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OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
2022 SUMMER CATALOG FOR ADULTS 50+
www.uky.edu/olli
Keeneland Breakfast
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022 SUMMER
Summer Registration Schedule.................................2
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
COVID-19 Protocols & Information......................3
2021-2022 Lexington Advisory Board.....................4
Acting Executive Director for OLLI at UK.........5
Registration Resources................................................6
Viewing for all Summer
Zoom Information & Resources...............................7
2022 classes will open
Spring 2022 Course Offerings..................................8 Monday,
Course Locations & Volunteer for OLLI.............12 April 25 at 10am
Support the OLLI at UK..........................................12
UK Wellness Opportunities.....................................13
Instructors.....................................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)......................15
Cleveland Museum of Art Virtual Classes............16
Summer Registration Form.....................................17
Registration for all Summer
2022 classes will open
Wednesday,
Risk & Release Form/Photo Release Form...........18
OLLI at UK Staff...........................................................19 May 4 at 10am
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
& INFORMATION
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES
For the latest updates and more information regarding University of Kentucky campus guidelines, as well
as CDC guidelines, please visit the following web pages.
(Please note that guidelines from both are subject to change)
• University of Kentucky Health & Safety Guidelines
https://www.uky.edu/coronavirus/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Guidance for COVID-19:
hhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance.html
COURSE LOCATION PROTOCOLS & INFORMATION
Please note the course locations will all have different guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols and
information. Please contact these locations individually for their most up-to-date guidelines.
Locations on the University of Kentucky’s campus or owned by UK will follow the same health & safety
guidelines as listed above.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING:
• For this semester, there will be In-Person, Zoom, and Hybrid classes.
• Hybrid classes will have the instructor and a limited number of student in-person, and the rest of stu-
dents will join the class via Zoom simultaneously. In this catalog, these classes will have “(Hybrid)” next to
the class title.
• Proposed schedule is subject to change. We will notify you of any changes via email. Any updates will
be made to the digital version of this catalog.
• The digital version of this catalog can be found at https://www.uky.edu/olli/course-catalogs
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2021-2022 LEXINGTON ADVISORY BOARD
CHAIR COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS
Virginia Gregg Connections
Jane Friedman
VICE-CHAIR Curriculum
Ed Reeves
Anna Watson
Development
Janice Birdwhistell
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Diversity & Inclusion
Phil Maxson Phil Maxson
Donovan Forum
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS Sue Scheff
Nicola Burkett Promotion and Membership
Colette Crown Norma Wirt
Lee Edgerton Rules & Procedures
Sandy Emerson
Jackie Masino
Mary Miller Social
Marianna Jackson Clay
Julia Moore
Kathleen Roper Travel
Janis Strassner
Kempa Turner
Volunteer
Diane Woods Barb Welsch
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Lisa Higgins-Hord
Acting Executive
Director for OLLI at UK
ABOUT THE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OLLI AT UK
Lisa is the Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement. At UK, she develops, implements and
assesses significant community-based projects that create robust partnerships between the University
community (faculty, students and staff ) and local, state and regional constituencies. The responsibilities
within the University Community Engagement department include the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and
the Office of Lifelong Learning.
Lisa is a former Councilwoman for District 6 in Lexington, Kentucky. She is also active in many state
and local activities. Currently, Lisa serves on the Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Board, Co-Chair of the
Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, Chair of the Carnegie Center for Literacy Board and serves on
the Town Branch Project (Town Branch Partner). She is also a partner of the Service-Learning and Civic
Engagement Consortium at the University of Kentucky which provides training, access and opportunities
for faculty and their classes regarding community projects.
Lisa was born in Harlan County, Kentucky and raised in Lexington. Lisa continued her education at the
University of Kentucky where she received her Bachelor’s and a Master's Degree. Lisa is a graduate of the
Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement’s Academy for Leaders at Virginia Tech. She is
also a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honor Leadership Society.
