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The semester membership gives members access to purchase classes and events offered by OLLI at ASU for one semester. This membership will expire June 30, 2026. Annual members do not need to purchase a summer membership.

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free classes when registration opens. Space is limited in these classes and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. When you “add to cart,” it will not charge you at checkout. We expect these classes to have waitlists so if your plans change and you cannot attend, please be sure to email olli@asu.edu so we can open spots to the waitlist.

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004A | Of Dogma & Desire: Saying What You Believe About the First Amendment Intructor: Bob McWhirter, JD Class Cost: Free 1 Session: Monday, May 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Scottsdale Library - Mustang To read the full description, go to the History & Government section on page 8.

004B | What the Founders Meant by Happiness: A Journey Through Virtue and Character Created by: Jeffrey Rosen, CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center Class Cost: Free 12 Sessions: Self-Paced On-Demand Register to join us for a live Zoom session on Wednesday, Jun. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, where Ted Cross will explore key highlights from the course.

This class invites learners of all ages to explore what early American leaders meant by happiness and why they believed it was essential to both a good life and a strong constitutional democracy. Drawing on ideas from ancient history, the Enlightenment, and the lives of the Founders themselves, this course examines how happiness was understood not as comfort or pleasure, but as building character, making ethical choices, and taking responsibility for oneself and one’s community.

This class is based on The Pursuit of Happiness, written by Jeffrey Rosen, CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center. It combines Arizona State University’s Principled Innovation framework with the National Constitution Center’s deep scholarly expertise and longstanding commitment to constitutional and civic education. Together, these perspectives equip learners of all ages with a richer understanding of American history and the enduring values necessary to sustain a constitutional democracy.

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Member Support OLLI at ASU provides our community with opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. As we continue to expand the ways that we can support lifelong learning, we need your help!

Membership and class fees cover just 25% of OLLI’s operating costs. While ASU is extremely generous with its infrastructural support for our program, ASU’s annual support and the support from the Bernard Osher Foundation Endowment contribute only 28% of our operating costs. That means the remaining 47% of our essential costs come from donations from members like you. We can’t do any of this without your support!

Support Our Community Charitable contributions for OLLI at ASU are accepted through the ASU Foundation. For questions regarding donations to the OLLI Excellence Fund or the Richard C Knopf fund please contact Kristine FireThunder, Development Officer at kristine.firethunder@asufoundation. org. If you are interested in the IRA Qualified Charitable Donation or any other estate & gift planning options, please contact Jason Sprinkle, Executive Director from ASU Foundation at jason.sprinkle@asu.edu.

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Summer 2026

Class Catalog Arts & Humanities 006 | Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” & “When Harry Met Sally” Intructor: Dr. Kevin Sandler Class Cost: $38 2 Sessions: Mondays, Jun. 1, 8 10:30 a.m. - noon | Tempe Public Library Rob Reiner was one of the most beloved entertainers of the last fifty years. His films The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally represent cinema Hollywood just doesn’t make any more for the big screen: small character dramas that explore our capacity for kindness and growth as humans in the most outrageous or most ordinary of situations. We will look at the comedic timing, gentleness, and genrebending nature of these two films to help us understand why Reiner’s work remain eminently watchable and memorable.

011 | Grief in Life & Fiction: Shakespeare, Hamnet & Hamlet Intructor: Dr. Cristiane Busato Smith Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 11 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom This class explores Hamnet - Maggie O’Farrell’s historical novel and its recent Oscar-nominated film - alongside Shakespeare’s life and his most enduring work, Hamlet. How did the death of Shakespeare’s son Hamnet influence his writing of Hamlet? We will compare short scenes from the film, excerpts from the novel, and passages from the play to investigate how this personal loss resonates throughout Hamlet, offering profound reflections on grief, memory, and the transformative power of art.

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018 | The Hidden Musical Gems of Classic Cartoons Intructors: Sam and Candy Caponegro Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Monday, Jun. 22 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom Step back in time and discover the hidden musical gems of classic cartoons in this exciting class. While many of us grew up enjoying the music of Disney movies, there’s a whole world of iconic songs and soundtracks that came out of Fleischer Studios and Looney Tunes productions that are just as noteworthy. Join us for an exploration of the music and songs of beloved cartoon characters like Betty Boop, Popeye, Olive Oil, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck. You’ll be surprised by the adult themes and sophisticated musical arrangements that accompany these timeless characters and stories.

