Spring 2019 Course Catalog · World View 5 Important Dates and Notices 5 Importance of Email 6 Courses by Day and Category 7 Week-at-a-Glance 10 Course Descriptions Monday Courses

OLLI WestSpring 2019

Course CatalogApril 1 - May 24, 2019

WEBSITE: portfolio.du.edu/olliwest

Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat the

University of Denver

For more information about OLLI West, please visit our website: http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest

Or contact:Susan Schmetzer

[email protected](303) 503-3992

OLLI West classes are held at:Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC)

14350 West 32nd AvenueGolden, CO 80401

and at:Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SoH)

11500 West 20th AvenueLakewood, CO 80215

Directions can be found on our website:https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest

on 'Maps/Directions' tab

CONTENTSAbout OLLI 1

OLLI Policy Statement 1

Message From the Staff 2

Frequently Asked Questions 3

World View 5

Important Dates and Notices 5

Importance of Email 6

Courses by Day and Category 7

Week-at-a-Glance 10Course Descriptions

Monday Courses 11Tuesday Courses 13Wednesday Courses 16Thursday Courses 22

Friday Speaker Series 25

Facilitator Bios 28

West Curriculum Committee 35

West Member Relations Advisory Council 36

OLLI at DU Administration 36

OLLI-on-Campus Abbreviated Curriculum 37

Registration Form 38

OLLI at DU Locations Map & Websites

Inside Back

Cover

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OLLI at the University of DenverThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Denver is an adult learning membership program designed for men and women age 50 and "better" who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. For more than 20 years OLLI has been providing stimulating classes in the Metro Denver area, and for 11 of those years that has included courses at the OLLI West site.

About the Bernard Osher FoundationThanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI at the University of Denver joins a network of 122 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States that are meeting the needs of nearly 165,000 older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.

Welcome to OLLI West at DU…where curiosity never retires!

To learn more about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU, » Check us out online at: http://universitycollege.du.edu/olli

» Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/OLLIatDU/

OLLI POLICY STATEMENTIn the spirit of fostering understanding, each OLLI member is encouraged to share opinions and ideas. OLLI class participants do not attempt to "convert" others because there is a mutual respect for each member's experiences, ideas, value systems and beliefs. The true focus of an OLLI class is the critical examination of issues and opinions. Each participant's point of view carries equal weight. Consensus is not a goal. We encourage participants with all points of view to attend and become engaged through discussion and civil debate. Comments shared within the class are voiced in a professional manner, without personal attack, to preclude them from being detrimental to the learning environment. In the event an issue arises compromising this premise, OLLI administration has the authority to remove a student or instructor from the class and/or the program.

Welcome to the 2019 Spring Term at the OLLI at DU West Campus!

It’s time! Delve into a wide variety of timely and timeless topics and discuss your ideas and thoughts with other inquisitive and engaged members who share your passion for learning!

If you are a current OLLI member, you already know about our amazing courses and activities, but we believe you will once again be excited to see the diverse offerings and the breadth of experience of the facilitators. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join now and become part of an extraordinary community that fosters intellectual and social engagement. The catalog and the website provide the information on how to join us for this exciting new term!

As you peruse the pages of this catalog you will see we are offering many interesting and fun courses to appeal to your inquisitive, artistic, soulful, serious, logical, humorous and competitive sides! We have an excellent returning cadre of facilitators as well as several new facilitators (bios for our facilitators are located in the back of the catalog). Along with welcoming back several facilitators from the other OLLI at DU campuses, we are excited to have former Colorado governor Dick Lamm join us this term to present his course Hard Choices. The superb courses you see for the Spring Term are a result of the planning, work and commitment of the Curriculum Committee volunteers who recruit outstanding facilitators who create this superior learning experience for us.

In addition to signing up for some great courses, we urge you to get involved with the OLLI community. It is by working together we continue to be successful.

Have a brilliant Spring Term!

Susan Schmetzer Dara HughesOLLI West Manager OLLI West Assistant Manager

A message from our staff…

BECOME AN

OLLIVOLUNTEER!

Volunteer to help guide the direction of OLLI West

Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to find out

how you can help

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How do I register for courses?1. The fastest and easiest way: ONLINE

REGISTRATION. Save time, paper and a stamp! Pay for your courses by credit card or check! Go green and go online at: http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. From either the home page or the ‘Spring Class/Registration Info’ page, click on the button that looks like this:

2. Mail - Complete and mail the registration form found at the back of the catalog or on our website (go to the ‘Spring Class/Registration Info’ tab) — http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. The completed registration form, along with your $130 check for the membership fee and a separate check for any material fees for the courses you choose, should be mailed to:

OLLI West12081 W. Alameda Pkwy., #436Lakewood, CO 80228

NOTE: Credit cards cannot be used for mailed registrations.

3. In-Person Registration - Please check our website for the date(s) this will occur, http://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest. Email notification will also be sent to those who are signed up for OLLI West notifications.

What is the cost for OLLI courses?• There is a Membership Fee each term of

$130.

• In some cases, there is an additional fee for a course (for handouts, books, etc.). If there is a fee, it will be noted in the course description. Also noted is whether the fee is payable to the facilitator (such as tour fees, materials used during Extracurricular

classes) or if it is payable to OLLI West. Please note that materials fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

• This term, we also offer two Bridge courses that non-members may attend if there is space available after members have registered. There is a fee for the non-member to attend which is listed in the course descriptions. The non-member does not have the member benefit of taking other OLLI courses. Members who have paid the $130 DO NOT pay an additional fee for these two courses.

What does the membership fee cover?For $130 each term, you can take courses at any or all the OLLI at DU campuses (West, Central, South, East, OLLI-on-Campus or Boulder). You may register for multiple courses for the term but enrollment will be based on availability of the course (some course sizes are limited).

When is the payment due?Payments are due at the time of registration.

Are there scholarships?Thanks to the generous support of the Osher Foundation and OLLI members, partial or full scholarships are available. For more information, contact Susan Schmetzer, OLLI West Manager.

Is registration determined on a first-come, first-served basis?During the first 10 days, no. After the first 10 days, yes. It may be helpful if you think about the registration period actually being two registration periods. During the first 10 days of registration, we accept all registrations as ‘requests.’ You aren’t guaranteed a seat in a course during that time. Your request for course

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSRegistration for Spring Term 2019 begins February 18th

placement is considered based on several factors. The main factor is whether there is a limit to the enrollment for a course. We use this and other factors to sort members into the courses requested, often relying on the member’s prioritization of courses desired. This is why course confirmations are not sent until two or three weeks before the term starts. Prior to the confirmations being sent, what you receive from the registration system is a verification that you submitted a ‘request’ for courses.

After the initial 10-day period, we place the limits on enrollment for each course in the online registration system. At that point, registration does become a “first-come, first-served” system for courses that still have availability, and the verification you receive from the registration system is a confirmation of registration.

When will I be notified of the courses for which I am confirmed?Confirmations for the Spring Term will be emailed March 16th. All registrations after this date will receive confirmation emails from the registration system.CHECK YOUR EMAIL PERIODICALLY

If I cannot attend the term after I have enrolled, can I get a refund?A full refund, per term, may be provided if requested no later than 10 days into the term. No refunds are provided for material fees or for courses designated 'Extracurricular'.

What if a course is cancelled before the term starts?If this happens for a course in which you are enrolled, you will be notified. If you listed a second choice for the same day/time slot, you will be placed in that course if space is available.

Where do I find the course syllabus?If there is a syllabus (not all classes will have one), you will find it on the Spring Class/Registration Info tab on our website, https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest, in the right column - Class Offerings, Descriptions & Syllabi.

Where do I obtain the required and/or suggested reading for OLLI courses?• The required book for the Great Decisions

course is available through OLLI.• For any other course with required

or suggested reading, books can be purchased at your favorite book seller or borrowed from a source of your choosing.

• As an OLLI member, you have borrowing privileges at the University of Denver Library (Anderson Academic Commons).

• Consider purchasing a used book. Used books can be found on the internet at various sites to include Amazon.com or you may find them locally at used book stores —Tattered Cover, ARC or Goodwill.

Where are OLLI West courses held?Courses are at either the Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) or Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church (SoH). Most courses are held at JUC, but please check the catalog listing as there are some courses at SoH during the Spring Term. The addresses are on the inside cover of the catalog and on the ‘Maps/Directions’ tab of the OLLI West website, https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest.

Do all courses start the week of April 1?No. Check the catalog listing for the start and end date of each course you are taking.

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CHINAEach academic year OLLI at DU seeks to provide internationally

focused classes with specific emphasis on one country for that

year. This year, OLLI at DU's WorldView focus is China.

Throughout the year each site may have courses that will highlight

this intriguing country. At the end of this academic year a custom-designed trip to China will be

offered. Registration for the trip began during the Fall Term and is

now full.

University College Enrichment Program

Our sister program at DU's University College, The Enrichment Program, offers classes at DU during evening hours which are led by professors and staff. OLLI members enjoy a 20% discount on most courses. Use discount code OLLIS19 to receive the discount. To review course offerings, go to: http://universitycollege.du.edu/enrichment.

OLLI WestIMPORTANT DATES

TO REMEMBER

Fall 2019 Course Proposals Due from Facilitators: May 6, 2019

Fall 2019 Catalog Online: Aug 5, 2019Registration Confirmations Sent: Sept 3, 2019

Fall 2019 Term Begins: Sept 16, 2019Fall 2019 Term Ends: Nov 8, 2019

Winter 2020 Course Proposals Due from Facilitators: Sept 9, 2019

Winter 2020 Catalog Online: Nov 18, 2019Registration Confirmations Sent: Dec 16, 2019

Winter 2020 Term Begins: Jan 13, 2020Winter 2020 Term Ends: March 9, 2020

Spring 2020 Course Proposals Due from Facilitators: Dec 16, 2019

Spring 2020 Catalog Online: Feb 17, 2020Registration Confirmations Sent: Mar 16, 2020

Spring 2020 Term Begins: March 30, 2020Spring 2020 Term Ends: May 22, 2020

What is the Non-Member/Guest Fee?

If there is space in one of the Bridge courses this term, a non-member/guest may enroll in the course for a fee. The fee for each of these courses is listed with the course description. The non-member/guest does not have the benefit of taking other OLLI courses. Note: Members who have paid the $130 member fee DO NOT pay an additional fee for any

of these courses.If you know someone who isn't ready to fully commit to OLLI yet, but would enjoy one of these courses,

invite them to join you for the minimal fee!

CALLING ALL OLLI MEMBERS!Let's build an enthusiastic volunteer culture at OLLI West - creating community and shared commitment! Research shows that active volunteers are happier, enjoy better

health, live longer and feel like they have more time. We have volunteer opportunities that match areas of interest, ability and availability. We want to get to know you and connect you with engaging and

meaningful activities that will deepen your connection to the OLLI community.

OLLI thrives when everyone pitches in! And, as any volunteer will tell you, you gain more than you give by volunteering.

There are many ways to participate! Contact Susan Schmetzer at [email protected]

YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

Providing your email address is extremely important because:

¾ We provide course confirmations via email.

¾ Your facilitator provides course information via email. In some cases, being able to receive email is a course requirement.

¾ We can contact you quickly with any course changes via email.

¾ End of session evaluations are now electronic. You are provided the electronic link to the evaluation form via email.

¾ Weekly 'News You Can Use' email updates, event notifications and important information are sent every week during the terms.

¾ To utilize online registration and pay by credit card, you must have an email address.

