Osher Summer 2023

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HUCLA EXTENSION GAYLEY CENTER 1145 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024

OLLI Office: Suite 120 OLLI lounge & classrooms located on the first floor.

In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $5-$13 depending on time and day.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at

UCLA

No tests. No grades. Just learning for the sheer joy of learning.

OLLI at UCLA provides a unique opportunity for individuals age 50+ to engage in an extensive program of noncredit courses and special programs amongst a dynamic community of lifelong learners.

OLLI at UCLA membership gives you access to:

• A dynamic offering of non-credit courses

• Free events exclusively for members

• Leadership & volunteer opportunities

• Discounts to select UCLA events

• Discounts with select retailers in Westwood

• OLLI member lounge in Westwood

Renew or join OLLI at UCLA today!

OLLI at UCLA membership begins the quarter you join and lasts for one full year.

Choose from two tiers of membership:

Basic Membership – $50/year

Basic members enroll at regular course fees.

Plus Membership – $295/year

Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.

To enroll in courses and become a member, visit uclaextension.edu/olli.

Table of Contents

TASTE OF OSHER, page 6

SPECIAL PROGRAMS, page 12

LECTURE COURSES, page 14

DISCUSSION GROUPS, page 24

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, page 28

CREATIVITY, GAMES & MOVEMENT, page 30

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, page 34

GIVING, page 35

INSTRUCTORS, page 36

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES, page 38

OLLI MEMBERSHIP & ENROLLMENT FORM, page 39

Taste of Osher

No membership required. These 2-hour seminars offer a "taste" of the programming we offer throughout the year. Taste of Osher courses are open to non-members and members alike, and are just $15 each, unless otherwise noted. OLLI Plus members can enroll at no cost. No refunds allowed.

The Remarkable Sand-Eating Crabs of Tropical Australia {New Course}

Monday, June 26, 1–3pm

Australia is a gorgeous land of many strange creatures. Soldier crabs and sand bubbler crabs are just two of these remarkable species. They live on pristine sandy beaches where almost no other animals and food are found. In this course, we look at how the two crabs differ—for example, soldier crabs are very colorful and graze sediments in huge armies or packs; while sand bubbler crabs camouflage with sand, live solitarily, yet also survive and thrive in large numbers. We also look at how both crabs farm sediments on which they live and feed, extracting mostly microbes but also single-celled “plants” from sand. Finally, we look at the behavioral and physiological mechanisms that enable soldiers and sand bubblers to prosper under such extreme environmental conditions.

REG# 392012 | INSTRUCTOR: Dick Zimmer

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

The Discourse of Justice {New Course}

Tuesday, June 27, 1–3pm

Justice is a universal ideal embodied in the American Constitution, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this course, we discuss the measuring sticks used to determine right and wrong in practice, by mapping out the crisscrossing normative layers that determine the contours of justice. In our investigation, we explore not only the varied political, legal, religious, and cultural systems in different countries that define right and wrong, but also the discrepancies between the legal, religious, and cultural institutions within one country. While some scholars insist upon using the legal system to maximize individual rights and freedoms over the collective, others desire the opposite or mixing the two. Topics of lively discussion include your views on what a just society is like, and whether we can have one universally acceptable standard for justice, irrespective of whether we live in the United States or North Korea or in Iran or Cuba.

REG# 392013 | INSTRUCTOR: Eyassu Gayim

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

I Lived Through That: Meet Lujira Cooper {New Course}

Monday, July 17, 10am–12pm

Lujira Cooper lived as an openly gay black woman in the heart of New York City during the 1969 uprising of Stonewall. But because she had found a community while working at the YMCA on 34th Street—which served as a haven for gay folks in the city—her main struggles came from the color of her skin. It wasn’t until the Trump presidency that Lujira became involved in activism, when she realized just how fragile the hard-earned rights of the LGBTQ community were. In addition to racial discrimination, Lujira overcame poverty and homelessness to create a better life for herself. In this course, Lujira talks about her life as an advocate, activist, and writer.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392963 | INSTRUCTOR: Lujira Cooper

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Catherine de’ Medici and 16th Century France {New Course}

Thursday, July 27, 1–3pm

In this course, we explore the life and times of one of France’s most controversial and iconic rulers from the 16th century. The “power-behind-the-throne” of four French monarchs, Catherine de’ Medici was married to King Henry II of France, and was the mother of French kings Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III. Deeply engaged in the religious wars of the reformation era, she was known for her ruthlessness. She was blamed for the persecutions carried out under her sons' rules, in particular the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of 1572, during which thousands of Huguenots were killed in France.

This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392171 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Hadrian, Charlemagne, Charles V, and the Costs of Roman Decline and Renewal, 117–1558 AD {New Course}

Friday, August 4, 10am–12pm

The idea that the Roman world had declined and required radical correction was one of the most persistent and dangerous narratives in European history. In this course, we spotlight the texts, art, and architecture that reveal how the emperors Hadrian (117–138 AD), Charlemagne (774–814 AD), and Charles V (1519–1556 AD) used the promise of Roman restoration to thrust radical and often violent changes onto the Mediterranean world. Their examples show the power this idea had and the risk that unchallenged claims of social decline and promises of renewal still pose today.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392014 | INSTRUCTOR: Edward Watts

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Women Who Misbehave: Beryl Markham {New Course}

Friday, August 4, 1–3pm

Beryl Markham was a woman who changed the world's understanding of what women were capable of doing. In 1936, the English-born Kenyan aviator became not only the first female but the first aviator to fly solo westward across the Atlantic to the United States from Europe. She was known to “break rules, remain her own woman, do everything in her own way . . . with a free and easy manner." In this course, we review her life (1902–1986), her accomplishments, and her memoir, West with the Night. We also take a look at her involvement in Kenyan politics, as she was intimately affected by Kenya becoming a British Colony in 1922, as well as the Mau Mau rebellion in 1952, the Kenyan anticolonial activist Jomo Kenyatta, and Kenyan Independence Day in 1963. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392097 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Chocolate from Around the World {New Course}

Saturday, August 19, 10am–12pm

There is chocolate candy, and then there is artisanal, hand-crafted chocolate. In this course, we look at the methods and selection process of craft bean-to-bar companies in contrast to mass manufacturers. We explore where cacao is grown, its history, and how its processing and ingredients determine flavor. Using your 10,000 taste buds, we sample various internationally made bars from across Asia to Europe to the Americas, ranging from dark to milk to white. A chocolate maker will speak to the class via Zoom.

