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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA
70 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA
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Taste of Osher
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These two-hour lectures are open to the public as well as OLLI members. Plus members pay no fee for this course. These oneday courses give people a chance to experience a high quality and enjoyable adventure in learning.
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Nature’s Muse: How Birds Inspired Classical Music Pieces
Nature is arguably the main reason for and source of inspiration in art. Birds, being marvelous creatures, are not surprisingly displayed gener‑ ously in visual arts, but their appearance in music is especially fasci‑ nating. 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 discuss some of the more frequently appearing birds in musical compositions and look at select musical compositions in which they play a significant role.
Reg# 386772 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Friday, 10am‑12pm, June 24 Remote Classroom Please download a free version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/to participate in this course. Visitors not permitted. 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.
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Sharon’s Salon: J. Arch Getty and the Russia-Ukraine War
In late 2021, Russia built up troops and heavy artillery on the border with Ukraine. On Feb. 21, Russia officially recognized the two self‑ proclaimed states in the Donbas, and sent troops to the territories. Three days later on Feb. 24, Russia launched a large‑scale invasion of Ukraine. The invasion received widespread international condemna‑ tion, including new sanctions imposed on Russia, triggering the 2022 Russian financial crisis. In this course, Ms. Boorstin interviews J. Arch Getty, a UCLA Distinguished Research Professor and expert on Russia. Professor Getty provides insight and predictions about this interna‑ tional crisis and address members’ questions.
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Reg# 386466 Fee: $0
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Friday, 1‑2:30pm, June 24 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Sharon Boorstin, screenwriter & contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel. She has written for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel, and is the author of the memoir/cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship. Arch Getty
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American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Works
People who wish to naturalize as U.S. citizens have to pass a citi‑ zenship 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 respon‑ sibilities of the co‑equal branches of government, the U.S. Constitu‑ tion and its Bill of Rights, your congressional representatives; and clarifying everything you need to know about the Electoral College, gerrymandering, and more.
Reg# 387176 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. v In-Person 1 mtg Saturday, 10am‑12pm, June 25 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Alan Perper, Alan Perper, founding member of VoteAsIf.org, former high school teacher; currently teaches citizenship classes in accor‑ dance with standards taught by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
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The Decline of Rome
The Decline of Rome is both a fact and an idea. Across Roman history, politicians, thinkers, church leaders, and authors used the observation that Rome was declining to convince people to support radical changes in Roman society. In this course, we look at how the claims about Roman decline evolved and corresponded to historical realities across almost 1500 years, from the reign of the first emperor Augustus in the first century BC to the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453 AD. kkk
Reg# 386650 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Wednesday, 10am‑12pm, July 20 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Edward Watts, PhD in History from Yale University, Alkiviadis Vassili‑ adis 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).
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Ladies in Red: The Power of Color
The color, red, has been part of our color palette since the very begin‑ ning of human history and is symbolic of many things such as power, status, and wealth, as well as love, seduction, and passion. In this course, we discuss the portraits of women who wore red, and also look at how redheads were viewed in art and society through the lens of portrait paintings. In addition to exploring a variety of paintings of women within their time frame and socio‑political backdrop, we follow the creation of the pigment from crushed‑up insects to chemicals and discuss how artists used the color to create an array of emotions in their paintings.
Reg# 386861 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Thursday, 10am‑12pm, Aug. 4 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to the video for 30 days. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Schrader has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York and graduate studies in architectural history at USC. She was a recipient of the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2002, and the UCLA Exten‑ sion Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
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So You Want to Yiddish?
Do you know the difference between schlemiel and schlimazel? Yid‑ dish words are interwoven into the American language, but sometimes we don’t know which word applies in a given situation. In this course, we build our vocabulary using a variety of hands‑on exercises to make Yiddish more meaningful and useful. All learning is presented orally.
Reg# 386555 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Tuesday, 1‑3pm, Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Marganit Lish, CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in educa‑ tion, University of Judaism.
Lenny Bruce changed the course of standup comedy. He started out as an off‑beat storyteller of amusing anecdotes and evolved into a firebrand social commentator on taboo subjects—including organized religion, politics, racism, divorce, sex, drugs, and laws. In this course, we examine Lenny’s life, times, and comedic routines through audio clips, video clips, background and context of the material, as well as his comedic techniques.
Reg# 387170 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Monday, 10am‑12pm, Aug. 15 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Martin Marshall, founding member of Improvisation Incorporated, a San Francisco‑based improv theater in San Francisco in the 1970s. He has taught more than 40 OLLI courses at 10 universities in 8 years and was the first instructor to teach a course through the OLLI National Resource Center.
