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Page 1: N E W S L E T T E R - Welcome to OLLI · Alice & Clifford Hart Jon Hartman* Robert Hauert Nancy J. Heikinen Marge Higley Helen M. Hill Gail French Hubbard Arlene Huff Diane Imredy

Also inside...Annual meeting and election.................32015 Sustainability Honor Roll.............4In Memoriam.............................................7

Big Hearts event May 26 — See page 8

N E W S L E T T E RApril, 2016

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Regents of the University of

Michigan

Michael J. Behm

Mark Bernstein

Laurence B. Deitch

Shauna Ryder Diggs

Denise Ilitch

Andrea Fischer Newman

Andrew C. Richner

Katherine E. White

Mark Schlissel, ex officio

The University of Michigan, as an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432. (734) 763-0235. TTY (734) 647-1388.

N E W S L E T T E ROSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTEAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Turner Senior Resource CenterSuite C, Room 1163

2401 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105-2193

STAFF

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Jean Leverich FINANCE DIRECTOR, Lisa Barton

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Julie Haines

Office hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Phone: (734) 998-9351 Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.olli-umich.org

APRIL, 2016

PHOTOGRAPHS

ONLINE SOURCES: FRONT COVER, PP. 8, 9, 12 WILLIAM KINCAID, P. 7

GREGORY FOx, P. 12 AbbIE LAWRENCE-JACObSON, P. 13

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Candidates, Officer and Board Election

2016-2017

Names in boldface are those members who are

nominated for election to a two year term now.

Names in lightface type are members who will complete

the second year of a two-year term and are not up for

election now.

Officers and Members Board of Directors

President

Ginny RezmierskiVice President

Bill Robertstreasurer

John Dorceysecretary

Al Gourdji

Lectures committee

Bill Furtwanglerstudy GrouPs committee

Stu SimonmarketinG and PubLications

committee

Wendy Meadinformation technoLoGy

committee

Muriel Converse

At-Large Members of the Board

Mildred DenekeGerry GardnerBette Michael

Al PaasCraig RamsayLeo SheddenMaureen SteinMarie Vitale

Past President

Fran Weinstein

associate director of sociaL Work & community ProGrams,

umhs Darlene Racz

schooL of sociaL Work academic adVisor

Ruth Dunkle

OLLI Annual Meeting and Election: May 12, 2016

The Annual Meeting of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan, including the election of officers and Board of Directors, will be held at the RAVE Theater on Thursday, May 12 at 9:15 a.m. The agenda will include comments from executive officers, the annual OLLI financial report, and highlights of coming spring/summer offerings. All OLLI members are invited; refreshments will be served. Come, hear, and vote. The election is based on the slate of candidates at the right. Candidates will be presented by Bev Bagozzi, on behalf of the Nominating Committee. After the Annual Meeting, our last Thursday Morning Themed Lecture will begin at 10:00. The speaker for the Thursday, May 12 Thursday Morning Lecture is popular lecturer Ralph Williams, whose talk, entitled “Just Imagine!”, will address the role of the liberal arts in the contemporary American university. Please come early for the 9:15-9:45 a.m. annual meeting and consider staying for the lecture. Support your OLLI organization by participating in this Annual Meeting.-Ginny Rezmierski, OLLI Board President

If you would like to nominate an individual to serve on the board, please send the name to [email protected] by April 22.

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Jerry & Gloria AbramsGwen AdlerRolf Amsler

Richard & Beverly Bagozzi

Bernard BanetKaren BantelCarolyn J. BartleMichael & Lisa BartonJohn & Jann BayerlFran BeckleyGene & Kay BerrodinMary E. BlackDrs. Laurie &

Marshall BlondyJerry Breuer

Janet I. CalleJohn C. CameronSusan & Oliver

CameronSusan M. CarterDaniel ChapmanBeverly & Mort

ChethikPeggy CloughBarbara ComaiMuriel & Daniel

ConverseHoward CooperLinda L. CoughenourMalcolm & Nita CoxRoger C. CraigMary & Sterling

Crandall

Carol L. Cross

Dolores & Ronald Dawson

John D. DebbinkAndrew & Suzanne

DempsterMildred DeneckeMel & Jean DicksonJan & Tom DohertyRobert DonnellanJohn DorceyMary Anne Drew

