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OLLI StaffShelby CrewsOLLI Director (806) 742-OLLI (6554)[email protected]

Melanie Hart, Ph.D. Vice Provost, Texas Tech UniversityOLLI Texas Tech Oversight

Otto Ratheal, M.B.A Associate Director

Tina Crowson OLLI Coordinator

OLLI Advisory BoardSarah AncellNicky AndersonGwen BelkJames E. Brink, Ph.D.Jan BroomeJim DouglassGary Elbow, Ph.D.Marilyn FanninEd FowlerNancy IsomKaren KingJeff KlotzmanPeter LavertyJoan McComb-DomineySam MedinaJimmy Moore, M.Ed.Terri Navrkal, MS.Ed.Greg PareTom Stone

OLLI Office HoursMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday 9 a.m.-Noon

Texas Tech Plaza 1901 University Ave, Suite 513 Fifth Floor Lubbock, TX 79410

Please check our website and monthly electronic newsletters for holiday or other closing dates.

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The Osher FoundationThe Bernard Osher Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. The Foundation seeks to improve

quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. Mr. Osher is a community-oriented businessman whose philanthropy created Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) across the country. Our OLLI is in a network of 121 lifelong learning programs on university and college campuses across the country, with at least one grantee in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

OLLI owes its existence to Bernard and Barbro Osher, whose vision and continuing moral and financial support of lifelong learning is unprecedented and unparalleled. We are very fortunate and proud to have an OLLI at Texas Tech University.

At Texas Tech University, we aspire to provide students an experience that is transformative, one that promotes intellectual curiosity, and promotes life-long learning.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Texas Tech University embodies these attributes. It offers unique opportunities for local citizens of more than50 years of age who have a common interest in continuing their learning experiences

and intellectual stimulation in an organization of like-minded people who value the joy of learning.

Many individuals have taken advantage of the offerings afforded through this exciting program. Courses are developed by peers with the goal of providing a high quality learning experience accessible to all. In addition, OLLI membership provides an opportunity for social interaction and new friendships with members who bring a lifetime of personal and professional experience to class.

I welcome and encourage your participation in this program that will provide opportunities to grow intellectually and socially.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D.President.

Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Texas Tech University!

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Our MissionThe mission of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech University is to provide enjoyable and stimulating non-credit learning and cultural opportunities for its members.

What is Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)? OLLI began as a continuing education program at Texas Tech University in 2002-2003 as Texas Tech Lifelong Learning. In 2008, endowment support was received from the Bernard Osher Foundation. In recognition of its affiliation with the Osher Foundation and as one of 120 such institutes nationwide, Texas Tech Lifelong Learning was re-named Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech University. We are self-sustaining, supported through membership dues, class fees, an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation, donations and in-kind support from Texas Tech University. No tests, no grades, no research papers – just intellectual stimulation.

What are the requirements to join? Everyone age 50 and older may join. The only prerequisite is a desire to learn.

What does membership cost? Membership is $35 per person, valid for a year from date of purchase, and does not include cost of individual courses.

Who teaches OLLI classes? Most of our classes are taught by distinguished professors, both active and retired. Other instructors are experts in their fields, university doctoral students or OLLI members. There is one common denominator: they teach because they enjoy education and OLLI students.

How do I sign up? Below are the methods to register for memberships, classes and other events:

• Register securely online at www.olli.ttu.edu. We accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

• Mail a completed registration form with a check. The form can be found in this catalog or printed from www.olli.ttu.edu. See form for details.

• Bring completed form with check to the Lubbock OLLI office during office hours.

What if I have to cancel my registration? Because space in classes is limited, please let the office know as soon as possible if you need to cancel a class registration. It is important that you are aware that canceling any class requiring bus transportation, food or supplies will result in loss of the registration fee unless the member is able to find a replacement to attend in their place.

For all other classes, we ask that members let us know of their cancellation at least four days in advance to be eligible to receive a credit transfer to be applied to another class or a refund. Members may also choose to donate their refund if they wish to support OLLI operations. We do provide full refunds on a case-by-case basis for illness, medical emergencies etc. Membership fees cannot be credited or refunded.

What happens for weather or other emergency cancellations? OLLI follows the same policy as Texas Tech University for cancellations because of weather or other acts of nature or emergencies. If TTU classes are canceled, OLLI classes are also canceled. Postings can be found at www.emergency.ttu.edu as well as on local television or radio stations. OLLI reserves the right to substitute instructors, rearrange class schedules, or cancel classes because of low enrollment or illness. In case of class cancellation or a schedule change, you will be notified and may receive a credit for another class in the same semester or a refund.

Where is the OLLI office? Our office is in the Texas Tech Plaza, 5th floor, Suite 513 at 19th and University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas. Our email is [email protected], and our phone number is (806) 742-OLLI (6554).

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• OLLI Members now have the ability to access the Texas Tech University Robert H. Ewalt Recreation (Rec) Center with reduced membership rates – $295 for a year or $120 per semester. Join today to take advantage of the extensive facilities, the numerous fitness and wellness classes and the resort style pool. For more information about the Rec Center, please call (806) 742-3351 or visit recsports.ttu.edu. **This offer applies only to the OLLI Member and cannot be applied to a spouse or child. Proof of OLLI membership may be required to ensure reduced rates at the time of Rec Center enrollment.**

• Save $5 on the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. OLLI individual general admission price is $15 with a 2018-2019 OLLI name badge and can be purchased at the Select-A-Seat box office at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com using discount code “OLLI.” Tickets available August 1!

• SAVE $8 ON MAINSTAGE THEATRE OR $5 ON LAB THEATRE at Texas Tech University Charles E. Maedgen Jr. Theatre-Mainstage Theatre. OLLI price for Mainstage Theatre is $10 and Lab Theatre is $5. Call (806) 742-3603, or visit dance.ttu.edu

• PURCHASE AT STUDENT RATE for ticketed performances at The School of Music. For more information, call (806) 742-2270 or visit music.ttu.edu

OLLI presents programs exclusively for the members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech University. Please consider joining today!

Even if a class is free, pre-registration is required to ensure adequate seating and refreshments (when offered).

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Table of Contents

Orientation & Fall Kickoff .... 6

Arts and Culture ................... 7

Current Topics ..................... 8

Film Study ......................... 10

Finance .............................. 11

Food ................................... 11

Health and Wellness ........... 12

Hidden Lubbock Tour ......... 14

History ............................... 14

Hobbies and Activities ........ 15

Science and Technology ..... 16

Readers Circle .................... 17

OLLI Book Club .................. 18

Table Talks ......................... 19

Travel and Day Trips .......... 19

Presidential Lecture & Performance Series ............ 20

Class Summary .................. 22

Registration ........................ 23

Orientation & Fall Kickoff Orientation & Fall Kickoff

Orientation for New and Prospective MembersIf you are a new member, or are interested in learning more about what

OLLI has to offer, this is your chance! In this informal session, you will learn about OLLI’s many programs and activities and meet board members and staff. You will also find out about our wide variety of course topics, committees and volunteer opportunities. Bring your catalog, if you already have one; we will go over classes and procedures using this publication. This class is open to current members and those who are not currently members, but are interested in finding out more about what OLLI has to offer. Refreshments will be served.