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Audrey’s DocuTalk: Waste Land
Located just outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the world’s largest gar‑ bage landfill. Called Jardim Gramacho, it is piled almost 300 feet high across 14 million square feet—the equivalent of 244 American football fields. Waste Land is a documentary that follows artist Vik Muniz as he works with the so‑called catadores, the men and women who pick through the refuse, to create art out of recycled materials. Muniz selects six of the garbage pickers to pose as subjects in a series of photographs mimicking famous paintings. In his desire to assist the catadores and change their lives, Muniz finds himself changed as well. In this course, we meet director, Lucy Walker, an Emmy‑winning British film director who has twice been nominated for an Academy Award. Lucy grew up in England and attended Oxford University, where she graduated with top honors in literature, and directed theater and musical theater before winning a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the Graduate Film Program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. There she earned an MFA and directed award‑winning short fiction films.
Reg# 386950 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. v In-Person 1 mtg Thursday, 1‑4pm, Aug. 18 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Registration is required. $15 for both OLLI Basic and Plus members. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Audrey Stein, EdD, member of the International Documentary Association (IDA)
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Women who Misbehave: Leni Riefenstahl
In this course, we explore the life and work of Leni Reifenstahl, one of the most controversial film artists of the 20th Century. She was a cinematic genius who invented techniques still studied today, but also a key propagandist who shaped “the face of the Third Reich.” Of Hitler, she said, “You exceed anything human imagination has the power to conceive, achieving deeds without parallel in the history of mankind.” To her dying day, at the age of 101, she blamed Goebbels, Bormann, and Himmler for the Nazi terror, not her idol, Adolph Hitler.
Reg# 386757 Fee: $15
No refund after enrollment. A Remote 1 mtg Wednesday, 1‑3pm, Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Myrna Hant, PhD, research scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA, who has researched popular culture and mature adults in the media You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.
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OLLI Movie Club
The OLLI at UCLA Movie Club meets once a month and 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, cinema‑ tography, presentation, and of course—our personal reactions to the film.
Reg# 387302 Fee: $0
No refund after 6 July. A Remote 3 mtgs Wednesday, 3:30‑4:30pm, July 13; Aug. 10; Sept. 14 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this special program. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. Sharon Boorstin, screenwriter & contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel. She has written for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel, and is the author of the memoir/cookbook Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food & Friendship.
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Virtual Tour: The Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. Tours at the Ham‑ mer are conversation based, meaning that educators ask open‑ended questions about what the group sees and notices in the works cov‑ ered, and hopefully facilitate a lively dialogue with everyone. One virtual tour is offered every quarter, exclusively for OLLI at UCLA members, and will highlight several works from current exhibits. To learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions at the Hammer Museum, visit: https://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/on‑view
Reg# 387303 Fee: $0
No refund after TBD A Remote Date and Time TBA Free for members. Anousheh Shayestehpour, Doctor of Education, UCLA; Master of Education, George Washington University. A lifelong educator, com‑ munications specialist, and arts advocate, she has over 17 years of experience in teaching and education administration across a variety of fields. She specializes in serving non‑traditional populations and is currently the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA. Her research areas focus on educational psychology and factors that influence student resilience. Hammer Museum Student Educators
Lecture courses are taught by the high-caliber instructors and guest speakers for which UCLA Extension is world renown. Our courses explore art, music, literature, history, science, languages, psychology, current events, and many other exciting fields. There are no tests, grades, or homework, though some courses include readings. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
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Classical Music Masterpieces in Films, Part I
Classical music has been an integral part of the medium of film since the very beginning, even during the silent film years. This is partly because most of the individuals in charge of providing music were classically trained musicians. But more so, it is because select com‑ positions, having acquired a status of masterpiece over the decades and centuries, carry a cultural significance for viewers and thus enrich films with added layers of meaning and complexity. In this course, we focus on select films with plots that prominently display famous composers and performers. We learn about the compositions used in specific scenes, what their original context was, and how they were synced to film in order to help create a meaningful narrative. We view films as well‑known as Amadeus, as little known as Tous les Matins du Monde, and everything in between.
Reg# 386771 Fee: $135
No refund after 29 June. v In-Person 8 mtgs Tuesday, 10am‑12pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. 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.
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Biography of Europe, Part 2: Profiles from the European Reformation, 1517-1648
The Protestant Reformation was a religious reform movement that resulted in the creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism, a name used collectively to refer to the many religious groups that separated from the Roman Catholic Church due to differences in doctrine. In this course, we examine many of the key individuals and events that shaped the Reformation era from 1517 to 1648. Each week we present a biographical sketch of a key figure with substantial focus on the context in which the person lived and acted. These key figures include Martin Luther, King Henry VIII of England, John Calvin, Queen Catherine de Medici, Cardinal Richelieu, and Emperor Ferdinand II of the Holy Roman Empire. Key events include the rise of Lutheranism, Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries, the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, and the Thirty Years War.
