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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Courses

Registration for the Fall 2023 sessions starts in August 2023 and runs through Thursday, August 24, 2023.  You can register yourself on our website: (miami.edu/olli) or call the OLLI office at 305-284-6554, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and an OLLI staff member will assist you. 

Registration information and all class information (times, days, overviews, and course descriptions) are available at: miami.edu/olli .  Always check the website and the weekly OLLI News & Notes for current information and updates. 

Scroll down to enroll in the course (s) you would like to take. Fall courses will appeat on the website on the day that online registration begins.

 

SIG: Current Events (Zoom Only)

Participants in this group should prepare for meetings by brushing up on current topics in the news frequently, bringing not only opinions to the table, but verified facts as well.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 9/1/2023 Ends : 10/6/2023
Meets on : Friday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/27/2023 Ends : 12/8/2023
Meets on : Friday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0

Tai Chi/Qigong (Zoom Only)

Tai Chi is a gentle and graceful movement class based on concepts originating in ancient China and is one of the most effective exercises for the health of the mind and body.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$80

Investments (Hybrid)

Are you an “expert” investor or have some experience with investing? This is your chance to discuss investment topics and opportunities with fellow OLLI members. Instructors: Mr. Haim Karp and Dr. Ed Harper.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Adventures in Musicology: What's Happening Around Town?

(In-Person Only) This course highlights concert performances that will be presented in Miami during the current concert season by various South Florida and other musical organizations.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Acrylic Painting, Intemediate/Advanced (In-Person Only)

Painting with acrylics can be great fun. Come and experience the fun, ease and lack of boundaries this medium and class has to offer.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125
ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125

Triumph and Tragedy: The Lives of Great Men (In-Person Only)

In this six-week, live costumed performance, historical lecture series, we will examine the lives of various great men in history, as portrayed by actor and historian, Robert Dawson. We will learn of their triumphs, failures, joys and disappointments, their decisions and choices (good or bad), and the events that shaped their lives. Think you know history? You ain’t seen nothing yet!
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Beginning Spanish (In-Person Only)

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Spanish Basic, PT. A. In this introductory course for beginners, you will learn the essentials to speak and write in Spanish.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Italian Advanced, Pt. A (In-Person Only)

This course is designed for students that have already attended Italian Basic and Intermediate or for those who have some knowledge of Italian and are able to use the present, future, imperative and past tenses of regular and most common irregular verbs.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

Intermediate French (Zoom Only)

This course is taught in French and provides readings about French culture and Francophone countries; discussions of French current events; exposure to well-known and lesser-known French writers and singers; and a thorough review of French grammar. This course is for students who have completed Beginner’s French, Parts A-D, or students who demonstrate French proficiency at the intermediate level.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

SIG: Book Club (Hybrid)

Book Club is a member-driven discussion group facilitated by an OLLI member.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0

Improvisation 101 (In-Person Only)

In this course, you will be inspired to think quickly, use your creativity, and have fun.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

A Walk Through PARIS (In-Person Only)

Armchair traveler, well-heeled tourist, avid Francophiles alike are invited to join us in a visit to the City of Lights and wander through Paris.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Italian Intermediate (In-Person Only)

This intermediate-level Italian class will help you sharpen your language skills with the goal of becoming a better speaker and writer.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

iPhone Skills (In-Person Only)

In this course, you will learn to use your iPhone commencing with basic skills. You will learn how to use the apps, on a basic level, so that you can communicate and have fun with your phone. You will learn to appreciate that iPhones are computers as well as phones. Note: iPhone 8 or better is recommended.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Chair Yoga (In-Person Only)

Chair Yoga is ideal for the desk-bound, travelers, golfers, and those in rehabilitation or physically challenged. Chair Yoga will introduce you to a series of the most effective yoga stretches, all done from the comfort of your chair.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$50
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$50
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$50
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$50

Introduction to Watercolor Painting (In-Person Only)

In this course, you will learn the basics of Watercolor Painting, a very special art medium. You will learn to control the transparency and opacity of the paints and complete a final, frame-worthy project by the end of the 6 weeks.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125

