Osher (OLLI) Summer 2024 Schedule of Courses & Events

Schedule of Courses & Events Summer 2024

How to find us…

HHUCLA 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 $3–$22 depending on time and day. For additional parking options in Westwood, go to www.uclaextension.edu/oshermap.

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

TASTE OF OSHER SOUTH BAY, page 9

SPECIAL PROGRAMS, page 10

LECTURE COURSES, page 12

DISCUSSION GROUPS, page 20

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, page 24

CREATIVITY, GAMES & MOVEMENT, page 26

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, page 32

GIVING, page 33

INSTRUCTORS, page 34

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES, page 38

OLLI MEMBERSHIP & ENROLLMENT FORM, page 39

OLLI at UCLA Summer 2024 Offerings

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All course times are Pacific Time Zone.

Courses are subject to change. Please visit uclaextension.edu/ollicourses or call (310) 206-2693 for the most up-to-date course listings.

Taste of Osher

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

Baguazhang

(Bagua): History, Philosophy and Practical Movements {New Course}

Monday, June 24, 1–3 p.m.

Monks and nuns of the high-mountain Chinese monasteries used the practice of walking in circles to assist them in their devotional practices. From these practices over several thousand years, Baguazhang, or Bagua, was developed as an internal martial art that is uniquely healing and balancing for the body and mind. In this course, we explore its history, philosophy and practical movements while comparing it to Tai Chi, Qigong and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices.

REG# 397961 | INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Barnes

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

Introduction to the Art of Magic {New Course}

Wednesday, June 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Explore the fascinating world of magic guided by an experienced performer. In this course, we learn the definition of magic, explore techniques used by renowned magicians, watch a live magic performance and master a beginner-level trick to amaze your friends and family.

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

REG# 398168 | INSTRUCTOR: Garret Camilleri

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

The Art and Times of Édouard Manet {New Course}

{UCLAxOpen}

Wednesday, June 26, 1–4 p.m.

Édouard Manet was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism and one of the first 19th century artists to paint modern life. His work, focusing on capturing the immediacy of the modern world, was seen as a challenge to the constraints of the French Academy of Fine Arts and became an inspiration for a young generation of rebellious artists who would become known as the Impressionists. In this course, we look at his art, the controversy associated with it and how he both influenced and was influenced by Impressionism.

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

REG# 397942 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $0 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $0

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

Women who Misbehave: Gertrude Bell {New Course}

Friday, June 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Gertrude Bell (1868–1926) was an English writer, traveler, political officer, administrator and archaeologist. In this course, we discover why she is known as the female Lawrence of Arabia, and how she became the most powerful woman in the British Empire and the driving force behind the creation of Iraq. We look at her involvement in World War I, the 1919 Paris Conference, the 1921 Cairo Conference and more.

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

REG# 397959 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

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

The Severan Dynasty and Rome's first African Emperor {New Course}

Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Until 193 CE, all Roman emperors had been born in Europe. The Severan dynasty, begun by the African-born Septimius Severus and continued by relatives of African and Syrian descent, represented the first time that the empire was ruled by Romans who looked different and worshipped differently from the Italians who built it. In this course, we explore how the Severan dynasty took power and the challenges its emperors faced when they ruled a fast-changing Roman world.

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

REG# 397573 | INSTRUCTOR: Ed Watts

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

Yiddish Bingo

Tuesday, July 16, 1–3 p.m.

Yiddish is a uniquely descriptive, expressive, fun and amusing language. In this course, we use Yiddish words and expressions to play the board game Bingo.

REG# 397976 | INSTRUCTOR: Marganit Lish

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

Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts of the Italian Renaissance

{New Course}

Monday, August 5, 1–3 p.m.

The rebirth of the arts during the Renaissance period gave rise to sumptuous commissions by prosperous families. Archeological excavations of Ancient Greece and Rome, financed by merchants, greatly influenced the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance. As Italy became the cultural center of Europe and the cradle of the new ideas of humanism in the Renaissance, its wealthy families supported fine and decorative arts in the creation of opulent interiors. In this course, we explore the splendid art, magnificent architecture and luxurious decorative arts that graced the churches and palazzos of the Italian Renaissance.

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

REG# 397584 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

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

Victorian Weirdness {New Course}

Monday, August 12, 1–3 p.m.

The Victorian Era was filled with rapidly changing social mores, a fascination with death and the occult, a desire to travel to exotic locales and an interest in both historicism and modern technology. From over-decorated interiors to hair sculptures to poisonous wallpaper, this course takes you on a fascinating tour through the art, architecture and design of this period. We also experience a curious, headshaking and sometimes shocking glimpse into the life of Victorian society as we view some of the odd collections of the Victorians.

