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OLLI SPRING 2024 COURSE CATALOG
IMPORTANT DATES
Spring Term: April 22–June 14, 2024
No classes on Memorial Day, Mon, May 27
Check individual course listings for specific meeting dates.
Registration Opens: March 26, 10 am
CLASS INFORMATION
Both in-person and online classes are offered. No tests! No
grades! No pressure! Class format and location are indicated
in the course descriptions.
Download free Zoom Client for Meetings for the best online
class experience. Online classes are offered in real time, are
interactive, and are not recorded.
Along with professors and other educators, OLLI classes
are taught by professionals from many fields as well as
passionate hobbyists. A brief biography of each class
moderator is included with the course description.
OLLI MEMBERSHIP
OLLI programs are designed for adults aged 50 and better.
The only prerequisite is a desire to learn.
PRICING & REFUNDS
Spring Term Membership: $90
• Most multiweek classes: $5 with membership
• Most one-time programs: $0 with membership
• Fieldtrips: $0–$15 with membership
Refunds after the term begins at director’s discretion.
Moderators of multiweek Spring courses and UC Foundation
Tower of Strength donors receive complimentary member-
ship. Please notify the office before trying to register if you
are eligible for a free membership: 513-556-9186.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available to all who need it. Send
a short statement of need to [email protected] to request a
scholarship or call 513-556-9186 for information.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Tuesday, March 26, 10 am.
You may register online (strongly recommended) or by
mail by printing and mailing the completed registration form
with a check for $90 plus any class fees.
No phone registration until March 27!
WAIT LISTS
If a class you want is full, you may place yourself on a wait
list. If a place opens in that class, the first person on the list
will be notified by phone or email and will have a limited
amount of time to respond before the place is offered to the
next person on the list. You are not charged for wait-list
classes unless you are enrolled.
TEACHING FOR OLLI
If you would like to share your expertise with the OLLI com-
munity, please consider volunteering to moderate a class.
Visit the OLLI website or call 513-556-9186.
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in OLLI courses are strictly
those of the moderators and their guest speakers. Course
content has not been reviewed by the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at the University of Cincinnati. Consult your financial
advisor before acting on any implied or actual recommen-
dations concerning the investment of your money. Consult
your physician before following any medical, nutritional, or
exercise program or advice.
LOCATIONS & PARKING
UC Victory Parkway Campus (VPC)—2220 Victory Pkwy,
45206. Permits for free parking in the OLLI lot accessed from
Cypress St are distributed during the first week of classes
and available later in the OLLI office (VPC Admin 207).
Ohio Living Llanfair (OHLL)—1701 Llanfair Ave, 45224.
Free parking in the adjacent lot. Look for OLLI signs.
Other locations as indicated in catalog descriptions.
COVID RULES FOR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
OLLI follows all COVID protocols of the University of
Cincinnati. At this time (but subject to change), proof of
vaccination, facial coverings, and social distancing are NOT
required. Some locations may have other protocols.
CONTACT US
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 513-556-9186
VISIT: 2220 Victory Pkwy, Admin 207, Cincinnati, OH 45206
MAIL: OLLI at UC, PO Box 210093, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0093
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CLASSES BY CATEGORY
ART & ART HISTORY
2541/2542 Charles and Anna Taft in the
Context of Art Collecting in the Early 20th
Century (VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
9027 Cincinnati Art Museum Tour: “From
Shanghai to Ohio: Woo Chong Yung”
(OTHER-Fri)
9024 History of Chinese Art through C. Y.
Woo (OTHER-Tue)
2545/2546 How to Visit an Art Museum
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
9019 Joseph Clark Gallery: Arts of Africa
Tour (OTHER-Wed)
ART & CRAFT HANDS ON
1020 Found Objects and Your Imagination
(VPC-Mon)
2314 Origami (Paper-Folding) (VPC-Thu)
2620 Word Play with Ambigrams: Hands-
On Workshop (VPC-Thu)
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
2533/2534 Artificial Intelligence for
Seniors (VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
1941/1942 Educational Uses of ChatGPT
and Similar Technology (VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
2624 iPhone Basics (VPC-Thu)
CURRENT EVENTS, LAW & POLITICS
1616 Becoming One Indivisible Nation in
the Era of Divisiveness (VPC-Tue)
2817 Electoral College: History and
Current Controversies (OHLL-Fri)
2622 Great Decisions: Climate Technology
and Competition (ZOOM-Thu)
2623 Great Decisions: NATO’s Future
(ZOOM-Thu)
1520 Let’s Keep Discussing Current Events
(Until We Get It Right) (VPC-Tue)
2625 Pundits, Polls, and Politics! The ‘24
Election! (ZOOM-Thu)
3018 Selecting a Republican VP Candidate
Using the “Product Selection” Method
(VPC-Fri)
1241/1242 State of Black Business in
Cincinnati (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
3019 Touristification and a Growing
Housing Affordability Crisis (ZOOM-Fri)
FINANCE & RETIREMENT
1935/1936 Advance Care Planning
(VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
8006 Enough $$$ to Enjoy the Rest of
Your Life: Retirement Income Solutions
(OTHER-Fri)
2132 How the Aging Network Can Help
You (ZOOM-Wed)
2417 Navigating the Panini Generation:
Creating a Recipe for Successful Aging
(VPC-Thu)
2130 Wealth Preservation in Volatile
Times (VPC-Wed)
1312 Women and Investing (VPC-Mon)
GARDENING
8004 Gardening Forum: Taking It on the
Road (OTHER-Thu)
9020 Stanley Rowe Arboretum Tour
(OTHER-Thu)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
3017 Common Male Sexual Health Issues:
Things Men Don’t Want to Discuss but
Should (ZOOM-Fri)
2703 Continuing Tai Chi and Qigong
(VPC-Fri)
2423 Explore the Power of Your Breath!
(ZOOM-Thu)
2222 Food for Life: Supporting Your Heart,
Brain, and Immune System with Food
(VPC-Wed)
2128 Layperson’s Guide to Understanding
and Responding to Mental Illness (VPC-Wed)
1116 Move into Ease (VPC-Mon)
3026 Senior Healthcare Trends through
2030 (VPC-Fri)
2318 Sugar: So Sweet and So Toxic!
(ZOOM-Thu)
2218 Understanding Personality Disorders
(VPC-Wed)
1423/1424 Visits with Medical Specialists
and Experts (VPC/ZOOM-Tue)
2418 Wellness and Nutrition Practices for
Sound Health (VPC-Thu)
1240 Who Ya Gonna Call? Stress Busters!
(VPC-Mon)
HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
1937/1938 Age of Exploration
(VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
1524 American History in a Nutshell,
Part 1 (VPC-Tue)
1121 American Table: Revolutionary Cake
to Fusion Foods (VPC-Mon)
1232/1233 Ben Franklin, the Greatest
Founder of Them All (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2816 Cincinnati Parks: Past, Present, and
Future (OHLL-Fri)
1236/1237 Cincinnati’s Beer Barons in the
Golden Age of Brewing (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2818 D-Day: The Normandy Invasion (OHLL-Fri)
1118 Europe between the World Wars:
January 1919-August 1939 (VPC-Mon)
1945/1946 FDR’s Tree Army (VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
1234/1235 Forgotten History of Cincinnati
(VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2820 Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks:
Ohio’s First World Heritage Site (OHLL-Fri)
2219/2220 I Like Ike: The Remarkable Life
of Dwight D. Eisenhower (VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
2535/2536 Historical Overview of Ohio
Prince Hall Masonry, 1849-Present
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
1317/1318 History of the Cincinnati Reds
101 (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2821 JFK’s Profiles in Courage (OHLL-Fri)
2419 Mythology with Joseph Campbell,
Part 2 (VPC-Thu)
9022 New Richmond Underground
Railroad Walking Tour (OTHER-Fri)
9017 OLLI-Trolley Tour of Cincinnati
(OTHER-Fri)
3023 Only Hope: My Mother and the
Holocaust Brought to Light (ZOOM-Fri)
1939/1940 Stand-Up History: Strange
Tales from the Queen City’s Curious Past
(VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
1932/1933 Tri-State Warbird Museum
and One Family’s WWII Military History
(VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
9021 Tri-State Warbird Museum Tour
(OTHER -Sat)
9023 Vent Haven Museum Tour (OTHER-Thu)
9018 Walkabout Hyde Park Square:
Flashback to the 1960s (OTHER-Tue)
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HOBBIES, SPORTS & OTHER
8001 Bridge 103: Defensive Concepts and
Review of Basics from Bridge 101-102
(OTHER-Tue)
1422 Cycling Fun: Go the Distance
(VPC-Tue)
3028 Euchre: Learn to Play or Brush
Up Your Skills (VPC-Fri)
3029 Euchre Tournament (VPC-Fri)
8005 Have Fun Learning English Country
Dance (OTHER-Thu)
3024 How to Eat Local (VPC-Fri)
1119 Spice of Life: Spices and Cuisines
of the World (VPC-Mon)
1714 Understanding, Appreciating, and
Enjoying Wine (VPC-Tue)
LANGUAGES
2420 French for the Fun of It (VPC-Thu)
2313 Intermediate/Advanced French
Conversation (VPC-Thu)
1017 Intermediate Spanish (VPC-Mon)
LITERATURE & DRAMA
2129 After Troy: The Odyssey and More
(VPC-Wed)
1617 Best Short Stories 2023: The
O. Henry Prize Winners (VPC-Tue)
1120 Enjoying Poetry Out Loud (VPC-Mon)
2908 Friday Book Class: Tales from the
Windy City (VPC-Fri)
1122 Great Short Fiction (ZOOM-Mon)
1717 Gritty, Witty, Plucky: Reading
Mysteries with Fun Female Sleuths
(ZOOM-Tue)
1519 Of Thee I Sing: American Poets on
Democracy (VPC-Tue)
1525 More Murder and Mayhem
(ZOOM-Tue)
1615 Soul Food: The Poetry of Rumi
(VPC-Tue)
3022 The History and the Literature:
The Good Lord Bird (VPC-Fri)
MUSIC
1521 Exploring Opera (VPC-Tue)
2421/2422 For the Love of Music
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
3020 Golden Age of Cincinnati Top-40
Radio (VPC-Fri)
1934 Great American Songbook
(VPC-Wed)
1018/1019 Great Songs, Singers, and
Arrangements (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2316 How Music Means (VPC-Thu)
8008 Indispensilbe Operas, Part 2
(Email-Thu)
2543/2544 Queens of King: Female Artists
Recorded by Cincinnati’s King Records
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
1421 Richard Wagner’s Early Operas
(VPC-Tue)
1618 Rock Docs and Talks, Encore
(VPC-Tue)
3021 Sing Along to Hits of the 1950s
and 1960s (VPC-Fri)
PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
2416 God of Me (VPC-Thu)
1420 Jesus before Christianity (VPC-Tue)
8003 Samuel, Saul, and David: Their Lives,
Their Loves, Their Legacy, Part 2
(OTHER -Thu)
2002 Seekers Study Group (VPC-Wed)
9026 Tour Adath Israel Synagogue
(OTHER-Mon)
PHOTOGRAPHY
1015 Fundamentals of Photography
1 and 2 (VPC-Mon)
2909 Guided Photowalks for Fun and
Great Pictures (VPC-Fri)
1117 Photography Workshop (VPC-Mon)
SCIENCE, MATH & PSYCHOLOGY
2315 Bringing a New Car to Market (VPC-Thu)
2539/2540 Climate Change: What We
Can Learn from the Geologic Record
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
1419 Enlightenment Now: The Case for
Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
(VPC-Tue)
2619 Glaciers in Ohio, Karst Topography in
Kentucky, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and
More (VPC-Thu)
2819 How to Navigate and Identify
Science “Fake News” (OHLL-Fri)
2815 Hydrogen: What Role Will It Have in
Future Energy Supply? (OHLL-Fri)
2822 James Webb Space Telescope and
the Search for Exoplanets (OHLL-Fri)
2537/2538 Manhattan Project
(VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
3016 What’s New in 2024 at the Arc of
Appalachia Preserve System, Bainbridge,
Ohio (VPC-Fri)
2217 Who Speaks for Nature? (VPC-Wed)
SELF-EXPLORATION
1315 Anxiety, Adversity, and Pessimism:
How to Rewire Your Mind toward
Optimism (VPC-Mon)
1418 Embracing Personal Power: An
Archetypal Perspective (VPC-Tue)
1316 Finding Joy in Everyday Things: The
Art of Savoring and Mindfulness (VPC-Mon)
2131 How StoryCorps Teaches Us about
Meaningful Conversations (VPC-Wed)
2618 Negotiation Skills (VPC-Thu)
1016 Second 50, Too: MORE Navigating
Spiritual Issues in Later Life (VPC-Mon)
1314 Ten Commandments of Happiness
(VPC-Mon)
2617 Truth or Lies: Strategies To Improve
Your Intellectual Capability (VPC-Thu)
1614 Understanding Vipassana
Meditation (VPC-Tue)
2549 Vipassana Meditation Practice
(VPC-Thu)
2216 Who Are You, NOW? (VPC-Wed)
1715 Wisdom of Elder Tales, Part 2 (VPC-Tue)
SOCIAL
9025 Dinner and a Movie in Mariemont
(OTHER-Thu)
8007 Lets Do Lunch: Thinking Outside
the Box (OTHER-Fri)
9016 Pub Night at Miamiville Trailyard
(OTHER-Tue)
CLASS LOCATION ABBREVIATIONS
OHLL Ohio Living Llanfair
OTHER Other location indicated in
catalog description
VPC UC Victory Pkwy Campus
ZOOM Online via Zoom
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STAGE & SCREEN
1943/1944 Cindependent Film Festival:
Cincinnati’s Home for Independent
Filmmakers (VPC/ZOOM-Wed)
1123 Even More Mining the Golden Age
of Broadway (ZOOM-Mon)
2317 The Holocaust in Film (Early Years)
(ZOOM-Thu)
8002 Movies on the Right Track
(OTHER-Wed)
1619 Road-Trip Movies (VPC-Tue)
1522 Shakespeare Goes to the Movies
(VPC-Tue)
2221 Stream the Dream: Movies
(ZOOM-Wed)
1716 Stream the Dream: TV (ZOOM-Tue)
TRAVEL
1243/1244 Hiking the Highlands:
Independent Trekking Trips in Scotland
and Ecuador (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
1313 Paris: A Real Insider’s Guide
(VPC-Mon)
1238/1239 Road Scholar’s Splendors of
Switzerland by Rail (VPC/ZOOM-Mon)
2547/2548 Small Museums and Other
Staycation Ideas (VPC/ZOOM-Thu)
3025 Trip to Cinque Terre, Florence, and
Lugano, Italy, and Interlocken, Switzerland
(VPC-Fri)
WRITING
1523 Advanced Poetry Writing (VPC-Tue)
2621 Fiction Writing (ZOOM-Thu)
3027 Writing a Legacy Letter (ZOOM-Fri)
COMPLETE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BY CLASS NUMBER
1015 Fundamentals of Photography 1 and 2 NEW
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 14
You have a great camera. Now what do you do with it? This
course covers the same material as the two-term
Fundamentals class with the exception of having only one
assignment. This course is for users of DSLR and mirrorless
cameras that have interchangeable lenses, not point-and-
shoot or smartphone cameras. Some topics covered are
lenses, focal length, apertures, camera bodies, sensors,
exposure, composition, aperture and shutter priority and
manual modes, timers, intro to flash, bracketing, and much
more. There will be one assignment for the last class.