Instructor: Terri Navrkal is honored to serve as president for the Lubbock OLLI Advisory Board. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in education administration from Texas Tech University.

Date: August 15, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.Fee: FREELocation: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Fall Kickoff: An Evening with Wyman Meinzer, Official State Photographer of Texas

Join OLLI as we kick off another semester of lifelong learning with award-winning photographer and TTU Alumnus, Wyman Meinzer. Meinzer is the official State Photographer of Texas, named so in 1997 by the Texas State Legislature and then Gov. George W. Bush, an honor he still holds today. After 33 years as a professional photographer, Wyman has photographed and written 24 large-format books, and his images have appeared

on more than 250 magazine covers throughout America. His images have appeared in Smithsonian, National Geographic books, Natural History, Ebony, Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Audubon, Sports Afield, Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Highways, Korea GEO, German GEO, Das Tier, Airone, Horzu, BBC Wildlife and a host of others. Meinzer is a self-taught historian who lives in Benjamin with his wife, Sylinda. Along with his photography, Meinzer loves flying and wood work, and hunting with rifles, pistols and bow. David Baxter, former editor of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, described Meinzer best when he called him “a man with the eye of a nineteenth-century impressionist painter and the soul of a buffalo hunter.”

Date: August 22, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 5:30-9 p.m.Fee: $20 (includes light appetizers, drinks and program)Location: Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79415

Don’t miss these special OLLI events where you can meet other members, learn about additional ways to get involved and register for fall classes.

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Arts and CultureLeonard Bernstein Teaches You Music, Part II

The world is celebrating the centennial of the birth of Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1918. Known as a composer, conductor, author and social activist, this musician was first introduced to most of the country via television. During the 1950’s, “Lennie” appeared multiple times on the award-winning program Omnibus, hosted by Alistair Cook. In the role of an educator, Bernstein taught viewers various aspects of music. During this class we shall view and discuss two of the Omnibus episodes.

• Session 1: “The Art of Conducting”• Session 2: “American Musical Comedy” Instructor: Bill Pesetski is a retired Department

of Defense systems analyst. He attended Drake University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a bachelor’s in economics.

Dates: October 2 & 9, 2018Days/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.Fee: $20Location: Carillon LifeCare Community, 1717 Norfolk Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416

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Re-Creating Haydn’s CreationThis session will explore Joseph Haydn’s

masterpiece, from inception and inspiration to form and structure, highlighting the influence of Haydn’s voyages to England and his unique perspectives on the creation narrative. “The Creation” is an oratorio that depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in the book of Genesis. The libretto was written by Gottfried van Swieten.

Instructor: John Hollins, D.M.A., has appeared on national and international concert and opera stages as a conductor, collaborative pianist, organist and baritone. Dr. Hollins has conducted and staged performances of choral music and opera scenes throughout Eastern Germany, including Berlin, Thale, Burg Falkenstein, Wust, Vieritz, Jerichow, Quedlinburg, Halberstadt, Leipzig and Dresden.

Date: October 4, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.Fee: $15 Location: Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79415

My Characters Did It: “Surprise, Texas” by Andy Wilkinson

Non-fiction writing is done by an author grappling with facts. Fiction writing is done by an author grappling with their characters. Join celebrated author and poet, Andy Wilkinson, as he introduces us to his story about “Surprise, Texas” – a historical fiction, or a fictional history – you decide which. Intended to be read aloud, this is a story about how we sometimes must become what we pretend to be. Set in the ephemeral village of Surprise in the hard-scrabble oil patch of Andrews County, Texas, Thom Ed Jones recounts the history of the place and its peoples, a tribe by choice living by design in obscurity, quartered in homes with wheels. Surprise, Texas, is the sort of place you drive past as quickly as you can; though after reading Thom Ed’s story, you might want to lighten your load of possessions and throw in with all these surprises.

Instructor: Andy Wilkinson is a poet, songwriter, singer and playwright whose particular interest is the history and peoples of the Great Plains. His work has received several honors, among them the Texas Historical Foundation’s John Ben Shepperd Jr. Craftsmanship Award and five National Western Heritage “Wrangler” Awards in four different categories. He is an artist in residence at the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University.

Date: October 11, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.Fee: $15Location: Carillon LifeCare Community, 1717 Norfolk Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416


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Ragtown Gospel Theater: “Bethlehem”Join OLLI members as we make the short drive to

Post, Texas, to attend “Bethlehem,” a Ragtown Gospel Theater production. “Bethlehem” presents the birth of the savior from God’s perspective, which reveals the depths of God’s devotion to mankind, even before he breathed life into Adam. Prior to the performance, OLLI members will be given a behind the scenes look into the production with Ragtown’s musical director Chip Polk and artistic director Glenn Polk.

Ragtown Gospel Theater presents exciting live family entertainment year round, coupling a joyful homecoming-style gospel music showcase with powerful gospel-based original live stage productions. This breathtakingly beautiful theater is located on a ranch on the outskirts of historic Post, Texas, nestled under the rim of the Caprock, overlooking scenic vistas in every direction.

Date: November 17, 2018Day/Time: Saturday, 1-5 p.m. (Show starts at 3 p.m.)Fee: $18 (Transportation is not included in ticket price, but can be arranged for an additional fee. Call the OLLI office for more information and pricing.) Location: Ragtown Gospel Theater, 870 Ragtown Rd, Post, TX 79356

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Deck the Halls with OLLI II: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and one of the most musical as well! It never fails, every Christmas season we are surrounded by our favorite and familiar carols and holiday songs. Join Larry Hess as he shares some of the backstories behind the music we all know so well! Christmas sweaters (ugly or not) are encouraged, and holiday drinks and appetizers will be enjoyed!

Instructor: Larry Hess, M.M., is a retired Lubbock ISD educator. He is also a professional musician having retired after 30 years as a percussionist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.

Date: December 17 or 18, 2018Day/Time: Monday or Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Fee: $20 (includes holiday-themed refreshments)Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

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Ride to Wellness: Equine-Assisted TherapyLearn how horses help people with diverse physical,

emotional, behavioral and cognitive needs; the difference between hippotherapy, therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated psychotherapy; and who can provide equine-assisted services. Please join the staff at Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center (TTRC) for a facility tour and presentation on equine-assisted activities and therapies.

Instructors: Tangi Irwin, M.S., is the program director for the TTRC and has a master’s in animal science. Katy Schroeder, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences and director of the Equine-Assisted Counseling and Wellness Clinic at Texas Tech University. Kelcee Lewis, B.S., is the volunteer coordinator and office manager at TTRC and holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a certificate in equine science from Texas Tech University.

