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Wednesday, May 22 2013
Camera Club in the Digital Age—OLLI Study Group (50+)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U-M
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor.
Are you shooting, printing and e-mailing photos? Do you want to do more of it and do it better? Members of this group share photos, albums, videos, and slideshows. Through friendly feedback and guest speakers, this group will cover composition, printing photos, and creating DVDs. Each month, members of the group can travel the world through the lens of others’ cameras. Instructors Beverly Chethik and Jon Stinson are both long-time OLLI members.
This is a continuing class starting February 6 for new registrants; class meets first Wednesday of every month thru August 7, 2013.
A Short History of Nearly Everything--OLLI Study Group (50+)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U-M
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- University Commons, 817 Asa Gray
This popular class will be held again to describe how science informs us about our world. We will read and discuss the title book by Bill Bryson, which traces the development of the universe, the growing diversity of life and the development of human beings and society. This book provides a rare chance to learn the fundamentals of science in simple terms. Please read 62 pages for the first class. The course leader is Marlin Ristenbatt, retired Electrical Engineer and science enthusiast. Dick Chase, a career physicist will be our guest expert.
Intermediate Spanish—OLLI Study Group (50+)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U-M
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Ave
Here is a chance to review the Spanish that you may have studied in the past. You will be able to improve your ability to speak, read and understand the language through oral practice, grammar exercises and reading. We will use the text, “Complete Spanish Grammar” (2004) by Gilda Nissenberg. Jeanne Van Ochten has lead many OLLI Spanish classes.
Class meets Wednesdays, March 27 - May 22.
Friday, May 24 2013
Writers Unlimited—OLLI Study Group
OLLI at U-M (50+)
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- N/A
Each week, writers will bring in typed copies of their short stories, plays, poems, novels, essays, or freelance magazine articles. Fellow writers will offer friendly and appreciative criticism on all aspects of writing. Participants are asked to provide copies of their essays to share with the group. For 23 years, Joy Rome was a Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Class continues Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon September 7 - August 30 at TSRC.
Tuesday, May 28 2013
Current Events I—OLLI Study Group
OLLI at U-M (50+)
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- N/A
Participants spend 10-15 minutes discussing the previous week’s events. They will be asked to present an item of interest, which is then discussed by the group. All opinions are welcome.
Class continues Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. September 4 - July 30 at TSRC. Facilitator: Irma Sklenar.
Wednesday, May 29 2013
Camera Club in the Digital Age—OLLI Study Group (50+)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U-M
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor.
Are you shooting, printing and e-mailing photos? Do you want to do more of it and do it better? Members of this group share photos, albums, videos, and slideshows. Through friendly feedback and guest speakers, this group will cover composition, printing photos, and creating DVDs. Each month, members of the group can travel the world through the lens of others’ cameras. Instructors Beverly Chethik and Jon Stinson are both long-time OLLI members.
This is a continuing class starting February 6 for new registrants; class meets first Wednesday of every month thru August 7, 2013.
Friday, May 31 2013
Writers Unlimited—OLLI Study Group
OLLI at U-M (50+)
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- N/A
Each week, writers will bring in typed copies of their short stories, plays, poems, novels, essays, or freelance magazine articles. Fellow writers will offer friendly and appreciative criticism on all aspects of writing. Participants are asked to provide copies of their essays to share with the group. For 23 years, Joy Rome was a Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Class continues Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon September 7 - August 30 at TSRC.
Tuesday, Jun 4 2013
Current Events I—OLLI Study Group
OLLI at U-M (50+)
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- N/A
Participants spend 10-15 minutes discussing the previous week’s events. They will be asked to present an item of interest, which is then discussed by the group. All opinions are welcome.
Class continues Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. September 4 - July 30 at TSRC. Facilitator: Irma Sklenar.
Wednesday, Jun 5 2013
Camera Club in the Digital Age—OLLI Study Group (50+)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U-M
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor.
Are you shooting, printing and e-mailing photos? Do you want to do more of it and do it better? Members of this group share photos, albums, videos, and slideshows. Through friendly feedback and guest speakers, this group will cover composition, printing photos, and creating DVDs. Each month, members of the group can travel the world through the lens of others’ cameras. Instructors Beverly Chethik and Jon Stinson are both long-time OLLI members.
This is a continuing class starting February 6 for new registrants; class meets first Wednesday of every month thru August 7, 2013.
Friday, Jun 7 2013
Writers Unlimited—OLLI Study Group
OLLI at U-M (50+)
- Event Type:
- Class / Instruction (exclude)
- Sponsor:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location:
- Off Campus Location
- Room:
- N/A
Each week, writers will bring in typed copies of their short stories, plays, poems, novels, essays, or freelance magazine articles. Fellow writers will offer friendly and appreciative criticism on all aspects of writing. Participants are asked to provide copies of their essays to share with the group. For 23 years, Joy Rome was a Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Class continues Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon September 7 - August 30 at TSRC.