Reg# 386409 Fee: $105
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 5 mtgs Tuesday, 1‑3pm, June 21‑July 19 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $31 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Jared Day, PhD, taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of expertise are U.S. political, urban, and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT.
The German composer, Richard Wagner, was one of the most impor‑ tant composers of the 19th century. He transformed western music, opera in particular, with lasting consequences to this day. This course explores one of the most extraordinary lives in history—an exiled revo‑ lutionary eventually taken under the wing of a king. We look at his vast output— the early operas as well as those united by characters found in Arthurian legend (Lohengrin, Parsifal, and Tristan and Isolde), and the four operas of agner’s magnum opus, Der Ring des Nibelungen (aka the Ring Cycle), a work that took 26 years to write, designed to galvanize the German people but which now inspires people the whole world over. Wagner elicits extreme reactions but those who love him do so with a passion that few other artists inspire.
Reg# 386485 Fee: $135
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 6:30‑8:30pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Gordon Williams, writer and speaker on music with more than 30 years of experience. A librettist, his work has been staged at the Sydney Opera House and recorded on ABC Classics. He has also been a pre‑concert speaker in his native Australia and produced radio‑ documentaries for national broadcast.
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Under Fire, Part 2: Mass Shootings in America
According to the FBI, mass shootings have tripled in frequency in recent years and have become epidemic during the Covid‑19 pan‑ demic. In the last four decades, more than three quarters of the guns used by killers were obtained legally, and more than half of the cases took place at a school or workplace. In this course, we review the common psychological characteristics of shooters, gun rights issues, how the legal system manages the obvious mental health data, and law enforcement response. We review two mass shootings in detail: the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and the Orlando Night‑ club massacre; as well as two recent mass shootings as time allows: the Boulder Colorado shooting at King Soopers grocery store and the Massage Parlor shooting spree in Georgia.
Reg# 386395 Fee: $100
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 4 mtgs Wednesday, 10am‑12pm, June 22‑July 13 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. John Snibbe, PhD, retired program head, Psychiatric Mobile Response Team Operations, L.A. County Department of Mental Health
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Islam 101: A Primer
An inquiry into the basic tenets of Islam, the fastest‑growing religion in the world today. Readings and discussion are based on established academic, scholarly principles, which systematically and objectively analyze the doctrines and practices of world religions. Such inquiry and discussion, it is hoped, will clarify and elucidate core beliefs and lead to a deeper nuanced understanding and appreciation of this major world religion, rather than the often biased and over‑wrought reports and “analyses” presented in the various media. Suggested books include: John Sabini’s Islam: A Primer, a highly respected volume that has effectively introduced students and U.S. diplomats to Islam for years, and Reza Aslan’s No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam. The instructor shares his PowerPoint presentations with students at the end of each major section of the class.
Reg# 386120 Fee: $135
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Wednesday, 1‑3pm, June 22‑Aug. 10 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Carlo Coppola, PhD in comparative literature, University of Chicago Known as the Baroque, the art of the 17th century emerged in Italy out of the Catholic Counter‑Reformation but spread throughout Europe and England. Dynamic and dramatic, it varied and adapted with its geographic region and patronage. This course begins with the art cultivated by the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Refor‑ mation. Headed by the sculpture and architecture of Bernini and the paintings of Caravaggio, they set the standards for revolution in style following the Renaissance. Fostered by absolute rulers, we see how this highly ornate style develops in Spain, France, and Flanders with the likes of Diego Velazquez, Hyacinthe Rigaud, and Peter Paul Rubens; and how it presents itself differently with the open market of the Netherlands. We end our Baroque journey in England with the archi‑ tectural dominance of Sir Christopher Wren.
Reg# 386766 Fee: $115
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 6 mtgs Wednesday, 1‑3pm, June 22‑July 27 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Katherine Zoraster, MA, adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College, California State University, Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts
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Architectural Oddities: An Off-the-Beaten Path Look at Unconventional Architecture
Architectural history follows a canon of both traditional and eclectic styles from ancient to contemporary times. But what happens when a mix of whimsy, eccentricity, humor—and sometimes the creator’s genius—insert themselves into the mix? Occurring throughout time and in various parts of the world, these unconventional structures exist to serve the cultures they were created for, from ancient religious sites to modern car‑culture merriment. In this course, we explore a myriad variety of structures set against the backdrop of the societies in which they existed, the construction methods used, the patrons for whom these structures were constructed, and the notions of the builders and architects who created them.