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SUMMER 2022 REGISTRATION RESOURCES
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
Visit www.uky.edu/olli/how-to for the online registration step-by-step guide. After reading the reg-
istration guide, go to the online registration site, uky.augusoft.net – Read through FAQs for import-
ant information. Online registrants will be able to view and print their confirmation information
immediately after registering. Receipts will automatically be emailed.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• The OLLI at UK Member Handbook is available at https://www.uky.edu/olli/olli-handbook
• Request to register does not guarantee enrollment.
• Instructors cannot override OLLI registration procedures. Please contact OLLI Office for assistance.
IF YOU ARE HAVING REGISTRATION ISSUES
1. Be sure if you have a new email address, contact teresa.hager@uky.edu. The email on your profile
has to match your current email or you will not be able to log in.
2. When registering for classes, don’t stop in between adding to cart and paying. If you take too long,
walk away from your computer, etc., you will get an error.
3. Do not wait on your computer earlier than classes opening or you may receive an error message.
4. If your billing address is different than your profile address, please add your billing address when
paying.
5. When paying, enter straight numbers, no - or / when entering your credit card number. The same
for your expiration date.
6. Please be sure to update your internet browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer)
to the latest version.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASSES?
1. Online at uky.augusoft.net, or CONTACT THE OFFICE
2. Use Registration Form on page 17,
and mail to: TERESA HAGER - 859-257-2656
OLLI at UK Office NICK FARR - 859-257-2667
658 S. Limestone, UK Ligon House
TREY ADKINS - 859-257-2657
Lexington, KY 40506-0442
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ZOOM
RESOURCES
Zoom Video Tutorials & Best Practices for Students
OLLI at UK offers helpful Zoom resources on our website. This includes documents, video tutorials, and
short video animations that will help you learn how to use Zoom. You can access all of these resources by
visiting https://uky.edu/olli/using-zoom-students.
Zoom Video Tutorials & Best Practices for Instructors
OLLI at UK also offers helpful Zoom resources for our instructors. Various documents, video tutorials, and
short video animations will help you with screen sharing, operating meeting controls, managing Chat &
Particpants panels, and more. You can access all of these resources by visiting the following link:
https://www.uky.edu/olli/zoom-olli-instructors.
Additional Zoom Questions?
You can contact nick.farr@uky.edu for any additional questions you have about Zoom.
RECEIVING ZOOM LINKS FOR ONLINE & HYBRID CLASSES
Once you have registered, you will at a later date receive an e-mail message that gives you the
individual Zoom link(s) needed to enter the class or classes you registered for. Messages may also
include Meeting IDs, passcodes, and phone numbers for those that need an alternate method to join
the meeting.
If you have not received a link for class, please be sure to contact the office, and we will reach out to
the person hosting the Zoom meeting.
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SUMMER 2022 COURSE OFFERINGS
OLLI Chorus Fall 2021
COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Organizing Your Computer Files for Windows PC
Instructor: Mike Seiler
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, June 7 - 21
Digital Imaging Using FastStone Image Viewer for 10 - 12 Noon
Windows PC Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society
Instructor: Joe Dietz Maximum Enrollment: 5 | Course Fee: $46
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 CLASS CANCELLED
1 - 4 p.m. Have you ever created a file, saved it, only to find you cannot
Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society locate it later? We will look at several strategies that can be
Maximum Enrollment: 5 | Course Fee: $34 used to organize your files, making them easier to find. We
will spend time learning techniques for moving files and
Do you want to fix up and work on your pictures without
folders on your computer and external storage devices.
paying a lot of $$$$ on a digital imaging program? Well, take
a look at FastStone. FastStone is a fairly extensive digital
imaging program that is free and does a wide variety of things. Setting up Windows 11 Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to dress up your pictures, Instructor: Mike Seiler
crop, brighten or darken, create contact sheets, create a slide Date and Time: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
show that can include music and lots more. We will show you 10 – 12 Noon
how to download the program along with a great syllabus. Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society
Maximum Enrollment: 7 | Course Fee: $34
Making a Photo Book Using Shutterfly
Instructor: Joe Dietz This workshop will look at what is new in Windows 11, what
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 has changed, and how to set it up to make it more user-
1 - 4 p.m. friendly. If you are thinking about installing it on your
Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society
computer, this workshop might help you decide to install it
Maximum Enrollment: 5 | Course Fee: $34
or not. On the other hand, if you have already installed it,
this workshop might help you set up Windows 11. Also, we
In this workshop the attendees will learn how to prepare
pictures for a photo book, how to transfer pictures to the will look at how you can determine whether your computer
Shutterfly workspace, and then to organize the pictures from can run Windows 11 or not.
the front to the last page of the book. Finally, we will go
through the steps to order the book and to apply coupons to Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers
reduce the price. We will be using a program called Shutterfly. if they have Windows 11 already installed. Make sure it is
fully charged before you bring it to class.
