University of Nevada, Reno Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Fall 2016 Catalog

Expanding Horizons | Making Connections

Fall 2016 Catalog

200+ Classes

This is your season for learning!

From acting and photography to geology, history and the arts, there’s something for everyone!

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | University of Nevada, Reno | Extended Studies

About OLLI Sponsored by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a member-driven organization that brings diverse educational and social opportunities to active older adult learners dedicated to the growth and leadership of an organization driven by and for its members.

Offering short-term educational experiences, leadership and volunteer opportunities for adults 50 and older, OLLI seeks to foster intellectual stimulation, new interests and personal development through academic pursuits, and to provide a community in which to gather.

OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno is one of 119 Osher institutes established since 2001 at such colleges and universities as University of California Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA, Brandeis, Duke, Northwestern, Rutgers, Tufts and Arizona State University.

See pages 72-73 for important information about OLLI membership and scholarship opportunities. Questions? Please feel free to contact us! Call (775) 784-8053. The OLLI office is staffed 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

OLLI Board of Directors

On the cover: This is your season for learning!

Join us in the classroom, at the museum, on the trail, at the observatory and beyond in courses designed and led by OLLI member volunteers, community members and University faculty.

Offering diverse opportunities to learn, lead, volunteer, travel and explore, OLLI has something for everyone.

With many more classes now held at the University’s state-ofthe-art Redfield Campus and tours and events throughout the Truckee Meadows and beyond.

Elected Officers (July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017) President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President

Ralph Jaeck Lynne Gray Susan McMurray Jaydene Holzgrefe Warren Ronsheimer

President@ollireno.org VP@ollireno.org Secretary@ollireno.org Treasurer@ollireno.org Past-pres@ollireno.org

Committee Chairs (July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017) At-Large At-Large Communications Curriculum Co-chair Curriculum Co-chair Events Redfield Coordinator Long-Range Planning Membership Technical Tours/Travel UNR Liasion

Karen Penner-Johnson LaMerne Kozlowski Alice Yucht Judy Cole Pat LeVezu Diane Ronsheimer Julia Berg Lynne Gray Phyllis Clark Ben Milander Connie Douglas Jodi Herzik

AtLarge1@ollireno.org AtLarge2@ollireno.org Communications@ollireno.org Curriculum1@ollireno.org Curriculum2@ollireno.org Events@ollireno.org Redfieldcoord@ollireno.org LongRangePlanning@ollireno.org Members@ollireno.org Facilities@ollireno.org Tours@ollireno.org Jodim@unr.edu

OLLI Office Information

Office Address: OLLI, Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Suite 235, Reno, NV 89503 Office Contacts: Kendell Crosier or Tamela Gorden

Phone: (775) 784-8053 | Fax: (775) 784-8054 | Email: olli@unr.edu | Web: www.olli.unr.edu

Table of Contents Welcome ...........................................................................................4 How to use the catalog..............................................................5 Important Events ..........................................................................6 Fall 2016 Classes .....................................................................8-68 Arts, Culture and Entertainment ...................................8-15 Computers and Technology ..........................................16-20 Events and Tours...................................................................21-26 Government, Economics and Business ...................27-30 Health and Wellness ..........................................................31-38 History .......................................................................................39-46 Interest Groups ............................................................................46 Literature and Language Arts .......................................47-53 Local and Global Perspectives ......................................53-58 Science and Nature ............................................................59-68 Code of Conduct ........................................................................69 Planned Giving .....................................................................70-71 Membership Application .......................................................72 Scholarship Information and Application .....................73 Travel Tickets..................................................................................74 Presenters........................................................................................75 Class Index......................................................................................76 OLLI Office, Class Locations, Parking .... Inside back cover

Don’t Miss OLLI Enrollment Day and OLLI Orientation!

Pay your fees and purchase Nelson Building parking passes at OLLI Enrollment Day on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Learn how to get the most out of OLLI at Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 30. See page 6 for details.

See pages 72-73 for OLLI membership and scholarship applications.

FREE! Extended Studies 126th Anniversary Open House!

Join us at Redfield Campus, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.

See center insert for the OLLI Fall 2016 At-a-Glance calendar.

See inside back cover for class locations and parking information.

The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, ADA institution. A portion of program fees may be used to pay hosting expenses. Produced by Extended Studies Marketing Dept., 07/16.

The views expressed by OLLI instructors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, The Bernard Osher Foundation or the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Welcome Welcome to our 10th fall term as an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nevada, Reno, a program of the University’s Extended Studies.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

University of Nevada, Reno | Extended Studies

OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno is a member-driven organization of adults 50 and older that promotes personal development through intellectually stimulating programs and provides a community in which members can become acquainted and socialize.

OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno is a diverse group of independent thinkers who develop curriculum, teach or facilitate classes, organize events, guide tour groups and encourage an environment of friendship.

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OLLI offers a distinctive array of courses and activities for adults 50 and older interested in expanding their horizons and learning simply for the joy of learning.

Classes are held at the University’s off-campus OLLI facility in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., in downtown Reno, or at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway in south Reno. (See map on the inside back cover.)

Volunteers are the heart and soul of OLLI, and it is hoped all members will find a way to contribute to OLLI’s commitment to lifelong learning and continue to help us grow. Please complete the membership application on page 72, or online at www.olli.unr.edu. For more information, call (775) 784-8053 or email olli@unr.edu.

Give the gift of learning.

Giving an OLLI membership to a friend or relative provides a host of free courses and activities to any older adult interested in the joy of learning. Call OLLI for more information.

The Bernard Osher Foundation Based in San Francisco, the Bernard Osher Foundation has supported higher education and the arts since its founding in 1977 by community leader Bernard Osher. It awards annual operating grants to strengthen lifelong learning programs on college and university campuses across the country. In spring 2010, the foundation awarded OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno a $1 million endowment gift for programming excellence and for demonstrating potential for long-term success and sustainability. A second $1 million endowment gift was awarded in December 2013 to establish a viable fund development program to ensure long-term fiscal health and sustainability.

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How to Use This Catalog Classes requiring pre-registration will have information included within the class description in the main body of the catalog. They also will be marked as *PRQ* in the At-aGlance section. As a courtesy to other members, please pre-register only for those classes that you feel confident you will be able to attend.

Classes with Two Locations: •

If the program lists two locations separated by OR, the identical program is being repeated at the second location.

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If the program lists two locations separated by AND, the programs are not identical.

Location of Classrooms: (See map on the inside back cover for classroom locations and parking information.)

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Most classes are held at the University’s off-campus OLLI facility in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., downtown Reno. Classes held at the Nelson Building will have the block “N.”

Some classes are at the University’s Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, off the Mt. Rose Highway in south Reno. Classes held at the Redfield Campus will have the block “R.”

Classes held off-premises will have the block “O.”

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The center section “At-a-Glance” lists all of the semester’s classes, events and tours in chronological order. Programs marked PRQ require pre-registration to attend. This section can be pulled out of the catalog and used as a calendar reminder. Note: If you use an online calendar via Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook, you can add classes directly to your personal calendar from the interactive calendar at www.ollirenonews.info.

All programs begin on time. Please plan to be there and seated before the class starts, to avoid interruptions to the speaker and other attendees.

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Important Events OLLI Enrollment Day Facilitators: Phyllis Clark, OLLI membership chair and membership committee Attention, returning OLLI members and those wishing to join! This is your opportunity to pay your annual dues of $45 and purchase a parking permit for $16. Parking is limited; please carpool if possible. Because of the large size of our growing membership, we ask you follow the schedule below: 9:30-10:30 a.m. — people with last names starting with A or B 10:30-11:30 a.m. — people with last names starting with C-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with G-K 12:30-1:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with L-O 1:30-2:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with P-S 2:30-3:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with T-Z

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Nelson Building Monday, Aug. 15 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

OLLI Orientation for New and Prospective Members Facilitators: Phyllis Clark, OLLI membership chair and OLLI board of directors Welcome, new members! We are so excited you are interested in joining OLLI. During the orientation, you will learn about OLLI’s programs and procedures, tour our Nelson Building facilities and enjoy refreshments, meet OLLI board members and find out more about the OLLI committees and Interest Groups. You also will have the opportunity to sign up for the OLLI annual membership ($45 per person) and purchase a parking permit for the City of Reno parking lot east of the Nelson Building ($16). Parking is limited; please carpool if possible.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Aug. 30 | 10 a.m.-noon

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OLLI Tours Expo Presenter: Patty Drake, owner, Patty’s Tours and the OLLI tours team Learn about the tours planned for fall. Find out about the advance payment procedures, and pay to reserve your tours at the Expo.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Fall 2016 Information Who may attend?

Members are encouraged to attend as many classes as they want to and may bring guests for one session each. Special events and tours are limited to members only unless specified.

For all new and returning members, please fill out our membership application on page 72 or online at www.olli.unr.edu for the 2016-2017 membership year ending Aug. 31, 2017.

Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Our scholarship application is available on page 73.

Fees • Except where additional fees are noted in course descriptions, classes in this catalog are

included in your OLLI $45 annual membership fee (Sept. 1 to Aug. 31) and require no additional payment.

• Books and supplies are not included in membership fees or scholarships.

• Please note: If an additional fee is required for a class or an event, make checks payable to the

Board of Regents by the deadline listed in the class description.

Pre-registration Policies • Due to the high demand and limited space, pre-registration is required for some classes, events

and tours. You must be a current OLLI member with all membership dues paid to pre-register for

any such class or event.

• When a class or event requires pre-registration, information will be in the catalog description for

that class.

• Pre-registration will close when the class is full or three days before the first session of the class, in order to give instructors time to prepare materials for the attendees.

OLLI Communication • OLLI’s website at www.olli.unr.edu provides information about OLLI as an organization,

including membership, classes and activities, links to the current catalog and member support.

• OLLI’s informal news site at www.ollirenonews.info provides current information about OLLI

events and happenings, including notification of program cancellations or schedule changes,

weekly listings of the programs, classes and events being held, member updates, a semester calendar and pre-registration information when needed. Paper copies of the Member Updates

are available at the OLLI office in the Nelson Building.

Closings • OLLI is closed on legal holidays observed by the University of Nevada, Reno. Fall 2016

holidays are listed on the At-a-Glance calendar in the center of this catalog.

• If the University is closed due to inclement weather, OLLI also will be closed.

• Information about University closings due to inclement weather is available through local

television, radio and Internet news sources and on the University’s website at www.unr.edu.

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Fall 2016 Classes Arts, Culture and Entertainment 19th-Century English Theatre: Television Before There Was Television Presenter: Ward Haarbauer, Ph.D., professor emeritus of theater, University of Alabama Session 1: People, Places and Things — Theatre managers, actors and science come together to create plays for the masses, including some unlikely developments that herald the beginnings of theatrical Realism.

Session 2: Plays to Knock Your Socks Off: Don’t Read Them; See Them! — Sitcoms, mysteries, crime shows and local color featuring horse races, stage Irishmen, waterfalls, avalanches and trained dogs.

How could television be better than this?

Nelson Building Wednesday, Nov. 9; Thursday, Nov. 10 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Acting Workshop with Lena Covello and Friends Presenters: Lena Covello, executive director, Aurora Repertory Theatre; Joe Giampapa and Larry Elliott Improve your acting skills in this semester-long class. This class will help you develop your memorization, nonverbal communication and improvisation skills. You may even be invited to perform within a lab setting at Lena Covello’s Nightingale Opera.

Nelson Building Thursdays, Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10 Mondays, Sept. 12; Oct. 3, 10, 17; Nov. 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Email info@aurorarep-nv.org with “ACTING WORKSHOP” in the subject line. Class is limited to 20. Please do not register unless you are able to attend all 15 sessions.

Artists Co-op of Reno’s 50th Anniversary Presenter: Eileen Fuller, president, Artists Co-op of Reno The vibrant art gallery here in Northern Nevada was started way back in 1966! How is it that this co-operative of mismatched artists was able to keep it together for 50 years? Learn about the growth and adaptations, artists from the early days, the whys and hows of the workings, and who is keeping the gallery alive and vital today. President Eileen Fuller and friends will present through photos and art.

Redfield Campus

Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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At the Movies with Jerry and Larry Presenters: Jerry Barlow and Larry Coffman, OLLI members Session 1: The Lady Eve (1941), 94 minutes. Directed by Preston Sturges, this sophisticated, fastmoving comedy features con artist Barbara Stanwyck on the make for doltish Henry Fonda. It is one of Sturges’ best entries in his brief career.

Session 2: Hombre (1967), 111 minutes. Directed by Martin Ritt, this is one of the “revisionist” westerns, avoiding the bloodbaths of “spaghetti westerns.” The story is more character driven (somewhat like John Ford’s “Stagecoach”) with a deeper look at morality. It features Paul Newman, Richard Boone and Frederick March in the major roles.

Redfield Campus

Tuesdays, Sept. 27; Oct. 25 | 2-4:30 p.m.

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Balloon Magic Presenter: Ramon Seelbach, retired commercial hot air balloon pilot, OLLI member Ramon Seelbach has been flying hot air balloons for more than 30 years. Learn the basics of ballooning and hear the stories of his adventures. View photos of more than 200 special shaped balloons from around the world.

Nelson Building

Tuesday, Sept. 6 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Redfield Campus

Thursday, Sept. 8 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Camera Never Lies … or Does It? Presenter: Kimberly Roberts, photograph curator, Special Collections Department, UNR We will look at what photographs can and cannot tell us by examining the ways they mislead and obscure the reality they capture in print. From marketing and propaganda, to posing and staging, photographs create new realities. This class examines historical and contemporary photographs through a critical lens, offering new ways to think about visual images.

Nelson Building

Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Celebrate Art! What’s Going on at the UNR Galleries this Fall?

Presenter: Paul Baker Prindle, M.A., MFA, director, Reno Galleries, UNR Learn about the art, the artists, the history and the styles you will soon see on exhibit in the UNR galleries, as well as all around campus. If you appreciate art and are interested in seeing more of it in our community, this class is for you.

Nelson Building

Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Celebrity Grave Sites Presenter: Jim Bernardi, Ph.D., professor emeritus of theatre, UNR, OLLI member Halloween is the perfect day to take a tour of the final resting places of movie and stage stars, playwrights, film directors, politicians and other folk who are famous for being famous. From Rudolph Valentino, whose mysterious lady still visits his grave, to poor Peter Lawford, who was chucked out of Westwood Cemetery when his burial bill was not paid. From Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar, but who was denied burial at Hollywood Memorial Park because of her race, to Al Jolson, who made his career by performing in blackface. There will be side trips to England to heed Shakespeare’s warning to any who might disturb his grave and to pay our respects to Karl Marx. From there we journey to France and the spectacular Père Lachaise Cemetery, the final resting place for Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Sarah Bernhardt and to learn of the strange goings on at legendary rock idol Jim Morrison’s grave.

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Nelson Building

Monday, Oct. 31 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Christmas Recipes and their Stories

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Presenter: Jeany Pontrelli, M.A., OLLI member Christmas family traditions are filled with good food and warm memories. Aunt Ethel’s lemon chiffon cake and Uncle Tom’s love of fruitcake happily bubble up in our thoughts. For our first class, please bring a favorite Christmas recipe and a story to share. At the second class, we will enjoy a potluck based on our recipes.

Nelson Building

Thursdays, Nov. 3, 17 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Classical Music: Goings On About Town Presenter: Lynne Gray, Ph.D., OLLI member Join us for an ongoing exploration of Reno’s rich and varied classical music scene and our extraordinary opportunities to see, hear and be a part of it. Guest speakers, along with talented musicians from the Reno Philharmonic, the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Argenta Trio, Nevada Chamber Opera, Reno Pops Orchestra, TOCCATA, and the music, theatre and dance departments at the UNR, TMCC and WNC join us each session for informative music talks or mini-concerts.

Presentations provide exciting previews of the music and guest artists scheduled for this fall, as well as introductions to the Metropolitan Opera’s live HD broadcasts that can be seen in our local movie theaters. Subscribe to OLLIRENONEWS to receive specific details on each session.

Nelson Building

Tuesdays, Sept. 20; Oct. 4; Nov. 15; Dec. 6 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Donald in Math Magicland Presenter: Jim Bonar, M.A., OLLI member Step back in time to your school days. Enjoy a classic movie on a real 18-millimeter projector. We will show, then discuss, the classic movie, Donald in Math Magicland. This 27-minute Donald Duck educational film was nominated for an Academy Award.

Nelson Building

Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Drop-in Watercolors Presenter: Larry Jacox, M.A., OLLI member Larry Jacox will join avid watercolorists twice a month to paint together. He also will give painting tips and positive reinforcement. Join the group and have two hours of great painting time together with one of OLLI’s favorite art teachers. Students will bring the supplies they want to use.

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Nelson Building

Fridays, Sept. 9, 23; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Great Stories from the Opera (and Great Music too!)

Presenter: Lynne Gray, Ph.D., president, Opera Bel Canto of Nevada, and OLLI member Ever wonder why so many people love opera? Well, partly it’s the music, partly it’s the stories, partly it’s the spectacle, but mostly it’s the incredible emotional power of the human voice. Now you can hear those voices and learn about the stories, the music and the musicians who have thrilled people the world over for centuries. You can see the very best opera on earth right here in Reno without spending a fortune or even getting dressed up. New York’s Metropolitan Opera broadcasts live opera in HD to local movie theatres. In this OLLI class you’ll hear about the history, story and music of each Met opera broadcast as well as any other local opera events. Go to your local movie theater with the background to understand what’s happening and to experience the thrill of opera up close and personal (and always with English subtitles). The Met operas showing this semester are Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Kaija Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin.