Reg# 386859 Fee: $115
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 6 mtgs Thursday, 10am‑12pm, June 23‑July 28 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Eleanor Schrader, MBA, Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Schrader has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York and graduate studies in architectural history at USC. She was a recipient of the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2002, and the UCLA Exten‑ sion Distinguished Instructor Award in 2008.
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History and Collection of the Louvre
As what became one of the first public art collections following the French Revolution and the most visited art museums in the world, the Louvre has both a storied history and an incredible art collection. This course provides an overview of the history of the museum and how it came to be, as well as focusing on some of its most renowned works of art. Some highlights include the history of the French Academy, the Nike of Samothrace and Venus de Milo, the Oath of the Horatii and the Raft of the Medusa, and, of course, the Mona Lisa.
Reg# 386767 Fee: $115
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 6 mtgs Thursday, 1‑3pm, June 23‑July 28 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Katherine Zoraster, MA, adjunct professor of art history at Moorpark College, California State University, Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts The linking of Kings and God(s) is older than the pyramids. But by the time Shakespeare’s patron, King James I, proclaimed it in his book Basilikon Doron (1599), the so‑called Divine Right of Kings had but 50 years to run in England. Indeed, questions of royal legitimacy had plagued the English throne since the War of the Roses began in 1455, and remained unsettled under the Tudor dynasty 1485‑1603. Writing from the perspective of the late 16th century, William Shakespeare boldly explored questions of Divine Right, royal legitimacy, and abso‑ lutism with a keen eye toward the foibles and fantasies of pretenders to the throne. Then, in or about 1591—perhaps inspired by attending (or acting in) Christopher Marlowe’s The Jew of Malta —the 27 year‑old Shakespeare read Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince, the masterpiece of Realpolitik, and his view of royalty altered forever. In this course, we sift for Machiavelli’s influence in five of Shakespeare’s greatest dramas: Richard II, Henry IV 1 & 2, Henry V, and Macbeth.
Reg# 386117 Fee: $115
No refund after 12 July. A Remote 6 mtgs Monday, 10am‑12pm, June 27‑Aug. 8 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Steve Sohmer, PhD, MA
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Buddhist Science Meets Western Science, Part 1: Physics & the True Nature of Reality
Both Buddhism and Western science investigate and seek to describe the nature, properties and mechanics of the real world/reality. Both employ the so‑called scientific method, but do so using different technologies and vocabularies. Western science is based upon Newtonian and quantum physics models in analyzing the macro and subatomic worlds, which correlate to Buddhism’s teaching of the two truths: a truth of worldly convention and an ultimate truth. Western science says, “Atoms and elementary particles.” Buddhism says, “Aggregates and dharmas.” Western science says, “Uncertainty prin‑ ciple.” Buddhism says, “Impermanence.” Western Science says, “Rela‑ tively/space‑time continuum.” Buddhism says, “Connectivity/ non‑duality.” And so forth. In this course we discuss both the common ground and the different perspectives of these investigative traditions by analyzing their Venn diagrams, and hopefully engender an engaged, respectful, and fun exchange of ideas. No specialized knowledge of physics or Buddhism required—and no math.
Reg# 386763 Fee: $100
No refund after 12 July. A Remote 4 mtgs Monday, 1‑3pm, June 27‑July 25 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Don Parris, JD, lecturer, lifelong student, and teacher of Buddhism; tour leader and guide throughout the Buddhist Himalayas.
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Every year, major international film festivals receive more than 50,000 short movies; different in style, genre, production value, and cost. Regardless of their quality, they all share a similar fate—more than 99% of these submissions neither receive a theatrical release nor enjoy a profitable life outside the film festival circuit. Some short movies are accessible on the video‑on‑demand market, but there are no reviews that can help film lovers figure out which of them might be worth watching. This course addresses these issues by offering the rare and unique opportunity of viewing some of the best dramas, documenta‑ ries, comedies, and animated shorts; carefully selected by a returning Osher instructor who spent the last few years attending short film festivals and directing one of his own. The result is an anthology of the best short movies, with each class meeting featuring an 80‑minute compilation of shorts, preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a post‑screening discussion.
Reg# 386404 Fee: $130
No refund after 13 July. v In-Person 6 mtgs Monday, 1‑3:30pm, June 27‑Aug. 8 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $39 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Alessandro Pirolini, PhD in American Film History, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian and The Cinema of Preston Sturges. Dr. Pirolini also has written numerous articles, essays, and film reviews for publications such as Cineforum, Ottoemezzo.com, and Il Nuovo Spettatore.
