OLLI @ Furman Winter 2025

WELCOME

to the Winter Term at OLLI!

I love the first week of a new term at OLLI. Members are excited about their new courses, about being back at “school,” and about seeing OLLI friends after a break. The coffee bar is busy, the Marvin Book Nook is stocked with books and full of people looking for their next great read, volunteers are helping with parking stickers, instructors are in the classrooms sharing their knowledge with eager participants, student workers are making new nametags, and the office volunteers and staff are answering a lot of questions. It’s a crazybusy week, but it’s a fun kind of busy!

As I look through this winter’s offerings, I am already looking forward to the first week of the winter term and a renewal of the fun I’ve just described. What kind of fun will you treat yourself to this winter? Maybe you’ll try out a new course. Maybe there’s a Special Interest Group that piques your interest. Is there a travel opportunity on your can’t-miss list?

I think it is accurate to say that every single thing we do at OLLI originated with a member’s idea. I hope that if you have a new idea for a course, a travel destination, a Special Interest Group, a social event, or something else we haven’t even thought of that you will share that idea. Bonus points if you help make the idea a reality. I’d love to hear your ideas—drop by my office any time. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Nancy Kennedy Director, OLLI@Furman University

Important Dates for 2024-2025

December 3 ......... Winter Term Registration for course package owners

December 5 ......... Winter Term Registration for single course purchases

January 13 ............ First Day of Winter Term classes

January 20 ........... No class, MLK Jr. holiday

February 18 .......... Spring Term Registration for course package owners

February 20 ......... Spring Term Registration for single course purchases

March 10 .............. Last day of Winter term classes

March 20 .............. Back to Class Reception

March 24 .............. First Day of Spring Term classes

April 18................. No class, Good Friday

May 16.................. Last day of Spring Term classes

Best Way to Register

1. ONLINE: Go to furman.edu/olli and click on the Registration link. (If you are new to OLLI, create a new account.) Your user name may be your firstname.lastname or one you created. Type in your user name and password to access your account. Click on Forgot Password to create a new one and access your account. (credit card only)

2. IN PERSON: On registration day, go to the OLLI Office on the Furman campus, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville. The OLLI office is located in the Herring Center for Continuing Education. You will be registered immediately. (cash or check only)

3. BY MAIL: Send your completed registration with payment (check made out to Furman University) to OLLI @ Furman, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. (check only)

Forms that are mailed in or dropped off will be processed after all walk-in customers are assisted.

Membership Fees

To participate in any OLLI course, trip, or event, you must first join OLLI @ Furman for the academic year. The cost of $65 covers coffee, parking, lifeguard, bonus trips, seminars, software, and other incidental fees incurred by the program during the year. Once you have joined, you then have a choice of purchasing individual courses or a package of courses at a lower per-course cost that can be used over the three terms of the academic year (Sept.-May). 4-week courses

Courses at a glance Winter 2025

Art

ART104 Reading Old Master Paintings (Tu, 1:30 PM)

ART108 At the Movies with George Stevens (W, 1:30 PM)

ART109 Film Genres (Th, 1:30 PM)

Current Events and Business

CEB1719 Retirement Income & Inheritance (Tu, 1:30 PM)

CEB1742 Income & Wealth Inequality (M, 9:00 AM)

CEB1762 Learn, Forrest, Learn (W, 1:30 PM)

CEB1776 America and the World (W, 3:15 PM)

CEB1778 Financial Workshop (M, 9:00 AM)

CEB1780 Great Decisions (Th, 9:00 AM)

CEB1788 Human Geography (M, 1:30 PM)

CEB1789 Life Happens (M, 10:45 AM)

CEB1790 People of the Amazon (W, 11:00 AM)

Computers and Technology

CPT313 Computers Are Not Magic (Th, 10:45 AM)

CPT349 Ready to Byte into Apple? (M, 2:30 PM)

CPT335 iPhone for Seniors (Tu, 10:45 AM)

Health, Fitness & Exercise

HFE501 Monday's Intermediate Hiking (M, 8:30 AM)

HFE503 The Rock Stars (F, 8:00 AM)

HFE509 Talk & Walk (Tu, 9:00 AM)

HFE510 Peter's Slow Hiking (Th, 9:00 AM)

HFE513 High Country Hikers (M, 8:30 AM)

HFE515 Aquacize (Tu & Th, 9:00 AM)

HFE519 Folk & Line Dance Favorites (W, 10:45 AM)

HFE527 Yoga Therapy (M, 12:00 PM)

HFE579 Stretch and Tone (M, 10:45 AM)

HFE581a Pickleball I (Tu, 10:45 AM)

HFE581b Pickleball I (F, 10:45 AM)

HFE589 Let's Get Stronger! (Tu, 9:00 AM)

HFE611 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (M, 3:15 PM)

HFE613 Beginner Friendly Yoga (F, 8:30 AM)

HFE618 Let's Get Toned and Fit (Th, 9:00 AM)

HFE619 Essentrics (M, 9:00 AM)

HFE620 Ageless Grace (M, 10:45 AM)

HFE621 Scripture Scents (M, 1:30 PM)

HFE562 Yoga for the Optimal You (M, 1:30 PM)

History & Politics

HIS615a Espionage & Covert Operations (Tu, 1:30 PM)

HIS615b Espionage & Covert Operations (W, 10:45 AM)

HIS617 Khans and Marco Polo (W, 9:00 AM)

HIS671 Beyond the Titanic (Th, 1:30 PM)

HIS682 Real West to the Reel West (Tu, 10:45 AM)

HIS683 The Great Debate (Th, 1:30 PM)

HIS684 Monarchy to Democracy (Tu, 10:45 AM)

HIS685 Interesting Characters (W, 10:45 AM)

HIS703 Politics in Russia (M, 10:45 AM)

HIS704 American International Relations (Tu, 9:00 AM)

HIS953 The Myth of Left and Right (M, 1:30 PM)

HIS958 WWII: Amazing Women (Th, 1:30 PM)

HIS959 Cities of the Islamic World (M, 9:00 AM)

HIS960 Feisty Women of Faith (M, 1:30 PM)

HIS988 SC in the New Nation (Th, 10:45 AM)

Languages

LAN711 Intro to Latin II (Tu, 1:00 PM)

LAN755 Destinos: Spanish IV (W, 10:45 AM)

LAN792 Biblical Hebrew III (M, 9:00 AM)

LAN802 Let's Speak More Italian (W, 10:45 AM)

LAN803 Spanish for Travel (W, 3:15 PM)

LAN804 Simple French Conversations (W, 10:45 AM)

LAN806 Cupid & Psyche (T, 3:00 PM)

Literature

LIT100a Let's Read and Talk (Tu, 9:00 AM)

LIT100b Let's Read and Talk (Tu, 9:00 AM)

LIT109a Experienced Writers Write On (W, 10:45 AM)

LIT109b Experienced Writers Write On (Th, 10:45 AM)

LIT110 Discovering Carl Sandburg (W, 1:30 PM)

LIT111 Animal Crackers (W, 10:45 AM)

LIT112 Poetry Writing Workshop (Tu, 1:30 PM)

LIT113 Shakespeare's Women, Sex, and Love (Tu, 10:45 AM)

LIT114 Nine Prompts, Nine Poems (W, 1:30 PM)

LIT115 Shakespeare Does Tragedy Part II (Th, 10:45 AM)

Music

MUS204 Finding Your Voice (W, 10:45 AM)

MUS208 Intro to Mountain Dulcimer (W, 9:00 AM)

MUS209 Forgotten Women in Music (Tu, 10:45 AM)

MUS302 Guitar II (Tu, 9:00 AM)

Practical Arts & Hobbies

PAH800 Woodcarving 101 (W, 9:00 AM)

PAH805 Fabulous Flavorful Food (W, 1:30 PM)

PAH834 Woodcarving 201 (W, 1:00 PM)

PAH863 Who Doesn't Like Magic (Th, 9:00 AM)

PAH873 Chess II (M, 10:45 AM)

PAH876 Infinity: Space Rummy (M, 9:00 AM)

PAH879a Zentangle Tiles (M, 1:30 PM)

PAH879b Zentangle Tiles (W, 1:30 PM)

PAH931 Junk Journal Making (Th, 10:45 AM)

PAH942 Texas 42 (Th, 1:30 PM)

PAH945a Watts Cooking (M, 10:45 AM)

PAH945b Watts Cooking (M, 10:45 AM)

PAH947 Intro to Cake Decorating (Tu, 1:30 PM)

PAH948 Chardonnay & Cabernet (Tu, 1:30 PM)

PAH949 Machine Applique (Tu, 9:00 AM)

PAH951 Artisan Cheese Tasting (W, 3:15 PM)

PAH952 Greeting Cards (Th, 9:00 AM)

PAH953 Acrylic Painting (M, 1:00 PM)

Photography

PHO1637 Artistry in Photography (Th, 9:00 AM)

PHO1652 Box of Chocolates (Tu, 1:30 PM)

PHO1660 Digital Storytelling (Th, 10:45 AM)

PHO1705 iPhone Photography (W, 9:00 AM)

PHO1707 Inspiring Spaces (Tu, 9:00 AM)

PHO1718 Intro to Photography (Th, 9:00 AM)

Psychology & Personal Growth

PPG1317 Memories are Made of This (W, 9:00 AM)

PPG1335 Neuroscience Research (Tu, 3:15 PM)

PPG1342 Uncharted Journey (M, 9:00 AM)

PPG1353 Handling Tough Conversations (W, 1:00 PM)

PPG1367 Whole Brain Thinking (Tu, 1:30 PM)

PPG1404 Bridging the Gap (Th, 10:45 AM)

PPG1405 What Your Body is Saying (M, 10:45 AM)

PPG1406 Heart Centered Living (M, 9:00 AM)

Religion & Philosophy

RPH1003 Jewish Rituals, History and Culture (F, 10:45 AM)

RPH1007 Mormonism and American Culture (Th, 1:30 PM)

RPH1008 Stories about Jesus: Luke (M, 10:45 AM)

RPH1009 Great Christian Theologians (Th, 10:45 AM)

RPH1010 Contemporary American Christianities (W, 10:45 AM)

RPH901 The Great Jewish Philosophers (M, 10:45 AM)

RPH903 The Hebrew Prophets (M, 1:30 PM)

Science & Math

SNM1022 Canine/Feline Surgery (M, 9:00 AM)

SNM1030 Weather 101 (M, 9:00 AM)

SNM1036 Fascinating Fishes (W, 10:45 AM)

SNM1097 How Airplanes Fly (Tu, 10:45 AM)

SNM2000 Chasing Methuselah (Tu, 10:45 AM)

SNM2011 Addictive Molecules (M, 10:45 AM)

SNM2012 Great Mistakes in Science (W, 9:00 AM)

SNM2013 Cosmic Curiosity (Th, 1:00 PM)

Want to take

a

Zoom class alongside OLLI members in North Carolina?

Consider joining one of the following courses offered in partnership with OLLI @ NC State University.

HIS959 Historic Cities of the Islamic World Monday, 9:00 a.m.

CEB1788 Human Geography Monday, 1:30 p.m.

HIS615b Espionage & Covert Operations Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.

CEB1790 Maijuna People of the Amazon Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.

SNM2013 Cosmic Curiosity Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

OLLI Council

Executive Council

PRESIDENT

Kathy Roed

VP OF MEMBERSHIP & PRESIDENT- ELECT

Doug Dorman

VP OF ADMINISTRATION

Al Wargo

AT LARGE

Kenneth Baxter

John Bissell

Betsy Forbush

Gayl Glover

George Hammond

Ron Tullis

Committee Chairs

CURRICULUM

Yvonne Matthews

Tony Caruso

INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

(To be determined)

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

Al Wargo

LONG - RANGE PLANNING

Grady Jordan

OLLILIFE

Jean Hess

OUTREACH

(To be determined)

SOCIAL

Patti Wargo

TRAVEL

Sonya Hammond

VOLUNTEERS

Gayle Brown

Course Descriptions

Monday

HFE501 Monday’s Intermediate Hiking

Monday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Herring Center, Parking Lot (front of Timmons) (HPL), IP

Winter is one of the best times of the year to hike. The leaves are off the trees and there are no insects or snakes to contend with. We will typically hike 5 to 10 miles on moderate to, on some occasions, strenuous trails. All hikers should already be in good cardio shape, and be able to easily walk a flat, 2-mile course in their neighborhood in under 1 hour (2/mph pace). Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes and dress in layers appropriate for the weather. Bring plenty of water and lunch. We normally meet in the parking lot closest to the front of Timmons Arena in time to form carpools and leave by 8:30 a.m. However, depending on weather or travel distance we may elect to depart sooner or from a different location. We will share the cost of gas.

Jess Greer and Meir Peretz enjoy the outdoors and will lead this hike.

HFE513 High Country Hikers

Monday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Herring Center, Parking Lot (front of Timmons) (HPL), IP

High Country Hikers is an Intermediate hiking group exploring the mountain trails of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Hikes will be 5-8 miles with up to 1800 feet of elevation and range from moderate to strenuous. Please clear this physical activity with your physician. Bring water, lunch, hiking gear and hiking boots. We meet in the parking lot in front of Timmons Arena and typically leave at 8:30 a.m. Depending on weather and travel distance we may elect to depart sooner or from a different location.

We carpool and share the cost of gas. Steve Davis and Jimmy Vissage enjoy hiking and will lead this course.

CEB1742 Impacts of Income & Wealth Inequality

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

This course will explore the causes and impacts of income and wealth inequality in the US and globally. Topics will include how inequality is measured, the historical beginnings, and the impact of inequality on families, businesses and society. Specific examples will include gender and racial disparities, economics in the sports and corporate world, and how government tax and regulatory policies affect inequality. Class will discuss the question of "is inequality harmful to society" and if so, what steps can be taken to mitigate its effects? The course format will include lectures, short videos and class discussion. This four-week course ends Feb 10.

David Johnson is retired from AT&T/ Lucent and is a former college and OLLI instructor. Don Hubble is a retired corporate executive and board member. Both have a longtime interest in public policy issues.

CEB1778 Financial Workshop

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

This course covers essential financial topics for retirees including: The Four Pillars of New Retirement, postpaycheck life, money management, asset protection, tax-free investing, healthcare planning, estate planning basics, and scam awareness.

Timothy (T.J) Nielsen is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. He is a former teacher and a graduate of Hillsdale College.

HFE619 Essentrics

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Essentrics is a full body movement

class that awakens every cell to unlock your body’s potential. Essentrics combines strengthening and stretching to develop a strong, toned body with the complete ability of moving each joint and muscle freely and with full range of motion. It is a functional fitness class designed to address the needs of your full body: to build global strength and mobility while being respectful to its natural limitations. To feel strong, healthy, vibrant and pain free, your workout should help you build strength and mobility while being respectful to the natural limitations of your musculoskeletal system. At every age, you should have healthy joints, healthy connective tissue, healthy muscles, and an equal balance of strength and mobility. Essentrics is a safe, effective workout for every age. Please bring a yoga mat, a small hand towel, and water. We work barefoot or stocking feet. This 4-week class ends February 10.

Bec Cunningham is a Certified Level 3 Essentrics Instructor. She currently teaches Essentrics classes at Senior Action and Mauldin Sports Center. She is also a certified SilverSneakers instructor.

HIS959 Historic Cities of the Islamic World

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Meets Online, Z

This course aims at presenting the emergence and development of the Islamic city as well as the influences that shaped it. I shall present some examples of pre-modern cities from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to Central Asia and north India in the east. I shall look into aspects and the way in which cities established and evolved in the early Islamic period in terms of both physical transformation and the production of a Muslim urban imaginary. Also, I shall look into the role the central power and regional states played in urban planning, building and other developments. I shall give examples of the role played by dynasties in founding and shaping cities as spaces to fulfill various

social, political, religious and cultural functions. Also, I shall comment on the influence and the role played by specific institutions in urban life, and whether the religion of Islam affected the understanding of that role. This course will be offered in partnership with OLLI @ NC State.

Theodora Zampaki (DPhil GraecoArabic Studies) is a tutor at the Hellenic Open University, Greece. She has been offering courses for OLLI at Furman University since 2021.

LAN792 Biblical Hebrew III

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

This course will teach basic Biblical Hebrew, with the object of being able to read and understand the original text of the Hebrew Bible. This is a continuation of a course that began in Spring 2024. Required book: “The First Hebrew Primer”, Third editionEKS publishing co. It can be ordered through ekspublishing.com

Fred Leffert is a Greenville physician with a lifelong interest in Jewish Studies. He has taught several Hebrew classes since 2000.

PAH876 Infinity: Space Rummy the Card Game

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

If you love to play cards, especially Rummy, then this course is for you. It's great for the mind and it's very unpredictable every time you play, because the action cards and wild cards can change the whole outcome. Warning: It can be very, very frustrating - especially when you're excited because you can win on your next turn. But you don't because the next player throws down a Refuel action card that gives each player, except for the person who put down the Refuel action card, three more cards? Infinity has two decks of cards: 104 playing cards, three wild cards and four action cards for a total of 111 cards.

Betsy Lauber, retired first grade

teacher, created this card game in 2009.

PPG1342 Uncharted Journey

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

This is an interactive discussion course that will help students consider the steps of loss, letting go, and growth involved in any transition - large or small. Required book: "Uncharted Journey: On the Challenges of Getting Older and Other Life Transitions" by Beth Templeton (ISBN 1945338962). This four-week course ends February 10. Beth Lindsay Templeton is a poverty advocate, Presbyterian USA minister, and author of fourteen books.

PPG1406 Heart Centered Living

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

Too often, we think of the heart as being the part of us that leads us most astray. This couldn’t be further from the truth! This course is designed to help you awaken to the possibilities of living from your true heart; a life full of Acceptance, Presence, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Joy. You will begin by learning Heart Based Meditation -one of the most effective ways you can positively impact your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We will then focus on how to accept anything, be more present, find gratitude even in the toughest of times, forgive any transgression, and live a life full of joy. The promise is not that you will be able to do all of this with ease by the end of the course; it is that you will have a deeper understanding of why you might struggle with one (or all!) of these facets of the heart, and have clear direction on how you might shift your experience with a solid foundation of meditation and connecting to your true self.

Sarah Troy is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Integrative Counselor, Heart-Based Meditation Instructor,

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist with over 5000 hours of training in consciousness-based holistic healing.

SNM1022 Introduction to Canine/Feline Surgery

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

Welcome to the dynamic, interesting, and complex (yet common sense) world of routinely performed dog and cat surgeries. Each week, we will explore one of the anatomical systems of the animal body, beginning with the musculoskeletal system in week #1.

You will be familiarized with the vast variety of surgical procedures available for many of the common congenital, acquired and accidental maladies facing our pet population today. The goal will be to, in a fun, interactive, and hopefully interesting way, simplify and discuss the procedures, after care, and techniques used in many of the surgeries you hear about today. Time will be allotted to discuss any personal pet procedures you and your dog/cat may have experienced. The main goal is to unravel any myths and fears associated with the word SURGERY!

Dr. Kenneth I. Winkler will lead this course. He has a B.S. Degree from Rutgers University in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. His Doctorate Degree (DVM) was obtained at Cornell University and is in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. His career spanned almost 40 years of general practice and referral surgery practice.

