OLLI Fall 2020 catalog

Ringling College Continuing Studies 2020 FALL TERM: SEPT. 28-NOV. 20 Registration Opens: Gold Member: Aug. 25 / Silver Member: Sept. 1

A CHANGE OF GUARDS

Hello OLLI Community, My name is Sheila Reed, and many of you know me as the Education Program Coordinator for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College.

Well, today I would like to introduce myself as Sheila Reed, the Interim Director of OLLI at Ringling College.

I have been a part of this lifelong learning community for more than seven years. I came on board when we were the Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) and we held classes at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus. The first big change for LLA came when we merged with Ringling College of Art and Design to become Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy (RCLLA). Not long after that merger, Pierian Spring Academy also joined Ringling College and became part of RCLLA. Our most recent changes came in 2018 when we became part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, one of the most prestigious lifelong learning communities in the country, and in 2019 when we moved to the beautiful Ringling College Museum Campus at the Sarasota Art Museum.

I am proud to have been an eyewitness to, and a participant in, each of these historic steps in our existence. I came to the world of lifelong learning after working for more than 20 years as a newspaper journalist. I have worked in a variety of roles as a reporter, writer, columnist, and editor at newspapers in Florida, New York, Kentucky, and Georgia.

My undergraduate degree is in journalism and communications, and my master’s degree is in public administration.

In keeping with one of the tenets of journalism that is, “never become the story”— that is enough about me!

Before discussing the future, I must acknowledge the accomplishments made by Janna Overstreet, former director of OLLI at Ringling College. As you know, Janna resigned from her position in June. She worked tirelessly over the years to grow this community from a few hundred students to over 2,000 students and members. Janna did not do the work alone. She was, however, the tip of the spear. Janna was always out-front championing the need for vibrant lifelong learning programs and working to foster a sense of community among our students and members, and so much more. Because of Janna’s stewardship, I have a solid springboard from which to begin my journey.

That brings us to Fall 2020. We will use a “hybrid model” for programming which means some courses will take place at the Ringling College Museum Campus and others online. We are offering 46 classes in total, and all but six will be online. For the first time, we will also offer Einstein’s Circle, the lecture, and CONNECTIONS, the documentary film series, online.

COVID-19 has been and remains the ultimate game-changer. I think it is fair to say, online learning will be a part of our future program model one way or the other. The coronavirus pandemic presents challenges in how we operate, but it also presents opportunities for us to learn and grow. We just have to find those opportunities together.

I am excited to step into the role of interim director. I plan to build on the strong foundations already in place, make changes that will keep us vibrant and at the forefront as a lifelong learning provider, and keep moving the needle forward to grow our community. I will need your help to achieve these goals. I am available by phone at 941-309-5115 or by email at sreed@ringling.edu. My office will be on the first floor of the Ringling College Museum Campus inside Room 105. I look forward to seeing some of you in the campus halls or our virtual halls.

Wishing you the best of times.

Sincerely, Sheila Reed, MPA Interim Director, OLLI at Ringling College

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Interim Director’s Note Index OLLI at Ringling College | Mission | Academic Calendar Locations | Contact Information | Registration Options Staff | Advisory Council Policies & Procedures Membership Grid Course Calendar

14-15 L I T E R AT U R E Great Books Short Story Discussion Group Different Beats Short Story Collective OLLI Book Club 15

A R T A P P R E C I AT I O N Symbolist Art In His Image—In Her Image

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T Under the Big Top: From Ancient Rituals to Theater to Circus The 2nd Golden Age of Television

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10-11 H E A LT H Quiet the Mind, Relieve Stress, Find Peace With Meditation Goodbye, Fear of Flying Responding to Grief Perspectives on the End of Life Positive Transitions…The Promise of What’s Next Mind-Body Practices for Less Stress and Healthier Living What You Need to Know About Long Term Care Planning 12-13 H I S T O R Y American Slavery This Was Their Lives A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy The Story of America—Colonial Period Through 19th Century The Policy, Practice, and Law of Equality and Inequality The Roman Empire The Dead Sea Scrolls in Perspective 13-14 L A N G U A G E S Conversational Spanish for Beginners French For Fun: Beginners’ Snapshots of Language & Culture French For Fun: An Advanced Beginners Exploration of Everyday Conversations

P H I LO S O P H Y & R E L I G I O N Conversations with the Unseen: Mysticism, Spirituality, and Religion Mindfulness Meets Spirituality

ECONOMICS & FINANCE A Guide to Spending Less Successful Strategies for Today’s Markets Negotiation Strategies for Non-Negotiators

P S YC H O LO G Y Our Projected Selves Happiness During COVID-19? Absolutely! Why? Because Happiness is an Inside Job

C U R R E N T E V E N T S & G LO B A L A F FA I R S Let’s Talk Ted Talks

M U S I C A P P R E C I AT I O N Bach’s French Suites and Glenn Gould Evolution of Jazz IV—From Swing to Cool They Weren’t the First Those Sensational Sizzlin’ Seventies

17-18 S C I E N C E Climate Change—Causes & Engineering Solutions How To Reverse Global Warming Right Here and Now Our Sarasota Environment: Dead Fish, Pandemics, and Climate Change Science Wednesdays Why We Do What We Do 19

T E C H N O LO G Y iPhone Photography Apps for This and That

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WRITING Writers’ Workshop

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WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT

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Mail-in Registration Forms New Employee Welcome Making a Gift Thank You to Our Donors Lecture | Einstein’s Circle CONNECTIONS | SIGS Volunteer Opportunities OLLI Remembrances Instructor Bios

O L L I AT R I N G L I N G CO L L E G E | M I SS I O N | C A L E N DA R | LO C AT I O N S | CO N TAC T | R E G I ST R AT I O N | STA F F | A DV I S O RY CO U N C I L

O L L I AT R I N G L I N G C O L L E G E The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is a division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

OLLI at Ringling College operates year-round and is supported through student registrations and private contributions.

OLLI courses are non-credit and primarily based on a liberal arts curriculum. There are no grades and no tests; courses are offered purely for the joy of learning. Students may attend classes at any of our locations, participate in OLLI Talks, Einstein’s Circle discussion groups, and attend lectures and special events. Tuition varies depending upon course length.

MISSION The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is to enrich the lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interaction that cover a broad spectrum of topics and are rich in intellectual stimulation, often interactive in scope, and worthy of academic consideration.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2020: SEPT. 28-NOV. 20 WINTER: JAN. 11-MAR. 5 SPRING: MAR. 15-MAY 7 SUMMER: MAY 10-JUNE 25

C O U R S E LO C AT I O N S

R E G I S T R AT I O N O P T I O N S ONLINE: Visit www.rcad.augusoft.net and browse courses. If you have more than one address, remember to use the address that is associated with the credit card you are using.

BY MAIL OR IN PERSON: Fill out the mail-in form. Enclose it with your check or credit card information. Mail your form to the address on the bottom left of this page or drop it off at the OLLI and S+DA office (Room 105).

BY PHONE: 941-309-5111

S TA F F Sheila Reed Interim Director OLLI at Ringling College sreed@ringling.edu

Danielle La Senna Business Operations Manager dlasenna@ringling.edu

Rhonda Stapleton Membership & Community Education Coordinator rstaplet@ringling.edu

Melinda Whitson Records & Accounts Specialist mwhitson@ringling.edu

Diane Zorn Education Program Coordinator dzorn@ringling.edu

Meghan Burrows Registration & Operations Assistant mburrows@ringling.edu

Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236

Nicole Valentino Administrative Assistant nvalenti@ringling.edu

*ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES CANCELED AT THESE LOCATIONS. The Center of Anna Maria Island* 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, FL 34216

ADVISORY COUNCIL Sam Samelson: Council Chair / Development and Nominating Committees

OLLI East (State College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch)* 7131 Professional Parkway E., Sarasota, FL 34240

Phillip Buck: Curriculum Committee

Westminster Point Pleasant* 1533 4th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205

Holly Freedman: Chair Curriculum Committee

C O N TA C T/ M A I L I N F O R M AT I O N OLLI at Ringling College 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-309-5111 Email: OLLI@ringling.edu www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm • Monday-Friday 4

Julie Cotton: Co-Chair Strategic Program Planning Louise Gallagher: Co-Chair Strategic Program Planning Bev Harms: Development Committee Thomas Miller: Chair Membership Committee Mark Moulin: Council Vice Chair / Marketing Chair / Membership Committee Steven Sandler: Curriculum Committee Jack Sukin: Chair Development Committee Joanne Swick: Council Secretary / Development Committee

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Cancellations and Schedule Changes If a class is canceled due to under enrollment, students will receive a full refund.

Students will also receive a full refund if an instructor cancels a class prior to its start.

Once a class has started, and an instructor cancels a class for medical or personal reasons, students will receive a prorated refund based on the number of classes held prior to cancellation. Students are expected to pay for course session(s) they attend.

Refund Policy If you drop a course within two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, you will receive a refund minus a 25 percent administrative fee.

If you drop a course more than two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, you forfeit your entire tuition.

There are no refunds for: Einstein’s Circle, Lectures, Membership Fees, Workshops, Special Events, or OLLI Adventures.

The $25 Silver Member fee cannot be refunded after a student has registered for any multi-session course or workshop. The Silver Member fee of $25 can be refunded if a class is canceled by OLLI. Transfer Policy You may request a transfer to another course (within the same term), up to two (2) business days after the first scheduled class session, at no charge. A transfer can be accommodated if there is space in the class.

Wait List Once a student is placed on a wait list, he/she will be notified if a seat becomes available in the class he/she wishes to attend. The student will have 24 hours to notify OLLI staff of their interest in the class. We will use the student-provided contact information for notification by phone or email. If the student has not contacted the office within 24 hours, the next student on the wait list will be contacted.

Guest Policy Guests are welcome to visit a class one time on a spaceavailable basis. When classes are closed (all seats filled), guests cannot be accommodated. A guest cannot “bump” a registered student from any class. Guests must register prior to the class by calling the office. No guest seating permitted in CONNECTIONS: The Documentary Film Series.

