Prescott Learning Group Schedule Spring 1 session jan 30 through

mar 10 2017

www.yc.edu/prescottolli

Council Article/About OLLI YC-OLLI Mission OLLI’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 Vision OLLI will continue to recognize the individuality of its members by emphasizing and expanding peer learning and social interaction. OLLI will:

Council Article:

The OLLI Membership Fees Are Going Up.

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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

You may have noticed a change in the OLLI membership fees. If you haven’t, let me bring you up-to-date. The Deluxe membership which includes 4 free learning groups per session has increased from $155/ year to $165/year. The Basic membership has remained the same at $65/year. The learning group fee (for each learning group under the Basic membership and for each learning group over the 4 free ones per session for the Deluxe membership) has increased from $25 to $30. These increases, which are effective January 1, 2017, were approved by the Governing Council at the September meeting. The issue came up in response to some guidance we received concerning the return on the OLLI endowment whose investment is handled by the Yavapai College Foundation. As you may or may not know, our OLLI has a $2 million endowment that provides a portion of our operating funds. The terms of that endowment allow us to withdraw 5% each year from the fund. That 5% is shared between the Prescott OLLI and the Sedona/Verde Valley OLLI. In normal times, the 5% would come out of investment returns on the funds, allowing us to keep the principle of the $2 million endowment intact.

Learning groups are available only to OLLI members.

The guidance received from Vanguard (with whom our funds, and the Yavapai College Foundation funds, are invested) is that the return we should expect will be closer to 4 to 4-1/2%. Drawing 5% from the fund would result in a decrease in the principle.

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What this all means is that, over time, our endowment would begin shrinking and the amount we would be able to withdraw in dollars would decline. To avoid problems with such a shortfall in expected income, we elected to adopt what we think is a modest increase in membership fees. There are several considerations which factored into our decision. First, we want to assure that OLLI remains a financially stable organization. Second, we haven’t raised membership fees for about 5 years. Third, we recognize that Social Security (which many of us depend on for retirement income) hasn't had a Cost of Living increase in several years. All of these considerations lead us to the increase that we adopted. We expect this action to cover our expected shortfall without seriously affecting our members’ financial situations.

They are held on the Yavapai College Prescott Campus and the NAU Campus in Prescott Valley unless an alternative location is listed. Please check your group’s location. Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (928) 717-7634 Patricia Berlowe, Administrator Patty Winkels, Administrative Assistant Josh Wrublik, Administrative Assistant Cover/interior photos by Norma West.

If you have any concerns or comments about this issue, please contact any of the Governing Council members. Their names are on the OLLI website (yc.edu/prescottolli) under the “Governing Council Minutes, Bylaws, Policies - Click here” (Green) banner. “The cost of living has gone up another dollar a quart.” W. C. Fields Ward Stanke, Governing Council Member

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Registration Spring 1 Registration • • • •

Membership Fee Options

ALL enrollments & payments received by January 11 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.

You 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.

My Schedule: Spring 1, january 30 - march 10 Learning Groups

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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 Date _______________

o Check if you are a first-time member Name________________________________________________

o My membership is current, or I am enclosing: o $165 Deluxe o $65 Basic

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$ _____ for ______ learning groups @ $30 each

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$ _____ for ______ field trips/events

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$ _____ for ___________________ fees

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$ _____ Donation to the OLLI Scholarship Fund

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Methods of Payment:

o Check payable to: Yavapai College. o For credit cards, please call the office at 717-7634 or 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.

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.

In case of inclement weather check www.yc.edu or local radio stations – if Yavapai College is closed, OLLI classes are cancelled. (928) 717.7634 • www.yc.edu/prescottolli

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Spring 1: 2017 Learning Groups Monday Prescott 1/30-3/10 2/20 1/30-3/6 1/30-3/6 1/30-2/13 1/30-2/6 2/13-3/6 1/30-3/6 1/30-2/27 1/30-3/6 1/30-2/13 2/20-3/6 1/30-3/6 1/30 2/6 2/13 2/20 2/27 3/6 1/30-3/6 1/30-3/6 1/30-2/20 2/27-3/6

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8:45-9:45am Qi Gong (Mon,Wed,Fri) 9-11am African Queen: Preserving WWII History 9-11am The Surveillance State Pt 2 9-11am Writing Creative Non-Fiction 9-11am Civil Military Operations 9-11am Android Smartphones 9-11am Android Tablets 12-2pm Both Sides Now 12-2pm Exceptional People Extended 12-2pm Early Middle Ages Pt 2 of 2 12-2pm Polymer Clay 101 - The Basics 12-2pm Polymer Clay 201 Intermediate 2-4pm Artist Drop In (free w/ membership) 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Computer Fundamentals 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Backing Up Data 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Windows 10 Basics 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Password Managers 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: Movie & TV Streaming 2:30-4:30pm Tech Topics: OLLI Olio 2:30-4:30pm Viewpoints (Kangal) 2:30-5pm George Washington's Spies Pt 2 of 3 4-6pm Learn to Draw 4-6pm Finding Peace with Feng Shui

Tuesday Prescott 1/31-3/7

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Food: A Cultural Culinary History Pt 2 Robert E. Lee Pt 1 iPhone for Beginners iPhone for Beginners (repeat) How to Play Chess The Afterlife of Billy Fingers A History of Eastern Europe Pt 2 OMG - Africa! The Magic of Steven Spielberg Movies Increase Your Joy Emerson, Thoreau Pt 2 of 2 Zentangle Gardening Topics

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Strenuous Hiking New Member Orientation Foreign Policy and World Affairs Fiction Writing Archaeology Pt 2 of 2

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Class # 12-2pm Nietzsche and the Nazis 25 12-2pm Gnosticism Pt 1 of 2 17 12-2pm Armchair Adventures 32 12-2pm Wonders of the National Parks 40 Pt 3 of 3 2:30-4:30pm That's Dancing! Pt 3 of 4 7 2:30-4:30pm Sir Winston S. Churchill 30 2:30-4:30pm Euchre 101 52

Thursday Time Prescott 2/9 10-11am 2/23 2/23

2/16 2/23 3/2 3/9 2/2-3/2 2/16-3/9 2/2-3/9 2/2-2/9 Friday Prescott 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 2/3-3/10 Date 1/18/17 4/22/17 5/20/17

