Prescott Learning Group Schedule

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Council Article/About OLLI

Over the three plus years I’ve been writing these columns, I’ve touched on the topic of volunteering several times. In fact, one of the first columns I wrote for the Spring 1 2015 catalog was titled “Opportunities”. There have been others over the last three years, but almost all of them were extolling the virtues of facilitating.

Going back to that first column was an interesting experience which reminded me of where I started this journey. That column did talk about the joys and benefits of facilitating, but then it went on to talk about basic OLLI governance. It talked about the means by which we, the OLLI members, control how our OLLI works, grows, and evolves: the Governing Council. It also talked about the work horses of the governing structure: the various committees which operate under the purview of the Governing Council.

This time of year, we are heading into the election season for OLLI. Every year, half of the eleven member Governing Council terms expire, requiring an election of the membership to either renew or replace those Council members. In some cases, it is a matter of replace, as Council members are limited to six consecutive years of service.

While it’s probably not for everyone, serving as a Governing Council member has its rewards. You get an up-close look at how OLLI actually operates and you get to participate in making decisions and implementing policies that affect our over 750 OLLI members. You get to make a difference. If you, as I used to, rail at the “people in charge” over bad decisions, now’s your chance to help make those bad decisions yourself.

If Governing Council seems too political for you, maybe consider one of the committees. We’re always looking for enthusiastic people to help make OLLI the great organization it is.

So how do you volunteer? It’s really easy. All you have to do is decide that you want to do it. Then, just let someone know. If you know a Council member, talk to them (Bill McFarland is chair of the nominating committee this year). If you don’t know a Council member, talk to the people in the OLLI office. We’re all friendly and will be glad to help you find where your talents could best be applied.

This year, think about running for Governing Council or about volunteering for a committee. You’ll enjoy the experience and really help out OLLI.

Ward StankeOLLI Governing Council

YC-OLLI MissionOLLI’s mission as a peer-directed organization within Yavapai College is to provide lifelong learning and social interaction opportunities. Talents, experience, and skills are shared in a relaxed environment to explore new interests, discover and develop latent abilities, engage in intellectual and cultural pursuits, and contribute to a rapidly changing multicultural and multigenerational society.

YC-OLLI VisionOLLI will continue to recognize the individuality of its members by emphasizing and expanding peer learning and social interaction. OLLI will:

• Function as a “knowledge exchange” in which we utilize, appreciate, and recognize the time and talent of our members as planners, facilitators, organizational officers and committee members

• Provide a wide variety of learning groups, workshops and forums, as well as social and cultural events

• Serve as an important resource and forum for the discussion of current issues and concerns of its members and the community

• Incorporate current and future technologies into our offerings to enhance the convenience and enjoyment of class participants

• Expand our OLLI interaction both nationally & internationally

Learning groups are available only to OLLI members. They are held on the Yavapai College Prescott Campus an alternative location is listed. Please check your group’s location.

Staff /Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (928) 717-7634Patricia Berlowe, AdministratorPatty Winkels, Administrative AssistantNicole Gardner, Administrative Assistant

Cover/interior photos by Chris Maxwell (Birds) and JJ McCormack (OLLI members).

COUNCIL ARTICLE:

www.yc.edu/prescottolli 1) Online registration is available2) You must have internet access and an email address3) ContacttheOLLIofficeforhelpwithyourusernameand

password4) Go to www.yc.edu/prescottolli and click on “Sign in and

Register for OLLI Learning Groups”5) Sign in with your user name and password6) Select your learning groups using the “add to cart” buttons7) Check out – and you are all set!

Online Registration

Giving Back

2(928) 717.7634 • www.yc.edu/prescottolli

Registration

Field Trips:o Apr 21 The Color Purple

o May 15 Science Museum - Pompeii Exhibito May 17 Gardening Tours: Yavapai College Greenhouseo May 19 Les Miserables at ASU Gammageo May 24 Gardening Tours: Whipstone Farms

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Spring 2 Registration• ALL enrollments & payments received by March 7 will be entered

into a random drawing to determine class placement.• Enrollments received after the drawing will be assigned

to groups on a first-come basis until capacity is reached. There is no way to guarantee your learning group placement.

• Field trips and events are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and are open to the public.

• Unless you hear from the OLLI office, assume you are IN the groups you requested.

Membership Fee OptionsYou may become an OLLI member by:

• Paying $165 per year, this Deluxe Membership includes 4 free learning groups per session. Additional learning groups are $30 each.

• Paying $65 per year, this Basic Membership requires payment of a $30 fee for each learning group enrollment.

• Scholarships are available on a limited basis – see the staff.• You can also split your $165 membership payment into 2 payments

over 3 months.• New to OLLI? We offer a one-time $10 six-week membership plus

$30 per learning group. Call 717-7634 for more information, only available after March 7.

Date _______________

o My membership is current, or I am enclosing:

o $165 Deluxe o $65 Basic o $10 Try Me

$ _____ for ______ learning groups @ $30 each

$ _____ for ______ field trips/events

$ _____ for ___________________ fees

$ _____ Donation to the OLLI Scholarship Fund

Methods of Payment:

o Check payable to: Yavapai College.

o For credit cards, please call the office at 717-7634 or come in, Bldg 31, Rm 110.

o I’d like more information about making a tax deductible donation to OLLI.

o Online registration is now available at www.yc.edu/prescottOLLI. Call the office for your user name and password.

Memberships are not eligible for refunds or extensions. OLLI learning group fees are not eligible for refund after the first full week, whether you have attended or not. Refunds will be issued for any reason, prior to the end of the first week of class or if OLLI cancels a group, or if a member does not get into a group due to a drawing.

Return completed registration form to: OLLI, 1100 E Sheldon St PMB 6912, Prescott AZ 86301

or call 717-7634 for credit card registration or register online at www.yc.edu/prescottOLLI

If Yavapai College is closed due to weather, OLLI is also closed.


Spring 2: 2018 Learning GroupsMonday Prescott

Time Learning Group Class #

Room

4/2-5/11 8:45-9:45am Qigong (Mon, Wed, Fri) 44 *4/2-5/7 8:30-11am Hiking the Prescott Circle Trail

Pt 2 of 243 *

4/2-4/23 9-11am Writing Chapter Books for Children

1 30-126

4/2-5/7 9-11am High Middle Ages Pt 2 of 2 18 4-1164/2-4/16 9:30am-12pm Beginning Quilling 40 29-1074/2-5/7 12-2pm Foreign Affairs: A Deeper Dive 13 31-1014/2-5/7 12-2pm Arm Chair Adventures 12 4-1024/2-5/7 12:30-2pm Religious Architecture 3 19-2244/2-5/7 2:30-4:30pm Women of the Hebrew Bible 7 3-2064/2-5/7 2:30-4:30pm The Irish Identity Pt 3 of 3 19 4-1024/2-5/7 2:30-5pm Clarence Darrow - Attorney for

the Damned20 31-101

Tuesday Prescott


Room

4/17-5/8 8:30-11am Wildflower Walks 45 *4/3-5/8 9-11am Physics & Our Universe Pt 1 of 2 30 19-2244/3-5/8 9-11am Understanding Weather 31 19-2154/3-5/8 9-11am Before 1776: Life in the