Paid admission only.

Mask Requirement Masks are mandatory for anyone visiting or attending classes at the Ringling College Museum Campus. Instructors and students are required to wear masks during the entire class session. Masks are also required for any in-person interaction while visiting the OLLI and S+DA office. No food allowed in classrooms. Beverages must have a lid.

Building Evacuation Procedures Upon receipt of an evacuation order, all employees and students shall exit via the nearest unaffected exit. They shall proceed quickly and quietly to the designated evacuation relocation point for the area they were in at the time of the evacuation order. If class is in session, it is the responsibility of the instructor to direct their students from their classroom to the appropriate egress route and relocation point.

Learning Environment Above all else, our ultimate goal is to provide a stimulating and thoughtful learning experience.

We are committed to creating an intellectually nurturing environment that encourages a collegial exchange of ideas and concepts and enables us to broaden our perspectives and hone our opinions. Sometimes we agree with others’ viewpoints; sometimes we question them and feel the need to present an alternative view. This honest give and take of scholastic discourse, tempered with mutual respect and an open mind, makes for a rare and memorable learning experience.

We all play a role in maintaining this balance of civility and academic freedom.

Here’s how you can do your part: • ALLOW others to have their say.

• RESPECT the rights of others to express their views.

• LISTEN quietly while instructors or other students are speaking.

• REFRAIN from quarrelsome interruptions to an instructor’s presentation.

• ENSURE cell phones are switched off during the class.

• COMPLY with staff and instructor requests.

OLLI Adventures An educational travel program that promotes and provides learning opportunities through local, state, and international trips. (All travel programs suspended until further notice.)

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OLLI MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Being a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College of Art and Design means you’re a part of our dynamic community of lifelong learners. You can choose which level of membership is better for you. Both Gold and Silver membership options provide the opportunity to become a part of a nationally recognized lifelong learning institute dedicated to enhancing your learning experience, stimulating your intellect, and connecting you with a unique community of adults.

TO JOIN: Call 941-309-5111 or go to www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org

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10% tuition discount on courses and other educational offerings Early registration privileges Up to 3 free lectures per academic year Annual course registration fee: More than 300 liberal arts, humanities, studio arts, and technology courses Invitation to Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) Invitation to Special Events: Einstein’s Circle, lectures, CONNECTIONS documentary film series, workshops, and OLLI Adventures Free parking Invitation to Gold Member appreciation celebration Connection to the academic and cultural resources of Ringling College, including campus library and campus galleries Rewarding volunteer opportunities *Paid membership at the Gold or Silver level is required to register for courses.

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COURSE CALENDER

COURSES MONDAY 9:00-10:20

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Quiet the Mind (8) HW100 (p. 10)

Great Books (8) LI101 (p. 14)

Evolution of Jazz IV (8) MA114 (p. 15)

Equality and Inequality (8) HS132 (p. 13)

Spanish for Beginners (6) LA108 (p. 13)

iPhone Photography (7) TC104 (p. 19)

Apps for This and That (6) TC116 (p. 19)

French for Fun: Culture (6) LA100 (p. 13) Why We Do What We Do (6) SI110 (p. 18)

9:00-12:00

Writers’ Workshop (8) WR100 (p. 19)

Our Sarasota Environment (4) SI113 (p. 17)

Reverse Global Warming (8) SI103 (p. 17)

11:00-12:20

American Slavery (8) HS100 (p. 12)

Let’s Talk TED Talks (8) CV109 (p. 9)

Under the Big Top (4) AE120 (p. 8)

The 2nd Golden Age of TV (8) AE121 (p. 8)

Climate Change (8) SI109 (p. 17)

This Was Their Lives (5) HS106 (p. 12)

Mind-Body Practices (8) HW105 (p. 11)

Long Term Care Planning (8) HW112 (p. 11)

Happiness During COVID-19 (7) PY102 (p. 16)

Positive Transitions (4) HW115 (Con’t Thursday) (p. 11)

Dead Sea Scrolls (5) HS104 (p. 12)

Positive Transitions (4) (Con’t from Tuesday) (p. 11)

Perspectives on End of Life (6) HW119 (p. 10)

Guide to Genealogy (6) HS130 (p. 12)

Conversations with the Unseen (6) PL104 (p. 16)

Those Sensational Sizzlin’ 70s (8) Story of America (8) MA115 (p. 15) HS131 (p. 13) Different Beats (8) LI120 (p. 14) Short Story Collective (6) LI116 (p. 14)

11:00-12:30 1:00-2:20

A Guide to Spending Less (3) EC111 (p. 9)

Bach & Glenn Gould (8) MA113 (p. 15)

Science Wednesdays (4) SI101 (p. 18)

Mindfulness Meets Spirituality (7) PL100 (p. 16)

Strategies for Today’s Markets (4) They Weren’t the First (8) EC103 (p. 9) MA105 (p. 15)

Negotiation for Non-Negotiators (3) EC104 (p. 9)

Responding to Grief (6) HW127 (p. 10)

French for Fun: Conversations (6) LA109 (p. 14)

Our Projected Selves (6) PY103 (p. 16)

Short-Story Discussion Group (6) LI119 (p. 14) The Roman Empire (6) HS126 (p. 12)

1:00-2:00 1:00-3:00

Goodbye, Fear of Flying (4) HW126 (p. 10) OLLI Book Club (4) LI102 (p. 15)

1:00-3:30

WORKSHOPS FRIDAY, November 6 12:30-3:30 pm Symbolist Art AP118 (p. 8) (Half Day)

FRIDAYS, November 13 & 20 12:30-3:30 pm In His Image – In Her Image AP119 (p. 8) (Half Day)

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A R T A P P R E C I AT I O N | A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

A R T A P P R E C I AT I O N

A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

NEW SYMBOLIST ART

NEW UNDER THE BIG TOP: FROM ANCIENT RITUALS TO THEATER TO CIRCUS

Course #AP118 Friday: 12:30-3:30 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 1 Session: Nov. 6 RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

Course #AE120 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 28-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Andre Krauss

Paul Binder

The art and aesthetic theories of the 19th century European symbolist movement will be the focus of this workshop. With roots in romanticism, symbolist art embraced both decadence and idealism, resulting in one of the most fascinating art movements at the end of that century. In this presentation, we will examine the works of Gustave Moreau, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Odilon Redon, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, and others as well as the writers whose ideas inspired them, such as Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Baudelaire, and others.

Gold Member: $49; Silver Member: $55.

The modern circus, when done right, (i.e. Big Apple Circus, Cirque du Soleil, Circus Sarasota) is the closest performance form to original tribal rituals out of which all the performing arts grew; theater, ballet, opera, et. al. We will explore the ancient ritual form via excerpts from the late professor Joseph Campbell (world renowned “comparative mythologist”) then trace the form via historical theater architecture (Greco-Roman, Elizabethan, modern, etc.) We will study structure and performance of the modern circus and its genres (acrobat, jugglers, equestrians, balancers, and clowns). There will be interactive games, and student questions welcomed.

Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

NEW IN HIS IMAGE—IN HER IMAGE Course #AP119 Fridays: 12:30-3:30 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 2 Sessions Nov. 13 & Nov. 20 RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

NEW THE 2nd GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION Course #AE121 Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 19

Andre Krauss

ONLINE

This workshop features a two-part historical review of the woman in visual culture. Part I explores how women were negatively depicted through the ages in art and the literary sources that inspired these images. These negative portrayals, generated by a male-dominated culture, increased proportionately with women’s attempts at emancipation throughout history. Part II reviews feminist contributions to the history of art by examining the positive portrayal of the woman and her pro-active role in history. This lecture will explore the work of women artists, challenging the view that there was no major art created by women.

Gold Member: $88; Silver Member: $98.

Jeff Ryder

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In the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, a number of highquality television dramas delighted audiences and TV critics who coined the term, “The 2nd Golden Age of Television.”

These shows all were serialized, with complex characters and multiple storylines. The stars of the show were the writers who created them and became their showrunners. Episodes from eight different series will be screened along with a discussion of the show and its creative impact. The course will include: The Sopranos, Lost, 24, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, The Wire, Breaking Bad, and The Shield. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

C U R R E N T E V E N T S & G L O B A L A F FA I R S | E C O N O M I C S & F I N A N C E

C U R R E N T E V E N T S & G LO B A L A F FA I R S

SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S MARKETS

LET’S TALK TED TALKS

Course #EC103 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Sept. 29-Oct. 20

Course #CV109 Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 17

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Bob Latessa

Louise Gallagher and David Klain

This class will provide a broad look at the current state of today’s financial markets. We will not only address the risks investors face but will also outline opportunities that wealth managers look for when allocating portfolios. Themes to be discussed will include: tax-advantaged investing, investing for income in a low-interest-rate environment, analysis of investor behavior, the benefits of having a financial plan, the state of corporate earnings, and strategies that can help navigate these incredibly volatile markets. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

TED Talks began in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment, and design converged. In short videos, usually 18 minutes or less, TED Talks cover a wealth of topics from science and arts, to business and global issues and more. TED Talks spark great ideas and lively conversations. This makes it perfect for an educational course. Each week we will watch a different talk. Students will vote on their favorite topics.

Following each session, we encourage students to take part in stimulating discussions with each other. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

ECONOMICS & FINANCE NEW A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SPENDING LESS Course #EC111 Mondays: 1-2:20 pm 3 Sessions: Sept. 28-Oct. 12 ONLINE

Ken Ettinger Do you think that everything has gotten too expensive?

Prescription drugs, things you buy on the internet or retail?

In today’s times, wouldn’t it be good to discover ways to get the same thing for less? There are many strategies as well as practical tips to accomplish this, sometimes saving you hundreds of dollars! This course will introduce ideas to use for large and small purchases and discuss evaluation of what the real savings potential is and how to evaluate “a good deal.”

We will use examples for retail, prescription drugs, buying a car, and many others. Gold Member: $54; Silver Member: $60.

NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES FOR NON-NEGOTIATORS Course #EC104 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 3 Sessions: Oct. 29-Nov.12 ONLINE

Ken Ettinger Did you ever buy a car, rent an apartment, or stay at a hotel?

You probably know there are ways to negotiate better rooms, rates, and prices, but do you have the skills that make you a “negotiation insider?” This course is designed to demonstrate that we are negotiating all the time, often without being aware of it. We will learn how to use some basic strategies to “get a better deal.” After a discussion of key negotiation skills, you will have the opportunity to put these skills to use with fun role-playing. In the process, you will spot ways to improve your negotiation skills in future opportunities. Gold Member: $54; Silver Member: $60.

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H E A LT H

NEW RESPONDING TO GRIEF

QUIET THE MIND, RELIEVE STRESS, FIND PEACE WITH MEDITATION

Course #HW127 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 3

Course #HW100 Mondays: 9-10:20 am 8 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

Stephen Gillum In this course, you will learn and practice mind-quieting and mind-observation techniques, identifying causes of stress and learning how to relieve it. We will discuss different styles of meditation, with emphasis on the actual doing, including meditation while walking. The approach is non-theistic and draws on Eckhart Tolle’s ideas and Zen silent illumination.

Be prepared for a life-changing experience that can impart a deep sense of peace, help lower blood pressure, and help change compulsive behavior. Please wear non-restrictive clothing. Two texts are recommended, but not required for this class: The Power of Now and Stillness Speaks, both by Eckhart Tolle; available from online vendors. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

GOODBYE, FEAR OF FLYING Course #HW126 Mondays: 1-3 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 4 Sessions: Sept. 28-Oct. 19 ONLINE

M. Ellen Dash Many people suffer from anxiety about flying, making distance travel impossible. It need not be like this. The formula for healing fear is known, though it involves steps most people never imagined. The goal of this class is to heal fear, not manage it. The instructor will present a system of overcoming fear that has been universally successful since 1983. Students will learn the system and begin learning how to use it.

You may not overcome your fear in four weeks, but the system will give you all the tools to finish the learning and healing.

Gold Member: $70; Silver Member: $63.

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ONLINE

Lisa Frechette This experiential class focuses on the suffering we experience witnessing the decline or physical death of someone we care about and changes that occur within our own lives such as moving to a new location and losing physical capabilities.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of their unique grief process and an appreciation for the grief process that others experience. Practical ways to respond to grief (physically, mentally, and spiritually) will provide participants with an array of tools to ease suffering and adjust to painful changes in their lives. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

PERSPECTIVES ON THE END OF LIFE Course #HW119 Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 3 RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

Bonnie Garvey Spadafora It is a rare person who does not have concerns, fears, or questions about the end of life. This course will discuss ancient and modern views of death, as well as topics ranging from advanced planning to palliative care, funerals to finances, and body snatching to bioethics. Class interaction encouraged. There is no required text. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

H E A LT H

H E A LT H ( C o n t . )

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW ABOUT LONG TERM CARE PLANNING

POSITIVE TRANSITIONS…THE PROMISE OF WHAT’S NEXT

Course #HW112 Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 19

Course #HW115 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 am-12:20 pm 4 Sessions: Nov. 3 & Nov. 5; Nov. 10 & Nov. 12 ONLINE

Kathy Flora Whether navigating a move to a new area, new job, or new life stage, transitional pivot points are a constant in life. Learn new strategies for tackling the challenges that life transitions bring.

Claim the promise and personal excitement these changes hold. The instructor will guide you through interactive exercises and personal reflections to help you uncover the best that lies waiting within your new life season. No matter if your transition is one you chose or one that came unexpectedly, it can offer fresh perspectives for growth. What’s next? Let’s find out together. Are you ready for the challenge?

Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

ONLINE

Hope Carey This class will familiarize you with the resources you need to take care of aging parents, loved ones, and yourself.

You will learn about the legal aspects of caregiving, how to find the right elder law attorney for your situation, and how to implement a plan of care for loved ones and yourself.

We will also discuss how to evaluate a nursing home, a home health care agency, or an assisted living facility. To wrap up, we will put into action the knowledge you have learned by taking online tours with interactive Zoom interviews to get practical experience evaluating Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation environments.

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

MIND-BODY PRACTICES FOR LESS STRESS AND HEALTHIER LIVING Course #HW105 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Paula Morris Access the benefits of yoga’s mind and body self-care practices for relief, recovery, immunity, and resiliency in this experiential course. No yoga mat needed. Everyone can access and develop these healthy lifestyle practices to exercise their mind and body for optimized health. You will practice cognitive self-awareness through journaling, physical balance (through simple seated and standing exercises), deep relaxation breathing to manage emotions and release stress, and tap into the restorative health effects of a meditative state. In one Harvard medical study, using yoga’s mind-body approach in daily life was reported to reduce hospital visits by 43 percent. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

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HISTORY

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

AMERICAN SLAVERY

Course #HS126 Tuesdays: 1-2 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 3

Course #HS100 Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16 ONLINE

David Wilkins In 2019, America commemorated the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first persons of African descent at Point Comfort, Virginia, aboard the White Lion, a Dutch man-of-war. These 20 and odd Negroes, as described by colonist, John Rolfe, were sold for food. While not the first Africans in North America, these 20 Africans marked the beginning of slavery in what would become the United States. Lasting nearly 250 years and ending only after a bloody Civil War, this course will examine the political, social, and economic forces that supported and ultimately undermined America’s “Peculiar Institution.”

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

THIS WAS THEIR LIVES Course #HS106 Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 5 Sessions: Sept. 29-Oct. 27 ONLINE

Monroe Brett, Albert Cohen, Dent Davis, Benita Stambler, and Craig Sterling In this course, we will revisit the lives of history makers from all walks of life. Our journey will lead to discoveries that include their unknown accomplishments and their secret failings. You will learn about politicos, geniuses, athletes, Hollywood elite, as well as those with connections to the arts, science, literature, and more. Join us for a peek into the lives of the “Who’s Who” among the famous and infamous! Gold Member: $76.50; Silver Member: $85.

SEPT. 29: Beethoven: A Deaf Man’s Miracle with Albert Cohen OCT. 6: The Great Portrait Photographers: From Alexander Gardner to Annie Leibovitz and Beyond with Craig Sterling OCT. 13: The Men Who Made America: Astor, Carnegie, Morgan, Rockefeller and Vanderbilt with Monroe Brett OCT. 20: St Patrick: History, Legend, and Legacy for Changing Times with Dent Davis OCT. 27: Sirimavo Bandaranaike: The Modern World’s First Female National Leader with Benita Stambler

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David Miano A historical survey of the Roman Empire from Augustus Caesar’s rise to power in 27 BCE to the split of the empire into eastern and western halves in 395 CE. We will examine the careers of emperors both familiar and unfamiliar to us, the development of imperial institutions, the growth of the emperor’s power, and the conflict between the emperor and the senatorial class. We will also look at society within the empire: family and social life, citizenship and privilege, and religious practices. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS IN PERSPECTIVE Course #HS104 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 5 Sessions: Sept. 30-Oct. 28 ONLINE

David Miano The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by accident in 1947 and their subsequent study has greatly expanded our knowledge of ancient Israel and the Bible. People always hear about the Dead Sea Scrolls, but sometimes only have a vague idea of what they contain or why they are important. This series of five lectures will cover their discovery, the political controversy surrounding their translation, and their impact on both Judaism and Christianity. Gold Member: $76.50; Silver Member: $85.

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GENEALOGY Course #HS130 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 4 ONLINE

Susan Well Many people have heard stories about their ancestors’ arrival in America with almost no money in their pockets. Beginning with the U.S. Census, this course will help you document your family’s history with an emphasis on immigration, naturalization, and land records. We will also explore the basic skills needed to conduct research abroad. The instructor offers to meet with each student via Zoom for one hour outside of class to discuss individual families. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

H I S T O R Y | L A N G U AG E S

HISTORY (Cont. )

L A N G U AG E S

THE STORY OF AMERICA—COLONIAL PERIOD THROUGH 19th CENTURY

NEW CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

Course #HS131 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Monroe Brett This nation was based on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the structure of the Constitution. These two documents make America unique in the annals of history. We are a complex combination of people originally from many different areas of the world with different languages, customs, religions, and ideas. From this mixture has matured a nation Lincoln called “the last best hope of earth.” But, it has been a struggle of sectionalism, slavery, racism, often violence, and serious political discord. This course will follow the story of our attempts to reach those stated ideals. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

THE POLICY, PRACTICE AND LAW OF EQUALITY AND INEQUALITY Course #HS132 Thursdays: 9-10:20 am 8 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 19 ONLINE

Paul Chassy This is a seminar on the meaning of equality, its prescriptive expectations, and descriptive realities for the full array of social institutions. We will investigate how the concept of reality manifests itself over time and across cultures with respect to legal rights, the criminal justice system, immigrants and refugees, domestic relationships, racial relationships, educational opportunity, housing opportunity, military status, economic status and opportunity, and biological capacities.

Students will be provided reading materials and are expected to do follow up research in order to provide a rich in-class discussion. Material for the first class can be found online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org under Course Materials.