SNM1030 Weather 101

Monday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

This is a basic overview of the atmospheric dynamics that contribute to the formation of weather systems as well as discussion of the characteristics of the various weather systems one can encounter. In addition, we will have fun looking at the weather patterns we are actually encountering at the time of the

course. No scientific background is required. A weather forecaster you won't become, but you will be better able to interpret weather reports with a much better understanding of what's happening around you.

Sykes DeHart, a retired physician, has had an interest in understanding weather systems from the perspective of both a pilot and a sailor. He has taught OLLI courses since 1998.

CEB1789 Life Happens

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

Life is unpredictable, and financial planning is key to confidently navigating each stage with assurance and stability. "Life Happens: Financial Planning for Every Stage" is an allencompassing course tailored to steer individuals and families through the intricacies of financial planning, no matter their current life phase or financial standing.

Life Happens: Financial Planning for Every Stage:

• What is different about retirement?

• How much money will you need in retirement?

• What are the options for closing the retirement income gap?

• How do you convert retirement resources into income?

Whether you're just starting out or over, gearing up for retirement, or at any point in between, this course equips you with the acumen and instruments necessary for making sound financial choices. Enroll to build the assurance needed to confront financial obstacles with determination and secure a prosperous future for yourself and your family.

Following his graduation from Furman University with a degree in Business Management, Justin Chastain embarked on a career in finance. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Consultant ®, and Certified Retirement Counselor ® designations.

HFE579 Stretch and Tone

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

This class will have a mat format of strength, flexibility and tone. No weights are needed. Please bring water and a mat to each class.

Marsha Lyon was a personal trainer and fitness instructor for 15 years in New York. She taught spin for 10 years there, as well as pilates, before moving to South Carolina.

HFE620 Ageless Grace

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

Ageless Grace® is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 functions of the brain – strategic planning, memory/recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination, and kinesthetic learning – and simultaneously addresses all 21 physical skills needed for lifelong optimal function. Class is conducted while seated in a chair. You will be surprised by the scientific reasons for this.

Carole McAfee has been a dancer all her life. While living in Clinton, SC, she owned a dance studio, teaching ballet and jazz. Currently, Carole takes Nia classes in Hendersonville.

HIS703 Politics in Russia

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

This course examines politics in Russia from two different perspectives, one American and the other Russian. From an American perspective, why, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, have hopes for the emergence of a liberal and democratic Russia not been realized? (“What went wrong?”) From a Russian perspective, in the 20th century the Russian state collapsed twice, the first time at the start of the century (1917) and the second time at the end of the century (1991). Each collapse produced catastrophic consequences for the Russian people (and not only for them). What can Russians do, in

the early 21st century, to prevent yet a third state collapse? (“What is to be done?”) This 4-week course ends February 10.

Dr. Aron Tannenbaum is a semiretired professor of political science specializing in Soviet/Russian politics. He currently teaches Russian Politics at Clemson. His degrees are from Brown (A.B.) and Indiana (PhD).

PAH873 Chess II

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

This is the next level chess class for people who know how to play chess and want to improve their skills. Completion of Chess I is not required if you know how to play chess, but would be helpful. This is a class that teaches openings, middle games, end games, tactics, strategy, planning and piece development in greater depth.

The class will have instruction time and game play time, with instructor assistance as needed.

Jan Blasenak, a US Chess Federation Class A tournament player with over 50 years of chess playing experience, has taught chess since 2006 at the high school level and at OLLI since 2015.

PAH945a Watts Cooking: If I Can; You Can

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

Not a class, but an exposure to simple recipes. Recipes that use off-the-shelf items to prepare meals. Hoppin John, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Chili, and Frogmore Stew. Materials fee of $28 due to the instructor at the first class. This 4-week class ends February 10.

Larry Watts is a retired mechanical engineer and longtime OLLI member. He is not a trained chef. He is just a guy who loves to eat.

PAH945b Watts Cooking: If I Can; You Can

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

Not a class, but an exposure to simple recipes. Recipes that use off-the-shelf items to prepare meals. Hoppin John, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Chili, and Frogmore Stew. Materials fee of $28 due to the instructor at the first class. This 4-week course begins February 17.

Larry Watts is a retired mechanical engineer and longtime OLLI member. He is not a trained chef. He is just a guy who loves to eat.

Get involved in our community of learners

OLLI@Furman thrives on member involvement and is led by a volunteer council, elected by the membership under policies and procedures adopted by the members. We encourage everyone to be a part of the OLLI community by volunteering in some capacity within the program. Full participation can give you a sense of ownership while you have fun meeting new friends.

Administration and Finance Committee decides on the length of terms, membership fees, expenditure of endowment funds, etc. Generally meets once a term.

Class Liaisons act as a bridge between the instructor, students and the office staff in a class in which they are currently enrolled. Give weekly updates from OLLI Notes and general assistance to instructor.

Curriculum Committee seeks competent instructors to teach a well-balanced variety of classes. Subcommittees are based on interest areas from history to art to hobbies. Usually meets three times a term to plan the courses for the following term.

Instructor Support Committee supports our incredible instructors through mentors, evaluations and training sessions. Meets a couple of times each term.

OLLILife is produced four times a year and includes articles and information from the membership and committees. Writers, photographers and editors are always needed!

Instructors are all volunteers with a love of learning and sharing their ideas and life lessons.

Long-Range Planning Committee considers the needs and goals for three, five and ten years into the future. Meets about once per term.

Office Assistants greet people while getting to know a lot about the program and how it works, from phone calls and registrations to battery replacements and shelving books. Can work around your schedule.

Social Committee plans our fun times together outside the classroom and is made up of a few who coordinate the many members. Hosts events all year long.

Volunteer Committee encourages member involvement, working to match those interested in volunteering with opportunities on OLLI committees as well as other aspects of the OLLI @ Furman program.

For more information, contact Heidi Wright at heidi.wright@furman.edu or 864.294.2997. You can also indicate your interest on your registration form.

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

PPG1405 Knowing What Your Body is Saying

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Meets Online, Z

The human body (the Soma) holds the secret to creating permanent positive change through accessing its languages of sensations, perceptions, emotions, images, and dreams. The Soma contains the wisdom of knowing how to handle challenging situations such as inner and outer conflicts and fears. It can enable vibrant health and facilitate a welllived meaningful life. However, within the Soma are inner blocks from childhood and adult negative experiences. To remove the blocks, we must understand what they are and how to move our bodies in new ways to learn positive paths of change. This course will address how to do that in AN EXPERIENTIAL WAY. This is not a class for just discussion! Rather the focus will be on using body-based experiences that will help you create your own map of movement, sensations, images, feelings, and emotions that will create the life you want.

Dianne Greyerbiehl spent over 40 years working with individuals and groups to create intentions and plans for creating a healthy life well-lived. She has a Neuroscience Ph.D., 3 master's degrees and numerous body-oriented certifications.

RPH1008 Stories about Jesus: Luke

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

Each gospel presents a distinct story and portrait of Jesus of Nazareth. In this course, we look at the account given in what we've come to call The Gospel According to Luke. We'll compare it to the other synoptic gospels [Matthew & Mark} and seek to find its distinctive voice. This study will be from a historical-critical point of view. That's to say, we will be approaching the text like we would any other writing making no assumptions about its "inspiration" or "truthfulness." We just want to see what the text says and try to

understand it in its historical context.

Reading the gospel in a good translation several times before the course would not be discouraged at all. Hint, hint.

David is a former Presbyterian minister/retired healthcare chaplain and ethicist. Undergraduate studies in biblical studies/philosophy. Graduate studies in Bible, theology/philosophy, and ethics. He's a lifelong student of biblical material, dedicated to promoting religious/biblical literacy.

RPH901 The Great Jewish Philosophers

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

The class will discuss some of the great Jewish philosophers, including Philo, Maimonides, Spinoza, Mendelssohn, Buber, Kaplan, and Heschel. We will consider the historical period in which each flourished, his personality, and the content of his work. Emphasis will be on an interactive class.

Fred Leffert is a Greenville physician with a lifelong interest in Jewish Studies. He has taught several Hebrew classes since 2000.

SNM2011 Addictive Molecules that Changed History

Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

Short intro to biochemistry in the first session followed each week by a particular addictive molecule or group of similar molecules. Explore how these molecules have power over us and the sometimes-positive effect, but mostly negative effect they have played in human history. Learn how the trade in sugar and rum led to the proliferation of slavery in the Americas and how opium dominated a country. While most addictive or habit-forming molecules are naturally occurring, we will see how human endeavor has found ways to make them more potent or powerful and ultimately more addictive.

Tony Nedved retired from Michelin

and has a B.S. in chemistry from Furman. He taught at Greenville Tech and Tri-County Tech part-time.

HFE527 Yoga Therapy

Monday, 12-1:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Yoga Therapy is tailored to address conditions such as pain, mobility challenges, arthritis, stress, depression, insomnia, anxiety, and other health concerns. Classes are offered in a chair or on a mat, utilizing movement, breath awareness guided relaxation and other tools. This fourweek course ends February 10.

Beth Blanchard is a 1000-Hour Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT, Yoga Teacher and CPU, with over 25 year’s experience. She has a private practice working individually with medical conditions, injuries and diseases safely since 2013.

PAH953 Acrylic Painting

Monday, 1-4 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

Acrylic paint is the most versatile of the painting mediums. We will explore many techniques handson while creating wonderful artistic expressions.

Cathryn Rice, artist, is retired after 35 years teaching art in Greenville County schools. She gives workshops and clinics in a variety of art media which include painting, jewelry, color theory, and composition.

HFE562 Yoga for the Optimal You

Monday, 1:30-2:45 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Honor your body with this balanced, core-strengthening, and energizing yoga practice. Ideal for those with arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease, yoga increases strength, cardiovascular health, muscle tone, stamina, and flexibility. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, this class offers a holistic approach to boost metabolism. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Each

week, explore asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath techniques) with a focus on specific areas, fostering selfexploration and transformation.

Kristi Ried-Barton is a registered yoga trainer, life coach, nutritionist and director of It's Yoga! Studio. She teaches classes, gives private sessions, provides an in-depth study of yoga/teacher training, conducts retreats, and facilitates workshops.

CEB1788 Human Geography

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Meets Online, Z

This course examines global spatial patterns related to demography, culture, and economic development. Departing from traditional geographic discussions centered on landforms, we’ll direct our attention towards the interplay of human systems. You’ll gain an understanding of why the world population will never reach 12 billion, why sub-Saharan Africa struggles economically, why the English language is so globally dominant, and more! This course will be offered in partnership with OLLI @ NC State. This 4-week course ends February 10.

While majoring in Secondary Education at Clemson, Alex Fagan also received a minor in Geography. He taught AP Human Geography at Greenville High School for 9 years and is now Program Coordinator for Curriculum at OLLI @ Furman.

HFE621 Scripture Scents

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

People sometimes think that essential oils are a "new thing" when they are as old as the Bible. During the course we'll look at specific oils mentioned in the Bible using Bible stories and actual scents. Students will learn about aromatherapy, ways to use essential oils, safety, and and modern-day uses of the essential oils. This 4-week course ends February 10.

Beth Lindsay Templeton is a poverty advocate, Presbyterian USA minister, and author of fourteen books. Amy Jump-Long is a Certified

Aromatherapist, licensed massage and bodywork therapist. With over fifteen years combined experience in aromatherapy and massage, she creates helpful products, consults with individuals, and offers workshops and classes.

HIS953 The Myth

of

Left

and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

This course will explore the key arguments from "The Myth of Left and Right" (ISBN: 0197680631) by Hyrum Lewis and Verlan Lewis. The authors challenge the idea that liberal and conservative ideologies are based on consistent, deeply held beliefs. Instead, they argue that the terms "left" and "right" have shifted over time and are now held together more by tribal loyalty than by any coherent philosophy. Each week, we will read and discuss a chapter, focusing on how this evolving understanding of ideology impacts public policy and political discourse. The book is available from Amazon and most online booksellers.

Peter Sperry is a retired Federal Policy Analyst with a continuing interest in how emerging academic studies impact politics and public policy.

HIS960 Feisty Women of Faith

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

… and a few evil ones. This curious lecture/discussion class will explore the lives of a series of women of many faiths and differing beliefs, all of whom have had powerful influences through their contrasting times, views, and actions. Class participation and toleration serve as a foundation of adult education.

Dr. Judith Chandler is a retired Furman professor, and she has taught at OLLI since its inception. She is also an artist and community volunteer.

PAH879a Zentangle Tiles from The Primer

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Meets Online, Z

The second book published by the folks at Zentangle was The Zentangle Primer. This book contains "the basic principles and instructions you need to explore and enjoy the Zentangle Method." Primer is defined as 1) a book of elementary principles and instructions; 2) anything that primes, as a pump; 3) a foundational layer, as in paint; 4) a compound that ignites a larger charge. Come and explore these definitions using The Primer's suggestions for a whole new world of Zentangle Drawing. Materials Fee: $45 All Materials will be mailed to students prior to the first class.

Pam Stevenson is a lifelong artist in multiple disciplines including sewing, quilting, embroidery, papercrafts, and drawing. She has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher since 2015 and has taught Zentangle Drawing at Olli for several years.

RPH903 The Hebrew Prophets

Monday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

In this course we will read and discuss the Hebrew prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the twelve minor prophets. The course will continue over the entire year - fall, winter and spring terms, but it is not necessary to commit to the entire course. We will discuss the historical backgrounds of the prophets, their literary art, and their messages. Emphasis will be on an interactive discussion-oriented class.

Fred Leffert is a Greenville physician with a lifelong interest in Jewish Studies. He has taught several Hebrew classes since 2000.

CPT349 Ready to Byte into Apple? (Macintosh Computer Basics)

Monday, 2:30-4 p.m., Riley Hall, 108 (RH 108), IP

The course will cover basic Macintosh computer operations and is intended for novice Mac users or Windows

Lunch & Learn for Winter 2025

Speakers from the community will present a variety of interesting topics. Free and open to the public, 12:301:20 p.m., HC110. Invite your friends.

Jan. 14 Design Ideas for Planting Your Spring Garden Using Native Plants

Blake Sims, Owner Piney Mountain Design, Greenville South Carolina

Jan. 21 RALLY TOGETHER: The Story of Pickleball in the Upstate

John Moore, Upstate Pickleball Volunteer Leader and Adaptive Pickleball co-founder

Jan. 28 Rebuild Upstate: Preserving the Homes of Our Neighbors

Rose Davis, Community Engagement Director at Rebuild Upstate; Nick Kulick, Program Director at Rebuild Upstate

Feb. 4 Fitness and Nutrition As Applicable for Seniors

John Defendis, Proprietor of Ultra Fit Personal Training Studios

Feb. 11 The Jazz Scene in Greenville: What is it? Where to go? What is the Greenville Jazz Collective?

Shannon Hoover, Musician, Composer, Instructor, Adjunct University Professor, Director/ Co-Founder of the Greenville Jazz Collective

Feb. 18 Putin’s Russia (and Trump’s America) Dr. Aron Tannenbaum

Feb. 25 The Beauty of Misinformation: How Conservative Women Branded Their Politics

Dr. Camille Lewis, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Furman University

March 4 Young Men’s Christian Association: Its History and Impact in the Upstate and the Nation

Sam Franklin, President, CEO, YMCA of Greenville

users interested in learning how to navigate Macintosh laptop and desktop computers (MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio). Topics to be covered include features of the Mac hardware and the Mac operating system (current system installed in computer lab) with an introduction to system components such as the menu bar, dock, desktop and system settings. We will also look at various Mac apps such as Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Photos, and Mail, plus applications that class members may request. The course will be hands on demonstrations and class exercises, held in a Furman Macintosh Computer Lab with iMac computers.

Wade Shepherd is retired from Furman and was an Apple certified instructional Technologist in Furman’s ITS department. Seth Harrison is a "techie" and has been an OLLI member since 2002. He is also a Multimedia Specialist at Furman in Communication Studies.

HFE611 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Monday, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Do you want to try yoga/Pilates but cannot get on the floor? In chair yoga, we will stretch each body part while sitting or holding onto a chair.

Arthritis and other health issues can limit getting on the floor and holding all our weight on our shoulders, knees or wrists. Chair yoga is a gentle way to get "your stretch on" and feel better in general.

Relaxing music will include James Taylor, Jackson Brown, Carly Simon and other folk music.

Jennifer Jones began her focus on stretching at age 50. She has taught Silver Sneakers, Pilates and Chair Yoga at the YMCA in North Augusta, SC for 15 years.

Tuesday

HFE509 Talk and Walk

Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Meets Offsite, IP

Here's a winter walking class for people who want to stretch their legs but are not quite up to hiking yet. Anyone who has signed up for a hiking class in the past and dropped out after a few weeks may want to consider this alternative. We will visit eight relatively flat walkable areas usually with paved sidewalks or trails. The walks will be 3-3.5 miles at a relaxed pace. You can count on walking in Greenville, Travelers Rest, Simpsonville, Greer, and perhaps Spartanburg. The exact destinations will be announced a week or two prior to each walk.

Sally Bornmueller is a retired HR systems professional who has taught several OLLI walking, history and computer classes. She enjoys this walking class with no desire to “graduate” to hiking.

HFE515 Aquacize

Tuesday & Thursday, 9-10 a.m., Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center, Pool, IP

Aquacize is a combination of strength training, toning, flexibility, and cardio routines using the resistance of the water for physical improvement and the buoyancy of the water to alleviate strain on muscles, bones, and joints. This course emphasizes full range of motion and balance. The ability to swim is not a requirement, and we do not put our faces in the water. The co-instructors lead exercises while in the water, and a lifeguard watches over the class from poolside. Water temperature is around 80 degrees.

Greg Parker has been an OLLI member since 2008. Dorothy Buschmann will assist with this course. They have participated in Aquacize at OLLI and in their community for years.

HFE589 Let's Get Stronger!

Tuesday, 9-10 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

A mix of cardio, resistance and core training that incorporates different training concepts to ensure an overall experience that fits everyone. In class, you will get a complete workout that challenges your fitness, balance, core and strength while standing to improve agility and balance. Chairs are used to help with balance. Participants will use hand-held weights, elastic tubing and a fitness ball. This is an intermediate level course.

June Martin is an ACE personal trainer and health coach. She will challenge you to "think outside the box" to reach new heights.

HIS704

American International Relations in the 21st Century

Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

The United States remains a dominant world power in the 21st Century. However, the world is no longer bipolar (Cold War) or unipolar (post-Cold War) in its relationships. This course hopes to provide background on how the late twentieth century and America’s abbreviated role as the lone superpower in the 1990s led to the first two decades of the Twenty First Century and distracted the US from developing a coherent global strategy. America now finds itself one of many participants in great power rivalries reminiscent of the early twentieth century. The way forward is unclear.

Bill Blacklidge is a retired Naval Officer and national security/historical consultant that connects history to current events. He has global experience in analytical application to policy and organizations.

LIT100a Let's Read and Talk

Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

Join our lively book group for open discussion every other week during

the Winter Term starting January 14. We will discuss a different book at each class session. Be ready to contribute your comments and thoughts by reading ahead of the first class meeting, January 14: “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok and January 28 “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel. Class members will select the remaining two books at the first session.

Patricia Shakiban and Dan Scieszka, OLLI members, will be the class moderators.