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COURSES BY DAY OF WEEK AND CATEGORY COURSES BY DAY OF WEEK AND CATEGORYMONDAY

# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

FINE ARTS / LITERATURE/ WRITINGM286 Popular Songs and Poetry Timothy Gould, PhD 12 8 4/1 — 5/20 1:00-3:00 JUC

CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICSM264 US Foreign Relations and Current

Events Discussion: Have We Entered a New Cold War?

Don Stanton 12 6 4/1 — 5/6 1:00-3:00 JUC

PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGYM181 What is Knowledge, What is Truth? Dan Putman, PhD 11 8 4/1 — 5/20 9:30-11:30 JUC

M245 Buddhist Psychology: Addressing Challenges and Stresses in Our Lives

Gretchen Groth, PhD 12 4 4/1 — 4/22 1:00-3:00 JUC

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT, MATHEMATICS M182 Making Sense of Math Jim Loats, PhD 11 8 4/1 — 5/20 9:30-11:30 JUC

M277 GABA Dabba Doo: Juicing Your Brain!

Barbara Adams, PhD 13 7 4/1 — 5/13 1:00-3:00 JUC

EXTRACURRICULARM288 Poker Fundamentals for Beginners Robert Priester 13 8 4/1 — 5/20 1:00-3:00 JUC

WELL AWAREM143 You Are the CEO of Your Healthcare Cynthia Perry 11 4 4/1 — 4/22 9:30-11:30 JUC

TUESDAY# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

FINE ARTS / LITERATURE/ WRITINGT182 Poetry: The Art and Craft Art Elser, PhD 14 8 4/2 — 5/21 9:30-11:30 JUC

T285 The Hours Linda Ropes 16 8 4/2 — 5/21 1:00-3:00 JUC

CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICST183

Current Trends in China's Political and Economic Policies

Dan Strammiello 14 8 4/2 — 5/21 9:30-11:30 JUC

T184 The Times They Are a Changin': Current Events in Our State, Country and World

Maggie Wohlberg, Blu Wagner, PhD

14 8 4/2 — 5/21 9:30-11:30 JUC

HISTORY/ ECONOMICST286 The Life, Legacy and Times of

Isabella, the Warrior QueenNan Morehead, Reva Greenburg, PhD

14 8 4/2 — 5/21 1:00-3:00 JUC

T269 America's War in the Greater Middle East - An Update

Steve Nelson 16 6 4/16 — 5/21 1:00-3:00 JUC

EXTRACURRICULART257 The Denver Mountain Park System Karen Lindsay 15 5 4/2 — 4/30 1:00-3:00 JUC

TUESDAY# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT, MATHEMATICS T161 Lights Out! Power Systems Around

the World: Past, Present, FutureSam Romberger, PhD 13 6 4/2 — 5/7 9:30-11:30 JUC

T288 Science, Technology and Medicine in the News

A. Gerson Greenburg, MD, PhD

15 8 4/2 — 5/21 1:00-3:00 JUC

PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGYT180 Secularism: A Non-Believer Nation

and the Rise of Secular AmericaRichard Passoth 13 8 4/2 — 5/21 9:30-11:30 JUC

WEDNESDAY# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICSW181 Hard Choices Richard Lamm 16 8 4/3 — 5/22 9:30-11:30 JUC

W253 Overcoming Oligarchy: US Progressive Political Reform in Past and Present

Ralph Hughes 19 5 4/3 — 5/1 1:00-3:00 JUC

HISTORY/ ECONOMICSW183 America as Seen Through the Eyes

of Its Filmmakers, Part 3Barry Bley 17 8 4/3 — 5/22 9:30-Noon JUC

W285 American Bestsellers: What Do Best-Selling Books Tell Us About Our History?

Anne Christner, PhD 20 8 4/3 — 5/22 1:00-3:00 JUC

PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGYW144 Authentic Happines Georgia Beletsos 18 4 4/3 — 4/24 9:30-11:30 JUC

WELL AWAREWALK Wednesday Walks Al & Nancy White 19 6 4/10 — 5/15 11:30-1:00 JUC and

offsite

W284 A Guide to Cognitive Fitness: Retaining Mental Sharpness

Sherma Erholm 20 8 4/3 — 5/22 1:00-3:00 JUC

W242 Neck and Shoulder Comfort with the Feldenkrais® Method

Joan Pacos Jordan 21 4 4/10 — 5/1 1:00-2:15 SoH

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT, MATHEMATICS W182 Research at the Colorado School of

Mines and Red Rocks Community College

John Trefny, PhD 17 8 4/3 — 5/22 9:30-11:30 JUC

W175 US and Global Water Resource Issues

Tim Steele, PhD and James Kunkel, PhD

18 7 4/3 — 5/15 9:30-11:30 JUC

W267 Science Tours Jim Sieke 20 6 4/3,

4/17 — 5/15

1:00-3:00 JUC and offsite

EXTRACURRICULARW186 Bridge Basics III: Popular

ConventionsMichael Holmes, EdD

18 8 4/3 — 5/22 9:30-11:30 SoH

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COURSES BY DAY OF WEEK AND CATEGORY WEEK AT A GLANCESpring Term begins April 1 and ends May 24 (unless otherwise noted)

MORNINGS (9:30-11:30) AND LOCATION IS JUC (unless otherwise noted)MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

M181 - What is Knowledge, What is Truth? (8 weeks)April 1-May 20

M182 - Making Sense of Math(8 weeks)Apri 1-May 20

M143 - You are the CEO of Your Healthcare (4 weeks)April-April 22

T161 - Lights Out! Power Systems Around the World (6 weeks)April 2-May 7

T182 - Poetry: The Art and Craft (8weeks)April 2-May 21

T183 - Current Trends in China's Political & Economic Policies(8 weeks)April 2-May 21

T184 - The Times Are a Changin’: Current Events (8 weeks)April 2-May 21

T180 - Secularism: A Non-Believer Nation & the Rise of Secular America (8 weeks)April 2-May 21

W181 - Hard Choices(8 weeks) April 3-May 22

W182 - Research at CO School of Mines & Red Rocks College(8 weeks) April 3-May 22

W183 - America Through the Eyes of Filmmakers Part 3(8 weeks) 9:30-12:00 April 3-May 22

W144 - Authentic Happiness(4 weeks) April 3-April 24

W175 - US & Global Water Resource Issues (7 weeks)April 3-May 15

W186 - Bridge Basics III (8 weeks) April 3-May 22LOCATION: Shepherd of the Hills

WEST ACTIVITY: NOON-TIME WEDNESDAY WALKS(6 weeks) 11:30am-1:00pmApril 10-May 15

TH182 - Great Decisions 2019(8 weeks)April 4-May 23

TH161 - Journeys 3: Learning Through Travel(6 weeks) April 4-May 9

TH183 - Toward an Inclusive & Regenerative Economy (8 weeks)April 4-May 23

TH188 - The Times Are a Changin’: Current Events(8 weeks)April 4-May 23

Apr 5: Transitions in Colorado's Population 2010-2017

April 12: Parklands: From National to Those in Our Own Backyard

April 19: The Rollercoaster History of Denver's Amusement Parks

April 26: Preserving Colorado's Historic Places

May 3: Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

May 10: China's "New Normal": Can China Continue Its Economic Drive?

May 17: They Do What in Azerbaijan?

AFTERNOONS (1:00-3:00) AND LOCATION IS JUC (unless otherwise noted)MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

M264 - US Foreign Relations & Current Events Discussion: Have We Entered a New Cold War?(6 weeks)April 1-May 6

M245 - Buddhist Psychology: Addressing Challenges & Stresses in Our Lives (4 weeks)April 1-April 22

M286 - Popular Songs & Poetry(8 weeks)April 1-May 20

M277 - GABA Dabba Doo: Juicing Your Brain! (7 weeks)April 1-May 13

M288 - Poker Fundamentals for Beginners (8 weeks)April 1-May 20

T285 - The Hours(8 weeks)April 2-May 21

T286 - Life, Legacy & Times of Isabella, Queen Warrior(8 weeks)April 2-May 21

T257 - Denver Mountain Park System(5 weeks)April 2-April 30

T288 - Science, Tech & Medicine In the News(8 weeks)April 2-May 21

T269 - America's War in the Greater Middle East - An Update(6 weeks)April 16-May 21

W253 - Overcoming Oligarchy: US Progressive Political Reform (5 weeks)April 3-May 1

W284 - A Guide to Cognitive Fitness (8 weeks)April 3-May 22

W285 - American Bestsellers: What do Best-Selling Books Tell Us About Our History(8 weeks) April 3-May 22

W267 - Science Tours(6 weeks) April 3, April 17-May 15

W286 - Beginning Chess 2(8 weeks) 1:00-3:30April 3-May 22

W281 - Improving Your Bridge Bidding Judgement(8 weeks) April 3-May 22LOCATION: Shepherd of the Hills

W242 - Neck & Shoulder Comfort with the Feldenkrais® Method(4 weeks) 1:00-2:15April 10-May 1LOCATION: Shepherd of the Hills

TH245 - Listen, Discuss and Act(4 weeks)April 4-April 25

TH286 - Post-Imperial Chinese Films (8 weeks)1:00-3:30April 4-May 23

TH257 - Just What is Fundamentalism Anyway? (5 weeks) April 4-May 2

TH248 - Exploring Philanthropy(4 weeks)April 4-April 25

NO CLASSES HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOON

WEDNESDAY# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

EXTRACURRICULARW281 Improving Your Bridge Bidding

JudgementMichael Holmes, EdD

21 8 4/3 — 5/22 1:00-3:00 SoH

W286 Beginning Chess 2 Melvin Mandell 21 8 4/3 — 5/22 1:00-3:30 JUC

THURSDAY# TITLE FACILITATOR PAGE WEEKS START/ END TIME LOCATION

FINE ARTS / LITERATURE/ WRITINGTH161 Journeys 3: Learning Through Travel Barbara Werren 22 6 4/4 — 5/9 9:30-11:30 JUC

CURRENT EVENTS/ POLITICSTH182 Great Decisions 2019 Peter Lohaus, Jeff

Pederson22 8 4/4 — 5/23 9:30-11:30 JUC

TH188 The Times They Are a Changin': Current Events in Our State, Country and World

Maggie Wohlberg, Blu Wagner, PhD

23 8 4/4 — 5/23 9:30-11:30 JUC

TH245 Listen, Discuss and Act Arleen Arnsparger, John D. Cooper, PhD

23 4 4/4 — 4/25 1:00-3:00 JUC

HISTORY/ ECONOMICSTH183 Toward an Inclusive and

Regenerative Economy: Employee Owned and Managed Companies

Alec Tsoucatos, PhD 22 8 4/4 — 5/23 9:30-11:30 JUC

TH286 Post-Imperial Chinese

Films

Dixie Vice, John Lungerhausen

23 8 4/4 — 5/23 1:00-3:30 JUC

TH248 Exploring Philanthropy Hille Dais 23 4 4/4 — 4/25 1:00-3:00 JUC

PHILOSOPHY/ RELIGION/ PSYCHOLOGYTH257 Just What is Fundamentalism

Anyway?Walter Meyer, PhD 24 5 4/4 — 5/2 1:00-3:00 JUC

FRIDAY MORNING SPEAKER SERIESHELD AT JUC IN THE SANCTUARY, 9:30 – 11:30

TITLE SPEAKER DATE PAGETransitions in Colorado's Population 2010 - 2017 Adam Bickford, PhD April 5 25Parklands: From National to Those in Our Backyard Jerry Mitchell, Mary Ann Bonnell April 12 25The Rollercoaster History of Denver's Amusement Parks David Forsyth, PhD April 19 25Preserving Colorado's Historic Places Erika Warzel April 26 26Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Tom Tudor May 3 26China's 'New Normal': Can China Continue Its Economic Drive? Douglas Allen May 10 27They Do What in Azerbaijan? Edward Kajko May 17 27

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MONDAYMORNING

M181—WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE, WHAT IS TRUTH?