Date: September 17, 2018Day/Time: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center, 5712 CR 1500, Lubbock, TX 79407

Police Chief to Award-Winning AuthorJoin award-winning local author, Thomas Nichols, on

his career from the dusty trails of Arizona to the wide-open Texas skies as he shares his 50-year criminal justice career with his avocation for writing and storytelling. The results have included novels such as his first published book, “Color of the Prism,” which tells the story of detective Antonio Castenada and his undercover work in drug cartels.

Instructor: Thomas Nichols is a retired police chief and a local, regional and international award-winning novelist. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI Executive Development Program and the Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard University.

Date: September 19, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


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Finding Your AncestorsHave you ever thought about having your DNA

tested? It is relatively inexpensive and seems to be all the rage. But what happens next? When you receive your results, then what? Perhaps there are some ways to research your ancestry without having to invest in a DNA kit. Join other OLLI members as we explore ways to find out a little more about our parents, grandparents and even prior generations. During the class we will review internet and non-internet resources to help you get started in your search.

Instructor: Darnell Dingle is a retired registered nurse who received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Texas Woman’s University and her Master of Public Health degree from UTHSC in Houston. She has been an amateur genealogist for many years, researching her families and helping others research theirs.

Date: September 25, 2018 Day/Time: Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Carillon LifeCare Community, 1717 Norfolk Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416


2018-2019 Concert SeasonFall Masterworks

October 12, 7:30PMHemmle Recital Hall

Holiday Popswith Lubbock Symphony OrchestraHandel “Messiah” Part IDecember 1, 7:30PMLubbock Memorial Civic Center

March 23, 6:30PMTTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center Ballroom

May Masterworks Finale: “Bon Voyage!”May 11, 7:30PMHemmle Recital Hall

Special thanks to the CH Foundation, Helen Jones Foundation, and Civic Lubbock, Inc.

For more information, please visit www.lubbockchorale.org or call 806-401-1525

Safety Abroad: Tips, Resources and an Overview of Global Security

This class will offer practical advice about staying safe while traveling abroad. It will explore a multitude of resources that are available for travelers to utilize for analyzing country-specific security, pre-departure preparation and best practices while abroad. In addition, this class will explore the big picture in global security, including terrorism, transportation safety, regional conflicts and the U.S. National Security Strategy. This class will include visual presentations and students will engage in practical learning activities.

Instructor: Tracy Tindle is the assistant director of global safety and security at Texas Tech’s Office of International Affairs. He has been working in international affairs for over 10 years and is a member of U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).

Date: October 17, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Rightsizing: Simplify Your SurroundingsAre you feeling a change in the air? Has your stuff

outgrown your space and the lifestyle you hoped to have? Are you or your parents considering a move into a retirement community? This class will give you practical information about what rightsizing means, how and when you start the process, and helpful ways to design the outcome you hope to have with the least amount of anxiety and stress. Participants are encouraged to bring one small item that is a family keepsake or a valuable treasure. Pam Parkman will offer information on preservation, value and distribution of various items.

Instructor: Pam Parkman is the founder and former owner of Southwest Senior Solutions, a relocation and transition service. As a certified senior move manager, she has helped hundreds of families mentally and physically downsize. Pam is also an OLLI member and serves on the Highland Lakes Advisory Board.

Date: October 18, 2018 Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


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Movie 1: “South Pacific”An American woman falls in love with a Frenchman

while stationed as a U.S. Navy nurse in the South Pacific during World War II. The 60th anniversary event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Date: August 29, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2 p.m.Fee: $7

Movie 2: “Rebel Without a Cause”In one of moviedom’s most influential roles, James

Dean is Jim, the new kid in town whose loneliness, frustration and anger mirrored those of postwar teens – and reverberates over 60 years later. This event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Date: September 26, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 7 p.m.Fee: $7

Movie 3: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”The naive Jeff Smith (James Stewart) is appointed

as a U.S. Senator by a corrupt political party machine headed by the governor, a publisher and Senator Paine (Claude Rains). This event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Date: October 17, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 7 p.m.Fee: $7

Movie 4: “Die Hard”New York City Detective John McClane becomes the

only hope for a small group of hostages trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve. This 30th Anniversary event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Date: November 14, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2 p.m.Fee: $7

Movie 5: “White Christmas”Two song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny

Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business, join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. This event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies.

Date: December 12, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2 p.m.Fee: $7

Film StudyTCM Big Screen Classics Presents

Join OLLI at the movies this fall as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present some of our favorite classic movies. Turner Classic Movies’ well-known hosts will provide insight, background and more before and after the screening. OLLI members may register for all five fall movies for a discounted price or enroll for only the movies that interest them.

Dates: Wednesdays; August 29, September 26, October 17, November 14 and December 12 Package Fee: $30 | Location: Cinemark Movies 16, 5721 58th St., Lubbock, TX 79424

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The Rise and Fall of the Average Rock Band(Told in two films)

Most pop and rock bands, if they experience success at all, do so all too briefly. Sometimes known as one-hit wonders, the story behind these groups often follows a predictable script, something that is delightfully presented in this two-film series. We will first watch Tom Hanks’ debut as writer and director in 1996’s “That Thing You Do.” Set in 1964, it follows the rise and eventual fall of a Pennsylvania pop/rock band. The second week we will watch director Alan Parker’s 1991 film, “The Commitments.” Although set in early 90’s working-class Dublin, the music is all 1960’s and 70’s American soul, and rhythm and blues! The performances are just wonderful; but be warned, this working-class cast of characters uses quite colorful adult language – in abundance! If you love music and the behind-the-scene stories, please join us for these two films!

Instructor: Larry Hess, M.M., is a retired Lubbock ISD educator. He is also a professional musician having retired after 30 years as a percussionist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.

Dates: August 30 & September 6, 2018Days/Time: Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m. Fee: $20Location: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., Lubbock, TX 79409

“It Happened One Night” (1934) See the film that provided the template for romantic

comedies. Every rom-com since 1934 has been influenced by this film. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert star in this story of two people thrown together by fate, who at first can’t stand each other, but eventually do fall in love. “It Happened One Night” won the Academy Award for Best Picture (1935) as well as winning in four other categories. Come join us for a fun evening filled with food and laughter.

Instructor: Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is humanities librarian for the College of Visual and Performing Arts and for Film Studies for Texas Tech University. He also teaches for the Honors College and has published widely on various popular culture topics.