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Thinking About Facilitating for OLLI? 12-2pm Medicare Made Easier 12-2pm Experience a Death Café Discussion 12-2pm Hearing Loss: Where to Begin 12:30-2pm M&L: Perspectives on Homelessness 12:30-2pm M&L: Photography During the Civil War 12:30-2pm M&L: No Longer Homeless 12:30-2pm M&L: High Noon for Liberalism 12:30-2pm M&L: Unusual Findings in Grand Canyon 12:30-2pm M&L: Rock 'n Roll Music 2-4:30pm Beginning Quilling 2:30-4:30pm Cool Smartphone Apps 2:30-5pm Foreign Films 2:30-5pm UFO Discussion Group Time

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Class Room # 9-11am Viewpoints (Freedman) 11 4-118 9-11am Hitler's Empire Pt 3 26 31-101 9-11am Scottish Highlands 31 3-271 9-11am A Visual Guide To The Universe 44 3-203 Pt 2 12-2pm Stock Market Trading 13 3-215 12-2pm TED Talks 39 4-102 12-2pm Understanding the Brain 43 3-203 Pt 2 of 3 12-2pm More OLLI-Ology 45 31-101 2:30-4pm Nia - The Joy of Movement 56 Cancelled 2-140 2:30-4:30pm Wild Women that Impacted 33 31-101 History 2:30-4:30pm Genetics Pt 1 of 2 42 3-203 2:30-4:30pm Easy Basic Bridge 53 19-225 Time 9am - 6pm 11am-9pm 11am-9pm

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Field Trip Musical Instrument Museum An American in Paris Book of Mormon

Meet Flagpoles Flagpoles Flagpoles

In case of inclement weather check www.yc.edu or local radio stations – if Yavapai College is closed, OLLI classes are cancelled.

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Workshops/Munch & Learn

(Free with current membership, registration required)

Munch & Learn :

A) New Member Orientation Wed, 1/25, 10-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Barbara Lake Limit: 30 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, 2/9, 10-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator(s): Deb Dillon,Tricia Berlowe Limit: 30 Join us in this 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) Medicare Made Easier Thurs, 2/23, 12-2pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Kelly Boryca Limit: 30 Enrolling in Medicare for the first time can be both overwhelming and confusing. This class will walk you through your options; 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 and A. You should leave the class better informed and more confident about enrolling in Medicare.

D) Munch & Learn: A New Perspective on Homelessness Thurs, 2/2, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119

Facilitator: Rudy Arena Limit: 108 How often have you passed a homeless man or woman and wondered why he or she is homeless? What happened in the past to make him homeless? Where does he go to have a warm meal, a safe place to sleep? Why does he remain homeless when there are facilities to help him and work that he can do to get out of his present plight? What will his future be? Through the auspices of the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) we will have a homeless person speak to us and answer our questions. This is not a condemnation, but a chance to see homelessness from another’s point of view.

E) Munch & Learn: Photography During the Civil War Thurs, 2/9, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Rudy Arena Limit: 108 Brandelyn Andres, professor at Yavapai College and doctoral candidate at ASU will speak on photography and its implications during our civil war. The documentation of war, and its effect on cultural attitudes, changed fundamentally during the war between the states. Because this war was one of the first to be fought in an industrialized age, the photograph played an especially important role in documenting the nuances of armed conflict, capturing types of images and communicating certain messages that had not previously been seen before.

F) Munch & Learn: No Longer Homeless Thurs, 2/16, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Rudy Arena Limit: 108 Many homeless people find the help they need through religion, a helping hand at the right time, or a kind someone. But one way or another many have gotten themselves out of the cycle of despair and wondering where the next meal or bed will be. Meet someone who has been homeless, but through sheer will power and outsized help, has risen from being homeless to having a job, living in a home and contributing to society. This is a follow up to our first Munch and Learn on Homelessness, giving us a chance to learn more about this issue.

G) Munch & Learn: High Noon for Liberalism - The New York City Teachers’ Strikes of 1968 Thurs, 2/23, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Bill Weiss Limit: 108 New York City’s United Federation of Teachers struck the city’s school system three times in 1968, closing schools for a total of 36 days—the longest municipal walkout in the city’s history. The conflict pitted the powerful union against Mayor John V. Lindsay, the Board of Education, and black and Puerto Rican activists in Brooklyn over the controversial issue of decentralization of the city’s school system, and community control. It ultimately shook apart the city’s fragile liberal coalition and its gradualist, progressive values that had become institutionalized in the postwar era.

H) Munch & Learn: Unusual Findings in the Grand Canyon Thurs, 3/2, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Rudy Arena Limit: 108 Chris Wuehrmann, a local mountain guide, teacher and speaker, has spent many days hiking in the Grand Canyon. The American southwest has long been home to the fascinating variety of Native Peoples, each with their own unique stories and beliefs. The Grand Canyon has been occupied long before it was discovered by white men, who traveled the river leaving footprints in many out-of-the-way places. Chris has many stories to tell of his unusual findings.

I) Munch & Learn: Just let me Hear some of that Rock ‘n Roll Music Thurs, 3/9, 12:30-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Bill Weiss Limit: 108 Rock music has been one of the most powerful cultural forces in history. Everyone, everywhere, knows it, hears it, hums and sings it, dances to it. In this talk (with videos), we’ll discuss the origins and evolution of rock ‘n roll: from gospel and blues, through Doo Wop and the tuneful Fifties, and to the Sixties era of psychedelics, supergroups, and general pop lunacy. We’ll also look at the impact of demographics, politics and technology, and at the ever-changing structure of the music industry.

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

J) African Queen: Preserving Our World War II History Mon, 2/20, 9-11am Bldg: 2, Rm: 206 Facilitator: Mark Koloc Limit: 24 Come join us for a pictorial story about the 2006 rescue and preservation of a historic and extremely rare U.S. Army World War II armored vehicle from the desert sands of East Africa.