REG# 392367 | INSTRUCTOR: Lee Theisen

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 214.

The Art of Fabergé {New Course}

Monday, August 21, 1–3pm

The House of Fabergé was a jewelry firm founded in 1842 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, by Gustav Fabergé, and continued on by his sons and grandsons. The firm was famous for designing elaborate jewel-encrusted Fabergé eggs for the Russian tsars, as well as a range of other work of high quality and intricate detail. In this course, we explore many of the celebrated series of 50 Imperial Easter eggs that were created for the Russian Imperial family from 1885 to 1916 when the company was run by Peter Carl Fabergé. We also explore Fabergé's creations of miniature hardstone carvings of people, animals, and flowers that were carved from semi-precious or hardstones and embellished with precious metals and stones.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392105 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Muscle: The Long and Short of It {New Course}

Wednesday, August 23, 10am–12pm

Beginning 600 million years ago, muscle has excelled as a motor in terms of durability, versatility, scalability, and efficiency. Muscle powers movement, both voluntary and involuntary, in animals of all sizes. We examine the arrangement, function, and oddities of involuntary, cardiac, and voluntary muscles. We turn to the topics of aging and disuse, body building, performance enhancing drugs, and representative muscle disorders along with their medical and surgical treatments. We finish by exploring records in muscular strength and endurance in a spectrum of animals, as well as in humans of all ages.

REG# 392961 | INSTRUCTOR: Roy Meals

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

The Avant-Garde Women Artists of 1920s Paris {New Course}

Monday, August 28, 1-3pm

In the 1920s, Paris was emerging from the ashes of the First World War but still carried the optimism of the Art Deco era. Perceived as a place of cultural, artistic, and sexual liberty, the City of Lights attracted many women from Europe and the United States who were part of all different artistic movements. In this course, we explore the unorthodox lives and radical art of women artists who worked within the context of the rapidly changing times in which they lived. These include Tamara de Lempicka, known for her Art Deco portraits and nudes; Romaine Brooks, known for her images of women in androgynous or masculine dress; and Suzanne Valadon, one of the few women artists who painted female nudes during the first half of the 20th century. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.

REG# 392172 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Bones, Inside and Out {New Course}

Wednesday, August 30, 10am–12pm

Because of its unique properties, bone, while completely concealed, supports vertebrate life. Then later, when revealed, bone reflects Earth’s history and human culture. The course begins with a description of bone’s composition, structure, names, shapes, and growth patterns. The focus turns to the contributions of pioneering bone doctors and some of the ingenious treatments available for diseased or missing skeletal segments. After life, bones may be revealed, sometimes even millions of years later, when they become historical markers. The course continues with how paleontologists, archaeologists, and anthropologists use bone to interpret Earth’s history. We highlight man’s remarkable and varied use of bone to make spiritual items, weapons, implements, amusements, and adornments.

REG# 392964 | INSTRUCTOR: Roy Meals

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Works

Saturday, September 9, 10am–12pm

People who wish to naturalize as U.S. citizens have to pass a citizenship test, which includes civics questions about American government. Imagine having to take a government civics test every year in order to remain a U.S. citizen. You would have to correctly answer 12 questions from a list of 128 to maintain your citizenship status. This course ensures that outcome as we review the founding principles of our democracy, our system of government, and our rights and responsibilities. Topics include the functions and responsibilities of the coequal branches of government, the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights, your congressional representatives, and clarification of everything you need to know about the electoral college, gerrymandering, and more.

REG# 392380 | INSTRUCTOR: Alan Perper

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 10920 Lindbrook Dr., Room 201.

Special Programs

These events, courses, and other unique offerings are available exclusively to OLLI at UCLA members as part of their membership benefits. All special programs are offered at no cost to members. Registration is required.

Special programs are scheduled on an ongoing basis. Please check our website, uclaextension.edu/olli-course-schedule for any updates.

OLLI Video Library {Summer 2023 Access}

OLLI at UCLA members who enroll in this course receive access to a selection of past program recordings in their Canvas student portal. Enjoy over 50 recordings of one-day lectures, virtual tours, guest speaker interviews, Beyond the Headlines speaker series, and more! Re-enroll each quarter to continue your access and take advantage of this valuable membership perk! New videos are added every quarter.

REG# 391859 | Once enrolled, wait 24 hours then log into Canvas: my.uclaextension.edu

OLLI Movie Club

3 Wednesdays, July 12, August 9, September 6; 3:30–4:30pm

The OLLI at UCLA Movie Club is centered around watching quality, modern films and having a discussion afterwards. The facilitator will select films that are available on Netflix; members should screen the film at home before meeting with the group on Zoom. Discussions involve story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation, and of course—our personal reactions to the film. Films are announced one week before each meeting. Enroll anytime throughout the quarter to join in on the fun!

REG# 391860 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Compelling Courtroom Dramas {New Course}

6 Fridays, June 30–August 4; 1–3:30pm

The courtroom is one of the most compelling sources of drama, real and fiction, in film. A courtroom trial—with its lawyers, witnesses, conflicts, and high stakes—is an inevitable and bottomless trove for writers, directors, and actors. In this course, we watch six classic courtroom dramas that portray justice (or its opposite) in action. Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is based on the true story of a murder in Big Bay, Michigan. Twelve Angry Men (1957) focuses on a jury in a murder trial which is frustrated by a single member. In The Verdict (1982), an outcast, alcoholic Boston lawyer tries to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling. In Runaway Jury (2003), a juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer. In A Few Good Men (1992), a military lawyer defends Marines accused of murder. And in Primal Fear (1996), an altar boy is accused of murdering a priest.

REG# 392621 | INSTRUCTOR: Brandy French

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114.