Morgan & Sally Edwards

Janet & Scott FoglerLeon & Marcia

FriedmanRon Frisch & Wenli

ZhangJane & Franz FucekBill & Ann

Furtwangler

Richard & Linda Galant

Enid H. GallerGerald T. GardnerRobert & Jane GelmanRenate GerulaitisElizabeth & Karl

GlennThea GlicksmanAnita & Albert

Goldstein

Alfred & Judith Gourdji*

Dan & Norma GreenElliott GreenbergJean F. GreenfieldSondra Gunn

Michele HallRichard HarmonAlice & Clifford HartJon Hartman*Robert HauertNancy J. HeikinenMarge HigleyHelen M. HillGail French HubbardArlene Huff

Diane Imredy

Jerry & Sue JanuszJudy M. Judd

Yale & Joan KamisarJohn & Janet KnappJohn Kotre

Irene LamanenGerald LapidusAbbie Lawrence-

Jacobson & Alan Jacobson

Carol H. LeitchSue LeongJean LeverichErwin A. LezbergShirley A. Lockery

2015 Honor Roll of DonorsOsher Lifelong Learning Institute

at the University of Michigan

Fund for SustainabilityWe thank all donors to this 2015 OLLI Fund for Sustainability for their willingness to help close the gap between OLLI revenues and expenses. Continual support of this annual fund will help assure ongoing growth in programming and reasonable fees. Donors of gifts of $75+ received from

January 1 through December 31, 2015 are in this Honor Roll.

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Carol & Lou MacciniBill Burnham &

Marcia MajorEd & Cathy Marcus*Mara Markovs & Mary

WesthoffIrwin Goldstein &

Martha MayoMargaret & Harris

McClamrochLinda McCreaDan & Carol

McDonnellKathryn McWilliamsTim Mervak & Sheila

MarcusBette MichaelRichard Miller*Stephen ModellWanda MontibellerJohn & Dorothy

MorenoEliana Moya-RaggioBarbara Murphy &

Gavin EadieClaire & Michael

Murray

Glenina & Michael Nolte

Rob & Quincy Northrup

V. Elaine Nutt

Ellen L. OffenPaul & MaryClare

OlsonJerry & Marilyn Otten

Al & Cecilia PaasKaren PancostFred PattersonCarol & Wade PeacockRandall & Janet

PeacockAnne Marie PiehlLeah A. PotereMary & Richard Price

Sharon & Hugo Quiroz

Darlene RaczPatricia & Richard

RedmanLeonard & Virginia

RezmierskiPaula RichMarlin & Dorothy

RistenbattBill Roberts*Joy RomeHazel RoodSherry RootEsther RubinNancy W. RuganiPatricia Rutowski

David & Jane SchmidtRobert & Jeanie

SchultzKatherine ScottKeith ScottMarilyn K. ScottHarriet SelinBob & Jo Anne ShawShirley SheaCliff & Ingrid SheldonJudith SherickBill & Sheila SikkengaLillian M. SimmsRonnie & Stu SimonFrances & Scott

SimondsKathleen SingerBrooks & Nancy

SitterleyRadley & Sandra

Smith*JoAnn R. SochaSharon Jean SpragueNancy & Jim StanleyLeon & Maureen SteinVirginia E. SteinRebecca Super

Ann & Tony Tai

Michael & Ellen Taylor

Deborah TeichmanBette M. ThompsonAnn TomlanovichMichael & Susan

Tranquilla

Nelly Ullman

Sara E. VanderVoortHenry Van DykeMarie Vitale &

Carolyn SiebersLonni Vitale & Royce

Williams

James R. WalterSherry WardenSandra WeimertFran & Jack WeinsteinJoan B. WellsDonna Winkelman &

Thomas EasthopeMax & Mary

WisgerhofDominic K.H. WongJon & Susan Wooley*denoted matching gift

Total gifts from individuals

January 1 – December 31, 2015

$25,756.00

Please see page 6 for Legacy and In Memory and

In Honor of gifts.

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Fundraising at OLLIOLLI at U of M is in its sixth year of raising funds to help assure long-term sustainability. The most successful OLLIs are those whose members invest in their OLLI organization through volunteering and their financial contributions. We are so grateful to our volunteers and to our members whose financial commitment provides for the continued success of our programs. John Dorcey, OLLI Board Treasurer, has shared that member contributions have helped fund an increased staff, an upgraded computer system, and higher quality programs and publications.