K) Experience a Death Café Discussion Thurs, 2/23, 12-2pm Bldg: 30, Rm: 126 Facilitator(s): Nancy Van der Voort, Dani Joelle La Voire Limit: 10 Our Western culture tends to be much less than encouraging about conversations of death. The idea of a Death Café was first conceived by the Swiss sociologist and anthropologist, Bernard Crettaz. Jon Underwood introduced the idea to London, and since September, 2011, over 3300 sessions have been offered across Europe, Canada, the U.S., Australia, and China. Death Cafés provide an opportunity for people to openly and comfortably discuss death and the dying process in a welcoming and encouraging environment. It is not a counseling or grief support group, nor is it for the purpose of education, proselytizing, politicizing, or promotional sales. Instead, it invites open, courageous, and personal conversations about a most significant event in our lives.

L) Hearing Loss: Where to Begin Thurs, 3/9, 12-2pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Tammy Haydon Limit: 30 Here’s a great opportunity to learn more about the gift of hearing and how to address a hearing loss. Tammy Haydon, with 15 years of experience as a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, will share insight that will help people recognize and address deficiencies in their hearing and communication. There will also be discussion on types of hearing loss, various treatment options, and when to seek medical or surgical intervention. We’ll also explore dementia and other medical issues and how they relate to hearing loss. A valuable packet of information will be provided so participants will gain the most out of this session and be able to expand on the topics discussed on their own.

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Tech Topics:

M) Tech Topics: Computer Fundamentals Mon, 1/30, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102

P) Tech Topics: Password Managers Mon, 2/20, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102

Facilitator: Norm Samuelson Limit: 40 Have you ever wondered about all those things that make up your computer? Memory, Bus, RAM, Hard Drive, CPU, GPU?? We will also talk about the more obvious ones like Monitor and Mouse. Just like you don’t have to know how to rebuild an engine to be able to drive a car, you don’t have to understand everything about the computer to make use of it, but it does help to have some idea of what parts are most important, particularly when you are ready to buy a new computer.

Facilitator: Norm Samuelson Limit: 40 Trying to remember all your different passwords is challenging. Come learn how to easily manage passwords so you will be secure and never forget a password again!

N) Tech Topics: Backing Up Data Mon, 2/6, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator: Dave Rothgery Limit: 40 Learn why you need to back up your data and how to back it up the easy way. We will also cover some of the advantages and disadvantages of using thumb drives, external drives, and the cloud.

O) Tech Topics: Windows 10 Basics Mon, 2/13, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator: Chris Maxwell Limit: 40 Whether you’re a facilitator and want to learn where things now reside in Windows 10 (like how to log off ), or you upgraded and want to understand some of the new features, or you are trying to decide whether you should upgrade – come learn about Windows 10.

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Q) Tech Topics: Movie and TV Streaming Services Mon, 2/27, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator: Michele Tremblay Limit: 40 Watching TV series, movies, sports, and live TV on demand is just minutes away using free and paid streaming services. So, if you are looking for old episodes of Andy Griffith, missed a Game of Thrones episode, or want to watch the latest blockbuster without going to the theater, learn how to get started using Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services.

R) Tech Topics: OLLI Olio Mon, 3/6, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator: JB Burke Limit: 40 Olio: noun “a miscellaneous collection of things.” JB Burke is a regular speaker at the Prescott Computer Society where he searches the internet for timely and fascinating topics related to modern computer life. He includes videos, cartoons and graphics and provides links to his background material. JB’s programs are entertaining and educational with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure.

The Arts/Self-Discovery/Film 1) Artist Drop In (free with membership) Mon, 1/30-3/6, 2-4pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 102

4) Finding Peace in a Stressful World with Feng Shui Mon, 2/27-3/6, 4-6pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 102

6) The Magic of Steven Spielberg Movies Tues, 1/31-3/7, 12-3pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 114

Facilitator: No Host Limit: 15 Come create art and make new friends. This drop in art studio is for artists to work on their projects in a relaxed, friendly, and fun setting. All mediums invited: painting, drawing, textiles, collage and sculpture (sorry no oils). This is a wonderful opportunity to be creative and social and to learn techniques from other artists in a supportive and creative environment. Bring all of your own materials, including a small tarp or cover for your work area. Why not drop in and make some art? *free, and does not count against your 4 free learning groups for Deluxe members.*

Facilitator: Michele Bielski Limit: 30 This class introduces the basics of Feng Shui, an ancient art/science which educates how to bring peace and prosperity into one’s life by learning to harmonize with the elements of nature. Feng Shui is also about changing one’s life by bringing in specific colors, shapes, and visualization techniques. It includes learning about the flow of energy, and how it can affect our health and well-being.

Facilitator: Saul Fein N/A Limit: 25 Come and celebrate Steven Spielberg’s unique talents by seeing some of his great movies. We will watch and discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Schindler’s List, ET, and Saving Private Ryan.

5) Foreign Films Thurs, 2/2-3/9, 2:30-5pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102

2) Learn to Draw Mon, 1/30-2/20, 4-6pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 102

Facilitator(s): Bill Haas, Lydia Garrett Limit: 50 The Foreign Films learning group continues with more relatively recent, and often, awardwinning films from around the world. We try to show thought-provoking, serious films, and balance those with some lighthearted selections. After the film, the class objective is to discuss what we saw, and find out about our different views and insights into the film and its subject matter. Your presence during the discussion time is expected, as we all benefit from it. So...come and enjoy good acting, cinematography, and share your questions and interpretations with the group.

Facilitator: Mel Shutz Limit: 30 Continuing our exploration of the world of dance, this session again showcases film, Broadway, ballet, ballroom and even TV. We will view an updated version of the Cinderella ballet featuring Rudolf Nureyev; an eleven year old boy wants to pursue his interest in ballet against his father’s wishes. Mitzi Gaynor’s TV specials will be shown one week with a dazzling display of talent and eye-popping costumes. Broadway gypsies will audition for a hardnosed director. Great dance numbers from several decades of Hollywood musicals make up another class and a ballroom competition among 5th graders completes the program for Spring One.

Facilitator: Michele Bielski Limit: 12 This class will teach the basics of drawing/ sketching, from gesture drawing to contour drawing and everything in between. The class will teach you how to draw portraits, anatomy, still-lifes, animals, incorporating charcoal and colored pencils... and much more. Come have fun while we sketch the world together. A list of required art supplies will be discussed at the first class; or bring your own sketch pad, art pencils and erasers.