Redfield Campus

Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11; Thursday, Dec. 8 | 2-4 p.m.

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History of Radio and Television in Reno Presenter: Bob Carroll, radio host Learn about the development of radio and television service in Reno from someone who has been deeply involved in it for the past 60 years. Carroll was Reno’s first television news director/anchor starting at KOLO TV in 1960. In addition, he worked as news director and anchor for KTVN. Carroll also owned a large ad agency and two Reno radio stations. He was inducted into the first Nevada Hall of Fame by the Nevada Broadcasters Association in 1997.

Redfield Campus

Monday, Nov. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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History of Washoe Basketry: One Museum’s Perspective Presenter: Eugene M. Hattori, Ph.D., curator of anthropology, Nevada State Museum The Nevada State Museum in Carson City curates the state’s extensive Washoe basketry collection, as well as an extensive archaeological basketry collection from western Nevada caves and shelters.

This region’s textile history extends into the past for more than 11,000 years and reveals changes in technology that may be related to changing archaeological and historic cultures, including the Washoe Tribe.

Nelson Building

Monday, Sept. 12 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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James Dean and Marilyn Monroe: Icons of the Fifties Presenter: Jim Bernardi, Ph.D., professor emeritus of theatre, UNR, OLLI member It is difficult to think of two other individuals who have exerted more impact on popular culture than James Dean (1931-1955) and Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). With only three major films under his belt before he died, Dean left a marked influence on acting style and youthful rebellion that far exceeds his limited time on screen. Monroe was a talented actress, but through her complicated relationships with men and her astonishing sex appeal, she touched the worlds of sport, theatre and politics at the highest levels. We will explore their biographies, view selected film clips and assess their continuing influence in significant ways, as well as through such kitsch memorabilia as coffee mugs, wall posters, T-shirts and commercial advertising.

Nelson Building

Friday, Oct. 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Memory Lane to Rock and Roll

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Presenter: Neil Siegel, MLS, chief reference librarian, TMCC Bobby sox, leather jackets, burgers, drive-ins and blue jeans. Remember the first time you heard a guitar, bass and drums? You probably moved your hips as a vocalist celebrated your teenage years.

The scream of “TURN THAT NOISE DOWN” was uttered all too regularly by your parents. Let’s hold onto yesterday a bit longer as we stroll down Memory Lane with Elvis, Chuck, Buddy, The Killer (Jerry Lee), Little Richard, Ray and the Everly Brothers. You will be transported back to those carefree days and share what it was like to Shake, Rattle and Roll.

Nelson Building

Friday, Nov. 18 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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OR Redfield Campus Friday, Nov. 18 | 2:30-4 p.m.

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More Forgotten Films to Remember Presenter: Larry Coffman, OLLI member Forgotten films are those that still deserve viewing, but often are overlooked today. Many times these films are “indies” or are from outside the country. The first selection will be from the silent era. Movies titles will be announced at the first meeting. You also can subscribe to www.ollirenonews.info to receive information on the movie titles.

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Nelson Building

Wednesdays, Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Attention new and prospective members! Don’t miss OLLI Orientation.

Learn how to get the most out of OLLI on Monday, Aug. 31 at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building.

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Most Fascinating People Around Us Presenter: Brent Boynton, former director, News and Public Affairs, KNPB Local personality Brent Boynton has interviewed many fascinating guests on television newscasts and on public television station KNPB, where he hosted the program “A Conversation.” Boynton will discuss some of the most interesting people he has met, as well as how he got them as guests and what we can all learn from them. For more information, please visit boyntoncommunication.com.

Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 9 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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OLLI Chorus — Interest Group Presenter: Jim Heller, M.A., instrumental conducting; and Sue Buckmaster, program coordinator, OLLI Chorus Now in its fourth year, the OLLI Chorus provides an opportunity for OLLI members who have a love of music, a background in choir singing or just enjoy singing with others in harmony to have a good time learning and singing a variety of music. It’s been said singing in a choir or chorus not only makes people feel good, but also reduces stress and can fortify the immune system. Copies of the music will be distributed at the beginning of each semester. Participants are asked to bring a black, 1-inch, three-ring binder for their music and a bottle of water to each session. Capacity for the Chorus is 55 OLLI members. If necessary, we will establish a “waiting list” at the beginning of the semester and contact those on it whenever there is an opening.

Nelson Building

Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 | 3-5 p.m. (See At-a-Glance for specific dates)

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Photography — Interest Group Presenter: Larry Marran, professional photographer If you enjoy taking photographs and would like to improve your skills, this is the group for you. In a workshop setting we will share our knowledge and photos. Bring your camera to the first session at 9 a.m. and before the class begins you can take pictures of the Redfield Building and its surrounding areas, including Mt. Rose. For the second session, please bring six of your best-developed photographs or pictures on a flash drive to share. Marran will discuss new tools and techniques to improve your skills. There will be a homework goal each month to improve your skills. He also will share some of his personal prints and digital files.

Redfield Campus

Monday, Sept. 12 | 9-11:30 a.m.

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Mondays, Oct. 10; Nov. 14; Dec. 12 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is required: Email berg775@sbcglobal.net with “PHOTOGRAPHY INTEREST GROUP” in the subject line.

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Political Theatre Presenter: Jim Bernardi, Ph.D., professor emeritus of theatre, UNR, OLLI member Technically, all theatre is political. A play that is neither controversial nor dogmatic is supporting the status quo, which is itself a political statement. On the other hand, throughout history, there have been playwrights and dramatic movements that have strongly advocated a particular point of view or have questioned the activities of a government or a society. This usually is done with the intent of changing, or at least challenging, public opinion to move audiences away from their embrace of the status quo. From Lysistrata to Hair, from Richard II to Angels in America, from Of Thee I Sing to Hamilton with several stops in between, we will examine theatre as a political weapon in the arsenal of those who question the social norms of their time.

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Nelson Building Friday, Dec. 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Reno Little Theater: Introduction to Acting Workshop

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Presenter: Melissa Taylor, managing director, Reno Little Theater and Members of RLT Learn the basics of stage acting. We’ll provide the script and the tips to get you on your way to a leading role. Learn the basics of script analysis, character development, staging, stage voice and more. Actors new to the stage will walk away confident and ready to land their first role at an upcoming audition. Experienced actors will leave this workshop with a few new tricks up their sleeve.

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Redfield Campus

Thursday, Sept. 29 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Reno Little Theater: Technical Theater and Stage Management Workshop Presenter: Chad Sweet, technical director, Reno Little Theater and Members of RLT Actors aren’t the only ones working hard in the theater. Designers, board operators and stage managers are essential members of the production team. Learn the basics of the backstage world of theater. Get the inside scoop on how to bring a director’s vision to life as a designer or stage manager.

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Nelson Building

Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Square Dancing Introduction Presenter: Richard Besaw Learn to square dance, with demonstrations by local dancers in full costumes. Visit www.squaredancenevada.com for a complete listing of all the clubs in the area and to learn more about square dancing.

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Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire: A Moth, Bathtub and the Kindness Of Strangers Presenter: Ashley Marshall, Ph.D., associate professor and David Fenimore, lecturer, Department of English, UNR “They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at Elysian Fields!” A Streetcar Named Desire (1947) shocked mid-century American audiences with its frank depictions of brutality and sexuality. Set in New Orleans’ French Quarter, Streetcar dramatizes the conflict between the doomed aristocratic South (Blanche DuBois) and the powerful new modernity (Stanley Kowalski). Streetcar is a poignant tragedy about nostalgia and loss, about the emotional and mental decline of a delicate Southern belle ill-equipped to acknowledge, let alone adapt to, historical change (“I don’t want realism,” she admits, “I want magic!”). Williams’ best-known play is perhaps the greatest piece of American drama ever produced; a brilliant, powerful, remarkably timeless piece of work with which anyone who has ever struggled with private loss or historical change will identify.

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Nelson Building

Thursday, Oct. 6 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Victorian Fashion and Dress Reform Presenter: Jan Loverin, M.S., curator of clothing and textiles, Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center This program looks at the various social and cultural issues of the day and how they influenced dress. We are fascinated by the beautiful and elaborate gowns of the Victorian era but can’t help wonder “Why did they dress like that?” Why did women wear four or five layers of clothing and why were their clothes so restrictive — yes, women got the vapors or fainted. Was it related to their clothing? Why were bloomers rejected and the scorn of society? See the dress of the Victorian women and learn how they challenged the fashionable standards of the day.

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Redfield Campus

Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.

FREE! Extended Studies Open House!

Join us at Redfield Campus, Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. to visit our OLLI table and enter to win a free Extended Studies class! (up to $250 value)

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Computers and Technology

Basic Internet, Browser and Email Presenter: Courtney Berry, OLLI member What do you know about the Internet? Why does the younger generation typically have an easier time with technology? How do you set up browsers? And what is a browser? How do you set up an email account? Why do we need passwords? Are we secure on the Internet? Is our data kept private?

How do we keep ourselves and our information safe? This class will address those questions and more.

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Redfield Campus

Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is required: Email courtney.berry49@gmail.com with

“BASIC INTERNET� in the subject line by Nov. 2. Class size is limited to 24.

Conversation on Technology: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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Presenter: Kathie Priebe, entrepreneur, OLLI member Technology seems to grow and change at an ever-increasing rate. Kathie Priebe, technologist and computer engineer, will review the history of technological progress, describe current advances and future innovations (robots, drones and nanotechnology) that make sci-fi movies a reality. Join us for a discussion on the impact these gizmos have on our lives.

Nelson Building Thursday, Oct. 20 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Create a Website in 10 Minutes or Less for Free Presenter: Ben Milander, MBA, OLLI member Learn the basics of creating a website using free tools on the Internet. This class is for those who want a personal website to share experiences, pictures and information but think it is too hard or too expensive. The only things you will need are Internet access and an email address. You will learn what constitutes a website and some basic terminology. We will explore creating a website using one of two free website tools available to you. The first is WordPress (no, it is not just for blogs) and the second is Weebly. The latter can be used to create an attractive and useful website in a short time.

Redfield Campus

Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Defending Against Phishing and Other Scams Presenter: Sam Coleman, Ph.D., OLLI member The world is full of traps that can invade your privacy, steal your money, use your Social Security number and worse. Learn about hazards in contemporary computing and ways to avoid them.

See examples of creative identity-theft traps and other scams, with corresponding defensive techniques. Learn ways to delete “bloatware” (unwanted and unnecessary programs) from new computers and avoid installing new “bloatware” accidentally. Learn about free anti-malware products, the need for backups, how to use strong passwords and ways to avoid spam.

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Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Future Tense Presenter: Kathie Priebe, entrepreneur, OLLI member To fear a technological future is to deny our technological past and present. The importance of technology in the daily life of most humans has multiplied more in our lifetime than in any other era in history. This exponential increase in innovation promises to continue, unleashed, into the future.

How did we get here? What were the paradigm shifts that brought us here and what will they be in the future? The class will interactively discuss trends, past events and future visions for innovation.

Redfield Campus

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Friday, Sept. 30 | 10-11:30 a.m.

How are Computers Changing Your World?

Presenter: Fred Harris, Ph.D., professor of computer science and engineering, UNR Fred Harris will describe what’s on the forefront of computer technology. This will be a lively overview of cutting-edge research by UNR students and faculty. Research topics include brain simulation, virtual reality applications, fire simulation and scientific simulation.

Nelson Building

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Tuesday, Sept. 20 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Making Connections: Technology and Relationships Presenter: Kathie Priebe, entrepreneur, OLLI member New communication technologies have altered our way of life dramatically. Let’s explore how the Internet, mobile devices, texting and social media have impacted how we interact with one another.

Nelson Building

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Thursday, Nov. 17 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Open Computer Lab Facilitator: Rick Barsan, OLLI member Do you need to practice after taking an OLLI computer class? Are you having trouble with Windows 7, 8 or 10? Do you have a question about Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Photoshop, Evernote, email, Facebook, the Internet, opening attachments or anything computer-related? Did you get a new piece of software and need a quick question answered? OLLI members are here to help. We have been successful in answering 95 percent of the questions asked of us. Please visit us and receive one-onone help and support. You do not need to pre-register. This is a drop-in service provided by our bighearted and knowledgeable OLLI members.

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Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16; Dec. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22; Dec. 13 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Facilitator: Associated Students of Gerontology Club, supervised by Heather Haslem, coordinator, Gerontology Program, Sanford Center for Aging, UNR Join us for personalized tech help and advice from the Associated Students of Gerontology Club at UNR. Feel free to bring in your smartphone, iPad or laptop to any of these open help sessions.

Nelson Building

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Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Picasa: A Free Photo Editing Program Presenter: Doug Ramseth, Ph.D., OLLI member We will cover the use of Picasa 3.9, a free photo editing program. Students are encouraged to bring a USB thumb drive with some of their photos to work on during the class. If you like, bring your own laptop fully charged with Picasa installed. Past participants are welcome.

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Tuesday, Nov. 22 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Email ollirenoramseth@gmail.com with “PICASA� in the subject line. Class size is limited to 24.

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Technology — Interest Group (TIG) Facilitator: Rick Barsan, OLLI member This interest group provides a real-life, hands-on experience in different technology topics. Detailed information about the topic will be disseminated a week before the group meeting. Past topics have included Kindles, Microsoft Publisher, Picasa, Photoshop Elements, RSS feeds, Evernote, Excel, Windows and Apple products.

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Wednesdays, Sept. 21; Nov. 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Thursdays, Sept. 27; Oct. 25; Dec. 13 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Email olli.reno.tech@gmail.com with “TIG” in the subject line to join the group and receive topic information.

Use OneNote to Get Organized Presenter: Ben Milander, MBA, OLLI member OneNote is an application you probably already have on your computer if you have Microsoft Office suite. Would you like to organize your recipes? Or your photos? Keep notes on important events and meetings? Insert hand drawings and clip art? Convert handwritten notes or scanned documents to editable text to share with other? If so, then Microsoft OneNote is for you. Learn about OneNote and its most useful features.

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Thursday, Sept. 13 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Using Photoshop Elements 10 to Improve Your Photos Presenter: Doug Ramseth, Ph.D., OLLI member Learn how to use Photoshop Elements 10 to improve your photos, using such tools and techniques as crop, resize, enhance light and contrast, color correction, adding text, cleanup and touch-up, and cut and paste. Bring your laptop or a USB thumb drive with photos to process. Past participants are welcome.

Nelson Building

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Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 28-30 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Email ollirenoramseth@gmail.com with “PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS” in the subject line. Class size is limited to 15.

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WebSmarts: Useful Online Resources Presenter: Alice Yucht, MLIS, OLLI member This class will demonstrate and discuss useful online resources and tech applications to make your life easier and satisfy your curiosity about the world.

Session 1: Tech Tutorials Session 2: Factual Matters Session 3: Exploring the Arts Session 4: Lifetime Learning Nelson Building

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What is Computer Programing All About?

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Presenter: Sam Coleman, Ph.D., OLLI member Take a look at the art of computer programming, including computer architecture, software design, algorithms and the evolution of programming languages from assembler to today’s objectoriented languages. Coleman will demonstrate the programming environment he uses to time the Reno Air Races, and he will write a simple PC application from scratch during the class. This is not “Programming 101” and is not intended to make you a programmer in one day. There are no prerequisites beyond a curiosity about technology and computing.

Nelson Building

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Thursday, Oct. 20 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Windows 10 Presenter: Sam Coleman, Ph.D., OLLI member Windows 10 is faster than previous systems, more secure, provides lots of new features and is useful “out-of-the-box” for the traditional desktop user. In this class, we will start with a newly upgraded computer and demonstrate how to configure it for desktop use. We also will demonstrate a mechanism that can allow OLLI volunteers to help people remotely.

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Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Events and Tours

OLLI events and tours are organized into four sections to make searching easier: • Nelson Events • Special Off-Premises Events • Free Local Tours • Paid Bus Tours All of these events and tours are for current OLLI members only. See each event or tour description for pre-registration details.

Please note: Because many tours and events require advance payment or pre-registration by a specific deadline and often fill up quickly, they are listed in chronological order within each section.

Nelson Events OLLI Enrollment Day Facilitators: Phyllis Clark, OLLI membership chair and membership committee Attention, returning OLLI members and those wishing to join! This is your opportunity to pay your annual dues of $45 and purchase a parking permit for $16. Parking is limited; please carpool if possible. Because of the large size of our growing membership, we ask you follow the schedule below: 9:30-10:30 a.m. — people with last names starting with A or B 10:30-11:30 a.m. — people with last names starting with C-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with G-K 12:30-1:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with L-O 1:30-2:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with P-S 2:30-3:30 p.m. — people with last names starting with T-Z

Nelson Building Monday, Aug. 15 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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OLLI Travel Tickets Though a very generous donation a fund has been established to provide transportation assistance to those OLLI members who are unable to drive to OLLI classes. Limited funds are available. See page 74 for details.

