The OLLI at URI Fall 2016 September 6 – December 20 Registration begins Tuesday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m.

This happy OLLI group and Rhode Island friends explored Norway’s Fjords, celebrating Norway’s Independence Day on May 17. Photo courtesy of Mary Schatz

Now in its eighth year and with more than 1,000 members, the OLLI at URI is pleased to offer a variety of courses and lectures in various disciplines and formats. This selection reflects the interests of our membership and the efforts of our Curriculum Committee, staff, and OLLI members. Please look over the course offerings listed in this catalog and join us as we look forward to an enjoyable fall with the OLLI at URI. To enroll, you must be an OLLI member. Membership OLLI is a membership-based organization open to people 50+ years of age. If you have a curious mind and a keen interest in learning, come join us. Note: You must be a current OLLI member in order to register for a course. You will find the OLLI Member Registration Form on page 35 and also on the web site: www.uri.edu/olli/membership-in-olli/.

To Register for Courses and Lectures You may register in person or by mail. Unless you want to assure a place in a class with limited seating, we encourage you to mail in your registration using the form. Most classes will be able to accommodate you.

1. Locate the Course Registration Forms, which are on pages 31-32 and 33-34. 2. Return the completed form, along with your payment by check. 3. Make your CHECK payable to URI (cash and credit cards cannot be accepted). 4. WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS begin on August 23 at 10:00 a.m. 5. MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS will be processed after walk-in registration closes on August 23.

Registration begins on Tuesday, August 23

Stop! Read this before you register for fall courses. Walk-in registration is designed to accommodate those who want to assure placement in classes with limited seating. Otherwise, we encourage you to register by mail. You may register by mail as soon as you receive this catalog. All mail-in registrations will be processed after walk-in registration closes on August 23. The OLLI at URI

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Enrollment After you have submitted your registration, you will be automatically enrolled UNLESS the class has been over-subscribed, in which case you will be notified. Registrations are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis.

the active participation of class members in preparing class materials. Submit your proposal on the OLLI web site: www.uri.edu/olli/teach. From there, you will be guided through the process of describing your course and providing information about yourself. In order to present a balanced and diverse program designed to satisfy the membership, the Curriculum Committee is responsible for reviewing course proposals. The Special Interest Committee is responsible for recruiting one-time lectures of interest to our members. As always, we encourage our members to recommend topics and potential faculty and one-time presenters.

Withdrawals & Cancellations If you decide to drop out of a course, you must notify the office at least two weeks before the start date to receive credit toward another class. In some cases, OLLI finds that it must cancel a class. If that happens, you will be informed at least one week before the start date, and you will receive credit toward another class. OLLI follows the University’s policy of cancelling classes for certain holidays and because of inclement weather.

Class Location Most courses are offered on the URI main campus in Kingston, R.I. Our office and classrooms are located in the former Surge Building at 210 Flagg Road, second floor.

Guests When you join OLLI or renew your membership, you will receive a guest pass. You are welcome to use your guest pass to invite someone to one class or to a one-time lecture at the member rate. You may also use your guest pass for yourself to attend one class meeting of a course series. Please inform the office in advance when you intend to use your guest pass.

Parking One of your many benefits as an OLLI member is an OLLI parking sticker for the URI Kingston campus. This pass is valid for the following areas: 210 Flagg Road Staff/Faculty Parking Lot (just out-

side the OLLI building) Flagg Road Lot (across the street from the OLLI

Teach for OLLI Just as OLLI presents its classes for the sheer joy of its members’ learning, so too is the joy that OLLI faculty experience as they share their knowledge, an opportunity open to everyone in this community of lifelong learners. Share your passion, talents, and interests in the format that you choose—lecture, discussion, hands on, or collaborative, which involves

building) Plains Road Commuter Lot Fine Arts Center Lot

The map on the inside back cover of this catalog locates the OLLI classroom building and parking sites on the Kingston campus.

Staff and Committees Courses and Lectures by Topic Special Interest Groups Travel with OLLI Faculty Biographies Fall 2016 Calendar Index to Fall 2016 Faculty Course Registration Forms OLLI Member Registration Form Campus Map & Directions

Deadline for completed proposals: Spring ( January – June) September 12, 2016 Summer (July – August) March 3, 2017 www.uri.edu/olli/teach

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Lectures and Courses Lectures “American Pie” The Impossible Dream Human Trafficking The Hurricane of 1938 Stay in Touch: A Mindfulness Seminar Exploring Traditional Handcrafts Shrimp, Shiners, and Silversides Coin and Currency Collecting in the 21st Century Managing Wildlife Creating a Non-Fiction Book Series Gaudi’s Barcelona Rhetoric

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Courses Monday The Genius of Peter Sellers Chair Yoga Conversational Italian The Wonderful History of Photography Downton Abbey: The Final Season The New Science of Chaos and the Power of a Butterfly Conversational Italian Improvising Theater TED Talks* What You Always Wanted to Know About Oil, Gas Political Justice: Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes Politics, Economics, and Medicine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Revolution and the Theology of Liberation

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Tuesday Conversational Spanish Film Appreciation: The Art of Watching Movies Exploring the Geology and Geologic History of Southern R.I. Western Civilization: From the Renaissance Through the End of Modernity Freedom, Virtue, and Society  The Day the Music Died: The Music and Events of the 1950s Introduction to Meditation Discover Historic New England Seeing, Painting in the Style of the Impressionists Ellington’s Reeds and Pipes The Golem Zentangle® Introduction to Russian  Poulenc: Dialogues of the Carmelites Energy, Touch, and Human Connection “Beyond the Dark There is Only Maybe”: Exploring the Writing of Tim O’Brien Four Foundations of Mindfulness Richard III, Monster or Victim? To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman The OLLI at URI

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Wednesday Building Our Sustainable Future Together: Lessons from Cuba and the World Documenting Nature Taking the Inward Journey Parlez-vous French?  Can You Uke? Yes, You Can: Group Workshops Writing as Art and Therapy  Cities in the 21st Century*  The Presidential Election Year Series . . . Cont’d Beginning Drawing Older Adult Policy Issues Constitutional Issues in Policing French Conversation II  Great Jazz Happiness Beginning Watercolor The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People Homer's Odyssey

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Thursday The King—Elvis Presley Three Paths (Plus One) to Inner Peace A Blessing by John O’Donoghue Exploration of the Universe Just Hot Air? The Underlying Science, the Deniers, and the Likely Consequences of Global Warming Reconstruction: An American Dilemma Iran and Iraq End-of-Life Conversations Introduction to American Sign Language The Physics of Mr. Tweed Part I

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Friday Life’s Magical Moments: How I Learned to Make Decisions  Better Travel Photographs with Camera or Phone Aging Fully: Our Quality of Life in Its Last Stage Great Movie Biographies The Golden Bowl: From Book to TV Series Rattle Bag: Exploring Poetry Inner Peace Education

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Courses and Lectures by Topic Art History Gaudi’s Barcelona Western Civilization: From the Renaissance Through the End of Modernity Current Affairs Human Trafficking The Presidential Election Year Series . . . Cont'd Constitutional Issues in Policing Politics, Economics, and Medicine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Iran and Iraq Inner Peace Education Expressive Arts Creating a Non-Fiction Book Series Improvising Theater Rhetoric Seeing, Painting in the Style of the Impressionists↕ Zentangle® Documenting Nature Writing as Art and Therapy  Beginning Drawing Beginning Watercolor  Better Travel Photographs with Camera or Phone Making a Short Movie  Film The Genius of Peter Sellers Downton Abbey: The Final Season Film Appreciation: The Art of Watching Movies Great Movie Biographies Health and Wellness Stay in Touch: A Mindfulness Seminar Chair Yoga Introduction to Meditation Energy, Touch, and Human Connection Four Foundations of Mindfulness Three Paths (Plus One) to Inner Peace: A Blessing by John O’Donoghue Aging Fully: Our Quality of Life in Its Last Stage History Discover Historic New England Reconstruction: An American Dilemma Language Conversational Italian Conversational Spanish  Introduction to Russian  Parlez-vous French?  French Conversation II  Introduction to American Sign Language Leisure The Impossible Dream Coin and Currency Collecting in the 21st Century

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Life Style Building Our Sustainable Future Together: Lessons from Cuba and the World Taking the Inward Journey Happiness How I Learned to Make Decisions  Aging Fully: Quality of Life in Its Last Stage Literature The Golem Exploring the Writing of Tim O’Brien Richard III, Monster or Victim? To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People Homer’s Odyssey The Golden Bowl: From Book to TV Series Rattle Bag: Exploring Poetry Math/Science The New Science of Chaos; Power of a Butterfly

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“AMERICAN PIE” Wednesday, September 7 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. $10

Brett Morse

“American Pie” is a song written and recorded by Don McLean in 1971. Inspired in part by the tragic death of Buddy Holly on February 3, 1959, the story behind the lyrics tells us about the changes and evolution of American music, politics, and culture during the 1950s through the late 1960s. The lyrics have earned much attention over the years, with fans and critics alike offering many attempts at interpretations. The song is over eight minutes long, with six verses, and covers a ten-year period. Join us as we take a look at the various interpretations of this iconic song and perhaps by doing so, we will reach our own conclusions about the true meaning of the lyrics.

THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Wednesday, September 14 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $10 Raymond Birch

Something’s happenin’ here - A curious look at the 1967 Boston Red Sox’s long strange trip to the World Series during the Summer of Love. Get ready to go back in time and re-live the Red Sox Impossible Dream season. With a Power Point presentation that incorporates video and audio clips, you will return to a Fenway Park before free agency and Green Monster seats. Discussion is welcome and bring your singing voice (you may have a chance to sing); perfect pitch not required.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING Friday, September 16 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $10 Donna Hughes

Donna Hughes is a leading international researcher on human trafficking. She has completed research on the trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation in the United States, Russia, Ukraine, and Korea. Her topic areas include violence, slavery, sexual exploitation, Islamic fundamentalism, and women’s organized resistance to violence and exploitation. She has also worked on issues related to women, science, and technology.

THE HURRICANE OF 1938: Readings and Beach Walking Tour Sunday, September 18 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Class size: 15 maximum $10

Alice Dzen Gross Janice Sassi

The class will meet at Napatree Point, Watch Hill, Westerly, at the gazebo on Bay Street (water side). There, the group will participate in a communal reading of hurricane survivor memories selected from Sudden Sea. Text materials will be provided by the leaders. After the readings, there will be a guided walk along Napatree Point, a 1.5-mile-long barrier beach and important habitat of threatened and endangered bird, insect, and plant species. After the Hurricane of 1938, Napatree returned to its natural state but an occasional glimpse of cement walkways, chimney bricks, or pieces of dinnerware reminds us of what vanished on September 21, 1938. Suggested reading: R.A. Scotti: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938 (Little, Brown, 2003).

STAY IN TOUCH: A Mindfulness Seminar Monday, September 19 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. $10

Living in the moment contributes to your mental and physical health through concentration, acceptance, focus, self-awareness, engagement, and satisfaction. Attention to Right Now reduces stress, depression, negativity, and the physical ailments that stem from all these. Nine simple habits allow you to keep your mind in the present and embrace

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each moment. The disciplines are simple and fast, a collection of small behaviors, making use of your five senses. They are not steps. Choose one that works for you at any given time. (If the first one doesn’t get you into or bring you back to the moment, another one will.) Experience this inspiring discussion. Learn the simplicity of the enormous Now, and embrace each moment on your life’s journey forward.

APPRECIATING THE CULTURES OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES BY EXPLORING THEIR TRADITIONAL HANDCRAFTS Wednesday, September 21 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $10

Diana Clark

Traditional handcrafts embody personal and family narratives and social and cultural history. They speak to the human need for tradition and community through artistic expression. To quote the presenter, “In 2007, my husband and I shared a sabbatical experience in Norway. My passion for traditional crafts became my bridge to communication in a country where I did not speak the language. Through slides, artifacts, and stories, I will share my experience of the Norwegian handcrafts I discovered, and hopefully spark an interest in others about the importance of keeping universal stories and traditions alive . . . possibly in an OLLI Special Interest Group.“

SHRIMP, SHINERS, AND SILVERSIDES Tuesday, October 4 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $10

Prentice Stout

Be prepared to wade into the waters of Point Judith Pond at YMCA Camp Fuller, with a long seine net to see what “creatures” live there. On this field trip with Prentice Stout, you will explore and identify some of the marine species of the pond and learn about one of the most biologically productive areas in New England. And you will be part of the marine biology census that has been carried out over the last forty-two years. We never know what we'll find in the nets, but if you’d like to help, be prepared to wade and bring a camera.