Lecture Courses

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE

Lecture courses are taught by the high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA is world-renowned. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Coming to Terms with the Holocaust, Part II: The Holocaust Begins {New Course}

6 Mondays, June 26–July 31; 10am–12pm

As the most extensively documented genocide in history—and the most intensively investigated, interrogated, and debated—the Holocaust in Europe (1933–1945) has much to teach us about hatred, demagoguery, impersonal violence, state-sponsored murder on an industrial scale, and ourselves. In this course, we complete our broad overview of the Holocaust. We trace the tangled path that led from exclusionary Nazi anti-Semitism to Einsatzgruppen murder squads and, inevitably, gas chambers. We investigate the ghettoization of the Jews of Eastern Europe, the radical and far-reaching decisions at the Wannsee Conference, and the establishment of the five concentration camps. We also study the creation and operation of Auschwitz and conclude with an interrogation of the Nuremberg trials.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392091 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Mysticism: East and West

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 10am–12pm

A major and recurrent feature in world religions is the ecstatic or mystical experience of the individual or groups and the effects of such experience on the religious tradition. The course is concerned with the mystical as it appears in archaic, Eastern, and Western traditions, as well as with the mystics themselves. We begin with perhaps the earliest of religions, the shamans, and continue with the ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mystical practices as described in the secret texts. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism present instructions and evidence of intense mystical experiences. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have significant and powerful mystical knowledge that is explored. The course ends with a survey of modern ecstatic experience induced by drugs, as well as the psychological and bodily practices of the 21st century.

REG# 392378 | INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Herman

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114.

The Art of Silence: Visual Storytelling and the Lesson of Silent Cinema {New Course}

6 Wednesdays, June 28–August 2; 1–3:30pm

Today's understanding of silent movies rarely stems from a first-hand viewing experience. Instead, it relies on an idea shaped by our collective imagination, in which silent cinema is identified as a crude and primitive type of soundless narrative; conveyed by blurry, jittery, and colorless images. In actuality, nothing could be further from the truth, since silent movies were shot in 35mm, mostly screened in color, and accompanied by music—sometimes in the form of a symphonic score, performed by a live orchestra. Silent filmmakers quickly developed and standardized shooting techniques and rules of continuity editing which are still in place today. By the mid-1920s, silent cinema was using a sophisticated type of visual storytelling that was universally understood by audiences all over the world. In this course, we focus on the unique narrative style of the late silent period, as exemplified by movies such as Ernst Lubitsch's Lady Windermere's Fan, Buster Keaton's The General, and F. W. Murnau's Sunrise. The goal is to show how the narrative lesson provided by these films was later used by classic, modern, and even contemporary filmmakers in their sound films—e.g., Jacques Tati's Mon Oncle, Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout, and Andrew Stanton's Wall-E (Pixar).

REG# 392410 | INSTRUCTOR : Alex Pirolini

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $130 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $39

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114.

Cosmology, Astronomy, and Space Exploration in the News

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 6:30–8:30pm

Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy, and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news, and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets, and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars, and Europa—Jupiter's ice covered moon—and much more.

REG# 392092 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Words in English: History, Semantics, Translation {New Course}

8 Thursdays, June 29–August 17, 10am–12pm

English is a melting pot of linguistic ingredients that has been simmering for centuries. Even the original Anglo-Saxon was already a blend of the dialects of west Germanic tribes living along the North Sea coast. While a majority of English word roots come from Latin and Greek, it has also borrowed words from as many as 350 other languages. In this course, we explore the structural elements of English words, particularly words of Latin and Greek origin, to see how they combine to become the vocabulary of English. We also discuss the historical development of English vocabulary, the distinction between native and borrowed words, sources of new words, changes in word meanings and pronunciation, and the place of English among other languages.

REG# 393086 | INSTRUCTOR: Natalie Operstein

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

The Second American Revolution: Madison, Monroe, and the War of 1812 {New Course}

4 Thursdays, June 29–July 20; 1–3pm

In this course, we examine one of America’s least remembered but still most pivotal struggles. Woefully unprepared, the new United States took on one of Europe’s military titans, Great Britain, in a three-year conflict that saw some of the best and worst moments of America’s military and political leadership. Our journey culminates in the burning of Washington DC, the heroic defense of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor; and includes the vexing challenges to the key figures of the day, such as James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392170 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $100 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $30

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Birds in Classical Music Pieces {New Course}

6 Thursdays, June 29–August 3, 1–3pm

Birds have inspired compositions from the very start of the western musical tradition. Many are, after all, natural singers—one could argue musicians in their own right. The subset of repertoire in classical music, which they inspired, is rich. References to birds in music take on many forms. In some compositions, birds signify allegorical meanings. In others, they inspire close imitation of birdsongs in the texture of the musical content. In this course, we explore musical pieces that are based on birds, such as the nightingale, the swan, the cuckoo, and the lark. From the medieval era till present days and from all corners of Western European musical traditions, we discuss works by anonymous and renowned composers, including Archadelt, Vivaldi, Handel, Respighi, Saint-Saens, Sibelius, Stravinsky, and more.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392411 | INSTRUCTOR: Anahit Rostomyan

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE : $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Music of Jean Sibelius

8 Fridays, June 30–August 25 (no meeting August 4), 10am–12pm

The musical compositions of Jean Sibelius have long been a staple of symphonic repertory and a favorite of audiences throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Born in 1865, Sibelius is considered by many to be Finland’s most important composer. Coming at the tail end of the long 19th century, he is especially known for a musical style that continues to develop the Romantic tradition, all the while exploring nationalistic, Finnish themes from sources such as the Kalevala. In this course, we explore Sibelius’s most important musical works, such as the famous violin concerto, the symphonies, piano pieces, songs, and the tone poems, including the Lemminkäinen Suite, Tapiola , and Finlandia

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392093 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins..

Great Violinists of Classical Music {New Course}

8 Fridays, June 30–August 25 (no meeting August 4), 1–3pm

Violinists are some of the most important and recognizable instrumentalists in classical music, whether as soloists, chamber musicians, or members of the symphony orchestra. From the earliest Italian masters, to the devilish virtuosity of Paganini, to modern musicians like Itzhak Perlman and Sarah Chang, violinists have remained popular performers throughout numerous eras. In this course, we explore some of the most important solo violinists who have perfected the craft of the instrument of their repertory throughout the years of changing performance traditions.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392169 | INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Shiotsuki

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Buildings that Define American Cities, Part IV {New Course}

6 Mondays, July 10–August 14, 1–3pm

Every city has a particular feel about it, defined by its architecture, demographics, geography, climate, and the people and cultures that have shaped the city from its founding to its current status. From historical to contemporary structures, this course explores the iconic structures that identify various American cities and how they came to be. Discussion of architectural styles and the sociopolitical context in which these buildings were created lie beneath the developmental time frames in the study of each city included. Cities covered include: Louisville, Pittsburgh, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Cleveland, Dallas/ Fort Worth, and Portland.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392477 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Map of American Music