French Culture Through Film (In-Person Only)

In a series of three French films, this course proposes to show intercultural differences between the French and the American cultures.
ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Italian Intermediate (In-Person Only)

This course is designed for students who are already proficient in Basic Italian grammar, are able to use the present tense of regular and most common irregular verbs and want to improve their language abilities.
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Writer's Workshop (Hybrid)

This workshop highlights personal writing. It offers peer review, constructive criticism, and an opportunity to read one’s work aloud in a supportive communal setting.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Understanding the Universe - The Quantum Revolution

Ever been in two places at once? Can you travel backwards in time? Come explore the strange mysteries of the quantum world. Learn about quarks, leptons, and quantum tunneling.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Italian Basic (In-Person Only)

Join us and continue to learn new vocabularies and grammar structure in Italian. This course is a continuation of the prior sessions of Italian Basic.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Beginning Canasta (In-Person Only)

Learn to play the modern game of Canasta!
No Scheduled Classes

International Action (In-Person Only)

International Action is a discussion group dealing with explaining up-to-the-minute international affairs, politics, and intrigue in the major action centers of the world.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Spanish Intermediate, Pt. B (In-Person Only)

Already know the basics of Spanish? This course is for you. We will focus on grammar, vocabulary development and speaking. You will continue to learn present perfect, past perfect tenses as well as subjunctive mode.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Shakespeare Reading Group (In-Person Only)

The class will read one or two Shakespeare plays aloud in their entirety per session. Parts will be assigned and switched frequently, so everyone gets a chance to read major characters.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 9/1/2023 Ends : 10/6/2023
Meets on : Friday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/27/2023 Ends : 12/8/2023
Meets on : Friday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Freestyle Yoga (In-Person Only)

This class is an introduction to yoga with an emphasis on postural foundation and alignment of the body.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80

Italian Intermediate (In-Person Only)

This course is designed for students who are already proficient in Basic Italian grammar and want to improve their language abilities. This course is a continuation of the prior sessions of Italian Intermediate.
No Scheduled Classes

Beginning SPANISH, Pt. E

This course is designed for students who have either taken Spanish before or for those who have taken Spanish with Ms. Liza Girgis in late Spring and Summer 2023.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Adobe Photoshop Elements (PSE 15-2021) (In-Person Only)

You will learn how to frame, add text, sign, and copyright. Create panos, multiple image compositions, sharpening, noise removal, luminescence & chroma saturation adjustments, gradients, selection & transfer techniques.
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$90

SIG: In the News (Zoom Only)

Join this discussion group focused on what’s "in the news" each week.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0

Introduction to Pencil Drawing & Sketching (In-Person Only)

Learn to draw with an emphasis on dry media such as pencil. The class will prepare you to create quick drawings and focus on drawing media, techniques, and subject matter.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125

Intro. to Pencil Drawing and Sketching (In-Person Only)

You learned to draw in the last session, now in this class, you will work in different mediums.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$125

Spanish Intermediate, Pt. A (In-Person Only)

This class is for students who have completed Basic Spanish or who are comfortable using the present, present progressive and imperfect tenses of regular and irregular verbs.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Constitutional Law (Zoom Only)

Join UM Law School professor, Harvey Sepler, Esq., for this fascinating, educational class on the U.S. constitution.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$80

Intro to Cyber Security, Pt. 1: Protect Your Privacy

(In-Person Only) Staying safe online is essential in today's world. In this class you will learn ways to keep your private information safe.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$90

Osher Auditing Fee

Fee for Spring 2023 Undergraduate Class Auditing.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/21/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on :
Time : 0: AM - 0: AM
$500

Western Art, Masters and Masterpieces (Hybrid)

In this course, we will trace the evolution of the fine arts in Western culture by discovering the relationship between stylistic developments.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Beginner French, Pt. 1 (In-Person Only)

Begin at the Beginning with the French language and culture. In this course, you will learn practical French for everyday situations like ordering at a café, making reservations, getting through the airport, etc. Essential grammar is also covered.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Beginning French, Pt. 2 (In-Person Only)