COIN AND CURRENCY COLLECTING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY Friday, October 7 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $10

Richard Carland Dennis Fortier

Richard Carland and members of the Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club, including its president Dennis Fortier, will present an overview of many types of coins and currency -- U.S. Colonial, Civil War, nineteenth and twentieth century type, (Mint), world coins, exonumia, and more. They will share the great pleasure of collecting and holding tangible treasure. If you are curious about coin collecting, are a coin collector, or want to resume your enjoyment of the hobby, this session is for you. For more information about the coin club, go to its web site at www.pawcatuckvalleycoinclub.com.

MANAGING WILDLIFE Tuesday October 18 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $10

Janis Nepshinsky The OLLI at URI

Janis Nepshinsky will present the mission of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuges, touching on the many varied opportunities that exist at our refuges with emphasis on compatible public uses and the managing and protection of the wildlife. She will include some of the interesting assignments/opportunities associated with her responsibilities, such as her recent work in Russia, where she helped with preservation of fish and wildlife resources through visitor services. The presentation is designed to encourage class participation. 2

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ADVENTURES IN CREATING A NONFICTION BOOK SERIES Friday, October 21 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $10

Paula Grey Gale Eaton

Not every book is the unique brainchild of its author. Series books—multiple books on related topics, all in the same format and general tone—can be profitable for publishers. Readers who enjoy one book in a series often buy others. A publisher with an idea for a marketable series will recruit authors to create the individual books.In this lecture Gale Eaton and Paula Grey will discuss their experience as the first two authors for Tilbury House Publisher’s History in 50 series. Together they will present the challenges, obstacles, and successes of their journey, from defining the basic concept and desired end product through the research and writing process to editing, layout, and final publication.

GAUDÍ’S BARCELONA Monday, October 24 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $10

Marilyn T. Harris

Monday, October 31 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon $10 Ron Maine

This virtual tour will take you to some of the best of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces at different points throughout the city -- but without the long tourist lines. The most visited attraction in Barcelona is the unfinished giant basilica, La Sagrada Familia. On the subject of the extremely long construction period (which began in 1882), Gaudí is said to have remarked: “My client (i.e., God) is not in a hurry.” When Gaudí died in 1926, the basilica was between 15 and 25% complete and only now is it in its final phases. We’ll also make stops at the Park Güell and Casa Milà (“La Pedrera”) and learn a little about this unique architectural genius.

RHETORIC We will talk about the development of rhetoric, the art of persuasion, from its structured beginnings in antiquity to its relevance, use, and misuse today. What has rhetoric ever done for us? Well, it has brought about all of Western civilization, for a start. The timing of this talk promises some lively discussion around the pre-election deluge of rhetoric.

Travel with OLLI

Special Interest Groups

OLLI travel opportunities emerge from the conversations started in courses, lectures, and special interest groups, giving members the chance to bring their classroom experiences to life in New England, across the United States, and abroad. For updates, check the OLLI web site at www.uri.edu/olli/travel-programs. Volunteer Dee Lomme is available at OLLI on Tuesdays from 1:00— 3:00 p.m. to answer your questions and help you to sign up. Contact Dee at [email protected].

Our Special Interest Groups are a popular free benefit of membership in the OLLI at URI community. They are a great way to socialize with people with similar interests outside of the usual OLLI classroom environment. OLLI members suggest ideas for Special Interest Groups through the office and the Special Interest Committee reviews these requests for consideration. Most groups meet once a month, but, if members wish, they might meet more or less often. All OLLI members are welcome to participate! To find out about meeting times and places, refer to www.uri.edu/olli/special-interest-groups for the most up-to-date information.

Upcoming Travel Programs Colonial Williamsburg Italy/Switzerland Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

September 10 – 14 October 3 – 11 October 5

Aging as a Spiritual Practice Book Group and International Book Group Bridge / Mahjong Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Discussion Poetry Group Walking Group Wonder, Wisdom, and Worship Writers Group

2017 Authentic Cuba with Road Scholar April 28 – May 7 St. Andrews by-the-Sea June 26 – 29, 2017 Ireland September 6 – 14, 2017 Madeira & Portugal October 11 – 19, 2017 Legend of Sleepy Hollow October 29 – 30, 2017 The OLLI at URI

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THE GENIUS OF PETER SELLERS September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $45

Brett Morse

Considered by many to be one of the greatest comedic actors of all time, the enigmatic personality Peter Sellers created a body of work that spanned three decades, some of the most memorable performances in the history of film, most notably Inspector Clouseau and Dr. Strangelove. We will have the opportunity to watch five of his best and funniest films, including A Shot in the Dark (1964 – the second Pink Panther); Being There (1979); Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); The Mouse that Roared (1959); and The Party (1968). Join us as we watch, discuss, and laugh at “one of the most accomplished comic actors of the late twentieth century”– Turner Classic Movies.

CHAIR YOGA

September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $45 Linda Morse

Have you been interested in doing yoga but felt restricted or uneasy about getting down to the floor? Whether you are seated at a desk or table, or confined to a wheel chair, yoga practiced in a chair can bring you the same benefits as floor practice. In this very relaxed eight-week program, you will gain flexibility, muscle strength, and peace of mind. Learn ways to move as well as breath techniques for your daily living. Linda has presented this course several times for the OLLI at URI.

CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN ITALIAN I September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17, 24, 31 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $55 Class size: 20 maximum Ted di Stefano

ITALIAN II November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $55 Class size: 20 maximum Ted di Stefano

CHIACCHIERARE IN ITALIANO November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $55 Class size: 20 maximum Ted di Stefano The OLLI at URI

The goal of the Italian I course is to encourage students to speak and understand basic Italian and create a lasting curiosity for the language. Students will experience its unique joy and beauty in a supportive and interactive environment. Handouts and video clips of everyday interactions, most with a comedic twist, will supplement the text from time to time. Popular songs in video format will be accompanied by handouts so that students can read and hear the spoken Italian at the same time. Required text: Onofri et al.: Italian for Dummies, second edition, 2011. For the first class: read chapter 1 and listen to the accompanying CD at least twice. Italian II follows Italian I with additional exposure to the wonderfully romantic Italian language. The goal of this course is to create a continued enthusiasm for and interest in learning the basics of speaking Italian. Following the format of Italian I, handouts and video clips will aid in the learning process. Participants will be encouraged to speak Italian as best they can with friendly encouragement from Professor di Stefano. For the first class: Onofri et al. (see above): review part I and listen to the CD. Join Ted di Stefano in weekly informal sessions of chatting in Italian. (Ideally, students should have had Italian I and II or at least some exposure to the Italian language.) Professor di Stefano will provide handouts and video clips in Italian (with English cognates) on a broad variety of subjects. He will also assist in defining a word or explaining a conjugation. All students are encouraged to chat about any subject that might be of interest to them. The goal is to have fun as students gain fluency in speaking Italian. NOTE for all three Conversational Italian courses: an Italian/English dictionary is strongly recommended. An easy-to-use dictionary is Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary (concise edition). 4

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THE WONDERFUL HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY September 12, 19, 26 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $35 Alma Davenport

Since its invention in 1839, photography has described and revealed the world. It has been both a powerful tool for social change and a method of preserving the beauty of the past. Through lively, in-depth, non-pedantic Powerpoint lectures, Alma Davenport explores these images. Topics include photography and social culture, the Farm Security Administration, and landscape/nature.

DOWNTON ABBEY: The Final Season September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $65 Marion Humphrey

The final season of Downton Abbey is upon us. How will Julian Fellowes tie the many lines of this dramatic series together to end it satisfactorily? We are on the cusp of the 1930s and rumblings of WWII are emerging from Germany. There is a prevailing uneasiness in Britain (and the world) as history seems to be repeating itself. The various subplots shift and move with new crises arising and old ones resolved. There will be a wealth of issues for discussion. Come join us for this final season. As in the past, a Downton Abbey Tea held at Marion Humphrey’s home will be our final session.

THE NEW SCIENCE OF CHAOS AND THE POWER OF A BUTTERFLY September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17, 24 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $50

Mark Wimbush

Chaos Theory is the third great revolution of twentieth-century physics. It shows how systems obeying precise laws can nevertheless behave in erratic ways. This behavior is related to infinitely complex geometric structures called fractals. The theory has changed the way we view the world, and has enabled scientists to tackle problems that were previously thought too difficult to solve. Yet its essence is not difficult to understand. It gives us an unexpected picture of the world in which simple systems can have complex behavior, and small disturbances, such as a butterfly flapping its wings, can have huge consequences. The course will present the history leading up to the discovery of Chaos Theory and then describe the theory itself. Suggested reading: Ian Stewart: Does God Play Dice?, ed. 2 (Penguin, 1997). Recommended for the first class: Preface, Prologue, and Chapter 1.

IMPROVISING THEATER September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17, 24, 31 November 7 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. $60

This course offers freedom, comfort, and confidence to all through diving into the world of improvised theater. In acknowledging that everyone has a unique background and perspective, we learn to trust that the ideas that are obvious to us will seem unique or clever to others. We will learn to let go of the pressure to appear creative or funny and instead to trust our instincts, listen to one another, and build a positive environment where our “mistakes” are celebrated as crucial to learning. At each session we will play improvised games designed to find the joy in “being obvious,” disarm the fears that petrify our imagination, and instill the freedom to fail joyfully and learn from our mistakes. This is not an athletic experience but does involve a fair amount of movement. Arrive in comfortable footwear. Full accommodations will be made for differing levels of mobility, but most students should not expect to remain seated for any session. This class definitely has repeat value and promises to be a new experience for

anyone who has taken the class before. Charlie Santos

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TED TALKS: An OLLI Collaborative Learning Course October 3, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50 Class size: 20 maximum

Maureen Logan

TED (Technology Entertainment Design) Talks have provided us with many amazing stories and ideas worth sharing. In this collaborative learning class, members will choose TED Talks to show during class and then lead discussions. Each week, there will be two or three topics and discussions, each led by a class member. To start, Maureen Logan will give a brief history of TED Talks, show one of her favorites for discussion, and arrange for a class member volunteer to show another TED Talk. A schedule will then be set up for the remaining five classes. For the first class: Go to https://www.ted.com/talks and select a topic that interests you. Forward the link to Maureen Logan in an email ([email protected]) so that she can present all the ideas that she has received to the class for members to decide what they would like to learn about in the subsequent weeks.

WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OIL AND GAS November 7, 14, 21 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

This course will focus on oil and gas with some attention given to coal and various other energy sources. What are oil and gas? Where are they found? How do we get them from where they are to where they are needed? How do we change them into something useful? How do we buy and sell them? Finally, are there better ways of using them?

$35 Atle Gjelsvik

POLITICAL JUSTICE: Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes November 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $40 Alfred Killilea

This course will explore the concept of political justice as it is treated by Plato in the Republic, by Machiavelli in The Prince and by Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan. In his examination of this topic, Professor Killilea will employ lectures and discussions, making frequent comparisons between these classic texts and justice in America. There are no required readings, but there is no penalty for peeking into any of the above texts on one’s own.

POLITICS, ECONOMICS, AND MEDICINE: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly November 28 December 5, 12, 19 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $40 Andrew S. Brem, MD

In this course, we will examine the political origins behind two of the largest federal legislative achievements affecting health care: Medicare and the Affordable Care Act and try to predict where both are going in the future. We will also explore how much our free market economic system really applies to the present day health care industry. Finally, we will study the implications of a disease specific federal entitlement program under Medicare and how such a program influenced specific sectors of health care in the U.S.

REVOLUTION AND THE THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION December 5, 12, 19 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $35

Martin Lepkowski

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What is liberation theology and how did it come to influence revolutionary movements in Latin America? The course will address how people of faith confront injustice in their lives and explore immigration and how harmful economic policies, corporate practices, and militarism contribute to the crisis along the United States–Mexico border. We will discuss how liberation theology seeks to address unjust economic systems and what religious and governmental institutions say about this theology. Participants are invited to share their own related experiences.

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CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $50 Class size: 20 maximum

Jean Poirier Green

Have you thought about being able to speak and understand Spanish? Did you take Spanish in high school or college but can’t remember much of it? Do you plan to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and want to be able to communicate better? This course is for YOU. Learn and/or review the essential elements of Spanish in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Required text: Gene Hammitt, George Thatcher: Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way with MP3 CD, ed. 4 (Barron’s, 2014, available online and at Wakefield Books for a 20% discount to OLLI faculty and members). For the first class, read the Introduction and pages 1 – 5 and listen to tracks 1 – 5 on the CD.