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Funny Love: Movies that Make Us Laugh at Ourselves
Some love stories are heartbreaking; others are hilarious. The she‑ nanigans of being in love—anxiety, desperation, ambivalence, and sentimentality—enable us to see this powerful human emotion with a lighter heart. Featured in this class are Made for Each Other, starring real life lovers Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor, Arthur (the delightful original) with Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli; The Goodbye Girl, with Richard Dreyfus and Marsha Mason at their best; The Princess Bride with Mandy Patinkin, Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, and too many others to mention; Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Bill Murray, and a star turn by director Sydney Pollack; and finally Nora Ephron’s classic When Harry Met Sally, showcasing Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, and the much‑missed Carrie Fisher.
Reg# 386481 Fee: $130
No refund after 9 July. v In-Person 6 mtgs Friday, 1‑3:30pm, July 1‑Aug. 5 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $39 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Brandon 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.
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The Map of American Music
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, this class looks at the map of American music through a wide‑angle lens, connecting the dots of its musical history and development.
Reg# 386356 Fee: $135
No refund after 13 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 1‑3:15pm, July 5‑26 Remote Classroom Tuesday, 1‑3:15pm, Aug. 9‑30 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Andrew Muson, the Julliard School of Music; music and marketing consultant. 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 uni‑ verse. 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# 386121 Fee: $135
No refund after 14 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Wednesday, 6:30‑8:30pm, July 6‑Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Shelley R. Bonus, award‑winning writer, astronomical historian, and lecturer; content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, CoolCosmos and currently telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.
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Mozart
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 compos‑ ing music. His musical legacy; however, extends far beyond the mythos of these early years and 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 times and draws con‑ nections between his works and a variety of personal and cultural issues.
Reg# 386447 Fee: $135
No refund after 23 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Friday, 10am‑12pm, July 15‑Sept. 2 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ryan Shiotsuki, PhD in musicology; lecturer in musicology, UCLA and Chapman University.
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British Composers in the Early 20th Century
There is a long storied history of music in England. From the earliest harmonic influences English folksong had on the European continent, to the music of John Dunstable, William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, and Henry Purcell, a growing tradition has flourished in the British Isles. However, for much of the period after Purcell, the most important composers of note were not from England at all. From Handel to Haydn, some of the most famous music heard by residents of Britain were by composers who did not live in England. After a long drought, a new wave of composers began to flourish at the turn of the 20th century. In this course, we explore some of the music of this period by Gustav Holst, Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar, Benjamin Britten, and many others.
Reg# 386635 Fee: $135
No refund after 23 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Friday, 1‑3pm, July 15‑Sept. 2 Remote Classroom This course will be recorded. Enrolled students will have access to videos for the duration of the course. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ryan Shiotsuki, PhD in musicology; lecturer in musicology, UCLA and Chapman University. Monty Python has been a top comedy group worldwide for the past fifty years. Their sketch comedies include Liberty Bell marching, fish‑ slapping, silly‑walking, chain mail‑wearing, bovine‑flinging, Judean Peoples’ Fronting, Romans Go Homing, line on your left—one cross each‑ing, lumberjacking, Russian firing squadding, spam spam spam‑ ming, Spanish Inquisitioning, Australian Bruce‑ing, poofy judging, Stephen Hawkins‑ing, BBC‑playing, America‑invading, Hollywood Bowling, Sydney Opera Housing, Albert Hall‑ing, O2 Londoning, and not‑the‑Messiahs. In this course, we have fun with footage from their television show, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, as well as their films. Have a cup of caffeine, sit back, and don’t forget to leave spaces for audience laughter because there will be a lot of it. Nudge, nudge, say no more.
Reg# 387135 Fee: $115
No refund after 4 Aug. A Remote 6 mtgs Wednesday, 10am‑12pm, July 27‑Aug. 31 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Martin Marshall, founding member of Improvisation Incorporated, a San Francisco‑based improv theater in San Francisco in the 1970s. He has taught more than 40 OLLI courses at 10 universities in 8 years and was the first instructor to teach a course through the OLLI National Resource Center.
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U.S. History, Part 1: Native and European Encounters in the 17th century
The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore the New World and the first to settle in what is now the United States. By 1650, how‑ ever, England had established a dominant presence on the Atlantic coast with two colonies: Jamestown, Virginia (1607) and the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony (1620). In this course, we examine the fraught relations that emerged in Virginia and Massachusetts and how they contributed to the emergence of African American slavery and Ameri‑ cans’ distinct views of liberty, freedom, race, and class.