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

Course #LA108 Mondays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Oct. 12-Nov. 16 ONLINE

Carlos Goebels Learn basic Spanish in a fun, relaxed environment. Students will practice listening to and speaking Spanish, including common Spanish phrases. Students will learn vocabulary for greetings, meeting people, food and restaurants, and aspects of Latin American culture. This course is for people with little or no background in Spanish. The instructor will provide all materials for the class. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

FRENCH FOR FUN: BEGINNERS’ SNAPSHOTS OF LANGUAGE & CULTURE Course #LA100 Thursdays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 5 ONLINE

Tess Cieux Is Paris on your bucket list? Would you like to have useful French phrases at your fingertips and learn more about French culture? Learn practical, French expressions and develop listening and speaking skills so that you can shop with ease at neighborhood bakeries, cheese shops, gourmet delis, and outdoor markets; order in chic bistros and brasseries; and, hunt for bargains at Parisian flea markets. Only minimum prior exposure to French required (beginners and above). Targeted work sheets introducing basic grammar concepts will be provided weekly. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

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L A N G U AG E S ( C o n t . )

NEW SHORT-STORY DISCUSSION GROUP

FRENCH FOR FUN: AN ADVANCED BEGINNERS EXPLORATION OF EVERDAY CONVERSATIONS

Course #LI119 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 13-Nov. 17

Course #LA109 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 5 ONLINE

Tess Cieux Join us for a continuing discovery of French language and culture. We will perfect the art of colloquial French speaking in everyday situations including fashion and vintage shopping; entertaining French style; regional cuisine recipes; and, Parisian slang and idioms. The emphasis will be on question-and-answer sessions along with simulating real-life dialogues. Attendance at former French classes or some knowledge of French is desirable. Targeted worksheets developing grammar and vocabulary will be provided weekly. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

L I T E R AT U R E NEW GREAT BOOKS Course #LI101 Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am 8 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 17 ONLINE

Charles Sprandel Method: Shared inquiry discussion allows everyone to read and enjoy great works of literature. Discussion is based on the text at hand and only that text.

Material: The text is Identity and Self-Respect from the Great Books Reading and Discussion Program and can be purchased online at Amazon or the Great Books Foundation bookstore.

Assignment: Before the first class, please read The Fire Next Time (selection) by James Baldwin. Additional readings this term include Phaedo by Plato (online); A Real Life, Alice Munro; A Room of One’s Own (selection), Virginia Woolf; A Dull Story, Anton Chekhov; The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, T.S. Eliot; The Adventures of Augie March, Saul Bellow. One additional reading will be added later. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

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Carroll Stenson For those of you who love reading, but don’t have time for longer fiction, please join us for a short-story discussion group. Students can look forward to engaging discussions on great authors of the Western Canon (O. Henry, Edith Wharton, James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway); as well as foreign authors (Jorge Luis Borges, Miguel de Cervantes, Isabel Allende); and contemporary authors (Woody Allen, Alice Munroe, Jumpha Lahiri). The instructor has 17 years’ experience moderating classes in the short story genre. Interactive class discussions will not only enhance our love of literature but encourage an appreciation of our diverse opinions of the content. Course readings will be available online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org; click on Course Materials.

Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

NEW DIFFERENT BEATS Course #LI120 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Kurt Landefeld A survey of Beat Era writers, what they shared, and how they differed will be the focus of this course. We will read Jack Kerouac’s On the Road, Allen Ginsberg’s Howl, and selected poems from Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gary Snyder, Diane DiPrima, Robert Duncan, and Robert Creeley. We will discuss the times that produced these writers and their legacies from the 1960s to now. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

SHORT STORY COLLECTIVE Course #LI116 Wednesdays: 11 am-12:30 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 6 Sessions: Oct. 7-Nov. 11 ONLINE

Debbie Mackler and Thomas Miller Love short stories? You’re not alone. Join a collaborative featuring eight different presenters who, each week, will share their favorite short stories. Read the stories before class and come prepared to discuss and analyze the tales together! Story selections will be available online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org; click on Course Materials.

Gold Member: $90; Silver Member: $81.

L I T E R AT U R E | M U S I C A P P R E C I AT I O N

L I T E R AT U R E ( C o n t . )

THEY WEREN’T THE FIRST

OLLI BOOK CLUB

Course #MA105 Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18

Course #LI102 Wednesdays: 1-3:30 pm (Note: Meets Every Other Week; Extended Class Time) 4 Sessions: Sept. 30; Oct.; 14; Oct. 28; and Nov. 11 ONLINE

Jeff Ryder If you enjoy reading and discussing books, this is the course for you. We will read four books with each being discussed every other week. Two books will be contemporary fiction; one nonfiction; and one classic. The first book will be selected by the instructor; the other three will be selected by the class. Topics of discussion might include but are not limited to, theme, plot, setting, and character. The first book will be A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

M U S I C A P P R E C I AT I O N

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Tony Moon All of us have a lifetime of song memories. Over the years, hit after hit has been enjoyed, but many songs were not the original recordings and some were often from a different era.

The stories of song discoveries are amazing. We will watch videos and listen to the original recording, discuss why these versions fell by the wayside, and learn about the lucky artists who had “The Hit.” Join us for a walk down memory lane as we experience these fascinating musical biographies.

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

THOSE SENSATIONAL SIZZLIN’ SEVENTIES Course #MA115 Tuesdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 17 ONLINE

NEW BACH’S FRENCH SUITES AND GLENN GOULD Course #MA113 Tuesdays: 1-2:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 17 RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

Albert Cohen Of all his Bach recordings, Glenn Gould’s versions of the six French Suites are his most virtuoso and daring. The question examined in this course will be is Gould the definitive interpreter or are the other artists the answer? András Schiff and Angela Hewitt are among the others. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

Tony Moon Never before or since in the history of American popular music, has there been a decade of such musical variety and just plain fun as the 1970s! Who can forget such disparate dance crazes as disco and line-dancing? We will explore the different directions pop and rock took in the seventies and the reasons for their popularity—from the continued growth of four-piece British bands to larger horn groups like Chicago.

There was even a hint of a return to big bands. Come join us for a nostalgic musical romp through the seventies. Can it really be 50 years ago? Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

EVOLUTION OF JAZZ IV—FROM SWING TO COOL Course #MA114 Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Martin Adams The advent of Be-bop in the 1940s was more of a revolution than evolution in jazz. “Bop” was the foundation for all socalled modern jazz. We will trace the change from swing to bop and then its evolution into cool and hard bop of the 1950s, through recordings and videos of the jazz masters of the midcentury. No previous preparation required.

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

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P S YC H O LO G Y

P H I LO S O P H Y & R E L I G I O N

OUR PROJECTED SELVES

NEW CONVERSATIONS WITH THE UNSEEN: MYSTICISM, SPIRITUALITY, AND RELIGION

Course #PY103 Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 14-Nov. 18 ONLINE

David Eisner and Barbara Shocket Stage plays and movies provide cultural enrichment and entertainment while also inviting us to understand ourselves better. We will study selected plays and the movies that were based upon them. Chosen movies can be watched on your own, and the dramatic scripts will be read, interactively, in class. The first play is The Petrified Forest by Robert Emmet Sherwood.

Please bring a copy of the script (available through Amazon, from Dramatists Play Service, Inc.) to the first class meeting.

Subsequent plays and movies will be announced.

Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

HAPPINESS DURING COVID-19?

ABSOLUTELY! WHY? BECAUSE HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB Course #PY102 Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 5-Nov. 16

Course #PL104 Thursdays: 11 am-12:20 pm 6 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 5 ONLINE

Dent Davis Called by many names, the quest for ultimate meaning is the most important and challenging journey any human can make.

This course will explore three of the most common approaches used in making that search: mysticism, spirituality, and religion.

Focused on the Western traditions, the course will utilize lecture and conversation to better understand some of the key concepts, practices, and questions that men and women encountered over the centuries as they struggled to articulate and live the deeper mystery and meaning of life.

Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

MINDFULNESS MEETS SPIRITUALITY Course #PL100 Thursdays: 1-2:20 pm 7 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 12 ONLINE

ONLINE

Charlie Bradt

Judy Rosemarin

We will explore questions of our human existence, frequently addressed by the world’s religions, through the eyes of mindfulness. We will discuss religion briefly, but the focus will be on the personal experience which we call “spirituality”—the feelings we occasionally have when we intuit that there’s more to us than a body that passes away and a mind which is seldom quiet. It is this “something more” that we will explore.

Mindfulness explores the cause and release of suffering, and both mindfulness and spirituality seek a deeper understanding of who and what we are, and what our possibilities might be for the experience of a full and happy life. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

Each of us experience happiness differently. What makes you happy is not the recipe for someone else. Research shows that as we age, we seem to be happier, but all too often, what we think makes us happy has a very short life span. Learn how external circumstances impact your happiness range and discover that you have more control over yours than imagined.

In this class, you will learn three things: How you can influence your happiness, what your Signature Strengths are, and where your true sense of well-being resides. You will discover and learn how to use your natural abilities to increase a sense of flow and happiness in your life—no matter what arises. This class is highly interactive, even on Zoom! It combines lecture and small-group work. After the first class, you will have an opportunity to take an online Signature Strengths assessment to discover how you can continually create an enhanced sense of well-being. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

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SCIENCE

SCIENCE

HOW TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING RIGHT HERE AND NOW

NEW CLIMATE CHANGE—CAUSES & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

Course #SI103 Wednesdays: 9 am-12 pm (Note: Actual class time 9-10:20 am; Extended time includes optional field trips.)

8 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 18

Course #SI109 Mondays: 11 am-12:20 pm 8 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16

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Jack Merriam

Herb Walker

In this course, we will look in-depth at what each of us can do to reverse global warming, increase our resilience to climate impacts and pandemics, improve our local environment, save money, and stay safe. We will explore the positive and negative environmental impacts of the pandemic and how we can sustain and build on the positive. We will use the book Drawdown by Paul Hawken for our class, along with several others to explore solutions. Each session will include a field trip to a nearby location to see what we have talked about in class.

Highlights of each trip will be available on the course website.

We will answer questions by email or during the next lecture and count on student involvement and interaction.

The world is struggling to achieve carbon-neutral status. Future solutions will require cooperative efforts from the technology community, the public, and the government. This course is for concerned citizens—those without engineering degrees. The goal is to familiarize them with the technical issues affecting our climate and discuss the measures currently available as solutions. We will also discuss sources of carbon pollution including, power generation, heating and air conditioning, automotive and trucking, and commercial flight.

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

OUR SARASOTA ENVIRONMENT: DEAD FISH, PANDEMICS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE Course #SI113 Tuesdays: 9 am-12 pm (Note: Actual class time 9-10:20 am; Extended time includes optional field trips.)