3) Increase Your Joy Tues, 1/31-2/28, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Luisa Santamaria Limit: 13 Lighter and healthier ways to expand your selfcare skills. Increase your repertoire of coping techniques and stretch your awareness of personal well-being. You will be making your own choices and decisions; we will explore a multitude of topics enabling you to note what is comfortable, or uncomfortable, right now in your life. We will also think about ways to improve your sense of Well Being: encompassing BODYMINDSPIRIT. Come explore, play, laugh, and let go of things that no longer fit you now... see what’s possible if you experiment with new ideas and skills, you might discover… Come see what might be…

7) That’s Dancing! Pt 3 of 4 Wed, 2/1-3/8, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101

Important Dates Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer Proposals due Summer Fall 1 Proposals due Fall 1 Fall 2 Proposals due Fall 2

Jan 30-Mar 10 Mar 27-May 5 March 1 June 5-Jul 18 May 31 Sept 5-Oct 16 July 5 Oct 27-Dec 15

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Discussion/Current Events 8) The Surveillance State: Big Data, Freedom, and You Pt 2 Mon, 1/30-3/6, 9-11am Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator(s): Donna Larson, Helen Gater Limit: 30 Paul Rosenzweig, J.D. Professor of Law at George Washington University, presents a series of lectures that traces the history and development of government surveillance, and the issues it presents in a Democracy. The class explores how the competing values of surveillance are developing in a time of technological change.

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9) Both Sides Now Mon, 1/30-3/6, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Bob Sherman Limit: 30 The objective of this class is to present and discuss both sides of controversial issues of the day, such as “End the Cuban Embargo,” “To Vaccinate or Not?,” and “Fix Social Security.” Class format will vary, sometimes presenting an edited Intelligence Squared debate, sometimes presenting original videos and material. Class discussion will examine the reasoning in back of both sides of the issue, hopefully applying equal weight to each side. We’ll have an anonymous ballot on the issue before and after the class, and compare results. Any current political controversy or overtones will be out of bounds.

10) Viewpoints (Kangal) Mon, 1/30-3/6, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Y. “Turk” Kangal Limit: 15 Aristotle 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.

11) Viewpoints (Freedman) Fri, 2/3-3/10, 9-11am Bldg: 4, Rm: 118 Facilitator: Hal Freedman Limit: 20 Viewpoints is a learning group for discussing current issues and exploring the varying opinions of participants in a balanced way. The course encourages critical thinking and issue awareness by providing opposing views on contentious issues. The result is that individuals are exposed to a much wider range of opinions, ideas, and people than they would otherwise experience. Viewpoints is a learning tool to explore issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

12) Foreign Policy and World Affairs Wed, 2/1-3/8, 9-11am Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator(s): Richard Bieniawski, Elizabeth Bieniawski Limit: 30 This learning session will feature six worldwide topics selected for 2017 by the independent Foreign Policy Association as the most significant “Great Decisions” for the year. The topics will be: (1) New President’s Policy Afghanistan & Pakistan, (2) Saudi Arabia in Transition, (3) The Future of Europe after the BREXIT Vote, (4) Nuclear Security for Japan and South Korea, (5) Latin America’s Political Pendulum, and (6) Conflict in the South China Sea. Each topic will be introduced on DVD by an FPA expert, followed by facilitators’ update comments, and then open discussion. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions on current affairs.

13) Stock Market Trading Fri, 2/3-3/10, 12-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 215 Facilitator: Wilfred Beaupre Limit: 20 Are you trading stocks/ETF’s and managing your own Portfolio? This session is designed for participants to obtain and share many different resources to assess your stock trading decisions. We will discuss various time frames, styles, strategies, and stock trading plans, using technical analysis for chart reading. Although live trade examples will be illustrated, there is no advice given. Any trade you may consider is totally your responsibility. The facilitator has classroom training and experience trading, however, is not an expert. The “thinkorswim” trading platform from TD Ameritrade will be used. At the completion of class, if there is enough interest in forming a special interest group, we may explore developing one.

Online Registration www.yc.edu/prescottolli 1) Online registration is available 2) You must have internet access and an email address 3) Contact the OLLI office for help with your user name and password 4) Go to www.yc.edu/prescottolli and click on “Sign in and Register for OLLI Learning Groups”

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5) Sign in with your user name and password 6) Select your learning groups using the “add to cart” buttons 7) Check out – and you are all set!

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Literature/Writing/Religion/Unexplained 16) Fiction Writing Wed, 2/1-3/8, 9-11am Bldg: 30, Rm: 126

14) Emerson, Thoreau and the Transcendentalists Pt 2 of 2 Tues, 1/31-3/7, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 271 Facilitator: Vaughn Delp-Smith Limit: 35 In Part 2 of Emerson, Thoreau, and Transcendentalism we look at an amazing group of engaging individuals: educational activists such as Bronson Alcott, and Elizabeth Peabody; literary figures Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson; and social reformers such as Theodore Parker, Margaret Fuller, and Moncure Conway. Many of these teachers, writers, and thinkers were calling for a remaking of society: the abolition of slavery, equal rights for women, and freedom of religious thought and practice, in order to make a good life. Not only did Transcendentalism shape the 19th century in America, but it continues to have powerful influence in our own era. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were deeply influenced by the earlier movement, and maybe you will be also. Join us as we hear Professor Ashton Nichols share in this remarkable time of searching for the truth.

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15) Writing Creative Non-Fiction Mon, 1/30-3/6, 9-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101

Facilitator: Jim Veney Limit: 12 This learning group will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss examples of published fiction writing by successful authors, to comment on these examples, to write examples of their own, to share their writing with members of the workshop and to receive comments on their own writing. Topics examined in the workshop will include: the first page of a story, introducing a character, two person iteration, description of action, situations of danger, and passion/romance scenes. Writing examples to be considered will be taken from work by WEB Griffin, C.S. Forrester, Raymond Chandler, Patrick O’Brian, Stieg Larsson, Tony Hillerman, Neville Shute, and Earnest Hemingway. Participants in the workshop should expect to write two to four pages on the selected topic each week and be willing to share their writing for discussion and comment by the other members of the workshop.