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

REG# 397599 | INSTRUCTOR: Eleanor Schrader

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

American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Works

Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

People who wish to naturalize as U.S. citizens must pass a citizenship test, which includes civics questions about American government. Imagine having to take a government civics test every year 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 co-equal branches of government, the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and information about your congressional representatives; this course aims to clarify everything you need to know about the Electoral College, gerrymandering and more.

This course uses the Hybrid 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# 397977 | INSTRUCTOR: Alan Perper

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

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center, 10920 Lindbrook Dr, Room 211

Taste of Osher South Bay

COURSES OFFERED IN UCLA’S SOUTH BAY CAMPUS

UCLA’s new satellite campus consists of a 24.5-acre main campus high on a bluff in Rancho Palos Verdes, close to the Pacific Ocean. Parking is free.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Understanding a Species Endangered Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wolves have had a long and contradictory association with humans—targeted by hunters and conservationists alike, and simultaneously despised, mythologized and admired. In this course, we review the effects of the wolf’s near eradication and subsequent reintroduction, particularly in Yellowstone National Park. We examine modern pack migration into Oregon and California and wolf patterns in relation to global warming trends and the Federal Endangered Species Act. We also discuss the evolution of wolves in relation to dogs, wolf-human interaction and wolf biochemistry.

REG# 398628 | INSTRUCTOR: Keith L Klein

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, Building 6, View Room

30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Yoga and the Expressive Arts: Developing Our Practice

Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This workshop fosters exploration, discovery, healing, celebration and community. We begin with gentle Hatha yoga, including visualization and relaxation, followed by creative drawing, expressive movement and writing, with all forms encouraged, including poems, songs, stories, journals and streams of consciousness.

REG# 398630 | INSTRUCTOR: Mona Wells

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, Building 6, View Room

30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Rise of an American Supercity: Los Angeles, Long Beach, and the South Bay After World War II {New Course}

Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

By the end of World War II, Los Angeles had emerged as one of the country’s most important cities. In this course, we connect this metropolitan growth with parallel mid-century expansion in Long Beach and peninsula communities. With close attention to cultural and demographic change, we also explore the area’s colorful oil tycoons, bootleggers, film stars and real estate magnates, as well as the "Rosie the Riveter'' archetype housewives who were responsible for significant wartime production.

REG# 398637 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, Building 6, View Room

30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

An Introduction to Drones: Practical and Ethical Considerations {New Course}

Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The drone, defined as an aircraft navigated separately from onboard pilots or crew, was originally developed in the 20th century for military tasks considered excessively dull or dangerous. Recent technological developments, however, have greatly expanded the purposes of drone operation and increased non-military uses while raising new privacy and safety concerns. This course explores the history, physics, policies and ethics of personal drone operation, while offering observable demonstrations for a technology that is altering fields such as healthcare, criminal justice, fire prevention and more.

REG# 398632 | INSTRUCTOR: Keith L Klein

IN-PERSON: UCLA South Bay Campus, Building 6, View Room

30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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, for any updates.

OLLI Video Library {Summer 2024 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, the “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# 397993 | Once enrolled, wait 24 hours, then log into Canvas at my.uclaextension.edu.

Reading and Acting "The Shoemaker's Holiday" by Thomas Dekker

8 Wednesdays, June 25–August 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Thomas Dekker was a well-known playwright and pamphleteer in London, and a contemporary of William Shakespeare. He was involved in at least 42 plays during his career, frequently as a collaborator or reviser, but much of his writing has been lost. Of the nine surviving plays that are entirely his own work, The Shoemaker's Holiday, is the best known and considered his masterpiece. It is a boisterous comedy about a madcap shoemaker who rises to become Lord Mayor of London and offers vivid and romanticized portrayals of daily life in London around 1600. Each week, we read scenes aloud from this entertaining play (free play script available online) and discuss them. All are welcome; no prior acting experience required.

REG# 397921 | INSTRUCTOR: Steven Moore

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

OLLI Movie Club

3 Wednesdays, June 26, July 24, August 21, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

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 center around story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation and, of course, our personal reactions to the films. Films are announced one week before each meeting. Enroll anytime throughout the quarter to join in on the fun.

