OLLI UM | WINTER 2024
Pewter Casting Workshop (S) The process of sand casting may be thousands of years old, but it is common today across a variety of industries. It’s also a fun, educational activity suitable for a wide range of makers. Makers will press and pound sand into frames around a model to create the mold, then staff pours molten pewter (lead-free, 98% tin) and, after cooling, remove the cast item and clean it up. Follow up with a tour after to explore our play space for adult hobbyists, artists, and engineers! Maker Works instructors Jaleesa, Daniel, and Dale have backgrounds ranging from Jewelry to Video Game Animation and Electrical Engineering. All share an enthusiastic desire to share their knowledge of making with others. Day/Time: Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00pm Date: April 14th Instructor: Josh Williams Location: Maker Works 3765 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Cost: $12
What I like so much about OLLI-UM is new knowledge, meeting new people, making friends and volunteering with purpose.” ― Ann Tomlanovich, OLLI Volunteer
INVESTING, ECONOMICS, AND FINANCE In-Depth Investment Skills: How to Become a Savvy Investor Learn the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds, Exchange Traded funds (ETFs), REITs, stocks, bonds, and more. Learn how to use asset allocation and diversification to reduce risk and increase return. Other topics: tax deferred investments (IRA, 401k) vs. taxable investments, indexing vs active management, duration, how to minimize taxes, why market timing does not work and much more. Focus is on practical techniques that you can use to improve your return and decrease your risk. This course will provide you with the investment tools to enable you to manage your investment portfolio yourself, or alternatively to verify your investment adviser is providing you with the highest return possible given the level of risk you are taking. Gary Cahn has been teaching seniors investing classes for 20+ years. He received a BA from Tufts and an MBA from Dartmouth. Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm Date: February 21 - May 22 Instructor: Gary Cahn Location: Online Only Cost: $42
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HOBBIES, GAMES... | INVESTING, ECONOMICS, AND FINANCE
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