continued from previous page ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT. With Richard Paselk. Explore von Humboldt’s early life, his South American expedition, scientific accomplishments and state−of−the−art instruments. Thurs., Oct. 10, 10 a.m.−noon, $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmem− bers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003) DIGITAL STORYTELLING: REMEMBERING IN THREE IMAGES. With Eileen McGee. Bring your story to life! On a computer, you will use three photos or drawings, add movement and layers of music and/or sound effects. Digitally create a personal story about a place, special person or life transition. Thurs., Oct. 17−31, 10 a.m.−1 p.m. $75/ OLLI members, $100/nonmembers. OLLI: 826− 5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010) DISCOVERING YOUR INNER WISDOM WITH SOULCOLLAGE® With Marilyn Montgomery. An intuitive, expressive art process in which you con− struct a card deck that becomes a personal visual journal. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy the process designed for both beginners and those with experience in the process. Thurs., Oct. 17− Nov. 21, 3−5 p.m. $80/OLLI members, $105/non− members. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010) FINGERPAINTING ON YOUR IPAD: THE NEXT LEVEL. For those students who enjoyed the first OLLI iPad painting classes, artist Claire Iris Schencke will take you to the next level. The first class taught students to walk on the touch screen; this class will teach you how to dance! Thurs., Oct. 17 & 24, 2−6 p.m. $65/OLLI members, $90/non− members. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010) FINGERPAINTING ON YOUR IPAD: The Next Level incorporates photos, wild use of layers and filters and startling transformations. With Claire Iris Schencke. Thurs’s, Oct. 17 & 24, 2−6 p.m. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0926) GENTLE YOGA IN FERNDALE. Increase health and flexibility in body and mind with Laurie Birdsall. All levels welcome. Tues’s & Thurs’s, Oct. 1−17, 10−11 a.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826− 5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O0926) GENTLE YOGA. With Patricia Starr. Learn yoga with focus on both floor and standing poses for strength, balance and flexibility at any age. Mon.s, Oct. 7−21, 1:30−3 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003) HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOLKLORE. With Renee Ross. Myths, tales, jokes, foodways, legends, music, tweets, games, art, music, clothing, and a lot more. This class will look at local folklore in all its different forms. Tues.s, Oct. 8−29, 10 a.m.−noon. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 826− 5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003) MID−LIFE & BEYOND. With Debbie Hatch. Horm− ones, sex, relationships, empty nests, osteoporosis, nutrition and vitamins. Menopause is the prime time to evaluate your personal health and to make a plan to be your best throughout your life. Mon.s, Oct. 7−21, 6−8 p.m. $45/OLLI members, $70/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880.www.humboldt.edu/ olli (O−1003)
INK, BRUSH, PEN: FROM EAST TO WEST. Create a series of unique ink drawings in this lively art class. With Julie McNiel. Thurs’s, Oct. 3−Nov. 7, noon−2 p.m. $80/OLLI members, $105/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0926) INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE. Learn more about playing and defending in a trump or no−trump contract and clarify many complex bidding issues. With Robert Fornes. Wed’s, Oct. 2−Nov. 6, 10 a.m.−noon. $75/OLLI members, $100/nonmembers. OLLI: 826− 5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O0926) INTRODUCTION TO STEEL DRUMS. Learn to play short tunes and hear a brief history of the origins of the steel drum. All levels welcome. With Kate Lang−Salazar. Fri.s, Oct. 4−25, 10−11:30 a.m. $75/OLLI members, $100/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003) LIFE & FILMS OF STANLEY KUBRICK. Known for his dazzling cinematography, detailed costuming, sets & controversial subjects, Kubrick is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all times. With Philip Wright. Tues.’s, Oct. 1−Nov. 12, 6−9 p.m. $85/ OLLI members, $110/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0926) MOVING YOUR WORDS: A WRITING CLASS. With Suzanne Samberg. Develop ideas, expand your imagination and move your words out of your brain and onto paper. Choose one of two sessions in GARBERVILLE Wed., Oct. 16−Nov. 6 or Eureka Thurs., Oct. 17−Nov. 7, 3:30−5:30 p.m. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010) NATIVE PLANTS OF THE HEADWATERS FOREST RESERVE. Join botanist Jennifer Wheeler & park ranger Julie Clark on a hike to learn about native plants & tales of cultural history. Wed., Oct. 2, 2−4 p.m. OLLI members only $10. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0926)
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
RUSSIAN ALASKA: 1730 TO 1870. Beginning with the history of the historic site Fort Ross in Mendo− cino County, Laurent Cleenewerck will share about the Russian colonization of Alaska in the 1700s and 1800s, as well as the legacy of the Russian era to present day. Thurs., Oct. 17−31, 10 a.m.−noon. $55/ OLLI members, $80/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli SENIOR ACTION COALITION. Use your knowledge and experience to take action on pressing issues affecting older adults. Seniors, boomers welcome. Grassroots, non−partisan, current focus health care. Meetings held third Wed. of every month, 11:30 a.m.−1:30 p.m. at Jefferson School, 1000 B St. For more information, e−mail psa@a1aa.org or call (707) 442−3763.
