SCHEDULE OF COURSES January Sampler 2019
January 2019 Registration Begins Monday November 26
January 4 – 31
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Acts of Love in Time of War: Ten Reasons to Hope Series with Dr. Fred Johnson page 2
Big History of the North Atlantic and the Vikings page 2
The Crusades page 3
MONDAY Big History of the North Atlantic and the Vikings 9:30-11:30 a.m. The History of the Witch Hunts 1:30-3:30 p.m. Acts of Love in Time of War: Ten Reasons to Hope; A New Series with Dr. Fred Johnson 9:30-11:30 a.m. Book Discussion with Susan Lovell – All’s Quiet on the Western Front 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lighthouses of Michigan 1:30-3:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Brexit: Deal or No Deal? 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Playfulness Never Grows Old: Improv for Seniors 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The Tree of Life 9:30-11:30 a.m. Yoga You Can Do 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Crusades 1:30-3:30 p.m. History at Europe’s Northern Edge: Scandinavia and the Low Countries 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Volcanoes and Vikings: The Geography and History of Iceland 1:30-3:30 p.m. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Monk’s Record Player: Thomas Merton, Bob Dylan, and the Perilous Summer of 1966 1:30-3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY Market Insights and Outlook 2019 9:30-11:30 a.m.
FRIDAY Time, Talent, Treasures 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Coin Values: Just the Facts 1:30-3:30 p.m. Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847 9:30-11:30 a.m. American Conflict, American Common Ground Series with Gleaves Whitney 1:30-3:30 p.m. Frumpy, Funky Fashion: Trendy or Tragedy? 9:30-11:30 a.m. Photography and the Stories of Our Lives 9:30-11:30 a.m. From Home Front to WWI and Back: 1910-1930: Two Decades That Changed Grand Rapids 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease: Preventing Dementia by 2015 or Earlier 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Playfulness Never Grows Old: Improv for Seniors page 4
The Monk’s Record Player: Thomas Merton, Bob Dylan, and the Perilous Summer of 1966 page 4
FREE MEMBER CLASSES Exploring the “Green Heart” of Italy on Foot 9:30-11:00 a.m. Kilauea: A Roaring Monster 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847 page 5
The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease: Preventing Dementia by 2025 page 6
Time, Talent, Treasures: History of Philanthropy in Grand Rapids page 6
OLLI Membership Fees and Tuition Pricing
(September 2018 - August 2019)
For the 2018-2019 OLLI academic year; we are again offering a tiered membership designed to provide you with options and monetary savings. The tuition costs are less if you join as an OLLI member, and savings are greater with each membership level.
MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
The four different membership levels from which to choose are: GOLD MEMBERSHIP:
SILVER MEMBERSHIP:
BRONZE MEMBERSHIP:
NON-MEMBER:
No Membership fee Tuition Pricing 1 wk class- $20 2 wk class- $40 3 wk class- $60 4 wk class- $80
$25 Membership fee Tuition Pricing 15% Discount 1 wk class- $17 2 wk class- $34 3 wk class- $51 4 wk class- $68
$60 Membership fee Tuition Pricing 30% Discount 1 wk class- $14 2 wk class- $28 3 wk class- $42 4 wk class- $56
$425 Membership fee
Gold members can attend unlimited number of classes all year. Fees may be added for special events, trips or class materials. Tuition Pricing 100% Discount
• Reminder: No OLLI credit/refund will be given without a 48 hour notice, and all credits must be used before the academic year ends. • All classes are held in the Browne Center (2001 Robinson RD SE) unless noted or notified. • Class cancellations due to weather at OLLI are based on Aquinas College closing – please check local TV stations and aquinas.edu • All special interest groups and small discussion groups require membership.
