Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

O S H E R L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G I N S T I T U T E | 24 | F A L L 2 0 2 3 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details LOCATION KEY on page 16 that have been played in a tournament and com- pare your bidding as you play with other teams. Every hand comes with explanations and suggestions from renown bridge authors and experts including our OLLI Bridge Guru, Tom Jacobsen. Instruction of Duplicate style bridge as well as guidance during play will make this class a learning experience as well as a fun gathering of OLLI friends. Both single bridge players and partnerships are welcome. Class meets Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks. INSTRUCTOR: Tom Jacobsen DAY/DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9/18/23 - 10/11/23 (8) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: RHBC COST: $35.00 OLLI Member $50.00 Non-OLLI Member AN EXAMINATION OF CIVIL WAR-ERA FAYETTEVILLE DESCRIPTION: What was life in Fayetteville like during the Civil War? Combatants on both sides used the Military (Wire) Road to move north and south, disrupting civilian life. The town was occupied by Union troops after the Battle of Pea Ridge and became a center for Union recruit- ment and hospitals. Of course not everyone was Unionist and the town suffered conflict among citizens and from roaming guerillas. Dr. Jami Lockhart will explore the actual landscapes of Fayetteville, showing divisions among the citi- zens, the occupying Union troops, and Confeder- ate attempts to retake the town. Interpretations of the cultural landscape of Civil War Fayetteville are based on historic mapping, modern technol- ogy, and archival research to give modern citi- zens a taste of Fayetteville life in the 1860s. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jami J. Lockhart DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 9/19/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: AAS COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member STORIES & SECRETS OF THE GILDED AGE: AN INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Gilded Age was a time of sweeping change that included unprecedented technological innovations, rapid industrializa- tion, mass immigration and opulent wealth (for some.) This era is associated with political cor- ruption and labor exploitation. With all of this combined, it is a fascinating time. Join Gilded Age Authors, Nancy Markey and Kay Adams as they explore the lives of the people who lived and worked during this period in a series of classes that will begin this fall and run into next spring. This first class in this series will be an introduction and overview of the Gilded Age (1877-1896;) a period of greed, guile, and turbu- lent years. Though this is considered a 'series,' each class is a stand alone class. INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Markey & Kay Adams DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 9/19/23 - (1) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person; Hybrid LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH & Zoom COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member WHAT FOLLOWS IS TRUE: CRESCENT HOTEL DESCRIPTION: Sean Fitzgibbon, a visual storyteller, will discuss how to create and sell a graphic nonfiction book, using the strange tales of the Crescent Hotel as his backdrop. What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel, is his fully illustrated, award winning, graphic nonfic- tion work. This book explores the fascinat- ing, and often tragic years when the Crescent Hotel became The Baker Hospital, attracting cancer patients from around the country dur- ing the Depression era. INSTRUCTOR: Sean FItzgibbon DAY/DATE: Wednesday, 9/20/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Butterfield Trail Village COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member CPR/AED AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION DESCRIPTION: The importance of CPR and AED in saving lives has recently been at the forefront of news coverage. It is important to be trained to help one another in the event of an emergency. Corporal Allen Porter of the Univer- sity of Arkansas police department community outreach will lead an American Red Cross certi- fication program. In addition to CPR, participants will learn first aid, including how to handle bleeding emer- gencies, sudden illness, and muscle/bone/ joint injuries. Participants will learn how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), a medical device designed to ana- lyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal. Cost of the class will include a First Aid manu- al and the certification card. Fee depends on option chosen. Please choose either the am OR the pm session. INSTRUCTOR: Crpl. Allen Lee Porter DAY/DATE: Saturday, 9/23/23 - (1) TIME: 8:00 am-12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm-5:00 pm FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $35.00 (No book) / $65.00 (w. book) OLLI Member $50.00 (no book) / $80.00 (w. book) Non-OLLI Member RELAX, DESTRESS, AND UNWIND WITH QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS DESCRIPTION: Explore the realm of sacred sounds with Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Mar- ian Bolen, a retired nurse and sound therapist, uses her beautiful one of a kind bowls to create calming sounds to bathe the receiver in sooth- ing vibrational resonance. This therapy is used by Ms. Bolen to provide self-care moments for healthcare workers at Washington Regional Medical Center. Share in the experience of the singing bowls.. INSTRUCTOR: Marian Bolen DAY/DATE: Monday, 9/25/23 - (1) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS – HOW DOES THE U. S. STACK UP? DESCRIPTION: The United States spends more money per capita on health care for its citizens than any other developed country in the world. Tom O'Neal, a senior health care executive with 35+ years of experience will discuss how the U. S. compares to several other countries' healthcare systems when it comes to the quality of healthcare, medical outcomes, and availability of care. INSTRUCTOR: Thomas O'Neal DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 9/26/23 - (1) TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Drake COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member OLLI has moved, page 5

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