FILM APPRECIATION:The Art of Watching Movies September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $60

Paul Stein

The film critic Christian Metz has written, “A film is difficult to explain because it is easy to understand.” “Most Hollywood films are constructed to render ’invisible’ the carefully constructed nature of the medium” (Prof. Michael Goldberg). Watching a film’s moving image is enhanced by viewing it with an informed awareness of how a film works and with an understanding of the elements of the craft of filmmaking. This course will introduce you to the art, technology, and language of film. You will learn about the fundamentals of film production and how the elements of the production process are brought together to create the emotional and intellectual impact of the film experience.

EXPLORING THE GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF SOUTHERN R.I. September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $60 Class size: 20 maximum Jim Bedell

The themes of this course are the glacial history and topography of southern R.I., beach structure and coastal processes, and an introduction to plate tectonics and R.I.’s tectonic travels. Each topic includes slide anchored discussions supplemented with local and media available graphics, followed by a walk across an area that exemplifies the discussion topic. Walks will take place at Browning Farm Homestead, Charlestown Beach, and Narragansett/Jamestown (Beavertail). Information about the arrangements for the guided walks will be provided at the first class meeting. Note: the Browning Farm and Charlestown Beach walks are not physically challenging, but they are not wheelchair accessible. The Narragansett/Jamestown walks are over rocky shoreline and require some careful walking and stepping up and down to traverse the rocks.

WESTERN CIVILIZATION: From the Renaissance Through the End of Modernity The format of this course is new, covering several semesters with classes meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks and continuing in the following semesters. Taking the course from beginning to end offers the best overview. Jumping in at any other time is more complicated, but Professor Maiorino is aware of the challenge and will make the necessary adjustments. This course will be a broad and inclusive overview of painting, sculpture, archiSeptember 6, 8, 13, 15, tecture, and the history of ideas. Equal weight will be given to the visual arts. 20, 22, 27, 29 The course will begin with a sketch of the geography and history of the West 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. and will draw together the previous courses taught by Professor Maiorino. It will be more inclusive in the choice of artworks, which are set within a cultural $60 context informed by his most recent research. Emphasis will be placed on the geography of Western culture and its shift from East-West to North-South— offering a fresh interpretation of that cultural development in the arts. Whenever helpful or necessary, references will be made to historical events and literary texts. Leading period concepts will be discussed, particularly renaissance, roGiancarlo Maiorino manticism, and realism, as will the definition of culture and civilization. The OLLI at URI

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FREEDOM,VIRTUE, AND SOCIETY September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50 Class size: 15 maximum

Kenneth Knott

In this election season we will focus on freedom, virtue, and society in great literature. What virtues are important for promoting economic progress? What is the source of these virtues? Common wisdom suggests that the virtues of trust, tolerance and respect, individual determination, and obedience are important for understanding how civil society supports prosperity. Specifically, trust, respect, and individual motivation encourage and support economic freedom, whereas obedience may hinder economic advancement. Required texts: Any edition of the following: Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; “Genesis,” Chapters 1-11; William Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part One; Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan, chapters 1-11; Jonathan Swift: Gulliver’s Travels, Part 4; Martin Luther King: Letters from a Birmingham Jail, “Why we can’t wait.” For the first class: read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: The Music and Events of the 1950s September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $50 Brett Morse

As we did in spring 2015, we will examine the events and music of the 1950s, with enough new content so that those who took the course earlier will enjoy it again. Topics include the Korean conflict, McCarthyism, brewing unrest in Vietnam, and Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights movement. We will also look at the birth of rock and roll (1951) and its demise beginning on February 3, 1959 with the fatal plane crash that took the lives of musicians Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens (“The Day the Music Died”). Through the use of a timeline (1950–1959), movie clips, and videos, we will witness the events of those years and the music that affected our lives and changed the world around us.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $50 Linda M. Morse

Have you ever wondered what meditation is really all about? Have you had concerns about what it is or is not? Come to this program and learn about the benefits that can be gained from this age-old practice. The program is appropriate for those with an established practice and for those new to meditation. You will have the opportunity to learn several different ways to meditate, look at ways of integrating mindfulness into daily life, and leave feeling relaxed and renewed with some tools to carry the practice into your daily life. Please wear comfortable clothing. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or cushion to sit on. Because the practice is guided from a chair, it is not necessary to come to the floor.

DISCOVER HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND September 27, Tues. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. September29,October 1 Thurs., Sat. 1:00 p.m. $35 + admission charge on tour days Presented by the Staff of Historic New England The OLLI at URI

Immerse yourself in the history of New England as we explore various historical topics through the work of Historic New England, a regional preservation organization. We will hear about William Sumner Appleton and the dawn of the American Preservation movement and travel to local historical sites, viewing museum collections. The first session will be at the OLLI classroom, where we will be introduced to William Sumner Appleton and the Preservation Movement in America. We will visit two of Historic New England’s Rhode Island properties: Arnold House in Lincoln [admission $7], where we will learn about early Rhode Island “stone-enders,” and Casey Farm in Saunderstown, where we will discover a story of food production and farming spanning three centuries [admission $5]. Supplemental reading will be provided. For more information about Historic New England, visit www.historicnewengland.org. 8

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SEEING AND PAINTING IN THE STYLE OF THE IMPRESSIONISTS October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50 + materials Maximum class size: 15 Vanessa Piche

Delve into the world of art and art history through this multi-dimensional class. Each week we will learn about the life of an impressionist painter and then create a painting in the style of that artist. We will examine the works of such artists as Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, and Edgar Degas. No artistic experience necessary. A supply list will be mailed to registrants before the first class.

ELLINGTON’S REEDS AND PIPES October 18, 25 November 1, 8 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $40 Lloyd Kaplan

Throughout his working life as a band leader, Duke Ellington, arguably the greatest genius in the history of jazz, dealt with hundreds of great musical performers, many of whom, unfortunately, are little known today. This course will feature performances via CDs of some of Ellington’s relatively obscure players of clarinets and saxophones such as Jimmy Hamilton and Russel Procope, and vocalists such as Al Hibbler, Ivie Anderson, and Adelaide Hall.

THE GOLEM October 18, 25 November 1, 22, 29 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. November 15 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $50

Naomi Zucker

The Golem is a creature that launched a thousand books and plays and movies and music, in numbers almost beyond counting. In this class, we’ll return to the origins of the myth in sixteenth-century Prague, exploring its people, places, and events. Then we’ll read and discuss two books and watch a silent film. The first book, published in 1904, is purported to be a factual account of the Golem’s creation. Many years later, Nobel-Prize-winner Isaac Bashevis Singer retold the story in a beautifully illustrated version. We’ll also view a rather disturbing silent German film. And in each class, we’ll discuss why this particular myth has had such a lasting and pervasive influence. Naomi Zucker offered this class for the OLLI at URI in fall 2015. Suggested reading: Joachim Neugroschel: The Golem (W.W. Norton, 2006; selected pages will be announced at the first class); Isaac Bashevis Singer, The Golem (Farrar Straus Giroux, 1982); Der Golem, a silent film from 1919, also available free online.

ZENTANGLE® October 25 November 1, 8 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Maximum class size: 20 Carol Dunn

Zentangle is a relaxing method of drawing intricate patterns and designs one step at a time. Focus is on the process, not the product, but students produce wonderful work nonetheless. No drawing ability is needed. Students who like to ”color“ will enjoy creating their own coloring pages. Students will need to purchase a starter kit (pens and paper) at the first class meeting - cost, $10.00.

INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. $60 Class size: 20 maximum

Betsy Cook The OLLI at URI

Students in this class will be immersed in the Russian language as they are introduced to its alphabet and acquire basic conversational Russian, also helpful for travelers while examining lots of ”realia.” Required text: Thomas Beyer: Learn Russian the Fast and Fun Way (Barron’s, 2009, available online and at Wakefield Books for a 20% discount to OLLI faculty and members). For the first class: read the introductory sections “Pronunciation” and “The Russian Alphabet.” 9

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POULENC: Dialogues of the Carmelites November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $50

Louis Mainelli

On July 17, 1794, at the height of Maximilien Robespierre’s Reign of Terror, sixteen Carmelite nuns, having been condemned to death by the Revolutionary Tribunal for crimes against the French people, were guillotined in Paris. Their story resonated over time prompting a novella, Die Letzte am Schafott (1931), a movie (1947), and a three-act opera, Dialogues des Carmelites (1957) by Francis Poulenc. The course will explore the opera as portrayed through the lens of these nuns as their fears, doubts, strengths, weaknesses, and religious devotion are portrayed with the sensitivity and power of Poulenc’s music. For the first class, read a synopsis of the opera available on the net.

ENERGY, TOUCH, AND HUMAN CONNECTION November 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $50

Mark S. McCarthy

We communicate with one another and our world using more than just sight, sound, taste, and smell. Physical touch plays a huge part in connecting us with those we love and, and in some cases, even those we don’t. But what about communications that go beyond our words and physical touch? What’s the operative power behind our thoughts, our intuition, and even our intentions? We will examine each of these domains, considering the essence of “who we are” and “what we are.” We will explore our humanity, our being-ness and spiritual natures through guided meditation, discussion, and practical exercises to help us experience our true selves. Come prepared to have your mind blown and your life changed! Suggested reading: Michael A. Singer: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2007); Ken Keyes, Jr.: Handbook to Higher Consciousness (Living Love Publications, 1972); Brian L. Weiss, M.D.: Many Lives, Many Masters (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2012).

“BEYOND THE DARK THERE IS ONLY MAYBE”: Exploring the Writing of Tim O'Brien November 15, 22, 29 December 6 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $40

Susan Aylward

Tim O’Brien has been described as “the best American writer of his generation.” At the same time, because his experience as a foot soldier in the Vietnam War informs everything he writes, he is often saddled with the label “Vietnam author.” But to characterize him only as a war writer—a “one-trick pony”— limits our understanding of the depth and breadth of his work. We will look at three O’Brien works of fiction to explore how he uses Vietnam to reveal the secrets of the human heart and the pressures exerted upon it. Ultimately, O'Brien’s work examines the role that memory and imagination play in the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. He tells us: “All secrets lead to the dark, and beyond the dark there is only maybe.” Required text: Any edition of: Going After Cacciato; The Things They Carried; and In the Lake of the Woods. For the first class, begin reading Going After Cacciato.

FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS November 22, 29 December 6, 13 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. $40 Priscilla Szneke The OLLI at URI

Mindfulness is a central tenet of the 2600-year-old tradition of Buddhism. With committed practice, we can all become more mindful in life, even in the face of significant suffering. This is a personal journey, but we need to experience it for it to have an effect. By becoming aware of what is occurring within us, we can begin to untangle ourselves from mental preoccupations and difficult emotions. We will explore how this is done by learning about and establishing ourselves in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. 10

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RICHARD III, MONSTER OR VICTIM? The image of Richard III as hunchbacked villain and killer of princes in the Tower persists, thanks in large part to William Shakespeare and despite modern attempts to revise that image. It’s been a little over a year since his body (discovered buried under a parking lot in 2012) was reinterred at Leicester Cathedral. Maybe it’s time to bury some of our beliefs about this historical figure as well. We’ll consider some of the evidence on both sides of the argument. Suggested reading: Josephine Tey: The Daughter of Time (a mystery novel credited with spearheading the rehabilitation of Richard III’s reputation and search for his body (any edition); David Horspool: Richard III: A Ruler and His Reputation (Bloomsbury Press, 2015).

December 6, 13, 20 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $35

Marilyn T. Harris

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD AND GO SET A WATCHMAN December 6, 13, 20 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $35

Naomi Zucker

First published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird became a beloved American classic. Fifty-five years later, Go Set a Watchman, which was reported to be a longhidden first draft of the novel, appeared. Controversy quickly ensued. Questions have been raised about the authorship of the two books. We’ll look at one possible answer. But, more important, Atticus Finch, the crusading defender of African-Americans in Mockingbird, is portrayed as an apologist for racial separation in the earlier work. Although written more than a half century ago, these two books may have something to tell us about our country today. Required texts: Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) and Go Set a Watchman (2015), any edition. For the first class, read To Kill a Mockingbird. WEDNESDAY

BUILDING OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER: Lessons from Cuba and the World

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The future is much too critical to us and our progeny to be left solely in the hands of “experts.” The goal of this course is to empower participants to take part in all aspects of planning the future of our culture (e.g., government commissions, citizen action teams, groups as yet uncreated). What makes us sustainable, or self-destructive, will be explored through stories about Cuba, Latin America, the U.S., and elsewhere. Through guided exercises, the group will create workable and elegant visions for a sustainable future. Participants will leave the course clearly understanding the roles they play, and can play, in shaping our future.