Monday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC8 Classes ♦ Apr 1 – May 20

Facilitator: Dan Putman, PhDCourse Description: Many of the ideas we take for granted today about knowledge and the world have a long history in philosophy. Philosophy has been a major way of understanding what and how we know the world, what science is about, and how humans understand themselves. This course will look at some of the greatest Western philosophers - Plato, Aristotle, the Stoic philosophers, Rene Descartes, David Hume and Immanuel Kant. We will also look at some of the challenges philosophy has faced in recent times and what those challenges mean for our understanding of knowledge and truth. The course will be lecture with discussion encouraged. No outside reading is necessary, but I will have handouts. I recommend Douglas Soccio’s book, Archetypes of Wisdom, as a useful complement to the course. Any edition will do. No philosophy background is required.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

M143—YOU ARE THE CEO OF YOUR HEALTHCARE

Monday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC4 Classes ♦ Apr 1 – Apr 22

Facilitator: Cynthia PerryCourse Description: Cynthia Perry will share with you what she has learned about how to get excellent care within the confines of the current US healthcare system. She has both interviewed healthcare providers in developing medical devices, and been a patient with multiple chronic medical conditions. Fifteen minute appointments and doctors having an ever increasing burden of documentation are the norm. Insurance rules for reimbursement of patient care are getting more, not less, complicated. Physician burnout is real. Despite these challenges, it is possible to get excellent care. By acting as the CEO of your healthcare, you can successfully navigate these obstacles. You can find healthcare providers willing to be a partner in your care, practicing collaborative medicine, even if your case is complex. You have more time to spend researching your health than anyone else does—House MD only exists on TV! You know your body and your health history better than anyone else. By taking the time to properly prepare for your 15-minute appointments, you can greatly improve your odds of getting the care you need.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

M182—MAKING SENSE OF MATH


Facilitator: Jim Loats, PhDCourse Description: We will work in small groups solving interesting mathematical problems. We will focus on explaining our thinking - both to each other and to the whole class with this lens: “Why does each step MAKE SENSE?” We will not just accept the answer or use memorized solution methods. The remarkable effect of working on hard problems while insisting that every step make sense

MONDAYis that our class becomes a safe place where every willing participant gets to understand all the steps. And we all have fun! I invite you to take a chance on being in a math class again. (NOTE: It would be helpful if you had some experience with algebra, even if you have forgotten every bit of it! If you are concerned about this, please contact the facilitator, [email protected]).Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Discussion, Hands-On Activities, Small Homework AssignmentsMaterials Fee: None

AFTERNOON

M264—US FOREIGN RELATIONS & CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION: HAVE WE ENTERED A NEW COLD WAR?


Facilitator: Don StantonCourse Description: This will be a discussion class with opportunities for participants to voice their views and to bring in news articles for discussion. Over the past few years, the US has been engaged in a new version of the Cold War with Russia and China. We will relook at key events of the Cold War, including nuclear deterrence, proxy conflicts and wars, the draft, and civil defense. We will discuss the growing economic and military strength of China and Russia's military and intelligence efforts and the effects on American policies. We will keep a close eye on current events including action of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, intelligence agencies, Departments of Defense and State and the Executive Branch.Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

M245—BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY: ADDRESSING CHALLENGES & STRESSES IN OUR LIVES

Monday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ JUC4 Classes ♦ Apr 1 - Apr 22

Facilitator: Gretchen Groth, PhDCourse Description: Buddhism, a 2500-year-old spiritual path, continues to be relevant to this world’s challenges as evidenced by it being one of the growing spiritual traditions within this and other Western countries. Mindfulness, a meditation practice grounded in Buddhism, has almost become a household word. This class will present some of the basic tenets of Buddhism such as the nature of mind, the freedom arising from non-attachment, and the Four Immeasurable (loving-kindness, equanimity, compassion, and empathetic joy). We will explore how they apply to or can inform our everyday challenges and stresses. We will sample various meditation forms such as mindfulness, compassion and mantra.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, Discussion, Experiential ActivitiesMaterials Fee: None

M286—POPULAR SONGS AND POETRY


Facilitator: Timothy Gould, PhDCourse Description: It is well known that poetry, from the most popular to the most highbrow, begins in song. It is also well known that from1900 to presumably now, Americans have produced a wide and varied range of songs (now sometimes called the Great American Song Book). It would be strange if these different kinds of expression had nothing to do with each other. After all, people like all kinds of movies from Rashomon to Groundhog Day and Star Wars. We will look at overlapping techniques of rhyme and metaphor in relation to feeling and other forms of content. Possible figures include Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Bishop, Theodore Roethke, Adrienne Rich and on the side of song, Billie Holiday, Carole King, Joni

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TUESDAYMONDAY / TUESDAYMitchell, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Ira Gershwin, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

M277—GABA DABBA DOO: JUICING YOUR BRAIN!


Facilitator: Barbara Adams, PhDCourse Description: Juicing your brain! How does the neuroscience of today affect how you think, behave, make decisions, your memory, moods, exercises for your brain and so much more. This class is based on a Great Course by Dr. Sam Wang.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, Discussion, DVDsMaterials Fee: None

M288—POKER FUNDAMENTALS FOR BEGINNERS


Facilitator: Robert PriesterCourse Description: The class will focus on Texas Hold'em and poker fundamentals for the first four classes. We will cover hand rank, terminology, cash or tournament play, sources for poker practice, how and when to bluff, how and when to bet, and how big of a bet to make in various situations. The last four classes will introduce other poker games and how to play them.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, Discussion, Card PlayMaterials Fee: None

MORNINGT161—LIGHTS OUT! POWER SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

Tuesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC6 Classes ♦ Apr 2 – May 7

Facilitator: Samuel Romberger, PhDCourse Description: This course will present the nature of world-wide power systems, with an emphasis on North America, so you can form your own educated and objective opinions about what power generation should look like in the future, taking into consideration sustainability, efficiency, economics, growth in developing nations and the well-being of the planet. The course will begin with a brief review of the architecture of various power sources and the past and present proportion of each for the U.S., including a brief history of power generation, and the importance of water sources in the process. In order to understand the power generation process, it is convenient to have a minimal amount of knowledge of energy concepts, the science of thermodynamics. The course will include a brief discussion cast in layman's terms and using examples familiar to most people. Finally, in order to speculate what the future power architecture will look like, a discussion of what is driving the need to change is necessary; such as sustainability, population growth, and not the least of importance, climate change.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

T180—SECULARISM: A NON-BELIEVER NATION AND THE RISE OF SECULAR AMERICA


Facilitator: Richard PassothCourse Description: The course will be a discussion of possible beliefs class members may have or be considering. Some lecture will review the historical rise of secularism in the Western

World from the Protestant Reformation through the Enlightenment and now in the modern world. We will then look to concepts and beliefs that are now emerging to replace conventional religious beliefs and practices.Books/Materials: Living the Secular Life, Phil Zuckerman; Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is required, please purchase in advance of the class.Course Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

T184—THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN' - CURRENT EVENTS IN OUR STATE, COUNTRY AND WORLD


Facilitator: Maggie Wohlberg, Blu Wagner, PhDCourse Description: New and engaging topics for this course are continually emerging as our world is constantly in flux—economics, politics, environment, gender and racial divides, wars and aggressions, healthcare issues, etc. Participants will receive two or three emailed articles per week in advance of class, drawing from sources like the New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist, National Public Radio, etc. We will discuss two topics per class. If there is additional time remaining, we will open the floor to topics offered by the class members. The objective of the course is an informative, engaging sharing of ideas, life experience, and viewpoints in a civil and safe dialogue. Please bring an open mind, tolerance of differences, your best manners of discourse and a sense of humor! PLEASE NOTE: Participants must have and use email.Books/Materials: Articles sent weekly by emailCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

T183—CURRENT TRENDS IN CHINA'S POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC POLICIES


Facilitator: Dan StrammielloCourse Description: Weekly discussions will include the China and US relationship over the last

25 years or so, and its current state of distress. We will focus on China's Belt and Road Initiative, its off-shore islands and reef militarization, China in Africa, the Trans Pacific Partnership, the North Korean issue from China's perspective, and the impact of US tariffs on both China and the US. We will also try to reach a consensus on forward projections of the US and China relationship.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

T182—POETRY: THE ART AND CRAFT


Facilitators: Art Elser, PhDCourse Description: In this eight-week class, we'll read poetry from lots of poets to learn from them. Each week we'll all write poems, using one of the poems from the required handbook, referenced below, as a starting point. Each week, four or five students will read a poem they've written for that week and the class will provide comments and discussion. Be ready to write and have fun!Books/Materials: A Poetry Handbook, Mary Oliver, Harcourt, 1994; handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is required, please purchase in advance of the class and is available at Tattered Cover or from Amazon.Course Type: Discussion, WritingMaterials Fee: $5.00

AFTERNOONT286—THE LIFE, LEGACY & TIMES OF ISABELLA, THE WARRIOR QUEEN


Facilitator: Reva Greenburg, PhD, Nan MoreheadCourse Description: Ferdinand and Isabella are one of the well-known couples in Western History. What is less well-known is that Isabella was a

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TUESDAYQueen in her own right. Her path to the throne of Castile was far from assured. Nonetheless, she managed to take control at age 23 and, in time, lay the foundation of a unified Spain. Further, she sponsored Columbus's trips to the Indies and negotiated Spanish control over much of the New World. She also established a bloody, religious Inquisition that would darken Spain's reputation for centuries. Saintly or satanic, no female leader has done more to shape our modern world. While considering the many accomplishments and questionable practices of Isabella's reign, we will also look at the context in which she ruled—the hostile monarchies and the Muslim Empire she faced, and the cultural milieu in which all this took place. And we will look at, however briefly, the subsequent fate of the Church, the Empire and the Country to which she devoted her life.Books/Materials: Isabella, The Warrior Queen, Kirsten Downey; Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is required, please purchase in advance of the class. It is recommended you also begin reading the book in advance of the class.Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Videos, Participant PresentationsMaterials Fee: None

T257—THE DENVER MOUNTAIN PARK SYSTEM

Tuesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ JUC5 Classes ♦ Apr 2 – Apr 30

Facilitator: Karen LindsayCourse Description: Denver Mountain Parks was created in 1912 to preserve, celebrate and open up more than 14,000 acres of land outside municipal Denver to sightseers, picnickers, anglers, campers, hikers and skiers. From the oak woodlands of Daniels Park, where legendary frontiersman Kit Carson built his last campfire, to the alpine lake near Mount Evans with plants found nowhere else outside the Arctic Circle, the parks showcase an extraordinary variety of settings. We will explore the early history of the park system, learn about the struggles to maintain the parks, visit some of these parks for picnics and/or hikes, and discover the

historic and architecturally significant structures in these parks.Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: One-hour lecture followed by carpool to various parksMaterials Fee: None