023 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan Intructor: Museum Docent Class Cost: $25 1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 25 10:30 a.m. - noon | Phoenix Art Museum Organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection, Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan celebrates the originality and virtuosity of 36 women artists who have explored sculptural expression outside the traditionally male-dominated field of Japanese studio ceramics. The exhibition’s 40 avant-garde works featuring motifs of flora, geology, human anatomy, and fantastical abstract forms illuminate the technical achievements and creativity of leading women ceramicists from post-World War II Japan. Led by Phoenix Art Museum Docents, join us as we explore these themes and more through a lecture-style presentation and in-gallery exploration.

022 | “Cats”: The Musical Intructor: Stephen Hohendorf Class Cost: $100 2 Sessions: Wed. & Sun., Jun. 24, 28 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Join Arizona Broadway Theater’s Director of Education, Stephen Hohendorf, for a lecture class exploring the magic behind Cats, one of the most iconic musicals in theatre history. Based on the whimsical poetry of T. S. Eliot, Cats transports audiences into the mysterious world of the Jellicle cats during the night of the Jellicle Ball, where each cat shares their story through dynamic dance, acrobatics, and unforgettable music while hoping to be chosen for a journey to the Heaviside Layer and a new life. Participants will learn about the history and lore of the show, explore ABT’s unique makeup design process, and even create their own original cat character makeup. This class offers a behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical artistry that has captivated audiences worldwide for decades. This class includes the matinee showing of Cats and lunch on Sunday, June 28. *Excludes meal upgrades, alcoholic beverages, and dessert.

024 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan Intructor: Museum Docent Class Cost: $25 1 Session: Friday, Jun. 26 10:30 a.m. - noon | Phoenix Art Museum Class description same as above. Please see full description on class number 023.

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Health & Wellness

017 | Tai Chi for Health & Wellness Intructor: Ray Sol Class Cost: $38 2 Sessions: Fridays, Jun. 19, 26 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

010 | Movement & Poetry: An Exploration of the Mind-Body Connection Intructors: Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski & Dr. Susie Bendix Class Cost: $50 2 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jun. 10, 17 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Health Futures Center

Join us for this class using tai chi martial arts for health and wellness. Emphasis will be on balance, flexibility, and relaxation skills. Each session includes stretching and balancing exercises. In the first session, students will learn tai chi moves that exercise both the body and mind. In the last session, students will expand their tai chi balancing skills and learn breathing techniques for relaxation related to the tai chi movements. Ample time to practice will be provided. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.

Join us, along with Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski and Dr. Susie Bendix for this two-session interactive class, where we’ll explore the connections between physical movement and generative writing, as well as the healing power of both. We’ll also use movement as a portal to deeper selfdiscovery and expression, generating poetry (and/or short narrative) in the process.

020 | The Neurobiology of Stress: Becoming the Responsive Leader in Your Life Intructor: Jamie Valderrama Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 23 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Sun Health - La Loma Village Stress is gaining increased attention across the U.S. and globally due to its significant impact on physical and mental health. At the same time, mindfulness is emerging as a powerful, evidence-based tool for wellbeing, demonstrating how the simple act of self-awareness can help downregulate the body’s stress response, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling life. This presentation explores the neurobiology of stress and its effects on the brain and body, the science of neuroplasticity and our ability to rewire thought patterns, and practical, data-driven techniques to regulate the nervous system in the face of everyday and high-stakes stressors. With a dynamic blend of science, humor, and realworld application, this session will leave you thinking differently about stress, and empowered to lead your life with greater clarity, calm, and purpose.

015 | A Global Food Journey: The Story of Spices Intructor: Kathleen Dixon Class Cost: $25 1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 16 10:30 a.m. - noon | Tempe Public Library Spices once drove exploration, shaped empires, and transformed cuisines. In this flavorful session, we’ll trace the ancient spice routes that connected continents and cultures—from pepper and cinnamon to saffron and turmeric—while tasting examples that reveal how geography and trade influenced global cooking. Along the way, we’ll discuss how colonization, preservation, and modern culinary trends continue to shape the story of spice today.