Colonies Pt 2 of 321 31-101

5/1 9-11am Native Wildflowers & Grasses in Landscaping

I 31-102

4/3-5/8 12-2pm The World of Espionage 22 19-2154/3-5/8 12-2pm Guide for the Journey Home 8 31-1024/3-5/8 12-2pm Popes and the Papacy Pt 2 of 2 23 31-1014/3-5/8 2:30-4:30pm The Way We Live Now 5 3-2714/3-5/8 2:30-4:30pm Embracing Life's Many Change

& Transitions14 31-101

4/3-5/8 2:30-4:30pm Vietnam Pt 2 24 4-102

Wednesday Time Prescott

Learning Group Class #

Room

4/4-5/9 8:30-11am Prescott Area Nature Walks 46 *4/4-5/9 8:30-11am Moderate Hiking 47 *4/4-5/9 8:30am-

12:30pmStrenuous Hiking 48 *

4/4-5/9 9-11am Skeptic's Guide to American History Pt 2

25 31-101

3/28 10-11am New Member Orientation A 31-1014/4-5/9 9-11am Electric Energy Production 32 3-2064/4-5/9 9-11am Your Stories 2 4-1164/4-5/9 12-2pm Both Sides Now: Debates from

Both Sides of the Pond15 31-101

4/4-5/9 12-2pm Beginning and Intermediate Guitar

41 30-126

4/4-5/9 12:15-2:15pm The Origin and Evolution of the Earth: Big Bang to the Future of Human Existence Pt 2 of 4

33 4-102

4/4 12:30-2pm Prescott History Hour: Bucky O'Neill

C 3-271

4/4-5/9 2:30-4:30pm Our Amazing Planet Explores Monarchy

26 4-102

4/4-5/9 2:30-4:30pm Coal Country: The Story of Appalachia

27 3-205

4/4-4/11 2:30-5pm Artificial Intelligence: An Intro 17 3-271

Thursday Time Prescott

Learning Group Class #

Room

4/12 10-11am Thinking About Facilitating for OLLI?

B 31-101

4/5 12:30-2pm Munch and Learn: Astronomy and the Recent Solar Eclipse

D 3-119

4/12 12:30-2pm Munch and Learn: Backpacking the Colorado Trail

E 3-119

4/19 12:30-2pm Munch and Learn: Forced sterilization of “undesirable” Americans

F 3-119

4/26 12:30-2pm Munch and Learn: The Ford Edsel

G 3-119

5/3 12:30-2pm A Caregiver’s Guide: Preparing to Care for your Loved One

J 19-215

4/12 12-2pm Medicare Made Easier H 19-2154/5-5/10 12-2pm Gardening Topics 37 31-1014/5 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Using iPads to

Help with Hearing and Vision in Class

K 3-119

4/12 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Anti-Malware Alternatives

L 3-119

4/19 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Searching/Finding Info on the Net

M 3-119

4/26 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Email N 3-1194/5-5/10 2:30-4:30pm Anthropology & the Study of

Humanity Pt 2 of 234 31-101

4/5-4/12 2:30-4:30pm UFO Discussion Group: The Men in the Moon

39 4-114

4/5-5/10 2:30-4:30pm The American West 28 4-1024/5-5/10 2:30-4:30pm Sacred Texts of the World Pt

2 of 39 3-271

Friday Prescott


Room

4/6-4/27 9-11am Memories of a Holocaust Survivor

29 4-102

4/6-5/11 9-11am Everyday Engineering Pt 3 of 3 35 3-2714/13-4/28 9-11am Cultivating Iris in Prescott

(Final mtg Sat 4/28)38 4-114

4/6-5/11 9-11am Asian Religions Pt 1 of 4 10 3-2034/6-5/11 12-2pm Viewpoints (Kangal) 16 31-1014/6-5/11 12-2pm Brain Myths Exploded Pt 1 of 2 36 3-2034/6-5/11 12-2pm How to Listen to & Understand

Great Music Pt 3 of 44 3-271

4/6-5/11 2:30-4:30pm Ted Talks 11 4-1024/6-5/11 2:30-4:30pm Intermediate Bridge 42 31-1024/6-5/11 2:30-5pm Overcoming Adversity 6 31-101

Field Trips Prescott

Time Learning Group Meet at

5/17 10-Noon Gardening Tours: Yavapai College Greenhouse

49 *

5/24 10-Noon Gardening Tours: Whipstone Farms

50 *

4/21 11am-9pm The Color Purple 51 Flagpoles5/15 8:30am-6pm Science Museum - Pompeii

Exhibit52 Flagpoles

5/19 11am-9pm Les Miserables at ASU Gammage

53 Flagpoles

*See description for location.


A) New Member Orientation Wed, 03/28, 10-11amBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: Barbara Lake Want to learn about OLLI? Learn about our history, committees, curriculum, and all the fun things we do at OLLI! Missed orientation when you first joined? You are welcome any time!

B) Thinking About Facilitating for OLLI?Thurs, 4/12, 10-11amBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 15Facilitator: Deb Dillon Join us in this free workshop that will present an overview of the teaching/facilitation process for OLLI. We will cover the simple process of how to develop and submit a proposal, as well as review ideas for future OLLI learning groups. Learn about resources available for facilitators, including mentoring, co-facilitating, and training.

C) Prescott History Hour: Bucky O’NeillWed, 4/4, 12:30-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 36Facilitator: John Krizek Bucky O’Neill, the Roughriders, and the Monument in the Plaza. We will hear the story behind that statue, and this town’s role in the Spanish-American war of 1898, and watch a special screening of the documentary film broadcast on Prescott’s public access channel 64, hosted by historian John Krizek and historian/re-enactor Jay Eby. There will be time for questions and answers, to elaborate on the colorful life of the former editor, sheriff, and mayor, in the rollicking frontier town that was Prescott in the 1890’s.

D) Munch and Learn: Astronomy and the Recent Solar EclipseThurs, 4/5, 12:30-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 90Facilitator: Rudy Arena* John Carter started his amateur astronomy hobby in 1986 when he acquired his first telescope. But astronomy is much like owning an RV - you start out with something small and manageable, until one day you wind up with something that replaces your house. John will talk about his experiences owning several telescopes and give all a clear idea what it is like to see the starry night through a telescope. You will be taken on a romp through space with photographs taken by John and other amateur astronomers, including his own photographs of the recent total solar eclipse. You will learn of the birth and death of stars, the grandeur of objects both near and far, the nature of light, and whether or not there really is life beyond Earth.

E) Munch and Learn: Backpacking the Colorado TrailThurs, 4/12, 12:30-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 90Facilitator: Rudy Arena* Donna Overland was born and raised in Southern California by free-spirited parents who loved nature, and the outdoors. At the age of 8-9 Donna back-packed and climbed to the top of Mount San Gorgonio, the highest mountain in Southern California. Many years later she married her second husband atop this same mountain. Donna has kept up her love of hiking and will, through words and video, tell us what it took to plan and complete a long distance 500 mile hike on the Colorado Trail. What equipment she used, the weather both the good and the bad, the elevation, the animals and the insects.