Reg# 386381 Fee: $100
No refund after 24 Aug. A Remote 4 mtgs Tuesday, 1‑3pm, Aug. 16‑Sept. 6 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Jared Day, PhD, taught American history at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for 16 years. His areas of expertise are U.S. political, urban, and cultural history as well as world history from the 15th century to the present. He now teaches at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT.
GENINT 711.440 Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal’s career has spanned six decades, from his Catch A Rising Star days to Soap, All In The Family, Saturday Night Live, Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, Comic Relief, Hamlet, Mr. Saturday Night, The Muppet Show, “Midnight Train to Moscow,” “700 Sundays,” Monsters, Inc., Untogether, and hosting the Oscars, among others. In this course, we examine Billy’s life and humor in detail. Specifically, what parts are Billy, what parts are the character, what comedic techniques does Billy use, and when is he being serious? Prepare for some laughs, and some moments when you won’t be sure if you are laughing or crying. But mostly laughs.
Reg# 387161 Fee: $100
No refund after 24 Aug. A Remote 4 mtgs Tuesday, 10am‑12pm, Aug. 16‑Sept. 6 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Martin Marshall, founding member of Improvisation Incorporated, a San Francisco‑based improv theater in San Francisco in the 1970s. He has taught more than 40 OLLI courses at 10 universities in 8 years and was the first instructor to teach a course through the OLLI National Resource Center.
Discussion groups are for members who want to ask questions, offer answers, and share their knowledge in the classroom. Established instructors act as facilitators to create an environment in which participants 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. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
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Short Story International: An Irish Perspective, Part 1
This course is an exploration into the short‑story genre of a single liter‑ ary tradition; in this instance, Irish. The suggested text is The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories, edited by the Irish short‑story writer William Trevor. This anthology traces the development of the short story in Ireland, including centuries‑old tales from the vibrant, Irish, oral story‑ telling tradition to the English writings of Elizabeth Bowen, Oscar Wilde, Edna O’Brien, and James Joyce. As well as to other notable, contem‑ porary writers who, taken together, dynamically reflect a cross section of Ireland’s complex society; their voices resonating through urban and rural landscapes, private and public passions, and intense, dra‑ matic, political events. Themes—sometimes lyrical, often dark; some‑ times comic, often heart‑breaking, sometimes staid, often iconoclastic—include loss, alienation, feminism, family dysfunction, betrayal, exile, sexual awakening, and others.
Reg# 386839 Fee: $80
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 10am‑12pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Carlo Coppola, PhD in comparative literature, University of Chicago
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Current Events: Understanding Our World
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.
Reg# 386368 Fee: $80
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Thursday, 10am‑12pm, June 23‑Aug. 11 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Myrna Hant, PhD, research scholar, Center for the Study of Women, UCLA, who has researched popular culture and mature adults in the media
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Ways of Looking at Contemporary Art
This course is designed to enhance the participant’s experience of contemporary art, which is presented through virtual studio visits with upcoming contemporary artists. In addition, we view virtual exhibition with the instructor, museum and gallery curators, directors, and staff. Our inquiry‑based conversations with artists invite discussion of materials, perception and interpretation of abstract, figurative, and performative projects, while considering the time and place of its making.
Reg# 386579 Fee: $80
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 6 mtgs Thursday, 1‑3:30pm, June 23‑July 28 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Deborah Cohen, MA in culture and performance, UCLA; PhD in culture and performance, UCLA.
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Short Stories from Asia: China and Japan
In this course, we read short stories from China and Japan. The stories from China illuminate modern Chinese life during its years of cultural and political upheaval, including Wang Anyi’s “The Destination,” Lu Wenfu’s “The Man from a Peddler’s Family,” and traditional Chinese life revealed through time‑honored storytelling, including “Wine and Dumplings,” a twelfth‑century detective story. The stories from Japan describe and critique modern Japanese life, including Kobo Abe’s “The Magic Chalk,” a work of realism and disturbing fantasy, and “Yukio Mishima’s “Act of Worship,” a story that sets estranged Japanese life against an idealized Japanese past. As David Damrosch reminds us, “Reading a work from a different place and time involves a back‑and‑ forth 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 onto the new work, its distinctive qualities will enlarge our field of vision.”
Reg# 386391 Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Sunday, 12‑2pm, June 26‑Aug. 28 Remote Classroom No meetings July 3 & 31. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He taught in the English Department and developed courses for the Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award from UCLA Extension (2009) and the Dean’s Award (2019).