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History & Government

008 | Social Security’s Architect: The Legacy of Frances Perkins

004A | Of Dogma & Desire: Saying What You Believe About the First Amendment

Intructor: Ken Sorensen Class Cost: $14 1 Session: Wednesday, Jun. 3 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

Intructor: Bob McWhirter, JD Class Cost: Free 1 Session: Monday, May 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang

Frances Perkins was more than just the first woman to serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet; she was the visionary behind the modern American labor system. Serving 12 years under FDR, Perkins championed the creation of a federal safety net and lasting legislation that transformed social welfare. Despite a life marked by personal hardship, her dedication to worker’s rights never wavered, leaving behind a legacy of protection and dignity for the American middle class.

Ah, the First Amendment! Front and center of today’s culture wars. This dynamic, visually rich presentation traces the fascinating history of our right to speak and worship. From ancient civilizations, including the Persians, Greeks, Hebrews, and Romans, to the Puritans and the American founding, the program explores how ideas about speech, religion, and freedom developed and ultimately shaped the First Amendment. We will examine what the Framers believed about liberty and expression, the role of the press and early journalism at the founding, and enduring questions such as whether we truly “know obscenity when we see it.” The class also explores how speech has been treated during wartime and introduces the powerful concept of the “marketplace of ideas.”

Blending history, constitutional insight, and lively discussion, this class helps illuminate how the speech and religion clauses of the First Amendment remain connected and why they continue to spark debate today.

012 | Abraham Lincoln & His Most Troublesome General Intructor: Dr. George Rable Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Friday, Jun. 12 10:30 a.m. - noon | Sun Health Grandview Terrace This class will explore the fraught relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and General George McClellan.

Focusing on their differences in background, personality, and strategic vision. We’ll look at the evolution of the relationship during several military campaigns, Lincoln’s decision to remove McClellan from command, and the irony of McClellan’s presidential candidacy.

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014 | Hitler’s Soldiers in America: The Hidden History of German POWs in the USA Intructor: Anette Isaacs Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Monday, Jun. 15 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Zoom During World War II, almost 400,000 German soldiers were held in POW camps across the United States, a story few Americans know. Historian Anette Isaacs explores how these men lived among American communities, confronted Nazism within the camps, and formed relationships that challenge easy narratives of enemy and ally. From Texas to Florida, this lecture reveals a complex and surprising chapter of the American home front.

021 | Get Your Kicks at 100: A Route 66 Celebration Intructor: Roger Naylor Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Wednesday, Jun. 24 10:30 a.m. - noon | Sun Health - The Colonnade

Social Sciences 016 | The Rational Animal: How Evolution Made Us Smarter Than We Think

In 2026, Route 66, America’s iconic “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Join acclaimed author and travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us on a lively and insightful journey through the history, culture, and enduring charm of this legendary highway. Discover how Arizona played a pivotal role in preserving Route 66, becoming its greatest champion and caretaker. Roger will share stories of the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant small towns, and quirky eateries thriving along Arizona’s stretch of the road. Don’t miss this chance to rediscover the road that shaped a nation.

Intructor: Dr. Douglas Kenrick Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 18 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Friendship Village When you or your family members decide how to spend your limited budget of time and money every day, are your choices rational or irrational? Classical economists assumed that we make wellinformed decisions, rationally designed to optimally maximize benefits. Behavioral economists amassed data suggesting our decisions are often shockingly irrational and oversimplified. Evolutionary psychologists suggest a third view: that our decisions are neither ultra-rational nor fecklessly irrational. Join Dr. Douglas Kenrick, President’s Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, to learn more about how evolution made us smarter than we think.

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009 | How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer

005 | Modern Ethical Challenges with AI Applications

Intructor: Marc-Anthony Arena Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 9 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

Intructor: Dr. Julia Inozemtseva Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Monday, Jun. 1 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

Most technology headaches, security risks, costs, and electronic waste are preventable.

This class explains the IT industry in plain English, including a look at recent trends such as the Windows 11 cash grab.