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OLLI Orientation for New and Prospective Members Facilitators: Phyllis Clark, OLLI membership chair and OLLI board of directors Welcome, new members! We are so excited you are interested in joining OLLI. During the orientation, you will learn about OLLI’s programs and procedures, tour our Nelson Building facilities and enjoy refreshments, meet OLLI Board members and find out more about the OLLI committees and Interest Groups. You also will have the opportunity to sign up for the OLLI annual membership ($45 per person) and purchase a parking permit for the City of Reno parking lot east of the Nelson Building ($16). Parking is limited; please carpool if possible.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Aug. 30 | 10 a.m.-noon

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OLLI Tours Expo Presenters: Patty Drake, owner, Patty’s Tours and the OLLI tours team Learn about the tours planned for fall. Find out about the advance payment procedures, and pay to reserve your tours at the Expo.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 7 | noon

Tea and Symphony Presenter: Laura Jackson, music director of the Reno Philharmonic Join us for OLLI’s annual Tea and Symphony Gala. Enjoy an assortment of teas and light refreshments provided by the OLLI Events commmittee. Tim Young, president and CEO of Reno Philharmonic, and Laura Jackson, music director, will introduce our music guests.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 1-3 p.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Registration begins at 9:05 a.m. Sept. 18 at http://tinyurl.com/TeaSymphony2016. Event is limited to 110 attendees.

Cookie Packaging and Exchange Facilitators: OLLI events committee Bring homemade holiday cookies or candies to be packaged as door prizes for the hOLLIday luncheon on Dec. 9. Extra cookies will be divided among everyone at the Exchange so you will have an assortment to take home as well. Please bring at least four dozen cookies or candies to share.

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Nelson Building Thursday, Dec. 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Special Off-Premises Event hOLLIday Luncheon Facilitators: OLLI events committee Join OLLI friends and family for a scrumptious holiday lunch at the Regency Ballroom in the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. Paid guests are welcome. A no-host bar is available before lunch. Enter for a chance to win door prizes; tickets will be drawn after lunch.

Sands Regency Casino Hotel, Regency Ballroom Friday, Dec. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Advance payment is accepted Tuesday, Nov. 22 through Tuesday, Dec. 6. Payment info, luncheon price and menu will be announced in November on www.ollirenonews.info and at classes. Event is limited to 250 attendees.

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Free Local Tours

Pre-registration is required for all free local tours. Space is limited, and tours fill up quickly. See the tour descriptions for pre-registration dates and tour information. You can only register for one person at a time, and you must be a current OLLI member to pre-register for any tour.

Note: Pre-registration is done online at www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com. Tours will appear on the pre-registration site only when they are open for pre-registration. Pre-registration will close when the tour is full and/or three days before the tour date.

How to pre-register for free local tours: 1. Go to www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com.

2. Find the tour you would like to enroll in (remember to check the catalog for pre-registration start dates).

3. Change the QUANTITY to the right of the class you want from 0 to 1.

4. Click on the REGISTER button.

5. Fill in all of the required information in order to complete the registration process.

Once you have successfully pre-registered, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite.

(Please make sure to check your email and your spam folder for the message from Eventbrite before contacting the pre-registration manager at ollirenoprereg@gmail.com.)

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Free Local Tour: Urban Roots, Reno Tour guides: Rebekah Stetson and Connie Douglas, OLLI Tours Team member Urban Roots is a working classroom that provides farm-based opportunities for families, students, teachers and future farmers with the goal of growing healthy minds, bodies and communities.

We will see their vegetable and fruit crops, greenhouses, farm animals, and indoor and outdoor classrooms. Much of the tour is outdoors.

Urban Roots Farm School Tuesday, Sept. 13 | 9-11:30 a.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Registration begins at 9:05 a.m. Aug. 31 at www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com. Tour is limited to 25 OLLI members.

Driving directions will be sent to pre-registered members.

Free Local Tour: From the Truckee To Your Tap

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Tour guides: Will Raymond, Water Operations supervisor and Rita Malkin, OLLI Tours Team member Tour the Chalk Bluff Water Treatment Plant and learn all about water quality and what it takes to get fresh water to your tap. Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) experts will discuss how the upstream resources are managed and the procedures your water goes through prior to reaching your tap.

Chalk Bluff Water Treatment Plant Thursday, Oct. 13 | 12:45-2:30 p.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Registration begins at 9:05 a.m. Sept. 29 at www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com. Tour is limited to 30 OLLI members.

Driving directions will be sent to pre-registered members.

Free Local Tour: Cruisin’ the Amazon (warehouse, that is) Tour guides: Courtney Smethers and Susan Moffitt, OLLI Tours Team member What’s lurking in this gigantic consumer warehouse? What secrets will be revealed? How was your order processed and filled? How was your order packed and mailed? These and many other questions will be answered as we tour the Amazon Warehouse.

Amazon Warehouse Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 9:45-11:30 a.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Registration begins at 9:05 a.m. Oct. 5 at www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com. Tour is limited to 25 OLLI members.

Driving directions will be sent to pre-registered members. Note: a signed non-disclosure agreement is required for admittance to the warehouse.

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Free Local Tour: OLLI Meets R2D2 Tour guides: David Feil-Seifer, Ph.D. and Susan Moffitt, OLLI Tours Team member Robotics is an important field that has a great potential for improving people’s everyday lives.

Research in the lab is focused on developing interactive robots for a variety of real-world applications. We will observe live demonstrations of vision-based techniques for interaction between human users and mobile robots, including detection, tracking and posture recognition. UAS Technology is part of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.

UNR Robotics Lab and Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) Technology Tuesday, Nov. 1 | 9-11:15 a.m.

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Pre-registration is required: Registration begins at 9:05 a.m. Oct. 19 at www.ollifreetours.eventbrite.com. Tour is limited to 25 OLLI members.

Driving directions will be sent to pre-registered members.

Paid Bus Tours

Paid Bus Tours are operated by Patty’s Tours in conjunction with the OLLI Tours Team. Make your reservations for the Paid Bus Tours directly through Patty’s Tours. Required advanced payment and registration for bus tours will begin Sept. 7, at the OLLI Tours Expo. Payments are non-refundable, although you can transfer your seat to another participant.

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Choose from three ways to reserve your place on any of the Paid Bus Tours: • Attend the OLLI Tours Expo on Sept. 7 to hear about the tours and pay in person.

• Go online to www.pattystours.com beginning Sept. 8. Click the “OLLI” icon at the top, then select the tour you want. Indicate the number of people in your party in the box using the

drop-down arrow. Then scroll down the page and fill in your credit card payment information.

• Call the Patty’s Tours office beginning Sept. 8 at (775) 453-1794 to pay by credit card.

Paid Bus Tours will leave from parking lot No. 3T at the Grand Sierra Resort, near the Big Swing on the northwest corner of the property. Directions to the parking lot: From Highway 395/580, take the East Second Street/Glendale Avenue Exit 67. Go east to the entrance to the GSR parking lot.

Paid Tour: Lassen Volcanic National Park Tour Tour guides: Patty’s Tours and Dick Pemberton, OLLI Tours Team member Celebrate the National Park Service centennial as we visit our closest national park and one of the best-kept secrets of the National Park Service, Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California.

Mt. Lassen and the surrounding park offer views of lush forests, along with the Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell Overlook, Kings Creek Meadow and Devastated Area. We will visit both the newer Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the south entrance and the historic Loomis Museum Visitor Center at the north entrance of the park.

Meet bus at Grand Sierra parking lot No. 3T Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 7:10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Bus departs at 7:30 a.m.)

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Pre-registration and advanced payment required: The tour price is $89 per person and includes lunch, snacks and water. See Patty’s Tour registration information above. Tour is limited to 50 OLLI members.

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Paid Tour: Donner Party Revisited Tour Tour guides: Patty’s Tours, Doris Dwyer and Dick Pemberton, OLLI Tours Team members First we will stop at the Donner Historic Camp Site at Alder Creek, where some members of the Donner Party succumbed to the elements and illness. Then we are off to the newly reopened Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. This visitor center depicts the history of the area and the people who came to this part of the Sierra, including local Native Americans, the Donner Party and builders of the Transcontinental Railroad. Along the way, Doris Dwyer will offer a Chautauqua presentation of Margaret Breen, Donner Party survivor. Time permitting, we will stop in Truckee for a chance to walk around and explore some of the shops.

Meet bus at Grand Sierra parking lot No. 3T Tuesday, Oct. 4 | 8:40 a.m.-5 p.m. (Bus departs at 9 a.m.)

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Pre-registration and advanced payment required: The tour price is $69 per person and includes a picnic lunch. See Patty’s Tour registration information on page 25. Tour is limited to 50 OLLI members.

Paid Tour: Reno-Stead Airport Tour — Air Races and More

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Tour guides: Patty’s Tours, Doris Dwyer, and Connie Douglas, OLLI Tours Team members From its beginnings in 1942 as the Reno Army Airport, the Reno-Stead Airport has been the setting of a fascinating history of flight in Northern Nevada. It has been home to military history and flight training, the birthplace of the Lear Fan and the National Championship Air Races. Our behind-thescenes tour will access areas of the airport the public does not see.

Meet bus at Grand Sierra parking lot No. 3T Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 8:40 a.m.-1 p.m. (Bus departs at 9 a.m.)

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Pre-registration and advanced payment required: The tour price is $24 per person. See Patty’s Tour registration information on page 25. Tour is limited to 50 OLLI members.

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Government, Economics and Business Close Look at the Nevada Public Education System Presenter: Les Anderson, Ph.D. Nevada’s system of providing education to children in K-12 is complex and multifaceted. The system is guided by NRS Title 34: Education, the Nevada Department of Education and, in Washoe County, the Washoe County School District and Washoe County School Board. Anderson will present a detailed and comprehensive view of how the Nevada public education system operates. Anderson is presently researching the fundamental future educational requirements of the United States.

His presentation covers six topics: 1. Structure and complexity 2. Public and internal isolation 3. Control 4. Chaotic behavior 5. Societal purpose

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Nelson Building Monday, Oct. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m.

De-mystifying Economics: Can We Make Better National and Local Policy Choices?

Presenters: Jonathan Garman, M.S.; Fred May, Ph.D.; Lynne Gray, Ph.D., OLLI members If you are interested in an improved understanding of economics and its effects on our lives — or just in being a better-informed voter — this class should interest you. We explore the effects of local and national economic policies on our day-to-day lives. We consider such topics as the deficit and the debt, taxes and trade, private vs. public enterprise, capital, labor and the budget. Join us in these continuing conversations. We talk about what nearly everyone agrees on (the actual data), what is more difficult to agree on (interpretations of the data), and most importantly, what is usually never discussed — the likely effects of different national and local policy choices on our lives. Every session is different. You are welcome to attend any and all sessions at Nelson, at Redfield or both!

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Tuesdays, Sept. 27; Nov. 1 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 27 | 2-4 p.m.

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Discussion on the Legal Aspects of the JFK Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald and the Investigations of the Assassination Presenter: Cory A. Santos, Sr., J.D Renowned Nevada trial attorney Cory A. Santos, Sr., J.D. leads an in-depth discussion and examination of the JFK assassination, the investigation thereof, the historical facts and the many theories surrounding the assassination. Santos will separate fact from fiction by showing actual footage of Dealey Plaza, reviewing films of the assassination, examining segments of the infamous film J.F.K., and discussing the most recent research and findings on both sides of the debate.

Emphasis will be on understanding the current evidence and discussing what will happen with the anticipated release in October 2017 of materials held by the U.S. government for more than 50 years.

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Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Double Duty Dollars

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Presenter: Ervin Thompson, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Taking a slightly different view of the “duty” of money can make your assets last much longer. Ervin Thompson will show you how proper leveraging of your money and assets can assure you will not run out of money too soon. He also will share the potential pitfalls of failing to properly leverage your resources.

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Monday, Oct. 31 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Early Nevada Governors 1860-1922 Presenter: Sam Macaluso, OLLI member Who was our first Nevada-born governor? How many governors died in office? Who was the teatotaling governor? Which governors telegraphed the Nevada Constitution in 1884? Which governor was both governor of Nevada and territorial governor of Alaska? These and many more interesting stories await you as we learn about Nevada’s early governors. We’ll take a look at Nevada’s chief executives from James Nye to Emmet Boyle.

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Thursday, Sept. 8 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Election Analysis Presenters: Richard Siegel, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science, and Eric Herzik, Ph.D., professor of political science and department chairman, UNR Richard Siegel and Eric Herzik will discuss their analysis of the results of the 2016 Presidential election.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Election Observation in El Salvador Presenters: Thomas Nagle, J.D., and Brooke Nagle Learn about the history of El Salvador, including the civil war, the signing of the peace accords, the inception of democratic elections, and the evolution of revolutionary movement into political parties. We also will cover the election observation in El Salvador including mechanics of election observation, pre-election key elements, election day and anomalies vs. fraud followed by the importance and credibility of final report and recommendations. Find out what can be learned from this process and how it relates to the political reality in the United States and other countries.

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Thursday, Dec. 1 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Historical Financial Journey: 1930-2013 Presenters: Ed Oakes, OLLI member and Toby Isler, SEC. registered investment advisor, OLLI member What if you live, and live and live? This is not a promise or a threat, but a possibility. Learn how your grandchildren may be the financial sources of assistance to their parents (your children) and maybe you as well. You may not be able to undo your financial adventures, but you can enlighten and educate the next generation.

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Wednesday, Sept. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 13 | noon-1:30 p.m.

How Nevada Became a State: A Story of Corruption and Greed Presenter: David Hardy, J.D., Ph.D., chief judge, Second Judicial District Court Nevada teaches its fourth-grade students that Nevada became a state because President Abraham Lincoln needed help to ensure his 1864 re-election. Nevada college students are taught there were additional reasons the federal government wanted to admit Nevada as the 36th state. However, historians have not focused on why residents of the Nevada Territory voted for statehood. Judge David Hardy will weave a fascinating historical story to explain that residents of the Nevada Territory embraced statehood to rid themselves of a judiciary they perceived as corrupt and unaccountable.

Thus, Nevada is more than “battle born�; it was born of corruption and greed.

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Wednesday, Sept. 14 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Potpourri of Politics Presenter: Fred Lokken, M.A., professor of political science, TMCC The world of politics — whether it is at the local, state, regional, national or international level — is ever-changing. As a matter of fact, it seems to change every five minutes or so, which can make it hard to sort it all out. OLLI’s favorite political analyst, TMCC political science professor and well-known northern Nevada pundit, Fred Lokken, will discuss what’s topical at the time of his talk.

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Friday, Dec. 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.

To “Trust” or Not to Trust Presenter: Ervin Thompson, ChFC, CLU, LUTCF Is the money I’ve paid to insurance companies a “good deal”? Will the policy be there when I need it?

What will be the outcome for my family members from the way I have set things up? What happens if I make an adjustment to the policy, such as changing ownership to my trust? What would cause the policy not to pay, or when would it pay and what would be the tax consequences? Get all your questions answered in this informative session.

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Monday, Oct. 3 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Treasures in Your Home Presenter: Karin Costa, ATS, CES, International Society of Appraisers, Certified Appraisers Guild of America Discover which of your items have value in today’s market. You also will learn when to employ a qualified appraiser and how to satisfy your curiosity through independent research. Learn about the types of value and what each means when you want to sell, gift, designate inheritance or donate your possessions.

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Attention new and prospective members! Don’t miss OLLI Orientation!

Learn how to get the most out of OLLI on Monday, Aug. 31 at OLLI in the Warren Nelson Building.

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Health and Wellness A Community Dialogue about Aging: A Senior Outreach Services (SOS) program Presenter: Peter S. Reed, Ph.D., MPH, director, Sanford Center for Aging, and professor of community health sciences, UNR Following a brief overview of elder well-being in the community, Reed will hold an open forum with the audience to discuss experiences and concerns of elders living in the Truckee Meadows. Please come prepared to ask questions and share your perspectives with Reed. We intend for this session to foster a space for open dialogue.

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Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 9-11 a.m.

(Breakfast begins at 9 a.m., presentation begins at 10 a.m.)

Pre-registration is required: Contact Sina Ward at (775) 784-7506 or sinaw@unr.edu. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 7.

Angels at the Bedside Presenter: Anna Antonowich, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN When a family member or a friend is dying, have you ever wondered who they are talking with or reaching toward? In this talk, we will explore the “visitors” at the bedside and their significance to those moving through the dying process. How we manage pain medications based on the symptoms we observe and how we interact with someone prior to their death can turn a traumatic time into one of peace. Based on her book, soon to be published, Anna Antonowich brings both life experiences and her 24 years’ of professional expertise in cancer nursing to this presentation.

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Friday, Oct. 14 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop — A Sanford Center for Aging program Presenters: Heather Haslem and Barbara Hunt, staff, Sanford Center for Aging This diabetes workshop teaches the skills needed for day-to-day management of diabetes to maintain or increase an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Elder Abuse and Elder Safety Presenter: Peter S. Reed, Ph.D., MPH, director, Sanford Center for Aging and professor of community health sciences, UNR This presentation will review current approaches to understanding, recognizing and preventing elder abuse and neglect. It also will review key dimensions of elder safety by looking at the prevalence and risk factors for a range of safety concerns.

Redfield Campus Tuesday, Sept. 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Emergency Preparedness: Awareness and Survival Presenter: Julia Berg, OLLI member Do you know what to do during an emergency? This 90-minute video offers vital emergency information. Topics covered include water, food, safety, heat and lighting, communication, smartphones, emergency locators, sanitation and personal care, disaster plan, pets, shelter and evacuation, pandemic, terrorism, radiation, climate changes and space weather. Be prepared to make a to-do list for yourself as the video unfolds.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Nov. 23 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Exploring American Cheeses Presenter: Laura Conrow, certified cheese professional, American Cheese Society For years, Europe has been synonymous with great cheese. However, in the past 25 years, we have experienced an explosion of artisan cheese-makers here in America, many of whom are producing cheeses that rival those of Europe in both quality and flavor. Exploring American Cheeses is a tour through this wild innovative world of U.S. artisan cheeses and cheese-makers. Laura Conrow will show you, cheese by cheese, why the American artisan cheese movement is gaining respect on both continents, and you will get to taste for yourself why America is an exciting place for cheese today.