Workshops/Munch & Learn (Free with current membership, registration required)

Munch & Learn:F) Munch and Learn: Forced Sterilization of “Undesirable” AmericansThurs, 4/19, 12:30-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 90Facilitator: Rudy Arena* American society in the early 20th century engaged in activities that limited populations that society deemed “unfit” and as “polluting” the “superior” race. In this presentation, Debbie Roberts, a professor of history at Yavapai College, will look at the role the eugenics movement played in sterilization and explore the Supreme Court case, Buck versus Bell, which legalized involuntary sterilization of various groups within American society. Further discussion will explore how the concept of eugenics and sterilization in America influenced the beliefs and action of the Third Reich.

G) Munch and Learn: The Ford EdselThurs, 4/26, 12:30-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 90Facilitator: Rudy Arena* Bill Weiss will recount the story of the Edsel car introduced by the Ford Motor Co. in September 1957. It was a brand-new mid-priced car with unprecedented market research, unprecedented investment, and unprecedented hype. When Ford pulled the plug just 26 months later, it instantly became an unprecedented failure-a touchstone of everything wrong with “Detroit Iron.” Ford and Detroit’s failure to read American’s desire for smaller, more economical cars, led to a huge increase in the number of import compacts that flooded America in the Sixties an up to the present day.

*Master Facilitator (Facilitator who has offered 25 or more learning groups and workshops for OLLI)

“The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space...

on the infinite highway of the air.” ―Wilbur Wright


H) Medicare Made EasierThurs, 4/12, 12-2pmBldg: 19, Rm: 215 Limit: 20Facilitator: Kelly Boryca Enrolling in Medicare for the first time can be both overwhelming and confusing. This class will walk you through your options by explaining advantage plans, traditional Medicare parts A and B, supplements also called Medigap plans, and drug plans (part D). The instructor has been counseling people on Medicare for eight years as a volunteer for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Plenty of time for Q&A. You should leave the class better informed and more confident about enrolling in Medicare.

I) Native Wildflowers and Grasses in your LandscapingTues, 5/1, 9-11amBldg: 31, Rm: 102 Limit: 24Facilitators: Angie Mazella, Lois JanowskiSue Smith is chair of the Yavapai County Native Plant Society, Master Gardener and developer of the Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants database. She will discuss the native wildflowers and grasses that work well in your landscape.

J) A Caregiver’s Guide to Preparing to Care for your Loved OneThurs, 5/3, 12:30-2pmBldg: 19, Rm: 215 Limit: 30Facilitator: Shawn Trobia Caring for a family member or a close friend is one of the most important roles you’ll play. It may start with driving your loved one to the doctor or handling bills. No matter where you are in your journey of family care giving – just beginning to anticipate a need or taking care of a family member full time - having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one will make the process easier. The AARP Prepare to Care guide is a practical tool to help you. In this free guide, you will find information, resources and checklists to help get you organized and find the support that you might need. Please join us.

Workshops/Tech Topics (Free with current membership, registration required)

Tech Topics:K) Tech Topics: Using iPads to Help with Hearing and Vision in ClassThurs, 4/5, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 60Facilitators: Ward Stanke*, Patricia BerloweIn partnership with the Prescott Public Library You Too! project, OLLI will have iPads available to borrow and use in our classes to assist members who have hearing or vision issues. We will be demonstrating how to use the iPads, and the applications, to help members more fully participate in OLLI. The library will also have iPads available to check out.

L) Tech Topics: Anti-Malware AlternativesThurs, 4/12, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 60Facilitator: Ray Carlson There are a large number of programs available to help computer users fight malware including viruses, ransomware, hacking, phishing, and the like. This session will consider the ten programs that have gotten the top ratings including those that are intended for Windows, Android, iOS and Mac machines. The discussion will look at how these programs are rated for effectiveness as well as how they compare on other features have been viewed as important by users. As a side benefit, the major online sites that review software will be described. Cost of the software will be addressed with consideration of how free alternatives compare to those that require a paid license.

M) Tech Topics: Searching/Finding Info on the NetThurs, 4/19, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 60Facilitator: JB Burke Most information is found on the Internet by utilizing search engines. A search engine is a web service that uses web robots to query millions of pages on the Internet and creates an index of those web pages. Internet users can then use these services to find information on the Internet. But there’s more to it than that. What search engine(s) to use? How to use them? Not always as simple as it seems. We’ll try to clear up the mystery and make you a pro at finding stuff on the internet.

N) Tech Topics: EmailThurs, 4/26, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 119 Limit: 60Facilitator: Norm Samuelson* Email is everywhere, computer, phone, tablet. How do I get it? How do I send it? How about “attachments,” what are they and how do I use them? Come get your questions answered!



1) Writing Chapter Books for ChildrenMon, 4/2-4/23, 9-11amBldg: 30, Rm: 126 Limit: 15Facilitator: Elaine Jordan Chapter books for children can range from simple to richly complex, and writing one can be a fascinating imaginative enterprise. We’ll look at the best ones and begin the journey of creating our own. To begin our discussion, please bring a copy of a children’s chapter book to the first class meeting (examples: Treasure Island, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan.)

2) Your Stories Pt 2Wed, 4/4-5/9, 9-11amBldg: 4, Rm: 116 Limit: 20Facilitator: Romy Harder Do you ever wish you could ask someone from the past questions about their life-about why they did what they did? They had stories-we have stories, but rarely do we get more than the who, what, where and when of these stories. In this learning group we will spend the majority of the time discussing our stories and what matters: the whys and the consequences of the choices we made in our stories. At the end of each session we will do some writing which should provide substance for future independent writing. In order to focus and structure discussion, each class session will have a thought provoking theme. Part 2 Topics: money, family, crisis, technology, regrets, health/aging.

3) Religious ArchitectureMon, 4/2-5/7, 12:30-2pmBldg: 19, Rm: 224 Limit: 15Facilitator: Charles Stroh An introduction to Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Muslim ritual architecture. There are shared characteristics common to these four religious traditions that will be examined and discussed. Majority emphasis will be on Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals including their structure and symbolism.

4) How to Listen to and Understand Great Music Pt 3 of 4Fri, 4/6-5/11, 12-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 35Facilitator: Nancy Dubow Course professor Robert Greenberg explains: “Music, the most abstract and sublime of all the arts, is capable of transmitting an unbelievable amount of expressive, historical, and even philosophical information to us, provided that our antennas are up and pointed in the right direction. A little education goes a long way to vitalizing and rendering relevant a body of music that many feel is beyond their grasp.” You will learn about the contributions of nearly every major composer, gain a grasp of musical forms, techniques, and terms, and discover the powerful influence of social context on musical creation from ancient Greece to the 20th century. Our journey continues with the Classical era, including sonata, symphony, concerto, Beethoven, and an introduction to Romanticism.

