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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 | 26 | 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 DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 10/3/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Drake COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member MEDICARE ADVANTAGE OR ORIGINAL MEDICARE - WHICH IS BETTER FOR ME? DESCRIPTION: It is time for the Medicare an- nual enrollment period and the endless TV com- mercials that feature retired celebrities who pro- mote various health plans or suggest that you call an 800 number for free help. Thomas O'Neal, a retired senior health care executive, will pres- ent unbiased content explaining the options that are available with a focus on Northwest Arkansas. He will help identify the major factors unique to each person to assist in determining the best type of plan for him or her. INSTRUCTOR: Thomas O'Neal DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 10/3/23 - (1) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Drake COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member TOUR OF LOGAN SPRINGS PRESERVE DESCRIPTION: Located between Spring- dale and Siloam Springs, the 210-acre Logan Springs Preserve is The Nature Conservancy's newest preserve in the region. Join Kim Dutton, NWA Director, Nature Conservancy, and Chas McCoy, The Nature Conservancy Watershed Specialist, for a guided tour of the preserve to hear more about the property's conservation value and protection of rare and endangered species. This beautiful preserve features a giant spring, oxbow lake, and trails that wind through a his - toric fish hatchery. Notification of meeting location and time will be sent to pariticipants in their class reminder email. Activity Level: 3 INSTRUCTOR: Kim Dutton & Chas McCoy DAY/DATE: Friday, 10/6/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: LSP COST: $25.00 (CR) / $40.00 (TR) OLLI Member $40.00 (CR) / $55.00 (TR) Non-OLLI Member CREATE YOUR OWN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT DESCRIPTION: Learn the basics of floral ar- rangement in this hands-on workshop brought to you by Lindsey White of BloomingGayle's Florist, a new shop in Farmington. Lindsey will guide participants in all steps of designing a professional looking arrangement which will include how to cut stems properly, how to ar- range greenery to give a bouquet that 'full' look and tips to keep the arrangement fresh and lon- ger lasting once it is complete. Participants will walk away with their very own creation, so join in the fun. *All materials will be provided (flowers, green- ery, filler, ribbon and a small vase.) INSTRUCTOR: Lindsey White DAY/DATE: Friday, 10/6/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: BloomingGayle's, COST: $55.00 OLLI Member $70.00 Non-OLLI Member JOHNNY CASH: THE MAN & THE MUSIC DESCRIPTION: Examine the Man in Black's early life, career, and impact on American cul- ture: from his birth in Arkansas to Folsom Prison to the recent announcement of his impending representation in the National Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill. Johnny Cash's influence on Ameri- can music via his signature sound and genre- blending tendencies, his activism and philan- thropy on behalf of underrepresented groups, and the ups and downs of his long career will be discussed. Professor Ragsdale's engaging multi- media teaching style will draw you into Cash's story, where you're sure to learn new insights. INSTRUCTOR: Chalon Ragsdale DAY/DATE: Mondays, 10/9/23 - 10/16/23 (2) TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: Drake COST: $29.00 OLLI Member $44.00 Non-OLLI Member PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION DESCRIPTION: The Walton Family Founda- tion envisions Northwest Arkansas as one of the most vibrant and inclusive communities in the nation. Home Region Program Deputy Direc- tor, Jeremy Pate, offers perspective on the work of the Walton Family Foundation in Northwest Arkansas. Advancing economic and cultural vi- brancy, fostering inclusive growth and a sense of belonging, and supporting community lead- ership and capacity-building, this session is de- signed to reveal the various streams of work that the foundation focuses its efforts on to strength- en community in the region. INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy Pate DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 10/10/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member A HISTORY OF THE MARSHALLESE DISPLACEMENT DESCRIPTION: Step onto the Marshall Is- lands and learn about the settlement of the is- lands and the development of a close relation- ship with the United States beginning in the 19th century with April Brown, historian, and co- founder of the Marshallese Education Initiative. The United States used the Marshall Islands for nuclear testing after World War II and ra- diation has destroyed many of the coral atolls and affected the health of the Marshallese people. A unique migration arrangement led to the diaspora of the Marshallese people with many relocating to Oklahoma and Ar - kansas. Learn of the role that Tyson played in the relocation of numerous Marshallese people and why there are so many living in the Springdale, Arkansas area. The instructor will provide online readings via a Google Drive folder. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. April L. Brown, Ph.D. DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 10/10/23 - (1) TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member KATHERINE ANNE PORTER DESCRIPTION: If you do not yet know the finely crafted stories of Katherine Anne Porter (1890-1980), you are in for a treat. One of our finest writers about the American South, Porter lost her mother as a small child and was raised on a Texas farm by her strong-willed, fiercely independent grandmother. A group of stories called "The Old Order" is based on her childhood impressions of race relations and gender roles at a time when the "old order" was under threat. The class will read and discuss this series along with two "short novels," "Old Mortality" and "Pale Horse, Pale Rider," also autobiographical, about a young newspaper reporter who nearly dies from the Spanish flu. Participants should purchase or borrow The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter (Har -