Participants will learn the core components of computers and tablets, why traditional antivirus software is largely obsolete, and the four major modern threats. The class also covers proper backup practices, avoiding fake rental Wi-Fi, how to extend a computer’s lifespan to up to 15 years, ways to save money on printing, and includes time for questions.

Who should be responsible when an AI system causes harm? Should AI tools be allowed in classrooms or hospitals? Is large-scale data collection a fair price for convenience? This lecture invites you to explore the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence and data collection in the modern age. Using real-world case studies and ethical frameworks, we will examine how AI shapes education, transportation, healthcare, social media, and everyday life.

The class focuses on balancing benefits, harms, and social consequences while developing critical thinking skills.

013 | Planted at the Scene of the Crime: The Science of Forensic Botany Intructor: Dr. Ken Sweat Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Monday, Jun. 15 10:30 a.m. - noon | Health Futures Center In this class, with ASU’s Dr. Ken Sweat, we will examine the use of plants and other organisms, such as algae and fungi traditionally grouped with plants, as evidence in criminal investigations. Starting with the wood grain of the ladder left at the Lindbergh residence and continuing into modern genetic techniques, we will review how plant evidence has been in the past and can be expected in the future to help solve crimes, prosecute the guilty, and free the innocent.

007 | Hummingbirds of the Southwest Intructor: Kurt Leuschner Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 2 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom The Southwestern United States is home to an amazing array of different types of hummingbird. In this presentation, you’ll learn why this is so and you will get to see all of the fifteen or more species that occur here on a regular basis. We will also cover what makes the hummingbird one of the most unique members of the avian world.

They have so many interesting behaviors and special adaptations. Finally, you will learn exactly where to go to see all of these hummingbirds!

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019 | Arizona’s Tribal Water Rights: An Update

nineteenth-century), purposes (from prayer to decoration), and production contexts (from royal courts to bustling markets). We will also be introduced to basic methods for identifying weave structures and deepen our appreciation of these remarkable works of art.

Intructor: Cora Tso, JD Class Cost: $19 1 Session: Monday, Jun. 22 10:30 a.m. - noon | Health Futures Center This class will provide an overview of Arizona Tribal water law and policy and its interconnection with Federal Indian Policy and history. It will include a look at where Arizona Tribes stand in securing their water rights within Arizona and the Colorado River Basin, as well as emerging issues related to protecting those rights.

Cora Tso is a research fellow who analyzes and develops recommendations on Tribal Nations’ water interests, collaborating with Tribal leadership, government agencies, and stakeholders.

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025 | Threads of History: The World of Oriental Rugs Intructor: Sumru Krody Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10 noon - 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

026 | Children’s Literature: The Development of a Genre Intructor: Blake Regnier Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

What makes an Oriental rug so captivating— its elegant design, intricate patterns, or the mystery of its origins? In this richly illustrated class, we will discover the stories woven into these remarkable textiles. We will travel through the history and artistry of rug and carpet weaving, a tradition rooted in Asia and North Africa, with examples dating back to the 4th century BCE. Using stunning visuals and expert insights, we will explore major carpet-making cultures and regions including Anatolia, Iran, Transcaucasia, North Africa, and Central Asia. We will learn to recognize defining features of Oriental rugs: weaving traditions (nomadic and settled), key historical periods (from the Early Modern era through the

In this class, we will trace the evolution of literature specifically written for children - from its earliest forms to the modern era. We will begin with the oral traditions that underpin all storytelling, then follow the shift toward published works created specifically with young readers in mind.

We will survey key moments and turning points that shaped the growth of children’s literature as a distinct field. We will conclude by analyzing how a well-known children’s literature has evolved over time.

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027 | Discovering Portugal

028 | Horticulture A - Z

Intructor: Alison Roberts Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

Intructor: Chris Baker Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

In this class, we will explore how a tiny nation – Portugal – played an outsized role in world history. We will examine Portugal’s fifteenth and sixteenth century maritime expansion (once called the “Discoveries”), as well as its central role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. We will trace how Portugal, once a fringe region of the Roman Empire, emerged as the only independent kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula as Castile grew into Spain. We will follow Portugal’s rise as a global power, with outposts stretching from Brazil to Japan, and then its decline as rival empires overtook it – culminating in twentieth century poverty under Europe’s longest dictatorship. Finally, we will consider how this past continues to shape Portuguese identity and culture in the decades since a revolution ushered in democracy. As we survey Portugal’s landscapes, art and architecture, and food, we will see why record numbers of Americans are now visiting the country.