T288—SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MEDICINE IN THE NEWS


Facilitator: A. Gerson Greenburg, MD,PhDCourse Description: Daily we witness an “information explosion.” Science, technology and medicine create and contribute large volumes of new and interesting information—sometimes data—regularly to our knowledge base. Maintaining a perspective is difficult. This course explores selected topics in science, technology and medicine appearing in print news sources, placing them in an historical context, allowing an appreciation of the information and its applications. Topics for discussion are taken from current news up to the past 12 months, selected from class and general interest whenever possible. The underlying science as it relates to the technology and scientific application helps to define the issues. What is the science and technology behind the advances in medical diagnostics and treatment? What are some of the current advances and discoveries? Has there been controversy surrounding the question? Scientific publishing is very topical, a multidimensional and important subject worthy of discussion. What is “peer review,” its history, current challenges and the field of bibliometrics (a new science?) relative to investigator academic advancement and funding? Is there an upswing in scientific misconduct? Regularly, articles on clinical trials appear in the press; who controls the publication of the data? It has been said that a single issue of the daily New York Times has more information that an Elizabethan would know in a lifetime! Let’s build our knowledge base together gathering information and being critical of what we read.Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAYT285—THE HOURS


Facilitator: Linda RopesCourse Description: The novel, The Hours by Michael Cunningham, will be the basis of this course. We will start by watching the film, Mrs. Dalloway, which is based on the novel of the same name by Virginia Woolf. A discussion of Virginia’s life and tragic suicide will follow, because she is one of the three main characters in The Hours. We will then discuss all three female characters in the book and end the class with a showing of the film The Hours. By the end of the story, the three stories have intertwined, finally coming together with haunting grace. This film features fine performances by Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman.Books/Materials: The Hours, Michael CunninghamReading: The book is required, please purchase in advance of the class. It is recommended you also begin reading the book in advance of the class.Course Type: Discussion, viewing two moviesMaterials Fee: None

T269—AMERICA'S WAR IN THE GREATER MIDDLE EAST - AN UPDATE


Facilitator: Steve NelsonCourse Description: For nearly 40 years the United States military has been actively engaged in various activities in the Greater Middle East (GME) including rescue missions, raids (mostly by air power), peace keeping missions and full-scale wars. In this six-week course, we will meet once a week to explore the events that led up to America’s military actions in five countries in the GME as well the current relationship between our respective governments. Those countries are: (1) Afghanistan, (2) Iran, (3) Iraq, (4) Syria and (5) Yemen. In the sixth, and final week, we will discuss the US relationship with Saudi Arabia focusing on any role that country might play in possible future military and non-military actions that the US may

take. As we discuss each of the countries we will focus on four basic questions: (1) why did America choose to get involved militarily, (2) what has been the cost, (3) what has been accomplished, and (4) where do we go from here?

Books/Materials: America's War for the Greater Middle East, Andrew Bacevich; Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is not required reading.Course Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

WEDNESDAY MORNING

W181—HARD CHOICES

Wednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC8 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – May 22

Facilitator: Richard LammCourse Description: America faces some hard choices. We are borrowing 20+ cents of every federal dollar we spend and project deficits as far as the eye can see. Our nation is aging and our children will have to run a nation of 50 Florida’s in which America’s average age will be over 40. Seventy-six million baby boomers are either retired or headed for retirement with far less workers per retiree to support them. A largely Anglo retiree population will receive their Medicare from a largely minority workforce—who often don’t have health insurance for themselves or their children. Our healthcare system is technically brilliant, but socially flawed. Thirty million Americans don’t have health insurance (15% of our population) and our medical quality is mediocre by international standards. Healthcare costs have been rising at over twice the rate of inflation and whenever someone suggests limits they are accused of promoting “death panels.” Our immigration system needs to be reformed and America has more people incarcerated than any other developed nation. Our generation has tripled the per-capita spending on education without moving the needle on academic results. We have growing inequality

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WEDNESDAYand automation and artificial intelligence threaten many of our nation’s jobs. There is good news! America is still a free and creative nation. We have a high-productivity rate and hardworking, imaginative people. There is no problem we face that can’t be solved if we honestly face the hard choices that confront us. BUT THAT MAY BE OUR CHIEF CHALLENGE: our political system is dysfunctional, and people are honestly wondering if Democracy is equal to the problems we face. Could it be that Democracy functions when we are distributing the bounties of a wealthy continent, but isn’t structured to demand sacrifice? We have made promises that are impossible to deliver. How do we downsize Democracy? We will spend part of every class in dialogue. The elections will be past us, but passions will continue to be intense. You are requested to keep your comments temperate. We personally do not believe that either political party has the solution to America’s problems, but we do know that a problem well defined is a problem half-solved. That is our goal. With your help we will better define the hard choices that America faces. The topics covered will be Entitlements and The Aging Society; Inequality and Welfare; Crime and Corrections; Culture Wars, Happiness, Demosclerosis and the Laws of Unintended Consequences; Environment and Global Warming; Education: The Challenge Inside and Outside the Classroom; Immigration; and Healthcare.Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

W182—RESEARCH AT THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES AND RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE


Facilitator: John Trefny, PhDCourse Description: This course consists of a series of presentations by faculty members from the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) and Red Rocks Community College (RRCC). They will describe their research interests predominantly in fields related to natural resource development, energy, advanced materials and the environment (Mines) and pharmaceutical development and data mining (RRCC). Each week there will be a new speaker who will discuss in detail his/her respective research interests. Information regarding each week's speaker and his/her topic(s) will be provided in a syllabus on the OLLI West website, https://portfolio.du.edu/olliwest, prior to the start of the Spring Term.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: LectureMaterials Fee: None

W183—AMERICA AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS FILMMAKERS, PART 3

Wednesday ♦ 9:30 – NOON ♦ JUC8 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – May 22

Facilitator: Barry BleyCourse Description: This course will take us from the euphoria of the end of WWII to the euphoria of the '60’s. We will look at how the nation coped in the turbulent years following V-J Day and the advent of the atomic bomb through the beginnings of what some call the Hippie Era (some wistfully and others with disdain). This class depends in great part on the participation of each class member, so please come prepared to speak up and speak out. For most of us, these are the "Days of Our Lives,” so let's board the memory train together! It is not necessary for students to have taken Part I or II of the course to fully enjoy the course this term.Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: Watch full-length American films from 1947-1967, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

WEDNESDAYW144—AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS

Wednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC4 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – Apr 24

Facilitator: Georgia BeletsosCourse Description: This course explores what happiness is, how we measure it, what determines it, and can/should we deliberately increase it. The course will also explore the field of Positive Psychology popularized by Dr. Martin Seligman.Books/Materials: Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman, PhD; Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is not required reading.Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, WritingMaterials Fee: None

W175—US AND GLOBAL WATER RESOURCE ISSUES


Facilitator: Timothy Steele, PhD & James Kunkel, PhDCourse Description: The class encompasses various facets of water, including: (1) an introduction of basic hydrologic terms and principles relating to surface water, groundwater, and water quality; (2) development of plans and management of watersheds for water quantity, quality, and beneficial use; (3) selected US and international (with some focus on Latin America) case studies to demonstrate the various aspects of water interactions with energy and food; (4) water administration as practiced in the western US (with specific reference to State of Colorado river-basin compacts); (5) special focus on mining impacts and permitting, with associated aspects of water-quality contamination and water-supply impacts. Class discussions will be encouraged on issues of water policy, regulatory protection of water’s various beneficial uses and water quality, and broader aspects of science versus politics, socio-economics and institutions.Books/Materials: NoneOptional Tours: Idaho Springs (Argo Mine Treatment Facility) and Georgetown (Hydropower Museum). This has been demonstrated to be

a "highlight" of previous water-related courses offered by Drs. Steele & Kunkel.Course Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

W186—BRIDGE BASICS III: POPULAR CONVENTIONS

Wednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ SoH8 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – May 22

Facilitator: Michael Holmes, EdDCourse Description: Students will learn the most popular conventions in modern bridge: Stayman, Jaccoby transfers, Strong 2 Club Opening, and 2NT opening. These conventions will complete the learning from the two previous courses, Bridge Basics I and II. This is an eight-week course that will complete the student's basic understanding of the game of bridge. When a student completes the three courses, he/she is ready to play social bridge or a beginning duplicate bridge game. The course is presented with PowerPoint presentations along with play of hands each class. There will also be classes designed to provide guided practice for all of the conventions, play of the hand and defense.Books/Materials: Bidding in the 21st Century, American Contract Bridge League (ACBL); Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is provided free by ACBL and students who took Bridge Basics I and II have already been provided the book.Course Type: Lecture, Discussion, Card PlayMaterials Fee: NoneNon-Member/Guest Fee: $60

OLLI West courses are held at both Shepherd of the Hills (SoH) and Jefferson

Unitarian Church (JUC).

Please note the site location in the course descriptions below.

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NOON-TIME ACTIVITY

WEDNESDAY WALKS

Wednesday ♦ 11:30 – 1:00 ♦ JUC Parking Lot6 Walks ♦ Apr 10 – May 15

Description: Join Al and Nancy White for short and easy walks on nearby trails. The walks will begin after the morning class session ends at 11:30 AM and be back in time for the 1:00 PM class sessions. You can meet at the JUC parking lot and drive to the walk location or

meet the group at the walk starting point. Please bring a lunch or snack-to-eat-as-we-walk, water, a hat, windbreaker and sunscreen. The following list are possibilities for our walks, depending on the weather and the will of our group members. Each week, we will send an email to let you know where we are headed. Please contact us if you are meeting us at the trailhead, so we will know to connect with you. • Clear Creek Trail, heading west from the

Golden library parking lot that is west of Washington on 10th Street in Golden.

• Crown Hill Memorial Park, around the lake and into the bird sanctuary. Go east on 26th Avenue from Kipling to the second parking lot.

• South Table Mountain is a steeper hike, but short, with flat walking on top of the mesa. We will park in the neighborhood near the beginning of the path.

• Clear Creek Trail eastbound from Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge. Parking is north of 38th and south of 44th Avenues on the east side of Youngfield St.

• Eldridge Avenue neighborhood walk west to the park on 32nd, then south around the residential streets close to JUC.

• Van Bibber Open Space west from 56th and Ward Rd and Van Bibber Creek Trail west from 60th Avenue and Virgil Ct.

In case of snowy, cold weather, we will cancel for that week. *Note that the first walk begins the second week of Spring Term.

Questions? Please contact Al (303.601.1567) or Nancy White (303.588.1222), [email protected]. All OLLI members and friends are welcome. Parking is free at all the trails. We need your email so we can contact you each week. Please either register along with your other courses or email Al or Nancy to let them know you’ll be joining to get healthy through movement!

AFTERNOONW253—OVERCOMING OLIGARCHY: US PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL REFORM IN PAST AND PRESENT


Facilitator: Ralph HughesCourse Description: The top one percent of individuals in our country own close to one-half the nation’s wealth, leaving many in our nation feeling left behind and powerless. Commentators on both the left and the right are sounding alarms over what this concentration of power portends for our future. Luckily there’s much that the remaining 99% can do to fix this situation, though it will take coordinated action. This discussion-based course will focus on two questions: (1) who are “the people”and (2) what would be the most effective way for them to overcome the oligarchy that's steadily taking control of the US? Using evidence-based thinking, we will examine the interplay of politics and economics, the history of Progressivism and Populism, and then arrive at a sizable list of practical changes that will improve the system. The facilitator is a Stanford-trained economist and an early-retired small business owner who will speak to both the conservative and liberal view points on these matters. He will also point out Denver organizations working for reform today, in case you want to get involved.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Discussion, Mini presentations by the participants in the last class.Materials Fee: None

WEDNESDAYW284—A GUIDE TO COGNITIVE FITNESS: RETAINING MENTAL SHARPNESS


Facilitator: Sherma ErholmCourse Description: Maintain or improve

your mind and memory as you age! What is cognitive fitness? It goes far beyond memory — it embraces thinking, learning, recognition, communication and sound decision-making. We are living longer than ever before.