Susan Letendre

Suggested reading: Helena Norberg-Hodge: Ancient Futures: Lessons from Ladakh for a Globalized World (Sierra Club Books, 2009), originally Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh (Rider/Rand, 2000) — either version acceptable.

September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

DOCUMENTING NATURE September 7, 14, 21 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon $35 Class size: 15 maximum Vanessa Piche The OLLI at URI

Create your own visual guide as you explore and document the world around you through this creative class. The first class will meet at the OLLI classroom where we will go over basic sketching skills and drawing materials and learn how to set up a sketchbook. To follow the history of documenting nature, we will look at the works of well-known artists such as Audobon and Dürer. In the following two weeks, we will meet outdoors at two locations in Rhode Island to document the flora and fauna in our sketchbooks. No art experience is necessary. You will receive a supply list when you enroll. Directions and sketching locations will be provided at the first class meeting. 11

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TAKING THE INWARD JOURNEY September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $50 Linda M. Morse

This course will introduce participants to the benefits of relaxation, movement, and stretching. Each session will focus on a different technique designed to enhance wellness through a gentle mind–body approach: Six Movements for a Happy Spine; Breath Techniques; Introduction to Yoga; Ayurveda; The Chakra Energy System; and Meditation. These interactive sessions will provide an opportunity for deep personal growth. No prior experience is necessary, and all levels of ability are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. This program may also be enjoyed from a chair.

PARLEZ-VOUS FRENCH? September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. $50 Class size: 20 maximum

This course presupposes little or no experience speaking French. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking skills. Basic grammar will be covered as needed or when necessary for clarification. The student will learn French phrases and sentences including, but not limited to, terms for travel, shopping, dining, and transportation. Focus will be on developing communicative competence through active paired dialogue practice and pronunciation exercises. Thematic topics will be supplemented with visuals in order to expand vocabulary and to encourage spontaneous conversation. Required text: Heywood Wald, Elisabeth Bourquin Leete, Theodore Kendris Ph.D. (Ed.): Learn French the Fast and Fun Way with MP3 CD, ed. 4 (Barron’s, 2014, available online and at Wakefield Books for a 20% discount to OLLI faculty and members). For the first class: read pages 1 – 5, and listen/practice with Track 1 on the CD.

Paul Lanciaux

CAN YOU UKE? YES, UKE CAN! Group Workshops Rhode Island is famous for…ukuleles! All you will need for these workshops is a ukulele. Both workshops will provide opportunities for you to play solo selections, practice accompanying your voice, and play with guests (all your choice). Ukuleles can be found at many music stores in the area. Decent beginner ukuleles can be found in the $50 - $75 price range. Preferred instruments are the soprano, concert, or tenor size ukulele. If you have a baritone uke – no problem! We’ll provide the necessary baritone chord charts. Should you need assistance in finding a beginner ukulele, please feel free to contact Tripp Hutchinson for suggestions at: [email protected]. ALL LEVELS September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. $55 Tripp Hutchinson INTERMEDIATE LEVEL October 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. $55 Tripp Hutchinson The OLLI at URI

Total beginners are welcome to the All Levels workshop, as are those who already know how to play a bit. Our range spans strumming simple songs to providing opportunities to sing (for those who would like to practice accompanying their voice). We’ll also learn a bit about the history of the instrument, tuning, technique, and some basic music theory for the ukulele. For the first class: purchase, borrow, or find a ukulele and bring it to all classes. The Intermediate Level is designed for those who have been strumming a bit and feel comfortable with some of the basic ukulele techniques. We’ll encourage and support one another as we work on new strumming and picking patterns. New chords, tips, and tricks will bring color and dimension to the great songs and musical traditions of our heritage. Interested participants should be able to play and transition between (roughly) eight to ten of the following ukulele chords: C, G, F, D, A, Am, Dm, D7, G7, C7 (played at a slow to medium tempo using a basic “up-down” strum pattern). 12

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WRITING AS ART AND THERAPY September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50 Class size: 20 maximum

Carol Grayson

Join like-minded people interested in exploring the art and therapeutic benefits of writing. Prompts and various approaches to writing will be offered, and group members may share their efforts as they wish. Confidentiality is a given, and students will be free to write as they wish. You may use journal form or other methods to record observations, feelings, and experiences. No objective is out of bounds. Expect to experience insight, catharsis, and self-realization along the way. No prior experience is necessary; all levels are welcome. For the first class: Bring pen and notebook and consider what you would like to take away from this class. Suggested reading: Anne Lamott: Bird by Bird: (Anchor Books, 1995); Natalie Goldberg: Wild Mind: Living the Writer’s Life (Open Road, 2011).

CITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: An OLLI Collaborative Learning Course September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $50 Class size: 20 maximum

Barbara Nicholson Barbara Findley

Many people view cities as centers of poverty, crime, pollution, and congestion. Research now indicates that people are better off when they live in a city. The current world population of 7.4 billion is projected to become 9 billion by 2050. Seventy percent (as compared to the current 54%) will live in urban areas, thus creating a challenging design problem. What are the bright ideas for urban systems that will produce greener, healthier, and smarter (i.e., through the use of cutting-edge technology) places to live? This class will explore our planet as a global city. Come join us in our goal of understanding how, as Scientific American (September 2011) said on its cover, “We have seen a brighter future and it is urban.” Two weeks before the first class, a syllabus will be sent to registrants with a resource list of materials as well as ideas for topics to explore. A subsequent email will be sent to registrants about how to prepare for the first class.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR SERIES . . . CONTINUED THE CANDIDATES September 14, 21 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $25 Class size: 40 maximum Paula Guida

THE OUTCOME November 9, 16 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $25 Class size: 40 maximum

Following up on the 2015 fall class, 2016 Presidential Election Year Politics, we will begin by examining the Democratic and Republican nominees for the general election (and any serious third-party contenders). Through the presentation of reading material and discussion the class will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates, the party platforms, where the support for each candidate is strongest, and other important election year issues. Required: For the first class, members will bring in articles that they believe say something significant or prophetic about the 2016 Presidential Election. In the final two sessions, we will examine the election results. Class members will discuss how the victory was won and what it might mean for the future of the United States domestically and internationally. The informative, lively, and dynamic discussions are sure to continue. Reading matter will be provided.

Paula Guida

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BEGINNING DRAWING September 28 October 5, 19 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $35 Class size: 15 maximum Carole Berren

Learning to see truly and clearly through drawing is a very exciting experience. Class members will become aware of value, proportion, negative space, size, shapes, right brain observation, direction, creating 3-D form, perspective, shading and more. If one plans to explore painting at some time, drawing is important. Materials: Students must supply their own drawing pads, HB, 2B, and 6B pencils and a kneaded eraser. Please bring these items to the first class meeting.

OLDER ADULT POLICY ISSUES: An OLLI Intergenerational Course September 28 October 5, 19, 26 November 2, 9 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $50 Maximum class size: 20 URI students 8 OLLI members

Skye Leedahl

URI students and OLLI members will participate in a class for URI undergraduates and some graduate students: Policy Issues in Health & Aging, to discuss policies and services related to the following topics: medical care, productive aging, legal issues, transportation, nutrition, housing, retirement, and long-term services and supports. Each week, all students will be provided suggested readings and receive a list of questions to consider. During class, Professor Leedahl will provide a brief overview of the topics, and then both generations of students will engage in lively discussion, listen to videos and/or speakers, and participate in activities related to current and future policies and services. This class meets in Washburn Hall on the URI campus; details will be provided at the time of enrollment. Suggested text: Robbyn R. Wacker & Karen A. Roberto: Community Resources for Older Adults, Programs and Services in an Era of Change, ed. 4 (SAGE publications, 2014) available at Amazon.com and the URI bookstore. The instructor will provide copies of readings, but if you’d like to purchase the entire textbook, you may do so. Before the first class, Professor Leedahl will send OLLI members copies of the readings to help them in preparing for the discussion.

CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES IN POLICING October 5, 12, 19 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $35

Jeffrey D. Coons

This course introduces participants to the practical application of the Bill of Rights as it affects policing in America and will focus on Amendments I, IV, V, and VI. The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting police investigations and criminal prosecution will be examined. Discussions about when the police can arrest a person, if and when they can search, and the other constitutional restraints under which our police operate will be undertaken. Legal terms such as probable cause, custodial interrogations, Miranda Warning, plain view doctrine and others will be explained as they are interpreted by the police. Through this class, students will gain a better understanding of their rights under the law and the difficulties the police encounter while upholding the rule of law in a democratic society. For the first class: Review the U.S. Constitution, Amendments I and IV.

FRENCH CONVERSATION II October 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $60 Class size: 20 maximum Betsy Cook The OLLI at URI

A continuation of Conversational French I, this course covers eight to ten chapters of the text Learn French the Fast and Fun Way. Short readings and poems will complement the material introduced in the text. Required text: Heywood Wald, Elisabeth Bourquin Leete, Theodore Kendris Ph.D. (Ed.): Learn French the Fast and Fun Way with MP3 CD, ed. 4 (Barron’s, 2014, available online and at Wakefield Books for a 20% discount to OLLI faculty and members). For the first class, review the first three chapters in the text and listen to the corresponding lessons on the CD. 14

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GREAT JAZZ October 19, 26 November 2, 9 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $40 Bill McEneaney October 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50

Patricia Hinkley

Students will listen to many great jazz selections and view the major jazz artists performing these selections in studios or in live concerts. Musicians will range from Waller and Tatum to Armstrong and Gillespie, from Holiday to Simone and Brubeck to Coltrane. As always, class participation is welcome and enjoyed!

HAPPINESS This interactive class explores true happiness, even in the midst of cultural fears and hostility. As we look at the science of happiness called positive psychology, we’ll use simple exercises to bring this knowledge into your life. Writing and art will help you reflect on your personal happiness. The plan is to build a happiness muscle as you learn ways to connect with and return to this lodestone. Suggested reading: Patricia Hinkley: Claiming Space/Finding Stillness that Inspires Action (My Five Streams, 2014); Lynn Grabhorn: Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting/ The Astonishing Power of Feelings (Hampton Roads Publishing Co., 2000); Ed Diener & Robert Biswas-Diener: Happiness/Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth (Blackwell, 2008).

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR October 26 November 2, 9 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $35 Maximum class size: 15 Carole Berren

This course is an introduction to the wonderful world of watercolor. We will experiment with washes, glazes, negative space, color theory, and more. You will discover that you CAN correct and you CAN control this beautiful, fluid, and fun medium. Materials: Students must supply their own watercolor paper, bulldog clips, board to hold paper, Prang set (eight colors), brushes, rags, and a container to hold water.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. $50

Kara Marziali

One of Oscar Wilde’s most enduringly popular plays, The Importance of Being Earnest, lampoons Victorian etiquette and standards. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make this play a perennial favorite for more than one hundred years. Participants will learn about Oscar Wilde, study the play, examine social conventions of late Victorian London, discuss marriage and class struggle, evaluate honesty, and debate the proper amount of sugar in one’s tea. Cucumber sandwiches optional. Required text: Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest. Participants should have a copy of the play. For the first class, read Act I.

HOMER’S ODYSSEY November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50

Ann Suter The OLLI at URI

We will read and discuss Homer’s Odyssey. Professor Suter will supply historical and literary background as necessary and enlarge on subjects where there is participant interest, for example: where the return story type originated, the social contexts of oral poetry, the archaeological data that can help us to understand the poem. We will also consider Lois Cuddy’s recent book, Penelope’s Song, which is based on her intimate knowledge of the Odyssey. Required text: Any edition of The Odyssey, preferably the Richmond Lattimore translation. For the first class: It would be very helpful if participants read the Introduction and first four books of The Odyssey. Suggested reading: Lois Cuddy: Penelope’s Song (Big Table Publishing, 2015). 15

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THE KING – ELVIS PRESLEY September 8, 15, 22 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $35

Brett Morse

Elvis Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the twentieth century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, rock and roll, blues and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music! He is one of the most important pioneers in the development of rock and roll, as well as one of the most popular movie stars. Through the use of movie clips, videos, and interviews, we will explore, listen to, and watch this iconic musician. Join us as we enjoy the music of the man who would become “The King” – Elvis Presley.