LIT100b Let's Read and Talk

Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Meets Online, Z

Join our lively book group for open discussion every other week during the Winter Term. We will discuss a different book at each class session. Be ready to contribute your comments and thoughts by reading ahead of the first class meeting, January 21, 2025: “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok and February 4, 2025 “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel. Class members will select the remaining two books at the first session.

Patricia Shakiban and Dan Scieszka, OLLI members will be the class moderators.

NOTE: This is a repeat of the class meeting in-person.

MUS302 Guitar II

Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

This course is for folks who have a rudimentary knowledge of basic chords. We'll learn picking patterns, more strumming patterns, note reading, and whatever songs the class members want to learn. When you finish this class you'll be ready to hit Broadway! Materials fee: $5 (due to instructor at first class).

Jann Howell has a master's degree in music and will lead this course. Bill Enloe will assist with this course.

PAH949 Heart and Flower - An Introduction to Machine Applique

Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

Applique is a fun quilting technique. Starting at the beginning, Carol will guide you through the machine applique process from creating a simple Heart and Flower design to quilting and binding your finished project. This is also a good time to “play” with the decorative stitches on your sewing machine. The finished wall hanging is a small project and requires a minimal amount of fabric. The student can use scraps of 100% cotton fabric and/or at the most, fat quarters!

Each student will need to bring a sewing machine in good working order and the machine manual. A short supply list will be sent upon registration. There will be a $15 fee paid to the instructor. That fee covers the pattern, worksheet and other incidentals that are not included on your supply list. This 4-week course ends February 4.

Carol Clanton is a quilt artist and quilt educator who has been teaching quilting techniques for 40 years. Carol is a Furman '74 graduate and lives in Greenville, SC.

PHO1707 Inspiring Spaces

Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

Have you ever wanted to photograph the interiors of churches, replete with patterns, lines, features, frames, all illuminated by light streaming through stained glass windows? This course will challenge your compositional skills while shooting in low natural light, bright light and shadow, and managing your depth of field of focus for creative use of Bokeh. And you will be able to bring all the gear you want, including your tripod as you will not be disturbing a service.

During the nine-week course, we will meet once a week and alternate between shooting as a group and reviewing our images in class. The

Herring Center Classes will be the normal 9 to 10:30 am session. We are allowing 3 hours for the shooting days as some driving will be involved (locations up to 30 miles from Furman). The shoots will begin at 9 am at the location. The ninth week (in this eight-week semester) enables an overview on the first day, followed by four shooting and four critique days. The ninth-class day is scheduled on the normal semester makeup class day.

This course is for advanced photographers, levels 2 and 3 (see FAQ for level descriptions) familiar with renaming and sending photo files via email. Students should have a DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Bob Markway is a retired engineer and avid digital photographer. Stephen Singer has been a nature, travel and macro photographer for over 50 years and will be assisting in this class.

HFE581a Pickleball I

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., North Village Pavilion, Pickleball Courts, IP

Welcome to the exciting world of pickleball! This introductory class is designed for OLLI members who are eager to learn the basics of this fast-growing sport. Pickleball is a fun, social, and easy-to-learn game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Whether you're looking to stay active, make new friends, or simply try something new, pickleball offers the perfect opportunity to do so.

During this course, we'll cover the fundamental skills needed to play pickleball, including how to serve, volley, and score. You'll also learn about the rules and strategies that make the game both challenging and enjoyable. Our sessions will include a mix of instruction, practice drills, and friendly matches, allowing you to build your confidence and improve your technique at your own pace.

No prior experience is needed to join this class—pickleball is accessible to all, regardless of age or fitness level. All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. By the end of

the course, you'll not only have a solid understanding of the game, but you'll also be ready to enjoy pickleball as a fun and healthy activity for years to come.

Ray McClelland and Karen Wright are pickleball enthusiasts who enjoy teaching the game in a fun and instructive manner. Be prepared to have fun, learn a new skill and make new friends.

HIS682 From the Real West to the Reel West & Beyond

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

This course will look at interesting people from the Wild West (18651905) such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Bass Reeves, and Wyatt Earp to name just a few. It will include a discussion about the Cowpokes and Cowbelles of the B Western Movies from 1903 to 1956. A look at Circus Cowboys, Wild West Shows, and television Westerns will also be a part of this "Western Roundup" of information.

Lynn Duncan is a retired history teacher. He has taught graduate level history/education courses at Furman. Lynn has taught courses on circus history as well as sessions for Interesting Characters and Learn Forrest Learn.

HIS684 From Monarchy to Democracy

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

This course will describe the evolution of democratic institutions in England. The course provides a history of Parliament, the expansion of the franchise, the origin of political parties, the origin of the office of prime minister and the relationship between the prime minister and the monarch. The course will discuss social and economic changes that led to the decline of the landed aristocracy and the rise of the industrial and commercial classes. Time in the course will also be devoted to how events in English history have been depicted in motion

pictures and television programs shown on public television.

Peter Baum has long been interested in history, economics and urban studies. He has previously taught a course in English history for OLLI.

LIT113 Shakespeare's Women,

Sex, and Love

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

In this course we will explore the women in Shakespeare’s life as well as how sex, love and marriage are expressed in his plays and sonnets. In addition, we will look at some of Shakespeare’s prominent female characters and how they are treated by the great bard.

Nina Dembin has taught several Shakespeare courses at OLLI. She is a retired librarian and holds a Master’s in Library Science. She likes to use slides and props to enhance her teaching of Shakespeare.

MUS209 Forgotten Women in Music

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), H

You've heard of Mozart, but what about his sister? How about Robert Schumann's wife or Leonard Bernstein's teacher? Find out about brilliant women musicians who have been overlooked until recently. We'll study Maria Ann Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Amy Beach, and Antonio Vivaldi (who wasn't a woman but more about this later). We'll learn about their lives and listen to their music— some live performances and some recordings.

Jann Howell has a master's degree in music theory/composition. She taught public school strings/band for 30 years.

SNM1097 How Airplanes Fly

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

Everything you ever wanted to know about how an airliner flies including cutting edge advancements like AI

and augmented reality. A foundation will be built with how a massive airliner gets off the ground, exploring lift, drag, thrust and the various flight controls used to maneuver the aircraft. Each major system on an airliner will be describednavigation, environmental control, electrical generation, etc. The aircraft manufacturing process as well as maintenance programs and the FAA certification process will be covered. Finally, we will learn about various aspects of abnormal/emergency operations. The course will be presented in an easy-to-understand non-technical manner and is geared to hold the interest of everyone, from novice to seasoned airline or military pilots.

David Kostyal had a 40-year career in the aircraft industry, starting as a licensed mechanic and instructor. He then progressed to operations management for a major airline. Most of his career was spent managing one-of-a-kind design/build projects involving special mission aircraft.

SNM2000 Chasing Methuselah

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

Follows the book "Jellyfish Age Backwards" to examine current scientific knowledge of factors which can extend lifespan. The course will cover aspects of aging in other organisms, in human cells, in humans, and then detail several treatments which have been shown to extend lifespan.

Bill Mawby has a Ph.D. in Biomathematics. He has taught multiple OLLI courses on science topics. Bill has done extensive consulting work, had 5 books published, and has authored around 25 patents.

LAN711 Introduction to Latin II

Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m., Herring Center, Presidents Conference (HC103), IP

Latin commonly appears in literature and Wall Street Journal articles, and in liturgy and choral performances. This course will enable the student

to increasingly read and understand these sources. Along the way, the instructor will address aspects of Roman culture, values and history. To benefit, the student will have to attend regularly and exert some effort to prepare for each class. The required text is both grammatically oriented, and rich in supplemental material. Required book: "Latin for Americans" (2003 edition) by B.L. Ullman & Charles Henderson, Jr. (ISBN 007828175X). Note: This class is a continuation of the Fall24 course.

Michael Kilgore, a recovering corporate attorney, has taught Latin, Gilbert & Sullivan, Shakespeare and other classes at OLLI.

ART104 Reading Old Master Paintings: Selected Works from the Museum & Gallery Collection

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

The renowned 16th century painter Annibale Carracci once remarked, “Poets paint with words; painters speak with works.” Ironically, today’s museum-goers often struggle to “read the writings” of these Old Master painters. But with a few keys to unlock their iconography or “image writing,” we can learn not only to read but to thoroughly enjoy the context and characters, settings and symbols hidden within these picture books of the past. This 4-week course ends February 4.

Donnalynn Hess has over 30 years of publishing and classroom experience. She is currently a member of the Bob Jones University Education faculty and serves as Director of Education for the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University. Erin Jones, the Museum's Director, will co-teach.

CEB1719 Strategies for Increasing Retirement Income & Inheritance

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

This class will emphasize a "safetyfirst" approach to retirement income planning with strategies to increase lifetime retirement income and keep pace with inflation. You will learn

how to avoid risks that are unique to early retirement, and how to "weatherproof" your portfolio from market corrections that could shorten the longevity of your retirement savings/income. You will also learn how to "squeeze more juice out of the lemon" from your portfolio without depleting your savings during your lifetime. You will learn about options available to maximize Social Security and pension benefits. Finally, we will cover a few unique tax strategies in early retirement that allow you to keep more of your income, and pass along a greater legacy to your family when you are gone. This 4-week course ends February 4.

Neal Angel serves as a financial planner and investment advisor with AngelRoyce Wealth Advisors. He has advised thousands of families as a speaker on current retirement issues and has served as a lecturer on retirement issues at OLLI since 2013. Neal will also address tax/legal issues that today’s retirees must address to successfully navigate the retirement income phase of life.

HIS615a Espionage & Covert Operations

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

This course will be an historical review of the field of espionage and the related covert and clandestine operations that have occurred throughout time. This course will describe the operational functions of intelligence collection and the special operations undertaken which greatly impacted history and have been the cause of society and mankind to secure its safety and to overcome its enemies. The course will begin with how espionage and special operations were described in the bible and roman era, through to the Rennaissance and Elizabethan era, to the world wars and Cold War, and finally describe how it has evolved to our current world activities. Spy movies and books will be discussed to provide readers and movie goers with interesting topics to pursue. Profiles of historical spies will be reviewed in each class and an in-class

Policy 2012.1: OLLI (Classroom) Code of Conduct

Topics included within the OLLI curriculum may evoke emotional and visceral reactions to social, religious, political, and economic events, which inherently have elements of human tragedy, and during the course of time, may create discord. Comments shared within the class should be voiced in a professional manner conducive to promoting civil discourse and intellectual honesty. Passionate dialogue is encouraged as long as opposing viewpoints are respected and the dignity of others is maintained. In the event that an issue arises which compromises this premise and is deemed detrimental to the learning environment (i.e., unwarranted personal attacks or unsolicited dialogue outside of the classroom environment), then the OLLI administration has the authority to remove a student or instructor from the class and/or the program.

process of deciding how to recruit, train and handle these spies, and what the actual outcome was and how they changed history.

This eight-week course will conclude with a summary of what we can expect in the future and how things are changing and impacting our future history and current situation.

Bob Fannin worked at Army Intelligence School and is a thirty-year member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers with a master’s in information science.

LIT112 Poetry Writing Workshop

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

This course is a highly participatory approach to poetic forms for beginning or experienced poets. Students will write poems, keep a poet's journal, write and share poetry with the other participants. We'll discuss tips on writing your poems, finding your voice, and the impact of different poetical forms. Topics will be: What is poetry and how do

I begin to write? Popular Types of Poetry. Exposing Poetry's Bones: what poetry is made of? How do I keep a journal? Poetical forms like sonnets, sestinas, narrative poems, and more. This is more of a workshop than a series of lectures. We will spend most of our class time discussing the poetical topics and reviewing the poems you submit every week.

William C. Burns, Jr. is an award-winning, internationally published author of fiction, poetry, and theater. Several of his original poetical productions have been presented by OLLI.

PAH947 Introduction to Cake Decorating

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

This 4-week course will be taught by 2 certified Wilton instructors and will focus on the Wilton Method for basic cake decorating. Each student will receive their own basic cake decorating kit. During Week 1 we will demonstrate how to make butter cream frosting and how to use the various tools and templates. For the remainder of the classes, students will bring their own frosting that they have pre-colored. They will have the option of making their own frosting, or they may opt to purchase it. In Weeks 2 and 3 students will continue to practice the various designs using the provided templates. For Week 4, students will bring a two-layer cake that has a base frosting that they will be able to decorate with the various designs that they have learned during the class. This 4-week course ends February 4.

Dr. Joan Huck is a certified Wilton Cake Decorating Instructor. She has previously taught cake decorating for over 15 years at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Pickens Museum and Holly Springs Center. Robin Berliner will assist.

PAH948 There is More to Wine than Chardonnay & Cabernet

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

Through an interactive and winetasting experience, participants will learn about a multitude of wine regions and grape varietals outside of the commonly known California regions and popular Chardonnay & Cabernet varietals. By learning about and tasting these lesser-known wines, participants will expand their palates and gain a much wider range of wine experiences to enhance their wine enjoyment. A materials fee of $50 per person will be due to the instructor at the first class. This 4-week course begins February 11.

Christine Seiler is a certified sommelier and the former owner of The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest. Prior to moving to the Upstate, Christine taught at Bowling Green State University for 20 years.

PHO1652 A Box of Chocolates for Photographers

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

Are you a passionate photographer, but tempted to sample a new topic? We're offering our second "Box of Chocolates for Photographers" class with different subjects each week, but we're modifying it to include your suggestions. Each session will be a surprise, as in the Forrest Gump observation: "You never know what you're going to get!" But if you'd like a hint, this class might motivate you to take photos with long exposures at night, landscapes with iPhones, close-ups of spider webs, portraits of backyard birds, moments in far-away cultures and fantasy composites. We'll also offer two sessions to review your own photos, which we hope will be inspired by what you learned from our expert photographers. "Box of Chocolates" is for all skill levels and all types of cameras. Just bring your imagination.

Linda Hosek and Julie Martin will lead the class.

Register online at furman.edu/olli

PPG1367 What is "Whole Brain Thinking" (WBT)?

Tuesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

Have you ever wondered why you seem to think and communicate effectively with some individuals and not others? This is the result of different thinking and communicating styles. What is “Whole Brain Thinking" (WBT)? Basically, individuals have markedly different ways that they perceive and assimilate information, make decisions, and solve problems. The most widely recognized thinking styles are leftbrained preference, described as analytical, logical, and sequential, while the right-brained preference is described as intuitive, valuesbased, and nonlinear. The awareness of one’s own thinking style and the thinking styles of others combined with the ability to act outside of one’s preferred thinking style is known as “Whole Brain Thinking" (WBT). Appreciation of and attention to these different “thinking styles” can literally change whether you succeed or fail in communicating, solving problems, or just in life in general. In the first session of this workshop, you will be able to assess your own thinking style using the Herman Brain Dominance Indication (HBDI). This highly validated Whole Brain Model is scientifically designed to help individuals learn to think and act better. Subsequent sessions will focus Whole Brain Technology™ to use your whole brain – not just the parts with which you feel most comfortable. This four-week course begins February 11.

Dr. Joan Cassidy-Huck has spent over 30 years teaching thousands of individuals the concepts of “Whole Brain Thinking" (WBT).

LAN806 The Love Story of Cupid & Psyche

Tuesday, 3-4:30 p.m., President's Conference, Piper (HC103), IP

The aim of this course is to translate from original Latin the "Cupid and Psyche" love story set within Lucius Apuleius's The Golden Ass. The plot is a darker version of fairy tales

such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Cinderella," complete with infatuation, marital bliss, suspicion, betrayal, and dire consequences. The Latin text is within an "intermediate assisted reader" with running vocabulary, grammatical analyses and textual commentary. Required book: "Cupid & Psyche," 2015 paperback, by Karen Krumpak, Evan Hayes and Stephen Nimis (ISBN-13: 978-1-94099709-4). For the entire text of The Golden Ass, highly recommended are the reissued 2008 Oxford World's Classics translation by P.G. Walsh and the Penguin Classics 2004 updated translation by E.J. Kenney. Michael Kilgore, a recovering corporate attorney, has taught Latin, Gilbert & Sullivan, Shakespeare and other classes at OLLI.

PPG1335 Topics in Neuroscience Research

Tuesday, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

This course will discuss ongoing research in the neuroscience labs at Furman University. Such topics include PTSD, Addiction, Neural Regeneration, Sleep & Memory, and Nutritional Neuroscience. Furman University Neuroscience students will also present. This four-week course ends February 4.

Onarae Rice is the Director of the Neuroscience Program at Furman University. His research explores the relationship between drug addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Wednesday

Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP Genghis Khan created an empire twice the size of Rome's. He did this with a large army of horsemen who sweep through the vastness of Asia to gates of Vienna. His grandson Kublai was more interested in China with its massive wealth. Marco Polo took

three years to arrive Kublai's court in 1274 and wrote wonderful stories of his adventure. His stories were very popular in Europe and Columbus carried a copy of his book on his way to what he believed to be Asia in 1492.

Tim Henry is a history buff and has taught and moderated many courses at OLLI.

MUS208 Introduction to Mountain (Lap) Dulcimer

Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

Students will learn how to tune and play a Mountain Dulcimer (sometimes called a Lap or Appalachian Dulcimer). No previous experience necessary. Student must be righthanded and provide their own instrument and pick. Materials fee: $5 (due to instructor at first class).

Phyllis Dunne is a Midwest Dulcimer playing champion and recording artist. She was a Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, a performer with the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau and a music instructor.

PAH800 Woodcarving 101

Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

This course is an introduction to woodcarving. We will begin with the basics of woodcarving, including safety, carving tools, and how to maintain them. Students will learn the basic knife strokes preparing for their first project. There will be a variety of projects provided to progressively improve skills. We will cover painting and finishing of the woodcarvings. The materials fee covers a new knife, glove, sharpening strop, and wood for projects. Materials fee: $60 (due to instructor at first class).

Kent Ellison has been carving since 2003 and has won numerous awards in competitions. He is a 20-year member of the Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. Kent has been teaching at OLLI and elsewhere since 2006. Please

HIS617 Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan and Marco Polo

4 Week Courses QUICK REFERENCE

ART104 Reading Old Master Paintings

CEB1719 Increasing Retirement Income

CEB1742 Income & Wealth Inequality

CEB1788 Human Geography

CEB1790 Maijuna People of the Amazon

HFE527 Yoga Therapy

HFE619 Essentrics

HFE621 Scripture Scents

HIS703 Politics in Russia

LIT100a Let's Read and Talk

LIT100b Let's Read and Talk

PAH805 Fabulous Flavorful Food

PAH945a Watts Cooking

PAH945b Watts Cooking

PAH947 Intro to Cake Decorating

PAH948 Chardonnay & Cabernet

PAH949 Machine Applique

PPG1335 Neuroscience Research

PPG1342 Uncharted Journey

PPG1367 Whole Brain Thinking

PPG1404 Bridging the Gap

PHO1705 iPhone

Photography Basics

Wednesday, 9-10:45 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

The best camera is the one you have with you. If your iPhone is always with you, so is a fantastic camera! All you need is a little help navigating the iPhone camera functions and features. This class will explore the range of features and capabilities of the Apple camera app that comes with your iPhone. We will cover basic camera controls and locations, camera modes (still and movie) and when to use them, focusing, exposure settings, lighting, shooting formats, and photo album features and organization. We will also cover basic composition strategies and

post-processing available within the camera app. Each lesson will include a homework assignment. Homework will be reviewed during the following class. Beginner and intermediate level. iPhone running iOS 16 or 17 required.