Moderator: Craig Rouse has been immersed in photography
and videography for 50+ years. He has a BFA in broadcasting
from UC-CCM and has been fortunate enough to win
numerous photography and video awards over the years.
1016 Second 50, Too: MORE Navigating Spiritual Issues
in Later Life UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 15
Following on the popular Second Fifty course that has been
offered several times, we will explore and discuss new topics
using articles, music, and videos to stimulate sharing in the
class. Topics will include caring for others in their diminish-
ment, personal spiritual practices that you have found
helpful, anticipating one’s own death, and ways in which
succeeding generations add to our spiritual growth. Some
spiritual insights of St. Ignatius Loyola will also be shared.
Moderators: Denis Walsh enjoyed a long career in clinical
social work and remains involved in community education on
topics regarding spirituality and mental health. Connie
Widmer has taught a variety of classes, including several in
psychology, during her 20+ years at NKU and also taught
Religion and Human Development in the Spirituality Institute
at Mt. St. Joseph Univ., with Richard LaJeunesse.
1017 Intermediate Spanish UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
This continuation of the beginner’s course taught in the fall
combines web-based and in-class instruction. We will have five
in-person classes and three work-at-home web-based classes.
We plan to cover the past tenses; future, conditional and
compound tenses; and the subjunctive mood. Each class will
have several lessons plus a reading and a dialogue. The in-
person classes will focus on explanations and practice. The web-
based lessons allow you to work and review at your own pace.
Moderators: Leo Innis is a native Spanish speaker who grew
up in Mexico. Rick Marra is the course organizer and Leo’s
student. They have taught Introductory Spanish and
Intermediate Spanish for OLLI multiple times.
1018 (VPC) / 1019 (Zoom) Great Songs, Singers,
and Arrangements NEW
Mon, Apr 29-Jun 3 (no class 5/27), 9:30-10:45 am, $5
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
We will examine all the great songs I have not been able to
fit in my other classes sung by many singers I have not been
able to cover. While we will not consider fine arts or opera,
there will be an eclectic playlist covering many styles of music.
Moderator: Bruce Bowdon taught middle school music at the
same school for 43 years. His past lives include cocktail
pianist, songwriter, and theatrical director/producer. He has
moderated numerous popular OLLI courses on music.
CLASS LOCATION ABBREVIATIONS
OHLL Ohio Living Llanfair
OTHER Other location indicated in
catalog description
VPC UC Victory Pkwy Campus
ZOOM Online via Zoom
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1020 Found Objects and Your Imagination UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-May 20, 9:30-11 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 8
A class small in size but BIG in hands-on fun for developing
and creating your own innovative and personal mixed-media
artwork. No special art skills are needed! Basic supplies will
be provided while encouraging the addition of your choice of
found objects reflecting your life, personality, and interests.
This small class encourages your attendance and active
participation—and is an excellent opportunity to craft a
special gift for friends or family.
Moderator: Thelma Shotten is a docent at the Contemporary
Arts Center and has taught in Cincinnati Public Schools, Art
Academy, and NKU. Her mixed-media, enamel, and porcelain
artworks (the latter inspired by sea coral formations) have
been displayed at many Cincinnati-area art galleries and
exhibitions.
1116 Move into Ease UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
A touch of yoga, some energizing movement, a time for
relaxation, soulful stretching, and pumping life into each cell.
This one-hour class oils your joints and breathes ease into your
bones, like giving yourself a massage. Wear comfortable, loose
clothing and bring a mat or towel on which to lie. Expect to
feel rejuvenated!
Moderator: Karen Zaugg brings a lifetime of dance training,
yoga, and a variety of bodywork experiences to welcome you
to exercise and a sense of wellbeing.
1117 Photography Workshop UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 12
With the moderators serving as facilitators and coaches, you
will share your work, and all will participate in gentle discussion.
Each week, we will have a challenge assignment of six photos
to share. This workshop is designed for those who have
previously completed a photography course, have a basic
working knowledge of their camera, and want to engage at
the next level.
Moderators: David Kempton is a long-time photo enthusiast
and has exhibited in several galleries around Cincinnati. Craig
Rouse has been immersed in videography and photography
for 50+ years. He has a BFA from UC-CCM in broadcasting
and has been fortunate enough to win numerous video and
photography awards over the years.
1118 Europe between the World Wars: January 1919-
August 1939 NEW
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 40
We will examine European politics, diplomacy, culture, and
society during the 20 years between the end of World War I
and the beginning of World War II.
Moderator: John Lane has 20 years of teaching experience in
world civilizations, AP European history, and US history. His
undergraduate and graduate degrees are from UC and NKU
with additional graduate training from Indiana Univ. He has
traveled extensively in Britain and Continental Europe. His
major fields of study are British and military history.
1119 Spice of Life: Spices and Cuisines of the World UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 35
Join us on a continuing journey around the culinary world.
We will explore the spices and cuisines of Germany, Italy,
West Africa, Japan, the Levant, and Eastern Europe. We will
also learn a little history and some techniques along the way.
No need to have participated in a previous course to enroll.
Moderator: Sharon Schwartz is a retired social worker. She is
a lifetime lover of learning and curious about everything.
Other loves are cooking, reading, and genealogical research.
1120 Enjoying Poetry Out Loud NEW
Mon, Apr 22-May 13, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
We will not compose poetry, but we will read poems together
and enjoy the written word.
Moderators: Caryl Miller and Deb Price are retired educators
who have collaborated on many other topics. Poetry is a first.
1121 American Table: Revolutionary Cake to Fusion Foods NEW
Mon, May 20-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
We will take a look at American trends in the foods we eat and
those who rule our culinary interests, from Revolutionary
cake to fusion foods.
Moderator: Deb Price has made presentations on dozens of
topics, with a particular interest in food. She is a retired educator,
former restaurant manager, and incurable cookbook collector.
1122 Great Short Fiction UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 40
Three great novels: Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Vonnegut’s
Slaughterhouse-Five, and Balzac’s Père Goriot. Ten short stories:
James Joyce’s “The Boarding House,” Hemingway’s “Hills Like
White Elephants” and “Snows of Kilimanjaro”, Hughes’ “Red-
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Headed Baby,” Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains,”
O’Connor’s “A Late Encounter with the Enemy,” Lahiri’s
“Hell-Heaven,” Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” Chekhov’s “The
Bet,” and Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown.” This class
is for your enjoyment. No pressure, Discussion encouraged
but not required. Come when you can or want.
Moderator: John Briggs has degrees in literature and has
taught OLLI courses for six years. He encourages you to feel
free to disagree, talk as much as you want, or stay silent.
Learn a little! Enjoy a lot!
1123 Even More Mining the Golden Age of Broadway NEW
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 11 am-12:15 pm (ZOOM) $5
UNLIMITED
We will continue our journey through the Golden Age of
Broadway. Through film clips and discussion, we will review
Broadway shows of the mid-1950s. Featured shows include
Kismet, The Pajama Game, Fanny, Silk Stockings, My Fair Lady,
The Most Happy Fella, and Candide. Composer/lyricists include
Cole Porter, Lerner and Loewe, Frank Loesser, Rodgers and
Hammerstein, and Harold Rome.
Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical
musicals with an extensive collection of films and original
Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and
film at OLLI for many years.
1232 (VPC) / 1233 (Zoom) Ben Franklin, the Greatest
Founder of Them All NEW
Mon, Apr 22, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American founding
father—a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman,
diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Gary
Walton, founder of the Cincinnati Type and Print Museum,
seeks to prove that Franklin was the greatest founder of
them all. A printer like Franklin, Walton fell in love with
printing in 1968, after one semester of printing basics at
Schwab Middle School. He has trained himself in the art of
color printing and now digital color printing. He is devoted to
the printing craft and continuously promotes the industry.
Moderator: Gary Walton
1234 (VPC) / 1235 (Zoom) Forgotten History of Cincinnati NEW
Mon, Apr 29, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Join former Cincinnati Enquirer editor and columnist Peter
Bronson for a look at some exciting chapters of local history.
Learn about a 40-year Mob empire in Northern Kentucky,
evidence of arson and coverup in the Beverly Hills Supper Club
Fire of 1977, the hidden battle against organized crime and
pornography in Cincinnati, and the Queen City’s important
role in the Civil War when Cincinnati was nearly captured and
looted by the Confederates. Bronson has written several
books, including Forbidden Fruit, Not in Our Town, and The
Man Who Saved Cincinnati.
Moderator: Peter Bronson
1236 (VPC) / 1237 (Zoom) Cincinnati’s Beer Barons
in the Golden Age of Brewing NEW
Mon, May 6, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Before Prohibition, the Cincinnati area was a brewing center
well known for its many breweries. Learn about the foremost
local brewers, who they were, what they accomplished, and
what characteristics typified them as beer barons. Author
and editor of numerous books on German-American history,
Don Heinrich Tolzmann served as Curator of the German-
Americana Collection and Director of German-American Studies
at UC. Currently, he is President of the German-American
Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati, curator of the German
Heritage Museum, and historian for the Covington-Cincinnati
Suspension Bridge Committee.
Moderator: Don Heinrich Tolzmann
1238 (VPC) / 1239 (Zoom) Road Scholar’s Splendors
of Switzerland by Rail NEW
Mon, May 13, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Ride along the rails for two weeks in Switzerland with Rick and
Kathy Takanen on a PowerPoint slideshow as they experience
the Road Scholar program Splendors of Switzerland by Rail,
seeing magnificent mountain vistas, turquoise lakes, rushing
rivers, waterfalls, fascinating museums, and delightful cities.
Both are avid photographers and have presented five of their
previous trips at OLLI. Rick has been an OLLI member since
2009 and currently serves on the Board of Trustees. He also
administers the Friends of Road Scholar Facebook page with
almost 11,000 members.
Moderator: Rick Takanen
1240 Who Ya Gonna Call? Stress Busters! NEW
Mon, May 20, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Holistic clinical pharmacist Cathy Rosenbaum will define life
transitional stress, burnout, moral injury, generational trauma,
grief, and PTSD/PTSI. She will discuss associated signs and
symptoms for each condition and review body-mind spiritual
holistic techniques and interventions to minimize stress.
Rosenbaum is a certified health coach, international speaker,
educator, award-winning author, and founder/CEO of Rx
Integrative Solutions, a consulting practice in integrative
health and medicine.
Moderator: Cathy Rosenbaum
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1241 (VPC) / 1242 (Zoom) State of Black Business in
Cincinnati NEW
Mon, Jun 3, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Why should all Cincinnatians be interested in the state of
Black businesses in our region? President of the Greater
Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber
of Commerce, Eric Kearney will share statistics and stories
about Black businesses in Cincinnati, including challenges and
successes, and the place they hold in making Greater Cincinnati
truly “greater.” You may also remember Mr. Kearney as Ohio
State Senator from 2005 to 2014.
Moderator: Eric Kearney
1243 (VPC) / 1244 (Zoom) Hiking the Highlands: Independent
Trekking Trips in Scotland and Ecuador NEW
Mon, Jun 10, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Jodi Harris will share her recent experience on trips to Scotland
and Ecuador—self-designed rather than on an organized tour.
She will tell us about highlights, challenges, sites, and more.
A retired educator, Harris is an avid traveler, hiker, and biker
who is not afraid to go off the beaten path.
Moderator: Jodi Harris
1312 Women and Investing
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
Because of many factors, women have a high probability that,
during their lives, they will be responsible for managing their
own finances. The goal of this program is to help women feel
more confident about making financial decisions by educating
them on different wealth management facets including stocks,
bonds, estate and education planning, and many more. Light
reading and plenty of discussion will help build your knowledge.
Moderator: Tricia Marteney is a financial advisor with Edward
Jones. She enjoys educating women on the many different
facets of personal finance, enabling them to become more
confident in their discussions with family, friends, and financial
advisors. She has a 12-year-old son who keeps her busy with
his school and sporting events. She enjoys baking, reading,
and pickleball.
1313 Paris: A Real Insider’s Guide UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
A real insiders guide will take you to places only Parisiennes
know and highlight money-saving accommodations, how to
“cafe,” shop, and navigate transportation like the French—
including how to take side trips out of Paris to see more of
France. This 2,000-year-old city has been the epicenter of art
and culture for centuries and is still teaching the world how to
be a modern advanced city by how it is taking on the unique
challenges of the 21st century.