THREE PATHS (PLUS ONE) TO INNER PEACE: A Blessing by John O’Donohue September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $50

Christine Phoenix-Green

Back by popular demand, this course, given in fall 2015, is based on a morning blessing “Matins” by poet/priest John O’Donohue in To Bless the Space Between Us. We will look at three words (plus one) that are highlighted as a remedy to living in a whirling, fast-paced, contradictory, and complex world of spin, illusion, and hype. Find yourself, your authentic truth and personal inner peace by pondering and incorporating the virtues of silence, stillness, solitude (and simplicity) into your way of life and discover what they mean for us in our maturing years. Suggested reading: Anything by John O’Donohue, especially Beauty: The Invisible Embrace (Harper Collins, 2004) and Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom (Harper Perennial, 1998).

EXPLORATION OF THE UNIVERSE September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. $60

Dave Hurdis

This is a descriptive course for people without a background in math or science. Aided by a large number of astronomical images, we will explore the creation and structure of the universe; galaxies including our own Milky Way; stars, how they form, how they shine, and how they evolve; and planets including those in our own solar system and those discovered around other stars. Finally, we will discuss life, how it formed and endures on Earth and what we can infer about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. This course was given in fall 2015. Suggested reading: Roger A. Freedman, William J. Kaufmann, III: Universe, ed. 7 (W. H. Freeman, 2005); expensive if bought new, but used copies can be bought online.

JUST HOT AIR? The Underlying Science, the Deniers, and the Likely Consequences of Global Warming September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. $60

Frank Levin The OLLI at URI

The vast majority of climate scientists as well as many national scientific organizations have concluded that anthropogenic global warming is occurring and will give rise to consequences that are likely to be deleterious. Nevertheless, a vocal minority of contrarians has denied these conclusions. To help understand these contrasting claims and their validity, aspects of climate science will be reviewed, and results obtained from climate-science measurements and calculations will be presented via diagrams, graphs, tables, and pie charts. The emphasis will be on what is known about earth’s past and current climates, and how this knowledge has been obtained, interpreted, and used to make predictions. The likely consequences resulting from a range of global warming scenarios will be examined, along with proposals that might help to mitigate them. 16

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RECONSTRUCTION: An American Dilemma September 8, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. $50

The years following the Civil War remain among the most unprecedented and least understood in American history. The task of putting a shattered nation back together seemed insurmountable, especially in the shadow of an assassinated president and the utter destruction of the Old South. We will investigate the enormous problems faced and the measures attempted to remedy them. Suggested reading: James M. McPherson: Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction (Knopf, 1982); David Donald: The Politics of Reconstruction (Louisiana State University Press, 1965); Eric L. McKitrick: Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction (University of Chicago, 1960); James G. Randall and David Donald: The Civil War and Reconstruction (D. C. Heath, 1937); Kenneth M. Stampp: The Era of Reconstruction (Knopf, 1965).

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IRAN AND IRAQ September 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Maximum class size: 35 $50 Jim Buxton

This course is designed as an overview of the conflicts involving Iran and Iraq since 1979. It will touch on other countries in the Middle East that affect Iran and Iraq dramatically, particularly Syria. Students will learn about the tensions among Arabs and non-Arabs (Kurds, Persians, Turks), between Sunni and Shia Islam, between secular muslims and Islamic fundamentalists, and between those in and out of power. As we review the chronology, we will continually evaluate United States foreign policy regarding these two countries.

END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS

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Although we all face the deaths of loved ones, few of us know what to say and how to interact as those dear to us approach the end of life. We may avoid interaction but then lose opportunities for love, healing, and personal growth. In this course, we’ll look at common themes found in final conversations: love, taking care of business, spiritual messages, and healing. You will be shown tools for strengthening your confidence and skill in structuring these interactions so that you may find love, healing, and closure in the good goodbyes you choose to say. This course was most recently given in fall 2014.

Anthony Silbert Julie Yingling

Suggested reading: Chadbourne and Silbert: Healing Conversations Now: Enhance Relationships with Elders and Dying Loved Ones (Taos Institute Publications, 2011); Keeley and Yingling: Final Conversations: Helping the Living and the Dying Talk to Each Other (VanderWyk and Burnham, 2007).

October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 17 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE October 27 November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. $50

Alexandra Morelli The OLLI at URI

American Sign Language is a great conversation tool and also utilizes fine motor skills. In this course, participants will study the fundamentals of ASL and practice basic conversation while learning more about the deaf community and technologies that can assist the hearing impaired. Because the best way to learn a language is to be immersed in it, participants will be given a worksheet with basic ASL signs including letters, numbers, and basic conversational pieces that will be learned throughout the course. If our schedule allows, a special guest speaker who is deaf will visit the class. At the first class: Participants will introduce themselves, state why they want to learn ASL, and what specifically they hope to learn. 17

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THE PHYSICS OF MR.TWEED PART I November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8, 15 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. $50

Gary Petersen

Mr. Tweed was created by Gary Petersen as a one-semester physics course for nuns to satisfy a freshman science requirement for a B.A. degree in religious studies. Because this course would be their only college exposure to science, the scope of the material was made broad enough to cover all the major elements of physics. There is some mathematics, but most of it is junior high school level and a short tutorial in the text provides a review and discussion of vectors, units, and scientific notation. Unless participants ask for them, there will be no work problems There should be very little lecturing. The class will consist mainly of questions, answers, and discussion. This two-part course will continue next spring. Required text: Gary Petersen: The Physics of Mr. Tweed (available from LuLu.com at $16 or Amazon.com at $24, or at cost from the author). There is an informative review on Amazon. The first four chapters can be examined on https://books.google.com. In addition, the participant should have a scientific calculator capable of working with powers of 10 (available at Amazon or almost anywhere for less than $15). A good bet is the TI-30X IIS by Texas Instruments. FRIDAY

LIFE’S MAGICAL MOMENTS: How I Learned to Make Decisions September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14 9:30 – 11 a.m. $50 Maximum class size: 12 Linda Thomas

We’ll use psychological studies, personal writing, stress reducing techniques, and lively class interaction to break the hold that indecisiveness brings to our lives. Linda presents another structured learning experience that proves it’s never too late to make up for lost time. What is the root cause of indecisiveness? What keeps us sitting on the fence and not moving forward? Linda’s earlier class, How I Learned to Speak Up, was fun, insightful, and even life-changing. She strives to be an innovative instructor who creates safety and promotes comfortable participation. She’ll provide all participants with means to share their voices, find their direction, and achieve their goals. All “undeciders” welcome.

BETTER TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHS WITH CAMERA OR PHONE September 9, 16, 23, 30 10 a.m. – 12 noon $40 Maximum class size: 15 Jan Armor

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In this workshop, appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned picture makers, you will learn how to take better photographs whether you are in Paris or Newport. Jan Armor will offer tips and techniques for shooting beyond the typical travel postcard. While any imaging device from digital SLR, point-and-shoot, to iPhone can be used in this workshop, the course expands on Jan’s recent travel photo workshop (fall 2015) and will include a good deal of material on mobile imagery and using the iPhone as a camera. Voluntary homework assignments will be given, and student work will be projected for discussion each week.

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AGING FULLY: Our Quality of Life in Its Last Stage September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $50 Class size: 15 maximum

Susan Van Ness

As a group acknowledging that we are in the last stage of life and aware of being mortal and living life with that awareness, we will sit in a circle and share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas about this time of life. It will be a place to say things out loud, get support, know we are not alone, have follow up, and laugh and cry in community. Each session will have a focus: how we keep our lives interesting; how we acknowledge losses; what nurtures our souls; end-of-life details; and conversations for self and family. Come to the class with a willingness to share and listen thoughtfully to each other. During the first class we will discuss what brought us to this group, what we want from this experience, what things are most important to us now. Suggested reading: Atul Gawande: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End (Metropolitan Books, 2014); Joan Chittister: The Gift of Years: Growing Old Gracefully (BlueBridge, 2008); Angelo Volandes: The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End of Life Care (Bloomsbury USA, 2015); Allan S. Teel, M.D.: Alone and Invisible No More: How Grassroots Community Action and 21st Century Technologies Can Empower Elders to Stay in Their Homes and Lead Healthier, Happier Lives (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2011).

GREAT MOVIE BIOGRAPHIES September 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $50 Lynda Tisdell

Movies have always taken advantage of the inspiring lives of famous people as their subject matter. We will watch and discuss the real and movie lives of famous people in Henry V, Shakespeare in Love, Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker, Sergeant York, Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, and John Nash in A Beautiful Mind. Depending on the length of the movie, some classes will run fifteen minutes longer.

THE GOLDEN BOWL: From Book to TV Series September 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. $65 Maury Klein

This Henry James masterpiece was adapted into a brilliant six-part BBC series. After two weeks of background and discussion of the novel, we will watch and discuss an episode of the series each week. The final week will be devoted to more discussion and a summing up. The novel is long but rewarding to read; the series is a treat in itself. Required text: Henry James: The Golden Bowl (any edition). For the first class: Read as much of the novel as possible. We will discuss it during the second class.

RATTLE BAG: Exploring Poetry October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $50

Dorothy Strang The OLLI at URI

Rattle Bag is for people who know a bit about reading poetry and would like to broaden their experience. The instructor will provide information about meter, metaphor, and formal structure and a focus for each session. The heart of the course will be the participants’ explorations and discoveries, starting with the anthology The Rattle Bag and reaching out in directions that intrigue the group. Emphasis will be on reading poems aloud, even reciting. This class could be an opportunity to create a chapbook of new favorites or plan a group reading for the final class. Required text: Any edition of Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes, eds: The Rattle Bag. Used paperback copies are available online at reasonable prices. For the first class: bring a poem you remember and love, to read aloud. Reach back as many years as you like. 19

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INNER PEACE EDUCATION October 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2, 9 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $50

Thupten Tendhar

This course invites interested people on an exploratory journey to inner peace through scientific and Buddhist perspectives. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and meditations, the participants will acquire deeper understanding of inner peace. The course will examine the many causes, conditions, methods, skills, and benefits of generating inner peace. Specific attention will be given to how love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom, and meditation can contribute to inner peace and happiness in a chaotic and politically conflicted world. The course will conclude with an analysis of the rapidly growing interest in mind–body connections. SATURDAY

MAKING A SHORT MOVIE: An OLLI Intergenerational Course September 17, 24 October 1, 15, 22, 29 10:00 a.m.—12 noon

URI undergraduates and OLLI members will participate in a class that will create and produce a short movie to be recorded at the University of Rhode Island. The movie will focus on interactions between members of different generations.

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Approximately ten OLLI members and ten URI undergraduates will assume all roles of cast and crew to execute the steps necessary to complete a narrative (fictional) movie including casting the actors, mastering the crew assignments, identifying the locations, creating the sets and then actually shooting the movie. And when the class ends, we’ll have a premier “red carpet” event to which you can bring your friends. Learning by doing will be both fun and challenging.

Maximum class size: 10 OLLI members 10 URI students Bob Haynes

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OLLI Faculty Fall 2016 An expanded faculty biography may be found in the online version of the catalog at www.uri.edu/olli /fall-2016/ issues at the national level including Medicare’s End Stage Renal Disease Networks (Regions 1 and 28), the FDA’s Cardiovascular-Renal Drugs Advisory Committee, and the Forum of ESRD Networks: Pediatric Clinical Performance Measures Subcommittee.

JAN ARMOR is a commercial and fine art photographer and educator with many years experience in digital and traditional media. His work has been featured in solo, group, and juried shows. He has taught at the Newport and Bristol Art Museums, Wickford Art Association and for the OLLI at URI. You may view his work at www.armorphoto.com.

JIM BUXTON taught social studies at South Kingstown High School for three decades. Since 2009, Jim has been teaching international politics, U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, and model UN courses at URI, Salve Regina, and for the OLLI at URI.

SUSAN AYLWARD, a retired library director, has taught several courses about writers for the OLLI at URI: Martha Gellhorn, who was her pen pal for thirteen years; David Plante, the Rhode Island-born writer who was the subject of her dissertation; and Ernest Hemingway.

RICHARD CARLAND, a Narragansett resident, has retired from the senior/social services field. He has been involved with numismatics and been a member of the Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club for more than twenty years. His specialty is U.S. coins and currency, nineteenth and twentieth century, and American exonumia.