5) The Way We Live Now (BBC Series)Tues, 4/3-5/8, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 35Facilitator: Marianna Freimark* This BBC mini series is based on a novel by Anthony Trollope. It is a story of ambition and greed centered around the financier Augustus Melmont (David Suchet), an Austrian Jew, who takes the London money markets and social scene by storm in his efforts to become an “English country gentleman.” It is also a story of love and betrayal and a portrayal of English society and its hypocrisy.

6) Overcoming AdversityFri, 4/6-5/11, 2:30-5pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 25Facilitator: Barbara Mace* This series of movies show how individuals or groups of individuals overcame adversity in their lives. Each film is ‘based on true stories,’ however, discussions will focus on actual occurrences and the ‘Hollywood-ized’ dramatic touches. Films will include: Concussion, Stand and Deliver, A Beautiful Mind, Great Debaters, Flash of Genius, and Silent Spring. I promise you will be amazed and inspired by the individuals and how they overcame their adversities portrayed in these films.


Writing/Architecture/Music/Film

Learning group based on Great Courses DVD

FICTION WRITING WORKING GROUP

Jim Veney, [email protected]

SPECULATIVE & FANTASTIC FICTION

Max Fogleman, [email protected]

BOOK CLUB Ginger Carlson,

[email protected], 445-1226

GUITAR PLAYERS GROUPJohn Mazella,


CHESS Tom Green,


ZENTANGLE Kathy Dudek,


SOCIAL BRIDGEDoug Adams,


MEMOIR WRITING Elaine Jordan, [email protected],

778-4066

READER’S THEATERDyan Harper,


Special Interest Groups

Participation in a SIG group is FREE to all

current OLLI members.

PRESCOTT MAC USERS GROUP (PMUG), in partnership

with OLLI, Bobbie Pastor, [email protected], 273-2311

(*additional fee required)


7) Women of the Hebrew Bible: Cultural and Historical PerspectivesMon, 4/2-5/7, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 206 Limit: 20Facilitator: Becky Gunn There are few ‘important’ women of the Hebrew Bible…wrong! While many women remained unnamed, they had significant roles in the society of ancient Israel. We will consider women from A to Z as well as those who remain nameless. This is not a theological examination, but rather a look at the role of women in society in the context of the Bible. Remember, those who are the victors write history, but without herstory those victors would not have been quite so victorious.

8) Guide for the Journey HomeTues, 4/3-5/8, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 102 Limit: 20Facilitator: John Kohlenberger* Life is an outrageously creative game for us to express our divine immortal sparkle in physicality. Based on the concept of an Infinite Unified Field of Consciousness, this discussion and discovery class will use a great little reference booklet, channeled by Jani King. With it, we’ll review 13 short, easy-to-read chapters which deal with concepts to help you transform your life by creating more positive abundance. We’ll discuss such subjects as: All Is One, Creating your reality, The Now, Fear and Judgment. Other discussions will help you better understand Relationships, Physicality, Sex and lastly, Death. This little book is full of many eye, mind and heart opening concepts.

Spirituality/Religion/Discussion9) Sacred Texts of the World Pt 2 of 3Thurs, 4/5-5/10, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 30Facilitator: John Kohlenberger* Most of humanity’s religions are grounded in their sacred texts: foundational writings that crystallize the principles and vision of the faiths, forming the basis of belief and action. In this class we will cover a vast and extraordinary canon that includes many of the most impactful books ever written. We will delve into many of the sacred writings that have given millions of people, world-wide, daily meaning and inspiration, so we may each begin to find peace and understanding for other beliefs, and expand our world-view; seeing our own beliefs and traditions with new eyes. In Part 2 we will learn of Buddhism, Vinaya and Jataka, the Theravada and Mahayana Sutras, Pure Buddhism and Zen, Tibetan Vajrayana, Jainism, Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism, and Daoism.

10) Asian Religions Pt 1 of 4Fri, 4/6-5/11, 9-11amBldg: 3, Rm: 203 Limit: 35Facilitator: Al Robinson This is an introductory learning group in the philosophies and religions of South and East Asia. We will be discussing aspects of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, and other faiths, as well as the practices and teachings of these Asian societies. The purpose is to develop an appreciation for the salient features of these faiths and the philosophical concepts that accompany them. No prerequisites are required, but some reading will be helpful. The group is informational rather than judgmental.

11) Ted TalksFri, 4/6-5/11, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitator: Chris Maxwell* TED (originally devoted to Technology, Entertainment, and Design) is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of powerful talks of 18 minutes or less. Since its inception in 1984, TED’s scope broadened to include a wide range of topics, from science to business to global issues. As a global community, TED believes in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world. To make great ideas accessible and spark conversation, thousands of talks are available for free on their website (www.ted.com). Each week we will view an assortment of thought-provoking, innovative, or inspiring talks followed by a lively class discussion.


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“Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible

to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal

as a bird?” ―David Attenborough


Lifestyles/Discussion/Technology12) Arm Chair AdventuresMon, 4/2-5/7, 12-2pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitators: Barbara Brown, Nancy JacksonWe’ll travel the world without passports, expense, long airport lines or fatigue. Let’s explore cultures, history and do lots of sightseeing on this wonderful planet of ours. New places to see every session.

13) Foreign Affairs: A Deeper DiveMon, 4/2-5/7, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: John A.K. Lowe Do we really understand what’s happening in foreign affairs? What’s the context? What’s the history? Who are the players, and what are the implications for the USA? In this course, we will explore a few selected topics in greater depth, as well as reviewing the week’s international headlines. Together, we will discuss and seek to understand the issues involved through highly-interactive discussions and Q&A sessions, led by the facilitator. The facilitator and others may make short presentations on selected issues.

14) Embracing Life’s Many Change and TransitionsTues, 4/3-5/8, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: Ferris Thompson Every age and phase of life brings change - sometimes we actively choose change and sometimes it arrives unexpectedly. Either way, all change is accompanied by challenges, concerns, fears, and questions: How do I know if I’m making the right decisions? How do I know if making this change will make me happy? Is it meaningful? How do I stay balanced in the face of uncertainty? How can I stay true to myself during this transition? This class will provide insights into the catalysts that drive change, life’s key stages of transition and the principles that can help answer these core questions. This workshop was created by Phillip Moffitt, the founder of the Life Balance Institute (www.lifebalance.org). Note: no class May 1.

15) Both Sides Now: Debates from Both Sides of the PondWed, 4/4-5/9, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 20Facilitator: Bob Sherman The Cambridge Union and Oxford Union in Great Britain are the most famous debating of such in the Western World. Intelligence Squared, which also originated in the UK, has its own devoted following. In this semester we’ll watch and hear all three; one of the debates will feature Oxford against Cambridge. It’s fun to note the differing styles of the three societies, and how they all provide carefully reasoned logic on both sides of each proposition. Motions this term will include “Right Wing Populism is the Greatest Threat to Democracy”, “Free Health Care is Too Expensive”, “This House has No Confidence in the American Electorate”, and more. After the debate, we’ll go at it ourselves, tearing apart not only the Proposition, but also the debaters. Interesting and sometimes heated discussion are the rule. We’ll take an anonymous vote before and after each class and compare the results the following week. If past sessions are any measure, these can be very interesting.