Date: September 20, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 5-7:30 p.m. Fee: $27 (includes a meal) Location: Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401

FinanceCurrent Budget Projection for 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a substantial revision in U.S. federal tax law especially as that law applies to corporations. The law was lauded as providing jet fuel that will supercharge the economy. Supporters promised that the lower corporate tax rate would increase jobs and wages as firms would use their tax savings to reinvest in the U.S., building more plants, investing in new equipment and hiring new employees. Critics argued that firms would use the money instead to pay dividends to shareholders and/or buy back stock. The extent to which the actual response of corporate America leaned toward the former prediction versus the latter will effectively determine the economic and revenue effects of the tax change. In this course, we will review how U.S. firms responded to the new tax law and how major economic indicators have changed since passage of the 2017 tax law.

Instructor: Robert Ricketts, Ph.D., is director of the School of Accounting and the Frank M. Burke chair in taxation at the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University (Lubbock). He has studied, taught and conducted research in taxation for more than 30 years.

Date: November 15, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

FoodChef’s Table with Dirk Rambo

In his fifth series of cooking classes, Dirk Rambo introduces us to the Chef’s Table. Traditionally, the chef’s table is located in a restaurant kitchen and is reserved for special guests of the chef. Guests at this table receive a special front row view of the culinary action – sometimes even participating in the preparation. Join Dirk Rambo at his home to receive our very own OLLI Chef’s Table experience! For $55, OLLI members are treated to a six-course menu including wines and coffee.

Instructor: Dirk Rambo is head of operations and concept development for Abuelo’s, a 38-unit chain of Mexican restaurants. He has been in the restaurant industry for 42 years and developed menu items, recipes, presentations, restaurant design and operating systems for 26 years.

Dates: August 23, September 20, October 25 or November 15, 2018 Days/Time: Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m.Fee: $55Location: Instructor’s home (address to be provided) Capacity: 12 participants (sign up for only one class)



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Bread Making Made EasyThis one-of-a-kind class will be broken into three

segments. In segment one, attendees will learn the ins and outs of making the dinner roll and basic loaves of bread. In segment two, attendees will learn the secrets to sweet breads, such as raisin bread, kolache or cinnamon rolls. The students will get to vote on which specific items to make. In segment three, attendees will learn the art of crusty breads and rolls – just in time for their holiday baking. In all three segments, our instructor will work to take the mystique out of making bread in the home. All participants will be supplied recipe sheets on which they can make notes as the instructor demonstrates how to make the various breads.

Instructor: Herb Armstrong comes from a long line of bread-making family members. He started cooking for the cowboys out on his family’s ranches when he was 13.

Dates: November 7, 14 & 28, 2018Days/Time: Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. (students can stay longer to sample the food they learned to make)Fee: $85 Location: Instructor’s home (address to be provided)Capacity: 10 participants

Health and WellnessThere’s an Oil for That! Learning to Use Essential Oils Safely in Your Home

Essential oils are becoming mainstream today. You can find them everywhere from private distributors up to big box stores. This class will focus on the basics of using essential oils safely, in addition to making your own favorite recipes to meet your health goals. Essential oils can be extremely supportive for areas such as attention, focus, sleep, mood and energy; plus, finding holistic and natural options for your home. We will discuss what an essential oil is, why quality matters, as well as mixing your oils, application and diffusing options. Finally, we will discuss safety concerns and what you need to know to get started with your oils. Add in a few favorite diffuser recipes and rollerball mixes and you’ll be ready to jump in.

Instructor: Julie Bates is a clinical psychologist that has been in private practice in Lubbock for over 15 years, working primarily with families looking for support for depression, ADHD, school anxiety and trauma.

Date: September 5, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Dinner and a Movie: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014)

When an Indian family opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred restaurant in a French village, their clashing cuisines and cultures ignite a feud. A young and gifted Indian chef becomes the hero and builds a bridge between the two families by capturing the heart of the Michelin-starred restaurant owner, played by Helen Mirren. Produced by Stephen Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, the movie is a celebration of cuisine and the life-affirming human spirit that ripens through the love of food. The food station-style dinner allows guests to sample recipes and foods from both of the restaurants while enjoying the movie.

Instructor: Garvin O’Neil is a professor of practice at the Hospitality & Retail Department at Texas Tech University; and a 40-year veteran of the hotel industry, holding executive positions in some of the country’s finest properties, including tenures as food and beverage director and wine buyer for Rosewood Hotel’s flagship properties.

Dates: September 12 or 13, 2018Days/Time: Wednesday or Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.Fee: $35 (includes the dinner and movie) (wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle)Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 40 participants

Wine Savvy: An Evening with the Royals – King Cabernet and Queen Chardonnay

With the dizzying array of wine varietals and choices on store shelves these days, only two grapes truly reach the status of wine royalty – cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. The evening will feature a tasting of three cabernets and three chardonnays representing the different styles and complexities of each varietal. There will be food stations for pairing the wines along with a lively presentation to equip attendees with the savvy to pick the best wine for each occasion. There is a very good reason why cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay are in a class all their own – they’re royalty!

Instructor: Garvin O’Neil is a professor of practice at the Hospitality & Retail Department at Texas Tech University; and a 40-year veteran of the hotel industry, holding executive positions in some of the country’s finest properties, including tenures as food and beverage director and wine buyer for Rosewood Hotel’s flagship properties.

Dates: September 26 or 27, 2018 Days/Time: Wednesday or Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.Fee: $49 (includes food tasting and wine selections)Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 40 participants


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Healthy Shopping 101Discover the basics of shopping with health in mind, from

food service to produce, meats, seafood, dairy and all the aisles in between. Learn how to use the health tags program to guide you to the best choices in foods you already buy and to add some healthy new options to your cart. You’ll leave armed with ways to make meal planning easier and better.

Instructor: Brenda Duby is a registered dietitian who’s been with the United Family® since 2013. She obtained both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in food and nutrition from Texas Tech University.

Date: September 13, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: $15Location: Market Street, 19th and QuakerCapacity: 12 participants

Spine HealthIn this class, Dr. Nesterenko will describe new

developments in spine care including conservative management (physical therapy, self-help options, mediations, chiropractics) and interventional treatments (injections and surgery). Participants will also learn about different specialties dealing with the spine-related problems and about the stepwise approach to neck and back pain.

Instructor: Sergiy Nesterenko, M.D., graduated from medical school in Ukraine, did research at the Mayo Clinic, went through orthopedic residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed a one-year spine surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He is an orthopedic spine surgeon currently practicing at Grace Clinic of Lubbock. He has five years of experience treating spine-related problems, preferring the least invasive treatments to alleviate pain in spine-related problems.

Date: September 24, 2018Day/Time: Monday, 5:30-7 p.m.Fee: $15Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Healthy Eating for One or TwoThis presentation includes the basics of shopping

with health in mind and provides tips on shopping for quick and easy meal ideas for one or two people.

Instructor: Brenda Duby is a registered dietitian who’s been with the United Family® since 2013. She obtained both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in food and nutrition from Texas Tech University.