JIM BEDELL taught biology, physics, and geology for thirty-five years. He wrote a “Coast Watcher’s Journal” column for a local newspaper and conducts narrated walks along the shore and its neighboring environs, always including geological analysis, descriptions of the landscape, and a bit of site history in his narration.

BOB CIPRIANO holds a B.A from the University of Connecticut and an M.A. from URI. He is a professional trainer who has conducted workshops all over the country on mindfulness, communication, and computer applications. In addition to teaching, his background includes corporate management and marketing. He lives in Exeter, Rhode Island with his family.

CAROLE BERREN has a B.A. in education from URI and has studied art at the Rhode Island School of Design, Rhode Island College, the Danforth Museum, and the Corcoran Gallery. She has taught drawing and watercolor to adult students for thirty years. For the OLLI at URI she has taught introductions to both drawing and watercolor.

DIANA CLARK is a retired teacher with degrees in elementary and special education and remedial reading. She has lived in Australia, Canada, Norway, and England. She has had a lifelong interest in gardening and creative endeavors, including embroidery, knitting, weaving, and spinning.

RAY BIRCH is a retired public school teacher with a lifelong love of baseball, which he is eager to share. He has been a not-so-great Babe Ruth League player and a Little League coach of his sons. He also used baseball as a learning tool in his classroom. Hardly an expert (but a Red Sox fan), Ray believes that baseball fans come under a large tent and presents from a fan’s perspective.

BETSY COOK joined the OLLI faculty last spring when she taught Conversational French I. She has enjoyed teaching languages and facilitating crosscultural experiences for over forty years. Since 1977 she has been involved in different aspects of education on the Navajo Nation and is currently doing volunteer work with Navajo educators; in spring 2016 she presented a lecture on her experiences there.

ANDREW S. BREM, M.D., was a full-time physician on the medical staff of Rhode Island Hospital for thirty years. During his career, he also served on a number of boards and committees that focused on health care The OLLI at URI

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JEFFREY COONS, a retired South Kingstown police officer, joined the OLLI faculty in spring 2016 teaching American Policing Issues. He earned an M.S. in the administration of justice at Salve Regina in 2000.

Connecticut for more than thirty years and continues working as an artist. She recently became interested in writing and wishes to share some of what she has learned while continuing to learn herself.

ALMA DAVENPORT holds an M.F.A. from RISD and has taught photographic history at UMass Dartmouth (from which she recently retired) and Providence College. The author of History of Photography: An Overview (University of New Mexico Press, 1999), and a recent recipient of a Fulbright Scholar grant, she is also an accomplished photographer who has had many national and international solo exhibitions.

JEAN POIRIER GREEN holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in secondary education and Spanish from URI. She has been an educator for more than thirty-five years. She has studied in Guadalajara, Mexico and Madrid, Spain and has traveled to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, and throughout Europe. PAULA GREY has more than thirty years of experience as a technical writer, technical editor, and grant writer. She is the author of A History of Travel in 50 Vehicles for Tilbury House and enjoys writing short fiction and nonfiction in her spare time.

TED di STEFANO has spoken Italian all his life and has traveled extensively in Italy. He was an assistant professor of accounting at URI, has a B.S. from Providence College, and an M.B.A. from Boston University. For the OLLI at URI he introduced Conversational Italian I and II and Chiacchierare in Italino (Chatting in Italian).

ALICE DZEN GROSS is a former assistant dean of University College at URI and a retired clinical psychologist. She has always loved walking at Napatree Point but hadn’t realized its unbelievable history pre -Hurricane 1938 until she read Sudden Sea by R.A. Scotti. Since then, she has had the desire to share the story with others.

CAROL DUNN is an award winning printmaker, photographer, and mixed media artist, specializing in alternative processes for creating artwork. Carol is a certified Zentangle® teacher and has been teaching Zentangle since 2010.

PAULA GUIDA holds a degree in secondary education/social studies from URI. For the OLLI at URI she has taught many courses, all of which have focused on history and current events. A full-time volunteer for one month in New Hampshire during the 2008 presidential election campaign, she has also participated in local and state election campaigns.

GALE EATON, a professor emerita from URI’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, has written three books since her 2012 retirement: A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters and A History of Ambition in 50 Hoaxes for Tilbury House, and The Education of Alice M. Jordan: Navigating a Career in Children's Librarianship for Rowman & Littlefield.

MARILYN HARRIS holds a master’s from Kutztown University (PA). Her varied interests are reflected in the variety of courses she has taught for the OLLI at URI ranging from Titanic themes to various Egyptian topics (Sphinx, King Tut) to Roman Architecture and Tudor history, as well as the popular Intergenerational Science Fun classes. She has a particular fascination with history and is always looking for ways to bring the past to a more personal level.

BARBARA FINDLEY holds a B.A. in American history with an emphasis on urban studies. With Barb Nicholson and others, she’s enjoyed the discoveries made possible by merging her knowledge and lifetime experiences with those of others as they investigate subjects as diverse as R.I. politics and quantum physics, architecture, and constitutional conventions. DENNIS FORTIER is a numismatist and president of his local coin club, The Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club, in Connecticut. He is also the Regional Program Team Leader for the Liberty Seated Collectors Club, a nationwide series-related club with over six hundred members.

BOB HAYNES received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland; he taught computer use and web development for OLLI at the University of Cincinnati for six years. Bob has taught Making a Short Movie for OLLI members under the titles Look Out, Red Carpet and The Play’s the Thing. He is currently creating short movies within the URI film/media department.

ATLE GJELSVIK is professor emeritus of engineering at Columbia University where, in addition to the engineering courses, he taught a popular course entitled the History of Technology for non-engineers. He also spent much time in Norway, his native country, designing oil rigs. CAROL GRAYSON has a background in psychology and photography. She has run a portrait studio in The OLLI at URI

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PATRICIA HINKLEY, B.S., M.A., R.N., author of Claiming Space/Finding Stillness that Inspires Action has taught courses on Stillness and Well-Being and on Aging in Place for the OLLI at URI. Pat’s experience as a holistic counselor, meditator, artist, activist, and mother brings perspective worth sharing.

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HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. The organization shares the region’s history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England. For more information, visit http:// www.historicnewengland.org. DONNA HUGHES is professor and Eleanor M. and Oscar M. Carlson endowed chair in the Gender and Women’s Studies Program of the Sociology and Anthropology Department at URI. MARION A. HUMPHREY is a retired registered nurse and licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree in counseling from URI. She chaired the Membership Committee for the OLLI at URI for several years. She enjoys sharing her long and passionate interest in all things British. In 2013, she initiated the Downton Abbey series and continues to lead the discussion sessions. DAVE HURDIS, a member of the URI class of 1962, received a Ph.D. in space science and applied physics from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He has worked for NASA, the University of Maryland, the Johns Hopkins University, and the U.S. Navy. He is also an avid fan of the URI men’s basketball team. For the OLLI at URI, he presented Exploration of the Universe in fall 2015. TRIPP HUTCHINSON earned a B.A. in music theory and social science from Keene State College. He has been playing and teaching ukulele for several years and participated in the Kingston Ukulele Workshop in the summers of 2014 and 2015. LLOYD KAPLAN holds a B.S. in music education from URI and a master’s degree in music from Brown University. He taught for thirty years at CCRI and is a member of its Hall of Fame. During the winter term, Professor Kaplan teaches for the OLLI at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. He’s become an institution at the OLLI at URI, teaching thirteen courses since 2010; he and his Aristocats played a benefit concert for OLLI in June 2015, and the group was featured on the cover of our summer 2015 catalog. ALFRED KILLILEA received his B.A. from Notre Dame and his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Chicago. Before retiring in 2012, he taught political theory for forty-three years at URI. He received URI’s Teaching Excellence Award and is currently a URI Ombudsman. MAURY KLEIN taught U.S. history at URI for fortyfour years. Among the many courses he has given for the OLLI at URI, his earlier From Book to Film courses The OLLI at URI

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were The Age of Innocence, The Magnificent Ambersons, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Death in Venice. KENNETH KNOTT studied Plato, Thucydides, Aristotle, and other classic writers at St. John’s College Executive Seminars in Annapolis, Maryland, where his reading focused on leadership, politics, and philosophy. For the OLLI at URI Ken has taught several courses including Courage and Compassion, Civility, and The Examined Life. PAUL LANCIAUX holds a B.A. degree in French from Providence College and an M.A.T. in French education from Assumption College and the Alliance Française, Paris. He taught high school French for more than thirty-five years. Now retired, Paul started his own online website where he teaches French, Spanish, and ESL to students of all ages and levels from all over the world via Skype. SKYE N. LEEDAHL holds a Ph.D. in social work and master’s in gerontology from the University of Kansas. She is a URI faculty member with a joint appointment in the departments of Human Development and Family Studies and Political Science. MARTIN LEPKOWSKI holds a B.A. from Providence College. He is committed to social justice and nonviolence, and has been a social activist for the past fifty years documenting human rights abuses; he also wrote articles and editorials on U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty, oppression, and immigration issues. FRANK LEVIN, Ph.D., is a retired Brown University physics professor who started teaching in lifelong learning venues in 2002 and became an OLLI faculty member in fall 2014. His previous OLLI courses were on controversial science, cosmology, quantum ideas and phenomena, and aspects of symmetry. SUSAN LETENDRE is a peace and justice activist who has traveled extensively to Cuba. For ten years, she served as Environmental Education Director for the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District. She is also author of a children’s environmental tale. Using a storyteller’s approach, she facilitates community and student groups to build visions and implement solutions that encompass both science and a belief in community with the rest of Nature. MAUREEN LOGAN has facilitated collaborative learning courses on Sicily at BCLIR, on Alice Munro and (with Carol Gjelsvik) Global Short Stories for the OLLI at URI, and The Arts and the Environment at the Westerly Land Trust. She also co-leads the International Book Group at OLLI. Maureen received a B.A.at the University of Dayton and an M.A. at URI, both in English. Fall 2016

RON MAINE holds a B.Sc. in marine resources and an M.Ed. from URI. In 2002 he retired from the United Nations as an adult educator and advisor to developing countries. Part of his undergraduate work was in theater with a concentration on public speaking and oral interpretation, which served him well in the UN! LOUIS MAINELLI has taught courses on Wagner’s operas (Tannhauser, Lohengrin, Der Ring des Nibelungen, Tristan und Isolde and Parsifal) for the OLLI at URI and the Circle of Scholars at Salve Regina. GIANCARLO MAIORINO is Rudy Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington. For the OLLI at URI he has taught Marcus Aurelius, Michelangelo: Reinventing the Campidoglio; Renaissance Sculpture; the Renaissance Art of Prosperity and Survival; Leonardo: Daedalian Mythmaker; The Baroque; and Norman Rockwell and His Legacy. With Paul Stein he presented Gone with the Wind and Il Gattopardo, The Leopard. KARA MARZIALI holds a B.F.A. in theatre arts from Emerson College. She studied theater and acted throughout Europe. Kara continues to perform throughout New England. For the OLLI at URI Kara has taught several Shakespeare plays, twentieth century plays, Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories, and Knowing Vincent. MARK S. McCARTHY, M.S., L.M.T., R.M., is a retired occupational health and safety professional of thirty-two years, with an M.S. in public health from UMASS Amherst. He began his OH&S career as an industrial hygiene officer in the U.S. Navy, followed by employment in manufacturing, including computers, chemicals, tire and rubber, and pharmaceuticals. Recently retired, he now focuses his efforts full-time on massage therapy, energy healing, essential oils, sound/music therapy, and teaching. BILL McENEANEY taught environmental biology for over forty years at South Kingstown High School. His lifelong passion for jazz and its history resulted in his teaching enrichment classes in jazz appreciation and the history of jazz at the high school. For the OLLI at URI he has given several courses on the subject. ALEXANDRA MORELLI is a candidate for a master’s in public administration at URI. She learned American Sign Language on the job at the Trudeau Center where she provided direct support services and at Rhode Island Child and Family where she was elder services case manager. BRETT MORSE has offered several courses at the OLLI at URI. He grew up with the music of the 1950s and 60s and had the opportunity to see and meet many musicians because his father’s job involved bringing artists to town. Many of those artists found their way to his house. The OLLI at URI

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LINDA M. MORSE, a URI grad, has been a yoga and meditation practitioner most of her life, teaching for over fifteen years. Certified professionally through the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts, she owned and operated the Yoga Center in Melbourne, Florida. She hopes to inspire students in body, mind, and spirit. JANIS NEPSHINSKY is the Visitor Services Manager at the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex and serves as the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service Project Manager of the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership. Protecting the environment while connecting people with it is more than a career for Janis, it is her passion. BARBARA NICHOLSON holds a B.A. in psychology from Brown and an M.Ed. from Harvard. She taught for thirty years, retiring to R.I., where she has led adult study groups for the past fifteen years. For the OLLI at URI she co-facilitated The Future Is Here; The Cutting Edge: Thinking Big in Scientific Inquiry at URI; and How Does Nature Do It (Biomimicry) with Barbara Findley. GARY PETERSEN has an engineering physics degree from the University of Colorado and M.A.T. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from Brown University. After retiring in 2009 he taught physics at Mater Ecclesiae College for which The Physics of Mr. Tweed was written. For the OLLI at URI, Gary presented A Short Math Prep for the Physics of Mr. Tweed this past summer. CHRISTINE PHOENIX-GREEN, a teacher of creative self-expression, has been facilitating workshops and retreats to foster inner peace, imagination, spiritual deepening and artistic participation for more than thirty years. Her OLLI course, Three Paths (Plus One) to Inner Peace, was originally created to be given as a semi-contemplative weekend retreat or one-day workshop, “A Time Apart.” She has taught several life skills courses for the OLLI at URI. VANESSA PICHE has a B.A. in Fine Arts and a master’s in education, both from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She is a plein air artist and competes in nationally recognized plein air competitions around the United States. Her paintings are in private collections around the world. Vanessa resides in North Kingstown with her husband and daughter. For more about Vanessa, see her web site: www.vanessapiche.com. CHARLIE SANTOS is a teacher at The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield and has cotaught past OLLI improv classes. In addition to Fall 2016

leading CTC improv classes, he works with several outreach and school programs across Rhode Island.