16) Viewpoints (Kangal)Fri, 4/6-5/11, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 15Facilitators: Y. “Turk” Kangal*, Jack WilsonAristotle says “it is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” No idea, belief, or opinion is out of bounds; however, not to allow one to express his or her thought, is. Let us have a lively, entertaining and, most of all, informative discussion.

17) Artificial Intelligence: An IntroductionWed, 4/4-4/11, 2:30-5pmBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 30Facilitators: Bob Ellis, Andy RetiOver the last few years artificial intelligence seems to permeate our lives: from game playing programs like checkers and Go, and now poker; from self driving cars to face recognition; from medical diagnostics to financial predictions; it seems to pop up everywhere. Just what is artificial intelligence? How does it work? Why does it work? Is it reliable? Where is it applied? Should we trust it? Does it pose risks? We will advance your understanding by looking at how relatively simple applications work and discuss its origins, its tools and its applications. No fancy formulas, just answers to why? how? and where? A two-day introduction for the layman. You will not become an expert, but you will know a lot more about it.

“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever

sunlight remains to them?”

―Rose Kennedy


20) Clarence Darrow - Attorney for the DamnedMon, 4/2-5/7, 2:30-5pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: Ed Wisneski Before Johnny Cochran and F. Lee Bailey, there was Clarence Darrow, the most renowned attorney of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He represented the defense in two of the most sensationalized trials in history – the Leopold and Loeb murder case and the Scopes Monkey Trial, the subject of the movie Inherit the Wind where Spencer Tracy portrayed Darrow. The class will also show depictions of Darrow by Henry Fonda, Orson Wells, and Kevin Spacey as well as documentaries on the two trials and others. Muckraker Lincoln Steffans labeled Darrow “attorney for the damned” because he often defended murderers - not always to prove their innocence - but to save them from capital punishment, which Darrow strongly opposed. He gained a reputation as champion of the “little guy,” often representing the downtrodden (pro bono), as well as union leaders against greedy, corrupt owners.

21) Before 1776: Life in the American Colonies Pt 2 of 3Tues, 4/3-5/8, 9-11amBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitators: Sandy Rackoff, Marge RubinIn Part 2 of our 3-Part series, we continue with the growth of the American Colonies. Beginning with New Netherland becoming New York, we will also explore, to name a few, William Penn’s new world vision, witchcraft in New England and the smallpox 1721 inoculation controversy. Participants from Part 1 will be given priority for series participation.

18) High Middle Ages Pt 2 of 2Mon, 4/2-5/7, 9-11amBldg: 4, Rm: 116 Limit: 30Facilitators: Helen Gater, Donna LarsonAs the last millennium dawned, Europe didn’t amount to much. Illiteracy, starvation, and disease were the norm. In fact, Europe in the year 1000 was one of the world’s more stagnant regions—an economically undeveloped, intellectually derivative, and geopolitically passive backwater. Professor Daileader describes beginning conditions and the dramatic changes that altered life. A newly invigorated cluster of European societies revived city life, spawned new spiritual and intellectual movements and educational institutions, and began, for reasons both sacred and profane, to expand at the expense of neighbors who traditionally had expanded at Europe’s expense.

19) The Irish Identity Pt 3 of 3Mon, 4/2-5/7, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitator: Deb Dillon This course will be a combination of a Great Courses series and a look at the individual counties of Ireland. During this session, we will generally spend the first hour viewing and discussing the Great Courses videos, which will emphasize 20th Century Ireland. The second hour of class will usually be devoted to learning more about the Irish counties of Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Kerry, Laois, Offaly, Kildare and Monaghan. Participants from Part 2 will be given priority for series participation.

History

22) The World of EspionageTues, 4/3-5/8, 12-2pmBldg: 19, Rm: 215 Limit: 30Facilitator: Claxton Lovin This course will focus on espionage and the art of spy craft. The origin of obtaining intelligence by espionage will be discussed, as well a review of notable cases of espionage in the United States and internationally. We will also cover the recruitment and training of spies.

23) Popes and the Papacy Pt 2 of 2Tues, 4/3-5/8, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: John Krizek The papacy is the oldest continuously functioning institution in the world. The history of the popes and the papacy is, in some ways, a mirror of the history of Western civilization itself. At every great moment and turning point, the popes were there as participants, promoters, or critics. Viewing Western civilization through a papal lens will open for us unique perspectives on the end of the Roman Empire; the evangelization of Europe; the Crusades; the Renaissance; the Reformation; the Enlightenment; the great movements of modern times, such as industrialization, urbanization, science, and mass politics; and finally, the collapse of communism. This course is based on a series of lectures by Thomas F.X. Noble, Director of the Medieval Institute and Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame.


Picnic May 30Summer June 6-July 19Fall 1 Sept 4-Oct 15Fall 2 Oct 29-Dec 14

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24) Vietnam Pt 2Tues, 4/3-5/8, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitators: Tom Snodgrass, Bob Ellis, Frank Masse, Tom GreenPart 2 of an in-depth look at the history of the Vietnam Conflict from 1859 to the present, featuring class discussion of controversial issues. Using the new Ken Burns documentary and a variety of historical documents the group will look at the early role played by France, the Japanese occupation, the rise of the Viet Min, the attempted re-occupation by France after World War II, and eventual presence of American diplomats and military advisors. The study will also consider the internal political turmoil within South Vietnam compounded by the loss of President Kennedy and the concerns over the expansion of Communism. These all serve to set the stage for the entrance of the LBJ presidency and the more than five hundred thousand of US military eventually deployed to South Vietnam who were expected to end the conflict, but didn’t. This second part will continue from where Part 1 left off and look at how the conflict did eventually end with the North Vietnamese occupation of South Vietnam. Participants from Part 1 will be given priority for series participation.

25) Skeptic’s Guide to American History Pt 2Wed, 4/4-5/9, 9-11amBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: Sara Wolters This is a continuation of the Great Courses lecture series by Mark A. Stoler, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Vermont. This course continues looking at the past, separating reality from perceptions of reality. Participation in the earlier Fall 2 session not required. Participants from Part 1 will be given priority for series participation.

History26) Our Amazing Planet Explores MonarchyWed, 4/4-5/9, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitator: Barbara Brown Too many people today monarchy seems to be a corrosive mixture of snobbery and ceremony, but through the centuries, monarchy was the established form of government. Not all monarchs are kings; they can just as well be a dictator, emperor or a president. Monarchy means the decisions come down to one person who can be one who takes advisement or is an absolute ruler. We will look at the kings and queens of England who have reigned the longest of any regime, the tsars of Russia, the dictator Hitler and the President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

27) Coal Country: The Story of AppalachiaWed, 4/4-5/9, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 3, Rm: 205 Limit: 30Facilitator: Pat Beitel Appalachia holds a curious place in America. There are many cultural practices that are unique to this area of the country. We will explore some of the misconceptions associated with this population. We will discuss both the myths and the reality. We will discuss the folklore, handicrafts, mountain music, foods, and coal mining. We will utilize movies, handouts, and class discussion as teaching tools. Let’s have some fun and look at this group of people with a pioneering spirit and a lifestyle that pays homage to a simpler time. Students may want to purchase the book Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance (Amazon $18).