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Nelson Building Monday, Oct. 10 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Feldenkrais Method® of Movement Improvement Presenter: Carole Bucher, certified Feldenkrais® practitioner Using the Feldenkrais Method® of smarter movement solutions, you may be able to come back to the movement you knew as a child — easy, explorative, efficient and fun. Carole Bucher will teach you to use self-sensing and awareness to “feel” what movements are appropriate for you. Doing this reduces pain, improves stability and range of movement, and helps you do the things you love more comfortably. Join Bucher for a Feldenkrais® lesson will be taught to gain firsthand experience with this new approach to movement, followed by a question and answer period. Recommended reading: Awareness Heals by Steven Shafarman and The Brain’s Way of Healing by Norman Doidge, M.D. Please note reading is not required to participate in this class. Please bring a mat or a blanket to class.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Oct. 12 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Fido and Me Fitness Presenter: Beth Williams Join Beth Williams, a licensed physical therapist for people and pets, to learn about the benefits of regular exercise for you and your dog. She will discuss exercise options including outdoor walking, indoor walking on a treadmill, stretching, strengthening and balance exercises for you and your fourlegged friend. Dogs are the perfect exercise partners, as they are happy, enthusiastic and ready to go, rain or shine.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Fit and Strong — A Sanford Center for Aging program Presenter: Heather Haslem, M.S., program manager, Sanford Center for Aging, UNR Fit and Strong blends stretching, low-impact aerobics, strength training, walking and balance exercises with education and group problem solving. This program is designed for elders who are ready to start exercising and have been cleared by their physician to participate in exercise.

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Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sept. 19-Nov. 18 | 9:30-11 a.m.

(See At-a-Glance for specific dates)

Pre-registration is required: Contact Suellen Bacigalupi at (775) 784-1807.

Health and Wellness Presenter: Heather Haslem, M.S., program manager, Sanford Center for Aging, UNR Let’s discuss the difference between health and wellness as we age. You will determine your own wellness with an interactive activity. Various community wellness resources also will be presented.

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Thursday, Sept. 8 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Healthy Living Workshop — A Sanford Center for Aging program Presenter: Heather Haslem, M.S., program manager, Sanford Center for Aging, UNR This workshop teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of any type of ongoing health condition in order to maintain or increase a healthy lifestyle.

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Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17 | 1-3:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Contact Suellen Bacigalupi at (775) 784-1807.

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Long-Term Care Culture Change and the Social Model of Care Presenter: Peter S. Reed, Ph.D., MPH, director, Sanford Center for Aging and professor of community health sciences, UNR Join us for a critique of the current institutional and biomedical paradigm of long-term care and explore innovations to transform the culture of aging services to a social and relationship paradigm.

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Monday, Nov. 28 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Mentoring Conversations Presenter: Heather Haslem, M.S., program manager, Sanford Center for Aging, UNR Share your knowledge with the next generation. Connect with undergraduate students in the UNR Gerontology program to share different aspects of life experience, discuss and dispel aging myths and explore various controversies about aging.

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Wednesdays, Sept. 14; Oct. 12; Nov. 9, 30 | 2:30-4 p.m.

Pre-registration is required: Go to https://unsom.formstack.com/forms/ollimentor. For more information, email hhaslem@unr.edu. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 9.

Client/Volunteer Relationships: Navigating the Ups and Downs — A Senior Outreach Services (SOS) program Presenter: Kelley Macmillan, associate director, Community and Social Services at the Sanford Center for Aging, faculty, School of Social Work, UNR This informative talk will identify the difficult situations volunteers may experience in their role with clients. Kelly Macmillan will teach practical skills volunteers can use to improve the working relationship with the client and hence provide service and support to the client. Information will be provided on the importance and value of setting boundaries, how to provide person-centered services, saying “no” regarding requests beyond the scope of the volunteer and maintaining a respectful volunteer-client relationship.

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Tuesday, Sept. 13 | 9-11 a.m.

(Breakfast begins at 9 a.m., presentation begins at 10 a.m.)

Pre-registration required: Contact Sina Ward at (775) 784-7506 or sinaw@unr.edu. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 9.

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Oh, My Aching Back (and Knees) Presenter: Rowlin Lichter, M.D., orthopedic surgeon Session 1: Conquering Back Pain: Osteoarthritis Lichter will discuss back anatomy, back function and dysfunction, first aid for back problems, and common medications used for the back, as well as frequently used surgical and non-surgical treatments. Physical therapies and reconditioning exercises to help you help yourself also will be explained.

Session 2: All You (K)need to Know about Knees Lichter discusses knee anatomy and function, first aid for knees and useful knee medications, as well as both non-operative and surgical treatments. You also will learn easy chair and standing exercises to help your back and knees. After each workshop, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

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Redfield Campus

Tuesday, Nov. 8; Thursday, Nov. 10 | 2-3:30 p.m.

OLLI Hikers — Interest Group Facilitators: Floyd Whiting, Warren Ronsheimer, Mary Walkiewicz, OLLI members • OLLI Hikers will explore the Reno/Sparks/Tahoe/Sierra area by trails, paths and roads. Meeting

times and places will vary. Location, time and degree of difficulty will be posted by Monday, the

week of the hike, on the OLLI bulletin board in the Nelson Building. You also may opt to

be notified by email by Sunday the week of the hike.

• Most hikes will be 4-12 miles in total length, usually about 7 miles. Most will be moderately difficult with do-able elevation changes, but some sections may be strenuous. Occasional easy or more difficult hikes may be scheduled. The pace will be moderate. Most hikes will take from two to six hours, depending upon distance and difficulty.

• Participants should be in healthy physical condition and able to maintain a pace of at least two miles per hour. Hikers should wear comfortable and durable walking shoes or boots, and bring an adequate supply of drinking water. Use of a lightweight waist or shoulder pack and trekking pole(s) also is suggested. If outings encompass lunchtime, participants should bring a bag lunch. During the winter months, we will schedule occasional snowshoe treks. Moonlight snowshoe outings will be scheduled when the moon is full, which may be on days other than Thursday. Participants shall provide their own equipment and dress appropriately.

• To participate in OLLI hikes, a signed OLLI Identification, Emergency Information and Liability Release/Waiver Form is required. The form covers the school year (Sept. 1 through Aug. 31) and all OLLI physical and off-campus programs.

• To participate in any Thursday hike, follow the RSVP directions in the hike description. If more information is needed, contact Floyd Whiting, fjwhiting@sbcglobal.net or (775) 826-2728; or Warren Ronsheimer, wardi@sbcglobal.net or (775) 827-3445.

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Thursdays, Sept. 1-Dec. 29 (see At-a-Glance for specific dates) | TBA a.m

Pre-registration recommended: Email wardi@sbcglobal.net and fjwhiting@sbcglobal.net with “HIKERS” in the subject line and your name and email address in the body of the message.

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OLLI Walkers/Light Hikers — Interest Group Facilitators: Walt Buckmaster and Sue Buckmaster, OLLI members • OLLI Walkers will explore the area by paths, trails and roads. Meeting times and places will

vary. The location and degree of difficulty of the walk will be emailed prior to the Monday

of the walk.

• Walks will be 3-5 miles in total length, with some elevation change. They usually will take two- three hours. The pace will accommodate slow walkers/hikers.

• Participants should be in healthy physical condition, carry ID and medical cards, wear comfortable and durable walking shoes, and bring an adequate supply of drinking water. Use of a lightweight waist or shoulder pack, hiking poles, sunscreen and a hat also is suggested.

• To participate in OLLI walks and hikes, a signed OLLI Identification, Emergency Information and Liability Release/Waiver Form is required. The form covers the school year (Sept. 1 through Aug. 31) and all OLLI physical and off-campus programs.

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Mondays, Sept. 12-Nov. 28 (see At-a-Glance for specific dates) | TBA a.m.

Pre-registration recommended: Email waltsue62@att.net with “WALKERS” in the subject line.

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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Presenter: Naomi Albertson, M.D Osteoporosis is a disease that affects more than 52 million Americans. One in 2 women and 1 in 4 men will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Albertson, a physician with Reno Orthopedic Clinic, discusses risk factors for the disease, diagnosis, and natural and medication options for treatment.

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Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Reading and Eating in America Today: Understanding Food Packaging Presenter: Thomas Hertweck, lecturer and assistant director, Core Writing Program, UNR Current food packaging has three modes: objectivity, nostalgia and intervention. Learn how these ways of reading food packaging help us see what larger social, nutritional and cultural concerns are at stake when we go into the grocery store. Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own examples of food packaging for discussion.

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Nelson Building

Monday, Oct. 3 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Reconnecting Community: The Village Movement and Time Exchange Presenters: Eric and Amy Dewitt-Smith, co-founders, Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada The Senior Village movement began in Boston in 2002, and quickly has grown nationwide as a positive solution for “aging in community.� This grassroots initiative is citizen-centered and supports program design driven by the people using the services. The village movement also aligns with the core values of time exchange, in which neighbors help one another and earn time credits that can be exchanged for needed services from other members. Exchanges can include transportation, household tasks, yard maintenance, errands, tutoring, workshops, pet care, personal care and business services. The possibilities are limitless.

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Thursday, Oct. 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Sharing the Insanity: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail in our Sixties Presenters: Karen and Gary Ide, OLLI members Join Karen and Gary Ide as they relive their first long-distance hike, the 2,184-mile Appalachian Trail, which runs through 14 states along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. Learn what it is like to wear the same clothes, day after day, for six months to save pack weight. Observe the beautiful wildflowers, and meet some of the interesting characters they encountered. They also will show their lightweight gear and provide tips of what they have learned along the way.

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Redfield Campus

Friday, Nov. 4 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Things To Do After the Death of a Loved One

Presenter: Darcy K. Houghton, attorney Find out next steps, timelines and pointers for how to resolve the legal and financial loose ends when a loved one passes. At a time when we still are grieving the loss, we still have an entire list of legal and financial matters that need to be dealt with. Often there are issues with the loved one’s home, bills and debts that need to be managed. Unresolved family disputes may rear their ugly head during these hard times.

Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 9 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Redfield Campus Friday, Sept. 16 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Untangling the Mess — History of Cultural and Religious Discrimination of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Presenter: Kathy Baldock, executive director, Canyon Walker Connections Kathy Baldock constructs a visual timeline detailing the historical and current social, medical, cultural and religious discrimination that has impacted the gay and transgender communities, with a particular focus on the intersection of the conservative political and religious right beginning in the late 1970s. Topics covered include the cultural history of human sexuality, same-sex behavior and homosexuality, the reason homosexuality has been seen as a mental illness and a brief critical analysis of biblical passages on same-sex behavior.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Welcome to Medicare Presenters: Kathy Seelbach and Ron Errico, SHIP volunteers Get a basic overview of Medicare including its different parts, plans and enrollment periods. Learn how the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help with grievances, appeals, processes and other programs. Discover how Medicare works with other like-minded agencies such as the Veterans Administration, Indian Health Services and retired state employees.

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Nelson Building Thursday, Sept. 22 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Women of Substance: An Empowerment — Interest Group for Senior Women Presenter: Elizabeth Purtee, OLLI member We are a women’s support and idea group for living our best lives now. This semester our journey and discussions will be inspired by the book, Living Life as a Thank You, by Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons. Whatever is given, even a challenging moment, is a gift. With this book, we will be able to feel more connected to the flow of life and less alone in our struggles and fears, as we incorporate gratitude into our lives. For more information, contact ElizabethPurtee@gmail.com or (775) 412-8620.

Nelson Building Mondays, Sept. 19; Oct. 3, 17; Nov. 7, 21; Dec. 5 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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History 19th-Century “Nestors” of Truckee Valley: Story of Peleg Brown Presenter: Diane Crowne, OLLI member Most people in Reno know Damonte Ranch as the housing development that occupies a large portion of real estate in south Reno, but few people know about its original owner, Peleg Brown — where he came from and what experiences he had that formed the man he became. His family members in Rhode Island were original American colonial settlers extending back to the days of Roger Williams and the Providence Plantation. If any of the “Nestors” in Truckee Valley could be thought of as “Eastern Blue Bloods,” it would be Peleg Brown. His life was cut short by the violence he encountered in the West, but his contributions to civilizing this place were substantial.

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Redfield Campus Wednesday, Oct. 19 | noon -1:30 p.m.

A Family’s Journey to Freedom Presenter: Judith Schumer, OLLI member Six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust while much of the world stood by and did nothing. But a few righteous people like Oskar Schindler and Raoul Wallenberg put their lives at risk to try to rescue Jews. Schumer’s family was saved, thanks to Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese consul in Lithuania who defied direct orders from the Japanese government and issued visas that enabled several thousand Jews to flee Europe. She recounts her family’s story of escape from Nazi-occupied Poland and ultimate journey to freedom at schools, churches and temples throughout Nevada and the nation. Schumer will share a remarkable story of survival during one of the world’s darkest times and how one man’s courage allowed many to live. Her book about her family, Esther’s Journey: A Holocaust Memoir, is available on Amazon.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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All the News That’s Worth Printing: News Sheets in 16th-Century Europe Presenter: Kevin Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor of history, UNR Learn about news sheets from 16th-century Europe to illustrate how authors and publishers marketed them and made them accessible to wide audiences. Much like our modern news media, 16-century news sheets appealed to emotion, fear and curiosity with graphic descriptions of sieges and battles, fantastic descriptions of natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, plague) and sensational crimes (typically involving murder). Such booklets contributed to the formation of public opinion and gossip, entertained readers with titillating stories and offered lessons of piety and morality through the news. As such, they also functioned as a tool of statecraft, since the content was tightly controlled by the highest political and religious authorities.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Sept. 22 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Bowers Mansion Remembered Presenter: Tammy Buzick, curator of Bowers Mansion Beginning in 1849, thousands headed west with the dream of striking it rich in the California gold fields. Oddly, one of the most prosperous stories involved a Scottish immigrant traveling with the Mormon Church, a muleskinner turned prospector and a Silver Mine on the Lode. Learn the story of Sandy and Eilley Bowers’ rise to riches. Hear how their once-beloved mansion in the Valley was transformed into a successful recreational resort that remains a prime destination for summer entertainment today.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Oct. 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Bowers Mansion, Washoe Valley and the Winds of Change Presenter: Bryan Harrower, Washoe County Park Ranger Park Ranger Bryan Harrower provides a brief history of the Washoe Valley and a few of its most notable residents, including the Bowers family and several others who resided in the mansion.

Hear stories about the area and the people who lived there during the boom and bust of the early Comstock era.

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Nelson Building Thursday, Sept. 15 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Chautauqua — Nikita Khrushchev Presenter: Doug Mishler, Ph.D., part-time faculty, Department of History, UNR As the leader of the Soviet Union from 1953-1964, Nikita Khrushchev was America’s Greatest Enemy.

Join us for a frank, illuminating and even surprising meeting with the man on the other side of the Cold War’s most significant and dangerous moments.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Oct. 5 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Colonizing Ice Age America: Theories and Speculations, 1492 to 2016 C.E. Presenter: Don D. Fowler, Ph.D., Mamie Kleberg distinguished emeritus professor of anthropology, UNR The origins, timing and routes of migration of the ancestors of the peoples encountered by Europeans and Euro-Americans in the Western Hemisphere since 1492 C.E. have been matters of sacerdotal, geopolitical and scientific speculation, theorizing and investigation for five centuries and counting. These investigations and their results to date are traced in an illustrated lecture.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 21 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Evolution of the California Trail Presenter: Mark McLaughlin, author The California Trail, which runs through the Reno-Lake Tahoe region, played a big part in America’s settlement of the West. Learn how maps and knowledge of the Great Basin landscape developed from the days of the fur trappers to legendary explorers like John C. Fremont. The concepts of Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism played a vital role in driving pioneer families west.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Nov. 3 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Genealogy — Interest Group Presenters: June Kelly, Rosie Cevasco and other OLLI members Is genealogy one of those things you always wanted to do but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve gotten started but can’t seem to make time for it. Or maybe you’ve taken your research to a point where you’re stuck. The facilitators and other group members present information on genealogical topics for part of the time, after which you can work on your own project with help from OLLI’s computer resources, the facilitators, and members of the group. To join this group or to request more information, please contact June Kelly at joonjoller54@yahoo.com or (775) 622-1333.

Nelson Building Fridays, Sept. 2, 16; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Hand Carts Across the Plains Presenter: Jim Bonar, M.Ed., OLLI member Learn about the groups of Mormons who immigrated to Zion in the 1850s. Why did they travel in such an unorthodox way? Why did they leave their homes to make this remarkable journey?

Moreover, what happened at this historically little-known event?