OLLI at U of M is also planning more member-to-member activities before and after OLLI programs, reaching out to newer members, and responding to the anticipated growth of our membership. Future contributions to OLLI’s Sustainability Fund will support OLLI operating expenses, technology upgrades, and enhanced program offerings while minimizing fee increases. We will hold our OLLI Donor Thank You event in October of 2016- stay tuned for details!

Consider a Legacy Gift for OLLIOLLI is grateful to members who consider a legacy gift as a meaningful way to support OLLI into the future. The two most common legacy gifts are bequests and charitable remainder trusts. Please feel free to contact OLLI Finance Director Lisa Barton at [email protected] or 734-761-2540 with questions or for further information.

In Memory of Fred Anderson

Marlene Blum

In Memory of Don Axon

Bill Roberts and Van Harrison

Fran and Jack Weinstein

In Memory of Marjorie Cripps

Fran and Jack Weinstein

In Memory of Lori Dunn

Fran and Jack Weinstein

In Memory of Patricia Harmon

Richard Harmon

In Memory of Wilfred Kincaid

Irene LamanenGerry Lapidus Linda McCrea

In Memory of Eric Warden

Gwen AdlerDaniel and Muriel

ConverseJanet and Scott Fogler

Albert and Anita Goldstein

Michele Hall Joan McCoy and Ruthie

AdamsEliana Moya-Raggio

Bill RobertsCatherine Shaw

Lois TheisFran and Jack Weinstein

In Memory of Bill LeverichJean Leverich

In Memory of William SikkengaSarah Vandervoort

In Honor of Bill Roberts and Van

HarrisonGwen Adler

Fran Weinstein

In Honor of Stu SimonEllen Offen

In Honor of Barbara Walters

Maureen Stein

In Honor of Fran Weinstein

Miriam Shaw

In Memory Of or In Honor Of Gifts

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Wilfred Macdonald Kincaid, born Friday, September 13, 1918, died Saturday, Dec 12, 2015. He succumbed after a brief illness at

age 97 in the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Born in Cornhill, Scotland, the only child of William Abraham Kincaid and Mary Christina Macdonald Kincaid, who married after both served in France during WWI. After his infancy in Scotland, his parents settled in Berkeley, CA. Upon his high school graduation, he graduated from the University of California-Berkeley in 1940 with a degree in mathematics. He completed his Ph.D. in applied mathematics at Brown University in Providence, RI. Wilfred’s career began in Hampton, VA, at a government agency which grew into the Nation-al Aeronautics Space Administra-tion (NASA). After WWII service as a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, US Army, he relocated to Ann Arbor in 1946 to teach mathematics as a professor at the University of Michigan, a position he held until he retired in 1984. In the fall of 1950, Wilfred joined the graduate outing club at UM, where he met a schoolteacher working on her doctorate in education named Fay Allen. Wilfred and Fay Allen were married on November 27, 1952 at

in memoriamthe First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor. The couple joined the First United Methodist Church in 1955 and remained members throughout their lives. Wilfred and Fay had three sons, William Allen Kincaid, of Ann Arbor; Walter James Kincaid, of San Jose, CA (predeceased); and David Andrew Kincaid, of Ypsilanti. Fay Allen, Wilfred’s wife, preceded him in death in 2004. Other survivors include Deborah Gibson, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, affianced to William Allen Kincaid. Wilfred pursued many interests in his long post-academic career. Within his church, he was a devoted founder and participant in their Memorial Garden. He contributed to his church’s Current Events discussions and kept his Ann Arbor District Library card busy by checking out books until a few weeks prior to his death. Wilfred was an active member of OLLI-UM, both attending and teaching classes and lectures. In Fall 2015, he participated in Gerry Lapidus’ book group on Confronting World Order and Amy Seeto’s study group on Chinese History and Culture. Other interests included the study of anomalies as an ardent advocate of the Society for Scientific Exploration. He also maintained a membership in the American Academy of Mathematics. His family, his OLLI friends, and many others will miss him dearly.