With maturity comes a wealth of experience and knowledge; yet age also brings increasing risks. Brain problems are a particular concern as we grow older. Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases will affect one out of every five people at some point in life, and these conditions are the main cause of lifelong disability worldwide. The good news is that declining brain health and cognitive loss are not inevitable. In this class, with special permission, we will use the online course “Cognitive Fitness” by Harvard Health Publications. Drawing on decades of research, this course highlights six pillars of brain health that can help sustain good brain function and cognitive fitness into old age. We'll learn about cognitive reserve (the brain's ability to find alternate ways of doing something) and how that can help fight the brain changes associated with dementia and other brain diseases. Plus, we’ll learn how we can boost our own cognitive reserve and buffer memory loss by challenging the brain.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Video Lectures, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

W285—AMERICAN BESTSELLERS: WHAT DO BEST-SELLING BOOKS TELL US ABOUT OUR HISTORY?


Facilitator: Anne Christner, PhDCourse Description: Best-selling books are very big business in America and they play an

important role in shaping and reflecting our cultural ideas and ideals. From noble treatises to entertaining potboilers, bestsellers can tell us a lot about who we Americans are, or were, at a given point in time. This course draws from a series of lectures produced by the Teaching Company, with each lecture focusing on a particular US bestseller dating from 1834 to the present. The lecturer, Professor Peter Conn at the University of Pennsylvania, helps viewers understand why each book was important, as well as popular. There will be plenty of time for class discussion about the lectures. Books to be considered fall into four thematic categories: (1) coming to terms with major national transitions; (2) “manly” adventures and behavior; (3) role models for children and young adults; and (4) advocating for social reform. This social and cultural history course has as its objectives to gain a better understanding of what makes for a best-selling book at given times, and why some have remained popular; e.g. Little Women or To Kill a Mockingbird, while others have lost favor; e.g. The Last of the Mohicans. While it will not be necessary to read the books featured in the lectures, the facilitator hopes that participants will want to revisit books they read in the past and to take a look at books they may have missed.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

W267—SCIENCE TOURS

Wednesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ JUC6 Sessions ♦ Apr 3 in-class orientation followed by five tours Apr 17 - May 15

Facilitator: Jim SiekeCourse Description: There will be an orientation meeting at JUC on April 3rd to discuss carpooling, parking, amount of walking and answer any questions. We will then be touring five science-oriented facilities as noted below:

April 17 - National Renewable Energy Lab, GoldenApril 24 - National Center for Atmospheric Research, BoulderMay 1 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, BoulderMay 8 - Metro Wastewater, Denver

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THURSDAYWEDNESDAYMay 15 - USCG TRIGA® Reactor, Federal Center, Lakewood

Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: Touring of identified locations with some expert lectures.Materials Fee: None

W286—BEGINNING CHESS 2


Facilitator: Melvin MandellCourse Description: Chess is an excellent way for those who are 50 or better to keep their brains stimulated and fresh. It is also FUN to play at any level. This course is the second of two (perhaps three) OLLI West courses in a series intended for chess beginners. For this course, students should already know the basic chess rules and tactics like the fork, pin and skewer. They should also know some basic checkmates, opening concepts and simple end game strategies. The pace of this course will be slow and deliberate with student exercises to reinforce new concepts. We will be putting it all together by playing chess. After a quick review of the concepts in the Beginning Chess 1 class, we will practice more advanced chess tactics and combinations, basic King’s Pawn and Queen’s Pawn chess openings, attacking and defending strategies, and winning checkmate patterns and combination. Students should bring a chess set to class if possible. A PC at home with internet connection is recommended for additional practice. Class time may be extended to allow for extra chess practice for those who wish.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, Discussion, Chess PlayMaterials Fee: $5.00

W281—IMPROVING YOUR BRIDGE BIDDING JUDGEMENT


Facilitator: Michael Holmes, EdDCourse Description: This course is designed to

improve the bidding judgment of students who have some bridge experience. This course introduces concepts that will have students confident and capable of making good decisions when

they are in a position to open the bidding. Students will discover how to use the guideline of 20 in first and second position, make light openings in third position, benefit from the guideline of 15 in fourth position, make effective use of preemptive bids, and produce the most descriptive bid with powerhouse hands. Students will not only practice bidding, they will practice defense and play of the hand.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, Discussion, Card PlayMaterials Fee: NoneNon-Member/Guest Fee: $60.00

W242—NECK AND SHOULDER COMFORT WITH THE FELDENKRAIS® METHOD


Facilitator: Joan Pacos JordanCourse Description: Through gentle, mindful movement explorations, you will uncover habitual postures and movements that contribute to tension and pain in your neck and shoulders. This mind/body approach will help you discover new alternatives to move better and feel better. With improved awareness, daily activities like sitting at the computer, turning and reaching can be performed with less effort, stress, and strain. This 4-week class is an introduction to the Feldenkrais® Method, a powerful and revolutionary approach to improving your life.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: ExperientialMaterials Fee: None

MORNING

TH161—JOURNEYS 3: LEARNING THROUGH TRAVEL

Thursday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ JUC6 Classes ♦ Apr 4 – May 9

Facilitator: Barbara WerrenCourse Description: Travel is Barbara Werren's university, recreation and passion! Creating programs to share with others is a satisfying pursuit that expands her knowledge and appreciation of the world and its wonders. Barbara has explored all seven continents - she loves to meet the natives - even the penguins in Antarctica! Travel gives us all the opportunity to learn and experience the culture, music, art, religion, geography and especially the people of the world. We'll journey to several beautiful destinations for six weeks, beginning with the OLLI trip to Mexico's Yucatan. Then we will do a couple of special river trips—Budapest to Amsterdam and the Canadian Maritimes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Barbara’s most recent trip to Israel will be featured—perhaps the most interesting destination ever! We'll visit Antarctica, and then most especially go "Around the World in 44 pounds" with Barbara’s mother in 1959—60 years ago! See how the world has changed—or not! Come, travel with us!Books/Materials: NoneCourse Type: Videos, Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

TH183—TOWARD AN INCLUSIVE AND REGENERATIVE ECONOMY: EMPLOYEE OWNED & MANAGED COMPANIES


Facilitator: Alec Tsoucatos, PhDCourse Description: We will be discussing a new form of business ownership that differentiates itself from the two most familiar forms, private ownership of the means of production (capitalism) and government ownership (socialism/

communism). The emerging third alternative is ownership and governance by the people that work in the organization.Books/Materials: Owning Our Future, Marjory Kelly, Berrett-Koehler Publishers (paperback); Handouts will also be provided.Reading: The book is required, please purchase in advance of the class.Course Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: $5.00

TH182—GREAT DECISIONS 2019


Facilitator: Peter Lohaus, Jeff PedersonCourse Description:Note: Every January an updated Great Decision text is developed, and that same text is used for this course during that calendar year. The text used for this course is dated 2019.

The course encourages continued participation by its members in the form of preparation, personal knowledge and willingness to share experiences with the group. The facilitators send out additional material prior to the classes to enhance timeliness of the subject and to stimulate dialog.This year’s topics are: • Refugees and Global Migration;• The Middle East: Regional Disorder;• Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?;• The Rise of Populism in Europe;• Decoding U.S.-China Trade;• India and Its Neighbors;• Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics;• The U.S. & Mexico: Partnership Tested;• State of the State Department & Diplomacy.Books/Materials: Great Decisions, 2019 Edition You will receive the first chapter by email prior to the first classCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: $30.00 The text will be provided to you at the first class.

OLLI West courses are held at both Shepherd of the Hills (SoH) and Jefferson

Unitarian Church (JUC).

Please note the site locations in the following course descriptions.

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THURSDAYTH188—THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN' - CURRENT EVENTS IN OUR STATE, COUNTRY AND WORLD


Facilitator: Maggie Wohlberg, Blu Wagner, PhDCourse Description: New and engaging topics for this course are continually emerging as our world is constantly in flux—economics, politics, environment, gender and racial divides, wars and aggressions, healthcare issues, etc. Participants will receive two or three emailed articles per week in advance of class, drawing from sources like the New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist, National Public Radio, etc. We will discuss two topics per class. If there is additional time remaining, we will open the floor to topics offered by the class members. The objective of the course is an informative, engaging sharing of ideas, life experience, and viewpoints in a civil and safe dialogue. Please bring an open mind, tolerance of differences, your best manners of discourse and a sense of humor! PLEASE NOTE: Participants must have and use email.Books/Materials: Articles sent weekly by emailCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

AFTERNOONTH286—POST-IMPERIAL CHINESE FILMS


Facilitator: Dixie Vice, John LungerhausenCourse Description: The Revolution of 1911

overthrew China's last imperial dynasty and established the Republic of China. Long dormant during the early Communist period, Chinese

filmmakers have more recently been permitted greater freedom in presenting films which are more artistic and less driven by party doctrine. This new-found freedom has resulted in some surprisingly humanistic and sensitive subject matter. This also includes some cinematic techniques which rival and

perhaps even surpass their Hollywood filmmaking counterparts. We will be showing films that portray China's history for the last 100 years and all movies will be shown in their entirety with English subtitles. The list includes Farewell, My Concubine, City of Life and Death, Balzac and the Little Seamstress, The Blue Kite, Up the Yangtze, A Simple Life, and Ocean Heaven.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: DVDs, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

TH248—EXPLORING PHILANTHROPY

Thursday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ JUC4 Classes ♦ Apr 4 – Apr 25

Facilitator: Hille DaisCourse Description: This four-session course features speakers that will provide various perspectives on philanthropy:• Jack Dais will explore how the mega-

philanthropies of Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet and Jeff Bezos have impacted and will continue to shape the world.

• A representative from the University of Denver will address how its Foundation functions and supports the goals of the University.

• Dr. Jamie Van Leeuwen will talk about how he founded and grew the Global Livingston Institute (GLI) and its education and community development programs in Uganda.

The fourth and final class is a wrap-up session for class members to discuss other philanthropists and share their own experiences, priorities, concerns and practices.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

TH245—LISTEN, DISCUSS AND ACT

Thursday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ JUC4 Classes ♦ Apr 4 – Apr 25

Facilitator: Arleen Arnsparger, John D. Cooper, PhDCourse Description: Everybody’s talking! Are we listening? What do civility and dialogue mean

in 2019? Are you interested in learning and having conversations that dig beneath sound bites and help you explore different perspectives on issues? Each of us has strong opinions and ideas about many issues that impact our lives. We often reinforce our own beliefs by talking only with others who we think share our point of view. In this course, class members will participate in structured conversations using recognized dialogue tools, such as World Café and Appreciative Inquiry. Facilitators will lead the discussion process to engage participants in specific exercises and group work where every voice will be heard. Participants will share ideas and information to explore a range of perspectives on issues that affect us personally and impact policies in our community, the state and/or nationally. We’ll learn processes for listening respectfully, participating in courageous and civil conversations, fostering understanding and moving toward action – individually and with others. Join us to forge a new path, learn valuable skills and take what we learn into our communities.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Discussion, Hands-On ActivitiesMaterials Fee: None

THURSDAYTH257—JUST WHAT IS FUNDAMENTALISM ANYWAY?