4 Sessions: Sept. 29-Oct. 20 ONLINE

Jack Merriam This course will include discussions about current environmental issues in our area, some of the science behind them and how we can take maximum advantage of what we have learned from the pandemic and its positive effects on our behaviors and the environment. Among the issues we will examine include: water pollution and some of the sources, harmful algal blooms such as red tide, bay or sea-level rise, increasing rainfall, intensifying storms, coastal erosion, droughts, heatwaves, and other climate change impacts. Each session will include a field trip to a nearby location to see what we have talked about in class. Highlights of each trip will be available on the course website. We will answer questions by email or during the next lecture and count on student involvement and interaction.

Note: Field trip dates, locations, and arrival times will be posted online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org; click on Course Materials. Trips will be limited to eight people; participants can sign up a week in advance. We will observe social distancing guidelines and masks are mandatory for any in-person involvement. Participants will be responsible for any admission fees which are usually discounted by our tour hosts. (Field trips are tentative and subject to change).

Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

Note: Field trip dates, locations, and arrival times will be posted online at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org; click on Course Materials. Trips will be limited to eight people; participants can sign up a week in advance. We will observe social distancing guidelines and masks are mandatory for any in-person involvement. Participants will be responsible for any admission fees which are usually discounted by our tour hosts. (Field trips are tentative and subject to change).

Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

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SCIENCE (Cont.)

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

SCIENCE WEDNESDAYS

Course #SI110 Thursdays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Oct. 1-Nov. 5

Course #SI101 Wednesdays: 1-2:20 pm 4 Sessions: Oct. 28-Nov. 18 ONLINE

Alex Beavers, Kenneth Bechis, Alan Grindal, and Michael Spring The objective of science is to gain an understanding of nature.

This enables us to develop tools that apply nature’s law to improve our daily lives. Science Wednesdays is a series of lectures dealing with a broad range of sciences including physics, biology, health, and medicine. Gold Member: $63; Silver Member: $70.

OCT. 28: What is Data Science? with Alex Beavers Data scientists are at the heart of much of the things we now call artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big-data analytics. We now live in a digital world and data science is now the passport to it. Come learn about one of the hottest job categories and academic majors going.

NOV. 4: The Biology of Violence with Alan Grindal From an evolutionary viewpoint, violence helps us survive against predators and improves competitive mating opportunities. However, it also disturbs and complicates group cooperation and safety. This lecture will discuss the biological basis for these behaviors and how they manifest in criminal activity.

NOV. 11: Advances in Science & Technology During the Year That Was with Michael Spring Much has happened in the worlds of science and technology during the past year. We will discuss some of the recent findings, discoveries, and inventions. Our discussions will emphasize their origin and history, practical and/or theoretical importance, and the science behind them. We will identify the benefits they bring us.

NOV. 18: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence—If They’re Out There, Where Are They? with Ken Bechis Are (or were) aliens already here, do they even exist or have our paths just not yet crossed? We will review past and ongoing searches for extraterrestrials, explore the physics of why some stars/planets might be more hospitable than others, and consider whether we are alone in the universe.

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Alan Grindal To understand who we are both as individuals and societies, we must first understand our biologic predispositions and evolutionary traits that have made us human. Unconscious processes largely direct our beliefs and actions. This course will explore the basis for such behaviors as morality, free-will, and sexuality. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

TECHNOLOGY | WR IT IN G

T E C H N O LO G Y

WRITING

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Course #TC104 Tuesdays: 9-10:20 am 7 Sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 17

Course #WR100 Mondays: 9 am-12 pm (Note: Extended Class Time) 8 Sessions: Sept. 28-Nov. 16

RINGLING COLLEGE MUSEUM CAMPUS MASK REQUIRED

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Alan Freedman It is said that the best camera in the world is the one you have with you. With your iPhone in your pocket or purse, you will never miss those once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities or the chance to capture a priceless family or vacation memory. In this class, you will learn how to compose and take extraordinarily good photos and videos, edit them to perfection, store them for convenient viewing, and share and print them. No photographic experience is necessary, just an interest in using the remarkable photographic tool you carry every day! Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

William Andrews and Ellen Brosnahan Like to write but have no one with whom to share your work?

In this workshop, members read their finished work or work-inprogress and then have it critiqued (not criticized) by others.

The constructive feedback acts as a motivating factor for you to edit your writing or to start it up again. Writers of all experience levels are welcome. We embrace all genres. This class offers a non-threatening experience amidst a group of like-minded individuals. Gold Member: $85.50; Silver Member: $95.

APPS FOR THIS AND THAT Course #TC116 Wednesdays: 9-10:20 am 6 Sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 4 ONLINE

Ronni Loundy and Gayle Yaverbaum The world of applications, “apps,” expands the functionality of your smartphone or tablet. In this class, you will learn to choose and evaluate an app before downloading it. We will highlight several apps in every class with the opportunity to explore their features on your own device. Health and fitness, transportation, electronic funds transfer, and other categories will be covered. Active involvement and hands-on practice will help you retain learned skills. Students should be familiar with basis smartphone or tablet usage and have their device fully-charged in order to enjoy the interactive nature of the course. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

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WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT

All Westminster lectures and courses will be held via Zoom.

COURSE

LECTURES

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

FRIDA KAHLO: AN ARTIST WITH A WARRIOR’S HEART

Course #HS126 Tuesdays: 1-2 pm 6 Sessions: Sept. 29-Nov. 3 ONLINE

Lecture #LC103 Thursday, Oct. 1 • 1-2 pm (Registration closes Sept. 29)

David Miano

ONLINE

A historical survey of the Roman Empire from Augustus Caesar’s rise to power in 27 BCE to the split of the empire into eastern and western halves in 395 CE. We will examine the careers of emperors both familiar and unfamiliar to us, the development of imperial institutions, the growth of the emperor’s power, and the conflict between the emperor and the senatorial class. We will also look at society within the empire: family and social life, citizenship and privilege, and religious practices. Gold Member: $81; Silver Member: $90.

Judith Levine Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.

Known for her stunning self-portraits, the Mexican-born artist is a captivating figure in the art world.

PAVING THE WAY FOR ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: ACTIVIST FIRST LADIES FROM THE EARLY 1900s Lecture #LC104 Thursday, Oct. 8 • 1-2 pm (Registration closes Oct. 6) ONLINE

Susan Well The role of first lady evolved as women’s roles changed in the early 1900s. Eleanor Roosevelt built on the ideas and innovations of her recent predecessors while adding her own touches by traveling, developing rapport with ordinary Americans, and writing for the newspapers.

VINCENT VAN GOGH: THE MAN, THE MYTH, HIS ART, AND LEGACY Lecture #LC105 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 1-2 pm (Registration closes Oct. 23) ONLINE

Andre Krauss What is the reason that an artist, virtually unknown until the last years of his life, an artist who only sold one painting during his lifetime, becomes a legend, and one of the most studied artists of the 19th century? We will look at Van Gogh’s life story and try to understand what contributed to his achieving the status of myth. We will analyze his artistic output and discuss his legacy and importance for post-Impressionist art currents that followed and were inspired by him.

Lectures are free. There are a limited number of guest openings.

No event-day registration. Pre-registration required.

To register, call 941-309-5111.

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9-10:20 AM Quiet the Mind (8) HW100 Spanish for Beginners (6) LA108

9-10:20 AM Apps for This and That (6) TC116 Evolution of Jazz IV—Swing to Cool (8) MA114

11 AM-12:20 PM American Slavery (8) HS100 Climate Change: Causes & Solutions (8) SI109 Happiness During COVID-19 (7) PY102

9 AM-12 PM How to Reverse Global Warming (8) SI103

9 AM-12 PM Writers’ Workshop (8) WR100 1-2:20 PM A Practical Guide to Spending Less (3) EC111 1-3 PM

Goodbye, Fear of Flying (4) HW126

T U E S D AY S 9-10:20 AM iPhone Photography (7) TC104 Great Books (8) LI101

11 AM-12:20 PM Under the Big Top (4) AE120 Mind-Body Practices (8) HW105 Dead Sea Scrolls (5) HS104 Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy (6) HS130 Story of America (8) HS131 Different Beats (8) LI120 11 AM-12:30 PM Short Story Collective (6) LI116 1-2:20 PM Science Wednesdays (4) SI101 They Weren’t the First (8) MA105 Our Projected Selves (6) PY103 1-3:30 PM OLLI Book Club (4) LI102

9 AM-12 PM Our Sarasota Environment (4) SI113 11 AM-12:20 PM Let’s Talk TED Talks (8) CV109 This Was Their Lives (5) HS106 Positive Transitions…What’s Next (4) HW115 (Con’t Thursday) Perspectives on the End of Life (6) HW119 Those Sensational Sizzlin’ Seventies (8) MA115 1-2 PM

The Roman Empire (6) HS126

1-2:20 PM Bach’s French Suites & Glenn Gould (8) MA113 Successful Strategies for Today’s Market (4) EC103 Responding to Grief (6) HW127 Short-Story Discussion Group (6) LI119

T H U R S D AY S 9-10:20 AM Equality and Inequality (8) HS132 French for Fun: Language and Culture (6) LA100 Why We Do What We Do (6) SI110 11 AM-12:20 PM The 2nd Golden Age of TV (8) AE121 Long Term Care Planning (8) HW112 Conversations with the Unseen (6) PL104 1-2:20 PM Mindfulness Meets Spirituality (7) PL100 Negotiation for Non-Negotiators (3) EC104 French for Fun: Everyday Conversations (6) LA109

F R I D AY S Symbolist Art (1) AP118 12:30-3:30 pm • Nov. 6 In His Image – In Her Image (2) AP119 12:30-3:30 pm • Nov. 13 & Nov. 20

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N E W E M P L OY E E W E LC O M E

N E W E M P LOY E E W E LC O M E Meghan Burrows is the Registration and Operations Assistant for Continuing Studies at the Ringling College Museum Campus. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing (with a sociology minor) from Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. Meghan grew up between Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine before moving to Venice with her husband in late 2016. Before Ringling College, she worked as a paralegal assistant in a law firm and property manager for condominiums and hotels. Meghan is working on several writing projects with other authors (including Two to Tango, Craters), and she has her own novel series, Ghostlove (not yet available).