Moderator: Gene Johnston, a lecturer of international affairs,
has a professional background in art. architecture, and design.
1314 Ten Commandments of Happiness NEW
Mon, Apr 22-29, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 50
After reading many books on happiness, Kris Banwari crystalized
happiness wisdom as ten new commandments. He will explain
and illustrate each and share some ideas on how you can benefit
from following them. Each commandment packs a story, a
chuckle, and a nugget of wisdom. Example commandments:
Negative events and unhappiness are not Siamese twins. Joy
is the love of what is; sorrow is the love for what is not. We’ll
review the commandments in week one and come back the
following week for discussion, reflection, and questions.
Moderator: Dr. Kris (Banwari “Kris” Mittal) has a PhD in Social
Sciences from Univ. of Pittsburgh and more than two decades of
research at the intersection of materialism, markets, identities,
and happiness. Currently a professor at NKU, he has authored
two books: Consumer Psychology (2020) and 50 Faces of Happy
(2020). https://BanMittal.com.
1315 Anxiety, Adversity, and Pessimism: How to Rewire
Your Mind toward Optimism NEW
Mon, May 13-20, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 50
Anxiety is not a stigma. It is worrying about some future event
and a natural function of our minds. We will share ideas on how
we can rewire our minds to tame anxieties. A few stories of
adversity and ways of “recoding them in our minds” will help
you begin your journey from pessimism to optimism, or from
optimism to more optimism—the basic fuel for wellbeing. We’ll
review the tools in week one and come back the following
week for discussion, reflection, and questions.
Moderator: Dr. Kris (Banwari “Kris” Mittal) has a PhD in Social
Sciences from Univ. of Pittsburgh and more than two decades of
research at the intersection of materialism, markets, identities,
and happiness. Currently a professor at NKU, he has authored
two books: Consumer Psychology (2020) and 50 Faces of Happy
(2020). https://BanMittal.com.
1316 Finding Joy in Everyday Things: The Art of Savoring
and Mindfulness NEW
Mon, Jun 3-10, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 50
Mindfulness has been touted as the new cure for boredom,
sadness, and everyday life being bereft of joy. Ready to jump
into living mindfully? Not so fast. We multitask for efficiency.
You will learn when to multitask and when to be mindful plus a
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four-step guide, illustrated for food consumption, doing dishes,
and attending a boring meeting. You will learn how this practice
will make mundane tasks engaging and enriching. We’ll review
the practice in week one and come back the following week
for discussion, reflection, and questions.
Moderator: Dr. Kris (Banwari “Kris” Mittal) has a PhD in Social
Sciences from Univ. of Pittsburgh and more than two decades of
research at the intersection of materialism, markets, identities,
and happiness. Currently a professor at NKU, he has authored
two books: Consumer Psychology (2020) and 50 Faces of Happy
(2020). https://BanMittal.com.
1317 (VPC) / 1318 (Zoom) History of the Cincinnati
Reds 101 UPDATED
Mon, Apr 22-Jun 10 (no class 5/27), 2:15-3:30 pm, $5
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
We will cover highlights in Cincinnati Reds history from the
dawn of professional baseball in 1869 to the infamous 1919
World Series, night baseball, the legendary Cincinnati ballparks,
the Big Red Machine, and more. And we will visit the Reds Hall
of Fame for one of our classes. Greg has offered versions of
this class over the years and does not consider this a “new”
course, but all are welcome, even those who have taken one
of the earlier versions.
Moderator: Greg Rhodes, historian for the Cincinnati Reds,
former executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame, author of
ten Reds books, and host of “Hall of Fame Highlights” on the
Reds Radio Network.
1418 Embracing Personal Power: An Archetypal
Perspective NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 12
In its simplest form, an archetype is a recognizable pattern of
behavior that promotes a recurring theme of actions. In this
class, we will explore the basic nature of archetypes and how
understanding personal archetypes can influence, guide, and
help us understand our relationship with the Universe. Based
on my understanding of the works of Carl Jung and Caroline
Myss, we will specifically focus on the Universal Archetypes
and experiences common to everyone. This interactive course
will include presentations, videos, class discussion, and some
reflective writing and sharing.
Moderator: Melissa Doerr is a retired educator who has spent
30 years interacting with the personal archetypes in her life.
In this journey, she found and embraced her personal contract
with the Universe and found a blueprint to follow in moving
toward more empowering choices. She is currently studying
to certify as an Archetypal Consultant with the Caroline Myss
Institute.
1419 Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science,
Humanism, and Progress UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-May 14, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: decade
after decade, people are living longer, healthier, freer, and
happier lives. While our problems are formidable, solutions
lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science. We
will discuss Steven Pinker’s book, Enlightenment Now, to see
if the data leads us to believe that it is reasonable, scientific,
valid, and true to conclude that humankind is making progress.
Moderators: Kirtland Hobler, retired general surgeon and
science fan. Dan Nagel, retired CPA and economics fan.
1420 Jesus before Christianity NEW
Tue, May 21-Jun 11, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
Although obvious to those who knew him during his lifetime,
the fact that Jesus was born, lived, and died a Jew can be
somewhat disconcerting to Christians who look to him as the
founder of their own religion. Jesus never renounced the
religion of his birth. The Jew Yeshua (“Jesus” in Greek) can be
distinguished (at least historically) from the Jesus of later creeds
and doctrines. In these four classes, we will explore how
consideration of the Jewish Jesus is key to understanding
some teachings and rituals of Christianity.
Moderator: Don Maloney taught psychology, philosophy, and
religion for Univ. of Maryland at US military bases in Europe
and Asia. He has also taught at several stateside universities,
most recently XU. After receiving his master’s from Gonzaga
Univ., he did post-graduate study at Boston College and at
universities in France and Germany. He was previously an
OLLI instructor in Denver.
1421 Richard Wagner’s Early Operas NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 30
Through the use of DVD recordings, we will explore Wagner’s
earliest works: Die Feen, Das Liebesverbot, and Rienzi. We will
watch these operas and have class discussions and question-
and-answer sessions afterward.
Moderator: Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for
more than 53 years. He received his BFA from Wright State
Univ and MFA from UC. He now devotes most of his time
between the arts organizations he founded. He is Founder
and President Emeritus of the Wagner Society of Cincinnati.
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1422 Cycling Fun: Go the Distance UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 10
Have you thought about pursuing a cycling adventure but not
sure how to start? This course will help you prepare for cycling
enjoyment over short, long distance, or multi-day rides. Topics
include choosing the right bicycle, training tips, cycling safety,
bike maintenance, and finding a cycling adventure right for
you. Highlights include group rides and exploring the latest
equipment with experts at Montgomery Cyclery. Come
prepared for fun and an engaging learning experience.
Moderator: Tim Jones completed a 350-mile bike ride from
Pittsburgh to Washington DC and had the time of his life. He
has logged more than ten-thousand safe and enjoyable
cycling miles. He is a retired business executive who is
excited to share his passion for cycling with others.
1423 (VPC) / 1424 (Zoom) Visits with Medical Specialists
and Experts UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 9:30-10:45 am, $5
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Dr. Richard Wendel will invite a pediatrician, orthopedist,
ophthalmologist, podiatrist, cardiologist, medical oncologist,
and hospitalist to give presentations and answer questions
about their medical fields.
Moderator: Richard Wendel, MD, MBA, is a retired urologist
and published author. He continues to participate in resident
training and is active as a SCORE counselor.
1519 Of Thee I Sing: American Poets on Democracy NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 15
“Democracy is the worst form of government,” declared
Winston Churchill, “except for all the others.” In this
presidential election year, fraught with amnesia, acrimony,
and alternative facts, we’ll consult various American poets who
wrote on behalf of democracy, including Walt Whitman, Emma
Lazarus, Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Maya Angelou, Jane
Hirshfield, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Amanda Gorman, among
others. What made them believe in democracy despite its
obvious shortcomings and frequent public indifference to its
ideals? Poems will be handed out in class and read aloud as a
prelude to discussion.
Moderator: Cecil Albright has led ten poetry discussion
groups for OLLI.
1520 Let’s Keep Discussing Current Events (Until We
Get It Right) UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 75
Join Charlie Doan and Holly Doan Spraul for energetic—but
respectful—discussions on current events across the local,
state, national, and global spectrum. The course is driven by
class participation, and all opinions will be encouraged,
welcomed, and respected.
Moderators: Charlie Doan is a retired attorney and longtime
follower of news and politics. He has co-moderated current
events classes at OLLI since 2019. Holly Doan Spraul, Charlie’s
niece, is a former attorney who transitioned to owning and
operating an art gallery, WashParkArt. She is keenly attuned to
current events and co-moderated with Uncle Charlie last fall.
1521 Exploring Opera UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
This term, we will study a selection of operas from the top ten
in number of performances worldwide last year. They will be
Verdi’s La Traviata, Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s La Bohème, and,
if we have time, Rossini’s Barber of Seville. You will learn the
stories and backgrounds of the operas, something about the
composers, and view the operas on DVD complete with
subtitles. Your opinions of the operas and the performers are
encouraged. We will also discuss the upcoming Metropolitan
Opera live HD telecasts.
Moderators: Richard Goetz, PhD, is a retired research manager
from the chemical industry who has been listening to, studying,
and attending opera since 1949. Steve DeHoff is principal
trumpet for the Cincinnati Community Orchestra and a long-
time opera fan.
1522 Shakespeare Goes to the Movies NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 30
Experience an overview of film interpretations of Shakespeare’s
plays from the silent film era to the present. View clips from
films directed by Olivier, Zeffirelli, Orson Welles, and many
others. Discuss how well you believe the directors captured
the spirit of Shakespeare’s plays.
Moderators: Bill Park is a retired psychotherapist with a special
interest in Shakespeare’s understanding of human behavior.
Sally Moore has had a lifelong interest in Shakespeare’s works.
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1523 Advanced Poetry Writing UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 12
If you have previous experience writing poetry, then this
discussion workshop is for you. We will share work in class to
gain a greater appreciation and sophistication in the practice
of the art. You will show your work to others and gain an
understanding of the possibilities of poetic language and
prosodic forms of expression that arise from what you and
your fellow writers are doing and aspire toward. You will also
conceptualize the possibilities of your subject matter to be
shaped into effective poetic communication.
Moderator: David Schloss was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1944,
and attended the Iowa Writers Workshop (MFA, 1967). He
taught at UC (1968-74) and Miami Univ. (OH) from 1974 to
2014. He has published six full-length poetry collections plus
three chapbooks as well as scores of poems in literary
journals and anthologies over the years.
1524 CANCELLED! American History in a Nutshell, Part 1
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
American history is a great story of people and events that
are being ignored or forgotten these days. Get to know again
the explorers whose daring led to the discovery of America
and that of a world older than Europe. Look again at those
who settled Virginia, New England, and the West. Be reminded
again of how they and Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson,
Jackson, and Lincoln helped shape this great nation and,
though long gone, still influence us today.
Moderator: Richard Weis has spent 50+ years teaching US
history at the high school and college levels. He believes our
nation’s history is an inspiring story full of important people
and events that many have forgotten or never learned. He
has BA degrees from OSU, an MA from UC, and attends
numerous Road Scholar programs on subjects of interest.
1525 More Murder and Mayhem UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 11 am-12:15 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 25
There’s murder and mayhem happening around the world! We
must bravely face it head on! Join us to discuss these mysteries.
First stop, India: Vaseem Kahn’s Midnight at Malabar House
and The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra. Second
stop, Ghana: Kwei Quartey’s Sleep Well, My Lady. Next stop,
Switzerland, for Kim Hays’ Sons and Brothers. Final destination,
Sweden: Helene Tursten’s Hunting Game. Fasten your seatbelt;
tray table in the upright position. Or, should we say, feet on
the ottoman, refreshments handy, and…we’re off!
Moderators: Barbara Burke and Brenda Gatti so enjoy talking
“Murder and Mayhem” with fellow OLLI members. Both are
retired elementary school teachers and avid OLLI volunteers.
1614 Understanding Vipassana Meditation UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 12:30-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 10
Vipassana (insight) meditation practice technique was instituted
by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. The procedure guided him
to attain the state of enlightenment. Concepts and step-by-step
of the practice will be introduced. You will learn how to slowly
develop insights by close attentiveness to and experiential
phenomena of your own mind-body processes. Everyone who
has an interest or wants to fulfill their curiosity is welcome.
Moderator: Manit Vichitchot has been practicing vipassana
meditation on a consistent basis since January 2009. Since
then, he has participated in numerous intensive vipassana
meditation retreats in Thailand.
1615 Soul Food: The Poetry of Rumi
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 12
What makes the words of Rumi so timeless? Perhaps it’s
because he’s a master storyteller. Or because he passionately
believes that spiritual awareness is both possible and necessary
to authentic human existence. Some say he’s a romantic, others
that he’s a mystic. Whatever the reason, his poems offer
guidance for more mindful, conscious living. In this course,
we’ll read aloud contemporary English renderings of some of
Rumi’s poems as a prelude to talking about them.
Moderator: Cecil Albright has led ten poetry discussion
groups for OLLI.
1616 Becoming One Indivisible Nation in the Era
of Divisiveness NEW
Tue, Apr 23-May 28, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
We will look at solutions in five key areas to the divisiveness
of politics and ineffectiveness in governing today. Our
Constitution created the structure for a government that
derives its powers from the consent of the governed. But it
does not define HOW to govern; those rules are left to the
members of Congress. But too many current rules result in
partisan competition instead of effective governing. We will
explore the details of new “citizen rules” in these five key
areas that will result in less partisan policies that divide us
and more collaborative policies to unite us.
Moderator: Robert Viney is a US Naval Academy graduate
who served as a nuclear power submarine officer on special
operations patrols in Cold War and Vietnam War areas. He was
an executive at P&G, Arm & Hammer, and several startup
companies, a small business coach, and Adjunct Professor of
Organizational Leadership at UC. He has been a frequent OLLI
presenter.