REG# 397980 | INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Boorstin

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

UCLA Tour: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

Thursday, August 1, 11 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Join us for a walking tour of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, exclusively for OLLI at UCLA members. Explore a living museum that is home to unique collections of plants from around the world! Learn about the diverse plants and animals that live in this urban oasis, as well as its history and future plans. The tour lasts approximately one hour and picnic tables are available to enjoy lunch afterwards. Trails are unpaved decomposed granite and not suggested for wheelchairs. We meet at the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Please plan to arrive early so you have time to locate us and use the restrooms. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 398701 | INSTRUCTOR: Botanical Garden Staff

IN-PERSON: UCLA Botanical Garden (on campus). Details provided two days before.

Lecture Courses

SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE

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

Shakespeare for Beginners and Experts, Part 4 {New Course}

6 Mondays, June 24–July 29, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest author of plays and poems in the English language. What is not widely recognized is that he wrote for two audiences: playgoers eager for diversion and entertainment, and the thoughtful "wiser sort" concerned with political, cultural, religious and social questions of the day. Shakespeare had a lot to say to both audiences which, in good part, accounts for his timeless popularity. In this course, we read five of his greatest plays in order to discuss and understand them as well-informed lovers of the t heater and poetry. We also sift his writings for the provocative ideas–radical and rebellious ideas–that fired the imagination of the "wiser sort" in Shakespeare’s time and now. We read and discuss the following plays: Comedy of Errors, Cymbeline, Troilus and Cressida, Romeo and Juliet and Othello

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

REG# 397607 | INSTRUCTOR: Steve Sohmer

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

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

The History and Mystery of Color {New Course}

6 Mondays, June 24–July 29, 1–3 p.m.

Artists have used color to create an array of symbolism, emotions and socio-political meanings within their historical context. Additionally, artists have utilized their knowledge of color to portray mood, light, depth and point of view. In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings throughout history to understand their intention and the stories behind them. We look at the various histories of color and their meanings in various societies and cultural contexts, as well as the materials and processes used to make colors.

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

REG# 397581 | 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 Show Must Go On: The Story of Queen {New Course}

8 Mondays, June 24–August 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

There is no other rock band like Queen. They are the only group in history to feature four equally talented songwriters, all of whom wrote at least one top 10 hit. They were the first to integrate elements of opera, musicals and other genres uncommon in rock music into their compositions. They even built some of their own gear, which helped define the band's sound. There are so many elements that make the band enthralling, but their story is easily the most riveting. In this course, we learn how the band went from humble beginnings to eventually becoming one of the most beloved and successful groups in the world. We explore everything from their musical evolution to their legendary performance at Live Aid to their fascinating personal lives and much more.

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

REG# 398210 | INSTRUCTOR: Max Keller

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

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

Tragedy and Early Modern Opera

6 Tuesdays, June 25–July 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The early modern artists’ ability to masterfully rework traditions of classical and neoclassical tragedy for the operatic stage has produced a number of early European operas that continue to stand the test of time. In this course, we view selected operas from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, focusing our study on the characteristic features of tragedy and its integration. The selected operas include Peri’s Euridice, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, Cavalli’s Giasone, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Charpentier’s Médée, Handel’s Rinaldo and Rameau and Pellegrin's Hippolyte et Aricie. We also consider other short musical examples to better our understanding of the resulting genre.

REG# 397609 | INSTRUCTOR: Anahit Rostomyan

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

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

All in the Decade {New Course}

7 Tuesdays, June 25–August 6, 1–3 p.m.

In the nine decades that make up the history of television, none involved more change to the business and its programming than the 1970s. Dramas turned dark. Comedies turned serious. Movies and miniseries smashed taboos. Conventions were overturned. Representation soared. Reality programming arrived. Sports in prime time, and HBO and Showtime were born. Controversy was often as explosive as some of the ratings. Television, in other words, got real, because a rapidly changing America demanded it. In this course, we explore what 1970s television explored—realism, feminism, individualism, commercialism and escapism. From projects like All in the Family, Roots, and MASH; to people like Lorne Michaels, Fred Silverman, Norman Lear and Richard Pryor; and to industry issues like The Family Viewing Hour, The Kojak Trial and HBO v. The FCC; we examine seventy things that turned one decade into a prime-time revolution.

This course uses the Hybrid 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# 397889 | INSTRUCTOR : Jim McKairnes

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $125 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $37

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

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121C

Religions of India

8 Wednesdays, June 26–August 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Most Westerners do not realize that several religions originated in India in addition to Hinduism: Buddhism, Jainism and the Sikh tradition. In this course, we discuss how so many religions born in the same place interact with each other. We also look at how they have dealt with the introduction of the three major Western religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

This course uses the Hybrid 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# 397611 | INSTRUCTOR: Phyllis Herman

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

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

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 113

Cosmology, Astronomy and Space Exploration in the News

8 Wednesdays, June 26–August 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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 Jupiter's ice-covered moon, Europa and more.