Nicole Valentino is an Administrative Assistant for Continuing Studies at the Ringling College Museum Campus. She works with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Studio + Digital Arts, and Pre-college programs. Nicole is a native of Connecticut and majored in British Literature at Central Connecticut State University.

She has lived in Sarasota County for 15 years and was most recently employed by Sarasota County Library System at Selby Public Library. Nicole has worked in a variety of professions from museum docent to regional cast member of a touring production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” She loves cats, puzzles, books, theatre, and coffee.

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MAKING A GIFT

MAKING A GIFT Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Studio + Digital Arts, which are part of the College’s Continuing Studies program, are a vital and vibrant part of the Sarasota community. We provide community art and educational opportunities taught by engaging teachers, speakers, and Ringling College faculty. Our new home on the Ringling College Museum Campus will become the gold standard for lifelong learning communities. This new facility provides a thought-provoking setting that creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue among our learning community through opportunities to engage with contemporary art and to participate in stimulating courses and lectures.

Gifts to Continuing Studies enable us to continue providing a wide array of class offerings, technology, and maker spaces that broadens and inspires the intellectual curiosity of our students at an affordable cost.

Your gift could support the mission; underwrite a session, workshop, or lecture series; or another area of your choosing. If you would like to make a gift, please go to www.ringling.edu/giving, or call us at 941-309-4733.

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T H A N K YO U T O O U R D O N O R S

T H A N K YO U T O O U R D O N O R S The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College is grateful to have generous, consistent donors. It is their extra financial support that allows us to offer an affordable and outstanding program. Donations are always appreciated.

The Bernard Osher Foundation Beverly A. Harms and Daniel Rose

Sam and Susan Samelson

Anonymous

Shirley Foss

SRQ Magazine

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Observer

Scott Zelniker, UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Zuheir and Susan Sofia

Day Hagan Asset Management Charles Beye Carter and Carol Fox Josephine Hennelly Arlene Horowitz IberiaBank

Thomas J. Landers Jean M. Martin Gary Overstreet Janna Overstreet Peter and Linda Pichetti

Charles E. Albers and Julie A. Planck Hobart and Janis Swan WEDU WUSF

Anonymous Gilbert Bosse, Jr. Carol DeChant

Humana & Elite Health Nathan and Winifred Miller

Daniel Idzik and Kathleen Osborne Irwin and Andra Press

Jeffrey Ryder Charles and Laurey Stryker Joseph and Joanne Swick

Anonymous Ned and Sue Boston Karen Brower Ronald and Sharon Burde John and Charlotte Calhoun Sue Camins Carl and Liza Caruso James and Kathleen Case David and Janis Cohen Douglas and Janine Cohen Steve Cohen Nina Collins Elliott Corn Julie Cotton Katherine Daley Ann Diaz Barbara Duval

Brian and Victoria Eckl Donna Estevez James and Roberta Fox Robert Frank Martin Fried Thomas J. Gerson Frederick Gewirtz David and Terri Goldbloom Allen and Jo Goldis Jo M. Haraf Bruce Henke James W. Heslin, Jr. John Hockenberry Alfred and Mary Hernandez Richard Hurd William Jones Curtis Jordan

Anthony and Janet Joseph Karen Wehner and James Jurick Katherine L. Kaplan Benjamin Keevil David and Louise Klain Martin and Cindy Kodish Dale and Barbara Kowalyk Susan Larson Kathleen Lorenz Roz Lurie Geoffrey and Pamela Morris Thomas and Sue Miller Isabel Norton John Olivo Paulette Padanyi Rosemarna Pajerski Jay and Marion Richter

Hein and Claire Rusen Steven and Joyce Sandler Paul and Anita Sarno Mary Sellner Philip Shacter Harry and Carmenza Stephenson Michael and Marsha Svirsky Steven and Joann Stein Paul and Deborah Tschirhart Patricia van der Vorm Michael Vlaisavljevich Jerry and Joan Wexler Lora Wey Judith Levine and Jack Winberg Mary Winckler Harry and Gayle Yaverbaum

Thanks to our Gold Members for their generous support through their membership this year.

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LECTURE | EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE

LECTURE “JOHN RINGLING AND THE FLORIDA BOOM” Lecture #LC106 Thursday, Oct. 1 • 2:30-4 pm

EINSTEIN’S CIRCLE “TURBULENT TIMES AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE 2020 ELECTION”

ONLINE PRESENTATION

#EI109 Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 3-4:30 pm

Harold Bubil

ONLINE PRESENTATION

No name has dominated Sarasota’s history like that of John Ringling, commonly known today as the “circus king who built a museum and started an art school.” A century ago, Ringling and his wife, Mable, spent a dozen quiet winters in Sarasota before the dramatic Florida Land Boom began in the 1920s. Always one to recognize opportunity, Ringling, often working with developer Owen Burns, seized the chance to profit from his significant land holdings in Sarasota and on its barrier islands.

While developers George Merrick, Addison Mizner, Glenn Curtiss, and Carl Fisher fought over the Miami-Palm Beach corridor, Ringling had freshly minted Sarasota County largely all to himself. This program traces the riches-to-ruin story of both the Florida Boom and John Ringling. He had many acquaintances but few friends, yet he reshaped Sarasota’s image and helped make it the cultural capital it is today. In this lecture, you will learn details of Ringling’s life that go far beyond the common perception.

Dr. Susan MacManus

Harold Bubil’s first byline in a Sarasota newspaper was printed in December 1974. After serving in a variety of roles with the Sarasota Journal and the Sarasota HeraldTribune, he was real estate editor of the Herald-Tribune from 1994 until his recent retirement. In addition, he has written about architecture for the newspaper since 1999.

His favorite topics, in addition to real estate and architecture, include development history and green building. In 2015, he received the Bob Graham Architectural Awareness Award from the Florida-Caribbean chapter of the American Institute of Architects. In 2017, he received the Gold Award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for the nation’s best residential real estate story of 2016.

Free: Gold Members Fee: $15 Silver Members and General Admission To register, call 941-309-5111 or visit www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org No refunds.

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After 47 years of teaching, Susan MacManus retired as Distinguished Professor Emerita of the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida-Tampa. She is author and co-author of over a dozen books and a sought-after nationally-known political analyst and noted commentator on state and national television news.

In the past, seniors have been America’s most dependable voters and were coveted by political candidates because they historically voted at the greatest rate in elections. Nevertheless, the country has been undergoing an upheaval that has hardened political views and is causing the electorate to make decisions based more on personality than on political competence. Will the 2020 election bring unprecedented younger voters to the polls based on political issues, a trust of the principles of democracy, and a desire to see America regain its prominence in the world?

Called the “most-quoted political analyst in Florida,” Susan MacManus returns to Einstein’s Circle to share her experienced insight with us. She will talk about voting history, changing demographics in Florida, and what the numbers are telling us about the outcome of this very contentious race. $12 Gold Members $15 Silver Members & General Admission To register, call 941-309-5111 or visit www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org No refunds.

Everyone is invited—OLLI students, members of Sarasota and Manatee counties, and students of Ringling College. There are no educational prerequisites to attend.

Moderators present on a non-biased basis and participants are encouraged to attend with an open mind.

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS film series will start its fourth year in Fall 2020.

CONNECTIONS is an opportunity for OLLI students and guests to connect with many of today’s pressing issues via the penetrating perspectives of contemporary documentary films.

As the name implies, the themes for the films will showcase the CONNECTIONS humans have with one another, with our environment (including technology), and with other species that share our planet.

For our two Fall 2020 films, CONNECTIONS takes a new turn given the pandemic and our need to continue social distancing. Both films will be screened via Zoom. Following the film, participants can engage in a Zoom chat with the moderator and one another about the film’s content and impact, as well as raise questions for further exploration.

For those unfamiliar with this video conferencing platform, please go to OLLI website www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org and review Zoom resources.

Julie Cotton, a member of the OLLI Advisory Council’s Strategic Program Planning Committee, is the coordinator and host of this series. Julie has a doctorate in Human Development and is a former organizational consultant and executive coach. She is an aficionado of documentary films and a skilled facilitator of group conversations.

Moderator: Julie Cotton Single Film Fee: $12 Gold Members; $15 Silver Members & General Admission Series Fee (two films): $20 Gold Members; $25 Silver Members & General Admission

MADE IN BOISE (2019) FS101 October 13 • 2:30-4:30 pm 1 hour 24 minutes In the conservative heartland of Boise, Idaho, a most unexpected industry has emerged— commercial surrogacy. Here, 1 in 15 mothers (most of whom are Mormon or Catholic) will carry a baby for strangers who struggle with infertility, for gay couples, and single men from around the world. The local hospital St. Luke’s, runs the most comprehensive surrogacy program of its kind with a network of community, medical, and legal support.

Made in Boise is an eye-opening rare glimpse into how this red state became the unofficial surrogacy capital of the U.S. and is redefining family in unexpectedly progressive ways.

This surprising story is beautifully told and heart-warming at every level.

LIYANA (2017) FS102 November 10 • 2:30-4:30 pm 1 hour 17 minutes Orphaned children from Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) collaborate to craft a collective fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character, Liyana is brought to life through animated artwork as she embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. As the children’s real and imagined worlds converge, they must choose the kind of story they will tell, both in fiction and in their own lives. This genre-defying film weaves their animated hero’s journey with poetic documentary scenes to create an inspiring tale of perseverance that reveals the strength of the human spirit and the healing power of storytelling. Liyana has won more than 35 jury and audience awards and has been screened at more than 100 film festivals around the world.

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SIGS

SIGS: SHARED INTEREST GROUPS A Shared Interest Group (SIG) brings together members who focus on a certain area of interest and enjoy social interaction.

You must be a Gold or Silver Member to participate in a SIG. Each SIG is led by a group member known as the facilitator.

Joining a SIG is a great way to make new friends and socialize with people who have interests similar to your own. Once you have a Gold or Silver membership, there is no fee to join a SIG.