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1617 Best Short Stories 2023: The O. Henry Prize
Winners UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
Each year, the O. Henry Prize is awarded to the best short
stories selected from American popular and literary magazines.
Each week, we will read and discuss two of the stories from
the 2023 collection. The O. Henry Prize is widely regarded as
the most distinguished award for short fiction. Text: The Best
Short Stories 2023: The O. Henry Prize Winners (ed., Lauren
Groff) is available as both e-book and paperback. Our discussion
will be lively, sometimes enlightening, and always fun.
Moderator: Rick Stein has moderated numerous classes for
OLLI over many years, including Best American Short Stories,
Voices from the Heart, and a writing workshop.
1618 Rock Docs and Talks, Encore UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-May 28, 12:45-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
For some of us, the music of yesterday is still playing in our
heads. Some very good films are being produced about the
rock music of the 1960s and 1970s. Among others, we’ll view
and discuss Immediate Family (2022) about the talented
musicians who were instrumental to the sound and songs
created by James Taylor, Carol King, Jackson Browne, and
others. You can look forward to a series of films that are
more than just music videos but focus on the stories and
people behind the songs.
Moderator: Jim Nunn is obviously a big music fan and has a
special affection for tunes from his slightly misguided youth.
1619 Road-Trip Movies NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 12:45-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
We’ll look at what “road-trip” movies are really all about. A
road-trip plot usually follows a character or characters on a
journey from one point toward a desired destination. The
real purpose of the film, however, turns out to be how the
journey affects or changes the characters or characters. We
will view and discuss (order may vary): North by Northwest;
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Get on the Bus; Little Miss
Sunshine; The Bucket List; The Sure Thing; The Hundred Foot
Journey; and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Moderator: Shannon Womer has been obsessed with films
since childhood. He loves all types of movies and has had the
luck to branch out to more and more periods and genres. He
learns so much preparing for these classes and wants to
share this with others.
1714 Understanding, Appreciating, and Enjoying Wine
UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 36
Experience a survey of wine-growing regions, wine styles, and
varietals through videos, overheads, personal anecdotes, and
lots of tasting. Each class will also include discussion on wine
pairings, cooking with wine, health benefits of wine, and safe
consumption. You must bring a tulip-shaped 4 to 6 ounce wine
glass to each session.
Moderator: Dick Fruehwald retired from Ohio Valley Wine in
2022 after 35 years selling wine to the finest restaurants in the
Cincinnati area. He also co-owned The Wine Store with his
wife, Mary, for 16 years. He was in charge of the Cincinnati
International Wine Competition, training restauranteurs how
to judge wine for 16 years. Author of “Amplify Your Taste,
Bud,” for Winemaker Magazine.
1715 Wisdom of Elder Tales, Part 2 UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
Fairy tales are not just for children! Youth tales are the most
common fairy tales and feature young heroes and heroines
facing first half of life challenges and living “happily ever after.”
But what really happens in the “ever after?” This is the second
of a two-part series exploring elder tales—fairy tales featuring
older protagonists. Elder tales present an alternative to the
dominant heroic perspective and unrealistic “happily ever
after,” offering different perspectives that focus on wisdom,
self-knowledge, and transcendence. Participants who did not
take part 1 are also welcome.
Moderator: Rick Warm teaches classes and facilitates programs
on wisdom, aging, and spirituality as well as leadership. He is
director of the Center for Wisdom and Leadership.
1716 Stream the Dream: TV UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 18, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 25
Let’s each stream a TV series at home and all watch the same
episodes. We will then check in each week to discuss what
we’re watching. The Cincinnati library has plenty of copies of
the shows that we’ll be watching, so if you don’t have the
particular streaming service that we’ll be using, HBO Max,
that’s fine. NOTE: We will meet for nine weeks.
Moderator: Karen Grosser is a retired GE Aviation software
engineer. Her two millennial children did a good job teaching
her that she could stream TV for hours at a time!
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1717 Gritty, Witty, Plucky: Reading Mysteries
with Fun Female Sleuths NEW
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 15
In these difficult days, it’s time for a break from reality. Dive
into the world of fun female detectives for a few weeks of
escapist reading. The Washington Post’s “10 Best Mysteries
of 2023” list includes a majority of female detectives. Often
overlooked and underestimated, these women are perfectly
positioned for snooping, investigating, and solving mysteries
others can’t or won’t take on. Come read with us and chat
about the escapades of these intrepid women. Let’s start
with a classic. For week one, read Bootlegger’s Daughter by
Margaret Maron.
Moderator: Judy Schechter enjoys reading; writing; theater;
music, especially Broadway musicals, jazz, and the American
Songbook standards; dancing, especially Jazzercise; swimming;
spending time with family and friends; and OLLI. Since she
loves learning and exchanging ideas with other people, being
involved with OLLI makes her happy.
1932 (VPC) / (Zoom) 1933 Tri-State Warbird Museum
and One Family’s WWII Military History NEW
Wed, Apr 24, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
What a rich resource our area has in the Tri-State Warbird
Museum. Museum Education Director Stephanie Felts will
tell of her family’s history in WWII, giving you a richer and
more personal appreciation of the war and what life was like
for those on the home front. Interwoven into the stories will
be pictures of aircraft at the museum, along with a chance to
examine select artifacts from the museum’s collection (you’ll
want to attend in person!). Learn about the museum’s
resources and programs so you can plan your own visit to
the museum soon!
Moderators: Stephanie Felts worked in higher education at
Miami Univ. and UC prior to becoming the museum’s Director
of Education and Public Programming. She will be joined by
Angel Burnside, the museum’s Manager of Teaching, Learning,
and Interpretation. Angel was previously an early elementary
and junior high teacher.
1934 Great American Songbook NEW
Wed, May 1, 9:30 am-12 pm (VPC) $0
LIMITED: 150
America’s greatest contributions to world culture certainly
includes the gift of popular music. From Tin Pan Alley to
Broadway, Hollywood to jazz, these songs enrich our lives.
Join us to learn about, listen to, and sing along with these
great songs and hear their fascinating stories!
Moderators: Ken Kanter, rabbi, author, and music historian
on popular American and Jewish music. Claire Lee, widely
recognized accompanist and performer all around Cincinnati.
Matt Tolentino, multi-talented jazz and ragtime musician and
performer on numerous instruments.
1935 (VPC) / 1936 (Zoom) Advance Care Planning NEW
Wed, May 8, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Join us for a common-sense discussion about the needs that
must be met as we age and think of having our “ducks in a row”
to make end of life less stressful for those we leave behind. This
is not a legal or financial discussion. Good preparation for the
inevitable makes it easier—although not always comfortable—
for our loved ones.
Moderator: Terri Gaitskill is an MSN prepared RN with 50+
years’ experience in hospital nursing care and teaching nursing
students at Great Oaks, Mt. St. Joseph Univ., UC, and XU.
1937 (VPC) / (Zoom) 1938 Age of Exploration NEW
Wed, May 15, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
As humankind gets ready to explore Mars in the 2030s, it is
intriguing to remember how the age of European exploration
unfolded. Portugal set a series of important milestones to map
the world. Ferdinand Magellan’s trip around the world lasted
three years, eerily similar to the 34 months to travel to Mars
proposed by one mission plan. Part of the presentation will
explore the ancient technologies used to know a location
anywhere in the world. (No, it is not GPS!) We’ll end with
Captain Lohre talking about his experience crossing the oceans.
Moderators: Gerald Checco is spending his retirement delving
into interesting topics—like medieval pandemics, the Black
Death, annihilation of the dinosaurs, and many others. He
started his career as a teacher before becoming an engineer.
Tom Lohre, sailor with five ocean crossings, will talk about
modern navigation techniques and why it’s important to still
use a sextant to determine location.
1939 (VPC) / 1940 (Zoom) Stand-Up History: Strange Tales
from the Queen City’s Curious Past NEW
Wed, May 22, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Stand-Up History is an entertaining show in which a troupe of
Cincinnati historians take turns (like stand-up comedy) telling
tales out of school about the Queen City’s curious history. This
is the history they didn’t teach you in high school.
Moderators: Greg Hand, author of Cincinnati Curiosities;
Molly Wellmann, award-winning mixologist, entrepreneur,
and author; and Michael Perrino, master of ceremonies, will
be joined by local historians Sean Andres, Jay Gilbert, and
Amy Whalen.
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1941 (VPC) / 1942 (Zoom) Educational Uses of ChatGPT
and Similar Technology NEW
Wed, May 29, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
This program will provide a glimpse into the current uses of
artificial intelligence (AI) in the higher education classroom.
We will discuss the pros and cons of such usage and explore
ChatGPT via direct interaction. You will see how ChatGPT can
be used as a programming copilot and virtual teaching assistant.
We will also discuss ethical uses and concerns one should have
with using “free” software.
Moderator: Paul D. Orkwis, PhD, is UC Professor of Aerospace
Engineering and Engineering Mechanics and interim department
head. He started at UC in 1991 and has progressed through
the academic ranks. He has served as department head in
Aerospace Engineering and also in Civil and Architectural
Engineering and Construction Management. He also served
as Interim Dean for over two years.
1943 (VPC) / 1944 (Zoom) Cindependent Film Festival:
Cincinnati’s Home for Independent Filmmakers NEW
Wed, Jun 5, 9:30 am-12 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Is working with limited resources a problem or an asset?
Cindependent Film Festival teaches the process of creative
problem solving while sharing their journey to become
Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmakers. Paralleling
the entrepreneurial mindset, CIFF will bring in three indie
filmmakers to share films, discuss today’s media industry,
and describe how they each overcame unexpected obstacles
without losing sight of their vision or voice.
Moderator: Allyson West, Cindepedent founder, will be joined
by three filmmakers who will share examples of their work
and how they reach audiences and further their careers. She
has worked to develop and grow Cindependent Film Festival
as a premier film destination. Cindependent is a “Top 100
Best Reviewed Film Festival” and among the best “Filmmaker-
Focused Festivals.”
1945 (VPC) / 1946 (Zoom) FDR’s Tree Army NEW
Wed, Jun 12, 9:30 am-12 pm. $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one of the most
popular of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal programs
during the Great Depression. The CCC’s mission was to conserve
the natural resources of the US while providing relief to the
poor and encouraging the recovery of the economy. Known
as “Roosevelt’s Tree Army,” the program improved national
and state parks, prevented erosion, controlled flooding, and
assisted with natural disaster recovery. The CCC employed
over 3 million young men who acquired work skills that led to
lifelong careers.
Moderator: Bill Deitzer spent five years researching FDR’s
Tree Army, making numerous presentations and writing a
book on the topic published by the Smoky Mountain Historical
Society. He has hiked all 800 miles in the Smokies and has
hiked in 51 national parks.
2002 Seekers Study Group NEW
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 30
The Seekers Study Group is dedicated to the study of wisdom
subjects including the following: Depth Psychology, Comparative
Mythology and World Religions, Shamanism, Folklore, and
Wisdom Schools. We are currently studying the Upanishads
of ancient India. Future subjects will include the books of
Joseph Campbell.
Moderator: Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for
53+ years. He received his BFA from Wright State Univ. and
MFA from UC. He now devotes most of his time between the
arts organizations he founded. He is a long-time committee
member of the Greater Cincinnati Friends of Jung.
2128 Layperson’s Guide to Understanding
and Responding to Mental Illness
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
One in five Americans in any given year will experience a
mental illness (NIMH). Depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia
are just three of the nearly 300 different illnesses listed in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V). What causes mental
illness? What are its signs and symptoms? Can it be cured?
Why is there so much myth and stigma around mental illness?
These are timely questions, and this course will explain the
many aspects of mental illness using easy-to-understand
language, analogy, and personal experience.
Moderator: T. Victor Lloyd, MTh, MAPC, is a caseworker and
Law Enforcement Training Specialist. He has 30 years’ experience
as a mental health professional and 20+ years’ experience
providing education and training on mental illness and crisis
intervention to law enforcement and other professionals both
locally and throughout the US.
2129 After Troy: The Odyssey and More NEW
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 30
What happened to the heroes of the Trojan War AFTER Troy
fell? We will read the complete Odyssey and excerpts from
the Aeneid and several Greek tragedies to learn the fates of
Odysseus, Aeneas, Agamemnon, and the women of Troy.
Moderator: Bettye Beaumont is a previous moderator of
several OLLI literature and history classes. She earned her
classics degree from Univ. of Tennessee and is a docent at
the Cincinnati Art Museum. In between, she got an MBA and
worked at P&G for 24 years.
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2130 Wealth Preservation in Volatile Times UPDATED
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 24
Need help navigating the investment universe in today’s
volatile times? We will discuss increasing income as well as
preserving and protecting our savings and investments. We
will also discuss how a challenging economic environment
will impact the markets and our investments. We’ll learn how
to distinguish between “good” and “bad” investments and
cover estate and retirement account protection strategies.
Moderator: Edward Apfel is a First Vice President and
Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley with 28 years
of experience. He received his bachelor’s degree from UC.
2131 How StoryCorps Teaches Us about Meaningful
Conversations NEW
Wed, Apr 24-May 29, 12:45-2 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
StoryCorps has been a feature on public radio and in our
culture for over 20 years, helping people record over 640,000
conversations saved in the Library of Congress. After exploring
their history, listening to, and even watching samples of
StoryCorps conversations, we will work to improve listening
and questioning skills. By engaging in several small-group
conversations and putting new or refreshed communication
skills into practice, you will be prepared to record your own
StoryCorps conversations if you choose.
Moderator: Lori Payne taught HS English and public speaking
for 30+ years. She frequently used StoryCorps in writing classes
and as end-of-class fillers, much to her students’ delight. While
she is no expert at either, she loves a good conversation and
strives to improve her listening skills each day.