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SUMMER 2022 COURSE OFFERINGS
Using the Control Center on Your iPad CULTURE
Instructor: Brooke Thomas
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
1 - 3 p.m. A Tour through Languedoc: Art, Monuments
Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society and Landscapes from Toulouse to Avignon
Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $34 Instructors: Michael Worley
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, June 7 – July 12
Learn how to find the hidden Control Center on your iPad 1 – 3 p.m.
and how to customize it to make it useful to you. Most of the Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, 5th Floor
workshop will be spent on explaining how to use the 26+ Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $30
controls in the Control Center. There are many features that
you are not aware of and that you will find extremely useful. In this class we will enjoy an armchair tour of Languedoc,
a vast area in southern France; without being a whirlwind
Using the Control Center on Your iPhone tour, there will be a wealth of imagery through PowerPoint
Instructor: Joe Dietz slide shows. After an overview of geography and history,
Date and Time: Monday, July 11, 2022 we will devote one session to Toulouse, known as “La
1 – 3 p.m. ville rose” (the pink city), owing to its delightful brick
Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society architecture. Its grand cathedral, St. Sernin, is one of
Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $34 the most famous and largest Romanesque cathedrals in
France. Next will be Albi and Carcassonne, the story-book
Learn how to find the hidden Control Center on your iPhone walled city. Picturesque smaller towns in the Hérault
and how to customize it to make it useful to you. Most of the region will lead us to Montpellier, which deserves another
workshop will be spent on explaining how to use the many session. In the final week, ancient Roman monuments
controls in the Control Center. There are many features that in Nîmes and Arles will merit our attention. Our less
you are not aware of and that you will find extremely useful. scholarly approach to this summer class is meant simply
to be enjoyed visually, during this troubled time when an
actual trip would be problematic.
Using Your iPhone Camera to the MAX
Instructor: Joe Dietz
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Movies About Making Movies
1 – 4 p.m. Instructors: Ken Kurtz
Location: Central Kentucky Computer Society Dates and Times: Mondays, June 6 – July 25 (No Class June 20
Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $34 & July 4)
1 – 4 p.m.
Using apps already on the iPhone students will learn Location: Twin Pines Christian Church, Adult Study Room
techniques to take better pictures, fix them up by cropping, Maximum Enrollment: 30 | Course Fee: $30
lightening or darkening, or adding filters. They will learn how
to take videos, time lapse and panoramas. They will also learn Six movies from 3 countries will show both the history of
how to create albums and several ways to share their photos the movies industry but also how various nations approach
with others. this art form.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Cleveland Museum of Art - America’s Story:
America Expanding, 1801-1861
Date and Time: Friday, June 10, 2022
10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 300 | Course Fee: $20
By examining American art and artifacts from the CMA’s
collection, this series promotes discussion on America’s
national character and heritage. All five presentations may
be scheduled as a series or individually. The program covers
1801 to 1861 and explores frontier life, the results and impact
of westward expansion, landscape painting, Jacksonian
democracy, and genre art.
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SUMMER 2022 COURSE OFFERINGS
Cooking for One
Instructor: Jeff Bosken
Date and Time: Thursdays, June 16 – July 21
1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Lexington Theological Seminary, 5th Floor
Maximum Enrollment: 10 | Course Fee: $30
This course will provide demonstrations of planning and
preparing nutritious, wholesome meals. In addition, tips
regarding preparation and kitchen tools will be dispensed.
Class 1: Cooking terminology, tools, and preparing appetizers
Class 2: Preparation and cooking of side dishes (purchased and
Lincoln Days prepared) with supplied samples
Cleveland Museum of Art – Getting to Know Class 3: Preparation and cooking of entrees (purchased and
Vincent Van Gogh prepared) with supplied samples
Date and Time: Friday, June 24, 2022
10 – 11 a.m.