In this class, we will explore a wide range of horticultural practices with something to offer no matter our experience level or where we live. We will cover container gardening, aquatic gardens, ornamental and fruiting plants, bonsai, landscape design, and pest management. Each week, we will focus on a theme and examine design ideas, plant choices, and long-term care practices for success. Whether we garden on 10 acres or in an apartment, we will find plenty to learn and enjoy in horticulture.

029 | Canals & the Making of the Modern World Intructor: Bernie Carlson Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it revolutionized American travel and transportation, but its inspiration came from Europe’s earlier canal networks. In this Class, we will trace the development of French, British, and Irish canals in the 17th and 18th centuries. We will follow the story into the 19th century as we turn to American canals, especially in New York and Pennsylvania. Along the way, we will explore how canals reflect the politics and aspirations of different nations and why they still matter for global shipping today.

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031 | Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC Intructor: Kasey Sease Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom The Declaration of Independence is a pivotal American document, not just for eighteenth-century revolutionaries, but for people throughout US history. This Class will explore how individuals in Washington, D.C. used the Declaration and its ideas after independence was won. From the capital city’s planners to Union soldiers who defended Washington amid civil war, many evoked the Declaration to support their causes and shape a capital city. Spotlighting museum artifacts from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection, this class will cover D.C.’s early history through 1876, the nation’s first centennial celebration.

030 | Endless Grounds: Coffee’s Social, Economic, & Cultural Life Intructor: Dr. Robert Thurston Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom Coffee will provide a lively lens on major past and present issues, including climate change, social life, health, global North– South differences, social and economic justice, tourism, and slavery. We will begin “from the ground up,” tracing coffee from planting and processing through shipping and, ultimately, the beverage in our cups part of nearly two billion cups consumed daily worldwide. We will explore coffee’s global history and its shift from an elite drink to an everyday staple. Drawing on current research, we will examine coffee, and health, as well as practical questions such as how more income might reach farmers and how coffee production might adapt to a changing climate. The instructor will share firsthand experiences from coffee farms around the world, discuss a range of brewing methods, and demonstrate how coffee is brewed. Sessions will be interactive, with time for questions throughout.

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032 | Deaf Culture & History Intructor: Matthew Cooper Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom This class introduces key aspects of Deaf Culture in the United States and the factors that define the Deaf community as a cultural minority. We will focus on awareness, cultural diversity, and the preservation of language. This class addresses the cultural identity, group norms, rules of social interaction, values, and traditions held by deaf members. Together we will explore the impact of modern technology, emerging issues, trends, and advocacy with the Deaf community. We will also address topics related to communication, terminology, educational alternatives, state and federal legislation, and community resources.

033 | The Indispensable Founder: George Washington Intructor: Dede Petri, JD Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 17 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

034 | Women Architects & Designers Intructor: Eleanor Schrader Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this class will examine the indispensable founder, George Washington.

We will explore Washington’s life and political leadership as well as his work as a farmer, entrepreneur, and architect. We will also review the groundbreaking work of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA) which has owned and managed George Washington’s Mount Vernon since 1858. In that year, an intrepid group of women (who had no right to vote or own property) came together to save George Washington’s home, after both the Federal Government and Commonwealth of Virginia had refused to help. MVLA formation marked the birth of the historic preservation movement.

Often overlooked in traditional design and architecture class, twentieth century women designers profoundly shaped the way we perceive, experience, and enjoy our built environments, interiors, and decorative objects. In this class, we will explore the work and influence of such designers and architects as Elsie de Wolfe, Eileen Gray, Lilly Reich, Charlotte Perriand, Dorothy Draper, Ray Eames, Zaha Hadid, and others. Their lives and the beauty of their enduring designs are documented within the context of the social and political issues they faced, as they left their unmistakable imprints upon twentieth century design.