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JANICE SASSI started with the Watch Hill Conservancy and has served as the Napatree Point Conservation Area Manager for five years. She co-leads the Hurricane of 1938 program with Alice Gross. For more information about the work at Napatree, go to www.tinyurl.com/napatreepoint.

LINDA THOMAS is a licensed psychotherapist with a practice in North Kingstown. She has an M.S.W. from Smith College and a B.A. in philosophy from Connecticut College. Linda believes there are untold health benefits from writing and sharing our stories in community. For the OLLI at URI she gave Our Mothers Ourselves and Life’s Magical Moments: How I Learned to Speak Up.

TONY SILBERT is co-author of Healing Conversations Now: Enhance Relationships with Elders and Dying Loved Ones (Taos Institute Publications, 2011). With Julie Yingling, he continues to give the End of Life Conversations class for the OLLI at URI.

LYNDA TISDELL, a former high school English teacher, has loved movies ever since she saw Peter Pan at age six. Passionate about movies, she has seen about a million of them, dreamed about them, studied them, and endlessly discussed them. For the OLLI at URI, she has taught Great American Movies courses – Deception in the Movies, Great Comedies, Shakespeare in the Movies, and The Movies of Elia Kazan.

PAUL STEIN studied film production for two years at the NYU Graduate School of Film. He taught video production and media literacy at various community access television stations in Massachusetts. For the OLLI at URI, he has taught several film courses, most recently The Films of Jean Renoir.

SUSAN VAN NESS holds an M.A. from URI’s counseling program, was at the URI Counseling Center from 1973 – 1979, and taught in the URI psychology and counseling departments from 1973 – 1981. She was in private practice from 1973 - 2003. Sue gave the Aging Fully course for the OLLI at URI in spring 2016.

PRENTICE K. STOUT has taught several courses for the OLLI at URI including Exploring the Marine Environment, Eden Under Siege, Rhode Island’s Salt Pond Ecology, Survival in the Marine Environment, The Crystal Desert: Antarctica in Danger and a series of three lectures about nature in various environments – the Okavango Delta, Vermont, and our local waters.

MARK WIMBUSH is an emeritus professor of URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO), where he was associate dean. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Oxford University (UK), a master’s in mathematics from the University of Hawaii, and a doctoral degree in oceanography from the University of California, San Diego (Scripps Institution of Oceanography). Mark first gave the Chaos class for the OLLI at URI in 2012.

DOROTHY STRANG holds degrees in English and the teaching of English from the University of Chicago. She has taught English, humanities, geography, Latin, and a little music to students from ages eleven to eighty. Her poetry collection at home fills seven hefty shelves. ANN SUTER holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in classical philology, both from Princeton. She taught classical studies at URI from 1987 until 2009. For the OLLI at URI, she has taught The Trojan War in Greek Tragedy and Homer’s Iliad.

JULIE YINGLING, B.A. from URI and Ph.D. from the University of Denver, is professor emerita of communication studies at Humboldt State University. She is co-author of Final Conversations: Helping the Living and the Dying Talk to Each Other (VanderWyk and Burnham, 2007). With Tony Silbert, Julie continues to give End of Life Conversations classes for the OLLI at URI.

PRISCILLA SZNEKE is a mindfulness teacher who integrates her thirty years experience in the health care field with her commitment to meditation and yoga for stress reduction and personal growth. For the OLLI at URI, she gave a lecture, The Art and Science of Mindfulness Meditation, in fall 2015 and the Introduction to Mindfulness class in spring 2016.

NAOMI ZUCKER graduated from Douglass College and received a master’s degree in English from URI. A former copy-editor and free-lance editor, she taught writing at URI for many years. For the OLLI at URI, she has taught The Golden Age of Children’s Literature and, last fall, The Golem.

THUPTEN TENDHAR is a Ph.D. student in education at URI. He studied Buddhism for over eighteen years at Drepung Loseling Monastery earning the Geshe degree, a doctorate in Buddhist studies. He teaches the Tibetan Buddhism–Journey to Nirvana course for the URI Honors Program. For the OLLI at The OLLI at URI

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Hot Air? 3:00 Reconstruction 3:30

Inward Journey 1:00 "American Pie" 2:30 Parlez-vous French? 5:00

Freedom,Virtue,Society 1:00 Western Civilization 1:00 Music 1950s 3:00

Hot Air? 3:00

Pres. Election 11:00 Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00 Inward Journey 1:00 Impossible Dream 3:00

Freedom, Virtue,Society 1:00 Western Civilization 1:00 Music 1950s 3:00 Intro Meditation 3:00

Italian I 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Chaos 3:00

Improv 4:30

Hot Air? 3:00 Reconstruction 3:30

Inward Journey 1:00 Traditional Handcrafts 3:00

Music 1950s 3:00 Intro Meditation 3:00

Chaos 3:00

Improv 4:30

Hot Air? 3:00 Reconstruction 3:30

Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00 Inward Journey 1:00 Drawing for Beginners 3:00 Older Adult Policy 3:00 Parlez-vous French? 5:00 Ukulele All Level 5:30

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00 Historic New England 11:30 Freedom,Virtue,Society 1:00 Western Civilization 1:00 Music 1950s 3:00 Intro Meditation 3:00

Hist. Photography 1:00

Italian I 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Chaos 3:00

Improv 4:30

Universe 1:30

Western Civilization 1:00

Historic New England 1:00

Inner Peace 10:00

21st C. Cities 9:00

Film Appreciation 9:30

29 Iran Iraq 9:30

Chair Yoga 9:30

26 Peter Sellers 9:30

28 Building Our Future 9:00

Ukulele All Level 5:30 27 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Mindfulness Seminar 5:30

Universe 1:30

Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00

Western Civilization 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Parlez-vous French? 5:00

Western Civilization 1:00

Pres. Election 11:00

Freedom,Virtue,Society 1:00

Italian I 1:00

Inner Peace 10:00

Documenting Nature 10:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

Hist. Photography 1:00

1:30 p.m.

Elvis 9:30

21st C. Cities 9:00

22 Iran Iraq 9:30

Film Appreciation 9:30

21 Building Our Future 9:00

20 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Western Civilization 1:00

Chair Yoga 9:30

19 Peter Sellers 9:30

Ukulele All Level 5:30

Parlez-vous French? 5:00

Universe 1:30

Documenting Nature 10:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

Hist. Photography 1:00

Inner Peace 10:00

21st C. Cities 9:00

Film Appreciation 9:30

Chair Yoga 9:30

15 Elvis 9:30

Ukulele All Level 5:30 14 Building Our Future 9:00

Intro Meditation 3:00

12 Peter Sellers 9:30

13 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Universe 1:30

Western Civilization 1:00

Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

No Classes

Inner Peace 10:00

Documenting Nature 10:00

8 Elvis 9:30

Thursday

Film Appreciation 9:30

7 Building Our Future 9:00

Wednesday

Labor Day

6 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Tuesday

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1 Make a Short Movie 10

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Aging Fully 1

Travel Photography 10

30 Decisions 9:30

24 Make a Short Movie 10

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Aging Fully 1

Travel Photography 10

23 Decisions 9:30

17 Make a Short Movie 10

Aging Fully 1

Travel Photography 10

16 Decisions 9:30

Aging Fully 1

Travel Photography 10

9 Decisions 9:30

Friday

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Drawing for Beginners 3:00 Older Adult Policy 3:00 Parlez-vous French? 5:00

Point Judith Pond 2:00 Music 1950s 3:00 Intro Meditation 3:00

Chaos 3:00

Improv 4:30

Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00 Inward Journey 1:00 Parlez-vous French? 5:00

Freedom,Virtue,Society 1:00 Impressionists Painting 1:00 Music 1950s 3:00

Drawing for Beginners 3:00

Managing Wildlife 3:00

Chaos 3:00

Ukulele All Level 5:30

Beginning Watercolor 3:00 Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

Ellington 1:00 Impressionists Painting 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Chaos 3:00

The Golem 3:00

Hot Air? 3:00 Amer. Sign 3:30

Happiness 1:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

Italian I 1:00

Improv 4:30

Universe 1:30

Jazz 11:00

Language

End of Life Convers 1:00

27 Iran Iraq 9:30

Film Appreciation 9:30

26 French II 9:00

Reconstruction 3:30

Hot Air? 3:00

Universe 1:30

End of Life Convers 1:00

20 Iran Iraq 9:30

Universe 1:30

End of Life Convers 1:00

TED Talks 1:00

24 Gaudi's Barcelona 10:00 25 Zentangle 9:00

Happiness 1:00

The Golem 3:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Older Adult Policy 3:00

Jazz 11:00

Impressionists Painting 1:00

Italian I 1:00

Improv 4:30

Policing 11:00

Ellington 1:00

TED Talks 1:00

French II 9:00

19 21st C. Cities 9:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

18 Film Appreciation 9:30

Ukulele All Level 5:30

Reconstruction 3:30

Policing 11:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

Intro Meditation 3:00

Hot Air? 3:00

21st C. Cities 9:00

Film Appreciation 9:30

Inner Peace 10:00

12 Building Our Future 9:00

13 Iran Iraq 9:30

Universe 1:30

End of Life Convers 1:00

11 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Chair Yoga 9:30

17 Peter Sellers 9:30

No Classes

Columbus Day

Inward Journey 1:00

Impressionists Painting 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

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Writing: Art/Therapy 1:00

Freedom,Virtue,Society 1:00

Italian I 1:00

Ukulele All Level 5:30

Hot Air? 3:00

Policing 11:00

Geology Southern R.I. 11:00

TED Talks 1:00

Inner Peace 10:00

21st C. Cities 9:00

Thursday 6 Iran Iraq 9:30

Film Appreciation 9:30

Wednesday 5 Building Our Future 9:00

Chair Yoga 9:30

Tuesday 4 Spanish Conversation 9:00

Monday

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Friday

29 Make a Short Movie 10

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Poetry 11:30

28 Inner Peace Ed. 9

22 Make a Short Movie 10

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Poetry 11:30

Nonfiction 11:00

21 Inner Peace Ed. 9

15 Make a Short Movie 10

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Aging Fully 1

Poetry 11:30

14 Decisions 9:30

Golden Bowl 3:00

Movie Biographies 1:00

Aging Fully 1

Poetry 11:30

Coin Collecting 11:00

7 Decisions 9:30

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Oct/Nov

Happiness 1:00 Beginning Watercolor 3:00

Impressionists Painting 1:00 The Golem 3:00

Improv 4:30

Poulenc 11:00 Tim O'Brien 1:00

Italian II 1:00

Italian Chat 3:00

4 Foundations Mindful 3:00

The Golem 3:00

Russian 9:30

Political Justice 10

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Ukulele Intermediate 5:30 24