8 Wednesdays, July 12–September 6 (no meeting August 9); 1–3:15pm

Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Folk, Country, Hip Hop, Rap and many more kinds of music all evolved in the USA. Some of these genres have common roots stemming from geographic location, ethnic populations, personal history, wars, and immigration (by choice and not). They progressed along different paths, but as they grew up they influenced one another, comingled, sometimes finding their common ground and giving rise to yet newer and different styles or genres. Through audio, video, commentary, demonstration and personal recollection; we explore the map of American music through a wide-angle lens, connecting the dots of its musical history and development.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392379 | INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Muson

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Meet Your Cousins: The Apes, Monkeys, and Lemurs

{New Course}

2 Tuesdays, August 1–8, 10am–12pm

Primates are a group of mammals that include the apes, monkeys, lemurs, and humans. Apes, monkeys, and lemurs share 96 to 99 percent of our DNA, and are in danger of extinction. In this course, we take a virtual tour to Madagascar and Southeast Asia to meet the lovable lemurs; then on to Africa, Asia, and South America to meet old- and new-world monkeys—the baboons of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, the langurs of India’s Gir Forest, and the pygmy marmosets of the Amazon. We also explore the habitats of the lesser apes and the great apes—the swinging (and screaming) gibbons, the docile orangutans and gorillas, the brainy chimpanzees, and the “make love, not war" bonobos. This course uses the Hybrid (Flexible) format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392370 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $15

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Room 114.

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Become a Theatrical Detective: Stanislavski's Active Analysis {New Course}

6 Tuesdays, August 1–September 5, 6:30–8:30pm

Konstantin Stanislavski was known as an outstanding character actor and theatre director. But he is most known for his system of actor training, preparation, and rehearsal technique, in which he subjected his acting and direction to a rigorous process of artistic self-analysis and reflection. In his later work, Stanislavski focused more intently on the underlying patterns of dramatic conflict and developed a rehearsal technique that he called "active analysis," in which actors would improvise conflictual dynamics. Actors, directors, and dramaturgs utilize this multipronged approach to unlock action and events in dramatic narrative, but it is also great fun for curious enthusiasts of dramatic structure and literature. In this course, we learn cognitive event analysis to evaluate a writer’s underlying intentions with the short stories, “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry and “The Reunion” by Maya Angelou. Finally, we discover the dramatic heart of Anton Chekov’s master work, The Seagull. By the end of the class, students keen on acting will have the opportunity to experiment with a simple guided improvisatory technique using Stanislavski’s physical analysis.

REG# 393093 | INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Trudgeon

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $115 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $34

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Room 121AB.

Paris of the Impressionists: The Sites and Locales of the Masterworks of Impressionism {UCLAxOpen New

Course}

6 Thursdays, August 10–September 14; 1–3pm

The art of the Impressionists explored the contemporary world in which they lived and worked. Featuring the cafes and nightclubs of Montmartre—as well as racetracks, train stations, boulevards, parks, operas, and ballet—the Impressionists documented everyday life in the modern city of Paris. Taking advantage of the newly invented paint tubes, they were able to paint outside while looking directly at subjects rather than working in a studio from sketches. The advent of photography influenced them to focus on light, color, cropping, movement, and spontaneity. In this course, we armchair travel around Paris, exploring their paintings of Paris and the sites that inspired them.

This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 392325 |

INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

FEE: Free for all. OLLI Membership is not required.

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Discussion Groups

Discussion groups allow members to explore subjects in an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation, creative self-expression, and socializing, without the expectation of tests or grades. Depending on the nature of the course, there could be a modest amount of preparation or readings required, and you may be called upon for your insights—members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Banned and Challenged Books, Part III {New Course}

8 Mondays, June 26–September 11 (no meetings Jul 3, 24; Aug 14; Sep 4); 6:30–8:30pm

Books have been banned or challenged as inappropriate for a variety of reasons: for treating issues of racial or religious beliefs in ways that encourage discrimination or violence; for promoting offensive or “damaging” lifestyles; for reflecting political bias—on the left or on the right; and for being “negative” in unspecified ways. In this course, we read and discuss books that have been banned or at least questioned for their social value. These include: The 1619 Project, which weaves together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction illuminating key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance; George Orwell’s 1984, a dystopian novel about the pervasive eyes of “big brother;” Margaret Atwood’s

The Handmaid’s Tale, in which patriarchal power subjects women to unspeakable suffering; as well as Nabokov’s Lolita and Kate Chopin’s The Awakening—works that deal with either open or suppressed sexuality.

REG# 392015 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Short Story International: A Latin American Perspective, Part I {New

Course}

8 Tuesdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4); 10am–12pm

This course is an exploration into the short-story genre of a single literary tradition: in this instance, Latin American. The suggested text is the critically acclaimed The Vintage Book of Latin American Stories, edited by the distinguished Mexican novelist and short-story writer, Carlos Fuentes, and Julio Ortega. This anthology contains works by many of the foremost Latin American writers such as Jorge Luís Borges, Julio Cortázar, Clarice Lispector, and Gabriel García Márques, along with other writers well-known in Latin America, and whose works are presented here in English translation for the first time. Their stories dynamically reflect a sprawling cross section of Latin American societies, indigenous and otherwise, and their voices resonate through urban and rural regional landscapes, private and public passions, and dramatic political events.

REG# 392087 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

American Philosophy

8 Tuesdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4); 1–3pm

American philosophy has its roots in the experimentalism that was required by a people who faced the task of coming to terms with the uncertainties of a radically new environment. In this course, we begin in the 18th century with the American Enlightenment, which was influenced by the European Enlightenment and associated with the political philosophy of the Founding Fathers (e.g., Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin). We then move into the 19th century and take a look at transcendentalism and pragmatism. Our discussion culminates with a discussion of contemporary thought.

REG# 392373 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

The Fiction of Abdulrazak Gurnah: 2021 Nobel Prize-Winner, Part I {New Course}

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 10am–12pm

Tanzanian-British novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah received the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature "for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents." Born in 1948 to an Arab family in the east African Sultanate of Zanzibar, he was a teenager when a coup led by anti-Arab leftists overthrew the Arab rulers in 1964, leading to political upheaval and the persecution of Arab citizens. He fled to England where he eventually received his PhD in English at the University of Kent in 1982 and taught there until his retirement in 2017. In this course, we read two short stories and three of his ten novels: Memory of Departure, Pilgrims Way, and Paradise. These works explore themes of loss, memory, alienation, racism, and sexual awakening.