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036 | The Digital Shift: How Computing Remade Media Intructor: Rafael Davis Portela Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom The music we stream, the photos we swipe through, the real time news we consume, the books we read or listen to, all have been radically reshaped by digital technology.

This class will explore how media is created, stored, and experienced in a digitized world. We will unpack fundamentals like text files, encoding and decoding, pixels, and algorithms in clear, easy-to-understand ways, no prior computer knowledge needed.

Each session will focus on a different medium, comparing its analog origins with its contemporary digital version. We will also consider the impact of Generative AI and speculate on future trends. Topics will include text (books, e-books, news portals), images (photography and movies), music, video games, social media, and media ownership (physical media, streaming, and copyrights).

035 | Hindu Traditions: Ritual, Knowledge, Devotion Intructor: Eileen Goddard Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19 noon – 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom In this class, we will gain a comprehensive introduction to Hindu traditions, emphasizing the importance of ritual, knowledge, and devotion across Hindu traditions from classical to contemporary times. We will introduce Hinduism’s South Asian roots, that can be traced to the Vedic tradition, which provides key conceptual and religious foundations. We will consider early and classical expressions of Hindu thought and religious life through the complex term dharma. Major Hindu deities are then introduced alongside associated narratives, practices, and iconography.

We will examine the six major schools of Hindu philosophy using both secondary and primary sources. We will then consideration bhakti (devotion) that has characterized diverse Hindu traditions across centuries.

Finally, we will consider sacred space and places including temples and tīrthas, as well as the interrelationship of the concept of divine presence and pilgrimage practices the relate to these holy sites.

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038 | Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History Intructor: Emanuel Abramovits Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom Musicals have been a major part of American theater, from the Tin Pan Alleydriven comedies of the early twentieth century to the integrated musicals that flourished in the heyday years of midcentury America. In this Class, we will explore book musicals, concept musicals, and the arrival of European mega-productions late in the century. We will profile some of the theater world’s leading composers, lyricists, writers, choreographers, directors, and performers.

With the help of audiovisuals, we will study many of the most unforgettable shows including Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Show Boat, Guys and Dolls, Hair, Cabaret, Rent, Wicked, Hamilton, and more.

037 | Protecting Yourself as a Patient Intructor: Dr. Hardeep Singh Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 noon – 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

039 | History of Signs: How Signs Tell America’s Story Intructor: Erin Holland Class Cost: $95 6 Sessions: Fridays, Jul. 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to keep ourselves and your loved ones safe when engaging with the healthcare system. Health care today is more complex, technical, and volatile than ever. Medical harm (unintentional, but often preventable) injures and kills hundreds of thousands of patients each year. In this class, we will learn how to prevent the most common types of medical harm including medication errors, patient care accidents, procedural and surgical complications, infections, and diagnostic mistakes. Patient safety experts and advocates will provide us with practical tips and insights to navigate the healthcare system confidently and safely.

Through presentations, videos, and group discussions, we will come to understand the common sources of error and discover tactics, resources, and cautions to help protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Explore 100 years of American history through objects often taken for granted in everyday life: signs. Led by the American Sign Museum (ASM) staff, this class introduces the Museum’s origins and features a conversation with ASM’s founder about why signs matter. We will examine how signs have evolved due to trends in commerce and technology. We will also explore case studies of three major food companies who used signage to shape their brands. In the final session, we will take a virtual visit to ASM’s neon shop to see how a neon sign is made.

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012 | Abraham Lincoln & His Most Troublesome General

All Classes Summer 2026

1 Session: Friday, Jun. 12 10:30 a.m. - noon | Sun Health - Grandview Terrace

013 | Planted at the Scene of the Crime: The Science of Forensic Botany

Listed by Date

1 Session: Monday, Jun. 15 10:30 a.m. - noon | Health Futures Center

004A | Of Dogma & Desire: Saying What You Believe About the First Amendment

014 | Hitler’s Soldiers in America: The Hidden History of German POWs in the USA

1 Session: Monday, May 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang

1 Session: Monday, Jun. 15 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Zoom

005 | Modern Ethical Challenges with AI Applications

015 | A Global Food Journey: The Story of Spices

1 Session: Monday, Jun. 1 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 16 10:30 a.m. - noon | Tempe Public Library