Ron Blitstein is a "techie" and Lynne Blitstin is a retired teacher. Experienced OLLI instructors, together they make a great team. Their hobbies include photography, cooking, gardening, travel and teaching at OLLI.

PPG1317 Memories are Made of This: How Your Brain Learns, Remembers & Forgets

Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

Our remarkable brains are pretty good at acquiring information and retaining it. Most of the time this is a good thing. But sometimes we just wish we could forget our sad or traumatic memories. Other times we wish that our memories were stronger, more accurate, and longer lasting. This course will review how memories are first encoded in the brain, how memory is structured, and may be manipulated, encouraged, or lost. Emphasis will be placed on recent discoveries about the neuroscience of memory and how it is influenced by normal daily activities (e.g., sleep, exercise) as well as disease (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, depression, injury). Note: this is not a course with the primary aim of improving our memories. Rather, it focuses on the basic neuroscience behind our memories. It includes information about some aspects of memory covered in Dr. Mickley’s previous short (4-week; 2023) class but it expands this information to include additional topics and the most-up-to-date research. There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Andy Mickley, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist with previous careers doing brain research for the United States Air Force and the National Institutes of Health, as well as teaching and doing neuroscience research at Baldwin Wallace University. He has published

numerous journal articles and books and has won several teaching awards. Andy is currently a Visiting Professor at Wofford College.

SNM2012 Great Mistakes in Science, Technology, and Engineering

Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

Science, technology, and engineering have had a huge impact on civilization with countless beneficial inventions. Just in the past century humanity has witnessed the birth of space travel, passenger jets carrying millions of people annually, vaccinations which wiped out or mitigated dreaded diseases, and instant world-wide communications at the touch of a finger on a smart phone. Rapid progress in these and other areas have had unintended, and unfortunately, intended consequences as mistakes were made along the way. Some of the blunders were small, but others were huge. They range from fatal negligence, disasters due to carelessness, dangerous consumer products with lasting legacies, neglectful management of hazardous materials, etc. Presentations will examine the often-incredible details associated with several dozen of the most significant science, technology, and engineering mistakes - some of which hit home as they likely have affected members of the class.

Jay Gaskin is a former USAF career officer and a nationally acclaimed science educator.

HFE519 International Folk & Line Dance Favorites

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center, Group Fitness, (GFS), IP

Try a mix of international folk and line dances for a fun way to exercise! Participants will learn some of the easier and simpler folk and line dances from the dance repertoire. They may range from slower rhythms to more aerobic and dynamic steps. Step-by-step instructions will be

provided. Dance provides benefits for the cardiovascular system, bones, memory and balance. No prior experience with dance is required, and repeat participants are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and keep your water bottle nearby.

Theresa Pizzuto is an international folk-dance teacher and has been teaching since 1997. She is known for her clear, relaxed teaching style and enjoys helping others discover the joy of dance. Susie Rakes will assist with this course.

HIS615b Espionage & Covert Operations

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Meets Online, Z

This course will be an historical review of the field of espionage and the related covert and clandestine operations that have occurred throughout time. This course will describe the operational functions of intelligence collection and the special operations undertaken which greatly impacted history and have been the cause of society and mankind to secure its safety and to overcome its enemies. The course will begin with how espionage and special operations were described in the bible and roman era, through to the Rennaissance and Elizabethan era, to the world wars and Cold War, and finally describe how it has evolved to our current world activities. Spy movies and books will be discussed to provide readers and movie goers with interesting topics to pursue. Profiles of historical spies will be reviewed in each class and an in-class process of deciding how to recruit, train and handle these spies, and what the actual outcome was and how they changed history.

This eight-week course will conclude with a summary of what we can expect in the future and how things are changing and impacting our future history and current state of affairs. This course is offered in partnership with OLLI @ NC State. Bob Fannin worked at Army Intelligence School and is a thirty-year member of the Association of Former

Intelligence Officers with a masters in Information Science.

HIS685 Interesting Characters in History

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

The topics and instructors will include: King George III by Peter Baum, Alexander Dumas by Bill Bridges, Clarice Cliff by Kathy Vyrostek, Dwight Eisenhower by Tim Henry, Ansel Adams by Brenda Bridges-Jones, Black Mountain by Martha Severens, and Pete Seeger by Jim Maurer.

This class will have a different presenter each week. Class moderator Tim Henry is a history buff and has taught at OLLI.

LAN755 Destinos: An Intro to Spanish IV

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

Learn Spanish the fun way, by watching a telenovela, or Spanish soap opera! Destinos immerses students in a mysterious and entertaining story while viewing everyday situations with native speakers. In this semester we will watch episodes 28-35 which will take us to Mexico. We will view at least one episode per class and then elaborate on the themes covered in that episode. Prerequisite: Destinos II and/or Destinos III. Must be caught up on all previous episodes. No need to purchase any book for this class.

Emily Getz earned her Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Furman and her Master's degree in Education from Wake Forest. She has taught Spanish to students aged 3 - 83 since 2002 and tries to make learning the language fun.

LAN802 Let's Speak More Italian

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

This second course in Italian will build on your current knowledge of the language, with an emphasis on speaking and listening in a variety

of situations. Make your visit to Italy memorable as you engage with Italians in their native language. This is an advanced beginner class and some prior knowledge of Italian or completion of "Let's Speak Italian" is necessary.

Ron Blitstein lived in a small Italian town for 4 years. He reinforced this immersive learning with college level classes. Lynne Blitstein, a retired teacher, has travelled to Italy numerous times and is learning Italian.

LIT109a Experienced Writers Write On

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

If your goal for winter is to kick up your writing skills, this is the class for you! "Experienced Writers" will help you to create and communicate through concept development, drafting, and revision as you journey toward more effective writing skills. Structure and usage are tools for compelling prose and poetry. Writing prompts will enhance your creativity, and you will receive instructor feedback on each submission. Participants may also offer selections from their long-term writing projects, both fiction and non-fiction. Class size is limited so that every student has an opportunity to present. This is NOT a class for beginners. Completion of a writing course or demonstrated experience is required.

Dr. Judith Chandler is a retired Furman professor and has taught at OLLI since its inception. She is also an artist and community volunteer.

LIT111 Animal Crackers

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

Animal crackers are small, crisp, and tasty. Let’s write small, crisp, and tasty stories about our animals. We know our animal stories can be silly, poignant, heart-breaking, courageous, and adventuresome. We will write about animals and pets we have known or owned. Let’s honor our animals with stories that carry

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

OLLI Course Calendar | January 13 - March 10, 2025

Monday

9-10:30 a.m.

HFE501 Monday's Intermediate Hiking* (Greer/Peretz) HPL, IP 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

HFE513 High Country Hikers* (Davis/Vissage) HPL, IP 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

CEB1742 Income & Wealth Inequality (Hubble/Johnson) HC104, IP

CEB1778 Financial Workshop (Nielsen) HC005, IP

HFE619 Essentrics (Cunningham) HC110, IP

HIS959 Historic Cities of the Islamic World (Zampaki) Z

LAN792 Biblical Hebrew III (Leffert) HC103, IP

PAH876 Infinity: Space Rummy the Card Game (Lauber) HC113, IP

PPG1342 Uncharted Journey (Templeton) HC102, IP

PPG1406 Heart Centered Living (Troy) HC111, IP

SNM1022 Intro to Canine/ Feline Surgery (Winkler) HC004, IP

SNM1030 Weather 101 (Dehart) HC105, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

HFE579 Stretch and Tone* (Lyon, Marsha) HC110, IP 10:45-11:45 a.m.

HFE620 Ageless Grace* (McAfee) HC104, IP 10:45-11:45 a.m.

HFE527 Yoga Therapy* (Blanchard) HC110, IP Noon-1:15 p.m.

CEB1789 Life Happens (Chastain) HC102, IP

HIS703 Politics in Russia (Tannenbaum) HC004, IP

PAH873 Chess II (Blasenak) HC113, IP

PAH945a Watts Cooking (Watts) HC105/106, IP

PAH945b Watts Cooking (Watts) HC105/106, IP

PPG1405 Knowing What Your Body is Saying (Greyerbiehl) Z

RPH1008 Stories about Jesus: Luke (Gillespie) HC111, IP

RPH901 The Great Jewish Philosophers (Leffert) HC103, IP

SNM2011 Addictive Molecules that Changed History (Nedved) HC005, IP

1:30-3 p.m.

PAH953 Acrylic Painting* (Rice) HC005, IP 1-4 p.m.

HFE562 Yoga for the Optimal You* (Reid-Barton) 1:30-2:45 p.m.

CPT349 Ready to Byte into Apple? (Shepherd/Harrison), RH108, IP 2-3:30 p.m.

CEB1788 Human Geography (Fagan) Z

HFE621 Scripture Scents (Jump-Long/Templeton) HC004, IP

HIS953 The Myth of Left and Right (Sperry) HC102, IP

HIS960 Feisty Women of Faith (Chandler) HC111, IP

PAH879a Zentangle Tiles from The Primer (Stevenson) Z

RPH903 The Hebrew Prophets (Leffert), HC103, IP 3:15-4:45 p.m.

HFE611 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes* (Jones) HC110, IP 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Tuesday

9-10:30 a.m.

HFE515 Aquacize* (Parker/Buschmannn) Pool, IP 9-10 a.m.

HFE589 Let's Get Stronger!* (Martin) HC110, IP 9-10 a.m.

PAH949 Machine Applique* (Clanton) HC005, IP 9 a.m.-Noon

PHO1707 Inspiring Spaces* (Markway/Singer) HC102 and offsite, IP 9 a.m.-Noon

HFE509 Talk and Walk* (Bornmueller) meets offsite, IP 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

HIS704 American International Relations (Blacklidge) HC111, IP

LIT100a Let's Read and Talk (Scieszka) HC103, IP

LIT100b Let's Read and Talk (Shakiban) Z

MUS302 Guitar II (Enloe/Howell) HC113, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

HFE581a Pickleball I* (McClelland/Wright) NVJ, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

CPT335 iPhone for Seniors (Vicary), RG, IP

HIS682 Real West to the Reel West (Duncan) HC110, IP

HIS684 From Monarchy to Democracy (Baum) HC104, IP

LIT113 Shakespeare’s Women, Sex, and Love (Dembin) HC113, IP

MUS209a Forgotten Women in Music (Howell) HC111, H

SNM1097 How Airplanes Fly (Kostyal) HC105, IP

SNM2000 Chasing Methuselah (Mawby) HC004, IP

1:30-3 p.m.

LAN711 Introduction to Latin II* (Kilgore) HC103, IP 1-2:30 p.m.

ART104 Reading Old Master Paintings (Hess/Jones) HC004, IP

CEB1719 Increasing Retirement Income & Inheritance (Angel) HC005, IP

HIS615a Espionage & Covert Operations (Fannin) HC110, IP

LIT112 Poetry Writing Workshop (Burns) HC102, IP

PAH947 Introduction to Cake Decorating (Huck/Berliner) HC105/106, IP

PAH948 Chardonnay & Cabernet (Seiler) HC105/106, IP

PHO1652 A Box of Chocolates for Photographers (Hosek/Martin) HC104, IP

PPG1367 Whole Brain Thinking (Huck) HC113, IP

3:15-4:45 p.m.

LAN806 Cupid & Psyche* (Piper) HC103, IP 3-4:30 p.m.

PPG1335 Neuroscience Research (Rice) HC111, IP

Wednesday

9-10:30 a.m.

PAH800 Woodcarving 101* (Ellison) HC005, IP 9:00 a.m.-Noon

PHO1705 iPhone Photography Basics (Blitstein/Blitstein) HC104, IP

HIS617 Genghis Khan (Henry) HC004, IP

MUS208 Mountain (Lap) Dulcimer (Dunne) HC113, IP

PPG1317 Memories are Made of This (Mickley) HC105, IP

SNM2012 Great Mistakes in Science (Gaskin) HC111, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

CEB1790 Maijuna People of the Amazon* (Gilmore) Z 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HFE519 Folk & Line Dance Favorites (Pizzuto/Rakes) DST, IP

HIS615b Espionage & Covert Operations (Fannin) Z

HIS685 Interesting Characters (Henry) HC110, IP

LAN755 Destinos: Spanish IV (Getz) HC105, IP

LAN802 Let's Speak More Italian (Blitstein/Blitstein) HC104, IP

LAN804 Fun with French Conversations (Van Bergen) Woodlands, IP

LIT109a Experienced Writers Write On (Chandler) HC102, IP

LIT111 Animal Crackers (Durham) HC103, IP

MUS204 Finding Your Voice (Dunne) HC113, IP

RPH1010 Contemporary American Christianities (Gillespie) HC111, IP

SNM1036 Fascinating Fishes (Foltz) HC004, IP

1:30-3 p.m.

PAH834 Woodcarving 201* (Ellison) HC005, IP, 1-4 p.m.

PPG1353 Art of Handling Tough Conversations* (Pittman) HC113, IP, 1-4 p.m.

ART108 At the Movies with George Stevens (Aten) HC104, IP

CEB1762 Learn, Forrest, Learn (Bornmueller) HC110, IP

LIT110 Discovering Carl Sandburg (Quinley) HC111, H

LIT114 Nine Prompts, Nine Poems (Crout/McMaster) HC103, IP

PAH805 Fabulous Flavorful Food (McKelvey/Redman) HC105/106, IP

PAH879b Zentangle Tiles from The Primer (Stevenson) HC004, IP

3:15-4:45 p.m.

CEB1776 America and the World (Blacklidge) HC110, IP

LAN803 Spanish for Travel (Kosak) HC104, IP

PAH951 Artisan Cheese Tasting (Hallisey) HC105/106, IP

Thursday

9-10:30 a.m.

HFE515 Aquacize* (Parker/Buschmannn) Pool, IP 9-10 a.m.

HFE618 Let's Get Toned & Fit* (Martin) BGR, IP 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

HFE510 Peter's Slow Hiking* (Sperry/York) HPL, IP 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CEB1780 Great Decisions 2025 (Johnson/McGrath) HC110, IP

PAH863 Who Doesn't Like Magic? (Dilella/McClelland) HC105, IP

PAH952 Greeting Cards for All (Hellams/Hellams) HC005, IP

PHO1637 Artistry in Photography (Dohm/van den Broek) HC111, IP

PHO1718 Intro to Photography (Derwin/Harrison) HC104, IP

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

CPT313 Computers Are Not Magic (Rubin) HC104, IP

HIS988 SC in the New Nation (Huff) HC110, IP

LIT109b Experienced Writers (Chandler) HC102, IP

LIT115 Shakespeare Does Tragedy II (O'Neill) HC113, IP

PAH931 Junk Journal Book Making (Hellams) HC005, IP

PHO1660 Digital Storytelling (McClelland/Robin) JH 203, IP

PPG1404 Bridging the Gap (Woodall) HC105, IP

RPH1009 Christian Theologians (Andrews) HC004, IP

1:30-3 p.m.

SNM2013 Cosmic Curiosity* (Fortner) Z 1.-2:30 p.m.

ART109 Film Genres* (Morris) HC104, IP 1:30-4:45 p.m.

HIS671 Beyond the Titanic (Townsley) HC004, IP

HIS683 The Great Debate (Manning) HC103, IP

HIS958 WWII: Amazing Women (Kelly/Russ) HC110, IP

PAH942 Texas 42 (Newberry) HC113, IP

RPH1007 Mormonism and American Culture (Stout) HC111, IP

Friday

8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

HFE503 The Rock Stars* (Hill/Stuck) HPL, IP 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

HFE613 Beginner Friendly Yoga (Crabtree) HC110, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

HFE581b Pickleball I* (Derr/Hamilton) NVJ, IP 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

RPH1003 Understanding Jewish Rituals (Anker) HC104, IP

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

their legacy into the hearts of future generations. These compositions may be in the form of memoirs, poems, or short stories.

Judy Durham is a Furman graduate with a degree in English and a master’s degree in Language Arts K-12. She has been an educator, writing coach, tutor, consultant and author.

MUS204 Finding Your Voice

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

An exploratory course for singers and non-singers. Learn how to express yourself in song. Focus is on proper breath support, vowel placement and pitch. Students will provide sheet music. Great for wannabe performers of all skill levels.

Phyllis Dunne is a Midwest Dulcimer playing champion and recording artist. She was a Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council, a performer with the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau and a music instructor.

RPH1010 Contemporary American Christianities

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

What does contemporary American Christianity look like? Is there even such a thing. We have more than 200 denominations and somewhere around 35,000 independent churches and groups. Maybe we should call them Christianities. Is there any common thread? What does contemporary Catholicism look like? Mainline Protestants? Evangelicals and Fundamentalists. Who's progressive and who's conservative? What do those terms even mean? Are any Christian groups growing? Dying? If so, why?

Our culture and our politics reflect the influence of these various Christianities. Might just be a good idea if we understand them. Let's increase our religious literacy together. Should be fun and interesting.

David Gillespie is a former Presbyterian minister/retired healthcare chaplain and ethicist. Undergraduate studies in biblical studies/philosophy. Graduate studies in Bible, theology/philosophy, and ethics. He's a lifelong student of biblical material, dedicated to religious/biblical literacy.

SNM1036 Fascinating Fishes

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

"Fascinating Fishes" will cover the evolution and diversity of fishes in earth’s oceans, inland seas, lakes and rivers. There are more than 30,000 species of fish which have adapted to most places on earth where there is water. Fishes are represented by three classes of vertebrate which are as different as birds are from reptiles. The lectures will cover all three classes of vertebrates which we call “fish” and explore their adaptations and evolutionary history. Man has been fascinated by fishes as demonstrated by art, books, movies, propagation of ornamental fishes, food sources and sport.

Jeffrey Foltz taught Ichthyology, Fishery Biology, Fisheries Conservation, and Southeastern Wildlife Biology at Clemson University from 1978 to 2010. After retiring from Clemson University, he taught Biology and Genetics at Furman University for nine years.

CEB1790 Maijuna People of the Amazon

Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Meets Online, Z

The Amazon basin, covering approximately seven million square kilometers in nine countries, is the largest remaining tropical forest and one of the planet’s most biologically and culturally rich regions. It is also a critical carbon sink in a world increasingly concerned with and impacted by climate change. This course will focus on the importance of the Amazon Rainforest and efforts to conserve the region. Lectures will focus on community-

based conservation and sustainable development efforts in Indigenous Maijuna communities in the Peruvian Amazon. The Maijuna live in a vast and heavily forested area that they have protected for millenia. Sessions will focus on Maijuna efforts to conserve over 1,000,000-acres (22% larger than Yosemite National Park) of their ancestral lands through the establishment of a protected area as well as projects focused on mammal conservation and stingless beekeeping. This course will also cover Maijuna efforts to stop an ill-conceived government highway project that would devastate everything that they have fought to conserve. Ultimately, this course will tell the inspiring story of the Maijuna as they fight for their biologically rich ancestral lands and cultural survival. This course is taught in partnership with OLLI @ NC State. This 4-week course begins January 29.

Michael Gilmore has worked with the Maijuna and other indigenous groups of the Peruvian Amazon on a wide variety of community-based projects since 1999. In 2004, he helped the Maijuna establish FECONAMAI, a Maijuna indigenous federation, ultimately helping to empower and give voice to communities that had been marginalized for generations. He spearheaded a multi-year project with the Maijuna to map their remote ancestral territory and worked with them to push the Peruvian Government to establish a 391,000-hectare Maijuna protected area.