REG# 392372 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Current Events: Understanding Our World

SESSION A (Online): 8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 10am–12pm

SESSION B (In Person): 8 Thursdays, June 29–August 17; 10am–12pm

This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd, and many more that the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard on the events of today.

SESSION A:

REG# 392095 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

SESSION B:

REG# 392096 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Room 121ABC.

Reel Dilemmas

3 Thursdays, June 29–July 13, 1–4pm; 2 Thursdays, July 20–27; 1–4:30pm

“The play’s the thing wherein to catch the conscience of the king,” Hamlet said. This course constitutes first viewing a film—the screenplay actualized—and then addressing the existential dilemma put before us in the work—the flesh and blood human situation in which the characters find themselves. We break the film down, analyze how it uses the verbal, visual, and visceral art forms in presenting our dilemma. Films this quarter include: The Constant Gardener (2005), The Conversation (1974), The Mission (1986), The English Patient (1996), and Shadowlands (1993). The instructor requests that no reviews or articles concerning the films be read beforehand, as it would affect seeing the films with the openness and freshness which art asks of us. We don’t want to lose that wonderful experience.

REG# 392374 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Room 114.

Undelivered: The Speeches That Were Never Given {New Course}

8 Sundays, July 9–September 10 (no meetings Aug 13, Sep 3); 12–2pm

For almost every delivered speech, there exists an undelivered opposite. These “second speeches” provide alternative histories of what could have been if not for schedule changes, changes of heart, or momentous turns of events. In this course, we examine notable speeches that were never delivered, disclosing what could have been if history had gone down a different path. The suggested book is Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History, by Jeff Nussbaum, senior speechwriter for President Joe Biden. These never-heard speeches include Dwight Eisenhower’s apology for a D-Day failure, Richard Nixon’s refusal to resign the presidency, and Hillary Clinton’s acceptance for a 2016 victory. Examining the content of these speeches and the context of the historic moments that almost came to be, Nussbaum considers not only what they tell us about the past, but also what they can inform us about our present.

REG# 392016 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Joan Crawford: Not the Girl Next Door {New Course}

7 Tuesdays, July 11–August 22; 1–3:45pm

Born Lucille Fay LeSueur in humble surroundings, Joan Crawford began her professional career as a dancer, and in a shining example of art imitating life, rose from rags to riches to become one of the most powerful forces in Hollywood in an otherwise man's world. In many of her roles, she dominated the leading male character just as she did in life, and began to epitomize the modern woman. In this course, we view and assess her work in seven of her most iconic films. She played a flapper in Our Dancing Daughters (1928), the film that first catapulted her to stardom, and she was part of the first star-studded ensemble to ever grace the silver screen in Grand Hotel (1932). Thirteen years later, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in the mother-daughter melodrama, Mildred Pierce (1945). She played a gangster's moll in the film noir, The Damned Don't Cry (1950), an unknowing victim of a psychotic killer in the suspense thriller, Sudden Fear (1952), the strong-willed saloonkeeper in the cult western, Johnny Guitar (1954), and the put-upon invalid sister of Bette Davis—her real-life nemesis—in the Grand Guignol psychological thriller, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962).

REG# 392376 | INSTRUCTOR: Mark Richman

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, Room 114.

Myth, Mystery, and Murder: The JFK Assassination at 60 {New Course}

6 Mondays, July 31–September 11, (no meeting September 4); 6:30–8:30pm

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy—the most public murder in U.S. history—remains a tangled web of facts and confusion. Despite several high-level investigations, the majority of Americans reject the official findings of the Warren Commission. In this course, we investigate the event, the industry of conspiracy theories it spawned (long before the internet), and how the failure to arrive at a broadly accepted consensus of responsibility for the murder of a president laid the foundations for a deep distrust of the institutions essential to the vitality of American democracy.

REG# 392371 | INSTRUCTOR: Kurt Hohenstein

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Ways of Looking at Contemporary Art

6 Thursdays, August 10–September 14; 1–3:30pm

This course offers the opportunity to gather together and engage with contemporary art, as well as each other. Our conversations include the discussion of materials—perception and interpretation of abstract, figurative, and performative projects—all while considering the time and place of its making. Through field trips to museums and galleries, we cultivate how to look at and appreciate the art of our time.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 392375 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Cohen

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 114A (Aug 10 and Sep 14); Field Trips (Aug 17–Sep 7) TBD.

Foreign Languages

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE

OLLI at UCLA offers courses in French and Spanish at several levels. Language courses are discussion-heavy, and members should be ready to participate. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Spanish I for Everyday Life

8 Tuesdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4); 10am–12pm

Gain the essential tools to survive in situations in which Spanish must be used. Learn essential vocabulary to communicate in everyday life. This course is intended for students who have not had a great deal of exposure to the language.

Our Spanish I–IV courses teach you the grammar and vocabulary foundation needed to read and write in Spanish. Students will receive some lecture as well as be assigned short readings in Spanish. We offer these courses on an annual cycle: Spanish I is offered in the summer, Spanish II is offered in the fall, Spanish III is offered in the winter, and Spanish IV or Literary Spanish is offered in the spring.

REG# 392381 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $135 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

High-Level Spanish Conversation

8 Tuesdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4); 1–3pm

This conversation course is for more advanced Spanish speakers who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students improve their spoken Spanish through interpretation, imagination, and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups in front of the class in order to improve vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions. Students who have completed Spanish IV or Literary Spanish are at the appropriate fluency level for this course.

REG# 392696 | INSTRUCTOR: Emilia Chuquin

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

French Conversation II: High Intermediate

8 Tuesdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4); 6:30–8:30pm

Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just having fun. Homework assignments are oral exercises on specified topics that students prepare during the week, then share with the whole class.

REG# 392382 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

French Conversation I: Low Intermediate

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 6:30–8:30pm

Designed for students who have had one year of French, this course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just having fun. Homework assignments include oral exercises on specified topics. Students prepare their discussion points during the week and share with the whole class.

REG# 392383 | INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Gooley

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Real Life Spanish Conversation I

8 Thursdays, June 29–August 17; 10am–12pm

This course provides a comfortable space for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects vocabulary or grammar as needed. This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required.