Date: September 27, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: $15Location: Market Street, 19th and QuakerCapacity: 12 participants

Introduction to YogaWhat have you heard about yoga? “You have to

be flexible to do yoga.” “Yoga is only for young people.” “Only women do yoga.” “Yoga is a religion.” Many myths and misperceptions exist when talking about yoga. In reality, yoga uses a set of physical exercises or postures, sequences of postures and conscious breathing to develop awareness, balance, strength and flexibility. There are many styles of yoga and any one of them may be right for you. Come give Introduction to Yoga a try and get a taste of yoga. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. Yoga mats will be provided for use during class.

Instructor: After over two decades of being a student of yoga from California to Texas, Vicky Landreth decided to further pursue her passion, deepen her knowledge and strengthen her practice by becoming a certified yoga instructor.

Dates: October 9, 12, 16 & 19, 2018Days/Time: Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.Fee: $22Fee: UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St., Suite 128, Lubbock, TX 79424 (SW Corner of 82nd and Slide)Capacity: 15 participants

Acupuncture, Ancient Chinese Medicine Therapy for the Modern American

Data shows about 38% of American adults have used acupuncture. People not only use acupuncture for a specific health condition such as pain but also use it as a preventive means to promote general health and wellbeing, even beauty and longevity. This class will provide an overview of acupuncture and answer commonly asked questions including: Does acupuncture hurt? What is an acupuncture treatment like? Are there other forms of treatment besides needle insertion? Is it safe? What conditions can acupuncture help? How can acupuncture benefit people over the age of 50?

Instructor: Yan Zhang, Ph.D. L.Ac., is an associate professor and the founding director of the Division of Integrative Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Family Medicine. She is board certified by NCCAOM for oriental medicine and acupuncture and is licensed for acupuncture practice by the Texas Medical Board.

Date: December 6, 2018 Day/Time: Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: TTUHSC, Academic Classroom Building, 3601 4th St., Lubbock, TX 79415


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Hidden Lubbock TourLegacy of the Slaton Harvey House

When you visit the Slaton Harvey House, you can expect to step back in time to the early 20th century where you will learn a little about the railroad and its early years in West Texas and a lot about the Fred Harvey enterprise and its famous Harvey Girls. Members will tour of the masterfully renovated historic landmark and bed and breakfast. After the tour, enjoy a lunch prepared by Jessica at the Harvey House. Then we will end this excursion to Slaton by going to their town square and seeing one of their art galleries, Multiplicity Art Gallery.

Date: September 12, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee: $25 (fee includes a meal) Location: Slaton Harvey House, 400 Railroad Ave, Slaton (Participants responsible for transportation)


Texas Tech University Public Art Collection Tour

Come learn about the Texas Tech University System’s Public Art Collection! This tour, led by Public Art Director Emily Wilkinson, will include a sampling of the over 200 public artworks owned by the collection, including works in metal, stone and glass. We will discuss the collections’ significance for our campus and community, learn the history of the Public Art program and its processes and get insider information on ongoing projects. Please dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes, as some walking will be required.

Instructor: Emily Wilkinson is the director for public art in the Office of Facilities Planning & Construction. Working with a committee, Wilkinson oversees the Public Art Collection and Program at the Texas Tech University System, which solicits, evaluates and commissions original public artworks to complement construction projects.

Date: October 3, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $25 (fee includes transportation and a meal) Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 25 participants

HistoryRoland Springs Ranch Locality 1 and the Ancient Animals of West Texas

Roland Springs Ranch Locality 1 (RSR-1) is a paleontological research locality in Scurry County, east of Snyder, Texas. Investigations at RSR-1, conducted by the Lubbock Lake Landmark Regional Research Program (LLLRRP), have produced an important new record of the ancient animals and environments of West Texas. Since 2005, annual excavations at RSR-1 have collected a large sample of extinct animal bones representing fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. These bones provide insights into the composition of the animal community of West Texas from approximately 2.6 million years ago.

Instructor: John A. Moretti is research aide and senior crew chief at Lubbock Lake Landmark and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

Date: November 5, 2018Day/Time: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Archaeology at Lubbock Lake LandmarkJoin us for an afternoon at the Lubbock Lake

Landmark. OLLI members will participate in a discussion of archaeology at the Landmark and Llano Estacado region, a tour of the Interpretative Center gallery and latest field research.

Instructor: Stance Hurst, Ph.D., is field manager for Lubbock Lake Landmark; and an archaeologist interested in hunter-gatherers of the Southern High Plains, stone tool technology, heritage, GIS and photogrammetry.

Date: September 27, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $15Location: Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive, Lubbock, TX 79415Capacity: 20 participants


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Hobbies and ActivitiesDigital Photography for Beginners

These two classes are designed for participants who have wanted to take their digital camera off the automatic setting, but find that articles and videos cram in too much information and jargon to be helpful. These classes are for beginners who want to learn at a leisurely pace. One topic per class will be covered with simple, brief explanations and lots of fun, hands-on practice.

• The first class will cover shutter speed. • The second class will cover aperture.

Each participant should bring a fully charged digital camera that has settings for aperture priority and shutter priority.

Instructor: Candy Haymes is a retired teacher with a lifelong love of photography and videography. In her retirement, Candy has finally found the time to take some photography classes and devote time to this fascinating hobby. She is excited to give a hand to other budding photographers.

Dates: September 24 & 26, 2018Days/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79413

Create with Kelley: Handmade Seasonal Greeting Cards

Each month, participants will create three handmade cards and envelopes using prepared Stampin’ Up!® supplies. The choice is up to you – copy the sample cards or create your own designs! Based on each individual’s skill level, we’ll choose from quick and easy cards with basic stamping and designer papers to more cards featuring advanced techniques including die cuts, texture and more. Register for one class or all three!

Instructor: Kelley Pitts, B.A., has always enjoyed dabbling with various forms of artsy/craftsy projects, so when she attended her first Stampin’ Up!® card-making workshop in 2005, she signed up right away as an independent demonstrator. Since she loves sharing creativity with others, she has attended and taught card-making classes for more than a decade. Her formal education features her graduation from Texas Tech University in 1982 with a bachelor’s in advertising and a minor in art.

Dates: October 8, November 5 or December 4, 2018 Days/Time: Mondays or Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Fee: $20 (includes supplies)Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


An Informal History of the 1920s: Flappers, Jazz and Hollywood

This course will look at the history of the 1920s through the lens of Fredrick Lewis Allen’s “Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s.” The 1920s was a period of enormous change in America. This two-session course looks at the 1920s through politics and popular culture. Some of the characteristics of the period include the rise of automobile use, jazz music, prohibition, Hollywood’s prominence in everyday life, changes in fashion and much more. Before the first class, please read chapters “Prelude” through “Coolidge Prosperity,” parts I-VIII, pp. xii-185.

Instructor: Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is humanities librarian for the College of Visual and Performing Arts and for Film Studies for Texas Tech University. He also teaches for the Honors College and has published widely on various popular culture topics.