PAH834 Woodcarving 201

Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP Prerequisite for this class is Woodcarving 101 or having some woodcarving experience. You should be able to maintain sharp tools and have proper safety equipment. Returning students will have projects or request new ones that will be supplied. New students will choose a project available or be assigned one to get started. Assorted carving tools will be available for use. Painting and

finishing options will be discussed towards the end of term. Methods to keep tools sharp will be covered. The materials fee will cover all projects provided by the instructor. Materials fee: $35 (due to instructor at first class).

Kent Ellison has been carving since 2003 and has won numerous awards in competitions. He is a 20-year member of the Piedmont Wood Carvers Club. Kent has been teaching at OLLI and elsewhere since 2006.

PPG1353 Art of Handling Tough Conversations

Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP We all have difficult conversations, no matter how confident or competent we are. Too often, no matter what we try, things don't go well. Should you say what you're thinking and risk damaging the relationship? Or swallow your views and feelings, and be a doormat? This course shows you ways out of this dilemma. It teaches you skills to make your intimate partnerships more enjoyable and your relationships with your adult children far better than a war zone. Learning will take place via lecture, stories, discussion, role plays, and demonstrations. By enrolling in this course, you commit yourself to full involvement in class, experimenting with new behaviors, and receiving coaching during role plays, some of which will be created by me and some will be role plays of current challenging interpersonal situations from your life. Just as one cannot learn to play tennis just from reading a book, but must practice on the tennis court, one needs to practice if one is to develop the requisite skill in handling tough conversations. If you are not comfortable with any of that, this course is not likely for you. Also, missing more than one class will significantly disadvantage your learning and that of the class - - each class builds on the prior one. And this class will become a community, so that the class will be affected by your absences. Please, sign up for another term if you think you may miss more than one class in this term.

Esther Pittman has a doctorate from Harvard, worked as a consultant to executives in industry, was a tenured, full Professor of Management, awarded university's Best Professor Award and her Professional Society's National Distinguished Professor Award for "Outstanding Contributions to Management Education."

ART108 At the Movies with George Stevens

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

George Stevens is considered one of classic Hollywood’s finest directors. The teenaged Stevens entered the film industry to learn how to operate a movie camera. Before long he was writing, filming, and directing short comedies. His third feature length film saved young Katherine Hepburn’s faltering career. He directed two of Fred Astaire’s best musicals. In WWII he joined the army film unit. Stevens' films of the Nazi concentration camps were used in the Nuremberg trials. After the war Stevens never made another comedy. His films reflected the new attitude in the US. “Shane" and “The Diary of Annie Frank” are considered two of his finest productions.

The films this term can be found on the internet or for rent. Students should view the films before they’re discussed in class. We'll discuss “Annie Oakley,” “Gunga Din,” “The More The Merrier,” “I Remember Mama,” “A Place In The Sun,” “Shane,” “Woman of the Year” and "Swing Time.”

Judy Aten is a former theatre major and educator who taught English, playwriting, and acting. An avid film buff, Judy relishes studying and analyzing classic movies.

CEB1762 Learn, Forrest, Learn

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

“My momma said this OLLI course was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump would like this course – eight sessions on varying topics.

However, you won’t know what you’re gonna get until you arrive in the classroom. You might find something that you have been waiting all your life to learn.

This course is coordinated by Sally Bornmueller and will be taught by a variety of OLLI instructors on a variety of subjects, each to be revealed on the day of each session.

LIT110 Discovering Carl Sandburg

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), H

During the first half of the twentieth century, Carl Sandburg seemed to be everywhere and do everything: poet and political activist; investigative reporter, columnist, and film critic; lecturer, folk singer, and musicologist; Lincoln biographer and historian; children’s author; novelist; and media celebrity. But as time went on, his fame began to fade, and by the twenty-first century, the public knew little, if anything, about his legacy.

The class is structured as a 12-hour tour of the Sandburg Home in Flat Rock, NC, and is informed by the book, Discovering Carl Sandburg. The sessions discuss his accomplishments in historical context, and touch upon his personal life—such as his wife’s world-famous goats and his brotherin-law’s world fame as a pioneering photographer. Images, humorous anecdotes, and quotations as well as visual and audio recordings by Sandburg and by those that wrote about his life and work and/or knew him personally are featured.

Come discover—or rediscover— this remarkable American icon. He deserves to regain his place in American culture.

Dr. Quinley wrote the book, Discovering Carl Sandburg. He is a former docent at the Sandburg Home and a retired college administrator and faculty member with degrees in Higher Education Administration, Humanities, and Psychology.

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

LIT114 Nine Prompts, Nine Poems

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

Join us for a fun, intensive poetry workshop designed for any writer working in poetry or short fiction who wants to explore the wellspring of creativity: OBSERVATION. We write best when we probe carefully what works for other writers and consequently learn from such careful examination and reflection. We will offer a wide range of prompts throughout the term to encourage creativity, skillful craft choices, and mutual support. Instructors will provide direct feedback on every poem.

Ashley Crout and Arthur McMaster will co-teach this course. A retired English professor, Arthur McMaster has taught literature and writing classes at OLLI since 2015. He is the author of several books of fiction and poetry. Arthur's debut novel was published in 2024. Ashley graduated from the MFA program at Hunter College and is a four-time Pushcart Prize nominee. Her work has been published in Michigan Quarterly Review and New Orleans Review, among others.

PAH805 Fabulous Flavorful Food: Unlocking Secrets to Great Home Cooking

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

Looking to enhance flavors and spice up your home cooked menus? This class is all about developing tastes and flavors in the foods we enjoy. While this is not a traditional cooking class, we will evaluate many different methods and ingredients you can use to balance, add interest and "tilt" your flavor profiles in various culinary directions. You, as the participant, will weigh in on how you perceive, sense and enjoy different ingredients and preparation methods. This class is geared toward the ever-learning home cook. We hope to have lively discussions with an interactive, participatory group. This four-week

course ends February 5. Note: This course was previously taught in Winter23/Winter24 and we request no repeats. Materials fee $20 (due to instructor at first class).

A "Foodie" with an analytical bent, Skip Redman creates menus from scratch using wide ranging flavors and methods from around the globe. Laura McKelvey will assist with this course. Bon appetit!

PAH879b Zentangle Tiles from The Primer

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

The second book published by the folks at Zentangle was “The Zentangle Primer.” This book contains "the basic principles and instructions you need to explore and enjoy the Zentangle Method." Primer is defined as 1) a book of elementary principles and instructions; 2) anything that primes, as a pump; 3) a foundational layer, as in paint; 4) a compound that ignites a larger charge. Come and explore these definitions using The Primer's suggestions for a whole new world of Zentangle Drawing. Materials Fee: $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

Pam Stevenson is a lifelong artist in multiple disciplines including sewing, quilting, embroidery, papercrafts, and drawing. She has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher since 2015 and has taught Zentangle Drawing at Olli for several years.

CEB1776 America and the World: Contemporary Problems and Issues

Wednesday, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Eight Furman professors will provide insight into the current political era. It will include the following professors and lectures:

January 15 Jim Guth, The Future of Populist Politics in the US

January 22 Kate Kaup, The US in Asia: Dangers and Opportunities

January 29 Cleve Fraser, US Foreign Policy in the Wake of the 2024 Election

February 5 Brent Nelsen, The Politics of the Global Energy Transition

February 12 Buket Oztas, Is the US Losing the Middle East?

February 19 Akan Malici The Question of Palestine

February 26 Mike Bressler, Great Power Conflict in the 21st Century

March 5 Glen Halva-Neubauer, Abortion Policy and Politics

Bill Blacklidge will moderate this course. He is a retired Naval Officer and national security/historical consultant that connects history to current events. He has global experience in analytical application to policy and organizations.

LAN803 Spanish for Travel

Wednesday, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

Spanish for Travel will focus on developing students’ Spanish language abilities, focusing on necessities for travel for students with beginner to intermediate levels of Spanish. The course will focus on key regions in the Spanishspeaking / Hispanic world, taught for two weeks each after a twoweek orientation. The first two weeks students will practice basic communicative functions, such as ordering food, using medical terminology, inquiring about allergies, asking for a place to stay, and asking for directions. The knowledge acquired in the first two weeks will be practiced and expanded upon during group activities and lectures for the remainder of the course. The four regions of the Spanishspeaking / Hispanic world that will be emphasized are Latin America, the Caribbean, South America, and Spain. Furthermore, we will focus on the geography, history, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking / Hispanic world to best equip students with a wide variety of vocabulary and knowledge about where they might travel. Topics such as architecture, biology, and contemporary politics may be integrated. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to recognize and use basic

expressions related to travel, cuisine, and emergency situations, and will have a general understanding about Spanish-speaking / Hispanic countries.

Joseph Kosak is a junior Spanish and History major, with a linguistics minor, at Furman University. Mr. Kosak studied abroad in Spain for a semester, and is passionate about travel, history, and Hispanic cultures.

PAH951 Artisan Cheese Tasting

Wednesday, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Huff with Lindemann Kitchen (HC105/106), IP

Did you know that the C.I.A. helped fund one of the world's greatest cheeses in order to provide cover for a spy? Did you know that 40% of the cheese in supermarkets is moldy? You'll come to understand these facts and others over 8 weeks learning about the art of cheese production and tasting.

The first class will focus on basics of how cheese is made, why American cheese is 80% from GMO, why European cheeses cost less, why supermarket cheese is 40% moldy and why Europeans (and you) only eat freshly sliced artisan cheese. The next 7 classes will focus on many different cheeses based on their variety as well as country of origin. We will explore soft and hard cheeses, blue cheeses and bries, award winning and everyday "pub" cheeses. The class will enjoy samples each week after discussing their unique characteristics, history and ideal wine pairing. A materials fee of $64 per person is due to the instructor at the first class.

Dr. Michael J. Hallisey is a retired physician. His wife and son own and run The Cheese Wheel, the only artisan cheese shop in the Upstate of South Carolina.

Thursday

CEB1780 Great Decisions 2025

Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Great Decisions will be based on the Foreign Policy Association 2025 text and video lectures. The class will consist of lectures, videos and group discussion. Topics include Climate Change, AI and American National Security, American Policy in the Middle East, India, NATO, and USChina Relations. Book will be available in January for $30 in the OLLI office. David Johnson and Bob McGrath are retired businessmen with an interest in current affairs. They have taught Great Decisions at OLLI since 2016.

HFE510 Peter's Slow Hiking:

Intermediate Hikes, Slower Pace

Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Herring Center, Parking Lot (front of Timmons), IP

This group is for those who enjoy moderately challenging hikes but would prefer to take their time to enjoy the scenery and rest along the way. The hikes will be mostly intermediate hikes with 1-2 easy and 1-2 advanced. The target zone will be 4-8 miles with 300 - 1200 feet elevation changes (as measured from lowest to highest point on trail) but at a relaxed pace. Some challenging rock hopping may be required. Hikes will be chosen using All-Trails and/ or South Carolina Hikes web apps based on distance, elevation change, and difficulty rating. Pace will be MODERATE and will include rest breaks after steep inclines as well as frequent photography and comfort stops. Downhill pace will be adjusted to allow hikers to avoid knee strain. Hiking locations will range from Pisgah National Forest in the North to Chattooga River in the south but will generally be within a 30-90 minute drive from Furman. Hikers should plan on starting from the trailhead 9:30 to 10:30 am and returning to the trailhead between 3:00 and 4:00

pm. This may require leaving the Herring Center parking lot as early as 8:30 am and returning as late as 5:30 pm. Every effort, except rushing the slower hikers, will be made to finish earlier but slow hiking does take longer.

Peter Sperry is an avid hiker and walker who enjoys sharing the trails with others.

HFE618 Let's Get TonedCANCELLED

Thursday, 9-10 a.m., Daniel Chapel, Bryan Garden (BGR), IP

This class is a full-body workout that boosts your overall fitness. You will build power and endurance with a mix of cardio, functional strength training exercises, and balance to help get you lean, toned and fit. We will move through muscle conditioning blocks and activity-specific drills to improve strength and functional skill. No chairs are used, and we will be getting on the floor so bring your own mat.

June Martin is an ACE personal trainer and health coach. She will challenge you to "think outside the box" to reach new heights.

PAH863 Who Doesn't Like Magic Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

Want to perform MAGIC for your children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, or friends? Want a hobby that makes people feel good, smile, and clap their hands? Want to enroll in a class that will be so much fun you will not be able to wait for the next class? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then enroll in the Furman OLLI MAGIC class. We will NOT be teaching finger busting sleight of hand but rather simple magic tricks that will amaze and amuse. C'mon, learn a lifelong passion. After all, Who Doesn't Like MAGIC? You will need one deck of cards. Required book: "Magic: The Complete Course" by Joshua Jay (ISBN 0761149872). NOTE: This magic book is currently out of print and is scheduled for a second printing before year end 2024. If it is

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

not available by then, I encourage students to purchase the electronic version of this book.

Paul DiLella, a retired banker, started this hobby while in the United States Air Force and has been performing MAGIC since 1978. Ray McClellan will assist with this course.

PAH952 Greeting Cards for All Occasions

Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

Join Kimberly Hellams for a morning of creative card-making fun. You will experience the joys of making Birthday, Thinking of You, Thank You and Sympathy Cards all while learning about and using basic card-making tools. In this class, you will be making 2 each of 16 different card designs for a total of 32 cards You will be introduced to rubber stamps, different coloring mediums, embossing folders and several different types of paper cutting dies. Materials fee of $45 due to the instructor at the first class.

Kimberly Hellams has been an Instructor, Mixed Media and Paper Artist for over 30 years. She shares her art on YouTube and Instagram.

PHO1637 Exploring Artistry in Photography

Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

With so many photographic subjects all around us, we want to get the creative and artistic processes going to explore and expand our artistry. This class will combine the best of Explorations in Post Processing and Artistry in Photography into a fun, creative and educational class. The goal is to stimulate technical and creative approaches to photography and create artistic photographs. The class will have assignments for editing existing images as well as a choice of assigned topics for shooting and editing. Participants will submit several images each week for class discussion. Discussions will focus on the intention for and creative focus of each image. It is not necessary

to have taken the previous classes; however, participants need a solid background in post processing and a willingness to share ideas and help each other improve their images. Note: This class will not include software instruction. Level 3 proficiency is recommended. Participants can and should use whatever photography software they like but we will not be using AI techniques in this class.

Ali van de Brook has been a massage therapist for 30 years and a HeartMath-certified instructor. She has led many photography classes at OLLI. Gordon Dohm will assist with this course.

PHO1718 Introduction to Photography

Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

This six-session course is designed for the very beginner as an introduction to the world of photography. We will start out with lecture sessions on composition and camera settings. Next will be a shooting session emphasizing composition in downtown Greenville. A critique session will follow. A final session will be a discussion of cameras, equipment and software programs.

Daniel Derwin has been a photography instructor for 40 years and owned a commercial studio for 25 years. Seth Harrison is an avid photographer. Dan and Seth have been co-instructors for 4 years.

CPT313 Computers Are Not Magic

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

In this high-tech world, many people are baffled by computers and see them as magical machines that can do anything. This is simply not true. But the complexity of computers is daunting, and the wizardry needed to manage them can sometimes seem like witchcraft.

In this introductory class, you will get a broad but shallow survey of the entire computer phenomenon,

from the wires to the most advanced operations. No tests, no readings, and no homework, but the class is dense with information, so sit back and enjoy the ride. The goal is to equip you with "cocktail party knowledge," the background familiarity that will let you understand even the most intense nerd who tries to snow you with jargon you while you're enjoying a drink.

Have you ever wondered how the Internet works? Would you like to know what's going on in those tiny microchips? Curious to know how they make those dazzling computer-animated movies? Want to understand Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Concerned about privacy issues and hacking? And just what is Artificial Intelligence? Take this course and you'll wonder no more.

Steven Rubin is a retired computer scientist from California's Silicon Valley, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and over fifty years of programming experience. He likes to teach, and he can't wait to teach you.

HIS988 South Carolina in the New Nation

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

Emerging from the Revolution victorious, but economically ruined, South Carolina rebuilt its plantation economy based on slavery and took a strong place of political leadership in the new nation. But threats to her new-found wealth and increasing attacks on slavery led the state tragically down the road to disunion and civil war.

Retired professor of history and former vice president of academic affairs at Furman, Dr. Huff has taught courses at OLLI for most of its history.

LIT109b Experienced Writers Write On

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Vick Seminar (HC102), IP

If your goal for winter is to kick up your writing skills, this is the class for you! "Experienced Writers" will

help you to create and communicate through concept development, drafting, and revision as you journey toward more effective writing skills. Structure and usage are tools for compelling prose and poetry. Writing prompts will enhance your creativity, and you will receive instructor feedback on each submission. Participants may also offer selections from their long-term writing projects, both fiction and non-fiction. Class size is limited so that every student has an opportunity to present. This is NOT a class for beginners. Completion of a writing course or demonstrated experience is required.

Dr. Judith Chandler is a retired Furman professor, and she has taught at OLLI since its inception. She is also an artist and community volunteer.

LIT115 Shakespeare Does Tragedy Part II

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

In the vibrant world of Elizabethan theater, Shakespeare was the top writer and a main shareholder in the leading theater companies. Nowadays, we remember him as the greatest playwright of all. In this class, we’ll start exploring a key reason for his fame – his maturing mastery of tragedy. We’ll dip for context into bits of Marlowe, Kyd, and proto-Will, and then dive deep into Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, and Hamlet. We’ll read key parts of the plays, watch scenes from film and stage adaptations, and do our best to discover just how he invented tragedy anew. Book purchases will be optional –you can use any editions you own. But if you are buying, I recommend and will use Pelican Shakespeare paperbacks ($8-$10 per). More info in pre-class emails.

Mike O’Neill earned a Ph.D. in Renaissance literature at UConn and taught there and at OSU. He then worked in marketing/PR, mostly at his own company. Retired in Greenville, he still studies and writes.

PAH931 Introduction to

Junk

Journal Book Making

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Graham (HC005), IP

The art of making junk journals stems from upcycling old resources and repurposing them to create art. This class will be a combination of the use of both old and new resources to create a finished product. During this course, students will discover the differences between different journal types and styles and explore multiple techniques used to create a naturethemed journal. Students taking this class will have access to exclusively designed papers created digitally by the instructor. This is a beginnerfriendly class. Materials fee: $45 (due to instructor at first class).

Kimberly Hellams has been a mixed media artist, instructor and paper crafter for over 20 years. She shares her art on YouTube and Instagram. Shaun Hellams will assist with this course.

PHO1660 Digital Storytelling

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Johns Hall, 203, IP

UPDATED 11.4: Dive into the exciting world of Digital Storytelling and learn to use an intuitive, web-based video editing platform to create interesting stories you can share with others. This course, designed specifically for OLLI students, will guide you through the essential techniques and creative possibilities of Digital Storytelling, by empowering you to produce high quality videos with relative ease.

We will start with the basics of choosing a topic and writing a script for your story. From there, we will explore recording audio narration, importing and organizing images and video files, laying them out in a linear fashion and adding transitions and effects. As you gain confidence, we will delve into more advanced techniques, including layering video and audio tracks, incorporating text and titles, and enhancing your videos with music and sound effects.