REG# 392384 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Real Life Spanish Conversation II

8 Thursdays, June 29–August 17; 1–3pm

This course provides a comfortable space for students with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Students respond to prompts provided by the instructor, while their peers ask follow-up questions or make comments, all in Spanish. The instructor facilitates the conversations and corrects language as needed, while also introducing more advanced grammar and vocabulary skills. This course is intended for intermediate Spanish speakers; students approaching fluency are encouraged to take our High-Level Spanish Conversation course.

REG# 392385 | INSTRUCTOR: Susan McMillen Villar

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Creativity, Games & Movement

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE

These courses are interactive; members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Drawing is a Feeling, Part II: Exploring Light, Shade, and Shadow

6 Tuesdays, June 27–August 8 (no meeting July 4); 1–3:30pm

In this course, we investigate representational picture-making by exploring light, shade, and shadow. The instructor and students interact during class sessions, drawing together, sharing, and discussing individual processes. We draw the objects and spaces that surround us—things we see every day. Guest artists present and discuss their work, and museum and gallery educators, curators, and directors present virtual tours of relevant exhibitions. Drawing materials include drawing pads, HB to 6B drawing pencils, charcoal pencils/sticks, Micron pens, and sumi/India ink and brush.

REG# 392389 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Beth Cohen

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Qigong for a Healthy Body and Peaceful Mind

5 Tuesdays, June 27–August 1 (no meeting July 4); 1:30–3pm

Qigong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. In this course, we practice with a Broad Prescription Qigong (BPQ) set of movements, using simple standing or seated postures, body movements, and harmonized breath to increase the body’s natural energy flow and fill the energy centers in the body with viral life force, or Qi.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 392377 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

Beginning Gentle Yoga

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 1–2:30pm

This is a slow meditative course, intended for those with little or no experience, or with physical limitations. We integrate awareness of breath with gentle movement to facilitate a feeling of wholeness, well-being, and joy. Mats are required.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 393080 | INSTRUCTOR: Doug Dee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Life Stories that Stir the Soul

8 Wednesdays, June 28–August 16; 1–3pm

As we travel along life's path, our stories are the most precious gifts we can pass on. In this course, students are encouraged to write stories that have affected their hearts. Be they funny or sad, about good times or bad, each student has an opportunity to share a new short story every week. Write a story about the one that got away, or the one you decided to stay with. Write about the lessons you learned, the dinners you burned, or what you did when you came to a particular fork in your road.

This course has required weekly writing assignments. Students must meet weekly deadlines in order to receive instructor feedback and participate in group storytelling sessions.

REG# 392387 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Traditional Tai Chi

6 Thursdays, June 29–August 3; 1:30–3pm

Tai chi is well-known for bringing the mind, body, and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury, and promote good health. This peaceful martial art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress, and enhance flexibility along with promoting overall wellness. The steps are soft and the slow movements are simple. The postures and movements accord with the principles of yin and yang and build an intimate awareness with one’s natural internal and external energy, building a great sense of inner peace. Each week, a new tai chi posture is introduced, followed by a 50-minute tai chi flow sequence. In this course, we learn how to open the body’s energy pathways and prepare for proper tai chi form training.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 392386 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119.

Intermediate Yoga

8 Thursdays, June 29–August 17; 6:30–8pm

This is a nurturing Hatha flow course intended for those with foundational experience practicing yoga. Meditation and yoga nidra will be integrated into our practice to enhance relaxation, renewal, and connecting to our true nature. Mats are required. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 393078 | INSTRUCTOR: Doug Dee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

REMOTE: Zoom information is emailed to students two days before the course begins.

Beginning Mah-Jongg

6 Wednesdays, July 5–August 9; 10am–12pm

Mah-Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago. It was brought to the West in the 1920s, and is played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles and thus call “Mah-Jongg" ends the game, whereupon tiles are scored, and a winner is declared. This course introduces the beginner to the basic rules and simple strategies. Learn to play this enjoyable, social, and thought-provoking game! The first two class meetings are mandatory.

Every student will need to purchase the 2023 Mah-Jongg card from the National MahJongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card for $15.00 is preferred.

REG# 392609 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A.

Intermediate Mah-Jongg

6 Wednesdays, July 5–August 9, 1–3pm

Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include: better understanding of reading the Mah-Jongg card, developing strategies for choosing the hand of play, strategies for defensive play, and increasing the speed of play. There is plenty of time to practice all of these skills and have a great time.

Every student will need to purchase the 2023 Mah-Jongg card from the National MahJongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card for $15.00 is preferred.

REG# 392610 | INSTRUCTOR: Orna Manavi

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave, Room 119A.

Beginning Bridge, Part I

8 Mondays, July 17–September 11 (no meeting September 4); 1–3pm

The game of bridge combines partnership and social elements with challenging and infinitely varied mental stimulation. Scientific studies have shown the mental exercise afforded by bridge can even help ward off dementia while still being a lot of fun. This course introduces the language of bidding and the basics of card play, all with the end goal of being able to sit down in a foursome and play hands of bridge on your own. From people who have never played the game before to those interested in a refresher, this course gets you started in playing one of the most challenging and rewarding games there is.

REG# 392954 | INSTRUCTOR: Dawn Lee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A.

Beginning Bridge, Part II {New Course}

8 Tuesdays, July 18–September 5; 1–3pm

This course follows Beginning Bridge, Part I, which introduces students to playing a hand and bidding a hand. In Part II, we pick up where we left off and continue to build on our knowledge base and develop our skills. We continue our competitive bidding skills, learn takeout doubles and two commonly used and important conventions: Stayman and Jacoby transfers. We practice our tools of promotion, developing long suits, finessing, and ruffing when in a suit contract. If time permits, we learn preemptive bidding.

Students enrolling in this course must have taken Beginning Bridge, Part 1, or the equivalent, or have instructor approval.

REG# 392953 | INSTRUCTOR: Dawn Lee

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A.

iPhone Photography Advanced Workshop: Creating Works of Art {New

Course}

7 Mondays, July 24–September 11 (no meeting September 4); 10am–12pm

In this advanced workshop, we review lighting, composition, and the iPhone’s camera functions in order to take well-exposed, sharp pictures. We study well-known photographers—such as nature photographer Galen Rowell, portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh, and street photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson—to understand how they conceived, composed, and created their art. We also explore phone apps like Waterlogue, Da Vinci, and Op Art to enhance and creatively change our original work. We then apply what we learn and take our photographic work to the next level. This is an interactive class; each week you are given an assignment which is critiqued the following week.