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Nov. 9 | noon - 1:30 p.m.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Historic 19th-Century Fisherman’s Cache from Winnemucca Lake, Nevada Presenter: Eugene M. Hattori, Ph.D., curator of anthropology, Nevada State Museum Fish hooks, net shuttles, wooden floats and handmade lures might seem out of place for a western Nevada playa, but these artifacts were found along the former shoreline of Winnemucca (dry) Lake, Washoe and Pershing counties, Nevada, around 1889. A commercial fisherman supplying Lahontan cutthroat trout for markets in Nevada and California hid this equipment for later use, but he never returned to claim it. This collection, called “The Fisherman’s Cache,” was found in the 1950s and donated to the Nevada State Museum where it was displayed for many years. Although the former owner was a fisherman, he also supported himself through other economic endeavors reflected by additional objects. This fascinating assemblage allows speculation on the life and lifeway of a middle-aged Euro-American in 19th-century western Nevada.

Nelson Building Friday, Oct. 14 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Human Rights, Moral Dilemmas and the Second World War

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Presenter: Richard Siegel, Ph.D., emeritus professor of political science, UNR, OLLI member The Second World War probably was the deadliest and most barbaric of any in world history. There were many moral dilemmas faced by the Western allies, some of them related to human rights and humanitarian law. These included conventional terror bombings and the two atomic bombs. How did the choices pass the tests of proportional use of force and protection of innocent civilians?

How moral was the alliance with Stalin and the ultimate acceptance of Communist rule in much of Eastern and Central Europe? Did the United States act properly to its standards of justice in the war crimes trials? Did the allies act appropriately in not seeking to stop the machinery of the Holocaust or in terms of their limited acceptance of Jewish and other potential refugees? Recommended reading: Michael Bess, Choices Under Fire: Moral Dimensions of World War II.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 28 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Mark Twain’s Revolver Presenter: Christine Johnson, Ph.D., curator of artifacts and education, Nevada Historical Society The Nevada Historical Society holds in its collection a gun known as Mark Twain’s Revolver. Donated in 1910, this is one of the society’s most treasured artifacts. Learn more about this artifact and how it came to live at the society. Join the debate on whether this is, in fact, the gun from the “Duel That Never Was.”

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Model Dairy from the Beginning — The People and Places Presenter: Neil Brooks Neil Brooks’ grandfather, C.W. Brooks, married Harriet Peckham on Jan. 1, 1904. These two pioneer families influenced the history and development of this region with the founding of Model Dairy in 1906 at Rawena Farm. Learn about the early Model Dairy operations, delivery methods, dairy processing equipment and schools in the area, back when Peckham Lane was indeed a country road.

Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 23 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Redfield Campus Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Nevada Barn Heritage: Historical Barns of Northern Nevada Presenter: Jack Hursh, cartographic/graphics technician, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, UNR, OLLI member Experience rugged sagebrush-covered landscapes, rural life and colorful historical architecture of barns and other outbuildings as Jack Hursh presents their history with a colorful slide show of his photography of local historical timber-framed barns and ranch outbuildings on display at Bartley Ranch Park.

Nelson Building Monday, Sept. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Nevada Mining: Yesterday and Today Presenter: Dana Bennett, Ph.D., president, Nevada Mining Association Ever since the discovery of the Comstock Lode in the late 1850s, mining has been engrained in Nevada’s cultural and economic identity. While the days of prospectors from all over flocking to Nevada in search of personal fortune largely have passed, mining in the Silver State has persevered for more than 150 years and continues to be an important part of the Silver State in the 21st century. Today, mining remains a highly sophisticated industry that produces the resources needed for the many technologies modern society relies upon to exist. Dana Bennett will discuss the history of Nevada’s oldest industry, and how it continues to benefit us all on a daily basis.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Oct. 26 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Nevada’s First Ladies Inaugural Ball Gowns Presenter: Jan Loverin, curator of clothing and textiles, Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center The Smithsonian Institution has collected and exhibits the United States First Ladies Inaugural Ball Gown collection, and Nevada has a similar collection. Learn about our early first ladies, their gowns, their stories and their lives. We will begin with our first Territorial Gov. James Nye and his wife, Elsie Benton, and continue through to our recent first ladies, including our current first lady, Kathleen Sandoval, and her gowns, which were designed and stitched by Reno’s Virginia Vogel.

Nelson Building Monday, Oct. 24 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Saints, Relics and the Medieval Church Presenter: Edward Schoolman, Ph.D., assistant professor of history, UNR Edward Schoolman will examine some of the most important aspects of Christian spiritual life in the Middle Ages.

Session 1: Investigating the role of saints in medieval society, who they were and the miraculous acts they performed while they were alive, tracing their history as martyrs, monks, holy women and venerable bishops.

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Session 2: Exploring relics, including the bodies of saints, pieces of their bodies and the objects they touched.

Session 3: Exploring the relationship between saints, relics and the medieval church, and the tension between popular piety or personal devotion and the institutional practices of Christianity in the Middle Ages.

Nelson Building Friday, Oct. 21 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Fridays, Nov. 18; Dec. 2 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra Presenter: Mark McLaughlin, author Mark McLaughlin profiles the Top 10 biggest winters since 1879 based on snowfall measured at Donner Pass. Without the efforts of the men and women who battle the storms each winter, the Tahoe Sierra would be a lonely place with few year-round inhabitants or visitors.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 28 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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The FBI and Working for J. Edgar Hoover Presenter: Larry Horning, OLLI member Larry Horning first started his career with the FBI in the mail room, then advancing to the more confidential areas of the Classification Division and finally being accepted as the first person into the Tour Division from a group of 150 candidates. He continued working for the FBI during the turbulent days of the early 1960s. Horning will share information about his first meeting with J. Edgar Hoover, a brief meeting with Harry Truman and many light-hearted, as well as over-the-top, events during his tenure with the FBI.

Nelson Building Monday, Sept. 19 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Western Emigration — What was it like to be on the Trail?

Presenter: Jim Bonar, M.Ed., OLLI member It’s 1852, and you are going to California. The wagon is ready and westward ho you go. What would it have been like? What made you pick up and leave? What preparations did you make? How are you going to travel? This presentation answers many of the questions about what it was like to be a member of a covered wagon train traveling to California.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.

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Witchcraft in Europe, 1500-1700 Presenter: Jane Davidson, Ph.D., professor of art history, UNR Witchcraft is not exactly what most people think. We will discuss the history of witchcraft beliefs in early modern Europe through the use of rare illustrated books about witchcraft printed during the period.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Oct. 25 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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World War I: Year 1916 Presenter: Neal Ferguson, Ph.D., emeritus professor of history, UNR, and OLLI member We will feature three presentations that will trace the second full year of World War I, 1916. The battles of Verdun and the Somme will make this a war unlike any other before. Those on the home front feel the effects of the war in every aspect of their lives and their full dedication to the war effort is required. The struggle stimulates the arts even under the pressure and stress of war. NOTE: Each presentation can be appreciated by itself or as a full set.

Session 1: By 1916, the Great War has moved toward becoming a World War. We begin to see the creation of the mess that will become the modern Middle East. Meanwhile, the Germans’ disastrous decision to attack the French at Verdun brings into full view the strategy of attrition.

Session 2: Britain faces the Germans on the Western Front and the Irish at home. In India, nationalism continues to spread, but Indian leaders think providing troops to Britain will lead to concessions. The war expands into East Africa.

Session 3: The war in the Balkans takes a nasty turn for Serbia. By the end of the year, both AustriaHungary and Russia have become desperate. Both of these Empires appear to be doomed. What does the re-election of Woodrow Wilson portend for the United State’s proclaimed neutrality?

Nelson Building Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 16, 30 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Cracker Barrel, 54

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Genealogy, 41

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Great Books, 49

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Mini-Cracker Barrel, 56

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Mystery Book Group, 51

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Nature Lovers’ Book Group, 65

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OLLI Chorus, 13

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OLLI Hikers, 35

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OLLI Walkers/Light Hikers, 36

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OLLI Travelers, 56

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Photography, 13

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Round the Table at Redfield, 56

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Technology, 19

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The Big Questions, 47

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Women of Substance, 38

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Literature and Language Arts 2 x 3: Celebrating Elia Kazan and Sidney Lumet Presenter: Jerry Barlow, OLLI member Elia Kazan (1909-2003) and Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) are two noteworthy directors whose films live on with time, taking their place in film history. Six of their best movies will be presented in this series. Specific titles will be announced at the first meeting.

Nelson Building Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12 | 2-4:30 p.m.

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African-American Crime and Detective Fiction Presenter: Justin Gifford, Ph.D., associate professor of English, UNR Explore the little-known history of African-American crime fiction. Justin Gifford contextualizes the most-popular genre of black literature within the history of the Great Migration, the formation of African American neighborhoods and the rise of the prison industrial complex. He provides a genealogy of black crime literature’s development from the detective novels of Chester Himes to the pimp autobiographies of Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines and the emergence of femaleauthored “street” literature of the past decade.

Nelson Building Monday, Dec. 5 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Big Questions — Interest Group Facilitators: Lou Alanko and Larry Marshall, OLLI members Big Questions is a challenging and fun book discussion group. We are a group of open-minded individuals seeking informed answers and new insights into the “big questions” of our lives. Once or twice each semester, members recommend several books then vote for one. The winning book is read and discussed by the group in easily digestible 50-100 pages over a couple of months. Past areas of inquiry have been science, religion, philosophy, history, politics and economics. The class is built on the respectful exchange of ideas and perspectives as we read, intelligently discuss and enjoy stimulating, thought-provoking debates about the “big questions.” For more information, contact Lou Alanko at (775) 322-5325 or ilovetoread@sbcglobal.net.

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Nelson Building Thursdays, Sept. 1, 15; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 15 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Conversational French Presenter: Cora Robey, Ph.D., OLLI member This class is for students who have some previous knowledge of conversational French and would like to review and build upon that knowledge. We will concentrate on such topics as ordering food; asking for information at airports and train stations; communicating needs in hotels, shops and on the street; and becoming familiar with some of the popular destinations in France (the Loire Valley, the Champagne area, the Côte d’Azur, etc.). We’ll practice with dialogues written to help travelers. We will practice with dialogues prepared to help potential travelers feel more comfortable with French.

Nelson Building Mondays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 | 10-11:30 a.m. (see At-a-Glance for specific dates)

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Conversational Spanish Presenter: Sandra Bailey, OLLI member If you’re interested in learning Spanish for travel or to converse with Spanish-speaking members of our community, this class is for you. Emphasis will be on conversation, but basic grammar and vocabulary enrichment also will be included. Learn the language and culture with relaxed, non-threatening pair and small-group practice. Recommended reading: Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way (Barron’s).

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Pre-registration required: Email 13moons@baileyfunhouse.com with “SPANISH” in the subject line. Class size is limited to 30.

Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome and Summer: Sex, Secrets, and Slumming it in Rural New England Presenter: Karen Wikander, Ph.D., managing editor, Nevada Humanities Department The novels and stories of Edith Wharton are known for their look into the dysfunctional lifestyles of Americans in New York and Paris. Ethan Frome and Summer, however, are two rare forays into a different region, class and culture — one with which Wharton had little personal experience.

Published six years apart, these two slight novels not only showcase Wharton’s talent in unexpected ways, but also (unintentionally) expose elements of Wharton’s own psychology. We will explore the narratives themselves and the linkages between them, Wharton’s intentions and relationship to the texts, and the gendered contemporary critical response, including that of her close friend and peer, author Henry James.

Nelson Building Thursday, Oct. 6 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Editing the Internet Shakespeare Editions Presenter: James Mardock, Ph.D., associate professor of English, Crowley distinguished professor of the humanities, UNR This workshop will guide you through the Internet Shakespeare Editions (ISE) website, give a brief history of the ISE, provide a sense of the job of General Textual Editor, as well as talk about the ins and outs of preparing an edition of Shakespeare for a modern online readership. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptop computers or other devices that can access the Internet, but this is not required.

Nelson Building Friday, Oct. 21 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Fairest Picture — Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe Presenter: David Antonucci, M.S. In 1861, the man who would become Mark Twain hiked to Lake Tahoe to stake a claim for a timber ranch. He spent many blissful days on the Lake but carelessly allowed his campfire to escape, creating a spectacular wildfire. He later wrote about his experiences in his 1872 memoir, Roughing It. Follow his footsteps from Carson City and see the locations where he camped and relaxed. See the same views that inspired him to declare Tahoe as the “fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

Nelson Building Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Great Books — Interest Group Presenter: Cathie Cronkhite, OLLI member Great Books will be reading the Third Series, catalog number ADU-03, for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters. Authors include Chaucer, Chekhov, Tolstoy and Homer. Please read Dewey’s Habits and Will before the first session. Contact Cathie Cronkhite at (775) 359-9763 or cejuiper@att.net with any questions.

Nelson Building Thursdays, Sept. 1, 15; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 15 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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How to Write a Really Good Obituary Presenter: Carol Purroy, M.A., OLLI member Everyone deserves a really good obituary, yet most people’s obits are routine, formulaic, run-of-themill and clearly don’t do them justice. At some point, you may be asked to write or contribute to a dear one’s obituary. Learn how to make the obituary sparkle and offer a window into its subject’s soul. You’ll also learn about writing your own obituary. Why would you want to do that? Join us and find out. In addition, you’ll be introduced to themed obits and the collaborative obit. Though the subject matter is serious, this class is both informative and entertaining.

Nelson Building Thursday, Nov. 10 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Journal for Everyday Life Presenter: Kathy Jakolat, M.S., OLLI member The journal is a pathway to personal growth and self-discovery. We will address issues in the “here and now.” We may hear echoes from the past, but how are they affecting us in the present? Get your pen and bring your journal, notebook or the back of a napkin you used at brunch. Let’s have fun writing. We will learn different techniques to enter the journal for those who have difficulty with the blank page. Fear not! It will be a great experience.

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Northern Nevada Hopes Building, 580 W. Fifth St. Wednesdays, Sept. 7 - Dec. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. (see At-a-Glance for specific dates)

Pre-registration required: Email journalgroupkaj@gmail.com with “JOURNAL” in the subject line. Class size is limited to 15.

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Facilitators: Margo Daniels, M.A. (Nelson Building), Julia Berg and Linda Kelly (Redfield Campus), OLLI members Lifescapes classes involve various activities aimed at evoking memories and facilitating writing about one’s life experiences. In each class session, a piece of literature is read, discussed and used as a springboard for in-class writing. Students also are given a topic for out-of-class writing (short pieces) that they may share and discuss with the class. Each semester all those in Lifescapes classes are encouraged to write for a themed anthology, which is then published and copies distributed to those who participate. In addition, members of the class have opportunities to write an individual memoir that Lifescapes will publish. Space is limited. Please only sign up for one Lifescapes series.

Nelson Building Tuesdays, Sept. 20; Oct. 4, 18; Nov. 1, 15; Dec. 6 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Mystery Books — Interest Group Facilitators: Kenn Rohrs, LaMerne Kozlowski and Judith Fisher, OLLI members Do you enjoy a good mystery? If so, you are invited to meet with other fans once a month to discuss mysteries of all types — from cozies to hard-boiled crime fiction. The facilitators provide brief biographical information about the authors and lead the discussion. Members select the books. See www.ollirenomysterybg.blogspot.com for more information, or contact Kenn Rohrs at karohrs@charter.net or (775) 849-9530.

Our Fall Semester mysteries are:

• Sept. 12:

Deborah Crombie, To Dwell in Darkness

• Oct. 10:

Walter Mosley, Blonde Faith

• Nov. 14:

Diane Wei Liang, Paper Butterfly

• Dec. 12:

John Straley, Cold Storage, Alaska

Nelson Building Mondays, Sept. 12; Oct. 10; Nov. 14; Dec. 12 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Nevada Reads: Grind Presenter: Mark Maynard, MFA Join a conversation with Reno author Mark Maynard about his 2012 short story collection Grind (Torrey House Press, 2012), the 2016-17 Nevada Reads book selection. Discussion topics will include writing about place, developing characters, the creative writing process, and art and literature in Nevada.

Nelson Building Thursday, Oct. 27 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Reading Poems Together Presenter: Anne Howard, Ph.D., professor emerita of English, UNR and OLLI member Meet with Anne Howard to share insights and pleasures in response to a few poems each class.

Members may submit poems two days before each gathering. There is a folder in the OLLI office.

Howard will try to balance the choices to add variety.

Nelson Building .

Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26; Nov. 9, 23; Dec. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Shakespeare the Collaborator Presenter: Eric Rasmussen, Ph.D., foundation professor of English and chair, UNR We know from a wide body of evidence related both to Shakespeare and to other theater workers in the early modern period that drama was, as it remains, an essentially collaborative art form.

Shakespeare was a frequent collaborator in the writing of scripts, especially at the beginning and end of his career. The recent edition, Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen prepared for the Royal Shakespeare Company, William Shakespeare and Others: The Collaborative Plays, is intended to enrich the resurgence of interest in the fringes of the canon and to facilitate further study. This series of lectures and discussions will explore the many dimensions of these fascinating dramatic texts, such as the unexpected role that political power sometimes played in their creation or the authoring of gender roles in the plays themselves.

Nelson Building Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21; Nov. 4 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Three Medieval Women’s Classics Presenter: Phil Boardman, Ph.D., professor of English, UNR This three-part series focuses on works written by women during the Middle Ages.

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Session 1: The Lais of Marie de France (Penguin Classics, trans. Glyn S. Burgess and Keith Busby) Marie was born in France but lived in England, probably during the reign of King Henry II. She looked to old Breton tales out of which to construct her Breton lais, short romances full of love, treachery, magic and symbolic animals.