28) The American WestThurs, 4/5-5/10, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 35Facilitator: Sue Horst Are you fascinated by the history and myths of the American West? We will use Professor Patrick Allits excellent lectures as the basis of our discussions. We will gain understanding of the building of the transcontinental railroads, cowboys and cattle drives, homesteaders, life in Western towns and cities, Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, John Wesley Powell and the desert Southwest, among other topics.


29) Memories of a Holocaust SurvivorFri, 4/6-4/27, 9-11amBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitators: Esther Basch, Rachel TuretWitnesses to the history of World War II are becoming increasingly smaller in number with the passing of time. Esther Basch survived internment in Auschwitz, and after the war she met and married Joseph Basch, a fellow survivor. In 1996, Steven Spielberg used proceeds from his film Schindler’s List to hire interviewers who taped conversations with many Holocaust survivors, including Esther and Joseph. Joseph passed away 13 years ago, but Esther, a fellow OLLI member, is here and would like to share the interviews and their history with us all. Telling the story of the Holocaust is a shared, unspoken commitment amongst survivors to possibly, hopefully, prevent history from repeating itself. We will watch the interviews, and field questions. This is powerful material, and we encourage everyone that signs up to commit to attending all four weeks. • Over 250 learning groups

offered throughout the year• “No tests, no grades” learning

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Science32) Electric Energy ProductionWed, 4/4-5/9, 9-11amBldg: 3, Rm: 206 Limit: 20Facilitator: Thomas McColloch This class will review electric power generation, both in Arizona and the United States, to learn how the electricity is produced that we use every day. We will review the basic technology of coal, natural gas, nuclear and hydroelectric power plants, and discuss the social, economic and environmental impacts of each. We will then review renewable energy plants powered by wind and solar, with an emphasis on the many solar plants located in Arizona and California. We will conclude with a discussion of how Arizona can meet the renewable energy goals set for the year 2025.

33) The Origin and Evolution of the Earth:Big Bang to the Future of Human Existence Pt 2 of 4Wed, 4/4-5/9, 12:15-2:15pmBldg: 4, Rm: 102 Limit: 60Facilitators: Dave Hoffman, Johanna KangalThis course begins with the Big Bang and follows the early universe, through the origin of our solar system. It also explores why the Earth is different from other planets, looks at the gradual diversification of the mineral kingdom through geologic processes, and how these processes have changed the Earth over time. It also covers the last 4 billion years co-evolvement of life and minerals, beginning with the rise of oxygen producing algae to our modern world, shaped in part by human activities.

34) Anthropology and the Study of Humanity Pt 2 of 2Thurs, 4/5-5/10, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitator: Gray Bower We will be examining how anthropology and its subfields, biological anthropology, archeology, linguistics and socioculturalanthropology, furthers our understanding of our world and ourselves. Professor Scott Lacey will help us explore and understand our world in a fun and interesting way, leading us to thought-provoking discussions.

30) Physics and Our Universe - How It All Works Pt 1 of 2Tues, 4/3-5/8, 9-11amBldg: 19, Rm: 224 Limit: 24Facilitator: Norm Samuelson* Physics is the fundamental science. It explains how the universe behaves at every scale, from the subatomic to the extragalactic. It describes the most basic objects and forces and how they interact. Its laws tell us how the planets move, where light comes from, what keeps birds aloft, why a magnet attracts and also repels, and when a falling object will hit the ground, and it gives answers to countless other questions about how the world works.

31) Understanding Weather Around Us Tues, 4/3-5/8, 9-11amBldg: 19, Rm: 215 Limit: 25Facilitator: Bob Parsons* What is weather? What makes it extreme? Anyone who has been in a thunderstorm has enjoyed it, or has been frightened by it, or at least has had some emotion. And in those places in nature where we get an emotion, we find there is generally corresponding complexity and mystery accompanying it. The Santa Ana winds that sweep into the Los Angeles basin with startling force; the fierce prairie weather, tornado, of twisting winds in the plains of the Midwest; the tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes or Japanese typhoons, that gather strength over warm seas then strike land with devastating winds and flooding; blizzards, whiteouts, Tule fog, lake-effect snowfalls; all weather we cannot control. But even in their most extreme forms that lead to a struggle for survival, they can be understood and largely predicted thanks to the ongoing revolution meteorology. This series of 12 lectures, culled from two Great Courses on weather, will be our field guide to the worst the atmosphere can inflict. Join me as we gain a powerful tool in the face of such overwhelming forces: knowledge.

35) Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Daily Life Pt 3 of 3Fri, 4/6-5/11, 9-11amBldg: 3, Rm: 271 Limit: 35Facilitator: Donna Sherwin Discover amazing feats of engineering in our everyday world and how things work! Learn the “hows” and “whys” of the engineering processes behind the systems we take for granted every day. Topics include: User-Centered Design; The Internal Combustion Engine; Torque, Power & Transmission; The Drivetrain; Suspension, Steering and Braking; Highway Engineering; Traffic Engineering; Everyday Bridges; Tunnel Engineering; The Railroad; Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling and The Future – Engineering for Sustainability. Explore the Great Courses website to learn more about this interesting class. Professor Ressler is famous for his computer models and working scale-models illustrating his topics and is a fantastic lecturer. You do not need to have taken Parts 1 or 2 to enjoy Part 3!

36) Brain Myths Exploded Pt 1 of 2Fri, 4/6-5/11, 12-2pmBldg: 3, Rm: 203 Limit: 30Facilitator: Barbara Mace* Our favorite cognitive neuroscientist and opera singer, Indre Viskontas, will be enlightening us on some of the myths, wives’ tales, and highly touted and incorrect ideas about our brain. She states: “As the pace of neuroscience research quickens and the sheer volume of findings explodes, it has never been more important to separate fact from fiction, reality from hyperbole….exchanging outdated and outright incorrect ideas for cutting-edge insights.” This lecture series is “hot off the press” (2017) and promises lively discussions with its bold observations and exploding myths.