Class 4: Preparation and cooking of soups, salads and
Location: Online Zoom Course
sandwiches (purchased and prepared) with supplied samples
Maximum Enrollment: 300 | Course Fee: $20
Although the artist Vincent van Gogh was relatively unknown Class 5: Preparation of desserts with supplied samples, how
during his lifetime, he has since become one of the most famous to plan for guests for a meal, herbs and spices to enrich your
artists of the 19th century. This program takes a closer look at prepared dishes.
the life and art of Van Gogh, featuring works from the museum’s
collection. Van Gogh’s expressive use of color and thickly Note: recipes for the majority of dishes discussed
applied brush strokes have become a recognized hallmark of will be provided to the students.
Post-Impressionism, and offer a window into the world of a
brilliant but troubled artist.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Cleveland Museum of Art – Harlem Renaissance
Date and Time: Friday, July 8
10 – 11 a.m. OLLI Fitness (Hybrid)
Location: Online Zoom Course Instructors: Josette Garstka and Diane Sutton
Maximum Enrollment: 300 | Course Fee: $20 Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
June 1 – July 22 (No Class June 20 and July 4),
Travel back in time to bustling New York City of the 1920s and 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
discover the art, literature, and music produced by African Location: Crestwood Christian Church Gymnasium & Zoom
Americans living in Harlem during this period. Participants Maximum Enrollment: 75 In-Person, No Limit for Zoom |
are introduced to artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Course Fee: $40
Lawrence, and photographer James Van Der Zee, as well as to
the poetry of Langston Hughes.
This course features aerobic and strength training to improve
physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular
Cleveland Museum of Art – African Art: Secular endurance. A typical class begins with easy-to-follow cardio
and Spiritual for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training
Date and Time: Friday, July 22, 2022 exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate
10 – 11 a.m. exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with
Location: Online Zoom Course flexibility training and cool down. Depending on the class,
Maximum Enrollment: 300 | Course Fee: $20 this may be done on a mat on the floor or a chair. This class is
suitable for beginners as well as seasoned exercisers.
Compare ritual and royal objects from the Yoruba and Edo peoples
of Nigeria to learn how their rulers maintain worldly authority *Friday classes will use chairs instead of mats for weight
with the assistance of spiritual forces. Participants delight in training exercises, core exercises and stretching.
examining a colorful beaded crown that empowers a Yoruba ruler
and a 300-year-old bronze sculpture that establishes legitimacy for
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga
an Edo king. These and other stunning objects introduce students
mat. Zoom students will need chair for Friday weight
to a selection of Nigerian artworks from the museum’s collection. training exercises.
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OUT OF THE BOX
Contemporary Economic Policy Issues
Instructor: Jon Haveman
Date and Time: Wednesdays, June 15 – July 20
1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 300 | Course Fee: $30
Economics plays a central role in the functioning of every
aspect of society. This course will address a set of prominent
policy issues where economics is at their core. We will
explore their origins as policy matters, the underlying data
and evidence, and what policy levers are available to deal
with them. Each lecture will be taught by a different subject
matter expert.
Theater Class Fall 2021
Slow Flow Yoga (Hybrid)
Instructor: Josette Garstka
Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 31 – July 21
11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Crestwood Christian Church Gymnasium & Zoom
Maximum Enrollment: 75 In-Person, No Limit for Zoom |
Course Fee: $30
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath
to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and
meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class
will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link
these with our breath to create a balance between the mind
and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so
all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core
exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance
work and relaxation postures for stress release.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Yoga mat, strap and yoga block.
OLLI Chorus Fall 2021
HISTORY & GOVERNMENT
Russian Culture, Russian Soul
Instructor: Julie Brock
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, June 15 – 22
10 – 12 Noon
Location: Crestwood Christian Church, Bradford Room
Maximum Enrollment: 15 | Course Fee: $30
This short course offers an introduction to Russia. We will explore
how historical events impact Russian arts and literature, how
seasonal and holiday celebrations reflect cultural values, and even
look at some examples of Russian language. All that is required to
attend is an open mind. Спасибо большое!