Continuation of basic, elementary French grammar, reading and conversation.
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

SIG: Monday Morning Quarterback - Sports Only (Hybrid)

Discuss current events in the world of sports.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
$0

The Red Scare

This course provides an overview of the various Red Scares from 1918 to 1960 as well as the nation’s continuing “red scare” through the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80

Legends of the Silver Screen (In-Person Only)

This course is a series of six lectures with accompanying film clips that pay homage to the great trailblazers from the early days of American Cinema, their contributions to the history of film as well as background information on their lives, careers and contributions to cinematic art.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Postural Stability, Balance & Mobility (Zoom Only)

According to physical therapists, structural balance is by far the most important thing needed for injury-prevention. Mobility training can improve the range of motion in joints/muscles and it can also assist in improving posture.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$80

Beginning Spanish, Pt. F (In-Person Only)

This course is designed for students who have either taken Spanish before or for those who have taken Spanish with Ms. Liza Girgis.
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Italian Advanced, Pt.B (In-Person Only)

In this Italian advanced class you will continue to hone your language skills. You MUST have completed Italian Basic AND Italian Intermediate, (Pts. A-D) and Italian Advanced, PT. A OR be proficient in an intermediate level of grammar (able to use present, past, future and imperative tenses).
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

Learning to Play & Love Canasta (In-Person Only)

Students will learn to play Canasta in accordance with the rules and standards of the Canasta League of America.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

SIG: As the "Book" Pages Turn (Zoom Only)

This is a FREE SIG/CLUB where OLLI members chose a book to read and engage in a lively discussion. Whenever possible, the author will be invited to join the group to discuss his/her book.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
$0
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:50 PM - 4:45 PM
$0

Spanish Adv. Conversation on Current Topics in Spanish Culture

(Zoom Only) This course’s emphasis will be on Spanish oral communication and vocabulary building using readings related to Hispanic Culture. This class requires active participation.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

Intro to Cyber Security, PT. 2: Protect Your Privacy (In-Person

Staying safe online is essential in today's world – Learn ways to keep your private information safe.
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$90

Beginning Spanish , Pt.B (In-Person Only)

Welcome to Beginning Spanish, PT. B. In this introductory course, you will continue to learn the essentials of the Spanish language in a fun, relaxed environment. Note: This course is taught in English and Spanish.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Italian Advanced Conversation (Zoom Only)

This course is designed for students who have already attended all levels of Italian grammar or for those who are able to use all tenses properly and feel fluent in the language talking about different topics.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

Advanced Spanish, Pt. A (Zoom Only)

The goal of this course is to help you to improve your Spanish language skills and become a better speaker. The class is taught entirely in Spanish by a native Spanish speaker.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Spanish Advanced, Pt. B (Zoom Only)

If you already took Advanced Spanish, Part A, this class is for you! You will be introduced to the subjunctive mode as follows: The subjunctive after certain conjunctions, the present perfect subjunctive, the imperfect subjunctive, and the pluperfect tense.
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Advanced French (Zoom Only)

Have you completed all levels of French Intermediate and Advanced French, Pts. 1-3, or are you comfortable with French grammar and conversation? Then, this course is for you!
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Classical Literature (Zoom Only)

In this course, we will explore six authors and read one of their shorter works (under 250 pages). Biographical information and the context of each writer’s time and place will be presented. A lively discussion is a central part of the class.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Italy: Eat, Shop & Love (Zoom Only)

During this 6-week course, you will be virtually transported to an Italian Piazza where you will learn the best ways to fully enjoy a trip to Italy.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
$80

Say it in Italian! (Zoom Only)

Join us as we discuss (mostly in Italian) the customs, news, places and traditions of one of the most fascinating places in the world - Italia! Note: Proficiency in understanding and speaking Italian is recommended.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
$80

Apple Watch (In-Person Only)

