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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 | 19 | S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details COVID DATA: WHERE TO FIND THE NUMBERS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE DESCRIPTION: As the pandemic con- tinues, we learn more and more about the virus and how to protect ourselves and family from it. We know wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart, and washing our hands frequently can help reduce our risk of catching COVID-19. Staying up to date on the latest data on COVID-19 cases in your area can be another tool to keep yourself safe. Participants will hear from the staff at Arkansascovid.com, as they discuss how they gather and distribute the daily data on COVID-19 cases in Arkansas. They will also answer questions you may have about the data and its limitations. Stay safe, healthy, and updated with this course. Participants are advised to read arkansas- covid.com and your newspaper regarding the latest on the pandemic before attend- ing the course session. INSTRUCTOR: Rob Wells, Ph.D. DAY/DATE: Wednesday, 2/17/21 (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $19 OLLI Member $34 Non-OLLI Member CITIZEN SCIENCE NEEDS YOU! DESCRIPTION: Think you need a degree in science to contribute to important sci- entifi c discoveries? Think again. Citizen scientists are challenging old notions about who can conduct research, where knowledge can be acquired, and even how solutions to some of the most com- plex biomedical challenges may be found. In this class we'll help you discover inter- esting and exciting ways to explore and contribute to science from your comput- er, from your own home, or from nature. There are literally hundreds of projects seeking volunteers to contribute through transcription, data collection, observation, or even playing games. Each participant will receive a pdf docu- ment listing links as well as short descrip- tions of some of the many active oppor- tunities. With Citizen Science, there is something for every interest, every age. INSTRUCTOR: Lynne H. Hehr DAY/DATE: Wednesday, 2/17/21 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $19 OLLI Member $34 Non-OLLI Member WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION- THE REALLY TOUGH NUTS TO CRACK DESCRIPTION: Mother Nature's great catch 22 is that guidebook tree ID is most often based on leaf shape, yet we get our unobstructed views of trees in the win- ter when their leaves are entirely miss- ing. The conundrum is especially severe in the case of tree families like the oaks with numerous related species that can be hard for the expert to tell apart. Early pioneers were closely attuned to the dis- tinction among such trees in terms of their ecological requirements that informed homesteaders of the productivity of land parcels they were about to select. In this class we will deal with the truly hard-core cases of winter trees: oaks, hickories, ashes and elms. Such details as bark texture, bud shape, crown form and branch pattern can be combined to provide positive identifi - cation in almost all cases. In this class you will learn a few basic tree identifi cation skills that you can use for years to come to impress your fellow outdoor adventurers with your tree identifi cation wizardry. Participants to meet at Mt. Kessler (2600 WC 200, Fayetteville, AR 72701) for class. INSTRUCTOR: Fred Paillet DAY/DATE: Thursday, 2/18/21 (1) TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Mt. Kessler COST: $25 OLLI Member $40 Non-OLLI Member LOVE AND COMPASSION DESCRIPTION: This will be a remote course where we will connect through online resources. Tibetan history is an extraordinary blend of conquest and re- treat, but when Buddhism arrived in Tibet around the 7th century, the country, un- der the enlightened leadership of three successive kings, gradually withdrew from the Asian world stage and began to culti- vate its spiritual discipline. For 2500 years, Buddhist thought and philosophy has occupied a central position among the world religions, and this course, taught by a Tibetan Buddhist monk who has earned the highest degree available in Buddhist studies, will off er a thorough introduction to the central premises of the philosophy. No prior knowledge of Buddhism or In- dian philosophy is necessary. Beginning with an analysis of the four fundamental truths known as the Four Noble Truths that underlie the entire system of Buddhist thought, students will proceed logically through the major precepts that distin- guish the various schools of Buddhism, while concentrating as well on the com- mon doctrines that unite them. Special attention will be given to ethics and argu- mentation, two subjects that are central to the Tibetan tradition, but the focus of the course will remain on the central teach- ings of the Buddha and how they are most usefully applied to the dilemmas and chal- lenges posed by contemporary life. INSTRUCTOR: Geshe Thupten Dorjee DAY/DATE: Friday, 2/19/21 (1) TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $19 OLLI Member $34 Non-OLLI Member HOW TO AVOID SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT DESCRIPTION: Scam artists connive and swindle consumers to make a quick profi t. Scammers are clever, aggressive and con- vincing as they prey on senior citizens. Dianne Buff ord with the Attorney Gen- eral's NWA District Offi ce will review red fl ags for recent common scams, how to minimize scams and identity theft risk, and fi le a consumer complaint and other resources. Visit ArkansasAG.gov for more information. INSTRUCTOR: Dianne Buff ord DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 2/23/21 (1) TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: via Zoom COST: $19 OLLI Member Only CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP DESCRIPTION: When it comes to taking pictures you know you have done every- thing right. You've taken classes to learn all the basics and have even practiced what you learned. You've experimented with all kinds of composition tricks and lighting techniques, but despite all of your efforts your pictures still do not look like you want them to. They lack the stunning effect you were going for. So what do you do? Learn the creative fil- ters and what is new in Photoshop 2021! Double exposure in Photoshop and cre- ating montages will be covered in the class by Diana Hausam, a professional photographer and photoshop instructor at NTI, as well as advanced portrait and landscape techniques. Participants must have or purchase Pho- toshop ($9.99/mo. Adobe subscription) for their device. INSTRUCTOR: Diana Michelle Hausam DAY/DATE: Wednesdays & Fridays, 2/24/21 - 3/12/21 (6) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Mt. Sequoyah COST: $89 OLLI Member $104 Non-OLLI Member HOW TO TREAT PRESSURE POINTS AT HOME DESCRIPTION: Before you reach for over-the-counter help, try pressure point therapy. Dr. Masters will teach you how to recognize when it is safe to treat yourself and your family with pres- sure point therapy at home. This course includes an attachment; graphs of safe points to treat for many common pain FORMAT KEY | = In-Person Only | = Virtual Only | = Choice of In-Person or Virtual