Hawksbill Crag (C) $25 $40

11/15 Behind the Curtains WAC $30 $45

11/27 Improve Movement, Improve Life $35 $50

11/28 Supply and Demand $35 $50

11/29 Secrets of the Ice Age $40 $55

11/29 Grief & Loss in Life $25 $40

11/30 The Infancy Gospel of James $45 $60

11/30 Climate Change Law $30 $45

11/30 Native American Conversations $35 $50

12/1 Different Take on Traditional Holiday Meal $48 $63

12/7 Fairytales for Adults $30 $45

12/8 Who Are The Mormons? $26 $41

GIVE TO OLLI

Private gifts support every aspect ofOLLI operations and help keep costs lowfor our members, as we work to create an

intellectually stimulating and sociallyinvigorating learning environment.

Gifts to support OLLI are tax-deductibleand help ensure OLLI can continue offeringaffordable, lifelong learning opportunities

for adults who are interested in the joyof learning. Every gift, no matter thesize, is an investment in the future ofOLLI and helps us continue to buildsustainable and vibrant programs.

Private support is crucial as we workto expand the outreach of OLLI to reach

a broader demographic, as the NorthwestArkansas community continues to grow.

It also allows us to prioritize thedevelopment of services and programsto enhance the infrastructure of OLLI,

such as creating an orientation programfor new members, expanding the class

schedule to accommodate more eveningclasses for additional accessibility andupgrading our technology to improve


GIFT OPTIONSMATCHING GIFTS • PLANNED GIFTS • OUTRIGHT GIFTS

For additional information, please contact Josh Raney at 479-575-3541 or [email protected]

1 East Center St., Suite #230Fayetteville, AR 72701479-575-4545www.olli.uark.edu

OLLI at U of AFall Open House

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017DAVID PRYOR BUILDING LOBBY • 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Help us celebrate our 10th year by joining us at our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s open house featuring Mayor Lioneld Jordan. Here you will learn more about lifelong learning opportunities. You will meet and greet OLLI course instructors, connect with OLLI leaders, learn about fall events and socials and meet our amazing partners and sponsors. You will have the opportunity to join or

renew your membership and register for fall courses.

Refreshments and live entertainment will be provided, and a cash bar!

Attending our open house is a fabulous way to learn about all the amazing opportunities at OLLI. Bring a guest and join us; have fun and see for yourself!

FACILITY TOUR / AMBASSADOR TRAININGDrake Airfield4500 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701Wednesday, August 30, 20171:30 pm – 2:00 pm (Tour) • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Training)

FALL 2017 COURSE CATALOGAUGUST – DECEMBER 2017

“LIVE WELL. LEARN FOREVER”

For more information or to RSVP contact OLLI at UA by calling: (479) 575-4545 or email us at [email protected]

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