REG# 397658 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

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

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

On the Road {New Course}

6 Thursdays, June 27–August 15 (no meeting July 4 & August 1) / June 27, July 11, August 8 & 15, 1–3:30 p.m.; July 18 & 25, 1–4 p.m.

Road movies have always defied strict classification. Loosely defined as narratives of characters traveling on a journey of self-discovery, these films often encompass a blend of literary and cinematic genres, including coming-of-age novels, buddy movies and picaresque tales. In this course, we screen and discuss six road movies that highlight the difficulty of reducing this genre to its lowest common denominator. Whether they adopt the style of a classic film noir (Detour, 1945) or venture into counterculture escapades (Easy Rider, 1969), these films use the journey to shine a spotlight on issues of cultural identity and socio-political challenges, and capture the zeitgeist of the era in which they were created. Differently from traditional genres, road movies don't rely on a closed set of cultural and moral values, as the road trip can either foster a sense of familial unity (Little Miss Sunshine, 2006) or serve as an escape from suffocating family dynamics (Thelma and Louise, 1991). They can also show the odyssey of a group of individuals trying to survive (O Brother, Where Art Thou?, 2000) or the postmodern journey of a disgruntled hero searching for closure (The Limey, 1999).

REG# 397896 | INSTRUCTOR: Alex Pirolini

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

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

Fascism: Lessons from the Twentieth Century {New Course}

4 Fridays, June 28–July 26 (no meeting July 5), 1–2:30 p.m.

In recent years, concern has grown across the world about a resurgence in fascism in countries as diverse as Hungary, Poland, Brazil, India, Turkey and the United States. Fascist tropes, styles and ideological leanings have burst back into the public square. A new despotism has emerged, using the trappings of democracy to cultivate a mass psychology similar to and yet different from fascism. In this course, we examine four specific cases from the 20th century to better ground participants in how to look at what is happening now. These include Mussolini’s Italy, Hitler’s Germany, Francisco Franco’s Spain and Vichy France.

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

REG# 397913 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $95 | PLUS MEMBER FEE : $28

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

Artistic Rivalries {New Course} {UCLAxOpen}

6 Wednesdays, July 3–August 7, 1–3 p.m.

Artists often work and create together to formulate new styles. Just as often, they compete and respond to each other's work, leading to breakthroughs and new developments. In this course, we begin in the Renaissance with the ideological rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and then between Michelangelo and Raphael. We then move forward in history, exploring different artistic rivalries and how they fueled artistic creation. Other frenemies include JMW Turner and John Constable, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, and Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock.

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

REG# 397941 | INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $0 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $0

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

Looking at Contemporary Art

6 Thursdays, August 1–September 5, 1–3:30 p.m.

Field Trips: August 8, 15, 22, 29

This course offers the opportunity to engage with contemporary art as well as with each other. Our conversations include the discussion of materials, perception and interpretation of abstract, figurative and performative projects, while considering the time and place of its making. Two discussion meetings are held via Zoom, and four meetings consist of field trips to museums and galleries, where we cultivate how to look at and appreciate the art of our time.

Class discussions will be on Zoom and recorded. Field trips will be offsite. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 397660 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Coheni

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

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

Mozart

6 Thursdays, August 6–September 10, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is probably the most famous prodigy in the history of classical music. As early as age five, he was already an accomplished performer on keyboard and violin and began composing music. His musical legacy, however, extends far beyond the mythos of these early years, as he develops into one of the most important composers of the 18th century. This course surveys the works of Mozart in the context of his life and draws connections between his works and a variety of personal and cultural issues.

REG# 397659 | INSTRUCTOR: Anahit Rostomyan

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

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

Experiments in Freedom: The United States and African Americans, 1865–1900 {New Course}

3 Wednesdays, August 14–28, 1–2:30 p.m.

The Reconstruction era was a period in United States history following the American Civil War; dominated by the legal, social and political challenges of abolishing slavery, and reintegrating the former Confederate States of America into the United States. It overlapped with the Gilded Age, which was characterized by rapid economic growth, a flood of immigration and scandalous politics. In this course, we examine the African American experience during the Reconstruction era and the Gilded Age with special focus on federal efforts to empower ex-slaves and formerly enslaved people’s efforts at holding onto their newly emancipated status in the face of implacable southern opposition. This is one of the darker chapters in U.S. history; however, it is also one marked by extraordinary heroism and courage by both blacks and whites who sought an unprecedented social revolution in the former confederate states.