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2016 Big Hearts for Seniors Event

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan is pleased to partner with four other community-based University of Michigan Health System programs for seniors to present the 2016 Big Hearts for Seniors Event on May 26. All proceeds from Big Hearts for Seniors go directly to support OLLI, Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, the Housing Bureau for Seniors, Silver Club Memory Programs, and the Turner Senior Wellness Program. Letter to Anita is a riveting portrait of the effects of anti-gay discrimination on families and how one woman, Dr. Ronni Sanlo, found her voice and her capacity for forgiveness. Directed by Andrea Meyerson and narrated by Meredith Baxter, the documentary provides historic context for the discrimination that today’s LGBT older adults have faced in their lifetimes and, in many cases, continue to face. Letter to Anita portrays a story of love and loss, family and solitude, acting and activism. After the film, Sanlo and well-

known community leader Jim Toy, will join us for remarks. Both Sanlo and Toy have strong connections to the University of

Michigan and to the Spectrum Center, UM’s LGBT resource and support center. The author of The Purple Golf Cart: Misadventures of a Lesbian Grandma (2013), Sanlo is a well-known keynote speaker and workshop presenter who draws upon her experiences as a professor, LGBT center director, and dean of students as well as her personal life experiences. Toy helped establish the first university center devoted to sexual orientation concerns, now known as UM’s Spectrum Center. Toy is a founding member of the PFLAG/Ann Arbor, HARC, GLSEN/Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area, WRAP, Transgender Advocacy Project, Washtenaw Rainbow Neighbors, Washtenaw Faith Action Network, and the Out Loud Chorus, among other organizations. Ryan Cowmeadow of the Area Agency on Aging will be the master of ceremonies for this event. Cowmeadow is a dynamic speaker

Sanlow, Jim Toy and Ryan Cowmeadow, with musical guests George Bedard & the Kingpins

Letter to Anita documentary event featuring Ronni

Jim Toy

Ronni Sanlo

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Please join us for the Big Hearts Kickoff event on April 14th at 3:30 at the Turner Senior Resource Center! We will be introducing the movie, serving popcorn, and will have tickets available for purchase.

For more info or tickets: http://www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/BHS/

and teacher who has vast experience with LGBT seniors in the Washtenaw County area. We are fortunate that Ingrid Sheldon, Mayor of Ann Arbor from 1993-2000, is serving as the honorary chair for this Big Hearts event. Since her retirement, Sheldon has been involved with a number of local nonprofit organizations, including OLLI, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, and the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. The 2016 Big Hearts for Seniors Fundraiser will be kicked off with a special performance by local favorites, George Bedard & the Kingpins, performers of a lively mix of rockabilly, swing, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and honky-tonk. Goldmine Magazine hailed George Bedard as “one of the best rockabilly pickers on the planet.” Frequent performers at Top of the Park and Grillin’ for Food Gatherers, George Bedard & the Kingpins are generously donating their time. We hope to see you there!

WHEN:Thursday, May 26, 20165:30 - 6:15 p.m. V.I.P. Reception (Emcee remarks at 6:00 p.m.)6:15 p.m. Doors open for general admission6:30 p.m. George Bedard and the Kingpins perform7:00 p.m. Movie begins 8:00 p.m. Remarks by Ronni Sanlo and Jim Toy

WHERE:Michigan Theater603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor

COST:General admission seats are $15.VIP tickets are $50, which include a reception with hors d’oeuvres provided by Atria Park of Ann Arbor, a free drink ticket (soda, beer or wine), cash bar, and meet & greet with Emcee Ryan Cowmeadow, Honorary Chair Ingrid Sheldon, and spe-cial guests Ronni Sanlo and Jim Toy.Tickets are available at the door (general admission only) or online at www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/BHS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact Julie Haines, 734-998-9351 or [email protected].