Young at Heart Big Band December 2021
11COURSE LOCATIONS VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF OLLI:
GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER
CENTRAL KENTUCKY COMPUTER SOCIETY
160 Moore Drive, #107 • Join the OLLI Ambassadors
CRESTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH • Greet and answer questions for members
1882 Bellefonte Drive • Teach a course
• Lead an interest group
LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
230 Lexington Green Circle, #510 • Serve as a tech assistant
• Serve on committees and task forces
TWIN PINES CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1139 Tanbark Road
WE NEED YOU! CALL, 859-257-2656
DONATE ONLINE AT:
SUPPORT THE • uky.networkforgood.com/causes/4781-fund-for-lifelong-learning
• Add it to your online registration at uky.augusoft.net
OLLI AT UK Mail check to:
Your donation will provide immediate and OLLI at UK c/o
long-term support for the Osher Lifelong University of Kentucky Philanthropy
210 Malabu Drive Suite 200
Learning Institute at the University of
BY MAIL: Lexington, KY 40502
(Or include with Summer registration)
Kentucky, including the creation of new,
innovative programming and dedicated
classroom space. Together we will ensure Contact
the rich tradition of lifelong learning as UK Gift and Estate Planning
UK continues to grow and thrive. All gifts For more information, email
LEAVE A LEGACY
will be used to support OLLI’s mission. giftandestate@uky.edu
THROUGH plannedgiving.uky.edu
PLANNED GIVING: or call 859-257-7886
12UK WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Johnson Recreational Center
434 Complex Drive, Lexington, KY, 40502
www.uky.edu/recwell/johnson-center
Alumni Gym
Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions,
Lexington, KY 40508
www.uky.edu/recwell/alumni-gym
Access begins June 1 with fee payable to JC/Alumni
Gym; this fee allows members access to both facilities.
Johnson Center Summer Hours (subject to change)
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Alumni Gym Summer Hours (subject to change)
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Weekends
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
OLLI members are welcome to take advantage of the
wellness on UK’s campus. Members are subject to all
facility rules and regulations. Additional charges are paid
directly to Johnson Center/Alumni by members.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Register by listing as a course on your registration
form. A list of OLLI members registering for the
following will be sent to the facilities.
2. Complete the 2021 - 2022 OLLI Risk Release on
the back of the registration form and return it to
OLLI prior to participation.
3. Contact UK Transportation at 859-257-5757 for
information on parking locations and fees.
Lancaster Aquatic Center
Corner of Complex Drive and University Drive,
416 Complex Drive, Lexington, KY, 40502
www.uky.edu/recwell/aquatics
Access begins June 1
Lap swim hours (hours vary due to campus events; check
the website before visiting):
Mornings-Afternoons
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Evenings
Fridays: 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Noon - 2 p.m.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Register with OLLI
2. Upon arrival, request a swipe card in the pool lobby.
13JON HAVEMAN
MANY THANKS TO OUR Jon Haveman is the Executive Director of the Na-
tional Economic Education Delegation (NEED).
OLLI INSTRUCTORS AND He has a reputation for providing audiences with
FACILITATORS edible economic information that is readily useful
in their work and private lives. Jon was previously
a Senior Economist with the President’s Council
Our instructors and facilitators are of Economic Advisers and he also held a faculty
dedicated to providing fun and position in the Business School at Purdue Uni-
exciting learning opportunities for OLLI versity. Dr. Haveman holds a Ph.D. in Economics
Members. They are knowledgeable, from the University of Michigan.
innovative and extremely hard working! KEN KURTZ
They have a passion for learning and a Ken is a long time film fan, who has had expe-
willingness to share their knowledge. rience making films, several summer watching
Please join us in thanking all our at the legendary Thalia theater in NYC, and an
instructors and facilitators for their time, extensive personal library of global films from
effort and expertise! which each class’s selection comes from.