By the end of the course, you will have the ability to create your own Digital Stories, ranging from simple slideshows to more complex narratives, that will allow you to showcase your newfound skills. Whether you want to document your travels, share family stories, or create educational content, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to bring your vision to life. No prior video editing experience is required. Intermediate computer skills are needed, plus a willingness to learn and a passion for creativity. To reinforce classroom lessons and build skills, weekly assignments will be given. To learn more about this course, visit: https:// www.wevideo.com/view/3505814105

Ray McClelland has a passion for using photography and digital storytelling to share stories with others. Bernard Robin is a retired university professor and passionate nature photographer.

PPG1404 Bridging the Gap

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Huff (HC105), IP

We interact with people every day, from the grocery store clerk to your neighbor, or loved ones. Most conversations are benign and go smoothly. But what about when they don’t? Have you ever said, “I thought I heard…” or “I thought you meant…” It's confusing when you and the other person are not on the same page. Maybe you feel disappointment, frustration, or even anger. It's normal to think you are being manipulated, “They are behaving this way just to frustrate me.” While this may or may not be true in every circumstance, there are tools and ways to get to the heart of what’s really happening. We are made for human interaction, so let’s learn how to do this better in a fun environment. This 4-week class ends February 6.

Michele Woodall has been developing teams for over 35 years, from banking to coaching. As a Certified Life and Grief Coach, Michele helps people move from where they are to where they want to be.

Thursday Lunch Book Clubs

MYSTERY READING GROUP

HC003 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Contact: Heidi Wright at Heidi.Wright @ furman.edu

Books for the Fall Term are:

Jan. 23 Homecoming by Kate Morton

Feb. 6 In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

Feb. 20 Thunderstruck by Erik Larson

Mar. 6 Nine Lives by Peter Swanson

ROGUE READERS

HC104 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Contact: Gayl Glover at ggonstarsong @hotmail.com

Elisa Golden will host a concurrent Zoom meeting of this group.

Books for the Winter Term are:

Jan. 16 North Woods by Daniel Mason

Jan. 30 The Ride of Her Life ` by Elizabeth Letts

Feb. 13 James by Percival Everett

Feb. 27 Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

RPH1009 Great Christian Theologians

Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP Christian theology has been shaped and articulated by many voices who have evolved beliefs and doctrines based on scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. These theologians have explored the big questions about the nature of God, the meaning of salvation, and the ethical implications of faith. Through their writings, sermons, and teachings, they have influenced the church in its practice and its engagement with the broader world. This course will be an overview of several prominent Christian theologians, with an emphasis on the diversity of perspectives and traditions throughout two millennia. We will discuss the following leaders: Origen of Alexandria (early theology), Augustine of Hippo (early western theology), John of Damascus (early eastern theology), Hildegard of Bingen (Mystical Theology), Thomas Aquinas (Natural Theology), Martin Luther (Lutheran Theology), John Calvin (Reformed Theology), John Wesley (Wesleyan-Arminian Theology), Karl Barth (Dialectical Theology/Neo-Orthodoxy), Tzu-chen Chao (Chinese Theology), Charles Hartshorne (Process Theology), Rosemary Radford Ruether (Feminist Theology), Gustavo Gutiérrez (Latin American Liberation Theology), James H. Cone (Black Theology), and Katie Cannon (Womanist Theology). Mike Andrews, a retired telecom engineer, has an MDiv. from Erskine Seminary and a DMin. from Duke. He has an extensive background in church education and is engaged with several local non-profit organizations.

SNM2013 Cosmic Curiosity: A Beginner’s Guide to the Heavens

Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m., Meets Online, Z You love cosmic, but Astronomy 100 was a million years ago? And the only thing you retained was ‘oh wow!’? This course is for you! Here we cover what every educated person should

know about the Universe. We will focus on the fundamental concepts of the night sky, our planet earth, our solar system, the stars, evolution of stars, the milky way galaxy, and the universe, from a historical perspective. If you have a doctorate in astrophysics, feel free to skip this one. For the rest of you, welcome! This course is offered in partnership with OLLI @ NC State University.

Brand Fortner holds a Ph.D. in high energy astrophysics from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, taught physics at NC State and adjunct professor of physics at UNC-Chapel Hill; founded two software companies; and previously held positions at NASA, NCSA, and Johns Hopkins University.

ART109 Film Genres

Thursday, 1:30-4:45 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

Aside from different storylines, film genres use different film techniques to develop their stories. For instance, Westerns use long and extreme long shots to capture landscape, which is often a character in the film. On the other hand, film noir uses claustrophobic shots to show how characters are trapped. This course will explore film techniques and how those techniques are used to help define six different genres. We’ll be viewing classic films from these genres - multiple perspective films ("Rashomon" and "Run Lola Run"), film noir ("Double Indemnity"), the woman's film ("Mildred Pierce"), Westerns ("Shane" and "High Noon"), musicals ("Singing in the Rain"), and courtroom films ("Witness for the Prosecution”).

Kevin Morris taught composition, literature, film and Humanities courses at Greenville Technical College for 36 years and has taught several film/literature courses for OLLI.

HIS671 Beyond the Titanic

Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Campbell (HC004), IP

This class will review major (but littleknown) maritime disasters "beyond

Register online at furman.edu/olli

the Titanic” via lecture, PowerPoint and internet video. Buildup, incident, and follow-up presentations include SS Central America, Sultana, Squalus, General Slocum, Eastland and more. Steve Townsley spent over 40 years in the newspaper and magazine industries. He worked for The StarLedger, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

HIS683 The Great Debate

Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, President's Conference (HC103), IP

This discussion class will examine the philosophical and political views of Thomas Paine and Edmond Burke. The course will focus on the American and French revolutions and relationships to the politics of today. We will study and learn together from the book "The Great Debate" which explores the roots of the left/ right political divide by examining the views of the men who best represented each side at its origin. We will also consider what lessons apply to today’s political environment. Other background material will be provided as the class moves forward. This is not a lecture class; members should be prepared to participate in the discussions. Required book: "The Great Debate" by Yuval Levin (ISBN 0465062989).

Maggie Manning holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations and an M.A. in Organizational Development. She has been a member of OLLI since 2006 and an instructor since 2018.

HIS958 WWII: Amazing Women

Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP Spies, Code Breakers, Fly-girls, Ambulance Drivers, Nurses, Rosie the Riveters, Women in the Resistance, Ship Builders, USO Entertainers, WACS, WAVES, WASPS, Photographers, Women on the Homefront, and more. These women were vital to the allies winning World War II. "Soon as I learned to tack, they put me on to tacking, and in a month, I was doing flat welding, vertical

welding, overhead welding. I weighed about 110 pounds. I was 20 years old, loved life, wasn't afraid of anything." – Carabeth Surrency, Brunswick, Georgia

Join us as we discuss the Amazing Women of World War II.

Linda Kelly and Linda Russ are retired teachers who have enjoyed being OLLI instructors for several years. Linda Kelly has a masters degree in Liberal Arts. Linda Russ has a masters degree in History.

PAH942 Texas 42

Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Small Arts/Crafts (HC113), IP

The game of 42 (also known as Texas 42) is a trick-taking game played with dominoes by four people divided into two teams. The rules and strategy have some overlap with the card games Spades and Bridge, and the difficulty level lies somewhere in between the two. Involving part luck and part skill, it is a great game for family and other social gatherings. This course is designed to accommodate all skill levels – from complete beginners who are unfamiliar with the concepts of tricks, suits, and trumps to transplanted Texans who grew up playing the game and want to connect with other local players and possibly learn some new variations of the game. The course will progress from lecture to practice exercises to practice game play to actual (friendly) game play with your classmates as opponents and partners.

Kerry Newberry is a transplanted Texan and a semi-retired IT business analyst with teaching and writing experience. She enjoys helping others develop new skills and form new social connections.

RPH1007 Mormonism and American Culture

Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m., Herring Center, Piper (HC111), IP

In the nineteenth century, Mormonism was a highly persecuted religion in the United States. Known today as

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, it is the nation's fourthlargest religious body with more than 17 million members worldwide; it has a reputation for hyper-patriotism and middle-class mores. This course takes a historical and sociological approach to understanding who the Mormons are, their beliefs, values, and religious practices.

How have Latter-day Saint teachings about modern revelation, gender, race, sex and marriage, as well as controversies about whether or not Mormons are Christian, positioned and repositioned Mormons within American society? We will approach these discussions from a variety of perspectives: historical, sociological, and theological.

Daniel A. Stout (PhD Rutgers) was a tenured professor at the University of South Carolina, BYU, and UNLV. He is the author of several books, including "Media and Religion" published by Routledge.

Friday

HFE503 The Rock Stars

Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Meets Offsite, IP

Explore the mountain trails of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Hike 6 to 10 miles at a moderately strenuous to strenuous pace. Please clear physical activity with your physician before registering. Bring water, lunch, and hiking gear including sturdy footwear. Carpool.

Willie Stuck will lead these hikes. Mike Hill will assist.

HFE613 Supported (Beginner Friendly) Yoga

Friday, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Herring Center, Crabtree (HC110), IP

In our go-go-go and fast-paced world, we get significant benefits from yoga; it enables slow and purposeful movement that strengthens our bodies and opens us to peaceful internal energies.

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

This is a safe, practical style of yoga that is understandable, doable, and accessible to all fitness levels. Our breath-centered practice includes strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation while encouraging us to listen to our body’s individual needs. The class is a mixture of mat/floor and standing postures with props such as chairs, blocks, blankets, and straps available for support. Participants should bring a mat and a blanket, and wear clothes that are comfortable. No previous yoga experience is required. This six-week course ends February 21. Dhara embarked on her yoga journey 15 years ago, initially out of curiosity but soon recognizing its profound benefits. Certified through Zen Rabbit Yoga in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and in trauma-informed yoga, she's also a National BoardCertified Teacher and a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. Outside yoga, she explores the world with her husband, Jake.

HFE581b Pickleball I

Friday, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., North Village Pavilion, Pickleball Courts, IP Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, it is not only a fun sport but also an extremely social activity as well. Played on dedicated pickleball courts or modified tennis courts it is played with a perforated ball and a special paddle. It is easy to learn and utilizes skills found in tennis, table tennis and racquetball. Because of the modified court, it appeals to those people who love a competitive sport that can be less physically demanding. This course was designed specifically as an entry level course for beginner players to become acquainted with the gift of pickleball. Paddles and balls are provided.

Jim Derr and Bud Hamilton are pickleball enthusiasts, both indoor and outdoor, who have played at venues throughout the state. They look forward to introducing this fast growing and socially active sport to future pickleballers.

Offsite Locations

THE WOODLANDS AT FURMAN

RPH1003 Understanding Jewish Rituals, History and Culture

Friday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Herring Center, Larkin (HC104), IP

In this class, students will increase their understanding of the diversity of Jewish beliefs, practices and unique histories and experiences not only in the United States but in specific communities around the world. Diverse communities explored will include Israel (and its immigrants from Middle Eastern Countries and Ethiopia), South America and the former Soviet Union.

Devon Anker has an MA in Judaic Studies and Jewish Communal Service from Brandeis University. She leads the book club at Temple of Israel.

(NOTE: These courses are open to all OLLI members.)

LAN804 Fun with Simple French Conversations

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., The Woodlands, Camellia, IP

Did the Olympic Games reawaken your interest in speaking French? Are you planning a trip to Europe? Or are you simply interested in revisiting your French conversational skills? Whatever the reason, we’ll enjoy speaking simple French together, and making it painless. Our guide will be the small text, “101 Conversations in simple French” by Olly Richards. (ISBN: 1914190017) It is available through Amazon for $15.00. We shall, of course, have our own conversations, but this text provides a comfortable starting point.

Peg VanBergen has been speaking French since her youth. After graduating from Mt. Holyoke College, she has enjoyed learning, teaching, and using a variety of languages in work and play. French remains her favorite language.

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE

CPT335 iPhone for Tech Savvy

Seniors

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Rolling Green Village, IP

Join this class of tech savvy seniors to learn how to use your iPhone more confidently, effectively, and safely-so you can be better connected to your family and friends. This is a very active class where YOU will be learning and navigating your own iPhone.

You will learn: buttons on the Phone, Email, Texting, Facetime, Phone Calls, Calendar, Camera, Photo Album, Settings, Contacts, Maps, Siri, Medical ID/ICE, and Wi-Fi. You'll also learn how to save money on your cell phone bill!

Bill Vicary is an experienced OLLI instructor and business owner (Just Call Bill), who specializes in teaching and helping seniors and families to learn how to utilize their technology more effectively, confidently, and safely.

Friday Bonus Trips & Events

BTE1163 Explore Lake Conestee

Nature Preserve

Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon, IP

BTE1112 The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg

Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., IP

BTE1108 Rotisserie Chicken Meals

Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

BTE1110 SC Department of Children's Advocacy

Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

BTE1117 How to Overcome Hip Pain

Jan. 17, 1-2:30 p.m., HC111, IP

BTE1116 Hands-Only CPR

Jan. 17, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

BTE1120 Forgiving the Unforgiveable

Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, HC111, IP

BTE1515 Tour of the National Weather Service

Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

BTE1118 Cozy Winter Dinners

Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m., HC105/106, IP

BTE1127 Hydroponic Plant Systems

Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m., IP

BTE1124 Water Quality

Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m., HC111, IP

BTE1132 The Four Pillars of New Retirement

Jan 31., 10-11:30 a.m., HC110, IP

BTE1130 Charcuterie Boards Made Easy

Jan 31., 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

BTE1134 Rupert Huse Veterans Center

Jan 31., 1-3 p.m., IP

BTE1138 Are You a Compassionate Carnivore?

Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., HC004, IP

BTE1141 Furman Retro Film Festival

Jan. 31, 1-2:30 p.m., HC110, IP

BTE1123 History of Steam Engine Era Through Railroad Songs

Feb. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., HC004, IP

BTE1152 City Scape Winery and Vineyard Tour

Feb. 7, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

BTE1156 100 Years at the Poinsett Hotel Feb. 7, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

BTE1154 Wealth Management and Your Estate Plan Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

BTE1172 Baby Boom to Bust Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

BTE1410 Making of a Historical Fiction Novel Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, HC004, IP

BTE1149 Loon Watch on Lake Jocassee Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., IP

BTE1442ab Tour of Forx Farm and Gouda Cheesemaking Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., IP

BTE1419 Pandemic Preparedness Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

BTE1103 North American Rescue − History and Tour Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

BTE1404 Mental Health Strategies Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, HC004, IP

BTE1415 Computer Upkeep Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, HC111, IP

BTE1153 Spring Ephemerals of Jocassee Gorges March 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., IP

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

BTE1197 Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., HC111, IP

BTE1160 Scarlett Fever Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., HC004, IP

BTE1161 David Young's Fringe Studio Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

BTE1125 Turkish Cooking Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

BTE1166 The Best of French Wine Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m., HC105/106, IP

BTE1114 Welcome to the SC Native Plant Society March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

BTE1402 Dark Corner Journey − The Women

March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

BTE1180 Didgeridoo and Dulcimer, Too!

March 7, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

BTE1193 A Concise History of Israel March 7, 1-3 p.m., HC004, IP

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

Friday Bonus One-Day Trips & Events

BTE1163 E xplore Lake Conestee Nature Preserve

Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon, IP

Join Master Naturalist, Seth Harrison, at Lake Conestee Nature Preserve, on 400+ acres of beautiful natural habitat on the Reedy River just six miles south of downtown Greenville. The Preserve contains hardwood and evergreens and a wide variety of wildlife. Guides will lead small groups of 15 as you walk and learn the fascinating history of one of Greenville’s natural treasures. We will cover 3-4 miles on both paved and natural trails (uneven terrain). Bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. Distance from Furman: 12 miles. Limit 30

BTE1112 The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg

Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., IP

Attendees of this event will carpool at 9:00 and reimburse drivers for the cost of gas and arrive at The Johnson Collection (TJC) in Spartanburg to begin the tour. Participants will take a visit to the small exhibition More Southern Modern, a supplement to the more ambitious project in Charlotte which includes seventeen pieces from TJC. Attendees will then have a behind-thescenes visit to TJC, meet the staff and see storage and working spaces. Lunch will be on our own. Distance from Furman: 29 miles. Martha Severens, leader of this event, has worked with The Johnson Collection of Spartanburg on several projects and helped to organize the current exhibition in its gallery, More Southern. Limit 22

BTE1108 Rotisserie Chicken Meals

Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and casseroles are just a few items to prepare with a rotisserie chicken. How easy is it? Attendees of this event will learn the benefits and shortcuts of using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make delicious food without the longer process of cooking the chicken first. This will be a demonstration and hands-on event and attendees will receive recipes and enjoy tastings of the food prepared. Material fee: $10 cash paid to instructor at time of class. Cheryl Cotner, leader of this event, has worked in restaurants, taught cooking classes, catered large and small affairs, and hosted many parties for friends and family. Limit 20

BTE1110 SC Department of Children's Advocacy

Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in our communities. Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers get to know the child, and everyone involved in the child’s life, including family, teachers, doctors, social workers, and others.