George Bedard and the Kingpins

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This fall, with the help of Ian Robinson, a lecturer in UM’s Social Theory and Practice program in the Residential College and graduate students in the School of Social Work, OLLI-UM will pioneer its very first service learning class! Developing a service learning class is an important part of OLLI’s strategic plan. Service learning integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service-learning courses differ from traditional classes or study groups in that:• service-learning course objectives are linked to real community needs and are designed in cooperation with community partners and service recipients. • in service-learning, community service informs academic dialogue and comprehension. UM has engaged students, faculty, and community members in learning together through community service and civic participation for the past 40 years. Our former program director Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson first heard of OLLIs participating in service learning classes while attending the Osher National Resource Center Conference. Recognizing that many OLLI

members have long-standing commitments to local organizations that combat homelessness and hunger, she asked Study Group Chair Stu Simon and the OLLI Study Group Committee if they were interested in developing such a class. Study Group committee member Kathleen Singer agreed to work on creating a service learning class that would capitalize on the strengths and contributions of older adults while also serving a genuine need in the community. Still in development, the class will build on OLLI’s relationship with the UM’s School of Social Work and the expertise of the panelists who spoke at the After Five event, Homelessness in Washtenaw County, to focus on issues of homelessness in our community. The six-week long service learning course will include one and a half hours of discussion per week along with three to four hours of volunteering.

OLLI-UM to Embark on Service Learning this Fall!

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According to OLLI Marketing and Publications Chair Wendy Mead, there are two kinds of people in the greater Ann Arbor area: those who love OLLI and those who have never heard about OLLI. Wendy and the Marketing and Publications Committee intend to spread the word about OLLI and to promote a spirit of community and friendship with a participative marketing campaign called “Show Your ‘O.’” OLLI members will receive “O” buttons and be encouraged to wear their buttons around town to provide more visibility for OLLI. The OLLI Marketing Committee, Social Interaction Committee, and Board of Directors are developing a list of fun, on-going community

A Summer with OLLI:“Show Your ‘O’, the First Annual OLLI Picnic, and Summer Lecture Series

events this sum-mer for OLLI members to “show their ‘O’,” including Top of the Park and Art Fair. One of the first “Show Your ‘O’” events will be an end-of-year picnic at Gallup Park. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Members will be asked to bring their own lunch. Drinks, desserts, and entertainment will be provided by the OLLI Social Interaction Committee. RSVP at [email protected]. We hope you can join us! Upcoming “Show Your ‘O’” events will be posted on olli-umich.org and on our Facebook page, as they become available.

Let’s not let our brains get fried for the summer!

Join OLLI for our Inaugural Summer Lecture Series

Watch for more information coming soon.

Psssst...news

flash from

the Lectures

Committee!

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The OLLI Kick-Off Planning Committee, led by Vice President Bill Roberts, is already hard at work planning our fall 2016 Kick Off, which will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Kensington Court Hotel, by the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor. The keynote lecture for this year’s Kick Off will be “Can One Person Really Change the World?,” given by photojournalist and author Tom Clynes. Clynes travels the world covering the adventurous side of science, the environment, education, and extraordinary personalities for magazines such as National Geographic and Popular Science, where he is a contributing editor. His work has also appeared in Men’s Journal, Nature, The New York Times Magazine, The Sunday Times Magazine, and many other publications. Clynes is the author of Wild Planet! and most recently,

The Boy Who Played with Fusion: Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting, and How to Make a Star, which is shortlisted for the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. In his talk, Clynes will consid-

er how our OLLI-UM members have changed the world. He has asked that OLLI gather stories of things our members have done and are doing that

make a difference in our community and the world. Please submit your story to [email protected]. Six lucky Kick Off attendees will receive a copy of The Boy Who Played with Fusion. After the keynote address, please join OLLI staff and volunteers for light refreshments, to learn more about volunteer opportunities, and to register for Fall 2016 lectures, classes, events, and day trips.

Save the Date for OLLI’s 2016 Kick Off: “Can One Person Really Change the World?”

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One of the wonderful aspects of OLLI is that there are many opportunities to take a leader-ship role, whether by serving on a committee or leading a study group. As our membership continues to grow, the OLLI Study Group Committee seeks diverse member volunteers who are interested in sharing their knowledge and interests with other members. OLLI study groups don’t have tests, homework, or grades; they simply focus on the joy of learning. A study group can be as short or as long as you want it to be—we’ve had instructors lead a single session and we’ve had instructors who’ve chosen to meet throughout the year! Some of our instructors have a background in education or teaching; others just enjoy facilitating learning and sharing enthusiasm for hobbies and interests. OLLI also welcomes collaborations with other university and community organizations. OLLI members have expressed an interest in having more foreign language classes, poetry, art history/art appreciation,