MIKE SEILER
Mike Seiler was a high school teacher for
JEFF BOSKEN thirty-five years and taught Mathematics and
Jeff Bosken retired from the University of Ken- Computer Programming. Mike started vol-
tucky Medical Center where he performed medical unteering and teaching classes at the Central
research. Throughout his life Jeff has enjoyed Kentucky Computer Society in 2006. He has
cooking for friends and events. He has seen
served as President and Vice President of CKCS Donovan Forum Fall 2021
firsthand the difficulty presented to senior citizens
and is currently a CKCS board member. Mike
who hope to avoid eating all meals out and prepare
wholesome, affordable meals.
is an ambassador for the Lexington Sister Cities BROOKE THOMAS
program. He is also a member of the Central Brooke Thomas is the President of the Central
JULIE BROCK Kentucky Mended Hearts chapter and is active Kentucky Computer Society and teaches the iPad
Julie earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Psychology in their visitation program. He has been visiting and Facebook classes. She assists with the iPhone,
(from University of Kentucky and University of open-heart surgery patients at Baptist Health Shutterfly and Faststone Workshops. In addition
Minnesota, respectively) and has returned to UK hospital since 2007. Mike was named volunteer to volunteering at CKCS, she is a volunteer ESL
to pursue a Global Studies Certificate with an of the year at McConnell Springs for 2019. teacher of adults for Operation Read and is a
emphasis on Russia and travel (comprised of 15 volunteer with Altrusa International of Lexington.
courses on these topics). She has traveled to Esto- DIANE SUTTON She enjoys helping people understand technology
nia, Finland and Russia, and plans to visit Russia, Diane Sutton has taught fitness classes at several and encouraging students to have fun while learn-
Poland, Ukraine, Hungary and the Czech Republic churches and community centers for many years ing. She is an active member of the YMCA and the
in 2022. Her years in Minnesota instilled a love and had administrative roles at the YMCA, the Evening Edition Book Club.
of snow and winter sports, and her visit to Russia YWCA, Woodford County Parks and Recreation
inspired her to learn more about the Russian lan- and Baptist HealthwoRx. Diane holds numerous
MICHAEL WORLEY
guage, culture and history. She works part-time at Michael Worley has been teaching with OLLI
certifications from accredited institutions for
the campus library, and enjoys reading, doing yoga, since 2017, everything from ancient Greek art to
personal training and instructing group fitness.
running 5Ks, spending time with her family and impressionism. His background is graduate work
Her main philosophy in class is #1 be safe, and in art history at the University of Chicago and has
dogs, and visiting Wrightsville Beach, NC. #2 have fun! She loves the energy, the smiles and published in various international art journals,
JOE DIETZ the music and group fitness. as well as entries in the Dictionary of Art. For
Joe has been a member/instructor at Central this more informal, less scholarly summer class,
Kentucky Computer Society since 1996. He serves Michael will cover the cities and villages he has ac-
as vice-president on the board of directors and is tually visited and will enjoy sharing his love of the
an instructor for the Beginning and Advanced/ region through colorful PowerPoint slide shows.
Independent Digital Imaging classes using Corel’s
PaintShop Pro. He also teaches FastStone digital
imaging. His other classes and workshops include
iPhone and Internet Tips. He also assists in other
classes such as Windows 10 and the iPad as needed.
He also heads up CKCS Digital Photography Spe-
PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT:
cial Interest Group and orchestrates the monthly
and annual photo contest. Joe’s classes are usually NORMA WIRT
very active and entertaining with lots of interac-
tion with the students.
JOSETTE GARSTKA
Josette has worked in the fitness industry for
more than 40 years. She is certified through A Special Thank You and Appreciation goes
the American Fitness Association of America
and holds certifications to teach Silver Sneaker
Aerobics, Circuits, Water Fitness and Yoga. She
out to Norma Wirt for capturing such great
is trained and certified to teach mat Pilates and
Pilates Reformer, and is a member of Yoga Inter-
national and Yoga Alliance.
pictures for the OLLI catalog!
14? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN OLLI AT UK? CAN I REGISTER FOR A COURSE AT OLLI’S OTHER SITE?
Any adult 50 years of age and older is eligible to Yes, if you are an annual member in Lexington or
register for OLLI membership, courses, events, Morehead, you are a member of both sites.
SIGs, trips, etc.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER? WHAT IF I NEED TO DROP A COURSE?