17) Gnosticism: From Nag Hammadi to the Gospel of Judas Pt 1 of 2 Wed, 2/1-3/8, 12-2pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 116 Facilitator: John Kohlenberger Limit: 28 In this course, we will take a new look at the history of theology, with Prof. David Bakke. At the heart of the story, we will examine the 1945 discovery of the Nag Hammadi codices. In addition, our video professor will introduce some more recent discoveries, such as the astonishing Gospel of Judas and the Gospel According to Mary, so we may look at Gnostic spirituality and its singular impact on religious history. While fully respectful of traditional Christian beliefs, this course provides a valuable perspective on the development of Western religions and Christian theology.

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Facilitator: Elaine Jordan Limit: 15 This is an opportunity for writers to express their thoughts about any subject, from the personal to the political - about nature, food, places, ourselves and the world. We’ll learn techniques we can use to involve and entertain readers; and we’ll practice how to be creative and truthful at the same time. We’ll explore how to turn our experiences-- conflicts, visions, challenges, feelings--into articles and essays that offer new insights to readers. Bring writing tools, and paper.

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18) The Afterlife of Billy Fingers: How My Bad-Boy Brother Proved to Me There’s Life After Death Tues, 1/31-3/7, 12-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 206 Facilitator: John Kohlenberger Limit: 20 This is a fun class for those who want to explore beyond the physical limitations of this world, into some of the many worlds of heart and mind. The fascinating events that we will discuss, based on The Afterlife of Billy Fingers, by Dr. Annie Kegan, may seem completely unbelievable. However, our discussions may bring some of these otherworldly, heavenly concepts and experiences that you have had, similar to the author, into a modern understandable perspective. Many of the experiences we’ll discuss are in line with ancient Greek beliefs about the “walkers between worlds.”

19) Exceptional People Extended Mon, 1/30-2/27, 12-2pm Bldg: 2, Rm: 208 Facilitator: Bob Krieckhaus Limit: 20 This class is open to all, but permits the Exceptional People Fall 2 students to extend their study of audio-video materials. These videos will show mental and physical mediumship, ITC (instrumental transcommunication - spirit voices and images on phones, cameras, etc.), and other evidence for an afterlife.

20) UFO Discussion Group Thurs, 2/2-2/9, 2:30-5pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Pam Gordon Limit: 25 This two-week learning group will explore the issue of spacecraft propulsion. In 1956, Richard Woolley dismissed the idea of landing on the moon as completely impractical: "it's utter bilge ... it is all rather rot." Today, we dismiss interstellar flight as impossible because it is believed that we cannot exceed the speed of light, contrary to the 1935 Einstein/Rosen hypotheses about folding spacetime. Week one we will look at current theories being developed: solar, hydrogen scoop, warp, and robotically-crewed long distance spacecraft. Week two will focus on Bob Lazar's experiences as a propulsion consultant working at Area 51. His widely-reported story was discounted by many, especially because he insisted that fuel used was an isotope of Element 115 (which supposedly does not exist). In 2015, the Large Haydron Collider produced - you guessed it! Element 115.

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History 21) Civil Military Operations: Winning Hearts and Minds in the 21st Century Mon, 1/30-2/13, 9-11am Bldg: 2, Rm: 206 Facilitator: Mark Koloc Limit: 24 This class will cover the historic perspective of U.S. Army humanitarian operations conducted in Africa, Afghanistan, and the Balkans from 2003 to 2009.

22) Food: A Cultural Culinary History Pt 2 Tues, 1/31-3/7, 9-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator(s): Sandy Rackoff, Marge Rubin Limit: 30 In this 6-session class we will be exploring the periods beginning with colonial cookery in North America and work our way to modern times. Some of the sessions will deal with the Early Industrial Revolution, romantics, vegetarians, and utopians, as well as first restaurants, big business and the homogenization of food. This will be a wonderful learning experience with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

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23) Early Middle Ages Pt 2 of 2 Mon, 1/30-3/6, 12-2pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator(s): Helen Gater, Donna Larson Limit: 33 Part two will cover the years 650-1000. The early middle ages (a.k.a. the dark ages) were a transition period from the ancient world to the medieval period and the renaissance. Like all transition periods, it was a time of change, chaos, and mass movements of people. What happened and why? How do we still experience the influence of this period in history? Part one covered the years 300-650; including the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire, the acceptance of Christianity, and the influence of the Arabs and Islam.

24) George Washington’s Spies Pt 2 of 3 Mon, 1/30-3/6, 2:30-5pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 116 Facilitator: Ed Wisneski Limit: 30 Following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, a British general observed, “Washington didn’t beat us. He out-spied us.” Washington placed an enormous amount of emphasis on his spies, especially his network on Long Island and New York City known as the Culper Ring. The course will show episodes from the second and third seasons of the popular AMC television series, Turn, which will begin its fourth and final season in April. We will differentiate between the factual aspects of Turn and the licenses taken in the series to meet demands of dramatic storytelling. Three books provide factual background for the course: Washington Spies by Alexander Rose, who serves as the historical consultant for Turn; George Washington’s Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade; and Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick.

25) Nietzsche and the Nazis Wed, 2/1-3/8, 12-2pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 215 Facilitator: MariAnna Freimark Limit: 30 Friedrich Nietzsche is famous for his statement that “God is dead” and his provocative account of master and slave moralities - and for the fact that Hitler and the Nazis claimed that Nietzsche was one of their great inspirations. In this lecture series (with over 400 images) Stephen Hicks, professor of Philosophy at Rockford College, Illinois, asks and answers such questions as: what were the key elements of the Nazis political ideology and were they really based on Nietzsche’s philosophy of “that which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” The DVD will be supplemented with additional information. There will be enough time for discussion.

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OLLI Member Benefits • Over 250 learning groups offered throughout the year • “No tests, no grades” learning environment • Meet peers actively involved in lifelong learning • Access to the Yavapai College Library, and local discounts • Discover the Southwest through field trips • Make new friends with similar interests

26) Hitler’s Empire Pt 3 Fri, 2/3-3/10, 9-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Y. “Turk” Kangal Limit: 30 We will explore what one evil man’s dream did to Europe and the world, how it affected a large portion of the last century, and its lingering effects even today. What brought Nazis to power, and how did it happen? The lecturing professor is Dr. Thomas Childers of the University of Pennsylvania. We will also watch other documentaries. Plus, we will have visitors share their experiences with us when they were living under the Nazi rule, leaving sufficient time for discussion. “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men,” -President Abraham Lincoln.