Dates: November 6 & 13, 2018 Days/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Fee: $15 for class; or, $28 for class and book Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Required Text: “Only Yesterday” by Fredrick Lewis Allen

“Harvard Beats Yale 29-29”Flipping through the Sunday sports section of the

Avalanche-Journal on November 24, 1968, attention was paid to #9 Arkansas defeating TTU 42-7; Oklahoma crushing Nebraska 47-0; or maybe #2 Ohio State’s triumph over #4 Michigan 50-14. Getting little attention was the Ivy League championship game: Harvard “defeats” Yale 29-29. This year marks the 50th anniversary of that contest known since as “The Game.” The class will view and discuss the documentary “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29” that tells the story of this clash of undefeated teams and the players and spectators including Tommy Lee Jones, Calvin Hill, Al Gore, Brian Dowling, Gary Trudeau and Meryl Streep. This game is a prime example that the game is not over until it is over.

Instructor: Bill Pesetski, B.A., is a retired systems analyst for the Department of Defense. He attended Drake University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Date: November 8, 2018 Day/Time: Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


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How to Play Mahjong(American National League version)

This class has not been offered in a long time and you do not want to miss this chance to learn this historical and exciting game with Chinese origins which uses tiles with symbols and pictures. Instructors will teach basic fundamental components, etiquette, rules, and give you playing time in a patient learning environment. The lessons are taught in a specific sequence, so it is crucial that you do not miss any of the classes. Ideal for beginners or intermediate players. A 2018 playing card will be provided and included in the price of this class.

Instructors: Emma Carrasco, MBA, M.Ed., is an executive level administrator at Texas Tech University. Kathy Kitten is retired from an education career with Big Spring ISD and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Both are long time OLLI members.

Date: October 23, 25, 30 & November 1, 2018Day/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Fee: $15 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 12 participants

The Basics of Watercolor PaintingWatercolors are not as hard as they say! They are

incredibly versatile and the perfect traveling paint! This class will show you the fundamentals and the root basics of watercolor – how to choose your paint and your paper, how to mix color, about hues and what brush makes what stroke. You are a free agent and your creativity will not be smothered! The class will show you the techniques, but you will do the creating. For this course, you will need a working email address and phone to receive texts.

Instructor: Eclectic – that is the word which best describes muralist June Musick. Her idea of art is to paint everything! She paints fast and passionately, and humor fuels her energy for the arts. Every stroke of the brush comes with a smile (or a joke) whether it is a two-inch chip brush or the finest sable!

Dates: October 29-November 1, 2018 Days/Time: Monday-Thursday, 2-4 p.m.Fee: $60 (includes instruction and supplies)Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 20 participants


Science and TechnologySense and Scent Ability of Dogs

What does the dog’s nose know? Come learn about what makes the dog’s nose special and how it influences the everyday experiences of your own pet dog. Also learn about the latest on-going research in the canine olfaction lab and how it is helping us get a deeper understanding of the canine sense of smell. Additionally, this class will cover basic principles in dog training and how you can train your own dog at home to be a sniffer dog. Be prepared to leave this class excited to start training your dog to detect odors!

Instructor: Nathaniel Hall, Ph.D., is the director of the Canine Olfaction Lab and assistant professor in Animal and Food Science at Texas Tech. Dr. Hall’s lab currently explores canine learning, behavior and olfactory abilities.

Date: September 10, 2018Day/Time: Monday, 5:30-7 p.m.Fee: FREE as a part of the Double-T College Location: Texas Tech University International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409

Recovering From a Crash and New Computer Buying Guide

A computer crashing is a matter of when, not if. The first part of this course will cover several steps to make that a much more painless process. How do you get your data back? What about all your programs? Do you know all of your passwords? The second portion of this class will be a new computer buying guide. What do all those gigahertz, terabytes and gigabits actually mean when you are looking at the price tag of a new machine? How do you know if you are getting a good deal or a lemon?

Instructor: Jon Benton, owner of SuperGeeks, has worked in information technology for six years, was a police officer and has been a geek his entire life. SuperGeeks provides computer repair and services for home and business, and they are dedicated to helping others better understand technology through practical and easy to understand training.

Date: September 18, 2018 Day/Time: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $20 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


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The CloudCloud services are becoming more and more prevalent.

This course will cover what exactly “the cloud” means and will touch on several different cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Carbonite, Google Drive, etc.) We will show you how to use these services to make your digital life simpler and safer. We will talk about photo storage, file backups, accessing your files from any device, security and much more. Note: This is not specifically an “iCloud” course. iCloud is a specific service that we will touch on during the class, but “the cloud” is a type of technology that covers many different services.


Date: October 10, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $20 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Social MediaIn 2017, approximately 81% of the population in the

United States had a social media profile of some sort. This course will cover several different social media platforms, such as: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We will show you how to create a profile, find friends, share photos and much more. We will also cover the current privacy issues of using these services. Note: This is not a “social media marketing” course. Please contact SuperGeeks if you need social media marketing training.


Date: October 16, 2018 Day/Time: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $20 Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


Apps for Everyday LifeDid you know that nearly 60,000 apps are added to

the App Store every month? The SuperGeeks’ Apps for Everyday Life OLLI course will cover over 30 apps from many categories, such as: music, photography, health, games, shopping and much more! This class will cover apps for both iPhone/iPad and Android devices.


Date: October 24, 2018 Day/Time: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $20Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410

Readers CircleNon-Fiction Reading Group“The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels” by Jon Meacham

Our current climate of partisan fury is not new and in “The Soul of America,” Meacham shows us how what Abraham Lincoln called the “better angels of our nature” have repeatedly won the day. Painting surprising portraits of Lincoln and other presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson. Illuminating the courage of such influential citizen activists as Martin Luther King, Jr., early suffragettes Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt, civil rights pioneers Rosa Parks and John Lewis, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and Army-McCarthy hearings lawyer Joseph N. Welch. Meacham brings vividly to life turning points in American history.

Facilitator: SarahLee Morris is a spiritual director who spent many years in church service at all levels of her denomination. She’s been involved with OLLI at TTU since its earliest days and enjoys reading and discussing good books.

Date: October 22, 2018Day/Time: Monday, 2-3:30 p.m.Fee: FREELocation: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410


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“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie

Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to an isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and the inescapable shadows of their own past lives. One by one, the guests share the darkest secrets of their wicked pasts. And one by one, they die…

Date: August 30, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood

Set in the near future, “The Handmaid’s Tale” describes life in what was once the United States and is now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the repressive intolerance of the original Puritans. “The Handmaid’s Tale” is funny, unexpected, horrifying and altogether convincing. It is at once scathing satire, dire warning and a tour de force.

Date: September 20, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Lonesome Dove” by Larry McMurtry

Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, “Lonesome Dove” is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America. Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic and beautifully written, “Lonesome Dove” is both a humorous and heartbreaking as it follows cattle drivers Gus and Call across the prairie.