They gather information about the child and what the child needs and their recommendations to the court help the judge make an informed decision about the child’s future. GAL volunteers provide a stable presence in a child’s life, remaining on each case until the child finds a safe, permanent home. Erin Petrella, leader of this event, is a distinguished educator and activist with over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, higher education, children’s leadership, program management, government services, training, and recruitment. Limit 100

BTE1117 How to Overcome Hip Pain

Jan. 17, 1-2:30 p.m., HC111, IP

Attendees of this event will learn the common causes of hip problems, the keys to achieving lasting relief, and how they can get back to their favorite activities without medications, injections, or surgery. Tim Varghese, PT, DPT, leader of this event, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and was a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Limit 40

BTE1116

Hands-Only CPR

Jan. 17, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

Imagine speaking with someone who suddenly grabs their chest and collapses to the floor. Would you know what to do while waiting for EMS to arrive? Unfortunately, the risk for cardiac disease increases with age. Studies have shown that chances of survival from such an event increases with early intervention. This American Heart Association event will demonstrate how to perform Hands-Only CPR. Please note: this event is NOT for BLS certification. Randy Blouin, leader of this event, is a retired Pediatric Neurologist, having practiced in Greenville for 33 years. Gayle Blouin will assist with this event. Limit 30

BTE1120 Forgiving the Unforgivable

Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, HC111, IP

Forgiveness is the decision or choice to give up the right for vengeance, retribution, and negative thoughts toward an offender in order to be free from anger and resentment. It is not forgetting, condoning or perpetuating injustice. It does not always involve reconciliation and it is not always a quick process. Come to this event if you are interested in exploring your relationship with forgiveness and leave with a deeper understanding of how you can come into compassion, let go of judgment, and forgive the unforgivable. Sarah Troy, leader of this event, is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Integrative Counselor, Heart Based Meditation Instructor, and Biodynamic

Craniosacral Therapist with over 5000 hours of training in consciousness-based holistic healing. Limit 45

BTE1515 Tour of the National Weather Service

Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

Christian Patterson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) at Greenville-Spartanburg, will lead a presentation about the NWS and conclude with a tour of the facility. The NWS provides weather, hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas. The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg office opened in August 1995 and serves nearly 5.5 million citizens in 46 counties of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Distance from Furman: 13 miles. Limit 15

BTE1118

Cozy Winter Dinners -CANCELLED

Jan. 24, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., HC105/106, IP

Alix Sanchez, leader of this event, will demonstrate several easy dinners designed for cozy winter nights, great for every day, but special enough for when you have company. She will use fresh ingredients and pantry staples to make some great dishes that you can enjoy during the class. Alix is a passionate cook who owned catering businesses while living in Venezuela, Panama and Australia. Limit 18

BTE1127 Hydroponic Plant Systems

Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m., IP

Join us on a tour of Hurricane Creek Farms where we will explore three different hydroponic systems in action. You’ll see our aeroponic system for growing strawberries, deep water culture for lettuce, and bato pots for tomatoes and cucumbers. The tour begins with a demonstration of our traditional corn mill, showcasing how stones are used to grind corn. This experience will offer a unique glimpse into both modern and time-honored agricultural techniques. Participants should wear comfortable attire. Distance from Furman: 17 miles. Jesse Adkins, leader of this event, is the owner of Hurricane Creek Farms. Limit 35

BTE1124 Water Quality

Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m., HC111, IP

Greg Lewis and Min-Ken Liao, leaders of this event and Professors of Biology at Furman, will present results of their summer 2024 research on water quality in urban streams in the Greenville area. The primary goal of their study is to determine if abundance and genetic diversity of bacteria (especially E. coli) differs in streams flowing out of residential areas of different socioeconomic statuses and ages. This event results from research supported by the OLLI Faculty Enrichment Fund. Limit 30

BTE1132 The Four Pillars of New Retirement

Jan. 31, 10-11:30 a.m., HC110, IP

This event provides an in-depth look at “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement” (health, family, purpose and finances). Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in and through retirement. Lonnie Decker, leader of this event, is a CFP™, CPWA® and CEPA® financial advisor with Edward Jones. Limit 50

BTE1130 Charcuterie Boards Made Easy

Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

This event will have both demonstration and participation as attendees learn about the popular charcuterie boards and are guided on how to prepare them for one person or many people. Participants will learn how to cut and arrange meats, cheeses, breads, and other goodies, as well as how to assemble a beautiful and appetizing board, tray, cup or platter, and we will eat our creations! Cheryl Cotner, leader of this event, has worked in restaurants, taught cooking classes, catered large and small affairs, and hosted many parties for family and friends. Event fee: $10 cash payable at time of event to instructor. In order to provide others with the opportunity to attend this event, please do not register if you have previously participated. Limit 24

BTE1134 Rupert Huse Veterans Center

Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., IP

Through the Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC), veterans, first responders, and their families gain direct access to warrior-centric tenants and broader access to Upstate Warrior Solution’s network of community partners. This one-stop shop enables warriors to easily connect with the resources and services they need to thrive. The Rupert Huse Veteran Center has quickly become a place of healing and hope for local warriors, which can be felt in our many patriotic and service-focused collaboration hubs and within our Hall of Heroes. Watch this video about the RHVC: https:// vimeo.com/862588129. Distance from Furman: 8 miles. Theresa Thompson, leader of this event, is the Chief Operating Officer of Upstate Warrior Solution. Limit 40

BTE1138 A re You a Compassionate Carnivore?

Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., HC004, IP

People love their companion animals and yet we still eat meat. We go to great lengths to make our pets comfortable and feel loved and most people would never intentionally hurt an animal. The feeling, however, is different for the billions of animals that are born, raised and suffer to be our food. Many of us are angered when we learn of horses, cats, and dogs being

used for food in other cultures. Yet, we are nonchalant with eating cows, pigs, chickens, etc. The ethics of eating meat is a complicated and personal topic for each of us. At the center of eating meat are considerations of culture, tradition, nutrition, and animal welfare and there are many varying perspectives on this issue. In this presentation we will learn about how the animal agriculture system operates, how it all started, where we are now and what the future potentially holds. Lois Shelton, leader of this event, works as an animal advocate educating about factory farming practices in animal confinement operations. Limit 40

BTE1141 Furman Retro Film Festival

Jan. 31, 1-2:30 p.m., HC110, IP

Attendees of this event will be shown a number of vintage Furman short films, media clips, promo videos, and other retro gems featuring Furman’s downtown and new campuses and its people. Jeffrey Makala, leader of this event, is Associate Director of the Library for Special Collections and Furman University Archivist. Limit 120

BTE1123 History of Steam Engine Era Through Railroad Songs

Feb. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., HC004, IP

Join Carol Gibson and explore 12 of her original songs paying tribute to the locomotive era of the American railroad. She will be sharing the music, lyrics, relevant photographs, and the history behind each song to give a vivid feel for the era, and appreciation for the railroad in America’s history. The presentation will include the lyrics to the Swamp Rabbit Trail Song. Styles of the music range from Blues, Country, Folk, Barbershop Quartet, Gospel, and Jazz. Limit 25

BTE1152 City Scape Winery and Vineyard Tour

Feb. 7, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

Attendees of this event will be treated to a tour of the tasting room, production areas and vineyards. They will hear the history of the winery and how the grapes are grown in the vineyards and see behind-the-scenes of the 6,400 sq ft underground production facility. Tickets are $25 and include the tour, a glass of wine, and a souvenir wine glass. Distance from Furman: 23 miles. Josh Jones, leader of this event, is the owner and head winemaker at City Scape Winery. Limit 30

BTE1156 100 Years at the Poinsett Hotel

Feb. 7, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

“A 12-story monument to civic pride” was the description of the $1.5 million Poinsett Hotel when it opened in 1925 to much celebration. It ushered in a new era in hospitality with a grand ballroom, an elegant public dining room, private dining salons, a convention hall,

lounges, high-end retail stores along an arcade, and 210 guest rooms each with their own bathroom. However, it wasn’t the first hotel on its site and its 100 years brought prosperity, demise, vandalizing, bankruptcy, renovation and success once again. An expert from the Greenville Historical Society will tell you all about this iconic structure, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Hotels of America. We will meet onsite at the hotel in downtown Greenville. Distance from Furman: 5 miles. Limit 40

BTE1154 Wealth Management and Your Estate Plan

Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

Attendees of this event will learn how to manage money effectively while still alive (wealth management) and plan for its distribution after passing (estate planning). Topics will include: Probate and how to avoid it, creating a will and trusts to distribute wealth according to wishes, decision-making when incapacitated and strategies to minimize taxes and expenses for heirs The event will mostly focus on estate planning for individuals and families who want to learn more about securing their financial future and legacy. Michael Bridges, leader of this event, is a Certified Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialist. Limit 120

BTE1197 Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"

Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., HC111, IP

Get ready to explore the greatest love story in Western literature! This event will include dramatic scenes from the play and will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the play...and you can give yourself an early valentine. Mary Hiles, who has a Ph.D. in English literature with a specialization in Renaissance drama, will lead this event. Limit 40

BTE1160 Scarlett Fever

Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., HC004, IP

The events in Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel, “Gone With The Wind,” were drawn from her own life and helped her create an international phenomenon bar none. We’ll see how her fierce independence and determination, so characteristic of the fictional main character Scarlett, as well as the ups and downs of her short life led to her writing an American classic. Carol Nescio, leader of this event, taught high school French and German. Limit 26

BTE1161 David Young's Fringe Studio

Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., IP

Enjoy being transported to a land of vibrant color and pure joy as you tour David Young’s Fringe Studio. Take in his gorgeous, flower-filled front yard strewn with fabulous garden art. As you wander around back, you’ll be greeted by a stunning synergy of nature and profound

creativity. Everywhere you look, you find artful gems set against lush greenery. Stroll to the gazebo to peruse interesting artifacts or gaze into the serene koi pond with treasured accents. Immerse yourself in the porch gallery laden with beautiful ceramics. This tour of the Fringe Studio will elicit a unique sensory experience that will leave you awed, amused, cheerful and inspired. Distance from Furman: 4 miles. David Young is a ceramic artist with 20 years experience hosting tours through Open Studios. Limit 10

BTE1125 Turkish Cooking

Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106, IP

This class is designed to give you an introduction to traditional Turkish cuisine, and it will be a demonstration and participation class. Come learn how to make traditional Turkish cuisine as we cook and taste all that it has to offer. Nevriye Koruk has been cooking Turkish food for many years, and she brings together simple ingredients to create delicious and nutritious food. Event fee: $10. In order to provide others with the opportunity to attend this event, please do not register if you have previously participated. Limit 20

BTE1166 The Best of French Wine

Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m., HC105/106, IP

This will be a fun tour of the key wine regions and their wines: The Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley. The tasting will be comprised of five wines and there is an event fee of $20 per person payable to the instructor at the time of the event. Marilyn Bracy, leader of this event, is a certified sommelier from the International Sommelier Guild and co-chair of the OLLI Wine SIG. Limit 20

BTE1172 Baby Boom to Bust

Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

Over the past 200 years, the world’s population grew from 1 billion to 8 billion. How did we get here and where are we going? This event will examine the factors that fueled exponential population growth, and the modern shift from high birth rates to aging populations. Discover why some countries are bursting at the seams while others are begging for babies. We’ll also peek into the demographic crystal ball to see what the future holds: more baby showers or more retirement parties? Come explore the past, present, and future of the global population. Alex Fagan, presenter of this event, taught AP Human Geography for 9 years at Greenville High School and is now OLLI’s Program Coordinator for Curriculum. Limit 120

BTE1410 Making of a Historical Fiction Novel

Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, HC004, IP

Want to know what’s involved in writing a historical

fiction novel today and getting it published by an independent, traditional press? Where the ideas come from. The research involved, the re-writes and edits. My novel, released in October 2024, is based on a story about my own aunt, Claire, who married a Frenchman, and voila! Here, one nervous, undercover OSS agent helps a French resistance leader. The next year, after the war and in Paris, they marry. Meticulously researched, the novel is titled “In the Orchards of Our Mothers,” and offers insights into WWII clandestine operations, delves into the difficulties of sibling estrangement, offers unexpected murderous intrigue, and of course gives dear reader a strong brace of Romance. I will read excerpts from the book and do a Q&A about the whole process. Copies to sign, or order the book through your favorite bookstore. Arthur McMaster is a well-published writer whose first career included several years with CIA, as well as Army intelligence assignments. Limit 30

BTE1149 Loon Watch on Lake Jocassee Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., IP

Lake Jocassee is both winter home and spring migration stop-over for a large, stable population of common loons, as well as a host of other winter waterbirds, including Ring-billed and Bonaparte’s gulls, Bald eagles and Horned grebes The relatively small size of Jocassee makes the lake a perfect laboratory for loon research. Join the research’s co-investigator, Brooks Wade, and Jocassee Wild Outdoor Education for a one hour classroom presentation of cutting edge research on winter loon behavior and spring migration,

In order to give all members a chance to take a BTE, we limit everyone during the initial registration period to two BTEs. OLLI Notes, published weekly, will list available spots throughout the term. You will be contacted by email about two weeks prior with instructions and/or directions.

Bonus Trip Cancellation Policy: Even though most one-day events are free, any cancellations after the Monday prior to an event or no-shows by members will be charged $25 by OLLI.

followed by a 3 hour pontoon outing and discussion of these ongoing research projects. While observing these enigmatic birds in their freshwater winter environment, we’ll also visit some of the beautiful waterfalls and wild rivers for which Lake Jocassee is so famous. Please bring a bag lunch or snacks, plenty of water and wear appropriate layers of clothing. Distance from Furman: 36 miles. Event fee: $70 and State Park fee $5 (due at event). Please bring exact change, check or credit card. Limit 24

BTE1442ab Tour of Forx Farm and Gouda Cheesemaking

Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., IP

This tour of Forx Farm will include an introduction to the history of Gouda cheese, a step-by-step explanation of the process of making Gouda cheese, learning about the equipment used to make the cheese, and a look at the Ripening Cave. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase cheeses and other Forx Farm items following the indoor tour. Ron and Tammy Lubsen, owners of the 68-acre Forx Farm, will lead the tour. Distance from Furman: 47 miles. Event fee: $5. Limit 25

BTE1419 Pandemic Preparedness

Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

This bonus event will explore the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and assess how prepared we are for future global health crises. Expert panelists will discuss potential threats, advancements in pandemic response, and the importance of resilience in healthcare systems. Join us to better understand what needs to be done to safeguard society against even more dangerous pandemics in the future. Limit 120

BTE1103 North American Rescue-History and Tour

Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

Join James Carino, Vice President of Operations for North American Rescue (NAR), to learn how NAR is a unique company dedicated to decreasing preventable death by providing the most effective and highest quality mission critical medical products to our military, law enforcement agencies, EMT’s and pre-hospital life savers. During this tour, see how NAR designs, develops and tests products with the prime intent to stop bleeding, maintain breathing and prevent hypothermia. Distance from Furman: 17 miles. Limit 25

BTE1404 Mental Health Strategies

Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, HC004, IP

Participants in this event will gain foundational knowledge about mental health literacy, including the prevalence and impact of mental illness in the United States. We will cover the signs, symptoms, and risk

factors associated with mental health and substance use challenges, as well as their costs to productivity in the workplace and society at large. Participants will learn how to recognize mental health challenges and respond effectively, all while fostering empathy and reducing the stigma often associated with mental health issues. By the end, participants will be better equipped to elevate their mental health awareness and contribute to a more compassionate and informed community. Joan Pachuta, leader of this event, holds three certifications: Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor with National Council for Mental Wellbeing, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to Family Instructor, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Master's Degree in Science. Limit 24

BTE1415 Computer Upkeep

Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, HC111, IP

This event will show how to keep your computer tuned up and how to not get hacked on your computer. We will also talk about how to keep your computer clean. David Sutherland, leader of this event, is a skilled computer technician with a passion for assisting the senior community with their technology. Limit 20

BTE1153 Spring Ephemerals of Jocassee Gorges

March 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., IP

Join South Carolina Master Naturalist, Seth Harrison, to identify some of our early blooming wildflowers featuring Oconee Bells, Trillium, and many other species. We will visit Nine Times on Highway 11 and other sites where wildflowers are plentiful during that period when the days are getting longer but the trees have not formed their shady canopies. With luck, the spring frogs in an old pond will entertain us. See and photograph them and learn some of their natural histories as well. Carpool from Furman to Nine Times and bring a lunch to enjoy outdoors. There will be walking on natural trails with uneven terrain for 1-3 miles with some moderate elevation gains. Bring water and snacks, dress in layers and wear appropriate shoes. Distance from Furman: 25 miles. No material fee unless we travel to Devils Fork State Park ($5 entry fee) and carpool gas money. Limit 45

BTE1114 Welcome to the SC Native Plant Society

March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, IP

The group will tour the lovely grounds of the greenhouse and nursery of the SC Native Plant Society. There will be a discussion of the history of the organization and status of the organization. Propagation techniques used in the nursery and seed collection will also be discussed. Distance from Furman: 16 miles. Chuck Hubbuch, leader of this event, is a retired horticulturist who worked most of his career in Florida. Limit 15

BTE1402 Dark Corner Journey – The Women

March 7, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110, IP

The history of the northeast corner of Greenville County has been dominated by the violence of a culture driven by the constant battle of moonshiners and revenuers. We will explore the critical role the matriarchal heads of the major families played in the shaping the Greenville we know today and learn the dynamics that insured their specific place in the History of the Dark Corner. Among these women you will be introduced to Sarepta Merritt Davis who championed the formation of the Kingdom of Happy Land, a town of former slaves, Mourning Gosnell Plumley and her five generations of living decedents, Martha Lindsey Plumley family of moonshing sons and daughters who purchased Glassy Mountain, and Luemer Plumley who beat the developers at their own game. Jim Stehlik, leader of this event, will present a unique perspective of this 200 years of Greenville’s history with vintage pictures taken from his recently published book “A Dark Corner Journey.” Limit 120

BTE1180 Didgeridoo and Dulcimer, Too!

March 7, 1-3 p.m., HC110, IP

Robert and Phyllis Dunne, award winning performers and recording artists, will present the unique sounds of the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer and the Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo, which are known for their

characteristic mesmerizing drones. This event invites audience participation as the Dunnes describe the representative cultures. Bob will share the legacy of folk tales and traditions while Phyllis will focus on the history behind American folk songs. Limit Limit 120

BTE1193 A Concise History of Israel

March 7, 1-3 p.m., HC004, IP

This event, supported by PPT photographs and videos, will cover the history of Israel from Biblical times to the modern period-4 millennia. We will review the empires that arose over the millennia and consider their impact. We will explain Zionism, the Jewish people’s yearning for a return to a nation of their own in their ancient homeland, review the Balfour Declaration, and discuss what factors played a role in the creation of the modern state of Israel. We will look at the Arab-Israeli conflict and learn about the two-state resolution voted on by the UN and examine what prevented it from being realized and also review the Arab-Israeli wars. One objective of this talk is to answer the question: Is Israel a colonial enterprise or an apartheid nation? Following the presentation, there will be time for questions, comments, and discussion. Esther Pittman, leader of this event, is a current OLLI@Furman instructor. Limit 40

Special Interest Groups

A Special Interest Group (SIG) is a group of OLLI members whose focus is a certain area of interest and social interaction. The following SIGs are already in place, and new SIGs are encouraged to form at any time. You do not need to register for SIGs and there is no fee; however, you must be a current OLLI member to participate. Those interested in learning more about the SIGs below are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed to learn more about SIG meeting times and the like. Information about starting a new SIG is available in the OLLI Office and on the OLLI website. Questions? Contact Heidi Wright at heidi.wright@furman.edu or 864-294-2997.

Acoustic Jam

This SIG is for any OLLI member who likes to play an acoustic instrument or sing along to a wide variety of songs. Although primarily guitar and ukulele players, we welcome players of advanced beginner to advanced skills who would like to sing, play, share songs or swap ideas. Meeting times and location vary from term to term, based on room availability. Contact Mike Sullivan at mlsatmrc@aol.com.

Big Questions

The Big Questions SIG is for anyone with an interest in talking, listening, and thinking carefully about fundamental issues. We have pondered questions like: What is the meaning of life (and how do we recognize it)? Which is more fundamental, the individual or the community? Is reason co-extensive with science? The group as a whole decides what to discuss. Genuine interest in ideas is the only requirement of membership. We meet weekly. Contact Peter Michael at petemich9@gmail.com.

Bocce

The Bocce SIG offers OLLI members an opportunity to enjoy the game in a social, non-competitive atmosphere on the Furman grounds near the Herring Center. We play weekly during each term at a time agreed upon by SIG members. Contact Jim Zickos at jzickos@charter.net.

Bridge

The Bridge SIG is for experienced players. They meet weekly on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in Manly Lobby of the Herring Center. More groups may form if there is enough interest. Contact Barb Nebb at banebb@ comporium.net or Glenda Auxier at gauxier1@hotmail. com.

Chess

This SIG is for all OLLI members who are interested in playing chess in person at the Herring Center. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Contact Jan Blasenak at blaz49@aol.com.

Food Friends Fun

This SIG meets monthly to dine at Greenville area restaurants. OLLI members who like to be social, meet new people and enjoy great food are encouraged to join. Contact Jacqui Foster at jacquilee1955@gmail.com or Patti Wargo at pattiwargo@hotmail.com.

French Êtes-vous Francophone? Vous êtes invité à un SIG où on parlera français. On peut pratiquer la belle langue, et on peut faire la connaissance d’autres qui parlent français. The French Conversation SIG welcomes all French proficiency levels. Contact Margaret Hafer at margaret.hafer@gmail.com.