Membership can be purchased online or mailed-in Please call or email the OLLI Office as soon as
with your semester registration. When registering possible. We often have multiple people on the
online, membership must be completed first before waiting list. (Please note our refund policy.) The
courses can be selected. online system cannot be used to cancel a class.
HOW LONG DOES MY MEMBERSHIP LAST? WHERE DO COURSES MEET?
All annual memberships are effective from August 1 Classes will be in-person at their designated
through July 31. Summer membership is prorated. locations, on Zoom, or be a combination of in-
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE ONLINE? person and Zoom (Hybrid).
When a class is open for registration, it will have
an “Add to Cart” button at the bottom of the WHO TEACHES OLLI COURSES?
description. If it is already full, it will have a “Wait Instructors are qualified members of OLLI, the
List” button. Always add yourself to the wait list. University, or the community who have a passion
Additional spaces may be added and there is no fee to for their topic and enjoy sharing their love of
be on the list. learning. All Instructors submit a proposal to teach
HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE ONCE I LOG IN? that is reviewed by the Curriculum Committee.
It is helpful to decide which courses you would like
in advance. Class space is not held until the payment WHAT IS A SHARED INTEREST GROUP?
process is completed. A SIG is a group of current OLLI members who
share a specific interest. Members provide all
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED?
resources needed and cover any costs incurred.
You will receive a confirmation and transaction receipt SIGs may last one, two or three semesters in any
via email once your registration payment is confirmed.
annual year.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE REFUND POLICY
The OLLI at UK is pleased to offer scholarships for OLLI Refunds will be given only if courses are already filled
members. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of or OLLI at UK cancels the course. If the course you
OLLI course fees or educational offerings such as one day requested is full, you may request another. If you
intensives, trips and workshops. Individual scholarships of are on the wait list and do not get into your request-
up to $50 are available each semester. First-time applicants ed course, we will refund your course fee once it is
will be given priority. Current and prospective members
determined no spaces will become available or upon
are encouraged to apply. Contact our Registrar, Teresa
request. Refunds of course fees are not available for
Hager, at 859-257-2656 to apply.
students who have enrolled but were unable to at-
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL tend. Membership fees are non-refundable.
15Virtual Art Classes
This Summer!
This summer, we are excited to offer 4 virtual art classes through The Cleveland Museum of Art. All classes
are $20 and you can register for these classes at our registration website uky.augusoft.net. These classes
will be under the Experiential Learning Category.
(For a description of each class, be sure to look at page 9-10 of this catalog.)
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 24
America's Story: America Getting to Know Vincent
Expanding, 1801-1861 Van Gogh
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 8 FRIDAY, JULY 22
Harlem African Art: Secular and
Renaissance Spiritual
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
162022 SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM
* Return this entire page (front and back completed) with payment *
** ALL Members are Required to Complete the Risk Release on Back of this Form **
STEP 1: Member Contact Info (please print)
Name Birth date
Address City Zip+4
Phone Email
Emergency contact Relationship Phone
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Would you like to serve as a volunteer for OLLI at UK? There are lots of
ways to get involved! Please mark your preferences below and our Volunteer Chair will be in touch.
Committee Short Term As Needed
Specific Event Long Term
STEP 2: Complete the Annual Risk Release on the back of this form.
STEP 3: Fill in the course request form below.
Title of Courses, SIGs,
Experiential Learning, Travel, etc. Fees
(Be sure to specify exact course requesting.)
I am a current 2021-2022 OLLI Member
Or $15
New 2022 Summer Membership
$
$
$
$
TOTAL $
I would like to offer the following donation to support the
$
OLLI at UK. A letter of receipt will be mailed.
TOTAL AMOUNT
$
ENCLOSED
STEP 4: Please make check payable to OLLI at UK & mail with completed form to:
OLLI at UK, UK Ligon House, 658 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0442
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:
Date recv’d Fee paid $ of $ Check # G/C# Cash $ Int 1:
17OLLI AT UK ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM - AUGUST 1, 2021 – JULY 2022
(All Members and Guests are required to sign prior to participation)
PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION in any of the OLLI at UK Activities (Courses, Programs, Shared Interest Groups, Experiential Educa-
tion/Learning, Travel, Field Trips and Day Trips, Events, Projects, Volunteer and Community Engagement Activities, UK Lan-
caster Aquatic Center Swim and/or use of UK Johnson Recreation Center). All OLLI at UK Members and Guests are required to
complete and sign this risk release form for each OLLI year (August 1 – July 31).