006 | Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” & “When Harry Met Sally”

016 | The Rational Animal: How Evolution Made Us Smarter Than We Think

2 Sessions: Mondays, Jun. 1, 8 10:30 a.m. - noon | Tempe Public Library

1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 18 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Friendship Village

007 | Hummingbirds of the Southwest

017 | Tai Chi for Health & Wellness

1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 2 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

2 Sessions: Fridays, Jun. 19, 26 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

008 | Social Security’s Architect: The Legacy of Frances Perkins

018 | The Hidden Musical Gems of Classic Cartoons

1 Session: Wednesday, Jun. 3 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Tempe Public Library

1 Session: Monday, Jun. 22 10:30 a.m. - noon | Zoom

009 | How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer

019 | Arizona’s Tribal Water Rights: An Update

1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 9 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

1 Session: Monday, Jun. 22 10:30 a.m. - noon | Health Futures Center

010 | Movement & Poetry: An Exploration of the Mind-Body Connection

020 | The Neurobiology of Stress: Becoming the Responsive Leader in Your Life

2 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jun. 10, 17 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Health Futures Center

1 Session: Tuesday, Jun. 23 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Sun Health - La Loma Village

011 | Grief in Life & Fiction: Shakespeare, Hamnet & Hamlet

021 | Get Your Kicks at 100: A Route 66 Celebration

1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 11 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom

1 Session: Wednesday, Jun. 24 10:30 a.m. - noon | Sun Health - The Colonnade 17

022 | “Cats”: The Musical

031 | Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC

2 Sessions: Wed. & Sun., Jun. 24, 28 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

023 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan

032 | Deaf Culture & History

1 Session: Thursday, Jun. 25 10:30 a.m. - noon | Phoenix Art Museum

6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

024 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan

033 | The Indispensable Founder: George Washington

1 Session: Friday, Jun. 26 10:30 a.m. - noon | Phoenix Art Museum

6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 17 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

025 | Threads of History: The World of Oriental Rugs

034 | Women Architects & Designers

6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10 noon - 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

026 | Children’s Literature: The Development of a Genre

035 | Hindu Traditions: Ritual, Knowledge, Devotion

6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19 noon – 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

027 | Discovering Portugal

036 | The Digital Shift: How Computing Remade Media

6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

6 Sessions: Mondays, Jul. 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

028 | Horticulture A - Z 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

037 | Protecting Yourself as a Patient 6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 noon – 1:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

029 | Canals & the Making of the Modern World

038 | Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History

6 Sessions: Wednesdays, Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

6 Sessions: Tuesdays, Jul. 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

030 | Endless Grounds: Coffee’s Social, Economic, & Cultural Life

039 | History of Signs: How Signs Tell America’s Story

6 Sessions: Thursdays, Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

6 Sessions: Fridays, Jul. 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | NRC Online - Zoom

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032 | Deaf Culture & History

All Classes Summer 2026

033 | The Indispensable Founder: George Washington

Listed by Location

035 | Hindu Traditions: Ritual, Knowledge, Devotion

034 | Women Architects & Designers

036 | The Digital Shift: How Computing Remade Media

Scottsdale Public Library

037 | Protecting Yourself as a Patient

004A | Of Dogma & Desire: Saying What You Believe About the First Amendment

038 | Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History

Zoom

039 | History of Signs: How Signs Tell America’s Story

005 | Modern Ethical Challenges with AI Applications

Tempe Public Library

007 | Hummingbirds of the Southwest

006 | Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” & “When Harry Met Sally”

009 | How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer

008 | Social Security’s Architect: The Legacy of Frances Perkins

011 | Grief in Life & Fiction: Shakespeare, Hamnet & Hamlet

015 | A Global Food Journey: The Story of Spices

014 | Hitler’s Soldiers in America: The Hidden History of German POWs in the USA

ASU Health Futures Center 010 | Movement & Poetry: An Exploration of the Mind-Body Connection