CURRENT EVENTS/WORLD AFFAIRS Meets 3 pm First and Third Tuesdays on Zoom Contact facilitator for meeting schedule and to be included on the WAIT LIST.

How do I join a SIG? • Be an OLLI Member (Gold or Silver).

• Email the SIG Facilitator if you have questions.

• Attend meetings scheduled by the Facilitator.

How do I start a SIG? • Be an OLLI Member (Gold or Silver) • Complete a SIG proposal form, available at the OLLI office or via email request.

• Return completed form to the OLLI office.

For SIG ideas or information, contact Rhonda Stapleton at 941-309-5116 or rstaplet@ringling.edu

FACILITATORS: Gio Cantarella, Bruce Maggin, and Steve Sayer, sarasotasig19@gmail.com

Ideas for Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) In this unprecedented time of quarantining and physical distancing, our need for connectivity is heightened. Being in community with other like-minded individuals improves our emotional, physical, and spiritual health. While we are unable to gather in-person, we can still gather. Zoom offers the next best thing!

Here are a few ideas for online gatherings. If you can coordinate a Shared Interest Group, OLLI will promote the SIG and help you navigate Zoom to get started.

Choose one of our ideas or suggest one of your own. Let’s stay connected!

ART AND CULTURE Enjoy the arts with virtual events. Many museums and galleries are offering free online events and resources.

Host a Zoom viewing party.

LET’S PLAY Virtual House Party – Play trivia, Bingo, Pictionary; watch Netflix; enjoy conversation over coffee or beverage of choice.

BOOKS Host book discussion groups and poetry reading online.

Writing a book? Invite other writers to give encouragement and tips/tricks of the trade.

LIFESTYLE Meditation ∙ Yoga ∙ Zumba ∙ Virtual Dinner Parties

CREATIVITY Create your masterpieces separately or together (online); gather via Zoom to share your work and discuss techniques. Project suggestions include photography, drawing, and painting.

Contact Rhonda Stapleton at rstaplet@ringling.edu to get started.

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NATURE Visit marinas, wildlife sanctuaries, gardens, and estuaries online without leaving home.

STORYTELLING Spin some yarns online. See who is the best storyteller.

TRAVEL Take friends along on a virtual trip to your favorite destination.

VO L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Course Catalog • Experienced editors and proofreaders Cohost Online Courses and Events • Assist instructors and lecturers in the virtual classroom (via Zoom) • Training will be provided Course Feedback • Assist with preparing and retrieving online surveys (feedback) for classes via Survey Monkey Development Committee • Assist with fundraising campaigns and sponsorships Hospitality & Special Events • Greet students who attend classes at the Musuem Campus; offer directions to classrooms • Follow and share CDC guidelines for physical distancing and safety

Membership Committee • Coordinate member social events • Newcomer events • Community building and communication OLLI News • Writers, copy editors, proofreaders • Regular e-blasts and events calendar Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) • Facilitate online groups around topics of common interest • Flexible – based on your schedule • Zoom assistance available to get started Register to volunteer on our website www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org/volunteer or email Rhonda Stapleton rstaplet@ringling.edu for more information.

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O L L I AT R I N G L I N G C O L L E G E R E M E M B R A N C E S

OLLI at Ringling College Remembers

SUSAN SAMELSON Susan Samelson had a way with people. The chapters of her life reveal the story of a woman who lived to serve people and advocate for those in need. While studying at the University of Miami, Susan Reider met the love of her life Samuel Samelson. They married in January of 1963, later had two sons, and enjoyed 57 years of marriage.

Susan was a business owner, a counselor, and a volunteer for countless organizations and programs in New York, Connecticut, and North Carolina. No matter where they lived, Susan dedicated herself to one passion after another.

She led a patient advocacy committee; founded a support group for grandparents with autistic grandchildren; started a community garden for the needy; became a certified drug abuse counselor; established a program to help those with mental illness; and worked with women who were survivors of breast and ovarian cancer, and much more. Susan was also an enthusiastic learner and in her sixth decade, she learned to read Hebrew so she could conduct the Shabbat service for her Bat Mitzvah.

When the Samelsons moved to Sarasota full-time, Susan gave her time and financial resources to build and sustain the Lifelong Learning Academy, Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy, and OLLI at Ringling College. Susan was an Advisory Council member, Volunteer Coordinator, Chair of both the Advancement and Diversity and Inclusion committees, member of the Curriculum Committee, office

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aide, and student greeter. Outside of OLLI, she continued helping others by volunteering at Booker and Alta Vista elementary schools and the Humane Society of Sarasota.

She was a Guardian ad Litem in North Carolina and a Certified Florida Supreme Court Mediator.

The late poet Maya Angelou said “…People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Susan made people feel special. Never one for form or flashiness, Susan’s down-to-earth demeanor was both welcoming and genuine. She knew how to listen—really listen—to engage and connect with people from all walks of life.

Susan’s reflection on her life was one of gratitude for having the love of her husband, family, and friends.

Susan said she had everything she ever wanted, had lived her best life, and was ready for her next adventure no matter where that journey led.

Her response to receiving recognition for her volunteer work was atypical, “To serve people in some way is the highest thing we can do.”

Susan did just that.

– Sheila Reed

O L L I AT R I N G L I N G C O L L E G E M E M O R I A L S

L I N D A PA U L

VINCE DELISI Linda Paul was raised in Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. Her family came to include John, her first husband, their two children, four grandchildren, and later, her partner Stuart.

She worked at Head Start programs in Tampa, where she helped children of non-English speaking families register for services, and later in Illinois where she became director.

Linda held several leadership roles with the Girl Scouts including director of volunteer development also in Illinois.

Her career with the Girl Scouts took her to 13 countries in Europe, then later to North Carolina, Texas, and finally to Missouri serving as the assistant executive director.

Linda loved intellectual pursuits, which made the Lifelong Learning Academy (now OLLI) a natural place for her to land after retirement. She was an avid learner who became a mainstay in the Great Books classes where she had many friends. In addition to being a student, Linda served as a member of the curriculum committee and was an office volunteer.

Vince DeLisi and his wife Marie were my closest friends on Longboat Key for nearly 25 years. Each time I returned from my home in England, they warmly welcomed me back.

Marie and I played golf, but Vince introduced me to the Great Books class which changed my life.

Vince was a chemist by profession and had an abiding interest in learning and education. He had a keen mind, was witty with an incisive sense of humor. As a longtime member of the class, he was the voice of reason. It was wonderful to see how he could bring someone—lost in the upper reaches of Greek philosophy—back to earth with a few well-chosen words. Rational, but also kind, caring, and compassionate, Vince will be long and well-remembered by his classmates.

And I know you don’t want me to end without mentioning your love of opera and the great pride you took in your nine granddaughters.

We shall truly miss you, Vince.

– Margaret Schmidt

A commitment to community and principled leadership led her to join the Society of Friends (The Quakers) because of their social programs and justice. She enjoyed films and local theater venues. Linda was known for encouraging everyone to think broadly, act responsibly, and be committed to principles for the greater good of people and community.

The greatest joys Linda brought to her family, friends, and partners were good conversation, humor, a hearty spirit, love, and just plain fun. All are reasons many were happy to call Linda their friend.

– Friends of Linda Paul

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A B O U T O U R I N S T R U C TO R S

Martin Adams spent many evenings in the jazz clubs of Manhattan as a youth and produced a jazz radio program in college. Since retirement in 1998, he has taught jazz history and jazz appreciation courses at Rochester Institute of Technology and Chautauqua Institution in New York, ACE, and OLLI at Ringling College in Sarasota. (p. 15) William Andrews taught English and creative writing in independent prep schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans. William is a graduate of Yale University (CT) with a bachelor’s in English and Northwestern University (IL) with a master’s in social policy and school administration. (p. 19) Alex Beavers has a doctorate in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. Alex has served as a high-technology executive, entrepreneur, and member of the board of directors for several highly-respected companies and organizations. He has authored two books and published more than 25 papers. (p. 18) Ken Bechis retired from Northrop Grumman as chief scientist in the Space Operations/Environmental Solutions Division and Intelligence Systems Sector Distinguished Technical Fellow.

He holds an astronomy degree from Harvard (MA), a master’s in physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Massachusetts.

He is also a former NASA Payload Specialist Astronaut. (p. 18)

Monroe Brett has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in secondary social studies education from George Washington University (D.C.). Monroe taught U.S. history, world studies, and advanced placement economics at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Beltsville (MD) where in 2001, he was selected as the school’s best teacher that made a difference. (pp. 12, 13) Ellen Brosnahan was a middle school language arts teacher in St. Charles (IL) for many years. As a clinical assistant professor at Illinois State University, she supervised student teachers at all grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Western Illinois University and a master’s in curriculum and supervision from Northern Illinois University. (p. 19) Hope Carey is the CEO of Coastal Senior Consulting and is an elder care resource specialist. She is also a senior transition adviser at the Senior Solutions Network. These positions allow her to combine her passion for senior advocacy and service with a career that allows her to serve by sharing her knowledge. She has several years of experience in senior service industries. (p. 11) Paul Chassy has a doctorate in sociology and a J.D. degree. He was a professor of law and sociology. Paul retired from the U.S. Department of Justice and taught at Johns Hopkins University (MD) for 15 years. During his spare time, he plays the bassoon in chamber groups and enjoys competitive bridge. (p. 13)

Paul Binder has a bachelor of arts in cultural history from Dartmouth College (NH) and a master of business administration from Columbia University (NY) and four honorary doctorates. He is the founder and founding artistic director of Big Apple Circus and was the ringmaster for 38 years. He is author of Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion and other Uncommon Tales with a foreword

by Glenn Close. (p. 8)

Tess Cieux is a native Chicagoan with French nationality.