27) A History of Eastern Europe Pt 2 Tues, 1/31-3/7, 12-2pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Claxton Lovin Limit: 25 Survey the modern history of East Central Europe, which was at length a part of the Communist world. In the 20th Century, the region was dominated by the Soviet Union, and today it has become an economically vibrant and increasingly important part of wider Europe. This course provides an in-depth treatment of the political, social, and cultural history of this region which stretches from Poland to Bulgaria.

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History 28) Robert E. Lee and His High Command Pt 1 Tues, 1/31-3/7, 9-11am Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Claxton Lovin Limit: 30 This learning group examines Robert E. Lee’s leadership, and that of his principal subordinators during the war between the states. Combining military analysis with personal and biographical details to round out the portraits of these men, we will consider selected campaigns to explore how Lee exercised command.

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29) OMG - Africa! Tues, 1/31-3/7, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Bob Sherman Limit: 30 “The Dark Continent” – Is it called that because of its history, because of its people, because of its uncertain future, or all of the above? How many of you read the news about Africa? It’s seldom on the TV news, only occasionally in the paper. Yet it covers almost 30% of the world’s surface, is more than three times the size of the U.S, and has 15% of the world’s population. That’s more than a billion people. And its population is growing faster than that of any other continent! In this course we’ll only look briefly at Africa’s history. Then, with videos and discussion we’ll consider its overall continental problems, and examine in detail the common problems of sub-Saharan and coastal countries. Why have only Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, as different as they are, become the major players? There are some very disturbing reasons. What is holding the other countries back? Which countries are ready to break out of the pack? Oh, and we won’t be seeing “the animals.”

30) Sir Winston S. Churchill: Soldier, Writer, Statemen, Painter Wed, 2/1-3/8, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 119 Facilitator: Dave Rothgery Limit: 35 Join this class to learn why Winston Churchill is acclaimed the “greatest leader of the 20th century.” We will explore Churchill’s early life, including his education, his experiences during WWI, and the years leading up to WWII. Most importantly, we will learn about his leadership and accomplishments as a statesman in guiding the British Empire, with the Allies, to the successful conclusion of WWII. We will also cover the years following WWII, and how Churchill strove to achieve his vision for peace and freedom, resting on a united Europe, close relations with the U.S., and coexistence with the Soviet Union. The Great Courses DVD series will be augmented with brief sections of other historical DVD material as well as material from several books on Churchill.

33) Wild Women that Impacted History Fri, 2/3-3/10, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Pat Beitel Limit: 20 Have you ever thought about what it would have been like living back in the “day.” What was it like to be a woman back in the wild west? How were women treated? What jobs did they have? Let’s see if we can find out how the West was really won! Class will utilize videos, reading material, and group discussions.

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31) Scottish Highlands: The Land, History, and Culture Fri, 2/3-3/10, 9-11am Bldg: 3, Rm: 271 Facilitator: Deb Dillon Limit: 35 This class will use a variety of videos and presentations to explore the varied landscapes, the often turbulent history, and the real and romanticized culture of the Scottish Highlands. Class members will be encouraged to share their own experiences of this storied land.

Special Interest Groups Participation in a SIG group is FREE to all current OLLI members. For more information, contact the coordinator directly (see below).

BOOK CLUB Ginger Carlson, [email protected], 445-1226

GUITAR PLAYERS GROUP John Mazella, [email protected], 442-1057

THE EXPLORATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS David Steeves, [email protected], 277-7928

32) Armchair Adventures Wed, 2/1-3/8, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Barbara Brown Limit: 30 We’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. This session we’ll visit the Paris Opera, travel Canada by rail, visit Butchart Gardens, and much, much more.

CHESS Tom Green, [email protected], 778-1111 ZENTANGLE Kathy Dudek, [email protected], 771-9664 SOCIAL BRIDGE Doug Adams, [email protected], 759-2363

MEMOIR WRITING Elaine Jordan, [email protected], 778-4066

READER’S THEATER Dyan Harper, [email protected], 277-8204

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PRESCOTT MAC USERS GROUP (PMUG), in partnership with OLLI, Bobbie Pastor, [email protected], 273-2311 (*additional fee required)

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

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Technology 34) Android Smartphones Mon, 1/30-2/6, 9-11am Bldg: 3, Rm: 270 Facilitator(s): Norm Samuelson, Ray DeCosta Limit: 20 Android Smartphones are very popular. We will discuss using the phone to make calls, keep track of contacts, and take pictures. This class will be two weeks, followed by a 4 week course on Android Tablets that will also apply to Android phones.

35) iPhone for Beginners Tues, 1/31-2/14, 9-11am Bldg: 19, Rm: 206 Facilitator: Dave Rothgery Limit: 20 This class is an introduction to the iPhone and will cover the basics of iPhone use. This is a hands on class requiring you to bring your iPhone to class. The class size will be limited to allow more interaction and focus. Note: for comparison, this class is shorter and more introductory in content than previous six-week iPad 101 classes.

36) iPhone for Beginners (repeat) Tues, 2/21-3/7, 9-11am Bldg: 19, Rm: 206 Facilitator: Dave Rothgery Limit: 20 This class is an introduction to the iPhone and will cover the basics of iPhone use. This is a hands on class requiring you to bring your iPhone to class. The class size will be limited to allow more interaction and focus. Note: for comparison, this class is shorter and more introductory in content than previous six-week iPhone 101 classes.

37) Android Tablets Mon, 2/13-3/6, 9-11am Bldg: 3, Rm: 270 Facilitator(s): Norm Samuelson, Ray DeCosta Limit: 20 Android Tablets (and Smartphones) are very popular. We will discuss many applications for Android devices, including navigation, and word processing.