Date: October 24, 2018Day/Time: Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m.

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak

In 1939, Nazi Germany is holding its breath. Death has never been busier and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of “I Am the Messenger,” has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

Date: November 15, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.

“The Stand” by Stephen King

When a man escapes from a biological testing facility, he sets in motion a deadly domino effect, spreading a mutated strain of the flu that will wipe out 99 percent of humanity within a few weeks. The survivors who remain are scared, bewildered and in need of a leader. Two emerge – Mother Abagail, the benevolent 108-year-old woman who urges them to build a community in Boulder, Colorado; and Randall Flagg, the nefarious “Dark Man” who delights in chaos and violence.

Date: December 6, 2018Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m.

OLLI Book ClubInspired by the PBS special, “The Great American

Read,” join OLLI members to discover or rediscover some of the most meaningful books of our time as chosen by a national survey of America’s 100 best-loved novels. This semester we have chosen one book to discuss each month and are hoping to continue this in the coming semesters.

Facilitator: Shelby Crews is the Director of the OLLI program at Texas Tech University. She has been an avid reader since childhood and is especially looking forward to discussing these books as a part of “The Great American Read.”

Fee: FREELocation: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410



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Table TalksJoin us for an informal and personal conversation over

lunch with citizens who have led interesting lives and careers. Enrollment is limited. Don’t delay in reserving your spot by enrolling online.

Kathy RolloAfter 28 years of service to the district, Dr. Kathy Rollo began her tenure as superintendent of Lubbock ISD on February 1, 2018. Having grown up in Lubbock, Dr. Rollo never strayed too far from her roots. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from Texas Tech University and forged

her career in the very district that cultivated her love for teaching. Kathy was an elementary teacher and assistant principal in schools across Lubbock ISD before spending ten years as principal of Murfee Elementary. In 2009 the district sought a visionary leader respected by peers to lead Lubbock ISD’s first professional development department. Kathy Rollo was the obvious choice. She was promoted to associate superintendent for elementary schools in 2013 and remained in that position until the summer of 2017, when she left the district to work in the College of Education at Texas Tech University. In addition to her service within the district, Dr. Rollo is a trailblazer in the Lubbock community, having won numerous awards for her leadership.

Date: October 1, 2018 Day/Time: Monday, 11:30-1 p.m. Fee: $20 (includes lunch)Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 25 participants

Bill Dean: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

Join Texas Tech Alumni Association CEO and president Bill Dean as he takes a look back at his remarkable career. Topics will include changes over the years within the university and the student body; as well as memorable moments like the entry into the Southwest Conference, the entry into the

Big 12, the murder of the cleaning lady, the name change, 9-11, the 1970s tornado, and the murder of the police officer last fall.

Date: October 23, 2018 Day/Time: Tuesday, 11:30-1 p.m.Fee: $15 (includes lunch)Location: Skyviews Restaurant, Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 25 participants Under license from Shutterstock.com

6666 Barn, photo by Billy Hathorn

Travel and Day Trips6666 and Pitchfork Ranch

The Pitchfork and 6666 ranches near Guthrie, Texas each have been in operation for over a hundred years! Join OLLI as we tour these historic West Texas ranches which, although modernized in keeping with the times, have maintained their traditions and heritage. Members will enjoy lunch at the Pitchfork and tour the ranch; afterwards, we’ll visit the Horse Division of the Four Sixes and shop at the 6666 Supply House before returning to Lubbock.

Date: September 11, 2018 Day/Time: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $65 (fee includes transportation, admittance to the ranches and a home-cooked meal)Location: Texas Tech Plaza, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79410Capacity: 76 participants


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Katharine Hayhoe: Climate ScientistDr. Katharine Hayhoe will introduce and facilitate a panel discussion on solutions by industry leaders regarding climate change. A brief 20-minute presentation about the future of energy and climate by Dr. Hayhoe will be followed by a 90-minute moderated discussion with panelists: clean energy

expert Michael Webber, conventional energy expert Joey Hall, and free market advocate and policy expert Bob Inglis.

Date: October 12, 2018 Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. Fee: $15 with OLLI discount, $20 for non-membersLocation: Texas Tech University Allen Theater

Gina Chavez: 2015 Austin Musician of the Year

Gina Chavez is blending the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. A multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress, Chavez is a nine-time Austin Music Award winner – including 2015 Musician of the Year and Album of the Year for her sophomore release, “Up.Rooted.” Her independent

album topped the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts following a national feature on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and has been hailed by The Boston Globe, USA Today, Texas Monthly and the Austin Chronicle. Her band’s Tiny Desk concert made NPR’s top 15 of 2015.

Date: November 16, 2018 Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. Fee: $15 with OLLI discount, $20 for non-membersLocation: Texas Tech University Allen Theater

Ruthie Foster: Grammy-Nominated Blues, Folk and Soul Singer

In the tight-knit musical community of Austin, Texas, it’s tough to get away with posturing. You either bring it, or you don’t. If you do, word gets around. And one day, you find yourself duetting with Bonnie Raitt or standing onstage with the Allman Brothers at New York’s Beacon Theater and trading verses with Susan Tedeschi. You might even wind up getting nominated for a Best Blues Album Grammy – three times in a row. And those nominations would be in addition to your seven Blues Music Awards, three Austin Music Awards, the Grand Prix du Disque Award from the Académie Charles-Cros in France and a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year. There’s only one Austinite with that résumé: Ruthie Foster.

Date: February 22, 2019Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. Fee: $15 with OLLI discount, $20 for non-membersLocation: Texas Tech University Allen Theater

Presidential Lecture & Performance SeriesSave $5 on the TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. OLLI individual general admission price is $15 with a

2018-2019 OLLI name badge and can be purchased at the Select-A-Seat box office at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com using discount code “OLLI.” Tickets available August 1!

For more information, please contact Jo Moore at (806)-834-5261, by e-mail at [email protected] or visit www.presidentialseries.ttu.edu and www.facebook.com/presidential.series

Ruthie Foster, photo by Mary Keating Bruton


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BODYTRAFFIC: Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company

Named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch in 2013 and Best of Culture by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC has been instrumental in establishing Los Angeles as a center for contemporary dance. With their versatile repertoire BODYTRAFFIC is internationally recognized as bridging both new audiences and experienced dance enthusiasts with works by today’s most distinctive choreographic voices such as Kyle Abraham, Hofesh Shechter, Barak Marshall, Richard Siegal and Victor Quijada among many others. BODYTRAFFIC recently toured Israel and Jordan as part the DanceMotion USA tour which is produced by the Brooklyn Academy of Music in conjunction with the U.S. State Department.

Date: March 22, 2019 Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. Fee: $15 with OLLI discount, $20 for non-membersLocation: Texas Tech University Allen Theater

Reduced Shakespeare Company: Internationally Renowned Acting Troupe

It’s back! “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” is the original and timeless classic from the Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC). Every ten years, give or take, the RSC goes back to the source, the fountainhead, the birth of all things that followed.