Facilitator: Walter Meyer, PhDCourse Description: Fundamentalism is a fairly recent concept in western vernacular; but it has existed from the earliest periods of recorded history. It is found in all of the world's religions and more recently in many political settings as well. We will start with a look at Christian fundamentalism in the U.S. and from there expand to include how fundamentalism has played a role in Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, as well as the Hindu and Sikh religious traditions. We will examine the major characteristics that constitute fundamentalism and look at examples of how those characteristics influence the various religions. We will also briefly examine those places where fundamentalism spills over from the religious setting to the political. Finally, we will discuss what the future holds for fundamentalism and its continuing role in the world of tomorrow.Books/Materials: HandoutsCourse Type: Lecture, DiscussionMaterials Fee: None

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FRIDAY MORNING SPEAKER SERIES

9:30 - 11:30Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) Sanctuary

APR 5 » SPEAKER: Adam Bickford, PhDTRANSITIONS IN COLORADO'S POPULATION: 2010 - 2017

This presentation provides current data on the state of Colorado's population. We will focus on the sources of change in state and county populations due to aging, migration, cost of living and job creation. Data tools available on the Colorado State Demography Office website will be demonstrated. The State Demography Office is the primary state agency for population and demographic information. Its data are used by state agencies to forecast demand for facilities and services. These data are also used by local governments and non-profit organizations in the state to anticipate growth or decline and to plan and develop programs and community resources.

About the speaker: Adam Bickford is a data analyst and outreach coordinator for the Colorado State Demography Office. He has multiple years of experience as a policy analyst in the arts, K-12 education and energy efficiency domains. He holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago. He is the developer of the Colorado Demographic Profiles application.

APR 12 » SPEAKERS: Jerry Mitchell & Mary Ann BonnellPARKLANDS: FROM NATIONAL TO THOSE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

The session will focus on issues facing both the National Park System and the parks in your own backyard. Jerry Mitchell will discuss issues facing the National Park System, including overuse and crowding, fire management and wildlife issues at various parks around the country. Mary Ann Bonnell will speak to those same types of issues as they occur in Jefferson County Open Space Parks, including research on human/wildlife conflicts as well as wild land fire concerns, crowding and hot topics in Jeffco Open Space parks.

About the speaker: Jerry M. Mitchell had a long career with the US National Park Service. He was Chief of the agency's Biological Resource Management Division and retired after 36 years of service having worked in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks, Washington, D.C. and Fort Collins, Colorado. He is currently President of the George Wright Society, a professional organization for scientists and resource managers working in parks and protected areas. He’s also on the board for the Nature Fund for National Parks, a philanthropy supporting science in parks.

About the speaker: Mary Ann Bonnell, Visitor Services Manager, joined Jeffco Open Space in 2014. She supports the park ranger, park maintenance, park permits and education programs and is in uniform and on patrol in our parks at least one day a week. Ms. Bonnell's first job with Jeffco Open Space was as a Seasonal Naturalist in 1994. After gathering nearly 20 years of park ranger and natural resource management experience working for four agencies and organizations including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the City of Aurora, Plains Conservation Center and the Catalina Island Marine Institute, she returned to Jeffco Open Space. She has a degree in biology from CU Boulder and is the co-lead investigator for the Denver Metro Area Coyote Study.

APR 19 » SPEAKER: David Forsyth, PhDTHE ROLLERCOASTER HISTORY OF DENVER'S AMUSEMENT PARKS

Between 1895 and 1920, almost 5,000 amusement parks were built in the United States. Most major cities had one or two, but Denver was home to five. By 1914, only Lakeside and Elitch Gardens survived, and the often friendly, but serious, competition between the two dominated the amusement scene in Denver until two new ventures threatened that dominance in the 1950s. This lecture will explore the colorful history of Denver's amusement parks and the fascinating roles they played in Denver's history.



About the speaker: David Forsyth is a Denver native who has worked in the museum field for several years. His articles have appeared in Colorado Heritage (published by History Colorado) and International Bowling Industry among other publications, and have covered subjects ranging from bars to murders to bowling alleys. He is also the author of the books Images of America: Black Hawk and Central City as well as Denver’s Lakeside Amusement Park: From the White City Beautiful to a Century of Fun (named the 'Best Look at a Historic Institution' by Westword in 2017). He has been interviewed for several documentaries and television shows, most recently for the ‘amusements’ episode of Colorado Experience on Rocky Mountain PBS. He has a BA and MA in history from the University of Colorado at Denver and a PhD in history from the University of Colorado at Boulder. A serious historian with a sense of humor, he tries to focus on the fun side of history as much as possible

APR 26 » SPEAKER: Erika WarzelPRESERVING COLORADO'S HISTORIC PLACES

Historic Preservation has helped shape the landscape of Colorado and the United States for well over 50 years. Come learn about this field which strives to ensure that historic places have a continued role in the future. After a brief overview of historic preservation and the robust programs in Colorado, a slide show of the diverse range of historic places throughout the state will be presented followed by a Q & A

About the speaker: Erika Warzel is the State Preservation Planning Manager/National and State Register Coordinator with History Colorado and has been in the field of historic preservation in Colorado for 13 years. She has helped to launch and foster the Heritage Diversity Initiative, which seeks to identify and document historic places associated with under-represented communities. Prior to joining the state in 2008, she was the

Preservation Programs Director at Historic Denver, Inc. She holds an M.S. in historic preservation from Columbia University.

MAY 3 » SPEAKER: Tom TudorARLINGTON AND THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

Join us as Tom Tudor presents a moving and informative narrative on one of our nation’s most hallowed ground—Arlington Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, visited by over four million people annually. He will provide the historical background for Arlington National Cemetery and highlight some of America's finest who are laid to rest within the gates, including veterans from wars starting with the Revolutionary War through present day; a fact which sets Arlington apart from every other cemetery in North America. Currently, there are approximately 400,000 men and women buried there and every one of them has a story. Mr. Tudor will also share his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as he recalls his time standing watch over the historic site, having served as a sentinel and relief commander in 1969 and 1970. Through photos and details, Tudor explains the selection process, demanding training, and service duties of Tomb Guards, adding that it will always be a special place to all Americans whose loved ones never returned home from war.

About the speaker: Thomas Tudor has been a distinguished speaker for 25 years. He speaks to hundreds of organizations and institutions nationwide, including a recent presentation at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor Michigan. He is an authority on the history of Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His comprehensive and compelling presentation has aired on C-SPAN, American History Television and he has been a featured speaker at the National World War II Museum. He served as sentinel and then relief commander, at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from 1969 – 1970. Mr. Tudor

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is the Past President of the Society of the Honor Guard – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is a Member of the Board. He has been a business entrepreneur for over three decades and is a five-term Rotary International Club President. Mr. Tudor is a graduate of the University of Iowa.

MAY 10 » SPEAKER: Douglas AllenCHINA'S 'NEW NORMAL' - CAN CHINA CONTINUE ITS ECONOMIC DRIVE?

For the last 30 years, China has been the world's fastest growing large economy averaging about ten percent real growth per year for most of that time, thus lifting almost half a billion people out of poverty. Now, as China's economy matures, much of the media is presenting a rather bleak future for China. While China's economy faces many tough challenges, its significance as a global player is most likely to grow. China is forecasted to be the largest economy in the world by 2030, has the goal of leading the world in robotics and related technologies, and is initiating its "belt road initiative" which is intended to restore the silk road trading route with Asian and European countries. This presentation examines the current economic and business development taking place in China and explores how China will likely continue its role as a leading global economy for the foreseeable future.

About the speaker: Douglas Allen is Associate Professor of Management and former Director of the International MBA program at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business where he has served since 1989. He received his BS in sociology from the University of Zimbabwe, his MBA from the Harvard Business School and his PhD from the University of Michigan Business School. He has served as a visiting professor at Renmin (People’s) University in Beijing and Tongji University in Shanghai. He has consulted with Fortune Global 500 companies and has published articles on China, globalization, human resource

management, cross-cultural and diversity issues. Earlier, he worked at Chrysler World Headquarters as a Human Resource Management Specialist and at the Baha’i National Center as an International Placement Specialist. He is co-author (with Dwight Allen) of the book Formula 2+2: The Simple Solution for Successful Coaching. He has lived, traveled, and/or worked in sixty countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas including five years of residence in southern Africa and over sixty visits to China.

MAY 17 » SPEAKER: Edward KajkoTHEY DO WHAT IN AZERBAIJAN?

This is a travelogue about going to a little known but surprising place to take part in an international motor sports contest. How surprising? From my station on the circuit I could cross a pedestrian bridge leaving behind a twenty-first century motorsports event and stroll through a walled, medieval city. When talking about this I've also learned that few Americans know where Azerbaijan is, much less what it's like. After two separate trips to this country, I've accumulated hundreds of photos and many stories of this beautiful and unusual place. The presentation will touch on three areas: a brief history of the country and my impression of the people, the city of Baku, and the races.

About the speaker: Edward Kajko is a New York native but long time Colorado resident. He has served in the Navy, graduated with a BA in philosophy; then spent 39 years in the IT business. Among other interests, Ed has had a lifelong fascination with all things automotive. This led to his joining the Sports Car Club of America where he served as a volunteer race marshal for over 34 years. Upon retirement, Ed had the opportunity to go beyond local racing to national and international events. Two of his more unusual and enjoyable race junkets have been trips to Azerbaijan to marshal at their Formula 1 Grand Prix.



MONDAYOLLI WEST FACILITATORSAt the heart of OLLI are our facilitators and curriculum. OLLI is successful because every term we have an intriguing curriculum and a “faculty” of dedicated people volunteering their time to make it happen.

These are the OLLI West2019 Spring Term Facilitators

Barbara Adams, PhD, obtained her doctorate in Neuroscience/Psychology and went into research science at the University of Arizona. She was active in the fields of research in oncology, gastrointestinal health, women’s health, HIV, and cardiovascular, as well as an active investigator in Alzheimer’s Disease. As her own practice grew over 20 years, she became known as a primary principal investigator for sleep disorders and psychiatry. It was due to her efforts that Zolpidem CR (Ambien) was approved by the FDA and marketed. She was also a principal in the development of Namenda for Alzheimer’s, Seroquel for psychiatric disorders, and Remerol for sleep problems. As a CEO, she oversaw ten offices worldwide with a staff of over 100, including substantial work in China. Some awards include the Congressional Medal of Distinction, Business Woman of the year for 2006 and 2007, and Senatorial Inner Circle Commission. Retired now, she lives in Denver and is still active in stem cell therapy. She is the scientific speaker for Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, speaking on medical breakthroughs in cancer, cardiovascular health, Alzheimer’s, sleep, memory, psychiatry/brain, and stem cell therapy.

Arleen Arnsparger has been a professional listener and has helped others build their communication skills since her early career in TV and radio. A frequent keynote speaker and facilitator, Arleen asks questions that get to the heart of people’s perceptions, experiences, and actions. Her qualitative studies in higher education have helped community college leaders throughout the country learn ways to increase student success. She has served as a college administrator and instructor, as well as a consultant to leaders who want to develop their staff and build organizational capacity. Arleen has co-authored books on

improving outcomes for community college students, school improvement, and bridging generational differences in the workplace.

Georgia Beletsos is originally from Brooklyn, New York (before Brooklyn was famous), lived in Salt Lake City and was a ski bum for many years, and graduated from the University of Utah with a master of science in educational psychology with an empahasis in neuropsychology. She worked as school psychologist and presently plays competitive pickleball, plays the ukulele, does stock investments, and enjoys her two dogs.

Barry Bley, JD, was awarded his bachelor's and master's degrees from Columbia University, and his JD from Rutgers University. He taught in the schools in Suffern, New York, from 1964 -1998 when he retired and moved to Colorado. Little did he know that he would have ten more years of teaching full time in Adams 50 and the Denver Public School System. The high point of his teaching was the last five years of his career, working as a history teacher at Denver North High school. Barry retired for good in 2008, and he has spent the last ten years watching his seven grandkids grow up, tending to his model train collection, facilitating and taking classes at OLLI, and enjoying his time with his beloved Cindy. Barry is a firm believer that films convey, sometimes deliberately and sometimes subliminally, the times in which they were made.