017 | Tai Chi for Health & Wellness

018 | The Hidden Musical Gems of Classic 013 | Planted at the Scene of the Crime: Cartoons The Science of Forensic Botany 025 | Threads of History: The World of 019 | Arizona’s Tribal Water Rights: An Oriental Rugs Update 026 | Children’s Literature: The Development of a Genre

Sun Health

027 | Discovering Portugal

012 | Abraham Lincoln & His Most Troublesome General

028 | Horticulture A - Z

020 | The Neurobiology of Stress: Becoming the Responsive Leader in Your Life

029 | Canals & the Making of the Modern World 030 | Endless Grounds: Coffee’s Social, Economic, & Cultural Life

021 | Get Your Kicks at 100: A Route 66 Celebration

031 | Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC 19

Friendship Village

Upcoming Opportunities

016 | The Rational Animal: How Evolution Made Us Smarter Than We Think

Arizona Broadway Theatre

Domestic Travel

022 | “Cats”: The Musical

Phoenix Art Museum

Prescott Film Festival Trip

023 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan

Beat the heat and join Dr. Kevin Sandler, Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies at ASU, for the 16th Annual Prescott Film Festival from Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19, 2026.

024 | Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan

The registration fee is $325.00 and includes the items listed below and will cover the stipend paid to Dr. Sandler for his planning, expertise, facilitation, and behind-thescenes access. The fee will be paid at time of registration with OLLI. It will become nonrefundable on June 15, 2026.

- Morning discussion led by Dr. Kevin Sandler in private meeting room - 4 tickets for each registrant (1 for each of the 4 movies Dr. Sandler picks for discussion)

We are excited to partner with Springhill Suites by Marriott Prescott for a group discounted rate that includes a daily breakfast.

Reservations will be made by member directly through the group portal. For full details, navigate to www.asuolli.org and click ‘Travel Opportunities’ under the Member Benefits category, then click ‘Domestic Travel’.

To Register Online: Scan the QR code with your phone camera.

You can also visit: www.asuolli.org

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Upcoming

Opportunities Don’t miss out on the international travel opportunities available to the lifelong learning community at OLLI at ASU.

Food & Landscapes of Ireland

Kathleen Dixon

ASU Featured Faculty: Kathleen Dixon 13 Days | May 17 - 29, 2027 Scan QR code below for the full itinerary From Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to the windswept cliffs of the Atlantic coast, this culinary and scenic journey through Ireland connects you to the land, the people, and the flavors that define the Emerald Isle.

Curated exclusively for OLLI at ASU, you’ll go beyond the postcard views: visiting working farms, savoring artisan tastings, and wandering landscapes that have inspired poets for centuries. Marvel at the Giant’s Causeway’s basalt columns, walk Derry’s historic walls, and stand in awe at Slieve League’s towering sea cliffs. Explore the Aran Islands’ Gaelic traditions, traverse the lunar-like Burren, and gaze from the Cliffs of Moher before ending in Dublin, discovering how history and culture come together in every bite.

For Full Itinerary: Scan the QR code with your phone camera.

You can also visit: www.asuolli.org

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Dr. David Schildkret

Mozart & Classical Music Across Central Europe ASU Featured Faculty: Dr. David Schildkret 12 Days | Oct 7 - 18, 2026 Scan QR code below for the full itinerary Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, where classical music echoes through gilded halls and cobbled streets. From Munich’s grand opera houses to Salzburg’s Mozartfilled squares, Vienna’s imperial palaces to Prague’s theatrical gems, this journey traces the footsteps of Europe’s greatest composers. Along the way, explore cathedrals, castles, and concert halls that have shaped the soundscape of Central Europe for centuries. This trip has been uniquely designed to allow times for concerts that will be planned by OLLI at ASU when the concert schedules are available. The cost for the concerts are not included in the price paid for the trip to EF Go Ahead Tours.

For Full Itinerary: Scan the QR code with your phone camera.

You can also visit: www.asuolli.org

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Locations Arizona Broadway Theatre

7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ 85382

Sun Health - Grandview Terrace

14515 W. Granite Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375

ASU Health Futures Center

6161 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85054

Sun Health - La Loma Village

14154 W. Denny Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Friendship Village

2645 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282

Sun Health - The Colonnade Phoenix Art Museum

19116 N Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang

Tempe Public Library

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85282