2132 How the Aging Network Can Help You
Wed, Apr 24-May 29, 12:45-2 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 30
Over six sessions, Pro Seniors and our nonprofit partners will
educate you on services that are available as you or your loved
ones age. We’ll cover choosing long-term care in nursing,
assisted living, or group homes; sorting through the sea of
health insurance information including Medicare, Medicaid,
and long-term care insurance; detecting and protecting
against the latest scams targeting seniors; finding in-home
care, transportation, home-delivered meals, caregiver
support, and more.
Moderators: Nick Stockburger is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman
with Pro Seniors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; Mary Hurlburt is a
volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Becky Hayward is a
volunteer ombudsman with Ohio Senior Health Insurance
Information Program; Brian Rhame is a peer educator for
Senior Medicare Patrol; Lisa Kruse is Communications Specialist,
Council on Aging.
2216 Who Are You, NOW? NEW
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
The focus of this workshop is to help you find greater happiness
as you age and change. We will explore different possibilities
and paths that may be more fulfilling at this stage of your life
and consider how to break out of a mindset that no longer
works for you. The class is based on the work of Arthur C.
Brooks, Stephen Levine, and others. For this small, interactive
workshop, we will be sitting in a circle rather than listening to
lectures.
Moderator: Marci McGill, LISW, has had a 25-year career in
children’s books as a writer, editor at Random House, and
Editorial Director of the Follett, Crown, and Doubleday
publishing companies’ children’s book departments. She has
also had a 25-year career as a psychotherapist. She has
moderated several OLLI classes on dreams and creativity.
2217 Who Speaks for Nature? UPDATED
Wed, May 1-29, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
Do you believe that ecosystems, rivers, forests, and non-human
species have the right to flourish and thrive? Should these rights
have legal standing? Do you know that there is no regulatory
limit to the number of pollution discharge permits under the
Clean Water Act? Do you believe it is our human responsibility
to protect and steward the natural world? Join CROW (Citizens
for Rights of the Ohio River Watershed) to explore the problems
of the most polluted river in the country and a new solution
for the future.
Moderators: Susan VonderHaar, Deborah Jordan, and Bill
Cahalan are members of CROW and dedicated environmentalists.
2218 Understanding Personality Disorders
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
Personality is the front door to our interactions with society,
other individuals, and ourselves. But what happens when our
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors become maladaptive and
negatively affect those interactions? That is what is defined as
a personality disorder, perhaps the hardest to treat and most
difficult to understand of all the mental illnesses. We will
examine the ten personality disorders, as listed in the DSM-V,
including the history, recognition, response, and treatment
of these often-disabling disorders.
Moderator: T. Victor Lloyd, MTh, MAPC, is a caseworker and
Law Enforcement Training Specialist. He has 30 years’ experience
as a mental health professional and 20+ years’ experience
providing education and training on mental illness and crisis
intervention to law enforcement and other professionals both
locally and throughout the US.
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2219 (VPC) / (Zoom) 2220 I Like Ike: The Remarkable Life
of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 2:15-3:30 pm, $5
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
In 1941, Dwight Eisenhower was an obscure, over-age colonel
commanding a battalion at Ft. Lewis. Eleven years later, he
was the most famous person in the world, having been elected
to his first of two successful terms as President after leading
the Allies to victory in Europe in World War II. We will take a
deep dive into how a Kansas farm boy became a great American
general and President, his influences, lucky breaks, and
leadership style.
Moderator: Greg Gajus has been a history enthusiast his entire
life and consulted 20 different books on Eisenhower to prepare
for this class. He has visited the Eisenhower Boyhood Home
and Museum in Abilene, the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg,
and Normandy. He has previously taught OLLI classes on the
history of NASA and is co-author of Baseball Revolutionaries,
which sadly contains no references to Ike.
2221 Stream the Dream: Movies UPDATED
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 19, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 25
Let’s stream movies at home and all watch the same thing.
We will then check in each week to discuss what we’re
watching. We will be using Netflix and Amazon Prime. Just
want to emphasize that watching TV is nothing to be ashamed
of! NOTE: We will meet for nine weeks.
Moderator: Karen Grosser is a retired GE Aviation software
engineer. She has learned how to stream TV from her
millennial children!
2222 Food for Life: Supporting Your Heart, Brain, and
Immune System with Food NEW
Wed, Apr 24-May 15, 2:15-4 pm (VPC) $5+fee
LIMIT 20
Food for Life is a program that teaches nutrition education and
cooking to reduce diet-related diseases and is based on the
latest scientific research. We will illuminate how a diet rich in
low-fat plant-based foods counters chronic conditions and
supports a healthy immune system. Each class features a video,
discussion, and cooking demonstration with tastings, along
with handouts of easy and affordable recipes that you can
prepare at home. Topics: Foods for a Healthy Heart, Power
Foods for the Brain, Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Immune
Boosting Foods, and Foods and Mood. NOTE: moderator will
collect $20 (cash or Venmo) at the first class to cover food
and materials.
Moderator: Honora Favorito worked for many years as a
pathologist and saw firsthand the toll that chronic Western
diseases take on so many people. She became interested in
the power of a whole-foods plant-based/vegan diet to prevent
and treat chronic diseases, and is dedicated to helping people
learn about and transition to a whole food plant-based lifestyle.
2313 Intermediate/Advanced French Conversation UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 15
Brush up on your speaking and listening comprehension of
one of the most beautiful languages in the world in a relaxed
but structured setting. We’ll do some grammatical review,
but an intermediate knowledge of French is required. This
course is conducted primarily in French.
Moderator: Deanna Hurtubise is a retired high school French
teacher. She earned her MA in French language and civilization
from UC and is the author of several picture books for children
and a series of French historical fiction for middle schoolers.
2314 Origami (Paper-Folding) UPDATED
Thu, May 2-Jun 6, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5+fee
LIMIT 8
No talent needed to enjoy folding a wide variety of paper into
17 amazing figures (Star Box, “Flying” Bird, Butterfly, Hopping
Frog, Whale, Pigeon, Winged Box, Husky Pup, Eight-Petal
Flower, etc.). All materials are provided by the instructor,
who will collect a $5 FEE in the first class. For each project
you will receive a handout of step-by-step instructions (and
extra paper to continue your origami fun at home).
Moderators: Linda Kegg and Jennifer Kegg are looking
forward to helping you become an origami “master.”
2315 Bringing a New Car to Market NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
Cars are complicated products that require a great deal of
work to design, manufacture, and market. We will look at the
multifaceted process involved in introducing a new car to the
market to understand some of the strategies and steps needed
for a successful new car introduction. We will cover market
analysis, styling, research and development, regulations,
testing, supply chains, production, launch strategy, and
marketing methods.
Moderator: James P. Rauf, BA, physics, Thomas More College,
BME, mechanical engineering, Univ. of Detroit; retired from
GE Aircraft Engines where he was a manager and principal
engineer in the Commercial Engines Product Support Group.
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2316 How Music Means UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 50
No musical background is required for this class, only curiosity
about how composers use the elements of music (intervals,
chords, melody) to fashion metaphors in sound for the
experiences of life. Rick will share these elements “before
your very ears,” demonstrating and improvising on a keyboard
in the classroom. We’ll also listen to scores, some by Rick, to
discover composers’ “tricks.” We’ll tackle some big questions.
Does music mean anything? If musical gestures “metaphorize”
life experiences and states of mind, then how? What is
greatness in music?
Moderator: Rick Sowash is a composer and author. He publishes
his own sheet music, CDs, and books. His music is heard on
classical music radio including WGUC. His clarinet concerto was
recorded by the St. Petersburg Symphony. His cello concerto
premiered at Carnegie Hall. He has written 400 works of music
and eight books. More info at www.sowash.com.
2317 The Holocaust in Film (Early Years) NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 9:30-10:45 am (ZOOM) $5
UNLIMITED
We’ll do an in-depth analysis of films about events leading to
the early years of the Holocaust. This is a discussion course (not
a lecture), and you are encouraged to bring questions and
comments to make the discussions lively. You must watch the
films in advance of each class and will receive information
about where to access them. We will begin with a close
examination of the mini-series “The Plot Against America.”
Ideally, this course will be the first of three separate courses
on the Holocaust in film.
Moderator: Leslye Friedberg is Professor Emeritus of English
and Humanities (Community College of Philadelphia) and, for
the last two years, has taught film courses on the Holocaust
and other film courses through OLLI-Univ. of Arizona.
2318 Sugar: So Sweet and So Toxic! NEW
Thu, May 23-Jun 13, 9:30-10:45 am (ZOOM) $5
UNLIMITED
Metabolic syndrome and obesity are epidemic in populations
on the Western diet. Unlike other cultures, we have dementia,
hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, dyslipidemia, and abdominal
obesity all increasing rapidly. We will review and discuss the
book Metabolical: The Truth about Processed Food and How
It Poisons People and the Planet by Robert Lustig, MD., a
pediatric endocrinologist who saw this diabolic toxicity appear
in children’s metabolism at UCSF during the late 1900s.
Moderator: Kirtland E. Hobler is a retired general surgeon
who practiced, taught, and did research involving the
metabolic care of the surgical patient.
2416 God of Me NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 12
What is your perception of God? Is it the same God you prayed
to as a child? As a young adult? As an older adult? It is not at
all unusual that we begin to reexplore our relationship with
God in our later years. This discussion group is inspired by
the book we will use in this class: God of Me by Rabbi David
Lyon. No particular religion is required—or any religion at all.
But you will be expected to think and share.
Moderator: The Rev. Canon Wesley Hinton is a retired Episcopal
priest. He served locally at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace
Park, and at Christ Church Cathedral.
2417 Navigating the Panini Generation: Creating a Recipe
for Successful Aging UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-May 23, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 24
The often-coined “sandwich generation” has continued to get
squeezed as it handles more and more responsibility for aging
children and parents. Our experts provide solutions to many
challenges in order to help you create a unique recipe for
successful aging. From financial decisions to estate planning
and downsizing to senior living, the Cincinnati Senior Connection
Foundation has the resources you need for proper planning
and execution.
Moderators: Cincinnati Senior Connection Foundation is full of
individuals who are experts in their field and can help you and
your family properly navigate major life decisions. Throughout
the course, you’ll meet and interact with many of their members
who will help you create your unique recipe for aging.
2418 Wellness and Nutrition Practices
for Sound Health UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-May 23, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
Learn how a healthy diet and wholesome habits positively
influence your physical and emotional wellbeing. This course
focuses on helping you build or increase your awareness of
ways to preserve optimal lifetime health and to prevent chronic
disease through good nutrition.
Moderator: Peachy Seiden is a registered dietitian-nutritionist
with a nutrition consulting practice in Cincinnati helping people
with weight loss, disease prevention, and health promotion
using the principles of mind-body interaction and integrative
nutrition. She also conducts weekly healthy cooking classes,
yoga/tai chi/qigong classes, and workplace wellness programs
in the Tristate.
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2419 Mythology with Joseph Campbell, Part 2 UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
We will explore the DVD series Mythos, a 3-part documentary
that consists of a series of lectures given by Joseph Campbell.
Campbell conceived of the original lectures, filmed over the last
6 years of his life, as a summation of what he had learned about
the human mythic impulse in terms of psychology, ethnology,
and comparative mythology—what he called “the one great
story of mankind.” No need to have taken Part 1.
Moderator: Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for
53+ years. He received his BFA from Wright State Univ. and
MFA from UC. He now devotes most of his time between the
arts organizations he founded. He is a long-time committee
member of the Greater Cincinnati Friends of Jung.
2420 French for the Fun of It UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 15
Through colorful resources like toys, dioramas, sleight-of-hand
tricks, funny hats, “mystery objects,” etc., you will learn basic
French. Via lively humorous anecdotes, Rick will share his
knowledge of the culture and history of France, the land of his
ancestors, which he has visited many times. You will “repeat
after me,” learning to pronounce French words and phrases.
Through impromptu guided dialogues, you will learn how to
ask for directions, check into “un hôtel,” order “un café et un
croissant,” and locate “les toilets” (an important skill!).
Moderator: Rick Sowash, who is of French ancestry, is a
classical composer and the author of eight books. He
publishes his own sheet music, books and CDs. For seven
years, he taught high school French at Leaves of Learning, a
Cincinnati alternative school. He and his wife of 51 years
love France and have visited every region of the country.
2421 (VPC) / 2422 (Zoom) For the Love of Music UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 11 am-12:15 pm, $5
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
We will sample excerpts and discuss forthcoming performances
by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Cincinnati,
Linton Chamber Music, Cincinnati Ballet, and other Cincinnati
musical organizations to explore great compositions. Contexts
include performance practice and reception history, composers,
and performers. There is always time for discussion and class
participation.
Moderators: Bob Zierolf is retired UC Vice Provost, Dean of the
Graduate School, and Drofessor of Music Theory at CCM. Steve
Winter is a retired GE engineer with no formal musical training
who has enjoyed classical music for most of his adult life.
2423 Explore the Power of Your Breath! NEW
Thu, Apr 25-May 2, 11 am-12:15 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
Become more aware of your breathing patterns and learn how
and why to upgrade your breathing to a healthier, more relaxed
whole-body experience. Benefits of better breathing include
feeling happier, living healthier, and attaining/maintaining a
harmonious breathing pattern to keep you calm. Together,
Pat Faust and Sharon Byrnes will help you to breathe with
maximum efficiency using minimal effort.
Moderators: Sharon Byrnes helps seniors lead a vibrant and
active life. She is an Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist
and a teacher in training for “Bones for Life.” Gerontologist
Patricia Faust specializes in healthy brain aging. Her articles
and blogs have a global audience and her book, My Boomer
Brain, avails readers of her teaching and consulting skills.
2533 (VPC) / 2534 (Zoom) Artificial Intelligence
for Seniors NEW
Thu, Apr 25, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines in the last few
years. This is an opportunity for learning more about how AI
is making our life richer, what problems it may generate, and
how it is changing the world around us. Presenter Katalin
Molnar is a retired software engineer and former researcher
in artificial intelligence and text recognition. She wants to
share knowledge with more people and mitigate fears of AI
for those who may have doubts.