Anne Marshall Christner, PhD, OLLI Master Facilitator, has never taught English, but she has always loved to read, and is fascinated by what strikes people’s fancy related to pop culture –

When you see the terms Senior, Master or Diamond Facilitator in the facilitator bios,

what does that mean? � A Senior Facilitator has, at a minimum,

facilitated 10 OLLI at DU courses. � A Master Facilitator has, at a minimum,

facilitated 15 OLLI at DU courses. � A Diamond Facilitator has, at a minimum,

facilitated 25 OLLI at DU courses.

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MONDAY TUESDAYOLLI WEST FACILITATORSfinding that sometimes it defies reason! Anne has facilitated a number of OLLI courses after a career in college teaching and adult training. She earned a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and her BS and MS from the University of Oklahoma.

John D. Cooper, PhD, has had a career which included decades of experience in executive and administrative positions in higher education, as well as leadership positions in business and industry. Within higher education, he has taught business, educational leadership, organizational development, strategic planning and human resources at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. He has consulted with business and educational institutions, specializing in planning, organizational development, quality improvement and assessment, leadership, team-building and instructional design. John is a graduate of Rutgers University of South Jersey, holds an MBA from Indiana University and a Ph.D. in educational administration from Michigan State University.

Hille Dais grew up and completed high school in Hamburg, Germany and has lived in the United States since the late 1960s. With a BA in international relations and an MA in public affairs at the University of Minnesota, Hille has held a number of public administration positions with the State of Colorado, retiring in 2003 from financial and business management at the Colorado School of Mines. Hille has enjoyed many OLLI courses and more recently facilitated as well. In addition to hiking, gardening, cross-stitch projects and reading, she is an amateur pianist and loves listening to live and recorded classical music. Hille is facilitating this course to bring an exploration of the topic of philanthropy to OLLI West. Her role is to arrange for the speakers, and to moderate discussions and the wrap-up session.

Art Elser, PhD, is a poet and writer whose poetry has been published in numerous journals and anthologies. His books include a memoir, What's It All About, Alfie?, and four poetry books, We Leave the Safety of the Sea, A Death at Tollgate Creek, As

The Crow Flies, and To See a World in a Grain of Sand. Art has a PhD in English and taught writing for over 30 years.

Sherma Erholm, OLLI Diamond Facilitator, who grew up and worked with her six sisters on a small western Missouri farm, is a retired educator with a BA in speech and music and a MA in communication theory and psychology. As a member and facilitator of OLLI since VIVA! days, she served on that curriculum committee for seven years. She now enjoys researching so she can facilitate OLLI classes in widely varying areas of interest in and out of her field of expertise. These include such subjects as China, Mid-East, Iran/Persia, Great Decisions, Spain, post-WWII Egypt, Genghis Khan, the U.N., evolution and persuasion. Having benefitted greatly from all the intellectual stimulation and the camaraderie, she appreciates opportunities to give back. Sherma loves traveling to meet other people while learning of their cultures and has recently become involved with service projects in developing countries.

Timothy Gould, PhD, was born in New York City but grew up in northern New Jersey. He received his BA in Liberal Arts, 1969; MA in 1973; and PhD in philosophy in 1979. Timothy's 30 year career included teaching at Middlebury College; University of CA, Santa Barbara; University of TX, Arlington; Metro State University of Denver. He retired in 2018. Timothy's interests include ancient and modern philosophy, ordinary language, film, lyric poetry, feminism and contemporary politics. He has two stepsons and boy-girl twins; of which, the daughter is a freshman at CU Boulder.

A. Gerson Greenburg, MD, PhD, OLLI Senior Facilitator, has facilitated many OLLI courses in the sciences including explorations of medical history, medical/scientific feuds, “controversial” subjects and several iterations of the current events model. A retired Emeritus Professor of Surgery at Brown University, he holds an MD from the University of Chicago and a PhD in IE/MS from Northwestern University, has served as Medical Director for two biotech companies, and as an NIH and DOD consultant.

OLLI WEST FACILITATORSReva Greenburg, PhD, holds a PhD in European history from UCSD. She taught at SDSU, then at the University of Rhode Island. Retiring in 2009, she facilitated courses in RI's version of OLLI until her move to Boulder in 2012.

Gretchen Ann Groth, PhD, has been a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner within the Nyingma school for many years. Several years ago, her teacher, His Holiness Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche, appointed her as a lama, Lama Pema Chokyi. She has been a central member and meditation teacher with Yeshe Nyingpo Denver. In her other pursuits, she has been a national Organization Development and Diversity consultant. Currently she teaches psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver and pursues fiber/fabric arts.

Michael Holmes, EdD, is a Certified ACBL and Audrey Grant Bridge Teacher, Ruby Life Master, ACBL Certified Club Director and ACBL Certified Tournament Assistant Director. Mike has played the game of bridge since he was in his late teens. There was a break in his competitive bridge for some 28 years due to family and career. He was an educator for 37 years working in many different levels of education. Upon retirement, he resumed his competitive bridge and began teaching the game. You might say teaching is in his blood. Mike has helped hundreds of students learn bridge with many going on to competitive bridge.

Ralph Hughes served as a Business Intelligence Systems Architect, leading data application development programs and teams for Fortune 500 companies in aerospace, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Stanford University in economics and econometric forecasting. He serves on the board of the Jefferson County chapter of the American Humanists Association, an organization dedicated to improving our society through evidence-based thinking and policies; and campaigns for political reform by educating citizens on the American Anti-Corruption Act (www.anticorruptionact.org).

Joan Pacos Jordan is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Teacher since 2012, and a Certified Massage Therapist and Natural Health Educator for over 30 years. She teaches private and group movement classes and designs custom workshops for groups and institutions. Joan also maintains a private practice working with individuals recovering and rehabilitating from surgery, injury or illness. She particularly enjoys helping folks age gracefully.

Jim Kunkel, PhD, is a semi-retired engineer with over 50 years of domestic and international experience in hydrology and water resources. He has worked on water resources projects in 32 states and 22 foreign countries. He has lived in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Chile during his career. Jim's academic experience includes 17 years as an adjunct associate professor at Colorado School of Mines, where he taught graduate hydrologic engineering courses in the Department of Geological Engineering. He has given presentations, professional technical lectures and short courses to news media, government agencies and professional societies in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Mexico. Dr. Kunkel’s recent work has been as an expert technical witness for environmental attorneys representing large environmental organizations in the USA.

Richard Lamm served three terms as Colorado Governor from 1975-1987. In 1992, he was honored by the Denver Post and Historic Denver, Inc. as one of the 100 most important people in Colorado history. Gov. Lamm teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Denver, including "Hard Choices in Public Policy" and "Medical Policy." A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, he earned his J.D. from Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley.

Karen Lindsay, OLLI Master Facilitator, graduated with a degree in education from the University of Denver. She is a board member of the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation and is very involved in educating groups about Denver's Mountain Park system which encompasses 14,000 scenic acres, mostly in Jefferson County. Karen is president of the

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MONDAY TUESDAYOLLI WEST FACILITATORSOLLI West Member Relations Advisory Committee and an OLLI Master Facilitator having taught more than 15 classes at OLLI locations.

Jim Loats, PhD, recently retired from 35 years of teaching in the Mathematics and Computer Science Dept at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has taught two classes for OLLI. He received his Ph.D. in logic and set theory from CU Boulder. Jim's favorite classes, like the one being offered this spring, are taught as problem-based, non-lecture classes where students work together to solve problems and present the solutions to each other. He is passionate about this way of teaching/learning because it helps students learn in a way that focuses on understanding rather than memorizing. Jim also co-authored two fun math books – Algebra Unplugged and Calculus for Cats.

Peter Lohaus, OLLI Senior Facilitator, has an extensive career with CoorsTek and Sefar America CO, predominately in international business. After his retirement, he became Associate Professor of International Business at Johnson & Wales University in Denver for ten years. He holds a BA from the Free University of Berlin and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.

John Lungerhausen joined OLLI soon after retiring from CenturyLink in 2016 where he enjoyed a 17-year career (including U.S. West and Qwest) as a Software Developer, Team Lead, and Development Manager. Prior to his career at CenturyLink, John and his brother, Rich, owned a software development and consulting business in Golden. John and his long-time partner, Dixie Vice, have been living in Golden with their bevy of cats since 1987. They have collaborated in putting together several film courses for OLLI and they share a deep enjoyment of foreign films, which offer a far more engaging perspective than most of the typical Hollywood fare. John received his bachelor's of business administration degree from the University of Michigan.

Melvin Mandell started playing chess while in high school and he has played off and on ever since. Melvin started playing even more about a

year ago with the OLLI chess club. His professional career has been as a high school teacher and computer systems analyst.

Walter Meyer, PhD, is a retired "technocrat" having spent 22 years in the weather field of the US Air Force and 20 years as a program manager for a defense contractor. Walter and his wife have been married 55 years and have three grown children and four grandchildren. His interest in fundamentalism stems from the classes he has facilitated on Islam and the Crusades at OLLI West and additional courses on the Inquisitions and the Reformation he has facilitated at the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Walter has done considerable reading on the subject of fundamentalism and found his understanding of the subject was very incomplete. He sensed that this may be true of many people; thus, his current course offering at OLLI West. Walter has degrees in chemistry and meteorology and a PhD in atmospheric science from the University of Washington. He is also a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Minnesota Management Academy. He was an adjunct Professor of meteorology at Saint Louis University and has taught numerous Bible study classes. Walter has found teaching to be one of his passions.

Nan Morehead has an MA in History from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her fields of concentration were English and Russian history. She taught for several years but most of her professional work has been in public policy.

Steve Nelson was born in Texas but raised in Oregon. Steve graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in political science in 1970. He then served for three years as a Marine Corps Officer before joining Electronic Data Systems in 1973. He spent the next 30 years developing and maintaining computer systems to support Health Insurance, Social Services Eligibility and Financial Information Systems in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. Steve spent 11 years with Cognosante, LLC, as a project manager and consultant working with multiple state governments on major business information projects. Since

OLLI WEST FACILITATORSretiring in late 2015 Steve serves on the board of AT HOME in Evergreen, a non-profit organization promoting affordable workforce housing in Evergreen, Colorado area. He is a facilitator at the OLLI Denver University West Campus and the Arizona University Green Valley Campus.

Richard Passoth is Chair of the OLLI Central Subcommittee on Philosophy, Religion and Psychology. He has co-facilitated and facilitated OLLI courses and moderated a speaker series on aging. He has a master's in divinity and a master's in counseling psychology. He is very open to varied religious beliefs and engagement of what has now been called "secularism" in our current history.

Jeff Pederson has a BA in political science/Asian studies and a MA in public administration. He has assisted in facilitating “Great Decisions” for several terms and has taught at the community college level. Jeff is retired from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and worked in communications, publications, wildlife land management and in the state Senate.

Cynthia Perry has a BS in applied math, an MBA and numerous certificates in specialized marketing research and analytic techniques. She has worked in marketing analytics, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning in a variety of industries including medical devices. In these roles she learned to present complex information in easy-to-grasp formats appropriate for leadership teams. Cynthia was diagnosed with a number of chronic health issues, which resulted in her early retirement. Looking for ways to continue to use her research and presentation skills in retirement, Cynthia facilitates courses at OLLI

Bob Priester is an RN who has taught nursing in-services to nurses and mining safety to uranium miners. He has also taught K-12 as a substitute teacher. He is well-versed in most commonly played poker games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, 5 card and 7 card Stud, Razz, and Badugi, and has played local Poker tournaments and at Casinos for almost 20 years.