PINK MARTINI Hear the catchy world music sound that wows crowds from Cannes to Cleveland. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32 - $58

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE Three tenors and twenty dancers vividly tell the tale of the Irish Celts. Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets - $35 - $56

JAMES D’LEON The International Steinway artist plays Godowski, Liszt, jazz and more. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $45

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Get back “In the Mood” with the most sought-after Big Band in the world! Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 - $44

ROOTS & BOOTS Sammy Kershaw, Colin Raye & Pam Tillis bring country music to YCPAC. Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $48 - $68

THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS Marvel at the precision of the team that won two Drama Desk nominations. Friday, Mar. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 - $48

CANTUS VOCAL ENSEMBLE One of the world’s foremost men’s ensembles sings Renaissance to pop. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 - $45

ART GARFUNKEL: IN CLOSE-UP An evening of song and prose with one of the great voices of our time. Friday, Mar. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36 - $76

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

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Prescott OLLI Library 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!

38) Cool Smartphone Apps Thurs, 2/16-3/9, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 215 Facilitator: Michele Tremblay Limit: 20 Do you have a smartphone, but feel like you are just not using it to the fullest and want to do more with it? This learning group will show you cool and useful apps for your smartphone. We will look at apps that will help you on the go, whether you are traveling, shopping, managing your busy schedule, or just looking to fill some time while you are waiting at the doctor’s office. This is an intermediate class for smartphone users. There will be time to try out the apps, so bring your login information for the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) so you can download the ones you are excited about.

39) TED Talks Fri, 2/3-3/10, 12-2pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102 Facilitator: Chris Maxwell Limit: 60 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.

Science 40) Wonders of the National Parks: A Geology of North America Pt 3 of 3 Wed, 2/1-3/8, 12-2pm Bldg: 4, Rm: 102

42) Genetics Pt 1 of 2 Fri, 2/3-3/10, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 203

Facilitator(s): Dave Hoffman, Johanna Kangal Limit: 60 Wonders never cease in North America’s parks. The sublime beauty of the national wonders preserved in America’s national parks reflects the drama of their creation. Titanic forces and catastrophic events: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, glaciations, floods, the collision of continents, and the disappearance of seas have left their mark on the landscapes of the parks. The national parks tell a story of the origins, evolution, and present-day marvels of the North American continent. Join Ford Cochran, geologist, journalist, and National Geographic programming director, as we visit every national park in the U.S. We’ll also explore many designated national sites including: monuments, seashores and lakeshores, rivers, marine sanctuaries, and historical trails as well as state parks, Canadian and Mexican parks, and even the remote, icebound island of Greenland –a breakaway slice of the North American continent.

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41) Archaeology: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Sites Pt 2 of 2 Wed, 2/1-3/8, 9-11am Bldg: 31, Rm: 101 Facilitator: Gray Bower Limit: 30 Join us for a trip to some of the world’s greatest archaeological sites, such as King Tut’s tomb, Machu Picchu, and China’s terracotta army. Learn about archaeological techniques, and the secrets of digging. DVD lectures led by Dr. Cline, Director of the Washington University Capitol Archaeological Institute, are entertaining and up to date.

Facilitator: Barbara Mace Limit: 30 This class will provide a foundation for understanding how life works at the level of genes and molecules, where complex networks interact to drive human development, evolution, and behavior. We are on the verge of a scientific revolution with enormous implications for us, our children, and humanity as a whole. This revolutionary science is biotechnology. Its power is focused on deciphering and manipulating molecules of DNA and the universal digital material storage of every organism on earth. Discussions will include the impact of this biotechnology on our social, legal, ethical, and global perceptions. Professor Lee M. Silver of Princeton will be the lecturer.

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43) Understanding the Brain Pt 2 of 3 Fri, 2/3-3/10, 12-2pm Bldg: 3, Rm: 203 Facilitator: Barbara Mace Limit: 30 Dr. Jeanette Norden is a widely recognized teacher, excellent researcher, and enthusiastic neuroscientist. Her goal for this class is “to introduce you to the exciting world of neuroscience.” Her 36 lectures cover brain physiology, development, clinical studies, diseases and behaviors, consciousness, and memory. At the end of this class, I hope you are able to celebrate your individualism, develop an awe of your fellow human beings, and have a better understanding of our incredible brain. As Dr. Norden admitted; she wants to “…inform and excite you.” Part 2: Auditory, Sensory, & Motor Systems; Language, Parkinson’s; Depression.

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44) A Visual Guide To The Universe Pt 2 Fri, 2/3-3/10, 9-11am Bldg: 3, Rm: 203 Facilitator: Jon Parsons Limit: 32 This class will continue to view and discuss more of some of the best astronomical images captured in the past several years. These DVDs feature Dr. David Meyer of Northwestern University should be sure to generate lots of thoughts for questions and comment. There will also be time in this class to discuss special topics of interest to the class such as the search for Earth-like planets, life beyond Earth, and where are the best places to look.

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45) More OLLI-Ology Fri, 2/3-3/10, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101

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Facilitator: Barbara Brown Limit: 30 Let’s learn about all of the ologies--volcanology, archaeology, geology, biology, ecology and much much more. Think of it as Ted Talks on steroids with new and different subjects to explore every week.

In case of inclement weather check www.yc.edu or local radio stations – if Yavapai College is closed, OLLI classes are cancelled. (928) 717.7634 • www.yc.edu/prescottolli

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Activities/Hobbies 46) Beginning Quilling Thurs, 2/2-3/2, 2-4:30pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101

49) Zentangle Tues, 1/31-3/7, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 206

51) Gardening Topics Tues, 1/31-3/7, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 101

Facilitator: Dennis Brydon Limit: 8 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 $25. Not sure what quilling is? Search the internet, or stop by the office – it is absolutely beautiful!

Facilitator(s): Kathy Dudek, Joe Dudek Limit: 20 Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Zentangle method is a journey of self-discovery and requires no artistic ability. Students are encouraged to explore and embrace their individual styles -there is no “right” or “wrong” in Zentangle. Zentangle is a proven method for mindfulness; it fosters selfesteem, focus, relaxation, and stress reduction. People around the world are learning the Zentangle method from Certified Zentangle Teachers. Joe and Kathy Dudek are certified CZTs and have been successfully teaching students of all ages. A supply list is available from the OLLI office, or a kit can be purchased from the facilitator for $10.