REG# 392470 | INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Demsky

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $80 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $40

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 119A.

Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities

OLLI at UCLA members have access to a selection of unique leadership & volunteer opportunities within UCLA. New opportunities are shared via email as they arise.

Leadership Opportunities

OLLI Advisory Board - Led by the OLLI Director, the Advisory Board is dedicated to supporting the mission and values of the OLLI program as outlined by the Osher Foundation. Advisory Board members meet throughout the year to provide feedback on strategic initiatives and to review scholarship applications. Appointment to the advisory board is by invitation only, but requests to join will be reviewed by any member who has been in the program over 5 years.

Curriculum Committee - Curriculum committee members support program development by identifying new potential instructors and topics, sharing highlights from OLLI courses, and promoting the OLLI program. To be eligible for the curriculum committee, you must have been an OLLI member for at least 2 years and complete a brief interview.

To learn more about serving on a committee, please email osher@uclaextension.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities (remote & in-person options)

Friends of Extension – OLLI members are eligible to join the Friends of Extension volunteer program. These volunteers provide services to UCLA Extension such as checking in students for courses, being a virtual teacher's assistant for OLLI Zoom courses, and helping with any special events. For more information about the Friends of Extension, please contact Jan Woo at jwoo@unex.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-1024.

Generation Xchange Program (GenX) – A partnership between the UCLA Department of Medicine and the L.A. Unified School District that brings retired adults into K-3 classrooms to help children achieve academic success. The mission is to promote greater health and wellness outcomes in at-risk older adults, while simultaneously supporting greater academic and behavioral outcomes for children in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. For more information, contact D'Ann Morris, Associate Director at dmmorris@mednet.ucla.edu or leave a voicemail for the UCLA Division of Geriatrics (310) 825-8253 and a team member will contact you.

OLLI at UCLA Giving

Thank you to all the donors and friends of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA, without whom the OLLI program would not be possible. We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for your continued support.

OLLI at UCLA depends on private contributions from caring individuals like you to keep our program running and thriving. Your investment in OLLI at UCLA ensures that our high quality courses continue to enrich the lives of adults throughout Los Angeles.

As we prepare for the future, we rely on individual donations from members and non-members who believe in the transformative work of lifelong learning. You can help support the continuation and growth of the OLLI at UCLA program by making a tax-deductible donation of any size to our scholarship fund or support fund.

Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship provides members who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to lifelong learning a free year of Plus OLLI membership. A donation to the OLLI scholarship fund means we can award a greater number of scholarships every quarter.

OLLI Support Fund

Membership dues and course fees only cover a percentage of program costs. A donation to the OLLI support fund ensures that we can continue to provide excellence in programming, instruction, and service.

Help us reach our $30,000 annual fundraising goal. Gifts can be made online at: giving.ucla.edu/SupportOsher.

For questions about giving to OLLI at UCLA or to send a gift by mail, contact UCLA Extension’s Office of Development by email at gramirez@support.ucla.edu or call at (310) 206-6410.

Instructors

SUMMER 2023

James Aldinger, former two-term mayor of Manhattan Beach; designed and built satellites for 30+ years for Hughes Aircraft Company (later Boeing).

Samuel Barnes, Director of Tai Chi Works Studio and the Qigong Healing Institute; a master teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong, Hsing I, Bagua and meditation for over 42 years.

Shelley R. Bonus, writer, astronomical historian, content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, CoolCosmos, and telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.

Sharon Boorstin, former contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel; has written for Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel; author of the memoir/cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship.

Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque, UCLA Extension Spanish Instructor.

Deborah Beth Cohen, PhD in Culture and Performance, UCLA; artist; designer; educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA) for 21 years.

Lujira Cooper, African American 75-yearold lesbian activist who lives on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York

Carlo Coppola, PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Chicago; published author, editor, critic, world literature teacher and translator of poetry and fiction from South Asian literatures.

Vincent Coppola, PhD in Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in film and theater arts, UCLA.

Jared Day, PhD; taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University; expertise in US political, urban, and cultural history, and world history from the 15th century to the present.

Douglas Dee, Lyengar Yoga teacher in Los Angeles and Santa Monica for more than 20 years.

Ellen Demsky, award-winning event and portrait photographer and photography instructor; current National Duathlon (bike and run) champion and winner of the LA Marathon for her age group.

Brandy French, PhDs in English and psychoanalysis, who has been an assistant professor of English at Yale, a playwright and screenwriter, and a psychoanalyst in private practice. More than 60 of her short stories have been published by literary journals and anthologies.

Eyassu Gayim, JD, adjunct faculty, Political Science Department, SDSU; former human rights instructor, University of Helsinki; former visiting scholar, UCLA, UCSD, USD, and California Western School of Law

Ruth Anne Gooley, PhD in French Language and Literature, UCLA

Myrna Hant, PhD; Former Research Scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA.

Phyllis K. Herman, PhD in history of religion, UCLA; professor of religious studies at CSUN with a focus on South Asia; coeditor ofThe Constant and Changing Face of the Goddess: Goddess Traditions in Asia.

Kurt Hohenstein, PhD, MA, JD, former associate professor of History at Winona State University; independent historian for the SEC Historical Society; author of Coining Corruption: The Making of the American Campaign Finance System and The Rules of the Game: Simple Truths Learned from Little League.

Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Dawn Lee, MIM, bridge instructor at Beverly Hills Bridge Club, Jonathan Club, and the American Contract Bridge League. She has been a bridge instructor for more than 40 years, has the highest ACBL Best Practices accreditation, and holds the rank of Ruby Life Master.

Orna Manavi, DC, Mah-Jongg instructor who has conducted Mah-jongg games for teams of beginners, intermediate, and advanced players.

Roy Meals, MD, UCLA Clinical professor of Orthopedics. He has a lifelong interest in teaching and particularly in making difficult concepts approachable and comprehensible. His latest book is Muscle, The Gripping Story of Strength and Movement.

Andrew Muson, Juilliard-trained, musician, composer, and producer who has recorded gold and platinum albums, TV themes, and film scores. He’s appeared on stages from Carnegie Hall to Montreux with artists including James Taylor, The Manhattan Transfer, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono, and Albert King.