creative writing and memoirs, theater and acting, music history/theory/appreciation, acting, comparative religion, Buddhism, genealogy, natural wonders, geography, ecosystems, constitutional law, politics, computer literacy, and fiction and non-fiction book discussions. We have study group leaders who successfully use TED talks and Great Courses and Teaching Company DVDs to facilitate lively and informed conversation on difficult topics. Please consider submitting a course proposal for one of these topics or for any topic that interests you—be as creative as you want! If you’d like to talk about course design or facilitating learning with older adults before submitting a course proposal, the OLLI Program Director, Jean Leverich, and the OLLI Study Group Committee are always available to help. Additionally, Stu Simon, the Study Group Committee Chair, leads a free OLLI Group Facilitation class for potential instructors. The next Group Facilitation course is of-fered on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Saline Senior Center. In addition to the pleasure of facilitating learning, OLLI study group leaders receive two complimentary study group registrations or one free lecture series within one year of service.

Be an OLLI Study Group Leader this Fall!

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OLLI Out of TownThe Magic Flute Ann Arbor

Opera Club EventFriday, April 29, 7-9 p.m.

Oliphant Auditorium, Kellogg Eye Clinic, UM

Cost: $8.00

Study GroupWomen of Greek Tragedy

Marilyn ScottStarts Wednesday, May 4, 1:15-3

p.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

Cost: $40

Study GroupThe Last Decision

Marion HoltStarts Wednesday, May 4, 10

a.m.-12 p.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

Cost: $35

Study GroupShodo – Japanese Calligraphy

Konomi Shinohara CorbinFriday, May 6, 1-3 p.m.

Turner Senior Resource CenterCost: $15 plus $5 in-class

materials fee

Distinguished LectureConfronting Climate Change:

What are the Challenges?Henry Pollack, Ph.D.

Tuesday, May 10, 10-11:30 a.m.Rave Cinemas

Cost: $10

OLLI Annual MeetingThursday, May 12, 9:15-10 a.m.

Rave CinemasCost: Free

Thursday Themed Lecture“Just Imagine”

Ralph Williams, Ph.D.Thursday, May 12, 10-11:30

Rave CinemasCost: $10

OLLI Out of TownThe Magic Flute Dress

Rehearsal at Detroit Opera House

Friday, May 13, 9:15 a.m.-6 p.m.Meijer at Carpenter Rd

Cost: $127.00

OLLI After FiveA Visitor’s View of Brazil and

ArgentinaBill Roberts & Van HarrisonTuesday, May 17, 7-9 p.m.

Turner Senior Resource CenterCost: $8.00

Study GroupUsing the Internet & Keeping

Your Computer SafeJack Spence

Wednesday, May 18, 9:30-11 a.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

Cost: $10

Look What’s Coming Up!

For more information: https://olli-umich.org/olli/index.php/member/ctlg

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Big Hearts for Seniors EventLetter to Anita Movie

Thursday, May 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Michigan Theater

Cost: $15, $50 V.I.P.

Study GroupConversation in the Digital Age

Gerry LapidusStarts Monday, June 6,12:30-2:30

p.m.Turner Senior Resource Center;

Cost: $35

Study GroupRecombinant DNA and its

Potential ImpactBob Reed

Starts Tues., June 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

Cost: $ 35

OLLI Out of TownJackson Historic Prison TourTuesday, June 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Meijer at Carpenter Rd.Cost: $100.00

Study GroupUsing the Internet & Keeping

Your Computer SafeJack Spence

Wednesday, June 8, 9:30-11 a.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

Cost: $10

Show Your O EventOLLI First Annual Potluck

PicnicWednesday, June 29, 11 a.m.-2

p.m.Gallup ParkCost: Free

Study GroupGroup Facilitation Training

Stu SimonFriday, August 12, 9-12

Saline Senior CenterCost: Free

OLLI After FiveIntroduction to Amish Quilt

GardensMary Davis

Tuesday, August 23, 7-9 p.m.Turner Senior Resource Center

OLLI Kick OffCan One Person Really Change

the World?Tom Clines

Thursday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

Kensington Court Hotel

OLLI Out of TownThe Amish Quilt Gardens Along

Indiana’s Heritage TrailTuesday, September 13-Wednes-day, September 14, 8:30 a.m.-6

p.m.Meijer at Carpenter Rd.

Cost: $290 double occupancy; $370 single occupancy OLLI

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