PHYSICIAN APPROVAL
I hereby understand that I am advised to consult my physician and obtain his/her approval before beginning any OLLI Activities. I
have no known physical contraindications that would restrict me from participating in these activities. I acknowledge and agree that
I am responsible for my own health and I assume all responsibility for avoiding any activity that I and/or my physician do not feel
comfortable I can or should perform.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND GENERAL WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS
I am aware of the hazards inherent in my involvement in the OLLI activities I have voluntarily selected, and the need for me to
ensure my health status and ability to participate in the variety of opportunities made available to OLLI at UK Members and Guests. I
acknowledge that OLLI does not own or control many of the facilities where activities occur, and that I am responsible for assuring the
activity and the facility is appropriate for me. OLLI staff and instructors are available to discuss and provide additional details on any
activity.
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the OLLI at UK, I, for myself, my heirs, successors or assigns, hereby assume any
and all risks and hazards attendant to my involvement in OLLI at UK activities and waive and release any claim of any type or nature
in any way relating to or arising from such activities, including but not limited to any claim for personal injury, accidents or illnesses
(including death), property loss, in any way arising from my participation in any activity. In further consideration of being afforded the
opportunity to participate in the OLLI at UK activities, I for myself, my heirs, successors or assigns agree to hold harmless and indem-
nify the University of Kentucky and its affiliated entities, its and their Boards of Trustees, agents, servants, and employees, expressly
including but not limited to instructors, assistants, facilitators, students, and volunteers, from any and all claims, demands, causes of
action or damages which may accrue from the aforesaid activities. If any portion of this release is held invalid, it is agreed that the
balance shall remain in full legal force and effect.
READ CAREFULLY - THIS IS A RELEASE OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
Print name, sign, and date:
Name (printed)
Signature of Participant Date
OLLI AT UK PHOTO RELEASE FORM (ONE TIME SIGNATURE)
We like to use photos of actual OLLI members to present & promote our program. Please review and complete, or change,
the info. below, making any specifications and preferences clear. If you have any questions, please call the OLLI Office at
(859) 257-2656.
Authorization of Use
___ General Use X Specific Project: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UK
I, (print full name) ______________________________________________ (*) hereby grant permission to the Universi-ty of Kentucky
and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including but not limited to the UK Alumni Association, UK Athletics As-sociation and
UK Research Foundation, to interview, photograph and/or videotape me and/or to supervise any others who may do the
interview, photography and/or videotaping and/or to use and/or permit others to use information from the aforementioned
interview and/or the aforementioned images in educational and promotional activities for the following without
compensation:
X__ University Educational Publications/Videos X__ University Promotion/Advertising
X__ University Electronics Publishing (e.g. World Wide Web) X__ Local/regional/national news media (w/permission of the
University of Kentucky)
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________
18OLLI at UK STAFF
LISA HIGGINS-HORD
Assistant Vice-President of Community Engagement
Acting Executive Director for OLLI at UK
859-257-7144
Lisa.hh1@uky.edu
TERESA HAGER
OLLI Registrar
859-257-2656
Teresa.Hager@uky.edu
NICK FARR
Design & Communications Assistant
859-257-2667
Nick.Farr@uky.edu
TREY ADKINS
Student Affairs Officer
859-257-2657
Trey.Adkins@uky.edu
DIANE WRIGHT
Zoom Assistant
Diane.Wright@uky.edu
19University of Kentucky
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK
Office of Lifelong Learning
658 S. Limestone - Ligon House
Lexington KY 40506-0442
Phone: (859) 257-2656
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
OLLI at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, programs and events
created for dynamic lifelong learners aged 50+ who are continually
searching for exciting topics and exploring new opportunities in learning!
For more information, contact the OLLI Office:
(859) 257-2656 or Toll Free (866) 602-5862
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