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Stream of Consciousness in Fiction
As the psychological novel developed in the 20th century, some writ‑ ers attempted to capture the total flow of their characters’ conscious‑ ness rather than limit themselves to their characters’ rational thoughts. To do this, writers incorporated a literary device called stream of consciousness to reveal a character’s inner thoughts, feelings, and the full range of his or her impressions—visual, auditory, physical, associative, and subliminal. To a reader, this literary device often made stream of consciousness fiction seem fragmented because it incor‑ porated snatches of incoherent thought, ungrammatical constructions, free association of images, and words at the pre‑speech level. But once accustomed, readers came to recognize the depths of a charac‑ ter’s emotionally moving and profound internal awareness. In this course, we read examples of well‑known stream of consciousness narratives, among them “Benjy” from Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury, “Molly Bloom” from James Joyce’s Ulysses, Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, and Jose Saramago’s B lindness.
Reg# 386355 Fee: $80
No refund after 12 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Monday, 10am‑12pm, June 27‑Aug. 29 Remote Classroom No meeting Aug. 1. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Leonard Koff, PhD, UC Berkeley; associate, UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He taught in the English Department and developed courses for the Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Instructor Award from UCLA Extension (2009) and the Dean’s Award (2019). In this course, we begin with Friedrich Nietzsche (1844‑1900), who was famous for uncompromising criticisms of traditional European social morality, political pieties, and religion. Nietzche found conventional philosophical ideas pedestrian, irrelevant, and detrimental to achieving humanity’s potential. We trace Nietzsche’s philosophy, from his first notion of nihilism through his developing concepts of Ubermensch (Overman) and Untermensch (Underman) to his tragic encounter in the Piazza Carlo Alberto and how it revealed his ultimate philosophical position. We see the full spectrum of his philosophy and how his ideas were a precursor to Existentialism. From there, we progress to Exis‑ tentialism itself and what it offers philosophically, with special emphasis on its notion of choice; from its beginning to the contem‑ porary use of existentialism with a small “e.” Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich starker!
Reg# 386357 Fee: $80
No refund after 14 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Wednesday, 10am‑12pm, July 6‑Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Vincent Coppola, PhD in philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in film and theater arts, UCLA.
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Shakespeare on Film
In this course, we view and discuss film adaptions of six of Shake‑ speare’s plays: Macbeth, Hamlet, Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Titus, and Coriolanus. Our discussion includes what Aristotle called the diagnosis of a dramatic tragedy: plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle. We place particular emphasis on rising action—a series of events that create suspense in the narrative, and the climax—the part of the story where the suspense reaches its highest part. “The play’s the thing wherein to capture the conscience..”
Reg# 386369 Fee: $80
No refund after 19 July. v In-Person 6 mtgs Monday, 1‑3:30pm, July 11‑Aug. 15 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Vincent Coppola, PhD in philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University; MFA in film and theater arts, UCLA.
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Spanish I for Everyday Life
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.
Reg# 386135 Fee: $135
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 10am‑12pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque
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High-Level Spanish Conversation
This conversation course is a continuation of either Spanish IV for Everyday Life or Literary Spanish and is intended for those who want to continue improving their oral Spanish skills. Using authentic sources from Latin America, students learn to speak Spanish through interpre‑ tation, imagination, and critical reading. Stories are read and retold in small groups and before the class to improve vocabulary, pronuncia‑ tion, and idiomatic expressions. “Este curso ofrece material nuevo que no se ha presentado en el Nivel Avanzado de Conversación.”
Reg# 386136 Fee: $80
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 1‑3pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Emilia Chuquin, PhD, Spanish, UNM, Albuquerque
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French Conversation 2: High Intermediate
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# 386137 Fee: $80
No refund after 29 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 6:30‑8:30pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ruth Anne Gooley, PhD in French and Francophone studies, UCLA
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French Conversation 1: Low Intermediate
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# 386138 Fee: $80
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Wednesday, 6:30‑8:30pm, June 22‑Aug. 10 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Ruth Anne Gooley, PhD in French and Francophone studies, UCLA 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 com‑ ments, 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# 386139 Fee: $80
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Thursday, 10am‑12pm, June 23‑Aug. 11 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 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
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Real Life Spanish Conversation II
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 introduc‑ ing 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# 386140 Fee: $80
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Thursday, 1‑3pm, June 23‑Aug. 11 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 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 Walking is nature’s perfect exercise, but we don’t usually think about the way we walk, how our skeleton moves, what muscles we’re using, or whether we are subtly hurting a part of our body. In this course, we learn to walk more easily, comfortably, and even elegantly. Taught by a physical therapist, we use simple movement explorations through the Feldenkrais Method®, which works slowly and systematically to build new and improved patterns of movement. We know from the science of walking, it also boosts creativity, clears the mind, and sharpens our senses. As Dr. Feldenkrais said, “What I’m after isn’t flexible bodies, but flexible brains.” All levels are welcome; however, students must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Reg# 386425 Fee: $105
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 10 mtgs Wednesday, 10‑11am, June 22‑Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Mats are required. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Stacy Barrows, PT, GCFP is a doctor of physical therapy, is a certified PMA Pilates and Feldenkrais® instructor. Ms. Barrows has invented tools for self‑care and authored a book on their use. She is the owner of Smart Somatic Solutions, a small private practice in Southern California.