Moderator: Katalin Molnar
2535 (VPC) / 2536 (Zoom) Historical Overview of Ohio
Prince Hall Masonry, 1849-Present NEW
Thu, May 2, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Ralph L. Moon Jr., member of Prince Hall Freemasonry since
1980 and currently Public Relations Director, will discuss the
historical contributions and importance of this fraternal
organization, as well as the Cincinnati members who rose to
prominence within its ranks. Prince Hall Freemasonry is the
oldest and largest (300,000+ initiated members) predominantly
African-American fraternity in the US, founded by Prince Hall
in 1784. A native of Cincinnati’s West End community, Moon
is a retired educator, veteran, and graduate of Union Institute
(BA) and UC (MA).
Moderator: Ralph L. Moon, Jr.
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2537 (VPC) / 2538 (Zoom) Manhattan Project NEW
Thu, May 9, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
With the recent popularity of the film Oppenheimer, Carl Bishop
will discuss the Manhattan Project, a program of research and
development undertaken during World War II to produce the
first nuclear weapons. We will learn about nuclear fission,
production of the materials used in making the atomic bomb,
and testing of the bomb. Bishop has worked at four different
Department of Energy facilities and has taught chemistry and
math at Miami University-Hamilton.
Moderator: Carl Bishop
2539 (VPC) / 2540 (Zoom) Climate Change: What We
Can Learn from the Geologic Record NEW
Thu, May 16, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
The geologic record allows scientists to compare and contrast
the natural climate system that has been operating on Earth
for billions of years with the anthropogenic climate system
operating since 1750. Differences in rate and magnitude
between the two help explain the changes we are experiencing
and provide predictive models on what the future looks like.
Presenter Brenda Hunda, PhD, holds degrees in paleontology
(BS) and earth sciences (MS and PhD). She is Curator of
Invertebrate Paleontology at Cincinnati Museum Center and
adjunct professor in the Geology Department at UC.
Moderator: Brenda Hunda
2541 (VPC) / 2542 (Zoom) Charles and Anna Taft in the
Context of Art Collecting in the Early 20th Century UPDATED
Thu, May 23, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Join Steve Albert as he touches on the economic and sociological
perspective of Charles and Anna Taft’s art collecting in the first
quarter of the 20th-century and the great legacy that they left
to the people of Cincinnati through the Taft Museum of Art.
Moderator: Steve Albert
2543 (VPC) / 2544 (Zoom) Queens of King: Female Artists
Recorded by Cincinnati’s King Records NEW
Thu, May 30, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
At one time, King Records was the sixth largest music company in
the country. A prolific hit machine, King was racially integrated
in both the musicians and the executive team. Ben Levin will
give an overview of King Records, highlighting many of the great
female artists who recorded for the label and illuminating a
fascinating story of our city’s musical and cultural history.
Levin is a 24-year-old blues pianist, holds a BA in history from
UC, and has compiled extensive interviews with African
American musicians who performed on King recordings.
Moderator: Ben Levin
2545 (VPC) / 2546 (Zoom) How to Visit an Art Museum NEW
Thu, Jun 6, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
Without preparation, an art museum visit can be daunting.
You might miss important or special works and new features.
Sam Hollingsworth will discuss a planning strategy to best
view your preferences around how much time is reasonable
before “museum legs” take over. Prior website review, parking
issues, and who to ask for advice before and during your visit
will be covered. Sam has been presenting on art history at
OLLI for 17 years, has received the OLLI Steven Appel Award
for excellence in teaching, and is an artist himself.
Moderator: Sam Hollingsworth
2547 (VPC) / 2548 (Zoom) Small Museums and Other
Staycation Ideas UPDATED
Thu, Jun 13, 12:45-2 pm, $0
VPC LIMIT 150 / ZOOM UNLIMITED
While we may yearn for Europe or other far-flung vacations,
let’s not forget about all the quirky, historic, and significant
sites in our own backyard. We will share a list of out-of-the
way museums, historic homes, and other venues worth a visit
this summer. Presenter Joan Gilmore has lived in the Cincinnati
area for nearly 40 years and is still finding new things to love!
She will be joined by OLLI Director Cate O’Hara, who loves art,
history, and discovering new places to experience nearby.
Moderators: Joan Gilmore, Cate O’Hara
2549 Vipassana Meditation Practice UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 12:45-2:45 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 10
If you have prior experience with the fundamentals of vipassana
(insight) meditation practice, this is an opportunity to cultivate
the Buddha’s way of liberation through the practice of ethics,
meditation, and insight. More technical explanations concerning
the practice procedures will be introduced. The session starts
with a short chanting and follows by the walking and sitting
practices. Thorough discussion about the practice experiences
will follow. The session is concluded with an extended loving-
kindness observation. Each class meets for two hours.
Moderator: Manit Vichitchot has been practicing vipassana
meditation on a consistent basis since January 2009. Since
then, he has participated in numerous intensive vipassana
meditation retreats in Thailand.
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2617 Truth or Lies: Strategies To Improve Your
Intellectual Capability UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 25
Learn how to distinguish between truth and falsehoods using
simple, yet effective, decision-making strategies. These strategies
can equip you to safeguard yourself from distortions of reality.
By enhancing your critical and creative thinking skills, you can
boost your intellectual capabilities. It can be challenging to
identify the reality distortions we face, such as blind spots, dis-
information, misinformation, noise, cognitive biases, contextual
deception, gaslighting, greenwashing, cybercrimes, identity theft,
and online fraud. This course is comprehensive, interdisciplinary,
and interactive. It includes insights from guest speakers who
will provide authentic examples and practical exercises.
Moderator: Ralph Brueggemann, MBA, MEd, is an adjunct
professor at the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science.
He has experience in independent consulting, quality improve-
ment, nonprofit board experience, and developing commercial
products for national and international corporations.
2618 Negotiation Skills UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
Experience an insider’s examination of how public and private
disputes have been resolved through negotiation, facilitation,
and other dispute resolution strategies. Look behind the scenes
of successful and failed negotiations to uncover the value of
determining each parties’ interests, creating options for
settlement, communicating and listening purposefully, assessing
the parties’ alternatives to agreement, and developing a good
working relationship with the other side. Interactive video and
role-playing are used to demonstrate and discuss successful
negotiation and dispute resolution skills and strategies.
Moderator: James K. L. Lawrence, BA, JD, OSU; practicing labor
and employment law specialist and lead negotiator as a
member of Frost Brown Todd LLC for 43 years; adjunct
professor of negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution
at Ohio State, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at
Pepperdine Univ., and UC College of Law.
2619 Glaciers in Ohio, Karst Topography in Kentucky,
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and More UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 32
We will begin with how glaciers helped form the Ohio River in
our area, Then to Kentucky to see how limestone helps form
the bones of horses as well as the stalactites in Mammoth
Cave, then to Vietnam for more karst topography. Next to
our Pacific Northwest and the Channeled Scablands caused
by melting glaciers and Missoula floods. We’ll look at erosion
in arid areas like Utah and Arizona; examine earthquakes and
the destruction they cause, including tsunamis; and conclude
with the formation of the Appalachian Mountains.
Moderator: Richard Longshore, MD, is a graduate of XU and
Univ. of Louisville College of Medicine. He is NOT a geologist,
but he has an interest in what we see around us.
2620 Word Play with Ambigrams: Hands-On
Workshop UPDATED
Thu, May 9, 2:15-3:30 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 20
Beth Gully is an ambigram artist who creates pictorial words
that can be modified to create the same or different words
when viewed upside down. This workshop will teach you how
to create four ambigrams (wow, big, peace, and chump) using
exercises to break down the letter forms into simple shapes.
Finding the common denominator of each word and tweaking
it stimulate brain flexibility and encourage problem solving in
a fun, challenging way. These tools will help you to create your
own unique ambigrams—maybe even your name! No artistic
talent required.
Moderator: Beth Gully is one of 94 professionally recognized
ambigram artists in the world. She is the author of two upside-
down books, The Other Side of Christmas and The Other Side
of Easter, garnering 18 awards. She holds a BA in Visual
Communication Design from Univ. of Kentucky and has
created 400 logos, many utilizing her handwriting.
2621 Fiction Writing NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $5
LIMIT 30
This introduction is for those who are beginning or working on
a fiction project. It’s about learning, so sharing your writing is
not the focus. What do you want to write? How do you get
an idea and get started? Who tells your story? What’s good
writing? How can you improve your writing? How do you build
character or plot? What does your reader want? Readings:
Stevenson, Treasure Island; George MacDonald Fraser,
Flashman and the Mountain of Light; Hawthorne, “Young
Goodman Browne”; Hemingway, “The Short Happy Life of
Francis Macomber.”
Moderator: John Briggs has advanced degrees in literature
and has published numerous short stories. He believes that
OLLI classes are for enjoyment and learning and that there
should be no pressure.
2622 Great Decisions: Climate Technology
and Competition NEW
Thu, May 16, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
Will the United States and China, with other powerful countries
following suit, approach current and future climate initiatives
with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and
nationalism by various measures including trade restrictions?
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Or could a growing spirit of international accord develop to
confront the “common enemy” of climate change? This
program is a presentation of the World Affairs Council—
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Moderator: Jeffrey S. Morton, the Pierrepont Comfort Chair
in Political Science at Florida Atlantic University and a Fellow
at the Foreign Policy Association.
2623 Great Decisions: NATO’s Future NEW
Thu, Jun 6, 2:15-3:30 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under
increased scrutiny, not because NATO troops are involved in
the conflict, but because of its role in relations between
Russia and its neighbors. Will expanding membership in
NATO protect countries, or will it further provoke Russia?
This program is a presentation of the World Affairs Council—
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Moderator: Jeffrey S. Morton, the Pierrepont Comfort Chair
in Political Science at Florida Atlantic University and a Fellow
at the Foreign Policy Association.
2624 iPhone Basics UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 2:15-3:45 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 30
We all arrive in class with different levels of ability. We will
walk those new to or even fairly familiar with their iPhones
through many features and functions. Our goal is to familiarize
and challenge those who need a refresher and those who are
interested in delving a little deeper. We hope you all come
away with an enjoyable experience and new knowledge and
confidence in your iPhone. This class is for Apple iPhones only,
models X (10) to 15 are compatible with the current IOS 17
(operating system)—and NOT Android smartphones.
Moderator: Janet Keller and Karen Klein each bring decades
of Apple product knowledge and enthusiasm. They both love
learning new technology and sharing that knowledge.
2625 Pundits, Polls, and Politics! The ‘24 Election! NEW
Thu, May 23, 2:15-4:45 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
How can we sort out all the hype, hyperbole, and hysteria that
accompanies the current process of electing our president?
Social media and artificial intelligence will loom large in swaying
opinions. We’ll review voting trends 2000-2020. Next, we’ll
discuss 1) how better voter polls are done, 2) the major election
issues according to polls, 3) party positions stated, and 4) early
outcome prediction polls. Lastly, we’ll take some in-class polls
and apply a corporate assessment model to the choice for
POTUS. Can we be prepared voters? Let’s find out!
Moderator: Doug Stowell has been a national OLLI Instructor
since 2018. His career includes director of market research for
the Xerox Corp.; US director for the UK firm National Opinion
Polling, Ltd.; and senior consultant with Wirthlin Polling in DC.
He opened his own firm in 2002 and continues conducting
global consumer issues surveys and lecturing on global issues.
2703 Continuing Tai Chi and Qigong NEW
Fri, Apr 26-Jun 14, 9:30-10:45 am (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
Tai chi and Qigong are complimentary traditional Chinese arts
that help to improve health, vitality, and wellbeing. Tai chi is
a series of gentle flowing movements based on martial arts.
Qigong is mind/body exercise that helps stimulate “elemental
life force.” This class is a continuation of Sun style tai chi and will
introduce a beautiful qigong form called Baojiangong. Although
we will continue tai chi from last term, the emphasis is on the
qigong, so it is open to anyone.
Moderator: Rick Warm has practiced martial arts including tai
chi for over 40 years. His study of tai chi and qigong has become
more focused and serious over the past 10 years, and he is a
certified instructor from the prestigious Deyin Institute in England.
2815 Hydrogen: What Role Will It Have in Future Energy
Supply? NEW
Fri, Apr 26, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Hydrogen is receiving a lot of attention and funding as a part of
future energy systems, but actual experience has fallen short
of ambitions for two reasons: 1) Hydrogen is hard to store and
transport, and 2) Pure hydrogen hardly exists in nature. It has to
be manufactured, with significant inefficiencies. We will discuss
the realities of hydrogen in the context of climate change and
reducing consumption of fossil fuels. We’ll examine the science,
technology, and politics of hydrogen and alternative paths to
future energy supply.
Moderator: Alan Flaherty is a retired process-design engineer
and consultant who closely follows energy transitions. This
program draws on elements of his previous eight-week courses
on energy and resource topics.
2816 Cincinnati Parks: Past, Present, and Future NEW
Fri, May 3, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Explore over 150 years of park history, including the people,
plans, and events that not only defined the character of
Cincinnati Parks, but influenced the development of the city
as well. We will also discuss some of the programs and services
currently available and what is being planned for the future.
Moderator: Michael George, Senior Naturalist with Cincinnati
Park Board, is Center Director of the Trailside Nature Center. He
holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology (UC) and associate degree
in Horticulture (OSU). He is a Certified Interpretive Guide
with the National Association for Interpretation.
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2817 Electoral College: History and Current Controversies NEW
Fri, May 10, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Do you wonder how the electoral college works? Why was it
created in the first place? What are the controversies? What
reforms have been proposed? What are the arguments for and
against reform? What are the legal challenges to reform? How
does this affect the 2024 election? Join us for a lively discussion!
Moderator: Kenneth Katkin is Professor of Law at Salmon P.