“It is not only fine feathers that make

fine birds.” ―Aesop


37) Gardening TopicsThurs, 4/5-5/10, 12-2pmBldg: 31, Rm: 101 Limit: 30Facilitators: Angie Mazella, Lois JanowskiThis 6 week gardening topics class is presented with the Yavapai County Master Gardeners Association. Topics include: Eric Moore of Jay’s Bird Barn discussing attracting birds to your landscape; Jeff Schalau, Yavapai County Agent talks about forest/urban interface – living with critters (e.g., javelina, deer, gophers, snakes); Rich Peterson will discuss hydroponic vegetable Gardening (followed by tour on 5/17 of the Yavapai College greenhouses in Chino Valley); Cathy Palm-Gessner and Bob Gessner, on attracting monarchs and other butterflies to your home landscape; Sue Smith, native wildflowers and grasses in your landscaping; and Sandy Lundgren on growing herbs (culinary and medicinal). (No meeting on 5/3)

38) Cultivating Iris in PrescottFri, 4/13-4/28, 9-11amBldg: 4, Rm: 114 Limit: 20Facilitators: Dennis Luebkin, Sharon LuebkinLearn how to plant, grow and care for iris in the quad-city area. Iris grow well and bloom profusely in our area? How many varieties grow in the Yavapai College sculpture garden? Get all these answers and more. Sharon and Dennis Luebkin of the Prescott Area Iris Society will present descriptions of the classification of iris now available on the market. Hybridizers, common patterns, heights, colors and methods of dating the origin of historic and heirloom irises recorded by the American Iris Society will be discussed. Slides of historical irises will be shown. The class will visit the Citizen’s Cemetery to dig historic irises that each member can take home during the first session. Finally, at the third session participants go to the annual Spring Festival of Irises, the Kaleidoscope of Color, meet at Mortimer’s Nursery (3166 Willow Creek Road) on Saturday, April 28 from 10am-Noon to see the best of iris grown here in Prescott and to learn to plant and care for iris. Everyone will take home an individual free iris to start their own gardens.

39) UFO Discussion Group: The Men in the MoonThurs, 4/5-4/12, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 4, Rm: 114 Limit: 25Facilitator: Pam Gordon* In 1969, NASA succeeded in landing two men on the moon (Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin). Apollo 11 was followed by several more Apollo missions, eventually landing a total of 12 men on the Moon. In 1972 the program simply came to an abrupt end, and supposedly all contact with the Moon terminated, although NASA is still very actively pursuing a space program that includes space stations, plans to land men on an asteroid by 2025, and plans to land men on Mars by 2035. Anywhere but the Moon, our closest neighbor. Oddly enough, we have been bombing the Moon despite our supposed lack of interest in it. There are statements from astronauts who have circled the dark side of the Moon, and photographs from NASA’s own archives, which some believe indicate huge artificial structures, unidentified and somewhat hostile craft, and what appear to be mining or manufacturing activities on the Moon. Let’s take a second look at our Moon and who or what is going on there.

40) Beginning QuillingMon, 4/2-4/16, 9:30am-12pmBldg: 29, Rm: 107 Limit: 9Facilitator: Dennis Brydon Quilling is the art of paper filigree. Quilling is simply taking 1/8 inch strips of paper and coiling them with the use of a quilling tool. Once the strip of paper is coiled, it is allowed to spring open and can then be formed into various shapes. These shapes can be used to create beautiful designs for cards, or as background for various art forms. I will supply the tools and paper required in class, but if the student wishes to purchase the items on their own, a quilling kit is approximately $30. Not sure what quilling is? Search the internet – it is absolutely beautiful!

41) Beginning and I ntermediate GuitarWed, 4/4-5/9, 12-2pmBldg: 30, Rm: 126 Limit: 20Facilitator: John Mazella* This class is for absolute beginners to intermediate players. A Guitar is one of the most beautiful, historic and versatile instruments. You can play campfire chords and fingerstyle folk songs on an acoustic guitar, or rock riffs on an electric guitar - the underlying principles are the same. We will decide at the first class exactly how to proceed when we determine the class makeup. You will need to bring a guitar in reasonable playing condition–if in doubt stop by a local guitar shop to have them take a look. Feel free to contact the facilitator ahead of time through the OLLI office with any questions. I will promptly respond to you. This class will require some commitment and homework, but will also pay off with a lot of fun. So sign up and enter the wonderful world of the Guitar.

42) Intermediate BridgeFri, 4/6-5/11, 2:30-4:30pmBldg: 31, Rm: 102 Limit: 20Facilitator: Pam Gordon* A little more advanced than Basic Bridge, but still an easy, social environment with lots of playing time. Emphasis on bidding and strategy. No partner necessary, and NO CRITICISM ALLOWED.


Activities/Hobbies/Unexplained

Our Media Library has 600+ items in over 40 categories like science, finance, and history. There are Great Courses and other DVDs, films and books, and many are from previous OLLI courses. Members can borrow

these resources to enjoy at home. Call the office to arrange a pickup or visit www.yc.edu/prescottolli, click on Prescott OLLI Media Library List under Facilitator Resources or call the office for a printed copy. Check it out!

Prescott OLLI Library

Photo credit: Norma West


46) Prescott Area Nature WalksWed, 4/4-5/9, 8:30-11am Limit: 20Facilitator: John Mangimeli This class is a series of nature walks to understand and appreciate the wide variety of natural environments in the Prescott area. This is NOT a hiking group. Walks will be short (one mile maximum) and casually paced, with frequent stops to view and learn about what we see. Each week we will explore a different environment: Ponderosa Pine forest; Pinyon-Juniper forest; desert shrubland; riparian areas and lakes; and we’ll learn about the flora, fauna, and natural processes of each environment. Sorry, no dogs. Meet at the OLLI Office to carpool to locations.

47) Moderate HikingWed, 4/4-5/9, 8:30-11am Limit: 20Facilitators: Eleanor Wing, Kay FinleyDelight in warmer spring days by hiking with us on some of the many and varied trails in the area. Moderate hikes are from 3 to 5 miles in length at a reasonable pace. Many trails are rocky and include some steep sections, so wear sturdy, comfortable boots and bring your hiking poles. Other necessities: plenty of water, a hat and sunscreen. Hike schedules will be provided to participants before the first meeting.

48) Strenuous HikingWed, 4/4-5/9, 8:30-11am Limit: 20Facilitators: Lisa Garnes, William GarnesSpring is a great time of year to get out on the trails for a brisk hike. We encourage you to join us for fun, fitness and friendship. It is essential that you be accustomed to hiking 5-7 miles on uneven, rocky and steep terrain at higher elevations. The meeting place for the first hike will be in the Depot Marketplace parking lot, 174 E. Sheldon St./Prescott - across from Sprouts - at 8:30 am. These hikes will last approximately 4 hours - including driving time to the trailheads.


Safety, enjoyment, and exercise are the primary goals of OLLI hiking. Participants must be accustomed to hiking at higher elevations. OLLI hikes cover a wide range of terrain, length, and degree of difficulty. Choose the group that most closely fits your abilities: easy, moderate, or strenuous.

43) Hiking the Prescott Circle Trail Pt 2 of 2Mon, 4/2-5/7, 8:30-11am Limit: 24Facilitators: Norm Samuelson*, John PillmanThe Prescott Circle Trail is a series of 11 segments, totaling 56 miles around Prescott. We will hike one segment each week. Participants will be given information on the location, length, and difficulty of each hike before the first meeting.

44) Qigong (Mon, Wed, Fri)Mon, 4/2-5/11, 8:45-9:45am Limit: 20Facilitator: Vicki Barnes* Meeting at Unity of Prescott, 145 S. Arizona Avenue, Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice with many forms. In this group, we do 21 movements to promote health and longevity. The movements are slow and gentle, and are practiced while following your breathing. They promote flexibility, balance, and a sense of well-being. Depending on the weather, the group will meet in the Labyrinth Garden or the Sanctuary.