The Golem 3:00

Italian Chat 3:00 22 Touch 9:00

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Tim O'Brien 1:00

Italian II 1:00

21 Oil & Gas 9:30

Amer. Sign Language 3:30

Pres. Election 11:00 Happiness 1:00

End of Life Convers 1:00

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Poulenc 11:00

17 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Russian 9:30

16 French II 9:00

TED Talks 1:00

15 Touch 9:00

Amer. Sign Language 3:30

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Veterans Day

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Golden Bowl 3:00

Poetry 11:30

18 Inner Peace Ed. 9

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10 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Poetry 11:30

Amer. Sign Language 3:30

4 Inner Peace Ed. 9

Friday

End of Life Convers 1:00

3 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Thursday

Political Justice 10

14 Oil & Gas 9:30

Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

Beginning Watercolor 3:00

Older Adult Policy 3:00

Improv 4:30

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Impressionists Painting 1:00

Italian Chat 3:00 Happiness 1:00

Pres. Election 11:00

Ellington 1:00

Italian II 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

Jazz 11:00

Poulenc 11:00

TED Talks 1:00

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Russian 9:30

9 French II 9:00

Political Justice 10

8 Zentangle 9:00

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Ellington 1:00

Downton Abbey 3:00

7 Oil & Gas 9:30

Jazz 11:00

Poulenc 11:00

Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Russian 9:30

2 French II 9:00

Wednesday

Italian I 1:00

1 Zentangle 9:00

Tuesday

TED Talks 1:00

31 Rhetoric 10:00

Monday

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Nov/Dec

Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

The Golem 3:00

Russian 9:30 Richard III 1:00 Harper Lee 3:00

Italian II 1:00

Italian Chat 3:00

20 Touch 9:00

Liberation Theology 10

21

Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

Harper Lee 3:00

Italian Chat 3:00

19 Med:Good,Bad,Ugly 9:00

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Richard III 1:00

Italian II 1:00 4 Foundations Mindful 3:00

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Russian 9:30

Liberation Theology 10

13 Touch 9:00

4 Foundations Mindful 3:00

Harper Lee 3:00 14 French II 9:00

Ukulele Intermediate 5:30

Tim O'Brien 1:00

Italian Chat 3:00

12 Med:Good,Bad,Ugly 9:00

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Poulenc 11:00

Italian II 1:00 Richard III 1:00

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Russian 9:30

Liberation Theology 10

6 Touch 9:00

7 French II 9:00

Happiness 1:00

Tim O'Brien 1:00

Italian Chat 3:00

5 Med:Good,Bad,Ugly 9:00

Homer Odyssey 1:00

Poulenc 11:00

4 Foundations Mindful 3:00

Oscar Wilde 9:30

Russian 9:30

30 French II 9:00

Wednesday

Italian II 1:00

29 Touch 9:00

Tuesday

Political Justice 10

28 Med:Good,Bad,Ugly 9:00

Monday

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15 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Amer. Sign Language 3:30

8 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Amer. Sign Language 3:30

1 Physics Mr. Tweed 9:30

Thursday

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9 Inner Peace Ed. 9

Golden Bowl 3:00

2 Inner Peace Ed. 9

Friday

Index to Faculty – Fall 2016 Armor, J. Aylward, S. Bedell, J. Berren, C. Birch, R. Brem, A. Buxton, J. Carland, R. Cipriano, R. Clark, D. Cook, B. Coons, J. Davenport, A. di Stefano Dunn, C. Eaton, G. Findley, B. Fortier, D. Gjelsvik, A. Grayson, C. Green, J. Grey, P. Gross, A. Guida, P. Harris, M. Haynes, B. Hinkley, P. Historic N. E. Hughes, D. Humphrey, M. Hurdis, D. Hutchinson, T. Kaplan, L. Killilea, A. Klein, M. Knott, K.

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Lanciaux, P. 12 Leedahl, S. 14 Lepkowski, M. 6 Letendre, S. 11 Levin, F. 16 Logan, M. 6 Maine, R. 3 Mainelli, L. 10 Maiorino, G. 7 Marziali, K. 15 McCarthy, M. 10 McEneaney, B. 15 Morelli, A. 17 Morse, B. 1, 4, 8, 16 Morse, L. 4, 8, 12 Nephshinsky, J. 2 Nicholson, B. 13 Petersen, G. 18 Phoenix-Green, C. 16 Piche, V. 9, 11 Santos, C. 5 Silbert, T. 17 Sassi, J. 1 Stein, P. 7 Stout, P. 2 Strang, D. 19 Suter, A. 15 Szneke, P. 10 Tendhar, T. 20 Thomas, L. 18 Tisdell, L. 19 Van Ness, S. 19 Wimbush, M. 5 Yingling, J. 17 Zucker, N. 9, 11

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The OLLI at URI Fall 2016 Lecture and Course Registration Form Registration begins Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. Walk-in registration is designed to accommodate those who want to assure placement in classes with limited seating. Otherwise, we encourage you to register by mail. You may register by mail as soon as you receive this catalog. All mail- in registrations will be processed after walk-in registration closes on Tuesday, August 23.

Member Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Please indicate your choices, following the instructions given at the beginning of this catalog. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use one registration form for each person registering, with checks payable to URI, noting OLLI on the memo line (cash and credit cards not accepted), and mail to the office: The OLLI at URI 210 Flagg Road, Room 212, Kingston, RI 02881 Note: You must be a current OLLI member to register for courses. To become a member, go to www.uri.edu/olli/membership-in-olli/ or use the OLLI Member Registration form printed on page 35.

Courses and Lectures Sunday The Hurricane of 1938: $10 Readings and Beach Walking Tour Monday The Genius of Peter Sellers 45 Chair Yoga 45 The Wonderful History of Photography 35 Downton Abbey: The Final Season 65 The New Science of Chaos and the 50 Power of a Butterfly Conversational Italian Italian I 55 Italian II 55 Chatting in Italian 55 Improvising Theater 60 Stay in Touch: A Mindfulness Seminar 10 TED Talks 50 Gaudi’s Barcelona 10 Rhetoric 10 What You Always Wanted to Know About 35 Oil and Gas Political Justice: Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes 40 Politics, Economics, and Medicine: 40 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Revolution and the Theology of Liberation 35 Tuesday Conversational Spanish 50 Film Appreciation: The Art of Watching Movies 60 The OLLI at URI

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Exploring the Geology and Geologic History of Southern R.I. Freedom, Virtue, and Society Western Civilization: From the Renaissance Through the End of Modernity The Day the Music Died: The Music and Events of the 1950s Introduction to Meditation Discover Historic New England Seeing /Painting in the Style of the Impressionists Shrimp, Shiners, and Silversides Ellington’s Reeds and Pipes Managing Wildlife The Golem Zentangle® Introduction to Russian

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Poulenc: Dialogues of the Carmelites Energy, Touch, and Human Connection “Beyond the Dark There is Only Maybe”: Exploring the Writing of Tim O’Brien Four Foundations of Mindfulness Richard III, Monster or Victim? To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman

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Wednesday Building Our Sustainable Future Together: 50 Lessons from Cuba and the World Documenting Nature 35 Taking the Inward Journey 50 “American Pie” 10 Parlez-vous French? 50 Can You Uke? Yes, You Can All Level Group Workshop 55 Intermediate Level Workshop 55 Writing as Art and Therapy 50 The Impossible Dream (Boston Red Sox) 10 Cities in the 21st Century 50 The Presidential Election Year Series . . . Continued The Candidates 25 The Outcome 25 Appreciating the Cultures of Different 10 Countries by Exploring Their Traditional Handcrafts Beginning Drawing 35 Older Adult Policy Issues 50 Constitutional Issues in Policing 35 French Conversation II 60 Great Jazz 40 Happiness 50 Beginning Watercolor 35 The Importance of Being Earnest: 50 A Trivial Comedy for Serious People Homer’s Odyssey 50 * Refer to the mailing label on the back cover of this catalog for your membership renewal date.

Thursday The King—Elvis Presley Three Paths (Plus One) to Inner Peace A Blessing by John O’Donoghue Exploration of the Universe Just Hot Air? The Underlying Science, the Deniers, and the Likely Consequences of Global Warming Reconstruction: An American Dilemma Iran and Iraq End-of-Life Conversations Introduction to American Sign Language The Physics of Mr. Tweed Part I Friday Life’s Magical Moments: How I Learned to Make Decisions Better Travel Photographs with Camera or Phone Aging Fully: Our Quality of Life in Its Last Stage Human Trafficking Great Movie Biographies The Golden Bowl: From Book to TV Series Rattle Bag: Exploring Poetry Coin and Currency Collecting in the 21st Century Inner Peace Education Adventures in Creating a Nonfiction Book Series Rhetoric Saturday Making a Short Movie

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Member Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Please indicate your choices, following the instructions given at the beginning of this catalog. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use one registration form for each person registering, with checks payable to URI, noting OLLI on the memo line (cash and credit cards not accepted), and mail to the office: The OLLI at URI 210 Flagg Road, Room 212, Kingston, RI 02881 Note: You must be a current OLLI member to register for courses. To become a member, go to www.uri.edu/olli/membership-in-olli/ or use the OLLI Member Registration form printed on page 35.

Courses and Lectures Sunday The Hurricane of 1938: $10 Readings and Beach Walking Tour Monday The Genius of Peter Sellers 45 Chair Yoga 45 The Wonderful History of Photography 35 Downton Abbey: The Final Season 65 The New Science of Chaos and the 50 Power of a Butterfly Conversational Italian Italian I 55 Italian II 55 Chatting in Italian 55 Improvising Theater 60 Stay in Touch: A Mindfulness Seminar 10 TED Talks 50 Gaudi’s Barcelona 10 Rhetoric 10 What You Always Wanted to Know About 35 Oil and Gas Political Justice: Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes 40 Politics, Economics, and Medicine: 40 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Revolution and the Theology of Liberation 35 Tuesday Conversational Spanish 50 Film Appreciation: The Art of Watching Movies 60 The OLLI at URI

Tuesday (continued)

Exploring the Geology and Geologic History of Southern R.I. Freedom, Virtue, and Society Western Civilization: From the Renaissance Through the End of Modernity The Day the Music Died: The Music and Events of the 1950s Introduction to Meditation Discover Historic New England Seeing /Painting in the Style of the Impressionists Shrimp, Shiners, and Silversides Ellington’s Reeds and Pipes Managing Wildlife The Golem Zentangle® Introduction to Russian

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Poulenc: Dialogues of the Carmelites 50 Energy, Touch, and Human Connection 50 “Beyond the Dark There is Only Maybe”: 40 Exploring the Writing of Tim O’Brien Four Foundations of Mindfulness 40 Richard III, Monster or Victim? 35 To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman 35 Wednesday Building Our Sustainable Future Together: 50 Lessons from Cuba and the World Documenting Nature 35 Taking the Inward Journey 50 “American Pie” 10 Parlez-vous French? 50 Can You Uke? Yes, You Can All Level Group Workshop 55 Intermediate Level Workshop 55 Writing as Art and Therapy 50 The Impossible Dream (Boston Red Sox) 10 Cities in the 21st Century 50 The Presidential Election Year Series . . . Continued The Candidates 25 The Outcome 25 Appreciating the Cultures of Different 10 Countries by Exploring Their Traditional Handcrafts Beginning Drawing 35 Older Adult Policy Issues 50 Constitutional Issues in Policing 35 French Conversation II 60 Great Jazz 40 Happiness 50 Beginning Watercolor 35 The Importance of Being Earnest: 50 A Trivial Comedy for Serious People Homer’s Odyssey 50

Thursday The King—Elvis Presley Three Paths (Plus One) to Inner Peace A Blessing by John O’Donoghue Exploration of the Universe Just Hot Air? The Underlying Science, the Deniers, and the Likely Consequences of Global Warming Reconstruction: An American Dilemma Iran and Iraq End-of-Life Conversations Introduction to American Sign Language The Physics of Mr. Tweed Part I Friday Life’s Magical Moments: How I Learned to Make Decisions Better Travel Photographs with Camera or Phone Aging Fully: Our Quality of Life in Its Last Stage Human Trafficking Great Movie Biographies The Golden Bowl: From Book to TV Series Rattle Bag: Exploring Poetry Coin and Currency Collecting in the 21st Century Inner Peace Education Adventures in Creating a Nonfiction Book Series Rhetoric Saturday Making a Short Movie Total Courses

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