Facilitator(s): Angie Mazella, Lois Janowski Limit: 30 This six week class offers gardening topics of interest presented by the Yavapai County Master Gardener’s Association. Topics include: herbs, cover crops, soils and soil amendments, bees, and four-season gardening. Also Sarah and Matt Hyde, managers of the Hassayampa Vineyard and Farm in Kirkland, Arizona, will talk about “Vegetable Growing.”

47) Polymer Clay 101 The Basics Mon, 1/30-2/13, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 102 Facilitator(s): Kathy Dudek, Joe Dudek Limit: 12 This three-week, hands-on learning group includes conditioning, shading, and rolling polymer clay. Each week will build on the previous week’s lesson. A pendant and pair of earrings will be completed in the three weeks. The facilitator will supply tools to share. A list of supplies is posted online; however, the facilitator will have polymer clay for sale at discount rates. Supplies will cost approximately $15-$20.

48) Polymer Clay 201 Intermediate Mon, 2/20-3/6, 12-2pm Bldg: 31, Rm: 102 Facilitator(s): Kathy Dudek, Joe Dudek Limit: 12 The three-week learning group will build on the concepts of Polymer Clay 101 (prerequisite or for those with previous experience using polymer clay). Three techniques for the intermediate clayer will be presented: texturing, faux ceramics, and transferring images. Each week, attendees will complete a set of earrings or a pin. A list of supplies is posted online; however, the facilitator will have black and white polymer clay for sale at discounted rates). Supplies will cost approximately $15-$20.

50) How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master Tues, 1/31-3/7, 9-11am Bldg: 30, Rm: 126 Facilitator: Tom Green Limit: 14 Jeremy Silman is an International Master and world-class chess teacher who has designed this Great Course to take you from a complete beginner to being ready for an entry-level chess tournament. The game of chess has delighted players and fans for 1500 years. The game is easily accessible to people of all ages, is easy to learn, and promises a lifetime of pleasure. Studies have shown that playing chess improves concentration and study habits and keeps older minds sharp, while an appreciation of chess culture offers further layers of enjoyment.

52) Euchre 101 Wed, 2/1-3/8, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Pat Beitel Limit: 20 Euchre is a card game that’s played using a regular deck of cards. Only 24 cards are used. The game is played rapidly and uses a strategy called “according to Hoyle.” It’s fun, easy to learn, and can be played quite competitively. We will learn the history of the game and how to play it. Those who have played before - come on back, we will be doing tournaments!

53) Easy Basic Bridge Fri, 2/3-3/10, 2:30-4:30pm Bldg: 19, Rm: 225 Facilitator: Pam Gordon Limit: 16 Learn (or relearn) Bridge in an easy social atmosphere with no criticism allowed. Lots of playing time. No partner necessary to attend.

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Fitness/Outdoors/Field Trips 54) Qi Gong (Mon,Wed,Fri) Mon, 1/30-3/10, 8:45-9:45am Facilitator: Vicki Barnes Limit: 20 Meeting at Unity of Prescott, 145 S. Arizona Avenue. QiGong is an ancient Chinese practice with many forms. In this group, we will 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.

55) Strenuous Hiking Wed, 2/1-3/8, 8:30-11am Facilitator(s): Bob Scanze, Norm Samuelson Limit: 20 On crisp winter days there is nothing to warm you like a brisk hike! We encourage you to join us for fun, fitness, and friendship. It is essential that you be accustomed to hiking from 4 – 6+ miles on uneven, rocky and steep terrain at higher elevations. Our schedule this session will include a picnic or two, and the hikes will run a little longer on those days. The meeting place for the first hike will be between the BMO bank and Starbuck’s on the corner of Sheldon and N. Montezuma.

Cancelled 56) Nia - The Joy of Movement Fri, 2/3-3/10, 2:30-4pm Bldg: 2, Rm: 140 Facilitator: Kathryn Bennett Limit: 24 Nia is a low-impact aerobic fitness practice with moves inspired by martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. We will move, laugh, sweat and feel good. Nia is done barefoot and set to music and can be done at different levels of intensity and using different ranges of motion providing a challenge to both athletes and couch potatoes in the same class. Both men and women are welcome and if you don’t want to work barefoot, of course you can wear shoes. Wear non-constricting clothes you can move in and consider bringing water. Each workout starts with a warm up and ends with a cool down where we move to the floor and back up. We will move for about 55 minutes and there will be additional time for questions and discussion of Nia principles. Instructor is a Nia Blue Belt practitioner. More Nia info at nianow.com.

Field Trips Musical Instrument Musuem Wed, 1/18/17, 9am - 6pm Meet at the YC Flagpoles

Facilitator: Dianne Kuzminski, John Kuzminski Limit: 35 The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) opened in April 2010 and became one of the “hottest” must-see places to visit. This unique museum celebrates music by exhibiting instruments from numerous countries. There are more than 10,000 instruments and objects in the collection displayed on two floors for the public to enjoy in 5 geographical galleries. There is also a “hands-on” section where you can touch and play various instruments. We will have a 1 hour, docent-led guided tour beginning at 10:00 am. We will break for lunch in the museum’s fabulous garden view cafeteria. After lunch, you are free to explore the remainder of the area and even revisit the sections of interest seen from the tour. Members cost: $60. Non-Members: $70. Includes bus and entrance into museum. Lunch is on your own.

An American in Paris Sat, 4/22/17, 11am-9pm Meet at the YC Flagpoles

Facilitator: Dianne Kuzminski, John Kuzminski Limit: 50 This is the new Tony Award winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season. This is their first national tour. Price includes Grand Tier seating, luxury coach round trip and dinner after the performance, before returning home. Members: $130.00 Non-Members $140.00

Book of Mormon

Sat, 5/20/17, 11am-9pm Meet at the YC Flagpoles Facilitator: Dianne Kuzminski, John Kuzminski Limit: 50 The Book of Mormon is coming back to Phoenix! The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” It is a nine-time Tony Award winning best musical from the creators of South Park. This religious satirical musical features two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in Uganda where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population -and so the story unfolds. Price includes Grand Tier seating, luxury coach round trip and dinner after the performance, before returning home. Members: $150, Non-Members: $160.

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 $65. No refunds 13 days or less before the trip.

In case of inclement weather check www.yc.edu or local radio stations – if Yavapai College is closed, OLLI classes are cancelled. (928) 717.7634 • www.yc.edu/prescottolli

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