OLLI TUITION COURSES
MONDAY Big History of the North Atlantic and the Vikings Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Craig Benjamin, Ph.D., is a professor of history at the Frederik J. Meijer Honors College at GVSU. Craig presents at conferences worldwide, and is the author of several books. Craig has programs on The History and The Discovery Channels. Dr. Benjamin will explore the extraordinary big history of the Atlantic, with a particular focus on the role of the Vikings. Jan. 7 – Big History of the North Atlantic, North Sea and Scotland – This region has a fascinating geological, biological and human history. Craig will provide an overview of the seas, mainland and islands, from the volcanic activity
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and Ice Age glaciation to the extraordinary flora and fauna. Jan. 21 – Little Big History of Iceland and the Vikings – Iceland is a young island, emerging out of the sea as a result of a series of volcanic eruptions about 20 million years ago. For most of its history, Iceland was uninhabited by humans, until Viking explorers from Norway and Britain settled the island. Craig will unfold the fascinating history of Iceland from its geological origins through to the 21st century. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20 Note: Price is per lecture
This course is an overview of the witch hunts in early modern Europe and colonial North America. Dr. Coolidge will begin with the theological background and changing religious ideas that made it possible to accuse approximately 100,000 people of witchcraft, and then examine the trials in the light of social, cultural, economic, and religious factors of the time. She will conclude by examining the extraordinary events in Salem, MA in 1692, putting them in the context of the European hunts and looking at different historical explanations for the tragedy in Salem. M: Bronze $34 Silver $28 NM: $40
The History of the Witch Hunts Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 2 Classes – January 7 & 14 Grace Coolidge is a Ph.D., professor of history at GVSU. Her areas of specialty are Spain, early modern Europe, and gender and the family.
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Acts of Love in Time of War: Ten Reasons to Hope; A New Series with Dr. Fred Johnson Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fred Johnson, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at Hope College. His primary
OLLI TUITION COURSES field of study is 19th Century U.S. History. Dr. Johnson has received many awards including the Hope Favorite and Most Outstanding Professor Awards. January 14 – For Love of Their Great Great Grandchildren On July 18, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts United States Colored Troops mounted a futile assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina. All knew that many would die that day, but for the African American soldiers, it was an act of supreme love. January 28 – They Obeyed the Nazarene Anyway By December 1914, it was grimly apparent that WWI would claim an obscene number of lives. Then British and German soldiers took a moment to love their fellow combatants and the higher ups could only watch. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20 Note: Price is per lecture Location: Donnelly Center
Lighthouses of Michigan
The Tree of Life
Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
2 Classes – January 21 & 28
2 Classes – January 8 & 15
Matthew Daley, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at GVSU. Dr. Daley’s research focuses on urban public and social policy; Great Lakes maritime culture and technology; and public history. Standing as lonely sentinels along the coasts and at harbor mouths throughout Michigan, lighthouses serve as enduring reminders of Michigan’s maritime heritage and operate as popular tourist attractions. The stories of keepers and storms give them a welldeserved aura of romance and adventure.
May you be rooted and grounded in love and filled with radiant light! All the great wisdom traditions use the metaphor of The Tree of Life to explore one’s spiritual journey. During this course, you will become more familiar with your own unique tree of life through music, art, meditation and small group interaction and develop meaningful practices for daily life.
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TUESDAY
Book Discussion with Susan Lovell – All’s Quiet on the Western Front
Brexit: Deal or No Deal?
Monday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Martin Spence, Ph.D., is associate professor of history at Cornerstone University where he teaches World and European History. He pursued his undergraduate and doctoral studies at Oxford.
1 Class – January 14 WW I ended on 11/11/1918. William Faulkner wrote, “The past is never dead. It isn’t even past.” So one century later let’s talk about the four years that changed the world and redefined warfare forever when soldiers started using new mechanized weapons. As always with history, this war has a lot to teach us. How better to try to understand the horror of this catastrophic war than through the words of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel, All’s Quiet on the Western Front. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 Maximum: 19 Members Only
Betsy Willey is a spiritual director, retreat leader and author of Footprints of the Soul: A Creative Guide for Spiritual Journey Groups and Individuals.