Session 2: Silence: A Thirteenth-Century French Romance, trans. Sarah Roche-Mahdi (Medieval Texts and Studies) This unusual Arthurian romance, with Merlin as a character, was first identified in 1927 in a manuscript and was first edited in 1972. Written by a possibly fictitious Heldris of Cornwall, the narrative tells the adventures of a girl raised as a boy so she could inherit her father’s estate.

Session 3: Christine de Pizan, The Treasure of the City of Ladies (Penguin Classics) A notable proponent of women’s voices and causes, de Pizan became the first professional woman writer in Europe after her husband died leaving her with three children to support. A master of many genres in poetry and prose, she wrote The Treasure as a book of moral guidance for women of all ages and ranks, from princesses to prostitutes. Along the way, it provides an insightful picture of late-medieval life.

Nelson Building Fridays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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To Hell with Literature Presenter: James Mardock, Ph.D., associate professor of English and Crowley distinguished professor of the humanities, UNR This two-part lecture explores one of our species’ most pressing conundrums. We are likely — thanks to Adam and Eve, some would say — the only animal that knows it will die, and almost every human culture has evolved a strategy to deal with this eternal problem: the idea of an afterlife. James Mardock will examine the literary representations of Hell from the Near Eastern, Hellenistic and Judeo-Christian origins of that prime piece of metaphysical real-estate; look at how humans in various mythical, philosophical and literary traditions have imagined post-death realms of Dis, Hades, Sheol, Tartarus and Hell; and discuss not only the implications of these realms’ development, atmosphere, geography, population and admission requirements, but also the literary uses of the literary representation of what Hamlet calls “the other place.”

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Nelson Building Thursday, Sept. 15; Monday, Sept. 19 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Writing and Publishing in the Digital Age Presenter: Sinda Slagle, M.A., OLLI member The world of book publishing has changed drastically in the last 10 years. In this digital age, the big publishing companies now have steep competition with online book distributors. This talk discusses how these shifts have changed the playing field for today’s authors. If you are interested in publishing that book you’ve written or always wanted to write, Sinda Slagle will walk you through the process of online publishing step-by-step. You also will learn about marketing your publication.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Oct. 19 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Local and Global Perspectives Basque Tree Carvings of Pickle Meadows and the Eastern Sierra Presenter: Jose Mallea-Olaetxe, Ph.D. Basque sheep herders created tree carvings in aspen stands across the western United States from the late 19th century well into the 20th century. The carvings include names of herders, dates present, political leanings, animals and humans, a record of herders’ movement on the landscape and their loneliness. Mallea will discuss the Basque and their role in the western United States, looking particularly at a grove of 2,500 carvings at the High Country Warfare Marine Training Center near Bridgeport, Calif.

Nelson Building .

Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Buy Local = Jobs Presenter: Dave Asher, director, Buy Nevada First/Buy Local Reno-Sparks A third-generation “Renoite,” Dave Asher started the Buy Local = Jobs campaign six years ago. This campaign has gone viral locally and is one of the first in the country to offer a free listing to all locally owned independent businesses in the Nevada Business Directory. The directory now has more than 3,000 local businesses listed. The campaign led Asher to open the Buy Nevada First Gift Shop and Visitors Center in the Reno Town Mall. This store supports more than 300 local vendors with more than 4,000 different locally made products.

Nelson Building Monday, Nov. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Cracker Barrel — Interest Group Facilitators: LaMerne Kozlowski, Patrick Griffin, Kathy Gorrell, OLLI members This is a group of seniors who discuss current affairs of municipal, state, national and international interest. Cracker Barrel is modeled on the old-time, free-wheeling exchange of opinions in a small group of people who desire to be heard among their peers. Subjects will vary according to the interests of the participants. For more information, please contact LaMerne Kozlowski at ppan_5@charter.net or (775) 358-1746.

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Nelson Building Tuesdays (see At-a-Glance for specific dates) | 2-3:30 p.m.

Enchanting Islands and Other Pockets of Magic

Presenter: Karin McCollum, M.Ed., OLLI member Session 1: Isolated destinations that beckon the intrepid traveler to further explore familiar enchanting islands.

Personal anecdotes bring locales such as Komodo Island, Borneo, Taiwan, Iceland, Easter Island and the Galapagos alive.

Session 2: South Korea, Venezuelan islands, Trinidad, the Azores and Cuba.

Grab your boarding pass to learn something about these mysterious, less visited destinations.

Redfield Campus Tuesdays, Oct. 25; Nov. 1 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Fibs, Fakes and Falsehoods — Mistaken Tahoe Presenter: David Antonucci, M.S. Many of the so-called facts about Lake Tahoe that appear in print and on the Internet are inaccurate.

They arise from ignorance, word-of-mouth, myth and over-exuberant exaggeration. Was Kit Carson there when Tahoe was discovered? Does Tahoe mean big water, high water or grasshopper soup?

Did Mark Twain camp near Glenbrook or is that the result of wild storytelling and faulty historical research? Does Lake Tahoe resist freezing because the lake is too deep to freeze? Do bodies actually remain in a suspended state deep in the lake? Find out the answers to these and other long-held fictions.

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Nelson Building .

Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Flick Ranch House — a Rich History Presenters: Kelly Rigby and Joyce Cox The Robert Flick family purchased this property in 1941 from the third generation of Mapes in residence there. The ranch had a history as a working ranch, and the Flicks continued that tradition, as well as erecting the “show home” mansion that still stands today. Kelly Rigby and Joyce Cox offer a more detailed presentation of the history of the property.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Oct. 5 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Genesis of Reno: History of the Riverside Hotel and Virginia Street Bridge Presenter: Jack Harpster, OLLI member More than 157 years ago — before Reno, before the state of Nevada and even before Nevada Territory — there was a log-and-timber bridge across the Truckee River at a narrow, deeply rutted cattle and wagon trail that would one day become Virginia Street. There also was a small rustic inn and tavern catering to thirsty cowboys, drovers and miners. The inn and the bridge were the first two structures in what would one day be a bustling metropolitan area. To this day, the descendants of these two structures — the Riverside Artist Lofts and the new Virginia Street Bridge — still form the nucleus of the city they gave rise to. Amateur historian Jack Harpster will share stories from his newest book, due to be published by the University of Nevada Press on Sept. 13, 2016.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Nelson Building Thursday, Dec. 1 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Great Rivers and the Sacred Mountain: Across the Himalayas to Mt. Kailash Presenter: Anne Macquarie, MLA In 2008, Anne Macquarie joined a group of Buddhist pilgrims on a walk across the western Himalayas from Nepal to Tibet. They circumnavigated Tibet’s sacred Mt. Kailash, then drove hundreds of miles on bumpy, dusty roads, over a 17,000 foot pass and back to Kathmandu. The pilgrimage included three of Asia’s great rivers,The Brahamaputra, the Ganges and the Indus; and two lakes, Lake Manasarovar and Rakshash Tai, which guard the approach to Mt. Kailash. Join Macquarie for the story of her extraordinary journey.

Nelson Building Monday, Oct. 24 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Mini Cracker Barrel — Interest Group Facilitators: LaMerne Kozlowski, Patrick Griffin, Kathy Gorrell, OLLI members This mini version of Cracker Barrel is for participants who want to try a smaller group for discussing current affairs of municipal, state, national and international interest. The group is modeled on the old-time, freewheeling exchange of opinions in a small group by those who desire to be heard among their peers. Subjects will vary according to the interests of the participants. Bring a brown bag lunch as no refreshments will be served. For more information, contact LaMerne Kozlowski at ppan_5@charter.net or (775) 358-1746.

Nelson Building Tuesdays (check At-a-Glance listings) | noon-1:30 p.m.

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OLLI Travelers — Interest Group Facilitators: Floyd and Judi Whiting, OLLI members Whether you have travel adventures to share or just enjoy hearing about other people’s travels, this is the group for you. Members are invited to show pictures or tell their travel stories. We will draw from members’ experiences and from invited travel professionals to answer your travel questions. If you have something to share with the group, please contact Judi or Floyd Whiting at fjwhiting@sbcglobal.net or call (775) 826-2728 at least two days before the meeting.

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Nelson Building Wednesdays, Sept. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2; Dec. 7 | 3-5 p.m.

Round the Table at Redfield — Interest Group Facilitators: Ken Donajkowski, Bill Isaeff and Julianna Malone, OLLI members This is a discussion group about economic, political and social issues at the national and international levels that have implications for citizens living in the United States. At each session, articles from publications such as The Economist and Foreign Affairs will be distributed for discussion at the following class. In the first session, the group will discuss an article handed out at that time by the facilitator. Class format will consist of going around the table to gain all participant views on the article followed by an open discussion. Articles will be provided by the facilitator, and participants are encouraged to submit articles they would like to discuss.

Redfield Campus Thursdays, Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 10; Dec. 8, 22 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Sampling of Our Seven Continents Presenter: Karin McCollum, M.Ed., OLLI member When her father offered to take her on her first overseas trip to Asia for a month just after turning 20, Karin McCollum declined, citing the loss of New Year’s Eve with her friends as the reason. Feeling guilt-ridden for sending him off alone, she grudgingly relented. When they ran out of money halfway through the trip she chose to remain alone in Hong Kong until more money arrived.

While in Hong Kong, “travirus” infected her, and she never recovered. Vowing to see the world after college graduation, she has done her best to do just that, with more than 40 years of ongoing high adventure travel. With all 50 states, all seven continents and more than half the countries on Earth visited, she will share the highlights from many remote places such as Antarctica, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Papua New Guinea, Borneo, Madagascar and fabulous underwater realms. Buckle your seatbelt, put your tray table up and prepare to be swept away to exotic lands most travelers never visit.

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Redfield Campus Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 10-11:30 a.m.

South Africa: The Cities and the Bush Presenter: Judy Somers, OLLI Member Join Judy Somers for a discussion with photos of the sights and scenery of Johannesburg and Pretoria; Sabi Sands, a private preserve; and Kruger National Park. There will be highlights of her visit to the Apartheid Museum and the Pretoria Zoo. The program will conclude with photos taken on safari, while looking for the “Big Five.”

Redfield Campus Wednesday. Oct. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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TED Talks: Ideas Worth Spreading Presenter: Alice Yucht, MLIS, OLLI member ”Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. ” TED talks are videotaped presentations from TED conferences around the globe, covering the full span of human interests and endeavors: art, business, literature, nature, psychology, science, technology and more. Join us to learn from some of the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers. Each session will include a variety of talks on a common theme or topic. Specific topics will be announced in “This Week at OLLI” on OLLI Reno News.

Nelson Building Tuesdays, Sept. 13; Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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The House that Tony Built Presenter: Barrie Lynn, OLLI member Barrie Lynn received a Neighborhood Preservation Fund Grant from the Historic Reno Preservation Society to restore the facade of her 1925 brick bungalow to its original appearance. She will take you on a pictorial journey of the restoration process and explain how her sense of connection to the history of her home contributed to her remodeling decisions.

Nelson Building Thursday, Nov. 3 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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The Road to Samarkand: Central Asia as Global History Presenter: Hugh Shapiro, Ph.D., associate professor of history, UNR Hugh Shapiro will highlight key phenomena that arose out of Central Asia in shaping the modern world. He also will share impressions of life in Central Asia’s post-socialist society, based on recent travel in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

Nelson Building Monday, Nov. 14 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Turkey’s Kurdish Question: An Update Presenter: Jessie H. Clark, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, UNR Jessie H. Clark will provide an update on the nuances of current political tension in Turkey, including its Kurdish minority, particularly as they relate to the larger instability in the Middle East.

Redfield Campus Friday, Oct. 21 | noon - 1:30 p.m.

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Veterans’ Honor Flight Nevada and the Comstock Lode Quilters for Quilts of Valor Foundation

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Presenters: Jon Yuspa and Marsha Strand Honor Flight Nevada began transporting Northern Nevada veterans to Washington, D.C., in 2012.

Veterans receive lodging and a tour of the area, including the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. More than 500 Northern Nevada veterans have experienced this event, including World War II, Korean and Vietnam veterans. Members of the Comstock Lode Quilters for Quilts of Valor Foundation greet the veterans as they return home and give each one a special gift. See the many photos and learn what effect this experience and acknowledgment has on our Northern Nevada veterans.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Dec. 1 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Science and Nature After the Prospector Presenter: Bob Goodman “After the Prospector” is the visual result of six years of exploring mine tunnels from very large operations to very small, showing the handiwork of nature that has taken place since the mines were abandoned. It is a trip through the world of colors, plants, textures, shapes and critters that have never been exposed to light except for that provided when photographing. It is a world that has been forgotten for decades and rarely has been seen. This work was sponsored in part by the National Geographic magazine.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Oct. 13 | 2- 3:30 p.m.

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American Bald Eagle Presenter: Judy Somers, OLLI member Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle is one of America’s triumphant comeback stories.

However, most people know little about the eagle beyond its distinctive appearance. Learn about the Raptor Resource Project and the documentary filmed in 2008 with fascinating coverage of young eagles in Decorah, Iowa, where webcams were placed above the nest so bird lovers could observe the lives of this eagle family in real time.

Nelson Building Wednesday, Sept. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds in Your Yard Presenter: Tova Roseman, horticulturist We are at a critical time to restore wildlife habitat for birds, butterflies and bees. You can do your part by establishing a habitat in your yard. By making some simple changes in your gardening, you will be able to increase your association with nature and receive its bountiful benefits. Learn the importance of organic gardening and how your garden can become a sanctuary for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.

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Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 23 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Backpacking in New Zealand Presenter: Peter Tremayne Peter Tremayne tells about his success of hiking 200 miles of New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail (visit www. teararoa.org.nz). He hiked the “Nelson/Marlborough” and “Canterbury” sections on the South Island.

Although he was born and grew up in New Zealand, this journey on the Te Araroa Trail was a voyage of discovery.

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Redfield Campus Wednesday, Oct. 26 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Backyard Animal Husbandry — Raise Chickens and Rabbits Presenter: Jana Vanderhaar, landscape architect Have you ever wanted to raise chickens for eggs or rabbits for meat? Small-scale animal husbandry can be an attainable source of healthy protein in the homestead. When you give these animals shelter, food and care, they give you food, fertilizer and friendship. To meet your specific needs and locale, learn how to select the right breeds, create a safe shelter, provide care and manage waste of your backyard flock or fluffle. Resources on shelter design and where to get chicks or baby bunnies will be provided.

Nelson Campus Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Basic Botany: How to Identify Local Sierra Evergreen Trees Presenters: Becky Colwell, Nikki Peterson and Sue Buckmaster, OLLI Members Have you ever wondered if the tree you were looking at was a pine or a fir tree? In this class, you will learn common characteristics helpful in identifying our local evergreen population. Class handouts can be used as a reference during the planned walk at Galena Park and the campground located at the summit of Mt. Rose Highway, scheduled for Oct. 7.

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Nelson Building Wednesday, Aug. 31 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Bats of Northern Nevada Presenter: Bob Goodman Bats evoke many different responses. Join Bob Goodman for a presentation that will deepen your appreciation for the role these mammals play in their natural context.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Birds of Galena Creek Presenter: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI member Learn more about our avian neighbors: the raptors, corvids, woodpeckers, nuthatches, songbirds, hummingbirds and other birds of the Galena Creek area on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada.

The Mt. Rose Wilderness area includes several habitats that support many bird species.

Redfield Campus Tuesday, Sept. 13 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of Tanzania Presenters: Tom Howell, Ph.D. and Ann Howell Join us for highlights of a 16-day trip (Sept. through Oct. 2014) into the northern and most remote southern wildlife areas of Tanzania. In addition to the well-known Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, most of the trip was spent in the lesser known parts of southern Tanzania (Ruaha, Katavi National Park and the Selous Game Reserve). New wildlife and scenery not shown in the previous presentation of their 2012 trip to Botswana, South Africa also will be shown.

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Redfield Campus Wednesday, Sept. 21 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Conserving Energy, Saving $$$ Presenter: Chad Piekarz, energy consultant, Nevada Energy Discover practical ways to improve energy efficiency in your home, reduce power consumption and lower your utility bills while helping to preserve our natural resources.

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Nelson Building Friday, Nov. 4 | noon-1:30 p.m.

Creating A Water-Wise Yard Without Grass Presenter: Tova Roseman, horticulturist Learn how to replace your grass lawns with beautiful evergreens and blooming ground covers that require no maintenance and use one-third less water than a traditional grass lawn. Roseman also has a special soil recipe that makes gardens grow beautifully lush without all the extra work. Learn tips for successful gardening in this high desert, inter-mountain region.

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Redfield Campus Wednesday, Sept. 14 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Environmental Magic Presenter: Will Mehm, Ph.D. Watch as magic brings to life Earth’s varied ecosystems and their resident life forms in our deserts, oceans, rivers, forests, wetlands, lakes, mountains and prairies. Through the use of visual illusion, humor and music, discover the wonders of planet Earth and why it is the only place in the solar system where we can live. We will see its importance and learn the responsibility we have as trusted stewards to preserve it for all species and the future of mankind. Be amazed as you see things disappear, transform, transport and levitate for the purpose of preserving the planet.

Nelson Building Monday, Sept. 26 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Epilepsy in Sea Lions Presenter: Paul Buckmaster, DVM, Ph.D. California sea lions are wild human-sized carnivores that live along the West Coast of North America.

They are exposed naturally to the toxin, domoic acid, which is produced by oceanic algae during seasonal blooms. Many surviving sea lions develop epilepsy. The brain damage of epileptic sea lions closely matches that of human patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, one of the most common types of epilepsy in humans. Sea lions could help researchers test novel therapies for treating status epilepticus and preventing the development of epilepsy after brain damage has been sustained.