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

REG# 397915 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $25

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

President Andrew Johnson and Impeachment {New Course}

2 Mondays, August 19–26, 1–2:30 p.m.

In this course, we examine the tumultuous time that came in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination when the new president, Andrew Johnson, battled with the Republican majority in Congress for control over Reconstruction policy. Their bitter contest led to the first presidential impeachment in U.S. history, and its course and development reflect on many of the central issues of the day including race, racism, domestic terrorism, the separation of powers and the basic character of our Constitution.

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

REG# 397916 | INSTRUCTOR: Jared Day

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $75 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $22

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

The Birth of Film Noir, Part 2 {New Course}

4 Tuesdays, August 20–September 10, 1–3 p.m.

Post-World War II, America's mood turned increasingly dark, leading to the growing popularity of filmmaking called film noir. Featuring such elements as fatalism, brooding lighting, cynical heroes and duplicitous females, the genre captured growing disenchantment with cultural norms. In this course, we discuss what comprises film noir, from stylistic touches to conflicted stories and characters through such films as Crossfire (1947), Out of the Past (1947), Act of Violence (1948) and Gun Crazy (1950).

REG# 397600 | INSTRUCTOR: Mary Mallory

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

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

The Political Crisis in the Horn of Africa and its Wider Political Ramifications {New Course}

2 Thursdays, September 5–12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The Horn of Africa, which comprises Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan, has significant strategic importance and is the most conflicted part of Africa. In this course, we focus on the dynamics of these countries’ domestic conflicts and how they become regionalized or internationalized. We also discuss the escalating political tension between Ethiopia and its neighbors, potentially destabilizing not just Africa’s Horn but disrupting around onethird of the global trade that passes through the Red Sea. Europe, Asia and the Persian Gulf countries are interconnected by this narrow sea lane which transports more than half a trillion dollars’ worth of goods. Its chokepoints are located on the coasts of Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen, on the other side of the water. It would be naïve to believe that other states, especially Yemen and oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which occupy the eastern shores of the Red Sea, would not intervene when a major war unfolds on their doorsteps.

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

REG# 397899 | INSTRUCTOR: Eyassu Gayim

BASIC MEMBER FEE: $85 | PLUS MEMBER FEE: $25

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. Members enrolled in literature courses are expected to complete reading assignments according to the syllabus to participate fully. OLLI membership is required to enroll in these courses.

Short Stories from India {New Course}

8 Mondays, June 24–September 9 (no meetings July 1, 15; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2), 1–3 p.m.

In this course, we read stories from India that illuminate Indian life during the years before, during and after British colonial rule. One example is Anita Desai’s “Pigeons at Daybreak,” which deals with the power of family and human relationships, particularly the significance of love and care in times of need and ailments. Desai describes her own work as an attempt to reveal “the truth that is nine-tenth of the iceberg . . . submerged beneath the one-tenth visible portion we call Reality.” Another example is Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s “The Interview.” Writing for the New York Times, Pearl K. Bell characterizes Jhabvala as an “affectionately satiric observer of the conflict between traditional passivity and Westernized ambition within those battered by the indifferent tide of change in present-day Indian life.” Class discussion is intended to encourage what David Damrosch called “a back-andforth movement between the familiar and the unfamiliar. A view of the world is always a view from wherever we are, and we inevitably filter what we read through our own experience. But if we don’t impose our expectations on the new work, its distinctive qualities will expand our field of vision.” Course books: Other Voices, Other Vistas: Short Stories from Africa, China, India, Japan and Latin America and Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies.

REG# 397873 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

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

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

The Historical Jesus and the Aftermath

8 Tuesdays, June 25–August 13, 1–3 p.m.

No figure in Western history has been given more print, scholarship or speculation than the person called Jesus. In this course, we explore who or what Jesus was—a Jewish revolutionary, a divine spiritual man, an unlucky artisan, a mythical figure—or perhaps something else altogether. We also examine the consequences that followed his life—the Church, Christianity and Christology—and whether they truly reflect the man. This course is not just a synthesis of what the scholars say, but an investigation that the class takes on in this interactive discussion group. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

REG# 398007 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

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

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

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

They Lived in Squares, Painted in Circles and Loved in Triangles: The Bloomsbury Group, Part 1 {New Course}

8 Wednesdays, June 26–August 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

The title of this course, attributed to the inimitable wit and satirist Dorothy Parker (1893–1967), is a terse, spot-on description of one of the foremost literary-artistic groups, salons and gatherings in western literature and art. In this course, we read Amy Licence’s Living in Squares, Loving in Triangles, which introduces us to the brave, passionate and innovative lives and loves of these remarkable writers, artists and intellectuals (even T. S. Eliot, who popped in occasionally). We also read works by two of the group’s major literary luminaries, Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) and E. M. Forster (1879–1970). Their works include early short stories as well as their masterpiece novels, Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and Forster’s A Passage to India (1924).