All 37 plays in 97 minutes! “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” is an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. It was London’s longest-running comedy, having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! The show has been seen at the Kennedy Center, Off-Broadway and from sea to shining sea. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild and memorable ride that leaves audiences breathless and helpless with laughter.

Date: April 12, 2019Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. Fee: $15 with OLLI discount, $20 for non-membersLocation: Texas Tech University Allen Theater

Reduced Shakespeare, photo by Daniel Coston

BODYTRAFFIC, photo by Tomasz Rossa

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Fall 2018 Class Summary – Lubbock

Class Page Day Date Time Fee Location Orientation for New and Prospective Members 6 8/15 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Orientation for New and Prospective Members 6 8/15 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Fall Kickoff: An Evening with Wyman Meinzer 6 8/22 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. $20 TTU Museum Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo 11 8/23 Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. $55 Instructor’s home Movie 1: “South Pacific” 10 8/29 Wed. 2 p.m. $7 Cinemark Movies 16 Book Club: “And Then There Were None” 18 8/30 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza The Rise and Fall of the Average Rock Band 11 8/30 & 9/6 Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. $20 McKenzie-Merket Learning to Use Essential Oils Safely in your Home 12 9/5 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Sense and Scent Ability of Dogs 16 9/10 Mon. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE International Cultural Center 6666 and Pitchfork Ranch 19 9/11 Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $65 Texas Tech Plaza Dinner and a Movie: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” 12 9/12 Wed. 6-8:30 p.m. $35 Skyviews Restaurant Legacy of the Slaton Harvey House 14 9/12 Wed. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 Slaton Harvey House Dinner and a Movie: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” 12 9/13 Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. $35 Skyviews Restaurant Healthy Shopping 101 13 9/13 Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. $15 Market Street Wine Savvy 12 9/26 Wed. 6-8:30 p.m. $49 Skyviews Restaurant Ride to Wellness: Equine-Assisted Therapy 8 9/17 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Therapeutic Riding Center Recovering From a Crash/Computer Buying Guide 16 9/18 Tues. 6-8 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Police Chief to Award-Winning Author 8 9/19 Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza “It Happened One Night” (1934) 11 9/20 Thurs. 5-7:30 p.m. $27 Lubbock Women’s Club Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo 11 9/20 Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. $55 Instructor’s home Book Club: “The Handmaid’s Tale” 18 9/20 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Spine Health 13 9/24 Mon. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Digital Photography for Beginners 15 9/24 & 9/26 Mon./Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $30 Garden and Arts Center Finding Your Ancestors 9 9/25 Tues. 5-6:30 p.m. $15 Carillon LifeCare Community Movie 2: “Rebel Without a Cause” 10 9/26 Wed. 7 p.m. $7 Cinemark Movies 16 Wine Savvy 12 9/27 Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. $49 Skyviews Restaurant Healthy Eating for One or Two 13 9/27 Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. $15 Market Street Archaeology at Lubbock Lake Landmark 14 9/27 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Lubbock Lake Landmark Table Talks: Kathy Rollo 19 10/1 Mon. 11:30-1 p.m. $20 Skyviews Restaurant Leonard Bernstein Teaches You Music, Part II 7 10/2 & 10/9 Tues. 5:30-7 p.m. $20 Carillon LifeCare Community TTU Public Art Collection Tour 14 10/3 Wed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 Texas Tech Plaza Re-Creating Haydn’s Creation 7 10/4 Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 TTU Museum Handmade Seasonal Greeting Cards 15 10/8 Mon. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Introduction to Yoga 13 10/9, 12, 16 & 19 Tues./Fri. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $22 UMC Activities Center The Cloud 17 10/10 Wed. 6-8 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza My Characters Did It: “Surprise, Texas” 7 10/11 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Carillon LifeCare Community Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Scientist 20 10/12 Fri. 7 p.m. $15/$20 TTU Allen Theater Social Media 17 10/16 Tues. 6-8 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Safety Abroad 9 10/17 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Movie 3: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” 10 10/17 Wed. 7 p.m. $7 Cinemark Movies 16 Rightsizing: Simplify Your Surroundings 9 10/18 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Rightsizing: Simplify Your Surroundings 9 10/18 Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Non-Fiction Reading Group: “The Soul of America” 17 10/22 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Bill Dean: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen 19 10/23 Tues. 11:30-1 p.m. $15 Skyviews Restaurant How to Play Mahjong 16 10/23, 25, 30 & 11/1 Tues. & Thurs. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Apps for Everyday Life 17 10/24 Wed. 6-8 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Book Club: “Lonesome Dove” 18 10/24 Wed. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo 11 10/25 Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. $55 Instructor’s home The Basics of Watercolor Painting 16 10/29-11/1 Mon.-Thurs. 2-4 p.m. $60 Texas Tech Plaza Roland Springs Ranch/Ancient Animals of West Texas 14 11/5 Mon. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Handmade Seasonal Greeting Cards 15 11/5 Mon. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza An Informal History of the 1920s 15 11/6 & 11/13 Tues. 5:30-7 p.m. $15/$28 Texas Tech Plaza Bread Making Made Easy 12 11/7, 14 & 28 Wed. 2-5 p.m. $85 Instructor’s home “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29” 15 11/8 Thurs. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Movie 4: “Die Hard” 10 11/14 Wed. 2 p.m. $7 Cinemark Movies 16 Current Budget Projection for 2019 11 11/15 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. $15 Texas Tech Plaza Chef’s Table with Dirk Rambo 11 11/15 Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. $55 Instructor’s home Book Club: “The Book Thief” 18 11/15 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Gina Chavez: 2015 Austin Musician of the Year 20 11/16 Fri. 7 p.m. $15/$20 TTU Allen Theater Ragtown Gospel Theater: Bethlehem 8 11/17 Sat. 1-5 p.m. $18 Ragtown Gospel Theater Handmade Seasonal Greeting Cards 15 12/4 Tues. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Acupuncture 13 12/6 Thurs. 4-5:30 p.m. $15 TTUHSC Book Club: “The Stand” 18 12/6 Thurs. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE Texas Tech Plaza Movie 5: “White Christmas” 10 12/12 Wed. 2 p.m. $7 Cinemark Movies 16 The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs 8 12/17 Mon. 2-4 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza The Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs 8 12/18 Tues. 2-4 p.m. $20 Texas Tech Plaza Ruthie Foster: Blues, Folk and Soul Singer 20 2/22 Fri. 7 p.m. $15/$20 TTU Allen Theater BODYTRAFFIC: Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company 21 3/22 Fri. 7 p.m. $15/$20 TTU Allen Theater Reduced Shakespeare Company 21 4/12 Fri. 7 p.m. $15/$20 TTU Allen Theater

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