Learn to use your Apple Watch (all series ... 4, 5, 6, SE and 7). Apple Watch is a line of smartwatches produced by Apple Inc. It incorporates fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication. Join us as we explore all the new features and controls intended to make your life easier and, in many cases, safer.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90

Basic Computer Skills for Apple Devices (In-Person Only)

Conquer your fears when it comes to learning how to use your Apple Devices: iPad, iPhone, iMac, and MacBook Air.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90
ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$90

Poker: Texas Hold'em for Beginners

(In-Person Only) In this class, you will learn how to play the world's most popular game of poker, Texas Hold'em. You will learn the basic rules and format of Texas Hold’em and delve into strategies for both cash games and tournaments.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

RHYTHM International Fitness (In-Person Only)

RHYTHM International Fitness is structured to nourish your Body, Mind, and Spirit as you dance your way into a healthier lifestyle.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$80

Arts, Crafts & Conversation (in-Person Only)

This class provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to a variety of painting techniques and craft activities and to individually determine what to work on in class and at home. In addition, there will be class discussions based on proposed topics related to art and individual expression.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$125
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$125

Freedom & Equality: Hobbes, Locke & Rousseau, Pt.1&2

(Hybrid) In this course, we will examine the problems of freedom and equality, and the conflict between them in the context of the first designers of modern contract theory, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/28/2023 Ends : 10/9/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Introduction to Photo Encaustics (In-Person Only)

Encaustics is a mixed media art technique practiced by Greek artists as far back as the 5th century B.C. It involves using a heated beeswax medium which is applied to a surface. Then other materials such as paint, ground pigments and oil pastels are incorporated upon and within the wax. In each class, students build up their own encaustic painting as they learn and work with a different technique.
THIS SECTION IS FULL
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$125

Separate & Unequal: The History of Race in the United States

(In-Person Only) Although Millennials and Gen Z live more integrated lives than previous generations, the United States remains mostly a racially segregated, isolated and exclusionary society (i.e., neighborhoods, schools, clubs, Greek systems, sports, jobs, churches). Why is that the case in the United States of America? What does this tell us?
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Uses of the Past: A History of History (Zoom Only)

This course will suggest that “history” is better understood as the recollection of a variety of social interactions that are collected, curated and offered as a partial answer to the most uniquely human question: “Why?” We’ll examine the variety of ways in which history has been used to create community and shared identity; to define the “other” as enemy; to justify and protest governance; and to imagine a better past that once existed to which it might be possible to someday return.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Censored & Banned in America (Hybrid)

Join us as we explore the history of “banning” in America.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Music History (In-Person Only)

Each week of Music History will introduce you to a classical composer, genre, or style, beginning with a brief overview of the composers' lives and musical styles, followed by guided listening of great masterworks from the classical music repertory.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Improvisation, Plus (In-Person Only)

This course will be a continuation of Improv but alternating weeks between Improv and Scene Work. Slightly more advanced, but with the same amount of FUN, Movement, Focus & Laughter!!!! The class is limited to 12 student and all must have already taken Improvisation, 101.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (Zoom Only)

In this course, we will survey the major trends of Chinese philosophy from the 6th century BCE to the 20th century, in their cultural, social, and political context. We will focus primarily on Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

Women Filmmakers From Early Cinema to the Present

(Zoom Only) Women dominated filmmaking from its inception in the late 19th century until the 1930s. They worked as directors, screenwriters, actors, stunt people, editors, and producers. This class will explore these women’s lives and their films along with efforts by contemporary women to achieve equity in the film industry. Each class will consist of a lecture on film history, video clips and a discussion of a film by a woman filmmaker (to be viewed in advance by students at home).
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/29/2023 Ends : 10/3/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Understanding Film Music (In-Person Only)

Behind every great film is a fantastic score. ‘Understanding Film Music’ will give you a greater appreciation for the musical storytelling that is happening in all your favorite movies. We will learn the history and the techniques from some of the greatest artists film history.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Its Never too Late to Begin Again (Hybrid)