She lived and worked in France for 24 years in the fields of teaching, tourism, and the environment. Tess travels to France regularly to visit family and to explore the latest trends in cuisine, design, and fashion. She incorporates these unique insights into her classes. (pp. 13, 14)

Charlie Bradt has been studying and teaching meditation, yoga, and stress transformation for over 20 years. Charlie’s mindful meditation practice is based on the stress transformation program popularized by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has offered retreats, workshops, and courses in upstate New York, South Carolina, and Florida. (p. 16)

Albert H. Cohen has worked as a classical music critic for more than 42 years (20 years for a Gannett newspaper in New Jersey). In Florida, he is a music critic for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Pro-Opera magazine; and former music critic for the Orlando Sentinel and the Tampa Bay Times.

Albert was also managing director of the Music Critics Association of North America for 13 years. (pp. 12, 15)

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ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS

M. Ellen Dash developed a new paradigm of teaching in 1983 to solve the problem of adults who were afraid to swim. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, NBC’s Today Show, CNN’s Headline News, Psychology Today, Athletic Business, San Francisco Chronicle, Travel News Network, NPR, Real Simple, Elle, Tampa Bay Times, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and many other publications and radio programs. (p. 10) Dent Davis, a retired Presbyterian pastor, graduated from Vanderbilt University Divinity School (TN) and has doctorates from Columbia Theological Seminary and the University of Tennessee. He has served as faculty at Columbia Theological Seminary, teaching spiritual growth, as president of Scott Peck’s Foundation for Community Encouragement, and as a business consultant. (pp. 12, 16) David Eisner, a psychoanalyst certified by the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, is also a Florida certified teacher of English and Social Sciences. His interactive seminars encourage participants to individualize and integrate the gifts of art, music, literature, cinema, and psychoanalysis into deepening perspectives on the wonders, challenges, and complexities of everyday life. (p. 16) Ken Ettinger is an award-winning global sales and IT management professional. He successfully negotiated contracts for Fortune 500 companies, including Dell and UPS. Previously, Ken managed worldwide sourcing of houseware and giftware. Ken studied at New York University and NYU’s graduate school of education. He is also a guest lecturer at LIM College (NY). (p. 9) Kathy Flora, a nationally-certified career counselor, and master career coach has guided hundreds of individuals through life/ career transitions. She has held leadership positions in the corporate world, elected state office, and federal government, most recently in human resources and program management for the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress and the Defense Intelligence Agency. (p. 11) Lisa Frechette holds master’s in counseling psychology from Assumption College (MA) and elementary education from Cambridge College (MA). Lisa has taught students both in private and public settings for over 25 years and specializes in working with client issues of grief, anxiety, and addiction.

Most recently she has authored the book Transforming to Joy; Responding to My Son’s Struggle with Addiction. (p. 10)

Alan Freedman has a journalism degree from Boston University.

Until retiring, Alan was Public Affairs Director at a NYSE-listed company and previously had been a financial writer and editor.

With a special interest in technology and publishing, he has taught iPhone classes to over 600 OLLI students and continues to explore popular technological and media topics. (p. 19) Louise Gallagher is an executive coach and a retired California licensed psychotherapist. In 2008, she reluctantly took a jewelry making class and discovered a passion for color and design in jewelry making. She enthusiastically started her beading group in Modesto (CA) and taught her skills to others.

Louise loves to share her knowledge and skills and has been an active member of the Florida West Coast Bead Society for the past five years. (p. 9) Carlos Goebels is a retired college educator and Human Resources director with extensive knowledge and experience in Latin American culture, Spanish, French, English as a second Language, public speaking, and art. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has taught numerous college and adult education courses. (p. 13) Stephen Gillum has practiced meditation for more than 35 years. He spent time studying in India, including three years living in an ashram. His mentors were leading authorities in the field of mantra and meditation. Stephen practices his nontheistic style that fuses Eckhart Tolle and Zen and focuses on relaxing and observing the mind. (p. 10) Alan Grindal is a neurologist, a consultant at the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is on the clinical faculty of the Florida State University Medical School.

He has taught numerous courses at OLLI at Ringling College on brain science and history. (p. 18) David Klain is a graduate of Indiana University Medical School.

He worked as a neonatologist at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto (CA) and developed the nurse practitioner program for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. David recently became a certified professional coach. (p. 9) Andre Krauss is a research fellow at the Institute of Sociology at the Romanian Academy (Bucharest) and holds doctorates in the history of art (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) and social psychology (University of Bucharest, Romania). He is a published art historian and media psychologist. (pp. 8, 20)

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Kurt Landefeld has a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University (PA) and a graduate degree from the University of Toledo (OH). He has always had an interest in Kerouac and published a book titled Jack’s Memoirs: Off the Road. During his career, he worked as a creative director in advertising and co-founded a children’s press, Vanita Books. (p. 14)

Thomas Miller is a retired business owner, educator, and consultant. He worked in the menswear industry for more than 40 years in New York state. Since becoming part of OLLI, Tom has rediscovered his love of literature and particularly the short-story form. Tom and his wife are year-round residents of Sarasota. (p. 14)

Bob Latessa is a graduate of Harvard University (MA) with a degree in government. Bob is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He is a native of Bradenton (FL) and the head wrestling coach at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, also in Bradenton. (p. 9)

Tony Moon spent 55 successful years in the music business as an artist, agent, songwriter, producer, and publisher. Moving to Nashville, Tony became guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. He has won awards, with songs released by well-known artists.

Tony currently administers an entertainment company and does music research for Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. (p. 15)

Judith Levine has photographed the art of Tibet, West Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia. She creates limited-edition jewelry and owns Phoenix Art Workshops. Judith has a bachelor’s degree in art and art education and a master’s degree in visual arts from Montclair State University (NJ), where she was on the art education faculty. (p. 20)

Paula Morris is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and has a private therapy practice in Sarasota.

She is a graduate of Sacred Heart University (CT) with a master’s in education and has been inspiring clients with the wellness benefits of mind-body practices since 2007. (p. 11)

Ronni Loundy graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in mathematics. She continued her graduate work in software development at Wright State University (OH). Ronni is a former college software development instructor who formed her own company which provided custom software and hardware support. She now provides technical support for Windows and Android products. (p. 19)

Judy Rosemarin has a master’s degree in counseling and a master’s degree in social work. Judy is an executive coach and co-author of Becoming an Exceptional Executive Coach. Judy taught at New York University and Baruch College (NY) and was the original CareerPlus columnist for the New York Post. (p. 16)

Debbie Mackler is a retired nurse/case manager who has enjoyed facilitating book clubs, the Big Read, and Short Story classes in North Carolina and Florida for over 20 years. Debbie’s inspiration has always come from her twin sister whose occupation was county library supervisor for almost 25 years. It must be genetic! (p. 14)

Jeff Ryder is a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer for his work on the Guiding Light. He also was vice president of Daytime Programming, director of mini-series, and director of casting at NBC. He recently retired after 20 years as a professor and associate dean at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. (pp. 8, 15)

Jack Merriam grew up in Florida and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in natural science from the University of South Florida. He is the immediate past chair of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and is currently on the boards of Sarasota Bay Foundation and Suncoast Waterkeeper. (p. 17)

Bonnie Garvey Spadafora graduated from nursing school in Pittsburgh and earned a bachelor’s in nursing and a master’s in public health at the University of South Florida. Bonnie was a bedside nurse, a clinical instructor, and a charge nurse at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is retired from the nursing faculty at Manatee Community College (State College of Florida). (p. 10)

David Miano earned his doctorate at the University of California, San Diego, and is the author of Shadow on the Steps: Time Measurement in Ancient Israel. He is a historian of ancient times and has written several anthologies designed for classroom use, including Ideas in the Making: A Sourcebook for World Intellectual History. (pp. 12, 20)

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Charles Sprandel has a bachelor’s in history and political science from Albion College (MI) and a master’s in Japanese studies and comparative education from the University of Michigan. Charles taught the philosophy of education at the University of Toledo (OH) and was an administrator and teacher for 29 years at Maumee Valley Country Day School (OH). (p. 14)

Susan Well has been researching her German and English families since the late 1990s. Susan is a member of the Florida State Genealogy Society and the Genealogical Society of Sarasota where she leads the United Kingdom Special Interest Group and volunteers at the genealogy desk at the Selby Public Library. (pp. 12, 20)

Barbara Shocket, Florida licensed mental health counselor, focuses on Jungian and metaphysical approaches to personal growth. She teaches interactive classes at OLLI and the C.G. Jung Society that promote insight into self and soul by synthesizing literature, philosophy, and psychology. Barbara has a master’s in counseling psychology from the University of Miami (FL). (p. 16)

David G. Wilkins retired from The Dow Chemical Co., in March 2014 after 25 years as a lawyer and human resources leader. David earned a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) from Illinois Wesleyan University and a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois School of Law. (p. 12)

Michael Spring has a doctorate in physics. He taught college and university physics and chemistry and was an adjunct professor of computer science. Michael worked on a variety of computer hardware and software projects and was vice president of a consulting firm. He also managed a Futures Department. (p. 18)

Gayle Yaverbaum is professor emerita at Pennsylvania State University. Gayle was the director of information technology programs at Penn State (Harrisburg) and an information technology teacher for more than 25 years.

She has a bachelor’s in business from Penn State and a master’s and doctorate in computer science from Temple University (PA). (p. 19)

Benita Stambler has a master’s degree in Asian Studies and a doctorate in education. She taught online classes on Asia for the State University of New York for more than 15 years. She has made two trips to Sri Lanka where she undertook projects for the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies. (p. 12) Carroll Stenson is a discussion facilitator leading literature discussion groups for the last 17 years. Her specialty is the short story genre. Carroll is a Yale University (CT) graduate and holds a master’s in English literature. (p. 14) Craig Sterling was a resident artist at the Torpedo Factory Art Center near Washington, D.C. for 15 years. His photographs are included in national, international, public, private, and corporate collections, including The National Gallery of Art, Photo Archive Collection and The Smithsonian Institution. Craig has taught and lectured throughout his career. (p. 12) Herb Walker is a retired engineer with 40 years of experience in technology development for the design of aerospace jet engines and automotive and trucking products. Herb has business and engineering undergraduate degrees from the University of Colorado. His graduate work was done at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) where he also taught graduate courses in computer science. (p. 17)

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