Chase Law School (NKU). He holds a JD from Northwestern
Univ. School of Law and BA in mathematics from Princeton.
He appears frequently in local and national media as analyst
for legal issues. Prior to Chase, he litigated constitutional and
election law cases at Wiley, Rein & Fielding, Washington, DC.
2818 D-Day: The Normandy Invasion NEW
Fri, May 17, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Operation Overlord, known as D-Day, occurred on June 6, 1944.
The landings in Normandy were the beginning of the Allied
campaign to liberate Northwest Europe from Nazi occupation.
We’ll discuss the battles that took place that day explore the
controversy and conflict that preceded the “Day of Days.”
Moderator: John Lane has 20 years of teaching experience in
world civilizations, AP European history, and US history. His
undergraduate and graduate degrees are from UC and NKU
with additional graduate training from Indiana Univ. He has
traveled extensively in Britain and Continental Europe. His
major fields of study are British and military history.
2819 How to Navigate and Identify Science “Fake News” NEW
Fri, May 24, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
How can we tell if a scientific discovery reported in news outlets
or social media is the result of quality research? How can we
tell if the report about the research is a truthful representation
of the research? We will learn about the process of conducting
scientific research and the process of publishing it. We will
learn to identify good-quality scientific research and judge
objectively reports about scientific research in popular news
outlets and social media. After the presentation, you will be
able to identify science “fake news” successfully.
Moderator: Vered Shacham-Silverberg completed his BS in
Biology at Tel-Aviv Univ. before continuing to complete both
his MS and PhD in the Weizmann Institute of Science, studying
the development of the nervous system. He is currently a
research associate at Jim Wells’ lab at Cincinnati Childrens
Hospital, studying esophagus development and disease using
human stem cell derived cultures.
2820 Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Ohio’s First
World Heritage Site NEW
Fri, May 31, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are 2000-year old
ceremonial sites created by the ancestors of American Indians.
Eight earthworks, including Fort Ancient and the Newark
Earthworks, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in
2023 as masterpieces of human creative genius. In this program,
we’ll learn about these special places and how they relate to
other American Indian sites in Ohio.
Moderator: Bill Kennedy is the Site Manager at Fort Ancient
Earthworks and Nature Preserve. A museum archaeologist in
southwest Ohio for 25+ years, he specializes in pre-contact
American Indian sites with a particular interest in ancient
wooden architecture, wood science, and site ecology. He has
experience working with sites of all pre-contact periods in Ohio.
2821 JFK’s Profiles in Courage NEW
Fri, Jun 7, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Seventy years ago, young US Senator Jack Kennedy decided to
study a topic that fascinated him: political courage. He then
wrote a book using as examples 8 past senators who had shown
great courage in the face of pressure from their parties and
constituents. His book won the Pulitzer Prize for biography. We
will explore how and why Kennedy wrote Profiles in Courage—
and how its lessons may apply to our own times, including
some recent examples honored by the Kennedy family.
Moderators: David Mann is an attorney and a long-time public
servant: former US Congressman, Mayor of Cincinnati, and
Cincinnati City Council member. Mark Silbersack is a retired
attorney, long-time community activist, and amateur historian.
Both have been OLLI moderators on a variety of topics.
2822 James Webb Space Telescope and the Search
for Exoplanets NEW
Fri, Jun 14, 9:30 am-12 pm (OHLL) $0
LIMIT 120
Many distant stars have been found to have planets (exoplanets)
orbiting them. We will discuss some of the methods astronomers
use to find exoplanets and how the James Webb Space Telescope
was used to find an “earth-like” exoplanet orbiting a star some
41 light years away. We will also describe how exoplanet
atmospheres may indicate evidence of life on them and discuss
some theories of the formation of the planets in our solar
system, comparing our solar system to the star systems of
the exoplanets that have been discovered.
Moderator: Jim Rauf, retired manager and principal engineer
in the Commercial Engines Product Support Group of GE
Aviation, is degreed in physics and mechanical engineering.
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2908 Friday Book Class: Tales from the Windy City UPDATED
Fri, May 3, May 17, May 31, Jun 14, 11 am-12:15 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 15
A group of diverse authors will take us on a tour of Chicago, from
the 1893 Columbian Exposition to the 20th century. This class
is perfect for those planning to take the OLLI trip to Chicago
in September as well as anyone who enjoys a great read and
lively discussion. We will read The Devil in the White City by
Erik Larsen (May 3), Native Son by Richard Wright (May 17),
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (May 31),
and An Unfinished Season by Ward Just (June 14).
Moderators: Susan Robinson has attended and moderated
the Friday Book Class for many years. Cate O’Hara is OLLI
Director, occasional moderator, and Illinois native with
bachelor and master degrees in English.
2909 Guided Photowalks for Fun and Great Pictures UPDATED
Fri, Apr 26-Jun 14, 11 am-1 pm (VPC) $5
LIMIT 20
Walk with us to photograph interesting sites that you will pick
from our list or suggest. Photograph one week, discuss the
photographs in the classroom the next week. Class will start
at VPCthe first week with explanation then move offsite for
photography. We have indoor sites in the event of rain. After
each two-hour photo session, we will break for an optional
lunch. NOTE: Some locations may have admission charges.
Questions, call Peter: 513-236-6402.
Moderators: Peter Nord has 70+ years of experience with
photography. He uses an iPhone, but the class is appropriate
for any phone camera. Dennis Foster—TV news photography
with local stations, travel (ask him about his pictures from
Africa and India!), fine art, loves entering contests, once
filmed a harness race while seated next to the driver.
3016 What’s New in 2024 at the Arc of Appalachia
Preserve System, Bainbridge, Ohio NEW
Fri, Apr 26, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Naturalist/Board Advisor John Jaeger will provide an update of
2024 land purchases of the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System
that helps save the Eastern hardwood forests in Ohio. Learn
how you can help support this effort by getting involved in
this not-for-profit nature preserve system just an hour east
of Greater Cincinnati. John was awarded the 2020 Naturalist
of the Year by the Ohio Biological Survey and brings humor
and knowledge of our local natural world and simple ways
you can make a difference!
Moderator: John Jaeger retired as Director of Natural Resources
of Metroparks of the Toledo Area, where he was responsible for
acquiring the 1,000 acre Howard Marsh along Lake Erie and
established the Oak Openings nature corridor. He has served
the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System as a volunteer in land
acquisition, natural areas preservation, and walk leader.
3017 Common Male Sexual Health Issues: Things Men
Don’t Want to Discuss but Should NEW
Fri, Apr 26, 1-3 pm (ZOOM-Webinar) $0
UNLIMITED
This webinar format preserves participant anonymity.
Studies indicate that due to physiological changes that occur
especially as they age, many men are not happy with their sexual
health. It’s an embarrassing topic to discuss with their doctor.
Dr. Babbar will lead a frank, online discussion with men about
topics including erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, Peyronie’s
disease, premature ejaculation, and more. He’ll use easy-to-
understand language and PowerPoint illustrations to give men
answers while avoiding that uncomfortable, face-to-face
discussion with their physician.
Moderator: Paurush Babbar is a urologist with The Urology
Group. He specializes in men’s sexual health, male genitourinary
reconstruction, urethral reconstruction, and robotic surgery.
3018 Selecting a Republican VP Candidate Using
the “Product Selection” Method NEW
Fri, May 3, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Quality function deployment, a method used to help transform
the voice of the customer into engineering characteristics for
a product, can be used just as well for choosing a suitable vice-
presidential candidate for the Republican presidential nominee.
Here is how it works. First, we identify the attributes/qualities
one may like in a VP candidate and prioritize them. Then, we
select potential nominees. Next, we evaluate the candidates
against each attributes and sum their scores using an Excel
spreadsheet. Highest scorer wins. Will be wild!
Moderators: Pat Niskodé, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Sustainable
Design, Miami Univ. John Vidmar, MA, Library Science,
Dominican Univ.; MA, Theology, XU Institute for Spirituality
and Social Justice.
3019 Touristification and a Growing Housing
Affordability Crisis NEW
Fri, May 3, 1-3 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
Using Porto, Portugal, as a case study, we will discuss the
nature, causes, and consequences of functional gentrification,
a new type of revitalization caused by high rates of tourism.
First, what factors, including governmental policies, have
promoted urban revitalization and tourism? Second, how has
revitalization played out in terms of the housing market,
economic activities, and the city’s culture? Third, how can
cities like Porto address the adverse effects of over-tourism,
especially the growing housing affordability problem?
Moderator: David Varady, Emeritus Professor of Planning, UC;
2020 Visiting Scholar, Univ. of Porto; author of ten books and
100+ articles on neighborhood change and housing policies.
Fatima Matos, Assistant Professor, Univ. of Porto, Portugal.
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3020 Golden Age of Cincinnati Top-40 Radio NEW
Fri, May 10, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
In the 1960s, the Top-40 hit radio format was a champion of
open-minded musical diversity at a time when music was
overflowing with groundbreaking experiments. James Brown
was heard next to Bob Dylan, the Beach Boys next to Frank
Sinatra, the Beatles next to Motown, and much more. This
taught listeners to be open-minded in music (and life). 1970s
rock radio could be much narrower. Along with WSAI Top-40
weekly surveys, we’ll also play excerpts from songs, comment
on them, and seek feedback.
Moderators: Steven Rosen has moderated OLLI music-related
classes previously and written the book Lost Cincinnati Concert
Venues of the 1950s and 1960s. Bill Soudrette collects material
related to Cincinnati music in the 1960s and has a collection of
WSAI Top-40 weekly surveys.
3021 Sing Along to Hits of the 1950s and 1960s NEW
Fri, May 17, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Don Maloney will sing a selection of popular songs from the
1950s and 1960s. You are welcome to this sing-along trip
down memory lane.
Moderator: Don Maloney shares his love of these classic songs
at retirement communities and other venues. He was previously
an OLLI instructor in Denver and now enjoys being a part of
OLLI at UC.
3022 The History and the Literature: The Good Lord Bird NEW
Fri, May 24, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 50
Looking at events and people in the run-up to the Civil War,
we will trace the increasingly fractious divide between slave
states and abolitionists, including the Compromise of 1850,
the concept of Popular Sovereignty leading to the Kansas-
Nebraska Act, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, Lincoln’s
Cooper Union speech and the run-up to secession, and John
Brown’s attack at Harper’s Ferry. In the second hour, we will
discuss the novel as contemporary literature. Readers and
history buffs welcome! You should read The Good Lord Bird
by James McBride before class.
Moderators: Stan and Diane Henderson are avid readers. Stan
reads history; Diane fiction. In other lives, they would have been
history and English professors. Now, they team up to share their
passions with us. Pre-retirement, Stan was Vice Chancellor for
Enrollment Management and Student Life at the Univ. of
Michigan-Dearborn, and Diane was an educational program
planner/consultant. Both are failing retirement!
3023 Only Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light
Fri, May 24, 1-3 pm (ZOOM) $0
UNLIMITED
Before she passed away in 1974, Felicia Bornstein Lubliner
wrote about her internment in ghettos and concentration
camps (Auschwitz and Gross-Rosen) in Nazi-occupied Poland.
Her powerful stories have been published by her son, Irving
Lubliner, who also contributed the foreword and afterword to
Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust. He will share
excerpts, shedding light on his mother’s experiences and
indomitable spirit, as well as his own experience as a child of
Holocaust survivors. He will pause during and after his
presentation to invite questions and discussion.
Moderator: Irving Lubliner teaches math, music, and literature
classes for OLLI at Southern Oregon Univ. (SOU). An emeritus
SOU professor specializing in math education, he taught for 40
years (all levels, kindergarten through graduate school), led
seminars for teachers in 39 states, and gave 350 conference
presentations, including several keynote addresses. He has
given this presentation for 83 OLLIs nationwide.
3024 How to Eat Local NEW
Fri, May 31, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Eating food that has been grown locally has all kinds of benefits,
from your health to the economic support of local farmers, for
the environment, for your own neighborhood. But it takes a
somewhat different attitude to cooking and shopping. Cincinnati
has a thriving local food scene. We’ll cover the philosophy and
history behind the local food movement; an introduction to
local farmers markets, both summer and winter; other ways
to get local food; how to pay less; and ideas for how best to
use local produce.
Moderator: Polly Campbell was the food and restaurant writer
for the Cincinnati Enquirer. She is a dedicated local food shopper
and member of the Greater Cincinnati Local Food Policy Council
She also writes for Edible Ohio Valley, a local foods magazine.
3025 Trip to Cinque Terre, Florence, and Lugano, Italy,
and Interlocken, Switzerland NEW
Fri, Jun 7, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Come along on a 12-day trip to Cinque Terre, Florence, and
Lugano, Italy, and Interlocken, Switzerland, in 2009, including
anecdotes, information on the places visited, personal photos,
and photos and videos from the internet.
Moderator: James Jacobson is a retired attorney who worked
in Dayton for 40+ years and now lives in Cincinnati. He has
attended many OLLI classes in Dayton and Cincinnati and has
presented programs for both on travel and US Presidents. He
enjoys travel and history and loves OLLI!
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3026 Senior Healthcare Trends through 2030 UPDATED
Fri, Jun 14, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 150
Over the next several years, there will be major changes affecting
senior healthcare, some good, some not so good. We will
examine these changes and the steps you can take to keep
up to date on these trends.
Moderator: Roy Franchi was born in London, England. At age
18, he went into the Royal Navy. In 1950, he joined the UK
Division of Procter & Gamble and became Director of Sales
and Distribution. In 1978, he transferred to the US to work
on a series of projects dealing with the future. Today his
interests revolve around the aging process.
3027 Writing a Legacy Letter UPDATED
NOTE CHANGED DATE! Fri, Jun 7, 1-3 pm (ZOOM) $0
LIMIT 20
A legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is a document that
allows you to share your life lessons, express your values, and
transmit your blessings to future generations. A legacy letter
is shorter than a memoir, typically just a few pages. Writing one
is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for
family and friends. This online workshop includes discussion
and brief writing exercises; it offers advice, encouragement,
and a model structure to help you draft and complete your
own legacy letter.