This course is for anyone wishing to expand a creative lifestyle. You don’t have to be a “declared” artist to enjoy this sequel to the popular class “The Artist’s Way” that OLLI offered earlier this year using the book by author Julia Cameron. We will use a more recent Cameron book. The class is oriented to those who are "transitioning into the second act of life – leaving one life behind, and heading into one yet to be created.” (Julia Cameron) We use tools of daily writing called "Morning Pages," solo walks twice a week, and an “artist’s date” with ourselves to explore a place or event on our own. We revisit our lives in the process.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/30/2023 Ends : 10/4/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

From the Ten Commandments to the Truman Show (Zoom Only)

In this course, we will examine how the top composers wrote many of the best film scores ever, as well as unforgettable songs. We'll learn about their struggles, secrets and how they found their groove to write the music for westerns, action films, comedy, and romance.
This class has started and is not accepting new registrations.
Starts : 8/31/2023 Ends : 10/5/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Revisiting the Classic-Romantic Concerto (Zoom Only)

The lectures in this course present select canonic concertos for piano, violin, and cello, within the broader context of their diverse stylistic sources. Join us!
Starts : 10/27/2023 Ends : 12/8/2023
Meets on : Friday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

DOO WOOP: Music from the 1950s to the Present (In-Person Only)

Doo-wop (also spelled doowop and doo wop) is a genre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African American communities during the 1940s, mainly in the large cities of the United States, including New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Baltimore, Newark, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Travel Tip From a Travel Pro (In-Person Only)

Anush is one of the most traveled women in the world as she has traveled to all 7 continents, every country in the world and to many remote islands. She often traveled on a budget and will share how she achieved her many travel goals. Join us!
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Bible for Beginners (In-Person Only)

This course offers a general introduction and understanding of both the Old and New Testament.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

A Book That Matters (Zoom Only)

In this course, we will focus on critical reading and analysis of the book: The Paradox of Democracy: Free Speech, Open Media, and Perilous Persuasion by Zac Gershberg and Sean Illing (University of Chicago Press, 2022). Our collective aim is to discern and explain if, how, and why the argument of the book matters.
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

The First Detective: Edgar Allen Poe & the Dupin Mysteries

(Zoom Only) Before there was ever a Miss Marple, a Hercule Poirot, or a Sherlock Holmes, there was Edgar Allan Poe’s Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin! If you love detective fiction, you will love this literary community.
Starts : 10/23/2023 Ends : 12/4/2023
Meets on : Monday
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
$80

The Symphonies that Rocked the World (In-Person Only)

'The Symphonies that Rocked the World’ is the perfect class for those that are new to classical music and those who want to deepen their understanding.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

All the Greatest Classical Hits that We Can Cram into Six Weeks

(Zoom Only) You will get to hear some great performances, while learning interesting anecdotes about the composers, conductors, and the works themselves. Don’t be left out of the next conversation about great music – join this class and you will have plenty to say the next time the topic comes up.
Starts : 10/25/2023 Ends : 12/6/2023
Meets on : Wednesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Titanic to La-La-Land- The Best Film Music From the 90s - Today

(Zoom Only) More than ever, music is a fundamental component of a film's emotional force, and we'll explore what's behind the best film scores in today's evolving world.
Starts : 10/26/2023 Ends : 12/7/2023
Meets on : Thursday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80

Language: A Philosophical Perspective (Zoom Only)

In this class, we look at language not just from the point of view of linguistics, which defines language as a communication system. We will look at it through anthropology, psychology, sociology, literature and last, but not least, from spirituality and philosophy, questioning the fundamental assumptions that language serves above all to communicate.
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 12/5/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$80

The Impressionists - 5-week Course (Hybrid)

Impressionism is one of the most known artistic movements. Its colors, brushstrokes and style are easily spotted. The names of the artists who were responsible for this change in painting are names known to anybody who has been to a museum or has admired any work of art. Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Degas and Renoir are probably the best known. Analyzing their work and their experiences is part of this enriching course. Analyzing their work and their experiences is part of this enriching course.
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 11/28/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80
Starts : 10/24/2023 Ends : 11/28/2023
Meets on : Tuesday
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
$80