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Beginning Gentle Yoga
This is a slow meditative yoga course intended for those with little to no experience or with physical limitations. We integrate awareness of the breath with gentle movement to facilitate a feeling of wholeness, well‑being, and joy.
Reg# 386429 Fee: $80
No refund after 30 June. A Remote 10 mtgs Wednesday, 1‑2:30pm, June 22‑Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Mona Wells, hatha yoga teacher in Los Angeles and New York for more than 15 years
Creativity, Games & Movement
These courses are interactive. Members are able to practice or apply what they learn in class. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in these courses. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout.
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Reading and Acting Shakespeare’s As You Like It
The ideal group for those who love acting, theatre, language, and Shakespeare. Each week we read scenes from the play aloud, then analyze and discuss them from an actor’s perspective (scripts in hand, no memorization required). We explore the different ways that Shake‑ speare’s language helps us bring his extraordinary characters to life. All are welcome, no prior acting experience required, only a desire to passionately engage with the greatest dramatist of all time.
Reg# 386141 Fee: $0
No refund after 14 June. A Remote 8 mtgs Tuesday, 10am‑12pm, June 21‑Aug. 9 Remote Classroom Free for Osher members. Visitors not permitted. Steven Moore, MA in drama GENINT 741.360
Intermediate Yoga
This is a nurturing Hatha flow course intended for those with founda‑ tional experience practicing yoga. Meditation and yoga nidra are integrated into our practice to enhance relaxation and renewal and connect to our true nature.
Reg# 386430 Fee: $80
No refund after 1 July. A Remote 10 mtgs Thursday, 6:30‑8pm, June 23‑Aug. 25 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Mona Wells, hatha yoga teacher in Los Angeles and New York for more than 15 years
Come write, hone. and tell a story! True or false, good or bad, happy or sad (even a story about online dating at 80!). As you travel life’s path, your stories are the most precious gifts you can give your loved ones. In this course, students create and hone a 5‑8‑page story, which they will share during the last class, either by reading it, or playing the part of a storyteller and acting their story out. Students will be encour‑ aged to invite guests to the reading on the last day of class.
Reg# 386125 Fee: $80
No refund after 14 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Wednesday, 1‑3pm, July 6‑Aug. 24 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted until last meeting. Shelley R. Bonus, award‑winning writer, astronomical historian, and lecturer; content creator for the Caltech Infrared Astronomy website, CoolCosmos and currently telescope coordinator for the Mt. Wilson Observatory.
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Changing our Lifestyle to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Dementia affects nearly 10% of persons aged 75 to 84 years and about 29% of those 85 years or older. However, there is emerging evidence that healthy lifestyles may decrease the rate of cognitive decline seen with aging, and help delay the onset of cognitive symptoms in the setting of age‑associated diseases. This course focuses on lifestyle changes that may delay or even prevent dementia, beginning with exercise. We cover the influence of nutrition, adequate hours and quality of sleep, stress reduction, the importance of an active social life, as well as learning and discovery.
Reg# 386550 Fee: $80
No refund after 19 July. A Remote 8 mtgs Monday, 10am‑12pm, July 11‑Aug. 29 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Participants are required to sign a waiver form which will be provided. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Ellen Demsky, award‑winning photographer in the Los Angeles area who has taught digital photography for 15 years at the Learning Tree University, Pierce College (Oasis program), and privately. She began her athletic journey at age 60, is a current World Duathlon (bike & run) champion, and winner of the LA Marathon for her age group.
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Drawing is a Feeling, Part II: Exploring Light, Shade, and Shadow
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 discuss‑ ing individual processes. We draw the objects and spaces that sur‑ rounds 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, drawing pencils, HB to 6B, charcoal pencils/sticks, Micron pens, and sumi/India ink and brush.
Reg# 386580 Fee: $80
No refund after 3 Aug. A Remote 6 mtgs Tuesday, 1‑3:30pm, July 26‑Aug. 30 Remote Classroom Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Deborah Cohen, MA in culture and performance, UCLA; PhD in culture and performance, UCLA.