REG# 398009 | INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

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

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

Eugene O'Neil, The Man and His Plays

5 Wednesdays, June 26–July 24 / June 26, July 3, 24, 1–4 p.m.; July 10 & 17, 1–4:30 p.m.

This course takes a deep look into the life of Eugene O’Neil and how it influenced his plays, especially his masterpiece about his own life, Long Day’s Journey into Night, as well as The Iceman Cometh and Mourning Becomes Electra, among others. A viewing of the film version of his plays is followed by discussion. Unfortunately, his plays are not available in our area, but the film versions are excellent. It should be very rewarding, as he certainly is one of America’s premier playwrights.

REG# 398026 | INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Coppola

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

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

Current Events: Understanding Our World

8 Thursdays, June 27–August 29 (no meeting July 4 & Aug 1), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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 about the events of today.  This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.

REG# 398011 | INSTRUCTOR: Myrna Hant

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

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

IN-PERSON: UCLA Extension Gayley Center, 1145 Gayley Ave., Room 121ABC

Parables, Part 1: Zen Parables {New Course}

8 Sundays, June 30–August 25 (no meeting July 21), 12–2 p.m.

Zen narratives point to the simple unity of life and have the effect of clearing our fragmented minds so that we can grasp reality and act on it here and now. In this course, we read a variety of traditional Zen parables and stories. Zen parables are longer versions of koans—seemingly paradoxical statements that are designed to prompt self-reflection and self-illumination. There's no one right way to interpret them, no one neat answer to explain them and no ultimate meaning that can be derived. The course book, 108 Zen Parables and Stories (Sacred Wisdom Stories), is organized into three categories: The Art of Zen Teaching, The Art of Zen Living and The Art of Zen Dying, and includes such parables as “Reaching Enlightenment,” “The Value of Silence,” “The Gift of Insults” and “True Giving.” Each story, no matter how short and simple, holds a key to the resolution of timeless problems every person faces.

REG# 397875 | INSTRUCTOR: Leonard Koff

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

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

The Many Faces of Bette Davis {New Course}

7 Tuesdays, July 2–August 13, 1–3:45 p.m.

Bette Davis’s fame was not based on her looks, as she was not considered to be conventionally attractive in her time. Before she made her first film, makeup artist Jack Pierce told her, "Your eyelashes are too short, hair's a nondescript color, mouth's too small, a fat little Dutch girl's face and a neck that's too long." In this course, we discover how Bette Davis rose to become one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history—a true screen legend. And how, at a time when actresses were considered accessories to their male counterparts, she carried virtually every picture herself, and in doing so, helped to redefine what a woman's role was in society. We also look at her persona; although most people think of her as playing overbearing, temperamental and spiteful women, this was not always the case. When most actresses were considered finished by age 30, Bette went on to star in over 90 films, receiving a whopping 11 Oscar nominations for Best Actress, as well as an Emmy. We view and discuss seven films showcasing her immense talent in very diverse roles—a beautiful, albeit spoiled Southern belle in Jezebel (1938); a British monarch in Elizabeth, the Queen (1939); a murderess in The Letter (1940); a renowned author in Old Acquaintance (1943); a vain society woman in Mr. Skeffington (1944); a celebrated actress in All About Eve (1950) and a recluse with a troubled past in Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964).

REG# 397675 | INSTRUCTOR: Mark Richman

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

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

Great Playwrights, Part 1: Plays of Tennessee Williams {New Course}

6 Fridays, August 9–September 13, 1– 3:30 p.m.

Tennessee Williams was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, and, along with his contemporaries Eugene O'Neill and Arthur Miller, he is considered among the three foremost playwrights of 20th century American drama. In this course, we explore his life and examine specific plays, including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie and The Night of the Iguana. We read excerpts from his plays, view portions of staged and televised productions and discuss the themes and impact his works had on a global culture.

REG# 397932 | INSTRUCTOR: Tom Trudgeon

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

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

Foreign Languages

SUMMER 2024 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 1 for Everyday Life

8 Tuesdays, June 25–August 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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# 398031 | 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 25–August 13, 1–3 p.m.

This conversation course is a continuation of either Spanish 4 for Everyday Life or Literary Spanish course and is for those who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students learn to speak Spanish through interpretation, imagination and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups and before the class to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic expressions.