Dan Putman, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. He received his B.A. from Marquette University, his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Dan taught philosophy for 37 years at the University of Wisconsin – Fox Valley, a freshman-sophomore branch of the UW. He has published over 40 articles in philosophy, most of them concerning virtue ethics. He and his wife Elaine have two children, one in New York City and the other in Boulder. Dan taught OLLI courses for three years in Green Valley, Arizona before moving to Colorado to be near the grandchildren.

Samuel Romberger, PhD, has over 45 years of national and international experience in teaching, research, and consulting at the university level and in the corporate setting. Dr. Romberger has taught geology and geochemistry, theoretical and applied water geochemistry, hydrogeology, mineral deposits, and thermodynamics at Michigan State University, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, as well as the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Romberger received his bachelor's and doctorate degrees in geochemistry in 1962 and 1968 respectively, from Penn State University. He presently holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, and has continued to consult and lecture world-wide, including Canada, Australia, Portugal, and Ireland as well as in the United States.

Linda Ropes, OLLI Diamond Facilitator, has a B.A. in English from the University of Wyoming. For 20 years, she was a self-employed business writer, photographer and trainer. After retiring, she began facilitating literature classes at OLLI and has served on both the Curriculum Committee and the Advisory Council. Some of the classes she has facilitated at OLLI are: The Scarlet Letter, Passage to India, July's People, Howard’s End, The Great Gatsby and The Milagro Beanfield Wars. In addition, she has co-facilitated with Kirsten Morgan several Shakespeare classes, numerous poetry classes, and Memoirs in the Mountains.

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MONDAY TUESDAYOLLI WEST FACILITATORSJim Sieke was born and raised in the Philadelphia area and graduated from the University of Delaware with high honors in speech-communication and broadcasting. Jim worked in cable and broadcasting in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago and then came to KMGH-TV7 where he worked for 34 years in sales and management. Jim has always been interested in science and his son is now a science instructor at Science Discovery at CU-Boulder.

Don Stanton was commissioned through Cornell University Navy ROTC, served off Vietnam aboard ships, and flew as a P-3C anti-submarine Patrol Plane, Mission Commander and Instructor Pilot deployed to the Atlantic and Mediterranean. He flew aircraft including the B-747, 757 & 767, was an Airline Pilots Association Legislative Committee Vice Chairman and served as Aviation Advisor to the Secretary of Transportation and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Transportation. In 2016, Don received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. He holds a MA in national security studies from Georgetown University, taught International Relations at a junior college, Current World Events at retirement homes for over 25 years, and now teaches for the University of Colorado, Denver.

Tim Steele, PhD, studied chemistry (A.B. magna cum laude) and hydrology (M.S. & Ph.D. degrees). He has been involved in water-quality hydrology and regional (watershed) assessments and data programs for over 50 years. Tim has taught in short courses and seminars and has been an Affiliate Faculty Member at Colorado State University (CSU). He has worked in 13 countries for The World Bank, UN agencies, and consultants. He developed a short course on Integrated Watershed Approaches – the 3M Concept at two German universities. Tim has given lectures and courses previously at OLLI-West, OLLI-South, OLLI-East, OLLI-Ann Arbor, and The Academy for Lifelong Learning in Denver.

Dan Strammiello, whose work in government service as a China analyst included writings focused on China's economic growth models, political

strategy both long and short term, military forces developments, and the tendencies of both countries to be natural allies and mercantile competitors. He holds a BA from Trinity College, an MA in international affairs from George Washington University, and studied at Georgetown Law School. Dan was a member of the Political Science faculty at the Air Force Academy, and taught as an adjunct at CU Denver for many years.

John Trefny, PhD, is a lifelong educator who earned his baccalaureate in physics at Fordham University and his doctorate in physics at Rutgers. After a post-doctorate stint at Cornell University, he began his academic career at Wesleyan University. In 1977, he moved to the Colorado School of Mines where he served as professor of physics, vice-president for academic affairs, and finally as president from 2000-2006. Since retirement, Dr. Trefny has served on the governing board for the Colorado Community College System as well as on the boards of various educational institutions and non-profits in Colorado.

Alec Tsoucatos, PhD, was born of Greek parents in Alexandria, Egypt, a day before Pearl Harbor in 1941. He attended primary school at a British institution in Alexandria and finished Junior High and High School in Athens, Greece. He has lived in Egypt, Greece, England and America. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from UC Berkeley and his PhD from CU Boulder under the tutelage of Kenneth Boulding. His main interests are in New Economics, integrative medicine, positive psychology and progressive mystical Christianity.

Dixie Vice retired in 2015 from state and federal government where she worked as a computer programmer/analyst and has been attending OLLI courses in music, literature and film ever since. Dixie’s background includes a degree in anthropology from CU with an effective minor in film studies. Her interests in foreign films began at age 16 when she was old enough to go to art films and possibly see a bare breast or a man and a woman in the same bed. Dixie lives with her longtime partner, John, in Golden with their four cats.

OLLI WEST FACILITATORSmuch as she has seen of the world's most beautiful and interesting places, she realizes her great fortune to live in the very best place - our beautiful state, Colorado! She also has the great fortune to have a wonderful traveling companion, her husband, Ernie Werren.

Maggie Wohlberg is a transplant to Colorado, moving from St. Louis in 2011. She began her career as a high school English and Biology teacher and later started working in her father’s insurance agency, which she eventually took over and ran for nearly 30 years. She decided years ago that seeing her Colorado kids and grandkids only once or twice a year was not nearly enough, so she packed up and moved. Maggie started volunteering to become a part of her new community, and then she was introduced to the OLLI program. It was a lifeline for her – opening new areas of interest and forging new friendships. She is grateful to have such a vibrant program in her life. These days she tells people that she is from Missouri by the accident of birth but lives in Colorado by choice!

Blu Wagner, PhD, joined OLLI West after taking classes through The Academy. She worked as a clinical psychologist in public mental health–adult outpatient, children and families, and emergency services. Additional venues included a university counseling center and private practice. Blu’s other endeavors include graphic arts, journalism, house restoration and service work with the homeless. She raised chickens since 1979 and has shown them at the National Western Stock Show. For the past 20 years her passion has been pottery, especially atmospheric firings such as saggar and raku. She is always engaged in the game of catch-up in current affairs.

Barbara Werren was born in New Orleans. She moved to Colorado when she was 14 and rapidly adopted the Colorado lifestyle, becoming an avid skier, hiker and biker, and traveler. She has hiked on all seven continents and traveled to over 95 countries. Barbara has combined a passion for travel with her passion for photography. She is a noted travel journalist, giving many travel presentations to groups throughout Colorado. As

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OLLI WESTMEMBER RELATIONSADVISORY COUNCIL

(MRAC)2019-2020

OLLI WESTCURRICULUM COMMITTEE

2019-2020

PRESIDENTKaren Lindsay [email protected]

MRAC SCRIBEPat Mott [email protected]

CURRICULUM CO-CHAIRTom Hughes [email protected] Wilson [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSSherma Erholm [email protected] Schmetzer [email protected]

SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSBarb Adams [email protected] White [email protected]

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSVacant

MARKETING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSJim Keller [email protected] Hughes [email protected]

NEW MEMBER FOCUS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSKaren Lindsay [email protected] Wohlberg [email protected]

MEMBER-AT-LARGEMalcolm Tarkanian [email protected]

BUDGET COORDINATORAl White [email protected]

STAFFSusan Schmetzer [email protected] Hughes [email protected]

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSGail Wilson [email protected] Hughes [email protected]

CURRICULUM SUB-CHAIRSARTS/LITERATURE/WRITING

Bob Magnani [email protected] Vice [email protected]

CURRENT EVENTS/POLITICSTom Hughes [email protected]

HISTORY/ECONOMICSMike Holmes [email protected]

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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT/ENGINEERING/MATH (STEM)

Barb Adams [email protected] PRESENTATIONS

Sandra Morgan [email protected] AWARE

Tom Hughes (Temporary Acting Sub-Chair)

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EXTRACURRICULARMel Mandell [email protected]

OLLI at the University of Denver2211 South Josephine Street

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Faye Hastings, Assistant(303) 523-8573

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Susan Mears, OLLI Boulder Manager(303) 871-3090

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John Baumgartner, OLLI Central Manager(303) 871-3090

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Darcey Van Wagner, OLLI Central Operations Manager

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Joanne Ihrig, OLLI on Campus Manager(303) 748-8682

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Paul Simon, OLLI East Manager(303) 300-9940

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Connie Dawson, OLLI South Manager(303) 638-3388

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OLLI AT DUADMINISTRATION

Why do facilitators love OLLI?

OLLI is the best place to share your passion ~ just for the fun of it!

¾ Share your expertise with OLLI West's learning community of 700 adults.

¾ Enjoy facilitating classes without grading papers or tests.

¾ Fulfill a desire to teach and share knowledge.

¾ Learn along with the class members. ¾ Follow your passion - learn something

new and then share what you've learned with others.

¾ Donate one to eight weekly class sessions

OLLI West is soliciting course proposals for Fall Term 2019 —

Proposals due May 6, 2019Contact the Curriculum Committee

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MUSIC: BEHIND THE SCENES AT MUSICAL PERFORMANCESTuesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 2 - Apr 23Presenter: Joseph Martin

♦TRAVEL & CULTURE: BEER, BRATS AND BAVARIATuesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 2 - Apr 23Presenter: Jacqueline Wyant

♦MUSIC: EXPLORING PUCCINIWednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – Apr 24Presenter: Betsy Schwarm

♦ART: JEWELRY MAKINGWednesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – Apr 24Presenter: Maria Pelissier

♦LITERATURE: ENJOYING SHAKESPEAREWeds ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – Apr 24Presenter: Lucy Graca

♦HEALTH: YOGA FROM THE HEARTWednesday ♦ 1:00 – 2:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 3 – Apr 24Presenter: Robin Secher

♦SPECIAL INTEREST: ENERGY MEDICINE FOR YOUThursday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 4 – Apr 25Presenter: Nancy Lloyd

Second Four Weeks

HEALTH: HEALTHY AGING AND THE BRAINTuesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 30 - May 21Presenter: Doctors Aurelie Ledreaux and Daniel Paredes

♦TRAVEL & CULTURE: THE HILLS OF TARA AND NEWGRANGETuesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ Apr 30 - May 21Presenter: Jackie Wyant

♦MUSIC: MUSIC HISTORY IN A NUTSHELLWednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ May 1 - May 22Presenter: Betsy Schwarm

♦SPECIAL INTEREST: THE ENNEAGRAM—WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?Wednesday ♦ 9:30 – 11:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ May 1 - May 22Presenter: Sue Burdette

♦ART: LEARN TO SKETCH AND DRAWWednesday ♦ 1:00 – 3:00 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ May 1 - May 22Presenter: Maria Pelissier

♦HEALTH: YOGA FROM THE HEARTWednesday ♦ 1:00 – 2:30 ♦ Ruffato Hall4 Classes ♦ May 1 - May 22Presenter: Robin Secher

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THE FULL SCHEDULE (WITH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND FACILITATOR BIOS) IS ON THE

WEBSITE - HTTP://PORTFOLIO.DU.EDU/OLLIONCAMPUS

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER CAMPUS, RUFFATO HALL

COST FOR EACH COURSE IS $20 (IN ADDITION TO THE $130 MEMBER FEE)

First Four Weeks

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Documents

Spring 2019 Course Catalog · World View 5 Important Dates and Notices 5 Importance of Email 6 Courses by Day and Category 7 Week-at-a-Glance 10 Course Descriptions Monday Courses