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 8
Britain is due to leave the European Union in 2019, but what will happen when it does is still up in the air. Since the referendum of 2016, “Brexit” has raised a string of seemingly unsolvable problems. Will the beleaguered Prime Minister, Theresa May, manage to negotiate a “deal” that satisfies the EU, Parliament, and the warring factions of her own party? Or, will Britain “crash out” of the EU with “no deal”, triggering what could be the worst crisis since the WWII? Or, could there even be an “exit from Brexit?” M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
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Yoga You Can Do Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 4 one-hour classes – January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Carolyn Heines has been teaching classical yoga in Grand Rapids since 1979. Carolyn will teach a gentle yoga with relaxation techniques. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket to class. M: Bronze $32 Silver $24 Location: Donnelly Center Maximum: 20 Members Only
The Crusades Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 3 Classes – January 8, 15 & 22 Karin Maag, Ph.D., professor of history at Calvin College earned her doctorate from the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland. Professor Maag is the Director of the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, one of the world’s foremost collections of works on or by John Calvin.
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COURSES CONT. Beginning in the late 11th century, Western European princes, knights, and even peasants responded to the call of the Crusade. Their aim was to take the Holy Land back from Muslim control. For the next two centuries, successive campaigns led to enduring conflict but also to some attempts at co-existence in the eastern Mediterranean. Dr.Maag will introduce participants to the Crusades, but also to the longerterm impact of the Crusades on Muslim-Christian relations in the present day. M: Bronze $51 Silver $42 NM: $60
History at Europe’s Northern Edge: Scandinavia and the Low Countries Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 3 Classes - January 15, 22 & 29 Gary Stark, Ph.D., is a retired professor of Modern European History at GVSU. A specialist on Germany, he has studied and lived in both West and East Germany. He is the author of several books and articles on modern Germany and European history and culture. From ancient times to the present, the countries and peoples located around the North and the Baltic Seas have played important roles in history. Dr. Stark will look at some key aspects of their history. Topics will include: The Hanseatic League—The First European Union?; Why Belgium?; When Danes and Swedes Ruled the North; Amsterdam and the Dutch Golden Age; Scandinavia in WWII; and Helsinki, Human Rights, and the Demise of Communism. M: Bronze $51 Silver $42 NM: $60
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WEDNESDAY Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This medieval time, which produced explorers such as Erik the Red as well as the great literary tradition of the Norse sagas, will be reviewed along with the environmental changes that threatened the community’s existence.
2 Classes – January 9 & 16
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Playfulness Never Grows Old: Improv for Seniors
Ann Layton spent over 30 years as a teacher of drama and speech at Forest Hills Central. She directed all of the theatrical performances, including the yearly musicals. If you love theater and are interested in interacting with new people while learning about improvisation at the same time, this class is for you. Ann will focus on what Improv is and how it is used not only in theater but in other areas. The class will allow students to interact with the playful tenets of Improvisation in a fun and nonthreatening way. Clips from Whose Line Is It Anyway, and The Second City will be shown!
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2 Classes – January 23 & 30 Dave Kampfschulte is director of Amazing Circles Workshops, speaker and author. Using his energy, humor, empathy and over 30 years as an educator, Dave facilitates workshops and classes.
Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
We are so limited by our language to accurately describe the feelings coursing inside of us. How often have we said “I know what I see and feel, but I just can’t describe it.” Do not despair; the solution is at hand – a simple drawing. Join Dave as he explains and facilitates how to use simple drawings to better communicate our feelings and understand others in this interactive session. Absolutely no drawing experience required as the “KISS” principle will be in full force. Take a chance. You will be amazed at what you find.
2 Classes – January 9 & 16
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Volcanoes and Vikings: The Geography and BACK BY POPULAR History of Iceland DEMAND
Chad Gunnoe, Ph.D., professor of history at Aquinas College along with Jim Rasmussen, Ph.D., associate professor of geography at Aquinas College will share their love and knowledge of Iceland. Iceland occupies a unique position on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Students will explore Iceland’s physical geography before turning to the island’s settlement by the Norse in the Medieval Warm Period. 4
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The Monk’s Record Player: Thomas Merton, Bob Dylan, and the Perilous Summer of 1966 Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 2 Classes – January 23 & 30 Robert Hudson is a writer, poet, and former editor for HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He is the author of eight books.