REG# 398033 | 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 2: High Intermediate

8 Tuesdays, June 25–August 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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 include oral exercises on specified topics that students prepare during the week and then share with the whole class.

REG# 398037 | 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 1: Low Intermediate

8 Wednesdays, June 26–August 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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# 398038 | 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 1

8 Thursdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

This course provides a comfortable space for members with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members 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.

Please note: This is not a beginner’s class; some Spanish is required.

REG# 398051 | 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 2

8 Thursdays, June 27–August 22 (no meeting July 4), 1–3 p.m.

This course provides a comfortable space for members with an intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills under an instructor's guidance. Members 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.

Please note: This course is intended for intermediate Spanish speakers; students approaching fluency are encouraged to take our High-Level Spanish Conversation course.

REG# 398052 | 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 2024 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.

Gentle Chair Pilates

8 Mondays, June 24 – August 12, 1–2 p.m.

Pilates is a low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving flexibility, mobility and posture. However, it can be intimidating, especially if one has been inactive or never exercised. In this course, we learn modified Pilates movements while seated in a chair, using a TheraBand (or a towel, belt, strap or scarf), 1–2 lbs. weights (or water bottle, soup cans) and your amazing body.

Always consult a doctor about any pain or injury before engaging in any exercise. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 397920 | INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Cahoon

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

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

Drawing Is a Feeling, Part 2: Exploring Light, Shade, and Shadow

6 Tuesdays, June 25–July 30, 1–3:30 p.m.

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. A virtual studio visit with a guest artist provides additional inspiration. Drawing materials include drawing pads, drawing pencils, HB to 6B, charcoal pencils/sticks, Micron pens, sumi/India ink and brush.

REG# 398053 | INSTRUCTOR: Deborah 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

6 Tuesdays, June 25–July 30, 1:30–3 p.m.

Qigong boosts and improves various bodily functions by cultivating the body's natural energy flow and capacity with simple standing and seated postures, body movements and harmonized breath. The simple movements were developed in China over the last 5000 years to follow the natural flow of the earth's energy and improve the circulation of internal Qi (Chi) from the body and external Qi from nature. In this course, we practice various Broad Prescription Qigong (BPQ) sets of movements. While sitting and standing and using the body movements and harmonized breath-work to increase our body’s natural energy flow, we fill the energy centers in our body with vital life force, or Qi. Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 398054 | 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 26–August 14, 1–2:30 p.m.

This is a slow meditative course, intended for those with little or no yoga experience, or those with physical limitations. In this course, we move into a position slowly, holding the pose for a minute (or several), and then relax for a few breaths before stretching into another posture.

Students must sign a waiver before participating.

REG# 398055 | INSTRUCTOR: Douglas 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 26–August 14, 1–3 p.m.

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 the 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 requires weekly writing assignments. Students must meet weekly deadlines to receive instructor feedback and participate in group storytelling sessions.

REG# 398057 | INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Bonus

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

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

Tai Chi for Anxiety and Better Balance

6 Thursdays, June 27–July 25 (no meeting July 4), 1:30–3 p.m.

Tai chi is well known for bringing the mind, body and spirit together to improve balance, prevent injury and promote good health. This peaceful art helps to clear the mind, reduce stress and enhance flexibility, along with promoting overall wellness. The steps are light, and the slow movements are flowing. The postures and movements harmonize 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. In this course, a new tai chi posture is introduced each week after a warm-up tai chi flow sequence. In the process, we learn how to open and cultivate the body’s energy pathways and prepare for proper tai chi form training, while focusing on improving our balance and cultivating better health.

Students must sign a waiver before participating.

REG# 398059 | 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 27–August 22, (no meeting July 4), 6:30–8 p.m.

This is a nurturing Iyengar yoga course that emphasizes proper body alignment. We move into a position slowly, holding the pose for a minute (or several), and then relax for a few breaths before stretching into another posture. Because all bodies have different weaknesses and strengths, Iyengar Yoga may apply the use of props (wooden blocks, chairs, blankets or belts) to help the body into the correct positions so that one can work in a range of motion that is both safe and effective.

Students must sign a waiver before participation.

REG# 398060 | INSTRUCTOR: Douglas Dee

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

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

The Art of Magic, Part 1 {New Course}

6 Wednesdays, July 3–August 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Delve into the captivating world of magic and mesmerize family members, grandchildren and friends with spellbinding feats using everyday items such as playing cards, coins, scarves, ropes, cups and balls. This course explores the theory, performance and rich history of magic, uncovering its origins, evolution and enduring cultural significance. Through hands-on practice and in-depth discussions, participants master the art of illusion while gaining a deep understanding of its underlying principles and techniques.