Natalie Operstein, PhD, Linguistics, UCLA.

Alan Perper, founding member of VoteAsIf. org, former high school teacher; currently teaches citizenship classes in accordance with standards taught by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.

Alex Pirolini, PhD in American film history, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian and The Cinema of Preston Sturges and has written numerous articles, essays, and film reviews for various publications

Mark Richman, MM in Piano, Juilliard School of Music; prize-winning concert pianist; lecturer at CSUN; member of the artist-faculty of Junior Chamber Music; formerly visiting lecturer in music at UCLA.

Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in organ performance, MA in musicology. In addition to pursuing dual DMA and PhD degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA, she is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.

Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University; graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York, and graduate studies in architectural history at USC.

Ryan Shiotsuki, PhD in musicology; lecturer in musicology, UCLA and Chapman University.

Maria Siciliano, MPA, Harvard University; MS in gerontology, USC; principal and founder, Gerontology in Action

Steve Sohmer, PhD; student of the Holocaust for the past 17 years. His research has taken him to Nuremberg, Berlin, Dachau, Auschwitz, Ravensbruck, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, and the Deutsche Kinemathek.

Lee Scott Theisen, PhD, American history, Latin American history and art at University of Arizona; lecturer on film and food culture with expertise on chocolate

Thomas Trudgeon, MFA in acting and performance pedagogy from CSULB; faculty lecturer with CSULB, where he has taught introduction to acting, preparing for the profession, and advanced acting classes.

Susan McMillen Villar, PhD in Hispanic and Luso literatures, languages, cultures, and linguistics; retired director of Spanish and Portuguese language instruction, University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Edward Watts, PhD in History from Yale University, Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair and the Chair of the History Department at UCSD. He is the author of six books and the editor of five others including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell into Tyranny (Basic Books, 2018).

Richard Zimmer, PhD, Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Neurosciences Program, and Brain Research Institute UCLA.

Katherine E. Zoraster, MA; adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College , CSU Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts

General Information & Policies

OLLI membership is required to enroll in courses.

> Guests must receive permission to attend classes.

> Auditing is not allowed.

> Membership is not transferable to a family member or friend.

> UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or OLLI membership.

> Many OLLI courses have limited enrollment, so early enrollment is advised.

> Students must be age 50 or greater to become OLLI members.

OLLI Scholarship Program

OLLI at UCLA offers a limited amount of scholarships each year to current and prospective members who demonstrate financial need. Please visit uclaextension.edu/olli-membership to download a scholarship application or email osher@uclaextension.edu to request a copy.

Refund Policy

Refund requests will be accepted through the close of business on the final refund date, which is printed on your enrollment receipt. A $30 administrative fee is withheld from each refund request. OLLI membership dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Taste of Osher course fees are non-refundable.

Contact the OLLI office: Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm

Phone: (310) 206-2693

Email: osher@uclaextension.edu

Course information is sent to students two days before the start date. Students who enroll into a course on or after the first day should contact the OLLI office to request a copy of the course information.

Remote courses can be accessed by logging into my.uclaextension.edu (Canvas).

To contact registration: (310) 825-9971 ext. 601

To request a refund:

Email: refunds@uclaextension.edu

Parking Options

In Westwood, a variety of public parking lots and metered parking is available throughout the village. Please expect daily parking costs to range from $5-$12 depending on time and day.

Mass Transit Information

For detailed information on bus service to Westwood Village, visit metro.net, bigbluebus.com, or culvercity.org.

In accordance with UCLA Extension policy, service dogs will need to be registered with UCLA Extension’s Services for Students with Disabilities Office. You are allowed to attend your first class meeting with your service dog, but will not be able to attend any future meetings until you are registered with the UCLA Extension Disabilities Office.

“Under ADA Revised Requirements of September 2010, only dogs can serve as service animals. Further, a service animal is a dog that is trained to perform special tasks for a person with a disability. They are working animals, not pets. A dog whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support will not qualify as a service animal under the ADA.”

Please contact Pam Head, the coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities Office, at (310) 825-0183 to begin and complete the process to have your service dog registered.

UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). We offer courses evenings and weekends in Westwood and Downtown L.A., plus online classes available around the globe. Courses range from business, arts, engineering, and IT, to entertainment studies, public policy, public health, the humanities, and more. Explore UCLA Extension at uclaextension.edu

The Bernard Osher Foundation

With an endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation, UCLA Extension joins universities across the United States at the forefront of a national initiative to provide learning opportunities to serve the intellectual and cultural needs of older adults.

OLLI Membership & Enrollment Form

SPRING 2023

Joining OLLI is easy. Choose one of the options below.

1. OLLI Basic Membership: Basic members enroll at regular course fees.

2. OLLI Plus Membership: Plus members enroll at significantly reduced course fees.

To Enroll

Online: uclaextension.edu/osher By Phone: (310) 825-9971 ext. 601

By Mail: UCLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901

SSN*

Name

Mailing Address

Daytime Phone Number Birth Date (mo/day/yr)**

OLLI Basic Membership (lasts 1 year)

OLLI Plus Membership (lasts 1 year)

CHECK enclosed payable to: The Regents of UC

Note: There is a $30 charge for returned checks. A $30 administrative fee is withheld from each course for which you request a refund unless the course is canceled, discontinued, rescheduled, or has a special refund policy. Memberships are nonrefundable.

Charge American Express Discover MasterCard

Account Number Expiration Date (mo/yr)

Authorizing Signature

Billing Address if Different from Above

Name As It Appears on Card

*Your Social Security number (SSN) is required by federal law to enable filing of information returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you do not choose to provide us with your Social Security number, you will be permitted to enroll; however, UCLA Extension will not be able to provide the IRS with evidence of fee payment that might entitle you to tax credits available under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

**You must be 50 years or above to join OLLI. UCLA Extension’s Senior Citizen Discount does not apply to OLLI courses or membership. Date of birth is used to verify eligibility.

In accordance with applicable federal laws and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to Office of Registrar, UCLA Extension, Dept. K, Box 24901, Los Angeles, CA 90024-0901; Voice/TDD: (310) 825-8845. For information on services for students with disabilities, or questions about accessibility, please call (310) 825-7851 (voice or TTY).

† Discount code available on most classes at least 30 days before course start date.