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Redfield Campus Friday, Dec. 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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From Grizzly Bears to the Moon to Nevada: One Veterinarian’s Unusual Career Odyssey Presenter: Richard Simmonds, DVM, M.S., DACLAM Simmonds will illustrate and discuss the incredible diversity of opportunities provided in veterinary medicine and include “lessons learned” about human relations and making choices. He will share several anecdotes and stories about some of his experiences, many similar to those written about

by English author James Herriot in his book All Creatures Great and Small.

Redfield Campus Thursday, Sept. 1 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Geology of Nevada Presenter: Ed Oakes, M.S., OLLI member Nevada’s geology is complex. Warm-water oceans and mountain ranges have come and gone.

We’ve occasionally joined supercontinents — most recently Pangea — but these unions were shortlived, geologically speaking. At times, Nevada was pock-marked with enormous super-volcanoes that spewed ash and instant death over vast areas. At several points in our history, gigantic sheets of rock measuring tens of thousands of square miles were thrust eastward, some into Utah. At other times, the exact opposite occurred, and the crust was ripped apart and extended. Join Ed Oakes on a journey as he pieces together the geological jigsaw puzzle that is Nevada.

Redfield Campus Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Isotopes and Archaeology: What Isotopes Can Tell Us About the Lives of Prehistoric People Presenter: Teresa Wriston, Ph.D.; postdoctoral researcher and geo-archaeologist at the Desert Research Institute Water and food contain isotopic information that can be used to decipher diet and past environment. Isotopes can even be used to trace artifacts. Based on her work in Zimbabwe, Teresa Wriston will discuss the isotopic signatures of ostrich eggshell beads to determine the nature of past environments and trade patterns of Late Stone Age peoples.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Kayaking from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico Presenter: Hans Frischreisen Hans Frischreisen has cycled around the world five times, but for his latest adventure he used a kayak to travel from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about his voyage through fog and rain, attacks from flying carp and a near collision with a ferry. You also will hear about his wonderful interactions with people along the way.

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Mackay School of Mines and W.M. Keck Museum: Continuing Legacy of the Comstock Presenter: Garrett Barmore, curator, W.M. Keck Museum, OLLI member The W. M. Keck Museum was a direct result of the Comstock and has served the Nevada community since 1908. The museum, located inside of the Mackay School of Mines, has been the site of discoveries, legends and even a death. Barmore, curator of the museum, will discuss the long legacy of the museum and the Mackay School of Mines. Garrett Barmore also will bring a hands-on collection and discuss the museum’s future in Northern Nevada.

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Major Earthquakes in Nevada Presenter: Craig dePolo, Ph.D., research geologist, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, UNR Learn about Nevada’s earthquake history, including the location of events and how often they have occurred. In particular, Craig dePolo will describe the three largest earthquakes in Nevada’s history: the 1915 event in Pleasant Valley, the 1932 Cedar Mountain earthquake and the 1954 Fairview Peak Dixie Valley earthquake.

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My Fine Feathered Friends Presenter: Jerry Fenwick Learn about the birds in Washoe and Churchill Counties. The birds will be pictured as portraits.

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Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements Presenter: Kathleen E. Turner, M.S., OLLI member The Mystery of Matter was produced for PBS by filmmakers Stephen Lyons and Muffie Meyer. The story of the discovery of the elements is brought to life in a compelling, understandable way using dramatic reenactments, expert interviews, narration and animation.

Session 1: Kathleen Turner will introduce the video presentation with a warm-up on our current knowledge of the periodic table, the chemical process of rusting and gases. Following this, we’ll view Episode 1, which will bring us to the 1900s.

Session 2: We will have a discussion followed by Episode 2 and the short segment The Radium Craze.

Afterward, there will be hands-on exhibits.

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National Park Ranger — Personal Memories from Many Parks Presenter: Linda Kelly, Retired National Park Service ranger, OLLI member Our National Park System turns 100 years old this year. Learn a bit about the history of some of the lesser-known parks. What is it like to live and work in a park and what are the challenges we face as park stewards?

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Nature Lovers’ Book Group — Interest Group Facilitator: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI member Join us to explore the literature of landscape, place, natural history and environment. Books for our reading/discussion group are selected by our members and have included the topics of wildlife, ecology and the natural world and our place in it.

• Sept. 13: History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolber

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Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard

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Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd Heinrich

Redfield Campus Tuesdays, Sept. 13; Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Nevada Discovery Ride: The Journey Continues Facilitator: Samantha Szesciorka This summer, Samantha Szesciorka, her horse Sage and her dog Bella trekked more than 1,000 miles around Northern Nevada — exploring backcountry trails, camping under the stars and overcoming a variety of challenges. Along the way, she promoted wild horse adoption and the beauty of the Silver State to fans around the world. See her photos and remarkable tales from the trail.

Nelson Building Monday, Nov. 21 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Nevada’s Black Bears: Management of a Charismatic Species Presenter: Carl Lackey, wildlife biologist, Nevada Department of Wildlife Nevada’s black bears are part of one of the longest-running studies of the population of black bears in the United States. Nevada pioneered the study of urban bears, and it was among the first states to employ certain management techniques, such as on-site releases with aversive conditioning.

Join Carl Lackey for a discussion of human/bear conflict management, bear behavior and bear research.

Nelson Building Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Raising Wild: Dispatches from a Home in the Wilderness Presenter: Michael Branch, Ph.D., professor of English, UNR Michael Branch’s new book describes the unusual experience of living and raising young daughters in the rugged, remote high desert of the western Great Basin. This work of creative nonfiction includes 14 essays that combine humor, lyrical prose, natural history and reflections on parenting in an extreme desert landscape. Some of the essays have appeared in prominent magazines and received awards. In his reading, Branch will share a few stories from his family’s wild life in the windy, open, spectacular desert of Northern Nevada. Raising Wild will be published on Aug. 23, 2016, by Roost Books and distributed by Penguin Random House.

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Nelson Building Friday, Sept. 9 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Stargazing at Redfield Campus Presenter: Dan Ruby, M.S., director, Fleischmann Planetarium, Planetarium staff and students, and Astronomical Society of Nevada volunteers Join us for a variety of stargazing programs outdoors at the University’s MacLean Observatory.

Objects to view may include: Jupiter up close and its four Galilean moons; the Orion Nebula; the Pleiades, often called the Seven Sisters, a jewel-like cluster of several hundred stars; and a Globular Cluster, a cloud of 500,000 stars barely visible to the naked eye. Look for a visit from satellites like the International Space Station, plus so much more. Bring your phones with a constellation app to see what is below and above the horizon. Volunteers will give you information, answer questions and enlighten you with the most amazing facts. These events are open to the public. Call the UNR Planetarium at (775) 784-4812 on Friday afternoons to check the status for the evening program.

Dress warmly and bring a folding chair for comfort. Restrooms will not be available on the Redfield Campus.

Redfield Campus Friday, Sept. 2 | 8-10 p.m.

Fridays, Oct. 7; Nov. 4 | 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2 | 6-8 p.m.

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Sustainability is Free Presenter: Ron Lembke, Ph.D., associate professor of managerial sciences, UNR If something is “sustainable,” you can continue operating in that way for the foreseeable future.

Many companies want to “do the right thing,” but if they don’t continue to make a profit, they won’t stay in business very long. Companies have to try to find ways to be better with how they treat the planet (and their employees) without reducing their profits. We will discuss some of the ways companies are trying to balance these competing interests: people, the planet and profits.

Nelson Building Friday, Oct. 7 | noon-1:30 p.m.

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Things with Feathers: A Birder’s Notebook Presenter: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI member In 2004, Kenn Rohrs started birding. In addition to discovering birds are amazing, beautiful creatures, he learned birding is a lifelong treasure hunt. A good field guide is useful for identifying birds. There also is a vast library of birding literature, including books by birders describing their experiences. Be an early bird and join us as we explore the miscellany of birding.

Redfield Campus Monday, Nov. 21 | 10-11:30 a.m.

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Water Resources of the Truckee River Presenter: Janet Phillips, M.S., founder and president, Tahoe Pyramid Bike Trail From Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake, the Truckee River flows just over 100 miles and is a microcosm of Western water issues. Life-blood of northwestern Nevada, the Truckee is rich in history and controversy. Stakeholders on the river include cities, farmers, wildlife, endangered fish, Native Americans, two states and the federal government. This presentation will focus on current conditions facing the Truckee, including hydrology, snowpack, runoff volumes experienced in 2016 compared to previous years; how water rights and various water users are affected by variable water flows; how TMWA provides drought reserves using the new Truckee River Operating Agreement; and how severe drought in 1988-94 and other dry periods shaped today’s policy.

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Wild Pacific Presenter: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI member This BBC documentary series explores life in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as huge distances, sea depths, currents and winds. Wild Pacific was co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and the Discovery Channel, and it is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Session 2: Castaways: how plants, animals and humans colonized even the most remote islands.

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Redfield Campus Tuesday, Oct. 11 | noon-2 p.m.

Wildlife: Who Owns, Who Manages, Who Pays?

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Presenter: Donald Molde, M.D., OLLI member Learn about wildlife issues and management in Nevada: Public Trust Doctrine (public ownership), how wildlife is managed in Nevada, who does the management, current issues and controversies, economics of hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing and importance of public lands to wildlife in Nevada. Before the program, attendees are encouraged to explore the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s website at www.ndow.org and read about Wildlife Conservation and Management Funding in the U.S. available at www.nvwildlifealliance.org.

Nelson Building Monday, Sept. 12 | 2-3:30 p.m.

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Winged Migration Presenter: Kenn Rohrs, OLLI member An odyssey over three years in the making, this documentary presents an epic portrait of winter bird migration. Filmed on all seven continents over four years, the footage is brought together into one portrait of a journey that’s uniformly arduous for all kinds of different birds. Rather than concentrating on statistics and facts, the film near-wordlessly portrays the sheer physical effort demanded of the birds on their disparate routes.

Redfield Campus Tuesday, Dec. 13 | noon-2 p.m.

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OLLI Code of Conduct Classroom Decorum Participants in OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno are subject to the Student Code of Conduct, established by the University of Nevada, Reno (www.unr.edu/student-conduct/policies/student-code-of-conduct) and the Sexual Harassment Policy established by the Nevada Board of Regents (www.unr.edu/eotix/sexual-harassment-policy).

The Student Code of Conduct and Sexual Harassment Policy apply to OLLI and are designed to promote and protect an environment that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual honesty, openness to constructive change and respect for the rights of all individuals.

In keeping with our mission, OLLI seeks to meet the needs of an engaged learning community. If, in the opinion of the OLLI Board of Directors, a member or guest interferes with the goals of our learning community, or creates a safety concern, he or she will be asked to leave the class or activity and ultimately may forfeit his or her affiliation with OLLI. Examples may include threatening behaviors; disruptive classroom conduct; sexual harassment; violations of weapons, explosives, fireworks, drug and alcohol policies; monopolizing discussions; undermining the instructor’s credibility; conversing with others and cell phone and electronic device use not germane to the class experience; poor hygiene and introduction of allergens (e.g., perfumes, scents, lotions and/or foods that interfere with the learning experience of others).

The overall goal is to create classroom environments that maximize the learning experience for all members.

Quiet in the Classrooms and Halls We encourage members to socialize, but please be quiet during class and in the halls when classes are in session.

Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices Remember to turn cell phones and other electronic devices off or to vibrate mode when you are in class.

Smoking The University of Nevada, Reno is a smoke-free campus. All OLLI classes are held in smokefree environments.

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What will tomorrow’s OLLI look like? You decide.

The generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation has helped to make OLLI what it is today, but your gift will help shape OLLI’s future. If you appreciate how OLLI enriches your life, follow the lead of other OLLI members who have established scholarships or given to the OLLI program of their choice.

Would you like to support OLLI, but can’t right now? Then consider a planned gift.

Just a few sentences in your will or trust, or a simple beneficiary change to your IRA or life insurance policy, may be all that is required. A gift made in the future can make a significant impact.

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Planned gifts often are in the form of a charitable bequest, but there are a variety of planned giving options that can provide significant tax benefits and even income to you or a loved one during your lifetimes. Planned gifts can be made using many different kinds of assets, including cash, stock, qualified retirement account assets, real estate, insurance policies and even artwork or business interests.

If OLLI is already in your estate and financial plans, thank you for including us!

Please let us know of your intentions because it helps OLLI plan for the future.

Once you’ve notified us of your plans, you’ll be invited to join the Nevada Legacy Society, honorary society for planned giving donors. Recognition of your gift can encourage others to do the same. However, should you prefer to remain anonymous, your gift plans will be kept confidential.

To learn more, please contact Lisa Riley at (775) 682-6017 or lriley@unr.edu, or Brian Saeman at (775) 682-5938 or bsaeman@unr.edu or visit our website at www.giving.unr.edu/planning.aspx.

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OLLI makes a difference.

And you can too!

As in all our endeavors, we need the support of our members to succeed. Your dedication and the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation have helped make OLLI what it is today. Please consider helping us continue to grow and succeed with a gift in support of our long-term sustainability so we can enrich lives for years to come.

To learn more, please contact Lynda Buhlig, assistant vice president of Development at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 682-6013 or lbuhlig@unr.edu, complete the form below, or visit the University Foundation’s secure website at http://giving.unr.edu.

Yes, I wish to support OLLI with a gift of: q $500 q $250 q $125 q $50

q Other______________

Please credit my gift to: q FRIENDS OF OLLI (unrestricted/area of greatest need) q OLLI Scholarship fund (transportation assistance, tours and special events) q OLLI Lifescapes fund q Contact me about other planned giving opportunities to support OLLI Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ Phone (_______) _____________________ Email ________________________________________ Donor’s Consent OLLI and the University are grateful for the support they receive. One of the ways our thanks is expressed is by listing the names of donors in various publications. Should you not wish your name to appear as a donor, please indicate below. q I would like to remain anonymous.

Payment options: q Enclosed is a check for $ _________ payable to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation

(Please indicate in the memo line that your gift is for OLLI.) q Charge a one-time amount of $ _________ to my credit card. q Charge a recurring monthly payment of $ _________ to my credit card.

q Please charge this amount monthly indefinitely (cancel at any time).

q Please charge this amount monthly through ____________________ (month, year).

Credit Card information: q VISA q Discover q MasterCard q American Express Name as it appears on card __________________________________________________________ Card number _________________________________________________ Expires _____________ X ________________________________________________________________________________

(Signature as it appears on card)

Mail or fax completed form with payment to:

University of Nevada Reno Foundation, University of Nevada, Reno/0162, Reno, NV 89557 Fax: (775) 784-4801

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Membership Application Adults 50 and older are welcome to enjoy all the benefits of OLLI membership.

Please print clearly or type. See page 73 for the scholarship application and information.

Name __________________________________________ Year you first joined OLLI _____________ Phone (____) ______________________ Cell (____) ______________________ q Male q Female Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State ________ Zip ________________ Email __________________________________ Have you received a current catalog? q Yes q No How did you hear about OLLI? q Newspaper q Catalog/flier q Friend q Other ______________ Signature of applicant ___________________________________________ Date _______________ By signing above, I acknowledge that my photograph may be taken at OLLI; give OLLI permission to use my name and image in promotional materials; and give OLLI permission to send OLLI program-related information to my email address. OLLI never sells or shares personal data with organizations outside the University of Nevada, Reno.

Please register me for OLLI membership (no refunds will be given): q Annual Membership (Sept. 1, 2016-Aug. 31, 2017): $45 per person

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Please register me for these additional options:

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q 2016-2017 Annual Parking Permit: $16 ______ Limited parking is available in the shared City of Reno parking lot to the east of OLLI at the Warren Nelson Building in downtown Reno, 401 W. Second St. Annual permits are valid Aug. 15, 2016-Aug. 19, 2017. (limited availability) q OLLI Name Badge: $10

______ Name for badge: ______________________________________________

First name Last name q University WolfCard: $10 (one-time fee) per person

Required for University of Nevada, Reno library use, and for Lombardi Center pass (below). Date of birth (required to obtain card) _________________

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Give a little — get a lot!

Please contact me regarding volunteer opportunities related to: q Board of Directors q Communications q Curriculum q Events q Fundraising q Greeters q History

q Lombardi Recreation Center (must also purchase WolfCard, above):

q $80 Fall pass (Aug. 22, 2016-Jan. 16, 2017) ______

Annual Lombardi Recreation passes are no longer available. q Optional tax-deductible contribution to OLLI in the amount of $ _______ ______

Total: ______

q Membership q Office Help q Planning q Publicity q Technology q Tours/Travel

Payment options:

q Enclosed is a check for $ ___________ payable to the Board of Regents. q Or charge my: q VISA q Discover q MasterCard q American Express Cardholder’s name _______________________________________________________________ Card number __________________________________________________ Expires __________ X _______________________________________________________ Amount $ _____________

(Signature as it appears on card)

I am a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno q Yes q No

(Optional; for UNR statistical purposes only)

Mail or fax completed form with payment or scholarship application request to:

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Scholarship Information The Helaine Greenberg Scholarship Fund was created by Helaine S. Greenberg, who believes educational opportunities are as important for older adults as for young people. The one-time scholarship is available for a year of membership only; parking is not included (see OLLI Scholarship).