Magic tricks will be recorded.

REG# 398075 | INSTRUCTOR: Garret Camilleri

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 Mondays, July 8–August 12, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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 “MahJongg" 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 must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.

REG# 398061 | INSTRUCTOR: Ronni Rice

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

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

Intermediate Mah-Jongg

6 Mondays, July 8–August 12, 1–3:30 p.m.

Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play, have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a 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 these skills and have a great time.

Every student must purchase the current Mah-Jongg card from the National Mah-Jongg League at: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. The large card is preferred.

REG# 398062 | INSTRUCTOR: Ronni Rice

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

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

Beginning Watercolor Painting {New Course}

6 Tuesdays, August 6–September 10, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Watercolor painting is an opportunity to embrace qualities such as curiosity, creativity, playfulness and a sense of wonder. In this course designed for beginners, we approach sketching and painting as a process and practice, rather than as a performance or attempt at perfection. We learn the materials, techniques and vocabulary of watercolor painting, and draw and paint daily in our sketchbook, which hopefully becomes a lifelong hobby. Exercises include observational study with props, still-life, photos and perhaps landscapes emphasizing shape, form, value and color.

Painting materials: Windsor & Newton watercolor 10 or 12 tube set, a portable palette, round brush size 12, a cold press water lock, a cup for water, masking tape and a dry cloth. These are recommended, but you may use what you already have. Details regarding these items will be sent to students one week before class begins.

REG# 398015 | INSTRUCTOR: Shanna Lim

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

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

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 considered for 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 be a currently active OLLI member and have been a member for at least two 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) – GenX is a partnership between the UCLA Department of Medicine and the L.A. Unified School District that brings retired adults into K-5 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 5th 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) 267-5114 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

Instructors

SUMMER 2024

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, a former Contributing Writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel, has written for Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel. She is the author of the memoir and cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship

Bonnie Cahoon has been certified in the Pilates Method for twenty years and is a third-generation classical Pilates instructor. Her master teacher was trained by Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska. Certification included kinesiology, anatomy and 900 hours of apprenticeship

Garret Camilleri, MFA in Performance/ Theater Education, is an educator, actor, director and arts advocate.

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.

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 U.S. political, urban and cultural history, as well as world history from the 15th century to the present.

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

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, is a former Research Scholar at the Center for the Study of Women at 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.

Max Keller, BA in Film Studies, UC Berkeley; avid Beatles fan and researcher; has taught music courses for credit at UC Berkeley

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

Shanna Lim is an illustrator who is currently working as a Background Painter for Disney Consumer Products, which include Cars 3 and other Disney princess books. She also worked as a 3D artist/lighter on the films Lord of the Rings, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon for Dreamworks and Weta

Marganit Lish, CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in Education, University of Judaism

Mary Mallory is a film historian, writer and researcher focusing on Los Angeles and early film history. She is the author of four books, a blogger for the LA Daily Mirror, and a speaker at museums and libraries. She serves on the Hollywood Heritage Museum Board of Directors

Jim McKairnes, MA, a media veteran of 30+ years, including 15 years at CBS Television, is an author and TV historian. He has taught at DePaul University, Temple University and Middle Tennessee State University outside Nashville

Steven Moore, MA in Drama; former Student Advisor in the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television; Instructor for UCLA Extension’s American Language Center (2013 Distinguished Instructor Award).

Alan Perper, a founding member of VoteAsIf.org and 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.

Ronni Rice, a certified instructor with the American Mah-Jongg Instructors Association, has taught hundreds of new players how to play.

Anahit Rostomyan, MMus in Organ Performance, MA in musicology. She is pursuing dual DMA and PhD degrees in these two fields of study at UCLA and is an avid performer of period keyboard instruments.

Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University; completed graduate work in Fine and Decorative Arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York, and graduate studies in Architectural History at USC.

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, is a 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; Chair of the History department at UCSD; editor and author of six books, including Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Basic Books, 2018).

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, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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 $3–$22 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

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

Name

Mailing Address

Daytime Phone Number

Email Address

Birth Date (mo/day/yr)**

1 year)

CHECK enclosed payable to: The Regents of UC

Note: There is a $30 charge for returned checks. For Basic Membership holders, 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.

**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.

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All OLLI Members Enjoy:

• I nvitations to unique programs and activities w ithin the OLLI community.

• A ccess to award-winning instructors and c ompelling courses.

• C onnection with OLLIs across the nation.

• M ultiple, convenient learning locations.

• S pecial discounts in Westwood Village.

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