Handbuilding with Clay

Join the Hand Building with Clay SIG and explore your creative potential with an afternoon of working with clay! All levels of experience welcome. Bring your own supplies or we will have some clay on hand for those that don’t have it. Contact Betsy Beach at betsyb421@ icloud.com or Karen Hughes at swimclark78@gmail. com.

Handchimes

This SIG is for those interested in playing music with hand chimes. It is a group effort to practice and play beautiful music while having fun at the same time. The group practices each week of the Olli year preparing music that will be played publicly. Being able to read music is the only prerequisite. Prior experience ringing the chimes is not necessary. Ringing music with others brings joy and camaraderie to the participants. If this interests you, contact Shelden Timmerman at hsheldentimmerman@gmail.com.

Italian

This SIG meets via Zoom and focuses on conversational Italian with an emphasis on beginners to intermediate level Italian usage and knowledge. Our aim is to practice our Italian language skills while at the same time exploring new vocabulary. Contact Elisa Golden at e_m_golden@hotmail.com or Mary Jo Pruitt at mpruitt915@aol.com.

Knitted Knockers

The Knitted Knockers SIG helps women who have had mastectomies. We knit (and crochet) “Knitted Knockers” which are soft, lightweight breast prosthetics provided free of charge to women either to use prereconstruction, or as a more comfortable alternative to silicone prosthetics. All OLLI member knitters and crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Contact Cathy Sanchez at cathysanchez2005@yahoo.com or Sally Bornmueller at sally.bornmueller@gmail.com.

Mah Jongg

The Mah Jongg SIG is for experienced players who would like to get together weekly to play Mah Jongg. They also welcome those who have recently taken a Mah Jongg class or who are trying to brush up on some “rusty” skills. They currently meet at 1:30 on Wednesdays in Manly Lobby at the Herring Center. Contact Karen Wenstrup at karenwenstrup@hotmail. com.

Meditation

For fellow OLLI members who have experience with meditation and would like to get together and practice meditation. We offer an informal session once a week where one can sit and meditate. Contact Liz Kelley at lizkelley05@gmail.com.

Mexican Train

This SIG is centered on the dominoes-based game, Mexican Train. All levels of play are welcome as players come together and play house rules in the Herring Center Manly Lobby. Contact Kathy Dorman at kathyconrad1951@gmail.com or Sally Bornmueller at sally.bornmueller@gmail.com.

Mountain Dulcimer

The Mountain Dulcimer SIG is for those folks who enjoy getting together and playing the dulcimer. It is open to anyone with basic beginner to intermediate skills. The meeting will entail selecting a new song each month for everyone to practice and memorize. We will employ a “circle jam” format in which we will encourage each other by sharing our favorite songs. Each attendee must have their own dulcimer, pick and tuning instrument. Contact Christen Palombo at palombopottery@gmail. com or Clay Allen at ctallen07@gmail.com.

OLLI@Habitat

The OLLI@Habitat SIG is your chance to join OLLI members and work toward a meaningful purpose. It is the intention of the SIG to plan and participate in one Build day during each full OLLI term. The date will be determined by what is available with Habitat for Humanity and what we as a group are able and interested in helping with… probably not siding! SIG meetings will be “workdays” on actual Habitat for Humanity houses and members can participate as

they are able. Contact Janet Aguilar at janetag1944@ gmail.com.

OLLI Players

The OLLI Players SIG is designed for OLLI members who love the theater and enjoy being a part of the atmosphere, team and comradery that this SIG embraces. We have room for actors, carpenters, designers, stage managers and every aspect the theater has to offer. We strive to create 2 shows per year and without all the talent both on stage and off, it would not be possible. If you have a love of the theater and want to be part in any capacity, please let us know. We are a fun-loving group and you'll fit right in! Contact Mary Robert at mary.robert51@icloud.com or Francine Hachem at fjhachem@aol.com.

OLLI Recorder Consort

Do you play the recorder – or did you play in the past? It’s proven that music is good for the brain! Come join the OLLI Recorder Consort to awaken the joy of making music with others. We play music across a range of historic periods and types that are chosen by the group. Even if you have not played for a while, come join us. The group is open and welcoming to new members. Contact or Rich Mead at rich.mead@mindspring.com or Sharon Howell at jasminrc@icloud.com.

OLLI Singers

The OLLI Singers SIG is designed to bring together people who enjoy singing in a chorus. We gather once a week in the Herring Center to read through various kinds of music – anything and everything from traditional folk songs to Renaissance madrigals to Broadway show tunes, depending on the number, interests and abilities of our members. The main goal is to have fun singing together as an ensemble, with occasional performances at OLLI and other area venues. All you need is good pitch and the ability to read music OR to pick it up quickly by ear. Most of our music will be sung in parts, but there may be some solos and unison singing as well. Contact Laura Becker at LLB3130@gmail.com.

Open Studios

The Open Studio SIG provides a welcoming place to work on your current painting and drawing projects. Share your interest in art and practice your skills with artists of all levels. Contact Paula Winiski at pwiniski@ bellsouth.net.

Out and About Singles

This SIG is a group of single OLLI members who enjoy movies, plays, festivals and eating out together. Come and join us, make new friends, and help plan a calendar of fun. There is a lot to do in Greenville! Contact Betty Jo Shaw at shawrlbj@bellsouth.net or Sue Miller at suerebecca910@gmail.com.

Please note class formats: Z = Zoom, IP = In-person or H = Hybrid.

Painless Penniless Poker

The Painless Penniless Poker SIG is for players who already know the rules for poker and with some experience. “Penniless” means we are not playing for money – only your pride is on the line! We play a variety of poker games each week from a list of "approved games.” Contact Dave Knox at ollidave@ gmail.com or Dawn Boulos at dawnmlb.shopper@ gmail.com.

Pickleball

The Pickleball SIG is for those who have already had an introduction to and know the basics of how to play this hybrid of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. If you know how to play, you know why it’s a hit with seniors all over the country. Outdoor court time is scheduled multiple times weekly on the Furman Campus. Contact Karen Wright at karenawright@hotmail.com.

Political Issues of the Day

This discussion SIG is for those OLLI members who have taken a class in either “Last Week’s News” or “Political Issues.” All points of view will be respected. Anyone who does not wish to listen to opposing viewpoints or to respectfully engage should not attend. Contact Margaret Manning at mmmmanning@ gmail.com or Kristi Allam at misrea95@yahoo.com.

Scrabble

All skill levels are invited to join our Scrabble SIG in the Herring Center Lobby. Contact Mary Ivasutyn at mivasuty@gmail.com.

Sit and Knit

Bring your current knitting project, your lunch and your favorite yarn and join the Sit and Knit SIG. Enjoy a relaxing break with fellow knitters, share tips and tricks, or simply enjoy the company. All skill levels welcome! Contact Vicki Federoff at federoffv@gmail.com.

Spanish Conversation

¡Bienvenido! ¡Hablemos! ¡Sí! OLLI tiene un SIG de conversación en español. All levels of Spanish skill are welcome. The group meets weekly to practice conversing. To keep the conversation flowing, members are encouraged to bring news to share or a topic they would like to discuss. It’s a great way to practice speaking Spanish and to make new friends. Feel free to join us anytime. ¡Nos vemos pronto! Contact Linda Taylor at LindaScottTaylor@gmail.com.

Stamp Collecting

Stamp Collecting SIG meetings will include a brief presentation, show and tell, trading of stamps and discussion of philatelic related topics. Contact Lynn Duncan at echoes92@charter.net.

STEAM Tech Teams

The primary goal of this SIG is to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)

programs in local schools through 3D design and printing; competition robotics; Artificial Intelligence and machine learning; exploring biomolecules and neuroscience; and a GoBabyGo! Program in connection with Prisma Health dedicated to providing mobility to babies and toddlers with special mobility needs. To learn more, see our website at www. STEAMTechTeams.com. All are welcome. You do not have to be technically oriented to participate in this extraordinary project. Training is available! Contact Reid Becker at Reid.Becker@gmail.com.

Theatre of the Spoken Word

The purpose of this SIG is to engage OLLI participants in the creation, rehearsal and performance of productions that celebrate the spoken word. This SIG will do production projects such as Readers Theatre, Radio Dramas and Open Mics. Contact Bill Burns at talsydon437@gmail.com or Mary Robert at mary. robert51@icloud.com.

Threads

There are so many ways to create with thread, (yarn, cord, floss, etc). Threads is a SIG to work on and share any art you enjoy using any fiber you choose. Example of a few thread art formats are crochet, weaving, needlepoint, tatting, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery and many, many others. Contact Myra Underwood at myraunderwood1@icloud.com or Diana Myers at td030405@yahoo.com.

Tocqueville

Exasperated with the strident tone of much discussion of current political, social and economic issues? The Tocqueville SIG invites you to participate in an ongoing forum that promotes civilized discussion in a toooften uncivilized world. Taking a page from Furman’s Tocqueville Society—and in partnership with that group—the SIG offers a welcoming environment to explore contemporary issues through the lens of current and past writers and thinkers. The SIG also plans to sponsor well-known speakers whose presentations will be open to all OLLI members and the community. Contact Mary Hiles at mary.hiles@ icloud.com or Tom Clarke at trclarke07@gmail.com.

Wine SIG

Designed for OLLI members interested in expanding their knowledge though sharing their appreciation of the grape, the Wine SIG meets as determined by its members. Options are visits sharing our favorite wines along a certain them, such as cabernet sauvignon or best reds under $15, structured tasting at local wine bars, tasting with experts on a particular region or grape, visits to local wineries and remote wine regions, sharing favorite wine infused and more. Contact Marilyn Bracy at Marilyn Bracy at winesensing@yahoo. com or Dan Scieszka at maddjs@att.net.

with OLLI

If

you like to explore, learn about and enjoy the surrounding area, then join these OLLI @ Furman Day Trips!

Anderson, SC: Downtown Tour –Neighborhoods, Architecture, and Stories

Friday, January 17 Limit: 9

Who was Robert Anderson, namesake of the city of Anderson, SC? Well, there’s a lovely 1906 fountain dedicated to him in Anderson’s pretty downtown. Nearby is a turbine from SC’s first hydro-electricity generator – “adorning” one city block. And on the campus of Anderson University is a “new” statue celebrating the nation’s first Black Medal of Honor recipient from World War I. Let’s explore Anderson! We’ll drive pretty neighborhoods, admire architecture in the Downtown Historic District, and enjoy a guided visit of the Anderson County Museum. And we’ll explore the stories of the city’s “namesake,” electricity, and war hero . . . among others. Good fellowship, good food (lunch), and plenty of discoveries to be made on this day trip! Let’s do it!

Trip price: $85 / person; includes comfortable transportation, lunch, all touring / admissions.

Saluda Grade History Tour + Pearson’s Falls

Friday, February 21 Limit: 9

Day trip time! Let’s drive lovely small roads that traverse northern Greenville County to Saluda, NC. Our drives will showcase the Saluda Grade of the historic Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad. We’ll see the safety track that was meant to slow down runaway trains; scenic Pearson’s Falls – named for the chief construction engineer who worked out America’s steepest standard gauge railroad grade; and the Saluda Depot. We’ll also see Pace’s Store (oldest continuous business in NC), and plenty of other historic buildings and sites connected to the coming of the railroad in 1878. Good fellowship, interesting stories, plenty of discoveries to be made . . . right in our back yard!

Trip price: $85 / person; includes comfortable transportation, lunch, all touring / admissions.

Exploring South Carolina: Beaufort and Port Royal Sound

March 18-20 Limit: 16

Let’s Explore South Carolina! Our spring “installment” of exploring our state takes us to one the Southeast’s most idyllic large towns – Beaufort, South Carolina. How do you pronounce it? With a long-U sound. [If you come on the trip, we’ll practice it.] Beaufort and the Port Royal Sound are the earliest European-settled place in South Carolina, with the arrival of French Huguenots (we’ll explain that term on the trip), supplanted by a Spanish military / administrative center in the mid-16th century. That Spanish town – Santa Elena – was the capital of Spanish Florida, prior to the founding of St. Augustine. The natural deep-water port has always been central to Beaufort’s development: from cotton port before the Civil War; to US military port / base afterwards (and until the present). Beaufort defies a “simple,” rote description. One-time Spanish capital; social hub of a 19th century agrarian elite; US military installation; Civil Rights center; modern-day Low Country playground. Are you intrigued?

Trip highlights will include visits to the Pat Conroy Literary Center; the Penn Center – original Freedmen’s Bureau school (1862) for freed slaves, and staging ground for the modern Civil Rights movement; the new National Reconstruction Era Historical Park; the iconic Sheldon Church ruins; and more. We’ll enjoy guided touring of Beaufort’s lovely commercial and residential enclaves; and time to explore lovely and vibrant downtown on your own.

Trip price: $1055 / person (double occupancy; single supplement, $200); price includes chartered coach transportation; 2 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast in Beaufort’s historic downtown historic district; 2 lunches and 1 dinner; all touring / entrances / activities per the itinerary; guide and concierge service throughout the trip. Price does not include other meals, alcohol, or trip insurance.

Registration for these OLLI @ Furman trips and can be made with payment made by check, cash or credit card. Sign up in the OLLI office (first come, first served). You may also call 864.294.2998 to reserve your spot with your credit card.

The Travel Committee is thrilled to offer travel opportunities for OLLI members to explore both near and far. If you have travel-related questions, please see Heidi Wright in the OLLI office.

OLLI Winter 2025 Course Registration

Please sign release form in the OLLI office. Unsigned, incomplete, or illegible forms will be returned without being processed.

ONLINE

Go to furman.edu/olli and click on the Registration link.

IN PERSON

At the OLLI Office located in the Herring Center for Continuing Education.

• Are you a brand new member? • Renewal

• I need an OLLI name tag (only if you are a new member or misplaced yours).

BY MAIL

OLLI @ Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613-1511

We encourage our members to volunteer within the OLLI organization. Please check those activities that you would like to know more about. (Please do not check areas where you are already involved.)

• Editing/Proofreading

• Hospitality/Greeters

• Office Assistant • Instructor • Coffee Brigade • Class Liaison

Committees

• Social • Volunteer

Emergency

Name

Each term we publish a directory so members can contact each other. If you DO NOT want your contact information listed, please check here. • Throughout the term, photographs will be taken by staff and other members for use in our video scrapbook, publicity materials or bulletin board displays. If you DO NOT want your picture used, please check here. •

• Curriculum • Finance

• Instructor Support • Bonus Events

To better serve and understand our members and their talents, please specify your professional background.

Hobbies

Events do not count against the course packages. If unable to attend, you must cancel the Monday before the event or be charged a $25 fee. Please limit your requests to two bonus events maximum. After registration we will offer spots in unfilled bonus events to all members.

Course Packages (can be used throughout academic year)

• 6 classes $250 • 9 classes $330 • 15 classes $495

• $55 per course fee Total course fees $

• Membership $65 per academic year (9/24-5/25) $ TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE $

Please return this form with your check (made payable to Furman University) to: OLLI @ Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, South Carolina 29613-1511

Register online at furman.edu/olli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the office located? The OLLI Office is located in the Herring Center for Continuing Education on the main level. If you enter the building at the front entrance, you will be in Manly Lobby, and our offices will be on your left past the Marvin Book Nook.

What is the wait list policy? If you sign up for a class that is full, you can choose to be put on a waiting list. We are limited by classroom sizes, time available to us, instructor comfort levels, and safety. If a class has a long waiting list, the Curriculum Committee works to secure the course for future terms. Please be patient if you are put on a waiting list; many times, we are able to open/move a class to handle the demand.

Are there any class rules? Out of consideration of other OLLI members, please arrive on time or wait to enter your classroom during the break. If you need to leave a class early, please leave at the break time. We also ask that members refrain from heavy perfume/ after shave in respect to those with allergy issues. So that others may enjoy the topic, we request that members not repeat courses.

Do you have scholarships available? Yes. If you need financial assistance, please contact Nancy Kennedy at 864.294.2979.

How do I use the Hearing Loop? Members can check out headphone sets from the OLLI Office prior to their classes held in HC004, HC110 and HC111. These headphone sets will assist those without hearing aids.

Why do you not accept credit cards via mail or in the office? For Furman’s and your security, we request that when paying for courses in the office or by mail that members use check or cash.

How do course packages work? Members can buy a 6, 9, or 15 course package to be used during the academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring terms). Package holders can register the first day of registration each term. Package holders can upgrade to a larger package (or non-package holders to a package) during Winter registration if necessary but not during Spring registration. A package cannot be shared.

What do the Photography classes proficiency levels mean? The proficiency levels are to help prospective students match a photography class to their technical ability. Level 1 is for novices/beginners with limited experience. Level 2 is for hobbyists/ aspiring photographers who are familiar with the principles of photography, camera operations and basic post processing. Level 3 is for advanced photographers with high competence with the principles of photography, camera operations and post-processing.

Staff

Director

Nancy Kennedy

864.294.2979

Program Coordinator Curriculum Alex Fagan

864.294.2939

Program Coordinator Instruction Pam Roberson

864.294.2938

Program Coordinator Enrichment Heidi Wright 864.294.2997

Program Coordinator Communications Jessica Justice 864.294.2110

Office Manager Erick Ayers

OLLI Office

Refund Policy

864.294.2141

864.294.2998

olli@furman.edu

Course fees are refundable through the end of the second week of classes. After the end of the second week, no refunds will be given. An administrative charge of $10 will apply to any dropped courses unless you switch to another course at the same time. If an entire membership and/or all classes are dropped, there will be a $25 administrative charge. Note: For all cooking and four-week classes, course fees are refundable through the end of the first week only.

Current Annual Membership Benefits

• OLLI members receive weekly OLLI Notes and the quarterly newsletter, OLLILife, which keep you updated on OLLI, Furman, and Greenville-area events.

• Members receive early notice of course brochure postings.

• Members may register for free Friday Bonus Events.

• Members have access to the OLLI’s Marvin Book Nook in Manly Lobby.

• Members are invited to participate in OLLI Social Events, Read and Explore with OLLI, and other special offerings.

• Members receive discounts for events on campus, and at the Furman Golf Course with your OLLI nametag.

• Members have access to the Furman library.

• Enjoy meals in the Furman dining hall (Monday-Friday only for $10.25 with your OLLI nametag during months OLLI is in session).

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway | Greenville, SC 29613

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS

Legend

A. Chapel Parking Lot

B. Daniel Chapel

C. Daniel Dining Hall

D. Trone Student Center

E. Younts Conference Center

F. Parking Lot for hiking groups (HPL)

G. Herring Center for Continuing Education

H. Daniel Music Building

I. Physical Activities Center (PAC)

Directions to Herring Center

J. Road to North Village, J Building & Tennis Courts

K. Road to The Woodlands

L. Timmons Arena

M. Townes Center/ Rinker Hall/Plyler Hall

Traveling north on Poinsett Hwy toward Furman University, you come to a stoplight with a Publix on your left. Take the next exit, which has a Timmons Arena & Paladin Stadium sign, to the RIGHT. TURN LEFT off exit onto Old Buncombe Rd. (follow signs to

N. Duke Library

O. Riley Hall

P. Parking

Q. Police Department (Estridge Commons)

Please note that classroom assignments are subject to change. Participants will be notified of change via email or phone call.

Timmons Arena and Paladin Stadium). TURN RIGHT at traffic light onto Duncan Chapel Road. Travel approximately ¾ mile. TURN RIGHT into first Furman University gate. The Herring Center will be the first building on the left.