Moderator:Jay Sherwin has practiced law, given away money
for five different charitable foundations and served as a hospital
chaplain. In 2019, he created the Life Reflections Project to
educate people about legacy letters, ethical wills, and other
legacy documents. He has extensive experience facilitating
online adult learning programs and has offered this workshop
for OLLI programs nationwide.
3028 Euchre: Learn to Play or Brush Up Your Skills NEW
Fri, May 3-17, 1-3 pm (VPC) $0
LIMIT 30
Stop by the Café on three Friday afternoons to learn to play
euchre from friendly volunteers—or sit on a game to brush up
your skills. All skill levels welcome to this informal program.
You’ll be ready with the skills for #3029 Euchre Tournament.
3029 Euchre Tournament UPDATED
Fri, June 14, 1:30-4:30 pm (VPC) $10 cash at the door
LIMIT 22
OLLI card players will compete for cash prizes and bragging
rights. You must already know how to play to compete. This is a
formal tournament, and you will receive information in
advance about how play will proceed. Enroll in #3028 to get
ready for the fun and competition.
8001 Bridge 103: Defensive Concepts and Review
of Basics from Bridge 101-102 UPDATED
Tue, Apr 23-Jun 11, 2:45-5 pm (Cincinnati Bridge Center) $5
LIMIT 12
Those who have taken at least one introductory bridge course
and have experience playing socially will gain additional skills
for this great card game. This course is designed for those who
completed 101 and 102 courses previously. Curriculum will
follow the ACBL text Defense in the 21st Century (provided) but
will be adjusted to fit class experience levels. Topics to be
covered: defensive signaling, card play and strategy, negative X.
Approval required for those who have not completed Bridge
102.Location: 2860 Cooper Rd, Evendale (some classes may be
conducted via Zoom).
Moderator: Larry Newman, Gold Life Master, ACBL Best
Practices Teacher, American Bridge Teacher Association
member, and member of the Cincinnati Bridge Association
education committee.
8002 Movies on the Right Track NEW
Wed, Apr 24-Jun 12, 1-4 pm (Chesterwood Village) $5
LIMIT 50
All aboard for movie adventures on the railroad tracks of the
world. To get in proper training for this adventure, we’ll watch
8 movies in their entirety followed by discussion. Films include
Broadway Limited, Von Ryan’s Express, The Harvey Girls, The
Train, Narrow Margin, The Polar Express, The Mystery of the
Blue Train, and Silver Streak. Featured actors include Burt
Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Tom Hanks, David Suchet,
Gene Wilder, Gene Hackman, and Anne Archer. Location:
8073 Tylersville Rd, West Chester.
Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical
musicals with an extensive collection of films and original
Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and
film at OLLI for many years.
8003 Samuel, Saul, and David: Their Lives, Their Loves,
Their Legacy, Part 2 NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 11 am-12:15 pm (Temple Sholom) $5
LIMIT 50
We will learn about the often heroic yet deeply flawed lives of
Samuel, Saul, and David through a close reading of the biblical
books of Samuel. Part 2: Saul, First King of Israel. The material
in this class is self contained so it is not necessary to have taken
Part 1. Text: Tanakh, The Holy Scriptures (Jewish Publ. Society).
Location: 10828 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash.
Moderator: Gerry Walter is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sholom
and also the recently retired Director of Pastoral Care at Cedar
Village. He has taught Jewish and religious studies and Bible at
Hebrew Union College, NKU, Virginia Tech, and Roanoke College.
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8004 Gardening Forum: Taking It on the Road UPDATED
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 3-4:30 pm (Various) $5
LIMIT 25
To gather inspiration for our own gardens and yards, we will
visit private gardens, public spaces, parks, and community plots.
We will learn by seeing first hand and talking to other
gardeners. Location of first meeting will be sent to registrants
before 4/25.
Moderator: Deb Price has been digging in the dirt for too
long. She is a Master Gardener who learns so much from her
gardening friends.
8005 Have Fun Learning English Country Dance NEW
Thu, Apr 25, May 9, May 23, May 30, 8-10 pm (Ascension
and Holy Trinity Church Community Room) $0+fee
LIMIT 20
In this four-week class, we will learn beginner English country
dances and practice them. Each dance is done to exceptional
live music after a complete walkthrough. The moves will be
called throughout the length of the dance. No previous dance
experience necessary. No partner necessary. Dress casually
and wear soft-soled, non-marking shoes to preserve the dance
floor. Fee: $5 per class, paid by cash or check at the door.
Location: 344 Burns Ave, Wyoming.
Moderators: Our instructors have taught this timeless form
of social dancing to people of all ages for decades. From the
English Renaissance to the era of Jane Austen to a thriving
contemporary revival, English country dancing has inspired
dancers of all ages across six centuries.
8006 Enough $$$ to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life:
Retirement Income Solutions
Fri, Apr 26-Jun 14, 9:30-11 am (Law Practice of Dennison
Keller) $5
LIMIT 25
From a financial perspective, retirement has two phases. The
first is accumulating toward retirement; the second is spending
through retirement. Strategies that work in the first often do
not work well in the second. Further, there are solutions to
correct shortfalls before retirement begins; but mistakes made
during the spending phase are often irreparable. With today’s
longevity, many of us will be blessed to see our children’s
children. This course addresses the concerns of outliving one’s
assets and leaving a legacy. Rest assured, we will not promote
financial products. Location: 4240 Hunt Rd, Blue Ash.
Moderators: David McCarley, CFP since 1999, licensed for
insurance/investments since 1974. He is currently living a
planned retirement lifestyle: he “walks the talk.” Thomas J.
Ritter Sr., CSCP, financial professional for 35+ years, with
most of those years as an advisor to advisors, including
regulatory compliance. His experience includes roles as
financial planner and mutual fund analyst.
8007 Lets Do Lunch: Thinking Outside the Box UPDATED
Fri, Apr 26-Jun 14, 1-2:30 pm (Various) $5
LIMIT 30
In this friendly social program, groups of OLLI members will
meet at restaurants across the region to enjoy each other’s
company and new dining experiences. This spring, we are
enjoying restaurants that are out of the norm. Please remember
that more than a few misses keep others from joining and
create problems around making restaurant reservations. You
will receive information about the first destination before 4/26.
Moderators: Caryl Miller and Deb Price have been organizing
this program for 84 restaurants and counting. They are Cincinnati
natives who enjoy regional restaurants, food, and dining
experiences with friends old and new.
8008 Indispensible Operas, Part 2 NEW
Thu, Apr 25-Jun 13, 5 pm (Email) $0
UNLIMITED
Each week, you will receive an email with information, images,
and links covering Rafael’s picks for “Indispensable Operas.”
With selections from the standard repertory, he will discuss
essential works from the Italian, French, and 20th-century
canon, preceded by a look at the beginnings of the operatic
form. Questions and comments will be answered via email.
Moderator: Rafael de Acha has enjoyed a distinguished career
in the arts as performer, stage director, producer, and educator.
He is an alumnus of UC-CCM, has taught courses on the History
of Music at Univ. of Miami Frost School of Music and
contributed to www.seenandheard-international.com and to
his blog www.allabouttheartscoms.com.
9016 Pub Night at Miamiville Trailyard UPDATED
Tue, April 30, 7-8:30 pm (Miamiville Trailyard) $0
LIMIT 30
Join with old and new OLLI friends upstairs at the Miamiville
Trailyard to raise a glass and enjoy the company of other
lifelong learners. Three popular OLLI moderators will be on
hand to chat informally about their classes. Drinks and food
on your own. The camaraderie is free! Location:368 Center St,
Miamiville.
9017 OLLI-Trolley Tour of Cincinnati NEW
Fri, May 3, 9:30 am-12 pm (Findlay Market) $0
LIMIT 25
We will meet at Findlay Market and board the Cincinnati Bell
Connector to ride the complete 3.5 mile route. Along the way,
we will disembark five times at locations such as Washington
Park, Fountain Square, The Banks, and 12th and Main. Your
tour guide, Michael Ward (retired history teacher, OTR Brewery
District tour guide) will share information about the history
of Cincinnati, structures, and unique artifacts. Since you’ll
finish at noon, plan to stay at Findlay Market for lunch with
your new OLLI friends. Location: 1801 Race St, Over-the-Rhine.
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9018 Walkabout Hyde Park Square: Flashback
to the 1960s NEW
Tue, May 7, 1-2:30 pm (Hyde Park Square) $0
LIMIT 25
Hyde Park Square is one of Cincinnati’s oldest shopping meccas.
Learn some history and explore this vibrant shopping district
We’ll meet at the fountain in the middle of the square, where
Deb Price will point out and discuss the shops and buildings that
we remember from the 1960s. Plan on walking and standing
throughout the program. Location: 2700 Erie Ave, Hyde Park.
9019 Joseph Clark Gallery: Arts of Africa Tour NEW
Wed, May 15, 1-3 pm (Joseph Clark Gallery) $0
LIMIT 30
Join gallery owner Lowery Clark for a tour of the Joseph Clark
Gallery to see, discuss, and expand your knowledge or insight
regarding traditional tribal artifacts from sub-Saharan West
Africa. NOTE: restroom is up a flight of stairs.
Location: 4038 Hamilton Ave, Northside.
9020 Stanley Rowe Arboretum Tour UPDATED
Thu, May 16, 1:30-3:30 pm (Rowe Arboretum) $0
LIMIT 15
Nestled at the top of a winding road in Indian Hill, Stanley Rowe
Arboretum is among the most secluded and scenic gardens in
the region. It comprises nearly nine acres of trails through more
than 1,800 species of tress and shrubs. You’ll tour with arboretum
staff to learn about the spectacular conifers and other flora.
NOTE: parking is limited, so please carpool if attending with a
friend. Location: 4600 Muchmore Rd, Indian Hill.
9021 Tri-State Warbird Museum Tour NEW
Saturday, May 18, 1-3 pm (Warbird Museum) $7
LIMIT 20
The Tri-State Warbird Museum was formed in 2003 with a
commitment to preserve the aircraft of World War II, educate
visitors on America’s role in WWII, and honor the greatest
generation, the veterans who fought and those who made the
ultimate sacrifice. We will tour the 22,000 square-foot facility,
viewing 11 significant WWII aircraft, including the rare airworthy
authentically restored RNZAF P-40M Kittyhawk and Fw 190 F-8.
Location: 4021 Borman Dr, Batavia.
9022 New Richmond Underground Railroad
Walking Tour UPDATED
Fri, May 24, 1-3 pm (Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church) $0
LIMIT 20
Take a walking tour of select Underground Railroad sites in the
historic river village of New Richmond. Founded in 1814, New
Richmond became a hotbed of abolitionist and Underground
Railroad activity. Sites are within reasonable walking distance
over three village blocks. Your guides are Greg Roberts, Vice
President of Historic New Richmond, and Mary Allen, New
Richmond Village Council member and descendant of a formerly
enslaved New Richmond resident. Donations accepted in lieu
of a fee. Location: 200 Union St, New Richmond.
9023 Vent Haven Museum Tour UPDATED
Thu, May 30, 1-3-pm (Vent Haven Museum) $15
LIMIT 15
Take a guided tour of Vent Haven Museum, the world’s only
museum dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. Its collection
contains more than 1,100 ventriloquist figures from around
the world as well as hundreds of photographs and other
memorabilia. Location: 33 W Maple Ave, Ft Mitchell.
9024 History of Chinese Art through C. Y. Woo NEW
Tue, Jun 4, 1-2 pm (Cincinnati Art Museum) $0
LIMIT 12
Art historian Kathy Stockman will lead a tour through the
Cincinnati Art Museum exhibition “From Shanghai to Ohio:
Woo Chong Yung (1898-1989).” Woo was a highly regarded
artist and student of the three arts: Chinese painting,
calligraphy, and poetry. This tour will provide you with a
chance to explore, learn, and discuss the history of Chinese
art, gain a new way to look at art, and develop a deeper
admiration for the aesthetic of Chinese art.
Location: 953 Eden Park Dr, Eden Park.
9025 Dinner and a Movie in Mariemont UPDATED
Thu, Jun 6, 5:45-10 pm (National Exemplar) $0
LIMIT 20
It’s friends night out—OLLI style, with OLLI providing the
companionship of fellow lifelong learners. Meet for dinner at
the National Exemplar Restaurant, located on the first floor
of the historic Mariemont Inn, before walking down the block
to see a movie together at the Mariemont Theatre (movie
TBA). You’ll pay for your meal and movie tickets individually.
Location: 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont.
9026 Tour Adath Israel Synagogue UPDATED
Mon, Jun 10, 12:45-2 pm (Adath Israel) $0
LIMIT 25
Walk through Adath Israel Synagogue and learn about the
rituals, holidays, and beautiful stained glass windows. Have
the opportunity to see and learn how the incredible Torah
scrolls are written. Jo-Ann Casuto, has been leading tours of
Adath Israel for 50+ years and will meet you in the main
lobby. Location: 3201 E Galbraith Rd, Amberley Village,
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9027 Cincinnati Art Museum Tour: “From Shanghai to Ohio:
Woo Chong Yung” NEW
Fri, Jun 14, 1:30-2:30 pm (Cincinnati Art Museum) $0
LIMIT 45
Take a docent-guided tour of the special exhibition “From
Shanghai to Ohio: Woo Chong Yung (1898-1989).” From the
1920s through the 1940s, Woo was at the center of China’s
cultural world, recognized in the art circles of both Shanghai
and Beijing. Faced with political persecution in the 1960s, Woo
emigrated to Columbus, OH, where he taught painting and
worked with local arts councils. The exhibition illustrates how
his remarkable experience of emigration and becoming an
American citizen transformed and reshaped his life and art.
Location: 953 Eden Park Dr, Eden Park.