Explore the life of activist hermitmonk Thomas Merton at a time of crisis in both his personal life and in the life of the nation. At the same time, discover how the rock ’n’ roll of Bob Dylan both energized and influenced Merton and his writing, as well as providing a context for a secret love affair that nearly ended Merton’s vocation as a monk. This is a cross-section of the wild 1960s— with samples of music and video provided. M: Bronze $34 Silver $28 NM: $40
THURSDAY Market Insights and Outlook 2019 Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 10 Join John Nowak, local financial expert, as he gives us valuable information on sound financial strategies in the up and down markets of today. Where are we now? Where are we heading in 2019 and what should we be doing? M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
Coin Values: Just the Facts Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 1 Class – January 10 Pat Mullen is owner of Mullen Coins LLC. Pat began collecting coins at a young age and as he gained expertise, his hobby evolved into a parttime then full-time rare coin business. Before Mullen Coins, Pat spent 32 years in television broadcasting. Pat’s talk will focus on the factors that make collector coins valuable such as metal content, date and mint mark, demand and condition. His talk will help the novice collector avoid mistakes and provide basic
knowledge for family members who wish to sell inherited collections. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847 Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class - January 17 Craig Rich is a 47year veteran Great Lakes master SCUBA diver, historian, and author of books about Lake Michigan shipwrecks. Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847 is the story of the loss of an early steamship filled with hundreds of immigrants that was lost in Lake Michigan in a tragic fire. This heartfelt story of loss after a pilgrimage of nearly 3,000 miles has great historical and genealogical overtones and a twist at the end that the author promises will surprise the audience. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
American Conflict, American Common Ground Series with Gleaves Whitney Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join Gleaves Whitney, director of GVSU’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, for a continuation of his series of lectures on conflict in American history as seen through the eyes of its major antagonists. January 17 – Conflicts Within the Presidency The American presidency has evolved into the most powerful office on earth. Although presidents represent all Americans, the strongest inhabitants of the White House were inevitably polarizing leaders. Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, TR, FDR, Kennedy, Reagan, and Obama all struggled to forge and keep a majority of the people on their side. Gleaves will explore the most unifying and most divisive 5
presidents in American history. We will consider and discuss what makes a POTUS either a unifier or divider. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20 Location: Donnelly Center
Frumpy, Funky Fashion: Trendy or Tragedy? Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 24 Christine Norrbom, owner of Upon Request, a personal concierge service, was in the designer fashion industry for many years. Providing unique insights into creating fashion wardrobes for women was strategic to her success in working for well-known designers. Tragedy? What does your STYLE say about you? Bring your favorite scarf, shawl, jewelry, hat, or shoes to this interactive presentation on creating your personal STYLE. We each have our own style statement. Let’s fine tune your fashion statement and wear it with conviction. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
Photography and the Stories of Our Lives Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 24 Daniel Bauer, MD, is a retired physician who received his BS in botany and zoology and his medical degree from U of M. He has owned a cabin in western Mackinac County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and has spent time photographing wildflowers and anything else that attracts his naturalist’s curiosity and photographer’s “eye.” Taking photographs helps us remember the important moments in life. Combined, these moments tell the large and small stories of our lives. We will talk first about
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COURSES CONT. how to take better photographs. Then, using his experiences as a nature photographer, Dan will tell a few stories (maybe a lot) about how photography has enriched the memories of his life. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
return to Grand Rapids and help start Mary Free Bed Hospital. M: Bronze $34 Silver $28 NM: $40
From Home Front to WWI and Back: 1910-1930: Two Decades That Changed Grand Rapids
Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 31 David Morgan, Ph.D., is Director of the Alzheimer’s Alliance and Global Impact professor of Translational Sciences at MSU and internationally recognized for his work on immunotherapy and gene therapy to treat Alzheimer-related pathologies. Dr. Morgan will discuss the history of Alzheimer’s disease, our understanding of the causes of the disease, and our most recent attempts to intervene in the disease process. Present medications for Alzheimer’s treat the symptoms but not the underlying 20 year disease process. Recently, medications have been developed that may provide help in treatment and prevention. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 2 Classes – January 24 & 31 Gordon Olson is Grand Rapids’ most well-known City Historian Emeritus who will tell how different the city of Grand Rapids was at the start of WWI from the city we know today. Gordon will discuss both the war front and the home front after the U.S. joined the Allies on April 6, 1917. He will follow local units during the last year of the war, their return home, and how they and their fellow citizens adjusted to the postwar period. Gordon will share the “close to home” stories – such as the orthopedic surgeon who developed his skills on the battlefield, only to
The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease: Preventing Dementia by 2015 or Earlier
FRIDAY Time, Talent, Treasures Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1 Class – January 18 Caroline Cook has a love for everything Grand Rapids. She founded Grand Rapids Running Tours in 2014. Caroline tells fascinating tales and gives guided tours of Grand Rapids. This is a history of philanthropy in Grand Rapids. We are a success story of ordinary citizens and courageous leaders who never stop believing in our community and our future. From our earliest settlers in the nineteenth century until present time, our city has been blessed with a spirit of generosity in vision and action. Students will virtually crisscross downtown via photographs and narrative and visit places and spaces which were gifted to us. For better. For good. For all. M: Bronze $17 Silver $14 NM: $20
FREE MEMBER CLASSES AT THE BROWNE CENTER Exploring the “Green Heart” of Italy on Foot
Kilauea: A Roaring Monster
Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
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January 25
Lace up your snow boots and come for virtual walks and hikes in Umbria, Italy with your guide, Nancy Dunn. She will transport you to landlocked Umbria, the “Green Heart” of Italy. Experience the rolling hills, picturesque medieval towns, truffle farming and beautiful vineyards and valleys. Of course, there will be stops for laughing, regional sustenance and wine toasting with friends. Divertiti in Italia!
It makes news when Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island acts up. Watching it is sometimes a spectator sport, but more recently a roaring monster. Geologist Mary Jane Dockeray the “Doc,” will take you on a tour of this spectacular island and volcano.
TRAVEL TO SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA WITH COLLETTE TRAVEL! $5999 Double Occupancy including air from GRR – 14 days – 19 meals July 25-August 7, 2019
CONTACT SUSAN KOHLOFF – skk901@icloud.com or (989) 763-1774
Registration Form (January Sampler 2019)
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Email __________________________________________________________ Membership (2018-2019 academic year) q Bronze $25 q Silver $60 q Gold $425
OLLI will be closed from Dec. 21- Jan. 1, 2019.
We recommend registering for these classes no later than Thursday, Dec. 20!
Courses
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MONDAY Big History of the North Atlantic 1/7 – North Atlantic, North Sea & Scotland 1/21 – Iceland and the Vikings History of the Witch Hunts Ten Reasons to Hope Series 1/14 – For the Love of Their Great Great Grandchildren 1/28 – They Obeyed the Nazarene Anyway Susan Lovell Book Discussion Lighthouses of Michigan TUESDAY Brexit: Deal or No Deal? The Tree of Life Yoga You Can Do The Crusades History at Europe’s Northern Edge
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WEDNESDAY Playfulness Never Grows Old Volcanoes and Vikings A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words The Monk’s Record Player
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THURSDAY Market Insights and Outlook 2019 Coin Values The Phoenix Disaster of 1847 American Conflict Series 1/17 – Conflicts Within the Presidency Frumpy, Funky Fashion Photography and the Stories of Our Lives From Home Front to WWI and Back The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease
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FRIDAY Time, Talent Treasures
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POSTMASTER PLEASE DELIVER NOVEMBER 19-24, 2018
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Course Schedule Classes begin: January 4, 2019
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College is a community of adults joining together to achieve personal transformation of mind, body, and spirit through lifelong learning and community service.
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