OUR PATHWAYS TO HEALTH. Marion Love and Toni Martin co−lead this class. Developed by the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self−Manage− ment Program with focus on supporting partici− pants to make achievable goals and improve health. Mon.s, Oct. 7− Nov. 11 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $5/OLLI members only. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003)
SEQUOIA PARK ZOO: A CENTURY OF HISTORY AND THE EXCITING FUTURE OF CALIFORNIA’S OLDEST ZOO. With Gretchen Ziegler and Amber Neilson.Participants learn about operating a modern zoo through lectures, behind−the−scenes tours, animal encounters, and other engaging activities. Sat., Oct. 5−19, 9 a.m.−noon, $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003)
OUR WWII HOME FRONT. With Ray Hillman. Through lecture, slideshow, artifacts and an exten− sive field trip, learn what was going on along the Humboldt County coast during WWII. Fri., Oct. 11, 5:30−8 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.−2 p.m. $65/ OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010)
SEVEN MAJOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANI− ZATIONS. With Laurent Cleenewerck. An in−depth discussion of some of the most influential interna− tional organizations. Tues., Oct. 15−Nov. 5, 10 a.m.− noon. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010)
PILATES PLUS FOR OLLI. With Joanne Fornes. Build a stronger, healthier body. Improve posture, bal− ance and flexibility with the elegant, flowing movements of Pilates. Wed., Oct. 16−Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.−noon. $70/OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010) WRITING YOUR LIFE. With Suzanne Samberg. Write about what makes us who we are−the moments, events, people, comedies and tragedies. Choose one of two sessions in GARBERVILLE Wed., Oct. 16−Nov. 6 or Eureka Thurs., Oct. 17−Nov. 7, 1−3 p.m. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010)
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TELLING OUR STORIES. Ali Freedlund will cover the basic elements of story and storytelling including purpose, character development, style, and delivery of oral telling. Wed.s, Oct. 9−Nov.6, 2− 4 p.m. $75/OLLI members, $100/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880. www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1003) TRADING THE PALATE: HUMANITY, PLANTS & EVOLVING CUISINE. Join Philip Wright in exploring the origins of our most revered crops−including tomatoes and coffee−and how these plants have influenced cuisine, trade and civilization. Wed., Oct. 16−30, 6−8 p.m. $55/OLLI members, $80/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880 www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−1010)
Spiritual
ARCATA ZEN GROUP MEDITATION. Arcata & Eureka. Beginners welcome. ARCATA: Sun’s 7:55 a.m. At NorthCoast Aikido on F Street (entrance in alley between 8th and 9th, upstairs). Call 826− 1701 or visit arcatazengroup.org. EUREKA: Wed’s 5:55 p.m., 730 K Street upstairs. Call 845−8399 or barryevans9@yahoo.com. (S1226) KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP. Under the direc− tion of Lama Lodru Rinpoche. We practice Tibetan meditation, followed by discussion. All are welcome. For more info contact Lama Nyugu (707) 442−7068, Fierro_roman@yahoo.com. Sun’s 6 p.m, Community Yoga Center 890 G St, Arcata. Our webpage is www.kdkarcatagroup.org (S−1226) TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka, and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres. 442−4240 www.tarotofbecoming.com (S1226) WARRIOR DHARMA SERIES IN ARCATA. W/Frank Berliner, Professor of Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University, Boulder CO. The profound teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche are presented through lively informal talks, guided meditations, and personal interaction. Introduc− tion: Fri. Oct. 4, 7−9 p.m. Warrior Dharma Program Dancing with Hope & Fear: Sat. & Sun. Oct. 5−6, 9 a.m − 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Fee: $150. For more info., location, & register call (707) 822−4737. WHAT IS YOGA? With Karen Harris. At Om Shala Yoga. Sept. 29 & Oct. 20. Two sections per day: 1− 2:30 p.m. & 3−4:30 p.m. Explore some of the spiri− tual traditions that have shaped the contemporary practice of asana. Fee: $18 per class, $60 for all 4. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825−YOGA (9642) www.omshalayoga.com (S−0926)
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