The OLLI Scholarship is available as part of The Bernard Osher Foundation endowment received

by OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Individuals may apply for this scholarship the year after receiving the Helaine Greenberg scholarship and continue applying each year thereafter. OLLI Scholarships are available for membership dues, parking and/or transportation to/from OLLI classes, and events/tours that require an additional fee.

Please note that books and materials are not included in scholarships.

All scholarship applicants must complete the OLLI scholarship application below and submit to: OLLI Scholarships, OLLI, University of Nevada, Reno/0380, Reno, NV 89557 • Fax: (775) 784-8054

Scholarship Application Form I have a great interest in being an OLLI student but am unable to afford the annual fee. I understand if I receive a scholarship I will be expected to attend classes regularly and participate fully in the OLLI program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Name ______________________________________________ Year you first joined OLLI __________ Phone (____) ______________________ Cell (____) _______________________ q Male q Female Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State ________ Zip _________________ Email ___________________________________ How did you hear about OLLI? q Newspaper q Catalog/brochure q Friend q Other ___________ Please select one: First-time applicant: q Yes q No (I received a scholarship in___________) I am applying for (please select all that apply):

q Annual OLLI membership (Sept. 1, 2016-Aug. 31, 2017): $45 (There are no summer-only scholarships)

q Annual parking permit (Aug. 15, 2016-Aug. 19, 2017): $16

(Available Aug. 15, 2016; parking availability not guaranteed)

q Transportation assistance (Select one): q Citilift/RTC Access

q Senior bus pass

q Travel Tickets/Taxi Vouchers

Briefly explain why you wish to become a member of OLLI at the University of Nevada, Reno: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Give a little — get a lot!

Please contact me for volunteer opportunities: q Board of Directors q Communications q Curriculum q Events q Fundraising q Greeters q History q Membership q Office Help q Planning q Publicity q Technology q Tours/Travel

By completing this application I verify I am on a fixed income and would be unable to participate in OLLI programs without the benefit of this scholarship.

Signature of applicant ______________________________________________ Date ____________ By signing above, I acknowledge that my photograph may be taken at OLLI and give OLLI permission to use my name and image in promotional materials.

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OLLI Travel Tickets Through a very generous donation from an OLLI family, an endowment fund has been established to provide transportation assistance to those OLLI members who are unable to drive to OLLI for classes. Limited funds are available each year. Our pilot program for 2016-2017will include coupons that may be used for taxi service with Whittlesea Taxi Company only.

OLLI Travel Tickets are taxi coupons provided in books of $20 each and offered to OLLI members who are unable to drive to OLLI classes at the Nelson Building and/or Redfield Campus. The OLLI Travel Tickets Program does not replace the Transportation Assistance Scholarship Program that offers CitiLift/RTC Access and senior bus passes.

All applications will be reviewed by the OLLI Scholarship Committee chair for approval.

Please complete the application below and submit it to the OLLI office in the Warren Nelson Building, second floor, 401 W. Second St., Suite 235, Reno NV 89503. If your application is approved, you will be contacted with details about how to obtain the OLLI Travel Tickets.

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Name ___________________________________________________________________ Phone (____) ______________________ Cell (____) _____________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____________________________ Email __________________________________ I am an OLLI member q Yes q No I understand that these tickets are available from my residence to OLLI only and will not be honored for any other use. Tickets must be requested and approved in advance and are available up to the extent of established funding. OLLI Travel Tickets do not cover gratuities (please provide tips on your own.)

Signature of applicant ___________________________________ Date _______________ By signing above, I acknowledge that my photograph may be taken at OLLI and give OLLI permission to use my name and image in promotional materials.

Mail completed OLLI Travel Tickets application form to: OLLI, Warren Nelson Building, second floor, 401 W. Second St., Suite 235, Reno NV 89503

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Alanko, Lou, 47 Albertson, Naomi, 36 Anderson, Les, 27 Antonowich, Anna, 31 Antonucci, David, 49, 54 Asher, Dave, 54 Bacigalupi, Suellen, 31, 33 Bailey, Sandra, 48 Baldock, Kathym, 38 Barlow, Jerry, 9, 47 Barmore, Garrett, 64 Barsan, Rick, 18, 19 Bennett, Dana, 43 Berg, Julia, 32, 50 Bernardi, Jim, 10, 11, 14 Berry, Courtney, 16 Besaw, Richard, 14 Boardman, Phil, 52 Bonar, Jim, 10, 41, 45 Boynton, Brent, 13 Branch, Michael, 66 Brooks, Neil, 43 Bucher, Carole, 32 Buckmaster, Paul, 62 Buckmaster, Sue, 13, 36, 60 Buckmaster, Walt, 36 Buzick, Tammy, 40 Carroll, Bob, 11 Cevasco, Rosie, 41 Clark, Jessie H., 58 Clark, Phyllis, 6, 21-22 Coffman, Larry, 9, 12 Coleman, Sam, 17, 20 Colwell, Becky, 60 Conrow, Laura , 32 Costa, Karin, 30 Covello, Lena, 8 Cox, Joyce, 55 Cronkhite, Cathie, 49 Crowne, Diane, 39 Daniels, Margo, 50 Davidson, Jane, 45 dePolo, Craig, 64 Dewitt-Smith, Amy, 37

Dewitt-Smith, Eric , 37 Donajkowski, Ken, 56 Douglas, Connie , 24, 26 Drake, Patty, 6, 22 Dwyer, Doris, 26 Elliott, Larry, 8 Errico, Ron, 38 Feil-Seifer, David, 25 Fenimore, David, 15 Fenwick, Jerry, 64 Ferguson, Neal, 46 Fisher, Judith, 51 Fowler, Don D., 40 Frischreisen, Hans, 63 Fuller, Eileen, 8 Garman, Jonathan, 27 Giampapa, Joe , 8 Gifford, Justin, 47 Goodman, Bob, 59-60 Gorrell, Kathy, 54, 56 Gray, Lynne, 10-11, 27 Griffin, Patrick, 54, 56 Haarbauer, Ward, 8 Hardy, David, 29 Harpster, Jack, 55 Harris, Fred, 17 Harrower, Bryan, 40 Haslem, Heather, 18, 31, 33-34 Hattori, Eugene M., 11, 42 Heller, Jim, 13 Hertweck,Thomas, 36 Herzik, Eric, 28 Horning, Larry, 45 Houghton, Darcy, 37 Howard, Anne, 51 Howell, Ann, 61 Howell, Tom, 61 Hunt, Barbara, 31 Hursh, Jack , 43 Ide, Gary, 37 Ide, Karen, 37 Isaeff, Bill, 56 Isler, Toby, 29

Jackson, Laura, 22 Jacox, Larry, 11 Jakolat, Kathy, 50 Johnson, Christine, 42 Kelly, June , 41 Kelly, Linda, 50, 65 Kleberg, Mamie, 40 Kozlowski, LaMerne, 54, 56 Lackey, Carl, 66 Lembke, Ron, 67 Lichter, Rowlin, 35 Lokken, Fred, 30 Loverin, Jan, 15, 44 Lynn, Barrie, 57 Macaluso, Sam, 28 Macmillan, Kelley, 34 Macquarie, Anne , 55 Malkin, Rita, 24 Mallea-Olaetxe, Jose, 53 Malone, Julianna, 56 Mardock, James, 49, 53 Marran, Larry, 13 Marshall, Ashley, 15 Marshall, Larry, 47 May, Fred, 27 Maynard, Mark, 51 McCollum, Karin, 54, 57 McLaughlin, Mark, 41, 44 Mehm, Will, 62 Milander, Ben, 16, 19 Mishler, Doug, 40 Moffitt, Susan, 24-25 Molde, Donald , 68 Nagle, Brooke, 29 Nagle, Thomas, 29 Oakes, Ed, 29, 63 Pemberton, Dick, 25-26 Peterson, Nikki, 60 Phillips, Janet, 67 Piekarz, Chad, 61 Pontrelli, Jeany, 10 Priebe, Kathie, 16-17 Prindle, Paul Baker, 9 Purroy, Carol, 49

Purtee, Elizabeth, 38 Ramseth, Doug, 18-19 Rasmussen, Eric, 52 Raymond, Will, 24 Reed, Peter, 31-32, 34 Rigby, Kelly, 55 Roberts, Kimberly, 9 Robey, Cora, 48 Rohrs, Kenn, 51, 61, 65, 67-68 Ronsheimer, Warren, 35 Roseman, Tova, 59, 61 Ruby, Dan, 66 Santos, Cory A., 28 Schoolman, Edward, 44 Schumer, Judith, 39 Seelbach, Kathy, 38 Seelbach, Ramon, 9 Seigel, Neil, 12 Shapiro, Hugh, 58 Siegel, Richard, 28, 42 Simmonds, Richard, 62 Slagle, Sinda, 53 Smethers, Courtney, 24 Somers, Judy, 57, 59 Steininger, LuAnne Stetson, Rebekah, 24 Stevens, Kevin, 39 Strand, Marsha, 58 Sweet, Chad, 14 Szesciorka, Samantha, 65 Taylor, Melissa, 14 Thompson, Ervin, 28, 30 Tremayne, Peter, 59 Turner, Kathleen E., 64 Vanderhaar, Jana, 60 Walkiewicz, Mary, 35 Whiting, Floyd, 35, 56 Whiting, Judi, 56 Wikander, Karen, 48 Williams, Beth, 33 Wriston, Teresa, 63 Yucht, Alice, 20, 57 Yuspa, Jon, 58

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Enchanting Islands, 54 Environmental Magic, 62 Epilepsy in Sea Lions, 62 Evolution of California Trail, 41 19th-Century English Theatre, 8 Exploring American Cheeses, 32 19th-Century Truckee “Nestors”, 39 2 X 3 — Celebrating Kazan and Lumet, 47 Family’s Journey to Freedom, 39 FBI and J. Edgar Hoover, 45 A Streetcar Named Desire, 15 Feldenkrais Method®, 32 Acting Workshop with Lena Covello, 8 Fibs, Fakes & Falsehoods- Tahoe, 54 African-Amer. Crime Fiction, 47 Fido and Me Fitness, 33 After Death of Loved One, 37 Fit and Strong, 33 After the Prospector, 59 Flick Ranch House, 55 All the News: 16th Century Europe, 39 Food Packaging, 36 American Bald Eagle, 59 Future Tense, 17 Angels at the Bedside, 31 Artists Co-op of Reno 50th Anniversary, 8 Genealogy, 41 Genesis of Reno, 55 At the Movies with Jerry and Larry, 9 Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds, 59 Geology of Nevada, 63 Great Books, 49 Backpacking in New Zealand, 59 Great Rivers in the Himalayas, 55 Backyard Animal Husbandry, 60 Great Stories from the Opera, 11 Balloon Magic, 9 Hand Carts Across the Plains, 41 Basic Botany: Sierra Evergreen Trees, 60 Health & Wellness, 33 Basque Tree Carvings, 53 Healthy Living Workshop, 33 Bats of Northern Nevada, 60 Historic Fisherman’s Cache, 42 Big Questions, 47 Historical Financial Journey, 29 Birds of Galena Creek, 61 Birds, Mammals & Reptiles of Tanzania, 61 History of Reno Radio and TV, 11 History of Washoe Basketry, 11 Bowers Mansion & Washoe Valley, 40 hOLLIday Luncheon, 23 Bowers Mansion Remembered, 40 House That Tony Built, 57 Buy Local = Jobs, 54 How Nevada Became a State, 29 Camera Never Lies, 9 Human Rights and WWII, 42 Celebrate Art! UNR Galleries, 9 Isotopes and Archaeology, 63 Celebrity Grave Sites, 10 James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, 12 Chautauqua: Nikita Khrushchev, 40 Journal for Everyday Life, 50 Christmas Recipes and Their Stories, 10 Kayaking Canada to Gulf of Mexico, 63 Classical Music, 10 Lassen Volcanic National Park Tour, 25 Client/Volunteer Relationships, 34 Close Look at Nevada Public Education, 27 Lifescapes, 50 Long-Term Care Culture Change, 34 Colonizing Ice Age America, 40 Mackay School of Mines- Museum, 64 Computer Programming: What Is It?, 20 Major Earthquakes in Nevada, 64 Computers Changing Your World?, 17 Mark Twain at Tahoe, 49 Community Dialogue about Aging, 31 Mark Twain’s Revolver, 42 Conserving Energy, Saving $$$, 61 Medieval Women’s Classics, 52 Conversation on Technology, 16 Memory Lane to Rock & Roll, 12 Conversational French, 48 Mentoring Conversations, 34 Conversational Spanish, 48 Mini Cracker Barrel, 56 Cookie Exchange, 22 Model Dairy from the Beginning, 43 Cracker Barrel, 54 More Forgotten Films to Remember, 12 Create Website in 10 Minutes, 16 Most Fascinating People Around Us, 13 Creating Water-Wise Yard, 61 Movies with Jerry & Larry, 9 Cruisin’ the Amazon Tour, 24 My Fine Feathered Friends, 64 De-Mystifying Economics, 27 Mystery Books, 51 Dean and Monroe: Icons of the Fifties, 12 Mystery of Matter, 64 Defending Against Phishing, 17 Diabetes Self-Management Workshop, 31 National Park Ranger, 65 Nature Lovers’ Book Group, 65 Dispatches from the Wilderness, 66 Nevada Barn Heritage, 43 Donald in Math Magicland, 10 Nevada Mining: Yesterday and Today, 43 Donner Party Revisted Tour, 26 Nevada Reads: Grind, 51 Double Duty Dollars, 28 Nevada’s Black Bears, 66 Drop-In Watercolors, 11 Nevada’s First Ladies Gowns, 44 Early Nevada Governors 1860-1922, 28 NV Discovery Ride Continues, 65 Editing Internet Shakespeare, 49 Oh, My Aching Back (and Knees), 35 Elder Abuse and Elder Safety, 32 OLLI Chorus, 13 Election Analysis, 28 OLLI Enrollment Day, 6, 21 Election Observation in El Salvador, 29 OLLI Fall Tours Expo, 6, 22 Emergency Preparedness, 32

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fall 2016 Catalog

OLLI Hikers, 35 OLLI Meets R2D2 Tour, 25 OLLI Orientation, 6, 22 OLLI Travelers, 56 OLLI Walkers/Light Hikers, 36 Open Computer Lab, 18 Osteoporosis, 36 Oswald and Assassination of JFK, 28 Picasa: A Free Photo Editing, 18 Photography-Interest Group, 13 Photoshop Elements, 19 Political Theatre, 14 Potpourri of Politics, 30 Reading Poems Together, 51 Reconnecting Community, 37 Reno Little Theate Acting, 14 Reno Little Theate Stage Management, 14 Reno-Stead Airport Tour, 26 Road to Samarkand: Central Asia, 58 Round the Table, 56 Saints, Relics & Medieval Church, 44 Sampling of our Seven Continents, 57 Shakespeare the Collaborator, 52 Sharing the Insanity: Appalachian Trail, 37 Snowbound! Legendary Sierra Winters, 44 South Africa: Cities and the Bush, 57 Square Dancing Introduction, 14 Stargazing at Redfield Campus, 66 Sustainability is Free, 67 Tea and Symphony, 22 Tech Help with UNR Students, 18 Technology & Relationships, 17 Technology - Interest Group, 19 TED Talks, 57 Things with Feathers, 67 To “Trust” or Not to Trust, 30 To Hell With Literature, 53 Treasures in Your Home, 30 Truckee To Your Tap Tour, 24 Turkey’s Kurdish Question: Update, 58 Untangling LGBT History, 38 Urban Roots Tour, 24 Use OneNote to Get Organized, 19 Veterans’ Honor Flight & Quilters, 58 Veterinarian’s Unusual Career Odyssey, 62 Victorian Fashion & Dress Reform, 15 Washoe Basketry History, 11 Water Resources of the Truckee River, 67 WebSmarts, 20 Welcome to Medicare, 38 Western Emigration, 45 Wharton’s Ethan Frome and Summer, 48 Who Pays for Wildlife?, 68 Wild Pacific, 68 Windows 10, 20 Winged Migration, 68 Witchcraft in Europe, 1500-1700, 45 Women of Substance, 38 World War I: Year 1916, 46 Writing a Really Good Obituary, 49 Writing in the Digital Age, 53

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All catalog course descriptions designate Nelson Building, Redfield Campus and/or off-site locations.

Warren Nelson Building Find many classes and the OLLI office at the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St., Reno.

Classes may be held upstairs in Nelson Small or Nelson Main classroom or downstairs in Laxalt Auditorium, all located in the Nelson Building.

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Please note: Parking at the Nelson building is limited. There may be times when you will not find a parking space even if you have purchased a parking permit. Please remember you are not allowed to park in the University lot at any time with the City of Reno permit. We encourage you to carpool. Purchasing a parking I-80 permit does not guarantee a parking space.

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Expanding Horizons | Making Connections

Your experiences, your ideas, your classes.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Nevada, Reno | Extended Studies is a member-driven organization dedicated to offering the widest possible variety of educational and social opportunities for adults older than 50.

Look inside for more information about OLLI membership, scholarships, interest groups, activities and more than 200 classes being offered this fall.

Here’s just a sampling of this semester’s offerings included in your OLLI membership: • Acting and Stage Management • Basic Botany • Classical Music • Computers and Technology • Conversational Spanish or French • Emergency Preparedness • Genealogy • Geology • Hiking and Walking • Memoir and Journal Writing • Photography • Tea and Symphony • Tours, Discussion Groups and Events • World War I . . . and much more!