45) Wildflower WalksTues, 4/17-5/8, 8:30-11am Limit: 12Facilitator: Eleanor Wing This class will acquaint you with wildflowers in the Prescott area. Plants are adaptable, and although an abundance of winter moisture is one factor that encourages a bountiful spring bloom, it is possible to find wildflowers in spite of scant precipitation, habitat disturbance and rising temperatures. Weather permitting, we’ll visit a different location each week to locate specimens and note their characteristics. Participants are encouraged to bring field guides, cameras, and a note pad and pencil. Plan to walk a mile or so on sometimes rough terrain. Bring your water bottles. Directions to the various sites will be sent to participants before the first class. Note: class starts 4/17.

Outdoors

Call (928) 776-2000 for tickets or visit: www.ycpac.com

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL’S THE TEMPESTThe Bard’s epic tale of love, power and mysticism, told beautifully by USF.Monday, Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 / Children: $10.

THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCEJoin the pirates, bobbies, damsels … and one very modern major general.Thursday, Mar. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets from $32.

MICHAEL LONDRA & THE CELTIC FIREIreland’s finest singers, dancers and musicians celebrate their culture.Friday, Mar. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $32.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST, THE MUSICALA hideous creature and a lingering curse, all redeemed by love.Apr. 6-7 & 13 at 7 p.m.; Apr. 8 at 3 p.m.; Apr. 14 at 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets from $25.

CATHERINE RUSSELLA great vocalist returns to bring life and fire to your jazz and blues favorites.Saturday, Apr. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $32.

Coming Soon!

“I can find God in nature, in animals, in birds and the environment.”

―Pat Buckley


Science Museum - Pompeii ExhibitTues, 5/15, 8:30am-6pm Limit: 35Facilitators: TBAJoin us for a trip down to the Arizona Science Center. We will explore the entire museum, focusing in particular on the Pompeii exhibit. On August 24, 79 A.D., the Roman city of Pompeii. In this blockbuster exhibition, guests become time travelers, transported to the bustling commercial port and strategic military and trading center of Pompeii. Over 200 precious artifacts on loan from the unparalleled collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, including wall-sized frescoes, mosaics, marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, statues and ancient Roman coins, bring to life how Pompeii’s people lived, loved, worked, worshiped and celebrated. In perhaps the most powerful portion of the exhibition, exquisite body casts of adults and children vividly communicate the emotions of the victims. Members: $80, Non-members: $85. Price includes transportation (van or bus, depending on sign ups), and entrance fees into the museum, Pompeii exhibit, one Giant Screen Film, and one planetarium presentation. Lunch is on your own at the Museum cafe.

Les Miserables at ASU GammageSat, 5/19, 11am-9pm Limit: 39Facilitators: Dianne Kuzminski, John KuzminskiCameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Price includes Grand Tier seating, luxury coach round trip, and dinner after the performance. Members: $140.00 Non-Members: $150.00.

FIELD TRIPSGardening Tours: Yavapai College GreenhouseThurs, 5/17, 10-Noon Limit: 20Facilitators: Angie Mazella, Lois JanowskiRich Peterson will give us a tour of the Yavapai College greenhouse located at the Chino Valley campus at 2275 Old Home Manor Dr. The 10,000 sq. ft. greenhouse facility was established to provide a hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in horticulture and animal science programs offered by Yavapai College. Participants in the tour can view multiple hydroponic systems that are being used to grow edible crops, computer-controlled greenhouse systems used to maintain the proper growing environment, and several large pools for farm-raised fish. This tour can be taken in conjunction with Rich Peterson’s lecture on hydroponic vegetable gardening on April 19 (class #37). Transportation to and from the tour is on your own, there is no charge to attend.

Gardening Tours: Whipstone FarmsThurs, 5/24, 10-Noon Limit: 20Facilitators: Angie Mazella, Lois JanowskiShanti Rade, owner of Whipstone Farm in Paulden, will give us a tour of her organic farm operation. Whipstone is a family farm located at 21640 Juniper Ridge Rd in Paulden, Arizona, about 30 miles north of Prescott. They started selling produce door-to-door in 1995 when their large garden produced more food than their family could eat. They have grown every year since then and now have 15 acres in production. They grow over 100 varieties of vegetables and flowers. Transportation to and from the tour is on your own. There will be a $5 donation directly to the farm for the tour.

The Color PurpleSat, 4/21, 11am-9pm Limit: 40Facilitators: Dianne Kuzminski, John KuzminskiDon’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South, with a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and blues. The 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival, New York Magazine calls The Color Purple “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Based on the 1983 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker. Price includes Orchestra seating, luxury coach round trip and dinner after the performance. Members: $150.00 Non-Members: $160.00.

Cancellation Policy: Cancel 60 days prior to the trip, trip cost refunded less $10. Cancel between 59 and 14 days of the

trip, trip cost refunded less the cost of the entrance fee or ticket (varies per trip). No

refunds 13 days or less before the trip.

OLLI operates on the same calendar as the college, July 1 thru June 30. Wearenow50%thruwhatwecallthe2018fiscalyear,whichwillendJune30, 2018. Our budget for this year calls for income and expenses to each

be just below $180,000. 57.5% of our income will be your membership and class fees. An additional 29.4% of income is from the Osher endowment.

11% comes from trip fees.Employee costs are our largest expense at 75.5% of total income. Field

trips are the next largest expense at 10% of revenue. The remaining 14.5% is found in 10 individual line item categories. You should remember

that our class leaders and general council are not paid. Similarly Yavapai College does not charge us for numerous expenses,

roomrentbeingthemostsignificant.Given all of the above, our 2018 budget calls for us to end the year with a profitof12dollars.Nothundredsorthousandsofdollars,justdollars.Itis

not uncommon for us to do a bit better than budget, but no guarantee.We hope you have found this brief article informative. Look for new articles

in each of the 5 catalogs distributed yearly. If you have any questions or suggestions for subjects of future articles, please let us know.

Bill Miller, Chair, Finance Committee

OLLI’s Financial Corner

Learning Group Schedule(928) 717.7634www.yc.edu/prescottOLLI

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Is getting to your OLLI learning group on campus a challenge because of a disability?For those who need assistance in finding appropriate parking and getting to your classroom, we offer the following information.

Disability parking is located at the second floor level behind Buildings 3 and 4 and in parking lot M. You must have a disability permit to park in these areas. You may take the elevator in Buildings 2, 3 and 4 to the first floor level.

If there are any other disability concerns or requests for accommodations, please do not hesitate to contact Disability Resources for assistance…776-2079.

Office hours: mon-fri, 8am-5pmbuilding 31 room 110

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Yavapai College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. For Yavapai College’s nondiscrimination statement, visit www.yc.edu/aa-eeo. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the programs of the college.Yavapai College es una institución de oportunidades de acción/igualdad afirmativa. Para la declaración de no discriminación de Yavapai College, visite www.yc.edu/aa-eeo. La falta de conocimiento del idioma inglés no será un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en los programas de la universidad.

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