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 | 29 | 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 *Participants will need to bring their Smart- phone to class. INSTRUCTOR: Lynne Hehr DAY/DATE: Monday, 10/30/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WITH BASIC SELF DEFENSE MOVES DESCRIPTION: The world has gotten crazier by the day. With many of us living alone, do you sometimes wish you knew what to do in certain situations to protect yourself? OLLI is partner- ing with Cole Saugey, Krav Maga/Self Defense instructor, to bring you a program on the Basics of Self Defense. You will learn basic strike and kick move- ments as well as a defense against common attacks such as wrist grabs, chokes, and bear hugs. Cole will teach you escape opportuni- ties and will lead a discussion on potential self-defense tools and home security gear. Individuals are encouraged to work at their own comfort level but the overall activity level for this program is light to moderate as this is a basics class. INSTRUCTOR: Cole Saugey DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 10/31/23 - (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: KM COST: $45.00 OLLI Member $60.00 Non-OLLI Member AFRICA IN TURMOIL: REFUGEE CRISIS DESCRIPTION: Does the United States have a refugee problem? Yes, but a small one com- pared to the rest of the world. Syria has pro- duced the most massive number of refugees, fol- lowed by Venezuela, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and South Sudan. South Sudan became a separate country in 2011 after a civil war. In the way of wars, it reemerged in 2013 creating devastation on such a massive scale that some 2.4 million refugees, mostly women and children, have fled the country to surrounding African countries. Learn about this crisis from Linda Mohlman of the New Heights Church and her student refugee workers in Uganda, which shelters over 800,000 South Sudanese. The group also works with refugee groups in Sudan. Learn from this non-profit group how they offer as - sistance with such massive human needs. INSTRUCTOR: Linda Mohlman DAY/DATE: Thursday, 11/2/23 - (1) TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $19.00 OLLI Member $34.00 Non-OLLI Member CONSTELLATIONS DANCING OVER YOUR HEAD DESCRIPTION: Can you find any constel- lation besides the Big Dipper? And….has it al- ways been the Big Dipper? Learn to use a plani- sphere (star chart) to locate constellations from Raymond Towne, an experienced star gazer and classics scholar. You will receive a planisphere to help locate stars and constellations during out- side night excursions. Yes! Outside in the dark. At the same time learn how older cultures have viewed the stars and constellations starting with the ancient Sumerians, some of the earli- est known astronomers, and moving forward in time to the slow rotation of constellations from references in the Bible to the Age of Aquarius. Participants will receive a Guide to the Stars Planisphere Map (Ken Graun $20-Amazon) to use to study the stars during the outside excursions. INSTRUCTOR: Raymond Towne DAY/DATE: Thursdays, 11/2/23 - 11/9/23 (2) TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $45.00 OLLI Member $60.00 Non-OLLI Member WASHINGTON STREET - WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD? DESCRIPTION: Washington Street is an an- chor for the Washington Willow Historic District. The district includes 105 historically and archi- tecturally significant structures spanning over 37 acres. Washington Street remains much the same as it has always been with the homes being well maintained. The residents include a list of Who Was Who in Fayetteville. Our walk will include information on the residents as well as the archtecture of the neighborhood. Please dress in comfortable clothing and shoes equipped for walking. Activity Level: 2 INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Heifner DAY/DATE: Friday, 11/3/23 - (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: HQH COST: $25.00 OLLI Member $40.00 Non-OLLI Member INTERPRETING THE SECOND AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Current discussions and de- bates about the Second Amendment have fo- cused on whether it protects a private right of individuals to keep and bear arms or is it exer- cised through "A well-regulated militia…" as the amendment states? However, this question was not even raised until long after the Bill of Rights was adopted. Join Dr. Malcolm Cleaveland, as he presents data related to guns and gun violence in the United States compared to that of other de - veloped nations. He will discuss mass shoot- ings, gun related suicides compared to that of homicides and even mental illness. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Malcolm Cleaveland DAY/DATE: Mondays, 11/6/23 -11/13/23 (2) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In-Person LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH COST: $29.00 OLLI Member $44.00 Non-OLLI Member DALLAS - WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? DESCRIPTION: On the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, more that 60% of Americans think that there were other people involved with his mur- der and the cover-up of the crime. Following the recent scholarship of Phillip F. Nelson and others, you will discover what happened on that fateful day in Texas, as well as the preceding and suc- ceeding days when the crime was prepared, the cover-up executed, and the nation betrayed. Jon Powers, a multi-OLLI instructor will lead the course with lectures, abundant historical images and class discussions. This course in being brought to you via Zoom. The course link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the start date. INSTRUCTOR: John Powers DAY/DATE: Mondays, 11/6/23 - 12/11/23 (6) TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FORMAT: Zoom / Hybrid LOCATION: OLLI/SHLH and Zoom COST: $65.00 OLLI Member $80.00 Non-OLLI Member THE CRACK IN ROCK TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Join Josh Raney as he leads participants through this hidden gem of a trail just outside of Van Buren, AR. The most scenic of

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